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MBNA 250cc GP Qualifying Times:
1. Roland Sands, Aprilia, 1:36.117
2. Simon Turner, Yamaha, 1:36.673
3. Rich Oliver, Yamaha, 1:36.795
4. Al Salaverria, Aprilia, 1:37.356
5. Jason DiSalvo, Honda, 1:37.359
6. Perry Melneciuc, Yamaha, 1:37.906
7. Chuck Sorensen, Aprilia, 1:39.269
8. Ed Marchini, Yamaha, 1:39.884
9. John Davis, Yamaha, 1:40.201
10. Darren Fulce, Yamaha, 1:40.917

Rich Oliver collided with Rich Snowden late in the qualifying session in the Carousel. Oliver did not return in the qualifying session.

According to Sears Point spokesman John Cardinale, Oliver was conscious and conherent upon the arrival of medical personnel. Oliver was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial hospital with suspected injuries to his left foot and shoulder.