HOLLAND, Mich. – The AMA Pro season wraps up at the Kawasaki Devil’s Showdown in Millville, N.J this weekend with Danny Eslick and the Riders Discount Triumph team still within title hopes.
“We don’t really have set plays in racing, but if we did, you could say we’d be throwing a Hail Mary this weekend!,” said Danny Eslick.
With the team trailing only 32 points coming into this weekend with 50 points on the table, it’s impossible to predict what could happen especially in the exciting AMA Pro Daytona Sportbike class.
“Third in the championship with a window of opportunity to still come out on top, we will arrive at NJMP with our gloves off,” said Brian Gibson, Riders Discount Triumph team owner. “It’s been an exciting year and we will do our best to come out with two strong finishes.”
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More, from a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:
MILLVILLE, N.J. – With the seventh and final round of the 2014 AMA Pro Road Racing season ready to begin Saturday for the Kawasaki Devil’s Showdown at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, N.J., fans who are unable to attend the event are encouraged to watch as all four classes crown their champion LIVE in high definition on FansChoice.tv. Even fans in attendance are encouraged to tune into FansChoice.tv on their smartphones and tablets.
Josh Hayes will try to hold off teammate Cameron Beaubier and win a fourth SuperBike title. Jake Gagne and Jake Lewis find themselves in an intense battle for the GoPro Daytona SportBike championship as just seven points separate the two atop the standings. In SuperSport competition, Dustin Dominguez and Hayden Gillim have an even tighter battle at the top of the standings, as they enter New Jersey with Gillim leading by just two points. Danny Eslick leads Ben Carlson by 16 points in the Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series with just a race on Sunday left in that season.
FansChoice.tv LIVE streaming of the Kawasaki Devil’s Showdown can be viewed Saturday by clicking HERE.
Saturday race schedule:
SuperSport Race 1: 2:10 p.m. ET (11:10 a.m. PT)
GoPro Daytona SportBike Race 1: 3 p.m. ET (noon PT)
SuperBike Race 1: 4 p.m. local time (1 p.m. PT)
Sunday race schedule:
Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series race: 12:15 p.m. ET (9:15 a.m. PT)
SuperSport Race 2: 1:10 p.m. ET (10:10 a.m. PT)
GoPro Daytona SportBike Race 2: 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT)
SuperBike Race 2: 3 p.m. ET (noon PT)
How to Watch:
FansChoice.tv will be the official home for live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Flat Track and AMA Pro Road Racing events in 2014. The site will also provide coverage of IMSA’s development and single-make series, and NASCAR’s touring and weekly series.
More, from a press release issued by Celtic Racing/HVMC Suzuki:
Celtic HVMC Suzuki’s Alexander & Farris Excited To Finish 2014 Season On High Note
This weekend marks the final stop for the 2014 AMA Pro Racing season, with the Celtic Hudson Valley Motorcycles Suzuki team visiting their home track at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Every season more and more local family, friends, and fans make the trip to the track, and this weekend the Celtic HVMC Suzuki team are planning to put on another good show. Wyatt Farris is in third position in the SuperSport championship going into this final round with 144 points, with Corey Alexander just behind in fourth position with 141 points. The long break since the last round at Mid-Ohio has given the team and both riders plenty of time to prepare, and everyone has been working hard to be focused and ready.
Wyatt Farris rode his #19 Celtic/HVMC Suzuki GSX-R 600 to a third place and a fifth place finish at Mid-Ohio, gaining valuable points in the championship, and managing to stay in contention for a strong finish to the season. Farris is eager to return to the saddle, and said “I’m looking forward to getting this weekend started here at NJMP. After Ohio I went home and worked on a few things that I have been struggling with, along with going out to track-days and testing with my crew chief (William Morton). The focus this weekend is to fight at the front and try to get my first win or even two! I have to thank the whole Celtic/HVMC crew for working their butts off for me and I plan on repaying them with result. Along with the team and our sponsors, I would like to thank my personal sponsors that have been behind me 110% throughout this year! Jon Block Group Sports, Above Category, Cortech, Shoei, CT Racing, Defy All Odds and Osmo Nutrition.” You can keep up with Wyatt Farris via Instagram or Twitter @wyattfarris19 or join him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wyattfarrisracing .
Corey Alexander had a difficult weekend at Mid-Ohio on his #5 Celtic/HVMC Suzuki GSX-R 600, and knows he needs to put in a strong effort to match his early season results and score valuable points at NJMP. Alexander is optimistic and knows that the energy of the team and fans can often make a difference in the results. Corey thoughtfully stated “I have mixed emotions going into Jersey this weekend. I’m excited to be racing at home in front of the northeast fans and back on the bike after a time off. But I’m also still disappointed in the turn that the season has taken for us. Everyone at Celtic Racing has put in such a big effort just to get this program going, not being able to bring them back a championship is definitely a bummer. With that said, the only thing we can do is go out and try to dominate the weekend in front of the home crowd. Who knows! Crazy things happen in racing so don’t count us out completely. Thanks to all my personal sponsors and team sponsors alike!” Corey’s personal sponsors include MJRS Freeman, Spidi Leathers, XPD Boots, Arai Helmets, Boxed Water Is Better, Defy All Odds Apparel, Oakley, Crossfit OSA, and Lapizta Watches.” Please follow Corey Alexander on twitter and Instagram via @corey5alexander , keep track of him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/corey5alexander , and check out his webpage – www.corey23.com – as well.
CELTIC RACING
Celtic Racing was established in 2001 by Barry Gilsenan, and over the past 13 seasons has established itself as a premier privateer racing team. Celtic Racing has seen consecutive championship seasons in AMA Pro Racing SuperSport from 2012 to 2013. Development of riding talent began with two-stroke 125cc, and 250cc machines competing in professional and regional championship events. More recent Celtic Racing efforts have focused on AMA Pro Road Racing in the Daytona SportBike and SuperSport classes with Ducati, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha four stroke motorcycles. Gilsenan’s talent for coaching racers of all ages and abilities has brought Celtic Racing worldwide attention and recognition, with many former Celtic Racing riders now competing on World Championship levels. For more information regarding Celtic/HVMC Suzuki please join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/celticracing and follow @celticracing on twitter and Instagram – we appreciate all your support!
HUDSON VALLEY MOTORCYCLES
Hudson Valley Motorcycles has been serving New York’s Hudson Valley and Westchester County as well as Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and greater New England with Ducati, Kawasaki, and Suzuki Motorcycle/ATV Sales, Parts, and Service since 1966. Established by Richard Alexander Sr, the dealership is a family run business with employees who have been part of the family for decades in some cases. With deep and long standing customer relationships around the region, Hudson Valley Motorcycles is known for outstanding customer service, in-depth product expertise, and the foremost service department for machines of all brands. Please visit www.hvmotorcycles.com, join them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HVMotorcycles or follow them via @hvmotorcycles .
ORIENT EXPRESS
Established in 1973, Orient Express is celebrating its 41st year as a high performance motorcycle parts distributor and race shop. Orient Express offers engine and motorcycle building services, precision machine work, suspension servicing, and dyno tuning services. Orient Express has an extensive history of racing, including support of both professional and amateur race series and individuals. For more information regarding Orient Express, or to find out what Orient Express can do for your racing success, please call 800.645.6521 or 631.231.9552 (NY/International), visit http://www.orientexpress.com or join them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OrientExpressRacing .
More, from a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:
Eslick looks to capture second AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series championship this weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The AMA Pro Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson Series’ very first champion is on the verge of being crowned its first two-time king.
With just this weekend’s AMA Pro Road Racing season finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park remaining, Ruthless Racing’s Danny Eslick holds a comfortable 16-point advantage over his closest competition.
The Oklahoman, who also boasts a pair of GoPro Daytona SportBike crowns, is very much in control of his own destiny, requiring just a safe and solid ride to seventh place or better this weekend in order to add to his championship hardware.
Eslick’s worst finish to date in the class this season? That’s right – seventh.
That certainly doesn’t mean the outcome is assured. Just look to the seasons of the preseason title favorites, reigning champion Steve Rapp on the Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson and Josh Chisum Racing/Bartels Harley-Davidson’s Tyler O’Hara.
Rapp has been plagued by repeated misfortune, removing him from realistic title contention almost as quickly as the season got underway, despite the fact that he’s still the fastest man in the class on any given day.
By contrast, O’Hara carried his dreams of claiming his first title right up the most recent race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. However, one crash later – his first of the year – he is no longer in the running. Instead, O’Hara has been forced to turn his attention to Rapp, whose Indy win has moved him to within striking distance of third.
Eslick’s second concern – ranking only behind himself – is Rapp’s Suburban Motors Harley-Davidson teammate, Ben Carlson.
Carlson is the last man standing with a shot at taking the Oklahoman down, although he’ll need to finally break through and claim his first-career AMA Pro Road Racing victory to really apply the pressure.
The Wisconsin native has been admirably consistent, racking up five podium finishes, but that elusive first win has slipped through his fingers on the final laps of recent races. For Carlson, a win may feel every bit as good as a championship.
KWR/Millennium Technologies’ Kyle Wyman has recovered well enough from an uneven start to the season to all but lock down the final season’s top five championship finishers.
Meanwhile, a tight battle has evolved to decide the final five positions in the top ten.
Folsom Harley-Davidson’s Gage McAllister kicked off the season in fine fashion with a runner-up showing at Daytona International Speedway, but he now finds himself just two points ahead of Aerostar Global Suburban Motors’ Nick Hansen and another two beyond that up on Chili Pepper Racing’s Hayden Schultz.
Series mainstays Josh Chisum Racing/Bartels Harley-Davidson’s Josh Chisum and Ruthless/Trev Deeley Motorcycles’ Darren James are not far behind as they round out the championship top ten heading into the ’14 finale.
How to Watch
FansChoice.tv is the official home for live streaming coverage of AMA Pro Road Racing and AMA Pro Flat Track events in 2014. The site also provides coverage of IMSA’s development and single-make series, and NASCAR’s touring and weekly series.
More, from a press release issued by Triumph:
TRIUMPH ROAD RACERS BATTLE IN THE AMA PRO ROAD RACING SEASON FINALE
New Jersey Event Culminates a Historic Season for Triumph
ATLANTA – AMA Pro Road Racing arrives in Mellville, N.J. for the Devil’s Showdown at New Jersey Motorsports Park, September 13-14. The 14-turn, 2.2-mile natural road course blends technical corners and fast straights that will make for an exciting weekend of racing for spectators.
The 2014 racing season has been an exceptional one for the collective group of Triumph Daytona 675R riders. Danny Eslick opened the season with a win at the Daytona 200 from the pole position; Bobby Fong clinched 2nd place in the GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Championship, and Kenny Reidmann took home the coveted #1 plate in the Canadian Superbike Championship Pro Sport Bike class.
Heading into the weekend, Danny Eslick and the #69 Riders Discount Racing / Triumph team leads the class of Triumph riders with a total of 157 points, just 25 points behind second-place points holder Jake Lewis and 32 points behind leader Jake Gagne. Fans can expect to see a heated battle for the podium between these three talented riders.
“Oh, I’m coming for Lewis and Gagne. I want that top spot on the podium,” said Eslick. “Our team has been performing at the top of our game, and our Daytona 675R is ready and raring for this weekend. It’s going to be a battle of the behemoths.”
Jason DiSalvo and the #40 Sportbike Track Time / Castrol / Triumph team are back from the Bonneville Salt Flats to defend their standing in the top ten. Coming off the win at the most recent round at Mid-Ohio, DiSalvo looks forward to what the last race of the season will bring. He is currently in seventh place with 111 championship points.
“The conditions at the Bonneville Salt Flats deteriorated and forced us to postpone our land speed attempt with the Triumph Castrol Rocket,” said DiSalvo, “I am excited to have the opportunity to make it back for the final race of the season. With nine Triumph riders on the track in Daytona SportBike, fans are in for a treat as we all will be battling it out.”
DiSalvo’s teammate, Elena Myers competing on the #21 Apex Maufacturing / Castrol / Triumph, heads to New Jersey riding some momentum.
“I am looking to finish the season strong and grab as many points as possible,” said Myers. “After tying for my top finish on the season the last time out at Mid-Ohio, my team and I have a lot of confidence heading to New Jersey.”
Joining the veteran Triumph riders, Taylor Knapp will make his debut suiting up and take command of the #44 Apexmfg.com / Sportbike Track Time / Castrol / Triumph.
“I am happy to be racing in the Daytona SportBike class here in New Jersey this weekend,” said Knapp. “It’s a great class to race with the superbly nimble and powerful Daytona 675R.”
Nine Daytona SportBike riders will pilot Triumph Daytona 675Rs this weekend:
* Melissa Paris – #13 D&D Cycles/Go AZ Motorcycles/Triumph
* Steve Rapp – #15 D&D Cycles/Castrol/Triumph
* Elena Myers – #21 Apex Manufacturing/Castrol/Triumph
* Jason DiSalvo – #40 Sportbike Track Time/Castrol/Triumph
* Kenny Riedmann – #42 Riedmann Management/Castrol/Triumph
* Taylor Knapp – #44 Apexmfg.com/Sportbike Track Time/Castrol/Triumph
* Bobby Fong – #50 Latus Motors Racing/Castrol/Triumph
* Danny Eslick – #69 Riders Discount Racing/Triumph
* Miles Thornton – #72 D&D Cycles/Castrol/Triumph
The SuperSport class features two Triumph riders.
* Sam Wang – #28 MOTOHIO European Motorbikes/MOTO Series/Triumph
* Brad Faas – #73 Penske Racing Shocks/Arai/Triumph
For more information, check out the New Jersey Motorsports Park schedule<http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/events/event.cfm?year=2014&eid=2014011430> at AMAProRacing.com. All racing can be seen live online at FansChoice.TV<http://www.fanschoice.tv>.
AMA GoPro Daytona SportBike 21-lap races will be held on Saturday, September 13, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, and Sunday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The 15-lap SuperSport races are 2:10 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 13, and 1:10 p.m. EDT, on Sunday, September 14.
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 its North American operations are based in Atlanta. To see the full range of Triumph motorcycles visit www.TriumphMotorcycles.com.