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o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Continued from page 3 final ABC supercross telecast from Dallas, according to Clear Channel. The broadcast marked the first time the series' final round had been aired on network television, In addition, supercross was the highest rated motorsports show on Sunday, topping CBS's broadcast of CART, according to Clear Channel. "We are excited about the supercross overnight numbers," said Ken Hudgens, vice president of marketing for Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports, "These ratings reflect the continued strength of supercross as a TV property, and we look forward to more network airings next supercross season, 5J[fJf?DDDCfJ D[JiJli[f@({}C!!J@@~ ~@@c8 ยง({}WCfJ[J({)~ !XJ@[f2J--~a_D@_&J_o Aprilia just released pricing and availability for two early-release 2004 models, the Umited Edition 2004 Colin Edwards Replica RSV Mille R, which will list for S19,399, and the Tuono Racing a.t $16,699. A total of 4610f the Edwards replicas will be produced worldwide, with only 50 coming to the United States. The RSV Mille R-based replica embodies years of racing success, design and the sponsor graphics package inspired by the revolutionary Aprilia/Alice (pronounced Ah-Ii'-che) GP-1 machine campaigned by "The Texas Tomado," according to Aprilia. Included in the cost of the Edwards replica machine is the SBK Superbike exhaust system designed by Akrapovic and Aprilia Racing as first seen on the 2003 Haga Replica. A significant performance upgrade making its debut in the United States is the new 57mm throttle body kit including a racing carbon airbox. Used together these performance items boost the Edwards replica to J 47 horsepower from the stock 130, Aprilia says. As an added bonus, purchasers of the Edwards replica machines will be invited to bring their motorcycles to an exclusive Aprilia track day, featuring Colin Edwards himself, according to Aprilia, Details of this late August program are still being refined; however, track time will be limited to those who purchase a Colin Edwards replica before July 3], "It'll be cool to meeting my biggest fans and spending a day on the track with them,' said Edwards. Expected delivery of the 2004 Colin Edwards replica RSV Mille R is the end of May. The first 75 units of the 2004 Tuono Racing are being delivered with the perfonnance upgrade package at an additional $1300. The Tuono Racing is based on the same racing technology as the Edwards replica but will feature the signature tapered tubular handlebars set onto a fully machined top triple tree. Ohllns suspension. white OZ wheels, radial calipers and dose-ratio transmission of the 2003 Mille R also make it onto the Tuono Racing. The Moto Guzzi will be the official motorcycle of the cornerworkers at Road Atlanta for the AMA/Chevy Trucks U,S, Superbike round, May 17-18, Mota Guzzi will provide motorcycles for the comerworkers to use, The murder trial for Michael Ingram began on May 9 in Bakersfield, California, according to Ron Pierce, Ingram is being charged with second-degree murder in the death of Bakersfield native and motorcycle freestyler Adam Pierce. Pierce died on June 22, 2002, and his only son, Nolan Adam Samuel Pierce, was born five months after his death, described the function of the class: "This class was formed to introduce the fun and skills of road racing to these young riders. The Jr. Motard class is a very inexpensive way to get a young person into our sport. " Unlimited Motard is a natural extension of the Motard series. The previous maximum displacement limit in Super Motard was 450cc, wihich eliminated the larger machinery such as the BMW F650 and watercooled Honda XR650. Unlimited Motard allows for unlimited engine displacement based on CMRA Motard rules. The Motard rules are available on www.cmraracing.com or in the CMRA addendum in the 2003 CCS rulebook. The unprecedented addition of the midseason class was driven by rider demand and the success of the Motard series. The CMRA is currently offering a $20 discount on entry fees when running a Motard class other than Jr. Motard. Both of the new classes will be available at the CMRA's next event. slated for May 23-25 in Hallett, Oklahoma. The Road 2 Recovery Foundation and its 4th annual "Slots of Golf Tournament" held at the Badlands Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, raised over $21,000, With the success of this year's event, the funds raised will directly aid Road 2 Recovery in reaching its goal of helping AMA licensed motocross members with Financial assistance if they sustain careerending injuries, according to Road 2 Recovery, In addition, the proceeds from this toumament and all of the fundraising efforts allow Road 2 Recovery to provide funds for Motor Racing Outreach CMRO) and allow money to be donated to a privateer in supercross and motocross, The Privateer Award is granted to the rider who fought the hardest, has the most heart and attends the THQ World Supercross GP and AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championships, despite what his overall results may be. This year's recipient of the Privateer Award was Casey Lytle. o o o o o o o o c c American Supercamp has announced that it will begin doing Supermoto camps in 2003. The two-day camps will feature a day on the dirt with Honda CRF150s followed by a day on the same bikes on a pavement course. Each class will be limited to 24 riders for a cost of $650. The camps are for racers only, and each rider must have his own leathers. The first of the camps is slated for October 10-11 in San Bernardino, California, with the second camp scheduled for October 28-29 in Harrington, Deleware. For more information, visit www.americansupercamps.com. The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Club CCMRA) has announced an expansion of its Motard series. In addition to the Motard and Super Motard classes, the CMRA has introduced Jr. Motard and Unlimited Motard. Jr. Motara is a series for 8- to 12-year-old riders on 90cc or smaller machines with automatic clutches. Riders can wear full motocross gear or road racing leathers. A rider's school is free of charge with a $25 license, and class entry is $10. All entrants will receive a trophy. Complete rules are available on www.cmraracing.com. CMRA Board of Directors member Norm McDonald ~ o o o o o o o 112 MAV21,2003' c u e I American Suzuki has announced that the company is partnering with four-time NASCAR Winston Cup winner and longtime motorcycle/ATV enthusiast Kenny e nDVVs _ performance package includes a rear taillight screen, fuJI containment belly-pan, a second front fairing with the headlight eliminated and a titanium track/racing exhaust with approved performan,ce chip. After the initial 75 units, these items will be available in the Aprilia accessory catalog. The Tuono racing does not include the 57mm throttle bodies that come with the Edwards replica. While maintaining a level of exclusivity through its technical merit, the Tuono Racing is not a limited-edition motorcycle, according to Ducati. As the demand is measured, additional units will be added to the production orders. Expected delivery of the 2004 Tuono Racing (first series with performance kit) is in June. For more information, visit www.apriliausa.comorcaIl877/277-4542 for your local Aprilia dealer. Schrader and K Schrader Racing. Thanks to this new relationship, NASCAR fans will see Suzuki logos on the" B" post of Schrader's NASCAR Winston West, NASCAR Southwest Tour and ARCA race cars. Suzuki logos will also be displayed on the "B" post of Schrader's NASCAR Craftsman truck and two of his vehicle haulers. "NASCAR fans are some of our best customers, so partnering with Kenny Schrader was a natural choice for Suzuki," said Mel Harris, vice president of ASMC's motorcycle/ATV division. "On top of that, Kenny's a great guy, and we're thrilled that he'll be endorsing Suzuki motorcycles and ATVs." In addition to touting Suzuki on his vehicles, Schrader will provide personal endorsements of Suzuki products in national ad campaigns and billboards throughout the Southeast. He'll also be available for making personal appearances at select Suzuki motorcycle and ATV dealerships. "There's so much crossover in the motorcycle industry and NASCAR," said CAS Communications president Carol Stacy, who brokered the Suzuki/Schrader deal. "Kenny's been riding Suzuki motorcycles and ATVs for years, and he's excited to share his enthusiasm." For the eighth year in a row, American Honda recently donated over $7000 worth of HondaPro chemicals and lubricants to the HonTech division of the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. The American Honda donation to HanTech was supervised by Motorcycle Parts and Accessories assistant manager Rick Mitchell. For more information on HonTech, call 800/528-7995. Pet Dougherty, the former announcer at Washougal in Washington State, was paralyzed in a motocross crash in Boise. Idaho, recently. Dougherty's Honda CR450 is being raffled off to raise money for him and his family. For more information, visit www.pat-d.org. Skip Van Leeuwen is urging Los Angeles County voters to vote for Joyce Garcia in the upcoming election on May 20. On May 17-' 8, "Get Out The Vote" rallies will be held at Don Bosco Technical Institute in Rosemead, California, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The events are free to the public and are sponsored by the Community College Coalition. For more information, call 626/442-8683. Van Leeuwen would also like voters to vote no on Proposition AA because Proposition A, which was passed in 2001, still hasn't resulted in the promised student parking structure at Los Angeles TradeTech, according to Van Leeuwen. According to Eddie Mulder, the June 2829 Ventura, California, round has been taken off the West Coast Vintage Dirt Track Series schedule. The next WCVDT race is slated for June 7 in Tulare, California. Former NETRA hare scrambles racer Mark Saunders, 34, has been paralyzed from the chest down since suffering spinal cord injury in a snowmobile accident in January. A fund has been established to help Saunders, his wife Maryann and their two daughters. Contributions can be made to Lee Bank, 75 eN Park Street, Lee, MA 01238.