AFM Season Opener at Buttonwillow Raceway & Cretu Bound for TT

The AFM Season started this past weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway in California. In the premier Formula Pacific class, Suzuki mounted Michael Earnest of Pacific Track Time took the victory. It was his first win in over 26 years of racing. Suzuki GSX-Rs filled the podium in that class. In Open Superbike, it was the second place finisher in the Formula Pacific class, one Correy Sarros, took the win. In the 750 Superbike and 600 Superbike, it was the YZF-R6 of Lenny Hale across the finish line first in both classes. For the other 25 classes, please take the link...

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Brandon Cretu, a racer in the WERA series, has been accepted as a Newcomer in the Isle of Man TT - he may be the youngest American ever. He will be riding a Suzuki prepared by Mark Hamilton of Irish Bike Magazine as he did in the 2009 Ulster GP. It is an amazing nod for the young Cretu and a real credit to his ability with a bike. It is going to be a cool TT this year as some six or more marques will have factory supported efforts. I will find a way to watch it! Take the link to see the important details...

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Call for Financial Help for TT Bound American

Yep, another American is trying to raise enough funds to compete in the 2010 Isle of Man TT. He already has some support, but will need much more to get him to the Island. Luckily, Brandon Cretu is also a talented racer who finished in the top-10 in the Ulster Grand Prix. He is also a force in WERA racing. Cretu has what he needs to run the race, you just need to help get him there. Please consider giving...

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I know it sounds odd to be asking for that in the face of the tragedy in Haiti, and I am sorry if I offend anyone as I can understand...Anyway, an easy way for you to give is the text message which donates US$10 to the American Red Cross for Haiti. Type HAITI in an SMS message and send it to 90999 and you will get directions. May this pass soon.