Courtesy of The Factory Spectator www.motonews.com
Note: Don't freak out if you don't see your
favorite rider on here yet, this is going to grow as news is available.
Team Honda: Ricky Carmichael, Ernesto Fonseca, and Nathan Ramsey. It is unlikely they will
replace Tortelli.
Team Chevy Trucks Kawasaki: Ezra Lusk, and James "Bubba" Stewart. The team
says no changes for 2003, Roncada is out.
Team Sobe Suzuki: Travis Pastrana, Sebastien Tortelli, Stephane Roncada. Kevin Windham out. Sean
Hamblin will probably move him to Mike Craig's ECC Team (or YOT). As of Millville weekend, Tortelli and Roncada are not signed yet.
Team Sobe Suzuki (125s): Blimpie out. Danny Smith re-signed. Antunez is leaning
towards Arenacross. The team will probably scale down to 2 or 3 riders instead of 4. Jesseman to stay. The latest on the list is Mathieu Lalloz.
Team Yamaha: David Vuillemin Fly gear , Tim Ferry, and Chad Reed, (Thor).
Team KTM: Grant Langston has signed to race 250 for 2003/04. The second 250 rider should
be Portugal’s Joaquim Rodrigues.. Steve Boniface, and Billy Laninovich stay, and Australian Brett Metcalfe. They have been talking to Heath Voss.
Husqvarna: Too early, some think this team won't be back. They were talking to Thain..
Other Teams
McGrath Racing: McGrath will be back for Supercross only again, 2 more seasons. A 4-year deal with KTM is done (kinda).
Factory Connection/Amsoil Honda: Mike LaRocco, on 250/450, Michael Byrne has one more year on contract. Chris
Gosselaar and Travis Preston will be back. Ryan Mills will join the team too.
Pro Circuit Kawasaki: Mike Brown has one more year. Eric Sorby and Matt Walker are on for a one year deal. Shae Bentley
is on the list.
Plano Honda: No 2003 plans known yet. Scott Sheak as manager. Travis Elliott returns.
Yamaha of Troy: Ivan Tedesco, Craig Anderson, Brock Sellards, and Josh Hansen.
Motoworld Racing: Andrew Short, David Pingree, Daryl Hurley,and Ryan Morias may end up here instead of ECC. Bobby
Kinery will be a part-timer.
LCR Racing: Too early.
Moto XXX: Larry Ward, just outdoors, waiting to hear on the rest. Kyle Lewis talking about returning. They may team
up with Yoshimura as team sponsor. Damon Huffman may land here.
Cernic's: Dowd unsure but if he returns it will be outdoors only. They may add a 125 rider.
3D Racing: Too early.
Subway racing: James Povolny, they are interested in Ted Campbell and Ryan Clark.
Escondido Cycle Center, Factory-supported Suzukis: Steve Lamson, and Robbie Horton plus two more. ECC is offering a $1
million bonus for a 125 championship! Also Tyler Evans and Jeff Gibson. Suspension should be factory Showa supported by Race Tech.
The Racer's Edge: Too early.
Mach 1 Motorsports: Too early.
Blackfoot Honda: Signed Blackfoot may get AM Leonard's old semi and race both supercross and nationals next year. JSR
returns and Voss has an option to return too. They want Nick Wey.
Team Star-Racing:
Powerhouse:
Crossroad Powersports/RRP: Damien Plotts and Ty Wallace, Arenacross and nationals.
Max Pitts:
Fasstco Racing: Too early.
Synergy Racing:
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Arenacross Section:
Bradshaw is not expected to be healed up for AX this year.
Tuf Kawasaki: Three man team, not selected, in a big semi. So far they have Chad Johnson and Isaiah Johnson. Darcy
Lange is a strong candidate, and his participation in AX depends on what someone in Canada decides. Just to throw some names out, Mathieu Lalloz and Jason Thomas
may be candidates.
Tuf Honda: Let us get back with you on this one....
Shogun: 4 riders, including defending champion Josh Demuth, and Phil Lawrence, Tommy Hoffmaster, and Joe Oehlhof.
Bill's Pipes Suzuki: No news yet. If Buddy Antunez decides to return to AX he would likely land here.
