From a press release issued by Applied Business Systems:

TWO PODIUMS FOR JASON

Yamaha Factory Road Racer, Jason DiSalvo from Stafford, New York, completed a successful weekend of racing at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota, Friday, June 25th through Sunday, June 27th. DiSalvo competed in the American Motorcycle Association’s National in the 600cc Supersport and the 1000cc Superstock classes, with practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the finals on Sunday.

During practice on Friday Jason was up to speed posting times in the top 3 in Superstock and top 6 in Supersport. With qualifying on Saturday Jason put the 1000cc Superstock bike on the front row with the 3rd fastest time. In the 600cc Supersport Jason was 5th quickest giving him a 2nd row starting position.

With Sunday starting cool and wet, the day’s events were delayed. By race time at 11:00 am the 1000cc Superstock class all was ready. With a great start Jason was with the lead group which broke away from the pack by lap 6 and became a 3-way battle for first, with the lead 3 running close in every corner. In the final lap Jason made a move for 2nd place just as the group approached lapped traffic which prevented him from making his move. At the finish line DiSalvo was 3rd giving him a well-deserved podium position. The current point’s standings in Superstock show Jason in 4th place. The Superstock race will be aired on Speed Channel Tuesday, July 6th.

The 600 Supersport race (which was televised live) at noon Sunday, June 27th started with the top 8 machines changing positions almost every lap. Jason diced with the leaders going into first place on lap 6 and while leading the race a red flag stopped the race. With the rain delay about 1/2 hour the riders changed tires and waited for the restart. Due to a new grid based on the position when the red flag was shown, Jason started on the front row. At the restart it was a rush to turn one with 4 or 5 bikes swapping places for the shortened race lead. At the checkered, DiSalvo was 3rd again giving him another podium position. Jason is currently 5th in the Supersport standing with four races left in the season.

Jason commented at the press conference “Two (2) podium finishes in one weekend makes me pretty happy, the racing in both classes was fun and Yamaha bikes with Dunlop tires worked really well.”


More, from a press release issued by Joe Rocket:

ZEMKE BREAKS THROUGH AND TOMMY MAKES IT 3 IN A ROW!

Certainly Saturday night’s mountainous bon-fire is still smoldering at Brainerd International Raceway while the area cottagers re-collect their serenity! Rocket Racers and thousands of fans alike have blasted out of town, taking with them the plunders of victory.

Winning this past Sunday’s Superbike showdown and fronting another Joe Rocket podium sweep, AMA Superbike Championship rookie sensation, Jake Zemke has finally broken into the ranks that had previously eluded him. A truly spectacular race that kept fans on their feet from flag to flag was wrangled to conclusion when Erion Honda’s Zemke crossed the finish line just as the heavens opened and poured rain. Along with fellow Rocket Racers Miguel Duhamel (2nd place) and Mat Mladin (3rd place) Jake stepped proudly atop the podium to celebrate his first ever AMA Superbike victory.

Congratulations Jake!

Saturday’s on-track action saw American Honda’s Miguel Duhamel and Jake Zemke play tug-of-war with the lead position throughout the AMA Formula Xtreme race. Miguel piped Zemke at the line to ad a fifth victory to his 2004 Formula Xtreme wins tally. Duhamel now favors a 15 point lead over Zemke with four races left be run before either is crowned FX Champion.

Factory Kawasaki’s “Tommy-Gun” Hayden has extended his AMA 600 Supersport winning streak to unprecedented 3 consecutive victories. Tommy and his teammate Roger Hayden excitingly swapped the lead position numerous times throughout Sunday’s Supersport donnybrook. Ultimately the race came down to the wire as Tommy defended his line through a last lap, last turn power slide, just barely beating his younger brother and fellow Rocket Racer to the checker flag. With four races left in the season, Tommy now enjoys a 29-point advantage over closest contender Roger Lee. It is only going to get more interesting from here on in sports fans!

Look for the Rocket Racing team in action when they again take to the tarmac at Mazda Raceway July 9-11 in Monterey California.



More, from a press release issued by The Familie:

ROOKIE, JAKE ZEMKE TAKES HIS FIRST SUPERBIKE WIN
AND CLOSES IN ON THE AMA CHEVROLET SUPERBIKE SERIES TITLE

Carlsbad, CA – In Jake Zemke’s novice year in the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Series he has managed to have the season that most riders dream about. With nine podium finishes so far this rookie season, Zemke added his first Superbike win to the list this weekend at the Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, MN.

The Brainerd International track seems to be lucky for Zemke, who has scored a number of firsts on the track, ending with his latest: his first Superbike win to date. Zemke also claimed his first Formula Xtreme win and his first 600cc race in MN.

With his impressive finishes so far this season, Zemke continues to challenge any claim to the Superbike Title. Sitting a mere ten points below leader, Matt Mladin, and four below teammate and second place, Miguel Duhamel, Zemke could easily overtake one of the top two positions. With seven races left in the series, the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Series title is still far from decided.

Look for Zemke to race at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA, July 9 -11, 2004.