Wyman brothers set for homecoming race at New Jersey Motorsports Park
MILLVILLE, N.J. (Apr. 28) — The Millennium Technologies sponsored Kyle Wyman Racing team heads to New Jersey Motorsports Park this weekend for the third round of the 2016 MotoAmerica Superbike championship after a successful weekend at Road Atlanta. NJMP is considered the home race for the New York-based KWR team.
Eldest brother Kyle has had success at the 2.25-mile NJMP Thunderbolt course, earning a victory in 2014 as well as four podium finishes, including his Superstock 1000 2nd place finish at the end of 2015. Wyman is looking forward to his first Superbike run at a track he calls home.
“It feels great to be back on home turf,” Wyman said. “I have a lot of laps here at New Jersey Motorsports Park, and it’s the only track which I’ve actually ridden my Millennium Technologies R1 at before. We have some notes to go off of from last year so we will be even more prepared for this weekend.”
The weather forecasts rain throughout the weekend, including a 100% chance for Sunday’s two Superbike main events. For the 26-year-old Superbike rookie, any weather conditions are welcome at a circuit he knows well.
“Yeah, it looks like rain this weekend, but we will see what we end up with,” Wyman added. “The goal will be to see if we can use the wet track time on Friday to dial in the setup on the rain tires. We already have a good dry setting for this track. It looks like Saturday will be dry for qualifying, where it will be important to set a good grid position for both races. As for the rain, it looks like my guys will be burning through some Lucas Oil SlickMist to keep the bikes clean this weekend.”
Travis Wyman chasing after Superstock 600 points lead at NJMP
Younger brother Travis Wyman will contest his second round of the Superstock 600 championship this weekend at New Jersey with sights set on taking the overall class points lead.
Wyman earned his first victory of the season in race two at Road Atlanta after battling through the field. The 24-year-old veteran of the class currently sits in second place in series points, just 10 points out of the lead.
“It feels good to have another shot at a championship this year,” Travis said. “I’m looking forward to what this weekend has in store for the whole Millennium Technologies team.”
Last fall, Travis finished up his New Jersey weekend with a second place podium finish and a DNF.
“It’s definitely a bit different coming into New Jersey so early in the year,” Travis added. “I feel confident coming off of a win at Road Atlanta. I have a good group of people supporting me and we will do our best rain or shine.”
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About Millennium Technologies:
Millennium Technologies is the world leader in Advanced Engine Solutions. Starting in 1997 as a Nickel Silicon Carbide (NSC) cylinder plating and service company, Millennium Technologies has expanded into complete service solutions for cylinders, cylinder heads, crankshafts, big-bore kits, and supplies parts such as pistons, gaskets, camshafts, and more. Millennium Technologies provides services for all levels of the powersports industry including OEMs, dealers, pro race teams and weekend mechanics. Millennium Technologies is the parent company of Revolution Performance, who provides a complete line of high performance American V-Twin engine parts and services, as well as Ballistic Performance Components, the leader in lightweight lithium-ion starter batteries for powersports vehicles.
About Kyle Wyman Racing:
Kyle Wyman Racing (KWR) was formed in 2011 as a motorcycle road racing team focusing on healthy sponsorship opportunities for companies within and outside the motorcycle industry. KWR is the 2012 AMA Pro Harley-Davidson series championship winning team and current partner with Millennium Technologies. For more information visit www.kylewymanracing.com
More, from a press release issued by Riders Discount/Tuned Racing:
HOLLAND, Mich. (Apr. 28, 2016) — Riders Discount/Tuned Racing is gearing up for MotoAmerica at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey. Overall Superstock 600 Championship points leader Bryce Prince is looking forward to a great performance in New Jersey to follow up his double podium finish at Road Atlanta.
“I am very excited to be heading back to New Jersey for round two of the MotoAmerica Superstock 600 season,” said Prince. “Last year I got pole position and won the last race of the season. It has always been one of my favorite tracks and I look forward to seeing what this year has for me. My Yamaha R6 was working great in Atlanta thanks to the help of Tuned Racing, Riders Discount, and Quicksilver Lubricants. I can’t wait to get back on the bike this weekend and hope to repeat last year!”
After having to withdraw from race two in Georgia due to mechanical issues, rider Jason Aguilar is hoping to have better luck this weekend in New Jersey.
“After a rough couple races in Atlanta, I’m looking forward to getting back on my bike this weekend in New Jersey,” said Aguilar. “My team and I have our work cut out for us with doing a motor swap Thursday at the track. However, my Riders Discount/Tuned Racing team have that down and we should be finished in no time. Jersey has never been a great track for me so I’m looking for a change of luck this weekend. I can’t thank everyone enough for making this all happen!”
About Riders Discount: Riders Discount (www.ridersdiscount.com) is an online retailer of quality powersports gear, apparel and accessories. A company founded by racers, Riders Discount offers equipment for every riding style to customers worldwide, backed by a knowledgeable sales team and excellent customer service.
More, from a press release issued by Team Pro-Motion:
Team Pro-Motion ready to compete in this up coming home track MotoAmerica event. New Jersey Motorsports Park will be the stage where Team Pro-Motions Mike Selpe and Ophelie Zayat will be part of the action, and brings the track club of 19 years full circle back to its roots. “From our start racings been the passion and heart, driving us forward. To field these two amazingly talented riders is what drives the club. Education, commitment, support and unity between riders who love the sport are reasons,” said Glen Goldman Club President.
“I have finally been given this golden opportunity to ride on the highest platform of racing in the states, and I can’t wait to race for the first time in MotoAmerica at my home track with the company of those who grew up watching me ride. What I love about racing the most is the feeling you get when you connect all the lines in the most optimal way to feel a flow, it’s close to euphoria I would imagine. I love the spirit of competition, I was brought up being surrounded by it growing up with a fast brother and a competitive father, I don’t know much else but being that way,” said Zayat.
“Racing is the forefront of our sport. It’s the development to which creates betterment for us all as a whole. I race for the challenge, the learning and knowing I have the potential to grow the sport I love,” Mike Selpe Supersport TPM racer.
Team Pro-Motion since 1997 has been providing quality track events, schools and racing opportunity. Visiting multiple tracks on the East Coast US, and recently joining forces with ACE through TRU Trackday Riders United, more than eighty events are offered. Team Pro-Motion is a proud supporter of motorcycle racing, hi-performance track riding and education. Visit TeamProMotion.com for a complete event schedule and program details.