Shane Clarke, who has spent the year working as a mechanic, tuner and 750cc Supersport engine builder for Team Hammer, Inc., racing as Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki, returned to racing for a little R&R this weekend, in an MRA event held at Heartland Park Topeka. Riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000, Clarke recorded a couple of third-place finishes on Saturday and is racing again on Sunday. Prior to joining the team as a mechanic, Clarke raced in the AMA 750cc Supersport Championship. He hopes to qualify for the GSX-R1000 and GSX-R750 Suzuki Cup Finals, scheduled for Road Atlanta at the end of October.