“Save the Date! Astronaut and Motorcycle Enthusiast Duane Carey to Emcee 2005 Hall of Fame” PICKERINGTON, OHIO — The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, home of the nation’s only Hall of Fame honoring American motorcycling’s legendary racers, inventors, promoters, designers, enthusiasts and journalists, announces Duane “Digger” Carey as the Master of Ceremonies for the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction, held October 7-8, 2005. Carey, former NASA astronaut on the 2002 Space Shuttle Columbia and proud member of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), is an avid motorcycle enthusiast who annually logs thousands of miles on his two Hondas. He recently visited the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum while touring the country with his wife, Cheryl. The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2005 stars nine motorcycling legends, including racing greats Doug Henry, Scott Russell, and former rider of the famous “Hogslayer” drag bike, Tom Christenson. The Hall of Fame Weekend begins with Friday, October 7 evening reception at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, followed by the Saturday, October 8 annual Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance, featuring over 100 rare vintage machines. The Hall of Fame induction banquet and ceremony begin at 5:00pm on Saturday. Attendance to all events is open to the public with reservations required for the Museum reception and the induction. Nearly 500 guests attended 2004 festivities. Media are asked to contact Ashley Miller at 317.585.8987 for reservations, assistance with planning travel, or scheduling interviews and photo opportunities. For more information on the Motorcycle Hall of Fame please visit ~http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org~