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Harley-Davidson And Union Reps To Meet With Federal Mediator

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Harley-Davidson And Union Reps To Meet With Federal Mediator

HARLEY-DAVIDSON and UNION TO MEET Company Plans for Scaled-Back Production at Wisconsin Plants York, Pa. — Harley-Davidson Motor Company today reported that company and union representatives will meet February 6 with a federal mediator. Union employees at the Company’s final assembly facilities in York, represented by International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 175, went on strike February 2. In other developments, Harley-Davidson reported that as a result of the strike in Pennsylvania, it expects to reduce production of engines and transmissions (powertrains) at the Company’s facility in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The Company also expects to reduce production of injection-molded components at its facilities in Tomahawk, Wis. The Company anticipates that reduced powertrain production could result in temporary layoffs for up to 500 of its approximately 1,500 production and distribution employees in southeast Wisconsin. Reduced components production in Tomahawk could result in temporary layoffs for up to 240 of the approximately 360 production employees who work there. Layoffs at the Menomonee Falls and Tomahawk facilities could start as early as the week of February 12 for some employees. The Company has sought voluntary layoffs and will implement additional non-voluntary layoffs as needed. The Company is disappointed by the decision of its union employees in York to strike and regrets the temporary impact the strike may have on some of its Wisconsin employees and its extensive supplier network. Harley-Davidson’s facility in Menomonee Falls produces “Big Twin” powertrains the largest of the Company’s engines and transmissions used in motorcycles assembled in York and Kansas City. The Company’s facilities in Tomahawk produce windshields, fairings, saddlebags, Tour Paks and other components used on motorcycles assembled in York and Kansas City. Motorcycle sidecars are also produced in Tomahawk. During the strike, the Wisconsin facilities will stop building powertrains and injection-molded components for shipment to the assembly plant in York. The Company’s powertrain plant in Wauwatosa, Wis., is not expecting reduced production at this time.

Keith Code And California Superbike School Take On A Really Young Gun

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Keith Code And California Superbike School Take On A Really Young Gun

Keith Code’s California Superbike School to Coach Young Gun Peter Lenz for 2007 Peter Lenz is 52.5 inches tall, weighs 60 lbs and in 2006 the young road racer from Vancouver, Washington won over 40 races and 9 championship titles across 4 countries. Lenz began riding at the age of five on a PW 50 and began racing shortly after, starting with pocketbikes and then moving to Mini GP and Mini Motard. His accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. For 2007 Lenz will ride for the Metrakit Canada Factory race team in the Canadian National Mini Roadracing Series aboard a Metrakit 50 and a Metrakit XL 80. Over the past three years Peter has been receiving personal attention from Keith Code and California Superbike School staff coaches to improve his riding and racing skills. This will continue throughout 2007. “Keith Code is a really good guy, he has helped a lot of people tune up their skills and win races and be a better person,” says Lenz. “I think CSS has helped me in a lot of ways, like getting my butt on the middle of the seat and using the two-step process. There was this one drill that we had to roll the throttle on through the whole corner and it was pretty scary at first but then when you had a good line you were good to go and it was not scary! This is a lot of what CSS has taught me, and also a lot more.” Keith Code and CSS coaches Jason Paden, Misti Hurst and Paul Molinari provided several sessions of personal coaching to the young rider over the last few years. Lenz was drilled and worked on specific techniques taken directly from the standard California Superbike School curriculum. The schools step-by- step approach to rider improvement, used in all four levels of their training, were practiced by Lenz and perfected, with great results. “I learned an enormous amount from coaching Peter and his teammate Bennie Taylor,” says Code. “Chief among them was the simple truth that good techniques, that are flawlessly applied, build a solid foundation under any rider, young or old. What I was most surprised about was this: The single digit age bracket isn’t immune to the identical problems that adults battle with. That was a big lesson. The rider is smaller, everything else is the same.” During the last race of 2006 Peter rode a new bike, a Pro-Circuit KTM 65SX Motard/ Road racer just one week after spending an entire day working with Canadian Road Racer and school coach Misti Hurst and set a scorching time of 48.5 seconds, setting a new class record! “Misti helped me go faster through the corners,” explained young Lenz after the race. “I like working with Misti because she had a different style of teaching and she made understanding things easy. She was a great coach. I’m looking forward to having her and Keith coaching me in 2007. I feel like I’ve known Misti a long time, she supports me when I have a race by calling me and going over our drills, and I usually win. I think Misti and Keith have had a lot to do with my riding, along with my dad. They built up my riding skills so I could go fast. Instead of me crashing and learning it the hard way I had Misti and Keith to help me learn it the easy way!” For more information on Peter Lenz please visit ~http://www.peterlenz.com~ and for information on the California Superbike School visit ~http://www.superbikeschool.com~ or call the office toll-free at 1-800-530-3350.

Safety First Suzuki Renews GP Suspension And Penske Shock Deals

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Safety First Suzuki Renews GP Suspension And Penske Shock Deals

Safety First Suzuki, GP Suspension and Penske Shocks Together Again in 2007 GP Suspension in conjunction with Penske racing shocks, are back with Safety First Suzuki for 2007 after a fruitful and rewarding relationship last season. The Oregon City, OR based GP Suspension is committed to providing superior motorcycle suspension products and unsurpassed customer service and expertise to both street riders and motorcycle racers, along with having trackside support at West Coast Regional Club Races and AMA events. Penske rear shocks have proven to be very versatile and easier to set up than the competition, making it an easy decision for Safety First to remain with them. “It’s testament to the quality of their product and the expertise of Dave and Chip at GP and Tim at Penske when our riders last year commented that they had the best handling bikes they have ever had in their career at tracks like Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca” commented Safety First Suzuki team owner, Kevin Hanson. Chip Bogosian from GP Suspension indicated that he “is very excited about this year. We had a chance to test with Safety First Suzuki this winter and both Bobby Fong and Scott Ryan at Laguna and we are really impressed with them both as riders and gentlemen”. “Tim from Penske is a great addition to the program and our products really compliment each other”. Safety First Suzuki was formed in 2004 by police officer/racer, Kevin Hanson, based out of Chicago, IL. For 2007, Safety First Suzuki will be competing in the AMA Superbike series in the Supersport and Formula Xtreme classes. Checkout www.SAFETYFIRSTRACING.com to see the Safety First Suzuki line of apparel and casual wear. Kevin Hanson continues to educate elementary school aged children nationwide about the importance of helmet usage.

Ducshop Raises Money For Tibetan Charity

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Ducshop Raises Money For Tibetan Charity

DUCSHOP EBAY AUCTION A SUCCESS Ducshop Performance Center’s recent eBay auction raised over $1200 for their Tibetan eye camp fund. Each year their goal is to raise $5000 to fund a surgical eye camp to travel into the remote regions of Tibet and perform life saving operations on Tibetans suffering from cataracts. With funds carried over from last year and a generous donation from a wonderful customer, they’ve almost met their quota and for that they sincerely thank their customers. Thanks to everyone who bidded on the auction goods and of course to everyone who helped collect the items that were auctioned. DUCSHOP PERFORMANCE CENTER 1000 Cobb Pkwy N Suite C Marietta GA 30062 Tel: 678-594-7717 Fax: 678-594-7727 www.ducshop.com

USGPRU Does A Deal With Repsol

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USGPRU Does A Deal With Repsol

Repsol Named the Official Oil of the USGPRU Odenton, MD. The USGPRU is pleased to announce Repsol as the Official Oil for the 2007 USGPRU season. Repsol will be handing out prize packs to several lucky spectators as well as prizes for many of the racers at every USGPRU event this year. Prizes will include combinations of 2T Racing and Competition oils, 2T transmission oil, brake fluid, Repsol polo shirts and hats. Repsol introduced its 2T Racing Oil “World Champion Lubricant” to the two-stroke racing community in North America last year. “This is the same product used by 250 MotoGP World Champion Dani Pedrosa in 2005″ said Ignacio Belloni, the North American Brand Manager for Repsol. “Repsol 2T Racing Oil is an advanced, high end product, and there’s good synergy with this product and the exclusive two-stroke only USGPRU series. Repsol looks forward to Racers using this superior product,” said Belloni. “We’re excited to have Repsol as the Official Oil for the season” said USGPRU President Stewart Aitken-Cade. “Many of our racers used this new 2T Racing oil last year with excellent results. Repsol is a quality company with excellent quality lubricants. I’m very happy to have the same company that helped Nicky Hayden to win the World Championship, step up to help our racers too. They’re dedicated to helping to develop the youth racing community in North America.” The USGPRU is sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, Rising Sun Cycles, Hjelm Motorsports, Ian Emberton, Motion Pro, Power Stands, Redline Motorsports, Regina Chains, Repsol Lubricants, and Chickenhawk Racing. About USGPRU The USGPRU is the officially recognized Motorcycle 125 Grand Prix National Championship ® and 250 Grand Prix National Championship TM series. The USGPRU emulates true World MotoGP racing experience and serves to attract young riders to gain experience in a professional environment and provide a path to world-class motorcycle racing. The USGPRU structures events with extended length grand prix racing exclusive to the GP machines, timed qualifying and strong contingency and sponsor support. For additional details, visit www.USGPRU.net

Reg Pridmore Releases 2007 School Schedule

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Reg Pridmore Releases 2007 School Schedule

Reg Pridmore’s CLASS Motorcycle Schools Announces 2007 Schedule For 2007 Reg Pridmore and the CLASS Team are serving up an exciting and value-filled program of motorcycle schools at California racetracks. In addition, CLASS’s stellar 2007 Program includes: Reg’s 4th Tour of Norway, the “FORCE 5″ Club rides on – giving members huge savings on CLASS, plus money-saving deals when you take back-to-back schools or bring a friend. But, there’s more read on: SANTA PAULA, CA February 5, 2007 Three-time AMA Superbike champion, AMA Hall of Fame member and author Reg Pridmore’s CLASS Motorcycle Schools has just released its exciting 2007 school schedule and enrollments are now underway. Noticeably absent from the calendar this year are the eastern U.S. tracks where Reg has regularly held schools preferring at this point in his career to keep things in California for the first time in almost 30 years. “It was a very tough decision but it’s time to dial it back a little bit. There are a lot of disappointed riders back east and I’ve received dozens of nice emails from riders who I’ve taught over the years who I probably won’t be seeing anymore. I’ll miss going back east but we’ll still have the schools going full steam in California” explained Reg, talking about what CLASS is up to this year. “I’ve had lots of ‘threats’ from guys from back there who say it’s time to come out and ride Laguna!” EXCITING CLASS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2007 INCLUDE: A trip to Norway: It’s been 10 years since Reg took the first group to explore the mountains and fjords of the beautiful country of Norway. Now his fourth trip has been planned and is fully booked for the first two weeks of August. This year the trip will include two weeks of touring on motorcycles with stopovers in 9 different scenic and friendly villages. A great summer vacation is planned, but sorry, it is sold out! There is a waiting list in case of cancellations, so if you’re interested, contact CLASS. Lots of Ways to save you money HRCA members discounts, First Time Friends Days (save when you bring a friend see the calendar for details) plus at least 6 other ways to save money on CLASS in ’07 not just token discounts, but true deals with serious traction! Huge Savings on Dunlop Qualifier and GP Tires. Again this year, Reg is offering super deals on tires to CLASS students. For each CLASS date enrolled in, students are welcome to take advantage of our tire deal: $200 for a pair of Dunlop Qualifier street/track tires, and $250 for 208GPs. You just can’t beat that deal! See the CLASS website for detail Friends of Reg’s CLASS Experience: “FORCE 5″ is still going strong. It’s a club for the serious rider who wants to spend a lot of time with us on the track and save big at the same time. Membership includes a free set of Dunlops, a free pair of DP-Brakes pads, a free day at Streets of Willow in October, plus your first 5 CLASS days are just $225! There’s more too, so check it out at www.forceV.org For the 11th year running: The CLASS Premier Exec Experience is a two-day CLASS that has all the bells and whistles. All you have to do is arrive at the hotel we take care of all the details, including a CLASS Honda for the two days, gear, great meals and camaraderie with the CLASS Team and fellow Premier Exec riders, and first class accommodations. Dates this year are Oct 15/16 at Infineon Raceway in the wine country of Sonoma. Better hurry – this special course sells out quickly! Thank You Honda! As a thank you for 12 years (and counting) of loyal sponsorship of the CLASS program, Reg has set aside a special Honda-Only Day inviting American Honda employees and their guest out to an exclusive CLASS School day on Friday May 25th.

Team Test At Laguna Seca Cancelled

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Team Test At Laguna Seca Cancelled

SUPERBIKE TEST AT MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA CANCELLED AMA Test Scheduled For This Week Cancelled Due To Forecasted Inclement Weather MONTEREY, Calif. (February 5, 2007) Due to expected rains, the AMA Superbike test scheduled at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Wednesday and Thursday, February 7th and 8th has been cancelled. With the season opening round in Daytona, Florida on March 10, the test at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will not be rescheduled. The AMA Superbike Championship will return for two events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the world-renowned track’s 50th Anniversary Season. During the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 20-22 the AMA Superbike and Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championships will complement the MotoGP World Championship, and all four classes (Superbike, Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme) will compete during the AMA Superbike Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca September 15-16. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will celebrate 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. Tickets and more information for the 50th Anniversary of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca are available by calling (800) 327-SECA or on-line at www.laguna-seca.com.

SPEED TV Launches New Program

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SPEED TV Launches New Program

NEW SPEED SERIES, EPIC RIDE, CAPTURES THE MANY FACETS OF TWO-WHEEL ADVENTURE LIFESTYLE SHOW TARGETS MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS SPEED today announces its new motorcycle lifestyle series, Epic Ride. Hosted by seven-time Motocross and Supercross champion, Ricky Johnson, and produced by Pipeline Digital Media of popular network series, The Motocross Files, the show makes its premiere Feb. 20 at 9:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. PT. Each episode, Johnson will be leading a diverse trio of unsuspecting celebrities or famous motorcycle personalities on a variety of two-wheel adventures throughout the United States and abroad. What’s an Epic Ride? How about a cruiser ride to Las Vegas or an off-road excursion through the Baja? Every episode is designed to take on a life of its own. “Perhaps more than any other motorcycle program SPEED has yet commissioned, this one is most specifically designed to convey the sense of outright fun and freedom of the open road,” said Robert Ecker, SPEED Vice President of Programming. “The look, the feel, the entire concept and execution of the show is intended to inspire the audience to get up and get out there.” “When viewers watch this show, I want them to say, ‘Man, I wish that was me,'” Pipeline’s Todd Huffman said. “This is an opportunity for the audience to witness all the different activities, breath-taking backdrops and amazing roadways or venues where enthusiasts can enjoy their motorcycles.” The ‘Epic Riders’ will also be trying out some of the newest two-wheel creations from leading motorcycle manufacturers, while outfitted in the latest riding gear from industry leaders. According to Huffman, he wants the show to reveal a total experience. “I also wanted a show that we could integrate a lot of the great motorcycles and products that some of our partners are offering,” Huffman continued. “This is definitely a show for the motorcycle enthusiast.” In addition to Epic Ride, the network offers a variety of popular motorcycle lifestyle programming, such as Super Bikes!, American Thunder, The Motocross Files and V-Twin Motorcycle TV. On the competition side, the Amp’d Mobile Supercross Series, MotoGP and World SuperBike also have a home on SPEED. SPEED is the nation’s first and foremost cable television network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in more than 74 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the fastest-growing sports cable networks in the country, the home to NASCAR on SPEED and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services.

Infineon Raceway Continues Recycling Program

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Infineon Raceway Continues Recycling Program

Raceway Recycles More Than 18 Tons of Materials During 2006 Season SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2007) “” Infineon Raceway continued its bustling recycling program in 2006, collecting more than 18 tons of recyclable materials at its major events during the motor-racing season. Since the raceway began this program in 2004, it has recycled more than 40 tons of materials (81,352 pounds); the raceway has been recognized by the State of California Department, Division of Recycling, for its efforts. The tonnage is nearly the equivalent of 21 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup stock cars. Materials were collected at the raceway’s major events in 2006, including the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, IndyCar® Series and the AMA Superbike Series. In all, the total collected was 36,179 pounds: 17,443 pounds of glass (32,967 glass bottles) 14,201 pounds of plastic bottles (194,554 plastic bottles) 4,535 pounds of aluminum cans (132,876 cans) Total: 36,179 pounds (360,397 beverage containers) Infineon Raceway is the only major motor sports facility in the country with a comprehensive recycling program, according to George Mutter, owner of Environmental Event Management Group, based in San Diego. Mutter has managed the program at Infineon Raceway since its inception in 2004 and has 25 years of experience in the recycling business. “The program continues to go well in Sonoma and the numbers are growing, which is good,” Mutter said. “Anheuser-Busch Recycling supplies all the containers we use and we couldn’t do it without them. They give us the tools to make it happen. No one is close to what Infineon Raceway is doing; Infineon is the shooting star for recycling in motor sports nationwide.” In addition, Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., which is headquartered in Texas, provides oil recycling and re-refining services to Infineon Raceway, as well as 64 other racetracks/drag strips around the country. Everything that Safety-Kleen collects during an event at Infineon Raceway during its NASCAR, IndyCar and NHRA events, such as motor oil, gasoline or antifreeze, is eventually put back into a usable product. The company re-refines approximately 180,000,000 gallons of used motor oil each year.

AHRMA Announces Vintage Bike Week Schedule

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AHRMA Announces Vintage Bike Week Schedule

AHRMA 2007 Bike Week Events The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2007 Bike Week events run from Feb. 28 through March 7. Disciplines include road racing, dirt track, motocross, observed trials and cross country. As always, AHRMA Vintage racing allows both participants and spectators to step back to another era of motorcycle racing. Competition includes three days of road racing beginning March 1 at Roebling Road Raceway, outside of Savannah, Ga. On March 4 racers and their bikes gather just west of Daytona at the Volusia County Fairgrounds for registration and tech inspection. This is a great opportunity to see these historic machines up close as they prepare for the March 5 and 6 races at Daytona International Speedway. Dirt track events kickoff with a round at Oglethorpe Speedway Park, north of Savannah, Ga. on Feb. 28. Then, on March 3 AHRMA dirt track returns to the famed Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach. On March 7, dirt track action wraps up the week with a race on the short track at Volusia Speedway Park. AHRMA off-road events include Vintage and Post-Vintage motocross, observed trials and cross country racing. It’s all taking place at Hardrock Cycle Park in Ocala, Fla. Friday, March 2 features cross country and trials competitions. That’s followed on Saturday by vintage and premier/classic motocross and Sunday hosts the post-vintage bikes. 2007 AHRMA Bike Week racing has something for everyone. Visit our website at ahrma.org for more. AHRMA Daytona Bike Week Events Wednesday, Feb. 28 Dirt Track at Oglethorpe Speedway Park, just north of Savannah, Ga. (Times are TBA) Take I-95 to Georgia Exit 102, then 2.5 miles east on Route 80. Turn right on Dublin Road (just east of Cat Construction Co.), go 0.3 miles, then southwest on Jessup. Thursday, March 1 Roadracing at Roebling Rd. Racing starts at 11a.m. 1135 Roebling Rd., Bloomingdale, Ga. Info: 888-398-7223, roeblingroad.com. Friday, March 2 Cross Country at Hardrock Cycle Park. Gates open 7 a.m.; sign up 7:30 a.m., sighting lap 8:30 a.m., vintage race 9 a.m., post-vintage race 11 a. m. The park is located at the north end of Ocala, Fla. on C-25A, 3/4 mile south off SR326 (Exit 358 from I-75). Call 352-732-6697 for track info. Trials at Hardrock Cycle Park. Sign-up at 10 a.m., start 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Vintage and Premier/Classic motocross at Hardrock Cycle Park. Gates open at 7 a.m.; sign-up 7:30 a.m., practice 9 a.m., racing 10 a.m. (See above for directions.) Dirt Track at Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, Fla. Gates open at 8 a.m., sign up 9 a.m., practice 11 a.m. From I-95: Take I-95 to 92 West. Continue on 92 West for 2 miles to LPGA Blvd. Make a right on LPGA Blvd. and continue for 2 miles and the stadium is located on right-hand side. Sunday, March 4 Post-Vintage motocross at Hardrock Cycle Park. Gates open at 7 a.m.; sign-up 7:30 a.m., practice 9 a.m., first race 10 a.m.; (See above for directions.) Road race registration and tech inspection at Volusia County Fairgrounds, Intersection of I-4 and Route 44. Opens at 7 a.m., registration and tech begin at 8 a.m., close for lunch noon-1 p. m., close at 4 p.m. Monday, March 5 Road racing at Daytona International Speedway. Gates open 6:30 a.m.; practice 8 a.m., racing at noon. Tuesday, March 6 Road racing at Daytona International Speedway Gates open 7 a.m.; practice at 8 a.m., racing at noon. Wednesday, March 7 Dirt Track at Volusia Speedway Park (formerly Volusia County Speedway) in Barberville, Fla. Sign up is at 9 a.m., practice at 11a.m. The park is 15 miles west of Daytona Beach on State Route 40.

Harley-Davidson And Union Reps To Meet With Federal Mediator

HARLEY-DAVIDSON and UNION TO MEET Company Plans for Scaled-Back Production at Wisconsin Plants York, Pa. — Harley-Davidson Motor Company today reported that company and union representatives will meet February 6 with a federal mediator. Union employees at the Company’s final assembly facilities in York, represented by International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 175, went on strike February 2. In other developments, Harley-Davidson reported that as a result of the strike in Pennsylvania, it expects to reduce production of engines and transmissions (powertrains) at the Company’s facility in Menomonee Falls, Wis. The Company also expects to reduce production of injection-molded components at its facilities in Tomahawk, Wis. The Company anticipates that reduced powertrain production could result in temporary layoffs for up to 500 of its approximately 1,500 production and distribution employees in southeast Wisconsin. Reduced components production in Tomahawk could result in temporary layoffs for up to 240 of the approximately 360 production employees who work there. Layoffs at the Menomonee Falls and Tomahawk facilities could start as early as the week of February 12 for some employees. The Company has sought voluntary layoffs and will implement additional non-voluntary layoffs as needed. The Company is disappointed by the decision of its union employees in York to strike and regrets the temporary impact the strike may have on some of its Wisconsin employees and its extensive supplier network. Harley-Davidson’s facility in Menomonee Falls produces “Big Twin” powertrains the largest of the Company’s engines and transmissions used in motorcycles assembled in York and Kansas City. The Company’s facilities in Tomahawk produce windshields, fairings, saddlebags, Tour Paks and other components used on motorcycles assembled in York and Kansas City. Motorcycle sidecars are also produced in Tomahawk. During the strike, the Wisconsin facilities will stop building powertrains and injection-molded components for shipment to the assembly plant in York. The Company’s powertrain plant in Wauwatosa, Wis., is not expecting reduced production at this time.

Keith Code And California Superbike School Take On A Really Young Gun

Keith Code’s California Superbike School to Coach Young Gun Peter Lenz for 2007 Peter Lenz is 52.5 inches tall, weighs 60 lbs and in 2006 the young road racer from Vancouver, Washington won over 40 races and 9 championship titles across 4 countries. Lenz began riding at the age of five on a PW 50 and began racing shortly after, starting with pocketbikes and then moving to Mini GP and Mini Motard. His accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. For 2007 Lenz will ride for the Metrakit Canada Factory race team in the Canadian National Mini Roadracing Series aboard a Metrakit 50 and a Metrakit XL 80. Over the past three years Peter has been receiving personal attention from Keith Code and California Superbike School staff coaches to improve his riding and racing skills. This will continue throughout 2007. “Keith Code is a really good guy, he has helped a lot of people tune up their skills and win races and be a better person,” says Lenz. “I think CSS has helped me in a lot of ways, like getting my butt on the middle of the seat and using the two-step process. There was this one drill that we had to roll the throttle on through the whole corner and it was pretty scary at first but then when you had a good line you were good to go and it was not scary! This is a lot of what CSS has taught me, and also a lot more.” Keith Code and CSS coaches Jason Paden, Misti Hurst and Paul Molinari provided several sessions of personal coaching to the young rider over the last few years. Lenz was drilled and worked on specific techniques taken directly from the standard California Superbike School curriculum. The schools step-by- step approach to rider improvement, used in all four levels of their training, were practiced by Lenz and perfected, with great results. “I learned an enormous amount from coaching Peter and his teammate Bennie Taylor,” says Code. “Chief among them was the simple truth that good techniques, that are flawlessly applied, build a solid foundation under any rider, young or old. What I was most surprised about was this: The single digit age bracket isn’t immune to the identical problems that adults battle with. That was a big lesson. The rider is smaller, everything else is the same.” During the last race of 2006 Peter rode a new bike, a Pro-Circuit KTM 65SX Motard/ Road racer just one week after spending an entire day working with Canadian Road Racer and school coach Misti Hurst and set a scorching time of 48.5 seconds, setting a new class record! “Misti helped me go faster through the corners,” explained young Lenz after the race. “I like working with Misti because she had a different style of teaching and she made understanding things easy. She was a great coach. I’m looking forward to having her and Keith coaching me in 2007. I feel like I’ve known Misti a long time, she supports me when I have a race by calling me and going over our drills, and I usually win. I think Misti and Keith have had a lot to do with my riding, along with my dad. They built up my riding skills so I could go fast. Instead of me crashing and learning it the hard way I had Misti and Keith to help me learn it the easy way!” For more information on Peter Lenz please visit ~http://www.peterlenz.com~ and for information on the California Superbike School visit ~http://www.superbikeschool.com~ or call the office toll-free at 1-800-530-3350.

Safety First Suzuki Renews GP Suspension And Penske Shock Deals

Safety First Suzuki, GP Suspension and Penske Shocks Together Again in 2007 GP Suspension in conjunction with Penske racing shocks, are back with Safety First Suzuki for 2007 after a fruitful and rewarding relationship last season. The Oregon City, OR based GP Suspension is committed to providing superior motorcycle suspension products and unsurpassed customer service and expertise to both street riders and motorcycle racers, along with having trackside support at West Coast Regional Club Races and AMA events. Penske rear shocks have proven to be very versatile and easier to set up than the competition, making it an easy decision for Safety First to remain with them. “It’s testament to the quality of their product and the expertise of Dave and Chip at GP and Tim at Penske when our riders last year commented that they had the best handling bikes they have ever had in their career at tracks like Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca” commented Safety First Suzuki team owner, Kevin Hanson. Chip Bogosian from GP Suspension indicated that he “is very excited about this year. We had a chance to test with Safety First Suzuki this winter and both Bobby Fong and Scott Ryan at Laguna and we are really impressed with them both as riders and gentlemen”. “Tim from Penske is a great addition to the program and our products really compliment each other”. Safety First Suzuki was formed in 2004 by police officer/racer, Kevin Hanson, based out of Chicago, IL. For 2007, Safety First Suzuki will be competing in the AMA Superbike series in the Supersport and Formula Xtreme classes. Checkout www.SAFETYFIRSTRACING.com to see the Safety First Suzuki line of apparel and casual wear. Kevin Hanson continues to educate elementary school aged children nationwide about the importance of helmet usage.

Ducshop Raises Money For Tibetan Charity

DUCSHOP EBAY AUCTION A SUCCESS Ducshop Performance Center’s recent eBay auction raised over $1200 for their Tibetan eye camp fund. Each year their goal is to raise $5000 to fund a surgical eye camp to travel into the remote regions of Tibet and perform life saving operations on Tibetans suffering from cataracts. With funds carried over from last year and a generous donation from a wonderful customer, they’ve almost met their quota and for that they sincerely thank their customers. Thanks to everyone who bidded on the auction goods and of course to everyone who helped collect the items that were auctioned. DUCSHOP PERFORMANCE CENTER 1000 Cobb Pkwy N Suite C Marietta GA 30062 Tel: 678-594-7717 Fax: 678-594-7727 www.ducshop.com

USGPRU Does A Deal With Repsol

Repsol Named the Official Oil of the USGPRU Odenton, MD. The USGPRU is pleased to announce Repsol as the Official Oil for the 2007 USGPRU season. Repsol will be handing out prize packs to several lucky spectators as well as prizes for many of the racers at every USGPRU event this year. Prizes will include combinations of 2T Racing and Competition oils, 2T transmission oil, brake fluid, Repsol polo shirts and hats. Repsol introduced its 2T Racing Oil “World Champion Lubricant” to the two-stroke racing community in North America last year. “This is the same product used by 250 MotoGP World Champion Dani Pedrosa in 2005″ said Ignacio Belloni, the North American Brand Manager for Repsol. “Repsol 2T Racing Oil is an advanced, high end product, and there’s good synergy with this product and the exclusive two-stroke only USGPRU series. Repsol looks forward to Racers using this superior product,” said Belloni. “We’re excited to have Repsol as the Official Oil for the season” said USGPRU President Stewart Aitken-Cade. “Many of our racers used this new 2T Racing oil last year with excellent results. Repsol is a quality company with excellent quality lubricants. I’m very happy to have the same company that helped Nicky Hayden to win the World Championship, step up to help our racers too. They’re dedicated to helping to develop the youth racing community in North America.” The USGPRU is sponsored by Roadracingworld.com, Rising Sun Cycles, Hjelm Motorsports, Ian Emberton, Motion Pro, Power Stands, Redline Motorsports, Regina Chains, Repsol Lubricants, and Chickenhawk Racing. About USGPRU The USGPRU is the officially recognized Motorcycle 125 Grand Prix National Championship ® and 250 Grand Prix National Championship TM series. The USGPRU emulates true World MotoGP racing experience and serves to attract young riders to gain experience in a professional environment and provide a path to world-class motorcycle racing. The USGPRU structures events with extended length grand prix racing exclusive to the GP machines, timed qualifying and strong contingency and sponsor support. For additional details, visit www.USGPRU.net

Reg Pridmore Releases 2007 School Schedule

Reg Pridmore’s CLASS Motorcycle Schools Announces 2007 Schedule For 2007 Reg Pridmore and the CLASS Team are serving up an exciting and value-filled program of motorcycle schools at California racetracks. In addition, CLASS’s stellar 2007 Program includes: Reg’s 4th Tour of Norway, the “FORCE 5″ Club rides on – giving members huge savings on CLASS, plus money-saving deals when you take back-to-back schools or bring a friend. But, there’s more read on: SANTA PAULA, CA February 5, 2007 Three-time AMA Superbike champion, AMA Hall of Fame member and author Reg Pridmore’s CLASS Motorcycle Schools has just released its exciting 2007 school schedule and enrollments are now underway. Noticeably absent from the calendar this year are the eastern U.S. tracks where Reg has regularly held schools preferring at this point in his career to keep things in California for the first time in almost 30 years. “It was a very tough decision but it’s time to dial it back a little bit. There are a lot of disappointed riders back east and I’ve received dozens of nice emails from riders who I’ve taught over the years who I probably won’t be seeing anymore. I’ll miss going back east but we’ll still have the schools going full steam in California” explained Reg, talking about what CLASS is up to this year. “I’ve had lots of ‘threats’ from guys from back there who say it’s time to come out and ride Laguna!” EXCITING CLASS HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2007 INCLUDE: A trip to Norway: It’s been 10 years since Reg took the first group to explore the mountains and fjords of the beautiful country of Norway. Now his fourth trip has been planned and is fully booked for the first two weeks of August. This year the trip will include two weeks of touring on motorcycles with stopovers in 9 different scenic and friendly villages. A great summer vacation is planned, but sorry, it is sold out! There is a waiting list in case of cancellations, so if you’re interested, contact CLASS. Lots of Ways to save you money HRCA members discounts, First Time Friends Days (save when you bring a friend see the calendar for details) plus at least 6 other ways to save money on CLASS in ’07 not just token discounts, but true deals with serious traction! Huge Savings on Dunlop Qualifier and GP Tires. Again this year, Reg is offering super deals on tires to CLASS students. For each CLASS date enrolled in, students are welcome to take advantage of our tire deal: $200 for a pair of Dunlop Qualifier street/track tires, and $250 for 208GPs. You just can’t beat that deal! See the CLASS website for detail Friends of Reg’s CLASS Experience: “FORCE 5″ is still going strong. It’s a club for the serious rider who wants to spend a lot of time with us on the track and save big at the same time. Membership includes a free set of Dunlops, a free pair of DP-Brakes pads, a free day at Streets of Willow in October, plus your first 5 CLASS days are just $225! There’s more too, so check it out at www.forceV.org For the 11th year running: The CLASS Premier Exec Experience is a two-day CLASS that has all the bells and whistles. All you have to do is arrive at the hotel we take care of all the details, including a CLASS Honda for the two days, gear, great meals and camaraderie with the CLASS Team and fellow Premier Exec riders, and first class accommodations. Dates this year are Oct 15/16 at Infineon Raceway in the wine country of Sonoma. Better hurry – this special course sells out quickly! Thank You Honda! As a thank you for 12 years (and counting) of loyal sponsorship of the CLASS program, Reg has set aside a special Honda-Only Day inviting American Honda employees and their guest out to an exclusive CLASS School day on Friday May 25th.

Team Test At Laguna Seca Cancelled

SUPERBIKE TEST AT MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA CANCELLED AMA Test Scheduled For This Week Cancelled Due To Forecasted Inclement Weather MONTEREY, Calif. (February 5, 2007) Due to expected rains, the AMA Superbike test scheduled at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Wednesday and Thursday, February 7th and 8th has been cancelled. With the season opening round in Daytona, Florida on March 10, the test at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will not be rescheduled. The AMA Superbike Championship will return for two events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the world-renowned track’s 50th Anniversary Season. During the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 20-22 the AMA Superbike and Pro Honda Oils Supersport Championships will complement the MotoGP World Championship, and all four classes (Superbike, Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme) will compete during the AMA Superbike Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca September 15-16. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will celebrate 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. Tickets and more information for the 50th Anniversary of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca are available by calling (800) 327-SECA or on-line at www.laguna-seca.com.

SPEED TV Launches New Program

NEW SPEED SERIES, EPIC RIDE, CAPTURES THE MANY FACETS OF TWO-WHEEL ADVENTURE LIFESTYLE SHOW TARGETS MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS SPEED today announces its new motorcycle lifestyle series, Epic Ride. Hosted by seven-time Motocross and Supercross champion, Ricky Johnson, and produced by Pipeline Digital Media of popular network series, The Motocross Files, the show makes its premiere Feb. 20 at 9:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. PT. Each episode, Johnson will be leading a diverse trio of unsuspecting celebrities or famous motorcycle personalities on a variety of two-wheel adventures throughout the United States and abroad. What’s an Epic Ride? How about a cruiser ride to Las Vegas or an off-road excursion through the Baja? Every episode is designed to take on a life of its own. “Perhaps more than any other motorcycle program SPEED has yet commissioned, this one is most specifically designed to convey the sense of outright fun and freedom of the open road,” said Robert Ecker, SPEED Vice President of Programming. “The look, the feel, the entire concept and execution of the show is intended to inspire the audience to get up and get out there.” “When viewers watch this show, I want them to say, ‘Man, I wish that was me,'” Pipeline’s Todd Huffman said. “This is an opportunity for the audience to witness all the different activities, breath-taking backdrops and amazing roadways or venues where enthusiasts can enjoy their motorcycles.” The ‘Epic Riders’ will also be trying out some of the newest two-wheel creations from leading motorcycle manufacturers, while outfitted in the latest riding gear from industry leaders. According to Huffman, he wants the show to reveal a total experience. “I also wanted a show that we could integrate a lot of the great motorcycles and products that some of our partners are offering,” Huffman continued. “This is definitely a show for the motorcycle enthusiast.” In addition to Epic Ride, the network offers a variety of popular motorcycle lifestyle programming, such as Super Bikes!, American Thunder, The Motocross Files and V-Twin Motorcycle TV. On the competition side, the Amp’d Mobile Supercross Series, MotoGP and World SuperBike also have a home on SPEED. SPEED is the nation’s first and foremost cable television network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in more than 74 million homes in North America, SPEED is among the fastest-growing sports cable networks in the country, the home to NASCAR on SPEED and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services.

Infineon Raceway Continues Recycling Program

Raceway Recycles More Than 18 Tons of Materials During 2006 Season SONOMA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2007) “” Infineon Raceway continued its bustling recycling program in 2006, collecting more than 18 tons of recyclable materials at its major events during the motor-racing season. Since the raceway began this program in 2004, it has recycled more than 40 tons of materials (81,352 pounds); the raceway has been recognized by the State of California Department, Division of Recycling, for its efforts. The tonnage is nearly the equivalent of 21 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup stock cars. Materials were collected at the raceway’s major events in 2006, including the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series, IndyCar® Series and the AMA Superbike Series. In all, the total collected was 36,179 pounds: 17,443 pounds of glass (32,967 glass bottles) 14,201 pounds of plastic bottles (194,554 plastic bottles) 4,535 pounds of aluminum cans (132,876 cans) Total: 36,179 pounds (360,397 beverage containers) Infineon Raceway is the only major motor sports facility in the country with a comprehensive recycling program, according to George Mutter, owner of Environmental Event Management Group, based in San Diego. Mutter has managed the program at Infineon Raceway since its inception in 2004 and has 25 years of experience in the recycling business. “The program continues to go well in Sonoma and the numbers are growing, which is good,” Mutter said. “Anheuser-Busch Recycling supplies all the containers we use and we couldn’t do it without them. They give us the tools to make it happen. No one is close to what Infineon Raceway is doing; Infineon is the shooting star for recycling in motor sports nationwide.” In addition, Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., which is headquartered in Texas, provides oil recycling and re-refining services to Infineon Raceway, as well as 64 other racetracks/drag strips around the country. Everything that Safety-Kleen collects during an event at Infineon Raceway during its NASCAR, IndyCar and NHRA events, such as motor oil, gasoline or antifreeze, is eventually put back into a usable product. The company re-refines approximately 180,000,000 gallons of used motor oil each year.

AHRMA Announces Vintage Bike Week Schedule

AHRMA 2007 Bike Week Events The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2007 Bike Week events run from Feb. 28 through March 7. Disciplines include road racing, dirt track, motocross, observed trials and cross country. As always, AHRMA Vintage racing allows both participants and spectators to step back to another era of motorcycle racing. Competition includes three days of road racing beginning March 1 at Roebling Road Raceway, outside of Savannah, Ga. On March 4 racers and their bikes gather just west of Daytona at the Volusia County Fairgrounds for registration and tech inspection. This is a great opportunity to see these historic machines up close as they prepare for the March 5 and 6 races at Daytona International Speedway. Dirt track events kickoff with a round at Oglethorpe Speedway Park, north of Savannah, Ga. on Feb. 28. Then, on March 3 AHRMA dirt track returns to the famed Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach. On March 7, dirt track action wraps up the week with a race on the short track at Volusia Speedway Park. AHRMA off-road events include Vintage and Post-Vintage motocross, observed trials and cross country racing. It’s all taking place at Hardrock Cycle Park in Ocala, Fla. Friday, March 2 features cross country and trials competitions. That’s followed on Saturday by vintage and premier/classic motocross and Sunday hosts the post-vintage bikes. 2007 AHRMA Bike Week racing has something for everyone. Visit our website at ahrma.org for more. AHRMA Daytona Bike Week Events Wednesday, Feb. 28 Dirt Track at Oglethorpe Speedway Park, just north of Savannah, Ga. (Times are TBA) Take I-95 to Georgia Exit 102, then 2.5 miles east on Route 80. Turn right on Dublin Road (just east of Cat Construction Co.), go 0.3 miles, then southwest on Jessup. Thursday, March 1 Roadracing at Roebling Rd. Racing starts at 11a.m. 1135 Roebling Rd., Bloomingdale, Ga. Info: 888-398-7223, roeblingroad.com. Friday, March 2 Cross Country at Hardrock Cycle Park. Gates open 7 a.m.; sign up 7:30 a.m., sighting lap 8:30 a.m., vintage race 9 a.m., post-vintage race 11 a. m. The park is located at the north end of Ocala, Fla. on C-25A, 3/4 mile south off SR326 (Exit 358 from I-75). Call 352-732-6697 for track info. Trials at Hardrock Cycle Park. Sign-up at 10 a.m., start 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Vintage and Premier/Classic motocross at Hardrock Cycle Park. Gates open at 7 a.m.; sign-up 7:30 a.m., practice 9 a.m., racing 10 a.m. (See above for directions.) Dirt Track at Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, Fla. Gates open at 8 a.m., sign up 9 a.m., practice 11 a.m. From I-95: Take I-95 to 92 West. Continue on 92 West for 2 miles to LPGA Blvd. Make a right on LPGA Blvd. and continue for 2 miles and the stadium is located on right-hand side. Sunday, March 4 Post-Vintage motocross at Hardrock Cycle Park. Gates open at 7 a.m.; sign-up 7:30 a.m., practice 9 a.m., first race 10 a.m.; (See above for directions.) Road race registration and tech inspection at Volusia County Fairgrounds, Intersection of I-4 and Route 44. Opens at 7 a.m., registration and tech begin at 8 a.m., close for lunch noon-1 p. m., close at 4 p.m. Monday, March 5 Road racing at Daytona International Speedway. Gates open 6:30 a.m.; practice 8 a.m., racing at noon. Tuesday, March 6 Road racing at Daytona International Speedway Gates open 7 a.m.; practice at 8 a.m., racing at noon. Wednesday, March 7 Dirt Track at Volusia Speedway Park (formerly Volusia County Speedway) in Barberville, Fla. Sign up is at 9 a.m., practice at 11a.m. The park is 15 miles west of Daytona Beach on State Route 40.

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