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Continued from page 2 most historic American motorcycle brands. Founded in 1901, the Indian marque is celebrating its l00th anniversary this year. Examples of the elegant machines made by the company will be on display and AMA Grand National Champions Bobby Hill and Bill Tuman, both members of the famed 'Indian Wrecking Crew" of the late '40s and early '50s, will act as Grand Marshals. Ed and Gary Fisher, one of only three father-son combinations to win AMA Grand National Championship races, will be guests of honor at the AMAlWili Stoner Vintage Motorcycle Swapmeet and show at the York Expo Center (formerly York Interstate Fairgrounds) in York, Pennsylvania, on April 8. Following a low number of enlries, the Manufacturers and Teams Enduro World Championship, which was scheduled to make its debut this year, has been cancelled for the 2001 season. However, the manufacturers' classification, which is based on the Two Days' individual classification, is not affected by thiS measure, according to the RM. The Emerald Trail Riders Association has announced that Maxima Racing Oils will be the title sponsor for the fifth round of the AMA National Hare Scrambles Series. The Maxima Funky Chicken National Hare Scrambles will be held near 8kton, Oregon, June 3Q-July 1. Amateurs will race on Saturday and Experts/Pros will race on Sunday. A rider limit has been set at 300, so ETRA encourages early pre-entry. Series points will also be awarded for the OMRA cross-country series. Camping is welcome at the race site, and cabins are available for rent. The 15-mile course will include a large grass track, and a wide variety of terrain. For more information and entry forms, check the web site at www.etra.net. Former factory road racer Cliff Carr is hoping to return to the U.S. from his native England. The degree-educated sales and marketing professional. exHarley, Honda, Kawasaki and Triumph dealer, professional events organizer, promoter, and public relations man can be reached at 44/161-366-1132 or via email atkingsway.hyde@talk21.com. Ducati has announced that Bianchi, the Italian bicycle manufacturer, will prOVide bicycles for riders and team use dUring the 2001 AMA Superbike Championship. • Bianchi is very excited to be involved with Ducati in this project: said Bianchi's Sky Yeager.• Ducati is generally regarded as the most exciting and highest quality Italian manufacturer of motorcycles, and we see ourselves in a similar position with bicycles.• American Suzuki broke ground on its new ATV manufacturing plant in Rome, Georgia, on March 22 in a ceremony attended by American Suzuki president Rick Suzuki and Shigeo Narita, Suzuki Motor Corporation senior executive counselor. The plant is scheduled to begin producing A TVs in the spring of 2002, with a capacity of 40,000 units a year. Former AMA. WERA and AAMRR road racer Scott "Scotty" S_gers, 56, died on February 28 in Catlett, Virginia. Seegers was a founding member of the Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Club, the Classic and Vintage Motorcycle Association, the British Bike Club and the regional chapter of the Vincent Owners Club as well as a classic/vintage motorcycle restorer. A life celebration will be held on April 7 from 11 :30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westfields Conference Center in Chantilly, Virginia. For more information, call 540/788-4452. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's College, P.O. Box 2800, Annapolis, MD 21404. Texas-based Evo-Sports will host a vintage motocross event on April 22 at Swan Cycle Park in Tyler, Texas. The event will showcase such riders as Brad Lackey, Danny laPorte, Kent Howerton, Billy Grossi, Steve Wise, Warren Reid, Bobby Pickard and Barry Higgens, AMA/Chevy Trucks NatiDn::::oallo-l"~#". A. B. C. D. 90 f1i~iV~~-t~hRrd1rcree Bull Run IMiline) Cilmp Caker 15aut Caaperlilnd IDklilhamil) Dilniel Baane IKentucky) APRIL 4. 2001 • G U C Tennessee) J. MiI5ter Mauntilin IAlilbilmil) • iI e itney ITeus) H. Milmmath Mauntilin ICillifarniil) •• n • _ s according to event promoters. The event will also feature a benefit auction with proceeds going to the Clayton Memorial Foundation. For more information, call 281/265-1412. According to event promoters, motorcycle and ATV racers in the Pikes Peak Hillclimb will compete for a guaranteed $20,000 payoff in four divisions - 750cc Pro, 500cc Pro, 250cc Pro and Super Quads. The new payout is a $5000 increase over last year's purse. Gene Romero phoned Cycle News to confirm that plans are in place for the emoola.com West Coast Flat Track Series·opening Hanford TT at Kings Speedway in Hanford, California, on March 31. Romero held a practice at the facility on March 25, with approxomately 45 riders in attendance. 'The layout reminds you a lot of Ascot." Romero said. 'The jump isn't as drastic, and it has a nice landing, but other than that, it's pretty close. There is only one tight spot on the whole track, just before the jump, and that's the way it should be.' Pit gates will be open from 2-4 p.m., and the first race is set to begin at 7 p.m. 'We have moved the program up a half an hour to accommodate the TT,' Romero said. For more information, call the Kings Speedway office at 559/5823478, or Gene Romero Promotions at 714/529-6054. l:III