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[Texas] from Atlanta, and so that means I'm no longer living in the Southeast," Schwantz said. "That's all there is to it, really, nothing else." While Schwantz did not say whether or not he would have continued to represent the Southeast anyway, the move to Texas evidently caused some controversy. "I had said in Cycle News earlier that I was going to move back to Texas," Schwantz said. "I guess someone filed a complaint with the AMA, saying that if I moved. I couldn't represent the Southeast. So rather than make a big stink about it. I just resigned, That's the news." Schwantz will remain on the AMA Pro Racing board. In a press release that the AMA sent out after Schwantz's announcement, the membership wing of the organization announced that it has appointed Carl Reynolds of Danville. Virginia, to be the representative of the Southeast region on the AMA Board of Directors. Schwantz defeated Reynolds during the board elections held in January, but with his decision to resign, Reynolds will fill the vacant seat on the board. The AMA board of directors consists of 12 members, six elected by the corporate membership and six elected by the general membership. Corporate board members serve two-year terms, General board members, who are elected to represent regions of the U,S .. serve three-year terms. Califomian Kenny Noyes, the former Formula USA Pro Singles champion now road racing in Spain, strapped on his steel shoe for the first time this year to win the Marbella Dirt Track, held on a temporary quarter-mile circuit at the Former World Individual Speedway Champion Greg Hancock took over the reins in the 2002 AMA National Championship Speedway Series with a win in the A Final during round two at Fast Fridays Speedway in Auburn, Califomia, on August 16. "F1yin" Mike Faria, who led in points after the regularly scheduled heats, finished second in the A Final. "Bronco" Billy Janniro was third. and first-round winner Billy "The Bullet" Hamill was fourth after crashing during the night. Hamill, who opted to visit the local hospital immediately after the round to get checked for the possibility of a mild concussion as well as a sore neck, saw former Exide teammate Hancock take over the series points lead at 36-35, Janniro dropped to third place just two points off the pace at 34. Faria sits in fourth with 28 points, while "Fast" Eddie Castro, who finished fourth in the A Final at round one, sits in fifth with 24 points, The third and final round, which will determine the AMA National Speedway Championship, will also be held in Auburn on Friday, September 20. Municipal Soccer Stadium of the fashionable Mediterranean resort in southem Spain on August 18. Noyes used his 400cc Lineaweaver Husaberg to beat Spain's top Supermotard specialist Miki Arpa on his factory Vor 600. Spanish Grand Prix star Sete Gibemau also rode in an exhibition race with Arpa, Noyes, Juan Bulto (Spain's top dirt track specialist) and National Enduro Champion Xavi PUigdemont. Star Racing. owners of the Pro Stock Team with which reigning NHRAIPowerAde Pro Stock Bike Champion Angelle Savoie campaigns, recently issued a o C) J J However, should Star Racing not sign a ...................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ,. · new corporate partner by the U.S. Nationals, Retail Fixture's primary positioning will be extended to include the Indianapolis event, according to the team. "Curt Woodward and Retail Fixture are avid racing enthusiasts and longtime friends of the Star Racing team," said Bryce. "They have been with us in the past as an associate. and have stepped up to help us in the run for the 2002 championship. We're going to do everything we can to reward them for their investment, Just like their displays are designed to bring attention to their customers' products, Star Racing is going to work to put Retail Fixture in the spotlight both on and off the track." Founded in 1993 by Curt Woodward, Retail Fixture manufactures an entire line of retail displays, From a single, freestanding unit to a custom-designed, comprehensive store layout. they pride themselves on being a leader in the industry. Specializing in customized service, they work with top retailers around the world. A prime example of Retail Fixture's handiwork can be found at the Star Racing facility in Americus, Georgia, including a magnificent trophy case which houses the many symbols of the team's on-track successes.• I've always been a Pro Stock Motorcycle. Star Racing and Angelle fan," said Woodward. ·When I found out recently that they were havin9 difficulties with their sponsorship program not coming along as they had hoped, I offered my assistance. I'm looking forward to seeing Angelle and the Retail Fixture Suzuki race in Brainerd. The one thing we made sure to do when we designed the office at Star Racing was to make the trophy case expandable, and I expect them to take full advantage of that feature throughout ,., l..l.. the remainder of the 20u2 season. " release on the status of the team after parting company with a former sponsor. According to the release, the team's pursuit of the 2002 championship received some welcome assistance on August 13 as it was announced that Retail Fixture, L.L.C. will be joining George Bryce's organization for the remainder of the season. The Racine, Wisconsin-based company was slated to be the presenting sponsor on two-time defending champion Savoie's Pro Stock Suzuki at the August 18 Rugged Liner NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, and they will move to an associate role for the last four races. : er sales, rental service, repair of any soft barrier regardless of manufacturer, supplies for soft barriers, and training and certification of safety officials. For more information, visit airfenceusa.com, or call 603/571- 6 ·c::==::Y.============= · ANNOUNCED: lamp & Associates LLC has announced that Hap Jones Distributing will offer the complete line of lamp Helmets. Hap Jones will be able to service dealers nationwide with their two locations in California and Ohio. For more information, call Hap Jones at 800/538-6833 or visit lamp Helmets' website at www.zamp- 5935. ACHIEVED: U.S. Chrome Corporation of Fond Du Luc. Wisconsin, has achieved an ISO-9002 Certification from TUV America. makin9 them the only ISO-9002-registered perfomnance-cylinder-piating facility in the U.S.. according to U.S. Chrome. For more information, call 866/922-5066 or visit their website at www.usnicom.com. racing.com. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Watson Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in MurADDITION: In our coverage of the Formula USA race from Road America on August 4. we recognized several riders who had multiple wins over the CCS/Formula USA weekend, but failed to mention Monte Nichols. Nichols rode his Citgo Yamaha R6 to a second-place finish in the 50-lap Team Challenge, won all three CCS Middleweight races he entered, and scored a top-five finish In the Fomnula USA main rysville, Pennsylvania, on August 31 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Team Chevy Trucks Kawasaki's Ezra Lusk, Stephane Roncada and James Stewart Jr. and Team Pro Circuit/Kawasaki/Chevy Trucks' Mike Brown, Matt Walker, Bobby Bonds and Eric Sorby are scheduled to attend. For more information, call 724/387-1500. event. ACQUIRED: The Sportbike Riders' Association (SRAJ has announced that it has acqUired eSportbike.com, a sportbike community OPENED: Factory Team Two Racing & Motorsports' home page on the World Wide Web, The site can be found at the following address: website. http://www.factoryteam2racing.com. ACCEPTING: DEP Pipes/North America is currently accepting racer MOVED: Universal Engineering to 27570 Commerce Center Dr.. resumes for the 2003 motocross/supercross season. Resumes can be sent to DEP Pipes, 3611 8th Ave.. Beaver Falls, PA 15010. DEP now has a toll-free order line open at 866/DEP-PIPE. #129, Temecula, California, effective August 26. Yamaha has officially announced its factory motocross team for the 2003 AMA Supercross and National MX season, The team will again concentrate on the 250cc class, armed with the company's YZ250 two-stroke and YZ450F fourstroke models. The team will feature APPOINTED: Randy "Sully" Sullivan as sales manager for all domestic CHANGED: The name of Daniel Lance's soft-barrier company to Air- · and select international dealer and distributor accounts for Universal Engi- Fence USA.LLC. Lance is offenng track-safety consultation, soft-barri- neering. For more infomnation, call 909/506-0152 (effective August 26J. . ........................................................................................... - - - - - - - Continued on page 108 cue. e n e _ S • AUGUST 28. 2002 3 o o o o o o o o o o o 8 o o o J n ~ J 'I u 'I w n LJ J CJ J o o ~ o o