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o o Mammoth Lakes Mean Mountain Run is now in its third year and will be Omaha, Nebraska) by rolling 749 feet on held June 27-29, according to event pro- according to his team, The definition of moters Roadshows, Inc, Roadshows will an endo is as follows, according to work with the City of Mammoth Lakes in Blankstrom: "When the front brake is California for the event that will be held applied with force strong enough to lift in the Village Pavilion lot on Old Mam- the rear wheel off of the ground, Only moth Road, For more information, call the distance traveled on the front wheel 800/200-4557, is measured, It took some time building AMA Pro Racing has announced that Once over 500 feet, the distance was Alpinestars has agreed to become increased to 680 feet, 695 feet, then Taking a leaf from the ongoing success of its Ducati rival's WOW/World Ducati Weekend biennial extravaganza held in even-numbered years at the Bologna factory and the Misano race circuit on the Adriatic coast, Aprilla has announced plans to create a similar get-together scheduled for the end of May at Its Noale factory north of Venice, with an optional track day for RSV Mille owners at the tight but demanding and extremely grIppy Adria circuit 60 miles south of the company's headquarters, near the Venetian holiday resort of Chioggia, Though its late announcement Just three months beforehand seems to signify a touch of Latin last-minute lethargy not normally associated with such a dynamic company, the AWM (Aprilla World MeetIng) '03 is set to become· surprise! - a biennial celebration of the company's activities, says ApriUa management, and is cia imed to be based on the successful Raduno Guzzi held at its Molo Guzzi affiliate's home base at Mandello del Lario, which in the previous years has attracted more than 20,000 fans of the V-twin shafties from all over the world, ApriUa will be targeting AWM '03 at a more youthful audience, with the event kicking off at 3 p,m, on Friday, May 30, when the free campsite the company is offering will be open for visitors, who may opt instead to stay in one of the hotels the on his distance throughout the day, the "Official Footwear" of AMA Pro 731 feet, and finally the world record Racing, Alpinestars has been in busi- distance of 749 feet. " ness for 40 years and is a recognized industry leader in offering premium White Brothers has announced that it motorcycle riding wear, footwear and will begin offering Saturday customer sportswear, Alpinestars has affiliations service hours from its Yorba linda, Cali- in all forms of motors ports throughout fornia, facility, Pete Pendleton, director North America and Europe. "We are of sales for White Brothers stated: "In pleased to announce our sponsorship an effort to better assist our dealer part- deal as the official footwear of AMA Pro ners, we feel that it makes sense to be Racing," said Gabriele Mazzarolo, preSi- here for our dealers on the busiest day dent of Alpinestars, "We're sure our of their week. Consumers consistently sponsorship will prove to be a success- use Saturday as the day to visit their ful one, Being associated with AMA Pro local dealer to stock up on parts for their Racing is one way to raise our aware- machine and go riding. White Brothers ness and brand recognition in the United dealer specialists will now be available States, " 8 5J[j)f?DDD@ u@ !l!JD[J(§)\!i!l {fJ@[?{§J the front wheel of his Suzuki GSXR-750, to answer technical questions, take J o o company is block-booking for the weekend. Saturday, May 31 will see the firm's Noale headquarters thrown open to the public, including the R&D department as well as the race shop where the exotic pneumatic-valved RS Cube triple raced by Colin Edwards and Norlyukl Haga in MotoGPs this season, as well as the world championship-winning 125cc and 250cc two-strokes, are created and prepared. Within the specially created ApriIIe Village will be a series of technical seminars, interv~ws, bike parades, club comers, merchandise opportunities and the chance to meet company president Ivana Begglo, as well as the Aprilla factory riders who will all be in attendance throughout the weekend, and there'll be an ongoing series of live rock concerts and displays of various kinds until 1 a.m. It's more of the same on Sunday, June I, plus a road ride led by Ivano Begglo himself to Aprilla's nearby Scorze production facility, where there'll be an open house for all visitors from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Monday, June 2, sees the chance for RSV Mille owners to lap the Adria circuit, where there'll also be a series of demo rides of Aprilia's current range. For more details, check the company's website on www.apriUa.com. Alan Cathcart o o o o o o o o o o o o o n Aprilia will hold its first Aprilia World orders and help the dealer network Meeting May 31 to June 1 in Noale, better assist their customers on these Italy, the company's headquarters, The high traffic days." White Brothers dealer event is to "unite enthusiasts from all specialists will be available by phone at that prOVides quality computer and net- year's AMA road race series, multitime f\ round the world," The doors of the two 1-888 WB ORDER or 1-800-854-1899 working equipment on a local and nation- class champion Rich Oliver said he U Aprilia factories in Noale and Scorze will on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.. PST. al basis. Their multichannel distribution won't conSider racing his Yamaha TZ250 includes seven retail locations. a com- in the revised Formula Xtreme Series Altex Computers and Electronics that will allow two-strokes to compete. 1\ asts to visit the production line and the prehensive website (altex.com). and research and development departments, has signed an agreement to be the title nationwide catalog sales. In a press release, Oliver gave his ~ In addition, an Aprilia Village will be open sponsor of the Women's Motocross American dirt tracker turned road racer do have fond memories of racing against be open, making it possible for enthusi- League (WMU, according to the WML. with rallies, concerts, etc, slated to take thoughts on the new class structure. "I place, For more information on the In addition to backing the AMA/WML Kenny Noyes (Hon) was beaten to the unlimited displacement four-strokes in event, visitwww.aprilia.com/portale/eng/ Outdoor Motocross Series, Altex Com- line by just .014 of a second in the open- the Formula USA series. In 1990 I was awm,phtml. puter and the WML will host a one-off ing round of the Spanish Bancaja Super- able to be competitive in an unlimited worldwide women's motocross race this series for 1000cc production motor- formula with my Kenny Roberts Marl- Last year's XSBA (Xtreme Sport Bike November, called the AMA/ Altex cycles using slick tires, on Sunday, April boro-sponsored Association) Champion Women's Motocross League Cup. This 27, in Valencia, Spain. Noyes was beat- machine. I won races at Willow Springs "Thew" Blankstrom broke the previ- new race will boast the largest women's en by Jose Hurtado (Suz). and Road Atlanta and finished on National 250 Grand Prix ous world record for the longest en do pro purse to date, according to the on a motorcycle at Mid-America Motor- WML. Altex Computers and Electronics Although the AMA 250cc Grand Prix many other tracks. If I remember cor- plex in Glenwood, Iowa (located near is a San Antonio, Texas-based company Series has been eliminated from next rectly, I finished the series in second the podium at Gratten, Indianapolis and " " .. " ,.""" " " "" " : """" " "" " " ,," "" .. "" " .. " " " " " " " " """ " " .. " " " " """""" " .. " " " " " "",,"" " .. " " " " " "" """ " ..cut. "Baldwin.. "won five """" AMA " " " " " " """ Formula One Championships, the first of which was won on a Yamaha in 1978 - the other four were won on Hondas in consecutive years, 1982. '83. '84 and '85. Baldwin currently works for Spectro Oils. place behind Mike Smith. The next year I .' won the Championship on a Kenny Roberts 500cc Grand Prix Yamaha. The proposed 2004 AMA Xtreme class is limited to 600cc Superbikes, with the 250 Grand Prix machines allowed to HIRED: Ron Benfield by Grand Prix Apparel and Promotional Prod- BORN: A baby girl, Berkeley Kurtis Roberts. to Kristy Roberts, the sister of former 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts Jr. and AMA Superbike racer Kurtis Roberts, and the daughter of three-time 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts. in Modesto, California. on April 25. BORN: Michael James Baldwin, to five-time AMA National Road Racing Champion Mike Baldwin and his wife, lisa. on April 1 in Connecti- ......................................................................... " " ... . .. .. increase engine size. As far as I know, ucts. effective May 12. Benfield was most recentiy accessories sales AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Motorcycle Performance Center/KTM in Roseville, Califomia, on May 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Team Red Bull KTM's Grant Langston, Ryan Hughes, Billy Laninovich, Bret Metcalfe, Joachim Rodriguez and Steve Boniface are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 916/722-2300. u f\ this is impossible to do with the current and marketing manager for American Suzuki. machines. Giving the 250 a displacement increase will not really be useful. In AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: At Bert's Mega Mall in Covina. California, order to gain parity with the 600cc on May 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. Team Chevy Trucks Kawasaki's Ezra Lusk Superbike. my suggestion would be to and James Stewart and Team Pro Circuit Kawasaki Chevy Trucks' limit the 600 to Supersport engine modi- Mike Brown and Eric Sorby are scheduled to appear. For more informa- fications. This would be the same speCi- tion, call 626/974-6600, fications as used in the current 600cc Supersport class. On the 250 side. one RESCHEDULED: The Dunestown Motocross round two at Hungry Val· ley, California. will be rescheduled at a different venue because of rain. It will now be held on Sunday. June 1. at Los Angeles County Raceway in Palmdale, Califomia. way to increase performance would be to allow any type of race fuel. Other than that the 250 that I race now [Yamaha . cue I ... n - - - - - - - Continued on page 112 e _ S • MAY 14, 2003 3 LJ " ---.J J J o C) o o J