Round 1 –AMA Pro American Superbike Series – March 4-5 2009

In an amazing display of hard work, technical skill and sheer willpower, Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki were able to complete the difficult task of taking production street bikes straight from the dealership floor to race winning machines in less than three weeks time. Faced with the challenge of preparing brand new GSX-R1000’s for the season opening round of the new AMA Pro American Superbike Series, Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki worked overtime to set up and prepare the racing machines for team riders Mat Mladin, Tommy Hayden and Blake Young.

All three Rockstar Makita Suzuki riders delivered with Mladin taking pole position and winning the first race of year, Hayden posted a solid podium finish and newcomer Blake Young carded an impressive fifth place finish. Even more amazing the seasoned Rockstar Makita Suzuki team was able to finish in front of teams that had the luxury of longer preparation time for their own racing machines.

Aki Goto – Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team Manager
“This is an amazing victory for everyone at Rockstar Makita Suzuki, especially considering the long negotiation period with the DMG group, the increasingly difficult economic situation, and the minimal preparation time trying to get ready for this exciting race weekend.”

“Thanks to Mat Mladin, Tommy Hayden and Blake Young for their exceptional riding effort today. I also want to give special thanks to the entire Rockstar Makita Suzuki team for all their hard work in preparing these race-winning GSX-R1000’s in such a short amount of time.”

Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki will race next at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California on March 20-22, 2009.

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