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Cycle News 2024 Issue 43 October 29

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Escalante, Scott Re-Sign With Team Hammer T eam Hammer has signed two-year agreements with both Richie Escalante and Tyler Scott to compete for their squad through the 2026 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing season. Escalante and Scott joined Team Hammer in 2022 and will remain with the team for another two seasons. Besides his regular Superbike duties, Richie will again compete in the Daytona 200 aboard a Vision Wheel M4 Ecstar Suzuki GSX-R750. Scott will ride the Vision Wheel M4 Ecstar Suzuki GSX-R750 in the Supersport Championship in 2025. He will also compete in the Daytona 200. Chris Ulrich, Team Ham - mer Vice President of Rac- ing Operations, said, "We're pleased to be returning with Richie and Tyler the next two years. Both riders have shown competitive- ness and growth during their three years with the team. We have a lot of respect for both riders and their abilities and have always had good relationships with both. We also appreciate their loyalty in remaining with us. "The team enjoys working with both riders, but at the end of the day, it is about results, and we have seen those. They have proven what they can do, and we believe we can keep getting stronger and more competitive with Richie and Tyler." The team says additional rider signings will be announced at a later date. CN Kurt Caselli Ride Day Around The Corner T he 11th annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day will be held on De- cember 11 at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. Hosted by The Kurt Caselli Foundation, this event offers a full day of riding, community, and activities to celebrate the legacy of off-road racing legend Kurt Caselli, while raising funds to support off-road safety initiatives and educational scholarships. The Kurt Caselli Ride Day is open to everyone, from experts to first-time riders and anyone who just wants to hang out. There will be a wide range of activities. Tickets are available now for $25 (kids 12 and under are free), with pric- es increasing to $30 on the day of the event. Those who purchase tickets before No- vember 30 will enjoy exclusive perks, including a $10 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Race Gas credit and $5 off each general admission ticket. There will be open riding on multiple tracks, including an off-road loop, a free two-hour workshop for novice riders (must register online), and the Caselli Team Challenge race, among many other planned activities. For more information, click here. cn VOLUME ISSUE OCTOBER , P33 The 11th annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day is scheduled for December 11 at Fox Raceway. Tyler Scott (left) and Richie Escalante (right) have re-signed with Team Hammer, much to the delight of Chris Ulrich, Team Hammer Vice President of Racing Operations (center).

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