AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis, Indiana August 19 Test Results (all on Harley-Davidson XR1200s and Dunlop tires): Afternoon Session: 1. Jason DiSalvo, 1:58.342 2. Steve Rapp, 1:58.597 3. Tyler O’Hara, 1:59.422 4. Kyle Wyman, 2:00.676 5. Michael Beck, 2:00.742 6. Gerry Signorelli, 2:01.841 7. Michael Corbino, 2:03.776 8. Chase McFarland, 2:04.439 9. Michael Morgan, 2:04.792 10. Shawn Higbee, 2:05.498 11. Gene Burcham, 2:06.569 12. David Estok, 2:06.748 13. Patrick McCord, 2:07.185 14. Nicholas Hanson, 2:07.460 15. Paul James, 2:07.483 16. Jeremiah Johnson, 2:08.880 17. Matthew Heidel, 2:10.388 18. Pete Demas, 2:11.016 19. Shelina Moreda, 2:12.597 20. Michael Barnes, no time recorded 21. Chris Fillmore, no time recorded 22. Jeremy McWilliams, no time recorded Best Combined Times: 1. Jason DiSalvo, 1:58.342 2. Steve Rapp, 1:58.597 3. Tyler O’Hara, 1:59.422 4. Chris Fillmore, 1:59.577 5. Kyle Wyman, 2:00.676 6. Michael Beck, 2:00.742 7. Jeremy McWilliams, 2:00.934 8. Gerry Signorelli, 2:01.841 9. Michael Barnes, 2:02.025 10. Michael Corbino, 2:03.776 11. Chase McFarland, 2:04.145 12. Michael Morgan, 2:04.792 13. Shawn Higbee, 2:05.264 14. Gene Burcham, 2:06.569 15. David Estok, 2:06.720 16. Patrick McCord, 2:07.185 17. Nicholas Hanson, 2:07.460 18. Paul James, 2:07.477 19. Jeremiah Johnson, 2:08.296 20. Pete Demas, 2:10.058 21. Matthew Heidel, 2:10.388 22. Shelina Moreda, 2:12.597 More, from a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing: INDIANAPOLIS, IN (August 19, 2011) – After two days of testing at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, AMA Pro’s Vance & Hines XR1200 riders are ready to go at next weekend’s Red Bull Indy GP, August 27-28. The AMA Pro test marked the first time Harley-Davidsons have run at the Brickyard since 1909, bringing two American classics together after more than 100 years. AMA Pro Daytona SportBike rider Jason DiSalvo, who made his XR1200 debut today with Team Latus Motors Harley-Davidson, declared himself one serious class rookie by notching the quickest time ahead of series regular and championship contender Steve Rapp (Parts Unlimited). DiSalvo ran a 1:58.342 to Rapp’s 1:58.597, the duo comprising the only two riders able to crack the 58-second range today. Tyler O’Hara, running under his own banner, was third quickest. “The track seemed to come in really well there toward the end of the day,” said DiSalvo. “For the race, this track is just going to get better and better. We’ve been working on some stuff with the tires, but the spec Dunlop tires we run are lasting pretty good and it’s only going to get better. I love riding the XR1200. I’m actually riding my teammate, Chase McFarland’s, backup bike and I haven’t changed one thing — spring rates, anything — from the time I got on it. All in all it’s been really good. It’s a blast to ride, and fun. It’s going to be a great show for the fans out here and I can’t wait to see thirty-plus Harley-Davidson XR1200s line up in front of a packed house here at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.” Championship points-leader Chris Fillmore ran a limited number of laps today but declared himself fit to protect his overall lead. “We’re ready to go,” said Fillmore, “and I wanted to rest my shoulder a little. It’s been a good couple of days and we feel pretty good about this race. After that, we’ll look forward to the final race at New Jersey, where I’ll also be riding my KTM AMA Pro SuperBike.” Michael Beck, who ran well all weekend, added, “This is a great facility. It’s my first time [riding] here; I came here to see MotoGP a couple of years ago as a spectator, but I always wanted to ride across those bricks, and to actually get to do it is a great experience. The surface is super-flat and super-smooth — it’s a great place to ride. It is a little slick, but with it being so fresh and so new we just haven’t done enough laps around here yet. We’re getting prepared for next weekend with our XR1200, and I’m looking forward to it.” A total of twenty-two Harley-Davidson XR1200s tested at the Speedway, and a number of additional riders are slated to be join them for the inaugural AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 double-header during the MotoGP weekend, pushing the number of expected entries to more than thirty. Vance & Hines’ Terry Vance reflected on the significance of the upcoming races, saying, “It’s a great thing to see the class out here and the number of bikes we’re going to have on the grid for the MotoGP weekend. I’m just really happy everybody has come together with Harley-Davidson, Vance & Hines, and AMA Pro to make all this happen, culminating in the upcoming event. We only started this class a year and a half ago, and we have thirty-three guys entered for this race, so we’re doing really good. There aren’t too many young racing series in the United States that are actually growing, and to look at the Harley-Davidson class and say it’s made leaps and bounds is an understatement. “I never really thought about racing here at Indy,” Vance continued, “but the opportunity became available this year when Mel Harder from IMS said it was a possibility. David Atlas from AMA Pro got it put together, and we started talking to Harley-Davidson and Vance & Hines and made it a reality. It’s a nice moment for us, and I’m really excited to see the XR1200s on the track.” For complete Timing & Scoring reports from today’s testing, please visit www.amaproracing.com. For Red Bull Indy GP tickets and information, visit www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or call (800) 822-INDY. More, from a press release issued by Warr’s Harley-Davidson: Jezza McWilliams to ride at Red Bull Indianapolis MotoGP for Harley-Davidson Former MotoGP star McWilliams will make a return to the MotoGP arena at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP Aug 2628. The 2010 UK HarleyDavidson XR1200 Trophy Champion will race in the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series for the double header. McWilliams is no stranger to HarleyDavidson XR1200 racing. Riding for London-based Warr’s HarleyDavidson Racing, McWilliams took the inaugural title by a 41 point lead and chalked up seven poles en route. This led to an invite to enter last season’s AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 at Barber, where he rode for the Roadracingworld.com/HOG Racing team. McWilliams took the win in style leading every lap of the race. McWilliams will return to the AMA ⁄ MotoGP paddock and will ride for the Multi Award Winning Dealer, HarleyDavidson of Bloomington, Indiana for this special event with support from Warr’s Racing & Warr’s Customs. Jeff Stevens, owner of HarleyDavidson of Bloomington, is a current AHDRA drag racer, three time national championship rider, and team owner with many years of experience on the track he is the 2010 H-D⁄Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod Destroyer Champion. Being a racer himself he understands the demands of running at the front of the field. Steven’s said, “When we found out the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 races were coming to Indiana we knew we were going to be part of it. To be able to race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and have McWilliams ride for us is truly a fantastic opportunity. Racing is an important part of HD of Bloomington.” It will be the Brickyard debut for AMA Pro Racing’s newest class, which features intense competition on nearly identical Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycles. This is the second season for the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 division, which features handlebarto-handlebar action that puts a premium on rider skill and strategy due to spec-based machinery. The AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 division adds a fourth class of racing to the Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekend, as it joins the three World Championship classes MotoGP, Moto2 and 125cc competing on the 16turn, 2.621mile circuit that combines part of the famed IMS oval with an infield section. Harley-Davidson of Bloomington, Indiana would like to thanks it partners: Biker’s Choice, Riders Insurance, Vance & Hines, Warr’s Racing, Warr’s Customs, Alpinestars, Dunlop, Rizoma, KTech Suspension, MucOff, SBS Scandinavian Brake System, Shark Helmets, Steel Horse TV, Johnny’s Signs, Rich Hankins, Hoosier Hills HOG, French Lick HarleyDavidson and Roadracingworld.com.