Czech Republic immigrant Vaclav “Vincent” Haskovec earned the new 750cc Supersport lap record at Laguna Seca with a 1:29.429 on his Corona-Extra-sponsored EBSCO Suzuki GSX-R750 and Dunlop DOT-labeled qualifying tires. Haskovec’s teammate and current class points leader Jimmy Moore made it an Corona EBSCO Suzuki 1-2 in qualifying with a 1:29.916. Roadracingworld.com’s Chris Ulrich turned a time of 1:29.922, also under the old class record of 1:29.970 set by Damon Buckmaster in 2000. Attack Suzuki’s Richie Alexander, Jr. completed the front row with a 1:30.348.
At the last moment, the one, 40-minute 750cc Supersport qualifying session was split into two, 20-minute sessions. Haskovec’s time was turned in the second session. The next-fastest rider in the second session turned a 1:35.
Final Genuine Suzuki Accessories 750cc Supersport Qualifying Results:
1. Vincent Haskovec, 1:29.429
2. Jimmy Moore, 1:29.916
3. Chris Ulrich, 1:29.922
4. Richie Alexander, 1:30.348
5. James Randolph, 1:30.886
6. Josh Hayes, Honda CBR600F4i, 1:30.940
7. Ben Spies, 1:31.010
8. Daigoro Suzuki, 1:31.361
9. Andrew Deatherage, 1:31.602
10. Lance Isaacs, Honda CBR600F4, 1:31.643
All riders were on Suzuki GSX-R750s except where noted.
Haskovec Smashes Track Record In 750cc Supersport Qualifying At Laguna
Haskovec Smashes Track Record In 750cc Supersport Qualifying At Laguna
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