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Cycle News 2019 Issue 06 February 12

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IN THE WIND P38 SUZUKI ANNOUNCES 2019 CONTINGENCY PROGRAM S uzuki Racing Contingency Program returns for 2019 with nearly $8 million in available funds. Up to $6 million in contingency is available for off-road and mo- tocross riders to race the all-new Suzuki RM-Z250, RM-Z450, RM85, and RMX450Z. Nearly $1.3 million can be earned by road racers competing on GSX- R1000, GSX-R600, and SV650 sport bikes. An additional half- million dollars of contingency is available to flat track racers cam- paigning the RM-Z450 or using engines from the SV650 V-twin. Suzuki's MX and Off-road con- tingency has been expanded with the addition of several premier off-road racing championships plus continued support of AMA Supercross, AMA Motocross, and a variety of ama- teur series. The program includes trackside sup- port and double contingency payout at selected events. Also returning is Suzuki's RM Army program. Through Suzuki's Amateur Racing Support, RM Army amateur racers can take advantage of program benefits including an opportunity to attend Camp Carmichael; a unique and exclusive program that pro- vides Suzuki amateur racers the chance to train with 15-time MX/ SX Champion, Ricky Carmichael, at his private training facility in Cairo, Georgia. During this two- day camp, "The G.O.A.T" will help riders improve their overall MX skills and cover topics such as fitness, training, and bike setup. Suzuki's road racing con- tingency offerings have been increased to include several premier championships including MotoAmerica's Superbike, Stock 1000, SuperSport, and Twins Cup classes, along with other regional and local amateur road race events. Click here to register. CN Suzuki is offering $1.3 million in contingency towards the 2019 MotoAmerica Championship. WYMAN DAYTONA 200 BOUND N 2 Track Days says it will field Kyle Wyman in the 78th run- ning of the Daytona 200, March 16. Wyman will ride the number-33 N2 Track Days/BobbleHeadMoto/KWR Yamaha YZF-R6 with support from Speed Demon Motorcycles. Wyman finished fourth in the 2017 Daytona 200 while rid- ing for Team Hammer and the M4 Suzuki squad. This year Wyman returns on a Pirelli-shod Yamaha built by his partner and comrade Gary Dean. "I first want to extend a huge thank you to the entire N2 Track Days crew," Wyman said. "They are committed to giv- ing me the most competitive package possible to go after the Daytona 200 before I start my MotoAmerica season on the Ducati Panigale V4 R." CN Kyle Wyman will compete in the 2019 Daytona 200 on the N2 Track Days/BobbleHeadMoto/ KWR Yamaha YZF-R6.

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