Former racer Shane Clarke, now a tuner and 750cc Supersport engine builder working with Ben Spies and Chris Ulrich, says that his experience with AMA Tech has been nothing but professional. In an e-mail refering to the controversy involving Chuck Chouinard’s disqualification at Loudon, Clarke wrote:

“After reading a lot of the comments being made about Chouinard’s DQ, I kinda think there must have been more there than just the ‘metal removal’ off of the valves. On RoadracingWorld.com there was a comment about Rob and his ‘sidekick’ Terry making accusations about Chuck’s weight vs. his performance. So far those guys have been VERY fair and professional when I have been in tech with Ben’s bike and Chris’ bike! If Chouinard’s crew upset the tech guys or started something with them I might see it. I understand the BS that is going on with the Merrill, but Rob, Terry have been really professional and I just don’t see those comments coming from them! I’ll see you at Laguna and hope CU and Ben can be on the box again!”