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KTM and HMC are planning a new AMA SuperMotard program built around former Superbike World Champion Scott Russell.

KTM’s involvement is serious enough to include providing a new semi-truck for the effort.

At post time it was unknown how Russell will handle complications related to total-disability insurance payouts he received after what was thought to be a career-ending crash on the Daytona 200 starting grid two years ago.

KTM, which plans to join the MotoGP Series in 2004 and has also been taking a hard look at possible involvement in AMA Pro road racing, hopes to use the SuperMotard program to develop future road racing stars.