September 12, 2007 - Did you miss technical manager for Jordan Suzuki, Pete Mauhar's, interview on Pit Pass Radio Tuesday night?? Click here and listen to the entire podcast of the show.
Pete has a style of talking that makes you want to listen to more...He did an awesome job of explaining the differences between Jordan Suzuki's riders Aaron Yates and Jake Holden, he talked about other riders he's worked with and how his new 'short'' haircut came to be! It's worth a listen!
AMA FORMULA XTREME AND AMA SUPERSTOCK SEASONS COME TO A CLOSE A MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA
September 12, 2007
AMA Racing news release
Josh Hayes, having already clinched the 2007 Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series presented by HMR, comes to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca this Sunday, Sept. 16, for an encore ride on his championship winning Erion Racing Honda CBR600RR.
While Hayes has already done the hard work of winning this year's championship, the Mississippi native does have something to shoot for at Laguna. If he wins, Hayes will tie the single-season win record in Formula Xtreme established by Eric Bostrom in 1998. That year Bostrom, who now rides in the Superbike class for Yamaha, won an impressive eight Formula Xtreme races en route to the '98 championship. Hayes has won seven of the nine rounds coming into this weekend's season finale. He has no plans on slowing down in the final race.
"I've said all along, I want to win races," said Hayes. "It'll be the same approach I've had all year. We want to dominate this thing. I'm really excited about going out there and putting a stamp on this for the end of the season."
Other riders hoping to join Hayes include Steve Rapp and Aaron Gobert, both on the list of 2007 Formula Xtreme race winners. Aussies Ben Attard and Marty Craggill have stepped up big in the class late in the season. Attard kept Hayes honest at Road Atlanta in perhaps his best performance of the season, on the Attack Kawasaki. Craggill is proving that he still has plenty of speed left in his 38-year-old body. He's pushed the Boulder Motorsports Ducati to newfound heights scoring podium finishes in the last two rounds.
A number of other riders could put a final stamp on the season with a victory at Laguna. Attack Kawasaki's Rapp would love to bookend his season with a victory Sunday. He won the season opener, the Daytona 200, in March. Veteran Larry Pegram, like Craggill, is proving the Ducati a worthy competitor in the class. He's flirted with a victory a couple of times this year.
And then there's young up-and-comers like Chaz Davies, of Celtic Racing Yamaha, and Martin Cardenas, of the powerful M4 EMGO Suzuki squad, who could raise their already strong stock with a memorable season-ending performance at Laguna.
While champ Hayes is flying the championship badge this weekend, newly crowned AMA Superstock presented by Dynojet champ Ben Spies will sit out the season finale in order to focus on trying to defend his AMA Superbike title.
With Spies watching from the pits, the rest of the Superstock competitors see a golden opportunity to add a national victory to their resume.
With or without Spies in the race, Jordan Suzuki's Aaron Yates promised to be a leading contender for the Laguna Superstock win. Now he'll be the odds-on favorite to win the event. He's a former Laguna Superstock winner and the only rider other than Spies to win a series race this year.
Graves Yamaha's Ben Bostrom is ranked second in the standings and has finished on the podium five times this year. The one thing Bostrom hasn't done is scored a victory. This weekend presents him with a perfect opportunity to notch his first AMA road racing win in over three years.
Roadracingworld.com Suzuki's Chris Ulrich joins Yates as the only other former Laguna Superstock winner in the field. Ulrich won the race in 2001.
Known as a top-notch rain rider, Ulrich, with the right conditions, could be a factor in Sunday's race. He scored the Superstock pole at Road America earlier this year in a wet qualifying session.
The Laguna Formula Xtreme and Superstock races will air on SPEED on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 2:00 pm eastern.
The Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series presented by HMR and AMA Superstock presented by Dynojet races are part of the Corona AMA Superbike Championship Finale at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., on Sept. 15-16. or additional event information visit the website www.laguna-seca.com.
JORDAN SUZUKI PREPARES FOR AMA ROAD RACING SEASON FINALE Yates and Holden to Conclude 2007 Season at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Aurora, IL (September 10, 2007) - This weekend, Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki riders Aaron Yates and Jake Holden return to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the AMA Superbike Championship season finale.On Sunday, September 16th, the 2007 AMA road racing series will conclude after all four classes, including the Jordan Suzuki entries in Superbike and Superstock, cross the checkered flag.
In July, the Jordan Suzuki team participated in an abbreviated AMA class schedule alongside the U.S. Grand Prix (MotoGP), with both Jordan Suzuki riders competing only in Sunday's 28-lap (100K) Superbike event.At that time, Aaron Yates earned the team its first AMA Superbike podium with a third place finish.Yates later earned a second podium in the premier class at Virginia International Raceway with another third place finish.Yates seeks a strong finish on Sunday to close the five-point deficit and move into third place in the overall championship.He is currently third in the Superstock championship points.
Jake Holden, who used his July track time to prepare for the team's return to Laguna Seca, hopes to give his crew another podium finish in the AMA Superstock class.Holden is currently ninth in overall Superstock points and has earned three podium finishes (two second and one third) for the Jordan Suzuki team this season.Holden, who also competes in the Superbike series on a 2007 Superstock spec Suzuki GSX-R1000, placed eighth in the earlier event.
On Saturday, both riders will participate in early morning practices on the 2.238 mile course prior to qualifying to determine their starting positions for the final events scheduled for Sunday.During the lunch break on Sunday, race fans can stop by the Jordan Suzuki transporter for rider autographs before opening ceremonies and live racing action begins.The 17-lap (60K) Superstock event will race first at 1:00 p.m. PDT, with the 28-lap Superbike class competing at 3:00 p.m.
Legendary NBA star Michael Jordan formed Michael Jordan Motorsports in 2004 as a result of his passion for motorcycle racing.His mission is to bring a new level of excellence and style to the motorcycle racing industry.
For more information on the team, visit the race team website at www.23race.com.To learn more about the weekend's events, visit www.laguna-seca.com.
The 2007 Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki team is proud to be partnering with Jordan Brand, American Suzuki, Upper Deck, Hanes, MMI - Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Gatorade, Gemini Technology Systems, Boost Mobile, Bazzaz Performance, Dunlop Tire, Oakley, Yoshimura R&D, Vortex Racing, Roclun International, Ohlins Suspensions, Maxima Lubricants, Sharkskinz Racing Bodies, Motion Pro Tools and Cables, DID Chains, NGK Spark Plugs, Zero Gravity Windscreens, StompGrip Traction Pads, Factory Pro Dyno, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, Ancra Tie-downs, STAR Motorcycle School, K&N Filters, Kicker Sound Systems, Sidi Boots, HJC and Shoei Helmets, VP Racing Fuels, EXOST Digital Media, 23RACE.com, and transportation provided by Eastside Trucking.
Aurora, IL (September 10, 2007) - Jordan Suzuki Technical Manager and owner of Gemini Technology Systems Pete Mauhar to appear on PitPassRadio.com Tuesday, September 11.
The very popular internet radio program will talk with Mauhar about his racing industry career and working with Jordan Suzuki.
Fans can listen to the interview live on http://www.pitpassradio.com or they can download the archived interview.
