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Manager: Eraldo Ferracci Headquarters: Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Riders 250cc Sacramento, Califomia Steve Lamson 6 125cc Steve Mertens Sacramento, Califomia 120 Bridgewater, Massachusetts Paul Veracka 96 250CR 125 CR 125CR Lowdown: The Fast By Ferracci Husqvama squad has cut its racing force in half. Last year, the team featured six riders, but it will go with just three for 2002. Once again, Steve Lamson will be the team's number-one rider and will compete in all 16 rounds in the 250cc class. (Last year, Lamson competed in only selective Supercross races, instead concentrating his efforts on the outdoor Nationals.) Joining the Husqvarna team for the first time will be young 125cc riders Paul Veracka and Steve Mertens. Troy Lee Designs will once again provide the team's riding apparel, while most of the motorcycle tech work will be handled in-house. Manager: Bill Tanner/Jason Mitchel Headquarters: Alberta, Canada Riders: 250cc 40 Jean-Sebastien Roy Heath Voss 41 Canada Prior Lakes, Minnesota CRF450R CR250R Lowdown: The Blackfoot Motorsports team from Canada will again make its mark on the 2002 U.S. Supercross Series. Last year, the Blackfoot Racing Team was armed with three riders, but this year they're scaling back to just two riders, albeit two very good riders - Jean-Sebastien Roy and Heath Voss. Both will compete in the 250cc class. Roy is the current Canadian National Champion. and Voss, who hails from Minnesota, was the series' top privateer in 2000 and finished in the top 10 five times during the 2001 SX season. Roy will ride a CRF450R, while Voss will continue riding the CR250R two-stroke. Tom Morgan Racing will handle the team:S motor work, and Thor will provide the team's race wear. Manager: Mike Craig Headquarters: Escondido, California Riders: 250cc 46 Mike Craig EI Cajon, California 125cc West 44 Michael Brandes Lake Elsinore, Califomia Chris Wheeler San Diego, California N/A 125cc West 333 Turbo Reif Atascadero, California 62 Josh Woods Flint, Michigan RM250, RM125 RM250, RMI25 RM250, RM125 RM250, RM125 RM250, RM125 Lowdown: Team ECC. also known as Team Escondido Cycle Center, will be making its supercross debut this year. The team is made up of five riders, some veterans and some rookies. Mike Craig and Michael Brandes are the seniors of the group, and Craig will act as the team's manager. Chris Wheeler is relatively new to the Pro ranks, while Turbo Reif and Josh Woods will be making their first assault on the SX circuit. AJI five riders will compete on Suzuki motorcycles, wear Troy Lee Designs gear, Shoet helmets, Alpinestars boots and Spy goggles, and will pit out of a brand-new, custom-painted big-rig. 3D RACING Riders: 125cc East 32 Jason Thomas Melrose, Florida YZ250F THE RACERS EDGE Riders 125cc West 59 Casey Lytle 125cc East N/A Tim Weigand Saugus, California YZ250F Chatsworth, California YZI25 MACH 1 MOTORSPORTS Riders 125cc West 87 Craig Decker Palm Desert, Califomia YZ250F