While Mat Mladin delivered Rockstar Makita Yoshimura Suzuki their 40th consecutive win in unconventional fashion on Saturday at Mid-Ohio, his 70th career AMA Superbike victory that came a day later was strictly by the books.
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jamie Hacking bulled his way into the lead off the stripe but was overhauled by double champ Ben Spies entering Turn 6 for the first time. Spies' time at the front would only last a lap-and-a-half, however, as Mladin dove underneath him as they swung through the Carousel to conclude the second lap.
At that point Mladin put his head down and continually built up what became an unassailable advantage en route to his fourth win in succession - his 10th all-time at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Spies came home a clear second, just over six seconds behind his rival. While the Texan will obviously be less than satisfied to see the Australian responding to his record-breaking win streak with a run of his own, he has to be pleased to have minimized the damage this weekend, considering his recent appendix surgery, by taking the pole and a pair of seconds.
Hacking was easily the third fastest man on the track today. Unfortunately for the North Carolina resident, he couldn't come anywhere near matching the pace of the Suzukis on this day, eventually taking his second third-place finish of the weekend over 20 seconds behind the victor.
Mladin double weekend has allowed him to close the gap to Spies by nine points, making the difference 476-449 with five races remaining on the 2008 AMA Superbike slate.
The next AMA Superbike race will take place in two weeks time at Virginia International Raceway on August 15-17.
Results, Race 2
Pos.No.Rider nameBikeLapInt.
16Mathew MladinSuzuki GSX-R100026---
21Ben SpiesSuzuki GSX-R1000266.357
32Jamie A. HackingKawasaki ZX-10R2620.617
4100Neil HodgsonHonda CBR1000RR2627.827
522Tommy HaydenSuzuki GSX-R10002630.492
617Miguel DuHamelHonda CBR1000RR2631.425
740Jason DiSalvoYamaha YZF-R12652.772
899Geoff MaySuzuki GSX-R100026
98Chris PerisSuzuki GSX-R100026
10330Kenny NoyesSuzuki GSX-R100026
Etc.
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jamie Hacking bulled his way into the lead off the stripe but was overhauled by double champ Ben Spies entering Turn 6 for the first time. Spies' time at the front would only last a lap-and-a-half, however, as Mladin dove underneath him as they swung through the Carousel to conclude the second lap.
At that point Mladin put his head down and continually built up what became an unassailable advantage en route to his fourth win in succession - his 10th all-time at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
Spies came home a clear second, just over six seconds behind his rival. While the Texan will obviously be less than satisfied to see the Australian responding to his record-breaking win streak with a run of his own, he has to be pleased to have minimized the damage this weekend, considering his recent appendix surgery, by taking the pole and a pair of seconds.
Hacking was easily the third fastest man on the track today. Unfortunately for the North Carolina resident, he couldn't come anywhere near matching the pace of the Suzukis on this day, eventually taking his second third-place finish of the weekend over 20 seconds behind the victor.
Mladin double weekend has allowed him to close the gap to Spies by nine points, making the difference 476-449 with five races remaining on the 2008 AMA Superbike slate.
The next AMA Superbike race will take place in two weeks time at Virginia International Raceway on August 15-17.
Results, Race 2
Pos.No.Rider nameBikeLapInt.
16Mathew MladinSuzuki GSX-R100026---
21Ben SpiesSuzuki GSX-R1000266.357
32Jamie A. HackingKawasaki ZX-10R2620.617
4100Neil HodgsonHonda CBR1000RR2627.827
522Tommy HaydenSuzuki GSX-R10002630.492
617Miguel DuHamelHonda CBR1000RR2631.425
740Jason DiSalvoYamaha YZF-R12652.772
899Geoff MaySuzuki GSX-R100026
98Chris PerisSuzuki GSX-R100026
10330Kenny NoyesSuzuki GSX-R100026
Etc.