From a press release issued by show organizers:

North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2003

TORONTO, ONTARIO – Over 60,000 Motorcycle Enthusiasts are expected to converge on The Toronto International Centre this weekend to mark the opening of the 2003 Motorcycling Season at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW.

The SUPERSHOW is the largest motorcycle consumer show in North America encompassing more than 300,000 square feet. Spanning over six buildings, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to view more than 1,000 motorcycles and talk to over 400 exhibitors.

There will be an amazing selection of new 2003 motorcycle models at this year’s SUPERSHOW as seen throughout the Dealer Displays. Motorcycle consumers will have a chance to view these beauties as well as talk directly to the Motorcycle Dealers to find out more information. The big news is that motorcycle riders can now purchase their new motorcycle directly from the floor at SUPERSHOW 2003.

A true shopping extravaganza, the SUPERSHOW hosts hundreds of exhibits showing the latest in aftermarket parts and accessories, motorcycle rider apparel, performance equipment, custom painters, plating shops, custom bike builders and leather fashion designers.

This year’s Hall 4A entertainment stage will play host to live bands, the “On The Fringe Custom Leathers” fashion show and new for 2003 the outrageous celebrity chef “Biker Billy” who will be cooking up a storm for visitors.

At the “Joe Rocket Racing Stage” visitors will have a chance to see some of Canada’s Champion Racers being interviewed by Daytona Track Announcer, Pat Gonsalves. Jordan Szoke, Francis Martin, Steve Crevier and Michael Taylor – all National Champions in the Canadian Series will be on hand all three days of the show to meet fans and sign autographs. And for those truly committed to the motorcycling community, they won’t want to miss the 24th annual presentation of the Motorcycle Awards of Excellence on Saturday.

For some interactive fun, motocross fans will want to visit the MX Performance/Xbox display. Champions Darcy Lange and Marco Dube will be signing autographs and racing against fans on the Xbox Motocross simulator.

More than $10 million dollars worth of show bikes will be competing for this year’s top prize of $5,000. in the Mid-USA Show Bike Awards Competition. A product prize valued at $1,000. from Excel Components has been added for 2003. This is an opportunity to view some the finest custom bikes in North America.

Staying true to the community aspect of motorcycling, 2003 will see the largest gathering of clubs, associations and charity rides ever assembled at the SUPERSHOW. Almost seventy of these organizations will be at the show ready to answer questions and welcoming new members.

There will also be an incredible display of rare and collectable bikes at the Canadian Motorcycle Heritage Museum.

New or used, touring or racing, custom or collectable, the SUPERSHOW will provide an unprecedented marketplace for motorcycle enthusiasts to shop, compare and save.

Complete show details, a schedule of appearances and events and $2 off admission coupons are available on the SUPERSHOW website, www.supershowevents.com.

The 27th Edition of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW is the flagship in a series of motorcycle events produced annually by Bar Hodgson Productions Inc.