Vincent HaskovecTeam M4 EMGO Suzuki's Vincent Haskovec symbolizes courage and the true spirit of a racer. Born in what is now the Czech Republic, Haskovec immigrated to America seven years ago to pursue his racing career. He raced as a privateer in various classes for several seasons before joining the Team M4 EMGO Suzuki stable for 2004. He returned for a second season with the team and won the opening Superstock race of the year with a spirited charge to the front. Shortly after his Daytona Superstock victory, Vincent was injured in a crash at Sears Point. He continues his rehabilitation for the spinal imjuies he suffered that fateful day.
Over the course of the 2003 season, the 30 year-old Haskovec caught the attention of Team M4 EMGO Suzuki when he continuously battled with Steve Rapp for the lead at several races. Vincent won his first AMA Pro National at Road Atlanta last season with a thrilling last-lap pass. Racing enthusiasts at the event will always remember his podium celebration after the victory. In addition, Haskovec tested a factory Superbike during '03 and finished third in Superstock points and ninth in the final Superbike standings. Haskovec showed his skills in 2004, earning third place in the Formula Xtreme championship for the team after a series of inspired rides on his Suzuki GSX-R600. During the early part of the 2005 season, Vincent showed he had progressed even further and hounded the factory riders at each round.
In his recovery process, Vincent has shown the same fighting spirit he exemplified on the race track. Vincent continues to live in California.
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Road Racing Career Highlights2005: Vincent won the AMA Superstock race at Daytona, but suffered serious injuries in a crash at Sears Point.
2004: Took third in the Formula Xtreme championship and 12th in Superstock. His best finish was second at VIR in Xtreme. 2003: Won the Road Atlanta AMA Superstock race and finished on the podium four times on his way to third place in the final points. Haskovec led the Superstock points race mid-season. Also earned eighth place in Superbike at Birmingham. 2002: Earned three top-five finishes in AMA Superstock while riding as a privateer on board a Suzuki. His best result in Superbike was seventh at Virginia. 2001: Finished second in the final AMA Superstock standings, taking four top-five finishes on the season. Also raced Supersport (17th) and Superbike (52nd) on Suzuki. 2000: Riding again in AMA competition, Haskovec took 14th place in Formula Xtreme on a Yamaha and 20th in Supersport. 1999: Raced in AMA 750cc Supersport (now Superstock), Superbike, and Formula Xtreme and finished 17th in 750 Supersport. Vincent also raced in Willow Springs Motorcycle Club events. 1998: Raced in Formula USA and club race competition on a Kawasaki. 1997: Decided to immigrate to America from his native Czech Republic to further his racing career.
 Personal Stats
Born: 1974 Personal Status: Single Hometown: Lake Elsinore, California Original Hometown: Praha, Czech Republic
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