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ENKALON N.G.K. MOTORCYCLIST OF THE YEAR I am pleased to report that Ryan Farquhar won the premier award in this publically voted pole, runner-up was Jonny Rea and third placed Eugene Lavery.

Sadly for the organising Enkalon club the three main award winners could not be present due to commitments but they were able to organise a video presentation to Ryan which was shown on the night.

[Rod Richardson]

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Kings OF Wanneroo International

Courtsey of The Motor Cycle Racing Club of WA Inc.



KINGS
OF WANNEROO INTERNATIONAL
NOVEMBER
6 – 7 - 8

It’s countdown time! Only five weeks to the biggest motorcycle event ever to be held at Barbagallo Raceway Wanneroo.

November 6- 7- 8th 2009 will see the running of the Kings International motorcycle race meeting for the 2nd year in a row.

Thirteen title winning international solo competitors, with multi British, Irish and world motogp rider Jeremy McWilliams and World Superbike contender Jonathan Rea now confirmed, plus a World Champion Sidecar team .

A Hospitality Package is now available giving spectators’ prime viewing in comfortable surroundings overlooking the Final Turn and Main Straight. Hospitality guests will also be treated to exclusive appearances by our International guests. Morning & afternoon tea, and lunch will be provided and Cash bar available. A great way for companies to entertain their staff and customers, giving them an action packed day out. Info at www.mcrcwa.com.au

Official Welcome Function - Monday night 2nd November.
In the week leading up to the race weekend the Motorcycle Racing Club of WA will host a “Meet and Greet Welcome” at the Burswood on Swan Function Centre. Not only will fellow competitors, crews and Officials be joining the internationals, but this will also be a great opportunity for the general public to purchase tickets and have an “international” guest rider join them at their table. Tickets at www.mcrcwa.com.au

Advance Purchase event Tickets now on sale at Pitstop Bookshop, King Street Perth.
www.pitstop.net.au or Tel: 9322 5544 Country 1800 622 422

The event will be conducted over three days -
Friday Practice, Saturday Qualifying with Sunday as the main race day featuring the Kings International Production Superbike class and the Kings International Sidecar title events with support classes of Supersport, Superstock & Clubman racing.

Barbagallo Raceway Wanneroo is located north of Perth. Main Entrance end of Wattle Avenue, Neerabup, off Old Yanchep Road off Joondalup Drive (exit the Mitchell Freeway at Joondalup Drive)

The star studded line up features a contingent of high profile riders representing the UK, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man and Australia.

 Ryan Farquhar (N. Ire) Team KMR Kawasaki - multiple international road race wins at TT, Ulster GP and NW 200)

 Michael Laverty (N. Ire) Echo CRS Honda [World S/sport] & Celtic Racing [AMA] – 2007 British Supersport Champion

 Michael Swann (N. Ire) Irish Racer KTM – 10 times Irish Superbike Champion and currently freelance road tester

 Ian Lowry (N. Ire) Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing British Superbikes

 Keith Amor (Scotland) , podium placegetter 2009 Isle of Man TT races, multi circuit race winner

 Ian Lougher (Wales) Team Black Horse Yamaha – 30 international victories

 Conor Cummins (IOM) McAdoo Racing Kawasaki & Team Black Horse Yamaha – the youngest rider at only 22 yrs of age he is one of international road racings brightest young stars.

 Guy Martin (UK) Hydrex Honda – podium placegetter Isle of Man TT and Ulster GP race winner.

 Simon Andrews (UK) MCC Kawasaki – one of British Superbike Championship’s brightest new talents.

 Brendan Roberts (Aus) 2008 World Superstock Championship Winner

 Cameron Donald (Aus) Relentless Suzuki Team rider of British Superbikes & North West 200 plus double TT winner in 200.

 The Irish Superbike Champion for 2009 – Alistair Seeley looks to be the likely Championship winner.

 Special Guest of the event will be Australia’s own World Champion – Andrew Pitt - Winner of the 2001 and 2008 World Supersport Championships and now teammate Jonathan Rea.

 Jeremy McWilliams – Multi British, Irish and World 250, 500 and motogp contender. Will be riding the KTM RC8R at Barbagallo

PLUS
 U.K. Team of Tim Reeves and passenger Dan Sayle (IOM) - three times Superside FIM World Sidecar Champion will also be competing for the first time in Australia.

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Michael Pearson has made the switch to Kawasaki for his 2010 Road race campaign, having tested the Z10 at Kirkistown a few weeks ago, he was well impressed. None of this would have been possible only for a few people having faith in him, namely Building contractor Ivan Morrell who has purchased the ex Ryan Farquhar Z10 and his longtime sponsor and boss Davy Greer of Carryduff Forklift, Davy is buying a new 600 Kawasaki for Michael.
Pearson said " I am really enjoying my Road racing, and to get this great package sorted out so early on, these are the best machines I have ever had at my disposal, I am indebted to these two men, and am really looking forward to the season ahead

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Irish Motorcyclist of the Year
Ryan Farquhar wins Irish Motorcyclist of the year
By Andy Downes -
TT & road races
02 November 2009 15:56


Ryan Farquhar is the NGK Enkalon Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for 2009.

Ryan received the trophy in the workshop at his Killyman, Co Tyrone home on the evening before he left for the Kings of Wanneroo race meeting in Perth, Australia.

'I am delighted to win this Award - especially as this was the year when I surpassed Joey's record of national Road Race wins.

"I would like to thank all the people who voted for me. And I am very sorry that I am unable to be there in person at the Awards but I will be raising a glass over in Australia!', Ryan said as he received the magnificent Joey Dunlop trophy.

Enkalon Club Chairman David Weir said that he heard 'Surprise and delight' in Ryan's voice when he gave him the news that he was the 2009 winner.

'We at the Enkalon Club are delighted with Ryan's win - we would like to thank all the people who took the time to vote making this the award riders' want to win.' David said.

Commenting on the evening, Stewart Neill of NGK Spark Plug said "I always look forward to and enjoy this prestigious evening . NGK are delighted again to support the Enkalon Club and their support of motorcycle racing in Ireland.

"I am personally delighted to see Ryan win this award and I can remember back a number of years, NGK helping Ryan when he first started racing.

The voting was as follows: NGK Irish Motorcyclist Of The Year 2009 - Ryan Farquhar 29%, 2nd Jonathan Rea 17% followed closely by Eugene Laverty with 16% of the votes.

Rounding out the top 6 is Alastair Seeley, Michael Dunlop and Jamie Hamilton.

Other award winners on the evening are;

Irish Off Road Rider of the year- sponsored by Off-Road Ireland - Stuart Edmonds

Most Promising Short Circuit Rider - Sponsored by Irish Bike - Jamie Hamilton

Most Promising Road Racer - Sponsored by Mermaid Club - Wayne Hamilton

Most Promising Off Road Rider - Sponsored by Off-Road Ireland - Natalie Kane

Services to Sport - Sponsored by Nutt Travel - Jack Agnew

Classic Rider of the year - Sponsored by LSI Antrim - Barry Davison

Gary Morrow Memorial Trophy for 125 Clubman - Robert English

Wheels Memorial for 125 newcomer - Josh Cunningham

Chris Nicholl Memorial Trophy - For Best Irish Finisher in the Junior ManxGP - Stephen McIlvenna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC-P7VLAg2I

[The Phantom]

I've been trying to determine whether there will be any tv coverage of this event - doesn't look like it...

Some background info on a Perth moto forum:

http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/foru...ovember-91094/

Footage from a 2006 Kings Of Wanneroo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYhM5GzyDVE

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REA and PITT NOW CONFIRMED TO COMPETE

World Supersport Champion (2001 and 2008) Andrew Pitt and World Superbike Ten Kate Honda rider Jonathan Rea

Will both be competing at Barbagallo Raceway this weekend in the Kings International Superbike Event.

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1. Johnson 56.64[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
2. Rea 57.10[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
3. Keevers 57.71[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
4. Stronach 57.92[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
5. Seeley 58.23[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
6. Lowry 58.28[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
7. McWilliams 58.38[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
8. Pitt 58.44[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
9. Stauffer 58.62[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
10. Senior 58.62[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
11. Dave Johnson 58.81[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
12. Boulton 58.98[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
13. Andrews 59.14[/*:m:23ghpvo8]

• 1450 - Flag is out, they are on their last lap now... And it was another 57.05 to Johnson and a 57.29 for Rea.[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1449 - 57.05 to Johnson this time. Rea coming now.... 57.1.... Another huge improvement for Rea, the gap to Johnson's best now down to a much more respectable 0.46 of a second...[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1448 - 57.22 first lap out that time to Johnson... Rea crossing the line..... A 57.50 an improvement for the Northern Irishman and closes the gap to Johnson's best down from 0.99 of a second to 0.86 of a second. Still some way to go but it is progress....[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1447 - Johnson on first flying lap out of the pits now, Rea just crossed the line to start the same...[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1446 - Johnson and Rea back on track now...[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1444 - Rea back in the pits for some tweaks and thoughts... Johnson just returned to pitlane again also[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1443 - Rea down to 57.63 now. Johnson's 56.64 still quickest and the Victorian just dipped into the 56s again with a 56.9.[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1438 - Riders coming in and out of the pits for tweaks to their mounts as the session wears on. Jonathan Rea making progress, second quickest now with a 57.77 on the Fireblade[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1436 - 14 minutes remaining in this session and no rider within cooee of Johnson's 56.64 as yet. Next best in this outing thus far is Ben Stronach with a 57.97, Alastair Seeley 58.23, Pitt 58.44 and Rea 58.45[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1434 - Johnson on his first flyer out of the pits that time around lowers the mark with a stunning 56.64 on the KTM RC8R...wow[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1432 - Jonathan Rea visited the pits also but now heading back on track behind Johnson... Perhaps looking for a few pointers from the man who has done a few laps of Wanneroo in his time...[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1431 - Johnson back in the pits after that 57.75[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1430 - Johnson to the top of the charts again now with a 57.75[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1429 - Rea backs that up with another 58.4. Johnson second in this session thus far with a 58.8[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1428 - 58.4 next time around for Rea...[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1427 - A 59.4 on the first flyer for Rea on the Superstock bike...[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1426 - Jonathan Rea eager to get out of the blocks and get some clear air was first out of pitlane and immediately put his head down.. Be interesting to see what his first flying lap comes in at....[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1425 - Pit lane is open and they are all out of the gates in quick succession, Wanneroo resembling something of an anthill as they all hit the track at the same time in search of some more set-up time with their new mounts and for some of course a new track also...[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1420 - 125 session wrapping up now so Kings out shortly... Hatton topped the 125 session with a 65.0[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1345 - We have had some clubman racing and sidecars on track since I posted those interviews. 125 GP riders are out next before the Kings of Wanneroo FP2 session gets underway. The clouds have returned and the weather is a little humid but there is a fair breeze about to make it a little more pleasant.[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1315 - Interview with Jonathan Rea after FP1 at Kings of Wanneroo (2.2Mb MP3) - DOWNLOAD[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1310 - Interview with Andrew Pitt after FP1 at Kings of Wanneroo (2.3Mb MP3) - DOWNLOAD[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1233 - Lunch break here now for all the flaggies and staff so no action on track for a little while now.[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1230 - Scratch that idea, I just went down to have a word with some of the boys to find them with food in each hand and a mouthful to boot so won't interrupt their lunch just yet....[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1216 - Heading out to talk to a few of the boys again now[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1215 - Interview with Dan Stauffer after FP1 at Kings of Wanneroo - 2.7Mb - DOWNLOAD (End is a bit rough as Dan had to catch his bike as it fell off the rear paddock stand when his mechanic dropped the forks through while working on the bike[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1212 - Interview with Shannon Johnson after FP1 at Kings of Wanneroo (2.7Mb) - DOWNLOAD[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1205 - Interviews uploading, just testing the files before I make them ready to download[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1155 - Okay we just had some quick words with Dan Stauffer and Shannon Johnson. Processing those files now and will have them up for you shortly.[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1145 - We will take a short break from the live coverage now to try and grab some of the boys for a quick word. Back soon....[/*:m:23ghpvo8]
• 1142 - Kings of Wanneroo First Practice[/*:m:23ghpvo8]

[The Phantom]

Go Shannon! :d

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Combined Superbike times for the day (including 3rd practice):



1 Shannon Johnson (AUS) KTM RC8 0:56.5440*
2 Jonathan Rea (NIR) Honda CBR1000 0:57.1090 0:00.5650
3 Cameron Keevers (WA) Honda 1000 0:57.7120 0:01.1680
4 Jeremy McWilliams (NIR) KTM RC8 0:57.9040 0:01.3600
5 Ben Stronach (WA) Ducati 1098S 0:57.9230 0:01.3790
6 Simon Andrews (ENG) Kawasaki 1000 0:58.0650 0:01.5210
7 Andrew Pitt (AUS) Honda CBR1000 0:58.1320 0:01.5880
8 Alastair Seeley (NIR) Suzuki 1000 0:58.1350 0:01.5910
9 Daniel Stauffer (AUS) Yamaha 1000 0:58.1370 0:01.5930
10 Ian Lowry (NIR) Suzuki 1000 0:58.2890 0:01.7450
11 Ben Henry (WA) Yamaha 1000 0:58.3230 0:01.7790
12 David Johnson (ENG) Yamaha R1 0:58.5130 0:01.9690
13 Adam Senior (WA) Suzuki 1000 0:58.6970 0:02.1530
14 Kevin Boulton (WA) Honda 1000 0:58.9870 0:02.4430
15 Keith Amor (SCT) Yamaha 1000 0:59.1830 0:02.6390
16 Conor Cummins (IOM) Yamaha 1000 0:59.4160 0:02.8720
17 Guy Martin (ENG) Honda 1000 0:59.4910 0:02.9470
18 Ryan Farquhar (NIR) Yamaha 1000 0:59.7120 0:03.1680
19 Ian Lougher (WAL) Yamaha 1000 0:59.9450 0:03.4010
20 Michael Swann (NIR) KTM RC8 1:00.6900 0:04.1460
21 Jack Tabain (WA) Ducati 1098R 1:01.1960 0:04.6520
22 Sebastian Montagu (WA) Yamaha 1000 1:01.4610 0:04.9170
23 Ray Anset (WA) Suzuki 1000 1:01.5570 0:05.0130
24 Wally Mulik (WA) Yamaha 1000 1:01.5800 0:05.0360
25 Glen Radica (WA) Yamaha 1000 1:01.7780 0:05.2340
26 Shane Martin (WA) Honda 1000 1:02.4390 0:05.8950
27 Ian Williams (WA) Yamaha 1000 1:03.3740 0:06.8300
28 Steve Chittendon (WA) Honda 1000 1:03.7970 0:07.2530
29 Michael Moralee (WA) Honda 1000 1:03.9370 0:07.3930
30 Justin Scott (WA) Kawasaki 1000 1:04.1500 0:07.6060
31 Martin Mott (WA) Honda 1000 1:04.4360 0:07.8920
32 Gavin Carlini (WA) Honda 1000 1:04.7010 0:08.1570
33 Tony Milner (WA) Yamaha 1000 1:05.2940 0:08.7500
34 Geoff Davies (WA) Honda 1000 1:07.6570 0:11.1130

[Rod Richardson]

Kings of Wanneroo
Timing and results on this site.

http://www.mcrcwa.com.au/index_pages...kings_live.htm