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DiSalvo Fastest During Factory Team Test At Las Vegas

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Jason DiSalvo turned the fastest lap times during a two-day factory team test, running on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Classic Course including the south extension. The test ended at 2:00 p.m. today with light snow flurries falling. Honda’s Miguel Duhamel and Jake Zemke, Kawasaki’s Jamie Hacking and Roger Lee Hayden, and Yamaha’s Ben and Eric Bostrom, DiSalvo and Josh Herrin rode in the test, which was marked by 40-degree ambient temperatures and winds yesterday and which started at 32 degrees ambient temperature this morning, peaked in the 40s and dropped back to 30 degrees F in the early afternoon, when everyone called it a day. Only DiSalvo had been on the course before, and he was consistently fastest aboard his Yamaha Superbike. Random lap times taken by an observer at the test follow: 1. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha Superbike, 1:24.49 2. Jamie Hacking, Kawasaki Superbike, 1:26.61 3. Eric Bostrom, Yamaha Superbike, 1:26.66 4. Jake Zemke, Honda Superbike, 1:27.67 5. Ben Bostrom, Yamaha Superstock, 1:27.81 6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda Superbike, 1:27.95 7. Roger Lee Hayden, Kawasaki Superbike, 1:28.00 8. Josh Herrin, Yamaha Supersport, 1:30.76

New Race Team Website

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Millennium/KWS Suzuki Launches New Website Charleston, SC January 2007 — Millennium/KWS Suzuki is proud to announce the launch of www.kwsracing.com. This completely new website will be the ultimate source for pictures, press releases, sponsor specials and other information related to the Millennium/KWS Suzuki race team. Please check back often for news on Millennium/KWS Suzuki’s plans for the up coming 2007 AMA Pro Racing Season. ~http://www.kwsracing.com~

Services Set For Race Official Bill Ritger

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Services for Bill Ritger will be held on: Saturday, Jan. 20th, 2007 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 413 S. 2nd St Watertown, WI, 53094 Visitation at the church 10:30 – 11:30 To be followed by services at 11:30 The family requests donations in lieu of flowers. The Red Flag Fund: www.redflagfund.org/ Rainbow Hospice Care: www.rainbowhospicecare.org/

More Dirt Tracks For Former Road Racer Chris Carr In 2007

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TWO EVENTS ADDED TO AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 12, 2007) AMA Pro Racing announced today that two new events have been added to the 2007 AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship schedule. The two races are planned for June 2, at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn., and Sept. 15, at Monticello Raceway in Monticello, N.Y. Both events will be half-mile GNC Twins races, bringing the total number of events in the two-championship series to 21. AMA officials Bruce Bober and Steve Morehead were at Volunteer Speedway, a high-banked (32 degrees) 4/10-mile dirt oval on Dec. 12, for a test session. They and owner Joe Loven were encouraged by the results. “With around 50 motorcycles the series will bring for a show, I believe the fans will really enjoy seeing a different type of racing here at ‘The Gap.’ No matter how you look at it … racing is racing … whether it be cars or motorcycles,” Loven said. For additional information call (423) 235-5020, or visit www.volunteerspeedway.com. At Monticello, Buddy Ford Productions will be producing its first ever AMA Grand National event this year at the half-mile pea-gravel track. “We’ve been promoting dirt track events in Canada for 20 years more than 75 races in that span,” said ex-racer Buddy Ford. “We’re motivated more than ever to make this a huge event with the support of Moroney’s Harley-Davidson and Lombardi Harley-Davidson in New York. We want to get all the New York state Harley-Davidson dealers on board and make this into an annual happening.” For additional information on the Monticello event, call (800) 736-3671. 2007 AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Date Location Type Series March 7 Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL S.T. GNC Singles March 8 Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL S.T. GNC Singles May 26 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL T.T. GNC Singles May 27 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL Mile GNC Twins June 2 Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap, TN Half-mile GNC Twins June 16 Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, IA Half-mile GNC Twins June 23 Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL Half-mile GNC Twins June 30 Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH Half-mile GNC Twins July 7 West Virginia Motor Speedway, Mineral Wells, WV Half-mile GNC Twins July 14 Virginia Motor Speedway, Saluda, VA Half-mile GNC Twins July 21 Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH Half-mile GNC Twins July 28 Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD Half-mile GNC Twins Aug. 7 Jackpine Gypsies Clubgrounds, Sturgis, SD S.T. GNC Singles Aug. 10 Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA T.T. GNC Singles Aug. 11 Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA S.T. GNC Singles Aug. 19 Peoria Race Park, Peoria, IL T.T. GNC Singles Aug. 25 I-96 Speedway, Lake Odessa, MI Half-mile GNC Twins Sept. 1 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL S.T. GNC Singles Sept. 2 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL Mile GNC Twins Sept. 15 Monticello Raceway, Monticello, NY Half-mile GNC Twins Oct. 6 Scioto Downs, Columbus, OH Half-mile GNC Twins

Shipment Of Counterfeit Joe Rocket Apparel Seized By Federal Agents

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ROCKET BUSTS COUNTERFEITERS AGAIN! January 12, 2007 Randy Robison, President of Robison’s Inc., has again made a preemptive strike against counterfeiters stealing its JOE ROCKET® brand name in a bold attempt to sell falsely identified leather jackets. U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized a shipment of goods which bear marks which constitute counterfeit copies of the Joe Rocket® trademark. Mr. Robison promptly assigned Monte L. Falcoff, a Patent and Trademark lawyer with the “Harness Dickey” firm, the task of working in co-ordinance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to bring justice to the accused counterfeiters. A U.S. Customs agent who wears JOE ROCKET® apparel while riding his own motorcycle was overseeing the Port of Entry at Birmingham, Alabama. The agent had seen an unusual shipment of “leather motorcycle jackets” bearing the JOE ROCKET® markings entering the U.S. from Pakistan. Immediately the officer phoned the Robison’s Inc. office to learn that his suspicions were well founded. JOE ROCKET® products are not produced in Pakistan and therefore such a shipment should be considered completely bogus. Acting accordingly, U.S. Customs has seized the shipment of counterfeit property. “We have invested years of experience developing the JOE ROCKET® brand into the market leader it is today. Our brand is our livelihood and there is no way I will allow it to be stolen, misused and outright desecrated like this,” Mr. Robison said “Perhaps the scariest thing is that persons may be led to believe that they are purchasing a genuine piece of JOE ROCKET® apparel equipped with the many safety features that our technology affords. It is my understanding that this counterfeit junk is devoid of most of our safety features thereby making it a liability to our reputation for excellence,” he went on to say. The seizure occurred on November 1 in Birmingham, Alabama. While no legitimate retail stores have been found selling fake JOE ROCKET® product, “Harness Dickey,” a law firm specializing in Patent and Trademark proceedings, will continue to scan online retailers, intent on crippling any and all who would attempt to sell such counterfeit JOE ROCKET® products. Ever protective of legal and legitimate trade practices, U.S. Customs and Border Protection remain persistent in their detailed importation inspection to thwart counterfeiters and to see that justice is served. “I want to thank this Customs Agent for acting expeditiously, ultimately stopping these counterfeiters in their tracks. The fact that he is a fan and loyal customer of JOE ROCKET® warms my heart to no end. I am wholeheartedly grateful for his expertise. I want our fine JOE ROCKET® customers and our dealer network to know that we will not allow our brand name to be compromised whatsoever,” Mr. Robison said. Robison’s Inc. is the exclusive source of JOE ROCKET® products and it continues to develop, design, build, race, and sell the finest motorcycle apparel products in the world.

More On A Suspension Guru’s Stolen And Emptied Trailer

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FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: In regards to this story on Dave Moss ~http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27872~ I’m not a very good writer so I’ll have to keep it short, but I would like to give an update to you in hopes that it will find its way into your pages. Dave is one of my primary sponsors and good friend as well, so when the news came out that the insurance company would not be helping Dave recoupe the contents of his trailer due to lack of receipts and or pictures of the contents, we decided it was time to start a fund raiser to try and save Dave’s business. The grass roots effort has taken off and the motorcycling community has spoken, with donations of tools and money. Certainly by now somewhere near $2000-$3000, which is great but when the contents of the trailer were itemized and priced out we came to a total loss of over $24,000. In order to organize the relief effort there has been a webpage set up on Dave’s site to try and keep duplicate donations of tools down to a minimum. Directions on how to help out are on the page and we are encouraging monetary donations as we have already had instances of duplicate donations. ~http://www.feelthetrack.com/trailer.html~ My reason for sending you this e-mail is because Dave would never solicit donations for himself, it was actually difficult for him to accept the initial donations as they started coming in. But he realized very quickly that this is what the motorcycle community wanted for him and he would not be back in business had the community not come forward. Eddy Gonzales Santa Cruz, California www.FinishesUnlimited.net/Racing

German Team Looking For American Riders

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The Berlin based German Race Team RACE POINT BERLIN ( www.race-point-berlin.de) is looking for International Racers to compete in the International German Championship (the 2nd strongest National Championship in Europe, with Riders from 15 countries @ www.idm.de) in the classes 125, Supersport and Superbike. Send your Resumes to Email: [email protected] The Riders are picked by their skill level and there will be a Shootout on a German Track for the 4 Spots in the Team. This is NOT a “Buy A Ride” Chance, this Team is looking for talented Riders, not “fat wallets”. The Team is funded by Sponsors! We Hope some 125 and US Riders make it to the IDM in Germany, the championship rocks and has been a proven Platform for Racers to go into Moto GP, World SBK and World SSP.

Motorcycle Shot Wins Infineon Raceway Fan Photo Contest

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San Jose’s Younes Wins InfineonRaceway.com Photo Contest SONOMA, Calif. (Jan. 11, 2007) San Jose’s Amro Younes made the most of his first-ever trip to Infineon Raceway during the 2006 season by winning the 2nd annual InfineonRaceway.com Photo Contest. Younes, who received season tickets to Infineon Raceway as a gift, won the photo contest with his submission from the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, May 19-21, 2006. Raceway officials selected the winning image from among the top 100 submissions from amateur photographers. Younes’ image captured four riders cresting the hill at Turn 3a; he shot the image from Turn 2. The picture was taken from a unique angle, which caught the attention of the judges. “I was so excited when I found out that I was the winner of the contest,” said Younes. “I have submitted photos in other contests, but I’ve never won. I started doing jumping jacks after I heard the news.” Younes will receive two tickets to the 2007 Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown at Infineon Raceway, May 18-20, one photo credential, and the winning photo will be featured in the 2007 AMA souvenir event program. The winning photographer will also receive an Infineon Raceway prize pack. “After the AMA event, I attended NASCAR and IndyCar, but nothing compared to the bikes,” Younes said. “Those guys ride the track like it’s an art form. It’s like they dance around the road course.” Please visit the multimedia section of www.infineonraceway.com for a selection of images from the contest. Look for the 3rd annual InfineonRaceway.com Photo Contest in October, 2007.

New Red Plates For AMA Champions

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REIGNING CHAMPS TO DISPLAY RED NUMBER PLATES PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 11, 2007) AMA Racing has implemented a new rule requiring red number plates be displayed by reigning champions in the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series and AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF. This will help identify the current champion if he elects not to use the traditional number 1. The champion in the Supercross and Motocross classes will run a red plate with white numbers. The Motocross Lites champion will display a red plate with black numbers. Teams were informed of this change last fall during a series of meetings held at AMA offices in Ohio and California. The change was also reflected in the 2007 AMA Supercross Series/AMA Motocross Championship Rulebook which was made available at the end of November. Ricky Carmichael debuted his red plate at last weekend’s Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series opener in Anaheim, Calif. Carmichael is also the reigning AMA Toyota Motocross Champion and will continue displaying a red plate when that series begins on May 19-20 at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. Ryan Villopoto is the reigning champion in the AMA Motocross Lites class and will also run a red number plate. Other changes implemented for 2007 include new fuel testing procedures; lowered sound limits; and new licensing criteria and qualifying procedures for both motocross and supercross. Riders are also now required to be equipped with an emergency helmet removal device. An on-line version of the 2007 Rulebook can be viewed at www.amaproracing.com/rulebook. All changes for 2007 are italicized. About AMA Racing AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its professional properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship. In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions over 4000 events in 24 different disciplines and supports over 110 thousand active members. For more information about professional racing, visit www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp .

Factory Teams Testing At Las Vegas Today

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The factory Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha teams are testing on the Classic Course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway today.

DiSalvo Fastest During Factory Team Test At Las Vegas

Jason DiSalvo turned the fastest lap times during a two-day factory team test, running on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Classic Course including the south extension. The test ended at 2:00 p.m. today with light snow flurries falling. Honda’s Miguel Duhamel and Jake Zemke, Kawasaki’s Jamie Hacking and Roger Lee Hayden, and Yamaha’s Ben and Eric Bostrom, DiSalvo and Josh Herrin rode in the test, which was marked by 40-degree ambient temperatures and winds yesterday and which started at 32 degrees ambient temperature this morning, peaked in the 40s and dropped back to 30 degrees F in the early afternoon, when everyone called it a day. Only DiSalvo had been on the course before, and he was consistently fastest aboard his Yamaha Superbike. Random lap times taken by an observer at the test follow: 1. Jason DiSalvo, Yamaha Superbike, 1:24.49 2. Jamie Hacking, Kawasaki Superbike, 1:26.61 3. Eric Bostrom, Yamaha Superbike, 1:26.66 4. Jake Zemke, Honda Superbike, 1:27.67 5. Ben Bostrom, Yamaha Superstock, 1:27.81 6. Miguel Duhamel, Honda Superbike, 1:27.95 7. Roger Lee Hayden, Kawasaki Superbike, 1:28.00 8. Josh Herrin, Yamaha Supersport, 1:30.76

New Race Team Website

Millennium/KWS Suzuki Launches New Website Charleston, SC January 2007 — Millennium/KWS Suzuki is proud to announce the launch of www.kwsracing.com. This completely new website will be the ultimate source for pictures, press releases, sponsor specials and other information related to the Millennium/KWS Suzuki race team. Please check back often for news on Millennium/KWS Suzuki’s plans for the up coming 2007 AMA Pro Racing Season. ~http://www.kwsracing.com~

Services Set For Race Official Bill Ritger

Services for Bill Ritger will be held on: Saturday, Jan. 20th, 2007 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 413 S. 2nd St Watertown, WI, 53094 Visitation at the church 10:30 – 11:30 To be followed by services at 11:30 The family requests donations in lieu of flowers. The Red Flag Fund: www.redflagfund.org/ Rainbow Hospice Care: www.rainbowhospicecare.org/

More Dirt Tracks For Former Road Racer Chris Carr In 2007

TWO EVENTS ADDED TO AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 12, 2007) AMA Pro Racing announced today that two new events have been added to the 2007 AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship schedule. The two races are planned for June 2, at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tenn., and Sept. 15, at Monticello Raceway in Monticello, N.Y. Both events will be half-mile GNC Twins races, bringing the total number of events in the two-championship series to 21. AMA officials Bruce Bober and Steve Morehead were at Volunteer Speedway, a high-banked (32 degrees) 4/10-mile dirt oval on Dec. 12, for a test session. They and owner Joe Loven were encouraged by the results. “With around 50 motorcycles the series will bring for a show, I believe the fans will really enjoy seeing a different type of racing here at ‘The Gap.’ No matter how you look at it … racing is racing … whether it be cars or motorcycles,” Loven said. For additional information call (423) 235-5020, or visit www.volunteerspeedway.com. At Monticello, Buddy Ford Productions will be producing its first ever AMA Grand National event this year at the half-mile pea-gravel track. “We’ve been promoting dirt track events in Canada for 20 years more than 75 races in that span,” said ex-racer Buddy Ford. “We’re motivated more than ever to make this a huge event with the support of Moroney’s Harley-Davidson and Lombardi Harley-Davidson in New York. We want to get all the New York state Harley-Davidson dealers on board and make this into an annual happening.” For additional information on the Monticello event, call (800) 736-3671. 2007 AMA FORD QUALITY CHECKED FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Date Location Type Series March 7 Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL S.T. GNC Singles March 8 Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL S.T. GNC Singles May 26 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL T.T. GNC Singles May 27 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL Mile GNC Twins June 2 Volunteer Speedway, Bulls Gap, TN Half-mile GNC Twins June 16 Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, IA Half-mile GNC Twins June 23 Route 66 Raceway, Joliet, IL Half-mile GNC Twins June 30 Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH Half-mile GNC Twins July 7 West Virginia Motor Speedway, Mineral Wells, WV Half-mile GNC Twins July 14 Virginia Motor Speedway, Saluda, VA Half-mile GNC Twins July 21 Darke County Fairgrounds, Greenville, OH Half-mile GNC Twins July 28 Hagerstown Speedway, Hagerstown, MD Half-mile GNC Twins Aug. 7 Jackpine Gypsies Clubgrounds, Sturgis, SD S.T. GNC Singles Aug. 10 Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA T.T. GNC Singles Aug. 11 Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA S.T. GNC Singles Aug. 19 Peoria Race Park, Peoria, IL T.T. GNC Singles Aug. 25 I-96 Speedway, Lake Odessa, MI Half-mile GNC Twins Sept. 1 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL S.T. GNC Singles Sept. 2 Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL Mile GNC Twins Sept. 15 Monticello Raceway, Monticello, NY Half-mile GNC Twins Oct. 6 Scioto Downs, Columbus, OH Half-mile GNC Twins

Shipment Of Counterfeit Joe Rocket Apparel Seized By Federal Agents

ROCKET BUSTS COUNTERFEITERS AGAIN! January 12, 2007 Randy Robison, President of Robison’s Inc., has again made a preemptive strike against counterfeiters stealing its JOE ROCKET® brand name in a bold attempt to sell falsely identified leather jackets. U.S. Customs and Border Protection have seized a shipment of goods which bear marks which constitute counterfeit copies of the Joe Rocket® trademark. Mr. Robison promptly assigned Monte L. Falcoff, a Patent and Trademark lawyer with the “Harness Dickey” firm, the task of working in co-ordinance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to bring justice to the accused counterfeiters. A U.S. Customs agent who wears JOE ROCKET® apparel while riding his own motorcycle was overseeing the Port of Entry at Birmingham, Alabama. The agent had seen an unusual shipment of “leather motorcycle jackets” bearing the JOE ROCKET® markings entering the U.S. from Pakistan. Immediately the officer phoned the Robison’s Inc. office to learn that his suspicions were well founded. JOE ROCKET® products are not produced in Pakistan and therefore such a shipment should be considered completely bogus. Acting accordingly, U.S. Customs has seized the shipment of counterfeit property. “We have invested years of experience developing the JOE ROCKET® brand into the market leader it is today. Our brand is our livelihood and there is no way I will allow it to be stolen, misused and outright desecrated like this,” Mr. Robison said “Perhaps the scariest thing is that persons may be led to believe that they are purchasing a genuine piece of JOE ROCKET® apparel equipped with the many safety features that our technology affords. It is my understanding that this counterfeit junk is devoid of most of our safety features thereby making it a liability to our reputation for excellence,” he went on to say. The seizure occurred on November 1 in Birmingham, Alabama. While no legitimate retail stores have been found selling fake JOE ROCKET® product, “Harness Dickey,” a law firm specializing in Patent and Trademark proceedings, will continue to scan online retailers, intent on crippling any and all who would attempt to sell such counterfeit JOE ROCKET® products. Ever protective of legal and legitimate trade practices, U.S. Customs and Border Protection remain persistent in their detailed importation inspection to thwart counterfeiters and to see that justice is served. “I want to thank this Customs Agent for acting expeditiously, ultimately stopping these counterfeiters in their tracks. The fact that he is a fan and loyal customer of JOE ROCKET® warms my heart to no end. I am wholeheartedly grateful for his expertise. I want our fine JOE ROCKET® customers and our dealer network to know that we will not allow our brand name to be compromised whatsoever,” Mr. Robison said. Robison’s Inc. is the exclusive source of JOE ROCKET® products and it continues to develop, design, build, race, and sell the finest motorcycle apparel products in the world.

More On A Suspension Guru’s Stolen And Emptied Trailer

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: In regards to this story on Dave Moss ~http://roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27872~ I’m not a very good writer so I’ll have to keep it short, but I would like to give an update to you in hopes that it will find its way into your pages. Dave is one of my primary sponsors and good friend as well, so when the news came out that the insurance company would not be helping Dave recoupe the contents of his trailer due to lack of receipts and or pictures of the contents, we decided it was time to start a fund raiser to try and save Dave’s business. The grass roots effort has taken off and the motorcycling community has spoken, with donations of tools and money. Certainly by now somewhere near $2000-$3000, which is great but when the contents of the trailer were itemized and priced out we came to a total loss of over $24,000. In order to organize the relief effort there has been a webpage set up on Dave’s site to try and keep duplicate donations of tools down to a minimum. Directions on how to help out are on the page and we are encouraging monetary donations as we have already had instances of duplicate donations. ~http://www.feelthetrack.com/trailer.html~ My reason for sending you this e-mail is because Dave would never solicit donations for himself, it was actually difficult for him to accept the initial donations as they started coming in. But he realized very quickly that this is what the motorcycle community wanted for him and he would not be back in business had the community not come forward. Eddy Gonzales Santa Cruz, California www.FinishesUnlimited.net/Racing

German Team Looking For American Riders

The Berlin based German Race Team RACE POINT BERLIN ( www.race-point-berlin.de) is looking for International Racers to compete in the International German Championship (the 2nd strongest National Championship in Europe, with Riders from 15 countries @ www.idm.de) in the classes 125, Supersport and Superbike. Send your Resumes to Email: [email protected] The Riders are picked by their skill level and there will be a Shootout on a German Track for the 4 Spots in the Team. This is NOT a “Buy A Ride” Chance, this Team is looking for talented Riders, not “fat wallets”. The Team is funded by Sponsors! We Hope some 125 and US Riders make it to the IDM in Germany, the championship rocks and has been a proven Platform for Racers to go into Moto GP, World SBK and World SSP.

Motorcycle Shot Wins Infineon Raceway Fan Photo Contest

San Jose’s Younes Wins InfineonRaceway.com Photo Contest SONOMA, Calif. (Jan. 11, 2007) San Jose’s Amro Younes made the most of his first-ever trip to Infineon Raceway during the 2006 season by winning the 2nd annual InfineonRaceway.com Photo Contest. Younes, who received season tickets to Infineon Raceway as a gift, won the photo contest with his submission from the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, May 19-21, 2006. Raceway officials selected the winning image from among the top 100 submissions from amateur photographers. Younes’ image captured four riders cresting the hill at Turn 3a; he shot the image from Turn 2. The picture was taken from a unique angle, which caught the attention of the judges. “I was so excited when I found out that I was the winner of the contest,” said Younes. “I have submitted photos in other contests, but I’ve never won. I started doing jumping jacks after I heard the news.” Younes will receive two tickets to the 2007 Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown at Infineon Raceway, May 18-20, one photo credential, and the winning photo will be featured in the 2007 AMA souvenir event program. The winning photographer will also receive an Infineon Raceway prize pack. “After the AMA event, I attended NASCAR and IndyCar, but nothing compared to the bikes,” Younes said. “Those guys ride the track like it’s an art form. It’s like they dance around the road course.” Please visit the multimedia section of www.infineonraceway.com for a selection of images from the contest. Look for the 3rd annual InfineonRaceway.com Photo Contest in October, 2007.

New Red Plates For AMA Champions

REIGNING CHAMPS TO DISPLAY RED NUMBER PLATES PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 11, 2007) AMA Racing has implemented a new rule requiring red number plates be displayed by reigning champions in the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series and AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF. This will help identify the current champion if he elects not to use the traditional number 1. The champion in the Supercross and Motocross classes will run a red plate with white numbers. The Motocross Lites champion will display a red plate with black numbers. Teams were informed of this change last fall during a series of meetings held at AMA offices in Ohio and California. The change was also reflected in the 2007 AMA Supercross Series/AMA Motocross Championship Rulebook which was made available at the end of November. Ricky Carmichael debuted his red plate at last weekend’s Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series opener in Anaheim, Calif. Carmichael is also the reigning AMA Toyota Motocross Champion and will continue displaying a red plate when that series begins on May 19-20 at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. Ryan Villopoto is the reigning champion in the AMA Motocross Lites class and will also run a red number plate. Other changes implemented for 2007 include new fuel testing procedures; lowered sound limits; and new licensing criteria and qualifying procedures for both motocross and supercross. Riders are also now required to be equipped with an emergency helmet removal device. An on-line version of the 2007 Rulebook can be viewed at www.amaproracing.com/rulebook. All changes for 2007 are italicized. About AMA Racing AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its professional properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship. In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions over 4000 events in 24 different disciplines and supports over 110 thousand active members. For more information about professional racing, visit www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp .

Factory Teams Testing At Las Vegas Today

The factory Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha teams are testing on the Classic Course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway today.