KRAWIEC SIGNS EXTENSION WITH SCREAMIN EAGLE/VANCE & HINES
Eddie Krawiec has signed a contract extension and will continue to be part of the Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Motorsports Pro Stock Motorcycle team for the next two seasons.
Krawiec joined the team in February – just in time for the March season opener in
"Eddie was a great addition to the team this year," Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. "He had great riding capability before he joined the team, and they just improved each race. He was a great asset to the Screamin' Eagle team, and we're excited about him staying with the program for the next two seasons."
Krawiec set many goals before the season began, including making the first cut of the new Countdown to the Championship points system. The top eight riders competed for the championship after the first 11 of 16 events, and Krawiec and teammate Andrew Hines were both part of that first group.
Eddie Krawiec has signed a contract
extension and will continue to be part of the Screamin' Eagle/Vance
& Hines Motorsports Pro Stock Motorcycle team for the next two
seasons.
Krawiec joined the team in February – just in time for the March season opener in
"Eddie was a great addition to the team this year," Harley-Davidson Racing Manager Anne Paluso said. "He had great riding capability before he joined the team, and they just improved each race. He was a great asset to the Screamin' Eagle team, and we're excited about him staying with the program for the next two seasons."
Krawiec set many goals before the season began, including making the first cut of the new Countdown to the Championship points system. The top eight riders competed for the championship after the first 11 of 16 events, and Krawiec and teammate Andrew Hines were both part of that first group.
"I am so excited about this contract extension because I think we did some great things this season in my first full season of professional racing, and yet I still feel that better times are coming in the future," Krawiec said. "Not having to worry about having a great sponsor and team is also a huge benefit for me. I can start focusing on the future now and prepare for the 2008 season."
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Eddie will be working alongside Andrew and the crew every day, working with the motorcycles. Given the new points system and the stresses of being the new guy on the team, Eddie did a wonderful job this year, and I think his accomplishments say a lot about his talent and the team working with him. It's going to get even better with the shop time and a full off-season before the next season. - Anne Paluso, Harley-Davidson racing Manager