From A Press Release Issued By OMS Sports:

OMS Signs Australian Road Racer Marty Craggill

Veteran Australian flyer looks to make impact on U.S. circuit

FLORENCE, Ky., (Aug. 5, 2003) – OMS Sports announced today that Australian road racer Marty Craggill will be joining the OMS stable of top-flight extreme powersports athletes, effective immediately.

Craggill, currently in 8th place overall in the Lockhart-Phillips USA Formula Xtreme class, 17th overall in the Pro Honda Oils U.S. Supersport Championship, is pleased to be part of the OMS team and is looking forward to the benefits that come with such representation.

“I’ve had my eye on OMS Sports for some time and was happy when Jim Filice (OMS rider rep) approached me about coming aboard with the program,” said Craggill. “I’ve worked hard to get myself into a position to be competitive on the U.S. circuit, now it’s time for me to let someone else handle the business side of things so I can focus entirely on racing.”

Craggill has scored two podium finishes this year in the Formula Xtreme class (Fontana & Road Atlanta) and has barely missed the top ten twice in the Supersport class (11th Road Atlanta, 12th Brainerd).

“We’re certainly pleased with Marty’s association with OMS,” said Jim Filice, Road Race Account Executive at OMS. “Marty’s a very likeable guy with amazing talent on a motorcycle. This translates into instant marketability in the motorcycle community and we intend to take full advantage of that for Marty.”

From a press release issued by KTM:

Mika Kallio will compete for KTM!

Mika Kallio will compete for the KTM – Red Bull 125GP team for the remainder of the 2003 season and also during 2004.

His first race for KTM – Red Bull will be in Brno on August 16th.

KTM decided to make this rider change due to the lack of progress in the team’s development. KTM feels that the new motorcycle is progressing well but the improvements have not been shown in the results. KTM hopes that a new rider will bring fresh motivation to the team and that the bike shows it’s true potential during the next races.

Arnaud Vincent will be released immediately from his KTM contract. KTM acknowledges that Arnaud Vincent remains a very fast and experienced rider, but it has been very difficult to develop a brand new motorcycle around the expectations of the current World Champion.

With the team of Mika Kallio and Roberto Locatelli KTM will strive to build on the top 10 results already achieved during 2003, with the aim of being competitive for podium places in 2004.

From a press release issued by the FIM:

Endurance World Championship Anti-doping Controls

Anti-doping controls were carried out at the round of the Endurance World Championships held at the circuit of A1-Ring, Germany, on 20 July.

All the samples tested showed the absence of any banned substances.

The riders controlled were: Gwen Frederic Giabbani (FRA), Warwick Nowland (AUS), Paolo Blora (ITA), Stéphane Mertens (BEL), Jason Pridmore (USA), James Ellison (GBR).

From a press release issued by Larry Denning; CCS official Bill Fehrman called Roadracing World and confirmed the record:

July 20th, Blackhawk Farms Raceway. Larry Denning riding a Yamaha R1 shattered the track record on the newly repaved Blackhawk Farms raceway. The old record set by Steve Johnson on the Tul-aris of 1:11:91 was lowered to a 1:09:889.

Larry was riding a 2002 Yamaha R1 with Pirelli DOT tires, 4 & 6 prepared motor, Hyperpro shock, damper and fork springs, Vesrah Super RJL pads, Thermosman Suspension forks and Arata exhaust.

I’d like to thank all of my sponsors and support: 4 & 6 cycle, Vesrah, Y-Tak Racing, Traxxion Dynamics, Suomy, HyperPro, Full Throttle Motorsports, Pirelli, Trackside Racer’s Supply, Sharkskinz, Woodcraft CFM, Dan Kyle Racing, Intuitive Products, Dynojet, Sidi, Syed, Vortex, Hindle, Regina.

From a press release:

900+ Attend Benefit Motorcycle Ride Sponsored By Indian Motorcycle Long Island

Over 900 motorcyclists from across Long Island and New York City came out for a benefit motorcycle ride and barbeque for US Army 1st Lieutenant John Fernandez, a Rocky Point, New York native, who suffered disabling injuries while on active duty in Iraq.

The June 29 benefit, organized by the Indian Riders Group of Long Island, and sponsored by Indian Motorcycle Long Island located in Smithtown, New York, raised more than $17,000.



Pictured above: U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Fernandez (center) with wife Kristi, and ride organizer Richard Sacco, president of the Indian Riders Group of Long Island.

Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.


CMRA racer/Assistant Race Director/CMRA Board Of Directors member Barry Nichols and wife Roxana (a CMRA Registrar and Scorer) had a son, Sebastian Matthew Nichols, August 5, in Waco, Texas.

Motonation Sales & Marketing Czar Alex Baylon and wife Patty had a son, Ryan Baylon, May 12th in San Diego, California.

Motonation imports and sells Sidi boots.

From a press release issued by Lou Cariffe:

St.Louis SuperMoto Round Cancelled

The cancellation of the SB2 Supermoto National Championship series has led Clear Channel Communications and Cariffe Promotions to suspend their event scheduled for September 6th and 7th of this year.

The promoters have said that they are deeply disappointed by this development and that they plan to reschedule a stand-alone event as soon as certain details are finalized.

From a press release issued by the Wegman Benefit Fund:


The 17th Annual Wegman Benefit Fund Auction will be held Saturday August 23, 2003 at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit, IL.

The Wegman Fund is the oldest road racer benefit organization in the U.S. having started operation in 1987 to help Tom Wegman who was injured in a CCS race at Blackhawk Farms. Since then we have expanded to assist seriously injured racers from almost all the race organizations around the country and all levels of competition.

To this date we have paid out $130,000 to help seriously injured racers. Our funds are used to pay medical and associated costs resulting from racing accidents that are not covered by insurance.

We have contributed in other ways to help the racing community by donating to the Roadracing World Action Fund, Motor Racing Outreach, Spinal Cord Society and toward the purchase of Air Fence at Blackhawk Farms Raceway.

I am asking for your support to assist injured racers by contributing to our annual fund raiser this month. A donation of goods and/or services to be sold at auction during our event will help us continue our efforts. The Wegman Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and all donations are tax deductible.

Should you choose to support our auction please include appropriate advertising/promotional materials that we will make available to the attendees of the event. We want to make sure you and/or your company are recognized for your generosity.

We sincerely hope you will consider participating in our event by making a donation and helping those unfortunate racers that have been seriously injured in a racing accident.

If you have questions please contact me at your convenience.

Gordon Lunde
Wegman Benefit Fund, Inc.
3741 S. 71 St.
Milwaukee, WI 53220-1814
414-321-2338
[email protected]
www.wegmanfund.org

Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

2003 Suzuka 8-Hours Purse Structure at current currency exchange rates:

Total Purse: $363,800 (41,180,000 Yen)


Purse For Overall Race Finishes: $151,130

1st – $85,000 (10,000,000 Yen)
2nd – $17,000
3rd – $8500
4th – $5950
5th – $5100
6th – $4250
7th – $3825
8th – $3400
9th – $2975
10th – $2550
11th – $2125
12th – $1700
13th – $1360
14th – $1020
15th – $850
16th – 20th – $680 (each)
21st – 25th – $255 (each)
26th – 30th – $170 (each)


JSB1000 Class Purse: $30,600 (3,600,000 Yen)

1st – $12,750 (1,500,000 Yen)
2nd – $8500
3rd – $4250
4th – $2550
5th – $1700
6th – $850


X-Formula One and Two Class Purses: $15,300 (1,800,000 Yen, each class)

1st – $8500 (1,000,000 Yen)
2nd – $4250
3rd – $2550


SP and ST Class Purses: $5100 (600,000 Yen, each class)

1st – $2550 (300,000 Yen)
2nd – $1700
3rd – $850


Total Purse For Qualifying: $73,100 (8,600,000 Yen)

1st – 20th in qualifying: each team receives $1700

21st – 66th in qualifying: each team receives $850


Special Stage Purse: $54,400 (6,400,00 Yen)


Pole Position – $8500 (1,000,000 Yen)
2nd – $5950
3rd – $5100
4th – $4250
5th – $3825
6th – $3400
7th – $2975
8th – $2550
9th – $2125
10th – $1700
11th-15th – $1530 (each)
16th – 20th – $1275 (each)


Maximum possible winnings if one team qualified in the top 20, won the Special Stage, won the overall race and the JSB1000 class: $107,950 (12,700,00 Yen)

From AMA Superstock Champion Jimmy Moore, who is recovering from serious injuries suffered in practice at Brainerd:

Hey, ya’ll! It’s me again and I’ve got good news!

The deadline for purchasing a raffle ticket from Helmet Harbor.com, for a brand new Shoei Z2 “Top Jimmy” replica in your very own size, has been extended to August 31.

Again, the cost is only $10 per ticket and it is a smokin’ deal, especially if you win!

Spread the word and good luck!

Jimmy Moore
Eugene, Oregon