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Moto Guzzi North America plans to test its MGS/01 and several riders early next month before making a decision whether or not to compete in the new AMA Formula Xtreme class in 2004.

The early December tests at Willow Springs International Raceway will involve up to four riders, with two of those four being Mike Hale and Chuck Sorensen.

According to Bill Martin of Moto Guzzi North America, no commitment has been made to any riders, and no commitments can be made until the company tests its race platform and makes a decision to race.

Martin discounted rumors that the company is testing at Road Atlanta and said that although the company considered Road Atlanta, weather concerns motivated the choice of Willow Springs.