My gosh, Jumkie actually said something. Hell, it has probably been a year since we had a post of that size from him.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Mar 18 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>DMG went out of their way this year to keep fans from comparing times at Daytona by changing the courses that they ran last year. They wont be able to hide at Fontana.
They actually made some changes at Fontana. You remember that thread I posted of a friend being killed at a WERA race? Well they've made a few changes to that area. You'll find the article on roadracingworld.com (I think).
They actually made some changes at Fontana. You remember that thread I posted of a friend being killed at a WERA race? Well they've made a few changes to that area. You'll find the article on roadracingworld.com (I think).
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Mar 18 2009, 01:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Here is an example of what im talking about
Thats 3 seconds slower than Supersport,not FX,
Supersport
Ok, so then you are aware that DMG was trying to saying the opposite of reality regarding FX the new D SportBike. Cool, that what I was saying.
Thats 3 seconds slower than Supersport,not FX,
Supersport
Ok, so then you are aware that DMG was trying to saying the opposite of reality regarding FX the new D SportBike. Cool, that what I was saying.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Mar 19 2009, 08:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Ok, so then you are aware that DMG was trying to saying the opposite of reality regarding FX the new D SportBike. Cool, that what I was saying.
Wasn't everyone crowing about lack of safety? It looks like DMG have made things plenty safe; all of the bikes are significantly slower.
Wasn't everyone crowing about lack of safety? It looks like DMG have made things plenty safe; all of the bikes are significantly slower.
You know what the AMA needs? A million dollar shootout. Before you puke hear me out.
DMG/AMA need to host a semi-invitational million dollar shootout at Daytona in December when no other series are racing.
Make the purse 2 or 3 million with 1 million guaranteed for the winner. Make the event 2 weeks long. First week is qualifying for all the dreamers, then 3 or 4 days of testing for all of the invites, then final qualification and race.
Make the race for 600cc bikes with Daytona Sportbike rules for state of tune. Why? Because you probably aren't going to attract the WSBK frontrunners or GP front runners. However, you will attract tons of WSS, Moto2, European road racers, AMA, BSB, etc etc etc. Furthermore, you can field a Daytona Sportbike 600 and a crew for $50,000 through $100,000 for the week and the travel expenses. Plus, sponsors and manufacturers would certainly provide equipment and funds.
Hold the event on the weekend before Christmas so people can take an early holiday to see the race.
The AMA will have global publicity. As long as they don't pull any pace car stunts, people will watch.
DMG/AMA need to host a semi-invitational million dollar shootout at Daytona in December when no other series are racing.
Make the purse 2 or 3 million with 1 million guaranteed for the winner. Make the event 2 weeks long. First week is qualifying for all the dreamers, then 3 or 4 days of testing for all of the invites, then final qualification and race.
Make the race for 600cc bikes with Daytona Sportbike rules for state of tune. Why? Because you probably aren't going to attract the WSBK frontrunners or GP front runners. However, you will attract tons of WSS, Moto2, European road racers, AMA, BSB, etc etc etc. Furthermore, you can field a Daytona Sportbike 600 and a crew for $50,000 through $100,000 for the week and the travel expenses. Plus, sponsors and manufacturers would certainly provide equipment and funds.
Hold the event on the weekend before Christmas so people can take an early holiday to see the race.
The AMA will have global publicity. As long as they don't pull any pace car stunts, people will watch.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Mar 19 2009, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You know what the AMA needs? A million dollar shootout. Before you puke hear me out.
DMG/AMA need to host a semi-invitational million dollar shootout at Daytona in December when no other series are racing.
Make the purse 2 or 3 million with 1 million guaranteed for the winner. Make the event 2 weeks long. First week is qualifying for all the dreamers, then 3 or 4 days of testing for all of the invites, then final qualification and race.
Make the race for 600cc bikes with Daytona Sportbike rules for state of tune. Why? Because you probably aren't going to attract the WSBK frontrunners or GP front runners. However, you will attract tons of WSS, Moto2, European road racers, AMA, BSB, etc etc etc. Furthermore, you can field a Daytona Sportbike 600 and a crew for $50,000 through $100,000 for the week and the travel expenses. Plus, sponsors and manufacturers would certainly provide equipment and funds.
Hold the event on the weekend before Christmas so people can take an early holiday to see the race.
The AMA will have global publicity. As long as they don't pull any pace car stunts, people will watch.
If their contracts allowed,I guarantee you would see the top riders from every series show up for a chance at 1 million dollars.Thats more than over half the field in GP makes a year.I would hold it at a real race track though. If contracts didnt allow it,you can bet it would negotiated in the next one.
DMG/AMA need to host a semi-invitational million dollar shootout at Daytona in December when no other series are racing.
Make the purse 2 or 3 million with 1 million guaranteed for the winner. Make the event 2 weeks long. First week is qualifying for all the dreamers, then 3 or 4 days of testing for all of the invites, then final qualification and race.
Make the race for 600cc bikes with Daytona Sportbike rules for state of tune. Why? Because you probably aren't going to attract the WSBK frontrunners or GP front runners. However, you will attract tons of WSS, Moto2, European road racers, AMA, BSB, etc etc etc. Furthermore, you can field a Daytona Sportbike 600 and a crew for $50,000 through $100,000 for the week and the travel expenses. Plus, sponsors and manufacturers would certainly provide equipment and funds.
Hold the event on the weekend before Christmas so people can take an early holiday to see the race.
The AMA will have global publicity. As long as they don't pull any pace car stunts, people will watch.
If their contracts allowed,I guarantee you would see the top riders from every series show up for a chance at 1 million dollars.Thats more than over half the field in GP makes a year.I would hold it at a real race track though. If contracts didnt allow it,you can bet it would negotiated in the next one.
The Atlantic Championship offer a million to the champion in cash money, as well as 50K to win, but for the first race weekend which started yesterday, you only had 13 entries.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hayden Fan @ Mar 19 2009, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Atlantic Championship offer a million to the champion in cash money, as well as 50K to win, but for the first race weekend which started yesterday, you only had 13 entries.
Big difference between 1 million for an entire season and 1 million for 1 race.But that is weird that a series would pay that kind of money and no one show up.There has to be some underlying reason that we are not aware off.
Big difference between 1 million for an entire season and 1 million for 1 race.But that is weird that a series would pay that kind of money and no one show up.There has to be some underlying reason that we are not aware off.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hayden Fan @ Mar 19 2009, 12:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The Atlantic Championship offer a million to the champion in cash money, as well as 50K to win, but for the first race weekend which started yesterday, you only had 13 entries.
1,000,000 wouldn't even pay the bills to run a non-production race car for an entire season. Plus it's a one make series so manufacturers aren't competing for face time. Mainstream TV doesn't cover the series so sponsors don't care. It's also Mazda which have very little international racing presence in the main auto series.
Ferrari attract more amateurs in the Ferrari Challenge and I don't believe they pay anything.
I'm not sure the Atlantic Championship is a good indicator of the race-for-cash motorcycling crowd, but their failure has been duly noted.
1,000,000 wouldn't even pay the bills to run a non-production race car for an entire season. Plus it's a one make series so manufacturers aren't competing for face time. Mainstream TV doesn't cover the series so sponsors don't care. It's also Mazda which have very little international racing presence in the main auto series.
Ferrari attract more amateurs in the Ferrari Challenge and I don't believe they pay anything.
I'm not sure the Atlantic Championship is a good indicator of the race-for-cash motorcycling crowd, but their failure has been duly noted.
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Enough ........ about cars/open wheel Hayden fan, stop highjacking threads.
Ok, BTW, just an FYI Supermoto will be at Fontana as well, which will be cool. (I wonder if they plan on showing races on Pro Racing "Prime" Time? hahaha
Also, I'll be out at the track watching the practices today, if anybody wants to meet up PM me ASAP. Will be there all weekend too.
Ok, BTW, just an FYI Supermoto will be at Fontana as well, which will be cool. (I wonder if they plan on showing races on Pro Racing "Prime" Time? hahaha
Also, I'll be out at the track watching the practices today, if anybody wants to meet up PM me ASAP. Will be there all weekend too.
Hayden and Mladin in a class of there own.
Friday Practice Session results
BTW supersport only has timing for 6 or 7 entrants?
Friday Practice Session results
BTW supersport only has timing for 6 or 7 entrants?
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Mar 20 2009, 02:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Hayden and Mladin in a class of there own.
Friday Practice Session results
BTW supersport only has timing for 6 or 7 entrants?
Only 6 showed up
Daytona Sportbike Practice
1. Danny Eslick (Buell 1125R), 1:29.203
2. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:29.578
3. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.636
4. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), 1:29.805
5. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.009
6. Chris Peris (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.127
7. Shawn Higbee (Buell 1125R), 1:30.254
8. Shea Fouchek (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.771
9. Ben Thompson (Apr RSV1000R), 1:30.828
10. Tommy Aquino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.972
11. Steve Rapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.045
12. Robertino Pietri (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.243
13. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.265
14. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.581
15. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.586
16. Michael Barnes (Buell 1125R), 1:31.608
17. Ricky Corey, 1:32.227
18. Chaz Davies (Apr RSV1000R), 1:32.257
19. Dane Westby (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.291
20. Damian Cudlin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.402
Almost 4 seconds off last years SS times on a faster track. They did modify the track since last year but times should be faster.They took a kink out of the back straight that had a dip in it and caused head shake and made it a straight shot in between those turns.
And DMG must be happy
The DMG Buell is up front,what a suprise.
Friday Practice Session results
BTW supersport only has timing for 6 or 7 entrants?
Only 6 showed up
Daytona Sportbike Practice
1. Danny Eslick (Buell 1125R), 1:29.203
2. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:29.578
3. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.636
4. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), 1:29.805
5. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.009
6. Chris Peris (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.127
7. Shawn Higbee (Buell 1125R), 1:30.254
8. Shea Fouchek (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.771
9. Ben Thompson (Apr RSV1000R), 1:30.828
10. Tommy Aquino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.972
11. Steve Rapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.045
12. Robertino Pietri (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.243
13. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.265
14. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.581
15. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.586
16. Michael Barnes (Buell 1125R), 1:31.608
17. Ricky Corey, 1:32.227
18. Chaz Davies (Apr RSV1000R), 1:32.257
19. Dane Westby (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.291
20. Damian Cudlin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.402
Almost 4 seconds off last years SS times on a faster track. They did modify the track since last year but times should be faster.They took a kink out of the back straight that had a dip in it and caused head shake and made it a straight shot in between those turns.
And DMG must be happy
The DMG Buell is up front,what a suprise.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Mar 20 2009, 11:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Only 6 showed up
Daytona Sportbike Practice
1. Danny Eslick (Buell 1125R), 1:29.203
2. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:29.578
3. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.636
4. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), 1:29.805
5. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.009
6. Chris Peris (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.127
7. Shawn Higbee (Buell 1125R), 1:30.254
8. Shea Fouchek (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.771
9. Ben Thompson (Apr RSV1000R), 1:30.828
10. Tommy Aquino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.972
11. Steve Rapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.045
12. Robertino Pietri (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.243
13. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.265
14. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.581
15. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.586
16. Michael Barnes (Buell 1125R), 1:31.608
17. Ricky Corey, 1:32.227
18. Chaz Davies (Apr RSV1000R), 1:32.257
19. Dane Westby (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.291
20. Damian Cudlin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.402
Almost 4 seconds off last years SS times on a faster track. They did modify the track since last year but times should be faster.They took a kink out of the back straight that had a dip in it and caused head shake and made it a straight shot in between those turns.
And DMG must be happy
The DMG Buell is up front,what a suprise.
Yep, I was worried that Buell would be better at other venues.
The bike has massive power. I'm sure DMG justify it because the bike also has ridiculously bad drag. Daytona is about 70% banked straights so the Buell appears to be equal at Daytona. Fontana also has a long banked straight so the Buell may be even better than it appears now
Still, you have to be on guard. If you were running a Japanese bike, you have incentive to sandbag it.
Daytona Sportbike Practice
1. Danny Eslick (Buell 1125R), 1:29.203
2. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:29.578
3. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.636
4. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), 1:29.805
5. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:30.009
6. Chris Peris (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.127
7. Shawn Higbee (Buell 1125R), 1:30.254
8. Shea Fouchek (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.771
9. Ben Thompson (Apr RSV1000R), 1:30.828
10. Tommy Aquino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.972
11. Steve Rapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.045
12. Robertino Pietri (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.243
13. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.265
14. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.581
15. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.586
16. Michael Barnes (Buell 1125R), 1:31.608
17. Ricky Corey, 1:32.227
18. Chaz Davies (Apr RSV1000R), 1:32.257
19. Dane Westby (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.291
20. Damian Cudlin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.402
Almost 4 seconds off last years SS times on a faster track. They did modify the track since last year but times should be faster.They took a kink out of the back straight that had a dip in it and caused head shake and made it a straight shot in between those turns.
And DMG must be happy
The DMG Buell is up front,what a suprise.
Yep, I was worried that Buell would be better at other venues.
The bike has massive power. I'm sure DMG justify it because the bike also has ridiculously bad drag. Daytona is about 70% banked straights so the Buell appears to be equal at Daytona. Fontana also has a long banked straight so the Buell may be even better than it appears now
Still, you have to be on guard. If you were running a Japanese bike, you have incentive to sandbag it.
Mladin laid down the law in provisional qualifying
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35904
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35904
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Mar 20 2009, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Mladin laid down the law in provisional qualifying
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35904
Honestly,did you have any doubt?
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=35904
Honestly,did you have any doubt?
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And then just decimated the field in Super Pole
Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Mat Mladin Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:23.404
2 Aaron Yates Jordan Suzuki Brand Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:24.759
3 Tommy Hayden Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:24.810
4 Geoff May National Guard Jordan Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:24.885
5 Jake Holden Corona Extra Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:25.254
6 Larry Pegram Pegram Racing Ducati 1098R 1:25.498
7 Blake Young Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:25.763
8 Joshua Hayes Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:26.033
9 Ben Bostrom Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:26.099
10 Taylor Knapp Taylor Knapp Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:27.874
ENDS
Pos. Rider Team Bike Time
1 Mat Mladin Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:23.404
2 Aaron Yates Jordan Suzuki Brand Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:24.759
3 Tommy Hayden Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:24.810
4 Geoff May National Guard Jordan Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:24.885
5 Jake Holden Corona Extra Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:25.254
6 Larry Pegram Pegram Racing Ducati 1098R 1:25.498
7 Blake Young Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:25.763
8 Joshua Hayes Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:26.033
9 Ben Bostrom Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:26.099
10 Taylor Knapp Taylor Knapp Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:27.874
ENDS
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Here is a video I put together from yesterday's activities at AMA Round 2 FONTANA.
LINK
(Yeah, I did sneak onto the racing line, and yes I got in for free...haha)
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Amazing, I finally meet one of my all time heroes of the sport and all I can manage to <strike>speak</strike> stutter is: "Uhm, Mr. Schwantz, may I take your picture?"
LINK
(Yeah, I did sneak onto the racing line, and yes I got in for free...haha)
6332:Schwantz.JPG]
Amazing, I finally meet one of my all time heroes of the sport and all I can manage to <strike>speak</strike> stutter is: "Uhm, Mr. Schwantz, may I take your picture?"
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Mar 21 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Here is a video I put together from yesterday's activities at AMA Round 2 FONTANA.
LINK
(Yeah, I did sneak onto the racing line, and yes I got in for free...haha)
6332:Schwantz.JPG]
Amazing, I finally meet one of my all time heroes of the sport and all I can manage to <strike>speak</strike> stutter is: "Uhm, Mr. Schwantz, may I take your picture?"
good vid jumkie... better than speeds coverage! i meet schwantz last year at indy shook his hand but did not get the picture... the wife wasn't payin attention
LINK
(Yeah, I did sneak onto the racing line, and yes I got in for free...haha)
6332:Schwantz.JPG]
Amazing, I finally meet one of my all time heroes of the sport and all I can manage to <strike>speak</strike> stutter is: "Uhm, Mr. Schwantz, may I take your picture?"
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jumkie @ Mar 21 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Here is a video I put together from yesterday's activities at AMA Round 2 FONTANA.
LINK
(Yeah, I did sneak onto the racing line, and yes I got in for free...haha)
6332:Schwantz.JPG]
Amazing, I finally meet one of my all time heroes of the sport and all I can manage to <strike>speak</strike> stutter is: "Uhm, Mr. Schwantz, may I take your picture?"
Should have told him Tom said he is overrated.
LINK
(Yeah, I did sneak onto the racing line, and yes I got in for free...haha)
6332:Schwantz.JPG]
Amazing, I finally meet one of my all time heroes of the sport and all I can manage to <strike>speak</strike> stutter is: "Uhm, Mr. Schwantz, may I take your picture?"
Should have told him Tom said he is overrated.
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Let the firestorm begin.The Buell DOMINATED the day
1 Danny Eslick Daytona Racing/RMR Buell Buell 1125R
2 Jamie Hacking Monster Energy Attack Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
3 Martin Cardenas M4 Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R600
4 Jason DiSalvo M4 Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Jake Zemke Erion Racing Honda CBR600RR
6 Josh Herrin Team Graves Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R6
7 Chris Peris Erion Racing Honda CBR600RR
8 Chaz Davies Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team Aprilia RSV
9 Steve Rapp Aprilia RSV
10 Tommy Aquino Team Graves Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R6
11 Leandro Mercado Monster Energy Attack Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
12 Michael Barnes GEICO Powersports Buell 1125R
13 Barrett Long Paradigm Racing Yamaha YZF-R6
14 Christopher Fillmore CF Racing Yamaha YZF-R6
15 Shawn Higbee Higbee-Racing.com Buell 1125R
Top finishers Eslick and Hacking were taking little jabs at each other in the post-race press conference. After the question was asked about what would it take to beat the Buell, Hacking commented that the biggest middleweight Kawasaki has is a 636, clearly making reference to the large displacement Buell.
Then Eslick jumped in and made mention of all the other Buells in the field that didn't finish up with them, effectively saying it wasn't as much the bike.
Eslick had a six second lead on the last lap and had time to do some victory wheelies along the way.
1 Danny Eslick Daytona Racing/RMR Buell Buell 1125R
2 Jamie Hacking Monster Energy Attack Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
3 Martin Cardenas M4 Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R600
4 Jason DiSalvo M4 Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R600
5 Jake Zemke Erion Racing Honda CBR600RR
6 Josh Herrin Team Graves Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R6
7 Chris Peris Erion Racing Honda CBR600RR
8 Chaz Davies Factory Aprilia Millennium Technologies Team Aprilia RSV
9 Steve Rapp Aprilia RSV
10 Tommy Aquino Team Graves Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R6
11 Leandro Mercado Monster Energy Attack Kawasaki Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
12 Michael Barnes GEICO Powersports Buell 1125R
13 Barrett Long Paradigm Racing Yamaha YZF-R6
14 Christopher Fillmore CF Racing Yamaha YZF-R6
15 Shawn Higbee Higbee-Racing.com Buell 1125R
Top finishers Eslick and Hacking were taking little jabs at each other in the post-race press conference. After the question was asked about what would it take to beat the Buell, Hacking commented that the biggest middleweight Kawasaki has is a 636, clearly making reference to the large displacement Buell.
Then Eslick jumped in and made mention of all the other Buells in the field that didn't finish up with them, effectively saying it wasn't as much the bike.
Eslick had a six second lead on the last lap and had time to do some victory wheelies along the way.
