PASCARELLA TAKES THE AFM FORMULA PACIFIC SEASON OPENER FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT TIME

The AFM season-opener kicked off at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on March 21 & 22. The paddock saw an increase in racers and the grids were stacked with talent. The recent repave along with ideal weather conditions made for a fast track and saw multiple riders dip into the 1:45’s.

Dunlop Race Tire Service Formula Pacific again proved to be the highlight of the day and was filled with racing action. Last year’s winner and former Daytona 200 winner, Joey Pascarella, once again turned up to the grid packed with fire breathing liter bikes with a 600 class bike, this time a Yamaha YZF-R6. When the green flag dropped, both Lenny Hale, on his Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Chris Siglin, astride his BMW HP4 from last year, put their power to full use and charged into turn 1 first. Pascarella quickly worked his way through the leaders and started to check out, while Hale and Siglin began a race long battle.

Hale and Siglin tried different lines and were using every inch of the track and each sought to capture and maintain a better position. As their battle continued, Bryce Price, who was on a Yamaha YZF-R6, caught the pair and eventually overtook them. With clear track in front of him, Prince put his head down and slowly chipped away at Pascarella’s lead. Price pushed his Yamaha harder and faster until on the final lap, his race ended in turn 9. Pascarella continued to the checkered flag first, while Hale and Siglin kept the action going all the way to the line, with Hale finishing just in front of Siglin.

March 21-22, 2015 @ Buttonwillow – Results

Dunlop Race Tire Service Formula Pacific
1. Joey Pascarella (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Lenny Hale (Suz GSX-R1000)
3. Chris Siglin (BMW HP4)
4. Mike Nigliazzo (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Sebastiao Ferreira (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Steve Metz (Duc Panigale)

Woolich Racing Open SuperBike
1. Lenny Hale (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Sebastiao Ferreira (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Tyler O’Hara (Yam YZF-R1)
4. Steve Metz (Duc Panigale)
5. Melissa Paris (Apr RSV4 Factory)
6. Adam Robarts (Suz GSX-R1000)

Novice Open SuperBike
1. Benjamin Hodges (KTM RC8R)
2. Alex Flores (Kaw ZX-10R)
3. Gabriel Rapisardo (Apr RSV4)

Pacific Track Time Open Production
1. Tyler O’Hara (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Nathan Rodriguez (Suz GSX-R)
3. Melissa Paris (Apr RSV4 Factory)
4. Tyler Wolters (Hon CBR1000RR)
5. Jose Flores (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Joy Higa (Suz GSX-R1000)

Novice Open Production
1. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Benjamin Gover (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Gabriel Rapisardo (Apr RSV4)

Fastline Cycles Open GP
1. Lenny Hale (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Chris Siglin (BMW HP4)
3. Steve Metz (Duc Panigale)
4. Jason Lauritzen (Kaw ZX-10R)
5. Peter Kemling (Kaw ZX-10R)
6. Adam Robarts (Suz GSX-R1000)

Novice Open GP
1. Alex Flores (Kaw ZX-10R)
2. Gabriel Rapisardo (Apr RSV4)
3. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)

Lagunitas Brewing Formula 1
1. Matthew Sadowski (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Mike Nigliazzo (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
4. Andrew Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR)
6. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice Formula 1
1. Jai Armstrong (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Rodrigo Arrazola (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Viet Tran (Kaw ZX-6R)

Mach 1 Morotsports 600 SuperBike
1. Mike Nigliazzo (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Jason Aguilar (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Andy DiBrino (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Wyatt Farris (Yam YZF 600)
5. Andrew Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Andrew Zabzdyr (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice 600 SuperBike
1. Jai Armstrong (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Rodrigo Arrazola (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)

Keigwins@theTrack 600 Production
1. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6 )
2. Andrew Zabzdyr (Yam YZF-R6)
3. David Sadowski Jr. (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Mike Nigliazzo (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Andy DiBrino (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Wyatt Farris (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice 600 Production
1. Jai Armstrong (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Ryan Houck (Yam YZF-R6)

Open Twins
1. Steve Metz (Duc Panigale)
2. Eric Gulbransen (KTM Super Duke 1290)
3. James King (KTM RC8R)
4. Brendan Walsh (Duc 1098)
5. Jeff Graham (KTM RC8)
6. Alan Cunningham (Suz SV500)

Novice Open Twins
1. Benjamin Hodges (KTM RC8R)
2. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)

Racer Gloves 750 SuperBike
1. Andy DiBrino (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Deion Campbell (Yam YZF-R6 )
4. Oscar Fernandez (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Jose Flores (Suz GSX-R750)
6. Craig Mason (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice 750 SuperBike
1. Jai Armstrong (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Rodrigo Arrazola (Yam YZF-R6)

Moto Shop SF 750 Production
1. Craig Mason (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Andrew Zabzdyr (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Andy DiBrino (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Andrew Lee (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Ricardo Villegas (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Kevin Murphy (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice 750 Production
1. Jai Armstrong (Yam YZF-R6)
2. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
3. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)

Spears Racing Formula 4
1. Ralph Staropoli (Hon RS250)
2. Brandon Crawford (Kaw EX650)
3. Sam Romick (Suz SV650)
4. Aaron Tulchinsky (Suz SV650)
5. Daniel Coats (Yam YZF-R6/4.5)
6. Charles Almy (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Novice Formula 4
1. Michael Prestano (Suz SV650)
2. Sam DeAugustine (Suz SV650)
3. Gabriel Cordova (Suz SV650)

Spears Racing 650 Twins
1. Brandon Crawford (Kaw EX650)
2. Sam Romick (Suz SV650)
3. Aaron Tulchinsky (Suz SV650)
4. Brad Woods (Suz SV650)
5. Miles Alexander (Suz SV650)
6. Daniela Fredrick (Suz SV650)

Novice 650 Twins
1. Sam DeAugustine (Suz SV650)
2. Martin Sullivan (Suz SV650)
3. Michael Prestano (Suz SV650)

650 Production
1. Sam Romick (Suz SV650)
2. Ian Smith (Suz GSX-R600/450)
3. Miles Alexander (Suz SV650)
4. Charles Almy (Suz GSX-R600/450)
5. Valentine Welch (Kaw 250R)
6. Daniel Coats (Yam YZF-R6/4.5)

Novice 650 Production
1. Michael Prestano (Suz SV650)
2. Martin Sullivan (Suz SV650)
3. Joshua Davies (Suz SV650)

Formula 2
1. Ralph Staropoli (Hon RS250)
2. Roger Baker (Yam TZ250)
3. Kevin Winter (Yam TZ250)
4. Erik Kolstoe (Yam TZ250)
5. Andre Benguerel (Hon RS250R)
6. Norbert Katona (KTM 690 SM Supermoto)

Formula 3
1. Ruben Casarez (Kaw 250R)
2. Jason Tracy (Kaw 250R)
3. Chinyu Chou (KTM 690 SMC)
4. Austin Guinn (Kaw EX300)
5. Andy Palmer (Suz SV650)
6. Norbert Katona (KTM 690 SM Supermoto)

Novice Formula 3
1. Andrew Hsu (Kaw 300)

Feel Like a Pro 350 Production
1. Mike Yamaguchi (Kaw 300)
2. Kalle Haglunds (Kaw 300)
3. Steve Driscoll (Kaw 250R)
4. Andrew Hsu (Kaw 300)
5. Paul Rosas (Kaw 300)
6. Bill Mein (Kaw 250R)

Novice 350 Production
1. Ruben Casarez (Kaw 250R)
2. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250R)
3. Austin Guinn (Kaw EX300)

Erich Steigler Insurance 250 SuperBike
1. Dave Moss (Hon CBR250)
2. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250R)
3. Lenny Hale (Kaw 250R)
4. Ruben Casarez (Kaw 250R)
5. Jason Tracy (Kaw 250R)
6. Austin Guinn (Kaw EX300)

Novice 250 SuperBike
1. Kalle Haglunds (Kaw 300)
2. Gordon Pull (Kaw 250R)
3. Steve Driscoll (Kaw 250R)

Catalyst Reaction 250 Production
1. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250R)
2. Ruben Casarez (Kaw 250R)
3. Ezra Beaubier (Kaw 250R)
4. Sean Corbin (Kaw 250R)
5. Wesley Lakis (Kaw 250R)
6. Lisa Kinberger (Kaw 250R)

Novice 250 Production
1. Steve Driscoll (Kaw 250R)
2. Elliot Shiu (Kaw 250R)
3. Bill Mein (Kaw 250R)

500 Twins
1. Ruben Casarez (Kaw 250R)
2. Alan Cunningham (Suz SV500)
3. Patrick Aldinger (Kaw 500)
4. Paul Johnson (Kaw 250R)
5. Austin Guinn (Kaw 300)
6. Jason Tracy (Kaw 250R)

Novice 500 Twins
1. Kalle Haglunds (Kaw 300R)
2. Gordon Pull (Kaw 250R)
3. Steve Driscoll (Kaw 250R)

Motowrx 450 SuperBike
1. Dave Moss (Hon VFR400)
2. Ian Smith (Suz GSX-R600/450)
3. Alan Cunningham (Suz SV598)
4. Charles Almy (Suz GSX-R600/450)
5. Daniel Coats (Yam YZF-R6/4.5)
6. Greg Clouse (KTM 450 single)

Novice 450 SuperBike
1. Chris Reed (Suz GSX-R600)
2. Owen Flatley (Suz GSX-R600/450)
3. Andrew Hsu (Kaw 300)

Formula Singles
1. Greg Clouse (KTM 450 single)
2. Norbert Katona (KTM 690 SM Supermoto)

Super Dino
1. Roger Baker (Kaw ZX-7RR)
2. Ed Haazer (Yam YZF-R6)
3. Guy A Hyder (Yam YZF-R6)
4. Vincent Giovannini (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Monte Izatt (Suz GSX-R600)

Novice Super Dino
1. Sam DeAugustine (Suz SV650)
2. Justin Klotz (Yam YZF-R6)

Vintage
1. Mark McKinney (Yam XS400-2E)

MC Tech AFemme
1. Joy Higa (Suz GSX-R1000)
2. Daniela Fredrick (Suz SV650)
3. Valentine Welch (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Novice Afemme
1. Kate Whitmire (Suz GSX-R750)
2. AJ Jacobsen (Tri 675)
3. Marisa Johnson (Yam YZF-R6)

JPH Suspension Formula 40 Heavyweight
1. James King (KTM RC8R)
2. David Doerflinger (Hon CBR1000RR)
3. Joe Hittner (Apr RSV4)
4. Marc Zarra (Kaw ZX-10R)

Novice Formula 40 Heavyweight
1. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)

JPH Suspension Formula 40 Middleweight
1. Cory Call (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Stephen Rue (Hon CBR600RR)
3. Thomas Montano (Tri Daytona 675R)
4. Berto Wooldridge (Yam YZF-R6)
5. Craig Mason (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Bobby Parizi (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice Formula 40 Middleweight
1. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)
2. Oliver Woelfel (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Maarten Bon (Kaw ZX-6R)

JPH Suspension Formula 40 Lightweight
1. Ralph Staropoli (Hon RS250)
2. Ian Smith (Suz GSX-R600/450)
3. Daniel Coats (Yam YZF-R6/4.5)
4. Kevin Winter (Yam TZ250)
5. Brad Woods (Suz SV650)
6. Richard Denman (TSR AC28M)

Novice Formula 40 Lightweight
1. Owen Flatley (Suz GSX-R600/450)
2. Constance Droogas (Suz GSX-R600/450)

Formula 50
1. Bud Anderson (BMW S1000RR)
2. Jeff Graham (KTM RC8)
3. David Doerflinger (Hon CBR1000RR)
4. Alan Cunningham (Suz SV598)
5. Tom Wilbert (Yam YZF-R6)
6. Mike D’Ambrogia (Yam YZF-R1)

Legacy Heavy
1. Mike D’Ambrogia (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Guy A Hyder (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice Legacy Heavy
1. Kenneth Freitas (Yam YZF-R1)
2. Denny Ledesma Sr (Suz GSX-R1000)

Legacy Middle
1. Tom Kuchno (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Guy A Hyder (Yam YZF-R6)
3. John Lilleland (Yam YZF-R6)
4. David Wallis (Suz GSX-R600/450)
5. Vincent Giovannini (Yam YZF-R6)

Novice Legacy Middle
1. Christian Diegelman (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Steve Habura (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Ronald Gezzi (suz GSX-R600)
4. Cliff Ramsdell (Apr RSV1000R)
5. AJ Jacobsen (Tri 675)

Legacy 250
1. Joshua Corwin (Kaw EX250)

Clubman Heavyweight
1. Benjamin Hodges (KTM RC8R)
2. Gabriel Rapisardo (Apr RSV4)
3. Alex Flores (Kaw ZX-10R)
4. Jimmy Weidman (Duc 1199 Panigale R)
5. Denny Ledesma Sr (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Wyatt Murray (Kaw ZX-10R)

Clubman Middleweight
1. Angel Bernabe (Suz GSX-R750)
2. Steve Habura (Suz GSX-R750)
3. Carl Hudson (Kaw ZX-6R)

Clubman Lightweight
1. Martin Sullivan (Suz SV650)
2. Sam DeAugustine (Suz SV650)
3. Joshua Davies (Suz SV650)
4. Michael Prestano (Suz SV650)
5. Gabriel Cordova (Suz SV650)
6. Owen Flatley (Suz GSX-R600/450)