New beginnings...our inaugural run was not to be a podium event. Jimmy Filice was to dominate, of course, our bike a bit sluggish with the jetting not quite there. Road Atlanta, lush and green, heavy with moist, hot air, earth the color of terra cotta--a perfect environment to initiate a new race team manager. I’d never heard the term “E-brake”. But as the rental car spun seemingly out of control, me in the back seat thinking we’re all gonna die, Nick and Steve laughing their asses off...as Nick would say,”This is livin’”.

I stayed home for the next three races, after all, our company was only in its fourth year and in need of constant attention. We bummed more rides for our equipment, Nick and Steve flying to the races. And an occasional local helper would help flesh out the team rostrum. Nick fought his way from fifth to third by the last race of the season. Sears Point was crucial. Can we hang on to third place? It was not a cinch by any means. But Nick road brilliantly finishing on the podium to clinch the national number three plate. We were ecstatic! And I was hooked. Hey, we need a new tent, and a better paint job for our bikes...and graphics. 1994 here we come.

RESULTS:

Headin’ for the podium at Sears

Ienatsch chargin’ at Road Atlanta

Ienatsch, Sullivan and D’Alusio
grid up at the last round - Sears

Mori, Filice and Ienatsch at Sears