After being appointed as consultant to the National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association, Norman del Rosario disclosed that local riders may compete in the upcoming 2004 Camel Supercross Championship Series in the Philippines.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause the [Federation Internationale de Motorcycisme] and NAMSSA have plans of including Saipan in its circuit, local riders are eligible to participate in the event,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The event kicks off with its first round scheduled to be held at the Roxas City Indoor Stadium from Sept. 18-19, with Sept. 17 scheduled as practice day.<\/p>\n
Following the action in Roxas City is another leg in Bacolod City. The Series will then close, crowning its champion in its final leg at Iloilo City.<\/p>\n
Glenn Aguilar, the 2003 Asian Supercross Champion, will defend his crown at the event. He is the seven-time champion of the Philippines. <\/p>\n
Del Rosario explained that the event is highly competitive, also featuring ranked riders from within the FIM circuit.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an international race series that includes FIM riders also,\u201d he said. \u201cIt will be a great experience for any rider to participate in.\u201d<\/p>\n
Del Rosario said that because of his newly appointed position with NAMSSA\u2014appointment was made official last Monday\u2014interested riders may contact him to process FIM licenses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s one advantage that we now have. Now, riders can contact me and we can work on processing their licenses so that they can compete in the event. We can also work out on finding a place to stay. That can also be processed with NAMSSA. It will be great to a have group stay together,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Interested riders can contact del Rosario by email at namssa.spn@vzpacifica.net.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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