Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1990's

Iy has won numerous World Superbike races." Harley-Davidson officials announced tha t they are planning to build an eight-acre complex that showcases the Harley-Davidson motorcycling experience in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The development will fea ture exhibits from the company's collection of vintage vehicles, memorabilia, and current products; specialty retail shopping; and an outdoor special events area. The facilities, scheduled to be operated year-round, are expected to draw more than 350,000 visitors annually, according to Harley. "The HarleyDavidson experience - its sense of adventure and personal freedom - will be shared with motorcycle enthusiasts and the public in an engaging alld artful way," said Jeff Bleustein, HarleyDavid on chairman and chief operating officer. "We are excited to see this dream become a reality." Construction on the $30 million development will start this summer and will be completed in the summer of 2002. The development will feature a renovated fivestory former brewery building, circa 1850, housing an interactive museum and presentations on the HarleyDavidson culture and lifestyle. The building's top floor will be transformed into the city's second-largest catering and hospitality area. A 300seat Harley-Davidson restaurant will be constructed across the street from the main building along the Milwaukee River. Fast Company Management has put together a marketing co-op for partidpa hng motorcycle dealers, accessory and aftermarket companies who would like to participate in Jeff Ward's quest to win the Indianapolis 500 at the end of May. For $2500, sponsors will be included in full-page co-op_ ads and will get their name and logo on Ward's car. For more information, call John Papola at 707/765-8825. According to a press release from GFl, James Stewart will defend his title at the GFI Team Green Youth Nationals at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, July 3-4. GFl has also added a women's class for the event. For more information, call 909 /341-8002. The promoters of Summercross, a supercross event smeduled for the Los Angeles Coliseum on July 10, have announced that the race will also feature a $5000-a-minute, two-lap "Dash for Cash" race, featuring all the heat and semi winners. There will aIso be a $3500 bonus that will go to the winner of the fastest heat race of the night. Invitational entries for the event are scheduled to be sent out on· May 10, according to the promoters. Who's the teacher now? Formula USA has announced that the Sport Rider Shootout will return to the two-race F-USA Series this year. The - Sport Rider Shootout will pay a bonus of $5000 to the team whose rider scores the most points at Portland International Raceway and Pocono International Speedway. The award is sponsored by Sport Rider Magazine. In what is possibly the first attempt to combine motorcycling with theatre, the Playwrights' Center of San Francisco will present a staged reading of a play "Over the Top." Written and performed by Randy Warren, "Over the Top" is an amusing look at the challenges of motorcycling the world's highest roads. The reading is open to the public on Friday, May 14 at 7:45 p.m. at the Fort Mason Center - Building D, in San Francisco. ast By Ferracci Ducati's Larry Pegram gives former 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz a quick lesson in the art of go-kart driving during a recent go-kart day, hosted by Arai helmets representative Bruce Porter. The two were joined by a host of other big name motorcycle road racers at a track near Sacramento, California, last week. F Suzuki factory rider and Seattle Supercross winner Larry Ward will be a special guest at the Tony D. Motocross Smool at Camp Coker MX Park in Society Hills, South Carolina, on May 24. Fore more information, call 410/6356916. $9999 for two-tone colors. Unsold units in dealer inventory are price-protected. New from Honda is the official Honda Motorcycle Identification Guide, 19591998. The book is 470 pages and commemorates the Honda Motor Company's 50th anniversary. The book contains extensive inlorrnation on every model of Honda motorcycle, ATV and scooter distributed by American Honda from 1959 to 1998 and includes a historical perspective of Honda, major milestone mod.els and a special section on Honda's fOlmder, Soichiro Honda. We used to have the 1959-1988 version of the book, but it was so cool, somebody stole it. Order your copy from your local Honda dealer for $24.95, and quote part number 2GMAS98-AH, Honda code 6110647. The New Zealand-based BSL 500cc Grand Prix tearn will enter the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on May 9 after missing the Japanese Grand Prix due to ternnical problems with the prototype engine that the team ran in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Immediately following tile Jerez race, the team will head to the new Valencia track in Spain for two d.ays of testing prior to heading back to France to prepare for the Frenm Grand Prix on May 23. "1 am focused now on the upcoming races from now until September and I know that we will steadily improve during the season as the team and I are able to develop .the BLS as the year progresses," said rider Mark Willis. OPENED, John's Motorcycle Center, at 26500 Jefferson Ave., Unit F, Murrieta, CA 92562, 909/677-0138. American Honda has announced permanent suggested retail price red uctions on three of its 1998 models - the CBR1l00XX, VTRI000F Super Hawk and VT1100CT ACE Tourer - to the tune of $500. The '98 XX is now $10,499, with the Super Hawk $8599. The ACE Tourer now comes in at $9499 for black, and BORN, Michael Adrian Sawitskas, to WP Suspension's Richard Sawitskas and his wife, Kathy, on April 20 in EI Cajon, California. HIRED: Dave Larson, as advertising manager for www.2wf.com online motorcycle magazine, effec- tive immediately. Larson was formerly employed by Peterson Publishing's Motorcycle Group. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING, At Big Valley Honda in Sacramento, California, on May 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Big VaUey Honda rider Heath Voss is scheduled to appear. For more information, call 775/322-4311. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING, At Good Times Kawasaki in s..,cramento, California, on May 15 from 12 to 1 p.m. Team Kawasaki's. Jeff Emig, Damon Huffman ond Ricky Carmichael, and Team SplitFire/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's N~than Ramsey! Scott Sheak and Nick Wey are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 916/344-2141. OPENED: The new motorcycle showroom at Brecht BMW in Escondido, California. For more in.forma· tion, call 760/745-JOOO. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING, At Capitol Yamaho in St1aamento, California, on May 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. Team Yamaha's John Dowd, Jimmy Button, Doug Henry and Yamaha of Troy are scheduled to appear. For more information! call 916/485-9200. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING, At Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino! California, on May 9 at the flanders Company Booth. Kerri Kendall, Playboy's Playmate of the Month fOT September 1990, is scheduled to appear. For more information, call 626/792-7384. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING, At Roseville Cycle in Roseville, California, on May 14 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Team Honda and Team Suzuki are scheduJed to appear. For more information, call 916/782-2171. _ r----------------------------------------------------------------, @JJIIf!IJ VJ:.lJ SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM Name _ Address City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ Zip Order Date _ Please start my subscription to Cycle News: o Every week for one year (50 issues) for $42.00 (can be billed 2 montWy payments) o Every week for two years (100 issues) for $75.00 o Six months second class (25 issues) for $22.00 L One year (50 issues), 2nd class Canada or Mexico and all other foreign countries $78.00 (U.S. funds). 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