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Vincent Haskovec: Czech Cashing Getting Team M4/EMGO SuzukI's Vincent Haskovec to sum up anything in just a few words can be a challenge. That's partly because of his thick Czech accent and partly simply because he is a very personable, enthusiastic person, who will talk to just about anyone at the drop of a hat. And on the racetrack, lately, Haskovec has been letting his racing actions speak volumes. With three AMA weekends in the books, Haskovec has not gone without a podium finish including that big Daytona win In Superstock. Since joining the Team M4/EMGO Suzuki squad, he has gotten off to the best start of his career. cn: How would you describe the start to your 2005 season? vincenthaskovec: So far it is going pleasantly good. The biggest difference is that we are racing 1000cc bikes In the Superstock class, compared to last year, which was on 750s. My team is working really hard, trying to make some impact. Everything is working pretty good for us so far. We are using Ohlins suspension components, so that is something different for me that I have to get used to. en: From a competitive aspect, one big difference Is that you are now mixing it up with more of the top-level factory guys In Formula Xtreme and Superstock than the 7S0cc Superstock class that you contested last season. Because I know that you are such a fan of the sport, what Is it like for you to be racing with some of your heroes, such as Miguel Duhamel? vincenthaskovec: You are absolutely right, and it is a dream coming true. You are running with the guys who you have the posters of them in your garage. The biggest thing I see in the races is that those guys have the finesse. As soon as you are racing with them, it is hard racing, but it is different than I was used to. In 750 5uperstock, it was cutting lines and leaning on each other. This [I OOOcc Superstock] is a different way of racing, and I am enjoying it. en: Once you start running with the factory guys like you have. you could find yourself with a shot at a factory ride soon. What are your thoughts? vincenthaskovec: I don't really want to comment on that because the season is really fresh and let's see where we end up. This is a new team, and I am very happy so far. We have high expectations. I am feeling strong. Definitely I want to get the opportunity to race a 5uperbike in the future, but Superstock is a good class and the lap times are not that far off. I am really enjoying this, but hopefully someday I'll get my shot. Scon Rou..eau Cole Siebler: Privateer Power Seibler has made a few mains, turning in respectable finishes. In 2004, Seibler rode for the 5amsung Wireless team; however, an injury forced him to leave after the 5upercross season concluded. Now, aboard Suzukis, he and his dad are planning on making an allout assault on the National Series this summer. We caught up with Seibler at the Houston 5upercross. CN: How has your season been going so far? coleseibler: It didn't start out very well on the 125; I ended up getting injured. So I sat a few races out and started riding a 250, and the first few races went pretty good for me. I made a few main events on my first try on a 250. The last couple races I struggled a little bit, but I think I'm going to ride the 450 [four-stroke] outdoors. coleseibler: Tough. You've got to worry about making all of your hotel reservations, get your plane tickets, and you have to pay for everything. It's tough. You don't realize how fortunate it is to be riding on a team until you're on one and then not on one. CN: How Important is it for you. being a privateer, to make the main events? coleseibler: It's really important, because that's the way you make your money - making the main events. You can make decent money, but when you're not making mains, you're not making the money, so you're just spending more than you're bringing in. So it's really important to make the main event. CN: Has your dad always been your mechanic? coleseibler: He's doing it to help me out. He always wrenched on my bikes as an amateur. When I rode for the Samsung team, I had a different mechanic. [This year] I needed someone to come out and help me at the races. Luckily, my dad, he's a good mechanic, and he's got a good job to where he is fortunate enough to where he can come out and help me out. CN: What are your plans for outdoors? coleseibler: I've been having a tough time deciding what I want to do. I think I like the bigger bike. I just got a Suzuki 450, and it's a really good bike. I think I'm going to, this year, just maybe concentrate on the big bike and just go out there. I think in outdoors I'll be able to do a little better on the big bike, get some points, get a good number next year and hopefully get something lined up next year on a team. CN: Would you like to ride a 250 again next year? coleseibler: Yeah, I would. I would like to ride a 250. I like the 250F [fourstroke], but if I could ride a 250 I would rather just ride one.