From a press release issued by American Honda:
AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCES 2003 ROAD RACING TEAMS
Torrance, CA – American Honda is pleased to announce its Road Racing Teams for 2003. After a great 2002 season that saw Honda capture the AMA Superbike title and tie for the points lead in Formula Xtreme, it’s hard to imagine that the Red Riders could get any better. But they have.
“2003 is shaping up nicely,” said American Honda’s Chuck Miller, Manager, Motorcycle Sports. “Kurtis is healthy and ready to go, Miguel is excited about the new 600 and we’re very pleased to have Ben Bostrom back.Internally we’ve added some new team members and everyone is excited about the new season.”
For AMA Superbike racing, Honda will retain the services of Miguel Duhamel, the winningest rider in AMA history. Kurtis Roberts returns as well in 2003, and he’s fast, hungry and healthy. Competition beware. New to the team is former Honda Superbike Champ, Ben Bostrom. Fresh back from Europe where he was a top contender on the World Superbike circuit, Ben looks forward to returning to the team that helped him win a Superbike championship in 1998. All three riders will compete on Honda’s mighty RC51, the machine that won both the 2002 AMA Superbike title, as well as the 2002 World Superbike Championship.
The AMA 600 Supersport class better watch out. Miguel Duhamel is back on the all-new CBR600RR with technology inherited directly from the awesome MotoGP Championship winning RC211V. Honda supported Erion Racing will field a team of two riders competing in both Formula Xtreme and 600 Supersport. Roger Hayden returns and is looking stronger than ever. Returning to the Erion team is Jake Zemke. After finishing the Formula Xtreme season in 2002 tied for first in the points standings, Jake is looking forward to getting back to his winning ways in 2003. Alex Gobert joins Erion Racing for the 2003 season, concentrating exclusively on 600 Supersport competition.
The number of support teams riding Hondas keeps growing. Back this year is the Bruce Transportation team contesting both the Formula Xtreme and 600 Supersport series with rider Marty Craggill. Two new Honda support teams will compete for AMA National titles this year as well, including Annandale Racing with riders Ty Howard and Craig Connell, and No Limit Motorsports with Jason Curtis and former Superbike Champion Doug Chandler. Both teams will be using the new CBR600RR and CBR954RR to compete in the AMA 600 Supersport and Formula Xtreme series.
2003 Road Race Teams Summary:
American Honda Factory Team:
Team, Rider, AMA, Class
American Honda, Miguel Duhamel, Superbike, 600 Supersport
American Honda/Erion Racing, Kurtis Roberts, Superbike
American Honda, Ben Bostrom, Superbike
American Honda Factory Support Teams:
Team, Rider, AMA Class
Erion Racing, Jake Zemke, Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport
Erion Racing, Roger Hayden, Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport
Erion Racing, Alex Gobert, 600 Supersport
Bruce Transportation, Marty Craggill, Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport
Annandale Racing, Ty Howard, Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport
Annandale Racing, Craig Connell, Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport
No Limit Motorsports, Jason Curtis, Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport
No Limit Motorsports, Doug Chandler, Formula Xtreme, 600 Supersport
About Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing, and operational activities for these products through Honda authorized dealers. For further information about Honda products, racing teams, programs, and dealer locations, visit the Honda web site at: www.honda.com.