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o o n oping to have Troy Corser and James l.J aydon in action on the new FP 1 for the o o rands Hatch round of the series on uly 28. "It was always our intention to tart racing at the first opportunity, " ogarty said in the release. "However, he very tight deadlines for everyone volved in this program have meant that e have had to weigh up whether the me spent traveling to America would e put to better use on additional testing ime nearer to home. I now hope that ur debut can be at Brands Hatch, here I always received such tremenous support dUring my career." amaha's Anthony Gobert opted out f the AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Superike round at Brainerd International aceway on June 30, instead focusing is efforts on being healthy in time for he combined AMA/U.S. round of the orld Superbike Series at Laguna Seca, uly 11-14. "It's getting pretty close," obert said of the leg injury he suffered Harley-Davidson Motor Company ignited the flame that will culminate in its l00th anniversary fireworks in 2003 with the announcement of its 1DOth Anniversary Open Road Tour. The press conference was held on June 28 at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, Califomia. The Open Road Tour, which will kick off at California Motor Speedway in Fontana, Califomia, September 6-8, 2002, will be a traveling road show/party that will bring Harley-Davidson's history and culture to the masses around the world, and also provide toplevel entertainment in the form of 12 musical acts at each three-day stop. On the entertainment side, Harley trumped the "return of The Doors," the popular '60s rock band that was fronted by the late Jim Morrison, Original members Ray Manzarek (center) and Robbie Kreiger (right) - pictured with Harley-Dav dson head of Product Planning Bill Davidson and Joanne Bischmann, vice president of marketing for Harley-Davidson - are reviving the group for the Open Road Tour. Ian Astbury, who fronts the modem rock group The Cult, will be handling vocals, and original Doors drummer John Densmore may also be in the line-up, though his participation is still questionable, Additional acts that will pop up at selected cities will include Tim McGraw, Warren Brothers, indigenous, Joumey, Ted Nugent, Hootie and the Blowfish, Stone Temple Pilots, Earl Scruggs, Billy Idol and the Doabie Brothers. Each event will feature acts performing on two stages. Of course, the history and lifestyle that is Harley-Davidson will be represented in the form of massive exhibits and displays at each stop on the tour, The Open Road Tour will also raise funds to help find a cure for muscular dystrophy and aid research and program services for children and adults with neuromuscular diseases. "It's hard to put into words," Bischmann said. "We knew that kicking off Harley-Davidson's next 100 years was going to call for something huge - an unforgettable Harley-Davidson experience for anyone who participates. We thing the Open Road Tour fits the bill." For more information on the Harley-Davidson 1DOth Anniversary Open Road Tour, check out www.harley-davidson.com. Scott Rousseau ,..., U uring practice at Road Atlanta in May. ('\ I thought about giving it a shot at Brain- broke the news to family members on Craig says that Lamson will compete in release issued by the team. As an offi- rd, but Keith [McCarty - Yamaha's Wednesday, June 26 in Texas. "I have the Westem Regional 125cc Supercross cial SBK replacement rider, Miller will eam managerl and the boys talked me never seen both of them so happy, and Series and the 250cc class in the East not have to compete for a U.S. wild-card ut of it. I'm going to just wait for Lagu- what a treat for all of us," the senior rounds, and he'll also compete in the slot. "This will be a one-off ride for me, " a. It's still not real strong and a decent Edwards said. "It will be Alyssia's par- 125cc outdoor National Championship says the former Erion Honda rider. "I am rash would mess me up. As much as I ents' first grandchild and my first biologi- Series. Currently, Team ECC uses looking forward to the weekend and wei· anted to come back and win a couple cal grandchild. I never thought I would Suzuki motorcycles, and Craig says he's come the opportunity to compete on a f races, it's probably best that I wait. see the day!" 80 percent sure they'll be on Suzukis proper Superbike. " again next year. s much as you feel that you're ready, t's never as good as you think it is. I'm According to Mike Craig, the team man- not sure how good I'll be for Laguna, but ager for Team Escondido Cycle Center The Swiss Wet-Motos World Superbike Laguna Seca on the back of Doug at least I go good there and my confi- (ECC), Steve Lamson has signed a Team will field French rider Bertrand Chandler's Ducatl? Fans attending dence is high." one-year deal with the team for the 2003 Stey and American Mark Miller on Laguna Seca for the World Superbike season. "Steve signed with us a couple Dunlop-equipped HRC RC51 s for the round in July will only have to pay $2 to of weeks ago," Craig said. "He'll finish Laguna Seca round of the World Super- be in a drawing to join Chandler on a hot be, Colin Edwards Sr.. former World out the 2002 season with Husqvarna. bike Championship. The Honda satellite lap of his home track, two-up, to raise Superbike World Champion Colin We want to give him the chance to win a team will be title sponsored by U.S. money for the Roadracingworld.com Edwards will be a father in February of couple of more championships and the company Wood-Ease Hand Cleaner for Action Fund, which will use all the pro- 2003. Edwards and his wife, Alyssia, one-million dollar bonus that we offer." the July event, according to a press According to the proud grandfather-to- · • 10 10" IO. '" '" • • • • • • 10 '" '" '" .. '" 10 10 10 10 • • '" '" • • • • • • • 10 • • IO • • • • • '" • • • 10 • • '" IO '" '" 10 '" IO '" .. 10 IO • • IO .. IO What would you pay for a chance to ride 10 10 • '" IO" IO . 10 10 .. 10 10 '" • • • • • • 10 • • • • '" IO." • • RESIGNED: David Emde, former AMA 250cc National Champion, • ceeds towards the purchase and deploy· ment of Air Fence for AMA Pro Racing. Race promoter RPM feels strongly about track safety and hopes to raise from D.P. Safety School, effective June 26, after 10 years as DP's head instructor. Those WIshing to contact Emde can do so at 760/7451615. both awareness and necessary funds through the charity ride, according to a release. Tickets will be on sale at Ducati RESIGNED: Former AMA Battle of the Twins Champion and Trailboss CORRECTION, In our coverage of the Granite City Half Mile, we mistakenly reported that Steve Kasten rode Suzukis and Harieys during the night. Kasten was actually aboard an honest-to-goodness Norton for the entire night. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Kawasaki of Michiana in Mishawaka, Indiana, on Saturday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Team Chevy Trucks Kawasaki's Ezra Lusk, Stephane Roncada and James Stewart and Team Pro Circuit/Kawasaki/Chevy Trucks' Mike Brown, Bobby Bonds and Eric Sorby are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 574/258-5188. OPENED: BBVR Performance Products LLC's home page on the World Wide Web. The site can be found at the following address: · ................................................................................................................ http://www.get-ontrack.com. ,. display area. Suomy helmets has donated a helmet to the prizeWinner, which will be personally signed by one of Ducati's World Superbike riders. Ducati AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Yamaha of Santa Cruz, California, on Friday, July 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. Factory Yamaha and Team Graves Yamaha road racers Anthony Gobert, Aaron Gobert and Damon Buckmaster, and Team Oliver Yamaha's Rich Oliver and Perry Melneciuc are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 831/722-9262. will have on hand a full set of Ducati leathers, boots and gloves to ensure their safety, according to RPM. The ride will take place after Sunday's World • Superbike race but the raffle will be AUTOGRAPH SIGNING. At Yamaha of Troy In Dayton, Ohio, on • drawn at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The winner Friday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Factory Yamaha riders David Vuiliemin and Tim Ferry along with Yamaha of Troy's Chad Reed, Ivan Tedesco. Rodrig Thain and Greg Schnell are scheduled to appear. For ensure organizers have ample time to more information, call 937/294·1577. "" Island in the center of the Laguna trade Tours owner, Chris Steward, from DP Safety School. Steward, one of DP's lead instructors for the past eight years, is leaving to dedicate full attention to the operations at Trailboss. Those wishing to contact Steward can do so by e-mailingtrailbos@trailbosstours.com. ,. c U " a must be present to claim the prize to suit them up for the ride of their life. For . . I .. more information, contact Cameron n - - - - - - - Continued on page 124 e _ sa • JULY 10, 2002 3 1.....1 '" LJ C " l..J " F< d o o o c c o o