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Craggill To Race Boulder Motor Sports Racing Ducati 749R In 2007 AMA Formula Xtreme Championship

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Boulder, Colorado — Two time Australian Superbike Champion and AMA regular, Marty Craggill, will contest the 2007 AMA Formula Extreme championship onboard a Ducati 749R, for the newly established Boulder Motor Sports Racing. Brian Sharp, Team Manager, is certain that the team will offer a competitive mechanical package to challenge for the championship in 2007. With the proven talents of Craggill onboard the Ducati 749R throughout the AMA season, Sharp is confident that the newly formed teams sponsor support, experience and enthusiasm will bring the team success in 2007. “I believe the Boulder Motor Sports Ducati will be a competitive machine, and all of us here are looking forward to working with Marty Craggill in 2007.” The Australian native has been training hard for months in preparation for his first Daytona 200 in March, and is excited to be back on a Ducati after doing a season in the World Superbike Championship. Craggill a familiar face amongst the AMA paddock, is looking forward to joining the Boulder Motor Sports Racing Ducati team, and arrives stateside for pre-season testing in a few weeks. “I am honored to have the opportunity to ride for the Boulder Motor Sports Ducati Team this season, and look forward to racing the number 16 Ducati at Daytona in a few weeks time,” said Marty Craggill. “I’ve enjoyed racing in America, and am really looking forward to riding a competitive bike this season. I have high expectations for the team, and am very happy to have the chance to work with a great group of people.” Boulder Motor Sports Racing is looking to continue building momentum from their recent success at Daytona , where they ran Doug Polen on a Ducati 999R for the Race of Champions last October coming home with two National championships. This recent success inspired the team to pursue a full time AMA effort for 2007. For more information on the team and Boulder Motor Sports, please log onto our website ~http://www.bouldermotorsports.com~

Sponsorship Opportunity

American Supercamp is proud to announce a new leathers sponsorship program aimed at helping youth dirt-trackers & road racers around the country with the ever present problem of growing out of their leathers. In partnership with Alpinestars, American Supercamp will be accepting resumes for the program that will enable eight young riders, from the ages of 10-14 years old, to use a set of Alpinestars leathers, along with gloves and boots for the 2007 season. In an effort to not only create great champions, but to also create great motorcyclists, participants will be required to send a race resume along with an essay, and a copy of their last report card from school. The essay is to pertain to how motorcycle racing has aided, and will continue to aid, in other aspects of their lives. Danny Walker of American Supercamp explains. “We feel we are in a great position to help tomorrow’s champions today. But more than that, we feel this program can help the future of our sport with an included emphasis on the skills that kids can learn and apply to their entire lives. “ The chosen racers will be selected by a panel consisting of Danny Walker, Chris Carr, Scott “Scooter” Larm, and an Alpinestars representative. Application deadline for the 2007 race season is March 24th. However, applications are accepted year round by American Supercamp for future opportunities and sponsorship possibilities. Applications can be sent to American Supercamp C/O Mick 8606 S.E. Frontage Rd. Ft. Collins, CO 80528 970/223-0525 [email protected] More info is available at http://www.americansupercamp.com/2007wrap.shtml

Buell Announces Winner Of “Super TT Trick-Out” Contest

The winner of the Buell “Super TT Trick-Out” contest, which encouraged riders to create their own original artwork for Buell’s newest motorcycle, the Buell Lightning Super TT XB12STT, was announced on January 29. Hundreds of detailed and highly stylized entries were submitted, but only 10 finalists were chosen by Erik Buell. Then, through on-line voting by visitors to buell.com, the winner was chosen: Paul Oliver from Largo, Fla., and his design of the globe etched in stone. Oliver said his inspiration came from thinking about what the bike was made to do and where it would be ridden. By looking at his urban surroundings, Oliver created the stone-like look of the bike. The globe theme represents the “go anywhere” philosophy associated with motorcycle riding. When Erik Buell came across Oliver’s design, he saw the globe design and thought it was “the ultimate ride.” He thought the design was the perfect road map, but he also liked it because it reflects the fact that Buell is a true world bike. As the winner of the Super TT contest, Oliver, current owner of a 2000 Buell X1 Lightning Red Stripe limited edition and a 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom, will receive a new Super TT decked out in the design he created. The Buell Lightning Super TT XB12STT features four inexpensive, easily removable and customizable body pieces: the flyscreen, airbox cover and two sidecovers. Stock, these pieces are pure white, creating a virtual blank canvas that riders can trick out in any way they see fit: stickers, spray paint, markers, custom paint, and more.

Rememberance For Marcel Fortney Planned At Indy Dealer Show Next Week

A MOMENT FOR MARCEL FORTNEY PLANNED FOR INDY SHOW For attendees of the upcoming Dealernews Expo at Indianapolis, a gathering of friends of Marcel Fortney is planned for 4PM on Friday, Feb. 16th at the convention center at the Cycle World Silent Auction area at the main entrance. Marcel Fortney, suffered a fatal heart attack at his ranch in Templeton, CA on January 15th. Marcel was most recently the U.S. agent for AGV, the prominent Italian helmet maker responsible for protecting Valentino Rossi’s head throughout his career. Fortney worked with AGV’s exclusive American distributor, Parts Unlimited. Take a moment and honor one of the motorcycle industry’s most loved veterans and dearest friend. God Speed, Marcel.

Pegram Finishes Two Days Of Testing At JenningsGP

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By Ken Gossom/Mirror Images Photography The warm weather was a welcome sight for Larry Pegram and his crew, as they spent the last two days testing and setting up their new Pegram Racing/Leo Vince 850cc Ducati 749R running on Dunlop tires at JenningsGP in Florida. The 70-degree temp was quite a difference coming down from the sub-zero temps in his home state of Ohio. Pegram will campaign the bike in AMA Formula Xtreme.

Dunlop Hires Cyr

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Dustin S. Cyr has joined Goodyear Dunlop Tires in the position of Motorcycle Technician. Prior to joining Dunlop, Dustin held the position of lead mechanic with employers Statesboro Cycle, Hmh motorsports as well as other mechanic and technician positions with AMA pro race teams KWS Motorsports in South Carolina and Matsushima Performance in California and has worked with riders Brian Livengood, Rich Conicelli, Shawn Higbee, Lee Acree, Blake Young and Danny Eslick. Dustin started his racing career in 1996 in CCS & WERA working with riders Manny Manusuthakis and Les Mascrello. Dustin will report directly to Danny Roberts, Manager, Proving Grounds and will be based out of Huntsville, Alabama. His e-mail is [email protected].

AMA Sells Control Of Prostar

AMA RACING WELCOMES HAMMER MOTORSPORTS TO AMA/PROSTAR PICKERINGTON, Ohio The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Racing welcome the purchase of Prostar Motorcycle Drag Racing, operators of the AMA/Prostar U.S. Drag Racing Series, by Hammer Motorsports of Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the new owners, the AMA/Prostar U.S. Drag Racing Series will revert to the operational arrangement in place over the previous 13 years, with Prostar conducting all race operations under AMA sanction. AMA Drag Race Manager and eight-time AMA/Prostar National Champion Bruce Sauer will leave his AMA staff position to return to active AMA/Prostar competition. “AMA Racing is pleased that Hammer Motorsports has made the commitment in guiding motorcycle drag racing into the future,” said Keith Kizer, AMA Road Race Series Director and Prostar co-founder. “We look forward to a smooth transition, and to AMA/Prostar’s continued contribution to the growth of motorcycle sport in the U.S.” Hammer Motorsports has announced that it will run the previously established 2007 AMA/Prostar schedule, beginning March 3 – 4 with the B&B Promotions Bikeweek Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga. Log on to www.amaprostar.com for more information.

Jensen Named Suomy Brand Manager For Parts Unlimited

Janesville, WI Parts Unlimited announces Chris Jensen as the Suomy Helmet Brand Manager. Jensen began road racing in 1990 in his home country of Denmark before becoming a mechanic for a World Speedway Championship Team in 1995. After following the World Superbike series as a mechanic for a few years, Jensen found his way to the U.S. in 1998 where he held various positions within the Powersports industry. In 2002, Jensen earned the Ohlins and SBS Product Specialist title at Parts Unlimited and since then has become Brand Manager for both lines. “I look forward to working with the number one helmet manufacturer in the industry. With Parts Unlimited’s phenomenal fill rates and the support of Suomy USA we will hit the road running,” said Jensen. “Suomy is the perfect fit for me and as individual helmet studies show, Suomy has way more to offer than just cool graphics.” Parts Unlimited looks forward to extending its relationship with Chris and would like to congratulate him on his new position.

Jordan Suzuki Race Mechanic To Be Featured In “Biker Build-off” On TLC

James Compton, a former professional racer and current Crew Chief for Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki’s Jake Holden, will be one of the featured builders in an episode of “Biker Build-off” on The Learning Channel (TLC) in March. “You have to build a bike from scratch in 10 days,” Compton, owner of Compton custom Designs, told Roadracingworld.com during a recent AMA team test at California Speedway. “I was gonna build something new, but they insisted I build something similar to what I already had.” The bike Compton had already built was a custom, steel-tube-frame Pro Street drag bike fitted with customized inverted forks, a custom counter-shaft extension to get around the 300/35-size rear tire and a “mild” Suzuki GSX-R1000 race engine. Compton’s team nicknamed the 31.5-inch-tall, 320-pound beast as “Crusher.” Originally, Compton said, he was slated to go up against another former road-racer-turned-bike-builder, Roland Sands, but Sands had to back out at the last minute. Instead, Compton faced off against Departure Bike Works, of Richmond, Virginia, which built a 103 cubic-inch Harley-Davidson powered bike named “The Virginian.” “The best part about it was,” said Compton, “they usually ride the bikes to a bike show and let the fans vote on them, right? Well, this one we did best two out of three passes down the quarter-mile.” Roadracingworld.com asked, but Compton smiled and said he was contractually bound to not disclose who won the shootout.

Strike Causes Harley-Davidson To Update Motorcycle Shipment Projections

HARLEY-DAVIDSON UPDATES SHIPMENT GUIDANCE DUE TO STRIKE Milwaukee, Wis. — Following six non-production days related to a strike at its largest assembly plant, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE HOG) announced today that motorcycle shipments for the first quarter of the year will not meet previously established guidance. First quarter 2007 shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles had been expected to be between 82,000 and 84,000 units. At this time, the Company is not providing motorcycle shipment guidance for the first quarter, nor is it prepared to predict whether the strike will have an effect on full year financial guidance. Approximately 2,800 unionized employees who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 175 are currently on strike at the Company’s facility in York, Pa. The Harley-Davidson employees in York primarily manufacture and assemble Touring and Softail(R) model motorcycles. As a result of the strike, the Company has reduced production of engines and transmissions at its facility in Menomonee Falls, Wis. and injection-molded and other components in Tomahawk, Wis. Layoffs could begin as soon as the week of February 12th for some employees. The initial layoffs will be voluntary; involuntary layoffs will be implemented as necessary. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers. The Company intends that statements relating to guidance in this release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Certain risks and uncertainties are described below. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this release are only made as of the date of this release, and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The duration of the work stoppage at the York, PA facility is one factor that could affect actual results. The Company’s ability to meet targets and expectations also depends upon, among other factors, the factors that the Company identified in its January 18, 2007 press release announcing 2006 results. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Craggill To Race Boulder Motor Sports Racing Ducati 749R In 2007 AMA Formula Xtreme Championship

Boulder, Colorado — Two time Australian Superbike Champion and AMA regular, Marty Craggill, will contest the 2007 AMA Formula Extreme championship onboard a Ducati 749R, for the newly established Boulder Motor Sports Racing. Brian Sharp, Team Manager, is certain that the team will offer a competitive mechanical package to challenge for the championship in 2007. With the proven talents of Craggill onboard the Ducati 749R throughout the AMA season, Sharp is confident that the newly formed teams sponsor support, experience and enthusiasm will bring the team success in 2007. “I believe the Boulder Motor Sports Ducati will be a competitive machine, and all of us here are looking forward to working with Marty Craggill in 2007.” The Australian native has been training hard for months in preparation for his first Daytona 200 in March, and is excited to be back on a Ducati after doing a season in the World Superbike Championship. Craggill a familiar face amongst the AMA paddock, is looking forward to joining the Boulder Motor Sports Racing Ducati team, and arrives stateside for pre-season testing in a few weeks. “I am honored to have the opportunity to ride for the Boulder Motor Sports Ducati Team this season, and look forward to racing the number 16 Ducati at Daytona in a few weeks time,” said Marty Craggill. “I’ve enjoyed racing in America, and am really looking forward to riding a competitive bike this season. I have high expectations for the team, and am very happy to have the chance to work with a great group of people.” Boulder Motor Sports Racing is looking to continue building momentum from their recent success at Daytona , where they ran Doug Polen on a Ducati 999R for the Race of Champions last October coming home with two National championships. This recent success inspired the team to pursue a full time AMA effort for 2007. For more information on the team and Boulder Motor Sports, please log onto our website ~http://www.bouldermotorsports.com~

Sponsorship Opportunity

American Supercamp is proud to announce a new leathers sponsorship program aimed at helping youth dirt-trackers & road racers around the country with the ever present problem of growing out of their leathers. In partnership with Alpinestars, American Supercamp will be accepting resumes for the program that will enable eight young riders, from the ages of 10-14 years old, to use a set of Alpinestars leathers, along with gloves and boots for the 2007 season. In an effort to not only create great champions, but to also create great motorcyclists, participants will be required to send a race resume along with an essay, and a copy of their last report card from school. The essay is to pertain to how motorcycle racing has aided, and will continue to aid, in other aspects of their lives. Danny Walker of American Supercamp explains. “We feel we are in a great position to help tomorrow’s champions today. But more than that, we feel this program can help the future of our sport with an included emphasis on the skills that kids can learn and apply to their entire lives. “ The chosen racers will be selected by a panel consisting of Danny Walker, Chris Carr, Scott “Scooter” Larm, and an Alpinestars representative. Application deadline for the 2007 race season is March 24th. However, applications are accepted year round by American Supercamp for future opportunities and sponsorship possibilities. Applications can be sent to American Supercamp C/O Mick 8606 S.E. Frontage Rd. Ft. Collins, CO 80528 970/223-0525 [email protected] More info is available at http://www.americansupercamp.com/2007wrap.shtml

Buell Announces Winner Of “Super TT Trick-Out” Contest

The winner of the Buell “Super TT Trick-Out” contest, which encouraged riders to create their own original artwork for Buell’s newest motorcycle, the Buell Lightning Super TT XB12STT, was announced on January 29. Hundreds of detailed and highly stylized entries were submitted, but only 10 finalists were chosen by Erik Buell. Then, through on-line voting by visitors to buell.com, the winner was chosen: Paul Oliver from Largo, Fla., and his design of the globe etched in stone. Oliver said his inspiration came from thinking about what the bike was made to do and where it would be ridden. By looking at his urban surroundings, Oliver created the stone-like look of the bike. The globe theme represents the “go anywhere” philosophy associated with motorcycle riding. When Erik Buell came across Oliver’s design, he saw the globe design and thought it was “the ultimate ride.” He thought the design was the perfect road map, but he also liked it because it reflects the fact that Buell is a true world bike. As the winner of the Super TT contest, Oliver, current owner of a 2000 Buell X1 Lightning Red Stripe limited edition and a 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Custom, will receive a new Super TT decked out in the design he created. The Buell Lightning Super TT XB12STT features four inexpensive, easily removable and customizable body pieces: the flyscreen, airbox cover and two sidecovers. Stock, these pieces are pure white, creating a virtual blank canvas that riders can trick out in any way they see fit: stickers, spray paint, markers, custom paint, and more.

Rememberance For Marcel Fortney Planned At Indy Dealer Show Next Week

A MOMENT FOR MARCEL FORTNEY PLANNED FOR INDY SHOW For attendees of the upcoming Dealernews Expo at Indianapolis, a gathering of friends of Marcel Fortney is planned for 4PM on Friday, Feb. 16th at the convention center at the Cycle World Silent Auction area at the main entrance. Marcel Fortney, suffered a fatal heart attack at his ranch in Templeton, CA on January 15th. Marcel was most recently the U.S. agent for AGV, the prominent Italian helmet maker responsible for protecting Valentino Rossi’s head throughout his career. Fortney worked with AGV’s exclusive American distributor, Parts Unlimited. Take a moment and honor one of the motorcycle industry’s most loved veterans and dearest friend. God Speed, Marcel.

Pegram Finishes Two Days Of Testing At JenningsGP

By Ken Gossom/Mirror Images Photography The warm weather was a welcome sight for Larry Pegram and his crew, as they spent the last two days testing and setting up their new Pegram Racing/Leo Vince 850cc Ducati 749R running on Dunlop tires at JenningsGP in Florida. The 70-degree temp was quite a difference coming down from the sub-zero temps in his home state of Ohio. Pegram will campaign the bike in AMA Formula Xtreme.

Dunlop Hires Cyr

Dustin S. Cyr has joined Goodyear Dunlop Tires in the position of Motorcycle Technician. Prior to joining Dunlop, Dustin held the position of lead mechanic with employers Statesboro Cycle, Hmh motorsports as well as other mechanic and technician positions with AMA pro race teams KWS Motorsports in South Carolina and Matsushima Performance in California and has worked with riders Brian Livengood, Rich Conicelli, Shawn Higbee, Lee Acree, Blake Young and Danny Eslick. Dustin started his racing career in 1996 in CCS & WERA working with riders Manny Manusuthakis and Les Mascrello. Dustin will report directly to Danny Roberts, Manager, Proving Grounds and will be based out of Huntsville, Alabama. His e-mail is [email protected].

AMA Sells Control Of Prostar

AMA RACING WELCOMES HAMMER MOTORSPORTS TO AMA/PROSTAR PICKERINGTON, Ohio The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Racing welcome the purchase of Prostar Motorcycle Drag Racing, operators of the AMA/Prostar U.S. Drag Racing Series, by Hammer Motorsports of Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the new owners, the AMA/Prostar U.S. Drag Racing Series will revert to the operational arrangement in place over the previous 13 years, with Prostar conducting all race operations under AMA sanction. AMA Drag Race Manager and eight-time AMA/Prostar National Champion Bruce Sauer will leave his AMA staff position to return to active AMA/Prostar competition. “AMA Racing is pleased that Hammer Motorsports has made the commitment in guiding motorcycle drag racing into the future,” said Keith Kizer, AMA Road Race Series Director and Prostar co-founder. “We look forward to a smooth transition, and to AMA/Prostar’s continued contribution to the growth of motorcycle sport in the U.S.” Hammer Motorsports has announced that it will run the previously established 2007 AMA/Prostar schedule, beginning March 3 – 4 with the B&B Promotions Bikeweek Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga. Log on to www.amaprostar.com for more information.

Jensen Named Suomy Brand Manager For Parts Unlimited

Janesville, WI Parts Unlimited announces Chris Jensen as the Suomy Helmet Brand Manager. Jensen began road racing in 1990 in his home country of Denmark before becoming a mechanic for a World Speedway Championship Team in 1995. After following the World Superbike series as a mechanic for a few years, Jensen found his way to the U.S. in 1998 where he held various positions within the Powersports industry. In 2002, Jensen earned the Ohlins and SBS Product Specialist title at Parts Unlimited and since then has become Brand Manager for both lines. “I look forward to working with the number one helmet manufacturer in the industry. With Parts Unlimited’s phenomenal fill rates and the support of Suomy USA we will hit the road running,” said Jensen. “Suomy is the perfect fit for me and as individual helmet studies show, Suomy has way more to offer than just cool graphics.” Parts Unlimited looks forward to extending its relationship with Chris and would like to congratulate him on his new position.

Jordan Suzuki Race Mechanic To Be Featured In “Biker Build-off” On TLC

James Compton, a former professional racer and current Crew Chief for Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki’s Jake Holden, will be one of the featured builders in an episode of “Biker Build-off” on The Learning Channel (TLC) in March. “You have to build a bike from scratch in 10 days,” Compton, owner of Compton custom Designs, told Roadracingworld.com during a recent AMA team test at California Speedway. “I was gonna build something new, but they insisted I build something similar to what I already had.” The bike Compton had already built was a custom, steel-tube-frame Pro Street drag bike fitted with customized inverted forks, a custom counter-shaft extension to get around the 300/35-size rear tire and a “mild” Suzuki GSX-R1000 race engine. Compton’s team nicknamed the 31.5-inch-tall, 320-pound beast as “Crusher.” Originally, Compton said, he was slated to go up against another former road-racer-turned-bike-builder, Roland Sands, but Sands had to back out at the last minute. Instead, Compton faced off against Departure Bike Works, of Richmond, Virginia, which built a 103 cubic-inch Harley-Davidson powered bike named “The Virginian.” “The best part about it was,” said Compton, “they usually ride the bikes to a bike show and let the fans vote on them, right? Well, this one we did best two out of three passes down the quarter-mile.” Roadracingworld.com asked, but Compton smiled and said he was contractually bound to not disclose who won the shootout.

Strike Causes Harley-Davidson To Update Motorcycle Shipment Projections

HARLEY-DAVIDSON UPDATES SHIPMENT GUIDANCE DUE TO STRIKE Milwaukee, Wis. — Following six non-production days related to a strike at its largest assembly plant, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE HOG) announced today that motorcycle shipments for the first quarter of the year will not meet previously established guidance. First quarter 2007 shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles had been expected to be between 82,000 and 84,000 units. At this time, the Company is not providing motorcycle shipment guidance for the first quarter, nor is it prepared to predict whether the strike will have an effect on full year financial guidance. Approximately 2,800 unionized employees who are members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 175 are currently on strike at the Company’s facility in York, Pa. The Harley-Davidson employees in York primarily manufacture and assemble Touring and Softail(R) model motorcycles. As a result of the strike, the Company has reduced production of engines and transmissions at its facility in Menomonee Falls, Wis. and injection-molded and other components in Tomahawk, Wis. Layoffs could begin as soon as the week of February 12th for some employees. The initial layoffs will be voluntary; involuntary layoffs will be implemented as necessary. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport and sport-touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers. The Company intends that statements relating to guidance in this release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this release. Certain risks and uncertainties are described below. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this release are only made as of the date of this release, and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. The duration of the work stoppage at the York, PA facility is one factor that could affect actual results. The Company’s ability to meet targets and expectations also depends upon, among other factors, the factors that the Company identified in its January 18, 2007 press release announcing 2006 results. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.