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o o ssi signed a two-year contract t will see Rossi race the Honda 211V four-stroke in the MotoGP test in Australia, Haga mainly concen- fornia. "We're thrilled to finally break to the emotions of our customers and trated on learning how to handle the makes our dreams their dreams as Aprilia RSV and this made it possible to ground on these long-planned improvements," said SCRAMP President Kathy It is this challenging spirit which appeals rid Championship, according to a well. .. Our motors ports activities epito- develop the bike to suit his riding style, Hayworth. "And we thank the specta- ase issued by Honda. Rossi traveled mize our corporate philosophy and chal- according to Aprilia. Haga, on race tires, tors and participants in advance for apan on Saturday to attend the offi- lenging spirit. Last year, we established did a 1:33.456, just three tenths of a putting up with the our dust throughout announcement of the Honda Motor the unified banner of "Honda Racing" second off the lap record. "We'll be the forthcoming construction process. for both motorcycle and automobile rac- going back home satisfied," said Giaco- The end result will be well worth the wait ing. At Honda, we hate to lose more mo Guidotti. chief technician at FGF, and will positively enhance the racing ring that Honda press conference than any other company and through our "We got to within half a second of the experience for everyone who attends an . Takeo Fukui, Senior Managing racing activities this season, will do our World Champion's time and we couldn't event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. have hoped for more. Haga's style of ing plan for 2002. ector, Honda Motor Co .. Ltd .. laid out utmost to provide our customers with a company's plans for the 2002 sea- dream. Together with all of you here riding is very different from that of those We appreciate the efforts of all those who helped make this possible." The , underscoring the company's com- today, we would like to share the power- who've ridden the RSV Mille over the improvement project is slated to include ment to racing with the following ful appeal of motorsports with more and past few years, and we've had to adopt permanent garages, hospitality suites, a mments: "We have continuously more people. " some pretty different set-up solutions. ght to provide dreams and thrills revamped media center with race control and timing and scoring. We're happy because Haga has enor- ugh motorsports in response to the The FGF Aprilia World Superbike mous enthusiasm and is determined to husiastic support, and at times, criti- squad concluded its first round of winter tests in Phillip Island on February 1, the first official test for new team member Noriyuki Haga. The Japanese rider got a taste of the RSV's potential in Valencia last December but. due to terrible weather conditions, it was little more than a test outing. During the thee-day get the set-up right: he's given us some reviews of our customers. What do customers expect of Honda? I am vinced that it is our unique approach style - something that only Honda offer. In other words, what our cusers expect is 'Honda's do-it-yourself roach to challenges in motorsports.' According to the ARRA (Americans for Responsible Recreational Access), the Bureau of Land Management CBLM) is invaluable indications. " creating a new national land management document, which updates its vegetation treatment and land management practices. The BLM has scheduled 19 meetings in 12 states and Washington, D.C .. through March 12, to discuss a proposed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) addressing changes in land management on BLM lands in the western states, including Alaska. This national management document will be the basis for land management decisions made in 16 western states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, North and South Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The meetings will address land management activities, such as prescribed fire, understory thinning, removal of fuels available for wildfire, plant and stream restoration and efforts to remove invasive plants and weeds. The ARRA encourages off-road recreationists to attend one of these meetings nearest you, to comment on the BLM's proposal. "This is your opportunity to get to know your local BLM field office staff," according to an ARRA press release. "This is also BLM's opportunity to meet you, responsible outdoor recreationists, in a neutral setting. Although this is not a land-use plan, it is important when drafting comments to share your concerns with BLM staff in a way that invites them into a continuing dialogue with you." Although some meetings have already been held, there are still a number of meetings on the schedule, including one in Bakersfield, California, February 26 (Holiday In Select. 801 Truxton Ave, 5-8 p.m.J. The remaining meetings are as follows (call for details); Alaska, March 6 (907/2713344); Idaho, February 13 (208/3734014) and February 14 (2081736-2355); A groundbreaking will be held at Mazda Raceway laguna Seca on February 8 that will see the official start of the multi-year $15 million improvement project at the racetrack in Monterey, Cali- .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... NAMED: Gerace Communications of New York as the agency of record for the Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New York, Motocross 338 in Southwick, Massachusetts, and Budds Creek Raceway in Budds Creek, Maryland, effective immediately. ORRECTION: Southern Supersports/AMX Support.com's adver· isement in Cycle News (Issue #4/5) features a phone number that may ot work in some parts of the country. For more information, call 881AMX·7990 or fax 8881AMX·7991 . • OPENED: Oakgrove Motorsports Park in Baker, Florida. for public rid- ing on weekends. The facility includes a motocross track, trials and a quarter-mile oval. For more information, call 850/626-7442. HIRED: Rebecca Cawley as director of motorsports for Eyeride UTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Dreyer Kawasaki in Indianapolis, Indi- na. on Friday, February 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Team Chevy Trucks awasaki's Ezra Lusk. Stephane Roncada and James Stewart and eam Pro Circuit/Kawasaki/Chevy Trucks Mike Brown and Shae Bentey are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 317/243-2203. Motorwear, a division of Four Seasons Optical. effective immediately. NAMED: Southern California Triumph as the number one Triumph dealer in the country for 2001 by Triumph Motorcycles America. CORRECTION: The 11 th annual Ride to Work Day is scheduled for FORMED: Sixsixone Motorcycle Division, by the Valencia Sport roup. Based in Valencia, California.' the new enterprise will focus on a complete range of neutral branded. high-quality off-road motorcycle protection gear, according to Sixsixone. SIGNED: A two-year deal between the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SRAMP) and MGO Marketing Group (MGO) that will see the MGO retained as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca's agency of record. Wednesday, Juiy 17 and not July 11 as was sent out in the original materials and press releases. ADOPTED: Three siblings. Kevin Wesley, Crystal Elizabeth and Jenna Caroline, by Wes Gilbert, the president of Boyesen Precision Porting and his wife, Nancy. Gilbert says he'll be more than happy to talk parenting and porting at the Indy Dealers show. STOLEN: A Honda CRF450R (VIN # JH2PE053X2M003381) from HIRED: Gill Campbell as the general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, effective immediately. Campbell formerly owned and operated her own event. promotion and public relations firm that owned such events as Zupan's Markets Historic Races and the Holiday Ale Laguna Beach, California, at approximately 6: 15 p.m. on January 31. The bike features an AMP Link on the swingarm where the chain guide is made of carbon fiber. Those with information should call 949/2214185 or 949/300-6392. The owner is offering a $1000 reward. Festival as well as contraction with various motorsports organizations, including the American LeMans Series, Monterey Historic Automobile Races and the Classic Speed Festival in Colorado. SIGNED: David Liles Ethanol Fules as an associate sponsor of the Chris Carr Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Ford Racing Team. HIRED: Dennis R. Duke as manager of finance and accounting: Jane Balleisen as promotions and public relations coordinator; and Melanie Lewis as hospitality coordinator by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP). Jones is scheduled to appear. NAMED: Daphne Aft as special projects director for Gerace Commu- AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Flat Out in Indianapolis, Indiana on Fri- nications of New York. Aft's responsibilities will include national and day, February8th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Travis Pastrana, Kevin Wind- Nevada, February 19 (775/861-6515) international marketing, and creative photo/journalism in the motor~ ham, Buddy Antunez and Branden Jesseman are scheduled to appear. and February 21 (7751753-0200); New sports and entertainment industry. For more information, call 317/241-6414. Mexico, February 25 (505/838-1256); AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At the Answer booth during the Indy Trade Show on Sunday, February 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Freestyler Mike Montana, February 11 (406/896-5258); Continued on page 76 cue I e n e _ lIS • FEBRUARY 1 3, 2002 3 8 o o o 3 J o o o o J B J o o J J o o LJ o o J 'I C n LI (I LJ 8 o ~ o ~