Daytona 04

[SPman]

Grid for the Daytona 200

1	Eric Bostrom	Ducati Austin	Ducati 999	1:46.835
2	Ben Bostrom	American Honda	Honda CBR1000RR	1:47.318
3	Mat Mladin	American Suzuki	Suzuki GSX-R1000	1:47.640
4	Miguel Duhamel	American Honda	Honda CBR1000RR	1:47.679
5	Jake Zemke	Erion Honda	Honda CBR1000RR	1:48.257
6	Aaron Yates	American Suzuki	Suzuki GSX-R1000	1:48.333
7	Larry Pegram	Yamaha	Yamaha YZF-R1	1:50.727
8	Pascal Picotte	Yamaha Canada	Yamaha YZF-R1	1:51.417
9	Eric Wood		Suzuki GSX-R1000	1:51.431
10	Josh Hayes	Attack Kawasaki	Kawasaki ZX-10R	1:51.653
11	Geoff May		Suzuki GSX-R1000	1:51.864
12	John Haner		Suzuki GSX-R1000	1:51.997

Anthony Gobert couldnt get a visa in time to get there.
Interesting mix..

[merv]

Yep and interesting that Eric beat them all on the V-twin. Now if only the Duc can last the distance, but then I'm a Honda fan anyway. Miguel pulled it off again in the FX race on the CBR600RR much like last year's superbike race. The other guys must be getting pissed off with him out foxing them on the last lap - can he do it on the CBR1000RR? Also interesting to see after all his whining Mladin got in the mix anyway.

[Deano]

Yep and interesting that Eric beat them all on the V-twin. Now if only the Duc can last the distance, but then I'm a Honda fan anyway. Miguel pulled it off again in the FX race on the CBR600RR much like last year's superbike race. The other guys must be getting pissed off with him out foxing them on the last lap - can he do it on the CBR1000RR? Also interesting to see after all his whining Mladin got in the mix anyway.

Yep, good to see 3 CBR's in the top 5. Vermeulan had a good result in race two of the SBK as well. Promising stuff.

[merv]

... and as expected the headline was "Eric was smoking, then it was the Duc that was smoking and he was out".

.... and Mladin pulled it off in the face of the CBR challenge after saying his bike was so disadvantaged by the new tuning rules and how he had lost so much compared to last year. Oh well us Honda fans can go away and hide and hope for better in the series.

[merv]

Just seen this page on Colin Edwards website titled "Alternative Daytona Pics" thought you might like some of these.

http://www.ceracing.com/phpBB2/viewt...88c3502e19e62f

[merv]

No one has said anything but you must have liked the stunt bike pics and noticed the size of their rear sprockets.

[SPman]

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.... and Mladin pulled it off in the face of the CBR challenge after saying his bike was so disadvantaged by the new tuning rules and how he had lost so much compared to last year. Oh well us Honda fans can go away and hide and hope for better in the series.

Oh well, Zemke and Du hamel, 2nd & 3rd isnt too shabby!

Oh rear sprockets......

[SPman]

This just in from the AMA:

AARON YATES SUSPENDED BY AMA PRO RACING

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 9, 2004) -- Yoshimura Suzuki rider Aaron Yates has been suspended for one race meet and fined $5,000 by AMA Pro Racing for his actions following an on-track incident with KWS Racing's Anthony Fania during the Daytona 200 by Arai on Saturday, March 6.

In announcing the penalty, AMA Pro Racing Road Race Manager, Ron Barrick stated that Yates' behavior after the two collided was completely unacceptable. "After carefully reviewing the tapes and interviewing the corner workers and both Mr. Yates and Mr. Fania, we have concluded that the contact that resulted in both riders crashing was an unfortunate racing incident with neither rider specifically at fault," said Barrick. "However, Yates' actions after the crash are the reason we are issuing the fine and suspension."

TV video tape, interviews with the riders and interviews with corner workers confirmed that Yates kicked and head-butted Fania immediately after the crash. While it was impossible to discern what each rider said during the exchange, it was apparent that Fania was attempting to walk away from the altercation.

Barrick confirmed that Yates' AMA license is suspended for a period of one AMA Superbike race meet; specifically the California Speedway event scheduled for April 2-4, 2004 in Fontana, California. Yates will not be permitted to compete in any of the races that make up that race meet. Barrick also stated that the $5,000 fine could be reduced by 50% if Yates enters an anger management treatment program, approved by AMA Pro Racing, prior to returning to competition.

"Physically assaulting a fellow competitor cannot be tolerated under any circumstance," said Barrick. "This penalty should indicate how seriously we are taking this matter."

Barrick also noted that AMA Pro Racing continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the actions of each rider's crew members following the incident.

He was also fined $25000 by his team - American Suzuki

[White trash]

No one has said anything but you must have liked the stunt bike pics and noticed the size of their rear sprockets.

It's funny you should say that. I'm a member of www.stuntlife.com and I'm pretty handy at the ol' wheelies and rolling burnouts and stuff but those yanks are just a step above.

Bastards

[merv]

This just in from the AMA:

AARON YATES SUSPENDED BY AMA PRO RACING

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Us Kiwis never forgave him for the time he took out Aaron Slight on the start line at Laguna few years ago - remember he clipped Slight's bars and Aaron got caught up in a mess and had both his feet smashed and he had to drag himself over the wall to some semblance of safety. Well and truly ruined his season.

Yates also took out Lynda's boyfriends brother at the WSB race at Laguna last year and wrecked his ride for the rest of the year.

Why Suzuki employ him who knows? At least they have taken $25,000 back from him.

[White trash]

Just goes to show how much the prick gets paid!

[SPman]

Just goes to show how much the prick gets paid!

Yeah - $30k in fines so far and the lawyers havent even got involved yet!

Yates also took out Lynda's boyfriends brother at the WSB race at Laguna last year and wrecked his ride for the rest of the year

He Fucked Eric Bostroms season last year when he was leading the AMA championship on the venerable Kawasaki..... I take it you arent referring to that one as well...?

Does this mean I ve gotta get rid of my Yates replica HRC helmet.?

[merv]

He Fucked Eric Bostroms season last year when he was leading the AMA championship on the venerable Kawasaki..... I take it you arent referring to that one as well...?

Yep he's Ben's brother isn't he?

[merv]

Here's a comment from Peter Doyle http://www.mcnews.com.au/Columnists/...2004/March.htm

[Dave]

Found an article on another forum, Shaun Harris was due to ride his 600 and also a 1000rr at daytona after readers on another forum in the US had put up $2900 us to get him and his bikes there, Unfortunately he sent the head for the 1000 to the u.k. to get modifyed and the courier firm lost it for over 3 weeks. Shaun was not able to get there to race but i believe the money has been put aside top try and get him to other ama meetings this year.