Central New York dealership adds MV Agusta, and Benelli to product line. North Country Cycles (NCC) of Whitesboro, New York, is pleased to announce the addition of legendary Italian brands MV Agusta and Benelli to their product line. NCC also carries the Piaggio Group line of fine motorcycles and scooters, including Aprilia, Moto-Guzzi, Piaggio and Vespa. NCC is central New York’s exclusive dealer of these superior Italian machines. North Country Cycles is located at 380 Oriskany Boulevard, Whitesboro, NY 13492. For more information please call 315-768-1568 or in the near future look us up at www.northcountrycycles.com.

Jessica Zalusky will Join R2SL at VIRginia International Raceway Littleton, CO August 1, 2007 The Racing 2 Save Lives event at VIR August 14 – 17 keeps getting better! We have just gotten word that Jessica Zalusky, from Kawasaki’s Team Green, will again be joining R2SL in supporting children’s charities. Jessica has joined us in the past for our event and she always brings an added bit of energy to the paddock and racetrack with enthusiasm for both motorcycles and great causes. Why don’t you add your name to our list? You too can experience the excitement of riding on the South course at VIRginia International Raceway with other riders, like Jessica, who share your passion. For more information on R2SL and to pre-register for our August 2007 event, please visit www.racing2savelives.org. Don’t forget to add us at www.myspace.com/R2SL!

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY ON MotoGP ROAD COURSE AT IMS INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007 Construction on the new, 2.601-mile road course to be used for the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP motorcycle race has started at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS officials plan to have all construction completed by Opening Day for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 in early May. “Our motorcycle event is Sept. 14, 2008, and we have a little event called the Indy 500 in May and you really can’t work on anything in May,” said Joie Chitwood, IMS president and chief operating officer. “So the goal is to get it done as soon as possible so that we’re prepared for May for the Indy 500 and our other events.” Construction began Monday, July 30, the day after the 2007 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, and is occurring in two places in the IMS infield. Catch fencing and viewing mounds are being removed from inside Turn 1 of the IMS oval to build a new, four-turn section for MotoGP bikes. Dry Run Creek, which runs inside Turn 1, will be re-routed and filled to accommodate the new section of course. Behind the IMS Hall of Fame Museum, a new, faster S-curve complex is being built that will rocket riders onto the backstraight on Hulman Boulevard. Kevin Forbes, IMS director of engineering and construction, is overseeing the project and hopes to have much of the construction done before the cold weather of winter. “I think we’ll see the majority of the completion occur by the end of October,” Forbes said. “Really, the weather has to be conducive to racetrack paving, and that typically means warm temperatures. So we really need to get the majority of this done by October. I think we would probably be ready to test a motorcycle here, at speed, probably sometime in July 2008.” Although this construction project requires heavy equipment and machinery, Forbes said there is a large amount of finesse involved to preserve the facility and the existing infrastructure. “This really isn’t a massive project, but it’s a very, very delicate project,” Forbes said. “We have to maintain this facility. This facility is operational basically 364 days a year, and we like to keep a nice home. We like to keep it neat and tidy for all the guests that we have year-round.” All construction is closed to the general public. IMS track tours will continue during the project. Photos of the construction will be posted to www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com periodically so fans can track the progress of the construction. Red Bull Indianapolis GP tickets: Ticket orders are being accepted now for the inaugural Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sept. 14, 2008. Orders can be placed either online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or by mailing an order form to IMS. The order form is available at the IMS Web site or by calling the IMS Ticket Office at (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or (317) 492-6700 locally. Ticket Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All tickets for this event are three-day tickets, with both reserved and general admission seating available. Ticket orders will be fulfilled at a later date.

CBS Sports to Broadcast Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open AURORA, Ill. (August 1, 2007) The 2007 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open, which will take place inside Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena October 12-14, announced today that CBS Sports will once again broadcast a 90-minutes television package Sunday, October 20, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST. CBS Sports will capture the first ever ‘open class’ format at the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open where the top Lites riders will take on the premier supercross class riders to form one open class in a best-of-the-best showdown on the confines of the MGM Grand Garden Arena, crowing one overall champion. “This year’s television package will feature a milestone in U.S. Open history,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of supercross, Live Nation Motor Sports. “Fans across the country will see for the first time ever the best riders from both classes racing for the lion’s share of purse money during the two-night extravaganza.” Also included in this year’s U.S. Open format will be the three part Trifecta bonus program that will pay additional money to the fastest qualifier for each night’s event, a bonus to each night’s holeshot winner and a bonus for any rider that can complete the Trifecta challenge by being the fastest qualifier, getting the holeshot and winning the main event. Any rider that hits the Trifecta will earn a $50,000 bonus each night in addition to the regular event purse and any rider that can “Double Down” and hit the Trifecta both nights will walk away with $250,000 for the weekend. More exciting announcements about the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open will be made shortly. Stay tuned to www.ussx.com for more news and information. Tickets are now available for the 10th annual Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas October 12-14, 2007 at www.ussx.com, www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 702-474-4000 or the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office. Regarded as one of off-road motorcycling’s premier races, the Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open is the final ‘major’ race of the motocross season. Tickets are available for as low as $20 through Ticketmaster.com. All tickets subject to 5% Las Vegas Entertainment tax. About The Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open The 10th-annual Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open is an invite-only indoor off-road motocross race inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena October 12-14, 2007, featuring the world’s top supercross/motocross racers. Live Nation is the world’s largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company and have a rapidly growing online presence. We create superior experiences for artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues® music venues and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In 2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol “LYV.” More, from a press release issued by AMA Racing: AMA ANNOUNCES 2007 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS ‘MONSTER AMA TEAM USA’ PICKERINGTON, Ohio (August 1, 2007) The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the members of AMA Team USA. The team will compete at the 2007 Motocross of Nations (MXoN) scheduled for Sept. 22- 23, at Budds Creek Motocross Raceway in Maryland. The riders selected to represent the United States are James Stewart (MX1), Ryan Villopoto (MX2), and Ricky Carmichael (MX3). The team was announced yesterday, along with Monster Energy being named the team sponsor during ceremonies at the 2007 AMA Air Nautiques Amateur Motocross National Championships at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. “AMA Team USA is thrilled that Monster has taken on the role as team sponsor,” said AMA Pro Racing Motocross/Supercross Series Manager Steve Whitelock. “The financial support that Monster Energy is providing to the team will make a significant contribution to this year’s effort.” American riders have won the prestigious event 17 times, more than any other country. Three-rider teams, representing countries from around the globe, compete in the historic event often called the “Olympics of Motorcycling.” Monster AMA Team USA is the reigning champion, having won the event last September in Winchester, England. Stewart, Villopoto and Ivan Tedesco made up last year’s team, Tedesco filling in for the injured Carmichael who was on hand as team captain. From 1981 to 1993, Team USA was undefeated in the Motocross of Nations, winning 13 straight times. Team USA was also victorious in 1996, 2000 and 2005, in addition to last year. This marks Carmichael’s seventh time representing the United States on the MXoN team. Stewart and Villopoto both debuted for the United States last year. This year will be only the second time the Motocross of Nations has been held on U.S. soil. The last time was 1987 at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York. For additional information on the 2007 Motocross of Nations visit www.buddscreek.com/mx-of-nations. About AMA Racing AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its professional properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship. In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions over 4000 events in 24 different disciplines and supports over 110 thousand active members. For more information about professional racing, visit www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp.

Interview to Gianluca Montiron KONICA MINOLTA Honda Team Manager Q: Which is your opinion about the sportive result of Nakano? A: Regarding the sportive result I’m not satisfied; this year we have lost the advantage that we had with Honda until last year and even if we had great expectations we need to face the results and to evaluate the second part of the championship that could determine the future strategy. I believe this year is a transitory period for us linked to the new technical revolution. Q: Which is your opinion about the future ? A: We are one of very few Team that we keep the same title sponsor for the last three years and we have been able to create a very good synergy with an attractive MotoGP programme with all the Konica Minolta branches around the world and they are integral part of our sportive project. My target will be to continue in this direction. Q: Can you give us your opinion about Shinya Nakano? A: He is a very professional rider and a serious person. He is one of the last Japanese competitive riders and I really trust in his potential but a series of circumstances didn’t give him the possibility to show his talent using Honda machine: at the moment he is not able to cover the technical problems. Q: What about your personal future? A: My target for a long term programme will be to collaborate with a manufacturer; I’m interested to remain in MotoGP and also to do something for the future riders’ generation. Using all the experience I’ve acquired, also having worked several years in the Aprilia racing department, I’m very motivated to make a step forward now, creating an interesting sport programme. In the past we could discover some young talents as Biaggi, Rossi and Melandri, thanks to the investments of the Italian manufacturers committed in the minor categories and in the various national championships. At the moment only the Spanish Championship is able to make young talents emerge thanks to the high competitiveness reached, so, it is necessary to look ahead and let a new rider generation grow through highly competitive championships. This is my commitment for the future in a medium-long term. My goal is to create a sport project with a commercial vision for the investors of the different bike associations is essential as well as working in a direct contact with the manufacturers.

Superbike World Championship Round 10 Brands Hatch (United Kingdom) Shinichi Nakatomi had two good results at Brno on July 22, ending up 9th and 10th, in front of very famous riders such as Regis Laconi (Kawasaki), Ruben Xaus (Ducati), Max Neukirchner (Suzuki) and Karl Muggeridge (Honda). So the Japanese rider hopes to continue his great performance. Steve Martin will be with our team this weekend, only for this race. The Brands Hatch event starts the last third of the season, with only three races to go after the British round at Lausitz, Vallelunga and Magny-Cours. James Toseland (Honda) leads the championship, 43 points in front of Max Biaggi (Suzuki), 45 in front of Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha) and 56 in front of Troy Bayliss (Ducati). But nothing is for sure yet about the title because any rider who would win the remaining eight races would earn 200 points. Only for this one race, the Team YZF Yamaha is very happy to welcome Steve Martin. He was born on December 2, 1968 in Adelaide. With Sandra, they are the proud parents of Axel, born on October 25, 2006. Steve was Australian Superbike Champion in 1999 on a 996 Ducati. During his brilliant career in the Superbike World Championship, he was 3 times the fastest man in Superpole (Misano, Laguna Seca and Brands Hatch 2004), finishing 5 times on the podium (Valencia, Misano, Laguna Seca, Brands Hatch and Imola) and having the fastest lap 2 times (Lausitz 2001 and Magny-Cours 2004). Martial Garcia (team manager): “We hope that Shinichi Nakatomi will confirm his great rides of Brno. With some good results during the end of this season, we can reasonably think that we can continue on gaining positions in the standings. We can do better than the 16th position where we are at right now. It would be very nice if we could go as far as the 12th place. We welcome this weekend Steve Martin to help another Yamaha team. Steve will continue his season riding in British Superbike for Virgin Media Optoma Loans Yamaha and we wish to help this team as much as we can.” The track Brands Hatch was opened in 1928 and lengthened in 1953 by taking advantage of the hill leading to Druid’s Bend. In 1960, the Hawthorn and Westfield corners were added. That gave the track the required length (4.19 km) to get it homologated for international events. The first Brands Hatch F1 Grand Prix was held in 1964. Ideally located only 32 kms from London, Brands is an extremely popular venue. Sometimes, as many as 120 000 spectators flocked to the circuit for the world Superbike. The way Brands Hatch has evolved explains why there are two types of asphalt here. Grip on the Grand Prix track is not the same as that of the small circuit and that can take riders by surprise as they go from one to the other, especially in the wet. Grip is better in the Grand Prix section than on the part where the pits and the grandstands are. Brands Hatch is quite a demanding circuit. It heats up the tyres in a similar way to tracks like Phillip Island or Monza, but that heat build up doesn’t happen in the same part of the tyre. World Championship standings: 1- Toseland (Honda) 305 points 2-Biaggi (Suzuki) 262 3- Haga (Yamaha) 260 4-Bayliss (Ducati) 249 5-Corser (Yamaha) 191 16- Nakatomi (Yamaha) 37 Brands Hatch stats Practice record (2006): 1:25.449 Troy Bayliss (Ducati) 156.010 kph Lap record (best race time 2006): 1:26.351 James Toseland (Honda) 154.380 kph 2006 Yamaha Motor France practice times: Nakatomi: 1:28.896 / 26th Abe: 1:27.940 / 19th Gimbert: 1:27.102 / 15th Race 1 result 2006: 1- Bayliss (Ducati), 2-Toseland (Honda), 3-Haga (Yamaha), 4-Pitt (Yamaha), 5-Kagayama (Suzuki) 2006 Yamaha Motor France race 1 results: Nakatomi: 19th; Abe: 13th; Gimbert: 15th Race 2 result 2006: 1- Haga (Yamaha), 2-Bayliss (Ducati), 3- Pitt (Yamaha), 4-Laconi (Kawasaki), 5- Toseland (Honda) 2006 Yamaha Motor France race 2 results: Nakatomi: 17th; Abe: 13th; Gimbert: 14th 11th round of the Superbike World Championship: September 9th at EuroSpeedway / Lausitz (Germany) More, from a press release issued by Suzuki Racing: NEW TEST FOR BIAGGI The 10th round of this year’s Superbike World Championship takes place at one of the best-loved circuits on the calendar – Brands Hatch. The unique bowl-like setting in the heart of the Kent countryside always provides spectacular racing and the closeness of the fans means an atmosphere second to none. Brands has witnessed crowds of over 100,000 in the past and once again a huge crowd is expected this weekend. For Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Max Biaggi, the Brands Hatch round will be a testing occasion because he has not raced at the track before. The many ‘blind’ approaches to corners and undulating nature are not easy to learn and Biaggi will have to compete against rivals who all have previous knowledge of the 3.703 kilometre circuit. One of his rivals is his team mate Yukio Kagayama. The Japanese rider has ridden the track both in World Superbike and also British Superbike events and knows that it is a track like no other. Kagayama arrives at Brands Hatch full of confidence after winning the prestigious Suzuka 8 hour race last weekend in Japan and the previous month has seen an upturn in both his fortunes and confidence. Max Biaggi: “It’s true that I’ve not raced at Brands Hatch before, but I have seen it on TV and video and know that it is something very different. I understand that it is also one of those tracks where the fans can get really close to the action and if the crowd is a big one then the noise they make can be heard inside your helmet. I know that Brands has some tricky corners, some with blind approaches, and that circuit knowledge is very important, but I learn tracks pretty quickly and I think I can do well as long as we can get a good bike set-up for race day. After all, when the lights change at the start of the race, it’s the same for everybody and racing is what I like best. I am not sure how the races are going to be, but I can tell you that I will be giving my best – as usual – and trying to get on the podium. It was really good to get a win and another podium in the last round in Brno and I want to carry on getting podiums at Brands and the rest of the season.” Yukio Kagayama: “Since Misano I have become much happier with my bike and I have a good feeling with it now. After a long time, I now find it easier to understand the bike’s limit. Before, I did not – and that was a scary feeling. My win in Suzuka last weekend was a very special feeling and one that I will remember and treasure for the rest of my life. It is hard to understand how big and important this race is for the manufacturers and fans and to win it is an amazing feeling. But now, it’s back to work and Brands Hatch. This track is not so easy and the more you ride it the more you learn. Last year, my results were so-so, but I am hoping for better results – and maybe podiums this year. This will not be easy, but this is what I want and this is what I will try to do.” 2006 results Race 1: Bayliss (Aus-Ducati), 2 Toseland (GB-Honda), 3 Haga (J-Yamaha), 5 Yukio Kagayama (J-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra). Race 2: 1 Haga, 2 Bayliss, 3 Pitt (Aus-Yamaha), 7 Yukio Kagayama (J-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra). Max Biaggi (I-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) – Did not race. More, from a press release issued by Honda Racing: World Supersport and Superbike Championships 2007 Round 10, Brands Hatch British Round Brands Hatch Race Preview 3-5 August 2007 World Supersport Round 10 of 13 SOFUOGLU OUT TO MAKE IT COUNT AT BRANDS Once more Kenan Sofuoglu (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR) enters prepares to do battle on the back of a recent win but for the runaway championship leader Brands Hatch could have an even greater significance. After scoring six wins from nine starts, he now has a lead of fully 70 points over his closest challenger, 99 points over the next nearest, and for the first time is now capable of finishing the championship fight off. With an absolute maximum of 100 points up for grabs, from Brands and the last three races of 2007, Sofuoglu need only beat Fabien Foret by five points or more on Sunday to secure his first World Championship with three races to spare. Should the young Turk’s championship push reward him with his first world championship this year, it would give Honda its sixth straight WSS Riders’ title. Honda is also currently 61 points clear in the Manufacturer’s championship, with a possible 100 left to score, including the points from Brands Hatch. The arithmetic may be working very much in Sofuoglu’s favour at present, but he takes nothing for granted and his entire team is focusing on the same goal as usual – a podium finish. Sofuoglu is a fan of the Brands Hatch layout, enjoying the constant changes of direction and elevation. He won the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup race at Brands in 2005, and was third there last year, in his first full WSS season for Ten Kate Honda. Sebastien Charpentier (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR600RR) is even more of a Brands devotee than Sofuoglu, having won there for his current team in 2005, on the way to the first of two back-to-back titles. He has also scored two previous podiums at the classic English venue. His 2007 season has been a difficult one so far and he awaits his first podium finish of the year, but the most successful rider in WSS history, still in the most successful team, is not one to be written off lightly. Another previous Brands Hatch WSS race winner is Katsuaki Fujiwara (Althea Honda Team CBR600RR), who took the laurels of victory in 2002. Currently third overall, and with three podiums to his credit already this year, he is another proven winner out to end his drought of full-point finishes, especially as he wants to make up the 29 points he lags behind Foret before the end of the year. Lorenzo Alfonsi (Althea Honda Team CBR600RR) has more modest immediate ambitions, looking to score his first top ten race finish since Silverstone to help him climb back into the championship top ten. Sofuoglu is aware the Brands Hatch may well be a special event for himself, his team and Honda, but he is taking nothing for granted as he approaches the tenth round of an amazing season. “I am really looking forward to Brands Hatch,” said Sofuoglu: “As a rider, there are tracks you like and tracks you don’t like, and for me Brands Hatch is very special. This race is so important for me because I know that if I win, I have the title. I am trying not to look at it this way I am just doing what I usually do and aiming for the podium with the race win being a bonus. I came third here last year so I know that the podium is possible. We still have Germany, Italy and France to go, so I am not focusing on anything more than winning this race.” Fujiwara is very much in the mood to get not just a top three but a win, and he is one of the few who can say what it really takes to win at this particular amphitheatre of speed. “We had some problems at Brno which I’m sure we won’t have at Brands Hatch,” said ‘Kats’ “I have already won a race there, in 2002, so I am prepared to push, and the bike should work there. We need to concentrate hard on set-up but the bike itself is good.” Charpentier looks back to look forward, taking his inspiration from previous success at the unique Brands track. “I really like Brands Hatch and my results here have always been good in 2005 I got pole position and the race win so I know it is not impossible for me,” said Charpentier: “The team have all been working really hard to find a solution to the problems I had at Brno so hopefully this weekend we can start to move forward and put the frustrations of this year behind us.” Alfonsi cites Brands as one of his favourite circuits of all, but knows he has to improve his pre-race starting positions to make any great progress from his current 13th placing. “Brands Hatch is great, if feels very fast and I like that,” said Alfonsi: “I like all the third and fourth gear corners but I need to get a good practice and qualifying in so that I can be on the front two or three rows of the grid. If I can do that then it will be possible to get a good position at the end of play.” World Superbike Round 10 of 13 CHAMPIONSHIP LEADER BACK ON HOME GROUND AGAIN After an eventful season of SBK competition James Toseland (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR) enters his third home meeting of the year this weekend with a more than useful 43-point championship lead. His most recent win of his championship campaign, his sixth of the year, came in race one at Brno two weeks ago, and after following that up with a second in race two, he increased his overall championship advantage, now from new second place rider, Max Biaggi. The fight for the championship has come down to a realistic four-rider battle, with Noriyuki Haga 45 points down on Toseland, and Troy Bayliss 56 points from the lead. Behind Toseland an official entry of four more supported Honda riders is headed by Roberto Rolfo (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR) who sits eighth overall, with recent podium scorer Michel Fabrizio (DFX Corse Honda CBR1000RR) 11th. Karl Muggeridge (Alto Evolution Honda CBR1000RR) returns once more to a venue where he enjoyed his first ever WSS race win for Honda, back in 2000, before going on to win the WSS championship himself on a CBR600RR in 2004. Luca Morelli (DFX Corse Honda CBR1000RR) carries on his steep learning curve at another circuit new to him, looking to score points in each race to lift him up in the championship ranking. Toseland comes to Brands on the back of a win and a second two weeks ago at Brno, and he now goes for his first SBK win at Brands Hatch to defend his lead in the best possible way – by beating all his challengers. “I’m 43 points in the lead now and, to be honest, after Misano I would have questioned the reality of that happening,” said Toseland, who has been rewarded so far for his unquenchable determination and perseverance: “The team has worked really hard and the package is great. I can’t wait to get to Brands Hatch and do the same as I did in Brno, if not one better!” Rolfo heads to England knowing that Brands is a difficult track – but one which rewards a positive attitude. Like all his peers, he also hopes for a dry track surface on which to race. “Brands Hatch is a very special place; It’s only my second year at the circuit and I’m happy to go back there,” said Rolfo: “At the moment, I’m still training to prepare for this important event because I want to do my best. Following Brno, I feel confident because my mental and physical condition is good. The team works well together and this is very important at a difficult track like Brands. I am hoping for good weather for the weekend so we see a big crowd at the circuit.” The podium finish he earned at Brno was a great boost for the young Italian Fabrizio, and he puts his return to podium form down to a pre-Brno test at his home circuit near Rome. “After the race in Brno I had a little holiday to recuperate my energy,” said Fabrizio: “The results were excellent but for me and my team it is important to continue on the same path. After the test in Vallelunga my motorcycle has improved and with the new set up it was possible to fight for victory in the Czech Republic. For us, Brands Hatch will be an important race. It will help us understand what to expect for the rest of the year.” Muggeridge, riding solo for the Alto Evolution squad, came back to action at Brno two weeks ago, but now feels the team has everything in place to go for the kind of results he would normally expect to take. “We should have a new engine spec for the bikes at Brands,” said Muggeridge: “That should be the last thing we need to get back to competitiveness. You need to get the whole bike working well there.” Morelli will meet a new challenge at Brands Hatch, as he has never raced at the venue before, even though he has heard a lot about it. “For me Brands Hatch will be very difficult because I haven’t raced on this circuit,” said Morelli. “The other riders speak about this circuit with a lot of respect but I am a professional rider and I will give the race my best.” After the usual noise and fury of what is expected to be a well-attended Brands Hatch race, both SBK and WSS classes disperse for a time to enjoy a fulsome August break before reconvening to fight out round 11 of the championship, on 9 September at Eurospeedway Lausitz, Germany. Back-to-back rounds in Vallelunga, Italy (3 September) and Magny-Cours, France (7 October) will then complete the 2007 season.

DUCATI NORTHWEST RETURNS FOR 2007 The acclaimed Ducati event is right around the corner. Cupertino, CA – Ducati North America and Motocorsa announce the return of Ducati Northwest, the most exciting motorcycling event in the Pacific Northwest. The weekend long motorcycle extravaganza will begin on Friday, August 10th and run through Sunday, August 12th at Portland International Raceway. The event is expected to draw thousands of riders and will incorporate track time, food, music and more. DNW2007 offers something for everyone: Friday features a Ducati-only Track Day at Portland International Raceway. Saturday, the fun continues at PIR with the DNW2007 main event food, drink, fun and games – and thousands of motorcycles. Sunday, several Sport Turismo rides launch from the city of Portland in every direction. Throughout the weekend, Ducati AMA and World Superbike Champion, Doug Polen will be on hand to sign autographs and exchange racing tips. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to meet long distance record holder Gary Eagan and Ducati North America’s CEO, Michael Lock. The DNW2007 Industry Expo will be another exciting attraction of this year’s event, featuring many high-end Ducati partner vendors. The entire range of Ducati Performance accessories and apparel will be available for purchase along with commemorative DNW2007 souvenirs. Thanks to our sponsors; enthusiasts will have opportunities to win several prizes, including the opportunity to ride in a Ferrari around PIR and, the Grand Prize, a trip for two to the 2008 U.S. Moto GP event of choice. Whether you’re a dedicated Ducatisti or just a fan of motorcycles in general, Ducati Northwest 2007 is a three-day celebration of motorcycling where riders from across the country can experience and celebrate the passion of Ducati. For more information, please visit www.dnw2007.com, or www.ducatiusa.com.

Canadian woman signs in US for 2008 After several races in the United States at the start of the 2007 season in which she achieved excellent results, including a 3 rd place at Daytona, Nadine Lajoie is reaping the rewards of her dedication by signing for the 2008 season in the United States. Nadine will be joining the Dublin Sun Racing Team and taking part in the major WERA National Endurance series comprising of 10 events across the United States. Members from the team had met the Canadian racer in 2006 and made her their first choice. “We have known Nadine for 2 years and picked her for her riding abilities and her race results. We are confident she’ll be an excellent member of the team,” team manager Mike Wescott stated. The team will start preparing for next year by taking part in at least 2 races this year starting with Summit Point , WV, and Nelson Ledges, OH. The Québécoise racer is thrilled with this new challenge, as the Endurance races are really different and, for her, a totally new experience. Since her best times often come at the end of a race, she’s hoping for good performances because having lots of track time will help her build up a good rhythm. She feels the news comes at a good time for her this year: “I’m so happy”¦ I’m really anxious to be with a real team, because here in Canada, I have to do everything all on my own”¦ It’s really exhausting and a bit discouraging. Fortunately, I do have a mechanic, Jessica Soodeen of Calgary, but only for 4 races during the entire summer, which isn’t really enough. If I’m to perform better, I really need more support so I can concentrate more.” Nadine is classed 12th at present in the Canadian National Championship for men, halfway through the season, for which her next race will be in Nova Scotia. She plans to continue racing in Canada in 2008, whenever her U.S. schedule permits. Dublin Sun Racing and Complete Beauty Solutions, Inc. will be finalizing an agreement this winter and already several other sponsors are interested in the project, but there still remains work to do finding new sponsors, says their marketing consultant. You can visit www.nadineracing.com to learn more about Nadine Lajoie, and/or contact [email protected] . Une femme canadienne signe aux États-Unis pour 2008 Après quelques courses aux États-Unis en début 2007 et d’excellents résultats, dont une 3 e place à Daytona, Nadine Lajoie récolte les fruits de son acharnement, en signant pour la saison 2008 aux États-Unis. Elle fera partie de l’équipe Dublin Sun Racing pour participer à la grande série Nationale d’Endurance WERA qui comprendra 10 épreuves à travers les États-Unis. Les membres de l’équipe ont connu la coureuse en 2006 et en ont fait leur premier choix. “Nous connaissons Nadine depuis 2 ans et l’avons choisi pour ses habilités de pilotage et ses résultats en course. Nous avons confiance qu’elle sera un excellent élément pour l’équipe”, mentionnait le gérant de l’équipe, Mike Wescott. Afin de commencer les préparatifs pour l’an prochain, l’équipe fera au moins 2 courses cette année à Summit Point, WV ainsi qu’à Nelson Ledges, OH. Ce nouveau défi emballe la pilote québécoise car les courses d’Endurance sont vraiment différentes et ce sera pour elle une toute nouvelle expérience. Étant donné que ses meilleurs temps arrivent souvent en fin de course, elle espère bien performer car en ayant beaucoup de temps de piste, il sera plus facile d’établir un bon rythme. Cette nouvelle arrive à un bon moment pour elle cette année souligne-t-elle : “Je suis vraiment contente, car j’ai vraiment hâte d’avoir une vraie équipe, car ici au Canada, je suis vraiment toute seule à tout faire et c’est très épuisant et décourageant. Heureusement, j’ai une mécanicienne, Jessica Soodeen de Calgary, mais seulement pour 4 courses durant tout l’été, ce n’est vraiment pas suffisant. Si je veux performer encore plus, j’ai vraiment besoin de plus de support pour pouvoir me concentrer davantage.” Nadine est présentement classée 12e au Championnat National Canadien avec les hommes, à mi-chemin de la saison, où la prochaine course aura lieu en Nouvelle-Écosse. Elle prévoit quand même continuer de courir au Canada en 2008, lorsque son horaire aux États-Unis le permettra. Dublin Sun Racing and Complete Beauty Solutions Inc. finaliseront l’entente durant l’hiver et plusieurs autres commanditaires sont intéressés au projet mais il reste encore du travail à faire pour optimiser la recherche de nouveaux commanditaires, selon leur consultant en marketing. Vous pouvez visiter www.nadineracing.com pour en apprendre davantage au sujet de Nadine Lajoie et/ou contacter [email protected] .

USGPRU Miller Race Video Online ODENTON, MD. The USGPRU is pleased to release the full-length video of the recent race held at Miller Motorsports Park during the AMA Pro weekend. Watch as the Japanese veteran Nobi Iso and 13-year-old PJ Jacobsen swap the lead and a little paint on the magnificent MMP raceway. Watch as many of the fastest GP racers in North America try to keep up with the blistering pace. Click the link for the race video: ~http://www.usgpru.net/usgpru_miller_ama_07.php~ Click on this link to learn all about the GP racing scene in North America: ~http://www.usgpru.net~ The USGPRU is sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, Rising Sun Cycles, Hjelm Motorsports, Ian Emberton, Motion Pro, Power Stands, Redline Motorsports, Regina Chains, Repsol Lubricants, Chickenhawk Racing, EBC Brakes and Veloce Gear. About USGPRU The USGPRU is the officially recognized Motorcycle 125 Grand Prix National Championship ® and 250 Grand Prix National Championship TM series. The USGPRU emulates true World MotoGP racing experience and serves to attract young riders to gain experience in a professional environment and provide a path to world-class motorcycle racing. The USGPRU structures events with extended length grand prix racing exclusive to the GP machines, timed qualifying and strong contingency and sponsor support. For additional details, visit www.USGPRU.net