GP Tech Bringing 500cc GP Bike, DiSalvo’s FTR Moto2 Racer To Historic Moto Gran Prix Sept. 17-19 At Road Atlanta

GP Tech Bringing 500cc GP Bike, DiSalvo’s FTR Moto2 Racer To Historic Moto Gran Prix Sept. 17-19 At Road Atlanta

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EVENT UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2010 Cycle World Magazine will be covering the event , sending Eric Bostrom to ride some of the classic vintage bikes. Brian Blades wil be handling photography. An extra special guest, previous World Superbike Champion and television announcer Scott Russell will attend and also ride some of the classic vintage machines. Geoff Maloney of GP Tech will have an NSR Honda 500 GP as well as the Moto 2 GP bike Jason Disalvo rode to a 9th place finish at Indianapolis. There is a good possibility of Jason joining us for a few laps. Billy Housler will ride his Nico Bakker frame TZ750 Yamaha and an ex-Superbike of his choice. Dave La Merrill will ride his hand built chassis Moto GP bike. Our special thanks to Yamaha Motor Corporation, Michelin North America, Ohlins Suspension and EBC Brakes for their support in making the event possible and Cycle World Magazine for coverage of the event. HMGP welcomes owners of historic, vintage, collectible or former factory race bikes, who would like to bring their bikes back out to show or to race on-track. The race format for all competition will be gentleman’s racing, in four classes and grouped largely by production era. Most of our riders are 40 plus representing a vast range of industries and influence and enjoy displaying and riding their classic motorcycles. Special hospitality is available to all participants at no cost during each event and is included with an HMGP membership. Interested parties who are owners of classic or vintage bikes, or those who own former AMA, World Superbike, MotoGP, WERA and CCS bikes are encouraged to join HMGP and show and/or race their vintage bikes at future events. All machines must meet certain criteria to qualify for race and show competitions. October 29-31, 2010 HMGP will feature a special event and vintage bike show in conjunction with HSR, sponsored by the City of Savannah at Hutchinson Island. Yamaha Motor Corp., USA continues as a proud regional sponsor of the HMGP. Yamaha recognizes HMGP’s value in showcasing its rich racing heritage and competitive racing spirit. An HMGP Event is one of the best places to see and hear historic Yamaha road race bikes and at the same time, check out the latest Yamaha Motorsports Products on display. Call now or go online and sign up early to secure your space at each event. Motorcycle clubs that would like to have their own bike corral areas at HMGP events, please contact Bill Brown at (404) 379-6091. Membership & event sign-up is easy and now online at: www.historicmotogranprix.com. To register by phone, contact Pam Vershure at 770-365-9805. For more information, please call Bill Brown at (404) 379-6091. Road Atlanta Braselton, GA September 17 ~ 19, 2010 Huchinson Island – Savannah, GA – HSR Event October 29 ~ 31, 2010

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