Team RightsForBikers.com Triumphs Over Adversity

“Earning a podium finish at this race is really a true testament to our crew,” says John Linder of Tampa, Fla., who drove the Team RightsForBikers.com Ducati PS1000LE across the Finish Line.  “I went to get the bike after Jason (Edmonds) crashed just about mid-way through the event. Luckily he wasn’t hurt, but the bike was.  I wasn’t sure we could get it back on track.  But the crew didn’t falter. They got right to work. Replacing the shifter, handlebars, pegs, front tire and more, they did an outstanding job and we were able to get on track and finish 3rd in class.  I take my hat off to our chief mechanic Larry Zullo who kept everything working at an incredible pace.”

“This is the perfect example of what two-wheeled endurance racing is all about,” sums up team owner C.J, Czaia who hails from Palmetto, Fla.  “Everyone on the crew put their heart and soul into getting our GST bike back on the track and it worked. They did an awesome job and getting a podium finish made it all worthwhile.”

Flying the SST RightsForBikers.com banner, Mark Crozier of Palm Coast, Fla., and Nathan Dressman scored a 5th place finish.  “We are a little down on horsepower,” said Dressman.  We made great time in the corners, but the straights were a different matter.   We know we can gain a fair amount more and will be ready to rock and roll come the next road at Road America.”

“All in all it was a good race,” said Crozier.  “I had brain fade a couple of times and did some off-roading.  I even called in and told the crew to get me some knobby tires.  Luckily my two forays off the track only lost us a few seconds.  We had great pit stops all day long.  Our crew chief Charles Worley and our gas man got us in and out and were really awesome.”

Aboard the RghtsForBikers.com ST Suzuki 650, Nicole Hoffman of Palm Coast, Fla., and her co-rider Eric Spector earned a 7th in class.  “Neither Eric or I had ever ridden the VIR track,” explains Hoffman.  “While this was the first time anyone had raced the full course, almost all the riders had tackled the North course.  Eric, who came onboard at the last minute to fill in for Bob Fisher did a great job.  For two riders to learn a brand new course in just two practice session with only one bike is tough, but we both felt comfortable learning the track and everything went very smoothly throughout the 500 k event.”

“We learn a lot at each event,” summed up Czaia.  “We now have two months between races and that will give us time to get everything dialed in to perfection.  I am definitely optimistic about the second half of the season and everyone on the team is looking forward to being right up in the thick of things.”

About Team RightsforBikers.com

Team RightsforBikers.com is an online resource dedicated to defending the rights of motorcyclists. Developed by the law firm of Czaia & Gallagher, an accident and injury law firm, the motorcycle road racing team competes in the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series.

Also known as TeamHurtByAccident.com, the team is supported by PIAA Corporation, USA & Czaia & Gallagher, P.A. Other partners include YoYoDyne, LeoVince USA, Pit Bull Products, Inc., K&N Engineering, Inc., Motion Pro, Inc., RK Excel America, Vortex Racing Components, Parts Unlimited by SBS, Spiegler Performance Parts, MechanixWear, Inc., Held USA, SEBIMOTO, Brembo and Lockhart Phillips, USA.

About PIAA

PIAA has been an acknowledged leader in innovative automotive products since its founding in Japan in 1963.  PIAA products, created in PIAA's Technical Design Center in Japan, are known for their visionary design, inspired engineering, quality construction and superior performance.

PIAA Corporation, USA is located at 3004 NE 181st, Portland, OR 97230, 503-489-6666.  For more information visit the PIAA Web site at www.piaa.com.

About the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series

MOTO-ST is organized and sanctioned by Professional Motorsports Productions (PMP) of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the Grand American Road Racing Association, based in Daytona Beach, Fla., which provides the series with administrative and commercial support. The MOTO‑ST advisory board features some of the most respected individuals in the world of motorsports, including AMA Hall of Fame members, respected motorcycle racing journalists and renowned officials from various forms of road racing. Learn more about MOTO-ST at www.moto-st.com.