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COc'\XI [i)' -[J Cj[jJ G'O:KElEl' lop over the early termination of his contract and then announcing that Chris Burns had taken over the ride. "Obvi- ticket outlets. visit www.virclub.com. The AMA commends Pennsylvania's leg- sites that match their interests. according to a release from Stokes. "I'm really ing the state's helmet law to allow I for round seven of the AMA Chevy was decided that it would be best for both sides." team boss Bob McElnea said in a team release. "On a personal note. I have worked and raced with Steve for over a decade. and it goes without saying how much his talent and dedication to the job have been admired R750 at an estimated 160 mph when a very strong gust of wind blew the entire and appreciated by everyone. He has adults to ride without helmets under cer- new partnership. and we hope to get a lot of good results during the remainder effort with the support of the AMA. of the season. Privateers like us o o o o o o o o o the generosity of our sponsors. and we are always searching for partnerships future endeavors." To which Hislop. the current British Superbike Champion. said: "It's been a very frustrating year came from the right side as you went around one. It wasn't like I lowsided or ~ouldn't be able to race if it weren't for that. Everyone at Virgin Mobile and Yamaha wish Steve the very best in his erd's daunting turn one. "It was really windy." said Moore. "It was a tailwind going down the front straight. but it islators and Gov. Ed Rendell for modify- happy to have acquired this sponsorship in conjunction with Team Embry." commented Stokes. "I'm excited about this worked extremely hard for both Yamaha and Virgin Mobile. and I thank him for bike out from underneath him in Brain- J come." For online ticket sales or to find general interest categories. such as cussion between myself and Steve. it dent. Moore crashed his Suzuki GSX- relationship with them in the years to "Neighborhoods" of sports. entertainment and personal finance. allow visitors to easily find web- Continued from page 3 socket and a ruptured spleen in the acci- look forward to a long and productive e-mail addresses. ,-, on Thursday. June 26. during practice Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship. In addition to the broken arm. Moore suffered several broken. ribs. a fractured hip aggressive. dynamic company. and we ously. we are very sorry to lose Steve. but after careful consideration and dis- [ "-' new Internet site that offers free website creation. tools and hosting. as well as chat forums. auctions. online stores and like this." tain conditions. according to the AMA. Following more than two decades of ABATE of Pennsylvania succeeded in gelling legislation through the General Assembly and onto the governor's desk to change the helmet law. Rendell stated on the campaign trail last spring that he would sign the legislation into law if it cleared the General Assembly and he and one both Rob and I have agreed is Former World Champion Phil Read is trying to put together a team that will became governor. Rendell earned the had a chance to save it; it was just gone. I slid and slid and slid. It was like I wasn't doing very little for the credibility of either of us. I appreciate all the hard compete in the FIM World Classic Series in 2004. Read is planning on run- his campaign promise. signing the bill slowing down at all. I saw the woods work the team has put in over the sea- ning replica MV Agusta three-cylinders. coming. and I even tried to dig in my son. and in no way does this decision and he's hoping to have Giacomo Agos- effect in early September. motorcyclists heels to slow myself down." Crew chief Sean Storment measured the distance reflect any negativity towards the Virgin Mobile Yamaha team. It just simply has tini as the team manager of the pro- 21 or older who have had a motorcycle posed MV Agusta Classic Race Team. Interested parties can e-mail: h- or who have completed an approved tucked the front. it was like the whole bike. both ends. left the ground. I never governor's seat. and on July 6 he kept into law. Under the new law. which takes operator's license for at least two years. and reported that Jimmy slid over 230 not worked for me personally. I'm sure yards on the wet grass. eventually hitting a four-inch-diameter tree. Following they will continue to be one of the top Superbike teams in the series. and I m.leurette@tele2.fr. the accident. Moore was transported to the local hospital in Brainerd. then flown by helicopter to the trauma center at wish them the best of luck for the remainder of the season." Top Southern California motorcycle shop Montclair Yamaha has of the law also have a choice in helmet North Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis. Contrary to early reports. doctors did HiSlop's ride goes to Chris Burns. a 23-year-old Brit who finished third in the announced that it has hired Wienerschnitzel to support riders who sign up under the dealer's name in the Yamaha not perform surgery to remove the Superstock Championship in 2002. "I Dealers Series finale on July 20th at has worked on this issue for decades spleen. opting to monitor its progress and let it heal naturally. After three days am delighted to have had the opportuni- Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino. and in 1998 got a similar bill to the gov- ty to sign Chris at this stage." Rob McElnea said. "Chris is a proven race California. Riders who sign up under Montclair Yamaha will get a wristband vetoed. The AMA has helped ABATE of room for three more days then released winner and a very motivated individual good for food for four hours during Pennsylvania with its push over many on July 2 to fly home to Eugene. Oregon. The trip proved to be difficult con- with great enthusiasm for the job ahead. lunchtime at the Wienerschnitzel truck. years. This year alone. the AMA not only Obviously. it has been a challenging season for us so far. and the arrival of Chris Virginia International Raceway sent letters to almost 10.000 AMA mem- has announced that American Suzuki will be the title sponsor of this year's Suzuki bers in the state urging them to contact lightning Nationals. the penultimate event of the 2003 season for the AMA tion. the AMA kept Pennsylvania motorcyclists informed by posting notices on the Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Champi- AMA website at www.AMADirectlink.com and urging members to send messages in o in ICU. Moore was moved to his own gives everyone a welcome boost. It will be a big learning curve for him to accustom himself to the bike and the team. spleen and general recuperation. Moore had surgery on the broken arm. The two- but everyone at Virgin Mobile Yamaha are 11 O-percent committed to getting hour surgery was performed by Dr. the best results possible." Burns will Brian Jewett. who attached a plate and screws in Jimmy's left humerus (upper L ride for the Virgin Yamaha team while onship. The Suzuki lightning Nationals will take place over Labor Day weekend. also fulfilling his Grand Prix commit- August 29-31. featuring a doubleheader ments with the Harris WCM team for the remainder of the season. "I am round of the Chevy Trucks U.S. Super- arm bone). which was broken in two C pieces with 10mm of displacement. and several loose chips near the break. use. Charles Umbenhauer. state lobbyist for ABATE of Pennsylvania. said ABATE ernor's desk. but that measure was their legislators to support the bill. In addi- support of the helmet-related legislation to their lawmakers through the AMA Rapid Response Center on the website. "This new law is a great victory for ABATE of Yamaha team." Burns said. "The British the country to showcase our products and provide a place for our fans to state." said Sean Maher. AMA director of Superbike Championship is a top series and one that I have always aspired to watch motorcycle racing." Suzuki's Mel Harris said. "We like VIR. and we think and persistence payoff and the impor- compete in. I will have a busy second half of the season. compared to the first. but hopefully one that will reward me. o bike Championship. "Suzuki is involved in sponsorships at elite tracks around it's a first-class track. We have a lot of customers in the area of the track that Charles Umbenhauer working on motorcy- delighted that Rob has given me the opportunity to race for the Virgin Mobile Moore will wear a soft cast/splint cast o o o o o o o o o o o helmet. Passengers 21 or older riding with riders who meet the requirements wrote to Pennsylvania lawmakers but sidering the injuries. and upon arrival in Eugene. Moore's wife. Kara. checked him into Bleeding Heart Medical Center. After two more days of monitoring the '= motorcycle rider safety course. may decide for themselves whether to use a for up to six weeks to limit movement of the bones and muscles. After the cast is removed. he will be able to begin physiotherapy on the arm to regain strength and mobility. Moore plans to r~turn to action at round lOaf the AMA Super- Pennsylvania and motorcyclists in the state affairs. "It shows that preparation tance of having dedicated individuals like cling issues year after year. " bike Series at Virginia International and the Virgin Mobile Yamaha team. we feel will be looking for some activities on Labor Day." VIR co-owner Con- Raceway. August 29-31. Cards and with podium finishes. " nie Nyholm noted that Suzuki is the ideal The 6th annual 2-Stroke Extrava- partner for the multifaceted motorsports ganza. hosted by Mota Carrera. the messages can be sent to: Jimmy Moore. c/o Morgan Broadhead. Ameri- Team Embry rider Brian Stokes has facility outside Danville. "We couldn't be two-stroke sportbike specialists. will can Suzuki Motor Corp .. P.O. Box 1100. Brea. CA 92822-1100. announced that he's picked up sponsorship from www.freewebtown.com for the remainder of the AMA/Genuine Suzuki more pleased that American Suzuki take place at the Hansen Dam Recre- Motor Corporation has agreed to sponsor the Suzuki lightning Nationals." she said. "They are a perfect fit with us, California - on Sunday. July 27. from 9 There was a shakeup in the Virgin a.m. to 2 p.m. This year's event will fea- Accessories Superstock series for the team. In his first year with the team and first full season of AMA competition. e exotic motorcycle show. swap meet. VIR. both on the racetrack and at the VIR Euro Rally School and Corporate Admission to the event is free. For more way round. Www.freewebtown_com is a ble agreement" with rider Steve His- because their product lines match up so well with all the things we do here at Stokes earned his first top-10 finish in the recent Brainerd International Race- Mobile Yamaha British Superbike team last week with the team announcing on consecutive days that they had reached a "mutual and amica- 108 JULv23.2003ยท c u e I ation Area - just north of Los Angeles. Motorsports Experience. They are an information. call 818/761-9040. n e vv 55 ture a two-stroke classic, vintage and barbeque. bench racing. and more. eN