McGrath And Ward To Race In Colorado, And Another Road Racer Converts To SuperMoto

McGrath And Ward To Race In Colorado, And Another Road Racer Converts To SuperMoto

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From a press release issued by event promoters RPM:

McGrath and Ward to race at the Fay Myers Suzuki Supermoto Classic

DENVER, CO – RPM (Race Promotion Management) has announced that 7-time Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath and multi-time Supercross/Motocross Champion Jeff Ward will compete in the Fay Myers Suzuki Supermoto Classic, August 23 and 24 at CycleFest in Copper Mountain, Colorado.

Troy Lee of Troy Lee Designs confirmed their entry. “This is huge news for the event, these are 2 of the biggest names in motorcycle racing and not coincidently 2 of the top guys in Supermoto here in the US”, says Cameron Gray of RPM, “this sets the stage for a first class event and we expect more riders of the same caliber to be signing on soon.”

The Fay Myers Suzuki Supermoto Classic will feature a double header format with a main event on both Saturday and Sunday with riders competing in one 450cc class for an overall purse of $20,000 that pays down to 20th place in both mains. The overall winner for the weekend will be crowned the Big Kahuna and receive an additional $2000. The race will be aired on Speed Channel later this year.

Riders interested in registering for the Fay Myers Suzuki Supermoto Classic should contact Kerri Gunderman of RPM at 303-377-3278.

CycleFest is the largest motorcycle event to hit the Colorado Rockies in years. All disciplines of motorcycling are invited to gather for a weekend of organized rides, motorcycle and ATV demos, new gear and accessory displays, live music and thousands of dollars of merchandise and equipment giveaways. For more information visit www.cyclefestco.com.


From a press release issued by Kurt Marmor’s publicist:

MARMOR SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH HALL’S GAS GAS

(Springfield, IL) Springfield native and Professional AMA motorcycle racer Kurt Marmor is pleased to announce his new relationship with Hall’s Gas Gas of Springfield, Illinois and motorcycle manufacturer, “Gas Gas of North America”.

Marmor becomes the first factory support rider from Gas Gas in AMA Pro Racing.(Gas Gas is a company based out of Spain) Gas Gas will offer full factory support with the latest bikes, technology and mechanics thru Hall’s in Springfield, IL for Marmor to compete in the American Motorcyclist Association’s national racing series, “The Red Bull Supermoto Series”. The new series, which will be shown on the Outdoor Life Network, is wildly popular in Europe. It combines dirt, road and jumps on one race track 3/4ths of a mile long.

Kurt Marmor, who resides in Springfield, IL and is in his 12th year of professional motorcycle racing, has spent the last 5 years competing in the AMA Superbike Series. Before that he could be found taking the checkered flag on the dirt tracks of the Midwest, including the Springfield Mile.

Marmor says he is happy the deal is done early so that he can now concentrate on the remaining races this year and assist in the search for a major sponsor. “I’m very excited about my new relationship with Hall’s and Gas Gas. The guys at Hall’s believe in me and I believe in them and their products”, Marmor said.

“With their assistance and my experience we can’t help but win”, he said.

“This new series will take America by storm in popularity and excitement. There’s not one place on the track that the fans can’t see the action,” said Kurt.

Marmor’s first race for Hall’s and Gas Gas will be August 30 at South Boston Virginia. He will then finish out the rest of the 2003 season and prepare for a full season in 2004.

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