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AMA Supermoto Championship Schedule Announced

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AMA Supermoto Championship Schedule Announced

PICKERINGTON, Ohio The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Pro Racing have announced the schedule for the 2007 AMA Supermoto Championship presented by Parts Unlimited. New for 2007, the series will visit venues in Columbus, Ohio, Syracuse, N.Y., and Seattle, Wash. The finale will again be at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif. 2007 AMA Supermoto Championship presented by Parts Unlimited Schedule Date – Location June/TBA – Columbus, OH June 23 – Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT July 8 – Waterford Hills Motorsports Track, Clarkston, MI July 15 – Downtown, Syracuse, NY August 4 – X-Games, Home Depot Center, Los Angeles, CA* September 1 – Music City Motorplex, Nashville, TN September 15 – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA** September 23 – Pacific Raceway, Seattle, WA November 11 – Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA *AMA endorsed. Non AMA Supermoto Championship points-paying event. **Event to be confirmed.

Former 125cc GP World Champion To Race In Supersport World Championship

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Former 125cc GP World Champion To Race In Supersport World Championship

FIRST 4 STROKE TEST FOR ARNAUD VINCENT On Monday November 6, Arnaud Vincent (125cc GP 2002 World Champion) tested for the first time a four stroke bike at Ledenon in the south of France. It was the Yamaha R6 that he will race in the 2007 Supersport World Championship with the Millet Yamaha Racing (best performing Yamaha team in the 2006 Superstock 600 European Championship). The discovery went well for Arnaud: “The weather conditions were not perfect, but my sensations were good from the beginning. Using Pirelli tyres for the first time was not a problem, the feeling was OK. I was immediately at ease on the bike: my riding position was fine and I had nothing to modify. The only trouble for me while I discovered the 4 stroke technology was the engine braking. It was not easy in the beginning. But the electronics allow you to tune it (and even to suppress it if necessary) and we shall work on that during our next testing session.” “I am happy with this test day, says team manager Jean-louis Millet. There were many riders on the track but we still managed to work properly. The beginning of our relationship with such a great champion as Arnaud Vincent was positive. Alain Michel, our technical manager (and 1990 side car World Champion) met Arnaud. Things went well between the two men. I was worrying a little bit, now I feel more secure.”

Chinese Motorcycle Manufacturer Partners With Aprilia In Europe And Devon Motorcycles In U.S.

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Chinese Motorcycle Manufacturer Partners With Aprilia In Europe And Devon Motorcycles In U.S.

King of Prussia, PA – Jincheng Corporation, one of China’s largest motorcycle manufacturers, today announced a strategic alliance with Europe’s largest producer of motorcycles and scooters. Devon Motorcycles, Inc. is the registered Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agent for the Jincheng Corporation. Through the agreement, Jincheng will manufacture a new line of Aprilia motorcycles and engines. Aprilia, based in Italy, is an international market leader in the motorcycle and scooter arena, earning over US$300 million annually in export business to over 29 countries. Nearly two million Aprilia motorcycles and scooters are on the road today. The company has foreign branches across Europe and North America. In 2004, Aprilia was acquired by Piaggio, Italy’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles. “This is an outstanding partnership for Jincheng, and a pivotal step towards our global expansion,” says Wang Jian, president of the Jincheng Group. “Aprilia is a world-renowned motorcycle producer, owner of the industry’s top brands, and a part of the largest motorcycle production entity in Europe. We are excited to leverage our partnership with them, and create a similar powerhouse in the U.S. with Devon Motorcycles.” Devon Motorcycles exclusively distributes Jincheng bike models in the United States. Jincheng has led China’s motorcycle industry in exports and foreign exchange income for nine consecutive years. In 2005, the company exported more than 500,000 bikes to 40 countries, and produced annual revenues over $625 million. Jincheng has been recognized by China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce as “the country’s leading brand (Beijing Review).” “Jincheng’s partnerships with Devon Motorcycles in the U.S. and Aprilia in Europe will further expand the company’s market share in the global powersports industry,” says Ruth Wu, vice president of operations for Devon Motorcycles. “The company’s momentum will continue in 2007, when Devon Motorcycles will introduce Jincheng’s 150cc Eupolo scooter to the U.S. The Eupolo features an award-winning Italian-design and will accompany our recently EPA-certified line of 150cc, 75cc, and 50cc dirt bikes. With our ever-growing representation of its bikes in America, the Jincheng brand is primed for an explosive presence in dealerships across the country.” Production of the Aprilia motorcycle line will commence in the fourth quarter of this year. Devon Motorcycles expects EPA-certification of its Eupolo 150cc and 50cc scooters in the first quarter of 2007. For more information, or to become a Devon Motorcycles dealer or distributor, please contact Bob Plotnick at 800-251-7488 or [email protected], or visit www.devonmotorcycles.com. About Devon Motorcycles, Inc. Devon Motorcycles (www.devonmotorcycles.com) is the registered Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agent for the Jincheng Corporation, China’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles. The company distributes dirt bikes in the United States, and expects EPA-certification on its line of scooters and ATVs in 2007. The company is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

2007 Endurance World Championship To Run Without Promoter, Logistics In Question

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2007 Endurance World Championship To Run Without Promoter, Logistics In Question

Following the mandate given during the 2006 FIM Congress by the Management Council, the Executive Board has decided that the 2007 Endurance World Championship would be organized without promoter. The TV and commercial rights relating to the World Championship events will be returned to the respective FMNRs/Organisers. The FIM itself will play an important role in managing several aspects in connection with the organisation and coordination of all the events counting towards the Endurance World Championship. A meeting gathering representatives of the FIM and of all the FMNR/Organisers concerned by the 2007 Endurance World Championship will be held at the FIM Headquarters on Wednesday 22 November to discuss the financial and logistical conditions that will apply to this World Championship. Another meeting will be held the following day (Thursday 23 November) with representatives of the various Teams taking part in this World Championship to explain to them the terms and conditions under which the Endurance World Championship will take place. The calendar will be published as soon as possible after these meetings.

Axo Sport Re-signs As Technical Sponsor Of Superbike World Championship

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Axo Sport Re-signs As Technical Sponsor Of Superbike World Championship

Axo Sport of Treviso, a leading manufacturer of motorcycle clothing and accessories, and FGSport, the company that owns the rights to and organises the Superbike World Championship, Supersport World Championship, Superstock 1000 FIM Cup and Superstock 600 European Championship are pleased to announce that they are renewing the longstanding contract between them for a further 3 years. Axo will continue as technical sponsor to the production-derived championships, which next year will take in a total of 14 different circuits all over the world. In addition to supplying materials and technical equipment to the championship’s personnel and management teams, Axo will also be installing large scale billboards at the racetracks to promote the Axo brand. Valentina Zago, Axo Sport’s vice-chairman issued the following statement to coincide with the announcement. “I am delighted and honoured to continue a great collaboration that has given us a great deal of satisfaction as well as many exciting championships over the last six years. The Superbike World Championship is followed by real motorcyclists and has thousands of fans in countries all over the world. Axo is convinced that this championship expresses the true spirit of the motorcyclists who are our main interlocutors as well as our customers. That is why we could not pass over this opportunity to renew our contract with FGSport and the Flammini bothers, with whom we have always had an excellent working relationship.” Paolo Flammini, FGSport’s CEO confirmed FGSport’s satisfaction: “By now we look on Axo Sport as one of the most important partners of the Superbike World Championship. We are therefore especially happy to confirm that Axo will be with us for another three years and that the co-operation between our two companies is destined to intensify. In fact, in addition to our sponsorship and promotional activities, FGSport and Axo Sport will be working together on a new collection of exclusive products.”

Garza Wins With Roadrace Southwest At Firebird

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Garza Wins With Roadrace Southwest At Firebird

Battle at Main I goes down at Firebird This last weekend was the second to last round for Roadrace Southwest/CCS held at Firebird International Raceway on the Main course. The weekend claimed its share of victims but others had breakthrough performances. Next year will see expert classes to watch as some very fast amateurs are headed that way and Ivan Garza had a perfect weekend once again. Perhaps the most entertaining race was the Roadrace Southwest $1200 Unlimited Grand Prix, with the top three qualifiers within three seconds of each other. Mark Ledesma was forced to sit this one out after a problem with the forks on his North Valley Honda CBR 1000RR oiled his front tire in practice causing him to crash, uninjured but bike damaged. That left the fight for the podium to Lenny Beckman, Ivan Garza and Rory Palmer who set in for a fight when the green flag flew. Ivan took the early lead ahead of a charging Beckman on his Mezcal Beneva Kawasaki, while Rory tried to recoup after being blasted off the start by the others’ liter bikes. Beckman then pulled in to the pits with a mechanical failure of his TintWizard GSXR that later was found to be a loose battery terminal that sent the bike’s engine management system into fits. This allowed Palmer, aboard the HelmetHarbor.com 600 Suzuki to jump into second place, four seconds behind Garza. Rory methodically picked time showing much more speed through the infield, only to lose half the advantage gained on the near half mile straightaway to the Evan Steel Performance motor of Garza. On the ninth of 13 laps, Palmer attached himself to Garza’s tailsection making daring outside passes going into turns eight and nine. The crowd roared their approval as the two battled back and forth between the twisties and the drag strip. On lap eleven, Rory seemed to have Garza beat when the faster Kawasaki did not get by down the long straight. Then on the turn before the white flag, Rory’s bike stepped the rear out too far and Ivan got by. Into the infield one last time, Ivan played Winnebago and took away all of the passing lanes to hold onto a win. After the race, Ivan remarked, “My plan was to take him and block in the infield which was all I could do to win.” What he did not know was that the Suzuki of Rory had taken shrapnel to the radiator that filled the required belly pan with coolant and was splashing his rear tire. Rory said afterwards, “If I could have the grip, I would have found a way by, but the rear just kept stepping out on me because of the radiator leak.” Clearly had his and Lenny’s bikes held together there would have been a nasty three way war for the win and one can only guess what December will bring. Ivan continued his winning ways with a perfect weekend and made it clear that there is no way he could do this many races without the help from Evan Steel and his crew. The last race of the season should be very interesting as all the same expert and amateur players will be back for the final “Battle at Main”. The next event will be December 2-3, for more information go to www.roadracesw.com. Results Firebird Int’l. Raceway November 4-5, 2006 Formula 40 1. Kris Gilbert (Suz) 2. Jim Davis (Yam) 3. Scott Ladd (Suz) Lightweight Formula 40 1. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) 2. Ed Jones (Suz) 3. Ray Hymer (Hon) Thunderbike 1. Bob Russell (Suz) 2. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) 3. Kevin Lynch (Suz) 125 GP 1. Brian Heess (Hon) 2. Kim Brauneis (Yam) Expert GTU 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Danny Demel (Suz) 3. Eric Bartlett (Yam) Amateur GTU 1. Willentino Harfert (Honda) 2. Tyler Smith (Hon) 3. Rick Phares (Suz) Ultra Lightweight Superbike 1. Ed Jones (Kaw) 2. Randy Jusi (Hon) 3. Ray Hymer (Kaw) Cobb’s Restaurant Lightweight Supersport 1. Bob Russell (Suz) 2. Wayne Neilson (Suz) 3. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) Expert GTO 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Scott Bergen (Suz) 3. Darren Kaye (Yam) Amateur GTO 1. Gary King (Yam) 2. Tom Hilsdorf (Hon) Tracktime GT Lights 1. Wayne Nielson (Suz) 2. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) 3. Matthew Kellerman (Hyosung) Powerstands Expert Middleweight Superbike 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Eric Bartlett (Yam) 3. David Siminski (Kaw) Powerstands Amateur Middleweight Superbike 1. Rick Bucher (Hon) 2. Kyle Klein (Kaw) 3. Trevor Van Horn (Hon) Expert Heavyweight Supersport 1. Danny Demel (Suz) 2. Nick Terrell (Kaw) 3. Donny Demel (Suz) Amateur Heavyweight Supersport 1. Rick Bucher (Hon) 2. James Joyce (Suz) 3. Monte Vogeli (Suz) Lightweight Grand Prix 1. Dale Whelan (Yam) 2. Wayne Nielson (Suz) 3. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) Amateur Unlimited Grand Prix 1. Patrick Bertinelli (Suz) 2. James Joyce (Suz) 3. Gary King (Unk) Roadrace Southwest $1200 Unlimited GP 1. Ivan Garza (Kawasaki) 2. Rory Palmer (Suz) 3. Kris Gilbert (Suz) Jim Cox Racing Amateur Middleweight Supersport 1. Kyle Klein (Kaw) 2. Tyler Smith (Hon) 3. Matt Hepler (Yam) Racers Edge Middleweight Supersport 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Eric Bartlett (Yam) 3. Danny Demel (Suz) Racers Edge Expert Unlimited Supersport 1. Scott Bergen (Suz) Amateur Unlimited Supersport 1. Patrick Bertinelli (Suz) 2. Raymond Thibedeau (Suz) 3. Gary King Moto-Services Expert Middleweight Grand Prix 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Rory Palmer (Suz) 3. Eric Bartlett (Yam) Amateur Middleweight Grand Prix 1. William Harfert (Hon) 2. Rick Bucher (Hon) 3. Kyle Klein (Kaw) Big Earl’s Big Greasy Eats Expert Heavyweight SuperBITE (bike) 1. Rory Palmer (Suz) 2. Nick Terrell (Kaw) 3. Donny Demel (Suz) Amateur Heavyweight Superbike 1. Rick Bucher (Hon) 2. Kyle Klein (Kaw) 3. James Joyce (Suz) Value Pools and Spas Lightweight Superbike 1. Wayne Nielson (Suz) 2. Bob Russell (Suz) 3. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) AJ’s Performance/TintWizard Expert Unlimited Superbike 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Lenny Beckman (Suz) 3. Kris Gilbert (Suz) Supertwins 1. Tom Hilsdorf (Hon) 2. Steven Hymer (Suz) Amateur Unlimited Superbike 1. Raymond Thibedeau (Suz) 2. Patrick Bertinelli (Suz) 3. Gary King (Unk)

Updated: Red Bull Rookies Cup Contestant Wins Mini Title In California

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Updated: Red Bull Rookies Cup Contestant Wins Mini Title In California

PRICE CLINCHES SCMINIGP HONDA NSR50 CUP TITLE Fresh from his trip to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup tryout in Valencia, Spain, Drew Price clinched the SCminiGP Honda NSR50 Cup title this weekend at the first ever AMA sanctioned mini Grand Prix event, on the California Speedway cart track in Fontana, California. The Honda NSR50 Cup is arguably the most competitive class in the field as all bikes must be completely stock, even down to the tires. In a race that saw competitors coming from as far as Vancouver, Washington and Canada, the level of competition was very high. Price suffered a broken wrist at the last race but cut his cast off the night before the big finale at California Speedway. The very capable young Benny Solis was able to check out, leaving Price and the talented youngster Peter Lenz to battle it out for second place. Fans saw a great battle with Price and Lenz passing each other back and forth the whole race; Price dug deep on the last two laps and opened a small gap, just enough to clear the checkered flag by half a wheel. Price, a second year factory rider for Blata pocket bikes, finished second in the Pro GP Light class and third in the 50cc Shifter class on his stock Honda, racing against modified bikes. Price closes out the season with a podium position on all his classes and looks forward to moving up to a 125 next season. “This has been an awesome year for me. From everyone, even people I never met, coming together to help get me to Spain for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup tryout to taking first place in the Honda NSR50 Cup, I couldn’t be happier,” said Price. “My goal this year was to win the NSR50 Cup and show everyone what I was capable of; last year I finished second. Getting to accomplish what I worked so hard for all year and two other top 3 finishes for the season in my other classes and the trip to Spain, what can I say? It’s been a really great year. I plan to keep plugging away and develop my skills. Now that I’m moving up the full sized bikes, I’m hoping to attend a few race schools, if they’ll take me when I turn 16 in December. I’ll be racing USGPRU and WSMC if all goes well.” More, from a press release issued by ScminiGP: AMA-SANCTIONED MINIGP EVENT A SUCCESS SCminiGP, Southern California’s premier youth road racing program, officially hosted the first AMA-sanctioned miniGP-only event. Presented by Arai Helmets, the minimoto races created a national-like presence as it hosted riders from five states and Canada! More than 50 riders attended the event held at California Speedway’s kart track in Fontana, California. This AMA-sanctioned event included racers as young as 5 years old competing on Blata 2.6 pocketbikes and riders 9 years and up riding on advanced 65cc shifters categories, all the way up to 80cc. The spread of competition among locals and traveling racers was surprisingly even. No less than six different races were decided by less than a wheel-length, as youth and adult competitors demonstrated a high level of competition from a large geographic pool. In the premier minimoto classes, Rocky Morales took the win from season champion Benny Solis Jr. by one wheel in the 80cc GP presented by ASV Inventions. In the 50cc Lightweight presented by Vortex, Benny Solis Jr. took the win while a thrilling four-rider cluster battled it out for the runner-up spot. Austin Dehaven finished in second, followed closely by Peter Lenz, Rocky Morales and Drew Price, all finishing with less than two bike lengths between the four. The Honda NSR Cup presented by Bridgestone saw Benny Solis Jr. take another win while Drew Price scored second after a neck-and-neck battle with Peter Lenz was decided by inches. In the premier pocketbike classes, Peter Lenz swept the Semi-pro Jr. presented by MinigpX.com and Pro-GP presented by Dainese classes. Mark Renthrow held off Aaron Villasenor for the win in the Blata Cup beginner class presented by Blata USA. SCminiGP is a youth-based program which promotes road racing in four stages based on age and skill. Now entering its fourth year of operations, the program has helped develop up-and-coming riders, four of which are moving up to the 125cc level in the 2007 season. SCminiGP looks forward to the upcoming season and wants to thank all of its guests and the event’s presenting sponsor, Aria Helmets. For more information please visit www.scminigp.com AMA Mini Grand Prix California Speedway Fontana, California November 5th, 2006 (Unofficial Results) Vortex 50 Light Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 20 Benny Solis Jr., NSR100F 2. 56 Austin Dehaven, RS70 3. 45 Peter Lenz, NSR50 4. 60 Rocky Morales, DB70 5. 65 Drew Price, NSR50 6. 9 Dominic Contreras 7. 6x Bennie Taylor, Metrakit 50 8. 35 Lex Hartel 9. 71 Anthony Dehaven Pro-Wheel 50 Heavy Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45 Joe Hylton 2. 21 Jason Paradez 3. 9 Donnie Grimes 4. 17 Robert Andrada 5. 5x Tayo Grasham 6. 67 Rick Tramell 7. 14 Alan Ryono 8. 71 Danny Selves 9. 138 Sam Shaw 10. 15 Jun Sercado 11. 13 Neil Bautista MiniGPX Semi-Pro Jr Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45 Peter Lenz, BMS 6.2 2. 56 Austin Dehaven, BMS 8.5 3. 6 Bennie Taylor, BMS 8.5 4. 5 Aaron Villasenor 5. 55x Hunter Coffin 6. 77 Ben Hylton 7. 110 Zack Tupaz 8. 57 Anthony Dehaven 9. 749 Arianna Selves ASV Inventions Thunder GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 21 Jason Paradez 2. 21x Josiah Taulbee 3. 45 Joe Hylton 4. 8 Donnie Grimes 5. 5x Tayo Grasham 6. 73 Daryl Watts, DNF Smokin’ Pocketbikes Amatuer Sr Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 100 Tom Swirles 2. 20 Wee Tran 3. 20x Steve Kuhnle 4. 748 Danny Selves 5. 200 Erik Kuehn 6. 41 Joseph Guarneri 7. 80 Brent Smith, DNF 8. 73 Daryl Watts, DNF Spiegler USA 80GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 60 Rocky Morales, RS90 2. 20 Benny Solis Jr., RS90 3. 14 Royce McLean, YZ85 4. 56 Austin Dehaven, RS90 5. 216 Ken Bigler 6. 136 Mookie Wilkerson 7. 7 Deshon Thomas 8. 138x Doug Wexelberg 9. 138 Sam Shaw 10. 34 Saul Martinez 11. 505 Austin Musloff Rooster Racing Pro GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45 Peter Lenz, BMS 6.2 2. 56 Austin Dehaven 3. 55x Hunter Coffin 4. 6 Bennie Taylor 5. 310 Joey Bernardo 6. 110 Zack Tupaz 7. 748 Danny Selves 8. 73 Daryl Watts 9. 916 Gary Kuhn 10. 8 Donnie Grimes, DNF 11. 21 Dominic Contreras, DNF Bridgestone Formula GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45x Peter Lenz, KTM65 2. 14 Royce McLean, TTR125 3. 45 Joe Hylton 4. 21 Jason Paradez 5. 34 Saul Martinez 6. 505 Austin Musloff 7. 5x Tayo Grasham 8. 20 Benny Solis Jr., DNF Pro-Wheel Semi-Pro Sr Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 55x Hunter Coffin 2. 6 Bennie Taylor 3. 13 Neil Bautista 4. 14 Alan Ryono 5. 20 Wee Tran 6. 20x Steve Kuhnle 7. 77 Ben Hylton 8. 73 Daryl Watts 9. 200 Erik Kuehn, DNF Blata USA Blata Cup Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 7 Mark Rentfrow 2. 5 Aaron Villasenor 3. 26 Kai Blas 4. 749 Arianna Selves 5. 100 Jeremiah Duran 6. 69 Jared Dy 7. 75 Katelynn Long 8. 57 Anthony Dehaven DNF Dianese NSR Cup Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 20 Benny Solis Jr. 2. 65 Drew Price 3. 45 Peter Lenz 4. 17 Robert Andrada 5. 67 Rick Trammell 6. 71 Danny Selves 7. 14 Alan Ryono 8. 15 Jun Sercado 9. 35 Lex Hartel

Kel Carruthers Named Grand Marshal Of 2007 Riding Into History Charity Event In Florida

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Kel Carruthers Named Grand Marshal Of 2007 Riding Into History Charity Event In Florida

Riding Into History, one of America’s premier motorcycle events, will return to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida on May 19, 2007. The event will feature Charity Rides, a Concours d’Elegance, the Biker’s Ball and the Historic Ride. All of the proceeds from Riding Into History will benefit the Buddy Check 12 breast cancer charity, a partnership between Baptist Health and First Coast News. The event is presented by the Riding Into History Committee, which is comprised of volunteer members from the Atlantic Beach Vintage Motorcycle Club (ABVMC) and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Northeast Florida (BMWNEF). Between 300 and 400 antique, vintage and classic motorcycles from all over the country are expected to enter the Concours, which will feature The Sexy Motorcycles of Italy. Thousands of spectators are once again expected to enjoy the event which also includes exhibitors, entertainment, clubs and a variety of food. Admission is still only $10 at the gate for the Concours. Various packages are available for the Biker’s Ball and the Charity Rides, and they will be posted on the website after January 1, 2007. The Grand Marshal for this year’s event will be Kel Carruthers, former Grand Prix Road Race World Champion on a 250cc Benelli. He is also a two-time winner at the Isle of Man, and manager of the teams on which Kenny Roberts won three consecutive 500cc World Championships. Peter Egan, the 2006 Grand Marshall said, “The big shaded circular promenade at World Golf Village is the best place I’ve ever seen for a bike show.” The 2005 Grand Marshal Dennis Gage noted, “With the World Golf Village as its backdrop, this is the premiere motorcycle Concours d’Elegance in North America.” Perhaps Craig Vetter, the 2004 Grand Marshal summed it up best when he said, “A good cause, good people and good bikes. It doesn’t get any better than that.” Internationally know motorcycle artist Don Bradley will once again provide the original artwork for the posters, which have become collectors’ items. Posters, t-shirts and other items will be available at RidingIntoHistory.org and at the event. Sponsorships for the event are available by contacting the RIH Committee. Current sponsors include Jacksonville PowerSports, Miller BMW of Tallahassee and Sargent Cycle Products. The World Golf Village is located just north of St. Augustine on I-95, exit 323. For additional information go to RidingIntoHistory.org, email [email protected] or call 904-730-9719

AMA Brings Drag Racing In-House, Hires Past Champion To Head Program

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AMA Brings Drag Racing In-House, Hires Past Champion To Head Program

PICKERINGTON, Ohio The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA/Prostar are pleased to announce the restructuring of AMA/Prostar Drag Racing. Beginning with the 2007 season AMA/Prostar will come in-house as part of the AMA’s restructuring of its racing operations. Bruce Sauer, 8-time AMA/Prostar National Champion has been named as Drag Race Manager for the AMA and will work with newly appointed Road Race Series Director, Keith Kizer out of the AMA’s headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio. According to Kizer, Sauer brings a wealth of drag racing experience to the AMA not only as a rider, but also as an AMA/Prostar tech inspector and racing coordinator for local events at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio. “I am personally thrilled to have Bruce at the forefront of this groundbreaking change for the sport of motorcycle drag racing,” said Kizer. Sauer’s racing accomplishments include the AMA/Prostar 1999 Sportsman Rider of the Year, 9-time winner of the Mechanic of the Year award, and 52 national event wins. As a mechanic he currently has 14 championships to his credit. “I’m excited to be involved in these changes because I care about Prostar and want to see it succeed,” commented Sauer. All current Prostar staff will continue as AMA officials at all AMA/Prostar events. Kizer noted that racers and spectators should notice little difference in how everything looks and works at AMA/Prostar events other than a bigger and better program. The 2007 structure will separate AMA and Prostar in their respective duties preceding each event. Prostar offices will be relocated to New Jersey and operated by a staff lead by Prostar stockholder, Jack Musilli. Prostar will oversee membership services, advertising and spectator promotions. AMA, under the direction of Sauer, will oversee sponsorship programs including contingencies and series sponsorships. AMA, similar to other disciplines, will also oversee all technical rules, event staffing, and logistics. This new separation of duties will ensure a more productive system and a significant increase in staffing between events. Prostar offices in Huntsville, Ala., will remain open until the end of December at which time all services will be split between the New Jersey office and the AMA office in Pickerington, Ohio. Additional information and contact information for Prostar and Bruce Sauer will be distributed shortly.

Entry Deadline Approaches For Concours d’Elegance Vintage Motorcycle Show

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Entry Deadline Approaches For Concours d’Elegance Vintage Motorcycle Show

The cut-off date for motorcycle entries for the second annual Legend of the Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance is just weeks away. The entry deadline is DECEMBER 31st. Submissions received after the closing date will not be considered. All motorcycle makes and models (production, competition and custom) up to 1975 are eligible, and the featured marques will be Excelsior, Henderson and Vincent. Entry forms can be found on the website or faxed by request. Last year’s field was comprised of 172 of the finest motorcycles in the world from private collections and museums from four continents. The selection committee is again searching for the best original condition and restored machines for next year. The prestigious international event takes place the first weekend of May at the ocean-side Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California, just south of San Francisco. For more information, or to download an entry form, go to ~http://www.LegendoftheMotorcycle.com~. To request an entry form by fax, call (415) 673-7980 or e-mail [email protected].

AMA Supermoto Championship Schedule Announced

PICKERINGTON, Ohio The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Pro Racing have announced the schedule for the 2007 AMA Supermoto Championship presented by Parts Unlimited. New for 2007, the series will visit venues in Columbus, Ohio, Syracuse, N.Y., and Seattle, Wash. The finale will again be at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, Calif. 2007 AMA Supermoto Championship presented by Parts Unlimited Schedule Date – Location June/TBA – Columbus, OH June 23 – Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT July 8 – Waterford Hills Motorsports Track, Clarkston, MI July 15 – Downtown, Syracuse, NY August 4 – X-Games, Home Depot Center, Los Angeles, CA* September 1 – Music City Motorplex, Nashville, TN September 15 – Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA** September 23 – Pacific Raceway, Seattle, WA November 11 – Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA *AMA endorsed. Non AMA Supermoto Championship points-paying event. **Event to be confirmed.

Former 125cc GP World Champion To Race In Supersport World Championship

FIRST 4 STROKE TEST FOR ARNAUD VINCENT On Monday November 6, Arnaud Vincent (125cc GP 2002 World Champion) tested for the first time a four stroke bike at Ledenon in the south of France. It was the Yamaha R6 that he will race in the 2007 Supersport World Championship with the Millet Yamaha Racing (best performing Yamaha team in the 2006 Superstock 600 European Championship). The discovery went well for Arnaud: “The weather conditions were not perfect, but my sensations were good from the beginning. Using Pirelli tyres for the first time was not a problem, the feeling was OK. I was immediately at ease on the bike: my riding position was fine and I had nothing to modify. The only trouble for me while I discovered the 4 stroke technology was the engine braking. It was not easy in the beginning. But the electronics allow you to tune it (and even to suppress it if necessary) and we shall work on that during our next testing session.” “I am happy with this test day, says team manager Jean-louis Millet. There were many riders on the track but we still managed to work properly. The beginning of our relationship with such a great champion as Arnaud Vincent was positive. Alain Michel, our technical manager (and 1990 side car World Champion) met Arnaud. Things went well between the two men. I was worrying a little bit, now I feel more secure.”

Chinese Motorcycle Manufacturer Partners With Aprilia In Europe And Devon Motorcycles In U.S.

King of Prussia, PA – Jincheng Corporation, one of China’s largest motorcycle manufacturers, today announced a strategic alliance with Europe’s largest producer of motorcycles and scooters. Devon Motorcycles, Inc. is the registered Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agent for the Jincheng Corporation. Through the agreement, Jincheng will manufacture a new line of Aprilia motorcycles and engines. Aprilia, based in Italy, is an international market leader in the motorcycle and scooter arena, earning over US$300 million annually in export business to over 29 countries. Nearly two million Aprilia motorcycles and scooters are on the road today. The company has foreign branches across Europe and North America. In 2004, Aprilia was acquired by Piaggio, Italy’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles. “This is an outstanding partnership for Jincheng, and a pivotal step towards our global expansion,” says Wang Jian, president of the Jincheng Group. “Aprilia is a world-renowned motorcycle producer, owner of the industry’s top brands, and a part of the largest motorcycle production entity in Europe. We are excited to leverage our partnership with them, and create a similar powerhouse in the U.S. with Devon Motorcycles.” Devon Motorcycles exclusively distributes Jincheng bike models in the United States. Jincheng has led China’s motorcycle industry in exports and foreign exchange income for nine consecutive years. In 2005, the company exported more than 500,000 bikes to 40 countries, and produced annual revenues over $625 million. Jincheng has been recognized by China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce as “the country’s leading brand (Beijing Review).” “Jincheng’s partnerships with Devon Motorcycles in the U.S. and Aprilia in Europe will further expand the company’s market share in the global powersports industry,” says Ruth Wu, vice president of operations for Devon Motorcycles. “The company’s momentum will continue in 2007, when Devon Motorcycles will introduce Jincheng’s 150cc Eupolo scooter to the U.S. The Eupolo features an award-winning Italian-design and will accompany our recently EPA-certified line of 150cc, 75cc, and 50cc dirt bikes. With our ever-growing representation of its bikes in America, the Jincheng brand is primed for an explosive presence in dealerships across the country.” Production of the Aprilia motorcycle line will commence in the fourth quarter of this year. Devon Motorcycles expects EPA-certification of its Eupolo 150cc and 50cc scooters in the first quarter of 2007. For more information, or to become a Devon Motorcycles dealer or distributor, please contact Bob Plotnick at 800-251-7488 or [email protected], or visit www.devonmotorcycles.com. About Devon Motorcycles, Inc. Devon Motorcycles (www.devonmotorcycles.com) is the registered Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agent for the Jincheng Corporation, China’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles. The company distributes dirt bikes in the United States, and expects EPA-certification on its line of scooters and ATVs in 2007. The company is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

2007 Endurance World Championship To Run Without Promoter, Logistics In Question

Following the mandate given during the 2006 FIM Congress by the Management Council, the Executive Board has decided that the 2007 Endurance World Championship would be organized without promoter. The TV and commercial rights relating to the World Championship events will be returned to the respective FMNRs/Organisers. The FIM itself will play an important role in managing several aspects in connection with the organisation and coordination of all the events counting towards the Endurance World Championship. A meeting gathering representatives of the FIM and of all the FMNR/Organisers concerned by the 2007 Endurance World Championship will be held at the FIM Headquarters on Wednesday 22 November to discuss the financial and logistical conditions that will apply to this World Championship. Another meeting will be held the following day (Thursday 23 November) with representatives of the various Teams taking part in this World Championship to explain to them the terms and conditions under which the Endurance World Championship will take place. The calendar will be published as soon as possible after these meetings.

Axo Sport Re-signs As Technical Sponsor Of Superbike World Championship

Axo Sport of Treviso, a leading manufacturer of motorcycle clothing and accessories, and FGSport, the company that owns the rights to and organises the Superbike World Championship, Supersport World Championship, Superstock 1000 FIM Cup and Superstock 600 European Championship are pleased to announce that they are renewing the longstanding contract between them for a further 3 years. Axo will continue as technical sponsor to the production-derived championships, which next year will take in a total of 14 different circuits all over the world. In addition to supplying materials and technical equipment to the championship’s personnel and management teams, Axo will also be installing large scale billboards at the racetracks to promote the Axo brand. Valentina Zago, Axo Sport’s vice-chairman issued the following statement to coincide with the announcement. “I am delighted and honoured to continue a great collaboration that has given us a great deal of satisfaction as well as many exciting championships over the last six years. The Superbike World Championship is followed by real motorcyclists and has thousands of fans in countries all over the world. Axo is convinced that this championship expresses the true spirit of the motorcyclists who are our main interlocutors as well as our customers. That is why we could not pass over this opportunity to renew our contract with FGSport and the Flammini bothers, with whom we have always had an excellent working relationship.” Paolo Flammini, FGSport’s CEO confirmed FGSport’s satisfaction: “By now we look on Axo Sport as one of the most important partners of the Superbike World Championship. We are therefore especially happy to confirm that Axo will be with us for another three years and that the co-operation between our two companies is destined to intensify. In fact, in addition to our sponsorship and promotional activities, FGSport and Axo Sport will be working together on a new collection of exclusive products.”

Garza Wins With Roadrace Southwest At Firebird

Battle at Main I goes down at Firebird This last weekend was the second to last round for Roadrace Southwest/CCS held at Firebird International Raceway on the Main course. The weekend claimed its share of victims but others had breakthrough performances. Next year will see expert classes to watch as some very fast amateurs are headed that way and Ivan Garza had a perfect weekend once again. Perhaps the most entertaining race was the Roadrace Southwest $1200 Unlimited Grand Prix, with the top three qualifiers within three seconds of each other. Mark Ledesma was forced to sit this one out after a problem with the forks on his North Valley Honda CBR 1000RR oiled his front tire in practice causing him to crash, uninjured but bike damaged. That left the fight for the podium to Lenny Beckman, Ivan Garza and Rory Palmer who set in for a fight when the green flag flew. Ivan took the early lead ahead of a charging Beckman on his Mezcal Beneva Kawasaki, while Rory tried to recoup after being blasted off the start by the others’ liter bikes. Beckman then pulled in to the pits with a mechanical failure of his TintWizard GSXR that later was found to be a loose battery terminal that sent the bike’s engine management system into fits. This allowed Palmer, aboard the HelmetHarbor.com 600 Suzuki to jump into second place, four seconds behind Garza. Rory methodically picked time showing much more speed through the infield, only to lose half the advantage gained on the near half mile straightaway to the Evan Steel Performance motor of Garza. On the ninth of 13 laps, Palmer attached himself to Garza’s tailsection making daring outside passes going into turns eight and nine. The crowd roared their approval as the two battled back and forth between the twisties and the drag strip. On lap eleven, Rory seemed to have Garza beat when the faster Kawasaki did not get by down the long straight. Then on the turn before the white flag, Rory’s bike stepped the rear out too far and Ivan got by. Into the infield one last time, Ivan played Winnebago and took away all of the passing lanes to hold onto a win. After the race, Ivan remarked, “My plan was to take him and block in the infield which was all I could do to win.” What he did not know was that the Suzuki of Rory had taken shrapnel to the radiator that filled the required belly pan with coolant and was splashing his rear tire. Rory said afterwards, “If I could have the grip, I would have found a way by, but the rear just kept stepping out on me because of the radiator leak.” Clearly had his and Lenny’s bikes held together there would have been a nasty three way war for the win and one can only guess what December will bring. Ivan continued his winning ways with a perfect weekend and made it clear that there is no way he could do this many races without the help from Evan Steel and his crew. The last race of the season should be very interesting as all the same expert and amateur players will be back for the final “Battle at Main”. The next event will be December 2-3, for more information go to www.roadracesw.com. Results Firebird Int’l. Raceway November 4-5, 2006 Formula 40 1. Kris Gilbert (Suz) 2. Jim Davis (Yam) 3. Scott Ladd (Suz) Lightweight Formula 40 1. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) 2. Ed Jones (Suz) 3. Ray Hymer (Hon) Thunderbike 1. Bob Russell (Suz) 2. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) 3. Kevin Lynch (Suz) 125 GP 1. Brian Heess (Hon) 2. Kim Brauneis (Yam) Expert GTU 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Danny Demel (Suz) 3. Eric Bartlett (Yam) Amateur GTU 1. Willentino Harfert (Honda) 2. Tyler Smith (Hon) 3. Rick Phares (Suz) Ultra Lightweight Superbike 1. Ed Jones (Kaw) 2. Randy Jusi (Hon) 3. Ray Hymer (Kaw) Cobb’s Restaurant Lightweight Supersport 1. Bob Russell (Suz) 2. Wayne Neilson (Suz) 3. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) Expert GTO 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Scott Bergen (Suz) 3. Darren Kaye (Yam) Amateur GTO 1. Gary King (Yam) 2. Tom Hilsdorf (Hon) Tracktime GT Lights 1. Wayne Nielson (Suz) 2. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) 3. Matthew Kellerman (Hyosung) Powerstands Expert Middleweight Superbike 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Eric Bartlett (Yam) 3. David Siminski (Kaw) Powerstands Amateur Middleweight Superbike 1. Rick Bucher (Hon) 2. Kyle Klein (Kaw) 3. Trevor Van Horn (Hon) Expert Heavyweight Supersport 1. Danny Demel (Suz) 2. Nick Terrell (Kaw) 3. Donny Demel (Suz) Amateur Heavyweight Supersport 1. Rick Bucher (Hon) 2. James Joyce (Suz) 3. Monte Vogeli (Suz) Lightweight Grand Prix 1. Dale Whelan (Yam) 2. Wayne Nielson (Suz) 3. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) Amateur Unlimited Grand Prix 1. Patrick Bertinelli (Suz) 2. James Joyce (Suz) 3. Gary King (Unk) Roadrace Southwest $1200 Unlimited GP 1. Ivan Garza (Kawasaki) 2. Rory Palmer (Suz) 3. Kris Gilbert (Suz) Jim Cox Racing Amateur Middleweight Supersport 1. Kyle Klein (Kaw) 2. Tyler Smith (Hon) 3. Matt Hepler (Yam) Racers Edge Middleweight Supersport 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Eric Bartlett (Yam) 3. Danny Demel (Suz) Racers Edge Expert Unlimited Supersport 1. Scott Bergen (Suz) Amateur Unlimited Supersport 1. Patrick Bertinelli (Suz) 2. Raymond Thibedeau (Suz) 3. Gary King Moto-Services Expert Middleweight Grand Prix 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Rory Palmer (Suz) 3. Eric Bartlett (Yam) Amateur Middleweight Grand Prix 1. William Harfert (Hon) 2. Rick Bucher (Hon) 3. Kyle Klein (Kaw) Big Earl’s Big Greasy Eats Expert Heavyweight SuperBITE (bike) 1. Rory Palmer (Suz) 2. Nick Terrell (Kaw) 3. Donny Demel (Suz) Amateur Heavyweight Superbike 1. Rick Bucher (Hon) 2. Kyle Klein (Kaw) 3. James Joyce (Suz) Value Pools and Spas Lightweight Superbike 1. Wayne Nielson (Suz) 2. Bob Russell (Suz) 3. Jack O’Keefe (Suz) AJ’s Performance/TintWizard Expert Unlimited Superbike 1. Ivan Garza (Kaw) 2. Lenny Beckman (Suz) 3. Kris Gilbert (Suz) Supertwins 1. Tom Hilsdorf (Hon) 2. Steven Hymer (Suz) Amateur Unlimited Superbike 1. Raymond Thibedeau (Suz) 2. Patrick Bertinelli (Suz) 3. Gary King (Unk)

Updated: Red Bull Rookies Cup Contestant Wins Mini Title In California

PRICE CLINCHES SCMINIGP HONDA NSR50 CUP TITLE Fresh from his trip to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup tryout in Valencia, Spain, Drew Price clinched the SCminiGP Honda NSR50 Cup title this weekend at the first ever AMA sanctioned mini Grand Prix event, on the California Speedway cart track in Fontana, California. The Honda NSR50 Cup is arguably the most competitive class in the field as all bikes must be completely stock, even down to the tires. In a race that saw competitors coming from as far as Vancouver, Washington and Canada, the level of competition was very high. Price suffered a broken wrist at the last race but cut his cast off the night before the big finale at California Speedway. The very capable young Benny Solis was able to check out, leaving Price and the talented youngster Peter Lenz to battle it out for second place. Fans saw a great battle with Price and Lenz passing each other back and forth the whole race; Price dug deep on the last two laps and opened a small gap, just enough to clear the checkered flag by half a wheel. Price, a second year factory rider for Blata pocket bikes, finished second in the Pro GP Light class and third in the 50cc Shifter class on his stock Honda, racing against modified bikes. Price closes out the season with a podium position on all his classes and looks forward to moving up to a 125 next season. “This has been an awesome year for me. From everyone, even people I never met, coming together to help get me to Spain for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup tryout to taking first place in the Honda NSR50 Cup, I couldn’t be happier,” said Price. “My goal this year was to win the NSR50 Cup and show everyone what I was capable of; last year I finished second. Getting to accomplish what I worked so hard for all year and two other top 3 finishes for the season in my other classes and the trip to Spain, what can I say? It’s been a really great year. I plan to keep plugging away and develop my skills. Now that I’m moving up the full sized bikes, I’m hoping to attend a few race schools, if they’ll take me when I turn 16 in December. I’ll be racing USGPRU and WSMC if all goes well.” More, from a press release issued by ScminiGP: AMA-SANCTIONED MINIGP EVENT A SUCCESS SCminiGP, Southern California’s premier youth road racing program, officially hosted the first AMA-sanctioned miniGP-only event. Presented by Arai Helmets, the minimoto races created a national-like presence as it hosted riders from five states and Canada! More than 50 riders attended the event held at California Speedway’s kart track in Fontana, California. This AMA-sanctioned event included racers as young as 5 years old competing on Blata 2.6 pocketbikes and riders 9 years and up riding on advanced 65cc shifters categories, all the way up to 80cc. The spread of competition among locals and traveling racers was surprisingly even. No less than six different races were decided by less than a wheel-length, as youth and adult competitors demonstrated a high level of competition from a large geographic pool. In the premier minimoto classes, Rocky Morales took the win from season champion Benny Solis Jr. by one wheel in the 80cc GP presented by ASV Inventions. In the 50cc Lightweight presented by Vortex, Benny Solis Jr. took the win while a thrilling four-rider cluster battled it out for the runner-up spot. Austin Dehaven finished in second, followed closely by Peter Lenz, Rocky Morales and Drew Price, all finishing with less than two bike lengths between the four. The Honda NSR Cup presented by Bridgestone saw Benny Solis Jr. take another win while Drew Price scored second after a neck-and-neck battle with Peter Lenz was decided by inches. In the premier pocketbike classes, Peter Lenz swept the Semi-pro Jr. presented by MinigpX.com and Pro-GP presented by Dainese classes. Mark Renthrow held off Aaron Villasenor for the win in the Blata Cup beginner class presented by Blata USA. SCminiGP is a youth-based program which promotes road racing in four stages based on age and skill. Now entering its fourth year of operations, the program has helped develop up-and-coming riders, four of which are moving up to the 125cc level in the 2007 season. SCminiGP looks forward to the upcoming season and wants to thank all of its guests and the event’s presenting sponsor, Aria Helmets. For more information please visit www.scminigp.com AMA Mini Grand Prix California Speedway Fontana, California November 5th, 2006 (Unofficial Results) Vortex 50 Light Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 20 Benny Solis Jr., NSR100F 2. 56 Austin Dehaven, RS70 3. 45 Peter Lenz, NSR50 4. 60 Rocky Morales, DB70 5. 65 Drew Price, NSR50 6. 9 Dominic Contreras 7. 6x Bennie Taylor, Metrakit 50 8. 35 Lex Hartel 9. 71 Anthony Dehaven Pro-Wheel 50 Heavy Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45 Joe Hylton 2. 21 Jason Paradez 3. 9 Donnie Grimes 4. 17 Robert Andrada 5. 5x Tayo Grasham 6. 67 Rick Tramell 7. 14 Alan Ryono 8. 71 Danny Selves 9. 138 Sam Shaw 10. 15 Jun Sercado 11. 13 Neil Bautista MiniGPX Semi-Pro Jr Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45 Peter Lenz, BMS 6.2 2. 56 Austin Dehaven, BMS 8.5 3. 6 Bennie Taylor, BMS 8.5 4. 5 Aaron Villasenor 5. 55x Hunter Coffin 6. 77 Ben Hylton 7. 110 Zack Tupaz 8. 57 Anthony Dehaven 9. 749 Arianna Selves ASV Inventions Thunder GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 21 Jason Paradez 2. 21x Josiah Taulbee 3. 45 Joe Hylton 4. 8 Donnie Grimes 5. 5x Tayo Grasham 6. 73 Daryl Watts, DNF Smokin’ Pocketbikes Amatuer Sr Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 100 Tom Swirles 2. 20 Wee Tran 3. 20x Steve Kuhnle 4. 748 Danny Selves 5. 200 Erik Kuehn 6. 41 Joseph Guarneri 7. 80 Brent Smith, DNF 8. 73 Daryl Watts, DNF Spiegler USA 80GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 60 Rocky Morales, RS90 2. 20 Benny Solis Jr., RS90 3. 14 Royce McLean, YZ85 4. 56 Austin Dehaven, RS90 5. 216 Ken Bigler 6. 136 Mookie Wilkerson 7. 7 Deshon Thomas 8. 138x Doug Wexelberg 9. 138 Sam Shaw 10. 34 Saul Martinez 11. 505 Austin Musloff Rooster Racing Pro GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45 Peter Lenz, BMS 6.2 2. 56 Austin Dehaven 3. 55x Hunter Coffin 4. 6 Bennie Taylor 5. 310 Joey Bernardo 6. 110 Zack Tupaz 7. 748 Danny Selves 8. 73 Daryl Watts 9. 916 Gary Kuhn 10. 8 Donnie Grimes, DNF 11. 21 Dominic Contreras, DNF Bridgestone Formula GP Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 45x Peter Lenz, KTM65 2. 14 Royce McLean, TTR125 3. 45 Joe Hylton 4. 21 Jason Paradez 5. 34 Saul Martinez 6. 505 Austin Musloff 7. 5x Tayo Grasham 8. 20 Benny Solis Jr., DNF Pro-Wheel Semi-Pro Sr Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 55x Hunter Coffin 2. 6 Bennie Taylor 3. 13 Neil Bautista 4. 14 Alan Ryono 5. 20 Wee Tran 6. 20x Steve Kuhnle 7. 77 Ben Hylton 8. 73 Daryl Watts 9. 200 Erik Kuehn, DNF Blata USA Blata Cup Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 7 Mark Rentfrow 2. 5 Aaron Villasenor 3. 26 Kai Blas 4. 749 Arianna Selves 5. 100 Jeremiah Duran 6. 69 Jared Dy 7. 75 Katelynn Long 8. 57 Anthony Dehaven DNF Dianese NSR Cup Position/Racer #/Racer Name 1. 20 Benny Solis Jr. 2. 65 Drew Price 3. 45 Peter Lenz 4. 17 Robert Andrada 5. 67 Rick Trammell 6. 71 Danny Selves 7. 14 Alan Ryono 8. 15 Jun Sercado 9. 35 Lex Hartel

Kel Carruthers Named Grand Marshal Of 2007 Riding Into History Charity Event In Florida

Riding Into History, one of America’s premier motorcycle events, will return to the World Golf Village near St. Augustine, Florida on May 19, 2007. The event will feature Charity Rides, a Concours d’Elegance, the Biker’s Ball and the Historic Ride. All of the proceeds from Riding Into History will benefit the Buddy Check 12 breast cancer charity, a partnership between Baptist Health and First Coast News. The event is presented by the Riding Into History Committee, which is comprised of volunteer members from the Atlantic Beach Vintage Motorcycle Club (ABVMC) and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Northeast Florida (BMWNEF). Between 300 and 400 antique, vintage and classic motorcycles from all over the country are expected to enter the Concours, which will feature The Sexy Motorcycles of Italy. Thousands of spectators are once again expected to enjoy the event which also includes exhibitors, entertainment, clubs and a variety of food. Admission is still only $10 at the gate for the Concours. Various packages are available for the Biker’s Ball and the Charity Rides, and they will be posted on the website after January 1, 2007. The Grand Marshal for this year’s event will be Kel Carruthers, former Grand Prix Road Race World Champion on a 250cc Benelli. He is also a two-time winner at the Isle of Man, and manager of the teams on which Kenny Roberts won three consecutive 500cc World Championships. Peter Egan, the 2006 Grand Marshall said, “The big shaded circular promenade at World Golf Village is the best place I’ve ever seen for a bike show.” The 2005 Grand Marshal Dennis Gage noted, “With the World Golf Village as its backdrop, this is the premiere motorcycle Concours d’Elegance in North America.” Perhaps Craig Vetter, the 2004 Grand Marshal summed it up best when he said, “A good cause, good people and good bikes. It doesn’t get any better than that.” Internationally know motorcycle artist Don Bradley will once again provide the original artwork for the posters, which have become collectors’ items. Posters, t-shirts and other items will be available at RidingIntoHistory.org and at the event. Sponsorships for the event are available by contacting the RIH Committee. Current sponsors include Jacksonville PowerSports, Miller BMW of Tallahassee and Sargent Cycle Products. The World Golf Village is located just north of St. Augustine on I-95, exit 323. For additional information go to RidingIntoHistory.org, email [email protected] or call 904-730-9719

AMA Brings Drag Racing In-House, Hires Past Champion To Head Program

PICKERINGTON, Ohio The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA/Prostar are pleased to announce the restructuring of AMA/Prostar Drag Racing. Beginning with the 2007 season AMA/Prostar will come in-house as part of the AMA’s restructuring of its racing operations. Bruce Sauer, 8-time AMA/Prostar National Champion has been named as Drag Race Manager for the AMA and will work with newly appointed Road Race Series Director, Keith Kizer out of the AMA’s headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio. According to Kizer, Sauer brings a wealth of drag racing experience to the AMA not only as a rider, but also as an AMA/Prostar tech inspector and racing coordinator for local events at National Trail Raceway in Columbus, Ohio. “I am personally thrilled to have Bruce at the forefront of this groundbreaking change for the sport of motorcycle drag racing,” said Kizer. Sauer’s racing accomplishments include the AMA/Prostar 1999 Sportsman Rider of the Year, 9-time winner of the Mechanic of the Year award, and 52 national event wins. As a mechanic he currently has 14 championships to his credit. “I’m excited to be involved in these changes because I care about Prostar and want to see it succeed,” commented Sauer. All current Prostar staff will continue as AMA officials at all AMA/Prostar events. Kizer noted that racers and spectators should notice little difference in how everything looks and works at AMA/Prostar events other than a bigger and better program. The 2007 structure will separate AMA and Prostar in their respective duties preceding each event. Prostar offices will be relocated to New Jersey and operated by a staff lead by Prostar stockholder, Jack Musilli. Prostar will oversee membership services, advertising and spectator promotions. AMA, under the direction of Sauer, will oversee sponsorship programs including contingencies and series sponsorships. AMA, similar to other disciplines, will also oversee all technical rules, event staffing, and logistics. This new separation of duties will ensure a more productive system and a significant increase in staffing between events. Prostar offices in Huntsville, Ala., will remain open until the end of December at which time all services will be split between the New Jersey office and the AMA office in Pickerington, Ohio. Additional information and contact information for Prostar and Bruce Sauer will be distributed shortly.

Entry Deadline Approaches For Concours d’Elegance Vintage Motorcycle Show

The cut-off date for motorcycle entries for the second annual Legend of the Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance is just weeks away. The entry deadline is DECEMBER 31st. Submissions received after the closing date will not be considered. All motorcycle makes and models (production, competition and custom) up to 1975 are eligible, and the featured marques will be Excelsior, Henderson and Vincent. Entry forms can be found on the website or faxed by request. Last year’s field was comprised of 172 of the finest motorcycles in the world from private collections and museums from four continents. The selection committee is again searching for the best original condition and restored machines for next year. The prestigious international event takes place the first weekend of May at the ocean-side Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California, just south of San Francisco. For more information, or to download an entry form, go to ~http://www.LegendoftheMotorcycle.com~. To request an entry form by fax, call (415) 673-7980 or e-mail [email protected].

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