MIRABEL, Que. (May 28) Starting line-up for Sunday’s opening round of the Canadian Superbike Championship by Parts Canada at Circuit ICAR showing starting position, rider name, hometown, type of motorcycle in brackets and qualifying time: 1. Brett McCormick, Saskatoon, Sask. (BMW S1000RR) 1:22.221 (122.596km/h) 2. Jordan Szoke, Brantford, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 1:23.458 3. Andrew Nelson, Kars, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 1:23.595 4. Michael Ferreira, Mississauga, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 1:23.914 5. Alex Welsh, Uxbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R600) 1:24.150 6. Francis Martin, Sherbrooke, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 1:24.672 7. Jodi Christie, Keene, Ont. (Honda CBR600RR) 1:25.045 8. Jean-Francois Cyr, Mascouche, Que. (Suzuki GSX-R1000) 1:25.140 9. Frank Trombino, Woodbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R600) 1:26.210 10. Sylvain Dery, St-Colomban, Que. (Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:26.599 11. Franklyn Dominguez, Hudson, Que. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 1:27.518 12. Sebastien Tremblay, Sherbrooke, Que. (Honda CBR1000RR) 1:27.773 13. Marie-Josee Boucher, Montreal, Que. (Honda CBR600RR) 1:27.804 14. Billy Shields, Unionville, Ont. (Yamaha YZF-R1) 1:28.467 15. Ross Millson, Hamilton, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 1:29.075 16. Sean Huffman, Kemptville, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R1000) 1:29.666 17. Steve Walker, Carleton Place, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 1:30.073 18. Rob Busby, Brantford, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 1:30.128 More, from a press release issued by Steven Nickerson’s publicist: Nickerson to Miss the First Round of the 2011 Harley-Davidson® XR 1200 Cup (HAMILTON, ON. CANADA May 28, 2011) Due to an incident during pre-season testing last weekend, Hamilton-based Steven Nickerson will not be competing in this weekend’s Canadian Superbike Championship by Parts Canada – Harley-Davidson® XR 1200 Cup class at Circuit ICAR. Nickerson received minor injuries to his hand and elbow. Due to a minor concussion he received during the incident the up-and-coming racer was advised to refrain from racing this weekend to ensure his and his fellow racers’ safety. “This isn’t how I had hoped to start my season and I will be ready for the second round at Shannonville Motorsports Park on the Canada Day long weekend.” said Nickerson. “I want to thank my family, sponsors, friends and fans for their support and understanding.” Support comes from Freedom Harley-Davidson® of Ottawa, Inside Motorcycles magazine, TechSpec Gripster Tank Grips, Medical Information Carrier System (MICS), Elka Suspension, Motovan, Zox Helmets, Motion Pro, MotoConcepts, Taylor Steel, Ultimate Cycle, Bullivant and Associates, Performance Under Gear, Impact Racing Components, Bozack Clothing, The Attic Pizza Parlor and Sports Bar.