Pre-Qualifying News

Muzzy might stay home.
"At this point, I can't see myself being involved in AMA Superbike racing next year," so said Kawasaki team boss Rob Muzzy this morning. Muzzy said that eh has talks with several manufacturers but at this point none of the opportunities seem ready to happen in 2000.

Asked if the rumors were true of Muzzy being sighted in the Milwaukee airport several times this year and perhaps being there to talk to Harley-Davidson, Muzzy confirmed he'd been there and talked to Harley. "It seems like they want to go in a different direction," he said.
Be clear that Muzzy is stating his involvement in AMA Superbike is improbable, not Supersport.

Chaparral to test Michelin tires

Chaparral Suzuki will test Michelin tires in a few weeks at a test at Willow Springs. They have used Dunlop tires this season and were thought to be a shoe-in with Dunlop for 2000, but have decided to test the French rubber instead.

Ferracci stays in Italy

Eraldo Ferracci was at the Milan show this week and has decided to stay in Italy through Sunday. He will fly directly from Milan to Philly.

More later. We're live in e-Talk for Superbike qualifying.