From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:

HACKING HOPING TO FINALLY EARN DAYTONA SUPERSPORT WIN

Pro Honda Oils Supersport presented by Shoei champ begins title defense

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 25, 2004) — After seven years of trying Jamie Hacking finally broke through to win his first AMA championship last year and he did it in one of the most competitive classes – the Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championship presented by Shoei. This year Hacking would love to defend his AMA Supersport title, but almost as important to him is winning at Daytona International Speedway. On Saturday, March 6, Hacking will try once again to finally take that final step to the top of the winners’ podium at Daytona’s Supersport final.

Since the introduction of AMA Supersport at Daytona in 1987, this race has always been one of the closest in all of Daytona’s Bike Week events. Last year was no different. Honda’s Kurtis Roberts came out on top of a five-rider draft to the checkered flag. Hacking came up just a bike-length short on his factory Yamaha R6. Hacking later said it was one of the most frustrating losses in his racing career. “I don’t know if I’m ever going to win at Daytona,” the British-born Carolinian said in anguish in the post-race press conference last year.

Four times during his career Hacking has been in the lead pack of the Daytona Supersport final, only to get shuffled back in the famous last lap drafting maneuvers. This year will mark Hacking’s seventh try at winning the elusive Daytona race. The one thing he’s not worried about is his bike – the Yamaha YZF-R6. “That bike was so good last year I don’t know how they’ve made it better, but they have,” said Hacking, who is entering his eighth season of AMA Pro Racing. In 2003 Hacking moved into a tie with Doug Polen for fourth on the all-time AMA Supersport wins list with 10-career victories. He could easily move into second sometime this season. Miguel Duhamel, the king of Supersport racing, is far ahead atop the list with 41-career wins. Duhamel is not slated to compete in Supersport this season.

Hacking expects his biggest challenge to come from his own team. Damon Buckmaster may be the hungriest rider on the grid at Daytona this year. The Aussie racing veteran has finished championship runner-up several times in his career in both Formula Xtreme and Supersport. Last year in Supersport, Buckmaster posted a win and five more podium finishes en route to second overall, behind Hacking, in the series standings; Buckmaster finished no worse than sixth in the 11 rounds of competition. In addition to the experienced vets on the team, Yamaha also has a pair of young guns in Jason DiSalvo and Aaron Gobert. Both could likely break through to win their first Supersport race this year.

If Yamaha wasn’t loaded enough, 1997 Daytona Supersport winner Pascal Picotte will be making the trek down from Canada with a factory Yamaha Canada R6. Picotte, who’s been winning titles in Canada over the last several years, would love to show up his southern neighbors.

Kawasaki’s Supersport effort will feature the Hayden brothers Tommy and Roger Lee, as well as up-and-coming Tony Meiring on ZX-6Rs. Tommy Hayden is a proven winner in AMA Superstock. He’s fifth on the all-time wins list and finished third in the standings last year. Roger Lee Hayden and Meiring are two more young riders who seem to have a bright future in the series.

Suzuki will be headed by Aaron Yates, 2002 Daytona Supersport winner and third on the all-time class wins list. His Yoshimura Suzuki teammate Ben Spies broke through to earn his first Supersport win last year and is expected to be a leading contender for the championship. Valvoline EMGO Suzuki has veteran Steve Rapp and young Canadian Chris Peris. Jason Pridmore is pre-entered on the No Limits Suzuki, as is Lee Acree on the Empire Racing Suzuki team. All will be riding Suzuki’s latest generation GSX-R600.

Honda is not fielding an official factory team, but several privateer teams will be on Hondas. Another interesting development is that Augusta Triumph has entered Steven Brekenridge and Mark Crozier on Triumph Daytona 600s.

The 2004 Daytona Supersport race will be televised live on Saturday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern on Speed Channel.

For additional information on the race contact Daytona International Speedway at (386) 253-7223 or visit the website
www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

From a press release issued by Team Suzuki:

SUZUKI HONOURS ITS CHAMPIONS

Team Suzuki Press Office – Suzuki celebrated its success of 35 global championship titles in 2003 with a special ‘Day of Champions’ event in Hamamatsu, Japan at the weekend.

Thirteen of the 32 champions attended the awards ceremony – which also attracted 81 media publications and television companies – hosted by Suzuki President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Hiroshi Tsuda.

All the awarded riders expressed their gratitude to Suzuki for supplying such excellent machinery and technical knowledge and looked forward to further world and national domination in 2004.

Other notable dignitaries in attendance included Suzuki former World Champion Kevin Schwantz, Isle of Man TT winner in 1963 Mitsuo Ito, Yoshimura president Fujio Yoshimura and former 500cc Japan Champion Masaru Mizutani.

It was also announced by Isao Terada, group leader of Suzuki´s Planning Group, that the 2004 GSX-R Cup will take place on October 15-17 at Road Atlanta in America with GSX-R 750s. And the Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School (KSSS) will be held in July and August in Europe.

Suzuki Championship list:

World Endurance Championship: (Jason Pridmore/ James Ellison/ Jimmy Lindstrom).

European Superstock Championship: (Michel Fabrizio).

British Superstock Championship: (Andy Tinsley.

Formula 1 TT/ Senior TT: (Adrian Archibald).

Production 1000 TT/ Production 600 TT: (Shaun Harris).

World Masters of Endurance: (Vincent Philippe/ Olivier Four/ Philippe Dobe/ Brian Morrison).

German Superbike Championship: (Stefan Nebel).

German 4-Stroke Enduro Championship: (Thomas Ramsbacher).

GSX-R Cup Final Race: (Herbert Kaufmann).

Formula Extreme Spanish Championship: (Jose David De Gea).

WERA Endurance Championship: (Mark Junge/ Tray Batey/ John Jacobi).

WERA Open Superstock/ 600 Superstock/ Sportsman Superstock: (Mark Junge).

WERA 750 Superstock/ Heavyweight Twins/ Formula 1/ Sportsman Heavyweight Twins: (Tray Batey).

NHRA Pro Stock Drag Racing Championship: (Geno Scali).

AMA Superbike Championship: (Mat Mladin).

AMA Formula Extreme Championship: (Ben Spies).

AMA Superstock Championship: (Josh Hayes).

AMA 125cc East Coast Supercross Championship: (Branden Jesseman).

Australian Superbike Championship: (Craig Coxhell).

Australian Superbike Manufacturers Championship: (Suzuki/ Shawn Giles).

Australian Superstock Championship: (Leigh Mckenzie).

New Zealand Production Superbike Championship: (Andrew Stroud).

New Zealand Sport Production Championship: (Craig Shirriffs).

Japan Road Race Championship: (Keiichi Kitagawa).

Japan 250cc Motocross Championship: (Akira Narita).

Japan IB250/ IB125 Championship: (Hayato Ueda).

Japan Ladies Motocross Championship: (Saya Suzuki).

Copyright 2004, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Provisional F-USA Superbike Qualifying Results:

1. Michael Barnes, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:26.491
2. Blake Young, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:27.494
3. Shawn Conrad, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:27.611
4. Scott Greenwood, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:27.714
5. Robert Jensen, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:27.767
6. unknown, 2:28.066
7. Chris Ulrich, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:29.298
8. Jeff Wood, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:29.500
9. Nick Cummings, Honda CBR600RR, 2:30.693
10. Jesse Janisch, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:30.890
11. Scott Harwell, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:30.961
12. Mike Himmelsbach, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:30.970
13. Des Conboy, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:31.700
14. A. Dolney, 2:32.277
15. Geoff May, 2:32.664
16. Brian Baker, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:33.620
17. Joe Spina, 2:33.629
18. Dave Rosno, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:34.076
19. Jason Smith, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:34.079
20. A. Feuershaler, 2:34.651
21. D. Tullier, 2:35.949
22. J. Hayes, 2:36.463
23. D. Ortega, 2:36.497
24. S. Hill, 2:40.637
25. Mark Stiles, Yamaha TZ250, 2:43.930
26. Stephen Hewitt, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:44.164
27. J. Bentz, 2:45.593
28. J. Walsh, 2:46.738
29. S. Wyatt, 2:53.939

The temperature at Road America at the time of Superbike qualifying was 40 degrees Fahrenheit with a 15 mph wind from the northeast making it feel as though it is 32 degrees F, according to weather.com.

From a press release issued by Avon:

Avon named official tire of AMA Sports Supermoto

Avon has been named The Official Tire of the 2004 AMA Sports Supermoto Grand Championships. The distinction is the result of a sponsorship agreement between AMA Sports, SuperMoto USA and Avon Tyres North America.

“This looks pretty exciting to me, Avon Tyres has stepped up to the plate with a full line of SuperMoto Xtreme race slicks and DOT products for consumers” said Carl Blake, CEO of SuperMoto USA. “We’re happy to welcome Avon Tyres as the official tire of this exciting series.”

“It’s clear that Supermoto is the next ‘big thing’. As interest in SuperMoto rapidly grows, Avon Tyres continues to strengthen it’s position at the forefront of tire development for this exciting segment,” said Avon Tyres’ spokesman John Leach. “We’re looking forward to a long-term relationship with SuperMoto USA and the AMA Sports Supermoto Grand Championships.”

Avon Tyres, known throughout the world for their leading edge product development and quality, are available only through Avon retail partners. For more information, call 1-800-624-7470, [email protected] , or write to Avon Tyres, PO Box 336, Edmonds, Wa 98020 USA.

AMA Sports presents the 2004 AMA Sports Supermoto Grand Championships in cooperation with AMA-chartered promoting organizations Supermoto USA and Supermotard USA. For more information on these promoters and their events visit www.supermotousa.net or www.supermotard-usa.com .

Losail Circuit
Doha, Qatar
February 24
Provisional Qualifying
World Supersport

1. Sebastien Charpentier, Honda CBR600RR, 2:03.841
2. Katsuaki Fujiwara, Honda CBR600RR, 2:04.808
3. Michel Fabrizio, Honda CBR600RR, 2:04.909
4. Fabien Foret, Honda CBR600RR, 2:05.006
5. Kevin Curtain, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:05.196
6. Christophe Cogan, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:06.364
7. Broc Parkes, Yamaha YZF-R6, 2:06.436
8. Stephane Chambon, Honda CBR600RR, 2:06.597
9. Gianluca Nannelli, Ducati 749R, 2:07.438
10. Tatu Lauslehto, Honda CBR600RR, 2:07.454
11. Alessandro Antonello, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 2:07.474
12. Javier Fores, Suzuki GSX-R600, 2:07.586
13. David Garcia, Kawasaki ZX-6RR, 2:08.034
14. Pawel Szkopek, Honda CBR600RR, 2:08.169
15. Jurgen Vd Goorbergh, Ducati 749R, 2:08.200

More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki:

WORLD SUPERSPORT QUALIFYING:

Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Javi Fores is positive that tomorrow will be a lot better than today and that he will be able to move further up the World Supersport grid from 12th position.

JAVI FORES – 12th, 2:07.586:

“I am not happy to be so low down the order, but I didn’t have a good feeling with my bike today and I think that showed in the results. My bike felt hard in the corners and sometimes it seemed as if the rear wanted to overtake the front! I lost a lot of time in the slow corners but in the fast turns the bike felt much better. Tomorrow we will change the balance of one bike and later the set-up of the other and see what progress we can make. I am hoping for a big improvement.”

More, from a press release issued by Honda Racing Information:

PROVISIONAL ONE-TWO FOR WINSTON TEN KATE HONDA

Frenchman S�©bastien Charpentier took provisional pole position in this afternoonâ��s first qualifying session for Saturdayâ��s opening World Supersport championship round at the Losail circuit in Qatar. After showers during this morningâ��s free practice, warm and sunny conditions saw Charpentierâ��s Winston Ten Kate Honda team-mate Katsuaki Fujiwara go second fastest as the new blue Honda CBR600RRs dominated the 45-minute session.

Ronald ten Kate � Winston Ten Kate Honda team manager:
That was an incredible time by S�©bastien because itâ��s not often that you see a gap of almost a second between first and second in this championship. Iâ��m very happy that itâ��s Katsuaki in second place because he is still working hard to get used to the chassis characteristics of the CBR, and his crew is still getting used to the way he likes it. We still have some changes to try tomorrow but this afternoon confirms the good shape that the bikes, the crew and the riders are in.

S�©bastien Charpentier: position â�� 1st, time â�� 2:03.841
It�s OK! The wind is quite strong when you�re riding into it so we may need to do some more work on the gearing and the front goes a bit light on the last of the three right-handers here. But I�m really quite happy with the front now, which we�ve been working hard on. I�m sure my team manager would like me to go two seconds faster but, for now, it�s OK!

Katsuaki Fujiwara: position � 2nd, time � 2:04.808
It�s good to finally get the season underway after all the hard work and the bad weather we�ve had in testing. The CBR is a fantastic bike and I am still getting used to the way the chassis performs, but we still have tomorrow to try some things that we didn�t get the chance to try in the rain this morning. The team is working really well together and we�re definitely going in the right direction and I�m really happy to be where I am.

More, from a press release issued by Scuderia SC Caracchi Ducati:

In Supersport Gianluca Nannelli on the 749R, after a brilliant fourth fastest in the morning wet session, had a crash during the initial stage of qualifying session, ending as ninth fastest, far from the leader.

“I had any physical damage for the crash”. – reassures Gianluca Nannelli at the end of the practice. “But to rejoin the pit and to control the spare bike we lose some time. Our situation is very similar of the last test: today too I’ve been the fastest in the first intermediate, then in the central sector I lose time. The bike is still the fastest under the speed trap. Obviously the wet track during the morning, as well useful to set the bike for wet conditions in the possibility, very improbable for the truth, of wet race condition, and the crash during qualifying in the afternoon didn’t help us today.”� 

From a press release issued Kawasaki Racing Team:

HIGH WINDS CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR FUCHS KAWASAKI AT PHILLIP ISLAND

High winds across the whole of Phillip Island made conditions especially difficult for Alex Hofmann and Shinya Nakano as the two Fuchs Kawasaki riders started their second day of testing at the Australian circuit.

With a lack of rear grip causing problems yesterday, Hofmann was hoping to get his test back on schedule today. Ignoring the wind that made it difficult to hold a line around the more exposed sections of the circuit, the 23-year-old German rider spent the morning working on the rear set up of his Ninja ZX-RR. The work continued in the afternoon until an excursion through the gravel forced him to switch to his number two bike for the rest of the day.

After finding a chassis set up that worked well around the Phillip Island circuit this morning, Nakano was forced to cut short his planned tyre test this afternoon while mechanics made some modifications to the engine in his number one bike. Returning to the circuit on his spare machine, the 26-year-old Japanese rider spent the afternoon familiarising himself with the clutch on his Ninja ZX-RR by practicing his racing starts.

The Fuchs Kawasaki Racing Team return to Phillip Island tomorrow for the penultimate day of testing, during which Nakano and Hofmann will concentrate on evaluating tyres in conjunction with Bridgestone.

Alex Hofmann: 1:32.92 (66 laps)
“The wind, which is a lot stronger today than it was yesterday, has caused us a few problems. It gets under the bike all around the circuit, which makes it difficult to stay on line, but where it’s losing us the most time is on the start finish straight. Out of the last turn and onto the main straight you’re riding into a headwind, which means I was a lot slower through this section of the track today than yesterday. We also suffered a minor mechanical problem today, which resulted in me running wide and having to lay the bike down in the gravel trap to avoid hitting the barrier on the outside of the turn. There was no damage to myself or the bike, but it meant that we were limited to testing with the older bike for most of the afternoon. Even so, I still managed to lap consistently below my lap time from yesterday, so I’m happy enough with our progress today. If tomorrow brings calmer conditions then I’m confident that we can continue to improve both the bike and the lap times.”

Shinya Nakano: 1:32.94 (61 laps)
“This morning we continued to work on fine tuning the chassis, eventually finding a set up that seems to work quite well around this circuit. This afternoon we were hoping to continue tyre testing, but the wind made holding a line very difficult at some corners and then I had to switch to my second bike while my mechanics worked on my number one machine. Instead, I took the opportunity to try some practice starts, as the Kawasaki clutch is very different to what I’m used to. The results were a little disappointing, but the fact that I was able to talk directly to the person who designed the clutch means that I’m confident that we’ll see an improvement in this area in time for our first European test. As long as the wind drops overnight then we’ll spend tomorrow tyre testing for Bridgestone.”

From a press release issued by Spectrum Motorsports:

Matrix at The Southern California Ducati Dealers Track Day Plus factory trained technicians to help set up bikes.

The much talked about but previously never seen (except in the movie “Matrix Reloaded” ) Metallic dark green 998 Matrix replica will be on Display at California Speedway, Monday March 15th when the Southern California Ducati Dealers host their track day. If you cannot make it to the track day on March 15th the bike is now on display in the Ducati Area at Spectrum Ducati Aprilia. It is the last developement of the iconic 998 family and boasts the “Testastretta” engine, now found on the 999 models.

Spectrum Ducati will have factory trained technicians at the track day on March 15th to offer advice and help any rider with bike set up and preparation. If you sign up for the track day, cost $195, at Spectrum Ducati you will receive a free Ducati Corse hat or Spectrum Ducati Tee-shirt.

Spectrum Ducati Aprilia.
949 859 3186.
www.spectrumotorsports.com

Spectrum Ducati Aprilia is located in the Irvine Auto Center, California

From a press release issued by Ducati North America:

FOR FIRST TIME IN ITS HISTORY, THE MOTOGIRO D’ITALIA WILL EXPLORE THE ISLE OF SICILY IN SOUTHERN ITALY FROM MAY 25-29, 2004

This year’s edition of the Motogiro d’Italia, the historic motorbike competition, will take place in Sicily from May 25-29. Ducati Motor is once again the main sponsor of the event, organized by Dream Engine.

The itinerary has now been confirmed for this year’s Motogiro d’Italia, the historical revival of the pioneering Italian motorbike race started in 1914. The five day event will explore the Isle of Sicily in southern Italy marking the first time in the event’s long history to do so. With the last three revival editions covering the central and northern parts of the Italian peninsula, this spring’s itinerary will mark an exciting change, as participants witness the costal and inland glories of this rugged and mystical island. The Motogiro d’Italia consists of five day’s of riding with an average of 250 km each day.

The itinerary is as follows:

Mon., May 24 Preliminary preparations will take place in a hotel (exact address to be confirmed) located in Civitavecchia, 2 kilometres from the port, followed by the ferry departure in the afternoon. For those who want to leave their vehicles behind, there will be an insured parking lot available nearby. Participants must complete preliminary preparations by 6:00pm, as participants must be at Civitavecchia port by then.

Participants depart by ferry from mainland port of Civitavecchia (near Rome) to Palermo, Sicily. The overnight transfer will be made by Grimaldi Cruise Ferries.

Tuesday, May 25 DEPARTURE OF MOTOGIRO

1st leg: Palermo-Bagheria, Cefalù, Castelbuono, Pollina Along each leg of the tour throughout the Motogiro, rest stations will be set up with snacks and refreshments.

Wednesday, May 26 2nd leg: Pollina, Alimena, Caltavuturo, Pollina

Thursday, May 27 3rd leg: Pollina, Cerda, Corleone, Terrasini

Friday, May 28 4th leg: Terrasini, Erice,Trapani, Marsala, Terrasini

Saturday, May 29 5th leg:Terrasini, Piana degli Albanesi, Montelepre, Mondello. Departure to Civitavecchia The customary gala dinner and prize giving ceremony will take place on board the ferry, in transit to Civitavecchia.

The Motogiro d’Italia has grown steadily since its revival in 2001 and all four editions have been made possible by the event’s main sponsor Ducati Motor. Today, the event enjoys enthusiastic participation of hundreds of vintage motorcyclist from around the world. The Motogiro d’Italia has become a critical date on the international motorcycling calendar, welcoming riders from the original 1950’s edition of the Motogiro—including Giuliano Maoggi, Remo Venturi, and Leopoldo Tartarini—who have all returned as guest participants riding the finest in Italian vintage machinery, including motorbikes by Ducati, Morini, Moto Guzzi, Benelli, MV Agusta, Bianchi, Gilera, Motobi.

The number of participants has increased since 2001 (with 250 participants) to the 350 participants that came for the 2003 edition and are expected for the 2004. For 2004, 150 participants have already enrolled and at least another 250 are expected to join in, making an estimated total of 400 participants. The international event welcomes motorcycle enthusiasts from around the globe, including: Great Britain, Germany, France, Holland, Sweden, USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Japan.

The Motogiro d’Italia is proud to have the generous support of Ducati Motor as its main sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. The event is also made possible by the support of: Motociclismo d’Epoca, Corriere dello Sport-Stadio, Shell, Marzocchi, Presidenza Regione Siciliana, Assessorato Regionale al Turismo, Provincia Regionale di Palermo, AAPIT (Azienda Autonoma Provinciale per l’Incremento Turistico di Palermo), and the Comune di Palermo.

The Motogiro d’Italia 2004 is organized by Dream Engine, the Bologna-based entertainment company. Techincal support for the Motogiro is provided by the Terni Motoclub “L. Liberati” and the Italian Motorcycle Federation provides additional assistance. For the Touring Class, Dream Engine counts on the technical collaboration and expertise of the experienced professionals on the Curve&Tornanti team.

The Motogiro is open to motorcycles of all marques and is divided into three classes: the Vintage Racing Class, Taglioni Memorial Class and Touring Class.

Vintage Racing Class

With an overall limit of 120 participants, this class features motorbikes of up to 175cc manufactured prior to 1957. Competitors in the Vintage Racing Class will be subject to timed, competitive ability tests en-route. The winner of this class will take home a custom-designed “Motogiro 2004” motorbike. Motorbikes inspired by original Motogiro bikes yet manufactured subsequent to 1957 may also apply.

Taglioni Memorial Class

In its third consecutive year, the Taglioni Memorial Class highlights the decade in which Ducati engineer Fabio Taglioni created his legendary 2 cylinder motorbikes. This class is open to street legal and insured motorbikes and sidecars of all marques and cc produced between 1968 and 1978. Competitors in this class take part in ability trials and the winner will take home a special prize.

Touring Class

For riders of newer bikes, this class is designed for those who wish to participate in the excitement of the Motogiro on a non-competitive basis. The Touring class follows the same itinerary as the Vintage Racing and Taglioni Memorial Class but at a more relaxed pace. New rule for Touring Class 2004: entrants will be divided into groups of 25 bikes and assigned a group leader who will act as a guide and provide instructions which must be adhered to at all times.

For general information and registration forms please contact:

Dream Engine
Via Saffi 4 – 40131 Bologna – Italia
Tel. +39 051 6494472 – Fax +39 051 5286378
email: [email protected]

From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:

CLARK NAMED AMA CHEVROLET SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP MEDIA MANAGER

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Pro Racing has appointed Donnie Clark as Media Manager for the 2004 AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship season.

The announcement comes in preparation for the 63rd Daytona 200, the traditional start of the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship. This year’s event is set for March 6, at historic Daytona International Speedway.

As Media Manager, Clark will oversee pre-event and onsite efforts with local, national and industry media. He will also work in conjunction with promoters, series sponsors, teams and riders to help promote the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship.

“We are looking to Donnie to help strengthen our media relationships as well as promote our series nationwide,” AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Director of Communications Kerry Graeber said. “His familiarity with road racing and his knowledge of media management will help our series continue to gain recognition as the pinnacle of motorcycle road racing in the United States.”

Clark brings ample motorsports and agency experience to the Media Manager role. Prior to joining AMA Pro Racing, he served as Media Manager for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the Cleveland Grand Prix. Other media relations experience includes positions with two marketing communications firms and various non-profit organizations.

“My goal is to continue partnering with the media to cover and promote the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship,” Clark said. “I really enjoy the opportunity to work with all the great athletes and their sponsors in promoting such a competitive sport.”