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ment programming. The service is targeted to the nation's 200 million plus automobile and truck drivers as well as home radio users. XM Satellite Radio's programming partners include Sesame Workshop, NASCAR, Associated Press, CNBC, CNET, BBC World Service and BBC Concerts, USA TODAY, AsiaOne, BET, Radio One, Fox Sports Radio, The Sporting News, CNN/Sports Illustrated and CNN Financial Network, Bloomberg, Hispanic Broadcast Corporation, CSPAN Radio, Clear Channel and DIRECTV, National Lampoon, Discovery, Firesign Theatre, MTV, and now EA Sports Supercross, according to Clear Channel. For more information on XM Satellite Radio visit www.xmradio.com. "This is a milestone for EA Sports Supercross. XM Satellite Radio is currently one of the most talked about innovations in digital entertainment, and establishing a programming relationship at the onset of XM is crucial to the ongoing development of the sport of supercross," said Charlie Mancuso, president of Clear Channel Entertainment's Motor Sports division. "We feel that XM Satellite Radio will continue to expand its listener base, and we now have the opportunity to grow with them. " Sources in Europe say that JeanMichel Bayle has tested a Red Bull Yamaha YZR500 in Valencia, Spain, with the team looking to use Bayle at the Japanese Grand Prix if Garry McCoy is not able to start. There is a chance that if McCoy, who broke his leg while testing recently, is fit enough to race. Bayle may sign on with the team as a test rider. The second rider on the team is California teenager John Hopkins. Team RGM, the first United States road racing sidecar team to enter the World Championship sidecar series in Europe, was thwarted in their attempt by a new rule put in place for 2002, according to a release issued by the team. Although their equipment passed all requirements and all their licenses were current and correct, the team was told just before Friday practice due to the fact that the driver, Rick Murray, was over 50 years old, they would not be allowed on the track. Murray had passed all physical and medical requirements requested by the FIM late in 2001 and the team had no idea that this discrimination would occur, the team says. In spite of efforts of the Superside General Manager, Gary Francis, the rule could not be changed for this weekend, which was the first of 10 events in 2002. The team has not given up the fight, and hopes to be able to return for the event in Monza, Italy, in May. AMA 250cc Grand Prix racer Randy Renfrow is getting better and will race again. That's the word from the veteran Virginian as he recovers at home from multiple injuries suffered during the Championship Cup Series weekend at Daytona International Speedway. "Literally, I'm sitting in a lounger with my knee propped up," Renfrow said from his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Renfrow's John Lassak-tuned Honda RS250 was rammed from behind while running through the dogleg on the warm-up lap for a CCS race. He was transported to Halifax Medical Center that he said was the "worst hospital I've ever been in, but that's not condemning everyone there." As to whether he'd race again, he said. "Yeah, probably so. That depends on how bad the knee is. This is probably going to speed up. not when I retire, but quit. This is just another illustration that shows how easy it is to get hurt bad. Round two, slated for Saturday, April 6, will be the Yamaha West Region Dealers lOOk, while round three on Sunday, April 7, will be the Yamaha lOOK. For more information, visit the speedway's Web site at www.californiaspeedway.com or visit Yamaha's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com. The warm-up lap of a race that didn't matter, and look what happened. " According to Ducat;, some of its biggest fans have already registered for World Ducati Week 2002, scheduled to be held in Misano Adriatico, Italy, June 1420. For those of you wanting to attend the event without shipping your motorcycle to Italy, Ducati has an answer for that as well with Ducati and Mototouring (a motorcycle vacation and rental agency) offering 130 rental bikes to allow Ducati enthusiasts arriving from 40 countries to travel by bike to the event. Mototouring will manage the 130 motorcycles made available by the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, which can be picked up in Milan or at company headquarters in Bologna. For more information, contact Mototouring at 39/0227-201556. It is now possible to register for WDW via the official Web site (www.WDW2002.com) or by contacting the organizing committee (phone: 39/051/6413583 or fax 39/051/6413268) or bye-mail at wdw@ducati.com. More information is also available from your local Ducati dealer. The ex-Will Davis Harley-Davidson XR750 that the team sponsor donated to the Davis family sold for $22,000 dUring the J. Wood Auction at Daytona during Bike Week. Complete results from the auction can be seen at the company's Web site at www.jwoodandcompany.com. Injured road racer Rich Oliver was examined by his orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Malcolm Ghazel. on March 13, follOWing his crash at Daytona International Speedway on March 8. Oliver, who suffered a broken pelVis and had the tip of his ring finger amputated follOWing the crash at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, said in a press release: "I really wanted to ride the race at Daytona, but I knew I had to sit it out because I couldn't get my foot on the foot peg. I had to lift my leg up with my arm, and if my foot were to slip off in the race, you can imagine my problems then! Otherwise, I think I could have still done well and gained some valuable points." The good news from Dr. Ghazel is that no surgery will be required until the gap in the hip joint is over 4mm. The goal now is to fill in that 2mm gap with new bone and check the progress with new X-rays on March 20, according to Oliver. "This rest time is killing me, but I know I have to do it. I'm downing the vitamins and minerals, along with lots of AST protein drinks and Cytomax. I'm hopeful Dr. Ghazel will see some good healing progress on the films next week." California Speedway in Fontana, California, has announced a special ticket offer for the Yamaha Superbike Challenge weekend, April 5-7, available only at participating Yamaha dealers. Fans can save $5 off an individual ticket or receive a free pit pass ($20 value) with purchase of a three-day ticket. In addition, dealers will be distributing the commemorative event poster while supplies last. according to the speedway. The speedway's new 2.3-mile, 21-turn road course will host the Yamaha Superbike Challenge, featuring rounds two and three on the AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship schedule. : : """ " " . Friday, March 22 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jeremy McGrath. David : Vuillemin, Tim Ferry and Yamaha of Troy's Chad Reed and Ivan: : Tedesco are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 281/446- : .............. " " . 6 ~ · · : 7165. ; . . . " " ACCEPTING: Ride Engineering is now accepting racer resumes for : the 2002 season through sponsorhouse.com. Resumes can be ernailed directly to sponsorhouse.com or through the link set up at www.ride-engineering.com where their latest products can also be viewed. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At AJ Foy! Cycles Inc. in Houston, Texas. on Friday, March 22. from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chevy Trucks Kawasaki riders James Stewart, Stephane Roncada and Ezra Lusk are scheduled to appear. as is Chevy Trucks/Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Matt Walker. For more information, call 281/445-4227. The Women's Motocross League recently announced its 2002 AMA WML Outdoor Motocross Championship Series schedule, and it includes more rounds than last year's. The series, which runs in conjunction with the AMA Chevy Trucks National Motocross Series (four rounds will have their second moto on Sunday between the men's races), will make the follOWing stops: San Bernardino, California, on May 11; Sacramento, California, on May 17-19; Budds Creek, Maryland, on June 15-16; Washougal, Washington, on July 27; Millville, Minnesota, on August 16-18; Binghamton, New York, on August 24; and Delmont, Pennsylvania, on August 31-September 1. For more information, visit www.womensmxleague.com. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Rice Honda in La Puente, California, : • on April 4. Team Honda's NickY Hayden. Miguel DuHamel and Kurtis : Roberts are scheduled to appear. For more information. call 626/9177423. NAMED: Karlitz & Company as the event marketing agency of record for Vespa. Piaggio's Italian scooter. effective immediately. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Bert's Mega Mall in Covina, California, on April 3 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Team Blimpie Yoshimura's Mat Mladin, Aaron Yates and Jamie Hackin9 are scheduled to appear. For more information. see the company's Web site at www.bertsmotorcy- MOVED: Phat Catt Apparel, the company that specializes in oversized clemall.com. off-road and MX gear, to 2309 Hot Oak Ridge Street. Las Vegas. NV 89134. The toll-free phone number is 877/674-2822, the FAX number AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Bert's Mega Mall in Covina, California, is 702/869-5539, and the Web site address is www.phatcatt.com.onApriI4from7t08p.m.CoronaEBSCO·sJimmy Moore, Steve Rapp and Jordon Szoke are scheduled to appear. For more information, AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At K's Motorsports in Humble, Texas, on see the company's Web site at www.bertsmotorcyclemall.com. Former Baja winner Bob Balentine, who lost one leg in a racing crash and seriously injured the other in a trail-riding accident, recently suffered yet another leg injury while riding alone in the · . ..........•............................................................................................................•.•............ cue I • n - - - - - - - Continued on page 110 • _ 55 • MARCH 27. 2002 3 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o CJ C) J CJ ] J J J ] J ] '] J J o o J o o

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