SBK CORONA EXTRA SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP® PIRELLI TEST PHILLIP ISLAND 13-14-15 JANUARY PREVIEW Rome, Wednesday 10th January 2007 NEW SEASON BUILD UP INTENSIFIES With the 20th season of the World Superbike Championship about to commence at Doha, Qatar, on 24 February, the final Pirelli development test of the off-season (Phillip Island between 13 and 15 January) takes on a particular significance for all of the Development Teams. One designated development team represents each competing manufacturer, to ensure that the latest generations of Pirelli tyres are thoroughly tested before they are put into volume production. At this stage of the pre-season build up, the test is also a valuable opportunity for all the riders and teams to make firm decisions on the path of machine development and set-up for the new season, especially for those who have all-new machinery to test. BAYLISS AND CORSER ON HOME TARMAC With most Australian riders having to take a permanent base in Europe during their race careers any visit to Phillip Island is always an opportunity for them to visit family and friends – with the added benefit of knowing that their home circuit is one of the best motorcycle racing venues in the world. The leading two Aussie competitors Troy Bayliss (Ducati Xerox) and Troy Corser (Yamaha Motor Italia) are both double SBK world champions, with Corser champion in 1996 and 2005, and Bayliss the victor in 2001 and 2006. Bayliss was fastest man in the most recent Pirelli Development Team test at Doha, but Corser is adapting well to the new challenge in his first year as a Yamaha Superbike rider, on the all-new YZF-R1. Bayliss will be joined at this test by Lorenzo Lanzi (Ducati Xerox) with Corser teamed-up in 2007 with the perennial SBK force, Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia). TOSELAND AND BIAGGI OUT TO SPIKE THE AUSSIE GUNS For 2004 World Champion James Toseland (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) and new SBK inductee Max Biaggi (Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) the Aussie duo of Bayliss and Corser will be good benchmarks to measure their overall performance by, and in testing each rider has already shown a great desire to make 2007 their year. Toseland, on a modified version of his 2006 machine, is now something of an SBK veteran, even if he is still only 26, but vastly experienced MotoGP rider Biaggi is a rookie to the SBK class in 2007. TO complicate things further, Biaggi has a new GSX-R1000 to help develop, alongside his team-mate, proven SBK race winner, Yukio Kagayama (Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra). Toseland is joined in 2007 by the formidable talents of Italian rider, Roby Rolfo (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda). KAWASAKI DUO AIMING FOR INCREASED DYNAMISM Now a two-man team for the 2007 season, the PSG-1 Kawasaki Corse duo of Spaniard Fonsi Nieto and Frenchman Regis Laconi have already impressed on the year-old ZX-10 Kawasaki, and are looking to Phillip Island as another opportunity to turn speed into consistent speed over race distance, in readiness for round two the championship at the Aussie venue in March 2007. SUPERSPORT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP With an all new Honda CBR600RR and the lions’ share of the 2006 race wins to their credit, few expect the 2005 and 2006 World Supersport champion Sebastien Charpentier (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) and multiple 2006 race winner Kenan Sofuoglu (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) to be on anything except the leading pace at PI, in what will be the new machine’s first real outing against its impressive peer group. The PI challenge will most likely come from two European-based Aussie riders, Kevin Curtain and Broc Parkes, from the official Yamaha team, but you can never count out the Ducati Supersport phenomenon that is Gianluca Nannelli. The special relationship between Nannelli, his Ducati 749R and his SC Caracchi team is now legendary in World Supersport, keeping the ageing twin-cylinder 750ccc machine competitive in a way few other riders can manage. A welcome return of a full factory Kawasaki effort sees the GIL Motorsports Kawasaki squad firmly in place at Phillip Island, with their riders 2002 champion Fabien Foret and always-impressive Pere Riba on the latest spec of 600cc Kawasaki.

Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd. Announces National Open House Event NEWNAN, Georgia January, 9, 2007 Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd., today announced plans for a National Open House Event from March 7 to March 10, 2007. Running concurrently with Bike Week in Daytona, Florida the event is themed “Bike Week for the Rest of Us” and offers motorcyclists a great opportunity to kick off the new season and see the 2007 Triumph line up. Each store is planning a unique schedule of events, entertainment, and activities building up to Saturday, March 10, 2007. “Bike Week for the Rest of Us” is an excellent opportunity for consumers to experience the newest Triumph motorcycles first hand. As the official kick off to the 2007 motorcycling season, this event is a chance to shake off the winter blues, have some fun, and check out the hottest bikes on the market. Triumph proudly offers the all new Tiger 1050, the restyled America and Speedmaster, the more ergonomically friendly Sprint ST and the award winning Daytona 675, Speed Triple, and Rocket III models. Triumph has partnered with Bell Helmets to offer consumers a special purchase incentive during “Bike Week for the Rest of Us”. Any customer who buys a new Triumph from a participating dealer during the event, will receive a Free Apex full face helmet from Bell Helmets. The Apex helmet features a lightweight Kevlar composite shell, NutraFog anti-fog, anti-scratch and UV protected shield, adjustable flow-through ventilation, removable and washable, anti-bacterial/anti-microbial interior comfort liner, a five year warranty, and meets or exceeds Snell M2005 and DOT Standards. Additional pictures and details about the Bell Apex Helmet can be found on the internet at www.BellHelmets.com All motorcycle and motorsports enthusiasts are welcome to visit. Everyone is invited to “Bike Week for the Rest of Us” for special deals, free stuff, and a whole lot of fun. A list of participating dealers can be found at www.TriumphMotorcycles.com/usa Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triumph Motorcycles, Ltd, a manufacturer of Triumph motorcycles and accessories. Triumph Motorcycles (America) Ltd., is located in Newnan, GA and services the Triumph dealer organization throughout the United States, and Canada.

SBK CORONA EXTRA SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP® AGREEMENT BETWEEN FGSPORT AND HANNspree Rome, Tuesday 9th January 2007 HANNspree, the Taiwanese manufacturer of originally designed and innovative LCD TVs has become the latest sponsor of the Superbike World Championship. HANNspree only arrived in Italy a year ago but has already made a name for itself. HANNspree’s LCD televisions include models shaped like apples, footballs and even cartons of potato chips. The company’s range is made up of over 40 small to medium size TVs, as well as stylish larger screen TVs (26″,32″,37″). HANNspree’s original screen sizes and designs provide the perfect match for a wide range of tastes and passions. Kevin Chang, Chairman of HANNspree’s European operations explains the company’s philosophy: “To put it succinctly, HANNspree’s recipe for success is based on our ability to inject a breath of fresh air into the grey world of electronics. We are confident we can bring that same approach to the world of Superbike, thanks to the high-adrenaline nature of all our events. Entering the world of motorcycle racing and sponsoring the Superbike World Championship is a natural consequence of HANNspree’s fun based philosophy. Superbike World Championship and HANNspree share the same sort of inbuilt fun and excitement.” FGSport is particularly happy to announce the arrival of HANNspree as a sponsor. HANNspree is totally innovative and driven by ambitious projects packed with the sort of fascination that characterises the Superbike World Championship. Paolo Flammini, FGSport’s CEO, described the agreement with HANNspree as follows: “I am delighted to announce HANNspree’s arrival as Official Sponsor to the Superbike World Championship. HANNspree is a young company but has already made a big name for itself all over the world in a field that is quite unlike those of our more traditional sponsors. There can be no doubt that this latest agreement opens new horizons for the next twenty years of the Superbike World Championship. FGSport is extremely happy to join forces with HANNspree and can make a major contribution to helping HANNspree grow, promoting its image and maximising its advertising returns.”

BRI Takes Attack Down Under Attack Performance, maker of Attack Race Bodies and home to the Attack Kawasaki Road Racing team, is delighted to announce that the company’s excellent product line is currently available in Australia exclusively through Buckmaster Racing Imports (BRI), a new business venture established by former Attack team member Damon Buckmaster. In one of the world’s most fiercely competitive racing environments, Attack is proud to be endorsed by one of the world’s finest and most talented road racing experts. Virtually all of the Attack Performance and Attack RaceBodies product line is in stock now at BRI and ready for online order and immediate delivery. Please visit www.buckmasterracing.com.au for more information.

Parts Unlimited by SBS Brake Pads Congratulate Champions Janesville, WI Parts Unlimited by SBS Brake Pads sponsored riders won a total of 21 championships in 2006 and would like to congratulate the following Champions. World Supersport Championship: 1 Sebastien Charpientier. Ten Kate Honda. 2 Kevin Curtain. Yamaha Motor Germany 3 Kenan Sofuoglu. Ten Kate Honda 4 Broc Parkes. Yamaha Motor Germany 5 Robbin Harms. Stiggy Motorsports Honda AMA Formula Xtreme Champion Josh Hayes. Erion Honda WERA Endurance Series Heavyweight Superstock Champion ARNCHU Racing Utah ‘Masters Of The Mountain Champion Aaron Clark Oregon OMRRA 600 &750 Superbike Champion Alan Schmidt B.C. Canada WMRC Open Supersport Champion Alan Schmidt 3 Washington WMRRA Championships in 2006 for Alan Schwen 10 WERA Championships in 2006 for Brian Stokes SEMRA Mini GP85 Champion Jason Baldwin

ACU Dunlop Tyres MotoStar and Superbike Grand National Race Meeting Castle Combe, 28/29th July 2007 BIG BIKE RACE MEETING SET FOR CASTLE COMBE. More top class big bike racing is scheduled for the 2007 season at Castle Combe with the announcement that in conjunction with the New Era Motorcycle Racing Club, the Wiltshire circuit will be hosting round four of the ACU Dunlop Tyres MotoStar Championship on the weekend of the 28th and 29th July 2007. The meeting, sponsored by Fowlers Motorcycles, will feature the brand new MotoStar series and will incorporate rounds of the various championships including the GP125cc and GP250cc series plus the newly announced Ducati Sport 1000 Cup and the eagerly awaited Suzuki GSXR Trophy as well as Formula 2 Sidecars. In addition, and as well as round eight of the popular Honda Superclub series, the meeting incorporates the Lansdowne Cup and the fourth annual Castle Combe Superbike Grand National Invitation Race which will see defending champion Victor Cox from nearby Trowbridge hoping to beat off a host of National stars who are expected to mix it with the cream of club racers meaning an excellent weekend of sport. As well as the action on track, the circuit are also hopeful of arranging some spectacular lunchtime displays and will also be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the legendary Mike Hailwood’s Castle Combe debut. Mike’s second ever race was at Castle Combe when he finished fourth in the 125cc race back in 1957. Regretfully, however, the Council imposed noise regulations at Castle Combe mean that they will be unable to invite displays from the Beaulieu Honda 4 or other bikes associated with Hailwood’s era but nevertheless the circuit has some exciting plans in hand which will be announced in due course. The circuit are also keen to talk to any riders who have an NSU Sportsmax, as Hailwood won a 250 race on an NSU Sportsmax at Castle Combe early in his career, and will also be inviting owners of any Hailwood Ducati replica’s for a special lunchtime display. Those interested in displaying or parading their bikes should contact Rodney Gooch as detailed below. Full details of the event will be found on the Castle Combe website at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk and for further information please contact Rodney Gooch, Castle Combe Circuit Ltd., Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY UK. Telephone: 01249 782417, E-mail: [email protected]

TT 2007 Press Launch Everyone’s Invited! The Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure would like to invite all fans of the TT, to the Official Press Launch for the 2007 Centenary TT Races. The Press Launch will take place on Friday the 2nd of February, in the Villa Marina, Royal Hall, Douglas, Isle of Man, starting at 7:00pm. There is no admission fee and people attending are asked to arrive by 6:45pm. The latest details regarding this year’s historic event will be announced, including the latest most up to date news on the teams and riders committed to contest the event, newcomers hoping to take part for the first time, the latest commercial and sponsorship news and details on planned safety advances. For those who can’t make the Press Launch, it will be broadcast live by Manx Radio from 7pm onwards on both their FM and AM frequencies as well as via the web at www.manxradio.com