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Barry Ditchburn Barry Smith Ben Drinkwater Ben Spies Benedicto Caldarella
Friday, September 9, 2011
Power piles pressure on Franchitti
Will Power dominated last Sunday?s inaugural IndyCar race on the streets of Baltimore. The Australian took his seventh pole of the year and led most of the way to win easily from Oriol Servia and Tony Kanaan. Championship leader Dario Franchitti qualified fourth and ran third for most of the…
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2011/09/06/power-piles-pressure-on-franchitti/
Discussion Domenico Brigaglia Dominique Aegerter Dominique Sarron Doni Tata Pradita
Lorenzo Underwhelmed By Yamaha Engine Updates
From MCN: “It is only a slight difference but for sure in Indy we will use this engine. It seems a little bit better in top speed but it is not clearly much better.” Jorge Lorenzo is not exactly brimming with praise for the engine update tested in Brno, which apparently will be used at [...]
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Haruchika Aoki Heinz Rosner Helmut Bradl Helmut Hallmeier Henk van Kessel
iBet: How badly will New Zealand thump Tonga?
New Zealand v Tonga, World Cup Rugby
Back Tonga receiving 70.5 points with Betfair at 8/13
There?s no doubting that New Zealand will beat Tonga in this World Cup curtain raiser on Friday; the question is by how much? A look at what the fixed odds firms are offering through www.oddschecker.com shows that they are giving the Tongans between a 64 and 66 point start for just under even money; although Paddy Power are obviously looking to ?get? New Zealand by putting up a handicap of 62 points. I think Paddy Power have a point. Admittedly history is not on our side. In three meetings New Zealand have beat Tonga by an average of 74 points, and the South Sea Islanders have only ever scored one try against them. Not only that, but they have the worst disciplinary record of any team at the finals. However, there?s evidence to suggest that Tonga are much improved. Their captain says that experience of playing overseas ? 13 of their squad play in England, France or Wales – means the team will be much more controlled. And he is confident that they will not tire as they have in the past. Tonga have just risen to their highest ever world ranking of 12th after defeating Fiji in their warm-up schedule. I think they can stay within the 70.5 point handicap offered up by Betfair.
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Source: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/09/08/ibet-how-badly-will-new-zealand-thump-tonga/
Horst Fugner Horst Kassner Huang Shizhao Hubert Abold Hugh Anderson
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Pirelli to do less private testing in 2012
Pirelli confirms ‘more cautious’ camber advice Pirelli will do less private track testing next year, motor sport director Paul Hembery has announced. As the Italian marque took over from Bridgestone as F1′s sole supplier, Nick Heidfeld, Pedro de la Rosa, Romain Grosjean and Lucas di Grassi have all been deployed as official test drivers. They [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=62644
Alex Criville Alex de Angelis Alex Debon Alex George Alex Hofmann
CANADIAN HARLEY-DAVIDSON� XR1200� CUP ? ROUNDS 6 AND 7 Action-Packed Grand Finale in Mosport
From Deeley Harley-Davidson
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario ? Mosport International Raceway
Going into the CSBK-hosted final rounds of the 2011 Canadian Harley-Davidson� XR1200� Cup Series, MotoSport Plus-sponsored Steve Crevier had a healthy lead in the points battle with a full 61-point lead on Cochrane, Alberta rider, Cody Matechuk, riding for Privateers Harley-Davidson� of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Darren James sat solidly in third overall.
Ruthless Racing Inc. rider, Darren James, who was sitting in fourth place in overall points, made his case known during Friday?s qualifying session with the day?s best lap time of 1:32.526 on the challenging 3.957-km Mosport circuit, earning his second pole position in a row. John Ross McRae had a brilliant outing with the second fastest time ? only 0.098 of a second behind James ? earning the Ruthless Racing Inc. rookie his first front row start in Saturday?s race. However, the stress of Friday?s qualifying took its toll on the transmission of James? Big Twin engine, leaving the Ruthless Racing Inc. mechanics the arduous task of rebuilding the engine until four o?clock in the morning. They completed the job just hours before the XR1200� bike was to be rolled out to do battle in the penultimate race of the Harley-Davidson� XR1200� Cup Series.
With dark, menacing rain clouds rolling in, and after painfully long delays in the action, the XR1200� motorcycles were finally rolled to the grid for their race. When the start lights finally dimmed, Ruthless Racing Inc. support rider, Michael Barnes, from Boca Raton, Florida, jumped out to an early lead. But the race quickly became a four-rider freight train of Barnes, J.R. McRae, Steve Crevier, and Darren James all vying for the win. McRae backed up his great qualifying session, constantly jumping into the lead, only to lose the advantage again to the hard-charging Barnes. Crevier looked for a way to seal his championship right then and there and briefly held the lead, but with constant pressure from Barnes and McRae he opted to not take any unnecessary chances of throwing it all away. The four lead riders continued their battle with Sherbrooke Harley-Davidson� rider, Samuel Proulx, making up the gap. Behind him, a war was also being waged between Chris Harmon, racing for Vision Harley-Davidson�, Cody Matechuk, racing under the umbrella of Privateers Harley-Davidson�, guest rider, Oliver Jervis, racing on the Deeley Harley-Davidson� Canada media bike, and Elie Daccache, supported by Harley-Davidson� de L?Outaouais. When the chequered fabric was aired out at the end of the 14?lap final, it was Michael Barnes who dominated the race with a narrow margin of victory. J.R. McRae had another great ride to finish second ? his first podium finish of the season. Darren James held on to the final step of the podium, while Steve Crevier chased the leaders to the flag with a richly deserved fourth place, earning him the inaugural #1 plate for the Canadian Harley-Davidson� XR1200� Cup Series Championship, which was awarded to Crevier in person by none other than motorcycle racing patron, Don James, Chairman & CEO of Deeley Harley-Davidson� Canada.
Crevier commented after the race, ?Those guys were getting away from me a little bit on the back straight and I decided that racing with them was getting a little too risky, so I stayed out of it a bit so I could win this championship.? He added, ?I just have to thank MotoSport Plus of Kingston and Pete Snell, my mechanic, because if it wasn?t for their help I wouldn?t be here right now.? With his great showing, J.R. McRae won the ?Performance Under Gear Performer of the Race? Award.
With the new champion already crowned, Sunday?s race was just for bragging rights, and for a race that could have been lacklustre it was anything but uneventful. Once again, just as in the previous day, four riders took an early check-out on the field and waged a war for the appreciative Mosport fans. In what turned out to be one of the most exciting races of the weekend, Barnes and Crevier left nothing on the table and all four lead riders were in the 1:31 lap times with only 0.2 of a second separating them. This time, Crevier, sporting his new #1 plate, was not playing it safe and was challenged for the lead at every turn, occasionally getting in front of the four-rider battle. On the final lap, Barnes seemed to have it all sowed up, but in the treacherous last turn, corner 10, Crevier made a daring pass up the inside of Barnes to win the drag race at the finish line, relegating the US rider to runner-up status. Darren James again took the final step of the podium with Samuel Proulx in a hard-earned fourth. Cody Matechuk finished in fifth, just ahead of Elie Daccache, with J.R. McRae falling back in the later stages of the race to finish in seventh.
The best-of-the-best Canadian racers will be competing in the upcoming AMA Pro?s Vance & Hines XR1200� event at the Red Bull Indy GP in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 27 and 28.
Deeley Harley-Davidson� Canada would like to take this opportunity to thank the racers and their teams, the Harley-Davidson� Retailers supporting them, the many sponsors involved, as well as all of the enthusiasts across Canada who have helped make the new Canadian Harley-Davidson� XR1200� Cup Series an extraordinary experience for all involved.
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/canadian-harley-davidson-xr1200-cup.html
Alan Carter Alan North Alan Shepherd Alano Montanari Alberto Gandossi
On good corner names in Formula 1
It’s seemed like a long old summer break, but Formula 1 is back, and at Spa no less. There are plenty of reasons to love the circuit, but for me the highlight is one of F1′s greatest corner names: Pouhon. I’m looking forward to hearing how David Coulthard pronounces it in the commentary – especially [...]
Source: http://2or4.co.uk/2011/08/25/on-good-corner-names-in-formula-1/
Doni Tata Pradita Doriano Romboni Duilio Agostini Eduardo Aleman Efren VAzquez
2011 GP3 Series? Round 8 ? Monza Preview?
GP3 Series champion to be crowned The GP3 Series? season has once again exceeded all expectations, and after five months of exciting and dramatic racing it all comes down to this weekend ? the final round at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. And it is set to be epic. The GP3 grid has boasted a truly [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=62699
Angel Rodriguez Angelo Bergamonti Angelo Copeta Anthony West Anton Mang
Misano ? 125cc Third Practice Session
The times at Misano this morning are slightly higher than the ones that the 125cc class managed yesterday. These times did start to drop down to something quicker by the end of the session though. As the halfway point in the session approached Vazquez was leading the field from Cortese, Zarco and Terol. As twenty [...]
Source: http://www.philipbroadhead.org/misano-125cc-fp3/
Fausto Ricci Felice Benasedo Fergus Anderson Fonsi Nieto Fortunato Libanori
Magalhaes excited ahead of IRC return
Bruno Magalhaes will make his IRC return on the Canon Mecsek Rallye Bruno Magalhaes says he can?t wait to resume his Intercontinental Rally Challenge campaign when he contests the Canon Mecsek Rallye in Hungary from 9-11 September. Magalhaes, a former IRC event winner, has endured a mixed start to his 2011 campaign at the wheel [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=62635
Brian Steenson Bruce Beale Bruno Casanova Bruno Kneubuhler Bruno Ruffo
Gordon makes NASCAR history
Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon achieved a major milestone in the rain-delayed 500-mile race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Tuesday. Gordon scored his 85th win in NASCAR?s top league after a furious battle with Hendrick Motorsports team-mate and friend Jimmie Johnson, thus emerging from a three-way tie with Darrell…
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2011/09/07/gordon-makes-nascar-history/
Dario Ambrosini Daryl Beattie Dave Chadwick Dave Simmonds David Checa
MotoGP Championship Tightens
by Vicki Schouten
Stoner, who had won the last three MotoGP races, was struggling to recover from the travel period between Indianapolis and Misano, as well as a lingering neck injury he received in Assen, "We had the bike to win the race today," explained Stoner, "I just started to get tired and there was no way I could keep the pace."
After attempting to challenge Lorenzo for the first half the race, Stoner was eventually overtaken by Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa who crossed the line in second, leaving the current world championship points leader to settle for third.
A three-way battle for fourth entertained the crowd as Honda's Marco Simoncelli worked his way through the grid from 7th position, challenging Yamaha's Ben Spies and Repsol Honda's Andrea Dovizioso in a tight three way battle that saw the Italian Simoncelli come out on top. Although quite pleased with his 4th place result, Simoncelli only wishes he'd had a better start that might have afforded him the opportunity to challenge for a podium position, "I'm satisfied with this result as 4th place was a realistic target," explained the Italian, "but I'm a little bit angry because I made a mistake off the start."
Spies, who struggled in morning warm-up, made a big change to the motorcycle before the race and it took him a while to get used to the new settings. By the time he got comfortable with the changes and closed on Rossi, he wasn't quite able to overtake the Honda riders, leaving the popular Texan to settle for 6th place position.
Casey Stoner continues to lead the MotoGP championship by 35 points over Jorge Lorenzo. With 5 races remaining the battle for the championship is tightening. The next round of the MotoGP series takes place at Motorland Aragon on September 16.
Current MotoGP World Standings after 13/18 races:
1. Casey Stoner, Respol Honda, 259 Points;
2. Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Factory Racing, 224;
3. Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda, 185;
4. Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda, 150;
5. Ben Spies, Yamaha Factory Racing, 135;
6. Valentino Rossi, Marlboro Ducati, 133;
7. Nicky Hayden, Marlboro Ducati, 105;
8. Marco Simoncelli, San Carlo Gresini Honda, 93;
9. Colin Edwards, Monster Tech 3 Yamaha, 87;
10. Hiroshi Aoyama, San Carlo Gresini Honda, 82;
11. Hector Barbera, Mapfre Aspar Ducati, 69;
12. Alvara Bautista, Rizla Suzuki, 57;
13. Karl Abraham, Cardion AB Ducati, 50;
14. Tony Elias, LCR Honda, 47;
15. Cal Crutchlow, Monster Tech 3 Yamaha, 45;
16. Randy de Puniet, Pramac Ducati, 29;
17. Loris Capirossi, Pramac Ducati, 29;
18. John Hopkins, Rizla Suzuki, 6;
19. Kousuke Akiyoshi, San Carlo Gresini Honda, 3
Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com
Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/09/motogp-championship-tightens.html
Alex de Angelis Alex Debon Alex George Alex Hofmann Alexis Masbou
BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever August
New record for year-to-date sales BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI brands combined) reported 2,844 retails in August, ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/03/bmw-group-canada-achieves-best-ever-august/
Carlo Ubbiali Carlos Checa Carlos Lavado Casey Stoner Category
A dream team for Hill?
Dear Nigel, My boyhood hero was Graham Hill, and I am still an avid fan of everything relating to his career and life. My question is, would he in time have been as successful in running a Formula 1 team as he was in racing a car? I…
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2011/09/05/a-dream-team-for-hill/
Chris Conn Chris Vermeulen Chris Walker Christian Estrosi Christian Sarron
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Warehouse Project is over? for now
The venue is perfect in terms of location, space, acoustics and general atmosphere – dark, basic and a little bit grimy. So I was shocked to say the least when I read their announcement last month that this year’s WHP was to be the last at the Store Street car park. As much as nothing lasts forever, it was baffling to hear that the owners of the organisation would no longer be hosting parties there.
Their statement simply read: “After five incredible years beneath the streets, the last ever Warehouse Project event at Store Street will finish in the early hours of January 2, 2012. Within 48hrs all evidence that WHP ever existed in that space will be gone, nothing remaining to give any indication that hundreds of thousands of people passed through those doors.
The idea was always to keep things fresh. While The Warehouse Project certainly found its first proper home in this venue, it feels like when the curtain comes down on the 2011 series it will be time to shake things up again. Exactly how, where and when the WHP will return is not yet set, but one thing for sure is that this is The End of Store Street.
This last party will take the form of a seventeen-hour marathon taking us into 2012.
Thank you to everyone who has made it so special.”
With this in mind I spoke to Krysko, one of the event?s mainstays since its formative years, to talk about its beginnings, impact on the club scene in the north and where the event is going.
How long have you been a resident at WHP?
I was a resident at Sankey?s, when it was called Sankey Soaps, I left there in 2005 with the rest of the guys who started up the Warehouse Project.
Our first venue was the old Boddington?s factory, that was a real l baptism of fire but it taught everyone that we could do it. It was just an idea, a project, that no one really envisaged as something that would be ongoing. I think Manchester needed it at the time. After Boddington’s we found Store Street and we knew it would work – it?s not gi-normous you know, it?s a manageable venue.
So I?ve been resident since the beginning, which is about six years in total.
How do you feel about the Store Street site coming to an end?
I?d be lying if I said I?m not sorry to see it go. But after five years things can start to get stagnant and they need shaking up. There are only so many acts you can throw on a line up to rivitalise things so it?s probably about the right time to call it a day.
What effect would you say the event has had on clubbing in the north and the UK in general?
It?s been great. Because of the time scale of it, it?s kept people on their toes. People want to come to the parties because they?re only for a limited time, they?re not spoilt by a six-month long run of events ? Warehouse Project is only on for 12 weeks. It leaves people hungry for more, which feeds into the smaller clubs. It?s helped things flourish. But, like the demise of the Hacienda, when it disappears people will be searching for more of the same from other venues.
How would you describe WHP to someone who?s never been?
It?s a bit naughty. It?s about as close to that feeling of partying somewhere you shouldn?t as you can get. There?s not much dressing up of the venue, it?s very raw so it harks back to those old warehouse party days of the late 80s/early 90s. The main impact comes from the stage and the system, everything else is left a raw as can be.
In 2002 we threw a huge warehouse on Ancoats (in the centre of Manchester) which was attended by 10,000 people. Warehouse Project recaptures that kind of atmosphere ? as I said, it feels as though you shouldn?t be there, which is great.
Tell me about a few of your own personal WHP highlights.
It?s sounds like a clich� but there have been so many. I guess playing with my peers and heroes is way up there. I played on the same bill as the man who started Underground Resistance (a seminal techno label), Mad Mike Banks ? just chatting with him in the back room at WHP was brilliant.
The Resident Advisor night last year was really good with Jamie Jones and Seth Troxler, they?re always good value.
If you could hazard a guess, what would you imagine is next for the event?
Not a clue! I?m sure whatever comes next, if anything, will be next level though.
For more information on this year’s Warehouse Project, which launches on September 17 with DJ Shadow headlining, head to thewarehouseproject.com
Source: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/09/07/warehouse-project-is-over-for-now/
Bob Foster Bob McIntyre Boet van Dulmen Bohumil Stasa Borje Jansson
Greening closes in on Superbike crown
By John Hopkins / Photo by Bob Szoke
BOWMANVILLE, ON – Burlington, ON’s Jody Greening moved a step closer to locking up the K&N Performance Filters Amateur Superbike title with a third place finish in Saturday’s race at Mosport International Raceway on his BFE / ProStar / Sturgess Cycle Yamaha YZF-R1.
Gatineau, QC’s Tim Robinson won the race on his Robinson Racing / Belko Auto Body BMW S1000RR while pole qualifier Aubrey Bailey was second riding the HT Motorsports / ProStar / Velocity Sportsgear Honda CBR1000RR.
Greening takes a 49-point lead over Kristopher Garvie into Sunday's season finale. With 50 points available for a race win Garvie must win Sunday's event and hope Greening doesn't score if he is to have any hope of wresting the crown from Greening. Garvie finished seventh in Saturday's race on his Tracksport Technologies / Kahuna Powersports Kawasaki ZX-6R.
After qualifying third on the grid Robinson grabbed the lead off the start and stayed in front for all eight laps to take his first national event win. His final margin of victory over Bailey was 2.014 secs.
"This is only my third day on the bike and I'm having some challenges getting used to it," an elated Robinson said. "The power down the backstraight was incredible."
Mario Dumouchel of Ottawa finished fourth on a Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Mike Bevan of Amherstburg, ON was fifth aboard the Bevan Motorsport / Motovan / Kahuna Powersports Kawasaki ZX-10R.
Stacey Nesbitt (pictured) opened up a solid 29-point lead in the Honda CBR125R Challenge by scoring her third straight victory while nearest rival Austin Shaw-O’Leary of Falmouth, N.S. finished fifth at Mosport on Saturday.
The St-Lazare, QC racer finished just 0.704 secs. clear of Kemptville, ON’s Leah Vignale with Eric Green of Richmond, ON a close third. It marked the first time in Canadian road racing history that women had finished 1-2 in a national event and on Sunday Nesbitt will try to become the first female national road race champion in Canadian history.
"It was a great race," said Nesbitt, who came out on top of a lead draft that consisted of six bikes at the finish. "Everybody seemed to be able to pass me in turn two but I was able to get them back on the backstraight."
Green made a particularly impressive charge from the back of the grid to make the podium after a crash in qualifying on Friday had prevented him from recording a time.
Schedule delays meant the Inside Motorcycles Amateur Sport Bike class was unable to complete its race on Saturday. That event will instead be run on Sunday morning.
Garvie leads the standings by 73 points over Edward Rudkowski and 74 points more than Samuel Proulx.
Amateur Superbike Race Results
1. Tim Robinson, Gatineau, QC (BMW S1000RR) 8 laps in 11:16.893
2. Aubrey Bailey, Parry Sound, ON (Honda CBR1000RR) +2.014 secs.
3. Jody Greening, Burlington, ON (Yamaha YZF-R1) +4.104
4. Mario Dumouchel, Ottawa, ON (Suzuki GSX-R1000) +6.320
5. Mike Bevan, Amherstburg, ON (Kawasaki ZX-10R) +9.946
6. Stephan Houle, Gatineau, QC (Suzuki GSX-R1000) +11.152
7. Kristopher Garvie, Caledon, ON (Kawasaki ZX-6R) +11.639
8. Amzy Nawaz, Thornton, ON (Kawasaki ZX-6R) +16.852
9. Philippe Masse, St-Hyacinthe, QC (Honda CBR1000RR) +30.304
10. Jason Thom, Ottawa, ON (Kawasaki ZX-10R) +31.268
11. Alain Lefebvre, Rouyn-Noranda, QC (Suzuki GSX-R600) +32.119
12. Edward Rudkowski, Toronto, ON (Suzuki GSX-R600) +41.043
13. Nuno Almeida, Newcastle, ON (Honda CBR1000RR) +46.635
14. Blaine Groves, Dumas, ON (Suzuki GSX-R1000) +50.801
15. Jean Francois Aubin, St-Jerome, QC (Suzuki GSX-R600) +51.204
16. Mario Gosselin, Plessisville, QC (Honda CBR600RR) +54.083
17. Tim Clarkson, Bowmanville, ON (Kawasaki ZX-6R) +1:28.486
18. Stephane Couturier, Laval, QC (Ducati 1098R) +1:34.963
19. Reiner Griese, Marmora, ON (Triumph 675) +1:30.251
Did Not Start
Simon Hamel, Rosemere, QC (Suzuki GSX-R600)
Alex Coelho, Longueuil, QC (Kawasaki ZX-6R)
Fastest Lap: 1:24.240 by Tim Robinson on lap 7
Amateur Superbike Standings
1.Jody Greening 240
2.Kristopher Garvie 191
3.Amzy Nawaz 186
4.Aubrey Bailey 153
5.Edward Rudkowski 134
6.Alain Lefebvre 122
7.Alex Coelho 113
7.Stephan Houle 113
9.Jean Francois Aubin 107
10.Tim Robinson 86
11.Philippe Masse 74
12.Luke Bauer 71
13.Natalie Catherine Provost 68
14.Riley Gage Dawe 59
15.Eric Gagnon 56
16.Mario Dumouchel 55
17.Paul Whitehead 50
18.Caleb Noiles 37
19.Trevor Daley 36
20.Mike Bevan 29
21.Etienne Deblois 27
22.Nicolas Hurley 21
23.Geoff Cole 19
23.Pierre Patenaude 19
23.Jason Thom 19
26.Mario Bourget 17
26.Reiner Griese 17
28.Eric Fiset 15
29.Eric Trudel 13
29.Nuno Almeida 13
31.Dominic Mongeon 12
31.Blaine Groves 12
33.Jean-Sebastien Perreault 10
34.Mario Gosselin 8
35.Tim Clarkson 6
36.Stephane Couturier 4
37.Richard Thompson 1
Honda CBR125R Race Results
1. Stacey Nesbitt, St-Lazare, QC, 8 laps in 16:57.174
2. Leah Vignale, Kemptville, ON, +0.704 secs.
3. Eric Green, Richmond, ON, +0.762
4. Scott Lingelbach, Wellesley, ON, +1.080
5. Austin Shaw-O'Leary, Falmouth, NS, +1.088
6. Karolina Pelc, Guelph, ON, +1.454
7. Lee Newbury, Greenfield Park, QC, +15.657
8. Brian Alexander, Peterborough, ON, +22.380
9. Seth Van Dongen, Belle River, ON, +30.742
10. Lauren Hill, Halifax, NS, +44.307
11. Brian Lingelbach, Wellesley, ON, +1:19.486
12. Uwe Wachtendorf, Toronto, ON, +1:19.583
13. Matt Chandler, Richmond Hill, ON, +1:34.532
14. Timothy Kennedy, Richmond Hill, ON, +1 Lap
Did Not Finish
Glen Mann, Woodbridge, ON, +2 Laps
David MacKay, Stoney Creek, ON, +3 Laps
Fastest Lap: 2:05.832 by Eric Green on lap 5
Honda CBR125R Standings
1. Stacey Nesbitt 369
2. Austin Shaw-O'Leary 340
3. Scott Lingelbach 287
4. Eric Green 274
5. Leah Vignale 222
6. Lauren Hill 187
7. Karolina Pelc 171
8. Shay Gauthier 162
9. David MacKay 146
10. Matt Chandler 145
11. Seth Van Dongen 115
12. Cedric Martineau 114
13. Brian Alexander 82
14. Timothy Kennedy 81
15. Connor Warnell 54
16. Leah MacInnis 42
17. Sean Smith 36
18. Kyle Mistibachner 29
19. Sam McManus 27
20. Lee Newbury 25
21. Brian Lingelbach 17
Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com
Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/greening-closes-in-on-superbike-crown.html
Fabrizio Lai Fausto Gresini Fausto Ricci Felice Benasedo Fergus Anderson
Stoner Claims Pole; Sets New Lap Record at Indianapolis
Story by Vicki Schouten
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway may not be Casey Stoner's favourite circuit on the MotoGP tour, but the Australian rider appears to be managing alright having set pole position in today's MotoGP qualifying with a new lap record with a time of a blistering 1:38:850. The previous track record was a time of 1:39:730 set by Dani Pedrosa in 2009. Following complaints that last year the track was too bumpy, and this year the freshly re-paved track is too slick, the Repsol Honda rider seems to be figuring it out better than his competition. Stoner was untouchable in Saturday afternoon's qualifier.
Factory Yamaha's Ben Spies has been on the heals of Casey Stoner all weekend and appears to be his only real competition at the moment. The Texan worked hard to close the gap, dropping his lap times consistently, until Stoner pulled of a 1:38:850 that remained unmatched for the rest of the session. While the Yamaha team did everything they could to match Stoner's pace, the best they could muster up was a 1:39:373, enough to take second position on the grid for Sunday's race.
Perhaps the most impressive story of the day was Spies' Yamaha team mate Jorge Lorenzo, who up until Saturday afternoon had been experiencing a weekend that could only be described as a "nightmare". The defending world champion had been struggling with set up, particularly with the front end of the motorcycle all weekend long and things did not look promising for the Spaniard. The team had made a number of changes to the motorcycle, and compared the data from Spies' Yamaha (though in the end chose a different set-up) and with less than 10 minutes remaining in Saturday's qualifying session, Lorenzo was able to log a time of 1:39:629, enough for a front row start on Sunday.
Dani Pedrosa was the only other rider to break the 1:40 mark, and with a time of 1:39:947 the Repsol Honda rider will start in 4th position.
The biggest question amongst all riders in Sunday's race remains the issue of traction. Riders are concerned that a slippery track off the race line will make passing difficult and will significantly impact the race scenario. It seems that it is anyone's guess what will happen on the new pavement on Sunday; only time will tell.
Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com
Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/stoner-claims-pole-sets-new-lap-record.html
Giuseppe Visenzi Godfrey Nash Graziano Rossi Gregg Hansford Gregorio Lavilla
More Paddock and Grid Girls from Misano GP
Yesterday we posted a gallery of paddock and grid girls from the Misano GP weekend and now we have another hot gallery with 40 images for you to enjoy.
Source: http://feeds.blogo.it/~r/twowheelsblog/com/~3/Jjm9N5p_ZEM/more-paddock-and-grid-girls-from-misano-gp
Hans Baltisberger Hans Georg Anscheidt Hans Hummel Hans Muller Harald Bartol
Music to a race fan?s ears
Dear Nigel, No matter how many races I go to there is something about hearing engines revving in distant garages, getting louder with every step you take closer to the circuit. Once in the circuit you can smell the petrol, so you now have two senses on full…
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2011/09/05/music-to-a-race-fan%e2%80%99s-ears/
Giacomo Agostini Gianluigi Scalvini Gianni Leoni Gilberto Milani Gilberto Parlotti
Christie adds to Sport Bike lead
By John Hopkins / Photos by Bob Szoke
BOWMANVILLE, ON – Jodi Christie extended his lead in the Pirelli Pro Sport Bike standings by claiming the Kawasaki S4-R Competition Lubricants Pole Award at Mosport International Raceway on Friday for this weekend’s final two races on his Jodi Christie Racing / Cameron Cycle / Blue Streak Racing Honda CBR600RR.
The Keene, ON racer turned a time of 1:24.312 to improve his point total to 241 against 214 for Uxbridge, ON’s Alex Welsh, who qualified the Z1 CycleTech / Kenwood Suzuki GSX-R600 fourth.
Splitting the two title rivals on the grid will be Belfountain, ON’s Kenny Reidman, who turned a lap of 1:24.356 on the Reidman Racing Triumph 675, and Bodhi Edie of Warman, SK, who set a 1:24.390 riding the Edie Racing / Acceleration Racing / Honda Canada Honda CBR600RR.
Christie set his time about 12 minutes through the 20-minute session after getting a late start on action.
"I didn't hear the five-minute horn so I was a little late getting out," he explained after taking his second pole of the season. "I just had to clear my head and get in some laps. We made one minimal change during the session but I didn't want to upset things."
Reidman had come out of the gate flying and laid down his best lap early in the session. Despite missing out on pole the Triumph rider claimed his best career starting spot in the Pro Sport Bike class.
Coming off a career high third place finish at Atlantic Motorsport Park two weeks ago rookie Edie continued to show excellent late season form. Two points for qualifying third moved him into a tie for third spot in the class point standings with Woodbridge, ON's Frank Trombino, who qualified fifth on the Suzuki Canada / Hindle / Sturgess Cycle Suzuki GSX-R600.
Qualifying Results
1.Jodi Christie, Keene, ON (Honda CBR600RR) 1:24.312
2. Kenny Reidman, Belfountain, ON (Triumph 675) 1:24.356
3. Bodhi Edie, Warman, SK (Honda CBR600RR) 1:24.390
4. Alex Welsh, Uxbridge, ON (Suzuki GSX-R600) 1:24.631
5. Frank Trombino, Woodbridge, ON (Suzuki GSX-R600) 1:25.222
6. Raphael Archambault, Terrebonne, QC (Suzuki GSX-R600) 1:25.835
7. Sylvain Dery, St-Colomban, QC (Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:26.934
8. Jim Proulx, Ottawa, ON (Buell 1125R) 1:29.495
9. Zenon Nelson, Bowmanville, ON (Suzuki GSX-R600) No Time
10. Marie-Josee Boucher, Montreal, QC (Honda CBR600RR) No Time
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/christie-adds-to-sport-bike-lead.html
Fortunato Libanori Franco Battaini Franco Bonera Franco Uncini Frank Perris
MotoGP Championship Tightens
by Vicki Schouten
Stoner, who had won the last three MotoGP races, was struggling to recover from the travel period between Indianapolis and Misano, as well as a lingering neck injury he received in Assen, "We had the bike to win the race today," explained Stoner, "I just started to get tired and there was no way I could keep the pace."
After attempting to challenge Lorenzo for the first half the race, Stoner was eventually overtaken by Repsol Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa who crossed the line in second, leaving the current world championship points leader to settle for third.
A three-way battle for fourth entertained the crowd as Honda's Marco Simoncelli worked his way through the grid from 7th position, challenging Yamaha's Ben Spies and Repsol Honda's Andrea Dovizioso in a tight three way battle that saw the Italian Simoncelli come out on top. Although quite pleased with his 4th place result, Simoncelli only wishes he'd had a better start that might have afforded him the opportunity to challenge for a podium position, "I'm satisfied with this result as 4th place was a realistic target," explained the Italian, "but I'm a little bit angry because I made a mistake off the start."
Spies, who struggled in morning warm-up, made a big change to the motorcycle before the race and it took him a while to get used to the new settings. By the time he got comfortable with the changes and closed on Rossi, he wasn't quite able to overtake the Honda riders, leaving the popular Texan to settle for 6th place position.
Casey Stoner continues to lead the MotoGP championship by 35 points over Jorge Lorenzo. With 5 races remaining the battle for the championship is tightening. The next round of the MotoGP series takes place at Motorland Aragon on September 16.
Current MotoGP World Standings after 13/18 races:
1. Casey Stoner, Respol Honda, 259 Points;
2. Jorge Lorenzo, Yamaha Factory Racing, 224;
3. Andrea Dovizioso, Repsol Honda, 185;
4. Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda, 150;
5. Ben Spies, Yamaha Factory Racing, 135;
6. Valentino Rossi, Marlboro Ducati, 133;
7. Nicky Hayden, Marlboro Ducati, 105;
8. Marco Simoncelli, San Carlo Gresini Honda, 93;
9. Colin Edwards, Monster Tech 3 Yamaha, 87;
10. Hiroshi Aoyama, San Carlo Gresini Honda, 82;
11. Hector Barbera, Mapfre Aspar Ducati, 69;
12. Alvara Bautista, Rizla Suzuki, 57;
13. Karl Abraham, Cardion AB Ducati, 50;
14. Tony Elias, LCR Honda, 47;
15. Cal Crutchlow, Monster Tech 3 Yamaha, 45;
16. Randy de Puniet, Pramac Ducati, 29;
17. Loris Capirossi, Pramac Ducati, 29;
18. John Hopkins, Rizla Suzuki, 6;
19. Kousuke Akiyoshi, San Carlo Gresini Honda, 3
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/09/motogp-championship-tightens.html
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BMW 730Ld wins the Professional Driver Car of the Year Awards 2011
The BMW 730Ld Saloon has been crowned Car of the Year at the Professional Driver Car of the ...
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Misano ? MotoGP Qualifying Practice Session
And Misano hears the roar of the MotoGP riders leaving the pits for this afternoon’s qualifying session. Lorenzo’s first lap time of 1:35.872 is a marker but it will be broken within minutes. Lorenzo beats his own time with a 1:34.684 but there is still 55 minutes of the session to go. He is then [...]
Source: http://www.philipbroadhead.org/misano-motogp-qp/
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Misano ? 125cc Sunday Raceday
Terol led from the Misano line into turn one, with pole starter Zarco immediately fighting his way through the pack in pursuit of the Spaniard. The French rider was desperate to keep Terol in his sights. Zarco collided with Faubel twice off the start and then Gadea as he came back into line after the [...]
Source: http://www.philipbroadhead.org/misano-125cc-race/
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Crevier claims XR1200 crown
By John Hopkins / Photo by Bob Szoke
BOWMANVILLE, ON – A fourth place finish was enough to give Maple Ridge, BC’s Steve Crevier the Harley-Davidson XR1200 Cup title at Mosport International Raceway on Saturday. The rider of the MotoSport Plus of Kingston-based entry has an unassailable 68-point lead over Cochrane, AB’s Cody Matechuk, who finished seventh on Saturday on his Privateers Harley-Davidson XR1200 with only Sunday's race remaining in the season.
Michael Barnes of Boca Raton, FL led a Ruthless Racing / Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada sweep of the podium, edging Calgary’s John Ross MacRae by 0.350 secs. with North Vancouver rider Darren James just another three-tenths of a second back.
Crevier came into the race needing only to finish ahead of Matechuk to lock up an 11th Canadian national road racing crown. After qualifying fifth he spent most of the racing mixing it up in a four-rider lead pack with the Ruthless team of Barnes, MacRae and pole qualifier James. With two laps to go Crevier dropped off from the lead train to secure the championship.
"I decided at the end of the race it was getting risky," Crevier admitted. "I thought it was time to back it up and get my championship. Tomorrow [in the second race of the doubleheader] I want to get into trouble, not stay out of trouble.
"I have to thank [crew chief] Pete Snell for talking me into racing in this series and working hard for me."
Making his first appearance of the year in the series, Barnes led the most laps in the 14-lap race.
"I had a blast, it was a really, really enjoyable race," said Barnes, who won an electric motorcycle race here at Mosport last summer.
Second place for MacRae was his best finish of the year, and he received the Performance Under Gear Performer of the Race Award for his effort.
With third place in the race James closed to within five points of Samuel Proulx for third place in the final XR1200 Cup point standings heading into Sunday's finale. After sticking with the lead battle early on the Magog, QC racer finished fifth on his Sherbrooke Harley-Davidson-backed bike.
A poor start left James sixth at the end of the opening lap but he got himself onto the back of the lead train and passed Crevier two laps from the end.
"I destroyed this motor yesterday so I have to give a big shout out to the team," James said. "They worked until four in the morning for me and I wish I could give them a better finish."
James also hinted that the lighter Barnes and MacRae had an advantage over he and Crevier on the long Mosport backstraight.
"'Barney and JR are a couple of buck 25'ers [125 pounders] and they could walk past us on the straightaway," he said.
Behind Proulx in fifth, Chris Harmon of Bracebridge, ON on the Vision Harley-Davidson entry edged Matechuk, guest rider Oliver Jervis of Victoria, and the Harley-Davidson de L'Outaouais entry of Ottawa's Elie Daccache in another dramatic fight for sixth.
Race Results
1. Michael Barnes, Boca Raton, FL, 14 laps in 22:30.389
2. John Ross MacRae, Calgary, AB, +0.350 secs.
3. Darren James, North Vancouver, BC +0.648
4. Steve Crevier, Maple Ridge, BC, +1.907
5. Samuel Proulx, Magog, QC, +16.398
6. Chris Harmon, Bracebridge, ON, +25.084
7. Cody Matechuk, Cochrane, AB, +25.189
8. Oliver Jervis, Victoria, BC, +25.674**
9. Elie Daccache, Ottawa, ON, +25.882
10. Olivier Spilborghs, White Rock, BC, +59.522
11. Lee Kuhn Jr., Hamilton, ON, +59.573
12. Steve Hoffarth, Orangeville, ON, +1:30.303
13. Tim Clarkson, Bowmanville, ON, +1 Lap
14. Dan Thomson, Carleton Place, ON, +1 Lap
* -- All riders aboard Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycles
** -- Not eligible for series points
Point Standings
1. Steve Crevier, 295*
2. Cody Matechuk, 227
3. Samuel Proulx, 205
4. Darren James, 200
5. Chris Harmon, 174
5. John Ross MacRae, 174
7. Elie Daccache, 154
8. Lee Kuhn Jr., 132
9. Olivier Spilborghs, 131
10. Steve Hoffarth, 118
11. Dan Thomson, 106
12. Gump Harrison, 62
13. Michael Barnes, 53
14. Tim Clarkson, 49
* -- Clinched Championship
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/crevier-claims-xr1200-crown.html
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Former boss doubts Williams will win again
Williams’ former marketing boss has said he doubts the famous British team will ever again win in formula one. With its 7 drivers’ and 9 constructors’ championships, Oxfordshire based Williams is one of F1′s most successful teams but the outfit has not won a single race since 2004. Not only that, the team is ahead [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=62513
Heinz Rosner Helmut Bradl Helmut Hallmeier Henk van Kessel Hermann Paul Muller
AMLS 2011: BMW RLL Finishes Second and Fifth at Baltimore Grand Prix
The No. 56 BMW Team RLL M3 GT of Joey Hand and Dirk M�ller finished second at the ...
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Video: how the Vyrus 986 M2 is built
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Ryder on Rossi Mis-information
Ryder spots Rossi trying to sell a dummy to the paddock: Rossi’s Friday comment about raising the handlebars being responsible for the improvement is clearly disingenuous. When you drop the forks as far as they’ll go through the yokes, then add extensions so you can drop them some more there is a fighting chance you’ll [...]
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Schumacher still as good as Webber ? Berger
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Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=62515
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BMW Group / SGL Group Joint Venture opens the new Moses Lake Plant
SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers (SGL ACF) ? a joint venture of SGL Group and the BMW Group ? ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/01/bmw-group-sgl-group-joint-venture-opens-the-new-moses-lake-plant/
Hans Hummel Hans Muller Harald Bartol Harry Hinton Haruchika Aoki
August 2011: BMW Group U.S. Sales Down 0.2 percent
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 23,924 vehicles, a decrease ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/01/august-2011-bmw-group-u-s-sales-down-0-2-percent/
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Misano ? Moto2 Second Practice Session
The start of the session at Misano saw the riders come out, although only for most to go back to the pits as there was a little drizzle coming down. This threat passed quickly and the track stayed dry which saw some more of the riders come back out onto the track. Misano FP2 With [...]
Source: http://www.philipbroadhead.org/misano-moto2-fp2/
Ernesto Brambilla Ernie Lyons Ernst Degner Eskil Suter Esteve Rabat
A spider?s web, and other livery highlights
So, we’ve established that the racing at Brands Hatch on Sunday wasn’t exactly scintillating. But! All the more time to try to get half-decent photos of the more interesting liveries on display. Livery of the day We go straight to International GT Open, and the number 11 Ferrari 458 GT Italia run by Kessel Racing, [...]
Source: http://2or4.co.uk/2011/07/28/a-spiders-web-and-other-livery-highlights/
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Premiere: 2012 ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Buchloe-based automaker ALPINA releases the first images of the new 2012 ALPINA B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible which is based ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/09/02/premiere-2012-alpina-b6-bi-turbo-convertible/
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Misano ? MotoGP Qualifying Practice Session
And Misano hears the roar of the MotoGP riders leaving the pits for this afternoon’s qualifying session. Lorenzo’s first lap time of 1:35.872 is a marker but it will be broken within minutes. Lorenzo beats his own time with a 1:34.684 but there is still 55 minutes of the session to go. He is then [...]
Source: http://www.philipbroadhead.org/misano-motogp-qp/
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Magic of the N�rburgring
It was just after midnight on a Saturday back in June when art editor Damon Cogman and I stood up on the steep hill that looks down on Steilstrecke, the right-hander that precedes the short blast into the famous Karussel hairpin. We were panting a little, having pushed our bikes…
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2011/08/25/magic-of-the-nurburgring/
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Tony Cairoli 2011 MX1 World Motocross Champion
While the guys at Misano and the Nurburgring cruised the track (with the latter getting damp in the process) Tony Cairoli was really kicking up the dirt this weekend as he won his fifth motocross[...]
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McCormick clinches Superbike title
By John Hopkins / Photo by Bob Szoke
BOWMANVILLE, ON – Brett McCormick celebrated his 20th birthday in style by clinching his first Canadian Superbike Championship by Parts Canada title with a dramatic victory at Mosport International Raceway on Saturday.
The radX / BMW Motorrad Canada BMW S1000RR rider passed the Competition Systems Kawasaki Race Team Kawasaki ZX-10R of Jordan Szoke in the last turn and held on for a 0.053-sec. victory.
The win was the sixth of the season for the Saskatoon rider and put him in an uncatchable position in the Canadian Superbike Championship standings with just Sunday’s season finale left to run. He now has 328 points to the 266 of Szoke with a maximum of 52 points available on Sunday.
“I’m a bit speechless right now,” McCormick said. “It’s been an amazing season with an amazing team. I’m shaking; it’s a bizarre feeling.”
McCormick completed the 20 laps around the 3.957km track in 27 minutes, 24.935 seconds for an average speed of 173.201km/h.
Szoke grabbed the holeshot and by the end of the opening lap he and McCormick had pulled clear of the rest of the field. The five-time defending Superbike champion led 17 laps despite occasional challenges from McCormick, who led laps 11-12.
Szoke led as two leaders headed into the turn 10 right hander, the final corner before the finish line. McCormick made a dive to the inside and snuck ahead. Szoke tried to power back in front but couldn’t quite make it.
“It was a super-fun race and it’s great to battle for the championship like that,” McCormick said. “His bike had a little bit more motor than mine but I was a bit quicker through the corners and that made for a great race.”
Szoke said his bike ran just short of fuel as he and McCormick raced through the final few corners.
“It’s just one of those things,” he admitted. “Brett ran wide out of turn eight and I tried to get inside him and I just had no power. But no excuses. Brett deserves the number one plate; he’s a great talent. I’m glad I was able to give him a battle today.”
While McCormick has clinched the Canadian Superbike title he goes into Sunday’s final round with a chance to complete a perfect season, something only done once previously, by Szoke last season.
In another tremendous battle Andrew Nelson came out on top of a four-rider scrap for the final podium spot. The rider of the Nelson Racing / GymMax / Monette Sports BMW S1000RR made up for a horrible start that saw him complete the opening lap in seventh spot to snatch third from Michael Ferreira by just 0.380 secs.
“It was a good battle with Mike,” said the Kars, Ont. rider, who also gained sole position of third place in the Canadian Superbike point standings. “I think I saved just enough rear tire to get good drives down the backstraight at the end.”
Mississauga, Ont.’s Ferreira settled for fourth on the radX / BMW Motorrad Canada BMW S1000RR while Jodi Christie of Keene, Ont. was a close fifth on his Jodi Christie Racing / Cameron Cycle / Blue Streak Racing Honda CBR1000RR, which put him alone in fifth spot in the series standings.
Matt McBride of Mississauga, Ont. was at the back of this group on his Riders Choice / BMW Toronto Motorrad BMW S1000RR.
Uxbridge, Ont.’s Alex Welsh was also part of the third place battle after making an impressive charge from 13th on the grid to sit third by lap three. But he crashed his Z1 CycleTech / Kenwood Suzuki GSX-R1000 in turn five on lap nine.
Race Results
1. Brett McCormick, Saskatoon, Sask. (BMW S1000RR) 20
2. Jordan Szoke, Brantford, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 20
3. Andrew Nelson, Kars, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 20
4. Michael Ferreira, Mississauga, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 20
5. Jodi Christie, Keene, Ont. (Honda CBR600RR) 20
6. Matt McBride, Mississauga, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 20
7. Francis Martin, Sherbrooke, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 20
8. Sebastien Tremblay, Sherbrooke, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 20
9. Matt Cooper, Guelph, Ont. (Yamaha YZF-R1) 20
10. Marie-Josee Boucher, Montreal, Que. (Honda CBR1000RR) 20
11. Francois Dumas, St-Raymond, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 20
12. Frank Trombino, Woodbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R600) 20
13. Rob Busby, Brantford, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 20
14. Franklyn Dominguez, Hudson, Que. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 20
15. Billy Shields, Unionville, Ont. (Yamaha YZF-R1) 20
16. Ross Millson, Hamilton, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 20
17. Steve Walker, Carleton Place, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 20
18. Martin Ricard, Montreal, Que. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 19
19. Dean Plater, Cumberland, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 19
Did Not Finish
Alex Welsh, Uxbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R1000) 8
Did Not Start
Bodhi Edie, Warman, Sask. (Honda CBR600RR)
Raphael Archambault, Terrebonne, Que. (Suzuki GSX-R600)
Kenny Reidman, Belfountain, Ont. (Triumph 675)
Darren James, North Vancouver, BC (Buell 1125R)
Time of Race: 27:24.935
Margin of Victory: 0.053 secs.
Fastest Lap: 1:24.472 by Brett McCormick on lap 3
Lap Leaders: Jordan Szoke 1-10, Brett McCormick 11-12, Szoke 13-19, McCormick 20
Point Standings
1. Brett McCormick, 328*
2. Jordan Szoke, 266
3. Andrew Nelson, 194
4. Michael Ferreira, 187
5. Jodi Christie, 170
6. Alex Welsh, 141
7. Marie Josee-Boucher, 106
8. Rob Busby, 105
9. Franklyn Dominguez, 99
10. Frank Trombino, 97
11. Francis Martin, 96
12. Steve Walker, 87
13. Matt McBride, 78
14. Sebastien Tremblay, 63
15. Sylvain Dery, 38
16. Jean-Francois Cyr, 25
16. Bodhi Edie, 25
18. Ron Munroe, 21
18. Matt Cooper, 21
20. Ross Millson, 18
21. Francois Dumas, 17
22. Billy Shields, 16
23. Sean Huffman, 8
24. Martin Ricard, 4
25. Dean Plater, 2
* -- Clinched Championship
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/mccormick-clinches-superbike-title.html
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16th Canadian National H.O.G.Rally Taking Place August 25-27
TORONTO, Ontario (August 18, 2011) ? It is that time of the year again, when Harley-Davidson� motorcycle enthusiasts congregate for the annual Canadian National H.O.G.� Rally. 2011 marks the 16th anniversary of this iconic get-together, which attracts Harley-Davidson� owners from near and far.
The 16th Canadian National H.O.G.� Rally will take place from August 25 to 27, and will be defined by the startling and breathtaking views offered by the surroundings of Kamloops, British Columbia. Gina McNeil, Manager, Enthusiast Services, comments, ?The location is stunning, and will most certainly provide a great reason for participants to ride to the Rally destination. Our focus this year has been to identify a setting which allows for great riding, giving our participating H.O.G.� members the chance to pursue their passion for the open road [while] surrounded by friends; so I really look forward to welcoming our members in Kamloops.? H.O.G.� Canada is hosting this event as a ?thank you? to their most loyal and devoted Customers ? the H.O.G.� members who share a common passion for their Harley-Davidson� motorcycles.
The highlight of the Rally activities will be the parade. With an expected 1,200 motorcycles riding through Kamloops, spectators will get the chance to view the impressive line-up of Harley-Davidson� motorcycles as they rumble past. The parade departs at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 27, from McArthur Island Park and travels along Tranquille Road, over Overlander Bridge, and loops back around Thompson Rivers University, which provides the best viewing spot for spectators. At 11:15 am, the parade returns to McArthur Island Park, where the public is welcome to watch the motorcycle field games.
In addition, returning H.O.G.� member favourites will include Biker Bingo, field games, and the impressive Show ?N Shine, where enthusiasts show off their most prized possessions to an official jury, and compete for the top prize in their motorcycle class. The Show ?N Shine event will take place at 11:00 am on August 26 at the Kamloops Towne Lodge, and will feature the best customized motorcycles at the Rally; categories will include Antique, Three-Wheeled, and Pro Custom. The general public will also have the opportunity to get involved by voting for the People?s Choice Award. On Friday, August 26, the local authorized Harley-Davidson� Retailer, Kamloops Harley-Davidson�, will host a party with a fantastic entertainment line-up featuring Trooper and Throttle Caster, as well as a live fashion show.
The 16th Canadian National H.O.G.� Rally will come to a close on the evening of Saturday, August 27, with an 1,800-person dinner, including entertainment featuring the Younguns and the Jimmy LeGuilloux Band. On the following day, anyone with a valid motorcycle licence and the appropriate riding gear can test ride the new 2012 Harley-Davidson� models for free at Kamloops Harley-Davidson�, where the Test Our Metal truck will be stationed.
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/08/16th-canadian-national-hogrally-taking.html
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