From a press release issued by Ali Khani of AK Composite:

AK Composite High Performance Race Bodywork

Congratulations to Josh Hayes and Attack Performance for a Successful 2004 Season

Rancho Dominguez, CA -This year marked the first year of what will hopefully continue to be a successful business relationship between AK Composite bodywork and Attack Performance Racing.

Our heartiest congratulations to Josh Hayes and the Attack Kawaski team campaigning the ZX10R in the Superbike series. Josh scored some great results and showed the might of the ZX10 in a non-factory effort. Not to mention harassing the heck out of the factory boys, finishing in front of factory riders in a few events. Josh finished a very respectable 8th place in the Superbike final points tally, the highest scoring non-factory finisher!

Josh also soldiered on mightily in the fledgling Superstock class, also finishing 8th, including podium finishes at Brainerd and Elkhart Lake. Way to go Josh!

To cap off the US season, Josh won the 2nd Annual Toyota 200 at Willow Springs, cashing a heft $50,000 paycheck for his efforts!!! And last, but definitely not least, Josh tested the streets of Asia at the Macau GP, scoring a fifth against a talented international racing field.

AK Composite realizes that this is also the result of hard and dedicated teamwork, provided by Richard Stanboli and the Attack Kawasaki racing crew. Definitely the hardest working bunch of guys in the AMA paddock!!

We look forward to working with Attack Racing in 2005, and continuing our great relationship in the future. Cheers!! And….we know it is going to be a good year. The boys are hard at work getting the equipment ready for next year. So be forewarned — watch out for the Attack Kawasaki team in 2005!!

You can visit AK Composite on the web at
www.akcomposite.com

You can visit Attack Racing on the web at
www.attackperformance.com



And now, some reader reaction to the above press release:

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

Just read the AK Composites review of Josh Hayes. It mentions that Josh Hayes was the highest placing “non-factory” rider in AMA Superbike, finishing in 8th place. What factory is Geoff May riding for now since he was a more privateer effort than Hayes and finished 5th?

Canaan M. Manley
Readyville, Tennessee



More, from another reader:

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

AK Composite is correct saying Josh Hayes had a great year. I saw him in person ride at many rounds this year. But, does AK Composite know who really was the top finishing non-factory supported rider, with zero factory support, full privateer effort, and just a handful of sponsors, and truly the hardest working duo in the paddock, Geoff May(rider), Tim Anderson(mechanic). The duo finished the season 5th in Superbike points ahead of factory-supported standouts Aaron Yates (Suzuki) and Eric Bostrom (Ducati). Maybe someday a factory team will see the light and reward Geoff and Tim a chance to show what they are capable of doing with a little factory backing.

Eric Douglass
Franklin, North Carolina



More, from yet another reader:

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

I know it’s not your job to correct/edit press releases, but somebody has to let these people know that their claim of Josh being the highest scoring non-factory finisher is incorrect. Nothing against Josh as he’s a great guy and had a very good season, but Geoff May finished 5th in points and it’s my understanding that he gets a little less help than Josh.

Do you normally let people know when you receive stuff like this or just shake your head and walk away laughing? You could have at least added a little humor to the release with an editorial comment about Geoff being the invisible privateer or something like that. 😉

Don’t work too hard and have a great weekend.

Tom Fetsko
Charlotte, North Carolina



More, from a press release issued by Track Daz:

DON’T MISS THIS — For a limited time we’re
offering a season pass as well as a Willow only season pass.

Be sure to see us at the CycleWorld Motorcycle Show in Long Beach to take advantage of our show only deal — buy a set of AK Composite bodywork and receive a complimentary trackday. Stop by our booth and chat with us and our staff riders!
See you then!

1/7 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

2/4 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

3/4 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

3/25 Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

4/4 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

5/23 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

7/30-31 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

8/13-14 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

8/26-27 Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/16 Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/26 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

11/7 Willow Springs Int’l Raceway, Rosamond, CA

11/26-27 Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA


For additional information, call (909) 234-4713 or e-mail [email protected], www.trackdaz.com