From a press release issued by Sport Bike Night:

SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

SPORT BIKE NIGHT needs YOUR support! Join us on Sunday, September 28th from 3pm till 7pm for a special fundraising event. AMA/AFM/CCS rider SHAUN SUMMERS was seriously injured July 11th on the first lap of the 600cc National at Laguna Seca. Shaun has spent nearly a month in Stanford University Hospital and has undergone three surgeries to his right leg and foot as the result of the crash. The current total for medical expenses, to this point, is approximately $150,000. Although Shaun has medical insurance we expect there to be several thousand dollars in “out of pocket” expenses. A majority of the proceeds from the event will directly to Shaun’s medical expenses.

We would like to invite you to a special fundraiser hosted by some of Shaun’s sponsors. DUNLOP TIRES, ALPINESTARS and ARAI HELMETS are holding a day of KART RACING at RACE PLACE MOTORSPORTS in Rancho Cordova, California. RPM is a state of the art indoor kart racing facility. Please check out their website at www.RacePlaceMotorsports.com Both of their tracks will open for drivers to “hot lap” during the day. Later in the afternoon, a special championship race will be held with entries limited to 36 karts. Heat races and semi’s will par the field down to 12 karts. Each of the 36 entrants will receive prizes just for entering. The winner of the main event will be awarded a new ARAI HELMET. Main event finishers will be awarded prizes from DUNLOP TIRES AND ALPINESTARS.

On hand to assist, sign autographs and race in the main event will be two of the top riders on the AMA National circuit.

TONY MEIRING Team Kawasaki
STEVE RAPP Team Valvoline Suzuki

Tony and Steve will signing posters and challenging YOU to beat them on the race track!

Details are still being worked out but you can count on lots of fun, prizes and racing to help support a injured local rider.

WHEN: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH FROM 3PM TIL 7PM

WHERE: RACE PLACE MOTORSPORTS, 3130 BRADSHAW ROAD, SACRAMENTO. (BRADSHAW AND HWY 50)

WHY: BECAUSE IT’S A BUNCH OF FUN AND TO SUPPORT INJURED RIDER, SHAUN SUMMERS

COST: $5.00 AT THE DOOR

INFO: MIKE AT (916) 373-1557 OR WEBSITE AT WWW.SPORTBIKENIGHT.COM

Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Formula USA road and dirt track racer Nate “Gator” Wait is out for the remainder 2003 racing season with a double fracture of his right wrist.

The injury occurred when Wait crashed in the first corner of the warm-up lap for the F-USA Sportbike race Sunday, September 7 at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.

“It just totally lost all traction in the rear and started to slide out, then it went to like lowside, then it caught and highsided me,” said Wait Wednesday from his home in Lodi, California. “I don’t know if it was a cold tire or it was a harder compound or what. I took the warm-up lap like I would any other first lap. I was already off the front brake and slowing down, and I had barely started to crack the throttle at a little lean angle and it slid out.

“How I broke my wrist I don’t know. I jumped up and went to run for my bike. When I went to grab the handlebars to lift my bike up [my hand] wasn’t working. When I went to grab it, it felt like my arm bones were digging in the ground. My bones were basically poking out my skin. They didn’t come out, but they were right there.”

The radius and ulna were broken just above Wait’s right wrist and completely dislocated. Wait had surgery Tuesday night in which Dr. Arthur Ting set Wait’s fractures and attached an external fixator device. Wait will have to wear the fixator for at least six weeks before starting rehabilitation, which rules him out for the remainder of the 2003 Formula USA series.

At the time of his accident, Wait was in contention for the F-USA Grand National Championship, which combines points from select Formula USA road race and dirt track events. Wait was second, six points behind leader Nicky Cummings after six of 10 rounds. Cummings, 16, now holds a commanding 17-point in the F-USA GNC point standings with two dirt track and one road race event remaining.

Current Unofficial F-USA Grand National Championship Point Standings:

1. Nick Cummings, 102 points
2. Nate Wait, 85 points
3. Scott Greenwood, 83 points
4. Matt Wait, 81 points
5. Rob Pearson, 72 points
6. Jeff Wood, 66 points
7. Bryan Smith, 61 points
8. Michael Himmelsbach, 56 points
9. Dave Stanton, 55 points
10. Des Conboy, 53 points

The next Formula USA GNC round is a dirt track race in Sacramento, California September 14.

Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship Presented By Parts Unlimited

Barber Motorsports Park

September 19-21

AMA Pro Purses

Chevy Trucks Superbike
$80,000 total purse
Half paid for each of two Superbike races
1. $8500
2. $6500
3. $5000
4. $3800
5. $3500
6. $3300
7. $3200
8. $3050
9. $2950
10. $2850
11. $2750
12. $2650
13. $2550
14. $2450
15. $2350
16. $2150
17. $2100
18. $2050
19. $2000
20. $1950
21. $1650
22. $1550
23. $1450
24. $1350
25. $1250
26. $1150
27. $1050
28. $900
29. $800
30. $700
31. $600
32. $550
33. $500
34. $450
35. $400


MBNA 250 Grand Prix, Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport, Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme, Genuine Suzuki Accessories Superstock
$10,000 paid for each class
1. $1500
2. $1200
3. $900
4. $700
5. $650
6. $600
7. $525
8. $475
9. $425
10. $400
11. $375
12. $350
13. $325
14. $300
15. $275
16. $250
17. $225
18. $200
19. $175
20. $150

From a press release issued by the FIM:

2003 FIM World Champions’ Awards

The ceremony will be held in Dubai on December 13, next

The 2003 FIM World Champions’ Awards Ceremony will be held in a totally new venue. This event will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on December 13 next. The promoter will be Youthstream, the company which is the contractual partner of the FIM for the Motocross World Championship, the Motocross of Nations, the SuperMoto World Championship and the Snowcross World Cup. The local organiser will be the company Arabia 1, motorsports event promoter in Dubai and the Middle East. The Ceremony will be held under the auspices of the FIM-affiliated United Arab Emirates Motorcycle Club (UAEMC), with the support of the government authorities of Dubai and of the future circuit of Dubai.

In the presence of FIM delegates and many guests, sponsors and VIPs, the 2003 World Champions in Road Racing, Motocross, Trial, Enduro and Track Racing will receive their medals and trophies. Representatives of the Manufacturers’ World Champions will receive their diplomas.

Several 2003 World Champions are already known: the Spanish rider Adam Raga is the Indoor Trial World Champion, and the Russian rider Vitaly Khomitsevich won his first Individual Ice Racing World Championship title. In Motocross, Belgian riders are on top this year, with Stefan Everts winning the MotocrossGP title, the seventh in his career, beating the previous record of six titles established by another famous Belgian rider, Joël Robert, and Joël Smets winning the 650 title, his fifth world crown. Australian rider Chad Reed is the 2003 Supercross World Champion, and Daniel Willemsen and Casper Stupiles are Motocross Sidecar World Champions.

All the world titles have been attributed in the Individual World Two Days’ Enduro Championship: Anders Eriksson won the 400cc 4-stroke class, his seventh world title; Juha Salminen (FIN) won the 500cc and overall classes, reaching a total of 8 world titles; Stefan Merriman (AUS) the 250cc 2-stroke title (his 3rd title), Peter Bergvall (SWE) took his second 250cc 4-stroke title, and Petri Pohjamo (FIN) the 125cc 2-stroke title, the first of his career.

Finally, another rider won a World title last week-end on the circuit of Assen: British rider Neil Hodgson, riding a Ducati 999, has become the 2003 Superbike World Champion.

Views of the 2004 Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R6 and FZ6, from press materials distributed by Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.:


2004 YZF-R1


2004 YZF-R1


2004 YZF-R6


2004 YZF-R6


2004 FZ6


2004 FZ6


2004 YZF-R1


2004 YZF-R1

From a press release issued by KWS:

The Millennium-Kaufman-Suzuki team has just finished testing at barber,in conjunction with a NESBA track day.

Mechanics Shane Martinson and Dustin Cyr along with Brian Livengood were there to help Shawn Higbee get up to speed prior to the race weekend.

Best times (on a hand-held watch) were in the high-1:29 range.

Shawn was impressed with the track layout and can’t wait to race on the circuit. “You really have to ride hard on the front, and passing zones are at a premium. I’m gald we were able to get a day of set-up prior the race weekend. This has been a long, hard year on all of us and I’m looking forward to some time off with Jenny.”

From a press release issued by Traxxion Dynamics:

Traxxion and Thermosman Split; Free Product Update Results

In February of 2003, our General Manager, Mike Fitzgerald left Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. and started an Axxion Center called Thermosman Suspensions, Inc., to provide trackside support to racers in the Southeastern United States. Our goal was a long and profitable alliance.

In very short order, the suspension philosophy of Thermosman Suspensions,Inc. became inconsistent with that which has brought Traxxion Dynamics hundreds of AMA, FUSA, WERA, and CCS National Championships over the last six years. Although no formal date of dissolution exists, it is safe to say that we have had no dealings in the last two months. I have long felt a public release of this sad news would benefit neither company. Our separation saddens me greatly, as I feel our alliance could have contributed greatly to racers in the Southeast.

Many Traxxion Dynamics customers have purchased our products from Thermosman Suspensions, since we were allied through Axxion Centers, Inc. It has come to our attention that some of our Axxion Valve Kits were modified and installed in a manner inconsistent with the configuration in which the products were delivered, and intended to perform. Axxion Centers are not franchises, but rather stand alone businesses, only authorized to install Traxxion Dynamics products. As a result, Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. and Axxion Centers, Inc. can assume no liability for the actions of Thermosman Suspensions, Inc.

However, to remain consistent with the service that has made our company famous, Traxxion Dynamics, Inc. is offering a FREE PRODUCT INSPECTION to any customer who believes they had Traxxion Dynamics Axxion Valves installed by Thermosman Suspensions, Inc. between February 6, 2003 and July 6, 2003.

The Free Product Inspection will include a complete disassembly and inspection of your fork cartridges, to insure the proper build and installation of any Traxxion Dynamics products. Labor, oil, and cleaner will all be included and paid for, as a courtesy to our long standing and loyal customers. We will even pay return ground freight at no cost. This courtesy offer is available until 10/31/03.

Our goal has always been to offer our customers uncompromised suspension performance. We want to make sure they receive the performance they deserve whether they have purchased our products in the past, in the present, or in the future.

Max McAllister
President
Traxxion Dynamics, Inc.
Axxion Centers, Inc.