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Cycle News 2019 Issue 04 January 29

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VOL. 56 ISSUE 4 JANUARY 29, 2019 P33 NUMBER 69 TO BE RETIRED AT CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS I n tribute to the late Nicky Hayden, who passed away in 2017, the number 69 will be retired from premier-class grand prix racing at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Hayden was a cornerstone of the MotoGP pad- dock until his departure at the end of 2015, upon which he was named a MotoGP Legend. The number 69 will now forever remain the number of the "Kentucky Kid"—the man who rode it into the Hall of Fame. "What a great honor it will be for Nicky's number 69 to be retired at Austin," said Hayden's father, Earl. "It is very fitting that it will be done at the U.S. race as these races meant so much to Nicky and he looked forward to them so much every year. For myself in particular this will be very special event because the number 69 was my number when I raced and I was very proud to see Nicky run the number 69 on his bikes for his entire career." "I'm proud to announce that the number 69 will be retired from grand prix racing," says Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports. "Nicky Hayden was one of the biggest assets to this paddock and a fantastic example as a rider both on track and off. It gives me great pleasure to honor his legacy once again and ensure the number 69 remains synony- mous with a legend and a champion." CN Nicky Hayden will be honored at the Circuit of the Americas in April when his number will be officially retired from the premier class in grand prix racing. KAWASAKI INTRODUCES 2019 MOTOAMERICA CONTINGENCY PROGRAM K awasaki also announced that it will offer some $9 million in Team Green Racer Rewards for the 2019 racing season with the 2019 MotoAmerica Series earmarked for $1,118,950 in contingency. Kawasaki's Team Green program pays $15,000 to win a MotoAmerica Superbike race with $10,000 for second, $5000 for third, $2000 for fourth and $1000 for fifth. Team Green's program pays $5000 to win the Stock 1000 class, $4000 for second, $3000 for third, $2000 for fourth and $1000 for fifth. The payout in Supersport and Twins Cup is $3000 for first, $2000 for second, $1000 for third, $750 for fourth and $500 for fifth. The payout for the Liqui Moly Junior Cup class is $2500 to win, $1000 for second, $750 for third, $600 for fourth and $500 for fifth. CN

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