The “A” Team

See a Syndicate Bike. Eddie Graveline's 2003 Clawson Motorsports RM250

TEAM MISSION:

To bring recognition to some of Central California's fastest motocross racers while providing them with the support necessary to improve on past results.

TEAM GOALS:

The primary goal of SYNDICATE 559 will be to dominate motocross on a local, regional and national level. The following events are on the team’s agenda for the 2003 season:

CMC Trans-Cal MX series

CMC Goldenstate MX series

GFI Winter MX series

GFI Spring MX series

CMA Bounty Hunter MX series

CMA Pacific Coast Pro-Am MX series

AMA National Amateur MX Championships (Loretta Lynn’s)

Chevy Trucks AMA Motocross Nationals

AMA Western 4-Stroke Motocross Nationals

TEAM PERSONNEL:

Rider:                           #10 David Boothe (125/250 Pro) David is well known in California as one of the hottest young pros. He is a consistent performer and always a threat. At 20-years-old, he has a bright motocross future ahead of him. David has his sights set on winning championships this year. Additionally, 2003 will see David in his first national level competition as a pro.

Rider:                           #83 Frank Darnley (250/Vet Pro) Frank is a dominant rider at the regional level and will be entering his first national events this year. To say that he has the gift of gab would be an understatement. Frank is one of the best rider/product marketers you will ever meet. His specialties are promoting sponsors at the track and working with young riders.

Rider:                           #444 Craig “Rapo” Rannells (250 Nov./Vet Int.) Rapo is one of a kind. At first glance, he looks like a cross between Uncle Fester and Mr. Clean, but he’s all business when it comes to racing. If he wasn’t already known as Rapo, “Ironman” would be a good nickname for him. He doesn’t feel like he gets a workout unless he rides at least 4 classes! He usually wins at least two of them.

Manager/Rider:             #559 Eddie Graveline (250/Vet Beg.) Definitely not the fastest rider on the team, Eddie makes up for it by keeping everything organized. From the PR side down to ordering parts, Eddie’s main job is to make sure that the team represents itself professionally and works hard for its sponsors.

Webmaster/Rider:         #118 TJ Moore (Vet Beg.) TJ is another one that earns his keep not by what he does on the track, but by supplying the clean website you’re viewing right now. Known as “Gazoo” at his real job (he’s a motorcycle cop), TJ works as the webmaster for several websites, including www.motopress.net, and has become quite good at what he does. He and Eddie have an epic rivalry in the Vet Beginner class that is reminiscent of the Bailey/Johnson days.