Roberts spent most of the 25-lap Superbike race unchallenged in 5th place, where he would stay until he passed the checkered flag. We've been struggling all weekend with set-up and weather. Honda Racing's Miguel Duhamel showed the fans and fellow competitors why he is the winningest AMA Superbike racer ever. Even though his movement would be limited, Duhamel took his Honda RC51 to an respectable 6th place finish, just behind teammate Kurtis Roberts. It's a little sore, but I wanted to leave Road Atlanta with some points.
Many racers crash.
Yet the tumble Honda Racing's Nicky Hayden took in turn five on the sixth lap left onlookers aghast. Once Hayden came to an abrupt stop against a barrier, he immediately leapt to feet and picked up his motorcycle, taking off to catch up with the rest of the pack. Unfortunately, due to mechanical failures associated with the spectacular crash, Hayden was forced to retire from the race on the next lap. I had a great battle with Anthony Gobert early in the race. The crash was totally my fault.