Dom Jones movin on up.

[fatboy1]

I see this news on a US website, check it out.

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2007/May/070517b.htm

[Shaun]

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Heart Warming, and glad to see him get a break. http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2007/May/070517b.htm



This is just so pleasing to see

[Joni]

Thanks for the great news....

:wari:

Im so happy that he is getting some recognition now, he is a nice young man and deserves all the success that is coming to him! :yes:

[Kickaha]

Go Dominic(bet he still needs a haircut) awesome to see him get a chance like that

[Shaun]

The young man, is now racing for an EX World Champion, and one of the most highly respected motorcycle racers anywhere in the world!!!!!

Go you great Southern thing you, make us all proud, and open up many more doors in the USA for other Kiwi riders whilst you are there mate.

A big thing about this happening, is what it means for other future young Kiwi riders???

Dom, is a fantastic young guy, with an exellent up bringing, and a fantastic nature, he is a brilliant ambassador for future Kiwi Riders.

Thanks for your work Dom, and the Jones family for supporting there Boy, in his chosen path.

[Kickaha]

Are you in regular contact with him Shaun? if so see if you can get him to join up and post race reports on here and get himself a bit more exposure in NZ

I know Pete said he had the chance to do a regular writeup in a US mag but I dont know if he took that up



Dom, is a fantastic young guy, with an exellent up bringing, and a fantastic nature, he is a brilliant ambassador for future Kiwi Riders.
.

fucking dead right he is

[Shaun Harris]

Are you in regular contact with him Shaun? if so see if you can get him to join up and post race reports on here and get himself a bit more exposure in NZ

I know Pete said he had the chance to do a regular writeup in a US mag but I dont know if he took that up



fucking dead right he is


No, I am not mate. And I do not think he is worried about exsposure for himself, except, to the girls of course

[onearmedbandit]

Wow, that's fucking brilliant news. Haven't met Dom before but that doesn't stop me feeling proud of him!

[Joni]

No, I am not mate. And I do not think he is worried about exsposure for himself, except, to the girls of courseHmm, I think I will chat with Pete when I see him in a week or two about this.

I think he needs to get as much exposure as he can.

Besides KB has a few hot girls... so Im sure he wont mind :msn-wink:

[bistard]

Fantastic news,go Dom!!!

[Ivan]

Wow great news dom you deserved it from reading how you made it through last year the way you did.

Your awsome man

Congrats to yuo to Shaun with out your help this break might not have been made succseful

[Tim 39]

Good to see a kiwi doing alright overseas, doesnt seem to be happening much
well done Dom

[TonyB]

The young man, is now racing for an EX World Champion, and one of the most highly respected motorcycle racers anywhere in the world!!!!!

Go you great Southern thing you, make us all proud, and open up many more doors in the USA for other Kiwi riders whilst you are there mate.

A big thing about this happening, is what it means for other future young Kiwi riders???

Dom, is a fantastic young guy, with an exellent up bringing, and a fantastic nature, he is a brilliant ambassador for future Kiwi Riders.

Thanks for your work Dom, and the Jones family for supporting there Boy, in his chosen path.

Bloody well put Shaun.
Awesome news!
GO DOM!

[Rashika]

yep, excellant news to see one of our own getting something for his troubles, well done!

[Cleve]

and may this opportunity lead to even greater things. Well done and good luck Dom.

[slowpoke]

After a shitty start to my nightshift I just logged on for a bit of escapism. Next thing... you lil beauty!!...put a smile on my face for the first time tonight.

[BarryG]

Well, you buggers scooped me (a local) on this one! Just opened up my computer (Friday morning) to Superbikeplanet, to find:

News emanating from the Sears Point/Infineon paddock this afternoon is that Kurtis Roberts will not be racing for the team any longer this season.

Team sources say that New Zealand rider Dominick Jones is now a Team NFS rider.

Also, Jett Chandler, son of three-time US Superbike champion and Grand Slam Club member Doug Chandler is lapping in practice today.


All I can say is BRILLIANT! Hard work pays off. I guess the team isn't called 'NFS' for nothing though, so it's not as if he'll be on a salary, probably, but should take a bit of stress off, having technical help and being associated with Doug Chandler, who is a genuine good bloke, I think.

Cheers
Barry

[cowpoos]

this is sooo awesome....go dom!!! wish we could see the AMA races in NZ!!

[boostin]

Good stuff Dom...sounds like a dream slowly coming true, after a whole lot of hard work. Even though I have never met the man, it makes me proud for some reason.

For anyone that doesn't know the history (because I didn't), here are some other posts about what Dom Jones has been up to.

Basically he has been driving all over the US with Van, Bike, and keeping his head about water where ever he can! ...oh and doing well....



http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=46099&highlight=dom+jones

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=34211&highlight=dom+jones

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=30230&highlight=dom+jones

[Maido]

I know that guy!!

Congrats to Dom, Pete and Shaun, you guys must be proud!!!:rockon:

When I read he was replacing Kurtis Roberts I thought it was a misprint, he is for sure no mug.


Kurtis Roberts

Birth date: November 17, 1978
Birthplace: Turlock, California
Residence: Turlock, California
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Turned Pro: 1998

Year-end ranking:

2006 25th (FX)
2005 16th (SB), 21st (FX)
2004 --
2003 3rd (SB), 29th (SS)
2002 21st (SB), 39th (SS)
2001 9th (SB), 11th (600SS)
2000 1st (600SS), 1st (FX)
1999 3rd (600SS), 1st (FX)
1998 2nd (250GP), 11th (600SS)


Career Highlights:

2006 Roberts raced a limited AMA Formula Xtreme season with the M4 Emgo Suzuki team, but earned a podium finish at the Barber Motorsports Park race.
2005 Roberts contested the AMA Superbike Championship, earning his season-best result of fifth-place in Mid-Ohio race #2... Entered the AMA Formula Xtreme races at Daytona Intl Speedway and Mid-Ohio, earning podium finishes at both events... Raced with Erion Honda team.
2004 Roberts raced in the World Moto GP Championship with the Proton KR team.
2003 Roberts earned AMA Superbike wins at Virginia Intl Raceway and Barber Motorsports Park... He won the Daytona Intl Speedway round of the AMA Supersport series... Raced with American Honda team.
2002 Roberts raced a limited season due to injury... His best AMA Superbike results were fourth-place finishes in race two at Mid-Ohio and race one at Virginia Intl Raceway... He entered the Daytona round of the AMA Supersport series, taking fifth-place... Raced with American Honda.
2001 Roberts took AMA Superbike podium finishes at Daytona Intl Speedway, Brainerd Intl Raceway and Virginia Intl Raceway... He took four top-five finishes in the AMA SuperSport Championship... Raced with American Honda team.
2000 A two-title season for the youngest racing Roberts... Kurtis took the AMA 600 SuperSport championship with three wins and two additional podium finishes... Won the AMA Formula Xtreme title with six wins, his second consecutive title in series, and the fourth consecutive title for his team, Erion Honda.
1999 Kurtis took his first AMA National title in 1999, winning the AMA Formula Xtreme series title with three wins and as many additional podium finishes...Roberts' title was the third consecutive for Erion Honda, adding to the team's legacy of domination in AMA Formula Xtreme... Roberts also took five podium finishes in the AMA 600 SuperSport series.
1998 Roberts won three AMA 250 Grand Prix races, and took an additional five series podium finishes... was the runner-up for the 250 Grand Prix title... Raced in AMA 600 SuperSport, best result was seventh-place at Road Atlanta... raced with Erion Honda.
1997 Raced in the World 250cc Grand Prix series...will return to the United States to compete in the 1998 AMA 250 Grand Prix series.

[Shaun]

Dom's Qualify practice to date


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Combined Qualifying Results
Riders qualified for Final Race
Pos. No. Best time mph Rider name Bike Session 1 Session 2
1 1 1:34.991 84.134 Ben Spies Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:34.991
2 66 1:35.128 84.013 Mathew Mladin Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:35.128
3 32 1:36.250 83.034 Eric Bostrom Yamaha YZF-R1 1:36.250
4 20 1:36.790 82.571 Aaron W Yates Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:36.790
5 40 1:36.952 82.432 Jason Disalvo Yamaha YZF-R1 1:36.952
6 22 1:37.093 82.313 Tommy Hayden Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:37.093
7 2 1:37.137 82.275 Jamie A Hacking Kawasaki ZX-10R 1:37.137
8 17 1:37.143 82.271 Miguel Duhamel Honda CBR1000RR 1:37.143
9 98 1:37.172 82.246 Jake P Zemke Honda CBR1000RR 1:37.172
10 95 1:37.321 82.120 Roger Lee Hayden Kawasaki ZX-10R 1:37.321
11 59 1:37.469 81.995 Jake Holden Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:37.469
12 99 1:38.110 81.460 Geoff May Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:38.110
13 77 1:38.294 81.307 James Ellison Honda CBR1000RR 1:38.294
14 18 1:38.770 80.915 Chris Ulrich Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:38.770
15 10 1:38.955 80.764 Doug Chandler Honda CBR1000RR 1:38.955
16 88 1:39.080 80.662 Luca Scassa MV Agusta F4-1000R 312 1:39.080
17 91 1:39.315 80.471 Jeffrey S Tigert Honda CBR1000RRR 1:39.315
18 50 1:39.486 80.333 Matt D Lynn MV Agusta F4-1000R 312 1:39.486
19 311 1:40.091 79.848 Robertino Pietri Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.091
20 113 1:40.552 79.482 James B Randolph Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.552
21 19 1:40.630 79.420 Jason Curtis Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.630
22 78 1:40.908 79.200 David Rn Bell Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:40.909
23 68 1:41.067 79.076 Dominic Jones Honda CBR1000RR 1:41.067
24 621 1:41.229 78.950 Cory A Call Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:41.229
25 62 1:41.303 78.892 David Weber Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:41.303
26 61 1:41.453 78.775 Scott Jensen Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:41.453
27 159 1:41.646 78.626 Martin Szwarc Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:41.646
28 38 1:42.064 78.304 Dean Mizdal Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:42.064
29 133 1:42.459 78.002 Andy Carman Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:42.459
30 290 1:42.475 77.990 Corey Sarros Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:42.475
31 70 1:42.582 77.908 Michael Earnest Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:42.583
32 569 1:42.664 77.846 James J King Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:42.664
33 102 1:43.395 77.296 Mark Simon Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:43.395
34 269 1:45.576 75.699 Johnny Rock Page Yamaha YZF-R1 1:45.576
35 175 1:46.076 75.342 Marcin Biernacki Yamaha YZF-R1 1:46.076

[steveyb]

I wonder if Dom will now get to feature in this?

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=28171

[Maido]

Just read news Kurtis Roberts, the guy Dom replaced, will be contesting 2 rounds of MotoGP coming up.

[k14]

Yep so dom replaced a motogp rider aye? Hehe.

I see that in the results he got 21st in the first race and 16th in the second. Quite a big improvement between races, lets hope he can break into the top 15 or even top 10 next meeting. All eyes are watching.

[oyster]

Dom rang bout 2 weeks ago, tired but pretty excited. He's just got back to base in San Diego after riding 7 out of the last 9 days. It seemed after rnd 3 AMA at California peedway he was approached by NFS Racing, a privately funded (non factory) team. He spent a couple of days testing at Button Willow. All good and Doug Chandler really helpful, in fact the whole team really great. Then as he packed up "how bout a few more days, at Infineon, where we'll be for AMA Rnd 4 in a few weeks?" So off he goes up north of San Francisco. More good testing. All new stuff. Full Superbike spec, own mechanic, data logger and traction control etc. All the new goodies to learn about! Pit girls might be next. Again, Doug the leader, Dom going well not too far behind. Cos Curtis Roberts was on the way out, all was kept quiet till after Infineon. A good idea to concentrate on the doin, not the talkin!
Infineon went well for his debut, good solid result with a good step up on Sunday to 16th. The important thing he is 16th, and the group ahead of him right up till 12th are beatable, only 6 points total gap. Beyond that, well, if he get on the back of this group he's really smokin. In order, Mladin, Spies, Duhamel, Zemke,Hayden, Disalvo, Bostrom, Yates, Hacking, Ellison, Haydon.
Yep, he's knockin on the door....

[Tim 39]

He'll be stoked, wasnt long ago when we were all saying that it wouldnt be long until someone like that noticed him

[k14]

Thanks for the update pete, such awesome news. Is he still going to continue to race his gixxer at other club meetings or only racing the cbr for the NFS team at AMA rounds?

[oyster]

Pretty sure he'll back out of his regional racing stuff. Best to concentrate on his new team effort. The original scheme to travel all over and ride for money is flawed in that it gives no opportunity for developing the correct type of fitness. In the 5 weeks I was with him last year it was non stop,
and after he did a 30 hr straight drive to Mid Ohio later in the year, he knew it was just killing his ability to perform. He's based on a ranch in San Diego
now, and talking of getting a mountain bike, getting into regular training with swimming too. Hanging onto a 200hp Superbike for 40 mins at 35 deg and high humidity takes some special fitness.

If anyone wants his Suzuki, just ask him! Here is an opportunity for a NZ'r to go over and get moving. All the planning is done! He might even chuck in the "highly experienced" Chev Astro.

[Joni]

What an inspirational story Pete, thanks for that...
And what a great offer for someone who wants to ride over there, good on you guys! :yes:

I presume I will see you tomorrow, look forward to catching up.

[Maido]

I was chatting to Dom earlier to day via MSN, he said in the first race he got massive arm pump, and in typical Dom style he said in the second race he hardened up and rode anyway!!

[TonyB]

Niiiiice!

Hmmmm, maybe one day I'll be able to tell my kids about how MotoGP champ Dom Jones sat down and talked to me for about an hour about arm pump, and racing in general.... made me miss a race he did

[BarryG]

Marvellous result for his first race weekend with the team, and on a CBR1000 instead of the Suzuki too. I was very stoked seeing his name run across the top of the screen during the race broadcast, it's great to have someone in particular to look out for. They did show a bit of Chandler in the first race, no #68 tho', but that'll come, I reckon. In fact, the race broadcasts are pretty crap (but aren't they all!), however, Freddie Spencer will pick up on the Honda riders (not that he's biased or anything :yes: ) and I reckon Dom will get a mention from him.
There is a LOT of depth in AMA, just a pity Mladin and Spies are a step ahead still, but look at the blokes just behind them and there's not a slouch amongst them. Dom will be hanging right on the back of them in a few races, I reckon, and in with a chance of mixing it up a bit.
It's great to see him get this opportunity, much deserved. And now to have time to train is a bonus, instead of driving and preparing bikes and not having any training schedule. I'm sure there'll be a difference just from that.
Cheers
Barry

[Dom]

Hi guys, it Dominic here. I finally signed up to this forum and just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the support and kind words that have passed through this forum lately. The weekends results were promising but hampered by a personal injury that I've been carrying of late. We really should've finish top 15 in both races but sometimes that life and we are just working towards a healthy arm for Road America in a week.

So thanks again for the support and I shall start talking abit more on this forum when I get the chance.

[Joni]

Good on you Dom! :first:

Go get 'em!

[Ivan]

Hey Dom keep at it

[Kickaha]

.

So thanks again for the support and I shall start talking abit more on this forum when I get the chance.

About time :yes: we'd like a detailed race report after each round if it's not to much trouble :lol:

[Buddha#81]

About time :yes: we'd like a detailed race report after each round if it's not to much trouble :lol:

You forgot the haircut thing.

[ajturbo]

personal injury?.... haven't you got a girlfriend??

but great going there!!!!

[Shaun]

Hi guys, it Dominic here. I finally signed up to this forum and just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the support and kind words that have passed through this forum lately. The weekends results were promising but hampered by a personal injury that I've been carrying of late. We really should've finish top 15 in both races but sometimes that life and we are just working towards a healthy arm for Road America in a week.

So thanks again for the support and I shall start talking abit more on this forum when I get the chance.



About time DICKLICK:scooter: Good on ya for getting on here man, heaps of people very interested in what you are doing over there

[James Deuce]

About time :yes: we'd like a detailed race report after each round if it's not to much trouble :lol:

What he said. Looks like you know Shaun quite well. :innocent:

[Shaun]

What he said. Looks like you know Shaun quite well. :innocent:

mAYBE HE DOES, BUT IF i WAS TO WRITE A DETAILED RACE REPORT, IT WOULD SPOIL THE BOOK TO COME!!!!

[James Deuce]

:D

Excellent!

Just make sure you employ a good sub-editor..... :innocent:

[ajturbo]

About time DICKLICK:scooter: Good on ya for getting on here man, heaps of people very interested in what you are doing over there
yer .. you tell the little snot gobbler!..
but what i want to know is...

who will shaun log on as next???

[Shaun Harris]

yer .. you tell the little snot gobbler!..
but what i want to know is...

who will shaun log on as next???


U Know's m8T:sunny:

[BarryG]

Good to see you here, Dom.
All the best with the recovery, and go well at Road America - what a lovely place for a race track. Mind the bumps tho' :shit:

Cheers
Barry

[Shaun Harris]

Just a wee surpise for DOM, he does not know 100% for sure as yet, ( I have asked him via email Oyster, in case you are concerned) but, I have just today, done a deal that will see him, and another Kiwi, on a superbike with back door HRC support, for the SUZUKA 8 HR race in July

More at a later date

[k14]

Woah, that is seriously awesome. Great stuff everyone involved. GO DOM!!!!

[Kickaha]

How cool is that, will they be the first NZ riders since Slight to race in it?

[Joni]

Stunning news....
Thanks Shaun.

I cant wait to hear more :yes:

[Rashika]

Damn good news! :rockon:

[boostin]

Great to hear :yes:

[onearmedbandit]

Wow, amazing news. I might be in Japan during the next 8hr, I'd love to be there to see him race in the flesh. Suzuka is only a couple hours away from where I stay in Japan.

[Matt Bleck]

Just a wee surpise for DOM, he does not know 100% for sure as yet, ( I have asked him via email Oyster, in case you are concerned) but, I have just today, done a deal that will see him, and another Kiwi, on a superbike with back door HRC support, for the SUZUKA 8 HR race in July

More at a later date

Shaun you truley are the MAN!

[James Deuce]

On a Honda :shutup:

Nice work getting some riders into that particular race that we can cheer for.

Now, how do we get the general media excited about it?

[TonyB]

Shaun you truley are the MAN!Shit yeah! This is huge, the Japanese manufacturers place huge importance on this race. A respectable result could really open some doors for him!

[ajturbo]

that is great news!! ..
good on you shaun!...
lets hope he shows the world just how good he is!...
and when he wins... sprays the girls!!!

[oyster]

Have you sorted the other rider yet Shaun? How about a family show, a mere year or ten ago his old man could beat him OK...

[Ivan]

Yo Shaun If you need a rider call on me,


:dodge:

[Shaun]

Have you sorted the other rider yet Shaun? How about a family show, a mere year or ten ago his old man could beat him OK...


All soughted mate, you nhave a email coming very soon

[ajturbo]

Have you sorted the other rider yet Shaun? How about a family show, a mere year or ten ago his old man could beat him OK...
hahhahaha.... good luck.."old man"... hahahahha

[Maido]

Surely it isn't with seven stars honda is it? :dodge: that would be awsome.

As both shaun and stroud will tell you, that is a tough race.

PS does he need pit crew?

[Matt Bleck]

Is this Dom talking with Doug Chandler.... and Ben Spies in the background giving him the stinkeye!

[Joni]

It might be a damn bad photo, but no that does not look like him :no:

[oyster]

No, that's Jett Chandler, Doug's son having a ride on the Thursday before Infineon. For a photo of Dom, go to www.superbikeplanet.com. Photos of Infineon / thursday. The guy with Dom is crew chief Gary Medley. I don't know how to copy over to here etc, maybe someone a bit more skilled than me could! He's at Road America, Wisconsin right now. He will have finished his Thursday practice a few hours ago. Tomorrow is official practice, so results will start to come through on www.amasuperbike.com.

[k14]

Here we go pete :Punk:

[Joni]

Wow, does that look like a haircut? :bleh:

[Matt Bleck]

It might be a damn bad photo, but no that does not look like him :no:


Doh! My Bad....:dodge:

[James Deuce]

Doesn't Doug Chandler look like Darren from Bewitched now?

[Maido]

This is a bit odd, I just read on from superbike planet,


NFS Honda Is Racing At Elkhart
justin filice rides in wisconsin
by evan williams
Friday, June 01, 2007
The NFS Honda squad is at Elkhart and racing, with Justin Filice as the team's sole entry. Justin was 12 in the slower group's qualifying session on Friday.

As announced earlier, Chandler, Roberts, Medley, et al, have left the team.

no mention of Dom, but i see the QP1 he was 24th.

[Ivan]

Anyone know whats going on here

[James Deuce]

Is Justin Filice Jimmy Filice's kid?

[Shaun]

1. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 16 laps
2. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, -3.158 seconds
3. Tommy Hayden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, -19.594 seconds
4. Miguel Duhamel (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -19.622 seconds
5. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -21.052 seconds
6. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, -32.313 seconds
7. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), Dunlop, -44.755 seconds
8. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, -44.795 seconds
9. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-10R), Dunlop, -46.278 seconds
10. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, -58.267 seconds
11. Luca Scassa (MV Agusta F4-1000R 312), Dunlop, -73.526 seconds
12. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), Pirelli, -121.163 seconds
13. Dominic Jones (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -134.720 seconds


WOOO HOOOOO:yes: :yes: :yes:

That boy needs theropy:Punk:

Jim2, Yes he is Jimmeeeeez son

I bet you are a very proud Oyster today OYSTER!

[onearmedbandit]

Wow, that's awesome! Go Dom!!

[Joni]

His Mum is going out in a few weeks to spend some time with him... I reckon she is gonna be a very proud lady when she sees him doing his thing! :yes:

I love it when good people, who really deserve it, get the break.

I cant wait to hear more news!
GO DOM!!!!
:wari:

[Buddha#81]

Argh..... haircut and Mum going over, that explains it all.

[Ivan]

Im sure he looked younger when I saw him walking in the pits of Wanganui.

Thats a pretty good result to Dom your not far from the top 10 now

[Shaun]

1. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, 16 laps
2. Jamie Hacking (Kaw ZX-10R), Dunlop, -11.793 seconds
3. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, -36.612 seconds
4. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, -62.404 seconds
5. James Ellison (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -84.884 seconds
6. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -122.981 seconds
7. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, -142.057 seconds
8. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000), Dunlop, -1 lap, pitted
9. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1), Dunlop, -1 lap, 2.267 seconds
10. Dominic Jones (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -1 lap, 25.124 seconds


What more can this man do ?????????

[johnsv650]

sensational result, honda or suzuki ?

[Shaun]

sensational result, honda or suzuki ?


Honda, how my more live one,s you got left in the Sack OYSTER, apart from Cam:dodge:

[boostin]

:gob: Thats great :clap:

[Maido]

just read that, that is a pretty amazing result!!! top 10 in AMA, damn son!!
Oyster you must be a very happy man right now!!

[Maido]

Was the race wet, if so, no more harasment about southland's weather racing conditions, they sure do nurture good riders!!

[Kickaha]

10. Dominic Jones (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -1 lap, 25.124 seconds


What a excellent result, roll on the next meeting!

[ajturbo]

10. Dominic Jones (Hon CBR1000RR), Dunlop, -1 lap, 25.124 seconds


What more can this man do ?????????


ummm ride even faster???:innocent:

na that is GREAT

but just imagine what he could have done on a BUELL!!!:dodge:

[Rashika]

ummm ride even faster???:innocent:

na that is GREAT

but just imagine what he could have done on a BUELL!!!:dodge:

oh yeah... i'm just imagining it now :shutup:

keep up the good work Dom!

[Tim 39]

That's very good to hear, both him and Pete will be stoked! hes put in the hard yards so good to see him getting the rewards

[Flyno]

good riding dom! go hard!

[Maido]

Pos. No. Best time mph Rider name Bike Session 1 Session 2
1 1 1:50.442 99.745 Ben Spies Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:50.442
2 66 1:50.594 99.608 Mathew Mladin Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:50.594
3 32 1:51.213 99.053 Eric Bostrom Yamaha YZF-R1 1:51.213
4 98 1:51.286 98.988 Jake P Zemke Honda CBR1000RR 1:51.286
5 2 1:51.309 98.968 Jamie A Hacking Kawasaki ZX-10R 1:51.309
6 155 1:51.545 98.758 Ben D Bostrom Yamaha YZF-R1 1:51.545
7 95 1:51.588 98.720 Roger Hayden Kawasaki ZX-10R 1:51.588
8 40 1:51.777 98.553 Jason Disalvo Yamaha YZF-R1 1:51.777
9 99 1:51.942 98.408 Geoff May Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:51.942
10 20 1:51.977 98.378 Aaron W Yates Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:51.977
11 77 1:52.022 98.338 James Ellison Honda CBR1000RR 1:52.022
12 17 1:52.137 98.237 Miguel Duhamel Honda CBR1000RR 1:52.137
13 59 1:52.226 98.159 Jake Holden Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:52.226
14 22 1:52.447 97.966 Tommy Hayden Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:52.447
15 88 1:52.610 97.825 Luca Scassa MV Agusta F4-1000R 312 1:52.610
16 50 1:53.156 97.352 Matt D Lynn MV Agusta F4-1000R 312 1:53.156
17 311 1:53.327 97.205 Robertino Pietri Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:53.327
18 18 1:54.348 96.338 Chris Ulrich Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:54.348
19 19 1:54.643 96.090 Jason Curtis Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:54.643
20 62 1:54.806 95.953 David Weber Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:54.806
21 68 1:56.633 94.450 Dominic Jones Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:56.633
22 61 1:56.913 94.224 Scott Jensen Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:56.913
23 298 1:57.118 94.059 Manuel I Garza Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:57.118
24 38 1:57.310 93.905 Dean Mizdal Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:57.310
25 159 1:57.892 93.441 Martin Szwarc Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:57.893
26 269 1:58.579 92.900 Johnny Rock Page Yamaha YZF-R1 1:58.579
27 621 1:59.005 92.568 Cory A Call Suzuki GSX-R1000 1:59.005
28 232 1:59.613 92.097 Chad Rolland Yamaha YZF-R1 1:59.613
29 191 2:01.014 91.031 Eric Erling Haugo Suzuki GSX-R1000 2:01.014
30 75 2:01.355 90.775 James Kerker Honda CBR1000RR 2:01.355
31 161 2:04.153 88.729 Sahar Zvik Suzuki GSX-R1000 2:04.153
32 44 2:11.356 83.863 John Haner Suzuki GSX-R1000 2:11.357

i see dom is on a suzuki, he can't be riding for NFS this weekend, can you shine any light on this pete?

[Maido]

Race 1

Pos. Rider Team Bike
1 Ben Spies American Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000
2 Mathew Mladin American Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000
3 Jake Zemke American Honda Honda CBR1000RR
4 Roger Lee Hayden Kawasaki Kawasaki ZX-10R
5 Miguel Duhamel American Honda Honda CBR1000RR
6 Jamie Hacking Kawasaki Kawasaki ZX-10R
7 Tommy Hayden American Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000
8 Aaron Yates Jordan Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000
9 Jason Disalvo Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R1
10 James Ellison Corona Extra Honda Honda CBR1000RR
11 Luca Scassa Fast by Ferracci MV Agusta F4-1000R
12 Scott Jensen HALOF Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000
13 David Weber Millenium Tech/KWS Suzuki GSX-R1000
14 John Haner Millenium Tech/KWS Suzuki GSX-R1000
15 Dominic Jones Suzuki GSX-R1000
16 Dean Mizdal STAR School Suzuki GSX-R1000
17 Martin Szwarc Suzuki GSX-R1000
18 Cory Call Suzuki GSX-R1000
19 Johnny Rock Page Suzuki GSX-R1000
20 Matt Lynn Fast by Ferracci MV Agusta F4-1000R

[k14]

Thats a damn good effort. I think thats his 2nd best finish, behind the 10th he got last time out. GO DOM!!!

I seem to recall something about the NFS team not racing at one track (due to their fuel tanks being too small or something) so it could be something to do with that. Lets hope its just a small glitch.

[TonyB]

i see dom is on a suzuki, he can't be riding for NFS this weekend, can you shine any light on this pete?

I spoke to Pete yesterday- he didn't know either

[Flash44]

I also read he was on a suzuki can anyone through some light on this subject? Another great result Dom well done!!!

[Tim 39]

I hope it's nothing too serious, thats gone on with the NFS team. Dom realy deserves that chance!! will be looking forward to hearing whats happening there

[Maido]

2007 AMA Superbike Points Standings
After the Honda Summit of Speed (Round 11) - Sun, 06/24/07

2007 AMA Superbike Points Standings
Pos Rider Points - Leader
1 Ben Spies 382 -
2 Mathew Mladin 364 18
3 Jake P Zemke 293 89
4 Miguel Duhamel 279 103
5 Tommy Hayden 274 108
6 Jason Disalvo 252 130
7 Aaron W Yates 243 139
8 Jamie A Hacking 235 147
9 Eric Bostrom 203 179
10 Roger Lee Hayden 197 185
11 James Ellison 194 188
12 Scott Jensen 162 220
13 David Weber 159 223
14 Dominic Jones 149 233
15 Luca Scassa 138 244
16 Jacob L Holden 136 246
17 Dean Mizdal 117 265
18 Matt D Lynn 116 266
19 John Haner 103 279
20 Doug Chandler 88 294
21 Cory A Call 58 324
22 Martin Cardenas 54 328
23 Martin Szwarc 50 332
24 Johnny Rock Page 50 332
25 Geoff May 49 333
26 Tristan Palmer 41 341
27 Kurtis Roberts 35 347
28 Roberto Pietri 34 348
29 Clint McBain 34 348
30 Jordan M Szoke 34 348
31 Steve Crevier 29 353
32 Akira Yanagawa 27 355
33 Kevin Lacombe 26 356
34 Michael Earnest 25 357
35 Manuel I Garza 22 360
36 James B Randolph 21 361
37 Andy Carman 19 363
38 Corey Sarros 18 364
39 Jeffrey S Tigert 17 365
40 Andrew Nelson 17 365
41 James J King 16 366
42 Chris Ulrich 14 368
43 Santiago Villa 12 370
44 Francis Martin 12 370
45 David R N Bell 10 372
46 Jason Curtis 9 373
47 Ben D Bostrom 0 382

[Joni]

That's a stunning result!! GO DOM!! :wari:

Thanks Maido.

[Dom]

Hi all

Yeah, had to hop on the old suzuki again as team going through abit of a split and the two bikes that were ready for this round, the other guys took. But rest assured for the rest of the season I'm suppose to be on that bike starting with a H.

[k14]

Hi all

Yeah, had to hop on the old suzuki again as team going through abit of a split and the two bikes that were ready for this round, the other guys took. But rest assured for the rest of the season I'm suppose to be on that bike starting with a H.
Dang, sounds a bit rough. Hopefully there are no more difficulties and the rest of your season is trouble free.

GO DOM :rockon:

[Maido]

I always knew you would come to the dark side dom, go on admit you love it!!

PS you heard any wispers about the new thou? I hear it will be lighter with a bunch of new electronic controls like the K7.

[oyster]

Come on, the weekend made a few stories Dom. Let it rip, and I'll pay 1 Moro bar per line. We have a whole box here courtesy of Veronica, (our 150 racer from Dunedin) Or they can just stay here for our sustenance while mum is away looking after you for 8 weeks...

[Dom]

The honda's ok but at least better thhan my bike. Havn't heard or seen anything about the '08 Honda 1000's yet. No one else over here has publicly too.

[Maido]

you only earn one moro bar for that feeble reply! :shutup:
come on, we know you are hungry.:Punk:

[FruitLooPs]

Yeah cmon spill the goods, who can turn down free moros! :gob:

Any more crazy van adventures?? :shit:

[Tim 39]

that was a bit short dom, hopefuly your busy getting that arm sorted.
maybe half a moro's worth I reckon:yes:

[Maido]

Dom, you crack me up.........

Hey all

Well since the last round of the AMA Superbike Championship at the start of June, life has been pretty hard. Seeing my reliable transport die a slow painful death in Wisconsin, I was left stranded with my mate in the pit of society, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This place made Invercargill feel like heaven and smell abit better too. But after 2 weeks of studying Rambo, Rocky and Bruce Lee trilogy's, times were a changing and off we left for the nice dry air of Utah.

Well it ended up that I was back on the old Suzuki for the Utah round of the AMA Superbike championship at Miller Motorsport Park. Life over here is like a T.V. show and the way this team is rolling keeps the trend intact for the minute. So the team had took a split and each owner decided to go their separate ways. Suck thing is they decided this two days before the truck left for the track and the side of the team that I ended up with got the two unprepared bikes with the split. So, luckily the woodshed had took good care of the bike and all was go.

Friday ended up o.k. I was struggling abit getting use to the battletank again which was quite a wee way off the animal Honda which had been carrying me around the track of late. By Saturday morning, I had ended up 23rd on the grid bringing along some little niggles with me into the race. Saturdays race went o.k. as I picked off a couple of people and worked my way into 15th by the end of the race. My issues from earlier in the weekend were still an issue with a rear end that wanted to chatter on the tip in until the apex causing some interesting moments.

Sunday brought more nice weather like the day before and the day before that. Nice and dry with temperatures in the mid 90's (33C) and a light breeze. Sunday morning in warmup, I came back out of the pits after trying some stuff and down I went like a drunk sailor on the Titanic. In the end I had turned in alittle tight and clipped my footpeg on the curd causing the front to unload. After getting out dust cloud and watching my bike untimely fall to bits in front of me, I realised that maybe I'm just not a June kind of guy. Well, it ended up that my mate who I had been hanging out with for the last two weeks had his Suzuki hanging around so after alittle arm twisting and what not, he said "Yeah, why not. Whats the worst you can do". So for the race on Sunday, I rock up to the grid on my mates semi stock bike which now in turn made mine look like an animal. Oh, how the times were changing. I took it easy off the start and slowly settled into the race passing a few here and there over the 21 laps. On the 2nd to last lap, I had worked my way up to 17th and with 16th right in front, I tipped it into a 2nd gear left hander. Around came the rear, caught and after a short career in space travel, I landed on my nice padded ass sliding off into my new home, the sandpit.

Well, crashing seems to be becoming a bit of a hobby of mine lately and hopefully that hobby soon comes to an end. I even crashed the other day going for a walk. So with abit of a break racing until the Moto GP round at Laguna Seca later this month, abit of time out sounds good, and with the hot weather out here in San Diego, anything other than hanging out in the pool sounds out of the question.

Well better scoot.
Chow
Dom

[Rashika]

shit we better start calling you 'crash' then :dodge:
How do you crash when walking?? so far van-bike(s)-walking... whats left? ;)

Tis amazing what you can do on an almost stock bike, nice of him to let you use it, shame about the not so nice ending. Better luck at laguna...wonder if we get to see any on the box over here

[oyster]

You'll need that Superbike's extra power, 39 Moro bars on their way....

[Tim 39]

he said "Yeah, why not. Whats the worst you can do"...... Around came the rear, caught and after a short career in space travel, I landed on my nice padded ass sliding off into my new home, the sandpit.

I'm sure it mustve been the curse that your mate put on you by saying that statement. Very well written though! and hope it goes better for you next time, and dont walk into anything in the meantime :laugh:

[Rashika]

yeah keep up the writeups, they are bloomin marvellous!
I feel like I'm a wee birdy sitting on ya shoulder, just about as good as being there :Punk: