JUNE 2011 - Dunlop Motorcycle Tires

JUNE 2011
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CONTENTS
ON THE COVER:
Chad Reed kickin’ it up on his
TwoTwo Motorsports Honda
CRF450R as he leads the
Motocross championship chase.
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GNCC SERIES RESUMES AFTER TWO RAINOUTS
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KURT CASELLI CELEBRATES MEMORIAL WEEKEND WITH A WORCS WIN
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DUNLOP-EQUIPPED RACERS TAKE ON WORLD’S BEST
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GET HOOKED UP WITH THE HOOKIT MOBILE APP
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PBTF PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVORS
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THE PASSING OF JEFF KARGOLA
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JEFF STANTON JOINS DUNLOP LEGENDS
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LEGENDS IN OUR TIME
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ALL-AMERICAN PAIRING: HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND DUNLOP
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AMA ROAD RACING SEASON RUNNING WIDE OPEN
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TAKIN’ IT OUTDOORS: THE 2011 MOTOCROSS SEASON IN FULL SWING
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2011 MOTO2 SEASON HEATS UP
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TEAM DUNLOP BLITZ TOP SPOTS AT WORLD MINI GRAND PRIX
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PENGUIN ROADRACING SCHOOL
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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JOSHSTRANG
GNCC SERIES
RESUMES AFTER TWO RAINOUTS
Both Mullins and Strang led at different points during the race at Rock Run. Mullins got
off a good start and led early, but after two crashes, he settled into a more controlled
pace to finish third. Josh Strang grabbed the lead halfway through the three-hour race
when eventual winner Am Pro/FMF/ Yamaha rider Paul Whibley got stuck on a steep
climb. However, Whibley took control again when Strang pitted for gas.
Unlike at the other GNCC races this season, the weather in Patton was dry and hot.
The seventh round of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country (GNCC)
On the rocky and fast course, Dunlop-sponsored riders FMF/KTM’s Cory Buttrick and
GNCC SERIES STANDINGS XC1
series became the fifth round when the two previous rounds were
Kailub Russell battled around fifth position and remained close until Buttrick had
1. Josh Strang 123 (Dunlop)
cancelled due to rainstorms that rendered the courses unrideable. At Rock
technical difficulties which dropped him to 12 while Russell finished in fifth despite
2. Charlie Mullins 121 (Dunlop)
Run in Patton, PA, Dunlop-sponsored riders FMF/Makita Suzuki’s Josh
having severe blisters on his hands.
3. Paul Whibley 103
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4. Cory Buttrick 81 (Dunlop)
Strang and FMF/KTM’s Charlie Mullins finished second and third,
respectively. Strang’s second place finish elevated him to first in the series,
Dunlop-sponsored rider and eight-time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty ran
with Mullins two points behind in second. Dunlop riders hold five of the top
as high as second on his factory Husaberg and finished a solid fourth.
5. Nate Kanney 72
6. Kailub Russell 69 (Dunlop)
7. Mike Lafferty 64 (Dunlop)
10 spots in the championship.
A first-ever double-header season finale is schedule for Loretta Lynn’s to make up for
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the rainouts.
9. Garrett Edmisten 46
10. Jimmy Jarrett 43
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KURT
CASELLI
CELEBRATES MEMORIAL
WEEKEND WITH A WORCS WIN
Dunlop-sponsored rider Kurt Caselli dominated round five of the World Off
Road Championship Series (WORCS) in Payette, ID, during the Memorial
Day weekend, finishing a perfect 1-1 for the overall win on his FMF/KTM.
In the first race, Dunlop-sponsored rider FMF/KTM’s Mike Brown took the
holeshot and led for several laps before Caselli passed him. Brown battled
Dunlop-sponsored rider Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Taylor Robert for
second during much of the race, with Brown finally taking second and
Robert third.
Brown led early in the second race, but Caselli took over when Brown
headed to the pits, and extended his lead with every lap. The battle for
second between Robert, Brown and Dunlop-sponsored rider Monster
Energy Kawasaki’s Justin Soule lasted through the last lap, and at the
checkered it was Robert, Soule and Brown in order.
Caselli’s 1-1 put him first overall, while Robert took second and Brown
third. Caselli, last year’s champion, holds the points lead with Robert
behind him in second and privateer Bobby Garrison in third. Dunlop riders
hold eight of the top 10 spots in the series.
WORCS POINTS STANDINGS
Kurt Caselli 217 (Dunlop)
Taylor Robert 207 (Dunlop)
Bobby Garrison 201
Mike Brown 176 (Dunlop)
Justin Soule 152 (Dunlop)
Robby Bell 149 (Dunlop)
Gary Sutherlin 116 (Dunlop)
Destry Abbott 115 (Dunlop)
Kyle Summers 108 (Dunlop)
Ryan Abbatoye 104
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got easier. The Hookit.com Spots & Sessions mobile
App is now live in the Apple App store! If you own
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download it. It’s coming to the Android marketplace
very soon.
You can view over 20,000 local spots and shops, as
well as check weather, conditions, reviews, directions,
photos and members at your spots—and add your
own spots. You can also post photos and updates,
check the local scene, view your profile, share your
stuff to Facebook and much more.
Come join Team Dunlop and Hookit.com at Area 51 in
Batavia, NY, on July 15—one of the official Hookit
Spots & Sessions Tour stops for the summer. For
more details, visit www.hookit.com/tour.
By becoming a member of the Team Dunlop
community, riders can connect with other riders who
share their passion for riding, get great deals on
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MARKWORTH
CHASEBELL
DUNLOP-EQUIPPED RACERS TAKE ON WORLD’S BEST
Dunlop congratulates 2011 Team Dunlop members Mark Worth
Suzuki rider Savatgy (a 2007 Team Dunlop member)
and Chase Bell, plus alumni team members Joey Savatgy and
accompanied by Yamaha amateur support rider Alldredge
Chris Alldredge along with Derek Drake and Gabriel Jairala on
(2008 and 2010 Team Dunlop) will contest the 125cc class.
PBTF PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVORS
Since its inception in 1991, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® (PBTF) through its Ride for Kids® program has raised
millions of dollars for brain tumor research, and Dunlop has been a staunch supporter of their efforts to find a cure and more
effective treatments for this disease.
being selected to represent the United States at the 2011 FIM
Junior Motocross World Championships. Each year, amateur
“We are incredibly proud that all six racers selected to
racers from 34 nations compete for both individual and team
represent the USA at this year’s event are Dunlop racers,” said
pride at an international location, and on August 13-14, Team
Primo Marotto, Dunlop’s Manager of Amateur Motocross
USA’s six-member squad—all running on Dunlop Geomax
Support. “Worth, Bell, Savatgy and Alldredge have all enjoyed
tires—will attempt to capture Team USA’s second-consecutive
multiple years of support on the Team Dunlop squad, while
world championship team title in Cingoli, Italy.
Jairala and Drake contest the 65cc amateur national
competition on Dunlop tires. We are honored to continue
Jairala and Drake will compete in the 65cc class riding KTM
assistance and acknowledge the brave accomplishments of brain tumor survivors. The funds may be used to cover tuition, fees
and books at four-year colleges and universities and community colleges, as well as vocational and technical schools.
When the scholarship program began in 2002, there was one applicant. Since survivorship rates have improved over the years,
so has the number of applicants. Since 2002, the PBFT has awarded a total of 788 scholarships, and in 2010, the 154 recipients
included students from 39 states.
lending tire support to these great riders as they take on the
65s, while Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green riders Worth
world. In addition to the official team USA riders, 2011 Team
(a five-year Team Dunlop member) and Bell (a 2010 and 2011
Dunlop squad member Michael Mosiman and his brother Josh,
Team Dunlop member) will race 85cc bikes. Rockstar Energy
another Dunlop racer, will also participate in the event.”
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Besides funding research, increasing public awareness of the disease and promoting early detection and treatment, the PBTF
also provides scholarships for young adults who have survived a central nervous system tumor. The scholarships offer financial
Surviving such a serious illness can be a life-altering experience, and many of the recipients express their commitment to
pursuing a higher education in order to help others, now that they have been given a second chance in life. Many scholarship
recipients say they want to pursue careers in medicine, social work, public health and the nonprofit sector.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PBTF AND THE RIDE FOR KIDS PROGRAM
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THE PASSING OF
JEFF KARGOLA
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The off-road racing community is mourning the loss of off-road racer and freestyle star Jeff “Ox” Kargola. The-27-year-old died
on Friday, April 29, 2011, as a result of the injuries he suffered in an off-road crash while participating in the 2011 Rip to the Tip
Baja adventure ride in Mexico. The annual eight-day, nonracing event begins in Tecate and ends in Cabo San Lucas. Kargola was
attended to by medical personnel on site and was transported via helicopter to the San Felipe hospital where he passed away.
Kargola was a two-time winner of the SCORE San Felipe 250, including winning the March 2011 event, teaming with his longtime friend Colton Udall on the Johnny Campbell Racing Honda team. Kargola was a member of the Metal Mulisha FMX team
and was a regular competitor in the X Games, including taking the 2005 Men’s Best Trick silver medal. The San Clemente, CA,
resident was well-loved throughout the off-road racing and freestyle communities.
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JEFF STANTON
JOINS DUNLOP LEGENDS
Making it to the top in motocross is one thing; staying on top is another beast
altogether. Few racers in the history of the sport can match the success that Jeff
Stanton had during the prime of his career in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
One of America’s all-time-great motocross heroes, Stanton’s achievements
include 37 combined Motocross and Supercross race wins; three AMA 250
National championships; three AMA 250 Supercross championships; two World
Supercross titles; and three-time member of the winning US Motocross des
Nations team.
Stanton’s reputation includes the relentless, no-prisoners approach he took
toward racing and winning, and the incredible work ethic he brought to training.
He will long be remembered for being one of the hardest-working riders in the
history of the sport. His legacy continues to shine as many of today’s motocross
stars name Stanton as one of their inspirations for racing.
Now, Stanton joins some of the biggest names in the sport by taking his place
among the Dunlop Legends. The image of Stanton for the Dunlop Legends
poster was taken at the 1989 Daytona Supercross by legendary shooter Paul
Buckley, and it was his first of four consecutive Daytona wins.
The limited-edition, collectible Jeff Stanton poster—as well as all the Dunlop
Legends posters (see page 15)—is available through the Road 2 Recovery
Foundation Web site (www.road2recovery.com) or call 480-276-1131.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ROAD 2 RECOVERY FOUNDATION WEB SITE
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LEGENDS
IN OUR TIME
In 2005 Dunlop introduced the Legends, a series of black and white ads featuring some of the most
legendary champions in motorcycling. The ads were so popular with enthusiasts that people asked
for posters, so Dunlop decided to offer the ads as limited-edition, high-quality posters with the
proceeds benefiting injured racers. With images captured by photographers Paul Buckley, Bill
Delaney, Gold & Goose, Dave Hawkins and Ken Vreeke, these collector-edition Legends posters are
printed on heavy 19- by 26-inch art paper, and have immortalized legendary motorcycle racing
champions over the years, including David Bailey, Yvon Duhamel, Broc Glover, Bob Hannah, Kent
Howerton, Rick Johnson, Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts, Bubba Shobert, Jeff Ward, Bruce Ogilvie,
Malcolm Smith, Doug Henry and Jeremy McGrath. For 2011, Dunlop has added Jeff Stanton to that
list, and has joined with the Road 2 Recovery Foundation to expand the Legends program.
“Dunlop has supported some of the greatest racers in history, and this is a great opportunity to
give back to the sport through the Road 2 Recovery Foundation,” said Dunlop Vice President
Mike Buckley.
Road 2 Recovery lends financial assistance to injured motorcycle racers. These collectible Dunlop
Legends posters are available through the Road 2 Recovery Foundation Web site from their online
store. To purchase, visit road2recovery.com or call 480-276-1131.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A DUNLOP LEGENDS POSTER
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ALL-AMERICAN
PAIRING
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND DUNLOP
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YOU SEE, HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND DUNLOP SHARE A
UNIQUE HISTORY, ONE THAT STRETCHES BACK NEARLY
30 YEARS. FOR ALL THESE DECADES, DUNLOP TIRES,
MADE IN BUFFALO, NY, HAVE BEEN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES.
Many riders who rack up the miles roaming the highways and
tread profile with offset center grooves improves rider
byways of America understand there’s something that simply
confidence over rain grooves and steel-grated bridges while
feels just right when you pair up Dunlop tires and a Harley-
helping to reduce cupping for enhanced wear. What’s more,
Davidson motorcycle. And frankly, there’s a good explanation
riders can choose between front and rear parings in single
to back that up.
white bar, wide-whitewall sidewall and black to match
whatever styling suits their fancy. And for custom fitment
You see, Harley-Davidson and Dunlop share a unique history,
there’s even a 130/70-18 blackwall D402 in the lineup. The
one that stretches back nearly 30 years. For all these decades,
cruiser crowd is well familiar with the D401, and for good
Dunlop tires, made in Buffalo, NY, have been Original
reason. This tire features an advanced tread pattern and a
Equipment on Harley-Davidson motorcycles. This one-of-a-kind
specifically formulated compound to help deliver impressive
working relationship launched the birth of the Dunlop® Harley-
grip in wet and dry conditions and help provide long tire life.
Davidson® Tire Series nearly a decade ago. And today the joint
And D401 tires use bias or bias-belted construction along with
efforts of Dunlop and Harley-Davidson engineers continue the
a computer-optimized tread profile to help promote even wear.
development of the only tires tested and manufactured in the
USA to help Harley owners enjoy their bikes.
Originally based on a racing design, the K591 now
incorporates refinements aimed toward sport and sport-
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For years, the D402 has served as the approved touring tire for
touring riders. The K591 has justly earned its reputation for
Harley-Davidsons, while the D401 has been the approved H-D
impressive grip in wet or dry conditions to improve rider
touring tire and the K591 fulfilled the role as the approved tire
confidence. It’s available in a 100/90-19 front, plus three
for Harley-Davidson sport models—and these stalwarts
different 16- and 17-inch rear tires for suitable fitment. Also,
continue to work very well in those capacities. Built with a
the advent of the über-sport V-Rod series introduced the
three-ply polyester casing with two fiberglass belts, the D402
pairing of Dunlop’s D208 ZR, D207 ZR and Elite 3 series of
helps provide stability for touring riders. A computer-optimized
radial tires with these machines.
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To the above long-time favorites, Dunlop has added two newer
Dunlop’s American Elite, in turn, is the only aftermarket tire for
designs to give Harley-Davidson owners even more options:
Harley-Davidson motorcycles that is designed, tested and
the D408/D407 front/rear pairing, plus the American Elite.
manufactured in the USA. The American Elite rear tire also
Developed jointly by Dunlop and Harley-Davidson for select
features MT Multi-Tread construction, and its specially
Softail, FL Touring and CVO bikes, the rear D407 incorporates
designed tread pattern helps provide even wear and quiet
MT Multi-Tread™ technology featuring a long-wearing
operation throughout a variety of conditions, wet and dry.
compound in the center of the tread flanked by lateral grip
compounds that enhance cornering performance and feel.
For more information about specific fitment options for your
Also, bold, angled lateral grooves in the tread pattern help
Harley-Davidson, go to the Dunlop Web site at
evacuate water away from the contact patch to enhance grip
www.dunlopmotorcycle.com or see your local Dunlop dealer.
in wet weather.
With so many options on hand within the lineup, it’s easy to
see why Dunlop’s made-in-the-USA range of tires for HarleyDavidson riders continues to be seen on bike after bike, from
coast to coast and border to border.
D408F
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D407R
AMERICAN ELITE
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AMA ROAD RACING SEASON RUNNING
WIDE OPEN
JOSHHAYES
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DANNYESLICK
IN DAYTONA SPORTBIKE ACTION, A
SLEW OF RIDERS HAVE CLIMBED
THE PODIUM IN THE EVENTS
CONTESTED THUS FAR, A
REFLECTION OF JUST HOW TIGHT
THE RACING HAS BEEN.
Late springtime brought additional rounds to the budding 2011 AMA Pro
Road Racing season at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA, Utah’s Miller
Motorsports Park, Elkhart Lake’s Road America in Wisconsin and Barber
Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL, and tight racing was the norm as the
wide-open competition has the championship up for grabs in all classes.
This is especially evident in the American SuperBike series where Monster
Energy Graves Yamaha’s Josh Hayes and Rockstar Makita Suzuki
teammates Blake Young and Tommy Hayden have dominated the podium
thus far, with Hayes leading the points chase by a mere two points over
Young. The three riders have already staged some epic on-track battles and
that dogfight will certainly continue all season long.
In Daytona SportBike action, a slew of riders have climbed the podium in
the events contested thus far, a reflection of just how tight the racing has
been. Jason DiSalvo started out hot with three victories in hand aboard his
Latus Motors Racing Ducati, but then suffered two DNFs at Road America.
That opened the door for Josh Herrin (Monster Energy Graves Yamaha),
who capitalized by winning both DSB races at Elkhart Lake. But it was 2010
class champ Danny Eslick (GEICO Powersports RMR Suzuki) who took full
advantage of his opportunities at Barber, scoring a win and a second-place
finish to take over the points lead with 161. Herrin trails immediately behind
in second place with 157 points, while DiSalvo remains in the chase in third
with 141. Other notable riders who have shown excellent speed in the class
include Cory West (Vesrah Racing Suzuki), Tommy Aquino on the Y.E.S./Pat
Clark/Graves Yamaha, PJ Jacobson riding the Celtic Racing/Fast by
Ferracci Ducati and Cameron Beaubier (GP Bike Parts Racing Yamaha).
In the SuperSport class, some of the young up-and-coming riders to watch
include James Rispoli, Tomas Puerta, and Dustin Dominguez in the East
series, and Benny Solis, David Gaviria, Travis Wyman and Corey Alexander
in the West series. In the XR1200 class, close racing and multiple winners
have also been the rule of thumb, with Chris Fillmore, Steve Rapp and Kyle
Wyman all posting race wins, and Michael Barnes, Joe Kopp, Danny Eslick,
Tyler OHara and Travis Wyman earning podium appearances.
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BLAKEYOUNG
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TOMMYHAYDEN
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IN THE XR1200 CLASS, CLOSE RACING AND MULTIPLE
WINNERS HAVE BEEN THE RULE OF THUMB.
CHRISFILLMORE
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JASONDISALVO
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BENNYSOLIS
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JAMESRISPOLI
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DAVIDGAVIRIA
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JOSHHERRIN
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TAKIN’ IT OUTDOORS
THE 2011 MOTOCROSS IN FULL SWING
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CHADREED
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THE 2011 AMA PRO
MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
IS SHAPING UP TO BE A DOOZY.
Ryan Dungey, the 2010 Motocross Champion, and 2011 Supercross
Champion Ryan Villopoto are both in the thick of the 450 class
action; however, it’s 2009 Motocross champ Chad Reed who’s
shaking up the 450 competition this season. After bowing out of last
year’s Motocross series due to illness, Reed has returned with his
newly formed TwoTwo Motorsports team, and has emerged as the
man to beat, winning three of five rounds in the series. The 250
class continues to showcase the inspiring talents of Motocross’
rising stars, while the Women’s Motocross competition has
witnessed gripping battles between past and present champions,
Jessica Patterson and Ashley Fiolek, each week. Team Dunlop
alumni Blake Baggett, Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac and Fiolek have all
made a mark on the 2011 competition, winning holeshots, races
and overall rounds—with Baggett taking the lion’s share of wins so
far. Dunlop riders have finished on top in all three classes at each
round this season.
The season kicked off with the Hangtown National in Sacramento,
CA, in late May and a full cast of talented 450 class racers took to
the Hangtown start gate to tackle the grueling outdoor series
opener. Reed put his years of experience to good use coming away
with the opening round victory, while Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s
Dungey finished runner-up. Fresh from winning the Supercross title,
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Villopoto finished third. Next up was the
Freestone National in Texas, and Reed again came out on top for
the second week in a row, sweeping both motos. Dungey looked to
have the goods to take the overall win until his bike suffered a
RYANVILLOPOTO
mechanical problem in moto two forcing him out of the race. His 225 results put him eighth overall, while Villopoto joined Reed on the
podium, going 3-5 for third overall.
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DUNLOP RIDERS HAVE FINISHED ON
TOP IN ALL THREE CLASSES AT EACH
ROUND THIS SEASON.
High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, PA, hosted round three in the series and
Villopoto broke through to take his first overall victory of the year. Dungey
clinched the number two spot, while Reed finished third. The following week at
Budds Creek, Reed returned to his winning ways and scored his third overall
victory, while Villopoto finished runner-up and Dungey third. At the fifth round in
Colorado, Dungey broke through to record his first win of the season with
Villopoto in second and Reed third. After five rounds in the series, Reed leads
Villopoto by eight points in the championship and has a 21-point lead over
Dungey in third.
The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki squad dominated the opening 250
class event with Baggett coming away the overall winner. Teammates Dean
Wilson and Tyla Rattray rounded out second and third, respectively. At Freestone
it was a similar story; however, this time Rattray nabbed the top spot while
Wilson finished runner-up for the second week in a row. DNA/Shred Stix/Star
Racing Yamaha’s Kyle Cunningham edged his way onto the podium for the first
time this season taking third overall.
After his impressive win at Hangtown and a disappointing finish at Freestone,
Baggett rebounded at High Point, sweeping both motos to record his second
overall victory of the season, while Rattray nabbed second overall and GEICO
Honda’s Tomac finished third. Rattray took top honors at Budds Creek with
Wilson in second spot and GEICO Honda’s Barcia finished third. A week later in
Colorado, Baggett planted his feet firmly atop the podium once again with a 1-1
moto sweep to take his third overall win. Wilson finished a spot behind, and
Tomac notched third place. Wilson leads Rattray by eight points in the 250
championship and is 20 points ahead of Baggett in third.
It feels like a case of déjà vu in the WMX competition as reigning champ
DNA/Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha’s Patterson and two-time WMX champ
American Honda Racing’s Fiolek continue to go head to head. Patterson kept
Fiolek in check at Hangtown pulling off a sweep of the top spots to secure the
opening-round victory, while Fiolek finished runner-up and German racer
Stephanie Laier put her Red Bull KTM in third.
The following week Fiolek capitalized on a mistake by Patterson when she
crashed in the opening moto to go 1-2 for the overall round victory. Troy Lee
Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda’s Tarah Gieger finished runner-up while MotoConcepts
Yamaha’s Mariana Balbi took third overall. Patterson’s 13-1 result put her in
fourth overall, but she returned to her wining ways at the third round in Colorado
going 1-1 for the overall victory. Fiolek went 2-2 for second, with Gieger third
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overall. The WMX championship is tight and promises to stay that way; Fiolek is
up by a scant two points on Patterson, with Gieger 27 points back in third.
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TYLARATTRAY
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DEANWILSON
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ASHLEYFIOLEK
JESSICAPATTERSON
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WMX CHAMPIONSHIP
POINTS STANDINGS
250 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP
POINTS STANDINGS
1. Ashley Fiolek 135 (Dunlop)
1. Dean Wilson 214 (Dunlop)
1. Chad Reed 223 (Dunlop)
2. Jessica Patterson 133 (Dunlop)
2. Tyla Rattray 206 (Dunlop)
2. Ryan Villopoto 215 (Dunlop)
3. Tarah Gieger 108 (Dunlop)
3. Blake Baggett 194 (Dunlop)
3. Ryan Dungey 202 (Dunlop)
4. Sara Price 79 (Dunlop)
4. Eli Tomac 176 (Dunlop)
4. Kevin Windham 148 (Dunlop)
450 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP
POINTS STANDINGS
5. Jacqueline Strong 78 (Dunlop)
5. Justin Barcia 137 (Dunlop)
5. Davi Millsaps 145
6. Kasie Creson 72
6. Kyle Cunningham 127 (Dunlop)
6. Brett Metcalfe 144 (Dunlop)
7. Marissa Markelon 69 (Dunlop)
7. Broc Tickle 113 (Dunlop)
7. Ricky Dietrich 109 (Dunlop)
8. Alexah Pearson 67 (Dunlop)
8. Gareth Swanepoel 106 (Dunlop)
8. Andrew Short 102 (Dunlop)
9. Mariana Balbi 66 (Dunlop)
9. Darryn Durham 94 (Dunlop)
9. Jake Weimer 100 (Dunlop)
10. Vicki Golden 59 (Dunlop)
10. Cole Seely 89 (Dunlop)
10. Christian Craig 97 (Dunlop)
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2011
MOTO2
SEASON HEATS UP
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The season opener for 2011 in Qatar clearly demonstrated that
Bradl was just barely able to cling to victory with a margin of
Moto2 competition would be a wide-open free-for-all this year,
0.147 of a second. Yuki Takahashi (Gresini Racing) followed six
with any one of a dozen riders able to make the podium and/or
seconds in arrears to claim the final podium spot.
earn a race win. Since that first race, the following three
events have proven that parity is the name of the game
Traveling north to race in France, the Moto2 competition saw a
indeed; with a wide variety of different chassis constructors—
new face atop the podium: Team CatalunyaCaixa Repsol
Moriwaki, Suter, Kalex, FTR, Motobi, Tech 3 and
rider Marc Márquez. Although new to the Moto2 class,
more—employing the spec Dunlop tires and Honda 600cc
Márquez is no stranger to GP racing: he is the current 125
engines, racing has been thrillingly close with no lead safe
World GP Champion and this race marked his 50th Grand
until the checkers fall.
Prix start.
From the sun and warm weather of Qatar, the Moto2 circus
Up to this race, the Moto2 season had not been kind to young
next set up shop in Spain amidst wet weather. The race
Márquez; he crashed out of the season opener, got taken out
started in damp conditions and then more rain fell throughout
by another rider in Spain, and he crashed once more in
the race leading to slippery and problematical track
Portugal. But the French GP saw the end to that jinx. Working
conditions. Difficulties notwithstanding, it was Andrea Iannone
hard from sixth on the starting grid, Márquez battled well
(Speed Master) who mastered the rain to claim his fourth
throughout the race to fend off podium regulars Takahashi and
victory in the Moto2 series. Joining him on the podium were
Bradl and claim the victory.
Thomas Lüthi (Interwetten Paddock Moto2) and Simone Corsi
(Ioda Racing Project).
After four races, Bradl looks to have a nice lead in the points
standings, but that’s no reason to rest easy; the next five
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The next stop entailed a much shorter excursion to Portugal,
riders are separated by a mere three points and are ready to
where Stefan Bradl (Viessmann Kiefer Racing)—the winner of
claw their way upward in the championship chase. All of which
the season-opening race in Qatar—came out on top of a
makes for a fairly certain prediction: There’s lots more close
furious fight to the finish line with Julián Simón (Mapfre Aspar).
racing to come in the 2011 Moto2 season.
YUKITAKAHASHI
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JULIANSIMON
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THOMASLUTHI
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MOTO2 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
1.
Stefan Bradl
Viessmann Kiefer Racing
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2.
Julian Simon
Mapfre Aspar Team
49
3.
Andrea Iannone
Speed Master
48
4.
Yuki Takahashi
Gresini Racing Moto2
47
5.
Thomas Luthi
Interwetten Paddock Moto2
47
6.
Simone Corsi
Ioda Racing Project
46
7.
Alex De Angelis
JIR Moto2
32
8.
Bradley Smith
Tech 3 Racing
27
9.
Marc Márquez
Team CatalunyaCaixa Repsol
25
Technomag-CIP
24
10. Dominique Aegerter
ANDREAIANNONE
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TEAM DUNLOP
BLITZ TOP SPOTS
AT WORLD MINI
GRAND PRIX
At the 2011 World Mini Grand Prix held in Mesquite, NV, on April 11 to 17, Dunlop-sponsored
Team riders Stilez Robertson, Garrett Marchbanks, Brandy Richards, Tanner Stack, Mark
Worth, Michael Mosiman, Jordon Smith and Chase Bell performed tremendously aboard their
Geomax-fitted race machines, racking up 12 national titles.
Robertson made a stellar return to racing after suffering an injury earlier in the year, clinching
five titles at the weeklong event. He dominated the 50cc-65cc competition winning the 50
Pee Wee Stock and Mod 7-8 titles, plus the Super Pee Wee Mod 6-9 Championship and
taking both 65 Jr Cycle Stock and Mod 6-8 victories. “I came back at the World Minis and
collected five titles,” said Stilez. “I loved it there. That track’s really fun. I’m not used to that
dirt but I liked it and I had a good time.”
Richards swept the 65-85 Girls 2 Stroke Championship; Stack clinched the 85 Stock Thru 11
title, while Worth won both 85/150 Mod 12-13 motos en route to the title win. Smith nabbed
the 85/150 Mod 14-16 Championship, while Mosiman swept the 85 Mod Thru 11
Championship and Bell took the Supermini Thru 13 title.
In addition to Team Dunlop’s excellent results, a strong showing by other Dunlop-equipped
racers garnered 23 championships for a combined total of 35 national titles by Dunlop riders.
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JORDONSMITH
GARRETTMARCHBANKS
MARKWORTH
BRANDYRICHARDS
TANNERSTACK
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MICHAELMOSIMAN
CHASEBELL
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PENGUIN
ROADRACING
SCHOOL
THE OLDEST MOTORCYCLE RACING SCHOOL IN THE USA RIDES WITH DUNLOP
DUNLOP IS AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE PENGUIN ROADRACING SCHOOL AND
SUPPLIES BOTH FREE AND DISCOUNTED SPORTMAX Q2 TIRES FOR SCHOOL USE.
PHOTOS BY PUTTERPOWERMEDIA
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FOUNDED IN 1973, THE DUNLOP-SPONSORED PENGUIN
ROADRACING SCHOOL CARRIES A VERY SUCCESSFUL
RECORD OF HELPING BUDDING RACERS AND STREET
RIDERS ALIKE DEVELOP HIGHER-LEVEL RIDING SKILLS.
PENGUIN RIDERS ROLL ON DUNLOP TIRES, SO WE
THOUGHT WE WOULD CHECK IN WITH VICE PRESIDENT
ERIC WOOD AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE OLDEST
ROAD RACING SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY.
Q: Where do most of your schools take place?
make a better product. We are able to recommend Dunlop to
A: We focus on schools and tracks located in the Eastern US.
our students with absolute confidence year in and year out.
Q: What is the racing/riding/motorcycling background of
Q: Which model tire do you now use, and why?
your instructors?
A: For racing, we use the D211TM GP-A—there is simply
A: Our teaching staff is one of the most experienced in the
nothing better. For our school fleet we use Dunlop Sportmax®
nation. Penguin’s core group of trainers has earned more than
Q2® tires. The Q2 offers excellent performance on the track
200 motorcycle competition titles, many of which were won at
and has quick warm-up characteristics.
the national level.
Q: How do you find the Q2 performs on the track?
Q: How long have you been conducting riding schools on
A: The Q2 performs surprisingly well as a track tire. On
the track?
lightweight machines, we found it performs nearly as well as
A: As the oldest motorcycle racing school in the nation,
the full-race D211GP-A. They are the first hybrid street/track
Penguin is now in its 39th season.
tire we have tested that provides the positive feel and feedback
that Dunlop’s full-racing tires have become known for.
Q: How many different tracks do you ride on during the
course of a year? How many students do you see? What is
Q: The Q2 rear tire features a new Intuitive Response
the total number of students who have attended your
Profile (IRP) that enhances steering characteristics; can
school?
you explain how that feels on the track?
A: This season Penguin will be holding events at four different
A: Very simply, the bike offers positive feedback to the rider.
racetracks: Loudon, NH; Milville, NJ; Birmingham, AL; and
The steering is responsive yet very neutral. This feedback
Homestead, FL. Tallying up all our race schools, track days
really allows a rider to quickly gain confidence that there is a
and race practices, plus special events, Penguin enrolls more
direct connection between the bars and the racetrack.
than 1000 riders each season. We figure that over our 39
years, Penguin has schooled more than 30,000 riders.
Q: What are some of the best attributes of the Q2?
A: The Q2 offers excellent grip, precise feedback and quick
Q: When did you first begin using Dunlop tires?
warm-up.
A: Penguin first began working with Dunlop in 1994.
Q: The Q2 rear tire incorporates MT Multi-TreadTM
Q: Why did you select Dunlop tires for use at your school?
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construction, which uses high-grip lateral compounds on
A: As both instructors and racers, we want to use the best
the shoulders and a longer-wearing compound in the
products available on the market. Over the last two decades,
center; how does that technology pay off on the track?
Dunlop has consistently produced the best tires on the
A: These tires truly are able to provide the grip that track riders
market. Dunlop’s development staff is constantly working to
demand at full lean angles.
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THE MOST IMPRESSIVE TRAIT HAS BEEN THE ABILITY OF
DUNLOP TO BLEND THE QUICK WARM-UP OF A STREET
TIRE WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF A RACE TIRE.
Q: What do your students say about the Dunlop tires they ride on?
A: The consistent feedback we receive from students is that the Dunlops have excellent grip and that the tires feel “solid”
underneath them. There is none of the vagueness or squirming that they often experience with other brands.
Q: How do these qualities carry over to Q2s used for street riding?
A: Since these tires warm up much more quickly than race tires, street riders are able to take advantage of the extra grip
and superior feedback with confidence that there is a direct connection between them and the road.
Q: Can you compare these tires to the ones you raced on back in the day? Help us understand how far tires have
progressed over the years.
A: The most impressive trait has been the ability of Dunlop to blend the quick warm-up of a street tire with the performance
of a race tire. Full race tires do not perform well when they are cold. Street tires work much better at ambient temperature,
but tend to get greasy-feeling when they are pushed in a track-day environment. The Q2 has grip levels that approach
those of the full-racing tires and combines that with the cold-tire performance of a street tire. There is no doubt that this is
the number one choice on the market today for a rider with a bike that is used for both street and track duties.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
AMA Motocross #6
WMX #4
July 2
RedBud MX
Buchanan, MI
AMA Motocross #7
WMX #5
July 16
Spring Creek Motocross
Millville, MN
MotoGP–Moto2
July 3
Mugello, Italy
MotoGP–Moto2
July 17
Sachsenring, Germany
AMA Road Racing #6
July 8-10
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, OH
AMA Road Racing #7
July 22-24
Laguna Seca
Monterey, CA
GNCC Series #9
July 9-10
John Penton
Millfield, OH
AMA Motocross #8
July 23
Washougal MX Park
Washougal, WA
MotoGP
July 24
Laguna Seca
Monterey, CA
World Superbike #9
July 31
Silverstone, Great Britain
AMA Road Racing #8
August 12-14
Virginia International Raceway
Alton, VA
AMA Motocross #9
August 13
Unadilla
New Berlin, NY
World Superbike #8
July 10
Brno, Czech Republic
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MotoGP–Moto2
August 14
Brno, Czech Republic
WORCS Bikes #7
August 19-20
Washougal MX Park
Washougal, WA
WORCS ATV #6
August 20-21
Washougal, WA
AMA Motocross #10
WMX #6
August 27
Southwick National
Southwick, MA
MotoGP–Moto2
August 28
Indianapolis, IN