From a press release issued by Clear Channel:
2003 Championship Cup Series Announces Road Race Contingency Listings Over 5 Million Dollars
AURORA, IL.–Clear Channel Entertainment’s motor sports division proudly announced today the preliminary 2003 CCS Road Race Contingency Program after topping 5 Million Dollars. After only 2/3 of the 2002 Contingency Sponsors having renewed for the 2003 season, the CCS contingency postings have been drastically increased from previous years…And this even before confirming the motorcycle manufacturer listings such as Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha, and Aprilia.
The Championship Cup Series offers 45 various classes of motorcycle road racing competition at each event, catering to all sportsman racers, from the beginner to the professional veterans. The majority of CCS events also offer road race schools, where beginners can start their transition to expert racer. This “Zero to Hero” program, as is has been named, has been sponsored by Lockhart Phillips USA since its inception and who’s contract continues through the 2004 season.
Kevin Elliott, Competition Director of Sport Bike properties for Clear Channel stated: “We are very proud that the Championship Cup Series’ 20th season has started off with such success. CCS is proud to have such a strong relationship with the industry manufacturers and distributors, and that they can profit from their relationship with our road race properties.” With race entries increasing 60% in purse paying classes in 2002, CCS is confident that the 2003 season will again see a double digit increase in entry numbers and licensing.
The first event in 2003 at Streets of Willow in Rosamond California (located near Edwards A.F.B.) was the CCS opener for the Pacific Region and kicked off the 20th season of the Championship Cup Series featuring more than 70 regional events nationwide. The bar was set high as pre-entry and post entry numbers were drastically increased from 2002 events at the same venue.
“In the next 12 months, the CCS program is expecting to experience explosive growth in licensed riders and ‘Zero to Hero’ program participants. We will expose more riders to thrill of the on-track experience than ever before, in cooperation with facility partners and new rider programs that will soon be announced,” added Elliott. These, along with increased contingency programs, help to create a win-win situation for everyone involved. CCS expects a continued increase in contingency program listings as the motorcycle manufacturers announce their programs generating unprecedented benefits, which are designed to help the racing teams and privateers pay for their racing programs, and continue to participate in the sport.
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CCS Contingency Tops $5 Million
CCS Contingency Tops $5 Million
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