VRM:

Doug VRM knows you haven’t raced in a while, why?

Doug DeHaan:

Well, my last race was the Toronto Arenacross and during the race my shoulder didn’t feel right so I went to the doc to get it checked out.

VRM:

What were the results with the meeting with the doc?

Doug DeHaan:

He said my shoulder had a slight tear in it and that eventually I should get it fixed.  He said if it feels OK and strengthens up I could ride.  He did tell me a perfect hit on the shoulder would knock it out of place.

VRM:

With that advise what decisions did you make about the 2002 season.

Doug DeHaan:

I took some time off and rehabbed my shoulder.  I didn’t want to miss the 2002 Canadian session if possible.  After rehab my shoulder feels stronger and doesn’t bother me when I ride.  I have tentatively schedule surgery for mid September to get it corrected as suggested.  If something happens during the year I’ll just move the surgery up.

VRM:

Have you ridden and tested it out.

Doug DeHaan:

Yes I have.  I’ve been riding for a week and a half and everything feels great.  I’ve been riding some really gnarly sand tracks and all is good.

VRM:

Speaking of riding what are you riding this year?

Doug DeHaan:

I’ll be riding a Honda CR450F and love it.   When I first rode it last year I knew it was a bike I wanted to ride in 2002.

VRM:

Who will you be riding for?

Doug DeHaan:

This year I’ll be riding for Diablo Honda out of Montreal Canada.  I will be competing in the 250cc class.  My teammates look to be Marco Dube (250cc) and Matt Maximoff (125cc).

VRM:

Who is Diablo?

Doug DeHaan:

They are a huge paint ball company, which also backs the Montreal Honda shop.

VRM:

What are some of your other sponsors?

Doug DeHaan:

I will be in either Thor or Fox gear, Oakley goggles and Alpinestars or Fox boots.  I would like to mention VRM for supporting my web site.

VRM:

What number will you be running in the Canadian Nationals?

Doug DeHaan:

#18.

VRM:

When will you be racing next?

Doug DeHaan:

I will be racing at the Dunes this weekend in Ontario Canada.

VRM:

Will you be riding and US SX or US Nationals?

Doug DeHaan:

I really wanted to ride the Pontiac SX race but using discretion I will sit this race out.  I need to look at the long term this year and that’s riding well in the Canadian nationals.  I would like to ride a few US Nationals (Mt. Morris, and the last couple of races).

VRM:

Will you be in Pontiac to watch?

Doug DeHaan:

It’s so hard to go to a race and watch when you know you should be on the track.  It’s really tough sitting in the stands.  I may show up though.

VRM:

Doug, the throttle is on the right.

Doug DeHaan:

That advice will be warranted this summer.  Thanks.