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		<title>NEWS: Bouncing Back &#8211; Sort Of</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The plan of attack for the Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike for Round 4 of the RACE Superseries, held July 16-18 at the Shannonville Long Track, was to regain confidence from the spectacular highside that rider Michael Leon suffered at the previous event.  Off his usual form, and running 2 seconds off of the pace [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Action2-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Action2-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_-e1279753187967.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-655" title="RobMcLennan Action2 Rd4 2010 property of morallyambiguous.net" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Action2-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>The plan of attack for the Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike for Round 4 of the RACE Superseries, held July 16-18 at the Shannonville Long Track, was to regain confidence from the spectacular highside that rider Michael Leon suffered at the previous event.  Off his usual form, and running 2 seconds off of the pace that he set at their last visit to the Long Track, Michael finished second in the Liquid Thunder and third in the Heavyweight Sportsman classes.  With two rounds remaining, he maintains his lead in both championships.</p>
<p>Head tuner, Guy Martin of Martin Brickwood Performance, had worked extremely hard, right up to the last minute to return the team’s Ducati 1198S to working order.  The damage from the round 3 crash had been extensive.  The final parts were only received the morning before practice began.  With hard work, Guy and MBP Mechanic “Curly”, had the bike ready to go at the track Friday morning.<span id="more-660"></span>   </p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Action1-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-654" title="RobMcLennan Action1 Rd4 2010 property of morallyambiguous.net" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Action1-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Unfortunately, the weekend plan went of the rails when Michael crashed once again.  The crash occurred on the lap after Michael had passed Andrew Nelson, who was riding a borrowed 600, for 4<sup>th</sup> place in the Saturday Superbike heat race.  Ironically, the crash happened in turn 5, which is the same corner as Fabi’s turn 4, where Michael crashed at the previous event.  Although, it is a fast corner, damage to the bike from this lowside was much less serious than the previous round’s highside crash.</p>
<p>Michael was not able to participate in the Thunder and Sportsman heat races on Saturday afternoon, and had to start at the back of the grid in Sunday’s finals.  The crash left Guy and trackside tuner Carlos Carrascosa with plenty to do Saturday afternoon.  Once again, with hard work from Guy and Carlos, the team was ready to go Sunday morning.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Podium1-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Action1-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_.jpg"></a><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Podium1-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-653 alignleft" title="RobMcLennan Podium1 Rd4 2010 property of morallyambiguous.net" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Podium1-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>In Sunday’s Liquid Thunder final, Michael was able to chase down Derek Vammus, but was not able to make a pass for the win.  Derek was riding a Ducati 1098.  The Heavyweight Sportsman was won by class rival Jim Proulx, who led from flag to flag, with Derek second, and Michael in third.<a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RobMcLennan-Podium1-Rd4-2010-property-of-morallyambiguous.net_.jpg"></a></p>
<p>As a side note, Michael looked great all weekend, sporting a brand new set of custom made Nexo Sports leathers.  The new leathers escaped the crash unscathed, as they were safe and sound in the Bickle trailer at the time, having a patch added.  Also, Michael was wearing a new Cerwinski Carbon model Bell helmet, thanks to Outdoor Gear Canada.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Pits2-Rd4-New-Suit-2010-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-652" title="Pits2 Rd4 New Suit 2010 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Pits2-Rd4-New-Suit-2010-med-res-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>The Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike Team is scheduled to return to action at Shannonville’s Pro track at Round 5, to be held September 4-6, where the team hopes that Michael will back on pace in his usual form.</p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, Bell Helmets, Armour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies and CVR Motors </p>
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<p><strong>Retomber sur ses pieds – Enfin presque…</strong> </p>
<p>Le plan d’attaque de l’équipe Royal Distributing / MBP pour la quatrième manche de la série RACE, qui se tenait à la longue piste de Shannonville les 16-17-18 juillet dernier, était simple : Regagner sa confiance suite à la spectaculaire embardée subie par le pilote Michael Leon lors du weekend de course précédent. Michael était légèrement débalancé et ses temps étaient environ deux secondes plus lent que lors de sa dernière visite à la longue piste. Il a terminé deuxième dans la classe Liquid Thunder et troisième dans la classe Heavyweight Sportsman. Avec deux rondes à faire, Michael maintient toujours son avance dans les deux championnats.</p>
<p>Guy Martin, de Brickwood Performance, a travaillé avec acharnement jusqu’à la dernière minute pour remettre sur ses deux roues la Ducati 1198S puisque les dommages de la dernière course étaient sévères. Les dernières pièces ont été reçues seulement le matin même de la première séance d’essai. Avec beaucoup d’huile de coude, Guy et “Curly“ de MBP ont réussi à préparer la monture pour le vendredi matin. </p>
<p>Malheureusement, le plan d’attaque du weekend a tombé à l’eau lorsque Michael à de nouveau pris le décor. Le crash est survenu après que Micheal ai dépassé Andrew Nelson, alors en quatrième place, sur une 600cc empruntée, lors de la qualification de la classe Superbike du samedi matin. Étrangement, l’accident de Michael est arrivé dans la courbe numéro cinq, qui est la même courbe que la numéro quatre du circuit Fabi ou il avait chuté lors du weekend de course précédent. Malgré que cette courbe en soit une de haute vitesse, les dommages au bas de la moto sont beaucoup moins sérieux que ceux subis précédemment.</p>
<p>Michael n’était donc pas en mesure de prendre part aux qualifications des classes Liquid Thunder et Heavyweight Sportsman du samedi après-midi et il a dû prendre le départ de ces deux finales au fond de la grille. Le crash a tenu Guy et Carlos bien occupé le samedi mais encore, grâce à leur travail acharné, l’équipe était prête le dimanche matin.</p>
<p>Lors de la finale de la classe Liquid Thunder, Michael a pourchassé Derek Vammus tout au long de la course sans pouvoir le dépasser. Derek pilotait une Ducati 1098. La classe Heavyweight Sportsman a été remportée par Jim Proulx qui a mené cette course de bout en bout, Derek a terminé deuxième et Michael a prit la troisième place. </p>
<p>Par contre, Michael a bien paru tout au long du weekend, lui qui venait tout juste de recevoir une toute nouvelle combinaison en cuir faite sur mesure de Nexo Sports. Heureusement, la nouvelle combinaison n’a pas été abimée lors du crash puisqu’une modification à la combinaison était apportée au même moment dans la remorque de l’équipe. Michael portait aussi un tout nouveau casque Cerwinski Carbon de Bell fourni par Outdoor Gear Canada.</p>
<p>L’équipe Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike sera en action lors de la cinquième ronde qui se tiendra du 4 au 6 septembre prochain à Shannonville ou l’équipe souhaite le retour en force de son pilote Michael Leon.</p>
<p>L’équipe Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike remercie Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, Bell Helmets, Armour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies et CVR Motors.</p>
<p>Traduit par Patrick Fiasse.</p>
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		<title>NEWS: Testing the Asphalt at Shannonville</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[    
The above photos were taken by S. Komes.  The Ducati gets some air time as it follows Michael, tumbling through the grass at the exit of turn 4.   MJ Boucher looses the front after running onto the grass.
The asphalt in Shannonville’s Fabi track turn four is still as hard and unforgiving as ever.  Royal Distributing / MBP [...]]]></description>
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<h5 style="text-align: center;">The above photos were taken by S. Komes.  The Ducati gets some air time as it follows Michael, tumbling through the grass at the exit of turn 4.   MJ Boucher looses the front after running onto the grass.</h5>
<p>The asphalt in Shannonville’s Fabi track turn four is still as hard and unforgiving as ever.  Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike rider Michael Leon was reminded of this during a spectacular highside crash on the opening lap of the Round 3 Superbike final held on Sunday June 20<sup>th</sup>.  <span id="more-631"></span>Michael had just moved into 5<sup>th</sup> position and lost rear traction in the first left hand corner.  Unfortunately, Honda rider, Marie-Josée Boucher was caught up in the incident and crashed as well.  Fortunately, both riders were able to walk away from the incident.  Thanks to some good luck and his top quality Bell helmet, back protector and leathers, Michael is very bruised and battered but sustained no serious injuries.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Pits1-Rd3-2010.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-622" title="Pits1 Rd3 2010" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Pits1-Rd3-2010-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>In earlier action, Michael won the Liquid Thunder and Heavyweight Sportsman races, setting new lap records of 1:05.374 and 1:04.420 seconds, respectively.  So far this season, he has a perfect record in those support classes.  Michael had qualified 5<sup>th</sup> for the Superbike race in the Saturday afternoon heat race.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/round-3-race-2010-001.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-642" title="Adrian and Dave at GMD Rd3 2010" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/round-3-race-2010-001-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>The crash was particularity heartbreaking for the team as Head Tuner Guy Martin and his good friend Dave Smith had recently travelled to GMD Computrack Ontario, located in Toronto, to have the Ducati 1198S’ frame geometry corrected by Adrian Baird.  The bike’s evil handling personality was exorcised and with a straight frame, the team was hoping for good results.  The team would like to thank <span style="color: #808080;">Adrian for his efforts.  Hopefully, the frame is still straight after such an extreme crash!  Adrian and Dave are shown in this picture, in front of GMD Ontario, shortly after completing work on the Ducati.</span></p>
<p>The team would also like to thank Sandy Noce of Pro6Cycle / Dunlop for working closely with Head Tuner Guy Martin and Tuner Carlos Carrascosa to resolve the difficult handling issues experienced throughout Friday and Saturday Practice.  The source of the problem was eventually discovered and corrected on Saturday afternoon, after which the bike began to work very well on track and the Ducati’s handling returned to normal. </p>
<p> Michael’s picture is featured in a news article at CMC Online at <a href="http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2640/81/">http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2640/81/</a> .</p>
<p> The team will start rebuilding the crash damage and will be back in action at RACE Round 4, to be held on July 18 at Shannonville’s Long track.</p>
<p>Michael would like to send personal thanks to his wife, Jennifer, and daughters Jaimie and Jayden, as well as his parents for coming out on Father’s Day to cheer him on; to Guy, Dave and Adrian for the hard work that was put in to prepare and straighten the frame; to Guy and Carlos for their hard work trackside; to Sandy and Sheena for the personal and technical support; and to Janet for making sure that the whole crew is fed and taken care of us.</p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, Bell Helmets, Armour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies and CVR Motors.</p>
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<p><strong>Test de bitume à Shannonville.</strong></p>
<p>Le revêtement de la courbe #4 de la piste Fabi à Shannonville est toujours aussi dur et impardonnable qu’auparavant. Le pilote Michael Leon de l’écurie Royal Distributing / MBP se l’ai fait rappelé lors de son spectaculaire vol plané au 1et tour de la finale Superbike de la 3e ronde qui se tenait dimanche le 20 juin dernier. Michael venait juste de remonter au 5e échelon lorsque sa roue arrière a perdue contact avec le pavé dans le premier tour à gauche. Malheureusement, la pilote Honda, Marie-Josée Boucher, a été impliquée malgré elle dans l’incident  et n’a pus terminer la course. Sur une note plus positive, les deux pilotes s’en sont sorti pratiquement indemnes. Grâce à un peu de chance et de l’équipement d’excellentes qualité dont le casque Bell, son protecteur dorsale et sa tenue de course en cuir, Michael s’en sort avec de multiples contusions et hématomes mais sans blessures sérieuses.</p>
<p>Plus tôt, Michael a gagné dans la classe Liquid Thunder et Heavyweight Sportsman tout en établissant des records de pistes de 1:05.374 et 1:04.420 secondes respectivement. Jusqu’à présent cette saison, Michael a un parcours sans fautes dans ces deux classes. Michael s’était qualifié en cinquième place lors des qualifications du samedi en vue de la course dans la classe Superbike du dimanche.</p>
<p>Le crash a été particulièrement dur à avaler pour l’équipe étant donné que Guy Martin et son bon ami Dave Smith revenait tout juste de chez GMD Computrack, à Toronto, ou la géométrie du cadre de la Ducati 1198S a été corrigé par Adrian Baird. L’équipe espérait beaucoup suite au redressement du châssis et par le fait même : exorciser la monture démoniaque. Toute l’équipe tient à remercier Adrian pour ses efforts et avec un peu de chance, le cadre a gardé sa géométrie malgré l’accident.</p>
<p>L’équipe veut aussi remercier Sandy Noce de Pro6Cycle / Dunlop qui a travaillé de concert avec Guy Martin et Carlos Carrascosa afin de résoudre un problème de tenue de route que Michael a vécu lors des séances de vendredi et samedi. La source du problème a été localisée et réglée samedi en après-midi. Par la suite, la moto se comportait beaucoup mieux et la tenue de route de la Ducati est revenue à la normale.</p>
<p>Une photo de Michael est en tête d’affiche d’un article sur le site de CMC Online à l’adresse suivante: <a href="http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2640/81/">http://cmgonline.com/content/view/2640/81/</a> .</p>
<p>La remise à neuf de la moto a déjà débutée et sera terminée à temps pour la quatrième ronde du championnat RACE qui se tiendra le 18 juillet prochain sur la longue piste de Shannonville.</p>
<p>Michael tient à remercier de façon toute spéciale sa conjointe Jennifer, ses filles Jaimie et Jayden ainsi que ses parents qui sont venue l’encourager lors de ce dimanche de la fête de Pères. Un autre gros merci à Guy, Dave et Adrian pour leurs efforts à préparer et redresser le cadre de la Ducati. À Guy et Carlos pour leur travail dans les puits, à Sandy et Sheena pour le support technique et personnel et finalement à Janet qui s’est occupé de nous tous et qui s’est assuré que tout le monde était nourri.</p>
<p>L’équipe Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike remercie Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, Bell Helmets, Armour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies et CVR Motors.</p>
<p>Traduit par Patrick Fiasse.</p>
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Team Royal Distributing/MBP Superbike Team attended the 2nd round of the Race Superseries, held at Shannonville May 14-16.  Friday practice and Saturday qualifying were difficult as the team’s Ducati 1198S began to expose an evil handling personality on Shannonville’s Long Track.  In the faster sections of the track, the bike was unpredictable and would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Action2-Rd2-2010-medres.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-606" title="Action2 Rd2 2010 medres" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Action2-Rd2-2010-medres-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><em>The Bad</em></h3>
<p>Team Royal Distributing/MBP Superbike Team attended the 2nd round of the Race Superseries, held at Shannonville May 14-16.  Friday practice and Saturday qualifying were difficult as the team’s Ducati 1198S began to expose an evil handling personality on Shannonville’s Long Track.  In the faster sections of the track, the bike was unpredictable and would often go into a high speed wobble after setting the front wheel back down from small acceleration wheelies</p>
<p>These symptoms had not been as severe on the lower speed Nelson Track at Rd1, two weeks prior.  Tuners Guy Martin and Carlos Carrascosa, along with rider Michael Leon, worked closely with John Sharrard of Accelerated Technologies and Sandy Noce of Pro6Cycle/Dunlop to cure the problems.  The bike’s steering damper broke during Saturday practice, indicating that there was a bigger problem than the simple suspension setup issues.<span id="more-615"></span><strong><em></em></strong></p>
<h3><em>The Ugly</em></h3>
<p>On Saturday night, following Sandy Noce’s advice, the team measured the chassis geometry using a crude but precise method.  Unfortunately, they discovered that the 1198S, which Guy Martin, of MBP, had purchased at a salvage auction, had a bent frame.  The front and rear wheel were out of alignment by 25mm!</p>
<h3><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Pits1-Rd2-2010.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-605" title="Pits1 Rd2 2010" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Pits1-Rd2-2010-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><em>The Good</em></h3>
<p>Now that the team knew what they were dealing with, the decision was made to make the bike easier and less fatiguing to ride, and to make to most of the situation.  The rear of the bike was lowered to add stability. A switch from a soft rear Dunlop to a medium rear Dunlop would slightly reduce the rear grip and be more forgiving to the chassis.</p>
<p>Everyone’s hard work paid off.  Michael was able to win the Liquid Thunder Race, setting a new lap record of 1:47.443 seconds, breaking the record of 1:48.351 seconds, that he had set last season.  He also won the Heavyweight Sportsman race, setting a new lap record of 1:46.521 seconds, a personal best for Michael at the Shannonville long track.  Michael had set the lap record in that class last season at 1:47.598.  Michael managed 8th place in Pro Superbike, unable to keep the pace set by the front runners, with winner Jodi Christie setting his fastest lap at 1:44.219 seconds.</p>
<p>The motorcycle has been sent to Pro6Cylce, where arrangements are being made to have the frame straightened.  The team looks forward to Round 3 to be held June 18-20.  Please come and visit the team at the track. </p>
<p>Michael would like to extend thanks to Guy, Carlos, Sandy and John for their extra efforts this weekend to turn a bent Ducati into a fine race bike!</p>
<p>The Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, Bell Helmets, Armour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies and CVR Motors.</p>
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<h3><em>Le Bon, la Brute et Le Truand </em></h3>
<h3><em>La Brute</em> </h3>
<p> L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing/MBP Superbike a participé à la deuxième ronde de la série Race Superseries qui se tenait à Shannonville du 14 au 16 mai dernier. Les séances d&#8217;essais de vendredi et samedi se sont avérées difficiles avec la Ducati 1198S lorsque celle-ci a commencé à montrer un côté sombre de sa personnalité sur la longue piste de Shannonville. Sur les sections rapides de la piste, la moto était imprévisible et vibrait beaucoup lorsque la roue avant touchait le sol suite à un cabrage.</p>
<p>Ces symptômes n&#8217;étaient pas aussi prononcés sur la piste plus lente de Nelson Rd1 deux semaines auparavant. Les ajusteurs Guy Martin et Carlos Carrascosa avec l&#8217;aide du pilote Michael Leon ont travaillé de concert avec John Sharrard de Accelerated Technologies et Sandy Noce de Pro6Cycle/Dunlop afin de résoudre le problème. Le bris de l&#8217;amortisseur du guidon durant les séances de samedi pointait vers un problème beaucoup plus grave qu&#8217;un simple ajustement de suspensions.</p>
<h3><em>Le Truand </em></h3>
<p>Samedi soir, suite aux recommandations de Sandy Noce, l&#8217;équipe a vérifié la géométrie du châssis en utilisant une méthode peu orthodoxe mais efficace. Malheureusement, ils ont découvert que la Ducati 1198S, que Guy Martin avait sauvé de la ferraille, avait un châssis plié. Les roues avant et arrière avaient 25mm. d&#8217;écart sur l&#8217;alignement. </p>
<h3><em>Le Bon </em></h3>
<p>Maintenant que l&#8217;équipe était bien au fait du problème, la décision fût prise de continuer à courser en rendant, temporairement, la moto plus facile à manœuvrer et moins fatiguante pour le pilote. L&#8217;arrière de la moto a été abaissé pour accroître la stabilité. Un changement de pneumatique arrière de mou à médium a aussi aidé à réduire un peu la friction et ainsi diminuer les vibrations sur le châssis. </p>
<p>Le travail acharné de tous a finalement été récompensé. Michael a gagné la course Liquid Thunder tout en établissant une nouvelle marque de 1:47.443 secondes, brisant ainsi son propre record de 1:48.351 secondes établi l&#8217;an dernier. Il a aussi remporté la course Heavyweight Sportsman avec un nouveau record de tour de piste à 1:46.521 secondes, qui est aussi une nouvelle marque personnelle sur la longue piste de Shannonville. L&#8217;an dernier, Michael avait établi la marque de 1:47.598 dans cette même classe. Michael a terminé en huitième place dans la classe Pro Superbike, il n&#8217;était pas en mesure de tenir la cadence avec les meneurs, dont le gagnant Jodi Christie qui a eu son tour le plus rapide à 1:44.219 secondes. </p>
<p>La moto a ensuite été expédiée chez Pro6Cycle ou le châssis sera redressé. L&#8217;équipe attend avec impatience la troisième ronde qui se tiendra du 18 au 20 juin prochain. Venez nous rencontrer sur place.</p>
<p>Michael tient à remercier Guy, Carlos, Sandy et John pour les efforts acharnés fournis pour transformer une Ducati plié en une machine de course compétitive !  </p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike tent à remercier Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreens, Bell Helmets, Arour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies et CVR Motors.</p>
<p>Traduit par Patrick Fiasse.</p>
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		<title>NEWS: From the Salvage Yard to the Podium in 8 Days!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Michael Leon won both the Liquid Thunder and Heavyweight Sportsman races riding the Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike at the opening round of the RACE Superseries, held May 2nd.  In the feature Superbike event, he rode to a 4th place finish.  The 2009 Ducati 1198S motorcycle arrived from a California salvage yard just 8 days [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Action6-Rd1-2010-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-546" title="Action6 Rd1 2010 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Action6-Rd1-2010-med-res-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>Michael Leon won both the Liquid Thunder and Heavyweight Sportsman races riding the Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike at the opening round of the RACE Superseries, held May 2<sup>nd. </sup> In the feature Superbike event, he rode to a 4<sup>th</sup> place finish.  The 2009 Ducati 1198S motorcycle arrived from a California salvage yard just 8 days earlier and was transformed into a race bike by Guy Martin of MBP.  The Ducati was equipped with Dunlop tires from Pro 6 Cycle. The team plans to compete in the remaining rounds of the series, with the main focus being the Superbike class.<span id="more-565"></span></p>
<p>The closing stages of the off season were hectic as the team learned, at the last minute, that a major sponsor could not continue to support the team.  The owner of the bike that the team used last season would no longer be providing the motorcycle for the team to use. Fortunately, being the true race enthusiasts that they are, MBP owners Guy and Janet volunteered to buy another 1198S.  Located in Montreal, MBP specializes in “everything and anything” Ducati.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Pits3-Rd1-2010-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-554" title="Pits3 Rd1 2010 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Pits3-Rd1-2010-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>The team is proud to announce that Royal Distributing continues to support the team as title sponsor.  With three retail Superstores, and their well known catalogue, they have become a leader in aftermarket motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV parts and apparel.   Royal Distributing has a strong history of supporting Canadian Motorsports including feature sponsorship of the Factory KTM Motocross team and support of race cars competing in the CASCAR series.</p>
<p>Tuner, Carlos Carrascosa, has joined the team and will be present throughout the season. Michael has worked with Carlos many times over the years, most recently in the 2008 season on the KTM Thunder team.</p>
<p>The effort will receive increased support from Pro 6 Cycle and Dunlop this season.  Michael first tried the tires at last season’s round 4 and immediately liked the feedback from the front tire, setting lap records throughout the rest of the year.</p>
<p>Another returning sponsor is Mark Russo from Eurocorsa Performance who has agreed to continue with product support.  The distributor of fine European aftermarket parts has provided a high performance Zard Exhaust system, Speedymoto rearsets, handle bars, and MRA windscreens.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Pits5-Rd1-2010-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-556" title="Pits5 Rd1 2010 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Pits5-Rd1-2010-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Camo Customs has applied a new custom paint scheme to the team’s Armour Bodies bodywork.  The team received many compliments on the new look throughout the weekend.</p>
<p>Outdoor Gear Canada has provided Bell helmets for Michael to wear.</p>
<p>New team sponsor Nexo Sports, will be providing Michael with a new set of custom leathers, boots and gloves this season.</p>
<p><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Podium-4-Rd1-2010-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-561" title="Podium 4 Rd1 2010 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Podium-4-Rd1-2010-med-res-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>Please check the <a href="http://leonracing.com/gallery/" target="_blank">Gallery</a> page  for more pictures or better yet, come and visit the team at Shannonville for Round 2 on May 15-16.</p>
<p> The Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike Team would like to thank Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreeens, Bell Helmets, Armour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies and CVR Motors.</p>
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<p><strong>De la &#8220;cour à scrap&#8221; au Podium en 8 jours !</strong></p>
<p>Michael Leon a remporté les deux finales de la première tranche de la série RACE tenues le 2 mai dernier soit Liquid Thunder et Heavyweight Sportsman au guidon de sa Ducati Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike. Il a aussi terminé en quatrième position dans la finale principale Superbike. La Ducati 1198S 2009 est arrivée d&#8217;une cour de récupération de Californie seulement huit jours plus tôt et a été transformée en monture de course par les mains expertes de Guy Martin de MBP. La Ducati était chaussée de pneumatiques Dunlop gracieuseté de Pro 6 Cycle. L&#8217;équipe planifie être compétitive tout au long des rondes restantes de la série mais le focus de l&#8217;équipe demeure la classe Superbike.</p>
<p>Les derniers préparatifs lors de la saison morte ont été plutôt chaotiques puisqu&#8217;à la dernière minute, un des commanditaires majeurs n&#8217;était plus en mesure de soutenir l&#8217;équipe. Le propriétaire de la moto utilisée lors de la dernière saison a décidé de ne la plus fournir à l&#8217;équipe. Heureusement que les propriétaires de MBP Guy et Janet, en temps que vrai amateur de course, se sont portés volontaires à faire l&#8217;acquisition d&#8217;une autre Ducati 1198S. Situé à Montréal, MBP se spécialise en TOUT ce qui touche Ducati. </p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe est aussi fière d&#8217;annoncée le retour de Royal Distributing à titre de commanditaire principal. Avec ses trois succursales, en plus de leur catalogue bien connu, il est devenu un leader dans la vente de pièces de rechange et de vêtements pour les motos, motoneiges, VTT. Royal Distributing a une impressionnante feuille de route en ce qui a trait à la commandite de courses motorisés au Canada incluant l&#8217;équipe KTM de Motocross et certaines voitures qui coursent dans la série CASCAR.</p>
<p>Le spécialiste des réglages, Carlos Carrascosa, a joint les rangs de l&#8217;équipe et sera présent tout au long de la saison. Michael a travaillé avec Carlos a plusieurs reprises par le passé et plus récemment lors de la saison 2008 dans l&#8217;équipe KTM Thunder. </p>
<p>Pro 6 Cycle et les pneus Dunlop sont aussi de retour cette saison. Michael avait fait des essais lors de la quatrième ronde l&#8217;an dernier et avait été agréablement surpris par les performances des gommes, surtout celle d&#8217;en avant ce qui lui a permis d&#8217;accumuler les records de piste pour le restant de la saison.</p>
<p>Un autre commanditaire qui est de retour: Mark Russo de Eurocorsa Performance. Le distributeur de pièces de rechange de qualité a procuré à l&#8217;équipe un système d&#8217;échappement haute performance Zard, un ensemble arrière Speedymoto, guidon et déflecteur de marque MRA. </p>
<p>La compagnie Camo Customs a appliqué une couche de peinture aux couleurs des tenues de Armour Bodies. L&#8217;équipe a été grandement complimentée tout au long du weekend pour ce nouveau look. </p>
<p>Les casques Bell sont une gracieuseté d’Outdoor Gear Canada. </p>
<p>Un nouveau commanditaire, Nexo Sports, se joint à l&#8217;équipe et fournira au pilote, un nouvel ensemble de course en plus des bottes et des gants. </p>
<p>Venez visiter l&#8217;équipe à Shannonville pour la deuxième ronde qui se tiendra les 15 et 16 mai prochain. </p>
<p>L&#8217;équipe Royal Distributing / MBP Superbike tent à remercier Royal Distributing, Martin Brickwood Performance, Dunlop, Pro 6 Cycle, Nexo Sports, Camo Customs, Eurocorsa, Zard, Speedymoto, MRA Windscreens, Bel Helmets, Arour Bodies, Accelerated Technologies et CVR Motors.</p>
<p>Traduit par Patrick Fiasse.</p>
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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>
<p>              <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="350" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z9BQf5vYKiw" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z9BQf5vYKiw"></embed></object></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/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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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Two more Wins, Two more Lap Records!</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Podium5-Rd5-2009-med-res.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-160" title="Podium5 Rd5 2009 med res" src="http://leonracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Podium5-Rd5-2009-med-res-150x150.jpg" alt="Podium5 Rd5 2009 med res" width="150" height="150" /></a></strong></p>
<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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