SUPERBIKES, STUNT SHOWS & FIREWORKS HIT MID-OHIO THIS WEEEKEND AMA Pro Racing’s Josh Hayes looks to continue his 2012 dominance LEXINGTON, OHIO (July 12, 2012) AMA Pro Racing makes its 30th consecutive trip to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend for the Buckeye SuperBike Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire. Round 7 of 12 of the nation’s top motorcycle racing series brings four classes combining for seven races to the track’s 15-turn, 2.4-mile configuration. The weekend is headlined by the Wiseco SuperBike 100 Doubleheader featuring AMA Pro’s top class, National Guard SuperBike. The GoPro Daytona SportBike and Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport classes will each compete twice and a single Vance & Hines XR1200 race fill up the schedule. “Our history at Mid-Ohio was made in auto racing but what most people don’t realize is that motorcycles have been competing here for 30 years,” said Craig Rust, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course president. “The speed these guys reach on two wheels is amazing, it truly is a spectacular event to see live!” Though there are dozens of hours of track time between practices, qualifying and races, there is plenty to be seen off track, including a fireworks display on Saturday night and motorcycle stunt shows team BikeStyles performing in the upper paddock throughout the weekend. Prior to the races on Saturday and Sunday, fans with Pit and Paddock Passes are able to get onto pit lane for a fan walk and autograph opportunities. Bikes and riders from all four classes will be on the grid during the fan walks making for a packed pit lane. Josh Hayes (#1) has won eight of the 11 AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike races this year as well as three of the last six contests at Mid-Ohio. He currently leads the championship by 37 points over rival Blake Young. In AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike, Martin Cardenas has put together a nice year with six wins and a 51-point lead over second place Jason DiSalvo, but hasn’t had much luck at Mid-Ohio with just two podiums in his last eight races. A number of track day coaches from The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding program are set to compete this weekend including Justin Neyra (#55) in SuperBike; Allan Pett (#66), Brandon Schweitzer (#816) and Ryan Kerr (#28) in SuperSport; and Pete Cline (#26) in XR1200. There is additional local interest in the National Guard SuperBike class with Hebron, Ohio native Larry Pegram typically running near the front of the pack. Weekend tickets start at $60 and daily tickets at $40. General parking is free and children 12 and under are also admitted free. Visit midohio.com anytime or call 800-MID-OHIO (643-6446) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m- 5 p.m. to order tickets or for more information. A comprehensive motorsports facility, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary configurations: a 2.4-mile, 15 turn, and a 2.25- mile, 13-turn circuit. The park-like, 330-acre complex is located in Lexington, Ohio, near Mansfield, 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland. The track has been called the most competitive course in the U.S. and annually hosts a diverse lineup of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned racing events for amateur, club and professional drivers and riders. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course opened in 1962 and is owned and operated by Green Savoree Mid-Ohio, LLC. More, from a press release issued by Celtic Racing/Orient Express: Celtic Racing’s Alexander And Rispoli Eager To Return To Mid-Ohio This Weekend Celtic Racing arrives at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this coming weekend for the second half of the 2012 AMA Pro Road Racing SuperSport series with James Rispoli riding the #1 Celtic Orient Express Suzuki GSX-R 600 and Corey Alexander on the #5 National Guard Fairhills Group Suzuki GSX-R 600. Rispoli is leading the SuperSport West Championship with 232 points after a race win on Sunday and a double podium weekend at Barber, and four race wins so far this season. Corey Alexander looks to Mid-Ohio as an opportunity to gain points on the SuperSport East field, where he sits in fifth position. Mid-Ohio will pay points to the SuperSport East Championship series only, so Corey has to work hard to close the gap on the leaders this weekend. Rispoli notched two second place podium finishes over the 2011 weekend. Alexander scored a fourth and a fifth place finish in his rookie appearance at Mid-Ohio in 2011. Mid-Ohio’s 2012 Buckeye Superbike Weekend by Dunlop Tire marks the 30th consecutive visit to the Lexington, Ohio circuit. AMA riders will contest the 2.4 mile, 15 turn road course which has some of the most technically demanding sections of road racing in North America. Every aspect of the Celtic Racing GSX-R 600’s will be tested on the asphalt and concrete surface, with high speeds, heavy braking, and banked turns. To watch the SuperSport races, please visit http://www.speed2.com for race coverage streamed to your computer (with compatible provider). James Rispoli is happy to return to Mid-Ohio, and said “I enjoy racing here at Mid-Ohio, and I am looking to push hard to get the results this weekend. You really have to connect the dots at this track, double apex corners, and grip usually sucks. We worked on making the Celtic Orient Express GSX-R 600 more stable under braking at the NOLA test, and we found a good direction. Should be a great race!” Corey Alexander had a productive test at NOLA Motorsports Park after the Barber race, and stated “I’m really excited to get back on my National Guard Fairhills Group Celtic Racing Suzuki. I’ve been riding a lot of motocross and just focusing on having fun while getting my fitness even better. I’m hoping for some good results at Mid-Ohio this weekend.” Both Celtic Racing Suzuki GSX-R 600’s showcase the best in road racing technology. Product support for both machines comes from: Michael Jordan Motorsports, American Suzuki, Armor Bodies, Chicken Hawk Racing, DesignStar3, Dynojet, FMF Racing, Full Spectrum Power, Hudson Valley Racing, Galfer Brakes, GB Racing, K-Tech Suspension, Maxima Oils, Motion Pro, Pit Bull, Riviera Country Club, Saddlemen, Star Motorcycle School, Vortex Racing, and Zero Gravity. Celtic Racing was established in 2001 by Barry Gilsenan, and over the past 11 seasons has established itself as a premier privateer racing team. 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. Please join Celtic Racing on Facebook: ~http://www.facebook.com/CelticRacing~. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD The National Guard is the oldest military branch. Today, Citizen-Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while training part time, staying ready to defend America in the event of an emergency. The National Guard serves both state and federal governments. During local emergencies, Guard units assist residents endangered by storms, floods, fires and other disasters. Guard companies deployed overseas may see combat, but are often found building schools and hospitals, training local peacekeepers or teaching local farmers more efficient techniques and better uses of their land. Please visit ~http://www.nationalguard.com~ to find out more. FAIRHILLS GROUP Fairhills Group is a New York based alternative investment management firm that manages capital for the Bronson family and other high net worth individuals and wealthy families. Fairhills was established in 2002 for the purpose of providing public companies with alternative forms of financing, eventually becoming one of the most active investors in structured equity transactions. Fairhills has since grown to provide financing solutions to companies globally and recently has opened its doors for the first time to external investors, with a full range of alternative investment fund offerings. For more information on Fairhills, please visit ~http://www.fairhills.com~. ORIENT EXPRESS Established in 1973, Orient Express is a high performance motorcycle parts and accessories warehouse distributor; offering dyno tuning, engine building services and precision machine work. 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 Kyle Wyman Racing: Kyle Wyman Racing rental program adds two riders to Mid-Ohio race LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 12) — Brothers Joe and Sam Rosynski will be the latest riders to take advantage of Kyle Wyman Racing’s XR1200 rental program, joining championship contender Kyle Wyman in this weekend’s “Buckeye Superbike Weekend” at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Hitting the historic course alongside Wyman’s KLR Group/Spyke’s Harley-Davidson, the Rosynskis will be piloting identically-prepared Spyke’s Harley-Davidson/Vesrah-backed XR1200s as part of the KWR Rental Program. Kyle Wyman Racing offers race-ready XR1200 motorcycles to licensed AMA Pros, providing a true arrive-and-ride experience to riders looking to saddle up in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series. “So far the rental program has been a big hit,” Wyman said. “And it’s been quite an adventure as well. It’s been rewarding being able to help put riders on the grid and give people an opportunity to race at a level they may not have otherwise reached. I think everyone should ride an XR1200 at some point, as they offer a learning experience even more unique than the bike itself.” KWR receives technical support from Spyke’s Harley-Davidson and logistical support from the Rider’s Discount/Vesrah Suzuki team to back the program, which has been offering motorcycles since Round 2 of the AMA Pro Road Racing series at Road Atlanta. “It’s easy for things to go really well when you’re working with the best,” said Joe Rosynski, “The bikes have arrived fully prepared for me at the Infineon and Road America rounds, and they are always in tip-top shape. The crew is a dream to work with and I’m having a blast each and every time out on the track.” For more information on the KWR XR1200 Rental Program, visit www.kylewymanracing.com or email [email protected].