BMW adds the IDM Riders’ title to its collection. The successful round at the Sachsenring means one thing is certain: the BMW riders will contest the 2012 IDM title among themselves. Munich/Hohenstein-Ernstthal. Having already won the Manufacturers’ Championship, BMW has now also secured the Riders’ title in the fiercely competitive IDM Superbike category of the 2012 International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM). The outcome of the penultimate race weekend of the season at the Sachsenring (GER) is that this title is destined for a BMW rider. Only one question remains: which rider from one of the teams receiving direct support from BMW HP RaceSupport will be crowned 2012 champion. This will be determined at the season finale in Hockenheim (GER) on 15th and 16th September. It is now down to a three-horse race for the championship, with Michael Ranseder (AUT), Erwan Nigon (FRA) and Jörg Teuchert (GER) still in contention on their BMW S 1000 RRs. BMW had already successfully defended the title in the Manufacturers’ competition with races to spare at the start of August. Last weekend the Sachsenring played host to the seventh of eight race weekends this season, and it was a familiar story: BMW riders once again dominated, claiming one win and five podium finishes. Race one was won by Nigon on an RR run by the Van Zon alpha Technik BMW team. He was joined on the podium by Teuchert (Wilbers BMW racing) and Ranseder (Technogym Racing Austria Fritze Tuning) in second and third respectively. In total, seven RRs finished in the top ten. Two of BMW’s title contenders also stepped onto the podium at the end of the second race: Ranseder and Teuchert came home in second and third, behind winner Dario Giuseppetti (GER / Ducati). Nigon narrowly missed out on another podium finish, crossing the line in fourth place. In this race, six BMW riders finished in the top ten. In the IDM Superbike Riders’ Championship, BMW riders continue to occupy the top four positions. Ranseder leads with 225 points, eight points more than second-placed Nigon (217 points). Teuchert is third with 202 points and, with 50 points up for grabs in the final two races in Hockenheim, still has a chance of winning the title. Fourth overall is Gareth Jones (AUS), who also rides for the Wilbers team and currently has 168 points to his name. After seven race weekends, champion BMW now has 562 points in the Manufacturers’ Championship and a lead of 362 points over second-placed Honda (200 points). “After winning the Manufacturers’ title, we have now achieved our second major goal this weekend namely securing the Riders’ title in this important championship for BMW and HP RaceSupport,” said Berthold Hauser, Head of BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport. “One thing is now certain: the top three positions will be occupied exclusively by RR teams and riders come the end of the season. This result is also a major success for our squad and just reward for all the hard work. Congratulations to all the BMW teams in this championship on their excellent performances. We can now relax as we watch the finale unfold. However, we will obviously continue to give all our BMW teams the support they require. Despite the dominance of the RR teams, there is still guaranteed to be some goosebumps when the guys accelerate and produce the kind of thrilling wheel-to-wheel action that the spectators love so much. That was the case at the Sachsenring and will be at the finale in Hockenheim too.” More, from a press release issued by Zalusky Advanced Riding School: Brainerd, MN (September 5) Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS) recently held it’s fifth round for the Shootout Series and Rider Challenge Championships and Track Day on September 3, at Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota. With top riders from across the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota as well as Canada, ZARS continues to bring in record numbers of participants for motorcycle events at Brainerd International Raceway. The Shootout Series was held on the Competition Course and provided a lot of challenge for all riders. The series is presented by BlownConcepts.org and awarded $1000 in cash prizes to all the top 3 finishers in each of the four classes. In the Expert GP 3/4, Zach Hughes dominated the competition from start to finish aboard his Yamaha YZF-R1. After a close battle, Aaron Anderson finished 2nd and Adam Purves in 3rd respectively. Kris Skellenger, who is our current points leader, finished in a close 4th. Aboard his Suzuki SV650, Kyle Knutsen took an impressive win in the Expert GP 1/2, followed by Alex Zelenski in 2nd and Cole Naymark in 3rd. In the Novice ranks, Stephen Johnson claimed another win in the Novice GP 1/2 series with Mike Knoll in a close 2nd In the Novice GP 3/4, Mike Schley gave a dominating performance and edged out points leader, Nathan Massa. ZARS also continues to broaden our competitive opportunities with the Midwest’s most talented Track Day riders in the Rider Challenge. In the GP4, Harry Jensen took his fourth win of the season with an impressive lead on the field aboard his BMW S1000R. In GP3, Dan Krambeck took his second win of the season in a close chase with Louie Diaz who finished 2nd. In GP 1/2, Alex Nelson provided an entertaining win as he battled Drew Sivertsen and Dean Erickson for the win. “Our riders continue to prove to be the best as they reach new levels in their riding,” stated Jessica Zalusky. The next round of the Shootout and Rider Challenge will be held during the ZARS Track Day Event at Mid America Motorplex in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 22, 2012. About – Zalusky Advanced Riding School and Track Days (ZARS) is a Track Day organization based in the Upper Midwest that provides riding and education opportunities for riders and racers of all skill levels. For more information, visit www.ridezars.com Top 6 Results from September 3: Expert GP 3/4: 1 Zach Hughes (Yam YZF-R1) 2 Aaron Anderson (Yam YZF-R6) 3 Adam Purves (Suz GSX-R750) 4 Kris Skellenger (Suz GSX-R600) 5 Drew See (Yam YZF-R6) 6 Pat Stewart (Kaw ZX-6R) Expert GP 1/2: 1 Kyle Knutsen (Suz SV650) 2 Alex Zelenski (Suz SV650) 3 Cole Naymark (Suz SV650) 4 Jonathon Champ (Suz SV650) 5 Geoff Egerman (Duc 620) 6 Bob Barton (Kaw 250) Novice GP 3/4: 1 Mike Schley (Kaw ZX-6R) 2 Nathan Massa (Yam YZF-R6) 3 Brandon Shannon (Hon CBR600) 4 Nick Johnson (Yam YZF-R6) 5 Evan Graner (Hon CBR600) Novice GP 1/2: 1 Stephen Johnson (Suz SV650) 2 Mike Knoll (Suz SV650) 3 Chris Henkel (Suz SV650) 4 Sean Colton (Kaw 250) Rider Challenge GP1/2: 1 Alex Nelson (Yam YZF450) 2 Drew Sivertsen (Suz SV650) 3 Dean Erickson (Suz SV650) 4 Jim Parnell (KTM 250) 5 Ashley Stansbury (Kaw 250) Rider Challenge GP3: 1 Dan Krambeck (Tri 675) 2 Louie Diaz (Yam YZF-R6) 3 Dan Burkland (Duc 848) 4 Eric Mueller (Yam YZF-R6) 5 Tim Stencil (Hon CBR600RR) 6 Shane Koehler (Yam YZF-R6) Rider Challenge GP4: 1 Harry Jensen (BMW S1000RR) 2 Chris Burns (Yam YZF-R1) 3 Lucas Wygant (Yam YZF-R1) 4 Bjorn Iverson (Hon CBR1000RR) 5 Shannon Hutcheson (Suz GSX-R1000) 6 Martin Holte (Hon CBR954RR) More, from a press release issued by K-Tech/Orient Express: K-Tech Suspension Equipped Riders Finish Successful Canadian SBK Season K-Tech Suspension is pleased to announce that veteran racer Steve Crevier took five race wins on his way to capturing the 2012 Canadian Harley Davidson XR1200 Cup, using K-Tech Suspension IDS front fork cartridges and MT35 dual rear shocks. Crevier’s 2012 championship comes just a year after claiming the 2011 title, also using K-Tech Suspension – for back-to-back championships! Crevier dominated the season, never finishing off the podium or lower than second place and carried a 100 point lead by the end of the season. Andrew Nelson finished consistently in the top five all season to take second place in the 2012 Canadian Mopar Pro Superbike Championship. Nelson rode his K-Tech Suspension equipped #26 BMW S1000RR, starting the season with a race win at Shannonville. Young gun Bodhi Edie finished the season in fifth place aboard his K-Tech equipped BMW S1000RR. Both BMW S1000RR Superbikes featured K-Tech Suspension 20DDS front fork cartridges, providing exceptional feel and control, and were combined with the 35DDS rear shock for incredible grip. The Canadian SBK season is an intense series which spans from the end of June to the end of August and covers five race weekends. Canadian Superbike Series K-Tech riders were supported trackside by Propulsion’s Jamie Bruines and Fast Company’s Scott Miller for all their suspension tuning needs. Propulsion and Fast Company are currently the only authorized K-Tech Suspension service centers and dealers for Canadian sales, parts, and service of the complete line of K-Tech products. K-Tech Suspension is imported and distributed in North America by Orient Express. For more information regarding all the K-Tech Suspension products, service and tuning questions, or to become an authorized service center, please contact Orient Express via telephone at 800.645.6521 or 631.231.9552, visit ~http://www.orientexpress.com~ or send an email to [email protected]. More, from a press release issued by Cameron Gish’s publicist: Cameron Gish made his return to racing this past weekend at Sonoma raceway after injuries he sustained during the 3rd round of AMA Pro Racing’s Motorcycle SuperStore.com SuperSport class. Cameron while in 4th position lost the front end of his Z2 Racing, Jon Block Group YZF-R6 entering turn 1 on the 4th lap of the race. Cameron was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial hospital where he was treated for a torn ACL, fractured L5 Vertebrae, and internal bleeding. Gish also underwent surgery to repair his pelvis which was fractured in 8 places. After nearly 2 weeks in hospital, 2 more months of recovery with a external fixator to help heal his pelvis, and a month and a half of physical therapy Gish felt fit to participate at the same track he sustained the injuries at just 4 months earlier. When asked about the recovery process Gish had this to say ” It has been the hardest 4 months of my life, the injury really made me realize how much I not only took racing but simpler things like walking for granted. I’m just so grateful I was able to recover and get back to what I love doing.” Gish’s return to racing was nothing short of miraculous after only one day on a stock bike prior to the weekend he was still able to collect a 2nd place finish in 600 Production from the back of the grid after going through more adversity earlier in the day. ” I just can’t thank all my family and sponsors who have been behind me through my recovery enough, Z2 Racing, CT Racing, The Jon Block Group, Stockton Optometry, Leo Vince, BBJK, Arai, Motion Pro, Mike Canfield Technologies, Moto Wheels, NK Components, GPR, Corse Dynamics, Race Image, Yamalube, ACT, Cortech, Champion Powder Coating, Zero Gravity, Tech Spec, Optimal Racing, Pit Bull, CRG. Following the weekend Gish compiled footage from his recovery and put together a video to help put into perspective for himself what he had been through to get to where he was now, and as a reminder to not take racing for granted.