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John Robinson, who represented Bridgestone at AMA Nationals for three years, has been re-assigned in the company, in a move he says is a promotion.

Bridgestone did a booming business in the 250cc Grand Prix class but has seen its business at AMA Nationals drop dramatically since the class was eliminated at the end of 2003. But Robinson says that’s not the reason behind the move, which gives him more responsibility and pays him more money.

Robinson has returned to the Marketing Department at Bridgestone/Firestone, handling the company’s Drive & Learn program, Fuzion events, Bigfoot Monster Truck and various other projects.

His previous racing assignment was classified by the company as Sales Engineering, and Robinson worked at kart events as well as at motorcycle races. He will be replaced in that position, and the company will continue with its motorcycle road racing programs, Robinson said.

In an e-mail to RoadracingWorld.com, Robinson wrote, “It has been a great pleasure working with you in the world of motorcycles… At the moment, a replacement has not been determined, but should be announced in the near future.”

In related news, Robinson married Jennifer Alford, May 1st in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Robinson can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]