AMA PRO RACING BRINGING BONUS AWARDS PROGRAM ONLINE PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 16, 2006) AMA Pro Racing has announced that it has teamed up with XBux Inc., to revolutionize its Bonus Awards Program by bringing it online. By moving what is normally a manual system to the internet, the AMA is able to expand and improve efficiency for its Bonus Awards Program. Beginning with the 2007 racing season, every AMA professionally-licensed competitor will receive an AMA Pro Racing Visa debit card tied to an online XBux Pro account. This will enable participants to receive contingency payouts online. All industry sponsors participating in the AMA Bonus Awards program will have the option of participating. The program offers many benefits to riders: “¢ Reduced pay-out time, typically within hours of competing, since the program is tied directly to AMA Timing and Scoring. “¢ Online results added to riders’ online resumes, viewable by other riders and sponsors. “¢ Community features, teams, buddy list, messaging and feedback between riders. “¢ Uploadable text, pictures and video. “¢ Online tracking of bonus awards. “¢ Awards can be spent anywhere Visa is accepted, as well as used at ATMs. “¢ Real-time email and text message alerts sent whenever a cash reward is deposited. “¢ Rider year-end tax forms are created automatically. “¢ Access via an 800-number tech support line. Benefits to sponsors: “¢ Reduced labor cost. No more checks to issue or letters to mail. “¢ Reduced overhead in matching results to payout schedule. “¢ Online award tracking as well as full reports e-mailed on a per-event basis. “¢ Brand awareness and logo/naming exposure on riders’ accounts. “¢ Online access to all rider profiles/resumes/results. “¢ Direct payout access to every AMA Pro rider in one easy turnkey system. “¢ Access via an 800-number tech support line. “The objective here is to get everyone on the same page, which will help drive efficiency and consistency,” said Gus Niewenhous, AMA Pro Racing’s Assistant Manager of Commercial Development. “Together with the industry, we hope to develop a system that riders can use to receive all of their sponsor awards and purse payouts. Likewise, this system will provide a turnkey program that sponsors can use for all of their contingency disbursements.” The new online Bonus Awards Program will launch this January beginning with the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series. Future plans include integrating event purse payouts, as well as the entire AMA Sports amateur program. Sponsors will have access to every single AMA rider (75,000+) within one system. Additionally, riders will be able to receive rewards from their sponsors on one card account. The addition of the amateur program will also allow sponsors to issue online branded product and service discounts as well as branded “company currency” (a company specific currency redeemable online via the sponsors’ normal retail distribution channels) as well as cash. “We’re very excited about our new partnership with the AMA,” said Richard Grogan-Crane, of XBux. “Together, we are providing a system that raises the bar significantly in what is offered to riders and sponsors. We believe our system of cash allocation, integrated results, community features, 24-7 online tracking, automated resume building and tax forms brings a very high level of service to riders and award sponsors.” For more information on the AMA Bonus Awards Program, contact Gus Niewenhous at 714.986.9030; [email protected] or Connie Fleming at 614.856.1900, ext. 1258; [email protected]. XBux Inc., is the premier provider of 100% online performance payout, award campaign management, promoter automation, nationally ratified results and participant community services. For more information please visit www.xbux.com or call 866.367.9289.

Yamaha factory rider Jason DiSalvo, who is slated to race full-time in the 2007 AMA Superbike Championship, will make a special one-off appearance in the AMA Formula Xtreme class to race his YZF-R6 in the 2007 Daytona 200 at Daytona International Speedway, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The announcement was made today during the official 2007 Yamaha Factory Race Team Introduction at Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. headquarters in Cypress, California.

MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK ADDS A NASCAR GRAND NATIONAL WEST RACE TO A FULL 2007 RACING SEASON TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (November 16, 2006) “” Miller Motorsports Park (MMP) today announced a 2007 schedule that is among the best in the United States and will include the return of popular racing series like the American LeMans, AMA Superbikes and Supermoto, and Grand Am, plus the addition of a NASCAR Grand National West Series and more. “You will see the top racers in the world at Miller Motorsports Park in 2007,” said Mitch Wright, Director of Racing. “MMP has gone from zero to 200 mph in less than 24 months,” said Alan Wilson, General Manager. “Not only are cars reaching speeds of nearly 200 mph down the front stretch, MMP is attracting race series that typically take years for a new track to secure.” Miller Motorsports Park opened in April 2006 and had an exceptional inaugural year, which included the international honor of being named “Motorsport Facility of the Year,” a prestigious award granted by the Professional MotorSport World Expo in Cologne, Germany. “Such a venue is invaluable to the state, and further positions Utah as a leader in the national and international sports community,” commented Jeff Robbins, president & CEO of the Utah Sports Commission. Every weekend in 2007, from end of March through end of October, will be full of action. In addition to the major events, for example, are weekends featuring kart racing, car racing, and motorcycle racing all on different tracks and all at the same time. Historic racing will be back – with the Historic Sportscar Racing series, a Nostalgia racing weekend, and new in 2007 a Shelby American Auto Club national event, which is expected to draw up to 1,000 cars from all over the US. Opportunities for local racers to fine-tune their skills will be abundant. Miller management expects even more Utah racers and regional racers to participate in 2007. Miller will again offer the popular Plaza Cycle Masters of the Mountains series for motorcycles, the MPRA (Miller Park Racing Association) for cars, the Plaza Cycle Utah Supermoto series, and a Utah kart championship series. “Whether you race or not, there’s something for you here,” said Wilson. “Racing is a sport unlike any other where fans can get close to the stars and meet and talk to the riders and drivers. When you buy a ticket, you also get access to the paddock and Grand Prix garage area, so the public can see the teams at work on race days. Also, we will again host special fan forums, and at times fans will even be invited onto the track before the start of the race. In addition, we think we’ll generate a lot of interest in the track with our “Free Fridays” next year. Most Fridays will be free, and kids 12 and under are always free.” Miller Motorsports Park operates a High Performance Driving School and is host to Freddie Spencer’s world-renowned motorcycle school. Kart rentals and corporate events are available on a daily basis during the season. The 2007 Miller Motorsports Park Schedule March 31-April 1 Season Opens (kart race, Plaza Cycle Masters of the Mountains motorcycle race, SCCA Driver’s School/regional race) May 3-6 Racing 2 Save Lives May 18-19 The Utah Grand Prix – American LeMans Series May 25-27 SCCA Double National June 15-17 WERA regional motorcycle racing June 22-24 The Honda Summit of Speed AMA Superbike Doubleheader July 6-8 Stars of Karting, SAAC Shelby Meet July 14 NASCAR Grand National West Series August 3-5 Historic Sportscar Racing September 7-9 Vintage Motorcycle Racing (AHRMA) September 14-15 The Sunchaser 1000 – Grand Am Series The Plaza Cycle Masters of the Mountains dates are: March 31-April 1, April 21-22, June 9-10, July 28-29, August 11-12, August 25-26, September 8-9. The MPRA race dates are: April 7, May 12, June 9-10, July 28-29, August 25-26, September 22-23. The Utah Kart Championship series dates are: March 31, April 14, April 21, May 12, May 26, June 2, June 3, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, October 20. The Plaza Cycle Utah Supermoto dates are: April 7, May 20, June 17, July 1, August 18, August 19, September 16, October 13.

Camel Yamaha Team Test Sepang, Malaysia Thursday 16th November 2006 DRY DAY AIDS EDWARDS’ 800CC PROGRESS IN MALAYSIA After yesterday’s torrential downpour, the rain stayed away today and the sun came out at Sepang for the second day of MotoGP testing at the Malaysian track. Yamaha pilot Colin Edwards, who is riding Yamaha’s new 800cc motorcycle for the first time this week, was able to complete 48 laps and make significant improvements to the setting of his bike, despite suffering a small slide into the gravel in turn one at one stage. Edwards was luckily unhurt and was able to continue working on the same bike after a short time. The two Suzukis of John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen where fastest today, putting in times of 2’02.77 and 2’02.78 respectively. Having set the fastest time yesterday, Edwards was able to improve on that and finished the day third fastest with a best lap of 2’02.91. Following yesterday’s washout, Yamaha have elected to stay for one more half day of testing tomorrow before heading home for a short break ahead of the final test of the year in Jerez. COLIN EDWARDS (3rd 2’02.91, 48 Laps) “The sun came out today, luckily, but the track was still wet this morning so we had to wait until about eleven before we could get going. Anyway things felt pretty good straight away and we were able to start doing some real work, playing around with some new stuff and just generally improving the setting all over. We then tested some new front tyres for Michelin and the second one especially felt really good. As a result I was pushing quite hard and just held onto the brake a little too long into turn one, which is when I came off. It wasn’t a big crash; I was trying to find the limit and it just bottomed out. Anyway it wasn’t a great drama and within half an hour I was back out on the same bike. After that we just kept on tweaking away at the setting; we ruled a few things out and some things in and made a lot of progress. I feel like we’ve accomplished a lot in a short time and now we’ve just got a few more things to try out tomorrow before we head home.” DAVIDE BRIVIO CAMEL YAMAHA TEAM DIRECTOR “Today was a good day and, although we had to wait for the track to dry, we had time to get through a lot of work. Colin went well today and ha was able to give some very important information to our engineers, as well as put in some good lap times. We managed to complete everything we had scheduled for the day and we’re pleased with his progress. Finally we have decided to stay for one more half day of testing tomorrow to make up for the time we lost yesterday, and then we will have a short break before the next test in Jerez, which is also going to be very important for the ongoing development of our bike.” Unofficial Lap Times (800cc Bikes) 1. John Hopkins (USA) Suzuki, 2’02.77 2. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Suzuki, 2’02.78 3. COLIN EDWARDS (USA) Yamaha, 2’02.91 4. Nicky Hayden (USA) Honda, 2’03.74 5. Toni Elias (SPA) Honda, 2’03.87 6. Carlos Checa (SPA) Honda, 2’04.08 7. Makoto Tamada (JPN) Yamaha, 2’04.65 8. Tadayuki Okada (JPN) Honda Test Rider, 2’05.70 Sepang Lap Record: Loris Capirossi (Ducati) 2006, 2’02.127 Sepang Best Lap: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) 2006, 2’00.605 More, from a press release issued by Honda: MotoGP test Sepang November 16, 2006. Day two of three day test. Honda RC212V riders get to grips with their new machines in the heat of the Malaysian sun The second day of the planned three-day MotoGP test session at the 5.548 k Sepang circuit, Malaysia started at 9.30, as soon as the damp track had been dried off by the burning sun. With ambient temperatures quickly rising to 34 plus degrees combined with high humidity and the track surface eventually reaching 45 degrees the Honda riders returned to testing the RC212V MotoGP machines they will campaign in the 18-round world championship of 2007. First out to take advantage of the almost ideal conditions was Repsol Hondas MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden. The American played catch-up on the HRC test programme badly interrupted by the torrential rain of the opening day. Hayden set about improving the balance of his RCV having felt the weight distribution gave to heavy a feeling from the front end. Once satisfied with the required chassis changes had the desired effect he moved on to evaluating engine mapping changes and suspension parts developed for the new generation of 800cc Honda GP machines. Following his machine development work Nicky moved on to test a range of Michelin tyres designed to maximise the potential performance of the prototype RC212V. Toni Elias is the sole Gresini Honda rider in attendance at the test and the Spaniard continued his acclimatisation with the RC212V putting in 60-laps as he learned as much as possible about the characteristics of the new machine while chasing a base set up that will work as his guideline for future tests and eventually the grands prix. Elias tested the overnight set up changes before evaluating the Bridgestone tyres he will use for the first time in earnest when the season opens at the Losail Circuit in Doha, Qatar on March 10 next year. Toni improved on his best lap time of yesterday by 1.1 seconds and announced himself happy with his days work albeit acknowledging both he and the team have a lot of work to do in the winter test season. The third Honda RC212V rider out on track was Carlos Checa riding the LCR Honda. Checa only managed five full laps of the Sepang circuit yesterday but made up as much time as possible with running a marathon 81-lap stint today. Checa worked on finding a better machine balance to improve corner entry speed. The team worked with various changes to the steering head angle to give Carlos a better feeling from the front tyre when he tipped the RCV into the corners. He also feels a need to improve the seating position by moving the seat back and possibly changes to the fuel tank for him to be more comfortable on the machine. Nicky Hayden’s Repsol Honda team-mate, Spaniard Dani Pedrosa who has already tested the RC212V twice, will resume testing his 2007 mount at Jerez on November 28. Pedrosa recently underwent pre-scheduled surgery to his left forearm. He will be joined at Jerez by Italian Marco Melandri (Gresini Honda) another rider returning to testing following minor surgery. Melandri will make his RC212V debut at Jerez as will Japanese star Shinya Nakano who will be making his debut as a Honda MotoGP rider in 2007, racing the Konica Minolta Honda. Honda rider lap times and quotes. Nicky Hayden, Repsol Honda: 2m 03.73s – 77 laps. “We were a little bit faster today but we have a lot of work to do, me to I have to work harder. Today we moved the swinging arm pivot both up and down to check the feed-back looking for better rear grip and a good feeling. We also tried a new shock but that was not really what we were looking for, we need something in between. I tried some changes on the mapping and other electronic stuff. Basically we just need to understand the bike better than we do right now. But I didn’t really give my best today. My brother Tommy crashed today testing his US Superbike and what with running to the phone to check out his condition and testing the day could have been much better. Luckily Tommy’s OK so I will go into tomorrow in better shape.” Toni Elias, Gresini Honda: 2m 03.903s – 60 laps. “We have to improve many things but today we didn’t change too much on the bike, nothing big on chassis and suspension because we are trying to understand how the bike behaves on Bridgestone tyres. I am happy about the Bridgestone performance. Machine balance is not so bad and we can definitely improve with chassis and suspension changes. Basically this was my first full day of testing with the new generation RCV and I just need more laps on the machine to understand but its definitely easier to ride than the 990cc, its more like a 250 and has higher corner speed, you can get on the gas hard and very early with this bike.” Carlos Checa, LCR Honda: 2m 04.085s – 81 laps. “Yesterday was my first time on the bike but in five laps I learned nothing. Today we got in a full day of testing and I realised that the power is not the strong point of an 800cc bike. We worked on the front end to try and find a better feeling going into the corners. We tried different off-sets because the front felt a little heavy. With those changes we needed to test tyres to check the character of this bike using these tyres. In the passed two years I have used both Bridgestone and Dunlop tyres so I have to learn all about the new generation of Michelin tyres, they are a different concept to the last time I used Michelins. During this test we have to clarify the good and not so good features of the machine for the engineers to work the best way before we return to test here again in January.” Overall lap times: John Hopkins, Suzuki: 2m 02.77s. Chris Vermeulen, Suzuki: 2m 02.78s. Colin Edwards, Yamaha: 2m 02.91s. Nicky Hayden, Repsol Honda: 2m 03.73s. Toni Elias, Gresini Honda: 2m 03.903s. Carlos Checa, LCR Honda: 2m 04.085s. Olivier Jacque, 990cc Kawasaki: 2m 04.49s. Makoto Tamada, 990cc Yamaha: 2m 04.69s. More, from a press release issued by Gresini Racing Honda: GOOD START FOR TONI ELIAS ON THE RC212V Honda RC212V riders profit of the ideal track conditions at Sepang (Malaysia) to carry on the test programme spoiled yesterday by torrential rain. The Spaniard Toni Elias of the Gresini Honda team completed in total 60 laps. Toni made some tyre testing together with Bridgestone technicians and lapped with the target to understand the bike before staring to work on the set up. TONI ELIAS (2.03.903, 60 laps): “We have to improve many things but today we didn’t change too much on the bike, nothing big on chassis and suspension because we are trying to understand how the bike behaves on Bridgestone tyres. I am happy about the Bridgestone performance. Machine balance is not so bad and we can definitely improve with chassis and suspension changes. Basically this was my first full day of testing with the new generation RCV and I just need more laps on the machine to understand but its definitely easier to ride than the 990cc, its more like a 250 and has higher corner speed, you can get on the gas hard and very early with this bike.” UNOFFICIAL LAP TIMES John Hopkins, Suzuki: 2m 02.77s. Chris Vermeulen, Suzuki: 2m 02.78s. Colin Edwards, Yamaha: 2m 02.91s. Nicky Hayden, Repsol Honda: 2m 03.73s. Toni Elias, Gresini Honda: 2m 03.903s. Carlos Checa, LCR Honda: 2m 04.085s. Olivier Jacque, 990cc Kawasaki: 2m 04.49s. Makoto Tamada, 990cc Yamaha: 2m 04.69s. More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office: Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racers John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen dominated the second day of testing at Sepang by posting the two fastest times to lead today’s timesheets. Hopkins was the quickest rider of the day with a time of 2’02.73, which was fractionally outside his best lap time from September’s Malaysian Grand Prix, and well over a second quicker than his time from the first day. He completed 58 laps of the 5.5km circuit including a 22-lap run as he tested the latest Bridgestone tyres to match them to the new 800cc engine characteristics to see how they would perform over race distance. He also tested a new fairing and seat shape with some very positive results Vermeulen also shaved over a second off his best time from Wednesday, recording a fastest lap of 2’02.83 during his 62 laps. He tried many chassis settings to find the best balance for his GSV-R that would enable him a faster corner entry speed and mid-corner pace. He also conducted thorough tyre tests as he searched for the best combinations for his machine. Suzuki Factory Engineers that are present at the test worked with the Team to improve engine control, driveability and throttle response strategies. This will continue into tomorrow’s final day of testing as Rizla Suzuki MotoGP will be looking to improve further on today’s results.

Suzuki Australia will return as a major sponsor of the 2007 Australian Superbike Championship. Suzuki will again offer financial support to the nation’s premier national road racing championships, covering the entire eight-round series which now features a new double-header format for selected rounds in 2007. “Racing is an important part of the Suzuki psyche. In Australia and around the world, Suzuki has been a dominant factor in top-level production class racing throughout the modern era,” said Glyn Griffiths, National Marketing Manager – Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia. “For the second consecutive year, Suzuki has made a significant financial commitment to the Australian Superbike Championship that supports our own commitment to creating the highest quality motorcycle racing and raising the profile of the sport in this country. “In addition to renewing our position as a major sponsor for the Aussie Superbike series, Suzuki has expanded its Suzuki Support Rider scheme, plus the on-track commitment with Team Yoshimura Suzuki is greater than ever and we are very confident and excited about our new race program. “Team Yoshimura Suzuki will field a strong rider line-up in the 2007 Superbike and Supersport classes and we expect to be a major force in both categories. It is only fitting that we are major sponsors of these series’ too.” Presenting a stunning team of champion riders, Team Yoshimura Suzuki will feature three-time Australian Superbike Champion Shawn Giles and 2003 Australian Superbike Champion Craig Coxhell racing aboard Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbikes, while 2003 Australian 125 GP Champion Josh Waters will pilot the factory Suzuki GSX-R600 Supersport machine. AUSCO General Manager Terry O’Neill is delighted about the continuing partnership with Suzuki Australia. “The continuation of this major sponsorship agreement with Suzuki Australia is an indication of the strength of the current series and Suzuki’s dedication to the sport,” he said. “Suzuki’s contribution is of great importance and will make a positive impact on motorcycle racing in this country. “For 2007, the Australian Superbike series has been expanded to eight rounds and, for the first time, will include an exciting, new double-header format that will provide interesting new opportunities for our sponsors, including Suzuki.” Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s Giles, Coxhell and Waters will take to Eastern Creek Raceway, New South Wales, for round one of the Australian Superbike and Supersport Championships on February 16-18th, 2007.

New Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra rider Max Biaggi set the fastest time at this week’s two-day World Superbike test at Valencia in Spain with a time of 1:33.9, as team mate Yukio Kagayama was close behind in third. Despite having brand new GSX-R1000 Suzukis to work with, Biaggi and Kagayama knuckled down to the business of starting to learn about the new bike and its characteristics. The pair was ably assisted by the whole Alstare crew and work progressed at a good rate. Conditions throughout the two days were perfect for the squad plus other WSBK top runners that included Troy Bayliss, Lorenzo Lanzi, James Toseland, Robbie Rolfo, Troy Corser and Noriyuki Haga. Max Biaggi – 157 laps. Best lap 1:33.9, 1st: “Valencia is a very twisty track and there is not much opportunity to catch your breath because you are always working hard. The chicanes seem to just come one after another and although it is not my favourite track, I enjoyed trying to make the bike work with me round it. This championship is full of specialist riders and I am new to it, so I know I have to adapt to the way of riding a Superbike. Today we had many things to test and I concentrated on two areas – the first was to get the bike to steer into the turns the way I wanted and be smooth and the second was to see how the tyres behave after quite a few laps. Today I wanted to push the bike to the maximum so that I could give lots of information to the Japanese technicians so they can work well and improve the bike. I think I did that.” Yukio Kagayama -141 laps. Best lap 1:34.2, 3rd: “I had a small crash today when I lost the front on the brakes but I didn’t hurt myself, so that was ok for me! But there was a lot of work for my mechanics to do and that lost quite a bit of time. So, sorry to my mechanics for giving them extra work. Today, I worked with the new bike and there were many settings to try and many adjustments to make during the day. “Later in the day I tried a qualifying tyre but I didn’t go any quicker than when I was on race rubber! I am pretty satisfied with these tests and we did a lot of good work on the new bike and gave a lot of information to the team so that we can improve next time out.” Best lap Times (over two days) on race rubber: 1 Max Biaggi (I-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1:33.9, 2 Lanzi (I-Ducati) 1:34.1, 3 Yukio Kagayama (J-Alstare Suzuki Corona Extra) 1:34.2, 4 Bayliss (Aus-Ducati) 1:34.2, 5 Toseland (GB-Honda) 1:34.6, 6 Nieto (E-Kawasaki) 1:34.8, 7 Corser (Aus-Yamaha) 1:34.9, 8 Laconi (F-Kawasaki) 1:35.1, 9 Haga (J-Yamaha) 1:35.3, 10 Rolfo (I-Honda) 1:36.7.

Editorial Note: This press release does not clarify exactly which gaming consoles are supported by the new video game or if the game will come to the United States. Roadracingworld.com has requested more information from FG Sport Group but has not received a reply at post time. The public were in true festive spirit this afternoon at the Paddock Show in the Motolive area of the Eicma bike show in Milan. The big attractions for the occasion were the champions of the Superbike World Championship, and first and foremost Troy Bayliss, generally acclaimed not only for winning the 2006 Superbike world title, but also for his splendid performance in the last race of the Moto GP championship in Valencia. Troy was togheter with his team mate Lorenzo Lanzi from Ducati Xerox Team. Troy and Lorenzo, just back from riding in the Pirelli tests at Valencia, showed their usual willingness to meet Superbike fans and answer questions from journalists and members of the public. As a testimonial for the new “Superbike 2007″ videogame, Bayliss and Lanzi also took part in the game launch press conference at 4 p.m.. The “Superbike 2007″ game is the result of collaboration between Black Bean and FGSport at an extremely exciting moment for production derived motorcycle racing. The press conference to present the game saw representatives of both companies sitting down together to explain how the joint project got under way. As soon as it was launched, the new game was officially inaugurated on the Play Station by Troy Bayliss and Lorenzo Lanzi. The “Superbike 2007″ video game is brand new in every sense of the word, and far faster and more complete than previous versions. So what better way could there be to begin Superbike activities at the Eicma Paddock Show where, from tomorrow top riders will take it in turns to sign autographs and meet fans, against the backdrop of animation by Giovanni di Pillo and D.J. Ringo. Virgilio Bixio, President of the Leader Group, declared: ” We are very proud of this agreement, it’s a prestigious results that will allow us to value and to promote the videogame, but also to build awarness for the Superbike World Championship. The video games “Superbike 2007″ will be developed with the experience of Milestone, previous developer of the celebrated Superbike series of games, it will be synonymous with great quality and it will further strengthen Black Beans International distribution.” Paolo Flammini, CEO of FGSport, added: “Videogames fans have been waiting a long time for a new edition of the game based on the Superbike World Championship. This new product arrives at a magic moment for our Championship so I’m sure it will be one of the best sellers in 2007.”

Ten Kate Honda Racing wants to thanks Winston for these two successful seasons which saw the conquer of two Supersport World Championship with French rider Sebastien Charpentier. The partnership has surely also helped the Team and the Superbike World Championship to grow his level of professionalism and for this we really appreciated Winston and JTI. For the 2007 season the Ten Kate Honda Team will continue to participate to the Superbike and Supersport World Championship thanks to the new partnership with LCD Monitor & TV producer HANNspree. The line up for the HANNspree Ten Kate Honda Team will be James Toseland and Roberto Rolfo in the Superbike World Championship with the Honda CBR 1000 RR, and World Champion Sebastien Charpentier and Kenan Sofuoglu in the Supersport World Championship with the brand new CBR 600 RR. More, from a press release issued by Honda Motor Europe: Hannspree BV support Honda Europe racing teams for 2007 season. Honda Motor Europe, Motorcycle Div. give a warm welcome to LCD Monitor producer Hannspree BV as the 2007 main sponsor of our supported racing teams participating in the following Championships: Team Honda Ten Kate (Super Bike World Championship and Super Sport World Championship) Team Honda Martin racing (World Motocross Championship Class M1 and MX2) Hannspree will also be a major partner in the RS125 GP Trophy organized by Honda Italy. Honda Motor Europe, Motorcycle Div. take this opportunity to thank also Winston for their passionate support during the last two years to our satellite team Ten Kate: the result of this cooperation was two World Champion titles in World Super Sport and two brilliant achievements in World Superbike Championship. Our best wishes to Hannspree and our Teams for the 2007 racing season. Honda Motor Europe Motorcycle Division

Chasing a record, six-time Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Champion Michael Rutter topped the first qualifying round and trumped his 2005 qualifying time by 2.591-seconds, 2.204-seconds in front of his teammate Ian Hutchinson followed by Steve Plater in third, American Jeremy Toye in fourth and John McGuinness rounding out the top five. “I feel good, thing’s flowing, the bike is f–king fast. The Lee’s Cycle motor is the key to that lap for sure,” said Toye. “Even my fastest lap, I was still through traffic, three people passed on that lap and I probably would have gotten at least a couple more 10ths out of it; so I feel good. I know I can get out there and run with those guys. I really want to put an American up on the box again this year.” The other two Team USA riders didn’t fair as well as Toye. KWS Racing’s John Haner wasn’t able to turn a fast qualifying lap after a braking issue sidelined him for more than half the session. “We’re having issues with the front brake system and don’t exactly know what’s going on,” said Haner. “They worked on the bike for about 35-minutes of the 45-minute session. We got six good laps in and they weren’t nearly good enough.” And after encountering front braking problems in free practice, Mark Miller swapped out his rotors and pads, but continued to suffer brake fade during qualifying. “I’m just getting up to speed, but the brakes aren’t working still,” said Miller, who was only able to turn six laps before qualifying. “It’s coming together, I’ve never ridden on these Pirelli tires before, these 17-inch Pirellis before. It’s a total different bike than I’m used to. It would have been nice to have a test before I came here, but we’ll sort it out.” The second qualifying and only on track session for the riders will be Friday morning, with the 40th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday. 40th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Macau, China November 16, 2006 First Qualifying: 1. Michael Rutter (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:27.994 – Qualifying Record 2. Ian Hutchinson (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:30.198 3. Steve Plater (Yam YZF-R1) 2:30.738 4. Jeremy Toye (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:30.964 5. John McGuinness (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:31.189 6. Thomas Hinterreiter (Yam YZF-R1) 2:31.815 7. Guy Martin (Yam YZF-R1) 2:32.475 8. Stephen Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:32.499 9. Stuart Easton (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:33.234 10. Les Shand (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:34.166 11. Steve Allan (Kaw ZX-6RR) 2:34.557 12. Martin Finnegan (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:34.636 13. Frank Heidger (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:35.284 14. Keith Amor (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:36.099 15. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:36.245 16. Mark Miller (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:37.791 17. Paul Hunt (Kaw ZX-10R) 2:38.514 18. Pete Jennings (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:38.516 19. James McBride (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:38.523 20. Callum Ramsay (Kaw ZX-6RR) 2:38.588 21. Rico Penzkofer (Yam YZF-R1) 2:38.612 22. Michael Weynand (Kaw ZX-10R) 2:38.636 23. Rui Reigoto Yam YZF-R1) 2:38.815 24. Ian Lougher (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:39.057 25. Sandor Bitter (Yam YZF-R1) 2:40.169 26. Gerarl Muteau (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:40.871 27. Cheung Wai On (Yam YZF-R6) 2:40.976 28. Jose Leite (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:41.044 29. Sou Se Hong (Hon CBR600RR) 2:43.139 30. Joao Fernandes (Suz GSX-R600) 2:43.220 31.Jason Broome (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:43.736 32. Luis Carreira (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:44.417 33. Craig Atkinson (Hon CBR600RR) 2:47.061 34. Andi Notman (Hon CBR600RR) 2:47.871 35. Wong Man Kwong (Suz GSX-R750) 2:54.312 36. Peter Edwards (Yam YZF-R6) 2:57.616 37. Chui Wai Kwong (Yam YZF-R6) 3:05.783 38. Leong Iok Choi (Yam YZF-R6) 3:45.531 More, from a press release issued by Stobart Honda: Rio Hotel Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix 40th Edition 16th to 18th November 2006 STOBART RIDERS FIRST AND SECOND IN MACAU Stobart Motorsport riders Michael Rutter and Ian Hutchinson made their intentions clear by posting first and second fastest times after today’s first qualifying session for the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Aboard the Vent Axia and VK backed Honda Fireblade which he has campaigned all season in the British Superbike Championship, 33-year old Rutter came within a fraction of beating his own qualifying lap record as he topped the timesheets in the one-hour session earlier today as he aims to become the first man to win the Far East classic seven times A mammoth 2.2 seconds behind Rutter was Honda new boy, Ian Hutchinson, who is riding in Paul Bird’s colours for meeting. The Yorkshireman is making his debut on a superbike in Macau after claiming second place in the Supersport race around the 6.12km Guia circuit last year. Isle of Man TT lap record holder John McGuinness claimed fifth fastest on the third of the Stobart bikes, just three seconds down on Rutter with Scotsman Stuart Easton making in four riders in the top ten for Stobart team with a ninth place qualifying position. Michael Rutter “I’m happy with that and slotted straight back into the groove without any problems. We have a few small changes to make for tomorrow so that should improve my times also but I’m feeling confident. I’ll just go out on race tyres again and get a good set up for the race”. Ian Hutchinson “Over two seconds is a lot to make up on Michael but I’m pleased to be second fastest in what was a very busy session. The bike is fantastic and it was a real eye opener on a Superbike round here but I’m confident we can go faster.” John McGuinness “Fifth isn’t where I wanted to be today but there was so much traffic around, a fast lap was impossible. I overshot a corner on my quick lap and still ended up fifth so we need to get our finger out and take the fight to the other riders tomorrow.” Stuart Easton “After the season I’ve had, I guess ninth isn’t too bad but I’m sure I can improve tomorrow. Either way, I’m just glad to be back with a good team on a competitive bike on Dunlop tyres” Paul Bird “First and second isn’t a bad start and it will be good if we can maintain that through to the race. I’ve said to Michael that there’s little point in using qualifying tyres as he’s so far ahead and I’ve been impressed by Hutchy’s performance, he’s a real dark horse. John and Stuart have work to do but I’m confident they can improve” The final qualifying session takes place at 07.30hrs (local time) tomorrow with the race scheduled for 14.50hrs on Saturday.

40th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Macau, China November 16, 2006 Free Practice Times: 1. Michael Rutter (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:36.068 2. Ian Hutchinson (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:37.812 3. John McGuinness (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:40.902 4. Frank Heidger (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:40.989 5. Jeremy Toye (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:41.167 6. Steve Plater (Yam YZF-R1) 2:42.205 7. Martin Finnegan (Hon CBR1000RR) 2:42.333 8. Thomas Hinterreiter (Yam YZF-R1) 2:42.931 9. Steve Allan (Kaw ZX-6RR) 2:43.753 10. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000) 2:44.095 The motorcycle class was first on track this morning, braving the damp street circuit at the 40th Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix in Macau, China simultaneously hosting its 53rd year of car racing around the narrow 3.8-mile Guia Circuit. The 2006 Team USA, organized by CCS Florida Race Director Henry DeGouw, is made up of three Macau veterans, including Lee’s Cycle Racing’s Jeremy Toye, returning for his third visit, KWS Racing’s John Haner, back for his second visit after a mechanical last year prevented him from finishing the 15-lap race, and his KWS teammate Mark Miller, returning for his sixth visit after his inaugural run in 1998. Toye and Haner made the top 10 of the 37-rider field after Thursday morning’s free practice session. Miller suffered a mechanical after completing just four laps of the 45-minute session. “Being 8-seconds off in the first session really isn’t that far off at a place like this. All it is, is getting into a rhythm and getting it to feel right,” said Haner after the first and only free practice session before qualifying. “We worked on gearing. We changed one tooth and knocked off 6-seconds. Little adjustments equal big time around here.” Toye earned a fifth place finish even though he and Haner are both fighting colds. “We didn’t have any problems with the bike at all. The thing runs bitchin’. But we can definitely make it better,” said Toye. “As far as going out first session, first time in the morning, track’s wet; I’m pretty happy with being where we’re at. It’s a good start for the weekend. I plan on moving up a bit more once we get everything dialed in.” Team USA will prepare for the first of two qualifying sessions this afternoon.