AMA Pro SuperSport Presented by Shoei Heartland Park Topeka Topeka, Kansas August 1, 2009 Qualifying Results (damp conditions, all on Dunlop tires): 1. Josh Day (Yam YZF-R6), 1:48.536 2. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.506 3. Tomas Puerta (Yam YZF-R6), 1:50.644 4. Dustin Dominguez (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:50.852 5. Huntley Nash (Yam YZF-R6), 1:51.308 6. Russ Wikle (Suz GSX-R600), 1:51.433 7. Reese Wacker (Suz GSX-R600), 1:52.094 8. Bryce Prince (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:53.214 9. Lloyd Worrell (Yam YZF-R6), 1:53.844 10. Dalton Dimick (Yam YZF-R6), 1:54.584 11. Clint Shobert (Hon CBR600RR), 1:57.267 12. Ricky Parker (Yam YZF-R6), 1:57.394 13. Garrett Willis (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.252 14. J.D. Beach (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.329 15. Alex Lazo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.399 16. Trenton Skeen (Yam YZF-R6), 1:58.409 17. Derek Wagnon (Suz GSX-R600), 1:58.697 18. Ezequiel Iturrioz (Kaw ZX-6R), 1:59.800 19. Robert Tinagero (Kaw ZX-6R), 2:00.634, crash 20. Matthew Presting (Hon CBR600RR), 2:01.175 21. Brandon Cleland (Hon CBR600RR), 2:02.874 22. Christopher Clark (Yam YZF-R6), 2:03.030 More, from a press release issued by LTD Racing: PUERTA ON FRONT ROW, NASH WINS MOTO-GT2 IN KANSAS Topeka, KS (Aug 1, 2009) Both LTD Racing teammates qualified in the top five in Saturday’s SuperSport action from Heartland Park Topeka. Tomas Puerta won third spot on the grid with his performance, and Huntley Nash earned fifth as they prepare for tomorrow’s 16-lap race. Puerta entered the weekend with an injured hand and has been in a lot of pain when riding, but the Colombian teenager was able to post a time of 1:50.645. “I wasn’t happy with yesterday, so we wanted to turn things around today. The conditions were not ideal in the morning but we achieved our goal of the front row and now we’re looking forward to the race.” Huntley Nash (1:51.308) was fifth in qualifying and is ready to chase more points in Sunday’s race. “I’ve been trying so hard for the front row all year and right after qualifying I was a little bummed we didn’t get it here,” said Nash. “Fifth place is good, though. We have been working hard on the bike all weekend and I’d like to thank the crew. We’re looking for a good race on Sunday and that’s our goal to have a solid race and earn more points. We’re tied for fourth right now and just one point behind third place.” Nash, teamed with Corey Rech, won the Moto-GT2 class for Touring Sport Ducshop Ducati. It was the second race in a row the teen duo has won. This time they rode the #77 machine. “We were stoked to win it again,” said Huntley. “Corey rode first and had a tough battle but the bike he was racing against crashed out. When I got on at the pit stop, we had a lead and I did my best to keep up the pace. You never know what’s going to happen in an hour stint so each lap can end up being vital. Thanks to the team and Frank for letting us ride again.” Tomorrow’s SuperSport race begins at 3:00PM.