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Elkhart Lake, Wis…Although Road America proved to be a somewhat better event for the Crozier Roberson Motorsports/DNA Energy Drink team, it still didn’t yield the results that they were hoping for.

Flying the DNA Energy Drink banner, Bobby Fong and Michael Beck finished both AMA Pro Daytona SportBike events and gained some points, but they were both disappointed with the results.

“We know we can do better,” said Beck who scored an 11^th and 13^th place finish.  “The weather conditions at Road America were not the best on Saturday.  It drizzled on part of the track during Saturday’s race and we were running in the wet and dry which makes racing difficult, especially if you are not used to racing in those conditions.”

Bobby Fong scored and 18^th on Saturday and then a 10^th on Sunday, keeping him in 10^th  place in the point’s battle.

“Our goal was to finish and we definitely did that,” said Fong.  “But winning is what racing is all about and I am definitely hungry to get on that podium.  Hopefully all the bad luck is behind us and Mid-Ohio will be our turning point.”

“Bobby rode an incredible race on Sunday,” says team manager Mark Crozier.  He powered off the startline and by the fourth lap, he had moved into the lead.   “Unfortunately one of the crew guys made a mistake and topped off the gas on the grid after the warm up lap.  It resulted in a penalty and Bobby had to pull through the pits losing him his first place slot.  He went back out and did a great job moving through the field to finish 10^th.  We are all very proud of him.”

“Bobby definitely showed off his ability about his DNA Energy Drink Ducati,” adds co-team owner Robbie Roberson.  “There is no doubt as to his riding skill and I don’t think it will be long before he is on the podium.”

For AMA Pro SuperSport West point leader Joey Pascarella and his DNA Energy Ducati it was a tough weekend.  Pulling off the Startline in 11^th place, Pascarella immediately began to make his way up through the field.  However, moving up further was not to be as he crashed.  Getting back on the bike, Pascarella rebounded to finish 15^th.  Unfortunately, after careful consideration, the team decided that his Ducati was not safe to ride and they retired it for the weekend.

“I was really bummed,” said Pascarella. The one lucky thing is that I still have a big margin in the point’s battle and we will definitely be back in full force at the next race at Mid-Ohio in July.”

“Luck definitely hasn’t been on our side lately,” adds Crozier. “I figure we have had enough bad luck to last us the rest of the season and we are all determined that things are going to go up from now on. We’ve got the crew, we’ve got the riders and we’ve got the machinery.  All we need is some luck.”

Crozier Roberson Motorsports is sponsored by: DNA Energy Drink, Quality Brands, Inc., FMF, Arai Helmets, Race Tech, Motion Pro, Pit Bull, EBC Brakes, EK, Melillimoto Ducati, Moto-Heaven.com, XES, Thrust Company, HEL, Woodcraft, Armour Bodies, Puma, Held Gloves, GP Tech, Active, Zero Gravity and Christopher Bean Coffee.

Triumph joins demo ride lineup at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that Triumph Motorcycles will bring a wide range of machines for attendees to demo at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 9-11 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Included in the demo lineup will be a full range of 2010 models: the America, Speedmaster, Scrambler, Bonneville, Bonneville SE, Bonneville T100, Thruxton, Daytona 675, Street Triple, Street Triple R, Speed Triple SE, Rocket III Roadster, Rocket III Touring, Thunderbird, Thunderbird SE and Tiger SE.

“Each year the Triumph staff looks forward to working AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” said Triumph Marketing Manager Jim Callahan. “As lifelong motorcyclists, our team has more fun at this particular venue than any other national event. The enthusiasts who attend AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days are an amazing group of motorcyclists who value tradition, competition and individual style — three characteristics that have made Triumph a success for more than a hundred years. VMD has become a cornerstone of our annual event schedule, and Triumph will be on location with the entire 2010 range of models in full regalia.”

Held at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features vintage and post-vintage competition in motocross, trials, hare scrambles, roadracing and dirt track. In addition to demo rides of current production bikes, the event includes North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, educational seminars, bike shows, the Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral, motorcycling seminars, the new product Manufacturers’ Midway, and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs.

Husqvarna is the 2010 Marque of the Year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, with off-road racing legend Malcolm Smith serving as grand marshal.

Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame, located on the campus of the AMA in Pickerington, Ohio, is to honor the distinguished men and women whose competitive spirit, passion, vision and entrepreneurship have played a vital role in shaping the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame’s website at MotorcycleMuseum.org.

For tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, see MidOhio.com. For more information about the event, visit AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.