From a press release:

PACIFIC TRACK TIME ANNOUNCES NEW OWNERSHIP

GILROY, CA, October 9, 2003 – Pacific Track Time, a leading provider of upscale motorcycle track day events on the West Coast, announced the sale of the company today to American Federation of Motorcyclists (AFM #26) racer, Michael Earnest.

Michael has been racing in the AFM since 1985, as well as holding a current AMA racing license. Michael recently won both the 600 Production and 600 Superbike championships in the AFM this year while collecting another top ten plate. He, also, has previously instructed the AFM New Racer School.

“The Pacific Track Time staff has always been a close knit group. That is what attracted me to the company when I came on-board earlier this season to assist in instructing. I am excited to become part of such a fantastic group and company. I am looking forward to joining Briana, Bob and the staff in making Pacific Track Time the most successful track day provider on the West Coast,” said new owner, Michael Earnest.

Company founder, Briana Droege plans to remain on-staff as a marketing consultant and assist in the management transition and day-to-day business operations. Also, previous partner, Robert Marshall, plans to remain on-staff as a corporate legal consultant. The company’s current structure and service offerings are remaining the same. Plans for the Pacific Track Time 2004 season are still in the scheduling phase and will be announced by the end of the year.

“We are thrilled to have Michael’s enthusiasm for track day events and racing come to Pacific Track Time. Michael shares the same vision for Pacific Track Time’s future that I have. So, I am very excited to help him bring Pacific Track Time to the next level in this industry and make it the biggest and best track day provider west of the Rockies!” stated Briana Droege.


About Pacific Track Time
Pacific Track Time is the West Coast premier up-scale motorcycle track day provider. Founded in 2001 by Briana Droege, Pacific Track Time operates events at Laguna Seca, Thunderhill, and Willow Springs, Streets of Willow. Pacific Track Time is a privately held company.



And now, some reader reaction:

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

The press release from Pacific Track Time is very obvious in its total exclusion of Todd Robinson. The press release states that Briana Droege founded the company in 2001. I’m pretty sure that Todd was at least an equal in that founding.

I wonder why Todd’s being dissed like this. The last I heard about any of these people was Todd’s family having a nasty car crash, now this. The imagination reels.

Weird.

Andy Schwarm
Monrovia, California



And the answer, via e-mail:

Todd Robinson’s personal decision to resign from his position as Managing Partner of Pacific Track Time was made at the beginning of the month. He passed his control of the company to Briana Droege (Founding Partner) and Bob Marshall (General Partner). Todd’s plans are to focus on recovering from the brain injury he received in the rollover auto collision that happened in August and on running Cal-Sportbike.

Since its inception, Pacific Track Time has benefited greatly from Todd’s important contributions. Todd has played a significant role in helping the company create a strong foundation for future growth. We thank him for all that he has done for Pacific Track Time and wish him all the best with Cal-Sportbike. We hope that everyone will join us in wishing the Robinson family a speedy recovery.

Briana Droege
Founder and Marketing Consultant