2021 SUMMER|RACING MAGAZINE|MOTORCYCLE|Global Suzuki
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Bobby Fong took his GSX-R1000R to second place at the opening round at Road Atlanta in May.Supersport leader Sean Dylan Kelly raced to 1-2 positions at the second round.26Said Petersen: “That was the plan executed. We spoke before the race about what I needed to do and luckily I got off to a really good start. My goal was just to keep the win in sight and have a carrot to chase, and I did that for the most part. Honestly, I can’t thank my team enough. They’ve worked very hard to get me to this point, they gave me the opportunity, they believed in me, and now, we’re finally starting to do it.”Rd 4 – Ridge Motorsports Park:Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer racked up two wins and five podiums as the 2021 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship completed a scorching weekend of race action at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington.were more than up to the challenge presented by the competition and the relentless triple-digit temperatures.Kelly and his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R600 Kelly notched up another pole and then translated his one-lap superiority into a pair of race victories. Sunday’s race followed the same basic pattern as Saturday’s with Kelly controlling from the front while remaining precise and in command, despite the application of intense pressure from behind, all the way to the chequered flag.The round was difficult for Petersen’s M4 ECSTAR Suzuki teammate Bobby Fong who struggled after crashing hard and destroying his ‘A’ bike during testing on Thursday. Due to lingering issues from his testing fall, Fong lost feeling in his hand during both races. The gritty Californian pushed to his maximum in the blisteringly hot conditions yet was only rewarded for his efforts with uncharacteristic 7th and 8th place results. Said Fong: “We’re trying our hardest over here. It’s not like I forgot how to ride a motorcycle. We’re giving it our all. I don’t give up, I don’t quit. All the stars have to be aligned in Superbike racing, and we’re going to give it our best at the next round.”“Suzuki had another bountiful trophy harvest at the doubleheader weekend at Road America”MotoAmerica AMA Superbikes

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