AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Florida March 8, 2007 Provisional Qualifying Results: 1. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:37.548 2. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:37.581 3. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), 1:38.195 4. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:38.769 5. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:38.930 6. Miguel Duhamel (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:39.013 7. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:39.032* 8. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:39.183 9. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R1), 1:39.267 10. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:39.310 11. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:39.426 12. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:39.526* 13. Akira Yanagawa (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:40.047 14. James Ellison (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:40.353 15. Matt Lynn (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:40.858 16. Luca Scassa (MV Agusta F4-1000R), 1:40.966 17. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:41.095* 18. Doug Chandler (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:41.236 19. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:41.657* 20. Kurtis Roberts (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:42.202 21. Martin Cardenas (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:42.286* 22. Tristan Palmer (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:43.073 23. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:43.261 24. Dean Mizdal (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:43.933 25. David Weber (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:44.575* 26. Santiago Villa (Yam YZF-R1), 1:44.762* 27. Dominic Jones (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:45.140 28. Corey Sarros (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:45.512 29. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R1), 1:45.905* 30. Clint McBain (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:46.179 31. Chad Rolland (Yam YZF-R1), 1:47.864* 32. Brian Boyd (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:49.325 * Superstock-spec bike More, from a press release issued by Suzuki Racing: Defending AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies put his Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 into pole position for Saturday’s opening round of the 2007 series at Daytona International Speedway, Florida, just a fraction of a second ahead of team mate Mat Mladin. Texan Spies clocked a 1:37.546 to beat Mladin’s 1:37.581, although both riders were outside Mladin’s 2006 lap record of 1:37.075. Said Spies: “It felt really good. We went out and did some race set-up on race tyres early in the session and got going really good. That’s the most important thing and that’s when the bike is working the best. We threw on the softer tyres and tried to go for a lap. I knew from the first lap that the right side of the tyre didn’t have as much grip as the race one did. I went in the first lap and ran wide through the horseshoe and had to go an extra lap. I came back around and said, ‘I’m not going to do it.’ And I did the same thing. That’s when we put together the 37.7 lap.” New Yoshimura team rider Tommy Hayden will start from fifth on the grid after posting a time of 1:38.930. AMA Superbike Qualifying: 1. Ben Spies (Suzuki) 1:37.546 2. Mat Mladin (Suzuki) 1:37.581 3. Eric Bostrom (Yamaha) 1:38.195 4. Roger Lee Hayden (Kawasaki) 1:38.769 5. Tommy Hayden (Suzuki) 1:38.930 6. Miguel Duhamel (Honda) 1:39.013 7. Geoff May (Suzuki) 1:39.032 8. Aaron Yates (Suzuki) 1:39.183 9. Jason DiSalvo (Yamaha) 1:39.267 10. Jamie Hacking (Kawasaki) 1:39.310 More, from a press release issued by Cagiva USA: ITALIAN FORCES UNITE WITH RENOWNED TEAM FAST BY FERRACCI COMMANDEERING THE MV AGUSTA RACE EFFORTS FOR THE 2007 AMA SUPERBIKE SERIES Legendary Motorcycle Tuner Eraldo Ferracci Returns “Home” to Daytona International Speedway with Riders Luca Scassa and Matt Lynn on the MV Agusta Willow Grove, PA Team Fast by Ferracci, spearheaded by Eraldo Ferracci, anticipates giving fans at the Daytona International Speedway a thrill ride as they team up with AMA Superbike newcomer MV Agusta Motorcycles, hitting the track this week in preparation for the race, Saturday, March 10, 2007. The new alliance between these two Italian forces brings both motorcycle legends out of racing retirement. After a nine year hiatus from Superbike racing, Team Fast by Ferracci — a 2-time AMA Superbike and 2-time World Superbike Champion — is looking to repeat history. With 270 grand prix wins, 76 world championships, and most recently earning the title of “world’s fastest production 1000cc motorcycle,” MV Agusta also has tremendous race-bragging rights, further reinforcing this “win-win” affiliation. “Having followed Superbike racing during my absence, I know the competition is strong,” comments Eraldo Ferracci, Owner, Team Fast by Ferracci. “But, with a dedicated team of crew and riders and the support of the MV Agusta factory we hope to stir up some excitement. I am really happy to be back racing and doing what I love most.” “Racing is in my father’s blood. His past successes ensure MV enthusiasts around the world a level of competition second to none,” explains Larry Ferracci, CEO, Cagiva USA/MV Agusta. “We are fortunate to be able to realize our passion for motorcycles and collaborate for what we expect to be a powerful force in Superbike racing.” Team Fast by Ferracci riders Luca Scassa, hot off of winning the 2006 Italian Superstock championship and Matt Lynn also have high expectations for the upcoming season. During preliminary testing in November 2006, both riders circulated under the existing track record at Florida’s Jennings Motor GP course and adapted quickly to the Fast by Ferracci set-up MV Agusta F4. The MV Agusta marque was brought back to life, after a 25-year hiatus, in full form by some of the industry’s most renowned designers and engineers at MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. in Italy. In 1997, this celebrated brand re-entered the competition with its premiere Series Oro model. Recognized for its exquisite design and incomparable performance, the MV Agusta brand continues to be touted as superior by motorcycle press worldwide. Holding a title for most wins in Gran Prix racing, MV Agusta anticipates keeping that reputation as a “rookie” in the American racing circuit this year. MV Agusta is imported by Cagiva USA, located outside of Philadelphia in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. More, from a press release issued by Monster Kawasaki: Monster Energy Kawasaki Road Race Qualifying Update: Daytona Day Two Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Roger Hayden set the fourth fastest qualifying lap time in the AMA Superbike class with a 1:38.769, which was just over half a second off pole position time. Teammate Jamie Hacking captured the 10th place qualifying position. Hayden’s lap time scored him a position in front row of the starting grid in the AMA Superbike and Hacking will start in the third row for the Saturday afternoon race. Attack Kawasaki’s Steve Rapp and Ben Attard qualified in the 9th and 10th positions for the Daytona 200 in the Formula Xtreme class and will both start in the third row of the starting grid for Saturday’s race. Now that the qualifying has ended Monster Energy Kawasaki and Attack Kawasaki riders are prepping for this afternoons AMA Supersport race of which three will start in the front row of the grid.