Superbike results from Leguna Seca

Posted: Mon 10 Jul 2000

Leguna Seca Race One.

Edwards got away to an early start with Haga on his tail. On lap 2 Haga made a spectacular move exiting the corkscrew, to take the lead but Edwards powered past on the front straight to take it back. Next lap, same place, Haga repeated the move, and this time Edwards didn\'t get it back, Haga pulled out to a good lead And held it to the finish.

Bayliss was second until he lowsided out, Edwards third, became second, but hunted by Corser and Bostrom, Bostrom getting the third spot.

He set out to keep Corser at bay, managing to do so until the final lap, when Corser got underneath him in turn 10, Bostrom came back in turn 11, but Corser got the better draft and took the third spot.

1. 41 HAGA Yamaha YZF R7
2. 2 EDWARDS Honda VTR1000 2.664
3. 3 CORSER Aprilia RSV1000 3.571
4. 155 BOSTROM Ducati RS 996 3.594
5. 7 CHILI Suzuki GSX-R750 14.525
6. 4 YANAGAWA Kawasaki ZX-7RR 15.257
7. 9 FUJIWARA Suzuki GSX-R750 29.168
8. 111 SLIGHT Honda VTR1000 32.570
9. 19 BORJA Ducati 996 39.320
10. 35 BUSSEI Kawasaki ZX-7RR 44.624
11. 12 AOKI Ducati RS 996 50.057
12. 13 MEKLAU Ducati 996 55.728
13. 11 PEDERCINI Ducati RS 996 1\'22.905
14. 46 SANCHINI Ducati RS 996 1\'25.153
15. 76 JERMAN Kawasaki ZX-7RR 1 Lap
16. 14 GODDARD Kawasaki ZX-7RR 1 Lap
17. 73 PEGRAM Ducati 996 4 Laps
18. DNF 38 ISAACS Ducati RS 996 13 Laps
19. DNF 20 BORCIANI Ducati RS 996 15 Laps
20. DNF 113 BLORA Ducati 996 15 Laps
21. DNF 33 ULM Ducati 996 18 Laps
22. DNF 21 BAYLISS Ducati 996 21
23. DNF 10 GUARESCHI Yamaha YZF R7 21 Laps

    Leguna Seca Race two.

    Bayliss got off the line best but Haga set out trying for the double and looking good enough to get it. He nailed Bayliss with the same maneuver that he used on Edwards in Race 1.

    Bostrum however had other ideas and gave chase, taking Haga with a spectacular pass that sent the dust flying as he used all the track and a bit more. Edwards was there as well. Haga\'s Yamaha was sliding and looked like a bucking bronco at times, Edwards took advantage of this and put him into third place.

    Haga chased Bostrom, closing up and dropping back as he sized up his quarry, Then he pounced and opened up a lead on Bostrom (if only he the power of the Infostrada Duke). Borja only lasted 20 laps before falling. Making another poor showing from him.

    Aussie Troy Corser was getting consistently faster and reeled in the leaders passing Edwards, Bostrom and finally Haga then just left them behind, Bostrom in second had his place sown up until still hotly pursued by Haga he over cooked the last corner, going in way to hot and running wide , Haga said Thank you very much and punished him for him mistake. Bostrom took third.

    Edwards took fourth. Aaron Slight was ninth Placing listed below.

    Corser is now number two on the championship table. Bostrom is Number five.

    1. 3 CORSER Aprilia RSV1000
    2. 41 HAGA Yamaha YZF R7 7.755
    3. 155 BOSTROM Ducati RS 996 9.011
    4. 2 EDWARDS Honda VTR1000 9.821
    5. 4 YANAGAWA Kawasaki ZX-7RR 14.562
    6. 7 CHILI Suzuki GSX-R750 25.225
    7. 21 BAYLISS Ducati 996 26.461
    8. 9 FUJIWARA Suzuki GSX-R750 27.247
    9. 111 SLIGHT Honda VTR1000 27.935
    10. 14 GODDARD Kawasaki ZX-7RR 28.157
    11. 35 BUSSEI Kawasaki ZX-7RR 48.883
    12. 38 ISAACS Ducati RS 996 1\'09.315
    13. 73 PEGRAM Ducati 996 1\'23.021
    14. 33 ULM Ducati 996 1 Lap
    15. 11 PEDERCINI Ducati RS 996 1 Lap
    16. 76 JERMAN Kawasaki ZX-7RR 1 Lap
    17. DNF 12 AOKI Ducati RS 996 12 Laps
    18. DNF 46 SANCHINI Ducati RS 996 15 Laps
    19. DNF 13 MEKLAU Ducati 996 18 Laps
    20. DNF 20 BORCIANI Ducati RS 996 19 Laps
    21. DNF 19 BORJA Ducati 996 20 Laps

        Top 5 points scorers

        1. Edwards 265
        2. Corser 247
        3. Haga 232
        4. Chilli 190
        5. Bostrom 153

        My two Bobs worth: Would Bostrom have won today if he had his old ride? Is Ducati prepared to say \" We made a mistake,Ben. \" Will they ever admit it ?

        For my money they are doing themselves no favors staying with Borja - despite the press releases from Ducati that say Borja is really getting to grips with the Infostrada machine, it is not the case. His list of DNF and falls since he was put in to replace Bostrom can only be described as impressive. He has only once finished ahead of Bostrom and only once beaten him in qualifing.

        Going on his present form Ducati have problem. How long will it take for them to face up to it.?

        The Answer is plain and simple , give Ben his ride back, if he wants it that is.

        Aaron Slight must also be in danger of not getting a ride with Honda again next year. Yeah! I know he has had a brain operation etc, but results are what counts.This is a big money sport and consistent 8th\'s and 9th\'s on a factory machine will see Honda looking for another rider. No matter how highly we Kiwi\'s think of Aaron.

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