Summer Synopsis
Moto XXX a top 3 team in the AMA Nationals

When the AMA National series kicked off back in May, the outlook for Moto XXX was uncertain. Kyle Lewis was just coming off of a wrist injury that kept him completely out of action during the supercross series. Missing four months of competition would be a huge setback for some riders, but Kyle and the rest of the Moto XXX team showed impressive resilience and turned the summer of ’03 into an unbelievable success.

While Lewis was racing his way back into shape, Larry Ward was riding out front on his Honda CRF450R. "Big Bird" took up residence in the top ten and was always a threat for the holeshot. Newcomer Clark Stiles started in the points at Glen Helen and seemed to gain confidence with each lap. As the summer progressed, he became a regular top 15 finisher. Lewis' start may have been slow by his standards, but there were a lot of riders who would have been willing to trade finishes with him. About halfway through the series, he found his groove and started reeling off top ten finishes of his own.

Despite having a few setbacks, the entire team kept working hard to improve. With veterans like Ward and Lewis at the helm, work ethic was one thing that could always be counted on. Now that the season is over, the results speak for themselves. Larry Ward finished 9th in the 250 class and first among privateers, as he did in the AMA Supercross series. Kyle Lewis made up a lot of ground in the second half of the series and ended 12th in the championship. Clark Stiles finished a commendable 14th in his first full national campaign.

Compare Moto XXX's results with other squads and you begin to see where the commitment pays off. Only two other teams—both of them factory—had three riders finish in the top 15 in the 250 class. In other words, Moto XXX outdid three of "The Big 5" factory teams this summer on privateer equipment!

Everyone at Moto XXX, from the owners down to the riders and mechanics, would like to thank this year's sponsors for making the 2003 season a success. We feel strongly that the best way to show appreciation for their support is to be relentless in our pursuit of professionalism and great results. We're proud of what we've accomplished and hope that everyone involved knows how much they are appreciated. It was truly a team effort. We'll see you at the U.S. Open!

Moto XXX would like to thank the following sponsors for their support in 2003, because without them, it couldn’t be done. Honda, Yoshimura, Fat Wreck Chords, Nitro Records, Epitaph Records, THQ, WBR, O’Neal, HJC, Sidi, Tag Metals, Motul, Pro-X, Smith Optics, Etnies, Uni-Filter, VP Race, Fuel, Motion Pro, Hinson Clutches, Cycra, Metaltek, N-Style, Noleen, Works Connection, Atomic 22, Dunlop, Vortex Ignitions, ARC, Ride Engineering, Carbon Fiber Works.