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AMA Pro Racing Competition Bulletin Means That Exisiting Supplies Of Race Gas May Not Be Legal Next Month

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AMA Pro Racing Competition Bulletin Means That Exisiting Supplies Of Race Gas May Not Be Legal Next Month

COMPETITION BULLETIN SUBJECT: Fuel compliance As per each of the 2007 AMA Pro Racing Rulebooks, “The only allowable oxygenates are ether and alcohols, as listed and characterized for oxygen mass fraction in ASTM D4814″. The chemical Methyl Butynol is not on this list and therefore not allowed. Because of the apparent widespread use of fuels using Methyl Butynol in AMA Pro Racing paddocks, and the fact that AMA Pro Racing and its competitors could not have foreseen these circumstances, the following rule will be waived until April 15, 2007 regarding any fuels using Methyl Butynol, so long as they meet all other fuel specifications: “each participant agrees to abide by AMA Pro Racing’s rules and procedures. In addition, AMA Pro Racing-licensed riders are held responsible for the actions of their crew members.” AMA Pro Racing will continue to test race fuel for compliance of all other fuel specifications as stated in the AMA rulebook. After April 15, 2007 all AMA Pro Racing disciplines will be required to meet the fuel control specifications listed in the rule books. Should you have any questions concerning this information, please contact Kevin Crowther at (614)856-1900 ext1230 or [email protected].

Updated: Corti Fastest On Yamaha At Official Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup Test At Valencia

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Updated: Corti Fastest On Yamaha At Official Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup Test At Valencia

Superstock classes make final preparations SUPERSTOCK 1000 FIM CUP Claudio Corti (Team Lorenzini by Leoni Yamaha) set a new best lap of the Valencia circuit on his way to becoming the fastest rider out of the 29 in attendance at this last pre-season test, improving on the previous track record by 1.5 seconds. His time of 1’37.420 was only just ahead of second fastest rider, Ayrton Badovini (Biassono Unionbike MV Agusta) who set a 1’37.582. The new Ducati 1098 had a happy first outing in the Superstock class, as former Superstock 600 rider Niccolo Canepa (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) scored third quickest time. Another new recruit, Michele Pirro (Team Lorenzini by Leoni) was straight into the top slots in his new category; fourth fastest and the last rider within a second of Corti. Eight riders in total went faster than the previous best Superstock lap. SUPERSTOCK 600 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Frenchman Mathieu Gines (Moto1 Yamaha) set the pre-race pace in the smaller Superstock class, scoring the best time of 1’40.954 – fully one second better than last year’s best ever lap of the circuit. Domenico Colucci (Ducati Xerox Junior team) went second quickest while Michele Magnoni (Bevilacqua Corse Yamaha) slotted in third, leaving Andrea Antonelli (Team Italia Megabike Honda) fourth from 14 entrants. SUPERBIKE AND SUPERSPORT RIDERS TO TEST OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS World Superbike and Supersport class riders get the opportunity to make their final preparations for the next round of the championship over the next couple of days at Valencia, before heading for Donington Park for round three of each championship series. More, from a press release issued by Pirelli: SBK test Valencia Spain: 17th, 18th, 19th March 2007 Day1 The first day of the SBK official test session was dedicated to the Superstock 1000 and 600 classes. This was the first 2007 appointment for the main riders in these two classes, with new models joining the grid, new riders challenging the ‘old guard’ and also new tyres being used in each class. Pirelli has introduced each of these two Championships to the new DIABLO Supercorsa, developed in the Supersport World Championship in a record breaking fashion since its introduction in June last year. This is a tyre with a unique and stylish tread design, homologated for the street but definitely more than comfortable on the racetrack – where it came from in the first place. The Superstock riders were more than able to confirm this first time out at Valencia, and all the riders had a very good experience of the new tyre, and were able to set faster times than last year. The new DIABLO Supercorsa has really impressed since it first appearance, and in the marketplace bike enthusiasts all over the world have taken this new product to be a gift from Pirelli, with the Italian-based manufacturer now allowing them to ride on the racetrack or on the road with a tyre more than able to fulfil the expectations of even the most demanding riders. Both Superstock 1000 and Superstock 600 riders improved their past records. Superstock 1000 Rider Bike Team Race time 1 Corti Yamaha YZF-R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 1’37.420 2 Badovini MV Agusta F4 1000 R Biassono Unionbike 1’37.582 3 Canepa Ducati 1098S Ducati Xerox Junior Team 1’38.211 4 Pirro Yamaha YZF-R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 1’38.320 5 Sacchetti MV Agusta F4 1000 R InionBike Gimotorsport 1’38.616 Best lap: 2004- Vizziello 1’38.995 Superstock 600 Rider Bike Team Race time 1 Gines Yamaha YZF-R6 Moto1 1’40.954 2 Colucci Ducati 749R Ducati Xerox Junior Team 1’41.038 3 Magnoni Yamaha YZF-R6 Bevilacqua Corse 1’41.096 4 Antonelli Honda CBR600RR Team Italia Megabike AX 52 1’41.838 5 Vostarek Honda CBR600RR Intermoto Czeck Klaffi 1’42.185 Best lap: 2006- X. Simeon 1’42.094 More, from a press release issued by Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra: Superstock 1000 FIM Cup Valencia tests, Saturday 17th March 2007 Circuit: 4.005 kms. Weather: Dry, mostly sunny 18 C. XAVI STARTS HIS NEW CHALLENGE Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Xavier Simeon began his Superstock 1000 challenge at Valencia today with his new Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7. Despite the bike being virtually standard, Xavi managed to record the ninth fastest time of the tests with a lap of 1:39.027, just inside the lap record set by Massimo Roccoli (Yamaha) in 2005. Italian Claudio Corti (Yamaha) posted the day’s fastest time, with a lap of 1:37.420, followed by Ayrton Badovini (MV) and Nicola Canepa (Ducati). XAVI I am reasonably happy with my lap times today, but not happy that so many riders went quite a bit faster. But, here my bike is completely standard so perhaps my results aren’t so bad after all. We don’t have the shifter on the bike, so it means I have to change gear using the clutch every time and that costs fractions of a second every gearchange. The engine is also completely standard and once the work is done on it, I’ll be able to go faster. There is still a lot of work to be done to make our bike competitive, but unfortunately the next time I’ll be on it will be in first practice at Donington at the end of the month. But at least I’ve managed to put in a lot of laps (80 altogether!) and start getting used to the bike. We started today getting myself dialled into the bike – seating position, footpegs, handlebars and all the usual stuff. But what I can say straightaway is that this bike is very different to either the 600 Superstock or Suzuki Cup bike I rode last year. Riding this bike is much more physical and so I have to learn where, when and how to push it. In the Superstock 600 class last year, there were only three or four riders fighting for the top spots and then quite a gap before the rest of the field. Last year was my third year on a 600, so I knew the bike really well. This is my first time on a 1000 and there are probably ten to fifteen top riders in this class, so it’s going to be much harder then last year. But this is part of my learning curve and I am ready for the challenge. It’s a bit of a shame that I won’t have any more track time before Donington, but I’ll be going there to do my best – as usual. Valencia tests 1 Corti (I-Yamaha) 1:37.420, 2 Badovini (I-MV) 1:37.582, 3 Canepa (I-Ducati) 1:38.211, 4 Pirro (I-Yamaha) 1:38.320, 5 Sacchetti (I-MV 1:38.616, 6 Van Keymeulen (NL-Yamaha) 1:38.685, 9 XAVIER SIMEON (B-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1:39.027,

No Americans Entered In 2007 FIM Superstock 600cc European Championship

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No Americans Entered In 2007 FIM Superstock 600cc European Championship

SUPERSTOCK 600 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP™ 2007 Permanent Entry List Start Number, Rider, Nationality, Motorcycle, Team Name 7 Renato Constantini ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Italia Megabike AX # 52 8 Andrea Antonelli ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Italia Megabike AX # 52 25 Ryan Taylor AUS Kawasaki ZX6RR Lightspeed Kawasaki Supported 11 Ashley Carlucci ITA Kawasaki ZX6RR Lightspeed Kawasaki Supported 48 Vladimir Leonov RUS Yamaha YZFR6 Vector Racing 4 Mathieu Gines FRA Yamaha YZFR6 MOTO 1 21 Maxime Berger FRA Yamaha YZFR6 Team Trasimeno 22 Gabriele Poma ITA Yamaha YZFR6 Team Trasimeno 20 Sylvain Barrier FRA Yamaha YZFR6 Coutelle Junior Team 43 Daniele Rossi ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Rumi Azione Corse 31 Giuseppe Barone ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Rumi Azione Corse 30 Michael Savary SUI Yamaha YZFR6 Millet Honda Racing 81 Patrick Vostarek CZE Honda CBR 600RR Intermoto Czech Klaffi 69 Ondrej Jezek CZE Kawasaki ZX6RR Gold Fren Team Erinac 75 Dennis Sigloch SUI Yamaha YZFR6 Peko Racing Team 57 Kenny Tirsgaard DAN Suzuki GSX600R TKR Suzuki Switzerland 112 Josep Pedro Subirats ESP Yamaha YZFR6 Yamaha Spain 89 Domenico Colucci ITA Ducati 749 R Ducati Xerox Junior Team 44 Gino Rea GBR Suzuki GSX600R Beowulf-Racing.com 199 Gregg Black GBR Yamaha YZFR6 Politas Racing Team 114 Nicolas Pirot BEL Yamaha YZFR6 Team Zone Rouge 47 Eddi Lamarra ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Lorini 18 Daniel Brill GBR Suzuki GSX600R Mist Suzuki 34 Yannick Guerra ESP Yamaha YZFR6 Holiday Gym SBK 99 Roy ten Napel NED Yamaha YZFR6 MQP Racing Team 66 Branco Srdanov NED Yamaha YZFR6 MQP Racing Team 35 Radostin Todorov BUL Yamaha YZFR6 Team Bulgaria 24 Daniele Beretta ITA Suzuki GSX600R Team Cruciani Moto Suzuki Italia 41 Gregory Junod SUI Kawasaki ZX6RR Team O-SIX 111 Michal Sembera CZE Honda CBR 600RR EAB Ten Kate Racing 119 Michele Magnoni ITA Yamaha YZFR6 Bevilacqua Corse 55 Vincent Lonbois BEL Suzuki GSX600R MTM Racing 10 Leon Hunt GBR Honda CBR 600RR CRS Grand Prix

Caylor, West, and Batey Top WERA/AMA National Challenge Qualifying At Roebling

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Caylor, West, and Batey Top WERA/AMA National Challenge Qualifying At Roebling

Chris “Opie” Caylor shined by securing pole position in two classes during Friday qualifying for the opening round of the WERA/AMA National Challenge Series at Roebling Road Raceway located near Faulkville, Georgia.

Overnight showers soaked the track, prompting many riders to skip morning practice. The track dried up just before lunchtime, allowing riders to get only one dry practice session in before it was time for qualifying.

The first WERA/AMA pole position qualifying session of the 2007 season–for 600cc Superstock–went to Cory West, who turned a 1:14.323 aboard his Pirelli-shod Team Hunter YZF-R6. Second spot on the grid went to local hero James Chance III with Caylor third. Dane Westby completed the front row.

Vesrah Suzuki’s Tray Batey nipped Caylor for pole in the Formula 1 class, turning a 1:13.354 to Caylor’s 1:13.433. Rookie Expert Robert Wilkey used a tow from Caylor to move into third on the grid at 1:13.634, while West put his YZF-R6 in the final front-row position with a 1:13.865.

In 750cc Superstock qualifying, Caylor turned a 1:13.722 aboard his GSX-R750 to secure pole ahead of Chance with Vesrah Suzuki’s John Jacobi and Lee Acree third and fourth.

Caylor’s second pole of the day came in the Open Superstock class. Caylor turned a 1:13.029 to edge out Tray Batey’s 1:13.122. Canadian Clint McBain secured third position on the grid at 1:13.699 with Robert Wilkey filling the final front row starting spot with a 1:14.222.

Qualifying Times

600cc Superstock Expert 1. Cory West(Yam YZF-R6) 1:14.323 2. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R600) 1:14.421 3. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R600) 1:14.436 4. Dane Westby (Yam YZF-R6) 1:14.858 5. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.319 6. Trey Yonce (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.330 7. Mark Junge (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.373 8. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.618 9. Joshua Day (Yam YZF-R6) 1:15.691 10. Daniel Parkerson (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.765

Formula 1 Expert 1. Tray Batey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.354 2. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.433 3. Robert Wilkey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.634 4. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6) 1:13.865 5. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.099 6. Mark Junge (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.418 7. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.493 8. Clint McBain (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.497 9. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.516 10. John Jacobi (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:15.184

750cc Superstock Expert 1. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R750) 1:13.722 2. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R750) 1:13.929 3. John Jacobi (Suz GSX-R600) 1:14.432 4. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.602 5. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.659 6. Keith Marshall (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.518 7. Daniel Parkerson (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.594 8. Skip Salenius (Suz GSX-R600) 1:16.112 9. Chad Lewin (Suz GSX-R600) 1:16.222 10. Byron Barber (Suz GSX-R600) 1:16.390

Open Superstock Expert 1. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.029 2. Tray Batey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.122 3. Clint McBain (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.699 4. Robert Wilkey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.222 5. Mark Junge (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.338 6. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.341 7. James Stroud (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.428 8. John Jacobi (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.478 9. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.571 10. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.571

Foremost Insurance Launches Campaign Aimed At “Outdoor Lifestyle Niche Market”

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Foremost Insurance Launches Campaign Aimed At “Outdoor Lifestyle Niche Market”

GRAND RAPIDS, MI Foremost Insurance, a leading insurer of outdoor specialty lines products including motorcycles, off-road vehicles, motor homes, travel trailers, snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft got its start in 1952. The company has developed its expertise in the outdoor market ever since. With the launch of a new campaign dedicated to insurance for outdoor enthusiasts and their gear, the company stakes an all new claim on the outdoor lifestyle niche market. “Our understanding of the market cross over and the unique insurance needs of this market makes us the perfect company to serve it as a whole,” said Randy Slotten, Director, Foremost Independent Agent Direct Marketing. “Assisting our agents in marketing to outdoor enthusiasts through this campaign helps agents fully serve the outdoor product cross over markets.” Research supports the market cross over theory. Over one in five RV owners also own a boat, a similar percentage own a motorcycle or ATV. Over half of the dirt bike owners surveyed reported they regularly go camping. Nearly one third of personal watercraft owners also take part in power boating. The bottom line customers who seek to insure one outdoor vehicle, like a motorcycle, boat or RV are likely to pursue activities that include other outdoor vehicles. Agents can grow their business by tapping into this market segment and putting Foremost’s research and experience to work for them by recommending Foremost coverage to their customers with outdoor products. Aside from covering the outdoor vehicle itself, Foremost offers coverage for things like safety apparel, optional equipment, after-market parts and accessories, personal property, fishing and watersports gear, even towing and assistance. With an overall “Go Ahead. Get Outdoors.” theme, the campaign will include a new website. ForemostOutdoors.com, will serve as an information portal for the company’s outdoor product insurance offerings. The campaign will also include new marketing materials, print and web advertising, and more to support the unique lifestyle of outdoor enthusiasts and the activities they choose. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, Foremost Insurance Company is a leading specialty personal lines insurer. Foremost insures the range of outdoor products, as well as mobile homes, rental and vacant properties, landlord properties and collectible cars. Go ahead, visit www.ForemostOutdoors.com or www.foremost.com to take a closer look.

More On Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s Plans To Ease Crowd Congestion At U.S.G.P.

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More On Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s Plans To Ease Crowd Congestion At U.S.G.P.

MORE BUSES & LOADING STATIONS FOR FREE RED BULL U.S. GRAND PRIX SPECTATOR SHUTTLE SHUTTLE PLAN HIGHLIGHTS – Continuation of free spectator shuttle system and free on-site motorcycle parking – Additional spectator shuttle buses and loading stations to ease congestion – Miller Event Management hired to manage shuttle system and on-site parking and traffic control – Additional free local public bus service (MST) throughout Monterey County – AMA Superbike race scheduled after Sunday’s MotoGP race to stagger crowd exit – Track crossings between Sunday’s MotoGP and AMA Superbike races to ease bridge congestion MONTEREY, Calif. (March 16, 2007) The free spectator shuttle system for the 2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix features a significant increase in the number of buses and loading stations at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to improve the exiting of fans during the MotoGP World Championship race July 20-22. As previously announced, Miller Event Management, an industry leader in spectator management, will coordinate all aspects of the improved shuttle system, as well as on-site traffic and parking. As in 2006, at-track parking will be limited and the free off-site shuttle bus system will be operating from California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), located just north of Monterey off of Highway 1 at the 12th Ave exit in Marina. Refinements to the shuttle plan for 2007 include the hiring of Miller Event Management, a 30% increase in shuttle buses for exiting and a minimum of 21 loading stations operating to increase the efficiency of the shuttle system at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Upon arrival at CSUMB, spectators will load onto either the “A” or “B” shuttle, based on their location in the parking lot. At the end of the day, fans will board their respective “A” or “B” shuttles at separate points at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, thereby reducing the number of spectators leaving from any one location. The “A” shuttle will pick-up and drop-off at the traditional Purple Parking area (formerly Wolf Hill), with the “B” shuttle pick-up located just beyond the Red Bull Energy Center in what is designated Red Parking 8A. Other aspects of the traffic and parking plan remain for 2007: – Motorcyclists will again be provided free on-site parking at Purple Parking. Motorcyclists will enter/exit at Barloy Canyon Road, located off Reservation Road in Marina. – A limited number of general public on-site parking passes for Purple Parking are available through the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ticket office at a weekend price of $50. These passes are available for advance purchase only. – Free Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) bus service will be available from throughout Monterey County. MST is increasing bus service by 30% for the weekend. Details at www.mst.org. Additionally, the AMA Superbike race is being moved from Saturday to Sunday afternoon, following the MotoGP race in an effort to stagger Sunday’s exiting crowd. Track crossings are scheduled to take place between the two races in order to ease pedestrian bridge congestion for fans exiting the circuit. “Coordinating the transportation of 47,000 people in and out of this facility is a massive undertaking,” said Gill Campbell, CEO/general manager for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “With our limited access points, the off-site spectator shuttle is the most efficient system. In 2006, we had a good plan but miscommunication on the execution resulted in the early exit of campers from the turn 11 area, which in turn clogged the access roads for the shuttle buses. If not for that, the shuttle system would have worked much, much better. We’ve addressed the communications issue by putting Miller Event Management in charge of all on-site aspects of the shuttle, traffic control and parking.” “From Dorna’s point of view, it’s great news that Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have discussed long and hard with all the involved parties, learning from last year’s plans and dedicating even more time and effort into ensuring that their spectators are well looked after when entering and exiting the track,” said Javier Alonso, Managing Director of Dorna Sports. “The racing experience is not only about the thrilling action on track, but also about everything that surrounds the event and as such we are happy with the plans that have been drawn up to improve this situation for fans visiting the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. I’m sure that it will be another very successful event.” Tickets are on sale now for the 2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, featuring the MotoGP World Championship. Race and ticket information is available at www.redbullusgp.com and www.laguna-seca.com, or by calling (800) 327-SECA. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was built in 1957 and has been operated since its inception by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP). SCRAMP is a not-for-profit corporation that donates net proceeds from each race season to the volunteer organizations that help put on the events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Last season alone, SCRAMP donated over $400,000 to local charities and civic organizations. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2007 with a world-class racing schedule including the U.S. Sports Car Invitational featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series May 18-20, the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 20-22, the 34th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races presented by Toyota August 17-19, the AMA Superbike Championship September 15-16 and the Monterey Sports Car Championships featuring the American Le Mans Series October 19-21.

American Nicky Moore Confirmed In Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup

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American Nicky Moore Confirmed In Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup

Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup Coupe FIM Superstock 1000cc 2007 Permanent Entry List Start Number, Rider, Nationality, Machine, Team 71 Claudio Corti ITA Yamaha YZF R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 51 Michele Pirro ITA Yamaha YZF R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 19 Xavier Simeon BEL Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra 37 Raffaele Felice ITA Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Celani Team Suzuki Italia 3 Mark Aitchison AUS Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Celani Team Suzuki Italia 49 Arne Tode GER Honda CBR 1000RR Racing Dirk Van Mol Alpha Technik/Van Zon 59 Nicolo Canepa ITA Ducati 1098S Ducati Xerox Junior Team 155 Brendan Roberts AUS Ducati 1098S Ducati Xerox Junior Team 77 Barry Burrel GBR Honda CBR 1000RR MS Racing 96 Matej Smrz CZE Honda CBR 1000RR MS Racing 5 Bram Appelo NED Honda CBR 1000RR EAB Ten Kate Racing Team 11 Dennis Sacchetti ITA MV Agusta Gimotorsport 99 Danilo Dell’Omo ITA MV Agusta Gimotorsport 24 Marko Jerman SLO Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 DBR Racing Team 23 Cedric Tangre FRA Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 DBR Racing Team 56 Daniel Sutter SUI Yamaha YZF R1 Peko Racing 18 Matt Bond GBR Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Mist Suzuki 21 Wim Van Den Broeck BEL Yamaha YZF R1 Team Zone Rouge 55 Olivier Depoorter BEL Yamaha YZF R1 Team Zone Rouge 86 Ayrton Badovini ITA MV Agusta Biassono Racing Team 10 Franck Millet ITA MV Agusta Biassono Racing Team 33 Marko Rohtlaan EST Honda CBR 1000RR Azione Corse 57 Ilario Dionisi ITA Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Team Cruciani Moto Suzuki Italia 29 Niccolo Rosso ITA Ducati 1098S Team Sterilgarda 14 Lorenzo Baroni ITA Ducati 1098S Team Sterilgarda 16 Raymond Schouten NED Yamaha YZF R1 VD Heyden Motors/Yamaha Team 44 Rene Mahr GER Yamaha YZF R1 VD Heyden Motors/Yamaha Team 4 Loic Napoleone FRA MV Agusta EVR Corse 83 Didier Van Keymeulen BEL Yamaha YZF R1 TTSL-MGM Racing 25 Dario Giusepetti GER Yamaha YZF R1 MGM Racing-performance 88 Timo Gieseler GER Yamaha YZF R1 MGM Racing-performance 32 Sheridan Morais RSA Ducati 1098S Team Pedercini 28 Nicky Moore USA Ducati 1098S Team Pedercini 13 Viktor Kispataki HUN Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Full-Gas Racing Team 34 Balazs Nemeth HUN Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Full-Gas Racing Team 15 Matteo Baiocco ITA Yamaha YZF R1 Umbria Bkie 42 Leonardo Biliotti Leuthe GER MV Agusta Billi”¦ssimi Race 75 Luka Nedog SLO Ducati 1098S Team Ducati SC Caracchi

NPR Ducati Grand Opening To Be Held This Weekend In Georgia

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NPR Ducati Grand Opening To Be Held This Weekend In Georgia

NPR DUCATI GRAND OPENING WEEKEND Georgia’s newest Ducati dealership, NPR Ducati, ushers in the 2007 summer season with a monumental Grand Opening Weekend beginning this Friday, March 16 at 6:00pm and continuing through Sunday, March 18. The NPR Ducati Grand Opening will feature food and drink, the always exciting Ducati North America Fashion Show, Ducati North America’s Duc Truck demo fleet, specialty bike displays including the 1098 S Tricolore, Hypermotard 1100 and some surprise bike appearances, and much more. The NPR Grand Opening marks the inaugural appearance of the 2007 Duc Truck demo fleet and, combined with NPR Ducati’s dealer bikes, is a great chance to experience Ducati’s amazing 2007 model lineup. Demo rides will cover some of North Georgia’s most beautiful country roads and will take advantage of the near-perfect weather forecasted for the weekend. For more information, please contact: NPR Ducati 1461 Greensboro Hwy Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-310-0002 www.nprducati.com

Alabama Motorsports Park Retains International Firm To Consult On Design Of FIA-spec, Motorcycle-friendly Road Course

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Alabama Motorsports Park Retains International Firm To Consult On Design Of FIA-spec, Motorcycle-friendly Road Course

PLANNING CONTINUES FOR ALABAMA MOTORSPORTS PARK

Internationally renowned road course designer retained as consultant

MOBILE, AL Planning for the Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway continues. Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. investors have retained Apex Circuit Design Ltd (www.apexcircuitdesign.com) as a consultant for the road course. Apex is owned and operated by Clive Bowen.

Apex Circuit Design, based in the UK, is internationally respected and is an FIA-recognized motorsport circuit design consultancy. Apex specializes in the development of multi-revenue, commercially viable sports and leisure destinations, working in partnership with some of the World’s finest architects and engineers. Its motorsport projects include; the Dubai Autodrome (UAE), Ghazala Bay circuit (Egypt), Iceland MotoPark (Iceland), Hampton Downs Circuit (New Zealand) and the Sharjah street circuit (UAE). In addition, Apex are or have been contracted to provide master plan designs for Silverstone Circuit (UK), Rio Jacarepagua Circuit (Brazil), the Madras Motorsports Trust (India) and several other confidential projects yet to be publicized.

“This project embodies everything we know is required of a successful ‘destination.’ The investors are real estate specialists and developers who understand that we must create a place that appeals to everyone not just those with gasoline in their veins,” says Clive Bowen. “The plot is hilly and we’re going to create a race track that is exciting, beautiful and one that offers a European style of racing challenge.”

The road course and its design will utilize as much of the natural topography as possible to create a visibly exciting and technically challenging race track. At 3.3 miles in length, as an FIA Category 2 status circuit, it will be suitable for many international forms of motorsport road racing, and all forms of motorcycle racing. It will share the paddock facility with an adjacent ¼-mile drag strip and create the heart of the motorsports location, close to entertainment, dining and merchandising areas. Apex will also consult on the design of the drag strip.

Bowen and his team have included a ¾-mile karting circuit within the road course that will be suitable for public and private events, inclusive of racing activities for recreational usage to championship events.

Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway is a property of Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. The entertainment complex is planned to house four racing venues, retail shopping, restaurants, an RV resort, and other venues such as music theaters. The investors plan to open the complex for racing in the fall of 2009 and to be fully operational in 2010.

Recent Wedding

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Recent Wedding

CCS Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Unlimited Superbike Amateur Champion David Zylberberg married Bonnie Graber March 3 on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.

AMA Pro Racing Competition Bulletin Means That Exisiting Supplies Of Race Gas May Not Be Legal Next Month

COMPETITION BULLETIN SUBJECT: Fuel compliance As per each of the 2007 AMA Pro Racing Rulebooks, “The only allowable oxygenates are ether and alcohols, as listed and characterized for oxygen mass fraction in ASTM D4814″. The chemical Methyl Butynol is not on this list and therefore not allowed. Because of the apparent widespread use of fuels using Methyl Butynol in AMA Pro Racing paddocks, and the fact that AMA Pro Racing and its competitors could not have foreseen these circumstances, the following rule will be waived until April 15, 2007 regarding any fuels using Methyl Butynol, so long as they meet all other fuel specifications: “each participant agrees to abide by AMA Pro Racing’s rules and procedures. In addition, AMA Pro Racing-licensed riders are held responsible for the actions of their crew members.” AMA Pro Racing will continue to test race fuel for compliance of all other fuel specifications as stated in the AMA rulebook. After April 15, 2007 all AMA Pro Racing disciplines will be required to meet the fuel control specifications listed in the rule books. Should you have any questions concerning this information, please contact Kevin Crowther at (614)856-1900 ext1230 or [email protected].

Updated: Corti Fastest On Yamaha At Official Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup Test At Valencia

Superstock classes make final preparations SUPERSTOCK 1000 FIM CUP Claudio Corti (Team Lorenzini by Leoni Yamaha) set a new best lap of the Valencia circuit on his way to becoming the fastest rider out of the 29 in attendance at this last pre-season test, improving on the previous track record by 1.5 seconds. His time of 1’37.420 was only just ahead of second fastest rider, Ayrton Badovini (Biassono Unionbike MV Agusta) who set a 1’37.582. The new Ducati 1098 had a happy first outing in the Superstock class, as former Superstock 600 rider Niccolo Canepa (Ducati Xerox Junior Team) scored third quickest time. Another new recruit, Michele Pirro (Team Lorenzini by Leoni) was straight into the top slots in his new category; fourth fastest and the last rider within a second of Corti. Eight riders in total went faster than the previous best Superstock lap. SUPERSTOCK 600 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Frenchman Mathieu Gines (Moto1 Yamaha) set the pre-race pace in the smaller Superstock class, scoring the best time of 1’40.954 – fully one second better than last year’s best ever lap of the circuit. Domenico Colucci (Ducati Xerox Junior team) went second quickest while Michele Magnoni (Bevilacqua Corse Yamaha) slotted in third, leaving Andrea Antonelli (Team Italia Megabike Honda) fourth from 14 entrants. SUPERBIKE AND SUPERSPORT RIDERS TO TEST OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS World Superbike and Supersport class riders get the opportunity to make their final preparations for the next round of the championship over the next couple of days at Valencia, before heading for Donington Park for round three of each championship series. More, from a press release issued by Pirelli: SBK test Valencia Spain: 17th, 18th, 19th March 2007 Day1 The first day of the SBK official test session was dedicated to the Superstock 1000 and 600 classes. This was the first 2007 appointment for the main riders in these two classes, with new models joining the grid, new riders challenging the ‘old guard’ and also new tyres being used in each class. Pirelli has introduced each of these two Championships to the new DIABLO Supercorsa, developed in the Supersport World Championship in a record breaking fashion since its introduction in June last year. This is a tyre with a unique and stylish tread design, homologated for the street but definitely more than comfortable on the racetrack – where it came from in the first place. The Superstock riders were more than able to confirm this first time out at Valencia, and all the riders had a very good experience of the new tyre, and were able to set faster times than last year. The new DIABLO Supercorsa has really impressed since it first appearance, and in the marketplace bike enthusiasts all over the world have taken this new product to be a gift from Pirelli, with the Italian-based manufacturer now allowing them to ride on the racetrack or on the road with a tyre more than able to fulfil the expectations of even the most demanding riders. Both Superstock 1000 and Superstock 600 riders improved their past records. Superstock 1000 Rider Bike Team Race time 1 Corti Yamaha YZF-R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 1’37.420 2 Badovini MV Agusta F4 1000 R Biassono Unionbike 1’37.582 3 Canepa Ducati 1098S Ducati Xerox Junior Team 1’38.211 4 Pirro Yamaha YZF-R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 1’38.320 5 Sacchetti MV Agusta F4 1000 R InionBike Gimotorsport 1’38.616 Best lap: 2004- Vizziello 1’38.995 Superstock 600 Rider Bike Team Race time 1 Gines Yamaha YZF-R6 Moto1 1’40.954 2 Colucci Ducati 749R Ducati Xerox Junior Team 1’41.038 3 Magnoni Yamaha YZF-R6 Bevilacqua Corse 1’41.096 4 Antonelli Honda CBR600RR Team Italia Megabike AX 52 1’41.838 5 Vostarek Honda CBR600RR Intermoto Czeck Klaffi 1’42.185 Best lap: 2006- X. Simeon 1’42.094 More, from a press release issued by Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra: Superstock 1000 FIM Cup Valencia tests, Saturday 17th March 2007 Circuit: 4.005 kms. Weather: Dry, mostly sunny 18 C. XAVI STARTS HIS NEW CHALLENGE Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Xavier Simeon began his Superstock 1000 challenge at Valencia today with his new Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7. Despite the bike being virtually standard, Xavi managed to record the ninth fastest time of the tests with a lap of 1:39.027, just inside the lap record set by Massimo Roccoli (Yamaha) in 2005. Italian Claudio Corti (Yamaha) posted the day’s fastest time, with a lap of 1:37.420, followed by Ayrton Badovini (MV) and Nicola Canepa (Ducati). XAVI I am reasonably happy with my lap times today, but not happy that so many riders went quite a bit faster. But, here my bike is completely standard so perhaps my results aren’t so bad after all. We don’t have the shifter on the bike, so it means I have to change gear using the clutch every time and that costs fractions of a second every gearchange. The engine is also completely standard and once the work is done on it, I’ll be able to go faster. There is still a lot of work to be done to make our bike competitive, but unfortunately the next time I’ll be on it will be in first practice at Donington at the end of the month. But at least I’ve managed to put in a lot of laps (80 altogether!) and start getting used to the bike. We started today getting myself dialled into the bike – seating position, footpegs, handlebars and all the usual stuff. But what I can say straightaway is that this bike is very different to either the 600 Superstock or Suzuki Cup bike I rode last year. Riding this bike is much more physical and so I have to learn where, when and how to push it. In the Superstock 600 class last year, there were only three or four riders fighting for the top spots and then quite a gap before the rest of the field. Last year was my third year on a 600, so I knew the bike really well. This is my first time on a 1000 and there are probably ten to fifteen top riders in this class, so it’s going to be much harder then last year. But this is part of my learning curve and I am ready for the challenge. It’s a bit of a shame that I won’t have any more track time before Donington, but I’ll be going there to do my best – as usual. Valencia tests 1 Corti (I-Yamaha) 1:37.420, 2 Badovini (I-MV) 1:37.582, 3 Canepa (I-Ducati) 1:38.211, 4 Pirro (I-Yamaha) 1:38.320, 5 Sacchetti (I-MV 1:38.616, 6 Van Keymeulen (NL-Yamaha) 1:38.685, 9 XAVIER SIMEON (B-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1:39.027,

No Americans Entered In 2007 FIM Superstock 600cc European Championship

SUPERSTOCK 600 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP™ 2007 Permanent Entry List Start Number, Rider, Nationality, Motorcycle, Team Name 7 Renato Constantini ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Italia Megabike AX # 52 8 Andrea Antonelli ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Italia Megabike AX # 52 25 Ryan Taylor AUS Kawasaki ZX6RR Lightspeed Kawasaki Supported 11 Ashley Carlucci ITA Kawasaki ZX6RR Lightspeed Kawasaki Supported 48 Vladimir Leonov RUS Yamaha YZFR6 Vector Racing 4 Mathieu Gines FRA Yamaha YZFR6 MOTO 1 21 Maxime Berger FRA Yamaha YZFR6 Team Trasimeno 22 Gabriele Poma ITA Yamaha YZFR6 Team Trasimeno 20 Sylvain Barrier FRA Yamaha YZFR6 Coutelle Junior Team 43 Daniele Rossi ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Rumi Azione Corse 31 Giuseppe Barone ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Rumi Azione Corse 30 Michael Savary SUI Yamaha YZFR6 Millet Honda Racing 81 Patrick Vostarek CZE Honda CBR 600RR Intermoto Czech Klaffi 69 Ondrej Jezek CZE Kawasaki ZX6RR Gold Fren Team Erinac 75 Dennis Sigloch SUI Yamaha YZFR6 Peko Racing Team 57 Kenny Tirsgaard DAN Suzuki GSX600R TKR Suzuki Switzerland 112 Josep Pedro Subirats ESP Yamaha YZFR6 Yamaha Spain 89 Domenico Colucci ITA Ducati 749 R Ducati Xerox Junior Team 44 Gino Rea GBR Suzuki GSX600R Beowulf-Racing.com 199 Gregg Black GBR Yamaha YZFR6 Politas Racing Team 114 Nicolas Pirot BEL Yamaha YZFR6 Team Zone Rouge 47 Eddi Lamarra ITA Honda CBR 600RR Team Lorini 18 Daniel Brill GBR Suzuki GSX600R Mist Suzuki 34 Yannick Guerra ESP Yamaha YZFR6 Holiday Gym SBK 99 Roy ten Napel NED Yamaha YZFR6 MQP Racing Team 66 Branco Srdanov NED Yamaha YZFR6 MQP Racing Team 35 Radostin Todorov BUL Yamaha YZFR6 Team Bulgaria 24 Daniele Beretta ITA Suzuki GSX600R Team Cruciani Moto Suzuki Italia 41 Gregory Junod SUI Kawasaki ZX6RR Team O-SIX 111 Michal Sembera CZE Honda CBR 600RR EAB Ten Kate Racing 119 Michele Magnoni ITA Yamaha YZFR6 Bevilacqua Corse 55 Vincent Lonbois BEL Suzuki GSX600R MTM Racing 10 Leon Hunt GBR Honda CBR 600RR CRS Grand Prix

Caylor, West, and Batey Top WERA/AMA National Challenge Qualifying At Roebling

Chris “Opie” Caylor shined by securing pole position in two classes during Friday qualifying for the opening round of the WERA/AMA National Challenge Series at Roebling Road Raceway located near Faulkville, Georgia.

Overnight showers soaked the track, prompting many riders to skip morning practice. The track dried up just before lunchtime, allowing riders to get only one dry practice session in before it was time for qualifying.

The first WERA/AMA pole position qualifying session of the 2007 season–for 600cc Superstock–went to Cory West, who turned a 1:14.323 aboard his Pirelli-shod Team Hunter YZF-R6. Second spot on the grid went to local hero James Chance III with Caylor third. Dane Westby completed the front row.

Vesrah Suzuki’s Tray Batey nipped Caylor for pole in the Formula 1 class, turning a 1:13.354 to Caylor’s 1:13.433. Rookie Expert Robert Wilkey used a tow from Caylor to move into third on the grid at 1:13.634, while West put his YZF-R6 in the final front-row position with a 1:13.865.

In 750cc Superstock qualifying, Caylor turned a 1:13.722 aboard his GSX-R750 to secure pole ahead of Chance with Vesrah Suzuki’s John Jacobi and Lee Acree third and fourth.

Caylor’s second pole of the day came in the Open Superstock class. Caylor turned a 1:13.029 to edge out Tray Batey’s 1:13.122. Canadian Clint McBain secured third position on the grid at 1:13.699 with Robert Wilkey filling the final front row starting spot with a 1:14.222.

Qualifying Times

600cc Superstock Expert 1. Cory West(Yam YZF-R6) 1:14.323 2. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R600) 1:14.421 3. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R600) 1:14.436 4. Dane Westby (Yam YZF-R6) 1:14.858 5. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.319 6. Trey Yonce (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.330 7. Mark Junge (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.373 8. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.618 9. Joshua Day (Yam YZF-R6) 1:15.691 10. Daniel Parkerson (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.765

Formula 1 Expert 1. Tray Batey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.354 2. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.433 3. Robert Wilkey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.634 4. Cory West (Yam YZF-R6) 1:13.865 5. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.099 6. Mark Junge (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.418 7. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.493 8. Clint McBain (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.497 9. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.516 10. John Jacobi (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:15.184

750cc Superstock Expert 1. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R750) 1:13.722 2. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R750) 1:13.929 3. John Jacobi (Suz GSX-R600) 1:14.432 4. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.602 5. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.659 6. Keith Marshall (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.518 7. Daniel Parkerson (Suz GSX-R600) 1:15.594 8. Skip Salenius (Suz GSX-R600) 1:16.112 9. Chad Lewin (Suz GSX-R600) 1:16.222 10. Byron Barber (Suz GSX-R600) 1:16.390

Open Superstock Expert 1. Chris “Opie” Caylor (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.029 2. Tray Batey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.122 3. Clint McBain (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:13.699 4. Robert Wilkey (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.222 5. Mark Junge (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.338 6. Robert Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.341 7. James Stroud (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.428 8. John Jacobi (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.478 9. James Chance III (Suz GSX-R750) 1:14.571 10. Lee Acree (Suz GSX-R1000) 1:14.571

Foremost Insurance Launches Campaign Aimed At “Outdoor Lifestyle Niche Market”

GRAND RAPIDS, MI Foremost Insurance, a leading insurer of outdoor specialty lines products including motorcycles, off-road vehicles, motor homes, travel trailers, snowmobiles, boats and personal watercraft got its start in 1952. The company has developed its expertise in the outdoor market ever since. With the launch of a new campaign dedicated to insurance for outdoor enthusiasts and their gear, the company stakes an all new claim on the outdoor lifestyle niche market. “Our understanding of the market cross over and the unique insurance needs of this market makes us the perfect company to serve it as a whole,” said Randy Slotten, Director, Foremost Independent Agent Direct Marketing. “Assisting our agents in marketing to outdoor enthusiasts through this campaign helps agents fully serve the outdoor product cross over markets.” Research supports the market cross over theory. Over one in five RV owners also own a boat, a similar percentage own a motorcycle or ATV. Over half of the dirt bike owners surveyed reported they regularly go camping. Nearly one third of personal watercraft owners also take part in power boating. The bottom line customers who seek to insure one outdoor vehicle, like a motorcycle, boat or RV are likely to pursue activities that include other outdoor vehicles. Agents can grow their business by tapping into this market segment and putting Foremost’s research and experience to work for them by recommending Foremost coverage to their customers with outdoor products. Aside from covering the outdoor vehicle itself, Foremost offers coverage for things like safety apparel, optional equipment, after-market parts and accessories, personal property, fishing and watersports gear, even towing and assistance. With an overall “Go Ahead. Get Outdoors.” theme, the campaign will include a new website. ForemostOutdoors.com, will serve as an information portal for the company’s outdoor product insurance offerings. The campaign will also include new marketing materials, print and web advertising, and more to support the unique lifestyle of outdoor enthusiasts and the activities they choose. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, Foremost Insurance Company is a leading specialty personal lines insurer. Foremost insures the range of outdoor products, as well as mobile homes, rental and vacant properties, landlord properties and collectible cars. Go ahead, visit www.ForemostOutdoors.com or www.foremost.com to take a closer look.

More On Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s Plans To Ease Crowd Congestion At U.S.G.P.

MORE BUSES & LOADING STATIONS FOR FREE RED BULL U.S. GRAND PRIX SPECTATOR SHUTTLE SHUTTLE PLAN HIGHLIGHTS – Continuation of free spectator shuttle system and free on-site motorcycle parking – Additional spectator shuttle buses and loading stations to ease congestion – Miller Event Management hired to manage shuttle system and on-site parking and traffic control – Additional free local public bus service (MST) throughout Monterey County – AMA Superbike race scheduled after Sunday’s MotoGP race to stagger crowd exit – Track crossings between Sunday’s MotoGP and AMA Superbike races to ease bridge congestion MONTEREY, Calif. (March 16, 2007) The free spectator shuttle system for the 2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix features a significant increase in the number of buses and loading stations at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to improve the exiting of fans during the MotoGP World Championship race July 20-22. As previously announced, Miller Event Management, an industry leader in spectator management, will coordinate all aspects of the improved shuttle system, as well as on-site traffic and parking. As in 2006, at-track parking will be limited and the free off-site shuttle bus system will be operating from California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), located just north of Monterey off of Highway 1 at the 12th Ave exit in Marina. Refinements to the shuttle plan for 2007 include the hiring of Miller Event Management, a 30% increase in shuttle buses for exiting and a minimum of 21 loading stations operating to increase the efficiency of the shuttle system at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Upon arrival at CSUMB, spectators will load onto either the “A” or “B” shuttle, based on their location in the parking lot. At the end of the day, fans will board their respective “A” or “B” shuttles at separate points at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, thereby reducing the number of spectators leaving from any one location. The “A” shuttle will pick-up and drop-off at the traditional Purple Parking area (formerly Wolf Hill), with the “B” shuttle pick-up located just beyond the Red Bull Energy Center in what is designated Red Parking 8A. Other aspects of the traffic and parking plan remain for 2007: – Motorcyclists will again be provided free on-site parking at Purple Parking. Motorcyclists will enter/exit at Barloy Canyon Road, located off Reservation Road in Marina. – A limited number of general public on-site parking passes for Purple Parking are available through the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca ticket office at a weekend price of $50. These passes are available for advance purchase only. – Free Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) bus service will be available from throughout Monterey County. MST is increasing bus service by 30% for the weekend. Details at www.mst.org. Additionally, the AMA Superbike race is being moved from Saturday to Sunday afternoon, following the MotoGP race in an effort to stagger Sunday’s exiting crowd. Track crossings are scheduled to take place between the two races in order to ease pedestrian bridge congestion for fans exiting the circuit. “Coordinating the transportation of 47,000 people in and out of this facility is a massive undertaking,” said Gill Campbell, CEO/general manager for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “With our limited access points, the off-site spectator shuttle is the most efficient system. In 2006, we had a good plan but miscommunication on the execution resulted in the early exit of campers from the turn 11 area, which in turn clogged the access roads for the shuttle buses. If not for that, the shuttle system would have worked much, much better. We’ve addressed the communications issue by putting Miller Event Management in charge of all on-site aspects of the shuttle, traffic control and parking.” “From Dorna’s point of view, it’s great news that Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have discussed long and hard with all the involved parties, learning from last year’s plans and dedicating even more time and effort into ensuring that their spectators are well looked after when entering and exiting the track,” said Javier Alonso, Managing Director of Dorna Sports. “The racing experience is not only about the thrilling action on track, but also about everything that surrounds the event and as such we are happy with the plans that have been drawn up to improve this situation for fans visiting the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. I’m sure that it will be another very successful event.” Tickets are on sale now for the 2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, featuring the MotoGP World Championship. Race and ticket information is available at www.redbullusgp.com and www.laguna-seca.com, or by calling (800) 327-SECA. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was built in 1957 and has been operated since its inception by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP). SCRAMP is a not-for-profit corporation that donates net proceeds from each race season to the volunteer organizations that help put on the events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Last season alone, SCRAMP donated over $400,000 to local charities and civic organizations. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2007 with a world-class racing schedule including the U.S. Sports Car Invitational featuring the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series May 18-20, the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 20-22, the 34th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races presented by Toyota August 17-19, the AMA Superbike Championship September 15-16 and the Monterey Sports Car Championships featuring the American Le Mans Series October 19-21.

American Nicky Moore Confirmed In Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup

Superstock 1000cc FIM Cup Coupe FIM Superstock 1000cc 2007 Permanent Entry List Start Number, Rider, Nationality, Machine, Team 71 Claudio Corti ITA Yamaha YZF R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 51 Michele Pirro ITA Yamaha YZF R1 Team Lorenzini by Leoni 19 Xavier Simeon BEL Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Team Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra 37 Raffaele Felice ITA Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Celani Team Suzuki Italia 3 Mark Aitchison AUS Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Celani Team Suzuki Italia 49 Arne Tode GER Honda CBR 1000RR Racing Dirk Van Mol Alpha Technik/Van Zon 59 Nicolo Canepa ITA Ducati 1098S Ducati Xerox Junior Team 155 Brendan Roberts AUS Ducati 1098S Ducati Xerox Junior Team 77 Barry Burrel GBR Honda CBR 1000RR MS Racing 96 Matej Smrz CZE Honda CBR 1000RR MS Racing 5 Bram Appelo NED Honda CBR 1000RR EAB Ten Kate Racing Team 11 Dennis Sacchetti ITA MV Agusta Gimotorsport 99 Danilo Dell’Omo ITA MV Agusta Gimotorsport 24 Marko Jerman SLO Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 DBR Racing Team 23 Cedric Tangre FRA Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 DBR Racing Team 56 Daniel Sutter SUI Yamaha YZF R1 Peko Racing 18 Matt Bond GBR Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Mist Suzuki 21 Wim Van Den Broeck BEL Yamaha YZF R1 Team Zone Rouge 55 Olivier Depoorter BEL Yamaha YZF R1 Team Zone Rouge 86 Ayrton Badovini ITA MV Agusta Biassono Racing Team 10 Franck Millet ITA MV Agusta Biassono Racing Team 33 Marko Rohtlaan EST Honda CBR 1000RR Azione Corse 57 Ilario Dionisi ITA Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Team Cruciani Moto Suzuki Italia 29 Niccolo Rosso ITA Ducati 1098S Team Sterilgarda 14 Lorenzo Baroni ITA Ducati 1098S Team Sterilgarda 16 Raymond Schouten NED Yamaha YZF R1 VD Heyden Motors/Yamaha Team 44 Rene Mahr GER Yamaha YZF R1 VD Heyden Motors/Yamaha Team 4 Loic Napoleone FRA MV Agusta EVR Corse 83 Didier Van Keymeulen BEL Yamaha YZF R1 TTSL-MGM Racing 25 Dario Giusepetti GER Yamaha YZF R1 MGM Racing-performance 88 Timo Gieseler GER Yamaha YZF R1 MGM Racing-performance 32 Sheridan Morais RSA Ducati 1098S Team Pedercini 28 Nicky Moore USA Ducati 1098S Team Pedercini 13 Viktor Kispataki HUN Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Full-Gas Racing Team 34 Balazs Nemeth HUN Suzuki GSXR1000 K6 Full-Gas Racing Team 15 Matteo Baiocco ITA Yamaha YZF R1 Umbria Bkie 42 Leonardo Biliotti Leuthe GER MV Agusta Billi”¦ssimi Race 75 Luka Nedog SLO Ducati 1098S Team Ducati SC Caracchi

NPR Ducati Grand Opening To Be Held This Weekend In Georgia

NPR DUCATI GRAND OPENING WEEKEND Georgia’s newest Ducati dealership, NPR Ducati, ushers in the 2007 summer season with a monumental Grand Opening Weekend beginning this Friday, March 16 at 6:00pm and continuing through Sunday, March 18. The NPR Ducati Grand Opening will feature food and drink, the always exciting Ducati North America Fashion Show, Ducati North America’s Duc Truck demo fleet, specialty bike displays including the 1098 S Tricolore, Hypermotard 1100 and some surprise bike appearances, and much more. The NPR Grand Opening marks the inaugural appearance of the 2007 Duc Truck demo fleet and, combined with NPR Ducati’s dealer bikes, is a great chance to experience Ducati’s amazing 2007 model lineup. Demo rides will cover some of North Georgia’s most beautiful country roads and will take advantage of the near-perfect weather forecasted for the weekend. For more information, please contact: NPR Ducati 1461 Greensboro Hwy Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-310-0002 www.nprducati.com

Alabama Motorsports Park Retains International Firm To Consult On Design Of FIA-spec, Motorcycle-friendly Road Course

PLANNING CONTINUES FOR ALABAMA MOTORSPORTS PARK

Internationally renowned road course designer retained as consultant

MOBILE, AL Planning for the Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway continues. Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. investors have retained Apex Circuit Design Ltd (www.apexcircuitdesign.com) as a consultant for the road course. Apex is owned and operated by Clive Bowen.

Apex Circuit Design, based in the UK, is internationally respected and is an FIA-recognized motorsport circuit design consultancy. Apex specializes in the development of multi-revenue, commercially viable sports and leisure destinations, working in partnership with some of the World’s finest architects and engineers. Its motorsport projects include; the Dubai Autodrome (UAE), Ghazala Bay circuit (Egypt), Iceland MotoPark (Iceland), Hampton Downs Circuit (New Zealand) and the Sharjah street circuit (UAE). In addition, Apex are or have been contracted to provide master plan designs for Silverstone Circuit (UK), Rio Jacarepagua Circuit (Brazil), the Madras Motorsports Trust (India) and several other confidential projects yet to be publicized.

“This project embodies everything we know is required of a successful ‘destination.’ The investors are real estate specialists and developers who understand that we must create a place that appeals to everyone not just those with gasoline in their veins,” says Clive Bowen. “The plot is hilly and we’re going to create a race track that is exciting, beautiful and one that offers a European style of racing challenge.”

The road course and its design will utilize as much of the natural topography as possible to create a visibly exciting and technically challenging race track. At 3.3 miles in length, as an FIA Category 2 status circuit, it will be suitable for many international forms of motorsport road racing, and all forms of motorcycle racing. It will share the paddock facility with an adjacent ¼-mile drag strip and create the heart of the motorsports location, close to entertainment, dining and merchandising areas. Apex will also consult on the design of the drag strip.

Bowen and his team have included a ¾-mile karting circuit within the road course that will be suitable for public and private events, inclusive of racing activities for recreational usage to championship events.

Alabama Motorsports Park, A Dale Earnhardt Jr. Speedway is a property of Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. The entertainment complex is planned to house four racing venues, retail shopping, restaurants, an RV resort, and other venues such as music theaters. The investors plan to open the complex for racing in the fall of 2009 and to be fully operational in 2010.

Recent Wedding

CCS Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Unlimited Superbike Amateur Champion David Zylberberg married Bonnie Graber March 3 on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.

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