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	<description>Michael Leon is racing a Ducati 1198S in the RACE Superseries.  1098 1198 1098S 1098R Shannonville Canada roadracing superbike motorcycle leonracing</description>
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		<title>NEWS: Bike displayed in MBP booth.  NEXO joins the team!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / MBP Ducati Superbike was proudly displayed by Guy Martin and Janet Brickwood at the Montreal show on Feb 26, 27 and 28.  MBP specializes in parts for, and preparation of Ducati motorcycles and is responsible for the race prep and maintenance of the team&#8217;s 1198S.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/show-2010-Al-Dom-Janet-Guy-Michael.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/show-2010-nexo-suit-2.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-nexo-suit.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-Guy-Michael-Janet.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-Al-Dom-Janet-Guy-Michael.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-530" title="M show 2010 Al Dom Janet Guy Michael" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-Al-Dom-Janet-Guy-Michael-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-nexo-suit-2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-540" title="M show 2010 nexo suit 2" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-nexo-suit-2-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/show-2010-Al-Dom-Janet-Guy-Michael.jpg"></a>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / MBP Ducati Superbike was proudly displayed by Guy Martin and Janet Brickwood at the Montreal show on Feb 26, 27 and 28.  MBP specializes in parts for, and preparation of Ducati motorcycles and is responsible for the race prep and maintenance of the team&#8217;s 1198S.</p>
<p>The team is in the midst of finalizing plans to continue their program and compete in the RACE Superseries with the same Ducati 1189S for 2010.<span id="more-518"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/show-2010-nexo-suit.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-nexo-suit.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-539" title="M show 2010 nexo suit" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/M-show-2010-nexo-suit-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Michael used the opportunity to display a set of NEXO leathers, similar to those that he will wear for the 2010 season.  Michael would like to welcome NEXO to the team and is looking forward to making a formal announcement in the coming weeks regarding final plans for the upcoming season.</p>
<p>More pictures from the show are posted on the Gallery page.</p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, NEXO Sports, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles and Dunlop for their support.</p>
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<p><strong>Le Salon de la Moto 2010.</strong> </p>
<p>La monture de l&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / MBP Ducati Superbike était fièrement exposée par Guy Martin et Janet Brickwood à l&#8217;exposition de Montréal tenue les 26,27 et 29 février dernier. MBP se spécialise dans les pièces et la préparation des motos Ducati. MBP est aussi responsable de la préparation avant-course et l&#8217;entretien de la 1198S.<br />
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L&#8217;équipe est en train de terminer la préparation pour la prochaine saison dans la RACE Superseries avec la même Ducati 1198S utilisée la saison dernière.<br />
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Michael a aussi profité de l&#8217;exposition pour présenter une nouvelle combinaison NEXO similaire à celle qu&#8217;il portera pour la saison 2010. Michael souhaite la bienvenue à NEXO au sein de l&#8217;équipe et anticipe de faire une annonce formelle au courant des prochaines semaines concernant la finalisation des plans pour la prochaine saison.</p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike voudrait remercier Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, NEXO Sports, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Supension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles et Dunlop  pour leur support.</p>
<p>Traduit par Patrick Fiasse.</p>
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		<title>NEWS: Michael and Guy Attended the Toronto Motorcycle Show Last Weekend</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni Motorsport / MBP Superbike rider Michael Leon and tuner Guy Martin attended the Toronto Motorcycle Show this past weekend.  The team’s Ducati 1198S race bike was on display in the Eurocorsa booth, one of the team’s sponsors.  Last season Eurocorsa, a distributor specializing in European products, provided support by supplying [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Toronto-show-2009-Mark-Russo-Michael-Guy-01.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-470" title="Toronto show 2009 Mark Russo Michael Guy 01" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Toronto-show-2009-Mark-Russo-Michael-Guy-01-150x150.jpg" alt="Toronto show 2009 Mark Russo Michael Guy 01" width="150" height="150" /></a>Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni Motorsport / MBP Superbike rider Michael Leon and tuner Guy Martin attended the Toronto Motorcycle Show this past weekend.  The team’s Ducati 1198S race bike was on display in the Eurocorsa booth, one of the team’s sponsors.  Last season Eurocorsa, a distributor specializing in European products, provided support by supplying Speedymoto “framesavers” as well as MRA windscreens.  Michael took in the show on Saturday, while Guy attended all three days.  <span id="more-474"></span>Guy and was interviewed, each day, on stage by Frank Woods, discussing Brembo brakes and other technical issues regarding race machine preparation.  The team would like to thank Mark Russo, shown in this picture posing with Michael and Guy, from Eurocorsa for hosting the bike.  Also thanks to the team’s main sponsor, Royal Distributing, for transporting the bike to the show.  The next scheduled event is the Toronto Motorcycle Supershow, to be held Jan 14-16, at the Toronto International Center.   </p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Suspension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles and Dunlop for their support.</p>
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<p><strong>Michael et Guy ont participé au Salon de Toronto.</strong> </p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Toronto-show-2009-Eurocorsa-Booth-01.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-469" title="Toronto show 2009 Eurocorsa Booth 01" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Toronto-show-2009-Eurocorsa-Booth-01-150x150.jpg" alt="Toronto show 2009 Eurocorsa Booth 01" width="150" height="150" /></a>Le pilote Michael Leon et le mécano Guy Martin, de l&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni Motorsport / MBP Superbike, ont participé au &#8216;Toronto Motorcycle Show&#8217; le weekend dernier. Le bolide de l&#8217;équipe, une Ducati 1198S, était présent au kiosque d&#8217;Eurocorsa, un des commanditaires de l&#8217;équipe. La saison dernière, Eurocorsa, distributeur spécialisé dans les produits européens a participé aux efforts de l&#8217;équipe en fournissant des “framesavers” de Speedymoto et des pare-brises de MRA.  Michael était présent samedi alors que Guy était présent durant les trois jours. Lors de notre séjour, Guy et Michael ont eu des entrevues avec Frank Woods portant sur les freins Brembo et autres technicalités portant sur la préparation des montures pour la course. L&#8217;équipe tient à remercier Mark de Eurocorsa qui a hébergé notre moto lrs de l&#8217;évènement. De plus, l&#8217;équipe veut remercier son commanditaire principal, Royal Distributing, qui a transporté la moto à Toronto. Le prochain évènement, le Toronto Motorcycle Show aura lieu du 14 au 16 janvier prochain au Centre International de Toronto.</p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike voudrait remercier Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Supension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles et Dunlop  pour leur support.</p>
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		<title>NEWS : Team Race Bike was on display at the Toronto Snowmobile Show</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni Motorsport / MBP Ducati 1198S Superbike was on display this past weekend at the Toronto Snowmobile and Powersport Show, held Oct 16 – 18.  Rider Michael Leon was also attended the show on Saturday and Sunday.  He was present with the motorcycle, in the Royal Distributing Racing booth to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-Booth-5-med-res.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-336" title="Royal Booth 5 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-Booth-5-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="Royal Booth 5 med res" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni Motorsport / MBP Ducati 1198S Superbike was on display this past weekend at the Toronto Snowmobile and Powersport Show, held Oct 16 – 18.  Rider Michael Leon was also attended the show on Saturday and Sunday.  He was present with the motorcycle, in the Royal Distributing Racing booth to meet the public, answer questions about the team and sign posters.</p>
<p><span id="more-343"></span>The show is quite the event, and was well attended.  Aside from the racing display, Royal Distributing also occupied a 20 000 square feet filled with 6 tractor trailers of merchandise.  Shoppers were not disappointed; there were many great deals to be found.  </p>
<p>The team looks forward to the next show, the Toronto Motorcycle Show in December.  We hope to see you there!</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-John-and-Michael-med-res.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-341     alignleft" title="Royal John and Michael med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-John-and-Michael-med-res-300x225.jpg" alt="Royal Distributing owner John Mochrie and Michael at the show" width="210" height="158" /></a>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Suspension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles and Dunlop for their support.</p>
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<p><em><span style="color: #ffcc00;">Royal Distributing owner John<br />
Mochrie and Michael at the show</span></em></p>
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<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-Booth-4-med-res.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-334" title="Royal Booth 4 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-Booth-4-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="Royal Booth 4 med res" width="150" height="150" /></a>La Ducati 1198S de l&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni Motorsport / MBP était en démonstration le weekend dernier (16-18 octobre) au &#8221; Toronto Snowmobile and Powersport Show &#8220;. Le pilote Michael Leon était aussi sur place durant les deux journées au kiosque Royal Distributing Racing pour rencontrer le public, répondre aux questions au sujet de l&#8217;équipe et autographier des posters. </p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-Car-2-med-res.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-337" title="Royal Car 2 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Royal-Car-2-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="Royal Car 2 med res" width="150" height="150" /></a>Cet évènement est très attendu et l&#8217;achalandage était très bon. En plus du kiosque de course, Royal Distributing occupait un espace de 20000 pieds carrés rempli de marchandises provenant de 6 camions-remorques. Les acheteurs n&#8217;ont pas été déçus, de belles économies sur plusieurs produits les attendaient.</p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe a bien hâte au prochain évènement, Le &#8221; Toronto Motorcycle Show &#8221; qui se tiendra en décembre. Nous espérons vous y voir !</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / <strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike </span></span></strong></strong>voudrait remercier Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Supension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles et Dunlop  pour leur support.</span></span></p>
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		<title>NEWS: Round 6 Race Report / A Bruised Ego, a Separated Shoulder and a New Lap Record.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Round 6 Race Report :  A Bruised Ego, a Separated Shoulder and a New Lap Record. 
The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike Team finished the day of racing early during the Round 6 R.A.C.E season finale, Sunday, September 27 after rider Michael Leon crashed out of the lead in the [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action3-Rd6-2009-med-res.jpg"></a></span><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Shoulder-RD6-2009-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-320" title="Shoulder RD6 2009 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Shoulder-RD6-2009-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="Shoulder RD6 2009 med res" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike Team finished the day of racing early during the Round 6 R.A.C.E season finale, Sunday, September 27 after rider Michael Leon crashed out of the lead in the rain soaked Thunder event.  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action3-Rd6-2009-med-res.jpg"></a></span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The weekend was going to plan up to that point.  Michael had won the Thunder heat race in the dry, on Saturday, riding the team’s Ducati 1198s and setting a new lap record in the process.  The new record, of 1.07.773 seconds, eclipsed the previous best time set earlier in the year by over 2 seconds.  In the Heavyweight Sportsman class Michael qualified 2<sup>nd</sup>.</span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action3-Rd6-2009-med-res.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action3-Rd6-2009-med-res.jpg"></a></span><span id="more-297"></span>In the Superbike heat race, Michael was able to move from 13<sup>th,</sup> on the fourth row, to 6<sup>th</sup> position in just 5 laps.  The team was able to capture the action on video.  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action3-Rd6-2009-med-res.jpg"></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action3-Rd6-2009-med-res.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Pits2-Rd6-2009-Med-Res.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-281" title="Pits2 Rd6 2009 Med Res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Pits2-Rd6-2009-Med-Res-150x150.jpg" alt="Pits2 Rd6 2009 Med Res" width="150" height="150" /></a></span>Sunday morning brought rain.  During the team’s first race of the day, the Thunder class, Michael quickly pulled out a 9 second lead, in 5 short laps.  On the last lap of the shortened race, Michael crashed in corner two suffering a separated shoulder.  He was unable to compete in the remaining races of the day. </p>
<p>“I guess I had a short lapse in attention on the last lap.  I’m sure that I’ve done dumber things in my life but none come to mind at the moment! ” said Michael after being release from the medical center. </p>
<p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fortunately, the damage to the motorcycle was light and there should not be too much work for Guy Martin to prepare it for the Toronto Powersport Show, where it will appear in the Royal Distributing booth from October 16-18.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action8-Rd6-2009-med-res.jpg"></a>It was a difficult season of ups and downs.  The team hopes to use all of the experience learned from the challenges that were faced this year to good use next season! </p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Suspension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles and Dunlop for their support.</span></span></p>
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<p><strong>Résumé de la dernière ronde de la saison: Ego meurtri, dislocation de l&#8217;épaule et un nouveau record de tour.</strong> </p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe  Royal Distributin / Michael Lanni MotorRacing a terminé sa journée de travail plus tôt que prévu lors de la sixième et dernière ronde de la série R.A.C.E tenue dimanche denier le 27 septembre suite à un malheureuse chute, sur une piste détrempée, du pilote Michael Leon qui était à ce moment meneur de l&#8217;épreuve Thunder. </p>
<p>Tout se déroulait pour le mieux jusque là. Michael remporta la qualification Thunder le samedi, sur un circuit sec, sur le dos de sa Ducati 1198s et du même coup a établi un nouveau record du tour le plus rapide. Ce record, chronométré à 1.07.773 secondes, fracasse l&#8217;ancienne marque par plus de deux secondes. Dans la classe Heavyweight Sportsman, Michael se qualifia deuxième.</p>
<p>Lors de la qualification Superbike, Michael, partant de la quatrième ligne en treizième position, remonta le peloton pour terminer en sixième place et ce, en seulement cinq tours. L&#8217;équipe a capturé cette course sur vidéo. </p>
<p>Dimanche, Dame Nature décida d&#8217;apporter la pluie avec elle. Durant la première course de l&#8217;équipe, en classe Thunder, Michael a rapidement cumulé une avance de plus de neuf secondes en cinq tours. Lors du dernier tour de cette course abrégée, Michael a perdu le contrôle de sa monture dans la courbe numéro deux en plus de se séparer une épaule. Suite à cet incident, ll n&#8217;a pas participer aux courses restantes de la journée.  </p>
<p>Lorsque Michael a reçu son congé du centre médical il avait ceci à dire sur son accident: &#8221; Je suppose que j&#8217;ai eu un petit moment d&#8217;inattention dans le dernier tour. Je suis pas mal certain d&#8217;avoir fait des choses plus stupides dans ma vie mais aucune me vient à l&#8217;esprit pour le moment ! &#8220;   </p>
<p>Heureusement, les dommages à la moto sont superficiels, ce qui devrait faciliter la tâche à Guy Martin afin de la préparer pour le Toronto Powersport Show ou elle se retrouvera dans le kiosque de Royal Distributing du 16 au 18 octobre prochain. </p>
<p>Cette dernière saison ne fût pas facile avec ses hauts et ses bas. L&#8217;équipe espère être en mesure de mettre en pratique toute cette expérience acquise face à tout ces défis la saison prochaine !</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / <strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike </span></span></strong></strong>voudrait remercier Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Supension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles et Dunlop  pour leur support.</span></span></p>
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		<title>NEWS : Round 5 Race Report / Two more Wins, Two more Lap Records!</title>
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The 5th round of the RACE Superseries, held under hot and sunny conditions on August 16th, at Shannonville Motorsport Park, was another successful event for the Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike Team.
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<p>The 5<sup>th</sup> round of the RACE Superseries, held under hot and sunny conditions on August 16<sup>th,</sup> at Shannonville Motorsport Park, was another successful event for the Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike Team.</p>
<p>As at the previous round, the team continued to use a stock 2007 Ducati 1098 motor to power their new 2009 Ducati 1198S, with hopes that Ducati will eventually replace the defective stock motor that failed at round 1, back in May, after only 103 kms of use.<span id="more-22"></span></p>
<p>Tuner Guy Martin (MBP) and rider Michael Leon, with help from suspension tuner John Sharrard of Accelerated Technologies continually improved the setup of the Ducati throughout Friday and Saturday, decreasing lap times with each session.<a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action6-Rd5-2009-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-142" title="Action6 Rd5 2009 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action6-Rd5-2009-med-res-300x225.jpg" alt="Action6 Rd5 2009 med res" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>On Sunday, Michael won his first race of the day, Heavyweight Sportsman, setting a new lap record of 54.474 seconds, while pulling away from the field.</p>
<p>The high and low of the weekend came during the Pro Superbike race.  During a charge from 7<sup>th</sup> to 4<sup>th</sup> place, Michael turned his best lap time of 54.057 seconds.  This best time was just 0.178 seconds slower than the new lap record set during the race, by winning Kawasaki rider Karl Daigle (53.879 seconds) and faster than 3<sup>rd</sup> place finisher Andrew Nelson’s best time.  Unfortunately, Michael crashed at low speed, in turn 5, ending his race.  The highlight for the team is that the ability to turn competitive lap times in the Pro Superbike class is proof that the development of the Ducati is moving forward.  The lowlight is that crashing is obviously not an effective way to get good results.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Crash-Damage-lack-of-rt-side-Rd5-2009-med-red.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-152 alignleft" title="Crash Damage (lack of) rt side Rd5 2009 med red" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Crash-Damage-lack-of-rt-side-Rd5-2009-med-red-150x150.jpg" alt="Crash Damage (lack of) rt side Rd5 2009 med red" width="150" height="150" /></a>Fortunately, thanks to the Speedy Moto frame savers provided by Eurocorsa and the flexible Armour Bodies bodywork, damage was minimal.  Guy Martin (MBP) was able to quickly change a broken foot peg and bent brake lever in time for the next race, Liquid Thunder, held just ten minutes after the completion of Superbike.  Michael rode a strong race, winning and setting a new class lap record of 54.972 seconds.</p>
<p>Once again, the Dunlop tires used by the team proved to be very durable.  With useful advice from Pro 6 Cycle regarding tire selection, the team was able to complete Friday practice, Saturday morning practice, Saturday’s afternoon heat races, Sunday morning practice, and the 3 races on Sunday afternoon, using only 3 new rear tires and 2 new fronts!  Amazing, considering the intense heat and fast pace.</p>
<p>The team looks forward to their final scheduled race of the season, to be held September 25, 26 and 27, at Shannonville Motorsport Park.</p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Suspension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles and Dunlop for their support.</p>
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<p><strong>5eme manche de la saison: 2 victoires et 2 records de tour de plus ! </strong></p>
<p>La 5e manche de la Superserie RACE s&#8217;est tenue le 16 août dernier sous une belle journée chaude et ensoleillée au Motorsport Park de Shannonville. Un aure évènement rempli de succès pour l&#8217;équipe Superbike Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance.</p>
<p>Tout comme la dernière ronde, l&#8217;équipe continu de courser la Ducati 1198S 2009 avec son moteur stock 1098 2007 dans l&#8217;espoir que Ducati remplacera éventuellement le moteur défectueux qui a rendu l&#8217;âme lors de la première ronde de mai dernier avec à son compteur un peu plus de 103 kilomètres.</p>
<p>Guy Martin (MBP) et Michael Leon, avec l&#8217;aide de John Sharrard de Accelerated Technologies ont continué d&#8217;améliorer les performances de la Ducati vendredi et samedi ce qui a permis d&#8217;abaisser les chronos à chaque session.</p>
<p>Dimanche, Michael a gagné sa première course de la journée dans la classe Heayweight Sportsman tout en inscrivant un nouveau record de tour de 54.474 secondes et se démarquant aisément de ses poursuivants.</p>
<p>Les hauts et les bas de la fin de semaine sont survenus lors de la course Pro Superbike. Durant une remontée spectaculaire de la septième à la quatrième position, Michael a enregistré un tour à 54.057 secondes. Son temps le plus rapide était seulement 0.178 seconde plus lent que le record de tour établi lors de cette course par le pilote gagnant Karl Daigle de l&#8217;équipe Kawasaki (53.879 secondes) et tout de même plus rapide que le meilleur temps d&#8217;Andew Nelson classé troisième. Malheureusement, Michael a perdu la maîtrise de sa monture dans la courbe #5 à basse vitesse mettant ainsi fin à sa course. Les faits saillants pour l&#8217;équipe sont le pouvoir de tourner dans des temps très compétitifs dans la classe Superbike prouvant ainsi que le développement de la Ducati progresse toujours. Le point négatif est que, bien entendu, les accidents ne sont pas synonymes de bons résultats.  </p>
<p>Heureusement, grâce aux patins &#8220;frame saver&#8221; Speedy Moto, fourni par Eurocorsa et les panneaux flexibles Armour Bodies les dommages ont été réduit au minimum. Guy Martin, de MBP, a été en mesure de remplacer un support de pied et une manette de frein pliée juste à temps pour l&#8217;épreuve suivante Liquid Thunder tenue seulement dix minutes après la couse de Superbike. Michal a connu une bonne course qu&#8217;il a gagné en plus d&#8217;établir un nouveau record de piste de 54.972 secondes.</p>
<p>Une fois encore, les pneumatiques Dunlop se sont montrés durables. Suite aux judicieux conseils de Pro 6 Cycle concernant la sélection des pneus, l&#8217;équipe a été en mesure de compléter les pratiques de vendredi, la pratique de samedi matin, les qualifications de l&#8217;après-midi, la pratique de dimanche matin et les 3 courses de dimanche après-midi en utilisant seulement 3 pneus arrière et 2 pneus avant.</p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe a bien hâte à la dernière manche de la saison qui sera tenue les 25,26 et 27 septembre prchain au Motorsport Park de Shannonville. </p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / <strong><strong>Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike </strong></strong>voudrait remercier Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Supension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles et Dunlop  pour leur support.</p>
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The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team returned to action this past July 25-26 weekend at Shannonville Motorsports Park, participating in round 4 of the R.A.C.E. Superseries.  Rider Michael Leon competed in 3 classes riding the Guy Martin (MBP) prepared Ducati 1198S Superbike. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Back on Track!  </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Checkered-Rd4-2009-med-res.JPG"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-100" title="Checkered Rd4 2009 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Checkered-Rd4-2009-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="Checkered Rd4 2009 med res" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team returned to action this past July 25-26 weekend at Shannonville Motorsports Park, participating in round 4 of the R.A.C.E. Superseries.  Rider Michael Leon competed in 3 classes riding the Guy Martin (MBP) prepared Ducati 1198S Superbike. </p>
<p>It was a successful outing with Michael winning in both the Liquid Thunder and Heavyweight Sportsman classes while setting new lap records in both races.  Michael also finished 9<sup>th</sup> in the Superbike event.<span id="more-17"></span></p>
<p>It had been a difficult start to the season, with the team sidelined by a motor failure since round one.  Unable to make arrangements with Ducati for a warranty replacement of the defective parts, the team purchased a used 2007 1098 motor in order compete in the remaining rounds.  The team was pleasantly surprised that the engine worked so well, despite the fact that the stock 1198s fuel injection system was not tuned for the smaller 1098 motor.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action5-Rd4-2009-med-res.JPG"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-135" title="Action5 Rd4 2009 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Action5-Rd4-2009-med-res-300x199.jpg" alt="Action5 Rd4 2009 med res" width="300" height="199" /></a>Being essentially the first race of the season for the team, it was a busy weekend.  There was much work to do to optimize a new chassis kit from Jason of Department of Suspension. The kit was the key in providing additional “feel” at mid corner, allowing rider Leon to decrease his best lap time by 7 second from the start of the weekend.  Guy Martin of MBP and suspension tuner John Sharrard of Accelerated Technologies were on their toes throughout the suspension development process with no less than two rear shock rebuilds and multiple spring changes to optimize the new setup</p>
<p>New to the team’s formula were Dunlop tires.  After Sandy Noce of Pro 6 Cycle convinced Michael to give them a try, he was easily convinced to make the switch.  The Dunlop tires provide improved feel, especially from the front tire and increased life.  The team was able to compete in all three of Sunday’s final races on the same set of soft compound tires.</p>
<p>The team looks forward to continuing to make progress at round 5, to be held August 16, and to improving their results <a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Pits9-Rd4-2009-med-res1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-120" title="Pits9 Rd4 2009 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Pits9-Rd4-2009-med-res1-150x150.jpg" alt="Pits9 Rd4 2009 med res" width="150" height="150" /></a>in the Superbike class.</p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Suspension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles and Dunlop for their support.</p>
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<p><strong>De retour en force! L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike est de retour dans le feu de l&#8217;action. </strong></p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike est revenue en force les 25 et 26 juillet dernier au Motorsports Park de Shannonville en participant à la quatrième ronde de la Supersérie R.A.C.E. Le pilote Michael Leon coursait dans trois classes sur la Ducati 1198S préparée par Guy Martin (Martin Brickwood Performance).</p>
<p>Ce fût des sorties gagnantes avec Michael remportant les classes Liquid Thunder et Heavyweight Sportsman en plus d&#8217;établir un record de piste dans chaque course. Michael a aussi terminé neuvième dans la classe Superbike.  </p>
<p>Le début de saison a été difficile avec des problèmes de moteur forcant l&#8217;équipe à demeurer sur les lignes de côté depuis la première ronde. Devant l&#8217;impossibilité d&#8217;en arriver à une entente avec Ducati pour le remplacement des pièces sous garantie, l&#8217;équipe a dû se résoudre à acheter un moteur usagé 2007 modèle 1098 afin de terminer la saison. L&#8217;équipe est très satisfaite des performances du moteur malgré le fait que le système d&#8217;injection de carburant de la 1198S n&#8217;était pas ajusté pour le moteur 1098, plus petit.</p>
<p>Puisqu&#8217;en fait, c&#8217;était la première course de la saison pour l&#8217;équipe, le weekend a été très occupé. Il y à eu beaucoup de travail à faire afin d&#8217;optimiser des nouveau pièces de chassis de Jason de Department of Suspension. Ces pièces de chassis a été la clé qui a permis d&#8217;obtenir de meilleures &#8220;sensations&#8221; dans les courbes intermédiaires permettant ainsi à Michael d&#8217;abaisser son temps de sept secondes par rapport au début du weekend. Guy Martin de MBP et l&#8217;expert en suspension John Sharrard de Accelerated Technologies ont été aux aguets tout au long du développement de la suspension avec non moins de deux reconstructions et des changements de ressorts multiples dans le but d&#8217;optimiser la nouvelle configuration.</p>
<p>Les pneus Dunlop sont une nouvelle addition à l&#8217;équipe. Sandy Noce de Pro 6 Cycle a convaincu Michael d&#8217;en faire l&#8217;essai et il a été très facile pour lui de faire le saut avec Dunlop. Ces nouveaux pneumatiques offrent une meilleure sensation de la piste surtout venant du pneu avant en plus d&#8217;être plus résistant. L&#8217;équipe a été en mesure de compléter les trois finales de dimanche avec le même ensemble de pneus à gomme tendre. </p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe compte toujours progresser à la cinquième ronde qui sera tenue le 16 août et à améliorer ses résultats dans la classe Superbike. </p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing / <strong><strong>Martin Brickwood Performance Superbike </strong></strong>voudrait remercier Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CVR Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Department of Supension, Armour Bodies, Pro 6 Cycles et Dunlop  pour leur support.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tough Start For The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Superbike Team. 
The season didn’t start as planned when the Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Ducati 1198S Superbike encountered a mechanical failure during practice for the season opening RACE Superseries event held May 3rd at Shannonville Motorsports Park.  Rider Michael Leon had to withdraw from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Tough Start For The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Superbike Team.</strong> </p>
<div class="mceTemp"><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/LeonInPits-Rd1-2009-Med-Res.JPG"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-80" title="LeonInPits Rd1 2009 Med Res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/LeonInPits-Rd1-2009-Med-Res-150x150.jpg" alt="LeonInPits Rd1 2009 Med Res" width="150" height="150" /></a>The season didn’t start as planned when the Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Ducati 1198S Superbike encountered a mechanical failure during practice for the season opening RACE Superseries event held May 3<sup>rd</sup> at Shannonville Motorsports Park.  Rider Michael Leon had to withdraw from Sunday’s race when Tuner Guy Martin determined that the engine troubles could not be repaired at the track.</div>
<p>The team came about when rider Michael Leon, who has been competing in the National Canadian Thunder Series for the past 4 years, finishing second in 2007, contacted Guy Martin with the idea of racing a Ducati Superbike.  Guy Martin, who owns and operates Martin Brickwood Performance (MBP) with his wife, Janet Brickwood, approached customers Michael Lanni and Sal Scebba for support.  Mr. Lanni agreed to purchase a brand new 2009 Ducati 1198S for the team to race in the RACE Superseries Superbike class.  All preparation and trackside support will be provided by MBP.<span id="more-6"></span>John Mochrie, of Royal Distributing, stepped up to the plate to become the Team’s Title Sponsor.  Royal Distributing, well known for their motorcycle accessories and apparel mail order catalog as well as their stores in Guelph, Innisfil, and Sudbury, has a strong history of support for many types of Canadian Motorsports.  The team is proud to have Royal on board.</p>
<p>Monette Sports, the freshly renovated Ducati dealer located in Laval, Quebec will also support the team.  Monette Sports has been serving Quebec motorcycle enthusiasts since 1974.  As well, Ducati Montreal, a new “boutique” style store that opened this spring in the heart of Montreal’s little Italy, will also lend a hand.</p>
<p>The team remains optimistic about the rest of the season as the 1198S should be an outstanding platform for Superbike racing.</p>
<p>Guy has a tough two weeks ahead, as Round 2 will take place at Shannonville Motorsport Park from May 15-17, leaving little time to repair the engine troubles.  Racing doesn’t build character, it reveals it.  The team is up for the challenge.</p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CRV Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Armour Bodies and Pirelli for their support.</p>
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<p><strong>Début difficile pour l’équipe « Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Superbike Team ».</strong></p>
<p>La saison n’a pas débutée sur le bon pied lorsque la Ducati 1198S de l’équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Ducati a eu de sérieux problèmes mécaniques lors de la session de réchauffement en vue de la course initiale de la série RACE qui se tenait à Shannonville Motorsports Park le 3 mai dernier. Le pilote, Michael Leon n’a pas pris part à la course de dimanche lorsque le mécanicien Guy Martin a déterminé que les problèmes de moteurs ne pouvaient pas être réparés sur place. </p>
<p>L’équipe est née lorsque le pilote Michael Leon, qui participait à la série National Canadian Thunder  depuis les quatres dernières années tout en terminant deuxième en 2007, contacta Guy Martin avec l’idée de courser sur une motocyclette Superbike Ducati. Guy Martin, propriétaire de Martin Brickwood Performance (MBP) avec sa conjointe, Janet Brickwood, ont approché deux clients Michael Lanni et Sal Scebba afin d’obtenir de l’assistance. M.Lanni accepta de faire l’acquisition d’une Ducati 2009 modèle 1198S toute neuve afin de participer dans la classe Superbike de la série RACE. Tous les préparatifs et le support sur la piste sont fournis par MBP.</p>
<p>John Mochrie, de Royal Distributing, est devenu le commanditaire principal. Royal Distributing, bien connu dans le monde des accessoires de moto et vêtements avec des points de vente à Guelph, Innisfil et Sudbury en plus d’offrir de la vente par catalogue a une très bonne réputation au niveau du support de plusieurs types de sports motorisés au Canada. L’équipe est très fière de compter sur le support de Royal.</p>
<p>Monette Sports, le tout récemment rénové fournisseur de Ducati situé à Laval, Québec est lui aussi un commanditaire de l’équipe. Monette Sports est au service des amateurs de motos depuis 1974. De plus, Ducati Montréal, une nouvelle boutique établie depuis ce printemps en plein Coeur de la Petite Italie à Montréal participe aussi aux efforts de l’équipe.</p>
<p>L’équipe garde tout de même le moral pour le reste de la saison puisque la 1198S est une superbe plateforme de course dans la série Superbike.</p>
<p>Guy aura les mains pleines pour les deux prochaines semaines étant donné que la deuxième manche aura lieu de nouveau à Shannonville le 15-17 mai prochain. Cette situation laissera très peu de temps à Guy pour réparer le moteur. La course ne bâti pas le caractère, elle le révèle. L’équipe est prête à relever ce défi !</p>
<p>L’équipe Royal Distributing / Michael Lanni MotorRacing Team aimerait remercier Royal Distributing, Michael Lanni, Martin Brickwood Performance, Federal Business Supply, Monette Sports, Ducati Montreal, Ducati North America, CRV Motors, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, MRA Windscreens, Speedymoto, Accelerated Technologies, Armour Bodies and Pirelli pour leur support.</p>
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