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Cycle News 2020 Issue 44 November 3

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IN THE WIND P50 AMA Pro Racing Names Kevin Crowther Chief Competition Officer A fter the successful comple- tion of the 2020 Progressive American Flat Track season, AMA Pro Racing is pleased to an- nounce a key addition to its man- agement team. Effective Monday, November 2, Kevin Crowther will begin providing strategic leader- ship of the Competition depart- ment as Chief Competition Officer. "I'm really pleased to be able to strengthen our management team with Kevin's arrival," said Michael Lock, CEO of Progressive Ameri- can Flat Track. "His vast experi- ence in dealing with competitors, team owners and manufacturers will be valuable as we grow the Progressive American Flat Track series and develop sophistica- tion in the competition side of the business." "Motorcycle racing has always been a big part of my life and I'm excited to continue that journey in this new role," said Crowther. "I look forward to using the ex- perience that I have gained over the years as a competitor and as a race official to help the AMA Pro Racing competition depart- ment continue to develop safe and competitive racing. Progres- sive American Flat Track has seen unprecedented growth and visibility over the last five years and I look forward to being a part of that team as it continues to evolve." CN Former Director of AMA Supercross and Pro Racing Relations Kevin Crowther has been named Chief Competition Officer for AFT. Catching Up With Cody Webb O ne year ago, three-time AMA En- duroCross Champion Cody Webb announced his departure from KTM and decided to forge his own path with Factory- ONE Sherco. Since then, Webb managed to come on strong in the American Hard Enduro Championship, but admits he came into the 2020 AMA EnduroCross scene less prepared than he'd like. In this video interview, explains why, talks about his last- minute switch to the Sherco 300 four-stroke and talks about more life changes in 2020, including becoming a father. Jean Turner

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