By John Hopkins
MIRABEL, QC – Brett McCormick started off his bid for the 2011 Canadian Superbike Championship by Parts Canada in perfect style with a convincing victory in the season opener at Circuit ICAR in Mirabel, Que. on Sunday.
Riding the radX HD / BMW Motorrad Canada BMW S1000RR the Saskatoon racer started from pole and led all 20 laps around the 2.8km (1.68-mile) track. He completed the 56km (33.6-mile) race in 27 minutes, 58.357 seconds for an average speed of 120.117km/h (72.070 mph).
Andrew Nelson of Kars, Ont. finished second on the Nelson Racing / GymMax / Monette Sport BMW S1000RR, 10.800 secs. behind McCormick and defending national champion Jordan Szoke of Brantford, Ont. placed third riding the Competition Systems Kawasaki Race Team Kawasaki ZX-10R.
“I really don’t think it could have gone any better,” said the 19-year-old McCormick, who also won the Superbike race at Circuit ICAR in 2009. “I got a good start and wanted to put my head down and try and pull away as quickly as I could. We came here with a pretty solid base set up so we didn’t have a lot of work to do to get the bike working around here.”
After finishing second in the 2009 Canadian Superbike Championship McCormick competed in the United States last season, but is back in Canada for another shot at the national title.
“It’s great to be back and I’m happy to be here,” said McCormick, who set the race’s fastest lap at 1:22.855 on his third tour. “This is a great way to return to Canada, with a big win.”
Szoke looked poised to take a run at McCormick but began experiencing handling problems just past quarter-distance and slipped back into the clutches of a group consisting of Nelson, Michael Ferreira (radX HD / BMW Motorrad Canada BMW S1000RR), Francis Martin (Couturier Racing BMW S1000RR) and Alex Welsh (Z1 CycleTech Suzuki GSX-R600).
Nelson got around the seven-time Canadian Superbike champ on lap 16 and went on to claim his second podium finish at Circuit ICAR. He was third in the Superbike race in 2009.
“The tires were amazing and the bike was superb,” said Nelson, last year’s Canadian Superbike Championship runner-up. “I think we have a good package to take a run at the championship this year.”
Martin also got by Szoke but fell on the final lap, allowing Szoke to reclaim the final spot on the podium.
“The way my race went I’m lucky to be here,” said Szoke, who won at Circuit ICAR last season to start a perfect run of seven race victories. “We had limited time with the set-up because of the bad weather here and we went the wrong way. The front end was working beautifully the rear went away.”
Although rain limited dry track time for most of the weekend the Superbike race was held in ideal conditions.
Uxbridge, Ont.’s Welsh got around Ferreira on the final lap to claim fourth place from the Mississauga, Ont. racer.
"It was tough," said the former Pro Rookie of the Year. "I couldn't get much drive out of the corners and they were able to break away from me a little on the straights, so I tried to make up ground in the slower stuff. I thought they might slow each other up battling with each other but that didn't really happen and it made things tough for me."
Martin remounted after his fall to salvage sixth spot. He did have the consolation of being named the winner of the KICKER Kick-Ass Pass of the Race Award for his move on Szoke to take third place.
"It was just a low side, I probably hit a little bump," said the Sherbrooke, Que. former two-time Canadian Superbike Champion. "Maybe I wanted to get Andrew a bit too badly.
"The bike was great and I think when we get a little more track time with it we're going to be able to have some very good races."
Jean-Francois Cyr of Mascouche, Que. ran a lonely race to seventh on the CyRacing Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Jodi Christie took eighth on his Jodi Christie Racing Honda CBR600RR. The Keene, Ont. racer spent much of the race battling with Woodbridge, Ont.'s Frank Trombino on the Suzuki Canada / Hindle / Sturgess Cycle Suzuki GSX-R600 before Trombino crashed unjurt on lap 17.
Sylvain Dery of St-Colomban, Que. on his Alary Yamaha / DL Performance Yamaha YZF-R6 and the Honda CBR1000RR of Sherbrooke, Que.'s Sebastien Tremblay completed the top 10.
Race Results
1.Brett McCormick, Saskatoon, Sask. (BMW S1000RR) 20
2. Andrew Nelson, Kars, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 20
3. Jordan Szoke, Brantford, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 20
4. Alex Welsh, Uxbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R600) 20
5. Michael Ferreira, Mississauga, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 20
6. Francis Martin, Sherbrooke, Que. (BMW S1000RR) 20
7. Jean-Francois Cyr, Mascouche, Que. (Suzuki GSX-R1000) 20
8. Jodi Christie, Keene, Ont. (Honda CBR600RR) 20
9. Sylvain Dery, St-Colomban, Que. (Yamaha YZF-R6) 20
10. Sebastien Tremblay, Sherbrooke, Que. (Honda CBR1000RR) 20
11. Franklyn Dominguez, Hudson, Que. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 20
12. Marie-Josee Boucher, Montreal, Que. (Honda CBR600RR) 19
13. Steve Walker, Carleton Place, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 19
14. Rob Busby, Brantford, Ont. (BMW S1000RR) 19
15. Ross Millson, Hamilton, Ont. (Kawasaki ZX-10R) 19
16. Sean Huffman, Kemptville, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R1000) 19
17. Billy Shields, Unionville, Ont. (Yamaha YZF-R1) 19
Did Not Finish
Frank Trombino, Woodbridge, Ont. (Suzuki GSX-R600) 17
Time of Race: 27:58.357
Average Speed: 120.117 km/h
Fastest Lap: 1:22.855 by Brett McCormick on lap 3
Point Standings
1.Brett McCormick, 56
2. Andrew Nelson, 44
3. Jordan Szoke, 40
4. Alex Welsh, 32
5. Michael Ferreira, 30
6. Francis Martin, 27
7. Jean-Francois Cyr, 25
8. Jodi Christie, 23
9. Sylvain Dery, 21
10. Sebastien Tremblay, 19
11. Franklyn Dominguez, 17
12. Marie Josee-Boucher, 15
13. Steve Walker, 13
14. Rob Busby, 12
15. Ross Millson, 10
16. Sean Huffman, 8
17. Billy Shields, 6
Minggu, 29 Mei 2011
McCormick wins National opener
Wine, Wine, Wine ... A Trip to Terroir
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| Norman Hardie / Norman Hardie Winery & Vineyard talks wine with some enthusiasts at Terroir 2011. |
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| A few enthusiasts talking wine. The Crystal Palace resounded with words only a wine connoisseur would understand. (Fortunately for me, I was the designated driver, my glass filled with water, I wasn't expected to comment on the wine because I really had no idea what they were talking about.) |
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| Karlo Estates Winery. |
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| Wine barrels - Karlo Estates |
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View from the Ferry Hwy 32 Glenora   We stop to take some more photos on the way home.  (If you missed it this year, Terroir is happening again next year on Saturday, May 26, 2012) |
BMW R 1200 GS | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure For Sale | BMW R 1200 GS For Sale | BMW R 1200 GS Review 2011
BMW R 1200 GS Owners Manual
German companies and a new type of engine in the world for thirty years for the new local BMW Motorcycle Adventure begins a thousand. However, I never Adventure jumped on the bandwagon the other motorcycle manufacturer BMW take off until the late 90's getting into the hybrid market to compete with the growing support for their quest to produce a hybrid model of employment and the R1200GS Adventure bikes they make and model of the GS1150 is . Until now, the world market to rent a bike ordered "naked" bike paths "Cruiser" The only way to "tracking." Suzuki, Honda Varadero production and mass appeal to Vstrom began a very stable system. Tiger winning KTM 990 and 955 directly compete with established non-motor road to adventure came on board to version. 1055 many bikes they have a tiger in the future of the newborn has attracted the imagination and your bank account.
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Occurs at the beginning of the century and Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman in TV Program TV documentary for a trip to Europe, the two BMW R1150GS bike ride "over the length of" a piece of that deal is unintentional. It was followed by another tour to the south, "a long way down", BMW R1200GS two wheels on the journey from Scotland to Australia when. These two programs on a worldwide reputation and sales of BMW bikes, BMW has forecast growth of more than a dream.
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Now, interest in the market looking for adventure, the most the network, on the production line will own most of the specifications Adv bike motorcycle manufacturers. Hybrid market is now in the range of one thousand U.S. dollars of the BMW motorcycle bandit is holding the world's largest sales volume. Last F800GS and F650GS Dakar machines and provide additional mid-range market for all manufacturers to seek to set the benchmark. Yamaha is worth just £ 13,000 for their flagship 1200 Tenere has relased a free test rides and online order, they are still almost all the cost is a huge market for a hybrid bike that will be sure. Despite the fact that most bike owners Aventure asphalt maintenance, road bikes and tough as a charm to increase the mechanical ground. Long live the spirit of adventure.
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Arctic Cat 300 | Arctic Cat 300 Utility | Arctic Cat 300 4x4 | Arctic Cat 300 ATV 2011
Arctic Cat 300 Parts
The company has several new models, more power, and some of them are less energy. Most of his car to go a little lower in 2009, although a specially built dirt car goes much higher.
Arctic Cat 300 Reviews
Cat engineers have built a lot more riding on two passengers, and also to expand opportunities for young riders. They rolled out a new Prowler UTV, which will bring the joy of performance dependent, and other new working-class Prowler, which screams "usefulness".
Arctic Cat 300 Carburetor
Cat's got his own new engine, a 545cc liquid, which is located in the 1st half-model, 2-TRO and Prowler, Thundercat and extend engine. He also introduced the new 150th 300-class engines, KYMCO, which are placed in a car aimed at the new "transition" market, and new sports quad, respectively.
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Hayes leads qualifying in Utah
From AMA Pro Racing
TOOELE, UT - Some familiar names topped the timesheets in Saturday's AMA Pro Racing Miller Motorsports Park qualifying sessions, setting the stage for epic racing throughout the combined AMA Pro Road Racing/FIM World Superbike BigM Weekend Presented by Lucas Oil.
Reigning AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Champion Josh Hayes (Monster Energy Graves Yamaha) earned provisional pole at MMP with a 1:50.40 lap around the 15-turn, 3.048-mile road course. It wasn't all smooth sailing for the current points leader, however, as he experienced a slight mishap toward the end of the 45-minute session.
"I tipped it over in Turn 1 [and] the bike barely made it off the track," said Hayes, who wasn't injured in the get-off. "I tried to hold on to it ... I was thinking about how much work my guys put into this bike! But I went back out on the back-up bike to verify the set up and it was fine."
Hayes has gone two-for-two in 2011 qualifying and is looking to claim a third pole here at Miller.
"I'm pretty happy if I'm the guy they're always chasing," Hayes said, "and if I keep doing my job and working hard, we can keep the string going."
Daytona double-race winner Blake Young was second-quickest in Saturday qualifying, posting his best time in the final moments of the session and thereby jumping ahead of his Rockstar Makita Suzuki teammate, Tommy Hayden. The youngest Hayden, National Guard Jordan Suzuki's Roger, was fourth-quickest, with Foremost Insurance/Pegram Racing's Larry Pegram rounding out the top-five.
Final qualifying for the class kicks off at 9:35am MDT Sunday in preparation for Monday's National Guard SuperBike race.
In AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, Team Latus Motors Racing's Jason DiSalvo continued his trend of class dominance by claiming today's provisional pole. DiSalvo has yet to be beaten this season, having earned victory at the opening Daytona 200 round then backed it up by doing the double at Infineon Raceway's Round 2.
DiSalvo jumped to the top of the chart early in the session, throwing his quickest lap in just before the clock ran out to consolidate his advantage.
"The lap felt comfortable and we had a fairly heavy fuel load," said DiSalvo. "I rode both Team Latus Ducatis this morning, but it was on the 2011 model that we qualified today."
Celtic Racing/Fast by Ferracci's P.J. Jacobson posted the second-fastest time of the session, with Monster Energy Graves Yamaha rider Josh Herrin just behind. Former AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport standout Cameron Beaubier (GP Bike Parts Racing Yamaha) was fourth-quickest, followed by Triple Crown Industries' Paul Allison.
Daytona SportBike will run its second qualifying session Sunday at 8:40am MDT, and will race at 4:00pm.
In the AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport class, Infineon double-winner Benny Solis (Roadracingworld.com) amplified his recent success by notching the top time in Qualifying 1. Although a number of riders briefly appeared in the frontrunner position, it was a late lap turned in sprinkling rain via which Solis settled the matter. Y.E.S./LTD Racing's David Gaviria made Solis work for it, however, coming in just a few tenths behind. Vesrah Suzuki's Corey Alexander was third-quickest on the day, with Y.E.S./LTD Racing's Puerta fourth and Nadr Riad (SKR Inc.) fifth.
In the AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 class, Drag Specialties rider Michael Barnes took advantage of his prior MMP experience to set the provisional pole for Monday's 1:10pm race. Infineon Raceway's XR1200 winner, Chris Fillmore (RMR Bruce Rossmeyer Daytona Racing) took the second slot, having headed the timesheets until Barnes knocked him off. Californian Chase McFarland came in third; Barnes' teammate, Steve Rapp, was fourth; and J&P Cycles Michael Beck was fifth.
Final qualifying starts Sunday at 10:25am MDT.
SuperBike Qualifying Results
1. Josh Hayes (Monster Energy Graves Yamaha) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:50.401
2. Blake Young (Rockstar ·Makita ·Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +0.150
3. Tommy Hayden (Rockstar ·Makita ·Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +0.263
4. Roger Hayden (National Guard Jordan Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +0.795
5. Larry Pegram (Pegram Racing) BMW S1000RR +0.981
6. Martin Cardenas (M4 Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +1.007
7. JD Beach (Cycle World Attack Performance) Kawasaki ZX-10 +1.345
8. Chris Peris (Team Iron Horse BMW ·ESP) BMW S1000RR +1.367
9. Geoff May (Amsoil EBR Racing) Buell 1125R +1.562
10. David Anthony (ADR Fly Racing) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +1.737
11. Chris Clark (Yamaha Extended Service, Pat Clark Sports, Graves, Yamaha) Yamaha YZF-R1 +1.795
12. Steve Rapp (San Diego BMW/Locust Powered by Lee`s Cycle) BMW S1000RR +1.874
13. Ben Bostrom (Jordan Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +2.149
14. Jeremy Toye (San Diego BMW/Locust Powered by Lee`s Cycle) BMW S1000RR +2.152
15. Chris Trounson (San Diego BMW/Locust Powered by Lee`s Cycle) BMW S1000RR +3.593
16. Tony Kasper (Team Iron Horse BMW ·ESP) BMW S1000RR +4.312
17. Jordan Burgess (ADR Fly Racing) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +4.748
18. Chris Siebenhaar (Rockwell Time/BCS Racing) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +5.103
19. Trent Gibson (Seven Sports) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +7.093
20. Wesley Kane (M Racing) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +7.330
21. Eric Haugo (Viking Moto) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +7.866
22. Kevin Boisvert (Bayside Performance) Suzuki GSX-R1000 +8.095
23. Skip Salenius (Run 1 Racing Motorsports) Yamaha YZF-R1 +10.587
Aprilia Tuono 1000 R | Aprilia Tuono 1000 R For Sale 2011 | Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Reviews | Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Price 2011
Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory Review
2010 Aprilia RSV1000R superbike 2 Generation Tuono, Tuono 1000 R is based in 2004. Technical differences between R and Tuono 1000 RSV1000R is to provide damping control of both inbound and outbound damping and bias in control. Tuono 1000 R only to control the preload and damping input. This immediately implies that the stock Tuono less useful than a track bike than the Mille. However, since the parts between themselves and rich, it should not interfere with the Tuono that use it as a track bike to change the shock absorbers.
Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Wallpaper
In addition, the Tuono 1000 R has an electronically limited top speed of 249 km / h (155 mph). Other differences are purely cosmetic nature and consist of the absence of a full fairing, super bike handlebars instead of clip-ons and other finishes. Like the first generation Tuono, Tuono 1000 R and the steering damper as standard employees.
Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Specifications
The different ratios (a close relationship with several first gear), larger throttle body, a spark plug, less cosmetic changes and an increase in: BRP-Rotax 'V990' 60 ° V-Twin engine was significant when compared to first generation Tuono upgraded performance of 112 kW (152 hp, 150 hp) @ rpm 9500 rpm. Torque increased to 11.9 kg * m (117 N * m, 86 ft • lbf) @ 8500 rpm.
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Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 | Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 For Sale 2011 | Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Review | Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Price 2011
Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Range
The Dorsoduro is not exactly what I would say rather more precise target. At the top is a lighthouse in a threatening curves, sharp creases. Just below is a style Dirtbike riding up the bumper should be more than capable of keeping the mud and dirt outside the visor of the pilot. Move your eyes slightly to the rear and you're met with a very well integrated radiator located in front of the engine liquid cooled V twin. The apex of the bicycle is dominated by solid black plastic bodywork that brings a lot of security provided continuous compliance with the pilots and it was actually much easier than it seems. Shorter riders may oppose the 34.2-inch seat height, however.
Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 Top Speed
Perhaps the most notable design feature of Dorsoduro is the twin shocks of high mountains behind, coming out just behind the seat, rear wing is a category that takes the place of the plastic unit Dirtbike expected. Dichotomy of two tubes is a small triangular rear light and strong, and ultimately every bit of the bodywork of the bike is attractive and functional, but overall the bike has no way of competing machines and the likes of Ducati KTM. The little difficult, but without blemish. We like to see the power plant, which sits front-and-center among the body consists of two parts, consisting of two aluminum plates that bolt to the engine and the beefy upper tubular steel trellis frame. It is very attractive in a purely functional item.
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Suspension bits include a 43 mm mouth down fork adjustable for preload and length. At the rear, one side rocker shafts directly to the download link and is not adjustable preload and expansion. to travel back and totals 06.03 inches, which is a lot to deal with something that is likely to find the hard urban environment. The braking functions with skill by 320 mm wave discs suffered four-piston radial front gripper with the thickness of 240 mm rotor and single piston wave back. The wheels are aluminum, measuring 3.5 inches wide front with 120/70 ZR17 tires and six inches in the rear with 180/55 ZR17 donut. The weight is listed at just over £ 400 land, and we have no reason to doubt this figure.
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