Bring on the heat: KWR heads to Barber Motorsports Park
MACEDON, N.Y. (June 11) — After a successful weekend in Wisconsin for the Millennium Technologies home race, the Kyle Wyman Racing team heads to Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Alabama for the fifth round of the AMA/FIM MotoAmerica road racing series June 12-14, 2015.
Barber offers a unique challenge with it’s notoriously hot weather conditions, and should play to the favor of the oldest and middle of the Wyman brothers, Kyle and Travis.
“I always look forward to Barber every season,” Kyle said. “The forecast looks to be just as hot as ever, but I’ve been putting in the hours on my Shimano-equipped Felt Bicycles and have been feeling great these past couple weeks. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
Kyle sits in the 7th position in Supersport series standings going into the Alabama event, with consistent top-10 finishes in the opening rounds of the season. He says it’s about the elusive top-5 this weekend.
“The top-5 finish has been just out of our reach this year, and it seems like each weekend there’s just a small hiccup that sets us behind,” Wyman added. “This weekend I feel we have the best package with the motorcycle that we’ve had all year, and I’m feeling back to 100% as well. I’ll be ready to go right out of the gate.”
In the Superstock 600 category, middle brother Travis plans to continue is impressive streak of podium finishes. He has finished on the podium in all six of the opening races in the series, with his first win coming at the last round at Road America. He says consistency is key in staying alive in the championship hunt.
“I can’t wait to get to Barber and continue having fun battling at the front,” Travis said. “We’ve been really consistent this year and it’s allowed us to retain a super close three-way battle in the points chase. Anything can happen on any given weekend, but I want to continue to reach the podium in every single race, that’s my goal.”
Action starts Friday morning, June 12th at 9:00 A.M. EST when the Superstock 600 class hits the track for first practice. All of the action can be viewed LIVE on Fanschoice.tv for video coverage.
Stay up to date with KWR by visiting www.kylewymanracing.com
About Millennium Technologies:
Millennium Technologies is a premier supplier of high performance engine services and parts for many types of vehicles, notably in the powersports market. Starting in 1997 as a Nickel-Silicon-Carbide cylinder relating and servicing company, Millennium Technologies has branched out into complete service for cylinders, heads, crankshafts and top-ends and also supplies relevant parts such as pistons, gaskets, camshafts and more by working with OEMs, dealers, race teams and weekend mechanics. Millennium Technologies is also the parent company of its extended branches Revolution Performance, Xport CNC Services, Ballistic Performance Components and Forward Motion. For more information visit www.mt-llc.com
About Kyle Wyman Racing:
Kyle Wyman Racing (KWR) was formed in 2011 as a motorcycle road racing team focusing on healthy sponsorship opportunities for companies within and outside the motorcycle industry. KWR is the 2012 AMA Pro Harley-Davidson series championship winning team and current partner with Millennium Technologies family of companies. For more information visit www.kylewymanracing.com
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KENNY RIEDMANN BEGINS TITLE DEFENSE OF #1 PLATED TRIUMPH IN CSBK PRO SPORT BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Bobby Fong returns to action at the Triumph Superbike Challenge in Alabama
ATLANTA (June 11, 2015) – Kenny Riedmann and Bobby Fong will mount their Triumph Daytona 675Rs this weekend at the season-opening Canadian Superbike Championship (CSBK) and Round 5 of the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship, respectively, June 12-14.
As the 2014 CSBK Pro Sport Bike Champion, Kenny Riedmann begins the 2015 campaign at Calabogie Motorsports Park, in Calabogie, Ottawa, which will see him carry the #1 plate on his Riedmann Management / GE Capital / Castrol / Triumph Daytona 675R. Riedmann made history last year securing Triumph’s first championship in Canada in modern, recorded racing history.
“I’ve been really anxious to get the season started, especially after watching the MotoAmerica series start two months ago,” said Kenny Riedmann. “It felt great to get my first pro championship last year and the goal for this year is to get another for Triumph.”
Bobby Fong, #50 Latus Motors Racing / Castrol / Triumph, and his team head to the Triumph Superbike Challenge at the scenic Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham, Ala., after his best race weekend of the season with two top-five finishes at Road America. Fong currently sits 8th in the MotoAmerica Supersport points standings and, after last year’s podium finish, hopes to continue his success at Barber.
“The races at Road America felt like they were a turning point in my season, 4th and 5th place finishes have really given me some confidence heading to a track where I know I can be successful,” said Bobby Fong. “The team has been great, my health is at 100%, and I’ll be racing for the top step of the podium at the Triumph Superbike Challenge.”
Along with an action packed weekend of racing at the Triumph Superbike Challenge, a Triumph motorcycle owners fan ride will take place on Saturday after the on track racing action with Bobby Fong leading the pack for a parade lap around the 17-turn race track. Any motorcycle owner attending the races is encouraged to take advantage of this special opportunity. It is at no charge to Triumph owners and $20 for all other riders. A Triumph Motorcycle Corral reserved parking area in the FanZone is also available to Triumph owners.
Through VETMotorsports, Latus Motors Racing has hired Sgt. Chad C. for the entirety of the MotoAmerica season as a crew member of the team. Sgt. Chad C. was deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom as part of the Marine Corps. As a result of the on-track performance of Triumph teams this season, donations to VETMotorsports have totaled $2,050 thus far from Castrol’s VETMotorsports Performance Match Fund.
The CSBK Pro Sport Bike race will take place the afternoon of Sunday, June 12 and ticket information for the first round of the championship can be found at www.CSBK.ca. The MotoAmerica Supersport races will be held on Saturday, June 13, at 1:00 p.m. CDT and Sunday, June 14, at 2:40 p.m. CDT. Both races will be streamed live at www.CSBK.ca. The Triumph Superbike Challenge of Alabama will air on CBS Sports Network on June 21 at 3:00pm EDT. Further event information, including tickets and a detailed schedule, can be found at www.CSBK.ca.
About Triumph
Triumph Motorcycles is the British motorcycle marque that produces a wide range of sport, cruiser, adventure and touring motorcycles. From the storied Bonneville to the class-leading Speed Triple and Daytona 675R, Triumph offers a blend of design, character and performance that result in truly distinctive motorcycles. First established in 1902 and now located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, Triumph has always set the pace for category-winning machines. The company is solely owned by Bloor Holdings Ltd., and Triumph Motorcycles America, its North American operations, are based in Atlanta. To see the full range of Triumph motorcycles, visit www.TriumphMotorcycles.com.
About Castrol
Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fuelling the dreams of pioneers. Their passion for performance, combined with a philosophy of working in partnership with manufacturers, has enabled Castrol to develop oils that have been at the heart of numerous technological feats on land, air, sea and space for over 100 years. Today, the company’s vast portfolio of high performance lubricants, including Castrol EDGE, Castrol GTX MAGNATEC, Castrol GTX and Castrol Power RS, are available in almost 140 countries worldwide. For more information on Castrol’s premium lubricants, please visit www.Castrol.com.
About VETMotorsports
Founded in 2012, Veteran Empowerment Through Motorsports (VETMotorsports) is an award-winning, non-clinical outreach program that embeds qualifying warfighters with existing race teams to provide them with unique motorsports experiences. By placing veterans in hands-on, high-stress, team environments that mimic active duty, the organization gives them direction, empowerment and challenges that help them focus on ability and moving forward rather than disability and the past. To date VETMotorsports has helped more than 65 injured warfighters participate in 35 motorcycle and auto racing events across the United States. To learn more about VETMotorsports, participate in the program, or make a donation, visit www.VETMotorsports.org.
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GEICO Suzuki’s Chris Ulrich ready to roll in familiar territory
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (June 11) — GEICO Suzuki rider Chris Ulrich brings a fresh, positive attitude to Barber Motorsports Park, site of this weekend’s MotoAmerica (AMA/FIM) Superbike Challenge.
Ulrich and his race team have shaken off a disappointing race at Road America two weeks ago, fixing electrical issues that forced Ulrich to the sidelines in both races.
“We’ve been working really hard to resolve the issues we had at Road America,” Ulrich said. “But the long and short of it is we’ve got it fixed and we’re looking forward to Barber.”
Ulrich and Team Hammer have a solid history at Barber, giving him good vibes heading into this weekend’s race.
“I always seem to do well and raise my level at Barber,” Ulrich said. “It’s a track that suits my style and is a home away from home track. Our other shop is in Alabama and I’ve spent a lot of time there.
“I really like Barber. It’s got a great museum for the fans. There’s a Team Hammer bike in the museum, so I’m really proud of that.”
Ulrich also likes the racetrack.
“It’s one of those tracks where you’ve got to be pretty patient,” Ulrich said. “You’ve kind of got to go slow to go fast. It’s unique.
“I really enjoy Turn 1 and over to Turn 5, that section that comes over the hill in Turn 3. You can make up a lot of time there.”
Another factor could play into Ulrich’s favor this weekend: the weather. Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-90s with high humidity.
“The one thing about Barber Motorsports Park is it’s one of the most physically demanding tracks on the circuit,” Ulrich said. “We’re going to have two 23-lap races on Sunday, and it’s going to be in the mid-90s, so like VIR, it’s really going to test your physical training.
“I feel like I train hard for these kind of events. It’s hard, though, because if you don’t live in this kind of environment, it’s hard to replicate. I’ve been the guy at the gym wearing a long sweatshirt and long pants just to try to simulate the heat and that environment.”