News from Pit Pass Radio
Advance, North Carolina (May 6, 2008) - Top people from the motorcycle industry give their uncut opinions and race stories. Get your weekly motorcycle news live from Pit Pass Radio.
7 PM to 9 PM Central - streaming from www.pitpassradio.com
- First Hour -
Roger Edmondson - President, Daytona Motorsports Group
Roger Edmondson has wasted no time in jumping back into AMA Road Racing. He recently announced the proposed structure of the road racing classes for 2009. He has also made a few additions to his team at DMG. Roger joins to discuss the new structure for 2009, and to update us on what has been happening since the announcement at the Daytona 200.
Jake Hamlin - MX Tire Technician, Pirelli
Jake oversees all track side - motorcycle support at the off road events. They have a new rig this year that travels to the entire Supercross and Outdoor Nationals plus a few select events throughout the year. He will be on to talk about how they have stepped up their program and signed some great teams and used the feedback to develop a better tire. They look to sign a major factory support team in the 2009 season to help better establish the brand in the U.S.
www.pirellityre.com
- Second Hour -
Doug Henry - Team Advisor, Graves Motorsports Yamaha Supermoto team
Doug is one of the most popular motocross/supermoto racers ever to throw a leg over a bike. More importantly, he is also one of the most respected riders on the planet. His smooth style and determination led him to 25 Supercross and Motocross wins and four championships during his motocross career.Doug sustained a severe injury at a Supermoto race in 2007 and now is the team advisor to the Graves Motorsports Yamaha Supermoto team. Their rider, Mark Burkhart, won the Supermoto Gold Helmet in Navy Moto X World Championships, Doug was also announcing at the event.
www.gravesport.com
Alan Wilson - CEO/General Manager, Miller Motorsports Park
Alan is one of the preeminent track designers in the world, and 27 of his designs have been constructed to date, ranging from small club tracks like Carolina Motorsports Park and Gingerman to full-bore major facilities like Miller Motorsports Park and Barber Motorsports Park. MMP track owner Larry Miller convinced him to put his design business on the back burner and come take the helm at this track. Alan joins us to talk about MMP, the other famous tracks he has designed and the upcoming World Superbike Race.
www.millermotorsportspark.com
Curt Leaverton- CEO, C&L Companies
C&L Companies owns the brands Hot Rods, Pivot Works, and Hot Cams. For years the motto has been: Three Great Companies "Under One Roof." Now they are branching out into complete cylinder manufacturing offering standard and big bore. Curt will be in-studio with us to talk about the new company and what brands and models they will offer cylinders for.
www.pivotworks.com
Crew at Pit Pass Radio
Scott Casber, Tony Wenck, Tony Tice, Jack DeLeon and Ed Kuhlenkamp, Build-Momentum
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