It’s Official: Michael Jordan Motorsports To Field Second, National Guard-Sponsored Team In 2009 AMA Superbike Series

It’s Official: Michael Jordan Motorsports To Field Second, National Guard-Sponsored Team In 2009 AMA Superbike Series

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Orlando, Florida October 13, 2008 Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki is pleased to announce that the team will be partnering with the Army National Guard to field a second American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Superbike team in 2009. The partnership was announced at a presentation on Friday, October 9, 2008 at the Caribe Royale Orlando Resort in front of over 2000 National Guard troops. Lieutenant General Clyde A. Vaughn, Director of the Army National Guard was on hand at the unveiling. “I’ve had the opportunity to represent our country twice as an Olympian,” Jordan told troops, “but you get to represent our country every day.” During the 2008 season, rider Aaron Yates captured the team’s first championship in its five year history, in the AMA Superstock class, with teammate Geoff May finishing in second place. Both competed atop Suzuki GSXR-1000 motorcycles. For more information, visit the team website at www.23race.com. Legendary NBA star Michael Jordan formed Michael Jordan Motor Sports in 2004 as a result of his passion for motorcycle racing. His mission is to bring a new level of excellence and style to the motorcycle racing industry. The 2008 Michael Jordan Motor Sports Suzuki team is proud to partner with: Jordan Brand (a division of Nike), American Suzuki, Upper Deck, Hanes, Gatorade, Boost Mobile, Bazzaz Performance, MMI – Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Vortex Racing Components, Dunlop Tire, Oakley, Yoshimura R&D, Gemini Racing, Ancra Tie-downs, Attack Race Bodies, Attack Performance, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, DID Chains, Factory Pro Dyno, Maxima Oils & Lubricants, NGK Spark Plugs, Ogio Bags, Performance Friction Brake Pads, Roclun International, STAR Motorcycle School, StompGrip Traction Pads, VP Racing Fuels, Zero Gravity Windscreens, with transportation provided by Eastside Trucking.

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