Formula Extreme Round 3 at Eastern Creek Long Track

FXRRC Eastern Creek June 16-17th Race Meeting Now On The New 4.5 Kilometre Long Track 

Want to be the first motorcycle racers to compete on the new 4.5 kilometre track at Eastern Creek Raceway?

If the answer is yes then here’s your chance as the upcoming Formula Xtreme Road Racing Club (FXRRC) race meeting that is only three weeks away will now take place on the brand new expanded 4.5 kilometre long track instead of the existing 3.93 km track.

This will be the first ever motorcycle race meeting on the new track long track and will be the only race meeting for bikes on it for modern bikes until the series finale of the AFX-SBK championship series on the weekend of 10th-11th November.

These FXRRC race meetings are not rounds of the AFX-SBK series, they are stand alone club level race events that are low key fun race meetings that cater for all grades of competitors, not just A or B graders.

Because the circuit is so much longer and laptimes are unknown we can only go on laptimes based on the recent circuit opening so we have gone back and completely rewritten the schedule, so that it fits into the available daylight limitations one has in June.

Saturday schedule.

All classes will receive 5 x 15 minute scheduled sessions. If all things go smoothly and we have spare time at the end of the day we will run an extra A&B and a extra C&D grade session.

Sunday Qualifying.

All classes will receive 1 x 13 minute qualifying session

Sunday Race Schedule.

The newly revised Sunday schedule will be as follows;

As the new circuit is 4.5 kilometres long there will be a combined single warm up and sighting lap.

1000 cc - A/B & C/D.... 2 x 4 lap races – 1x5 lap race – 1x5 lap(f)*

Formula Xtreme Classic - A/B & C/D (for up to 2003 FX bikes).... 2 x 4 lap races – 1x5 lap race – 1x5 lap(f)*

Pro-Twins / Nakedbike - includes BEARS (All formulas) A/B & C/D.... 2 x 4 lap races – 1x5 lap race – 1x5 lap(f)*

600 cc - A/B & C/D (open all FX600/Superstock & Supersport bikes).... 2 x 4 lap races – 1x5 lap race – 1x5 lap(f)*

600 cc Retro - A/B & C/D (upto 2005 model bikes).... 2 x 4 lap races – 1x5 lap race – 1x5 lap(f)*

Ultra-Lites – A/B & C/D (125gp, 250M, 400 & 650 Twins).... 2 x 4 lap races – 1x5 lap race – 1x5 lap(f)*

Supermono/Motard A/B & C/D.... 2 x 4 lap races – 1x5 lap race – 1x5 lap(f)*

Feature Races (f)*

All competitors will be eligible to enter the separate A&B and C&D grade feature races (f)*. 

C/D Grade Feature Race – 1 x 5 lap race

A/B Grade Feature Race – 1 x 5 lap race

The first race on Sunday will be as per the original schedule a ‘Novice Race’ for riders who are relatively new to racing or have only entered a Race Your Mates meeting. Please contact us to see if you are eligible.

Novice Race - 1 x 4 lap race

What does the above revised schedule mean competitors will get? Each competitor if they also do the Feature race will be eligible for four(4) races on Sunday plus one qualifying session. On Saturday competitors are scheduled to get 5 x 15 minute sessions. Competitors who are new to the sport will also be eligible to take part in a Novice race. 

So over the two days competitors will be eligible to receive ten sessions made up of practise session, qualifying and races.

Airfence

We have been asked this previously over the last few weeks, so for everyone’s information we will be erecting the AFX-SBK series airfence at this EC FXRRC round at quite a number of points around the track for both Saturday and Sunday of this event.

Practise Embargo

Please also be aware there is no practise embargo on the FXRRC rounds in the week leading up to the event.

So if you would like to be one of the first to race on the new long track at Eastern Creek Raceway in three weeks time then click on the attachment below to download the entry form for the race meeting. Please be aware there are limited garage spaces at Eastern Creek Raceway and garage spots will be allocated on a first in first served basis.

This event will provide a great opportunity to try out the new Dunlop front control tyre that is now available for those who are also competing in the AFX-SBK series.

If you have any questions please contact me in office hours on 02 48 235 711.

Terry

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Jakub Smrz leads at donington WSBK

Effenbert Liberty Ducati's Jakub Smrz has ended the first day of World Superbike Championship action at Donington Park on top after pacing first qualification.

The Czech rider, who was little more than a lap shy of his first WSBK victory at the circuit last year when he was caught and passed by Marco Melandri, struck to the front with less than five minutes remaining to edge out Jonathan Rea by six hundredths of a second.

Despite his pace, Rea concluded his session with an off after dropping his Honda at turn ten, the second time today that he has endured a costly fall.

Another rider to touch gravel today, Carlos Checa recovered to third fastest on the Althea Ducati, while Leon Haslam completed the overnight front row to be classified as the fastest of the local riders.

That status had looked set to be assumed by Leon Camier for much of the session as the FIXI Crescent Suzuki held down the fastest time for much of the session. Nonetheless, despite dropping to fifth, he remains just three tenths off the ultimate pace.

Having set the pace in free practice, Tom Sykes slipped to sixth best in Q1 with a similar lap time, while Italians Michel Fabrizio, Max Biaggi, Davide Giugliano and Ayrton Badovini rounded out the top ten, the latter bouncing back from an earlier crash.

Behind them, Sylvain Guintoli, Marco Melandri, Chaz Davies, Hiroshi Aoyama, Maxime Berger and Eugene Laverty hold down provisional Superpole entry positions, while Peter Hickman needs to potentially find just half a second in Q2 to cause an upset.

Outside the top sixteen, Loris Baz ended his first day as a factory Kawasaki rider in 20th, while David Salom-substitute Gary Mason was 23rd and slowest aboard the Pedercini Kawasaki.

1. Jakub Smrz CZE Liberty Effenbert Ducati 1098R 1m 29.336s
2. Jonathan Rea GBR Honda WSBK CBR1000RR 1m 29.394s
3. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 1m 29.507s
4. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1m 29.604s
5. Leon Camier GBR FIXI Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 29.614s
6. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 29.719s
7. Michel Fabrizio ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR 1m 29.918s  
8. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1m 29.973s
9. Davide Giugliano ITA Althea Ducati 1098R 1m 29.977s
10. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR 1m 29.986s
11. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 1m 30.225s 
12. Marco Melandri ITA BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1m 30.245s
13. Chaz Davies GBR ParkinGO MTC Aprilia RSV-4 1m 30.392s
14. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Honda WSBK CBR1000RR 1m 30.522s
15. Maxime Berger FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 1m 30.539s
16. Eugene Laverty IRL Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1m 30.577s
17. Peter Hickman GBR FIXI Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 30.904s
18. Lorenzo Zanetti ITA PATA Ducati 1098R 1m 31.035s
19. Niccolo Canepa ITA Red Devils Ducati 1098R 1m 31.199s
20. Loris Baz FRA Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 31.625s
21. Mark Aitchison AUS Grillini Progea BMW S1000RR 1m 32.003
22. Leandro Mercado ARG Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 32.806s
23. Gary Mason GBR Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 34.084s

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Casey Stoner arm pump continues to be a problem

WORLD champion Casey Stoner admits he is still battling an arm problem despite the impressive win in Portugal which ensured the best season start of his MotoGP career.

The Honda rider - whose maiden win on the Estoril track means he's now had victories at every Grand Prix circuit - triumphed from 2010 world champion Jorge Lorenzo yesterday, claiming a one-point lead over the Spaniard after three rounds.

With two wins and a third placing, he's off to his hottest start to a season since he joined MotoGP in 2006.

The 26-year-old also picked up two wins in the first three races on the way to his first MotoGP title in 2007, but failed to finish on the podium in the other.

The success has come despite being affected by “arm pump”, a condition where the nerves get trapped and numb the hand during races.

“There was a bit of pressure throughout the race,” said Stoner.

“I wasn't feeling good or comfortable and I had a bit of arm pump.

“I was lucky to hold on and win.”

Stoner's team-mate Dani Pedrosa, who became only the seventh rider to celebrate 100 podium finishes as he came third, praised Stoner's ride.

“Casey did a good race, unbelievably strong,” Pedrosa said.

“It's been a really tough race from the beginning, the pace was very, very high from the first lap to the final one.

“To reach my 100th podium is amazing and shows how fast the time goes.”

Lorenzo, winner here twice including his first ever victory at this level, said he had never felt as if he was going to win.

“To be honest I only ever expected to be at best second,” said Lorenzo, who had seen his run of four successive poles ended here on Saturday when he timed fourth fastest in qualifying.

“We had a lot of problems in practice and we were losing time every lap in the straight. Stoner was very strong.”

Pedrosa got the better start but was quickly passed by both Stoner and Lorenzo while Cal Crutchlow lost two spots and Valentino Rossi, gained two places from ninth to seventh.

With 10 laps to go Stoner and Lorenzo looked to have the race to themselves as Pedrosa dropped off slightly and further behind the field was whittled down with just 16 remaining of the original 20 starters.

Stoner repelled everything that Lorenzo threw at him and going into the final lap held a comfortable lead of just over a second and never looked like relinquishing that advantage.

The Australian overtook Lorenzo on the points table which, after three races, now reads Stoner 66, Lorenzo 65, Pedrosa 52 and Cal Crutchlow 37.

Original story by The Australia:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/arm-injury-hampers-casey-stoners-hot-mo...

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Casey Stoner dismisses retirement rumours

Two rounds into the 2012 MotoGP season and world champion Casey Stoner found himself being asked about rumours he is considering retirement - at the age of just 26.

A Spanish magazine suggested that the Australian wants to spend more time with his newly born daughter and has little left to prove after winning 34 premier-class races and MotoGP titles for both Ducati and Honda.

A less compassionate reason might be that Stoner, like all of the top riders, is out of contract at the end of this year. With a switch to another manufacturer unlikely, putting out a whisper of retirement would help persuade HRC to offer the most favourable terms possible for 2013.

But all such theories can be thrown out of the window, with Stoner labelling the retirement speculation as completely untrue.

“I'm basically saying don't believe what you read in the press... Don't read what you produce!” smiled Stoner to a Spanish reporter at Estoril on Thursday, causing laughter in the pre-event press conference.

“This was the same thing as some years ago. I spent one race out because I wasn't capable of racing and everybody said I was retiring.

“This is just another rumour and it has no fact.”

That firm denial followed similar comments earlier in the press conference.

“Everyone seems quite good at stories and making them up. I've said in the past that I'm not going to keep riding until my mid 30s. But I haven't decided what I'm doing, so certainly no-one else is going to know,” Stoner had said.

“Until you hear it out of my mouth then don't believe anything you read.

“A few people's contracts end at the end of this year - but no, there's nothing to do with retirement at this point. I definitely have to think at some point in the future about how many more years I want to race, but not right now.”

Stoner, currently seeking a complete cure for his recent arm pump problems, starts this weekend's Estoril event just four points from title leader Jorge Lorenzo (Yamaha) after victory last Sunday at Jerez.

Colin Stoner is currently negotiating his son's contract extension with Honda.

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