Toyota 200: Toye Fastest in Friday Qualifying Jeremy Toye, dominant in Toyota Cup competition this season at Willow Springs International Raceway, took another step toward his second straight win at the richest road race in North America, posting the fastest lap in qualifying for the Toyota 200. Riding his Lee’s Cycle-tuned Suzuki GSX-R1000, on a relatively mild day for September in the Southern California high desert, Toye put in 16 hot laps Friday at the 2.5-mile main track at WSIR, notching a 1:20.608 on his 14th lap and backing it up with a 1:20.846. Toye, winner of last year’s Toyota 200 and winner of seven out of eight Toyota Cup races with the Willow Springs Motorcycle Club this season, was the only rider in the 1:20 range on Friday. Both of Toye’s two fastest laps were quicker than second-fastest Jason Pridmore, back from retirement and looking to repeat his win in the inaugural Toyota 200 in 2002. Pridmore was more than four-10ths back with a fast lap of 1:21.109, quicker than provisional pole sitter Jason Curtis, who ran a 1:21.608, and Jason Perez, who turned a 1:22.432. The Toyota 200 motorcycle road race is a 200-mile contest with a $150,000 purse and $50,000 to the winner. Just before Sunday’s race is the Roadracing World 250/50, a 20-lap, 50-mile race for 250 GP machines. Qualifying for the 250/50 is scheduled for Saturday. More, from a press release issued by WSMC: Rosamond, CA The starting line-up for the 6th Annual Toyota 200 at Southern California’s famed Willow Springs Raceway was established Friday afternoon when Lee Cycle’s Jeremy Toye of San Diego turned in the fastest lap with a 1:20.608, representing an average speed of 111.651mph. Three Jasons Jason Pridmore, winner of the inaugural Toyota 200, Jason Curtis, top AMA privateer and 1st round fast qualifier, as well as WSMC top performer Jason Perez, took 2nd through 4th respectively, each with qualifying times in well under 1:22.5. The 6th Annual Toyota 200 is the feature race of an entire weekend of motorcycle action dubbed “Roadracing’s Richest Weekend.” Over $150,000 in cash and contingencies will be doled out at Willow Springs Raceway this weekend. Saturday starts off with qualifying for the Roadracing World 250/50 and 33 classes of WSMC club racing followed by an evening of entertainment at the Budweiser Balcony for both fans and racers. Sunday kicks off with grand opening celebrations honoring Vincent Haskovec, Grand Marshall for this year’s event and holder of the fastest lap ever run during a Toyota 200. Roadracing World’s 250/50 will see many of the world’s best riders including five-time 250/50 winner, Rich Oliver competing in the 50 mile challenge for nimble 250cc racers. The Toyota 200 is a no-holds barred, grueling 200 mile contest that challenges both man and machine. The winner receives over $50,000 in prize money, one of the richest prizes in motorcycle roadracing. Practices start at 8am both days with race events beginning mid-morning. Admission for the entire weekend is $30/person and includes entrance both days, pit access, free parking and camping privileges. Children 8 and under are free with paid adult. Willow Springs Raceway is located just 90 minutes north of LA off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14) at Rosamond Boulevard. For more information, contact the track at (661) 256-6666. Toyota 200 Qualifiers Merged Results from August & September Qualifying 1. Jeremy Toye 1:20.608 2. Jason Pridmore 1:21.109 3. Jason Curtis 1:21.608 4. Jason Perez 1:22.432 5. Drazhm Jiri 1:22.594 6. Jakub Smrz 1:22.655 7. Karl Lowry 1:23.060 8. Jeff Stern 1:23.176 9. Chris Duran 1:23.758 10. Rich Oliver 1:23.794 11. Jack Pfeifer 1:23.869 12. Mark Simon 1:23.899 13. Tim Knutson 1:24.005 14. Robbie Dowie 1:24.026 15. Cesar Meza 1:24.269 16. Eddie Barajas 1:24.347 17. Pawel Szkopek 1:24.483 18. Dale Kieffer 1:24.573 19. Mike Sullivan 1:24.690 20. Corey Sarros 1:25.095 21. Mauro Deviasio 1:25.175 22. Stuart Smith 1:25.300 23. Alex Weathersby 1:25.788 24. KC Clarke 1:26.007 25. Broz Siri 1:26.107 26. Lloyd Magruder 1:26.318 27. Ryan Regalado 1:26.446 28. Mitchell Wissner 1:26.545 29. Marcel Graeber 1:26.547 30. James Henrikson 1:26.572 31. Fabrice Vilder 1:26.672 32. Eric Nolan 1:26.705 33. Travis Westermeyer 1:26.743 34. John Ryan 1:26.773 35. Ken Kramer 1:26.773 36. Alec Dare 1:26.898 37. Mike Reitz 1:27.058 38. Terry Heard 1:27.140 39. Raymond Thibedeau 1:27.192 40. Harley Barnes 1:27.285