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(\ U is time to implement the technical to have a contract. Szoke's contract moved to Harrington to coincide with qualifying tires. "This two-day test has ata and knowledge gained from early in with American Suzuki arrived at the end this year's theme, "Heroes Of The Half- gone well," declared Bayliss, "and I'm e season in preparation for a qualify- of March, early April, according to Mile." The Dirt Track Hall of Fame hon- really pleased with the times we set g effort. The team remains focused Labrosse, after which it is sent to ors the luminaries of the sport and both yesterday and in today's long run. nd confident of the program's potential Szoke's lawyers. They expected the visa offers their high standards of accom- My last lap on race tires in the long run, become competitive in the NHRA Pro either the week before or the week after plishment as goals for future genera- Sears Point. The INS has since issued tions. Those who have been inducted 1:35.3, was qUicker than last year's pole time so things are looking really good. the P-1 visa, but, because he lied to into the Dirt Track Hall of Fame have We hardly touched the bike at all. I feel tock Bike series. " anadian Jordan Szoke's visa roblems kept him from racing at oad Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, unds six and seven of the AMAIChevy them about his intent and had a previ- records and reputations that have with- really comfortable with the setup and ous problem at the border, he needs a waiver from the INS. "He told a harm- stood the difficult test of time. This his- less lie and it turned into a nightmare," toric weekend will kick off with the Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday night at 7 although we've got a couple more races in between, I can't wait to get here and rucks U.S. Superbike Series, but he's the process of securing clearance Labrosse said. Getting the waiver normally takes six months. But Cary p.m. at the Clubhouse on the State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The Dave hich would allow him to race in the Andrew, a crew chief with Szoke's Despain-emceed banquet will honor the ,S. for the next three years, according his manager, Alan Labrosse. Szoke Corona Extra EBSCO Media Suzuki team, knows someone who can help. as pinched at the Buffalo crossing of Through Andrew's contact. New Mexico e Canada/U.S. border while on his ay to the May 3-5 Sears Point race eekend. The Ontario resident was Senator Pete Domenici and Representative Heather Wilson were enlisted, and the waiver was put on the fast- eing driven by his mother to the Buffalo track. Labrosse said the answer could irport, when he was stopped by Immiration and Naturalization Service (INS) come any day. Once it does, Szoke will be free to enter the U.S. for three race in front of all my Italian fans." Castroi Honda's Colin Edwards was second fastest at the test. lapping at 1:34.90 to best L&M Ducati's Ben Bostrom. "We struggled to get some grip at first but eventually found a tire that was pretty satisfactory at the end," Bostrom said. "Heroes Of The Half-Mile" and induct the class of 2002 into the Dirt Track Hall of Fame. This year's inductees will be "The bike is pretty close to a good setup for the Misano race, but we've announced in the upcoming weeks. Advance tickets to the Hall of Fame Banquet are available to the public by calling 3041749-8419. For more informa- still got a bit more work to do when we come here in June. " tion on the Hall of Fame Race presented by Quality Checked Pre-owned Ford and According to a press release issued by for the Hall of Fame Banquet, call 3041749-841 9. Clear Channel Motor Sports, the 2002 AMA Supercross Series set a single-season attendance record with 729,909 fans attending the 16-race series - an average of 49,556 per event. Six of the 16 events were sold out. according to Clear Channel. In 17 years, the sport's attendance has increased by more than 205 percent, Clear Channel says. "This year's success cannot be attributed to one single element," said Charlie Mancuso, president of Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports. fficials. Szoke told them that he was years. "Hopefully, it'll be settled for the oing to see friends in Buffalo for a couIe of days. The officials pulled him over nd searched his car, finding a plane next race," Labrosse said. "Already, we're out of contention. " cket to San Francisco and the schedule The Dirt Track Hall of Fame Race ed the timesheets at the Santa monica f the Sears Point race. After some dis- presented by Quality Checked Preowned Ford, and the Hall of Fame Banquet have moved to the Delaware circuit in Misano Adriatico as all the top State for the San Marino round of the championship on June 21-23. Just days after ussion, the INS asked him if he was oing to be earning money while in the .S. and he replied in the affirmative. The whole game stopped right there," abrosse said. Szoke and Labrosse ere aware that a P-1 visa, issued to erformers entering the U.S .. was needd, and the visa was in the works. But efore you can apply for a P-l , you have Ducati Infostrada' s Troy Bayliss head- Fairgrounds in World Superbike teams completed two days of testing on May 15 in preparation Harrington, Delaware. Traditionally at the Springfield Mile, the Hall of Fame race will be held his sensational double win at Monza, Bayliss was again in terrific form, and this year on the Harrington Half-Mile on Saturday, August 3, 2002. The $50,000 the 33-year-old Australian smashed last year's circuit record held by Neil Hodg- AMA/Progressive Insurance Grand National Hall of Fame Race has been ........ It "The fan support, the teams, the stadiums, innovations in the live event experi- son, setting a 1:34.30 this morning on " " ence and ultimately the industry have collectively elevated this sport to an .. unprecedented level. " HIRED: Laurence Johnston, as a graphic designer for KTM. Johnston is responsible for the development of all intemal KTM marketing communications and designs. implementation of the KTM Corporate identi- • ty Guide and generation of all collateral materials for the KTM racing Summer classes for off-road riders at The Trials Training Center in Tennessee will be held on June 8-9, June 22-23, July 13-14, July 25-26, and teams. CORRECTION: Contrary to information provided us by Robbie Horton's team for Issue #19's Bikes of the Stars, Horton's mechanic is Brian Fox. All major engine overhauls were performed by Todd Brown. HIRED: Dick Lague, by the Brandware Group Inc.. as vice president of Los Angeles operations. Lague is the former head of the motorcycle group at Primedia, Inc. The Brandware Group is a brand strategy and research firm that provides objective, information-based brand-management services. HIRED: Joe Colombero, as Media Relations Manager for KTM. Colombero has worked as a magazine editor for Hi-Torque Publications and Cycle News, as a press relations/sports-promotions manager at American Suzuki, and as a free-lancer for Racer X Illustrated and Parts magazines. PROMOTED: Brian Taylor, to the position of Internal Communications Coordinator for KTM. Taylor has worked as KTM's Junior Supercross Challenge administrator, outside press communications coordina- tor and overseer of the KTM Web site. August 3-4. For more information, call 423/942-8688 or visit www.trialstrain- MARRIED: On May 18, 2001, ISDE silver-medalist and District 36 enduro racer Glenn Martinson to his longtime girlfriend Ellen Wallace, in • South Lake Tahoe, Califomia. In attendance at the wedding were top District 36 enduro racer Steve Shoemaker, Martinson's 2001 ISDE club-teammates Tim Stowe and Brian Sperle, and 1997 ISDE silvermedalist Matt Wallace, who happens to be Ellen's brother. ingcenter.com. The 79th Annual Loudon Classic weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway on June 14-16 will feature a new race and a Superbike format OPENED: Ducati North America's new home page on the World Wide Web. The site can be found at the following address: http://www.ducatiusa.com. change in 2002. The nation's oldest motorcycle meet opens with the Loudon 200, an endurance event that will challenge riders and teams for either 200 MOVED: Bell Helmets Inc.. to 949 Newhall St.. Costa Mesa, CA 92627,949/574-2890,949/574-2895 (fax). miles or 2.75 hours - whichever comes first. This 125-lap test is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, the MOVED: Grand Prix Apparel to 925 West 500 North, Lindon, UT 84042, 800/597 -7258. Lockhart Phillips Pro Superbike race will OPENED: The AMA's official home page on the AMA National Motocross Series. The site can be found at the following address: http://www.usmotocross.com. feature a new format. Two 20-lap segments will be run with a 30-minute pit stop scheduled in between each seg- HIRED: Jaime Shaffer, as Executive Assistant for KTM. Shaffer, who has worked as a retail rep at MotoworldRacing.com, will assist vice president of marketing and communications Scot Harden. MOVED: Action Sports Management (ASM) to 2432 West Peoria Avenue, Suite 1265, Phoenix, AZ. 85029, 602/943-6605, 602/2169469. ment. "This year's Loudon Classic should be exciting," said track president Gary Bahre. "The intensity of these rid- Continued on page 88 cycle n e _ lIS ' MAY 29, 2002 3 o o o o J o J o o o o o o c c o o o o o o o g o o o o o o ~ CJ CJ o o o o

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