Schwantz Is Back!

FORMER WORLD CHAMPION TO RETURN TO COMPETITION IN NEW AMA RED BULL SUPERMOTO SERIES

Austin, TX (March 6, 2003) - Kevin Schwantz will make his return to national competition in the newly formed AMA Red Bull Supermoto championship. Schwantz will ride his self-prepared DRZ400 with support from American Suzuki, Yoshimura R&D, Michelin, Ohlins, White Brothers, VP Fuels, , Parts Unlimited, Alpinestars, Braking, Motion Pro, Motul, Arai, Cytomax, ClifBar and Brand 34 apparel .

The six-race Supermoto championship series is based on the original Superbikers made-for-television series and is an interesting mix of roadracing, flat track and motocross disciplines. Though known mostly for his World Championship roadracing exploits, Schwantz’s roots in off-road experience run deep. Supermoto’s unique cross-discipline appeal inspired Schwantz to return to national-level competition.

“ I think Supermoto’s an exciting type of racing,” said Schwantz. “The mix of dirt and pavement with the possibility of a jump draws from three different types of competition. It should be an interesting new championship and I am excited to be involved with it. It’s been eight years since I have competed in a full series championship, and this time I am doing it just for fun!”

The 2003 schedule kicks off at the AMA Superbike/World Superbike Laguna Seca event and wraps up with a winner-take-all championship finale at Las Vegas held in conjunction with the AMA Championship Awards Banquet.

Schwantz, the 1993 500cc World Champion, runs the Kevin Schwantz Suzuki School at Road Atlanta. He has been instrumental in helping plan for the introduction of the Supermoto series.

For more information go to www.schwantzschool.com, www.kevin-schwantz.com and www. amaproracing.com.