2007 FIM MotoGP World Championship Le Mans, France May 18, 2007 Free Practice One Times: 1. Dani PEDROSA (Honda), Michelin, 1:35.699 2. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha), Michelin, 1:35.770 3. Nicky HAYDEN (Honda), Michelin, 1:35.908 4. Carlos CHECA (Honda), Michelin, 1:35.937 5. Casey STONER (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:35.951 6. Toni ELIAS (Honda), Bridgestone, 1:36.009 7. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha), Michelin, 1:36.038 8. John HOPKINS (Suzuki), Bridgestone, 1:36.059 9. Marco MELANDRI (Honda), Bridgestone, 1:36.137 10. Alex BARROS (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:36.476 11. Randy DE PUNIET (Kawasaki), Bridgestone, 1:36.830 12. Loris CAPIROSSI (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:36.962 13. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Yamaha), Dunlop, 1:37.090 14. Makoto TAMADA (Yamaha), Dunlop, 1:37.142 15. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki), Bridgestone, 1:37.246 16. Shinya NAKANO (Honda), Michelin, 1:37.357 17. Alex HOFMANN (Ducati), Bridgestone, 1:37.668 18. Kenny Lee ROBERTS (KR – Honda), Michelin, 1:37.990 19. Fonsi NIETO (Kawasaki), Bridgestone, 1:39.463

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Mondello Park will bring the sight and sound of a MotoGP machine to the Irish public for the first time during the Bennetts British Superbike Championship races on June 15th-17th. The 2005, ex Loris Capirossi, Ducati Desmosedici will be on display in the paddock during Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s raceday, and will perform it’s historic demonstration run on Sunday afternoon. For many Irish fans this will be their first and last opportunity to experience the incredible sound and dramatic performance of a MotoGP bike from the 1000cc era, now that the world championship has switched to less powerful 800cc machines. The only previous laps of the Mondello circuit by Grand Prix machinery took place behind closed doors. The bike to be demonstrated is an ex-Capirossi No1 bike, with which he won the Japanese Grand prix at Montegi.” This incredible opportunity has been made possible by Ducati Coventry who acquired the bike from Ducati Corse for it’s owner and self confessed bike nut, Barrie Baxter. The demonstration run is part of a series taking place at 2007 BSB events. The identity of the rider who will take the controls of the Desmosedici for its Mondello Park demo is yet to be decided, but both Mondello Park and the bike’s owners are hoping to be able to make an announcement very shortly. Speaking of the chance to air the Ducati for Irish fans, Ducati Coventry team owner John Hackett said. “We’re delighted to be able to bring this GP bike over for the Irish fans. We genuinely admire the Irish spectators who have always greeted us enthusiastically and made us very welcome. Ireland is such a great place to go racing that we are looking forward to getting the Ducati on track at Mondello for what should be one of our most enthusiastically received demonstrations of the year.” Details of the timetable for the British Superbike Championship event at Mondello, including the timing of the MotoGP demonstration, will be released closer to the event. Tickets for the BSB at Mondello Park can be booked through the circuits official ticket agents ticketlord.com, or for further even information contact Mondello Park.

After the excursion to the hi-tech circuit of Shanghai, MotoGP returned to a more grass roots setting with the arrival of the teams to the historic Le Mans circuit. In an ominous sign for the weekend, the skies have been overcast with a distinct absence of any sun breaking through, posing an interesting challenge for the riders as they prepare for what may be the first ever wet 800cc race. With Olivier Jacque ruled out of the Alice Grand Prix of France with an arm injury, Sylvain Guintoli and Randy de Puniet are the only riders flying the tricolour flag this weekend in MotoGP. They were joined by Shinya Nakano himself a French resident – to take in the excitement of the Le Mans half marathon this afternoon. There to see the start of the race alongside former 400m World Champion Stephane Diagana, the three riders watched on from the Place des Jacobins as the runners filed past. Not content with being a casual observer, Nakano jokingly joined in for the opening metres of the race, to the amusement of his colleagues. Kawasaki stand-in Fonsi Nieto, who replaces the aforementioned Jacque for this week’s race, spoke to the press for the first time since yesterday’s announcement of his participation, with team-mate De Puniet also present to answer questions. The French rider was on triple duty this afternoon, as he also featured in the official MotoGP pre-event press conference held at the Le Mans circuit. Riders also present at the customary event were World Championship leader Casey Stoner, last year’s race winner in France Marco Melandri, Fiat Yamaha rider Colin Edwards and Rizla Suzuki’s John Hopkins. Stoner commented on his great start to the season and task of improving on his Le Mans personal best finish of fourth, whilst Edwards and Melandri explained their desire to improve after some recent disappointments. Hopkins faces his first race after his maiden podium finish at Shanghai two weeks ago. A sight which will have pleased everyone involved in the MotoGP World Championship was the sight of Roberto Locatelli returning to the paddock for the first time since his crash at Jerez. The Italian gave a short speech alongside Dr Claudio Costa and his Metis Gilera team, and is provisionally down to ride in the 250cc race on Sunday, but will first have a test ride tomorrow. Practice for the Alice Grand Prix de France begins tomorrow at 9am local time.

TROY SURVIVES THE BUMPS Troy completed two days of testing at the ‘new’ Miasno circuit and left with increased knowledge of his R1 Yamaha despite fighting with the bumps on the freshly laid tarmac. The Misano circuit has been turned around and now goes clockwise instead of anticlockwise and many of the corners have been changed or re-profiled, so is completely new to the WSBK competitors. Most riders at the tests did not like either the new layout or the bumps and found it very time-consuming learning the track, whilst trying to find ways to cope with all the bumps. When the series arrives at Misano in about a month’s time, conditions could be very different, but it is clear that Troy and the others who were at the tests will have a considerable advantage over thos who did not attend. TROY I think the tests were quite productive and we had a chance to test a few bits and pieces and some chassis modifications, that we’ve wanted to try recently. We also tried some different tyre/set-up combinations and that has allowed us to have a much better idea of how the bike behaves. The Yamaha is a sensitive bike to ride and that has been a part of our recent problem. Each time out, I feel I am learning more and more and really all I need is more time on the bike. It is quite a difficult bike to set up and hard to ride if you don’t get the set-up right. The bumps at Misano are dangerous and it seems that only a new thin layer of tarmac has been put down over the old surface. In some corners the bumps are so bad that they cause the bike to vibrate so much that I can’t see where I am going properly! And the bumps are not just in one or two places, but over most of the track! I have no idea why they changed the circuit round, because now the first part is a bit “Micky-mouse” and then you get the very fast back straight where you are flat out in fifth before approaching a slow right-hander. Also, in other parts of the track they have increased the tarmac run-off before you get to the gravel trap, but at the end of the straight, it’s just grass! I think that the bumps are so bad that they are going to have to do something about them. This Misano is a very technical circuit in some ways and even after the best part of two days, many riders were hardly going any quicker then after the first day. But, I am happy that we went to the tests because the riders who come here for the race and see the track for the first time will be at a huge disadvantage. See ya. Troy

FONSI NIETO TO STAND IN FOR INJURED JACQUE AT LE MANS After the withdrawal of his teammate, Olivier Jacque, due to an injury sustained in Shanghai two weeks ago, Randy de Puniet will be joined this weekend by Kawasaki World Superbike rider, Fonsi Nieto, for the forthcoming Alice Grand Prix of France race at Le Mans. The former 250cc world championship sparring partners will join together, leading their assault on the world famous, 4.18km French circuit on the ever-evolving Kawasaki 800cc Ninja ZX-RR. The demanding track brings the MotoGP championship back to Europe in what is, for Frenchman de Puniet, his home race, where he will hope to improve on the two eighth places which represent his highest placements of the season so far. He will also be hoping to conquer the demons that saw him pushed off the track in last year’s race: a hugely disappointing result, especially after his strong performance in qualifying which saw him start from fourth position on the grid. With an emphasis on tight, first-gear corners and late braking, Le Mans represents a different sort of challenge after the long straights of China’s Shanghai circuit. However, with the enthusiastic support of a home crowd, further improvements to the Ninja ZX-RR and his confidence-inspiring Bridgestone tyres, Randy aims to put in a great performance at the track, 200km south west of Paris. In Olivier’s absence, he will be the only French factory rider on the grid for the 28-lap race. Former 250cc world championship racer, Fonsi Nieto, will ride as a temporary replacement for the injured Olivier Jacque, who suffered a deep laceration to his right arm at Shanghai. It will be an exciting but challenging weekend for the 28-year-old Spaniard whose first ride of the ZX-RR will be during this Friday’s free practice session. However, he was extremely successful in the 250cc series, which included a win in the French Grand Prix in 2002, so knows the Le Mans Bugatti circuit well. As a result, the team are optimistic he will soon get up to speed on what will be his first MotoGP ride. The Kawasaki squad are hoping for a successful weekend while Jacque, undergoing intensive physiotherapy for his injuries, aims to be back in action for the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello in a fortnight’s time. Randy de Puniet Kawasaki MotoGP Pilot #14 “I am really excited about racing in Le Mans again this weekend. With its stop and go nature, it’s not the most suitable track for my riding style but I have always been fast there and racing in front of my home crowd always gives me a boost. I finished on the podium there in my last four years in 250cc, although I don’t have such good memories of last year’s race, my first in MotoGP at home. I qualified fourth, my best grid position so far in MotoGP, and I was feeling really positive but it didn’t last long as my race ended at the first corner when Rossi crashed into me… I hope nothing like that happens this time! I’m going to France with a lot of confidence after the improvements Kawasaki have made in the last two races, and the Bridgestone tyres’ performance, which enabled me to get my best MotoGP results so far. We are working hard and I am sure that this weekend will see another step forward in the development of the Ninja ZX-RR. I will do my utmost, as I always do, to get my best MotoGP result in front of all my home fans.” Fonsi Nieto Kawasaki MotoGP Replacement Rider “I am so excited to be riding for the Kawasaki Racing Team this weekend and can only thank Kawasaki, as they have treated me so well since I became one of their riders two years ago. However, it’s a shame I come here as a replacement for Olivier as I have huge respect for him. No rider wants to act as a replacement, as none of us want to be replaced, but these things happen. I am quite familiar with Le Mans and, even if it is a ‘stop-and-go’ track, it’s not a difficult one. I like it. I won there in 2002, when I was riding in 250cc, but I am aware that it’s going to be different this time. I am not in 250cc anymore and I had to change my riding style when I moved to the Superbikes. I don’t know what it’s going to be like on a MotoGP bike but it’s certainly going to be a great experience for me! New category, new bike, new tyres”¦ I will have to get used to them all as quickly as I can although, realistically, it will be almost impossible to learn it all in just two days of practice. Still, I am really looking forward to trying the Ninja ZX-RR 800cc as I have heard a lot about it and many people say riding it is similar to riding a 250. Anyway, we will be busy and I will work as hard as I can for the team throughout the weekend, with the target of finishing the race. These people are trusting me and I will try my best not to let them down.” Michael Bartholemy Kawasaki Competition Manager “We wanted to give Olivier as much time as possible to recover from his injuries, which is why we have waited until now to make the decision not to run him at Le Mans. He wants to race but it’s not physically possible for him to do so because the scar is still too fragile and this is limiting the mobility in his arm. So, he won’t race in France but, instead, will focus on regaining full fitness for Mugello. Obviously, knowing Olivier might not be fit to race, we’ve spent some time looking at possible replacement riders and, to be honest, there really was only one option. Fonsi is already part of the Kawasaki family and, although he’ll be making his MotoGP debut this weekend, he is certainly no stranger to the Grand Prix paddock or the circuit. Sure, coming in cold with no time to test the bike before Friday’s opening practice session will be tough but I’m confident he will adapt quickly to the demands of competing in motorcycle racing’s premier class and I hope that he will enjoy racing Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX-RR at Le Mans.”

American Cancer Society Report Recommends Sun Safety Skin cancer incidence on the rise for all race and ethnic groups INLAND EMPIRE–(May 16, 2007)–More than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States, more than cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterus, ovaries, and pancreas combined, according to a recent American Cancer Society report. Despite the fact that we know how damaging sun exposure can be to our skin, the number of skin cancers has actually been on the rise for the past few decades. UV exposure is associated with more than one million cases of basal and squamous cell skin cancers and some 60,000 cases of malignant melanoma in the United States each year, states the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Facts & Figures 2007. While melanoma of the skin is primarily a disease of fair-skinned people, incidence rates of melanoma have increased in the past 16 years for all race/ethnic groups, particularly among Hispanics/Latinos, according to the society’s report. Approximately 5,735 new cases of the disease are expected in California in 2007 and 845 people may die of the disease this year. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Much of this exposure comes from the sun, but some may come from tanning beds. If skin cancer does develop, detecting it early is the best way to ensure it can be treated effectively. For individuals at high risk of skin cancer, the Society recommends regular skin examinations by an experienced physician and monthly self-exams. “It isn’t possible or practical to completely avoid sunlight, and it would be unwise to reduce your level of activity to avoid the outdoors,” said John Morgan, Dr. PH, of the American Cancer Society’s Inland Empire Leadership Council. “Small amounts of sunlight also help the body to make vitamin D, which can be important for good health. But too much sunlight can be harmful.” There are several practical precautions that limit the amount of exposure to UV rays. The American Cancer Society advises everyone to follow practical steps including: Limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (when UV rays are most intense). Cover up with clothing and wear a hat whenever possible. Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Wear sunglasses that block UV rays. Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps. Protect children from sun exposure. For more information on warning signs and early detection of skin cancer, visit the American Cancer Society’s Web site at www.cancer.org. or call toll free (800) ACS-2345. To reach the Inland Empire Community Office of the American Cancer Society, call (951) 300-1200.

Canadian racer joins Kawasaki-supported Jessica Zalusky and Elena Myers as a standout female road racing competitor. IRVINE, Calif. (May 16, 2007)—Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) has reached an agreement with Canadian road racer Misti Hurst, who will campaign a California Superbike School-sponsored Kawasaki Ninja® ZX™-6R sportbike in several upcoming AMA Supersport races. She will make her debut this weekend at the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown at Sonoma’s Infineon Raceway. Hurst, who joins Kawasaki-sponsored Jessica Zalusky on the AMA circuit, is a relative late-comer to road racing. She didn’t learn to ride until she was 24-years-old, but since has not only become an accomplished sportswoman, but has also turned her avocation into a full-time position with Keith Code’s California Superbike School. Having completed all of the preparatory courses offered by Code, Hurst also enrolled in the professional coaching courses and will be actively involved at more than 70 California Superbike School dates in 2007. “Misti Hurst is a very talented rider, a real competitor and competent in every area of her life that I know of. She has been coaching with the California Superbike School for the past three years where we have seen her riding improve tremendously. We are very excited and pleased to see her take her racing efforts to the AMA this season and are behind her 100%.” Keith Code, California Superbike School. “I’m thrilled that Kawasaki and the California Superbike School have given me the opportunity to participate in some of the AMA races this season,” said Hurst. “I’m amazed that this dream is coming true,” she continued. The dream for her began shortly after she took to the competitive scene in earnest in 2001. Her first victory came in a Westwood Motorcycle Road Racing Club 650 Supersport Twins event at British Columbia’s Mission Raceway Park. She followed that win later in the season with another victory and a second place finish, putting her atop the season’s final standings. She also closed out that season with a 10th place overall finish in the Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association. Hurst’s tenacity and interest in the sport drove her to compete against male racers in the Parts Canada AM 600 Nationals in 2006, and by anyone’s standards, it paid off. She placed ninth overall for the series, and gained attention as the top female racer on the circuit. Zalusky, from Prior Lake, Minn., became the first Kawasaki-supported female road racer, and is currently campaigning a Ninja ZX-6R in AMA Supersport competition. She is a popular personality in the paddock and has proven to be an inspiration to female riders with both her on-track performances and her media appearances focusing on the growth of women in motorcycling. Elena Myers, the 13-year-old phenom road racer from Discovery Bay, Calif., is the youngest in Kawasaki’s trio of female road racers. However, that fact doesn’t stop her from being blazing-fast every time she’s on the track. This top-notch student and activist who supports the “Kids: Don’t Smoke!” program, will compete for Kawasaki Team Green™ in WERA West and selected AFM series events in 2007. Elena began racing pocket bikes and progressed to 125cc GP machines prior to earning official support from Kawasaki. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and utility vehicles through a network of more than 1,500 independent retailers, with an additional 7,700 retailers specializing in power products and general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 2,400 people in the United States, with 400 of them located at the Irvine, California headquarters. Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll. ™”, is recognized worldwide and the brand has become synonymous with powerful, stylish motorcycles for over four decades. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of recreational products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.