Team Myers Wins DRIFT BigM Superbike Super Celebrity Mega Kart Showdown

Upstart Female Racer Shocks the World’s Best

TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 25, 2012) “” Team Myers, comprised of 18-year-old AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport racer Elena Myers, Kevin Cruise of U92 Radio in Salt Lake City, SSgt. Kyle Perry of the Utah Air National Guard and fan Ryan Bergeson of Grand Junction, Colo., won today’s Second Annual DRIFT BigM Superbike Super Celebrity Mega Kart Showdown at Miller Motorsports Park.

The win by Team Myers was a shock victory, bolstered by Myers setting the fastest single lap of the day, outgunning many of the world’s most celebrated motorcycle racers including current and former Superbike World Champions Carlos Checa, Max Biaggi and Scott “Mr. Daytona” Russell as well as two-time and defending AMA Pro American SuperBike champ Josh Hayes.

Finishing second was Team Bostrom, comprised of AMA Pro American SuperBike star Ben Bostrom, Utah Jazz announcer David Locke, PFC Thomas Hooley of the Utah Army National Guard and fan Matt Diehl of Denver, Colo. The margin of victory between Team Myers and Team Bostrom, after 40 total laps of racing around the Miller Kart Track, was an incredibly close 0.489 second.

Finishing third, another 0.669 second in arrears, was Team Checa, featuring reigning Superbike World Champion Carlos Checa, meteorologist Lynae Miyer of KSL-5 NBC in Salt Lake City, Tech Sgt. Chad Heffner of Hill Air Force Base and fan Kellen Birch of Rexburg, Id., the defending fan race winner.

The race was conducted in four 10-lap heats, with each driver completing one heat. Each driver’s fastest lap time was recorded and each team’s four fastest laps combined to arrive at the team’s score.

Drivers on the top three teams received custom-made belt buckles from Symbol Arts, and the drivers on the winning team also received a high-definition DRIFT POV camera courtesy of DRIFT Innovation, the Official Onboard Camera of Miller Motorsports Park, as well as a watch from Tissot, the Official Timekeeper of the FIM Superbike World Championship. In addition, Bergeson will receive a three-day grandstand pass to the 2013 BigM Weekend, plus a guaranteed seat in the 2013 BigM DRIFT Superbike Super Celebrity Mega Kart Showdown as defending champion.

The race results are as follows:

1. Team Myers: 306.722 seconds

Elena Myers (No. 21 Suzuki Scoop Fans Suzuki, AMA SuperSport)

Kevin Cruise Host, “Kevin Cruise Show,” KUUU 92.5-FM U92

SSgt. Kyle Perry, Salt Lake City, UT (Utah Air National Guard)

Ryan Bergeson Grand Junction, CO

2. Team Bostrom: 307.211 seconds

Ben Bostrom (No. 23 Jordan Suzuki, AMA National Guard SuperBike)

David Locke Utah Jazz Announcer, KJZZ-TV

PFC Thomas Hooley, Tooele, UT (Utah Army National Guard)

Matt Diehl Denver, CO

3. Team Checa: 307.880 seconds

Carlos Checa (No. 7 Althea Racing Ducati, World Superbike)

Lynae Myer Meteorologist, KSL-5 NBC

Tech Sgt. Chad Heffner, Morgan Hill, CA (Hill Air Force Base)

Kellen Birch Rexburg, ID (defending race winner)

4. Team Camier: 308.625 seconds

Leon Camier (No. 2 FIXI Crescent Suzuki, World Superbike)

Jared Danielson Host, “The Banks Morning Show,” KUDD 107.9-FM The Mix

MSgt. Eric Ryals, Auburn, WA (Tooele Army Depot)

Jeff Robinson Salt Lake City, UT

5. Team Guintoli: 308.694 seconds

Sylvain Guintoli (No. 50 Effenbert Liberty Racing Team Ducati, World Superbike)

Scott Taylor Co-host, “The Rock Show,” KHTB 94.9-FM Z-Rock

TSgt. Mark Strauss, Cambridge, OH (Hill Air Force Base)

Roy Sweet Victoria, British Columbia

6. Team Hayes: 309.135 seconds

Josh Hayes (No. 1 Monster Energy Graves Yamaha, AMA National Guard SuperBike)

Casey Scott Morning Show Talent, KUTV-2 CBS

Sgt. Michael Tredway, Eagle River, AK (Tooele Army Depot)

Jesse Schecter The Dalles, OR

7. Team Eslick: 309.380 seconds

Danny Eslick (No. 69 Team Hero EBR, AMA National Guard SuperBike)

Tony Parks Co-host, “Jake and Tony Show,” 1280-AM The Zone

SSgt. Amanda Menlove, Sandy, UT (Utah Air National Guard)

Sab Jhooti London, England

8. Team Russell (Wild Card) (ineligible for prizes): 311.133 seconds

Scott “Mr. Daytona” Russell, Conyers, GA (1993 Superbike World Champion, 1992 AMA Superbike Champion)

Robin Parker, London, England (President/CEO, Drift Innovation)

Paolo Ciabatti, Rome, Italy (Director, Superbike World Championship)

John Larson, Salt Lake City, UT (General Manager, Miller Motorsports Park)

9. Team Haslam: 311.227 seconds

Leon Haslam (No. 91 BMW Motorrad Motorsport, World Superbike)

Chris Dale, Account Executive, Lucas Oil

Sgt. Darnell Williams, Chester, VA (Dugway Proving Grounds)

Chris Brussow Sandy, UT

10. Team Wyman: 312.779 seconds

Kyle Wyman (No. 33 KLR Group/Vesrah Harley-Davidson, AMA Vance & Hines XR1200)

Tyson Webb Co-Host, “Chunga and Tyson,” KENZ 101.9-FM The End

Spc. Anthony Angelos, Salt Lake City, UT (Utah Army National Guard)

Billy Licciardone – Tooele, UT

11. Team Aoyama: 313.082 seconds

Hiroshi Aoyama (No. 4 Honda World Superbike Team, World Superbike)

Spence Checketts Co-host, “The Big Show,” KZNS 1280-AM The Zone

SSgt. Mac Wilkinson, Prescott, AZ (United States Marine Corps)

Mark Turner Colorado Springs, CO

12. Team Hayden: 313.242 seconds

Roger Hayden (No. 54 National Guard Jordan Suzuki, AMA National Guard SuperBike)

Rick Aaron Sports Anchor, KSTU-13 FOX

PV2 Alex Trujillo, Tooele, UT (Utah Army National Guard)

Craig Goodenough Helper, UT

13. Team Pietri: 314.410 seconds

Robertino Pietri (No. 3 Team Venezuela Suzuki, AMA National Guard SuperBike)

Matt Ramone Host, “In the Zone,” KUBL 93.3-FM K-BULL

PFC Juan Lopez, Miami, FL (Dugway Proving Grounds)

Adam Johnson Rochester Hills, MI

14. Team Biaggi: 314.568 seconds

Max Biaggi (No. 3 Aprilia Racing Team, World Superbike)

Emerson Lotzia Sports Reporter, KTVX-4 ABC

David Eckles Salt Lake City, UT (Utah National Guard)

Patrick McDonell Denver, CO

15. Team Sykes: 321.568 seconds

Tom Sykes (No. 66 Kawasaki Racing Team, World Superbike

David Swarts Associate Editor, Roadracing World

Sgt. Dennis Grove, Waterloo, IL (United States Marine Corps)

Brock Carter Draper, UT

The on-track activity for the BigM Weekend begins tomorrow morning. There will be five different series racing: The FIM Superbike World Championship, AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike, AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport and AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200. There will be practice and qualifying on Saturday, then more qualifying and races for the AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport and GoPro Daytona SportBike series on Sunday. The two feature races for the Superbike World Championship and single races for the AMA Pro National Guard American SuperBike and Vance & Hines XR1200 series will take place on Memorial Day Monday.

A big part of the weekend will be “The Quest for 200.” It is anticipated that, this year, a World Superbike rider will surpass 200 mph on Miller Motorsports Park’s 3,500-foot front straightaway for the first time. Should that happen, it will make Miller Motorsports Park the fastest natural-terrain road racing circuit in America. A contest has been established for fans to guess “Who Will Be First?” to 200 mph, and “Who Will Be Fastest?” overall during the weekend. The first person to provide the answer to “Who Will Be First?” (including the rider and his top speed) will receive a round-trip airline ticket to Salt Lake City from anywhere in the United States and three nights’ hotel accommodations, VIP tickets to the 2013 BigM Weekend including pit access, a set of motorcycle tires from Pirelli and a watch from Tissot. The first person to provide the answer to “Who Will Be Fastest?” (including the rider and his top speed of the weekend) will receive VIP tickets to the 2013 BigM Weekend including pit access, a set of motorcycle tires from Pirelli and a watch from Tissot. If no rider manages to break the 200-mph mark during the weekend, none of the prizes will be awarded. If there is a tie in either contest, the winner will be determined by a randomized software program. The contest ends at midnight tonight. Fans can enter the contest by visiting www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com/200mph. Formal contest rules can be found there.

As is fitting on Memorial Day weekend, America’s armed forces will also be featured, with a Tribute Field of 2,012 American flags erected in the track’s infield and the Zions Bank Military Acre featuring interactive displays from all branches of the armed forces. The United States Marine Corps color guard will present the colors during the opening ceremonies on Monday, prior to a flyover of an F-16 Fighter Jet, a combined effort by the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base. Colonel Sarah Zabel, Commander of the 75th Air Base Wing at Hill Air Force Base, will offer comments during opening ceremonies and the National Anthem will be performed by the 23rd Army Band. All current and veteran military members are eligible for a 50-percent discount on event tickets, this weekend and every weekend.

In addition, there will be a myriad of activities for families to enjoy, including karting at the Miller Kart Track, rides on MMP’s Zip Line, 2-up rides on the racetrack from the Yamaha Champions Riding School, Ford Raptor rides on MMP’s off-road desert course, thrill rides in Dodge Chargers and Challengers, a fan party/autograph session on Saturday evening, pit walks, vendors, non-stop entertainment from local bands and performing groups in the paddock throughout the weekend, stunt bike demonstrations and plenty of good food.

Tickets for the event are priced at $35 for General Admission and $45 for Grandstand Seating on Saturday, and at $40 for General Admission and $50 for Grandstand Seating on Sunday and Monday. Tickets for kids aged 6-12 are priced at $5 for General Admission and $10 for Grandstand Seating all three days. Kids aged 5 and under are admitted free of charge.

To obtain tickets for or information about The BigM Weekend presented by Lucas Oil, visit the track’s website at www.MillerMotorsportsPark.com or call 435-277-RACE (7223).