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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Friday, April 23

WSBK et al.

Fast out of the box, fast all weekend? Corser has a strong start in Assen’Friday’s first practice session.

Superbike - Results Free Practice 1st Session
Assen, 23-24-25 April 2010
No. Rider Nat Team Bike Time Gap Rel. Laps Avg
Speed
Max
1 65 J. REA GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.789 24 168,937 286,0
2 11 T. CORSER AUS BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'36.914 0.125 0.125 22 168,719 282,33 35 C. CRUTCHLOW GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'37.199 0.410 0.285 19 168,224 282,3
4 91 L. HASLAM GBR Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'37.556 0.767 0.357 22 167,608 283,0
5 96 J. SMRZ CZE Team PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1098R 1'37.660 0.871 0.104 23 167,430 276,5
6 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'37.737 0.948 0.077 22 167,298 273,0
7 67 S. BYRNE GBR Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'37.781 0.992 0.044 21 167,223 277,2
8 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'38.040 1.251 0.259 19 166,781 282,3
9 52 J. TOSELAND GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'38.060 1.271 0.020 21 166,747 281,5
10 99 L. SCASSA ITA Supersonic Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'38.075 1.286 0.015 25 166,721 270,2
11 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'38.206 1.417 0.131 26 166,499 289,1
12 57 L. LANZI ITA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1'38.213 1.424 0.007 23 166,487 275,8
13 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'38.332 1.543 0.119 24 166,286 282,3
14 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'38.352 1.563 0.020 18 166,252 280,8
15 76 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'38.435 1.646 0.083 25 166,112 282,3
16 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'38.456 1.667 0.021 24 166,076 279,3
17 2 L. CAMIER GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'38.580 1.791 0.124 26 165,867 281,5
18 111 R. XAUS ESP BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'38.765 1.976 0.185 23 165,557 277,9
19 77 C. VERMEULEN AUS Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'40.052 3.263 1.287 19 163,427 275,8
20 95 R. HAYDEN USA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'41.195 4.406 1.143 28 161,581 271,6
21 15 M. BAIOCCO ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'41.375 4.586 0.180 22 161,294 270,2
Qualifying Lap Time (107% Of 1'36.789): 1'43.565

motomatters.com: Assen WSBK update: a faster track; Pitt, Resch and Yoshimura absent

motoworld.es: New materials for the Yamaha Superbike Sterilgarda

reuters.com: Former superbike champion Hodgson retires

MotoGP

motogp.com: Comfort and confidence building for Nicky Hayden

motomatters.com: Nicky Hayden interview: “ You feel the new engine much better”

AMA Pro Racing

If BMW MOA were e bke a sponsor our sticker would have been on t
Formula 1 and …

Last season they expressed no interest now Pirelli eyes F1 return

autosport.com: F1 equipment expected in Europe today

Tech Talk
Ferrari has been smoking engines. With the eight engine – without penalty – limit this puts a serious dent in Alonso Massa and Ferrari’s championship hunt. Auto-Motor-und-Sport explains that the Ferrari pneumatic valve system is loosing air.

On the Street

clutchandchrome.com: Tent promises protection for biker and motorcycle

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clutchandchrome.com: Motorcycle deaths drop perplexes experts

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jsonline.com: 83 year old Harley dealership closes its doors

Meanwhile Harley-Davidson was closing plants; temporarily this time.
jsonline: Benzene emissions force shutdown of Harley pants in York, Kansas City

bikeholic.com: Honda UK announce new Montesa distribution agreement

bmwmcmag.com: BMW uses the new possibilities of the “iPad”

This is electric cage stuff. The interest in this thread is to follow and see if it gives any more hints where BMW would head with an e-bike and I like MINIs. I don’t fit but I like them.

TOP BMW Group: Megacity Vehicle to launch in 2013

• 22.04.2010
• Press Release

Munich / Beijing. With the launch of its Megacity Vehicle in 2013, the BMW Group will be bringing its first series-production electric-drive model to market. “With this innovative vehicle, designed from the ground up, we will be creating new benchmarks for electric mobility from 2013 on. Our Megacity Vehicle will be significantly lighter than conventional cars and, in terms of sustainability, will set a new standard across the entire value-added chain,” said Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, on Thursday ahead of the Auto China 2010 show in Beijing.

The Megacity Vehicle will be a zero-emission urban car for the world’s metropolitan regions. It is currently being developed as part of project i and will be available from 2013 under a sub-brand of BMW. When it comes to the choice of materials, the company is broaching entirely new territory. This is because weight plays a pivotal role in the range achievable by electrically driven vehicles. The ultra-light yet high-strength composite CFRP (carbon fibre-reinforced plastic), for example, plays a significant part in the materials mix.

“This vehicle will radically alter the motor industry as we know it. The BMW Group is currently the only company that will be launching a volume-production vehicle on the market that features carbon fibre-reinforced material,” explained Reithofer. “We were among the first manufacturers to pick up on the trend towards electric mobility and to act accordingly. More and more people around the globe are very keen on electric driving. Research shows, moreover, that more than half of the population around the world already live in conurbations,” Reithofer added.

The BMW Group has been gleaning insights into the day-to-day use of electric vehicles since mid-2009, when it launched a global field test involving more than 600 MINI E models. During the test phase some 50 MINI E cars are also being delivered to customers in China in 2010.
“I am convinced that our Chinese clients will show the same enthusiasm for the vehicle as MINI E drivers in Germany, the USA and Britain,” emphasised Reithofer. 2011 will see the handover to Chinese customers of a further fleet based on the BMW Concept ActiveE. The renowned China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) and the state-owned energy supply company State Grid are involved as partners in the preparation, implementation and assessment of the practical use of these vehicles. The project has the backing of both the Chinese and the German governments.

The results will filter into the development of electrically powered vehicles for the Chinese market. “In the future we will also be offering a New Energy Vehicle in China. This will be developed and produced locally together with our joint venture partner Brilliance,” stated Reithofer.

BMW gathered its first experiences with electric-drive vehicles some 40 years ago courtesy of a modified BMW 1602 that led the long-distance walking and marathon running events in the 1972 Summer Olympics. In subsequent decades this alternative drive technology was further pursued using many mobile test beds, including the revolutionary BMW E1.
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Bike Cruller

This isn’t a bike engine but it is based on a bike engine, well nine of them, and is really cool.

Thekneeslider.com

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Friday 1st Qualifying Results

Corser was in the top 10 and in the top 5 for most of FridayÔÇÖs hour long qualifying session. He held P4 for a long time but struggled to break into the 1ÔÇÖ36 range. In the closing minutes he set best sector times for sector 1 and improved his other sector times and broke into the 1ÔÇÖ36s with a minute remaining then on his last hot lap after the checkered flag had fallen he took P3.

Corser is in P3 on the front row after the first round of qualifying

Superbike - Results Qualifying 1st Session
Assen, 23-24-25 April 2010
No. Rider Nat Team Bike Time Gap Rel. Laps Avg
Speed
Max
1 96 J. SMRZ CZE Team PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1098R 1'36.041 22 170,252 277,9
2 65 J. REA GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.339 0.298 0.298 19 169,726 283,7
3 11 T. CORSER AUS BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'36.489 0.448 0.150 23 169,462 281,5
4 91 L. HASLAM GBR Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.618 0.577 0.129 23 169,236 283,0
5 35 C. CRUTCHLOW GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'36.752 0.711 0.134 17 169,001 285,2
6 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'36.805 0.764 0.053 26 168,909 276,5
7 2 L. CAMIER GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'37.064 1.023 0.259 27 168,458 284,5
8 67 S. BYRNE GBR Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'37.081 1.040 0.017 25 168,428 278,6
9 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'37.165 1.124 0.084 21 168,283 286,0
10 52 J. TOSELAND GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'37.166 1.125 0.001 24 168,281 283,7
11 57 L. LANZI ITA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1'37.344 1.303 0.178 22 167,973 275,8
12 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'37.434 1.393 0.090 19 167,818 281,5
13 76 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'37.453 1.412 0.019 23 167,785 283,0
14 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'37.462 1.421 0.009 21 167,770 280,1
15 99 L. SCASSA ITA Supersonic Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'37.506 1.465 0.044 26 167,694 270,9
16 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'37.580 1.539 0.074 27 167,567 286,0
17 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'37.684 1.643 0.104 25 167,389 283,0
18 111 R. XAUS ESP BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'37.685 1.644 0.001 22 167,387 278,6
19 15 M. BAIOCCO ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'38.795 2.754 1.110 25 165,506 273,0
20 77 C. VERMEULEN AUS Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.079 3.038 0.284 20 165,032 278,6
21 95 R. HAYDEN USA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.186 3.145 0.107 26 164,854 273,0
22 23 B. PARKES AUS ECHO CRS Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'40.485 4.444 1.299 21 162,723 273,0
Qualifying Lap Time (107% Of 1'36.041): 1'42.765
 
Friday update - BMW Friday Assen Press Releases and

WSBK et al.

worldsbk.com: Smrz left smiling after day one.
BMW Motorrad Motorsport - WSBK - Assen - Qualifying Practice 1
ÔÇó 23.04.2010
ÔÇó Press Release
Weather conditions: Sunny.
Temperature: Air: 16 ÔÇô 19 ??C, Track: 24 ÔÇô 31 ??C
Number of riders participating: 22 from 12 teams
Fastest lap Free Practice: Jonathan Rea (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:36.789 min
Fastest lap Qualifying Practice 1: Jakub Smrz (Team PATA B&G Racing) 1:36.041 min


Programme:
After the best race result to date in its short history in Valencia (ESP), and a successful test in Mugello (ITA), Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport started the fourth race weekend of the 2010 FIM Superbike World Championship in Assen (NED) well. During Free Practice both riders, Troy Corser (AUS) and Ruben Xaus (ESP), got used to the new entry to ÔÇ£RuskenhoekÔÇØ and concentrated on set-up work. Troy finished Qualifying third, while Ruben ended up 18th.


Troy Corser:
Bike: BMW S 1000 RR
Fastest lap Free Practice: 1:36.914 min (2nd) / Fastest lap Qualifying 1: 1:36.489 min (3rd)
ÔÇ£The team really did a good job. The traction control is working very effectively and the bike feels very connected. Both throttle and engine braking feel good to me. The engine is pushing strongly ÔÇô from first to fifth gear the acceleration is really good. Overall, the bike is now a good package. The modifications at ÔÇ£RuskenhoekÔÇØ make the section really fast. It might be somewhere else where you can actually pass. Unfortunately, another rider crashed in the last chicane when I was on my flying lap at the end of Qualifying. I saw yellow flags and oil flags and just took it easy through the corners. There was a lot better time possible. However, we are quite consistent on race tyres. I am quite confident for the weekend.ÔÇØ


Ruben Xaus:
Bike: BMW S 1000 RR
Fastest lap Free Practice: 1:38.765 min (18th) / Fastest lap Qualifying 1: 1:37.685 min (18th)
ÔÇ£The bike is incredible in the fast corner, and the stability is just amazing. However, I am struggling in the slow corners. I am really losing time in these stop-and-go sections. We made some good steps forward towards the end of Qualifying. Still, something is missing, and we have to find the last tenths of a second. When the session was re-started after Jonathan ReaÔÇÖs technical problem I had traffic and was not able to improve my lap time.ÔÇØ


Davide Tardozzi (BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team Manager):
ÔÇ£We are very happy with TroyÔÇÖs results ÔÇô he finished second in Free Practice and third in Qualifying. This is the best Friday result so far in the teamÔÇÖs history. On RubenÔÇÖs side we struggled a bit with the set-up. However, we made some good progress towards the end of Qualifying, and we are confident for tomorrow.ÔÇØ
[/b]Troy CorserÔÇÖs official website:
Assen (Netherlands) - First qualifying: TROY ON THE PACE FROM THE START [/b]
Yesterday, April 22, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
Troy finished the first day of qualifying at Assen with the third quickest time of the day and afterwards said ÔÇ£Today the bike has been the best it has ever been on the first day of a Superbike Weekend!ÔÇØ It has taken a long time for Troy to make such a bold statement, but recent good work by the team in the last round in Valencia and in tests at Mugello has given him a bike that heÔÇÖs really happy with. Of course there is still more work to be done, but today has been the best first day since the team entered the championship at the start of 2009. Troy was second quickest in the morning untimed practice, behind Jonathan Rea (Honda) and was on course for a low 1:36 this afternoon, but had to slow when the flags came out for an oil spillage. In the end, his lap of 1:36.489 was good enough for third, behind Jakub Smrz (Ducati) and Rea. Troy - 3rd, 1:36.489 Well that was the best the bike has ever been on the first day of race weekend and I am happy that weÔÇÖre at this stage. The bike came on a step in Valencia and then we made further progress in our tests in Mugello last week. The improvements in the traction control and engine braking have made the bike a lot better. The bike feels like a normal bike now and I can just go out and ride it. I was on a hot lap when the flags came out and think I would have got into the low 36s for sure, so it was a bit disappointing to have to roll off the throttle and end third. But, I am happy with the way the bike is and I am not pushing that hard. There are some areas of the track where I know I can go quicker, so weÔÇÖll see how tomorrowÔÇÖs practices and Superpole go, but IÔÇÖm pretty confident that weÔÇÖre going to be competitive. The boys have done a good job, the engine feels strong and fast and the gearshifting is nice and smooth. All that, together with the improvements in the traction control and engine braking, is allowing to me to go out and ride quickly. The new section of the track is faster, but I am not sure if it is better to go in fast and exit slow or the other way round. In the race it could be a new passing place and thatÔÇÖs good because there arenÔÇÖt many passing places around here. The track felt quite grippy today, especially in one area where I think there is some new tarmac. All in all, IÔÇÖm looking forward to tomorrow and getting even more out of my bike. See ya, Troy



SuperStock 1000 Cup

worldsbk.com: Badovini on his BMW qualifies second as Berger on a Honda takes preliminary pole.



Formula 1 and 

autosport.com: Mercedes to increase W01 wheelbase

Rule changes for engines are in the wind for 2013 and beyond.
autosport.com: New rules must push technology
The technology being discussed is a 670bhp 1.5 liter turbocharged engine. What does it mean to be green in F1? Some interesting quotes from Norbert Haug at the end of the article


On the Street

Garelli video..soft scooter porn: via gpone.com
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ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL FIRST QUARTER
ÔÇó 23.04.2010
ÔÇó Press Release
Information from editor: A copy of the speech by Torsten M??ller-?ûtv?Âs, delivered at Auto China 2010, is available from PressClub.

ÔÇó New CEO joins the company
ÔÇó Sales increase by 60%
ÔÇó New model launched in several global markets
ÔÇó All models sold out until mid-year
ÔÇó Production at Goodwood ramped up to meet demand

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that the company has enjoyed a successful first quarter in 2010, with sales increasing by 60% worldwide compared with the same period in 2009.

Sales in APAC were double the same period in 2009, with sales in Mainland China more than trebling. Sales in the United States, Europe and the Middle East also showed substantial growth.

Torsten M??ller-?ûtv?Âs, speaking in his new role as Chief Executive Officer for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said, ÔÇ£This is an excellent first quarter result and demonstrates the confidence that our customers have in our company and our products. The interest in our new model, Ghost, is growing and is bringing a significant number of new customers to the Rolls-Royce brand. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars continues to operate as the worldÔÇÖs foremost ultra luxury car manufacturer.ÔÇØ

The new Rolls-Royce Ghost was successfully introduced into a number of global markets following its international launch in California, including the largest market for Rolls-Royce, the United States. It is notable that Ghost has not yet been delivered to China and that the surge in sales in this market during the first quarter was generated solely by Rolls-Royce Phantom models. With the introduction of Ghost this trend is expected to continue.

With all models currently sold out until mid-year, the first quarter saw production at record levels. Expressions of interest from potential customers continue to be received at an increasing rate and production at the manufacturing plant in Goodwood has been successfully ramped up to meet this growing global demand.
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Saturday, April 24

Corser lead the pre-Superpole practice session this morning and Xaus moved to P4! Portent of things to come today or only a tease? Stay tuned.

Superbike - Results Free Practice 2nd Session
Assen, 23-24-25 April 2010

No. Rider Nat Team Bike Time Gap Rel. Laps Avg
Speed
Max
1 11 T. CORSER AUS BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'36.092 15 170,162 286,8

2 65 J. REA GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.179 0.087 0.087 20 170,008 287,5

3 91 L. HASLAM GBR Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.189 0.097 0.010 17 169,990 286,0

4 111 R. XAUS ESP BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'36.426 0.334 0.237 17 169,573 283,0

5 96 J. SMRZ CZE Team PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1098R 1'36.525 0.433 0.099 20 169,399 283,7

6 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'36.534 0.442 0.009 17 169,383 278,6

7 52 J. TOSELAND GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'36.580 0.488 0.046 16 169,302 286,0

8 67 S. BYRNE GBR Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'36.715 0.623 0.135 18 169,066 280,1

9 2 L. CAMIER GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'36.766 0.674 0.051 21 168,977 286,8

10 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'36.875 0.783 0.109 15 168,787 282,3

11 35 C. CRUTCHLOW GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'36.911 0.819 0.036 16 168,724 286,8

12 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'36.958 0.866 0.047 18 168,642 286,8

13 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'37.174 1.082 0.216 18 168,267 286,0

14 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'37.219 1.127 0.045 19 168,189 283,7

15 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'37.304 1.212 0.085 23 168,042 287,5

16 57 L. LANZI ITA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1'37.382 1.290 0.078 19 167,908 280,1

17 76 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'37.461 1.369 0.079 21 167,772 284,5

18 99 L. SCASSA ITA Supersonic Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'37.530 1.438 0.069 20 167,653 275,1

19 77 C. VERMEULEN AUS Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'38.626 2.534 1.096 12 165,790 280,8

20 15 M. BAIOCCO ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'38.821 2.729 0.195 18 165,463 277,2

21 23 B. PARKES AUS ECHO CRS Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'39.069 2.977 0.248 15 165,049 277,2

22 95 R. HAYDEN USA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.212 3.120 0.143 17 164,811 274,4

Qualifying Lap Time (107% Of 1'36.092): 1'42.819
 
Superpole Results

Front Row for Corser but no Superpole – yet.

Corser will start on the front row in P3. In past races he has demonstrated his ability to pull hole shots at the start and win the race to turn one. What will he be able to do with an unobstructed view of turn one in Sunday’s races?

Xaus fell to the third row after ending the morning practice in P4. Fans have to hope that this was a result of a the team focusing all of its efforts on putting Corser on row one and trying to win the Superpole. Sunday he must do all he can to fight to the front to protect Corser’s backside from challenge and pick up the baton if disaster strikes.

Aprilia’s performance surprised me. Camier was able to pull P5 and a second row while team leader Biaggi is starting along side Xaus on the third row.

Yamaha was conspicuous in its absence in Superpole 3. Crutchlow was only able to post a P9 and missed the final round of qualifying as a result. Sunday may be a different story.

Haga, who was competing for the riders championship last year managed only a P15.

Should be a great race.

Assen, 23-24-25 April 2010
No. Rider Nat Team Bike 1st Sess. 2nd Sess. Laps Superpole Gap Time Avg
1 65 J. REA GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.339 1'36.211 39 1'34.944 1'34.944 172,219

2 96 J. SMRZ CZE Team PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1098R 1'36.041 1'35.939 39 1'35.062 0.118 1'35.062 172,006

3 11 T. CORSER AUS BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'36.489 1'35.621 39 1'35.306 0.362 1'35.306 171,565

4 91 L. HASLAM GBR Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.618 1'36.891 39 1'35.330 0.386 1'35.330 171,522

5 2 L. CAMIER GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'37.064 1'36.588 46 1'35.633 0.689 1'35.633 170,979

6 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'36.805 1'36.447 48 1'35.892 0.948 1'35.892 170,517

7 67 S. BYRNE GBR Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'37.081 1'36.655 43 1'35.909 0.965 1'35.909 170,487

8 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'37.165 1'36.689 39 1'36.405 1.461 1'36.405 169,609

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9 35 C. CRUTCHLOW GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'36.752 1'36.685 30 1'36.027 1'36.027 170,277

10 52 J. TOSELAND GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 1'37.166 1'37.084 39 1'36.061 0.034 1'36.061 170,217

11 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 1'37.580 1'36.904 48 1'36.069 0.042 1'36.069 170,203

12 111 R. XAUS ESP BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'37.685 1'36.872 42 1'36.094 0.067 1'36.094 170,158

13 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'37.684 1'36.829 45 1'36.327 0.300 1'36.327 169,747

14 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'37.434 1'37.100 37 1'36.348 0.321 1'36.348 169,710

15 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 1'37.462 1'36.644 41 1'36.574 0.547 1'36.574 169,313

16 76 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'37.453 1'36.859 41 1'36.581 0.554 1'36.581 169,300

-------------------------------------------------- Superpole 1 --------------------------------------------------

17 99 L. SCASSA ITA Supersonic Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'37.506 1'36.898 45 1'36.906 1'36.906 168,733

18 57 L. LANZI ITA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1'37.344 1'36.774 43 1'36.989 0.083 1'36.989 168,588

19 77 C. VERMEULEN AUS Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.079 1'38.065 37 1'38.378 1.472 1'38.378 166,208

20 23 B. PARKES AUS ECHO CRS Honda Honda CBR1000RR 1'40.485 1'38.214 37 1'38.622 1.716 1'38.622 165,797

-------------------------------------------------- Others in Grid --------------------------------------------------

21 15 M. BAIOCCO ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'38.795 1'38.471 43 1'38.471 166,051

22 95 R. HAYDEN USA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.186 1'38.769 42 1'38.769 165,550

Superpole Fastest Lap (Superpole 3) No. 65 REA Jonathan Time 1'34.944 Avg. 172,219 Km/h
24/
 
WSBK et al.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport - WSBK - Assen - Superpole

• 24.04.2010
• Press Release

Weather conditions: Sunny.
Temperature: Air: 18 – 21??C, Track: 16 – 31??C
Number of riders participating: 22 from 12 teams
Fastest lap Qualifying Practices: Troy Corser (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) 1:35.621 min
Fastest lap Superpole 3: Jonathan Rea (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:34.944 min


Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport continued the upward trend from the last couple of weeks in Assen (NED) on Saturday. Troy Corser (AUS) achieved the team’s best ever qualifying result in the FIM Superbike World Championship. The 38-year-old finished the Superpole 3 qualifying in third. Ruben Xaus (ESP) will start Sunday’s races from 12th. Prior to this the team’s best qualifying position was fifth for Troy at the previous round in Valencia (ESP).

Troy Corser:
Bike: BMW S 1000 RR
Fastest lap Qualifying Practices: 1:35.621 min / Fastest lap Free Practice: 1:36.092 min / Fastest lap Superpole 3: 1:35.306 min
“We have come quite a long way. The team has done a lot of work on the bike, and we have been testing a lot. Finally the work has started to pay off. The bike is quite fast and feels stable, and I feel quite comfortable riding it. We were aiming for the front row, and it would be great to finish the races like today’s Superpole. I am looking forward to tomorrow. ”


Ruben Xaus:
Bike: BMW S 1000 RR
Fastest lap Qualifying Practices: 1:36.872 min / Fastest lap Free Practice: 1:36.426 min / Fastest lap Superpole 2: 1:36.094 min
“The team did an incredible job with the bike. We have made big steps forward in terms of traction and rideability. My problem is that I still do not feel the bike properly. I simply need more mileage and time on the bike. However, I am always pushing to the limit. I had a minor, controlled crash on my final flying lap in Superpole 2. I was mid corner and mid throttle. I think a little more would have been possible today. Congratulations to Troy and the team as they did a great job.”


Davide Tardozzi (BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team Manager):“Today is another small step forward. We have been climbing up the field since the first test in Portim?úo in January, which reflects very well on the work done by the riders and on the way the team has improved the bike. The team really did a good job.”

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SuperStock 1000 Cup

Maxime Berger (Ten Kate Race Junior Honda) took his first pole of the 2010 season, ahead of Suzuki rider Davide Giugliano (Team06 Suzuki).

Ayrton Badovini (BMW Motorrad Italia) could not add to his pole total of two so far, and now starts this race third on the grid.

Michele Magnoni (SCI Garvie Image Honda) took the final place on the front row, in a class with 27 riders on the grid.

Danilo Petrucci (Pedercini Kawasaki) was the highest-placed Kawasaki rider, sixth.
 
Go Troy, Go!!

Old Troy still has the goods. Looks like they at least got their qualifying setup dialed in. Now the prevailing issue ... can they hold up for an entire race. Troy's has been getting some great starts but fades after a few laps.

Podium here we come. I hope.
 
Sunday, April 25 Race 1

WSBK et al.

Race 1: Corser lead for half the first 10 laps of the race but finishes fifth while Rea wins for his Dutch team. Rea took over on the 11th lap briefly loosing the lead to Toesland but regaining it to take the victory in the first race.

Xaus scores another DNF.

Race 2 is about to begin.

Assen, 23-24-25 April 2010
Laps 22 = 99,924 Km - Time Of Race 35'38.483 - Avg. 168,216 km/h 1 / 2
Pos
R1 R2 Tot Pos
Qualifying
Grid No. Rider Nat Team Bike LL Gap Fastest Lap Speed Speed
Ranking
Race Time
1 1 65 J. REA GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 22 1'36.440 286,0 1'34.944 286,0 25 85 4
2 10 52 J. TOSELAND GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 22 1.106 1'36.472 286,0 1'36.061 286,8 20 70 6
3 5 2 L. CAMIER GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 22 1.249 1'36.450 286,0 1'35.633 286,8 16 48 11
4 6 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 22 1.548 1'36.413 280,8 1'35.892 279,3 13 93 3
5 3 11 T. CORSER AUS BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 22 2.738 1'36.523 284,5 1'35.306 287,5 11 57 7
6 11 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 22 2.813 1'36.458 289,1 1'36.069 288,3 10 115 2
7 2 96 J. SMRZ CZE Team PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1098R 22 6.296 1'36.469 278,6 1'35.062 280,1 9 29 13
8 9 35 C. CRUTCHLOW GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 22 12.022 1'36.663 287,5 1'36.027 289,1 8 49 10
9 7 67 S. BYRNE GBR Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 22 12.146 1'36.685 282,3 1'35.909 283,0 7 40 12
10 15 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 22 19.753 1'37.163 285,2 1'36.574 280,8 6 85 5
11 4 91 L. HASLAM GBR Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 22 22.204 1'36.703 286,0 1'35.330 286,0 5 128 1
12 14 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 22 22.282 1'37.189 283,7 1'36.348 281,5 4 17 16
13 8 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 22 22.780 1'37.298 286,0 1'36.405 287,5 3 49 9
14 13 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 22 23.364 1'36.945 289,1 1'36.327 288,3 2 52 8
15 17 99 L. SCASSA ITA Supersonic Racing Team Ducati 1098R 22 37.097 1'37.683 277,9 1'36.906 275,8 1 5 18
16 18 57 L. LANZI ITA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 22 39.467 1'36.850 281,5 1'36.989 277,2 26 14
17 19 77 C. VERMEULEN AUS Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 22 46.468 1'38.533 281,5 1'38.378 282,3
18 21 15 M. BAIOCCO ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 22 57.170 1'39.024 275,1 1'38.471 275,8
19 22 95 R. HAYDEN USA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 22 1'01.634 1'38.932 273,0 1'38.769 275,8
20 16 76 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 22 1'04.295 1'37.292 281,5 1'36.581 286,0 8 17
--------------------------------------------------Not Classified--------------------------------------------------
RET 20 23 B. PARKES AUS ECHO CRS Honda Honda CBR1000RR 9 13 Laps 1'39.005 278,6 1'38.622 280,1
RET 12 111 R. XAUS ESP BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 8 14 Laps 1'37.009 279,3 1'36.094 283,0 19 15

SuperStock 1000 Cup

Triple crown for Badovini as BMW man Badovini wins Assen race at full pace. Badovinin has won all three Superstock 1000 races on his BMW Motorrad Italy S1000RR.

Superstock 1000 - Results Race
Assen, 23-24-25 April 2010
Laps 13 = 59,046 Km - Time Of Race 21'44.147 - Avg. 162,992 km/h 1 / 2
Pos
R Tot Pos
Qualifying
Grid No. Rider Nat Team Bike LL Gap Fastest Lap Speed Speed
Ranking
Race Time
1 3 86 A. BADOVINI ITA BMW Motorrad Italia STK BMW S1000 RR 13 1'39.271 273,7 1'39.702 276,5 25 75 1
2 1 21 M. BERGER FRA Ten Kate Race Junior Honda CBR1000RR 13 2.213 1'39.227 266,2 1'39.105 265,6 20 40 3
3 2 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Team06 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 13 4.323 1'39.664 261,7 1'39.677 265,6 16 45 2
4 4 119 M. MAGNONI ITA S.C.I. Honda-Garvie Image Honda CBR1000RR 13 6.977 1'39.501 270,2 1'39.726 268,9 13 27 7
5 5 20 S. BARRIER FRA Garnier Junior Racing BMW S1000 RR 13 9.812 1'39.418 269,6 1'39.897 271,6 11 40 4
6 8 8 A. ANTONELLI ITA Team Lorini Honda CBR1000RR 13 16.667 1'40.278 264,9 1'40.434 266,2 10 28 5
7 6 9 D. PETRUCCI ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 13 16.713 1'40.422 266,2 1'40.374 268,2 9 19 9
8 10 7 R. M?äHR AUT MTM Racing Team Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 13 17.069 1'40.662 270,9 1'40.923 268,9 8 12 12
9 9 14 L. BARONI ITA Team Pata B&G Racing Ducati 1098R 13 17.198 1'39.914 268,2 1'40.445 265,6 7 13 11
10 14 11 P. TUTUSAUS ESP Goeleven KTM 1190 RC8 R 13 18.927 1'40.658 272,3 1'41.352 266,2 6 20 8
11 13 53 D. LAMMERT GER Lammert Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 13 27.445 1'41.043 275,1 1'41.164 273,0 5 5 17
12 19 93 M. LUSSIANA FRA Team ASPI BMW S1000 RR 13 32.512 1'41.458 274,4 1'42.344 273,7 4 4 18
13 18 134 R. LACALENDOLA ITA SS Lazio Motorsport Ducati 1098R 13 34.972 1'41.332 272,3 1'42.289 275,8 3 3 19
14 20 99 C. LEESON RSA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 13 44.429 1'41.953 271,6 1'42.626 271,6 2 3 21
15 17 12 N. VIVARELLI ITA Goeleven KTM 1190 RC8 R 13 45.317 1'42.623 260,4 1'42.149 262,3 1 3 22
16 24 45 K. SLETTEN NOR MTM Racing Team Yamaha YZF R1 13 55.469 1'42.998 265,6 1'44.208 263,6
17 21 29 D. BERETTA ITA BMW Motorrad Italia STK BMW S1000 RR 13 55.931 1'43.183 270,2 1'42.681 270,9
18 22 55 T. SVITOK SVK SMS Racing Honda CBR1000RR 13 56.749 1'43.201 254,9 1'43.538 254,9
19 26 91 M.WALKOWIAK POL Bogdanka Racing Honda CBR1000RR 13 58.289 1'43.409 264,9 1'45.289 256,7 3 20
20 23 36 P. THIRIET BRA SMS Racing Honda CBR1000RR 13 1'00.097 1'43.083 263,0 1'44.014 262,3
21 27 89 M. SALAC CZE MS Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 13 1'07.829 1'44.421 259,2 1'46.142 261,1 2 23
--------------------------------------------------Not Classified--------------------------------------------------
RET 15 69 O. JEZEK CZE MS Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 12 1 Lap 1'41.024 261,7 1'41.642 257,9 9 14
RET 11 65 L. BAZ FRA MRS Racing Yamaha YZF R1 11 2 Laps 1'39.646 264,9 1'41.021 261,7 27 6
RET 16 30 M. SAVARY SUI Garnier Junior Racing BMW S1000 RR 10 3 Laps 1'41.263 273,7 1'42.006 269,6 6 16
RET 7 5 M. BUSSOLOTTI ITA All Service System by QDP Honda CBR1000RR 4 9 Laps 1'40.678 268,2 1'40.429 267,5 18 10
RET 12 47 E. LA MARRA ITA Team Lorini Honda CBR1000RR 4 9 Laps 1'40.615 267,5 1'41.077 263,6 10 13
 
Assen Race 2

WSBK et al.

Notes Assen Race 2

When the times for Sector 1 lit up Corser jumped back into the Assen Race 2 lead.by lap 2 Rea had taken the lead by 0.271 seconds. Camier on his Aprilia was in P3 but 0.871 adrift of the leader.

19 laps remaining:
Rea was shown as the leader but when Sector 2 times went up Corser was shown red and had taken the lead from him opening a slim 0.0674 second lead.

17 laps remaining
Rea has retaken the lead with Haslam squeezing past Corser dropping him from the lead to P3. Smrz moved around Camier to take over 4th for Ducati leaving Camier in P5.

15 laps remaining
Corser had been 0.469 seconds behind the leader Rae then moved to second and back into the lead!

14 laps remaining
He is shown as hold a 0.163 second lead over ReaÔÇÖs Honda in P2.

12 laps remaining

Xaus has dropped to P13 and CorserÔÇÖs lead over Rea has dropped to 0.129 seconds but he continues to light up the live timing board with red as leader. When the lap finishes his lead has grown to 0.406 over Rea.

11 laps remaining
Corser is still in the lead but Rea goes green in all sectors. Green indicates a personal best for a sector time. Haslam is charging too going green and by the end of the lap has passed both riders taking the lead.

10 laps remaing
The lap begins Haslam Corser Rea and ends Haslam Rea Corser.

8 laps remaining
Rea passes Haslam then Haslam takes the lead back in sector 2 Corser holds in P3, then Toseland and Camier move past him droping him to P5 when the times for race recycle for 7 laps remaining.

5 laps remaining
Corser regains a position and is shown in P4 but 1.458 seconds adrift leader Rea on his Honda.

4 laps remaining
Camier has squeezed past Corser for 4th and Biaggi, on the other Aprilia, is closing in.

3 laps remaing
Camier goes green and is challenging Toesland for P3 and does. Corser could not take advantage because he was in a fight with Biaggi who took P4 moving Corser to P5.

Chequered Flag

Superbike - Results Race 2
Assen, 23-24-25 April 2010
Laps 22 = 99,924 Km - Time Of Race 35'43.137 - Avg. 167,850 km/h 1 / 2
Pos
R1 R2 Tot Pos
Qualifying
Grid No. Rider Nat Team Bike LL Gap Fastest Lap Speed Speed
Ranking
Race Time

1 1 65 J. REA GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 22 1'36.312 283,7 1'34.944 286,0 25 25 110 3

2 4 91 L. HASLAM GBR Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 22 1.942 1'36.452 283,7 1'35.330 286,0 5 20 148 1

3 10 52 J. TOSELAND GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 22 3.928 1'36.635 286,0 1'36.061 286,8 20 16 86 5

4 11 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 22 4.067 1'36.514 287,5 1'36.069 288,3 10 13 128 2

5 3 11 T. CORSER AUS BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 22 4.176 1'36.373 285,2 1'35.306 287,5 11 11 68 76 6 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 22 4.525 1'36.618 280,1 1'35.892 279,3 13 10 103 4

7 2 96 J. SMRZ CZE Team PATA B&G Racing Ducati 1098R 22 4.682 1'36.521 282,3 1'35.062 280,1 9 9 38 13

8 7 67 S. BYRNE GBR Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 22 7.698 1'36.564 282,3 1'35.909 283,0 7 8 48 12

9 16 76 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Honda CBR1000RR 22 9.903 1'37.081 283,7 1'36.581 286,0 7 15 17

10 12 111 R. XAUS ESP BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 22 11.465 1'37.206 278,6 1'36.094 283,0 6 25 15

11 17 99 L. SCASSA ITA Supersonic Racing Team Ducati 1098R 22 15.489 1'36.979 276,5 1'36.906 275,8 1 5 10 18

12 8 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 22 23.604 1'36.704 282,3 1'36.405 287,5 3 4 53 9

13 13 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Suzuki Alstare Suzuki GSX-R1000 22 29.085 1'37.584 284,5 1'36.327 288,3 2 3 55 8

14 19 77 C. VERMEULEN AUS Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 22 35.401 1'38.205 278,6 1'38.378 282,3 2 2 20

15 21 15 M. BAIOCCO ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 22 44.330 1'37.973 273,0 1'38.471 275,8 1 1 22

16 22 95 R. HAYDEN USA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX 10R 22 50.830 1'38.360 272,3 1'38.769 275,8

17 20 23 B. PARKES AUS ECHO CRS Honda Honda CBR1000RR 22 58.819 1'38.452 274,4 1'38.622 280,1
--------------------------------------------------Not Classified--------------------------------------------------
RET 5 2 L. CAMIER GBR Aprilia Alitalia Racing Aprilia RSV4 1000 F. 20 2 Laps 1'36.593 284,5 1'35.633 286,8 16 48 11

RET 9 35 C. CRUTCHLOW GBR Yamaha Sterilgarda Team Yamaha YZF R1 11 11 Laps 1'36.800 287,5 1'36.027 289,1 8 49 10

RET 15 41 N. HAGA JPN Ducati Xerox Team Ducati 1098R 6 16 Laps 1'37.161 278,6 1'36.574 280,8 6 85 6

RET 18 57 L. LANZI ITA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 0 1'36.989 277,2 26 14

RET 14 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX 10R 0 1'36.348 281,5
4 17 16
 
Monday, April 26 Part 1

WSBK et al.

worldsbk.com: Rea takes the double as spectators win big at Assen

motorcycle-usa.com: 2010 World Superbike Assen Sunday insider

Race Highlights: Race 1 Race 2

BMW Motorrad Motorsport - WSBK - Assen - RacesÔÇó 25.04.2010
ÔÇó Press Release
Weather conditions: Sunny.
Temperature: Air: 15 ÔÇô 26 ??C, Track: 13 ÔÇô 37 ??C
Number of riders participating: 22 from 12 teams
Fastest lap Race 1: Carlos Checa (Althea Racing) 1:36.413 min
Fastest lap Race 2: Jonathan Rea (HANNspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:36.312 min


Again, there was reason to celebrate for Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport: Finishing in the top five twice and scoring a total of 22 points in the manufacturersÔÇÖ standings, the team leaves Assen with the best result so far in its history in the FIM Superbike Wold Championship.

Race 1: Troy Corser (AUS) finished the race in fifth, just 2.738 seconds behind race winner, Jonathan Rea (GBR). Troy started the race well and took the lead just before turn 1, but was not able to hold onto his position due to tyre wear. Ruben Xaus (ESP) crashed and did not finish the race.

Race 2: As in the first race, Troy was fifth, while Ruben finished in tenth. Both Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders had great starts and raced well over the course of the race. Troy finished the race two tenths off the podium and set the second fastest lap overall.


Troy Corser:
Bike: BMW S 1000 RR
Result Race 1: 5th, Gap to 1st: 00:02.738 min / Fastest Lap Race 1: 1:36.523 min
Result Race 2: 5th, Gap to 1st: 00:04.176 min / Fastest Lap Race 2: 1:36.373 min
ÔÇ£Obviously the improvements we found at the Mugello test were pretty useful. When we rolled the bike out here we were pretty good right from the start. We did not have to change a lot. In the first race the rear tyre just did not last long enough. I changed the electronics a bit, but that was pretty much it. For the second race we decided to run the bike a little more controlled at the beginning to save the tyres. It definitely seemed to work better, and my lap times were more consistent. I can now change the way I ride the bike. We have not had that all year. I am pretty happy. ÔÇØ


Ruben Xaus:
Bike: BMW S 1000 RR
Result Race 1: DNF, Gap to 1st: 14 laps / Fastest Lap Race 1: 1:37.009 min
Result Race 2: 10th, Gap to 1st: 00:11.486 min / Fastest Lap Race 2: 1:37.206 min
ÔÇ£I had some problems in the first race which resulted in me crashing, but we made some changes and the bike worked a lot better in race two. I got a great start and was with the top guys, but I had one bad lap where four riders passed me, which affected my rhythm. On the whole I feel I have got the bike working how I want it ÔÇô I just need to find a traction control setting that suits my style.ÔÇØ


Berthold Hauser (BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director):
ÔÇ£The weekendÔÇÖs result is really more than we expected. We definitely improved and proved that we are close to the top. We saw great racing from our riders in both races today. ThatÔÇÖs what the spectators expect from BMW. Finishing two tenths off the podium in race 2 proves that we are competitive. The team and the riders did a great job.ÔÇØ


A hat-trick for Team BMW Motorrad Italia STK in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup: Serafino FotiÔÇÖs team leaves Assen with a perfect record of three wins in three races. Again, Ayrton Badovini (ITA) was the race winner, just over two seconds ahead of Frenchman Maxime Berger. Ayrton now leads the overall ridersÔÇÖ standings with the maximum possible of 75 points, ahead of compatriot Davide Giugliano (45) and Maxime Barrier (40). In the manufacturers' standings, BMW also leads with 75 points ahead of Honda (53).

Assen (Netherlands) - Race: TROY BAGS A PAIR OF FIFTHS AND LEAVES ASSEN VERY HAPPY.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
Troy left Assen today, happy with two fifth places on his BMW S 1000 RR and is already looking forward to his next race. After what seems a long time Troy now has a bike that can compete with the best, thanks to the recent good work done by the team. Troy got the holeshot, led the first race for ten laps and looked in command until his tyres started going off five or six laps or so before the end. He didnÔÇÖt get the holeshot in race two, but charged past Jonathan Rea (Honda) after seven laps and once again controlled things from the front. This time his lead lasted four laps, but at least he showed that he and the bike can run at the front for more than just one lap. Rea won both 22-lap races today, much to the huge delight of his team who are based nearby. He had to fight for his first ever double and the second race will go down as one of the closest fought races in World Superbike history. James Toseland (Yamaha) took second in race one, with Leon Camier (Aprilia) third, making it a clean sweep of British riders. The second race saw another all-Brit podium, with Leon Haslam (Suzuki) second and Toseland third. Troy - Race 1: 5th, Race 2: 5th The podium was not far off, but IÔÇÖm really happy how today and this weekend has gone. It was really good to lead a race again - and not just for one lap! I felt very comfortable in the lead both times and enjoyed riding the bike without thinking about it. Now, IÔÇÖm looking forward to getting back on the bike again and going racing! I always knew that we would get to this stage, but I didnÔÇÖt know when it would happen. Our bike is as fast as anything out there, except for maybe the Aprilias, and the only thing I am missing now is getting out of the turns as quickly as some of my competitors. I suffered a bit in the final chicane, but was pretty much a match for everybody else in the rest of the track. The rear tyre didnÔÇÖt last long enough in race one, so I had to adjust the electronics to compensate for it and that slowed me a little in the second part of the race. In race two, the rear was pretty chewed up at the end, but I was happy in both races because I felt I was actually racing for a podium, not just riding around for points. The racing was really close today and many times we nearly touched elbows or handlebars and it must have great viewing for the fans at the track and on TV. I got pushed out a few times, but it was all pretty fair and just normal for this series. Now that I am comfortable on the bike I donÔÇÖt mind the cut and thrust because it is part of the package and I can give as good as I get. I know I probably donÔÇÖt say this often, and probably not this season so far, but today I am very happy! See ya, Troy


MotoGP

motogp.com: Lorenzo hoping to fight for victory at Jerez.


FWIW

After ÔÇ£watchingÔÇØ the second Assen race on World Superbike Live Timing I went jumped on the bike and went about my normal Sunday rounds. It was a cold and blustery morning here in fly-over-land and I was glad to go inside at each of my stops to go in and warm up. I will admit to being more than a little distracted as when I was suppose to be listening to others talk. A question kept running through my head; has BMW Motorrad Motorsport finally become a race team?

CorserÔÇÖs fourth at Portimao may have been the best finish so far but as I closed my laptop that weekend I still had a sense BMW was still a team in development; clearly the latter stages of that process but still in development. Closing my laptop after this SundayÔÇÖs races I wondered if at the end of this season I would look back at the Assen race and say that is when BMW Motorrad Motorsport became a racing team?

I watch most WSBK and F1 races on live timing. There is no video just streams of numbers on the screen showing times positions gaps sector times and more. It may seem an odd way to watch a race but I like it. It allows me to pick up on and follow things that the video feeds and commentaries on Speed donÔÇÖt follow. In the case of BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the past they had little screen time so live timing was the way to zero in on them. Let me tell you about some of the things I follow and what I have seen.

Top Speed v. Lap Time
Live timing gives the top speed for a driver. This has been one place where the S1000RR has often been a winner. Each race weekend there is a small cluster of riders and bikes that turn in the top trap speeds for practice qualifying and the two races. Some race weekends, even as recently as Portimao, the team has posted top speeds as much as 10mph higher than their opponents. The problem for this cluster is with very rare exceptions these are not the riders and bikes that turn in the best lap times.

WSBK is road racing not drag racing and lap times are a combination of dashes down straights as fast as you can and carrying as much of that speed through the corner to make the next dash down a straight. To much speed going into a corner can make you slower through the corner. The rider grabs a big hand full of brake along with stomping their right foot to slow their bike down. This too often results in giving you a slower starting point after the transition from braking and negotiating the turn the corner to build your next straight dash from. The result is a great top speed and a slow lap time. On Saturday after qualifying if you are handicapping a Sunday race the guys with the big trap speeds move down your grid sheet in position.

Practice Sessions
Practice sessions quickly sort riders into the fast the quick and the dead.

The Fast: These are the riders with the top trap speeds and the S1000RR has often been in this group. This group of riders with great consistency post top speeds between 6 and 10 mph faster than leaders of the next group.
The Quick: These are riders with really good trap speeds. Rarely are they the fastest trap speeds (Last year Ben Spies would pull this double on occasion but not often) but they are strong. Speed is combined with cornering to give the best lap times. As the weekend progresses the top trap speeds of the quick riders often increase but rarely meet or exceed The Fast.
The Dead: While not literally dead these are the riders who lack trap speed and lap time and thus are relegated race after race to the middle or back of the pack.

Practice sessions are spent finding the setup for qualifying and the race that combine the best of The Fast and The Quick to yield top lap times for qualifying and a setup that will best sustain that level over the length of a race.

Qualifying
Qualifying is an entrant sorting process to form a grid for SundayÔÇÖs races and nothing more using the best lap time for a rider in a given qualifying round to do this. It has a great impact on how Sunday races may play out but the predictive value of where racers qualify and race results is not one to one due to the difference in how the two work on the track.

Riders take to the track in qualifying in burst of 3 laps. Pit out for a warm up lap to get to speed. Lap 2 is a flying lap and the third is hopefully better then Pit in. In the pit the rider rests, mechanics make adjustments and when ready rider and bike repeat the process trying to improve the time. Riders space themselves and there will be no rider to rider duels. The duel is with the clock.

In qualifying a Fast Rider can muscle his bike around for these three lap burst and place high in the qualifying standings. Quick Riders are able to practice their art relatively unimpeded. The Dead can put together a lap combination that can propel them up the grid but bears no resemblance to their sustaining power in a race.

Sunday Races
The two race format for the Sunday WSBK event has always seemed a bit odd to me; all be it in a good way. Riders score points in each race so tight championship hunts such as last years can turn on a dime in the same weekend. For my purposes in this piece think of the Sunday races as one race with one really long pit stop.

When the lights go green for Race 1 the duels begin. Fast Riders can have an advantage in the early stages of a race wining the race to turn one and pulling speed gaps while other riders behind them dice with each other. Unlike qualifying this advantage must be sustained for the race length. Too often for the Fast Rider the race takes its toll on tires brakes and rider stamina and their early leads are relinquished to Quick Riders who are able to better manage the race life of tires brakes and rider to build and hold position over the length of a race and rack up wins.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport and Assen 2010
Prior to Assen the S1000RR and riders Corser and Xaus have been in the Fast group. The BMW has always been able to turn in trap speeds that meet or exceed the competition. The trouble is in the past this has not translated into lap times in qualifying or high race finishes. Even at this yearÔÇÖs Portimao race when Corser scored his best finish with a P4 in Race 1 the bike was a Fast Bike. As such on Sunday it would use up tires brakes and riders. The team progressed as the race calendar has clicked by progressing from rookie status that had them firmly in the Dead to Fast Bike able to pull off hole shots lead briefly and burn up as the race progressed. The riders and bike have never teamed up to produce the results that the data panels for each would suggest they are capable of. This was the pattern until Assen.

I watched live timing for a practice session and my curiosity was immediately aroused. CorserÔÇÖs lap times were good, at times very good, but he was not turning in the fastest trap speeds I had come to expect. Practice lap times are difficult to compare from team to team. Each is always trying to do their best but what are they working on? Are they sorting a qualifying or race set up? Are they testing a part or setup change? As the session and the weekend progressed it became clear that BMW was truing in strong lap times with trap speeds that were in the range of the Quick Riders. Something was up.

Beyond the obvious fact that Corser led the first 10 laps of Race 1 and led at several points in Race 2 SundayÔÇÖs races played out in a way they have not in the past.

The live timing screen gives the viewer a great deal of real time data including lap times trap speeds sector times (intervals in WSBK terms. The track is divided into three parts and a riderÔÇÖs time for each interval or sector is show.) gaps to the leader as well as position for a lap. Color is added as the data comes in. In several data columns the rider in P1 has a red panel with leader in white letters shown. After the first lap a rider can go green in a column. This means they have set a personal best time for lap time or sector.

The Live Timing screen for SundayÔÇÖs races lit up like a Christmas tree and for much of the time Corser and his BMW was the star on top in red. Green lights flickered all over the board below. As the races unfolded other riders and bikes would take on the red star role. When the board is not showing green I watch the gap column closely along with sector times to see who is dueling and anticipate position changes. As race two moved into its final laps I saw Corser loose position and felt much as I have in races past. Then in the closing laps of race two he went green and took back a position. At the end of Race 2, when normally rider and bike would be all used up, rider brakes and tires still had life left in them to race.

In the past I have read the post race press releases from BMW Motorrad Motorsport with a jaundiced eye. They have rung of excuses of messaged PR management. The team did not produce a podium or match the 4th place achieved at Portimao but like Corser very happy with the Assen results.

At the end of the season we may look back at the Assen race as the race where the S1000RR and its riders moved from the Fast Bike class and into the Quick Bike group that eventually takes podiums and wins races.
 
Monday April 26 Part 2

Monday: Part 2

Formula 1 and …

autosport.com: Stefan attempting 2011 F1 entry

Tech Talk
Red Bull RB6 – fromt aero update
Ferrair F10 – modified rear wing
Red Bull RB6 – additional exhaust duct

motorsportretro.com: Denny Hulme 1070 McLaren M14A Formula 1 car for auction


On the Street

motorcycle.com: A designer’s story

HFL: why AGV still can’t compete with Arai and Shoei

jsonline.com: Harley sees better road ahead; targeting younger riders, growth overseas

visordown.com: BMW’s motorcycle racing history

blogtriumphchepassion.com: Triumph Tiger Cub 800 coming soon?
BMW may not want it but I hope it is coming soon.

motorcyclistonline.com: $2000 streetbike surgery – BMW F800GS

motorcycle.in.th: How do manufacturers develop motorcycles

I have posted concerns about what brin
masmoto.net: More murderers stumbled upon

dealernews.com: Harley-Davidson appoints marketing director focused on new demographic segments.


Bike Cruller

Assen Sunday pictures from BMW Motorrad Motorsport

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Tuesday, April 27

WSBK et al.

motociclismo.es: Xaus talks with the Spanish magazine after SaturdayÔÇÖs Superpole.

worldsbk.com: Yoshimura Suzuki crate up for rescheduled WSB debut at Monza

SuperStock 1000 Cup

superbike.co.uk: Assen WSBK Superstock 1000 2010 race goes to Badovini and BMW

MotoGP

motogp.com: Bridgestone preview ÔÇô a new rear tire compound for Jerez

raodracerx.com: Team Speak ÔÇô Jerez MotoGP preview

IOMTT

AMA Pro Racing

roadracerx.com:Geoff May signs with Erik Buell Racing for AMA Por

Formula 1 and 

auto-motor-und-sport.de: Sauber F1- wing evolution for Barcelona

bbc.co.uk: Michael Schumacher set for Mercedes car upgrades

reuters.com: AlonsoÔÇÖs thumbs insured for 10 million euros
ItÔÇÖs still April so there has to be an April fools joke someplace in this.

Other Racing News

fim-live.com: Smage flies the stars and stripes

BMW Sailing Cup World Final 2010

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On the Street

thekneeslider.com: Museum or garage - When is right not to ride it?

Rumor: moto-station.com: BMW developing a liquid cooled boxer and MCN thinks it will show up in the GS for 2012

When I lived in London we joked that Londoners wore so much black because they were waiting for something darker.
ultimatemotorcycling.com: 2010 Harley Fat Boy Lo
ÔÇ£Mark down 2010 as the year that black became the new chrome.ÔÇØ
Harley sales should increase in the UK.

webbikeworld.com: Harley-Davidson XR1200 review

BMW Motorrad USA Announces Opening of Riverside, CA Dealership

ÔÇó 26.04.2010
ÔÇó Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  April 26, 2010BMW Motorrad USA has announced the grand opening of a new dealership  BMW Motorcycles of Riverside, located at 7740 Indiana Avenue, Riverside, California. The Riverside dealership is home to the complete line of BMW motorcycles, parts, accessories, and riders gear and apparel.

ÔÇ£We are committed to providing premium customer service in keeping with the BMW brand,ÔÇØ says Dan Schoo, owner of BMW Motorcycles of Riverside. ÔÇ£Our professional and experienced staff is passionate about the sport of motorcycling and the BMW marque. We want to serve as a valuable resource and offer a ÔÇ£clubÔÇØ atmosphere to the growing and diverse range of motorcycle enthusiasts in the Riverside area.ÔÇØ

For Mr. Schoo, who has been riding motorcycles since his youth, owning and operating a BMW motorcycle dealership fulfills a decade-long dream and a natural passion. He possesses an engineering background and has numerous patents to his name. As the founder of several technology startup companies and a former executive in the technology industry, Mr. Schoo has a great appreciation for the advanced technology associated with BMW motorcycles. He anticipates strong sales due to the long-awaited availability of the production version of the BMW S 1000 RR Superbike, the most powerful and sophisticated sport bike ever produced, as well as continued interest in BMWÔÇÖs popular enduro and sport touring models: the BMW R 1200 GS, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and the BMW R 1200 RT.

ÔÇ£Riverside is a unique location with a vast array of riding opportunities and venues,ÔÇØ commented Mr. Schoo. ÔÇ£BMW Motorcycles of Riverside offers riders of many interests a great place to converge.ÔÇØ

For more information about BMW Motorcycles of Riverside, visit www.bmwmotorcyclesofriverside.com.

Bike Cruller

The Assen SST 1000 race begins with Ayrton Badovini and his S1000RR jumping to an early lead

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And stretching it while the competition recovered

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Then stretching it even more

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Until the only place the competition would come close to him was..

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On the podium and during the celebration his dominate Assen win; his third in a row to open the 2010 World SST season.

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Wednesday April 28

WSBK et al.

twowheelsblog.com: WSBK 2011 Silly Season: Ruben Xaus out and Jakub Smrz In?

speedweek.de: Why BMW Reitwagen is about to bust
Even with a financial backer on the horizon the promising satellite team is ready to go bust

Other Racing News

caradisiac.com: Superbike Championship France

fia.com: Press Release ÔÇô Women & Motor Sport Commission

video of officer Andrew Drexler of Albuquerque PD, New Mexico, riding a BMW R1200RT-P, grabbing the top honors overall, at the 14th Annual Southwest Police Motorcycle Training & Competition held on April, 2010 in Tucson, AZ. This is some impressive slow maneuvers, in a confusing labyrinth of orange cones. Officer Drexler demonstrating how fast and maneuverable the R1200RT-P is in the right hands.
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A video of Team Competition by 4 Sacramento County Sheriff Deputies riding BMW R1200RT-P at the 13th Annual Southwest Police Motorcycle Training & Competition held on April 3th and 4th, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ. This is some impressive team work and slow maneuvers, in a confusing labyrinth of orange cones. The officers demonstrating how fast and maneuverable the BMW can be in the right hands.
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plugbike.com: Zero MX rider injured at Motocros Wohlen
Catastrophic frame failure results in serious injury to the rider.

On the Street

raresportbikesforsale.com: 1990 BMW K1 in Red/Yellow on Ebay

Olepiel, a Dutch site, gives more rumors of a naked S and are calling it a F1000R.

dealernews.com: Congressional hearing may impact youth vehicle ban

bikerhoic.com: Aprilia 750 Shiver revealed

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gizmag.com: 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller ÔÇô worldÔÇÖs first production motorcycle cells for ₤86,200

honda.com: Honda Worldwide Consolidated Financial Summary for Fiscal 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2010.
Increase in Asian sales results in black ink for Honda motorcycles in Q4 and a positive sales projection for the coming year.

motorcycle.com: 2010 Husqvarna TC250 review


Bike Cruller

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R69 with fairing by Peel
 
Thursday, April 29

WSBK et al.

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Not the best source but a decent summary of the rumor: asphaltandrubber.com: More troubles for Ruben Xaus in the paddock gossip

FWIW: MotoSprin.it’s interview clip causing all the rumors

moto-station.com: Podium for BMW at Monza?

twowheelsblog.com: Testing at Misano with Aprilia, BMW, Ducati and Yamaha

Down and out or on the comeback track?
motoblog.it: BMW Reitwagen ready for a return to the track?

Meanwhile BMW France has been racing the S1000RR too:

"Double double" winner for the BMW S 1000 RR of team BMW Motorrad France this weekend to Nogaro.
29.04.2010
Press release
Erwan Nigon wins the two sleeves dominant without sharing and S?®bastien Gimbert monte twice on the second step of the podium. All fans of the brand are vibrated in Gers following the exploits of two official drivers.

Erwan Nigon sign the best time in the race and the turn of the track record.

Qualifications and Superpole.

Erwan Nigon and its 1000 RR S dominated without sharing the qualification session and two Superpole sessions held on the Saturday Sun. It establishes an extraordinary time of 1 ' 28 "174 that literally downs competition. S?®bastien Gimbert places its 1000 RR S in fourth place, alongside Jake Da Costa (second on his Kawasaki RSG) and Vincent Philippe (troisi?¿me on its LMS Suzuki).

The two S 1000 official RRs are so characterized first online for two races on Sunday.

1st round

Erwan patina initially somewhat and loses the advantage of the pole position in the first
turn. It is found in effect in sixth position after the first round. Vincent
Philippe (Suzuki-LMS) leads to S?®bastien Gimbert held in ambush in second place.
Erwan Nigon dates back to the lightning speed and places its S 1000 RR in first position in the 9th round, followed closely by S?®bastien Gimbert. Two BMW drivers provide the wide through their Michelin tyre performance. They dig the gap and undertakes a battle for second place between them. Erwan finally takes top and passes the finish line with 1.6 seconds ahead of his teammate and 7.3 seconds ahead of Julien Da Costa (Kawasaki RSG). The latter was threatened by the repeated attacks of Lo?»c Napoleone on his BMW S 1000 RR private ERT team that did not ultimately find a open and ends at a fine 4th place.

2nd round

Erwan Nigon confirms its leadership in this second race.
Erwan performs a prudent but quick start that places in 3rd position. It will suffice him two towers to take the top on the Vincent Philippe Suzuki and the Kawasaki's Jake Da Costa. He no longer leaves instead of leading up to the finish line. Merging another world in this Sunday afternoon (1 ' 28 "85 in turn best) times, Erwan hollow an impressive gap with its prosecutors. He finished the race with 7 seconds of advance on his teammate and more than 9.5 seconds ahead of Julien Da Costa! S?®bastien Gimbert is 6th at the end of the first round. It rises a thanks to the power of its S 1000 RR opponents. In the 8th round, the two BMW head and continue their escape until the finish, line signing a doubled for brand and new dominant again without sharing

MotoGP

motomatters.com: Future of MotoGp to be decided on Saturday – or not

IOMTT

Formula 1 and …

Motorsport Retro – Video Documentary: Graham Hill - Driven
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bbc.co.uk: KERS power boost system may make 2011 return.
It is not a straight financial technical or PR decision. Ferrari and Renault have made budget KERS for 2011 possible. Battery systems or flywheel systems are out there. Williams just expanded its control in their flywheel system company. FIA and F1 want to put on a green face and think KERS will help.

Fans are skeptical. The first try at the system seem to result in a way to stop passing not increase race excitement.

bbc.co.uk: What F1’s future means for the car you drive

Other Racing News

Dakar organizers announce details of the 2011 evernt:
Dakar.com: The organisers of the Dakar this morning unveiled the route of the 33rd edition, which will take place from 1st to 16th January 2011 in Argentina and Chile. Competitor enrolment will open on 15th May on www.dakar.com
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roadracerx.com: Between the races : Eric Buell

roadracerx.com: [Erik] Buell is back

technologyreview.com: Solar car racing in Australia

BMW outlines future motorsport programme.

• Press Release

Munich, 29th April 2010. Motorsport will continue to play a leading role at BMW, with plans now being implemented for an extensive programme. BMW will significantly expand its activities in the field of production car racing over the coming years: last week the executive board of BMW AG came to a positive policy decision regarding the company’s involvement in the restructured German Touring Car Masters (DTM) from 2012. For this to happen, certain basic requirements must be met. The governing body, the ITR, is currently working on these prerequisites. In anticipation of a positive outcome, BMW Motorsport is making appropriate preparations on the technical side. The final decision is expected during the year.
The appearance of the BMW M3 GT2 at endurance races forms another important pillar in the future programme. As is the case this season, in 2011 BMW will contest a variety of races with this car.

Dr. Klaus Draeger, the BMW AG board member responsible for development, says: “Following the withdrawal from Formula One, the realignment of our motorsport programme is raising our presence in production car racing to a whole new level. BMW sports and touring cars have achieved success right around the world, and have significantly influenced the brand’s sporting profile right from the word go. For that reason, we see it as a consistent step to return to our roots after bidding farewell to Formula One, and to expand our commitment to this discipline.”

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen adds: “The newly aligned programme offers us many important stages, on which to demonstrate the sporting gene present in BMW vehicles. The planned return to the DTM is an exciting challenge for our team. Over the coming months we will be making all the necessary technical preparations that should allow us to be competitive right from the start should we join the series in 2012. Thanks to its great tradition in production car racing, the BMW M3 is predestined to be used as the basic car. In 2011 we will once again be lining up with our BMW M3 GT2, which is contesting its debut season in Europe this year.”

For 2011, BMW is developing a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection that can be used in championships in accordance with the new Super2000 regulations – such as the FIA World Touring Car Championship. A new racing car is being developed as a successor to the current BMW 320si for the coming years. How the BMW involvement in the World Touring Car Championship will look beyond the 2010 season will be decided over the course of the year. This year, BMW is competing in the WTCC with BMW Team RBM and its drivers Augusto Farfus (BR) and Andy Priaulx (GB).

Customer racing remains of particular interest. BMW will continue to develop attractive racing cars for professional teams, as the company did most recently with the BMW Z4 GT3. In the future, the performances of the most successful private drivers will still be honoured with the BMW Sports Trophy. Over the coming years the company will continue its great tradition of promoting talented young drivers in the Formula BMW series. This means that BMW will also offer a comprehensive training programme for junior drivers. Mario Theissen says: “The fact that seven Formula BMW graduates are currently plying their trade as regular Formula One drivers speaks for itself. That is why we will continue our promotion of young talent from 2011. Over the coming months we will determine precisely what form this commitment will take.”

BMW enjoys a long history of success in international touring car racing. As early as the 1960s the brand backed up its new position as a premium manufacturer of sporty cars with a succession of championship titles. BMW drivers celebrated a total of twelve European Championship titles with the BMW 2002, BMW 3.0 CSL, and the BMW 635 CSi Coup?®. On top of this, Volker Strycek (DE) guided his BMW 635 CSi to victory in the debut season of the DTM in 1984. The BMW M3 lined up for the first time in 1987 – and immediately proved to be a superlative racing car. Roberto Ravaglia (IT) claimed the World Championship title, Winni Vogt (DE) was crowned European Champion, and Eric van de Poele (BE) won the DTM.
After a second European Championship triumph in 1988, Ravaglia gave the brand its third and most recent DTM title to date in the BMW M3 in 1989. BMW has 49 race wins, 30 pole positions and 64 fastest laps to its name in this series. Up to and including 1992, BMW M3 drivers around the world had notched up over 1,500 individual wins and more than 50 international titles.

The European Championship was relaunched in 2001 – and it was once again a BMW driver, Peter Kox (NL), who claimed the title. Having already tasted success in the 2004 European Championship with the BMW 320i, Andy Priaulx (GB) went on to win the new World Championship with the same car in 2005. Priaulx successfully defended this title the following two years with the BMW 320si WTCC.
BMW has also celebrated success in the past on the endurance circuit: BMW drivers have won the 24-hour race at the N??rburgring (DE) on 18 occasions. Among the achievements of the Munich-based brand was victory at the very first staging of the race in 1970. In 1998, BMW also claimed the first overall victory with a diesel-powered car: the BMW 320d. BMW drivers have been victorious 21 times at the classic in Spa-Francorchamps (BE). In Le Mans (FR), Team BMW Motorsport clinched a historic overall victory with the BMW V12 LMR in 1999. Competing with the BMW M3 GTR, BMW topped the manufacturer, team and driver standings in the American Le Mans Series in 2001.


Hmmm…1.6 liter turbo engine…sounds like the rumored direction for F1 engines. Would Dr. Theissen consider a return to F1 as an engine builder?


On the Street

moto-station.com: The Husqvarna/BMW unveiled
A look at the combined effort that looks like a G450X on lutefisk

While Worldwide Honda was reporting an increase in sales for their last quarter – US first quarter- the MIC is reporting a decrease.
asphaltandrubber.com: First Quarter 2010 motorcycle sales down 21% - March 2010 sales down 5%

twowheelsblog.com: Igo Chack;s 2012 Izh-1 Hybrid motorcycle concept

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Old meets new in a tantalizing concept bike.

CAGE

gas2.org: Oklahoma Honda dealers can now sell CNG Civics at retail

Top Gear Video: Jeremy, Richard and James attempt to save the planet by building their own electric car out of a TVR chassis and milk float batteries before descending on the streets of Oxford in their new creation.

FWIW

I liked ?¥ liter bikes when I was younger and I still like the idea of them now. They are the Goldilocks bike size for a solo rider like me. Liter bikes, and now bigger, are tantalizing with their power. Yet my license always screamed at me “Don’t do it you will lose me.” 600s teased with a small ‘t’ with my knees alternating between laughing and screaming out in pain because at 6’5” I dust didn’t fit.

With age I saw the ?¥ liter class dwindle and virtually disappear in the US market. They disappeared from the track and then the show room making cameo appearances with European builders that occasionally exported them to our shores.

Like many of us, as the class aged it gained (CCs) weight. Triumph reappeared as a brand it did so with a 900cc triple. It worked for them but the British marque did the same as their Japanese counterparts going with a 600 then 675 model while on the upper ended they kept adding CCs to their entire line up.

Rumors have been surfacing that the ?¥ liter bike is making a comeback for many manufacturers. Honda’s NT700V has been causing a stir on the forum for what it is and isn’t. Posters have chided BMW for missing the boat. http://www.motorcycledaily.com/28april10_TriumphTiger800.htm]Triumph has been rumored for some time to be ready for a return to the 3/4 liter class with a 800cc Tiger. If they do I expect some will cry that BMW missed the boat again.

What seems to be lost on many is the F800 (650) staked a spot in this class by BMW some years ago. As a major brand the company put the Roundel on a bike that redefined the class in modern terms and for writers has become the benchmark for comparison as others begin to follow. Often the problem with being a trend setter is others doesn’t follow; in this case do not follow right away.

As new bikes of various genres repopulate this Goldilocks bike class BMW’s offering is getting a bit long in the tooth. They will suffer the slings and arrows of ‘you were caught sleeping again’ comments on the forum, while in the press the F will be used as a benchmark of comparison for these new entrants.

Triumph rumors have sparked my curiosity in two ways. First I am very interested in what a 800cc Tiger would be like. More importantly I am extremely curious about what v2 of the F series will hold for us.

Bike Cruller

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Friday April 30

WSBK et al.

twowheelsblog.com:
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caradisiac.com: Andrew :pitt thinks back at Monza

Yamaha-motor-europe.com: Successful test for Yamaha Sterilgarda in Misano

BMW Motorrad Motorsport - WSBK - Monza ÔÇô Preview
ÔÇó 30.04.2010
ÔÇó Press Release
7th ÔÇô 9th May 2010
5th of 13 World Championship race weekends


Munich/Stephanskirchen, 30th April 2010. The first block of European races in the 2010 FIM Superbike World Championship comes to an end this coming weekend (7th ÔÇô 9th May) at the high-speed Monza circuit in Italy. Immediately after the race, the teams will set off for Kyalami (RSA) and Salt Lake City (USA) before returning to European soil. Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport will travel to Monza on the back of two top-five results and another finish in the top ten at Assen (NED), and the team will be aiming to build on its strong recent performances at the circuit in MonzaÔÇÖs Royal Park. Engine power is an important factor on this classic race track, the highest-speed circuit on the calendar. Monza also places exceptionally heavy loads on the brakes. The team prepared for the upcoming race weekend with a two-day test on Wednesday and Thursday in Misano (ITA). Troy tested out several variants of the Nissin brakes and worked on the bikeÔÇÖs Monza-spec engine set-up.


Troy Corser:
ÔÇ£At Monza two things are key: good acceleration and good brakes. The circuit is, in effect, a succession of long straights and tight corners. At Assen we were really quick on the straights. If we can build speed quickly out of the corners and look after our tyres over the full race distance, IÔÇÖm very confident we can have a good race weekend.ÔÇØ


Ruben Xaus:
ÔÇ£I have good memories of Monza last year, as I finished in the top ten twice. I like the atmosphere in the Royal Park. You can feel the long tradition of motor sport wherever you go around the circuit.

Monza is a real stop-and-go type of track. The first chicane has been modified slightly since last yearÔÇÖs races. I donÔÇÖt know how it looks now in detail, but it will be important, for sure, to accelerate cleanly out of the left-hander and take as much speed as possible up the slight incline. The next chicane ÔÇô the Variante della Roggia ÔÇô follows not long after. In the Lesmo combination you need to follow a clean line. This section is littered with leaves from the trees that surround the circuit. Here again it is important to carry a lot of speed out of the second corner as you head towards the three-corner Ascari chicane. The track is a bit bumpy approaching Ascari, so bike set-up comes into play here. This section is followed by another long straight, and again a clean exit from the corner and engine power are vital, before you finish the lap with the long Parabolica corner.ÔÇØ


Berthold Hauser, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director:
ÔÇ£Monza is the final race in the first block of European races this season. WeÔÇÖve collected 26 more World Championship points this year than at the equivalent stage of last season. So far in 2010 weÔÇÖve recorded three top-five placings and another six top-ten finishes, and in the second race at Assen we were only two tenths off a podium place. All in all, weÔÇÖre on the right track.

WeÔÇÖve been able to improve from race weekend to race weekend over the season so far and, of course, weÔÇÖre looking to continue this trend at Monza. Things arenÔÇÖt looking too bad ahead of the Italian race. We learnt a lot from our test in Misano and the characteristics of the Monza track suit the BMW S 1000 RR.ÔÇØ


Background:
The city of Monza has a population of 120,000 and lies in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. MonzaÔÇÖs Royal Park, where the race circuit is located, borders on the neo-classical Villa Reale palace and covers an area of 668 hectares. This makes the Parco di Monza approximately twice the size of the world famous Central Park in New York. As well as the circuit, the Royal Park is also home to the Golf Club Milano.

The Monza circuit has two particularly defining features: extremely high top speeds and tradition. Motorcycle and car races have been held at the track ÔÇô set within the high walls of the Royal Park ÔÇô since it was opened in 1922, and no other venue has hosted more Formula One grands prix. The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza has undergone frequent modifications over the course of its long history, but the remains of a banked curve still bear witness to its early days. The original layout included an oval section, but this has not been used for racing since 1967.

At the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza everything is focused on maximising speed. However, the brakes of the BMW S 1000 RR will also be subjected to a genuine test of quality, and the bike also has to display good low-speed steering responses. Achieving a high level of braking stability makes life easier for the riders, while good acceleration through the gears is vital, especially after the ultra-slow first chicane. The braking point for the two famous Lesmo corners is also important. In the Parabolica the riders spend a lot of time on the tyre edge, and good edge grip is therefore required to get a good run onto the long straight.

MotoGP

motorcycle.com: Jerez Preview

bbc.co.uk: Rossi admits fitness worries

reuters.com: RossiÔÇÖs back pain may hit Spain performance

IOMTT

AMA Pro Racing


Formula 1 and 

autosport.com: Pirelli confirms 2011 F1 tyre offer
While over at Formula1.com the question they ask is: Michelin or Avon tyres for the 2011 season.?

ferrari.com: Suderia Ferrari and Philip Morris International sponsorship


Other Racing News

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BMW Motorsport Parts Now Available in the United States.]/b]
ÔÇó 29.04.2010
ÔÇó Press Release
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ÔÇô April 29, 2010 ÔÇô BMW of North America, LLC announced today that it will offer BMW Motorsport parts through four BMW Centers in the United States. BMW Motorsport parts, which were previously available only in Europe, will be made available to weekend racers and professional racing teams in the US. Parts in the Motorsport catalog are the pinnacle result of available technology, crafted on the decades-long foundation of racing experience by BMW Motorsport and its technical partners.

Current BMW Motorsport parts catalogs can be found along with terms and conditions at the BMW Motorsport webpage or by visiting one of four BMW centers: Laurel BMW in Westmont, IL, Global Imports in Atlanta, GA, BMW of Stratham in Stratham, NH, and BMW of Cleveland in Solon, OH. At this time, catalogs are available for the 2008 BMW Z4, the BMW M3 from 1995-present, and the 3 Series Sedan from 2006 onward.
Each parts catalog provides an overview of the specially developed BMW Motorsport parts for a respective BMW vehicle or Series. Some parts may remain unavailable in the US and may not be approved by a particular racing series or class. All parts listed are intended for use on approved motorsport/racing/off-road BMW vehicles.



On the Street

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cyrilhuzeblog.com: Motorcycle parts ÔÇô Americans unite!

dealernews.com: Harley-DavidsonÔÇÖs Wandell talks tradition

thekeeslider.com: Harley-Davidson hints at mover from Milwaukee

mc24.no: Ural Cross for the really tough

visordown.com: 10 most powerful people in motorcyclc

Bike Cruller

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Saturday, May 1

WSBK et al.

crash.net: Fabrizio fastest at Misano test [Cosrser 6th]

motorsprot.com: Ducati test summary
motosport.com: Yamaha test summary

speedweek.de: Xaus brings his own pressures

MotoGP

reuters.com: Stoner fastest in first free practice for Spanish MotoGP

bridgestonemotorsport.com: MotoGP Spanish GP preview

GRAN PREMIO bwin DE ESPA?æA
Computerised results and timing service provided by
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MotoGP
Qualifying Practice
Classification 10
TISSOT

Rider Nation Team Motorcycle Time Lap Total Gap Top Speed

1 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'39.202 23 26 278.8
2 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 1'39.487 21 27 0.285 0.285 277.2
3 27 Casey STONER AUS Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 1'39.511 22 24 0.309 0.024 276.6
4 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 1'39.558 28 28 0.356 0.047 276.8
5 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 1'39.560 21 24 0.358 0.002 280.2
6 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'39.591 19 25 0.389 0.031 276.2
7 5 Colin EDWARDS USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'39.970 26 26 0.768 0.379 277.0
8 11 Ben SPIES USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'39.989 26 28 0.787 0.019 280.3
9 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'40.021 27 27 0.819 0.032 277.5
10 33 Marco MELANDRI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'40.027 21 26 0.825 0.006 281.0
11 65 Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 1'40.206 26 27 1.004 0.179 275.6
12 7 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN Interwetten Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'40.322 25 26 1.120 0.116 275.8
13 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 1'40.416 23 28 1.214 0.094 278.1
14 40 Hector BARBERA SPA Paginas Amarillas Aspar DUCATI 1'40.482 20 23 1.280 0.066 275.7
15 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'40.555 27 27 1.353 0.073 271.0
16 58 Marco SIMONCELLI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'40.586 26 26 1.384 0.031 273.4
17 36 Mika KALLIO FIN Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'40.803 17 26 1.601 0.217 277.7
Fastest Lap: Lap: 23 Dani PEDROSA 1'39.202 160.508 Km/h
Circuit Record Lap:
Circuit Best Lap:
Valentino ROSSI 1'39.818 159.518 Km/h
2008 Jorge LORENZO 1'38.189 162.164 Km/h
2009
Dry
Air: 26??
Ground: 49??
Humidity: 32%
Practice condition:
Time limit for protest expires 60' after publication of the results -


Formula 1 and 

autosport.com: Lotus predicts significant step in Spain

formual1.com: Spain preview quotes

formula1.com: Schumacher ÔÇô donÔÇÖt expect to much at Spain

On the Street

motorcyclistonline.com: MSF Highlights the top five rules riders should remember for Motorcycle Awareness Month

Bike Cruller

Ritmo-SerenoÔÇÖs 46blog brings us pictures of recently two BMW caf?® projects recently completed at their shop in Japan.

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Sunday, May 2

WSBK et al.

motorsport-magazine.com: BMW wants the good trend to continue fully on the track

motorsport-total.com: BMW happy with progress


SuperStock 1000 Cup

Video: Superstock 1000 highlights ÔÇô Assen 2010

MotoGP

motomatters.com: Saturday MotoGP round up post qualifying

motogp.com: Edwards and Spies on third row in close Jerez qualifying

motorcycle-usa.com: Jerez Saturday insider


Formula 1 and 

dailymai.co.uk: Are Mercedes wasting money by spending ?ú60 million on Michael Schumacher?

ferrari.com: Fisichella tests new rear wing at Vairano
 
Sunday, May 2 MotoGP Spain results

MotoGP Spain

Dani Pedrosa dominates the Spanish GP setting a track record best lap and leads 26 of 27 lap while Joge Lorenzo to his first victory of 2010 at Jerez.

Spies turns in a DNF.

Classification
Analysis
Fast lap by rider
Analysis by lap
Average Speed
Grid
Lap Chart

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Race
Classification after 27 laps = 119.421 km 17
TISSOT

1 25 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 45'17.538 158.200

2 20 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 45'18.081 158.168 0.543

3 16 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Fiat Yamaha Team YAMAHA 45'18.428 158.148 0.890

4 13 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 45'26.553 157.677 9.015

5 11 27 Casey STONER AUS Ducati Marlboro Team DUCATI 45'27.572 157.618 10.034

6 10 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 45'40.682 156.864 23.144

7 9 36 Mika KALLIO FIN Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 45'52.027 156.217 34.489

8 8 33 Marco MELANDRI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 45'52.225 156.206 34.687

9 7 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 45'53.698 156.123 36.160

10 6 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 45'54.329 156.087 36.791

11 5 58 Marco SIMONCELLI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 45'54.693 156.066 37.155

12 4 5 Colin EDWARDS USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 45'55.798 156.004 38.260

13 3 40 Hector BARBERA SPA Paginas Amarillas Aspar DUCATI 45'55.909 155.997 38.371

14 2 7 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN Interwetten Honda MotoGP HONDA 46'19.590 154.668 1'02.052

15 1 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 46'41.784 136.394 3 laps

Not Classified
11 Ben SPIES USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 11'59.976 154.810 20 laps

65 Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 3'30.104 151.570 25 laps

Dry
Air: 27??
Ground: 44??
Humidity: 30%
Pole Position:
Fastest Lap (New record):
Dani PEDROSA 1'39.202 160.508 Km/h
Lap 2 Dani PEDROSA 1'39.731 159.657 Km/h
Circuit Record Lap:
Circuit Best Lap:
Valentino ROSSI 1'39.818 159.518 Km/h
2008 Jorge LORENZO 1'38.189 162.164 Km/h
2009

Race condition:
13:40'00 SIGHTING LAP START
14:07'33 Aleix ESPARGARO crashed out - Rider OK
14:07'38 Aleix ESPARGARO re-joined race
14:10'01 Aleix ESPARGARO entered pits
14:13'56 Aleix ESPARGARO re-joined race
14:15'04 Ben SPIES entered pits and retired
14:24'19 Aleix ESPARGARO entered pits
14:25'30 Aleix ESPARGARO re-joined race
 
Monday, May 3

WSBK et al.

bmwmcmag.com: Success at opening Spanish Superbike Championship

SuperStock 1000 Cup

woldsbk.com: BMW and Ayrton times three

MotoGP

Yamaha-motor-europe.com: Lorenzo produces ride of his life to take rousing victory in Jerez

world.honda.com: Pedrosa takes second place for

motogp.com: Third spot a ÔÇ£good jobÔÇØ for Rossi after a tough weekend.

motomatters.com: Sunday post race debrief: Ben Spies

Formula 1 and 

hispaniaf1team.com: HRT team looking forward to home Grand Prix

formula1.com: Spain preview quotes ÔÇô HRT, Bridgestone, Cosworth, Lotus and more

jamesallenonf1.com: F1 drivers wealth: its still a good game to be in.

On the Street

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dealernews.com: More than 50 touring related items

Touring riders are always looking for ways to keep those electronic farkles charged.
gizmag.com: $150 kinetic energy harvester charges smartphones off-the-grid

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Bike Cruller

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