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" U CJ Clarke became the youngest rider to Hall of Fame inductee who died in Janu- devices. The center will be administered score World Championship points in the ary, won the inaugural event in 1963 riding a Harley-Davidson Sprint. Daytona's by AMA Pro Racing and the AMA Pro Racing Medical Advisory Board with lightweight race ran as the sole support tion has turned to the Australian racing funding from a growing list of OEMs. pri- race for the Daytona 200 for many years prestigious 500Cc GP when he competed in the 2001 series aboard a Honda NSR500 V-twin, but in 2003 his atten- March through October on the second Tuesday of each month. Each month Spectrum will have different themes or celebrity guests. ranging from Arai Hel- vate teams, aftermarket companies and individuals. "Bringing together all the met night to the appearance of a MotoGP rider and a European World elements to make the Mobile Medical Hollingsworth, AMA Pro Racing CEO. Superbike rider, according to Spectnum. The March Bike Night will start at 5:30 p,m. GP Star will be in attendance with its Umbrella girls, and a raffle will be "A special thanks goes to Dr. Bodnar and Tom Carson for completing much of held for a GP Star leather jacket. Spectrum Motorsports. an Aprilia. Ducati. the groundwork and to Asterisk for purchasing the mobile medical center," The Honda and Polaris dealer, is located at 45 Oldfield Road, in Irvine, California, at the entrance to the Irvine Auto Center, and was the predecessor to the formation of the AMA 250 Grand Prix Series, scene where he is riding for the Nikon Yamaha Racing Team, which began in 1977. Chuck Sorensen is the defending Daytona 250 Grand Prix Formula USA and Championship Cup Series has announced additional winner as well as series champion. A Who's Who of champions has won the 2003 road race contingency programs, which brings the total award listings to Daytona 250 Grand Prix over the years, including legends like Dick Mann, Gary over $11 million, according to Formula Nixon, Yvon DuHamel, Kel Carruthers, Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Center possible has been an outstanding collaborative effort," said Scott USA. Formula USA Championship award listings total $652,315, and Rainey, Freddie Spencer, Jimmy Filice, Championship Cup Series award listings Kork Ballington, John Kocinski and Colin total an unprecedented $10,360,540. That adds up to a grand total of Edwards. $11,012,855, with additional championship bonus contingency awards over Construction and outfitting of the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center $55,000. "This is a milestone in our sport which proves the longevity and has been completed, and the unit is now fully functional and being used at AMA able to evaluate a much broader spectrum of injuries with the facilities now available to us and provide faster and success of the road race program." Formula USA's Kevin Elliott said in a press Supercross events, according to the more efficient treatment for those AMA. The center will travel to all AMA injuries." Dr. Bodnar is based at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in San custom-made mobile center houses a variety of medical and treatment equip- The Northeast Sportbike Association (NESBA), a not-far-profit organization committed to providing motorcycle ment. including a state-of-the-art mobile x-ray machine, "This is a big advance in providing the best possible care for the release. "I can't think of a better way to start our 20th racing season." For more information on events. weekend sched- Supercross and AMA Chevy Trucks U.S, Motocross Championship events in 2003 and will be staffed by the experienced team of physicians: Dr. John Bod- ules. news or information, vi~, FormulaUSA.com or CCSracing.com. riders a safer and more enjoyable place to ride, has announced that it will host 87 track days this year at places like Barber athletes," said Dr. Bodnar. "We will be Motorsports Park, Road America. Road Atlanta and Virginia International Raceway. For more information and to see its nar and Dr. Steve Augustine, supported campus. team of registered nurses, and medical assistants. The new Mobile Medical Center is provided by Asterisk, a com- The late Dick Hammer, a Motorcycle pany specializing in knee protection " .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . sportbike enthusiasts of all levels to learn about the benefits of attending a STAR school near them, Every rider learns something new every time they go out on the track." As part of the sponsorship, STAR Motorcycle School BORN: Riley Jagger Stephenson to Smith Optics' promotions manag· er Denny Stephenson and his wife, Michelle, on July 11. SIGNED: A multiyear ticketing and new technology agreement between Ticketmaster and Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. California. Ticketmaster will now sell and distribute tickets for all Infineon Raceway events, as well as Install Ticketmaster's Architected Ticketing System • (Ticketmaster Archticsl, which will deliver season and single ticket will award a free school day to the points leader of the 600 Superstock Novice class at the midpoint of the season. follOWing the WERA National Chal- AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Bankston's Kawasaki in Daytona Beach. Florida, on March 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. Kawasaki's road racing team of Eric Bostrom, Tony Meiring and Tommy Hayden are expected to appear. For more information, call 949/770-0400. BORN: Lacey Jane Lehigh to desert racer Lester Lehigh and hiS wife, Michelle, on January 16 in Southern California. lenge Series round at Talladega Grand Prix Raceway in June. The rider will be able to attend a STAR school at a venue of his or her choice with no tuition fees, functionality to Infineon Raceway fans. AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Midwest Motor Sports in Hartford, illi- and get one-an-one instruction from Jason Pridmore and the rest of the staff. HIRED: Travis Dowthwaite, formally of Factory Effex sales team, to nois, on March 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Team Suzuki's Travis Pastrana, Branden Jesseman, Sean Hamblin, Danny Smith and Matt Lalloz the East Coast sales team of N-style Graphics. For more information, call 661/294-1118 ext. 223. OPENED: AMA Pro Racing's home page for the AMAIChevy Trucks The first of the STAR Motorcycle School 600 Superstock Novice classes will be held at the WERA National Challenge Series opener at North Florida Motorsports Park, March 28-30. are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 618/251-3902. SIGNED: 600cc Supersport Champion Aaron Yates to a contract to wear RS Taichi Leathers for the 2003 racing season. U.S. Superbike Championship. The site can be found at the follOWing address: http://www.ussuperbike.com. Road Atlanta has taken proactive steps to increase rider safety during its professional and amateur motorcycle races by redesigning the turn 3-4 complex of its 2.54-mile Grand Prix course, according to the racetrack. Motorcycle racers will use the new 550-foot section of the course. while sports cars will continue to use the original course. The offi- ANNOUNCED: Mondial Italy has announced that Knight line Prod- NAMED: Tom Mueller, as the United States marketing representative ucts of Cleveland, Mississippi. has been assigned the import and distribution rights for VOR Motorcycles in the U.S.A.. Canada and Mexico. For more information, call 866/MOTO-KLP. for Ferriere Di Stabio, a privately held Swiss manufacturer of stainless steel bolts, fasteners, and special parts, according to a release issued by Mueller's company. Mueller has been active in the motorsports CORRECTION: In our coverage of the Atlanta Supercross, we incor- rectly quoted Larry Ward as thanking Ohlins when it should have read Noleen. ......................................................................................................... """ " · II cycle School with 2002 AMA Formula Xtreme champion Jason Pridmore. "This is the perfect way for new racers and OPENED: Factory Kawasaki road racer Tony "The Tiger- Meiring's home page on the World Wide Web. The site can be found at the following address: http://www.tonymeiring.com. o C o o program, and the 600 Superstock Novice class is where tomorrow's superstars will come from," said Mark Gallardo. co-owner of the STAR Motor- worked with the AMA to develop sponsorships. For more information, call 614/580-2113. BORN: Kyle Scott Wallenberg, to Racer X and Road Racer X publisher Scott Wallenberg and his wife, Sherry, on February 4. " LJ Novice class in the 2003 WERA National Challenge Series. -The STAR School is excited to join forces with the WERA Spectrum Motorsports in Irvine. California, will kick off the first of its Summer Bike Nights on March 11. Spectrum bike nights will run from .. .. .. .. .. .. for the Wrangler Brand's involvement with AMA Supercross and AMA outdoor motocross. Mueller was special projects manager for Mercury Marine from 1989·1 993. In 1993, Mueller accepted a position as executive director of the AMA's professional racing subsidiary, Following his position at the AMA, Mueller launched Sport Management. Inc.. which LJ I announced that it has finalized an agreement with STAR Motorcycle School to sponsor the 600 Superstock Crystal Nyberg, physical therapist, and a Prix class at Daytona will mark the 40th anniversary of the race, formerly called the International Lightweight 100. " WERA Motorcycle Roadracing has an assistant professor of orthopedics at the University of Florida's Jacksonville This year's nunning of the 250cc Grand CJ schedule, visit www.nesba.com or call 1/877 -AT-NESBA. Diego as assistant medical director for the emergency room. Dr. Augustine is by Eddie Casillas, athletic trainer, Dr. .......................................................... · C industry for over 20 years, beginning as an associate editor with Cycle News East in 1979. He later managed promotions and media relations G U G I e . . n EO _ os • Continued on page 92 3 MARCH 12.2003 LJ n U J 8 o o n