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AMA: AMA/Suzuki Dual Sport Series 2000 schedule set, '99 winners named

13 February 2000

Posted by Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel
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 1999 American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Suzuki National Dual Sport Trail Ride Series. And while 28 lucky series participants were randomly selected as winners, none was luckier than Walter Robles of Reseda, Calif., who won the grand prize 1999 Suzuki DR350SE dual-sport motorcycle valued at $4,599 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, gas tanks from Associate Sponsor Clarke Manufacturing, as well as prizes from Kenda Tire, Fox Racing, Motowear International, Chatter Box, Progressive Suspension and PJ1 Lubricants. This year's 20-event series begins May 6-7 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 1999 winners and the 2000 schedule.

1999 AMA/SUZUKI NATIONAL DUAL SPORT TRAIL RIDE SERIES WINNERS

Grand Prize - 1999 Suzuki DR 350 SE: Walter P. Robles, Reseda, CA. 1st Prize - $500 Moose Off-Road Clothing Package: Marty W. Roberts, Biloxi, MS; Kenneth G. Lauer, Spring City, TN; John M. Eller, Soquel, CA; Nicky N. Mantzoros, Mill Hall, PA. 2nd Prize - Choice of 1 set of K270 Dual Sport tires or 1 set of Kenda Trakmaster D.O.T. approved Knobby tires: Bill L. Bradford, Santa Clara, CA; Donald L. Durrett, Paducah, KY; Paul E. Banis, Magee, MS; Ronald W. Spicer, El Cajon, CA; William R. Kaler, Altoona, PA; Richard A. Wickman, Suitland, MD; Arthur Spencer Sr., Loganville, GA; Thomas F. Canning, Norton, MA; Larry Woodruff, Phelan, CA; Steven R. Landes, Rosedale, IN. 3rd Prize - Fox 180 Pants, HC99 Jersey, Pawtector Gloves, Fox Alta Boots: Tim Critser, Tipton, IN; Bruno Canale, Las Vegas, NV. 4th Prize - Progressive Suspension 420 Series Shock & 1 Pair Fork Springs: Jeff Giannobile, Bellbrook, OH. 5th Prize - Motowear Two-Piece Riding Suit: Mike R. Neufeld, Grass Valley, CA; John E. Curry, Inverness, FL. 6th Prize - Gas tank: Robert D. Rhodes, Boulder, CO; Bill Funtjar, Pickerington, OH. 7th Prize - Case of PJ1 Oil: Charles J. Klischies, Mount Laurel, NJ; Gary A. Brannan, Laurel Springs, NJ; Andrew G. Smith, Chesterfield, MO; Bobby F. Diffee, N Little Rock, AR; William N. Roesner, Moline, IL. 8th Prize - 2 HJC-FRS Kits: Betty Westerfield, Cromwell, KY.

In addition, winners of 3rd through 6th prizes, also will receive 1 case of PJ1 Oil from PJ1:PJH Brands.

2000 AMA/SUZUKI NATIONAL DUAL SPORT TRAIL RIDE SERIES

May 6-7, 2000
Racer Productions, 166 Harner Run
Morgantown, WV 26508, (304) 284-0084
LOCATION: Renfro Valley, KY

May 20-21, 2000
Buckeye Dual Sporters, 34018 Sutton Rd
Logan, OH 43138, (740) 380-3050
LOCATION: Zaleski, OH

May 27-28 2000
Lobos Motorcycle Club, 14000 S Forsythe Rd.
Oregon City, OR 97045, (503) 656-5801
LOCATION: McMinnville, OR

June 3-4, 2000
Durty Dabbers, RR 2, Box 185B
Mill Hall, PA 17751, (570) 726-3343
LOCATION: Mill Hall, PA

June 3-4, 2000
Midwest Trail Riders Association, PO Box 1203
Maryland Hts. MO 63043, (314) 434-5095
LOCATION: Lesterville, MO

June 24-25, 2000
Racer Productions, 166 Harner Run
Morgantown, WV 26508, (304) 284-0084
LOCATION: Hurricane Mills, TN

July 8-9, 2000
NW Tour & Trail, 1101 SE 53rd Court
Hillsboro, OR 97123, (503) 681-8881
LOCATION: Zig-Zag, OR

July 15-16, 2000
Ithaca Dirt Riders, 485 North Road
Freeville, NY 13068, (607) 844-4844
LOCATION: Berkshire, NY

July 23-29, 2000
Cycle Conservation Club, 10504 Broughwell Road
Rives Junction, MI 49277, (517) 569-9999
LOCATION: Newberry, MI

August 19-20, 2000
Tour n' Trail Promotions, 11756 Vanport Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342, (818) 890-2209
LOCATION: Granby, CO

September 9-10, 2000
K-T Riders, Box 558
Cadiz, KY 42211, (502) 522-3703
LOCATION: Golden Pond, KY

September 23-24, 2000
Stoney Lonesome Motorcycle Club, PO Box 241
Columbus, IN 47202, (812) 342-1150
LOCATION: Columbus, IN

September 23-24, 2000
Countdown, 22102 Covello Street
Canoga Park, CA 91303, (818) 348-8381
LOCATION: Mammoth Lakes, CA

October 7-8, 2000
Northern Virginia Trail Riders, PO Box 23147
Washington, DC 20026, (540) 547-3317
LOCATION: Mt. Solon, VA

October 7-8, 2000
Ridge Runners Motorcycle Club, PO Box 5121
Santa Cruz, CA 95063-5121, (831) 423-4843
LOCATION: Angels Camp, CA

October 21-22, 2000
Meteor Motorcycle Club, 21 Moore Ave
Barrington, NJ 08007, (856) 546-0305
LOCATION: Hammonton, NJ

October 14-15, 2000
Enduro Riders Association, 3621 Dempsey Rd
Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 891-1369
LOCATION: McArthur, OH

October 21-22, 2000
Gulf Coast Sandblasters, 12166 Skeet Hunt Rd
Biloxi, MS 39532, (228) 392-1404
LOCATION: Saucier, MS

October 28-29, 2000
Trail Riders of Houston, PO Box 270242
Houston, TX 77277-0242, (281) 376-4726
LOCATION: Terlingua, TX

November 24-25, 2000
District 37 Dual Sport, PO Box 93605
Pasadena, CA 91109, (818) 249-2141
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

Text provided by: AMA

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