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Cycle News 2005 07 06

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Smiles All Around Troy Lee Designs Honda rider Chris Fillmore (left) cuts up with the boss, Troy Lee himself (right). during the premiere party for the new Troy Lee Supermoto DVD, 1 Laps 1 Ga, at the Oakley Theater in Foothill Ranch, California. on June 14. The DVD chronicles the tribulation to triumph experienced by the Troy Lee team during the 2004 AMA Supermoto Championship. Approximately 400 people attended the premiere party for the DVD, which should be out mid-July. For more information, check out 2laps2go.com or troyleedesigns.com on the Internet. Hometown Advantage The grid for the 1991 500cc Grand Prix at Laguna Seca was packed with homegrown talent. The front row was graced with the presence of Wayne Rainey (I). John Kocinski (19) and Kevin Schwantz (34) next to Mick Doohan (3). But look closer: Eddie Lawson (7, behind Rainey), Rich Oliver (97) and Doug Chandler (21) are in there as well. Rainey won the race over Doohan and Schwantz. To cast your vote, log on to www.cyclenews.com. WEb Online poll results from last week INSiYE Cyclenews.com reader poll question of the week J.!, World Superbike has been using Pirelli spec tires for two years with great success. Should Formula One car racing do the same after its Indy debacle? A. Yes, putting the competitors on equal footing has made World 5uperbike a world-class series again. B. No. competition between tire companies is what drives tire development. What is your opinion on AMA Pro Racing's decision to retain the Formula Xtreme version of the Daytona 2oo? A. It's a joke; the AMA is out of touch with its fans. No Superbikes, no Daytona 200. 2221 (75.75%) B. Superbikes are too dangerous for the Daytona 200; it's the best solution. 268 (9.14%) C. The AMA should remove Daytona from its calendar. 443 (15.11%) Total Replies: 2932 CYCLE NEWS • JULY 6,2005 101

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