Jordan Motorsports report from VIR

Michael Jordan Motorsports VIR report

(MJ Motorsports Release) Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki’s Steve Rapp raced to a strong sixth-place AMA Repsol Superstock finish at scenic Virginia International Raceway (VIR) in Alton, Va., on Sunday afternoon.

On Saturday afternoon, Rapp (1:26.300) picked up a second-row grid spot.

In the 17-lap race, Rapp got a good start and was running with the top five. He diced back and forth before finishing up in sixth position. “It was a good race,” said Rapp. “We found a good set-up for the Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000. Now we’re just looking to take this momentum to Road Atlanta and build on that.”

Earlier this month, Jordan Suzuki’s Jake Holden finished in fifth place in the AMA Repsol Superstock race at Mid-Ohio Sports Course. He also notched a sixth-place finish at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in July and a fifth place result at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., in May.

The Jordan Suzuki team will next compete in the 10th round of AMA Repsol Superstock at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., Sept. 1 - 3, 2006.

Jake Holden, Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000, #59
DNF Place – AMA Repsol Superstock
11th Place – Overall

Jason Pridmore, Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000, #43
DNF – AMA Repsol Superstock
15th Place – Overall

Steve Rapp, Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000, #15
6th Place – AMA Repsol Superstock
7th Place – Overall

The 2006 Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki team is proud to be partnering with Brand Jordan, Suzuki Motor Company, Joe Rocket Leathers, Upper Deck, Hanes, MMI - Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, AOL.com, Gatorade, Gemini Technology Systems, BPD - Bazzaz Performance Design, Dunlop Tire, Oakley, Yoshimura R&D, Vortex Racing, Makita Power Equipment, Roclun International, Ohlins Suspensions, Maxima Lubricants, Sharkskinz Racing Bodies, Motion Pro, DID Chains, NGK Spark Plugs, Zero Gravity, StompGrip Traction Pads, Factory Pro Dyno, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, Ancra, Eastside Trucking, STAR Motorcycle School, K&N Filters and World Championship Sports Network (WCSN.com).

Legendary NBA star Michael Jordan formed Michael Jordan Motorsports in 2004 as a result of his passion for motorcycle racing. His mission is to bring a new level of excellence and style to the motorcycle racing industry. For more information on the team, visit the race team website at www.23RACE.com .