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AMA/Suzuki Dual Sport Series 2001 schedule set, '00 winners named

23 December 2000

       AMA/Suzuki Dual Sport Series 2001 schedule set, '00 winners named

     PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Dual-sport riding may be its own reward, but a chance

to win a brand new Suzuki motorcycle and other valuable off-road riding

accessories and apparel isn't a bad prospect, either.

     Last year, more than 2,700 off-road riding enthusiasts enjoyed the outdoors

and were entered to win prizes in the 2000 American Motorcyclist Association

(AMA) Suzuki National Dual Sport Trail Ride Series. And while 41 lucky series

participants were randomly selected as winners, none was luckier than Buddy

Norton Sr. of McDonald, Pa., who won the grand prize 2000 Suzuki DR Z400S

dual-sport motorcycle valued at $5,449 from Title Sponsor American Suzuki Motor

Corp.

     Each year, series participants are entered into a year-end drawing for

thousands of dollars worth of prizes, including $500 of clothing from Associate

Sponsor Moose Racing and prizes from AXO, Chatter Box, Clarke Manufacturing,

Cycra, Fox Racing, Kenda Tire, Motowear International, MSR, PJ1 Lubricants,

Progressive Suspension and Shift.

     This year's 16-event series begins April 28-29 in Renfro Valley, Ky. For

complete series and contest details, contact the AMA Events & Entertainment

Department at (614) 856-1900. Below is the list of 2000 winners and the 2001

schedule.

         2000 AMA/SUZUKI NATIONAL DUAL SPORT TRAIL RIDE SERIES WINNERS

Grand Prize - 2000 Suzuki DR Z400S: Buddy Norton Sr., McDonald, PA. 1ST Prize -
$500 Moose Off-Road Clothing: Roland T. Clark, Huntington Beach, CA.; Anthony
DeSantis, Flemington, NJ; Jeffrey L. Pasch, Onondaga, MI; John H. Orourke Jr.,
Manchester, NH. 2ND Prize - 1 pair K270 Dual Sport tires or 1 pair Kenda
Trakmaster DOT approved Knobby Tires: Lawrence Coulter, Hooksett, NH; Scott
Pellinger, Wysox, PA; George L. Muntean, Columbus, IN; Craig W. Stiff, The
Dalles, OR; John M Neuman, Northridge, CA; Gregory S. Stahlman, Rolla, MO; Stan
A. Willems, Arroyo Grande, CA; James L. Rewerts, Humble, TX; Robert C. Edwards,
San Bernardino, CA; Chester Cheesman, Highland, MI. 3RD Prize - Motowear 2-piece
Riding Suit: Richard Carpenter, Minneapolis, MN; Robert B. Reynolds, Blasdell,
NY. 4TH Prize - Fox 180 Pants, HC2000 Jersey, Fox Pawtector Glove, Fox Alta
Boots: Gene Prichard Jr., Paragon, IN; 5TH Prize - Progressive Suspension Larry
Roeseler Signature Series 420 Shock & Fork Springs: D. Allan Ralls, Sunland, CA.
6TH Prize - Shift Assault Pants, Shift Fastback Jersey, Pair Shift Ace Gloves,
Fox Alta Boots: Russell Fulton, New Albany, IN. 7TH Prize - Malcolm Smith Racing
Trail Tools Package: John G. Regalado, Avalon, CA; Darin M. Sizemore, London,
KY. 8TH Prize - Malcolm Smith Racing Dual Sport Support Package: Jim Ronk,
Spanish Fort, AL; Peter Wright Jr., Glen Mills, PA. 9TH Prize - Malcolm Smith
Racing Hard Parts Package: Steven J. Smalla, Allegan, MI; Steve Dexter,Marion,
OH. 10TH Prize - Clarke Gas Tank: Kevin K. Wheeler, Thornville, OH; Leo J.
Ahearn II, Houston, TX. 11TH Prize - Chatter Box 2HJC-FRS kit: Gary T. Wealther,
West Chicago, IL. 12TH Prize - Cycra Moto 99 Adjustable MX Stand and One Case of
PJ1 Goldfire 4-Stroke Racing Oil: Randall B. Woodruff, Riverside, CA; Robert D.
Nash Jr, Glen Allen, VA; Donald R. Harless, Cross Lanes, WV; Victor L. Hancock,
Solon, OH; Brian Willis, Coatesville, PA; Brian J. Erdek, Hampton, NJ; Donald J.
Hawkins, Fairmont, WV; Barbara Fallis, Sutter Creek, CA; Christopher Norell,
Green Brook, NJ; Ryan Carl, Aptos, CA; William A. Agnew, Evansville, IN. 13TH
Prize - AXO USA Pack: Benjamin M. Quesenburry, Stewartstown, PA.


             2000 AMA/SUZUKI NATIONAL DUAL SPORT TRAIL RIDE SERIES
April 28-29
Racer Productions, 166 Harner Run
Morgantown, WV 26508, (304) 284-0084
Location: Renfro Valley, KY

May 19-20
Buckeye Dual Sporters, 34018 Sutton Rd.
Logan, OH 43138, (740) 380-3050, kaeppner@hockinghills.net
Location: Zaleski, OH

June 2-3
Durty Dabbers, RR 2, Box 185B
Mill Hall, PA 17751, (570) 726-3343
Location: Mill Hall, PA

June 9-10
Midwest Trail Riders Association, P.O. Box 1203
Maryland Heights, MO 63043, (314) 434-5095, ridemtra@hotmail.com
Location: Lesterville, MO

June 30-July 1
Arkansas Dirt Riders, 4202 Hanover Dr.
Alexander, AR 72002, (501) 847-9791, lburton@aristotle.net
Location: New Blaine, AR

July 7-8
NW Tour & Trail, 1101 SE 53rd Ct.
Hillsboro, OR 97123, (503) 681-8881, tawmn@aol.com
Location: Zig-Zag, OR

July 21-28
Cycle Conservation Club, 10504 Broughwell Rd.
Rives Junction, MI 49277, (517) 569-9999, ccchill@dmci.net
Location: Newberry, MI

September 8-9
K-T Riders, Box 558
Cadiz, KY 42211, (502) 522-6624
Location: Golden Pond, KY

September 22-23
Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club, P.O. Box 241
Columbus, IN 47202, (812) 342-1150
Location: Columbus, IN

September 22-23
Countdown, 22102 Covello St.
Canoga Park, CA 91303, (818) 348-8381
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA

October 6-7
Ridge Runners Motorcycle Club, P.O. Box 5121
Santa Cruz, CA 95063-5121, (831) 423-4843
Location: Angels Camp, CA

Date TBA
Meteor Motorcycle Club, 121 4th Ave.
Glendora, NJ 08029, (856) 546-0305, jeffandchris@aol.com
Location: Jenkins, NJ

October 20-21
Enduro Riders Association, 262 McKenna Creek Dr.
Columbus, OH 43230, (614) 891-1369, wcumbow@columbus.rr.com
Location: McArthur, OH

October 13-14
Gulf Coast Sandblasters, 12166 Skeet Hunt Rd.
Biloxi, MS 39532, (228) 860-8335
Location: Saucier, MS

October 27-28
Trail Riders of Houston, P.O. Box 270242
Houston, TX 77277-0242, (281) 376-4726, bhughes41@aol.com
Location: Terlingua, TX

November 23-24
District 37 Dual Sport, P.O. Box 93605
Pasadena, CA 91109, (818) 249-2141, d37dualsport@hotmail.com
Location: Los Angeles, CA

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