From a press release issued by CMRA’s publicist:

Haner Inks with Hooters Suzuki

John Haner inked a deal with Hooters Suzuki that will see the Pearland, Texas resident running Hooters Suzuki-backed GSX-R1000s in the AMA Chevy Trucks Superbike Series in 2004. Haner’s deal also involves a CMRA board member and three former-CMRA racers who will provide travel and expense money.

“It’s gonna be excellent support and there is pretty good money behind the team so everything looks really good,” said Haner of the deal. “We’ll be running Superstock and Superbike classes and I will have two brand new Superstock bikes and one Superbike at every event. Mike Fargnoli, who was with Corona Suzuki last year, is the crew chief for my Hooters Suzuki team this year and has put together an exciting package.”

Haner and the Hooter’s Suzuki Team will open the season at Daytona in March, however the team will be testing at the CCS Formula USA event the week before.

“I think it’s going to be the best year yet,” added Haner, who is spending the winter training with fellow Texan and AMA pro Ben Spies. “I got that first year underneath my belt and we know we can run the times that are needed to meet our goals, now we’ll have a little faster motor, a good suspension and I think it’s gonna be my best year yet. Everybody better watch out because I’ve been training and I am ready and I’m in the best shape of my life.”