Aprilia USA announces 2006 Roadracing Contingency Program For 2006 Aprilia will continue the tradition of rewarding the fastest Aprilia-mounted club racers across the country. Based on the overall championship in select club classes, a racer can take home as much as $10,000 at the end of the season. “We are impressed with the caliber and quality of club racers who see the Aprilia RSVR and Tuono as an ideal platform for club racing,” say Aprilia Vice-President of Marketing Mike Kull. “Last year Aprilia motorcycles took several club championships and furthered our message that our machines were born from and for the track. The 2006 program is built to support our grassroots racers, the core enthusiasts on the track.” Racers competing in AFM, MRA, WSMC, CRA, CMRA, and OMRRA, as well as qualifying and racing in the CCS Race of Champions and the WERA GNF will be eligible for the program. Over $130,000 is available in both expert and novice classes for 2006. A copy of the 2006 Aprilia Roadracing Contingency Guide is attached. For more information contact Aprilia USA at (212) 380-4400 or [email protected] About Aprilia Founded in 1962, Aprilia entered the motorcycle sector in 1968. Based in Noale (Venice, Italy), the company has factories in Noale and Scorzè. Since December 30, 2004, Aprilia is 100% part of the Piaggio Group. With 26 motorcycling world championship titles under its belt, Aprilia is the only European manufacturer to have a full range of products, from 50cc scooters to over-1000cc motorcycles, sold under the Aprilia and Scarabeo brands. The integration of the Piaggio and Aprilia Groups has led to the creation of the biggest two-wheeler manufacturer in Europe and one of the world’s leading groups in the sector, with an annual production capacity of over 610,000 vehicles, 6,000 employees and 7 factories worldwide. Aprilia USA’s 120 dealerships offer a full line of performance motorcycles and scooters, as well as electric bicycles. For information on Aprilia’s complete model line, visit the company’s website at www.apriliausa.com. 2 0 0 6 A P R I L I A R O A D R A C I N G C O N T I N G E N C Y P R O G R A M 2 / 2 2 / 0 6 Racing is in our DNA. Piaggio Group USA, parent Company for Aprilia USA, wishes to reward the top RSV Racers in the U.S. with our championship bonus programs. For 2006, Aprilia will award contingencies on only the following model motorcycles: 20042006 RSVR/Factory/Nera, 20042006 RSV Tuono R/Racing/Factory. Aprilia Road Racing Contingency Program Outline: The contingency program will pay for a championship earned in the clubs and classes listed in the attached chart. All events are subject to the rules per the class and club, including safety, equipment and modification guidelines. Failure to comply with club rules, guidelines and requirements will remove eligibility for 2006 Aprilia Road Racing Contingency. Post by class and experience level: AFM Formula Twins Open – 1st $10,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 WSMC BOTT Heavyweight – 1st $10,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 Open Heavyweight Novice – 1st $2,500, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $750 OMRRA Open Twins – 1st $8,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 MRA Super Twins GTO – 1st $8,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 Amateur GTO – 1st $2,500, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $750 CMRA Heavyweight Twins Expert – 1st $8,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 Heavyweight Twins Novice – 1st $2,500, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $750 CRA Super Twins Expert – 1st $8,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 Super Twins Novice – 1st $2,500, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $750 National Championship classes CCS Race of Champions, October 20-22, 2006 Expert Super Twins – 1st $10,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 Amateur Super Twins – 1st $2,500, 2nd $1500, 3rd $750 WERA GNF, October 11-15, 2006 Heavyweight Twins SB Expert – 1st $10,000, 2nd $2,500, 3rd $1,500 Heavyweight Twins SB Novice – 1st $2,500, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $750 Clubs Website Mailing Address Contact AFM www.afmracing.org AFM 6167 Jarvis Avenue #333, Newark, CA 94560 510-796-7005 CCS www.ccsracing.com CCS 3001 Ramona Drive, Ft. Worth, TX 76116 817-332-4822 CMRA www.cmraracing.com CMRA PO Box 123888, Ft. Worth, TX 76121-3888 817-377-1599 MRA www.mra-racing.org MRA PO Box 40187, Denver, CO 80204 303-530-5678 OMRRA www.omrra.com OMRRA PO Box 6388, Portland, OR 97228 503-221-1487 WERA www.wera.com WERA 2555 Marietta Highway #104, Canton, GA 30114 770-720-5010 WSMC www.willowspringsraceway.com WSMC 3500 75th Street West, Rosamond, CA 93560 661-256-1234 CRA www.cra-mn.com CRA, 2845 Harriet Avenue #203, Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-332-4070 National RSV class Contingency Program Rules: Requirements: Riders Must compete on a 20042006 RSVR/Factory/Nera, or 20042006 RSV Tuono/Racing/Factory. 1. All Motorcycles must display a 6 x 3 inch Aprilia Logo on each side of the motorcycle, on the lower leading edge (“chin”) of the side fairings. All motorcycles must also display a 1.5 x 3 inch Aprilia logo on either side of the front fairing along side or on the windscreen. Stickers distributed by clubs. 2. A fully completed Road Racing Contingency form must be completed no less than 30 days from the date of the final event. Forms are available at your local dealership, at club registration or by calling 212-380-4400. 3. Contingencies will not be paid in any championship with fewer than 3 total entries on the starting grid. Races with fewer than three entries on the starting grid will not be counted. 4. All motorcycles must conform to the rules of the assigned class. If for any reason the motorcycle or rider is disqualified from the race, contingencies will be disallowed. 5. To qualify for Championship bonus, rider must race Aprilia products exclusively in contingency classes. A minimum completion of four events in 2006 is required. 6. Riders falsifying contingency claims will be automatically disqualified from 2006 programs, and may be barred from any further Aprilia Road Racing Contingency Programs. 7. Program ends 12-15-2006. 8. No contingencies will be paid without all necessary information including, but not limited to: race results, photographs, copies of any protests involving the applicant. 9. Aprilia USA reserves the right to withhold contingency payment until any and all issues regarding the results have been satisfied by the judgment of Aprilia USA. 10. Aprilia USA reserves the right to adjust the contingency program to suit class and rules changes up to the first race of the season in each club. 11. Racer must race Aprilia products in all qualifying classes for WERA and CCS.