PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 17, 2005) — AMA Pro Racing and Clear Channel Motorsports have announced that Friday practice for this weekend‚Äôs round of the THQ AMA Supercross Series in Orlando has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Steady rains have prevented crews from being able to load-in the dirt at the Citrus Bowl resulting in a delay in track construction.

While Saturday’s schedule, including practice and qualifying heats, is expected to run as planned, severe weather could impact the event schedule further. Additional information will be issued if necessary.

Kenneth Gundersen continues steady recovery plans but may miss Zolder and
Marc de Reuver has undergone surgery. Team photos now available.

Photographs, including portraits, action and team shots are now available of
the MX1, MX2 and MX3 KTM factory teams. The high resolution images can be
downloaded for media use and are found at: www.ktmimages.com

Kenneth Gundersen is well ahead of schedule in his recovery from a cartilage
operation however it is unlikely that the factory MX1 rider will make the
gate for the first Grand Prix of the season at Zolder on April 2nd-3rd.
The Norwegian is currently at home but will visit a specialist in Sweden
next Tuesday for a check-up on his knee; a full two weeks earlier than was
originally planned. The 23 year old has been training hard and starting to
ride cautiously over the last fortnight. If the initial examination is
satisfactory then Gundersen will continue to work for another two weeks
before returning to Sweden where he will remain for several days undergoing
more comprehensive tests on the strength and durability of the knee. Once
through this phase the super-fit rider should then have a green light to get
up to full GP speed.
“We are happy for Kenneth because everything seems to be progressing nicely
and he is feeling more confident,” stated Team Manager Toby Gustafson. “His
leg muscles have returned to normal and he can fit his knee braces properly
again. We hope that the next few weeks will continue in the same way. I am
doubtful if he will be able to ride at Zolder but a return with the first
three GPs is a certainty.”

Marc de Reuver has had surgery on the three ligaments broken in his right
knee. The operation was performed last Wednesday and the 21 year old now
embarks on the slow, lengthy road of recovery and rehab. The Dutchman is now
certain to miss the majority of the 2005 FIM World Championships but is
optimistically eying a return to action for round sixteen, his home GP at
Lierop in September.

“Everything went OK last Wednesday,” he commented. “When I had the MRI scan
the injury was worse then they had originally expected. The three ligaments
were broken and I needed a total reconstruction. I am wearing a brace now
and have to walk with crutches; it swells up easily. I have to be really
careful in the first few weeks not to make any more damage. There is limited
movement with the knee and I know that I will have lots of rehabilitation
work, like cycling, ahead. It is going to be at least four months before I
can go near a bike so it will be six months before I can think about GPs. I
plan on being at Zolder to watch on the Saturday. I am already excited about
making a comeback at Lierop and I want to be really strong.”

Kenneth Gundersen continues steady recovery plans but may miss Zolder and
Marc de Reuver has undergone surgery. Team photos now available.

Photographs, including portraits, action and team shots are now available of
the MX1, MX2 and MX3 KTM factory teams. The high resolution images can be
downloaded for media use and are found at: www.ktmimages.com

Kenneth Gundersen is well ahead of schedule in his recovery from a cartilage
operation however it is unlikely that the factory MX1 rider will make the
gate for the first Grand Prix of the season at Zolder on April 2nd-3rd.
The Norwegian is currently at home but will visit a specialist in Sweden
next Tuesday for a check-up on his knee; a full two weeks earlier than was
originally planned. The 23 year old has been training hard and starting to
ride cautiously over the last fortnight. If the initial examination is
satisfactory then Gundersen will continue to work for another two weeks
before returning to Sweden where he will remain for several days undergoing
more comprehensive tests on the strength and durability of the knee. Once
through this phase the super-fit rider should then have a green light to get
up to full GP speed.
“We are happy for Kenneth because everything seems to be progressing nicely
and he is feeling more confident,” stated Team Manager Toby Gustafson. “His
leg muscles have returned to normal and he can fit his knee braces properly
again. We hope that the next few weeks will continue in the same way. I am
doubtful if he will be able to ride at Zolder but a return with the first
three GPs is a certainty.”

Marc de Reuver has had surgery on the three ligaments broken in his right
knee. The operation was performed last Wednesday and the 21 year old now
embarks on the slow, lengthy road of recovery and rehab. The Dutchman is now
certain to miss the majority of the 2005 FIM World Championships but is
optimistically eying a return to action for round sixteen, his home GP at
Lierop in September.

“Everything went OK last Wednesday,” he commented. “When I had the MRI scan
the injury was worse then they had originally expected. The three ligaments
were broken and I needed a total reconstruction. I am wearing a brace now
and have to walk with crutches; it swells up easily. I have to be really
careful in the first few weeks not to make any more damage. There is limited
movement with the knee and I know that I will have lots of rehabilitation
work, like cycling, ahead. It is going to be at least four months before I
can go near a bike so it will be six months before I can think about GPs. I
plan on being at Zolder to watch on the Saturday. I am already excited about
making a comeback at Lierop and I want to be really strong.”

In early 2005, Moto XXX co-founder Erik Sandin developed a plan to start the team’s first mini cycle racing effort. Along with some fellow racers and close friends, he started talking to potential sponsors and outlining what would become the most organized mini racing effort to date. Still in its infancy, the team has already had startling success both on the track and in securing sponsorship. In the Podium Productions Aftermath Series, an 8-round championship that paralleled the first west coast Supercross rounds, team riders captured two titles. Upcoming events include this year’s Mini Moto SX in Las Vegas along with many others. Officially dubbed Moto XXX/A-Ride MX, the team is proud to announce its inception and introduce the riders.

Team Riders:

Oscar Valdez (Pro):
1st overall: 2005 Aftermath Series, 110cc Pro Unlimited class

Jayson Abbott (Pro):
Former Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Champion
Former GNC, GFI and CMC motocross champion
2004 Mini Moto Magazine Test Rider/Tech
Current Cycle News Test Rider
1st overall: Oakley MX Holiday Jam
12th overall: 2004 Mini Moto SX, Midsize Pro class
5th overall: 2005 Phoenix Mini Supermoto, Open Pro class

Mike Spasbo (Am):
1st overall: 2005 Aftermath Series, 50cc Unlimited class
1st overall: Holiday Series, 50cc Unlimited class
1st overall: Arco Arena National Super Mini Motard

Robert Barr (Am):
2nd place: Early finish in 2005 Aftermath Series, 110cc Open class
2nd place: Early finish in 2005 Aftermath Series, 110cc Mod class
Returning from injury to race local events and 2005 Mini Moto SX in Las Vegas

Erik Sandin (Am): Team Manager/Rider
3rd overall: 2005 Suzuki Celebrity Crossover Challenge at San Francisco Supercross
5th overall: 2005 Phoenix Mini Supermoto
Many local podium finishes

Moto XXX/A-Ride is supported by: TCS, Two Brothers, N-style, Marzocchi, Utopia Optics, Billetwear, Oneal, Tag Metals, Dunlop, Spaz Out Ink, Wheelspin, Podium
Productions.