From a press release issued by Team Stargel Aprilia:

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On January 20th 2002, Chuck Sorensen, riding a Team Stargel Aprilia RSV250, lowered the track record at North Florida Motorsports Park in Jennings, Florida. Team Stargel Aprilia was conducting their second test session in an effort to continue their familiarization with the Aprilia, and to try new suspension components.

When the team arrived Saturday morning, the track record stood at 1:20.3. Saturday was spent trying various engine and suspension settings. On Sunday morning, the track record was lowered to a 1:18.72 by Lee Acree riding a GSX-R1000. In the afternoon sessions, Sorensen ripped off four laps in the 17s with a best time of 1:17.53, lowering the record by more than a full second.

After lapping under the track record in their first two test sessions, Team Stargel Aprilia remains very optimistic about the upcoming season.