COSTUME NATIONAL AND DUCATI ON THE FASHION RUNWAY IN MILAN. Loris Capirossi to be present at C’N’C’s new collection of street wear the 06/07 Autumn-Winter Collection Bologna, 17 February 2006 The 2006/2007 Autumn-Winter shows in Milan, the fashion centre of the world, will mark the official confirmation of the partnership of collaboration between Ducati Corse and C’N’C Costume National. After the success of the first 2006 Spring/Summer collection with the “C’N’C Ducati” label, the Italian prêt-à-porter fashion company belonging to Carlo and Ennio Capasa, respectively managing-director and designer of Costume National, is now continuing along the same line, inspired by passion for motorbikes and dedicated to urban bikers. The synergetic and constructive rapport between the two companies has led C’N’C to cement even further its collaboration with the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, by linking its brand and image with the world of racing and by becoming official sponsor of the Ducati MotoGP Team in the 2006 season. The C’N’C logo will be present on the clothing of the team in all rounds of the MotoGP World Championship, in what promises to be a hard-fought season where the red bikes from the Borgo Panigale factory are sure to be amongst the favourites for the title battle. Loris Capirossi, who has just returned from a successful winter testing session at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia together with his new Ducati MotoGP team-mate Sete Gibernau, will be present at C’N’C’s Milan fashion display, which will be held on Monday 20 February at the Arco della Pace in Piazza Sempione, where the new 2006/2007 Autumn-Winter C’N’C Ducati collection will also be presented. Founded in 1987 by the brothers, Carlo and Ennio Capasa, respectively managing-director and designer of the company, Costume National is one of the most prestigious prêt-à-porter fashion labels in the world. With a turnover in excess of 50 million Euro and flagship stores in Milan, Rome, Paris, Los Angeles, New York and Tokyo, the company directly controls the production and the distribution of clothing, shoes, accessories and perfumes. The C’N’C Costume National street wear line is produced and distributed by Ittierre SpA, while the sunglasses are produced and distributed by Marcolin. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport, Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and the new SportClassic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European, Japan and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com

Ducati Corse is proud to announce that its partnership with Shell Advance will extend until at least 2008. The relationship will ensure the development of tailored Shell Advance lubricant and Shell V-Power fuel for the Ducati Corse racing teams. Shell Advance will also continue as the first fill lubricant of every Ducati bike that leaves the factory. Since 1999 Ducati and Shell have won 6 World Superbike Constructors’ and 4 Riders’ titles which, together with the first exciting victories in MotoGP, represent the sporting history of this successful collaboration. Federico Minoli, President and CEO of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A: ‘Ducati has a great tradition of success. On the race track, Shell has been a fundamental part of this success enabling our bikes to achieve higher speeds while maintaining excellent reliability. It is for this reason that I welcome the extension to our partnership with Shell and the continuation of Shell Advance as the recommended lubricant for every Ducati around the world.’ Carlo Alberto del Mastro, Shell Advance Global Brand and Sponsorship Manager: ‘Shell and Ducati have had a very successful relationship since 1999. We have made great leaps in our Shell Advance lubricant technology as a direct result of the work we have done with Ducati Corse engineers in World Superbikes and MotoGP. So it makes sense, both with our hearts and our heads, to commit to Ducati as we move in to a new technical era of motorcycle development.’ Closer to the road, the agreement means Shell will continue to lubricate every Ducati that leaves the Bologna factory with Shell Advance and power them through the gates with Shell fuels. The combination of development with both the race teams and the road bike designers means that Shell’s commitment to motorcycle products will continue and every rider around the globe will be able to get more response from their bike using Shell Advance.

4&6 Racing appoints new general manager to oversee race and consumer operations. Skokie, IL “” On the verge of Rapid growth and expansion 4&6 racing is pleased to announce the addition of Whitney Hill as our new general manager. Mr. Hill is an avid motorcyclist and comes to us from the dealership side of the industry, most recently working at Chicago Cycle. He has a broad background that includes retail, service, and business management. Whitney will be responsible for new business development, project management, and he will be the contact person for consumers and external partners. “I am very excited to be fulfilling a lifelong dream by becoming involved with an industry leading motorcycle racing shop. I feel this a perfect fit for my skills and I already feel at home.” 4&6 is home to Safety First Racing which is competing in the AMA’s 600 supersport series and formula extreme

Fernando Alonso, the 2005 FIA Formula One car racing Champion was quoted in a BBC article today as saying he could finish on the podium of a MotoGP event if given enough practice. Evidently, Alonso, who drives for Renault, was asked by the BBC for his opinion of the driving ability shown by seven-time motorcycle road racing World Champion Valentino Rossi during his first multi-team F1 test at Valencia. Rossi drove a 2004-spec Ferrari at the test. “Until we see him race we won’t know his true potential, but it will be very difficult for him,” Alonso was quoted as saying in the BBC report. “He might finish fifth or even get on the podium some time, but I could do the same on the bikes if I was given a bit of time to practice.” ~http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/4722304.stm~

Little, Big Racing Services is proud to announce their sponsorship of Willow Springs Motorcycle Club’s 550 Superbike class. “It’s exciting to throw some money on the board for these racers to chase. We’ve got superb tires for these guys and are anxious to spotlight just how good they are. Considering how much life our racers are getting out of the tires and adding in the big contingency direct from Bridgestone means a nice paycheck.” Enthused John-Mark Arechiga, co-owner. For more information on Little, Big Racing services, Bridgestone tires or racing at WSMC, feel free to contact the gang of Rich, Britt and J-M at [email protected] or go to www.littlebigracing.com.

On the road to Daytona – Mladin talks planes, trains and motorcycles February 16, 2006 – Chino, CA – Mat Mladin, six-time AMA Superbike Champion, has a lot on his plate right now. As he heads towards the Superbike Opener next month, he is busy juggling being a father to his 2-1/2 year old daughter, Emily; running a couple of business ventures Down Under; and anxiously awaiting delivery of his Pilatus P-12 turboprop. Aside from the pressures of racing, business and family, Mladin, who has been a pilot for a couple of years, is looking forward to spending this season traveling from race to race in his new executively configured airplane. “I’ve got a lot of things going on in my life right now. I’m going to be 34 next month and I’ve been riding motorcycles for 30 years and life isn’t a short road. I’ve got some good years left ahead. Things have been good for us.” As far as racing goes, Mat will be riding the 2006 edition of Suzuki’s GSX-R1000. Suzuki’s newest liter-bike has an updated engine and new suspension. Mladin had little chance to ride the completed bike before testing began in Fontana earlier this month. There, he topped the charts in lap times – which bodes well for an exciting season ahead for Mat and the new bike. Even though it is a different configuration, Mladin isn’t fazed. “I look at racing a little differently than my peers… it’s my job to get out there and go fast and get the most out of the motorcycle. You can’t use the excuse that it’s a new bike or that this is a new part or that is a new part. Suzuki has given me great motorcycles to ride for many years now, it’s my job to do what you have to do to get the most out of it.” Mladin is known to be an excellent test rider. His feedback to his crew and ability to get the correct set-up quickly are keys to his success. “Right now we’re testing and fine-tuning the new motorbike for the first race in Daytona. After Daytona we have five weeks off from racing and in that time we have five different venues in about three weeks that we test at… for a total of ten days testing and then the grind of the season starts as we prepare to rush around the country until October where the final race of 2006 will take place in Ohio. With the 200 no longer a Superbike race, Daytona is not the way it used to be. “Now, it’s just the first race of the championship,” Mladin says. “It is a very dangerous track and the way I look at Daytona is different than other riders: Get in, try and win it, but make sure you get as many points as possible and then get back out of it.” As far as the year ahead, Mladin is looking forward to it and hopefully winning an unprecedented 7th AMA Superbike Championship. “I love racing here in America. I live to grind out the Championship. It is what I do best.” And he does.

Ignition Tour 2006 Blasts Off for Race Fans With Speed-Fest in February WHAT: Race fans will get the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in motor sports at Infineon Raceway at Speed-Fest, which kicks off Ignition Tour 2006, a series of three promotional events designed for race fans as Infineon Raceway gears up for the upcoming Big O Tires Racing Season. WHEN/WHERE: Monday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Pacific), Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, Calif. (800-870-RACE, www.infineonraceway.com). The event is FREE to the public. DRIVERS: Speed-Fest will feature the following drivers/rider: * Dan Wheldon (Indy Racing League): Wheldon, who drives the No. 10 car for Target Chip Ganassi Racing, is the 2005 IndyCar® Series champion and the 2005 Indianapolis 500 champion. * David Stremme (NASCAR NEXTEL Cup): Stremme will pilot the No. 40 Coors Light and Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Dodges for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates in 2006. This will be Stremme’s rookie season; he posted 10 top-10 efforts in the Busch Series last year and was 13th in the Busch standings. * Cory McClenathan (NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series): McClenathan has been runner-up for the Top Fuel championship four times and has 28 career Top Fuel victories in the NHRA. He’ll pilot the Carrier Boyz FRAM Boost Top Fuel dragster in 2006. * Scott Pruett (Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series): Pruett, a resident of Auburn in the Sacramento area, is the 2004 Rolex Series Daytona Prototype co-champion along with Max Papis. Pruett also placed third at the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup event in Sonoma. * Jake Zemke (AMA Superbikes): Zemke, who rides for American Honda, placed second in Formula Xtreme in 2005 with five victories, including four consecutive. The San Francisco native was also 11th in Superbike. FAN ELEMENTS: * Fan Forum and driver/rider autograph session. * Motor Sports Corral featuring a variety of vehicles from different forms of racing. * Special ticket offer (see below). * American Red Cross Blood Drive (see below). * Karting demonstration by most drivers in attendance. * The Raceway Café will be open for lunch. * Jim Russell Racing School display * The BONE 107.7 FM, a classic rock-n-roll station in San Francisco will be on-hand. * Much, much more BLOOD DRIVE: The day will also feature a blood drive by the American Red Cross from noon-6 p.m. All race fans who donate one point of blood will be given a “hot lap” at speed around the world-famous 12-turn, 2.52-mile road course. Please visit www.beadonor.com for donor eligibility and to secure your appointment (sponsor code: Infineon). Each person who donates one pint of blood will receive a hot lap by an instructor from the Jim Russell Racing School. This marks the fifth consecutive year the raceway has hosted a blood drive; the raceway has helped generate more than 250 pints of blood the last two years for the American Red Cross. FREE BASEBALL CAP OFFER: All race fans who purchase a ticket in-person at Speed-Fest for any major event on the 2006 Infineon Raceway calendar will receive a limited-edition Ignition Tour 2006 cap. ABOUT IGNITION TOUR 2006 Speed-Fest is the first of three events for Ignition Tour 2006, designed to build momentum for race fans entering the upcoming season at Infineon Raceway. Other events are: * NHRA Tour de Charity (March 4, Infineon Raceway): It’s your chance for a full day of karting at the Infineon Raceway Karting Center with some of the NHRA’s biggest stars “” Ron Capps, Cory McClenathan and Gary Scelzi. Call 707-933-3950 or email Denise Silver ([email protected]) for details and cost. * Two-Wheel Thunder (March 17, Infineon Raceway): Race fans will be admitted into the raceway FREE for a one-day festival on Friday, March 17. All the top teams, including Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda, will be testing the track for the upcoming Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend, presented by Supercuts (May 19-21). Supermoto USA and Stuntspot.com will be on-hand with demonstrations and displays by top area pro riders and there will also be a fan forum and autograph session. MORE INFORMATION: For race fan information, call 800-870-RACE or visit www.infineonraceway.com.

Pegram Racing Honda is happy to announce it has signed Leo Vince Exhaust as its title sponsor for the 2006 AMA Superbike season. Leo Vince maker of premium performance and racing motorcycle exhausts will be the title sponsor of the Leo Vince/Pegram Racing Honda. The team will continue its great relationship with American Honda, Michelin Tires, Pro Honda Oils, and Triangle Cycles.com. All the major sponsors will upgrade their support for the coming season. The team includes veteran racer and team owner, Larry Pegram plus, young up and coming Ryan Elleby. Pegram will concentrate on AMA Superbike aboard a HRC kitted 2006 Honda CBR1000RR and will race selected Superstock events on a 2006 Honda CBR100RR. Elleby will compete in 600 Supersport and Formula Xtreme on the Honda CBR600RR. “I am very happy with the improvement of our program for 2006.” Said Pegram. “The addition of Leo Vince as our new title sponsor, plus, the added support from Honda and Michelin will really up our game. I also think Ryan, a newly discovered talent will surprise a lot of people this year.” Ryan added, “I am very excited to have this opportunity to prove myself. Leo Vince/Pegram Racing Honda is a great program, with Larry as my coach and the Honda/Michelin/Leo Vince package we will be very competitive.” The new Honda’s will feature a retro paint job based on the 1985 Honda Factory Team. Pegram’s association with Freddie Spencer and his school will come full circle as the Bikes, Truck, and Team Uniforms will honor Freddie’s success of the past. Mechanics include, Dave Weaver, JD Zachary, Dave Alexander, Dennis Zickrick, and Larry’s father Jim Pegram.

Suzuki Cup Finals on TV The 2005 Suzuki Cup Finals will air on Fox Sports Net. Below is the list of various area FSN networks, the date and time the show will air. SUZUKI GSX-R CUP ’05 #1 AT ROAD ATLANTA Length: 0.50 hour Time Zone Network Date Time Mountain-Arizona FSN ARIZONA Sun – 02/26/2006 12:00 PM Pacific FSN BAY AREA Sun – 02/26/2006 10:30 AM Central FSN CHICAGO Sat – 02/25/2006 08:00 PM Central FSN CHICAGO Mon – 02/27/2006 02:30 PM Eastern FSN DETROIT Sun – 02/26/2006 12:30 PM Eastern FSN FLORIDA Sun – 02/26/2006 01:30 PM Central FSN MIDWEST Sun – 02/26/2006 01:00 PM Eastern FSN NEW ENGLAND Sun – 02/26/2006 01:30 PM Eastern FSN NEW YORK Sat – 02/25/2006 11:30 AM Central FSN NORTH (Minnesota) Sun – 02/26/2006 03:30 PM Central FSN NORTH (Wisconsin) Sun – 02/26/2006 01:30 PM Pacific FSN NORTHWEST Sat – 02/25/2006 10:30 AM Eastern FSN OHIO Sun – 02/26/2006 10:30 AM Eastern FSN PITTSBURGH Sun – 02/26/2006 01:00 PM Mountain FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Sun – 02/26/2006 12:30 PM Mountain FSN ROCKY MOUNTAIN Mon – 02/27/2006 02:30 PM Eastern FSN SOUTH Sat – 02/25/2006 01:30 AM Eastern FSN SOUTH Sun – 02/26/2006 10:30 AM Central FSN SOUTHWEST Sun – 02/26/2006 03:30 AM Central FSN SOUTHWEST (Dallas DMA) Sat – 02/25/2006 11:00 AM Pacific FSN WEST Sun – 02/26/2006 02:30 PM

We changed our 800 number to (800) 901-5035. The local number remains the same: (415) 444-0767. Remember that the local number is easier to get through when the 800 lines may be busy. Randy Warren Travelcraft