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posted November 14, 2003 08:17 AM
No surprise - EBoz gone
Can't say it's a big surprise. Had inside info that they weren't going to race Superbike. No reason for him to stay and race the other classes....
   
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posted November 14, 2003 08:19 AM
*nods* Ducati? Or MotoGP?
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posted November 14, 2003 08:20 AM
http://www.amasuperbike.com/2003-Nov/031114b.htm
KAWASAKI TO FOCUS ON SUPERSTOCK AND SUPERSPORT IN 2004
Company releases Eric Bostrom to pursue personal career objectives
IRVINE, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2003)-Bruce Stjernstrom, director of professional racing for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., today announced the company's decision not to contest the 2004 AMA Superbike Series, and instead to concentrate on the Superstock and Supersport series races. At the same time, he indicated that Kawasaki would release the company's Superbike racer, Eric Bostrom, to pursue his personal career objectives.
"Our decision is to put our team effort behind the Superstock and Supersport series at a time when the AMA's Superbike series is being restructured," said Stjernstrom. "Eric's contributions to the team and Kawasaki have been enormous over the past several years, and there's just no way we could stand in his way once the decision was made to not race the Superbike series," he continued.
According to Stjernstrom, team management discussed the company's 2004 plans with Bostrom and a mutual agreement was reached, which the director of racing says "is a prime example of the respect that exists between the two parties."
"Kawasaki certainly wishes only the best for Eric in the future," concluded Stjernstrom.
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posted November 14, 2003 08:26 AM
Not sure. When I talked to his Dad at the Del Mar Mile, there were several options on the table. Can't say which one he'd go with, but he'll make the announcment shortly.
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posted November 14, 2003 08:29 AM
Too bad. I think everyone wanted to see the 10-R campaigned in superbike.
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posted November 15, 2003 05:18 AM
No doubt.................
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Too bad. I think everyone wanted to see the 10-R campaigned in superbike.
I know I sure did want to see it. I really think Eboz is an excellent rider. If he rides a Ducati 999 in AMA Superbike it will be VERY interesting to say the least. I doubt he's gonna snag a MotoGP ride for next season, but anything is possible I guess.
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posted November 15, 2003 05:29 AM
I always wanted to support Kawasaki's superbike effort by buying the product. You know, race on sunday, sell on monday...But no race, no sale. Sorry, they can keep it, I'll shop elsewhere.
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posted November 15, 2003 09:16 AM
That's too bad.
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posted November 15, 2003 10:47 AM
Thought crossed my mind as well.....
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posted November 16, 2003 06:35 PM
I cant believe they arnt offering Eric a ride on the GP bike. It must have crossed someones mind. At least I hope it did. He is used to riding an inferior bike. But at least this one has more promise.
As the bike improves so will he as a GP rider.
To me its logical that they at least try and get him on the zxrr.
Maybe he doesnt want the task of developing a bike.
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