From a press release:
Prieto Racing, Inc. has expanded and relocated to 535 SouthDixie Highway East, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060. The phone number is (954) 788-7528.
The new facility includes a fully-stocked showroom and service center. The second annual open house will be held at the new location on January 20, 2002,from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m..
Additional information is available at www.prietoracing.com.
From a press release:
In yet another demonstration of its desire to give its customers “the kind of service they expect and deserve from us”, Arai has announced a special Customer Service Pavilion at all remaining International Motorcycle Shows for the 2001-02 season.
The Pavilion is manned by Arai technical personnel who can provide services like helmet inspections, hard-to-find parts and accessories, answers to questions of fit and features, among other things.
Also available will be officially-licensed Arai casual wear featuring some of Arai’s top racers like Chris Carr, Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards, Eric Bostrom, Kevin Windham and Mick Doohan.
The new Service Pavilion is located across from the main 2002 Arai Helmet Display kiosk in the Show’s “Factory” display area.
Look for it at all of the remaining IMS Shows: New York City, Dec. 28-30; Minneapolis, Jan. 11-13, 2002; Philadelphia, Jan. 18-20; Cleveland, Feb. 1-3; Chicago, Feb. 8-10; Daytona Bike Week, March 6-10.
Arai introduced the on-site helmet-customer service idea in September at the final round of AMA road racing at Virginia International Raceway. For years the company has had an ongoing tech-service presence at pro race events, providing helmet tech service to its many roadrace, dirt track and MX/off-road racers. That weekend, however, the company expanded its effort to include street riders who own Arai helmets. The reaction was “so incredible”, said Arai’s Robert Miller, “we knew we had to keep it going. It’s great for our customers, we get to meet them and help them face-to-face. It’s another little way we can show them how different a company Arai really is.”
Jerry Jirkovsky and his California Race Services will be on hand selling Metzeler and Pirelli race tires for all five days of free (for WSMC members) testing at Willow Springs Raceway, December 26-30.
More information is available from Jirkovsky at 714) 305-6846.
From a press release:
Skorpion Racing, the North American Importers for Texport Leathers and Wiz knee sliders, is expanding its very popular privateer discount program. Effective December 15, 2001, any 2001 or 2002 licensed racer from AFM, AHRMA, AMA, CCS, CMRA, CRA, MRA, MARRC, NESBA, OMRRA, RPM, WERA, WMRRA and WSMC will receive a 30% discount on any Texport race suit or Superpole gloves purchased, along with a 15% discount on Wiz Racing’s GP leather or GP plastic knee sliders. New racers who have not yet completed their required membership course but who have paid (in full) and are scheduled to attend their course within 60 days may also qualify upon verification. (Program not valid with other discount offers).
Contact Skorpion Racing at 800-764-6789 or online at www.skorpionracing.com.
Copyright 2001, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Theo Lockwood, 37, who worked with the Graves Motorsports team in 2001 as Crew Chief for Damon Buckmaster, has accepted a job with Eckl Kawasaki as Crew Chief for Chris Walker in the Superbike World Championship Series.
Lockwood worked with Roger Lee Hayden for Chaparral Suzuki in 2000, and with Rich Alexander, Tom Kipp and Buckmaster for Chaparral in 1999.
Lockwood spent 1998 tuning at AFM races for Mark Foster, after working with Mike Smith for Kinkos Kawasaki in 1997. Lockwood tuned for Chris Rogers in 1996; in 1996 Lockwood tuned for Chuck Graves and Tray Batey, then members of Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki.
Lockwood will live in Wieden, Germany.
Cycle World Road Test Editor (and former racer) Don Canet and wife Erin had a son, Cameron, Monday, December 17 in Mission Viejo, California.
From a press release:
HONDA RACING NEWS
HRC RC211V Test Phillip Island, Australia, December 21, 2001
Riders Quotes and Lap Times of the third day RC211V Test
Weather was partially cloudy but the temperature was OK: 25° C
Quotes from the pits:
Valentino Rossi: “The results of this test are positive, after the Jerez tests the Honda technicians made some changes following my suggestion and were very skill to make it. We start to understand how to set up the bike
and I enjoy to ride the bike on this circuit. This bike start to be fun to ride. Now we have to work a lot to improve some points but in general I am quite satisfied now, I think that everybody need some vacation and so I wish you a great Holiday Season and see you on 2002!”
Tohru Ukawa: “After three days of test I can said I am quite happy with the new bike, we tested a lot of different settings and parts. Today I did a lot of laps, over 90, as three GP and now is time to get a little of rest.”
Daijiro Katoh: “Today I got a good time, I am satisfied about my feeling with the NSR 500
but I still need to learn the right style to handle a so powerful bike.”
Jurgen vd Goorbergh: “I am happy with the bike and now I am anxious to get the 2001 model
to start to ride it. These three days were very useful to find a good feeling with bike but I need more time to get the right riding style.”
Rossi: RC211V, 62 laps, best time 1:32.00
Ukawa: RC211V, 92 laps, best time 1:33.00
Katoh: NSR500, 80 laps, best time, 1.32.57
VD Goorbergh: NSR500, 40 laps, best time, 1:34.03
Itoh: NSR500, 58 laps, best time, 1:33.97
From a press release:
FORBES MAGAZINE NAMES HARLEY-DAVIDSON AS COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Performance, passion and outlook cited in story
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been named Company of the Year by FORBES Magazine, one the world’s leading business publications. The honor and accompanying article entitled “Love Into Money” appears in the January 7, 2002 edition of FORBES and on the magazine’s Web site at www.forbes.com.
Key factors cited for the FORBES Company of the Year award include Harley-Davidson’s record sales growth and earnings, along with strong overall financial performance. In addition, the article notes the Company’s long and storied history as well as the devotion of its enthusiasts as deciding factors. “Harley-Davidson stirs passion in its riders, its dealers and its employees and translates that passion into profit,” the article states.
The article also focuses on Harley-Davidson’s new V-Rod motorcycle and its development, the Buell line of motorcycles, the Rider’s Edge New Rider Course, and the Company’s history and technological advancement.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing, insurance and credit card programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.
Lotus Tours has released a long list of international motorcycle tour destinations for the 2002 season.
New for 2002 are tours through former Eastern Bloc countries such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia. Other trips are available to The Isle of Man, Turkey, Tuscany, and Corsica & Sardinia. Motorcycle “expeditions…for experienced riders looking for rugged journeys with difficult off-road riding conditions and limited amenities” are available to Northern Australia, Peru, Mongolia, Tibet-to-Nepal and The Great Wall of China.
Lotus Tours has programs that provide motorcycle training to customers looking to prepare themselves for their big tours and expeditions, including custom training packages at Freddie Spencer’s High Performance Riding School in Las Vegas, Nevada and at Gary LaPlante’s Ride-In-Ranch Dirt Bike Clinics in California.
For additional information, call Lotus Tours at (312) 951-0031, FAX (312) 951-7313, e-mail [email protected], website www.lotustours.com.
While we thought it was all about motorcycle racing, it turns out that to the AMA brass, it’s all about “markets.” Well, there are some bikes that are green like lettuce, and some others that are red like radishes, and some that are yellow like bananas, so maybe that works. Uh, is this a required class for an MBA?
From an AMA press release:
JAMSPORTS, AMA PRO RACING ANNOUNCE 2003 AMA SUPERCROSS MARKETS
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — JamSports and AMA Pro Racing today announced the list of major-market cities that will constitute the 2003 AMA U.S. Supercross Championship. The season will kick off in Los Angeles on January 4 and conclude in New York on May 3.
The cities included in the 2003 AMA U.S. Supercross season are: New York, Los Angeles (two rounds), Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Boston, New Orleans, Charlotte, Tampa, and Daytona.
The 2003 markets reinforce JamSports’ and AMA Pro Racing’s commitment to spread the AMA U.S. Supercross Championship geographically and to include more heavily populated areas that better represent the entire country.
“It was extremely important that our 2003 series send a clear signal of our commitment to the sport and its incredibly talented athletes,” said Jerry Mickelson a principal in JamSports. “We are dedicated to growing AMA Supercross, and we will not allow cost factors, yesterday’s excuses or obstructions of any kind to deter us from doing the right thing.”
John Farris, AMA Pro Racing vice president of commercial development, concludes, “The announcement of these markets comes as a result of extensive conversations with our participants, our television partners who help us promote the series and its stars, and current and prospective sponsors of both the Championship and the teams. Brands like Chevy Trucks, Budweiser and Parts Unlimited sell their products nationwide. In 2003, we will deliver a superior marketing platform that will take AMA Supercross across the country into a great list of major markets.”
JamSports’ Tony Dimitriades adds, “We have tried to demonstrate that in this new era of AMA Supercross we will listen to the needs of everyone who has a stake in the growth of the sport. Our series will be showcased in the largest markets available and the riders and sponsors will benefit from exposure in seven of the top-10 markets in the country.”
“I am delighted with the new relationship with JamSports,” said Scott Hollingsworth, CEO, AMA Pro Racing. “The next era of growth of AMA Supercross is dependent upon live television and nationwide markets. We were excited to announce this month a live television package with Speed Channel, and now we have markets in place that will ensure AMA Supercross is seen by fans coast-to-coast. Combine that with the heritage of the AMA Championship, our rulebook and our plan to ensure rider participation in the growth of the sport, and the foundation is solidly set for a successful season in 2003 and beyond.”
For the first-time in its 29-year history, the 2003 AMA Supercross Championship will be broadcast LIVE nationally on Speed Channel. Speed Channel will also promote each race in every venue weekly prior to telecast, providing racing fans with a consistent, live schedule of the best riders in the world.
From a press release:
Prieto Racing, Inc. has expanded and relocated to 535 SouthDixie Highway East, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060. The phone number is (954) 788-7528.
The new facility includes a fully-stocked showroom and service center. The second annual open house will be held at the new location on January 20, 2002,from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m..
Additional information is available at www.prietoracing.com.
From a press release:
In yet another demonstration of its desire to give its customers “the kind of service they expect and deserve from us”, Arai has announced a special Customer Service Pavilion at all remaining International Motorcycle Shows for the 2001-02 season.
The Pavilion is manned by Arai technical personnel who can provide services like helmet inspections, hard-to-find parts and accessories, answers to questions of fit and features, among other things.
Also available will be officially-licensed Arai casual wear featuring some of Arai’s top racers like Chris Carr, Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards, Eric Bostrom, Kevin Windham and Mick Doohan.
The new Service Pavilion is located across from the main 2002 Arai Helmet Display kiosk in the Show’s “Factory” display area.
Look for it at all of the remaining IMS Shows: New York City, Dec. 28-30; Minneapolis, Jan. 11-13, 2002; Philadelphia, Jan. 18-20; Cleveland, Feb. 1-3; Chicago, Feb. 8-10; Daytona Bike Week, March 6-10.
Arai introduced the on-site helmet-customer service idea in September at the final round of AMA road racing at Virginia International Raceway. For years the company has had an ongoing tech-service presence at pro race events, providing helmet tech service to its many roadrace, dirt track and MX/off-road racers. That weekend, however, the company expanded its effort to include street riders who own Arai helmets. The reaction was “so incredible”, said Arai’s Robert Miller, “we knew we had to keep it going. It’s great for our customers, we get to meet them and help them face-to-face. It’s another little way we can show them how different a company Arai really is.”
Jerry Jirkovsky and his California Race Services will be on hand selling Metzeler and Pirelli race tires for all five days of free (for WSMC members) testing at Willow Springs Raceway, December 26-30.
More information is available from Jirkovsky at 714) 305-6846.
From a press release:
Skorpion Racing, the North American Importers for Texport Leathers and Wiz knee sliders, is expanding its very popular privateer discount program. Effective December 15, 2001, any 2001 or 2002 licensed racer from AFM, AHRMA, AMA, CCS, CMRA, CRA, MRA, MARRC, NESBA, OMRRA, RPM, WERA, WMRRA and WSMC will receive a 30% discount on any Texport race suit or Superpole gloves purchased, along with a 15% discount on Wiz Racing’s GP leather or GP plastic knee sliders. New racers who have not yet completed their required membership course but who have paid (in full) and are scheduled to attend their course within 60 days may also qualify upon verification. (Program not valid with other discount offers).
Contact Skorpion Racing at 800-764-6789 or online at www.skorpionracing.com.
Copyright 2001, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Theo Lockwood, 37, who worked with the Graves Motorsports team in 2001 as Crew Chief for Damon Buckmaster, has accepted a job with Eckl Kawasaki as Crew Chief for Chris Walker in the Superbike World Championship Series.
Lockwood worked with Roger Lee Hayden for Chaparral Suzuki in 2000, and with Rich Alexander, Tom Kipp and Buckmaster for Chaparral in 1999.
Lockwood spent 1998 tuning at AFM races for Mark Foster, after working with Mike Smith for Kinkos Kawasaki in 1997. Lockwood tuned for Chris Rogers in 1996; in 1996 Lockwood tuned for Chuck Graves and Tray Batey, then members of Team Valvoline EMGO Suzuki.
Lockwood will live in Wieden, Germany.
Cycle World Road Test Editor (and former racer) Don Canet and wife Erin had a son, Cameron, Monday, December 17 in Mission Viejo, California.
From a press release:
HONDA RACING NEWS
HRC RC211V Test Phillip Island, Australia, December 21, 2001
Riders Quotes and Lap Times of the third day RC211V Test
Weather was partially cloudy but the temperature was OK: 25° C
Quotes from the pits:
Valentino Rossi: “The results of this test are positive, after the Jerez tests the Honda technicians made some changes following my suggestion and were very skill to make it. We start to understand how to set up the bike
and I enjoy to ride the bike on this circuit. This bike start to be fun to ride. Now we have to work a lot to improve some points but in general I am quite satisfied now, I think that everybody need some vacation and so I wish you a great Holiday Season and see you on 2002!”
Tohru Ukawa: “After three days of test I can said I am quite happy with the new bike, we tested a lot of different settings and parts. Today I did a lot of laps, over 90, as three GP and now is time to get a little of rest.”
Daijiro Katoh: “Today I got a good time, I am satisfied about my feeling with the NSR 500
but I still need to learn the right style to handle a so powerful bike.”
Jurgen vd Goorbergh: “I am happy with the bike and now I am anxious to get the 2001 model
to start to ride it. These three days were very useful to find a good feeling with bike but I need more time to get the right riding style.”
Rossi: RC211V, 62 laps, best time 1:32.00
Ukawa: RC211V, 92 laps, best time 1:33.00
Katoh: NSR500, 80 laps, best time, 1.32.57
VD Goorbergh: NSR500, 40 laps, best time, 1:34.03
Itoh: NSR500, 58 laps, best time, 1:33.97
From a press release:
FORBES MAGAZINE NAMES HARLEY-DAVIDSON AS COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Performance, passion and outlook cited in story
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been named Company of the Year by FORBES Magazine, one the world’s leading business publications. The honor and accompanying article entitled “Love Into Money” appears in the January 7, 2002 edition of FORBES and on the magazine’s Web site at www.forbes.com.
Key factors cited for the FORBES Company of the Year award include Harley-Davidson’s record sales growth and earnings, along with strong overall financial performance. In addition, the article notes the Company’s long and storied history as well as the devotion of its enthusiasts as deciding factors. “Harley-Davidson stirs passion in its riders, its dealers and its employees and translates that passion into profit,” the article states.
The article also focuses on Harley-Davidson’s new V-Rod motorcycle and its development, the Buell line of motorcycles, the Rider’s Edge New Rider Course, and the Company’s history and technological advancement.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing, insurance and credit card programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.
Lotus Tours has released a long list of international motorcycle tour destinations for the 2002 season.
New for 2002 are tours through former Eastern Bloc countries such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia. Other trips are available to The Isle of Man, Turkey, Tuscany, and Corsica & Sardinia. Motorcycle “expeditions…for experienced riders looking for rugged journeys with difficult off-road riding conditions and limited amenities” are available to Northern Australia, Peru, Mongolia, Tibet-to-Nepal and The Great Wall of China.
Lotus Tours has programs that provide motorcycle training to customers looking to prepare themselves for their big tours and expeditions, including custom training packages at Freddie Spencer’s High Performance Riding School in Las Vegas, Nevada and at Gary LaPlante’s Ride-In-Ranch Dirt Bike Clinics in California.
For additional information, call Lotus Tours at (312) 951-0031, FAX (312) 951-7313, e-mail [email protected], website www.lotustours.com.
While we thought it was all about motorcycle racing, it turns out that to the AMA brass, it’s all about “markets.” Well, there are some bikes that are green like lettuce, and some others that are red like radishes, and some that are yellow like bananas, so maybe that works. Uh, is this a required class for an MBA?
From an AMA press release:
JAMSPORTS, AMA PRO RACING ANNOUNCE 2003 AMA SUPERCROSS MARKETS
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — JamSports and AMA Pro Racing today announced the list of major-market cities that will constitute the 2003 AMA U.S. Supercross Championship. The season will kick off in Los Angeles on January 4 and conclude in New York on May 3.
The cities included in the 2003 AMA U.S. Supercross season are: New York, Los Angeles (two rounds), Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Boston, New Orleans, Charlotte, Tampa, and Daytona.
The 2003 markets reinforce JamSports’ and AMA Pro Racing’s commitment to spread the AMA U.S. Supercross Championship geographically and to include more heavily populated areas that better represent the entire country.
“It was extremely important that our 2003 series send a clear signal of our commitment to the sport and its incredibly talented athletes,” said Jerry Mickelson a principal in JamSports. “We are dedicated to growing AMA Supercross, and we will not allow cost factors, yesterday’s excuses or obstructions of any kind to deter us from doing the right thing.”
John Farris, AMA Pro Racing vice president of commercial development, concludes, “The announcement of these markets comes as a result of extensive conversations with our participants, our television partners who help us promote the series and its stars, and current and prospective sponsors of both the Championship and the teams. Brands like Chevy Trucks, Budweiser and Parts Unlimited sell their products nationwide. In 2003, we will deliver a superior marketing platform that will take AMA Supercross across the country into a great list of major markets.”
JamSports’ Tony Dimitriades adds, “We have tried to demonstrate that in this new era of AMA Supercross we will listen to the needs of everyone who has a stake in the growth of the sport. Our series will be showcased in the largest markets available and the riders and sponsors will benefit from exposure in seven of the top-10 markets in the country.”
“I am delighted with the new relationship with JamSports,” said Scott Hollingsworth, CEO, AMA Pro Racing. “The next era of growth of AMA Supercross is dependent upon live television and nationwide markets. We were excited to announce this month a live television package with Speed Channel, and now we have markets in place that will ensure AMA Supercross is seen by fans coast-to-coast. Combine that with the heritage of the AMA Championship, our rulebook and our plan to ensure rider participation in the growth of the sport, and the foundation is solidly set for a successful season in 2003 and beyond.”
For the first-time in its 29-year history, the 2003 AMA Supercross Championship will be broadcast LIVE nationally on Speed Channel. Speed Channel will also promote each race in every venue weekly prior to telecast, providing racing fans with a consistent, live schedule of the best riders in the world.
