AMA Pro National Guard Superbike New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, New Jersey September 4 Provisional Race Two Results (all on Dunlop tires): 1. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R1000), 23 laps 2. Josh Hayes (Yam YZF-R6), -0.055 second 3. Roger Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), -0.417 4. Martin Cardenas (Suz GSX-R1000), -2.480 seconds 5. Ben Bostrom (Suz GSX-R1000), -9.080, ran off track 6. Geoff May (EBR 1190RS), -14.778 7. Taylor Knapp (EBR 1190RS), -14.826 8. Chris Clark (Yam YZF-R1), -20.743 9. Jeremy Toye (BMW S1000RR), -37.049 10. J.D. Beach (Kaw ZX-10R), -38.002 11. Chris Peris (BMW S1000RR), -38.080 12. Jordan Burgess (Suz GSX-R1000), -65.392 13. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R1000), -72.164 14. Larry Pegram (BMW S1000RR), -1 lap, ran off track, pitted 15. Reese Wacker (Suz GSX-R1000), -1 lap, 8.486 seconds 16. Eric Pinson (Kaw ZX-10R), -1 lap, 16.843 17. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), -6 laps, DNF, crash 18. Chris Fillmore (KTM RC8R), -6 laps, DNF, mechanical 19. Steve Rapp (Kaw ZX-10R), -8 laps, DNF, crash 20. Brett McCormick (BMW S1000RR), -13 laps, DNF, crash, retired 21. Aaron Gobert (BMW S1000RR), DNS 22. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), DNS Championship Point Standings (after 14 of 14 races): 1. Hayes, 363 2. Young, 358 3. Tommy Hayden, 288 4. Cardenas, 231 5. Bostrom, 209 6. Roger Hayden, 202 7. Pegram, 190 8. Clark, 157 9. Rapp, 139 10. May, 139 11. Peris, 101 12. Beach, 101 13. Toye, 100 14. David Anthony, 69 15. Burgess, 68 16. Trent Gibson, 49 17. Chris Trounson, 43 18. Ulrich, 36 19. Wacker, 36 20. Jason Farrell, 35 More, from a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing: AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Race Victory to Young, Championship to Hayes MILLVILLE, NJ (September 4, 2011) – In one of the most incredible AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike battles on record, the 2011 championship came down to an epic 23-lap contest that saw the crown change hands nearly a dozen times — twice on the final lap alone — before again being bestowed upon Monster Energy Graves Yamaha’s defending champion, Josh Hayes. Far from a one-on-one contest, Hayes and Rockstar Makita Suzuki challenger Blake Young faced off not only against each other but against a handful of other riders fast enough to change the fortunes of all. With an eleven-point lead over Young heading into the final race of the season, Hayes was well aware that math, as well as motorcycles, would play a big part in today’s contest. Should Young win the race and collect a point for most laps led, Hayes needed to cross the line third or better to defend his title. Off the line, Hayes immediately laid claim to Tommy Hayden’s holeshot while the rest of today’s major players declared themselves almost as quickly, Roger Hayden (National Guard Jordan Suzuki), Ben Bostrom (Jordan Suzuki), Steve Rapp (Cycle World Attack Performance Kawasaki), and Young joining a lead pack that railed through corners in seven- and eight-rider iterations. With the race barely underway, the first of several game-changers was delivered via a red flag (following a crash by Canadian Brett McCormick) that mandated a full restart. When the flag dropped on the second start, it was a whole new race for a suddenly resurgent Young, who charged into second behind Tommy Hayden while Hayes was left to claw his way up from fifth. Hayes proceeded to do just that, dispatching Bostrom and Rapp before pulling three-wide on the front straight with Young and Tommy and putting a pass on the duo that carried him into the lead with Young right behind. When Young took over the frontrunner position with thirteen laps to go, it kicked off a furious sprint to the finish that had race watchers adding and subtracting points as Hayes and Young — along with both Haydens, Bostrom, Rapp, and others — slammed through corners in a constant state of flux. When the white flag flew, Young — who’d lost a vital buffer when Tommy Hayden crashed out with seven to go — was again back in business, Roger Hayden and Bostrom having gotten past Hayes just before the penultimate lap. But when Bostrom ran off-track with only corners to go, Hayes jumped forward to sail past Roger Hayden and drag race Young to the line. Young took the race victory by .005 of a second, but the title went to Hayes by 5 precious points. “I got myself into second and got set for a run up to flag,” said Hayes, “and it was a heck of a run, but I didn’t have enough to get by him. Man, what an exhale [I let out] once we crossed the line and it was over and done with — Blake made me race my tail off for that last one, and it was great. He rode like a champ this year; he’s won seven races and I’ve only won three, but my bad days weren’t as bad as his. He’s still learning and he’s young, and I’m sure next year’s going to be the same thing all over again. He rode a fantastic year, and what a final day. He really pulled it together, and man, rode like a SuperBIke racer.” “It was tough, tough weekend for me, for sure,” said a disappointed Young. “Today, I don’t think it was skill or anything but mainly just heart. I just wanted to show what my team was capable of and what they’ve been doing all year long. I wanted to end the season like that, and I did; I wanted to bring the win home for them because they deserve it. I definitely was confident today to let it all hang out — I didn’t really worry where Josh was, I just wanted to win. I’m happy I’ve had the season that I’ve had, but I’m kind of sad that it’s over — I’d like to go at it a little bit more. I have go back and try harder; I didn’t get it done this year. But you’ll see me back next year, a little bit stronger.” “With ten to go,” said Roger Hayden, “I figured I had to make a push. It was a crazy race — people crashing, guys all over the place — but I got lucky a few times and on the last lap I closed up on Blake … and tried to get up the inside of him a little bit. But he was able to block me, like you’re supposed to do on the last lap, so I ended up third. It was a pretty good race for me and a good way to end the season strong for me and the team — give us something to build on. Hopefully [next year] I can challenge these guys again.” Today’s AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike race airs tonight at 10 p.m. ET on SPEED. Josh Hayes — along with the series’ other 2011 champions – will collect his #1 plate at tomorrow’s AMA Pro Road Racing Awards Banquet in Atlantic City. More, from a press release issued by New Jersey Motorsports Park: Blake Young wins the battle, but Josh Hayes wins the war and the 2011 AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park MILLVILLE, N.J. – Everyone knew that the 2011 AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Championship would come down to the final race at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Sunday. What probably no one knew was that it would come down to the final few turns. Entering the final lap of the race, challenger Blake Young held the lead and at the time was poised to win the 2011 championship with points leader Josh Hayes trailing in fourth. Hayes needed to finish third or better in order to clinch the title. But when Ben Bostrom went wide entering the “Jersey Devil” section of Thunderbolt Raceway, Hayes was able to pull into third position, and later in the final lap forced his way to second, capturing the championship as he headed for the final turns. Hayes drag raced Young to the finish line but Young was able to hold him off to score his seventh victory of the 2011 season. Hayes, now a two-time AMA Pro SuperBike champion, also won the title in 2010. Young became just the second rider to ever win in SuperBike competition at NJMP. Hayes won the five previous races since 2009, including Race 1 on Saturday. Roger Hayden and Martin Cardenas finished third and fourth respectively, while Bostrom was able to regroup and finish fifth. AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Race 2 Tommy Aquino started on the pole position but would only lead one of the 23 schedule laps as Josh Herin quickly showed he had the dominant bike which he would ultimately drive to victory. Herrin and Cameron Beaubier battled early on and into a red flag period caused by Santiago Villa’s off-track excursion into the air fence to bring out a red flag period, setting up a 10-lap shootout. The red flag delay did little to calm down their battle as they reignited their intensity with Herrin and Aquino moving to the front of the field, only to be caught by Dane Westby. With four to go, Beaubier joined the hunt to make it a four bike pack as the laps wound down. In the end, Herrin was able to break away from the four bike battle to take a half-second advantage over Westby at the finish line. Aquino, the Saturday Race 1 winner, finished third and Beaubier slipped back to fourth. Class champion Danny Eslick crossed the finish line in fifth place. AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport Race 2 James Rispoli capitalized on the momentum of winning the AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport 2011 championship on Saturday to ride to victory in Race 2 on Sunday. Rispoli was declared the winner following a red flag period that ended the race four laps short of the complete distance. Saturday winner Garrett Gerloff finished second with Hayden Gillim third. Dustin Dominguez and Corey Alexander completed the top-five. Local favorite Eric Stump finished sixth. AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 race Chris Fillmore capped off his successful 2011 AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 season first by taking the pole, then the win, and ultimately the class championship on Sunday afternoon. Fillmore captured his fifth win of the season by finishing 0.134 seconds ahead of second place Michael Beck. Fillmore led all 12 laps from pole. Kyle Wyman, Tyler O’Hara and Chase McFarland rounded out the top-five. Two-wheel action returns to NJMP next weekend, Sept. 9-11, 2011, with the final round of the NJMP SportBike Championship Cup Series. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (856) 327-7217 or visit www.NJMP.com. About New Jersey Motorsports Park Sitting on more than 500 acres in Millville, N.J., New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is nestled snugly in a beautifully forested region surrounded by scenic rivers and the nearby Delaware Bay. NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions. The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club known as the “Drivers Club” featuring the Finish Line Pub restaurant, and F1 New Jersey, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S. 2011 spectator events are highlighted by the return of GRAND-AM Road Racing July 22-24 and AMA Pro Racing Sept. 2-4. For more information about NJMP spectator events or to purchase tickets, call (856) 327-7217 or visit www.NJMP.com.