From a press release:

Eric and Ben, Naked

June 14, 2002 – Wildomar, CA. Fans of Eric and Ben Bostrom who have always wanted to see them naked, this news is for you. Recognizing the fact that more and more women are becoming fans of motocross and road racing, Launi DiMaggio began a project that addressed the interests of these women.

A Southern California entrepreneur and business owner, Launi got together with some of her ‘big name’ friends to make a semi-nude calendar for the ladies, with some of the biggest names in the business each given a particular month. Eric and Ben received May (May 7th is Ben’s birthday). The other months were awarded as follows: January (David Pingree), February (Trevor Vines), March (Stephane Roncada), April (Ryan Hughes), June (Phil Lawrence), July (Carey Hart), August (Nathan Ramsey), September (Ernesto Fonseca), October (Michael Brandes), November (Jeremy McGrath), and December (Jeff Emig).

Launi spoke about the SUPERSTARS of MOTO calendar-project. “I decided to do this because these boys are HOT!! I saw many nice calendars with these guys but they always had clothes (gear) on. OFF with it!! Let us girls see what you look like with all that stuff off. This was my first time making a calendar. It wasn’t easy and took a lot of time and hard work. My next one will be even better. But I do thank these boys for their cooperation. They all did this as a favor to me. They are all good friends and that’s why they gave in.”

When she’s not putting naked calendars together for the ladies, she’s responsible for Eric and Ben’s unique hair styles, as she runs HAIRY SITUATION SALON in Wildomar, California. “I have been styling Ben and Eric’s hair for about two years now. I met Ben in my salon when Mark Peters (famed moto-track builder) brought him in for a haircut. The next time Ben came in to get his hair done, he gave me a whole new doo, as well. Yes, Ben cut and colored my hair. Believe it or not, I had so many compliments on it!”

“Shortly after that I started with Eric’s hair. Then Mr. Elders (Mark Elders, Ben’s L&M Ducati mechanic) and Rachel. They even brought in Ruben Xaus to my chair for a cut and color when he came to town. I love the fact that all these boys let me play with their hair. I have a fun job and I’m very fortunate to have met Eric and Ben. We have become very close and special friends. And Eric is how I got to meet Lawdog. He’s next to come to my chair, next time he’s in town!”

Eric is equally excited about the project. “It was fun to do it. I’ve been friends with Launi for a good while and recognized that this was a good idea. It was cool to be a part of the whole thing, with all of those other riders. It’s just a shame that it didn’t quite get done soon enough to get the exposure it needed. But it was a good idea and I’d do it again.”

You see, there is one catch to this project. The calendar is a 2001 calendar and is only good as a souvenir piece now. But if there is enough interest, Launi might put together another calendar. Tell her how you feel by emailing
[email protected] or visiting www.Bokasmo.com.

“I need to thank Todd Hicks at FOX, Alex at www.Bokasmo.com, 2Xtreme, Tommy Desoto for the photos, the crew at www.RacerXill.com, RedBull for keeping me awake, and all of the boys in the calendar.”