Daytona Thread

[povol]

Superbike Practice

1. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:38.540
2. Neil Hodgson (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:38.607
3. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:38.927
4. Ben Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), 1:39.297
5. Larry Pegram (Duc 1098R), 1:39.317
6. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:39.556, crash
7. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:39.611
8. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R1), 1:39.640
9. Michael Laverty (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.231
10. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.395
11. Taylor Knapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.511
12. David Anthony (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.779
13. Jeff Wood (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:41.521
14. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:41.724
15. Barrett Long (Duc 1098R), 1:41.876
16. Ryan Elleby (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:42.046
17. Hawk Mazzotta (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:42.300
18. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:42.782
19. Scott Greenwood (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:42.895
20. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:43.056
21. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:43.434
22. Jake Holden (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:43.469
23. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:43.681
24. Mark Crozier (Yam YZF-R1), 1:43.803
25. Brad Hendry (Duc 1098R), 1:44.225
26. Brett McCormick (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:44.479
27. Dean Mizdal (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:44.892
28. Reno Karimian (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:44.946
29. David Loikits (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:45.407
30. Davie Stone (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:45.510
31. Shawn Higbee (Buell 1125R), 1:45.588
32. Josh Graham (Yam YZF-R1), 1:46.050
33. Eric Haugo (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:48.040
34. Larry Orde (Yam YZF-R1), 1:49.224
35. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R1), 1:50.768
36. Kevin Boisvert (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:52.830
37. Troy Vincent (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:56.355

Sportbike Practice

1. Jason DiSalvo (Suz GSX-R600), 1:49.508
2. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), 1:50.027
3. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.072
4. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.101
5. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.305
6. Danny Eslick (Buell 1125R), 1:50.373
7. Ben Bostrom (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.769
8. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR600RR), 1:50.778
9. Dane Westby (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.165
10. Miguel Duhamel (Suz GSX-R600), 1:51.212
11. Robertino Pietri (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.218
12. Michael Barnes (Buell 1125R), 1:51.519
13. Chris Peris (Hon CBR600RR), 1:51.551
14. Damian Cudlin (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.675
15. Kris Turner (Suz GSX-R600), 1:52.037
16. Tommy Aquino (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.050
17. Ty Howard (Apr RSV1000), 1:52.185
18. Leandro Mercado (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:52.470
19. Chaz Davies (Apr RSV1000), 1:52.544
20. Russ Wikle (Suz GSX-R600), 1:52.587
21. Barrett Long (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.688
22. Bostjan Pintar (Yam YZF-R6), 1:52.739
23. Fernando Amantini (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:52.902
24. Bostjan Skubic (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.071
25. Andres Londono (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.191
26. Ryan Patterson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.208
27. Ben Thompson (Apr RSV1000), 1:53.249
28. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.359
29. Eric Wood (Hon CBR600RR), 1:53.366
30. Armando Ferrer (Suz GSX-R600), 1:53.374
31. Daniel Parkerson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:53.555
32. Steve Rapp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.580
33. Josh Bryan (Buell 1125R), 1:53.773
34. Ryan Elleby (Apr RSV1000), 1:54.070
35. Steve Rapp (Apr RSV1000), 1:54.231
36. Marcos Reichert (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.236
37. Jason Quillman (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.280
38. Matt McBride (Suz GSX-R600), 1:54.313
39. Justin Filice (Tri Daytona 675), 1:54.360
40. Santiago Villa (Suz GSX-R600), 1:54.510
41. Tyler Odom (Hon CBR600RR), 1:54.563
42. Nicky Moore (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:54.761
43. Bryan Bemisderfer (Buell 1125R), 1:54.857
44. Eric Haugo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.972
45. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR), 1:55.109
46. Melissa Paris (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.380
47. Mark McCormick (Yam YZF-R6), 1:55.430
48. Dylon Husband (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:55.500
49. David Anthony (Suz GSX-R600), 1:55.798
50. Ricky Orlando (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:55.803
51. Larry Myers (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:55.909
52. Walt Sipp (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.018
53. David Sadowski, Jr. (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.393
54. Lloyd Bayley (Yam YZF-R6), 1:56.423
55. Mark Crozier (Tri Daytona 675), 1:56.443
56. Kyle Keesee (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.692
57. John Ashmead (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:56.835
58. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R600), 1:57.134
59. David McPherson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.178
60. Anthony Fania (Suz GSX-R600), 1:57.429
61. Meghan Stiles (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.481
62. Jean Paul Tache (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.819
63. Ray Hofman (Hon CBR600RR), 1:57.853
64. Troy Vincent (Suz GSX-R600), 1:58.261
65. Scott Jensen (Apr RSV1000), 1:58.627
66. Alistair Douglas (Suz GSX-R600), 1:58.860
67. Dean Mizdal (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:58.973
68. ....... Gibson (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:59.258
69. Thomas Digiandomenico (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.757
70. James Digiandomenico (Yam YZF-R6), 1:59.773
71. Craig Moodie (Yam YZF-R6), 2:00.478
72. Rodney Vest (Suz GSX-R600), 2:01.302
73. Mike deBrabant (Suz GSX-R600), 2:01.757
74. Alan Schmidt (Buell 1125R), 2:01.827
75. Calvin Martinez (Duc 848), 2:03.589
76. Richard Keesee (Yam YZF-R6), 2:05.486
77. Kevin Boisvert (Suz GSX-R600), 2:05.840
78. Gene Burcham (Duc 848), 2:06.721
79. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 15:53.883
Notice Eslick on a Buell in 6th,he led daylight practice.DMG might just get there wish,allowing a water cooled 1125 cc bike to race against 600's.
Edit Buells have huge top end advantage according to observers.Eslick clocked at 181 mph

 

[povol]

Hacking says the lighting SUCKS

I think the lighting is very bad. If you look at the coverage of MotoGP from Qatar it looks like it’s daylight, and out there is looks like we’re running down a back alley. It’s terrible, but I’ll make do with it. I have to make do with it.”

Mladin still taking digs at DMG
Again, I am not overly excited about the type of motorbikes we have to race," said Mladin. "This is the American Superbike championship. While right now people are in a bit of economic turmoil and finances are tough at the moment, we should be racing top of the line motorbikes in America. This is the world's biggest motorcycle market and we're racing streetbikes - somewhat glorified streetbikes. If the manufacturers are willing to spend 10 to 15 million dollars a year to go racing, then let them have top of the line equipment. Is this going to make the racing any closer? I guess we'll see in six months, won't we?"

 

[Tom]

I had no idea Michael Laverty had gone stateside! I was conserned when none of the big BSB teams announced him in their lineup. What team is he riding for?

 

[xx CURVE xx]

Are they airing this on the TV?

 

[Hayden Fan]

Top 30 in the first class makes the field if you follow the 107% rule.

Top 60 in the second class makes the field as well.

 

[Austin]

I heard there was some argument in the riders meeting yesterday between AMA/DMG and Mladin and Bostrom. I'd like to know what was exchanged. Poor lighting does not sound good, I'd assume that was one of the issues brought up.

 

[mylexicon]

I still find it hard to believe that the manufacturers and riders have sour grapes (other than issues related to safety).

This is a great opportunity for all parties involved to prove they are the best and it is a good chance to market products to the American consumer.

First, Suzuki and Mladin are on top of the time sheets which shows they are the best team with the best talent in the United States.

Second, a modified GSXR1000 is on top of the time sheets, not a custom 1-off GSXR with tons of prototype parts. It is now possible for someone to buy a stock GSXR1000 and invest $20,000 or $30,000. If an AMA-spec bike were to arrive from the factory onto show room floors, it would probably arrive at a price premium of $10,000 to $15,000.

People need to see the genius of Edmonson at work:

Remember how American distributors dreamed of influencing the way the mother factory built bikes for the American market? If the mother ship begins producing AMA-spec machines (that would be branded differently in other markets) to be purchased by racing teams and consumers alike, they could probably reach 3,000 units per year.

Does anyone understand the importance?

If the Japanese manufacturers can produce and sell expensive bikes that have a few race-only features (i.e. aggressive frame geometries), they have WSBK homologation bombs (like Ducati's line of R bikes). Obviously, these bikes would be built to race and win in the AMA since North America sales would certainly help them reach their production quota.

So by allowing fewer modifications, by banishing the manufacturers, and by forcing the racing teams to buy showroom production bikes, the AMA have actually created a new market for homologated race bikes.

Obviously, the homologated bikes are going to become a reflection of the market that develops and purchases them.

If the new AMA is successful, it will actually become the driving force behind WSBK technologies.

 

[Noodlerizer]

Live Timing
http://wire.ama-cycle.org/

 

[Jumkie]

Thanks Noodz, good looking out.

 

[xx CURVE xx]

are we getting TV coverage of the race or do we have to read about the .... later?

 

[povol]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Mar 5 2009, 01:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>are we getting TV coverage of the race or do we have to read about the .... later?

The 200 is Friday night,8pm on Speed.You can catch all the exciting Superbike action in 2 ^%&^%$# weeks on the unprecedented DMG show at 11pm on a Saturday night.YEAAAAA

 

[povol]

The more things change,the more they stay the same.Same ole,Same ole and any other cliche you want to use

Superpole

1 Mat Mladin Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:37.499
2 Tommy Hayden Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:38.345
3 Larry Pegram Pegram Racing Ducati 1098R 1:38.455
4 Neil Hodgson Corona Extra Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:38.479
5 Blake Young Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:39.633
6 Aaron Yates Jordan Suzuki Brand Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:39.791
7 Joshua Hayes Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:40.117
8 Michael Laverty Celtic Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.221
9 Geoff May National Guard Jordan Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.888
10 Ben Bostrom Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:41.043

I wonder what unobtanium piece Jordan will want next, THE RIDER

 

[xx CURVE xx]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Mar 5 2009, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The 200 is Friday night,8pm on Speed.You can catch all the exciting Superbike action in 2 ^%&^%$# weeks on the unprecedented DMG show at 11pm on a Saturday night.YEAAAAA

come again?

 

[povol]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Mar 5 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>come again?

The 200 is being shown live Tomorrow night at 8pm on Speed. The Superbike race is going to be shown in 2 ....... weeks [delay] on the new innovative DMG Show at 10 OR 11 pm on a Saturday night.

 

[xx CURVE xx]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Mar 5 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The 200 is being shown live Tomorrow night at 8pm on Speed. The Superbike race is going to be shown in 2 ....... weeks [delay] on the new innovative DMG Show at 10 OR 11 pm on a Saturday night.


God i hope the Speed people get bleeding hemeroids

 

[mylexicon]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (povol @ Mar 5 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>The more things change,the more they stay the same.Same ole,Same ole and any other cliche you want to use

Superpole

1 Mat Mladin Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:37.499
2 Tommy Hayden Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:38.345
3 Larry Pegram Pegram Racing Ducati 1098R 1:38.455
4 Neil Hodgson Corona Extra Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1:38.479
5 Blake Young Rockstar/Makita/Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:39.633
6 Aaron Yates Jordan Suzuki Brand Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:39.791
7 Joshua Hayes Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:40.117
8 Michael Laverty Celtic Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.221
9 Geoff May National Guard Jordan Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.888
10 Ben Bostrom Yamaha Motor Corp Yamaha R1 1:41.043


They're still cheating?!

 

[povol]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mylexicon @ Mar 5 2009, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>They're still cheating?!

Its almost like cheating when you have a rider who can barely walk [back spasms] and goes out and puts a second on the field. Must be those illegal stock cams,those special spec tires,those unobtanium STOCK suspension parts. Meet the new boss,same as the old boss.Mladin is out to make Boss Hogg and Jordan look like fools by insinuating that Suzuki was the reason Superbike was so one sided instead of him and Spies.i ALMOST hope it gets so bad that Mladin is doing a stoppie and wheelie stunt show the last couple of laps just to rub it in Edmondson's face.

 

[povol]

Hodgson takes a ... at DMG

Q I'll open it up for questions.

HODGSON: I have something to say. Do they not - are they not going to show Superpole? I thought the whole idea of the show of Superpole was to actually televise it, so we can all go "Ooooh" and "Aaaah" when you're watching it.

MODERATOR: You'll see highlights of it on the primetime show that'll premiere on the 21st.

HODGSON: Right. 21st.

MODERATOR: March 21st. There'll definitely be highlights on there.

It is obvious as hell that DMG is trying to snuff out Superbike.The riders know it, the OEM's know it and the fans know it. They never wanted it and even though they are saying it is the Premier class,Daytona Stock Club Racing Sportbike is their baby.

 

[JohnnyKnockdown]

I was just looking at the Supersport results. I don't want to post the results because there is no spoiler in the title butI do not see any names I recognize. I thought there were going to be a few Red Bull Rookies in that class. Or maybe I was mistaken for the other class of which name I have yet to figure out.
I can't help but to think about how young the kids in that class are. If you've ever been to Daytona
and been under the banking you quickly realize how truly different that track is than anyplace you will ever see.(maybe the California car tracks are similar). It's a track that as a fan and a rider you know if something happens on the banking than nothing good will come of it. It's a very scary place and if it was my 16 year old kid out there than I can't say I would want to see them race.
I'm not trying to argue agains't young kids racing in general but just pointing out that to race there truly takes a serious commitment from both parent and child.

 

[Hayden Fan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JohnnyKnockdown @ Mar 5 2009, 05:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I was just looking at the Supersport results. I don't want to post the results because there is no spoiler in the title butI do not see any names I recognize. I thought there were going to be a few Red Bull Rookies in that class. Or maybe I was mistaken for the other class of which name I have yet to figure out.
I can't help but to think about how young the kids in that class are. If you've ever been to Daytona
and been under the banking you quickly realize how truly different that track is than anyplace you will ever see.(maybe the California car tracks are similar). It's a track that as a fan and a rider you know if something happens on the banking than nothing good will come of it. It's a very scary place and if it was my 16 year old kid out there than I can't say I would want to see them race.
I'm not trying to argue agains't young kids racing in general but just pointing out that to race there truly takes a serious commitment from both parent and child.

Kris Turner is the only name that I saw. He ran the RBR's in Spain.