2007 Pro Honda Oils AMA Supersport Championship Presented by Shoei Helmets VIRginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia August 17, 2007 Provisional Practice Results: 1. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:28.188 2. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:28.409 3. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:28.480 4. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-6R), Dunlop, 1:28.497 5. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:28.553 6. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-6R), Dunlop, 1:28.682 7. Chris Peris (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:28.918 8. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:29.010 9. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:29.019 10. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:29.267 11. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:29.277 12. Josh Herrin (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:29.300 13. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:29.505 14. Shea Fouchek (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:29.704 15. Chaz Davies (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:29.880 16. Michael Beck (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:30.080 17. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R600), Pirelli, 1:30.149 18. Ryan Andrews (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:30.373 19. David Anthony (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:30.505 20. Taylor Knapp (Yam YZF-R6), Pirelli, 1:30.511 21. Ryan Elleby (Hon CBR600RR), Dunlop, 1:30.557 22. Fernando Amantini (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:31.293 23. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:31.415 24. Chris Siglin (Suz GSX-R600), Dunlop, 1:31.703 25. Nicky Moore (Kaw ZX-6R), Pirelli, 1:32.223 26. Chris Siebenhaar (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.228 27. Bobby Fong (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:32.517 28. Hawk Mazzotta (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:32.797 29. Jonathan Lawrence (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.109 30. Reno Karimian (Suz GSX-R600), 1:33.563 31. Patrick Johnson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.005 32. C.R. Gittere (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:34.845 33. Jason Moss (Yam YZF-R6), 1:35.140 34. Scott Ryan (Suz GSX-R600), Michelin, 1:35.699 35. Eric Pinson (Yam YZF-R6), 1:36.364 36. Craig Moodie (Yam YZF-R6), 1:37.151 37. Misti Hurst (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:37.787 38. Jessica Zalusky (Kaw ZX-6R), Dunlop, 1:38.068 39. Jeff Wood (Yam YZF-R6), Dunlop, 1:48.561 More, from a press release issued by Team M4 EMGO Suzuki: GEOFF MAY FOURTH IN VIR SUPERSPORT PRACTICE Team M4 EMGO Suzuki encountered tricky conditions at Virginia International Raceway on Friday, the opening day of the ninth round of the 2007 AMA roadracing season. Morning showers were followed by near-100 degree temperatures in the afternoon, combining with a worn surface to create low grip conditions at VIR. Geoff May was initially concerned with his pace as it compared to past visits to the circuit but was relieved to see that everyone was struggling to match last year’s times. Despite his difficulties the Georgian actually posted the fourth best lap in the Supersport session (1:28.553) aboard his Pirelli-shod GSX-R600 and the fifth best lap in Superstock aboard his powerful GSX-R1000 (1:27.866). May said, “We’re struggling a little bit. We’re not used to having this low grip, but everybody is in the same boat. I’m trying to get my head together and figure it out for the weekend. The track seems to be a little worn. I don’t know if there’s been a lot of car activity or what, but you can see it in a couple of corners.” “At first I was a little worried looking at the lap times and then I noticed that everyone was about a second off on the bigger bikes,” he continued. “It will definitely be an interesting race weekend. It’s going to make for an exciting race for the fans. I think there will be a lot of guys smoking tires coming off the corners. It should be a good show. “We were really strong here last year and we know we have a good race set-up. We’re just going to stick with that for now and see what happens.” Colombian Martin Cardenas was just hundredths of a second off claiming a second-row starting position for Saturday’s Formula Xtreme race, qualifying a solid ninth fastest aboard his FX-spec GSX-R600 as he continued to learn the VIR circuit. The former World 250 Grand Prix contender improved in the afternoon session to earn the inside starting slot on the third row of the grid with a time of 1:28.760. Earlier in the day Cardenas was 17th in the Supersport practice, just a tick off his teammate, Californian Michael Beck, who ranked 16th. Beck’s fast lap of 1:30.080 just edged that of Cardenas’ 1:30.149. On Saturday Team M4 EMGO Suzuki will race the FX final and qualify for Sunday’s Superstock and Supersport finals.