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bwElwcD o o o Continued from page 3 item in the April 3 edition of the Orange County Register, AMA Pro Racing and Suzi Maldonado are making the lure of Southern California motocross available to join a yet-to-be-named rider on another GSX-R1 000. size, dating back to pre-1940. One of the highlights of AMA VMD West the last Clear Channel Entertainment are sup- to everyone through their motocross posedly getting set to announce a five- adventure package called Motocross Vacation. The Maldonado's are offer- The Rockefeller Center Motorcycle Show officially got underway in motocross, which takes place in the ing a range of packages from one-day New York City on April 1, featu ring 40 road course. A course is carved into the reporter Damian Dottore authored the piece, which stated that the only snag in riding experiences to full-week vacation packages, plus extended-stay arrange- motorcycles from the post-war era to the present. The exhibit is free and will be try battle to determine champions in their ments for die-hard motocross fans open until April 21 . the program now appears to be what will wanting to ride for weeks at a time. The come of CCE's agreement with Dorna arrangements include bikes, gear, food, Sources in Australia have indicated that 5) with the AMA Supercuts Superbike to produce the World Supercross Series, which was slated to run directly drinks, accommodations, transportation, fuel, track fees, use of the Motocross the 24-year-old cousin of Chad Reed, Craig Anderson, is in talks with Amer- Challenge, presented by Honda of Milpi- against the AMA series if the two sides Vacation team trailer at the pits, and full ican Suzuki, according to motocross con- ment riders in the country. failed to reach an agreement. Dottore also reported that JamSports, the support at the track. Fore more information, call 909/679-0984. tributor Geoff Meyer. Anderson, who last weekend won the latest round of the Australian Motocross Championships, is Team Green will be attending the 31 st Annual World Mini Grand Prix in Las year agreement that will see CCE continue as the primary promoter of the 2003 AMA Supercross Series, Register 8 o o o o o th ree years has been the vintage mountains behind turn seven, above the hillSide and riders from all over the counrespective categories. Sonomafest hits its pinnacle the second weekend (May 3- tas, featuring the best motorcycle pave- Chicago-based company that AMA Pro Racing had announced as its new promo- PJ1 has announced its support of the known to be interested in heading to Vegas, Nevada, April 17-21. Emergency tional partner back in December, has filed a lawsuit against AMA Pro Racing in Escondido Cycle Center racing team (Team ECC), a team comprised of Mike America, although at this stage of the year it is unknown if it is possible for him Kawasaki racers attending this event. 8 o parts and service will be available to all the Chicago court system, citing breach Craig, Turbo Reif, Joshua Woods, to be released from his KTM contract in Team Green will also be attending the of contract. AMA Pro Racing officials Michael Brandes and Chris Wheeler. Australia. Anderson had tested Husqvar- U.S. Amateur Outdoor Nationals at Glen that we contacted could neither confirm "Team ECC has all of the elements to be nas in Europe prior to the 2002 season, Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Cali- nor deny the lawsuit. at the forefront of the sport this year, and PJ 1 will be there to ensure their suc- although the Australian Champion elected to remain in his homeland. If you were fornia, April 26-28, and will be providing Maxxis Tire will present the 2002 Olympus U.S. Amateur Motocross cess," said PJ1's racing manager, Steve to ask Reed who was the one rider who o o o o o o o o Schaeffer. has given him the most help in his young Injured motocross racer Buddy Duffy is Championships at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, April 26-28, with races consisting of three motos apiece, For more information, visit www.vtx-mx.com. career, he would point the finger to Anderson, Meyer says. continuing his quest to recover from his near-fatal accident at last year's Atlanta are still not sure what the total recovery will be for Duffy, but he continues his Monster Mountain Motocross Park in Tallassee, Alabama, has announced construction of a full-blown Supercross facility to be completed in late April. The Greg Cole-built track will determination throughout treatments and feature a full schedule of supercross Supercross. Even though it has been over a year now since his injury, the doctors On April 21, EVO-Sports will host round two of the VMX Magazine presents The Vintage Trans-USA Vintage Championships at Swan Cycle Park therapy to get back to 100 percent, races this summer, most being held in in Tyler, Texas. Offering all the regular Amateur Vintage, Evolution and Modern Support classes, this year's event will according to a release issued by the fami- conjunction with the regular outdoor program. For more information, visit the 8 o ly. Duffy will undergo a major surgery called cranioplasty on April 10 - a procedure in which doctors will use a prosthetic piece to replace the bone flap removed legends such as Brad Lackey, Kent Howerton, Billy Grossi, Bob Grossi, Steve Wise, Warren Reid, Ron Pomeroy, Bruce tain.com. from the right side of his skull. This is the also feature a Pro des Nations class with o o o track's Web site at: www.monstermoun- Sears Point Raceway and the Sonoma Valley will play host to Sonomafest 2002 for the seventh consecutive year, second try at this procedure, with the first proving unsuccessful because of an infec- McDougal and Barry Higgins competing for a $1500 Vintage Pro purse. In addi- tion. Duffy can be reached via email at tion, there will be Pro-Evolution and, a mx385@aol.com or by telephone at April 26-May 5. This 10-day soiree will feature everything from group motorcy- Modern Support Pro class. 954/435-3514. cle rides through the scenic wine coun- For more the same ~ervices. Also, the second round of the MXposters.com/Kawasaki KLX110 Mini Team National will be held at Glen Helen in conjunction with the U.S. Amateur Outdoor Nationals, April 27. White Brothers is preparing a Honda CRF for former 500cc World Champion Shayne King for the White Brothers Four-Stroke World Championships, scheduled for Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California, April 13-14. The New Zealander is taking time off from competing in Australia's Thumper Nationals to compete in the Four-Stroke World Championships at Glen Helen. The AMAIProgressive Insurance U.S. Flat Track Championships Oklahoma Mile scheduled to take place on April 7 in Claremore, Oklahoma, was rained out. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 13. try, to the fastest road racers in country information, call 281/265 8812. 8 8 o On March 24, the Forstall & Knecum from the AMA. Sonomafest was cofounded by Sears Point Raceway and According to a letter sent to us from OMS Ltd., the agency has terminated A White Brothers race-support Turbo Hayabusa set a top-speed vehicle will be on hand at the White Brothers Four-Stroke Championships, April 13-14, at Glen Helen Raceway in record of 234.375 mph at the East Coast Timing Association meet at Maxton, North Carolina, according to the team. The bike is owned by retired Bonneville Cycle World magazine. Festivities will its agreement with AMA Sports and the get underway the weekend of April 26-28 with the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days West. This event will feature the best in All Terrain Vehicle Association. The letter racer Larry Forstall and was ridden by veteran drag racer Steve Knecum. vintage motorcycle racing on the 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course, with classic bikes spanning more than six decades. Clas- Honda East Powersports has purchased Track & Trail, the New Castle assistance to racers of all ages, and for According to a release issued by the sics including Harley-DaVidson, Norton, Kawasaki and Suzuki dealership. Accord- all makes and models. For more informa- team, the Belgium-based Herman Ver- Indian and Triumph will grace the circuit. ing to Honda East, the new store will be tion, call 714/692-3404, ext. 237. boven Racing Team is ready to kick off its season in the Endurance World The feature for this year's VMD-West is called Powersports East and will still carry the Spanish motorcycle, including Suzuki and Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs San Bernardino, California, as well as the World Mini Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 16-21. White Brothers will provide suspension services and tech o o o was sent by Cory Jonson, general manager of OMS Ltd. The King Philip Trail Riders will Championship when action gets under machines from Bultaco, Gas Gas, Sher- and personal watercraft. For more infor- host round seven of the AMA National Enduro Championship Series on September 15. Those wishing to participate as a sponsor of the event can call 508/9300803. way on April 28 in lmola, Italy. The team will feature two squads: Team USA with Michael Barnes, John Jacobi, Andy Deatherage and Mike Cic- co, Montesa, Ossa and Sang las. Jim Pomeroy, the first American to win an mation, call 302/322-4120. FIM World Championship Motocross race, will serve as the event's Grand According to a press release from its 8 O n The husband-and-wife team of John and 108 APRIL t 7. 2002' cue I e cotto (reserve rider) competing on a GSX-R1000 and Team Euro with Jeff Vermeulen and Simon Tampaxis slated n iii _ S Marshal. The racing will be sanctioned by AHRMA and motorcycles will be grouped owner, Homer, the Yorkshire terrier that Photos By Grumpy's Bryan Clark took to races around Southern California, has according to machine type and engine ~~. eN