From a press release: CORY WEST TO RIDE FOR MONLAU HONDA IN SPANISH NATIONAL ROAD RACING CHAMPIONSHIP American road race and dirt track rider Cory West has reached an agreement to ride Honda CBR600s prepared by the Monlau Honda team in the Supersport class of the 2003 Spanish National Road Racing Championship. “This is a great opportunity for me in my career,” said 18-year-old Cory, who just returned from his first test with the team at the Almeria circuit outside of Andalucia. “I’ve got to thank Kenny Roberts, who helped put the deal together. I’m really looking forward to racing in Spain this year, but I’m going to have to brush up on my Spanish before I head back.” Cory has competed in AMA Pro and Formula USA road race and dirt track events since earning his professional license at the age of 16. Cory finished fifth in the 2002 Formula USA Grand National Championship, which combined selected road race and dirt track results for one championship. Cory also finished tenth in the 2001 AMA 250 Grand Prix Championship. The Monlau Competicion team has been competing in the Spanish, European and World Championships since 1997 with such notable riders as Toni Elias and Emilio Alzamora. The 2003 Spanish National Road Racing Championship, or MotoCEV, begins in May and ends in November, with events at the Albacete, Catalunya, Jarama, Jerez and Valencia circuits. Cory will also compete in selected rounds of the 2003 AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Series, including the prestigious Daytona 200 by Arai.