Lockhart Phillips USA AMA Formula Xtreme Championship Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio September 29, 2006 Provisional Qualifying Results: 1. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R), 1:26.628 2. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR600RR), 1:26.850 3. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:27.181 4. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR600RR), 1:27.436 5. Michael Barnes (Suz GSX-R600), 1:28.075 6. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), 1:28.609 7. Ty Howard (Hon CBR600RR), 1:28.864 8. Ryan Andrews (Hon CBR600RR), 1:28.930 9. Chaz Davies (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.104 10. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.735 11. Jeremy McWilliams (Buell XB-RR), 1:29.735 12. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R600), 1:29.834 13. Brian Stokes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.182 14. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R600), 1:30.754 15. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:30.898 16. Eric Wood (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.911 17. Steve Crevier (Buell XB-RR), 1:31.089 18. Tyler McDonald (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.099 19. Ryan Elleby (Hon CBR600RR), 1:31.224 20. Brian Hall (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:31.754 21. Chris Siebenhaar (Suz GSX-R600), 1:32.845 22. Armando Ferrer (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:32.928 23. Marco Martinez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.025 24. Myron Bell (Suz GSX-R600), 1:33.401 25. Jason McCluskey (Yam YZF-R6), 1:33.530 26. Michael Morgan (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.008 27. Eric Haugo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.130 28. Hawk Mazzotta (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.252 29. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.605 30. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.619 110% of Fast Time: 1:35.291: 31. Mark Hatten (Duc 749R), 1:35.368 32. James Kerker (Hon CBR600RR), 1:35.620 33. Victor Chirinos (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:36.228 34. Simon Kowalski (Yam YZF-R6), 1:36.777 Unofficial Point Standings 1. Hayes, 321 2. Eric Bostrom, 319 3. DiSalvo, 313 More, from a press release issued by Team M4 EMGO Suzuki: MAY AND BARNES LEAD MID-OHIO SUPERSPORT Coming in with momentum on their side, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki are aiming to close out the 2006 AMA season on a high note this weekend at Mid-Ohio. Full of confidence coming off of two consecutive double podium Supersport finishes, Geoff May and Michael Barnes are both hoping to claim a breakthrough victory for the squad this weekend. They got off to a stellar start on Friday at the demanding race course, finishing the day’s solitary Supersport session ranked first and second. Georgian May held an impressive advantage over the entire field aboard his Pirelli-shod GSX-R600, registering a best time of 1: 31.016, almost a half-second quicker than any other rider. “I think we’re set on the 600,” May remarked. “We’ve got a really good race set-up and the tires are hooked up. Everything is working great and it seems like the other guys are having an issue with the grip.” Looking to score his much sought after maiden AMA win this weekend and secure second-place in the championship race, May added. “I’m motivated and perhaps some of these other guys out here aren’t so motivated. Maybe they’re ready for the season to be over but I’m ready for it. And we always want another opportunity for a win.” Barnes’ fastest lap in the class was a 1:31.467 at the Mid-Ohio track he’s already scored a podium finish at this season. ‘Barney’, who recently joined May in re-signing with Team M4 EMGO Suzuki for ’07, also enjoyed a solid outing in Formula Xtreme qualifying. The Floridian posted a 1: 28.075 lap to earn a starting position on the inside of row 2 with the session’s fifth best time. May also practiced aboard his GSX-R1000 Superstock machine, clocking a 1:27.776 to rank sixth best in the session. He expects to move up the order as the weekend progresses. “In Superstock we just ran out of time,” he explained. “We tried some different forks and they obviously didn’t work as well as we’d have liked. It’s so much cooler now than it was the last time we were here, so we’ll just go back to the known set-up. The Pirelli tires are working great; it’s a shame we ended up sixth in that session. I think we could have put it up on top of the board just like we did on the 600. We’ve just got to keep working on the big bike.” On Saturday May will qualify in Supersport and Superstock while Barnes will qualify in Supersport and take part in the 16-lap FX season finale.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (September 29, 2006) — Officials from the AMA and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announced today that they are exploring the possibility of adding a stand-alone AMA Superbike event in 2007. The companies are also considering reducing the number of AMA classes involved with the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix from four to two. The 2007 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix featuring the MotoGP World Championship and AMA Superbike Championship will be held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 20-22, 2007. Kerry Graeber, AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Director of Communications said the conversations are very preliminary at this point but that the AMA and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca would like to see both initiatives happen. “We’re excited about the possibility of adding a stand-alone AMA Superbike event at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,” said Graeber. I also think everybody agrees that trying to run all four AMA classes at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix is overly optimistic. Featuring two classes instead of four is better from a logistics standpoint and will result in a better overall show. It will also benefit our competitors with increased track time for practice and qualifying sessions.” Gill Campbell, CEO/General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca echoed Graeber’s thoughts. “We want to continue showcasing AMA road racing alongside the MotoGP World Championship while simultaneously creating a new AMA weekend for later in the season. We see this as the best of both worlds for competitors participating in the AMA Superbike Championship.” No date for the separate AMA event has been determined but Campbell confirmed that the companies are looking at September. “There are a couple of weekends in September that work from our perspective,” said Campbell. “The AMA is finalizing its 2007 schedule right now and determining how those two options work overall.” A final decision on both issues is expected within the next two weeks. About Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and SCRAMP: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was built in 1957 and has been operated since its inception by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP). The world-renowned 2.238-mile, 11-turn permanent road course has seen many of the all-time greats in motorsports grace its technically challenging layout that includes the spectacular signature Corkscrew (Turns 8 and 8A). Among the many who have raced here are the likes of Mario Andretti, Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson, Michael Andretti, Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones, Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jackie Stewart and on and on through a virtual who’s who of automobile and motorcycle racing. SCRAMP is a not-for-profit corporation that donates net proceeds from each race season to the volunteer organizations that help put on the events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. About AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com.

Rizla Suzuki’s Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne was third and James Haydon seventh in wet practice for the 13th and final round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch in Kent. Heavy rain blighted both 50-minute sessions at the 2.60-mile long GP circuit, giving the riders plenty of time to work on the wet set-up on their GSX-R1000s. Ducati’s Leon Haslam was fastest. Byrne said: “I am happy with my Rizla Suzuki’s handling in wet conditions. I tried a couple of different wet-weather tyres and have an idea which one I would like to use if it rains on Sunday. “It’s great to be back at Brands Hatch racing at the GP circuit, it is one of my favourites and closest to my home in England. For the fans and for me, I hope the sun comes out for the rest of the weekend. It’s always more fun racing in the dry.” James Haydon started the weekend snapping at his team mate’s heels. “I missed the fastest period on circuit when a line was drying slightly and just before it rained again; but still managed a quick time later on,” he said. “We changed the rear shock on my Rizla Suzuki towards the end of the second session and it was a big improvement. I am relaxed and happy with riding and there is a lot more to come from me in either the wet or the dry.” John Hopkins from Rizla Suzuki Superbike’s sister Rizla Suzuki MotoGP team will be attending Brands Hatch to demonstrate his awesome GSV-R990 race bike tomorrow and Sunday. He will be on track at 1450 on Saturday, September 30th, and 1515 on Sunday, October 1st. He will then join the Rizla Suzuki Superbike team in its garage and hospitality unit and will be signing autographs and meeting the BSB fans. Practice Times: 1: Leon Haslam (Ducati) 1:33.963, 2: Jonathan Rea (Honda) +0.223, 3: Shane Byrne (Rizla Suzuki) +0.360, 4: Karl Harris (Honda) +0.441, 5: Gregorio Lavilla (Ducati) +0.543, 6: Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) +0.621, 7: James Haydon (Rizla Suzuki) +2.009, 8: Billy McConnell (Yamaha) +2.887, 9: Tommy Hill (Yamaha) +2.966, 10: Michael Rutter (Honda) +3.434.

Repsol Lubricants AMA Superstock Championship Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio September 29, 2006 Provisional Practice Times (for reference, the fastest time in the first AMA Superstock practice Aug. 4 at Mid-Ohio was 1:26.747 by Aaron Yates): 1. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R1 LE), 1:26.869 2. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.140 3. Steve Rapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.236 4. Jamie Hacking (Yam YZF-R1 LE), 1:27.505 5. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:27.532 6. Geoff May (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.776 7. Marty Craggill (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.216 8. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.234 9. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R1 LE), 1:28.299 10. Damon Buckmaster (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:28.388, crash, rider OK 11. Ben Attard (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:28.388 12. Matt Lynn (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.753 13. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.789 14. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.810 15. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.076 16. Cory West (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.479 17. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.525 18. Gary Mason (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.706 19. Michael Sanchez (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.430 20. Brandon Parrish (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.557 21. Randall Kienast (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.918 22. Garth Cloyd (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:37.078 23. Matthew Bushe (Suz GSX-R750), 1:38.094

AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio September 29, 2006 Provisional Friday Afternoon Practice Times: 1. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:25.928 2. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:26.128 3. Miguel Duhamel (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:26.156 4. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:26.429 5. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:26.546 6. Neil Hodgson (Duc 999F06), 1:26.736 7. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:26.778 8. Ben Bostrom (Duc 999F06), 1:26.878 9. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:26.962 10. Tommy Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:27.084 11. Steve Rapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.194 12. Matt Lynn (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.790 13. Marty Craggill (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.896 14. Jason Pridmore (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.042 15. Jason Curtis (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.378 16. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.441 17. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.478 18. Larry Pegram (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:28.612 19. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.956 20. Eric Wood (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.057 21. Cory West (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.165 22. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.421, crash 23. Brian Stokes (Yam YZF-R1), 1:29.655 24. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.680 25. Matt McBride (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.690 26. Gary Mason (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.704 27. Taylor Knapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.474 28. Michael Sanchez (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.786 29. Dean Mizdal (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.073 30. Dominic Jones (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.511 31. Scott Carpenter (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:34.141 32. James Kerker (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:38.153 More, from a press release issued by Parts Unlimited Ducati: HODGSON AND BOSTROM PREPARE FOR RARE AMA HEAT RACES AT MID-OHIO Lexington (Ohio) 29 September 2006: Parts Unlimited Ducati’s Neil Hodgson and Ben Bostrom practiced for this weekend’s Mid-Ohio Superbike finale on Friday, with Hodgson’s best time of 1:26.736 good for sixth quickest of the day. Ben Bostrom’s time of 1:26.828 set on his Ducati 999 was good for eighth best on Friday. Neil Hodgson will start in the third heat race tomorrow afternoon from the second grid position. “I can’t wait for the heat race,” said Neil Hodgson. “I think we can be competitive in our group and we’re going for the win. As far as our pace goes, we’ve hit a bit of a wall. This track has always been a challenge for us since I’ve been in the States. We’re not going to throw the towel in. I’ve got two more days here and I’m going to give my best. I’m going to give 100% on every single corner and the team will work hard as well.” Ben Bostrom will start third in the second heat race. The Californian will face-off against very competitive riders in his heat. “It’s going to be tough,” said Ben. “With the heat race format, the Ducati starts really well off the line and that will help us. The race is just five laps so you go all out. That sets your position for the main event, which is a much different type of race.” Although the weather forecasts for the weekend had predicted rain, Friday’s weather provided dry, although cool, conditions. Tomorrow’s five lap heat races are scheduled to begin at 3:25 PM local time.

A Corona-sponsored Honda Superbike team has been confirmed for the 2007 AMA Superbike Championship. “We’re going to be running a Honda Superbike,” said Tim Saunders, Team Principal of Corona Extra Racing, which currently races Suzukis in AMA Superbike and Superstock without direct support from American Suzuki. “At the moment, our program is to run one rider in Superbike. We will be supported by American Honda, and our program includes HRC support and the availability of HRC product. “We don’t have a rider confirmed yet. We’ve been talking to Adam ‘Krusty’ Fergusson, who is our number-one choice. That’s still not confirmed as of today. The whole program just came together in the last few weeks. “It’s a three-year deal with Corona and Honda. We’re really excited about that. It means we can build a program.” Saunders has not secured a tire supplier but said his team hoped to continue its relationship with Dunlop. Saunders said finalizing the new program so early would allow his team to do pre-season testing, something his team has been missing out on in the past. The Corona Honda deal will also include a large display component that will see Corona Honda replica racebikes included in consumer promotional displays at retail locations. Fergusson raced for Corona Extra Suzuki in the AMA Championship in 2002 and 2003, before returning to race in Australia from 2004 to present.

Lockhart Phillips USA AMA Formula Xtreme Championship Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio Ambient Temperature: 54 degree F Provisional Practice Times (for reference, the fastest time in the first AMA Formula Xtreme practice Aug. 4 at Mid-Ohio was 1:27.876 by Jason DiSalvo): 1. Josh Hayes (Hon CBR600RR), 1:27.784 2. Aaron Gobert (Hon CBR600RR), 1:28.153 3. Jason DiSalvo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:28.266 4. Eric Bostrom (Yam YZF-R6), 1:28.769 5. Michael Barnes (Suz GSX-R600), 1:28.853 6. Danny Eslick (Suz GSX-R600), 1:29.036 7. Chaz Davies (Yam YZF-R6), 1:29.743 8. Jeremy McWilliams (Buell XB-RR), 1:29.774 9. Ty Howard (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.504 10. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R600), 1:30.579 11. Ryan Andrews (Hon CBR600RR), 1:30.672 12. Brian Stokes (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.289 13. Blake Young (Suz GSX-R600), 1:31.382 14. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.389 15. Eric Wood (Hon CBR600RR), 1:31.528 16. Garrett Carter (Yam YZF-R6), 1:31.717 17. Ryan Elleby (Hon CBR600RR), 1:32.166 18. Steve Crevier (Buell XB-RR), 1:32.172 19. Brian Hall (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:32.468 20. Tyler McDonald (Yam YZF-R6), 1:32.863 21. Armando Ferrer (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:33.840 22. Jonas McCluskey (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.032 23. Chris Siebenhaar (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.064 24. Michael Morgan (Suz GSX-R600), 1:34.097 25. Hawk Mazzotta (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.936 26. Marco Martinez (Yam YZF-R6), 1:34.997 27. Johnny Rock Page (Yam YZF-R6), 1:35.498 28. Shane Narbonne (Suz GSX-R600), 1:35.529 29. Eric Haugo (Yam YZF-R6), 1:35.755 30. Myron Bell (Suz GSX-R600), 1:35.870 31. Mark Hatten (Duc 749R), 1:36.264 32. Simon Kowalski (Yam YZF-R6), 1:37.830 33. Victor Chirinos (Kaw ZX-6RR), 1:39.512

AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course Lexington, Ohio September 29, 2006 Ambient Temperature: 53 degrees F Provisional Practice Times (for reference, the fastest time in the first AMA Superbike practice Aug. 4 at Mid-Ohio was 1:25.691 by Mat Mladin): 1. Mat Mladin (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.004 2. Miguel Duhamel (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:27.094 3. Neil Hodgson (Duc 999F06), 1:27.506 4. Jake Zemke (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:27.586 5. Ben Bostrom (Duc 999F06), 1:27.700 6. Ben Spies (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:27.734 7. Jake Holden (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.025 8. Roger Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:28.065 9. Ben Thompson (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.285 10. Steve Rapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.320 11. Jason Pridmore (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.568 12. Aaron Yates (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.622 13. Tommy Hayden (Kaw ZX-10R), 1:28.731 14. Matt Lynn (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:28.973 15. Jason Curtis (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.050 16. Robertino Pietri (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.190 17. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.306 18. Marty Craggill (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:29.575 19. Eric Wood (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:30.302 20. Larry Pegram (Hon CBR1000RR), 1:30.917 21. Brian Stokes (Yam YZF-R1), 1:31.069 22. Scott Jensen (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.109 23. Matt McBride (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.489 24. Taylor Knapp (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.503 25. Cory West (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.770 26. Gary Mason (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.778 27. John Haner (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:31.909 28. Michael Sanchez (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:32.900 29. Scott Carpenter (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:35.483 30. Marcin Biernacki (Yam YZF-R1), 1:36.632 31. Brian Boyd (Suz GSX-R1000), 1:40.849