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Saturday, July 8, 2000
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bill Nordquist
(614)856-1900
BOWMAN DIES FROM INJURIES INCURRED IN AMA
SUPERBIKE PRACTICE ACCIDENT
MONTEREY, Calif. --The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
and Laguna Seca
Raceway were informed tonight by the Monterey County Coroner's
Office that AMA Superbike rider Jamie Bowman was declared deceased
at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 7, a result of injuries sustained
in an accident during the Friday morning Superbike practice session
at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif.
The 25-year-old Bowman was riding alone, exiting turn two and
approaching turn three, when he lost control of his motorcycle
and struck a wall at approximately 10:10 a.m. He was transported
by helicopter to San Jose Medical Center with a closed head injury
and broken clavicle.
The Superbike practice session was cancelled immediately following
Bowman's collision, and rescheduled for Friday afternoon. The
Monterey County Coroner's Office reported that Bowman's desire
was to be an organ donor. Procedures have been taken to that end
with full family consent. The organs have been artificially maintained
throughout the donation process which is ongoing at this time.
Bowman, from Boynton Beach, FL, was licensed as an AMA professional
rider in1992, and was competing with the Hooters Suzuki Superbike
team. He also competed in the AMA 750 SuperSport series, where
he won the June 17 race at New Hampshire International Speedway,
and was ranked second in series points.
"Jamie wanted to compete at the highest levels of his chosen profession
and it is with great sadness that we report the loss of his life
while pursuing that dream," said Scott Hollingsworth, CEO of AMA
Pro Racing. "He was very highly regarded throughout the paddock
and will be greatly missed."
Fans at Laguna Seca bowed their heads in a moment of silent prayer
for Bowman during Saturday morning's race invocation ceremony.
Nicky Hayden dedicated his win to Jamie in the Superbike final.
Thanks Nicky - Smokin Joe McKay
BOWMAN DIES FROM INJURIES INCURRED IN
AMA SUPERBIKE PRACTICE ACCIDENT
MONTEREY, Calif. --The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
and Laguna Seca Raceway were informed tonight by the Monterey
County Coroner's Office that AMA Superbike rider Jamie Bowman
was declared deceased at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July
7, a result of injuries sustained in an accident during the Friday
morning Superbike practice session at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey,
Calif.
The 25-year-old Bowman was riding alone, exiting turn two and
approaching turn three, when he lost control of his motorcycle
and struck a wall at approximately 10:10 a.m. He was transported
by helicopter to San Jose Medical Center with a closed head injury
and broken clavicle.
The Superbike practice session was cancelled immediately following
Bowman's collision, and rescheduled for Friday afternoon.
The Monterey County Coroner's Office reported that Bowman's desire
was to be an organ donor. Procedures have been taken to that end
with full family consent. The organs have been artificially maintained
throughout the donation process which is ongoing at this time.
Bowman, from Boynton Beach, FL, was licensed as an AMA professional
rider in 1992, and was competing with the Hooters Suzuki Superbike
team. He also competed in the AMA 750 SuperSport series, where
he won the June 17 race at New Hampshire
International Speedway, and was ranked second in series points.
"Jamie wanted to compete at the highest levels of his chosen profession
and it is with great sadness that we report the loss of his life
while pursuing that dream," said Scott Hollingsworth, CEO of AMA
Pro Racing. "He was very highly regarded throughout the paddock
and will be greatly missed."
Fans at Laguna Seca bowed their heads in a moment of silent prayer for Bowman during Saturday morning's race invocation ceremony.
Jamie Bowman - Bio
Birth date: March 30, 1975
Birthplace: Boynton, Florida
Residence: Boynton Beach, Florida
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Turned pro: 1992
Year-end AMA Ranking
2000: 14th (SB) 2nd (750SS)
1999: 19th (SB), 7th (750SS)
Career Highlights: riding with Hooters Suzuki team in 2000
2000 - Bowman won the AMA Lockhart Phillips USA 750 SuperSport event at New Hampshire International Speedway and had three additional top-five finishes in series. He also competed in the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship, taking top-15 finishes in four of six races. Sadly, Bowman died July 7, from injuries incurred in a crash during Superbike practice at the July 7-9 Superbike event at Laguna Seca Raceway. 1999 - Bowman raced a limited AMA Superbike season, best result was 13th at New Hampshire Int'l Raceway...He took third-place at the AMA Lockhart Phillips USA 750 SuperSport race at New Hampshire Int'l Raceway, and had four more top-five finishes in that series... Raced with Hooters Suzuki team.
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