JENNINGS, Fla.—TVR/EBC Brakes Yamaha increased their winning streak last weekend, taking their third consecutive Heavyweight Superstock victory during Saturday’s six-hour WERA National Endurance Series race at Jennings GP.

Chuck Ivey, Brett Champagne, Zac Chapman and James Vanderhaar rode the TVR/EBC Brakes Yamaha YZF-R1. Although they were racing for the win, as always, the weekend was also a test for the team’s new 2009 model R1. There were a few setup struggles, but overall everyone was impressed with the bike.

“It’s a totally different machine than the ’08,” commented Chapman. “The power delivery is different, but really fast and smooth; it almost felt like riding a V-twin, which is what I’m used to riding.”

“The new bike is awesome. We just need to get it dialed in, and now we know what direction to go for the next race. I’m looking forward to having the R1 out there on the other tracks we race,” said Champagne.

TVR has a test day scheduled prior to the next WERA Endurance round, and they will work with Jamie James to get the suspension and setup perfected on the ’09 R1. “The overall results from Jennings don’t show how well the guys rode,” said Ivey, referring to their finish of seventh overall. “We’ve just got some things to work on. Our crew kept their focus to keep us on track, and everybody’s happy with how the new R1 works and feels.”

TVR II, the team’s Mediumweight Superstock entry, featured Vanderhaar, Reuben Frankenfield and 16-year-old talent Ethan Ellis on a Yamaha YZF-R6. Despite a crash, the team was poised for the Mediumweight Superstock win before an extra pit stop relegated them to second. They crossed the line just 30 seconds behind first place after a six-hour battle, and this marks the second time TVR II has earned a class podium this season.

For Vanderhaar, riding both the R1 and R6 during the race was a challenge. “I only got three laps of practice on the R6, but it was easy to ride because it’s so much smaller than the R1,” he said. “But then I got on the R1 and it has so much power! Riding it is much more physical because you’re on the edge the whole time.”

TVR/EBC Brakes Yamaha’s sponsors include EBC Brakes, Michelin, Yamaha, Aiken Motorcycle, XES Leather, MotoHeaven.com, Arai, Vortex, Repsol, EK Chains, VP Fuels, and Dyno Jet. Find out more about the team online at:

www.TeamVelocityRacing.com