JAMES GANG/HOBAN BROTHERS KICKS OFF VANCE & HINES XR1200 SERIES AT DAYTONA Team to Provide Crew Chief and Technical Support for “Mr. Daytona” Scott Russell Osman, WI (March 7, 2011) – James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing presented by H-D of Appleton and Spectro Oils returns to the AMA Vance & Hines XR1200 class after carding three top-5 finishes and 4th place overall in the inaugural season last year. “It’s going to be an even deeper and more competitive field this season,” said rider and team co-owner Paul James. “It’s exciting to see the class grow, and we’re looking forward to the challenge and the opportunity to race with such a talented group of riders.” There are 20 riders pre-entered in the Vance & Hines XR1200 class for the season opener at Daytona International Speedway, with veterans including Daytona 200 winners and AMA Champions as well as some rising young stars of the series. James Gang/Hoban Brothers Team GM John Dahmer will serve as Crew Chief for 5-time Daytona 200 winner and SPEED-TV commentator Scott Russell in his debut in the Vance & Hines XR1200 class aboard the H.O.G. Racing media/VIP bike. “Winning the Barber finale with Jeremy McWilliams last year on the media/VIP XR was a great experience,” said Dahmer. “Racing at Daytona with Scott Russell is also going to be something special. It will be a great show.” For more information on James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing, go to: www.jghbracing.com or follow team updates at: www.twitter.com/jamesgangracing For more information on the AMA Vance & Hines XR1200 class and a full series schedule, go to: www.amaproracing.com or ~http://vanceandhines.com/xr1200series~ The James Gang/Hoban Brothers AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 team is presented by H-D of Appleton and Spectro Oils. Additional team sponsors include: Hoban Cycle, Darkhorse Crankworks, Genuine James Gaskets, Kymco USA, SHIFT Racing, Arai helmets, Ferodo brakes and Spyder Leatherworks.