From a press release issued by Team Hammer, Inc.:

Registration Now Open For Team Hammer Talent Search Presented By Alpinestars

Preliminary details of the 2003 Team Hammer Talent Search Presented By Alpinestars have been released and rider registration for the program is now open.

The Team Hammer Talent Search Presented by Alpinestars is designed to help participants reach the highest level their talent will allow in motorcycle road racing. It covers riding, bike set-up, sponsorship, dealing with the media and other major components of professional motorcycle road racing. Participants in the program will receive honest advice and evaluation, and straight answers to their questions, including The Big Question: “How do I get from where I am to where I want to be in motorcycle road racing?”

The program is being run by Team Hammer, Inc., which currently races primarily in AMA Pro competition as Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki.

Two participants in the program will earn full rides for the 2003 Suzuki Cup Finals held in conjunction with the WERA Grand National Finals, including the use of one Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki racebike for the event weekend, the full-time attention of a team mechanic at the event, tires, entry fees and a set of brand new Alpinestars leathers, boots and gloves in team colors. One of the two finalists will be considered for a 2004 season ride with the team.

Included in the program are three set-up seminar and instruction dates, at Daytona in February, California Speedway in March and Barber Motorsports Park in April.

Evaluation and judging of program participants will be based on 2003 race results; riding improvement seen during the season; and performance in designated special events, including CCS races at Daytona in February, AMA Sports races at Mid-Ohio in July and WERA races at Barber in September.

Additional information and registration forms are located online in the News section at www.teamhammer.com and can also be ordered from Team Hammer, Inc. at (909) 245-6414.