AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio September 29, 2006 Provisional Friday Afternoon Practice Times: 1. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:25.928 2. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:26.128 3. Miguel Duhamel (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:26.156 4. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:26.429 5. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:26.546 6. Neil Hodgson (Duc 999F06), 1:26.736 7. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:26.778 8. Ben Bostrom (Duc 999F06), 1:26.878 9. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:26.962 10. Tommy Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:27.084 11. Steve Rapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.194 12. Matt Lynn (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.790 13. Marty Craggill (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.896 14. Jason Pridmore (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.042 15. Jason Curtis (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.378 16. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.441 17. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.478 18. Larry Pegram (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:28.612 19. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.956 20. Eric Wood (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.057 21. Cory West (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.165 22. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.421, crash 23. Brian Stokes (Yam YZF-R1), 1:29.655 24. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.680 25. Matt McBride (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.690 26. Gary Mason (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.704 27. Taylor Knapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.474 28. Michael Sanchez (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.786 29. Dean Mizdal (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.073 30. Dominic Jones (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.511 31. Scott Carpenter (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:34.141 32. James Kerker (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:38.153 More, from a press release issued by Parts Unlimited Ducati: HODGSON AND BOSTROM PREPARE FOR RARE AMA HEAT RACES AT MID-OHIO Lexington (Ohio) 29 September 2006: Parts Unlimited Ducati’s Neil Hodgson and Ben Bostrom practiced for this weekend’s Mid-Ohio Superbike finale on Friday, with Hodgson’s best time of 1:26.736 good for sixth quickest of the day. Ben Bostrom’s time of 1:26.828 set on his Ducati 999 was good for eighth best on Friday. Neil Hodgson will start in the third heat race tomorrow afternoon from the second grid position. “I can’t wait for the heat race,” said Neil Hodgson. “I think we can be competitive in our group and we’re going for the win. As far as our pace goes, we’ve hit a bit of a wall. This track has always been a challenge for us since I’ve been in the States. We’re not going to throw the towel in. I’ve got two more days here and I’m going to give my best. I’m going to give 100% on every single corner and the team will work hard as well.” Ben Bostrom will start third in the second heat race. The Californian will face-off against very competitive riders in his heat. “It’s going to be tough,” said Ben. “With the heat race format, the Ducati starts really well off the line and that will help us. The race is just five laps so you go all out. That sets your position for the main event, which is a much different type of race.” Although the weather forecasts for the weekend had predicted rain, Friday’s weather provided dry, although cool, conditions. Tomorrow’s five lap heat races are scheduled to begin at 3:25 PM local time.