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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
Attack Kawasaki’s Rapp and Davies Finish in Formula Xtreme Top-Five
Fontana, Calif. (April 26, 2008) – Attack Kawasaki’s Steve Rapp and Chaz Davies raced through the heated and windy track conditions to finish fourth and fifth during the AMA Formula Xtreme race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jamie Hacking finished out the first of two AMA Superbike races in sixth.
Kawasaki Under the Kawasaki Tent
Racing Hard
Rapp is never one to hold back and he rode hard every turn of the 17-lap AMA Formula Xtreme race. He got a good jump off the start and made it around the first lap in fourth, where he stayed the remainder of the race.
“I got a good jump off the start but at turn one, people were jumping in and out so I had to pull back a bit,” said Rapp. “I felt pretty good but the bike would get a little loose in turn nine and it would keep me from catching the guys in front of me. The bike and tires were great and overall I’m happy with my performance given the crazy conditions.”
Keeping it Close
Davies also had a decent start on his Kawasaki ZX™-6R, coming up through the pack and finishing with a solid fifth-place. He has remained consistent, finishing in the top-five at every race this year.
“In the first couple of laps I had to pass some people and lost my tow on the straightaway,” said Davies. “That could have helped me try and catch up to the people in front but they ended up a bit of a distance ahead. I still gave it my all each lap, trying to get closer to the front runners.”
Jamie’s Race
Hacking started his AMA Superbike race with a slight electronic issue but by the first lap he had it under control and was able to come up the pack to finish sixth.
“We didn’t have much power in the first lap and I realized it was an electronic issue, but by the first lap I had it figured out,” said Hacking. “I pushed as hard as I could, which really did a number on the tires. I just made sure I brought it home on two wheels. We figured out what was going on and I am looking forward to Sunday’s race, especially starting on the front row.”
In the Hunt
Steve’s consistent finishes in the AMA Formula Xtreme has helped him move up the point’s standings to third. He is six points behind his teammate and only nine behind the leader.
Roger Hayden Update
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Roger Hayden underwent successful surgery on Thursday to remove part of his left pinky finger which he injured during the last round at Barber Motorsports Park. He also fractured his pelvis during the crash, which has caused him restricted motion of his lower body. On Saturday, Hayden took his first trip around the hospital. He is expected to have one last surgery early next week to remove any lasting infection in his finger.
Heat and Wind, Not a Good Combo
The temperatures at Auto Club Speedway reached as high 98 degrees on Saturday, while winds were gusting up to 20 mph. The drastic weather changed the track conditions and riders had to adjust to their bikes being thrown around a little more than usual.
Waiting and More Waiting
The high winds caused the teams to sit around for much of the morning while the track secured air fences around the track. The waiting ended up pushing the AMA Supersport qualifying to bright and early Sunday morning.
AMA Superbike Series
Auto Club Speedway – Fontana, Calif.
April 26, 2008
AMA Formula Xtreme Series
1. Jake Zemke, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda
2. Josh Hayes, Gulfport, Miss., Honda
3. Larry Pegram, Pataskala, Ohio, Ducati
4. STEVE RAPP, MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF., ATTACK KAWASAKI
5. CHAZ DAVIES, KNIGHTON, UK, ATTACK KAWASAKI
6. Martin Cardenas, Medellin, Columbia, Suzuki
7. Aaron Gobert, Murrieta, Calif., Honda
8. Danny Eslick, Broken Arrow, Okla., Suzuki
9. NICKY MOORE, RIVERBANK, CALIF., KAWASAKI
10. FERNANDO AMANTINI, CARACAS, VENEZUELA, KAWASAKI
AMA Formula Xtreme Points Standings
1. Jake Zemke, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda, 94
2. CHAZ DAVIES, KNIGHTON, U.K., ATTACK KAWASAKI, 91
3. STEVE RAPP, MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF., ATTACK KAWASAKI, 85
4. Larry Pegram, Pataskala, Ohio, Ducati, 85
5. Martin Cardenas, Medellin, Columbia, Suzuki, 84
6. FERNANDO AMANTINI, CARACAS, KAWASAKI, 62
7. Josh Hayes, Gulfport, Miss., Honda, 57
8. Danny Eslick, Broken Arrow, Okla., Suzuki, 55
9. Aaron Gobert, Murrieta, Calif., Honda, 49
10. Garrett Carter, Royal Oak, Mich., Suzuki, 42
AMA Superbike Class
1. Ben Spies, Longview, Texas, Suzuki
2. Matthew Mladin, Henderson, Nev., Suzuki
3. Tommy Hayden, Owensboro, Ky., Suzuki
4. Neil Hodgson, Isle of Man, UK, Honda
5. Eric Bostrom, Malibu, Calif., Yamaha
6. JAMIE HACKING, DENVER, N.C., MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
7. Jason Disalvo, Stafford, N.Y., Yamaha
8. Miguel Duhamel, Las Vegas, Nev., Honda
9. Matt Lynn, Ball Ground, Ga., Honda
10. Jake Holden, Puyallup, Wash., Honda
AMA Superbike Points Standings
1. Matthew Mladin, Henderson, Nev., Suzuki, 145
2. Ben Spies, Longview, Texas, Suzuki, 122
3. Tommy Hayden, Owensboro, Ky., Suzuki, 114
4. Jason Disalvo, Stafford, N.Y., Yamaha, 112
5. Neil Hodgson, Isle of Man, UK, Honda, 103
6. Miguel Duhamel, Las Vegas, Nev., Honda, 90
7. JAMIE HACKING, DENVER, N.C., MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 88
8. Geoff May, Gainesville, Ga., Suzuki, 84
9. Eric Bostrom, Malibu, Calif., Yamaha, 81
10. Aaron Yates, Milledgeville, Ga., Suzuki, 80
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