Josh Hayes On Top For NOLA Test
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AMA Superbike leader Josh Hayes was on top of the NOLA test when
the dust settled, turning in the fastest last time of the
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Of the more than 55 riders participating at a two-day test in New
Orleans, Louisiana, it was AMA Superbike leader Josh Hayes on
top when the dust settled, turning in the fastest last time of the
competitors.
The racers were at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans for a test
session in preparation for the upcoming AMA Pro Road Racing event
at the track. The 2012 season finale is scheduled to take place at
NOLA from October 5-7, so the racers were eager to get in some
track time.
Hayes turned in the fastest lap time of 1:39.282. Much of the
session was focused on riders attempting to break the 1:40 barrier,
which Hayes did on the first day. Hayes eventually turned in
multiple sub-1:40 lap times. Only two other riders managed to put a
"39" in their scores - Blake Young
and Roger Lee
Hayden finished with times of 1:39.677 and 1:39.727,
respectively. Ben Bostrom
and Josh Herrin
rounded out the top five.
"What a fun track, it's nice to be close to home," said Hayes, who
is originally from Mississippi. "I saw a lot of friends come out,
say hello and check it out, just for our test even, so I think that
bodes well. Hopefully we're going to have a huge event. I think the
track will be very spectator friendly, being as flat as it is. A
lot of people can park their campers, get on top and see a lot of
racetrack. If M1 brings out the jumbotrons like they're talking
about, I think it'll be a great fan experience."