Professional Motocross Rider Adam Chatfield and 24-Time Amateur
Title Holder Michael Lapaglia Kick Off The Jayco/Suzuki Racing 2008 Season on
Jan. 5, 2008
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. – Jayco® RVs is teaming up with Suzuki as
lead sponsors for the 2008 Richardson’s Racing Team that features two
up-and-coming professional motocross riders: British-born, Menifee,
Calif.-based Adam Chatfield and Murietta, Calif.-based 24-time amateur title
winner Michael LaPaglia.
The season kicks off Jan. 5, 2008 in Anaheim, Calif. and
continues through May 2008 in several states, including California, Arizona,
Texas, Washington and Nevada. The Jayco/Suzuki Racing 2008 Motorsports Season
is made up of several racing series, including the 2008 Monster Energy West
Coast Supercross Series, the 2008 AMA Toyota Outdoor Nationals and
the WMA Women’s MX Series.
“Jayco builds an extensive line of toy haulers designed for people who need to
transport large toys like motorcycles and ATVs,” said Sid Johnson, director of
marketing at Jayco.
“Richardson’s Racing and Suzuki are great partners for us because our
demographics match up very well with their target audiences. Additionally,
we’re pleased to have Adam Chatfield and Michael LaPaglia on board as members
of our team. They represent the best and brightest in the current ranks of up
and coming young riders.”
At 20 years old, Chatfield already has three years of professional motocross
experience under his belt. In addition to being a team member of the Jayco
Suzuki Racing Team, Chatfield was recently selected as a Wonder Warthog Team
rider. His impressive accomplishments include top ten finishes at Glen Helen
(2006 MX) 2006 and San Francisco (2007 SX Lites), as well as an 11th place
finish at Southwick (2007 MX) and 15th overall at High Point (2007 MX).
18-year-old Michael LaPaglia has been riding for 15 years and
has won 24 amateur titles, including Texas, World Mini, Mammoth and Ponca City.
Since turning professional, LaPaglia has finished 11th overall in the 2007 West
Coast races including a 7th place finish in Seattle and a 9th place finish in
San Diego.
For more information and event schedules for the 2008 Motorsports Season and
the Jayco Suzuki Racing Team, visit www.richardsonsracing.com.
About Jayco, Inc.
Jayco is the largest privately held manufacturer of recreation vehicles
in the world. The company manufactures and markets RVs under the Jay Series,
Select, Baja, Jay Feather, Jay Flight, Eagle, Designer, Octane ZX, Recon ZX,
Greyhawk, Melbourne and Seneca brand names.
For more information on any Jayco products, call 1-800-RV-JAYCO, visit www.jayco.com,
or write to Jayco, Inc., 903 S. Main, Middlebury, Ind., 46540.
