Bostrom Takes Provisional Pole in SuperBike Qualifying in Sonoma

Ben Bostrom photos attached  Photos by Nate Jacobson (Bostrom Mug) and
Clint Graves (Bostrom bike).

 

 

            

Bostrom Takes Provisional Pole in SuperBike Qualifying in Sonoma

 

SONOMA, Calif. (May 14, 2010) - Yamaha's Ben Bostrom captured the
provisional pole on Friday during qualifying for the National Guard
American SuperBike class at the West Coast Moto Jam at Infineon Raceway.

 

Bostrom, a Redding native and graduate of Petaluma High School in the
North Bay, turned the 12-turn, 2.28-mile road course at 1 minute, 36.108
seconds. He was followed by Josh Hayes (Yamaha, 1:36.184) and Jake
Holden (Suzuki, 1:36.646). AMA Pro Road Racing SuperBike points leader
and San Francisco native Jake Zemke was seventh (Suzuki, 1:36.984).

 

Bostrom's lone victory at Infineon Raceway came in SuperSport in 2008.
He had two top-10 efforts in SuperBike in Sonoma last season, including
runner-up to Mat Mladin. He is hopeful of taking the checkers this
weekend at his home track.

 

"The bike has been pretty good the last two rounds," said Bostrom, who
is eighth in SuperBike points. "We tested here and the bike was good;
the team is working in harmony. It's fantastic. We were struggling this
morning in practice, but we made a few subtle changes and the bike ran
quite good. We put on a new tire for the end and it wasn't a special
lap, but it was just special enough.

 

"I've always been Mr. Second here. It would be special to win here on my
home track."

 

Yamaha's Tommy Aquino grabbed the top spot for Daytona SportBike,
presented by AMSOIL, at 1:38.440. Local rider Steve Rapp, who graduated
from Acalanes High School in the East Bay, was second (1:38.921) with
Daytona 200 winner Josh Herrin (Yamaha) third at 1:39.155. Herrin
entered the weekend as the Daytona SportBike points leader.

 

"I go faster by myself with no one around, even if I have to give up
that draft of a person in front of me," said Aquino, who is seventh in
SportBike points. "I just like going out there and putting down hot
laps. It's fun. The Yamaha works really good around this track; it's a
fun racetrack."

 

Roseville's Cameron Beaubier topped the speed charts in SuperSport,
turning the track at 1:40.355. He was followed by Vacaville's Joey
Pascarella (Ducati, 1:41.338) and Jake Gagne (Yamaha, 1:42.575).
Discovery Bay's Elena Myers, 16, was seventh-fast aboard her Suzuki
(1:44.597).

 

"At the beginning of the session we threw on some soft tires and it felt
really good. ...I think we're all set for the race," Beaubier said.
"This track is really fun. It's nice to be so close to home so my
friends and family can come and watch the racing. This is my third time
on this track so I don't have too much experience."

 

Action returns on Saturday at Infineon Raceway with main events
scheduled in American SuperBike, Daytona SportBike and SuperSport. There
will also be main events in Supermoto USA, Flat Track and Motocross.
Gates open at 8 a.m. For more information, visit
www.infineonraceway.com.

 

 

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West Coast Moto Jam

WHAT: Big O Tires Racing Season Presents: West Coast Moto Jam

WHEN: May 14-16

ABOUT THE WEEKEND: In addition to AMA Pro Racing, there will be
Supermoto USA, Motocross and Flat Track.

NOTABLE: Infineon Raceway will also host the first zero-carbon
motorcycle race in the United States with the TTXGP U.S. Championships.
The event will take place on the road course.

TICKETS:  $15-$35 single day/$60 weekend; 12-and-under FREE and parking
FREE.  Military discounts available.

INFORMATION: 800-870-RACE, infineonraceway.com
<http://www.infineonraceway.com/> , ticketmaster.com
<http://www.ticketmaster.com/> 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West Coast Moto Jam

May 14-16

 

Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival

June 5-6

 

Toyota/Save Mart 350

NASCAR Weekend 

June 18-20

  

FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals 

July 16-18 

 

NHRA Division 7 drag races, presented by Korbel  

July 23-25

 

Indy(r) Grand Prix of Sonoma

Aug. 20-22

 

PINKS All Out drag racing

Sept. 17-18

 

Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge

Oct. 1-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VP of Communications and Marketing

Infineon Raceway

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Sonoma, Calif 95476

707-933-3907 (work)

707-334-9805 (cell)

 

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