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theJrod · 09-10-2008, 09:39 AM

Josh Hayes joins Parkalgar Honda

AMERICAN double AMA Formula Extreme Champion Josh Hayes will join the Parkalgar Honda World Supersport team for the last three rounds of the 2008 season.

Hayes, 33, from Gulfport, Mississippi, is a regular front runner in the US AMA Supersport 600 and Formula Extreme Championships, having won five out of the last six races he has entered. That experience on a Honda CBR600 will stand by him as he makes his World Supersport debut for Parkalgar Honda.

“I am looking to show the world what I can achieve,” said Hayes. “My plan was always to graduate to World level but once I got a reputation for being good on a 600 in the US, it made sense to keep me there. Now I have a chance and I’m going to take it.

“Everything about the Parkalgar Honda team is top notch. It runs similar Motec electronics, Ohlins suspension and engine specification as my Formula Extreme bike so I aim to adapt quickly. I don’t know any of the circuits that we are visiting but I learn quickly and will be giving it my all.

“Thanks to Kevin Erion and Dunlop for being so understanding with my ambition to run in the World Championship, without their support this move would not be possible. Thanks also to Parkalgar Honda for this opportunity, I will be doing my best to get good results and I am looking forward to competing in Europe.”

Hayes started racing in the US AMA series in 1999 and won the Daytona 750 Superstock race that year. In 2003 he was the 750 Superstock Champion and in 2006 and 2007 the Formula Extreme Champion.

Simon Buckmaster, Parkalgar Honda Team Manager, said: “We are delighted to have Josh on board for the final three rounds of the World Championship. He is a rider with big ambitions and a racing pedigree - the step up to World level will give him the chance to test himself against the best riders in the world.”

Josh will join regular Parkalgar Honda Portuguese racer Miguel Praia for his first outing at the 11th round of the World Supersport Championship at Vallelunga in Italy on 21st September. The team is planning a UK based test for the racer before the race so he can be fitted to his CBR600RR race bike.

The buzz is obviously if this means a WSS ride for 2009, or if Parkalgar will field a Superbike entry.

GixxerPete · 09-10-2008, 10:16 AM

Yay for Josh!

I'll be curious to see how he does in WSS, but I think he has what it takes.

Looks like the defection of talent from the AMA has begun!

manicmike · 09-10-2008, 11:07 AM

I hope he does well. He seemed like a pretty nice guy when I met him at the S100.

Nex · 09-10-2008, 11:28 AM

Good for him. 2009 AMA-DMG season has already circled the drain. They may get something worth while going by 2010, but I'm not holding my breath.

Haus · 09-11-2008, 01:39 AM

Thats awesome. Turning out to be a great season in the end for him after getting off to what must of been a very frustrating start. A fitting person to step onto Craig Jones' ride I hope he does well.

mnewell · 09-11-2008, 02:11 AM

Americans in the WSBK (or WSS) series!

MichelinMan · 09-11-2008, 07:02 AM

That is fantastic. Can't wait to see him race!

Motophotog · 09-11-2008, 07:17 AM

liv4thekill · 09-11-2008, 07:44 AM

WSS is already incredible. Adding Josh to the mix will be epic!

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09-10-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
GixxerPete Forum Synopsizer Joined: Jul 2006 From: Megaton I Ride: 08 KLR650, 06 DRZ400SM, 04 CRF250X, 03 XR50	Yay for Josh! I'll be curious to see how he does in WSS, but I think he has what it takes. Looks like the defection of talent from the AMA has begun!


09-10-2008, 11:07 AM	#3
manicmike Zone Head Joined: Aug 2007 From: Ellensburg,WA I Ride: street:2007 gixxer 6 track:1993 cbr600 f2	I hope he does well. He seemed like a pretty nice guy when I met him at the S100.


09-10-2008, 11:28 AM	#4
Nex Pit Crew Joined: Sep 2007 From: Seattle I Ride: 2002 RSV Mille & 2003 YZF-R6 & 2006 DRZ250	Good for him. 2009 AMA-DMG season has already circled the drain. They may get something worth while going by 2010, but I'm not holding my breath.


09-11-2008, 01:39 AM	#5
Haus Training Wheels Joined: Jan 2007 From: displaced in Everett I Ride: CBR1000RR	Thats awesome. Turning out to be a great season in the end for him after getting off to what must of been a very frustrating start. A fitting person to step onto Craig Jones' ride I hope he does well.


09-11-2008, 02:11 AM	#6
mnewell MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bellevue, Wa I Ride: Aprilia Mille R, Gixxer 600, Yamaha WR250, Yamaha TTR125	Americans in the WSBK (or WSS) series!


09-11-2008, 07:02 AM	#7
MichelinMan Moderator Joined: May 2007 From: the Westside I Ride: only on the center of my tire.	That is fantastic. Can't wait to see him race!


09-11-2008, 07:17 AM	#8
Motophotog Retired Joined: Jun 2006 From: Federal Way I Ride: KTM Supermoto, Plated YZ426F, Yamaha GT80 vintage enduro	rad


09-11-2008, 07:44 AM	#9
liv4thekill Mr. Lexus Joined: Aug 2005 From: Redmond,WA I Ride: Brasilian & Thai girls - motorcycles are boring :P	WSS is already incredible. Adding Josh to the mix will be epic!