A press release from Jason DiSalvo’s team:

WILD CARD DISALVO AIMS FOR CZECH GLORY

Following his fourth-place finish in the 250cc European Championship race after setting pole position at the Most circuit last month, Cruise America Grand Prix Racing Team rider Jason DiSalvo returns to the Czech Republic this coming weekend eager to compete against the world’s best 250cc riders once again.

The 17-year-old from Batavia, New York will be contesting the 250cc Czech Grand Prix at Brno on Sunday, August 26th, having been awarded a wild-card entry following his impressive performances in the Czech Championship this season and according to the teenager, he’s looking forward to the race.

“I really enjoy racing in the Czech Republic and feel confident after racing there this season. My main aim is to score some points so I’ll be doing my best to put in a solid performance on the Honda,” said Jason.

The race will be DiSalvo’s third Grand Prix wild-card ride of the season which in itself is a record along with the fact that he is the youngest-ever American to race in 250cc Grand Prix. Jason retired due to the changeable weather conditions when well placed at the Dutch TT in June before taking a well-deserved 22nd place at the British Grand Prix a week later, emerging as best of the wild-card riders.

The 250cc Czech Grand Prix race will be shown live extensively in Europe, mainly through the Eurosport and British Eurosport networks while American viewers can catch the action through a delayed Speedvision broadcast starting at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, 26th August.