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Klaffi Honda Can Only Afford To Sign Barros, Neukirchner Left Without Ride

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Team Klaffi Honda will take part in World’s Superbike Championship 2006 without Max Neukirchner. Honda supports our team in 2006 with a financial budget, which definitively suffices only for one rider. By request of Honda this rider is Alex Barros. Team Manager Klaus Klaffenböck: “At the race before last in 2005 I immediately informed the management of Max Neukirchner that there may be a negative development for his rider. So this first discussion happened already in the beginning of October 2005. Regrettably my fears came true now. On the 18th of January I had my last meeting with Honda. An additional Honda budget for Max is not available. To fund a second rider in World’s Superbike Championship we would need a substantial additional amount. During the last three months we tried everything. We started a co-operation with an agency for sport sponsoring. But in spite of all our efforts we are not able to make more money available. I’m very sorry for Max, this talented young rider. Furthermore it is very unfortunate that there was no adequate alternative found for Max Neukirchner during the last month since October 2005.”

CRA Announces 2006 Race Schedule, Adds More Endurance Races

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2006 CRA schedule. *April 28, 29, 30th Mid America Motorplex- Pacific Junction, IA. June 16, 17, 18th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. *July 14, 15, 16th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. August 25, 26, 27th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. **Sept 15, 16, 17th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. * indicates 2 hour endurance race weekend ** indicates 5 hour endurance race weekend For additional info, please visit www.cra-mn.com or call (612) 332-4070.

Becker Joins Former Road Racer Mike Kidd In Arenacross Promotion Business

Mike Kidd Entertainment Group Takes Control of BooKoo Arenacross and Plans Expansion of Motor Sports Events! Ft. Worth, TX Mike Kidd Entertainment Group announced today that Gary Becker, former CEO of PACE Motor Sports, has joined Mike Kidd Entertainment Group which will now direct the BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series as well as other motor sports events that Becker and Kidd are developing. Gary Becker helped lead PACE Motor Sports to become one of the largest motor sport promotion companies in the world; a company known for its premiere Supercross series that Becker himself helped build, which was then acquired by SFX Entertainment and then Clear Channel. “After fours years of retirement, I’ve missed the sport and the people involved that really brought about a lot of passion for me,” said Becker. “I’m ready to get back into the motor sports business, and I think Mike Kidd has a great start with the BooKoo Arenacross Series. Mike and I both have the same philosophy that our events should support the growth and success of all parties involved, including racers, sponsors and teams.” Mike Kidd began promoting events as Mike Kidd Productions in the mid 1980’s in Texas following a successful career as a racer in the AMA Grand National Series winning the 1981 Grand National Championship. Mike Kidd Promotions was the largest and most successful AMA Arenacross promoter throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s before selling the company to Gary, while he was CEO of PACE Motor Sports in 1997. “Gary and I go way back,” said Mike Kidd. “As a racer I competed in several PACE events, and when Gary was CEO of PACE Motor Sports, I sold them my Arenacross series in 1997. Now to be able to once again find myself in a great position to work with someone who’s as passionate and proven in this business as I am, is just an added bonus to what we have planned,” he added. The reuniting of these two teams will solidify an already strong partnership that will introduce new racing events to the motor sports fan and provide the resources to continue to build and expand the new BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series. For more information about the K&N presents BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series Brought to you by Toyota, log on to www.racearenacross.com or call 817-595-5844.

New Head Of AMA Sports Named

AMA NAMES NEUBAUER VP OF AMA SPORTS PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Douglas Neubauer has been promoted to the position of Vice President of AMA Sports, the AMA’s amateur and pro-am competition division. Neubauer, who previously was Senior Director of AMA Sports, will continue to be responsible for leading the AMA Sports staff, which manages more than 4,000 AMA-sanctioned amateur, pro-am, ATV and youth competition events each year. “Douglas is a valuable asset to the AMA, and we’re pleased to recognize his leadership with this promotion,” said Patricia DiPietro, the AMA’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to AMA Sports’ continued growth under his direction.” “The phenomenal growth of AMA-sanctioned competition is the result of hard work by the entire AMA Sports team,” said Neubauer. “I’m excited about the many opportunities, in all forms of competition, for even greater success in the future.” Neubauer came to the AMA in January of 2002 from IHRA Motorsports, where he served as assistant to the organization’s president, managing a variety of marketing, promotion, and program-development tasks. An Ohio native, he also has a special interest in motocross, including experience in motocross-track development.

Keigwins@thetrack Announces 2006 Track Day, Racing School Schedule

KEIGWINS@THETRACK 2006 Calendar 1/17 Mazda Rcwy Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA 1/24 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 2/25-26 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 3/11-12 Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA 3/20-21 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 4/3 Mazda Rcwy Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA 4/8-11 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 4/16 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 4/21 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 5/1-3 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 5/11 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 5/29 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 6/3-4 Reno-Fernley Raceway, Fernley, NV 6/12-14 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/1-3 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/10-13 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/22 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 8/7-9 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 9/2-4 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 9/9-10 Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA 9/16-19 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 9/23-24 Reno-Fernley Raceway, Fernley, NV 10/7-9 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 10/30-31 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 11/1 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 11/27 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA KEIGWINS@THETRACK 2006 RACING SCHOOLS 2/26 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 3/20 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 3/21 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 5/1 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/3 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA

Corser Fastest, Martin Second On Third Day Of Phillip Island World Superbike Test

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FPR Makes Solid Test Progress FPR’s experienced and youthful pairing of Steve Martin and Craig Jones today made significant progress with the team’s pre-season testing programme, on the third of a four day test at Phillip Island. Steve Martin was again straight on the pace with his PETRONAS FP1 and finished the day second in the timesheet, with a time of 1:33.40 an improvement of over half a second from his best time yesterday. A race simulation was planned for Steve during the afternoon, but a rising track temperature to in excess of fifty five degrees, resulted in his efforts being turned to further systems’ management evaluation. Team-mate Craig Jones completed almost eighty laps over the course of the day as he worked on the set-up of his FP1, to include geometry, suspension and chassis adjustments in preparation for the race at Phillip Island in six weeks. The young Brit was also able to knock a further one second off his lap time to achieve a respectable 1:35.6. Steve commented, “It’s been a good day and we were able to take another half a second off my lap time by using the new 2006 race tyre compounds which we evaluated this morning. We’ve also done a fair bit of work with the suspension settings, on older tyres, which has been useful, and tomorrow I’m hopefully going to do two long runs to test the different tyres that Pirelli are bringing to the race here. I feel really good in myself physically this evening, and that I’ve got my ‘bike fitness’ back which is great.” Craig said, “I’ve spent a lot of the day working on the straight line stability and set-up of my bikes to suit this circuit and made good progress in both areas. I’ve learnt the track even more today and am now very confident with my racing line and braking points. We’ve got a good direction for tomorrow and I’m confident that we can come away from this test with a set-up for the race that I’m very happy with.” Unofficial Times (race tyres) 1. Troy Corser (Alstare Suzuki) 1:32.79 2. Steve Martin (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1:33.40 3. Yukio Kagayama (Alstare Suzuki) 1:33.68 4. Norick Abe (Yamaha France) 1:34.5 (1:34.0 qualifying tyre) 5. Sebastien Gimbert (Yamaha France) 1:34.6 (1:34.2 qualifying tyre) 6. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yamaha France) 1:35.1 7. Craig Jones (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1:35.6

Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum In Ohio Hosts Special Activities All Year Long

MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM 2006 EVENTS INCLUDE AWARD-WINNING EXHIBITS, SHOWS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FAMILY FUN PICKERINGTON, OHIO The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, America’s premiere showcase of motorcycling heritage and history, has announced an expanded calendar of events and activities for 2006. From its annual signature event, the October 67 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction and Concours d’Elegance Weekend to festivals that celebrate the lifestyle and heritage of favorite motorcycles marques, Museum visitors will discover award-winning exhibits, entertainment, education and memorable stories 365 days a year. Just minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s exhibits and events take place in over 15,000 square feet of gallery space, surrounded by 23 scenic acres. The Museum is located next to the headquarters of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), adjacent to Interstate 70. Check the Museum’s web site often for up-to-date event information. Unlike some traditional museums, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum doesn’t simply present history behind glass. Every exhibit blends priceless motorcycles, memorabilia, historic images and unusual artifacts with the real stories behind the famous machines and faces. Many of the exhibits feature fully interactive elements that invite kids of all ages to touch such as the current “Motocross America” exhibit where tomorrow’s racing stars can try on the latest motocross bikes and gear and prepare for a “photo opp” on the victory podium. All 2006 events at the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum are open to the public: “Motocross America” Exhibit. See, hear and connect with the action-packed history of America’s original action sport at this expansive exhibit. More than 60 legendary motocross machines, hundreds of artifacts, and personal treasures on loan from racing and industry stars, rare original images and special interactive sections, such as a Motocross Resource Center designed to help parents and kids get involved in racing. Through December 2006. 5th Annual Penton Owners Group Day. Meet John Penton, his family, friends and Penton Owners Club (POG) members and learn more about Ohio’s very own motorcycle legend. Panel discussion, Penton bike show. POG members-only lunch. Indoor activities. February 4. Leather & Ice Winter Party. Share an evening with fellow motorheads and make new friends at the third annual Leather & Ice winter motorcycle party. Mix formal wear with moto gear to win prizes for the best dressed guests. Door prizes, scavenger hunt, and food and drinks will whet your appetite for the spring riding season! Saturday, February 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Daytona Friendraising Breakfast. Traveling to Daytona for Bike Week? Wrap up your week at this annual Museum fundraising event. The 2006 keynote speaker is racing great Mark Brelsford, the 1972 AMA Grand National Champion. Advance reservations required. Friday, March 10, Holiday Inn, DeLand, FL. Japanese Motorcycle Saturday. Japanese sport bike, café racer, cruiser and off-road enthusiasts gather at the Museum to celebrate their favorite marques. From the rare to today’s most popular Japanese bikes, visitors are invited to bring their favorite Japanese motorcycles and enjoy the free, unjudged bike show from vintage machines to 2006 models. East coast enthusiasts will want to check out the Larz Anderson Auto Museum’s simultaneous Japanese Motorcycle Day (www.mot.org). Special guests, food vendors and more. Saturday, June 3. British & European Motorcycle Weekend, presented by DomiRacer Distributors. From BSA to Zundapp, this two-day event is a must for any fan of British and European especially German bikes. Visitors have one final chance to see the exhibit “BMW: The Mastery of Speed” during a Friday evening reception. The exhibit features rare ephemera, seldom seen and historically significant sport machines from nearly every decade of BMW’s eighty years of motorcycle production. Saturday, visitors are invited to bring their favorite British and European motorcycles and enjoy an unjudged bike show for machines from vintage to 2006 models. June 9-10. “Women & Motorcycling” Exhibit. AMA/FIM Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell. Celebrate the legendary lady riders who paved the way for today’s thousands of women motorcycle enthusiasts. The Museum’s award-winning exhibit “Women & Motorcycling” makes a special appearance at the conference. Advance registration required through the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). June 30-July 3, Athens, GA. “SuperMann” Exhibit Dedication. Dick Mann is one of the great universal motorcyclists of the last century. Tuner, dirt tracker, road racer, motocrosser and trials rider, Mann did it all. This new exhibit pays respect to Mann, the modern-day legend. Join Dick Mann and friends for the exhibit dedication, then head to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days for the weekend. Thursday, July 27, 5 pm. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. More than 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at last year’s annual celebration of motorcycling heritage, making it the biggest vintage motorcycle event in America. The Museum’s Motorhead Café is a great place to hang out with your friends and meet the legends of the sport. Bid on rare classics and memorabilia at the world-class Vintage Motorcycle Auction (Saturday), watch AHRMA racing greats battle it out on four race tracks, browse the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, try the latest motorcycles from today’s leading manufacturers, shop dozens of new gear and accessory vendors, learn at seminars. MV Agusta is the 2006 Featured Marque. July 28-30, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH. Custom and Cruiser Culture Saturday. Whether box-stock, chopped or tricked-out and over-the-top, custom and cruiser motorcycles reflect the unique personalities of their owners. That fact makes these bikes some of the most visually stunning works of art on wheels. Enjoy the culture, lifestyle and craftsmanship of these popular bikes as well as the people who design, build, tune and accessorize them at this first annual custom bike show. Demonstrations, vendors, and more. August 19. Motorcycle Hall of Fame Weekend and Concours d’Elegance. Meet and mingle with motorcycling’s most famous names at the annual Hall of Fame Induction, plus enjoy over 100 of the nation’s rarest motorcycles at the 5th annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance (all day Saturday). The weekend includes a Friday “Evening of Stars and Legends” reception at the Museum, autograph sessions, Saturday gala Induction dinner and ceremony. October 6-7. Motorcycle Hall of Fame Holiday Online Auction. A virtual shopping extravaganza awaits gift givers starting November 1. That’s the day the Museum “opens” the door to its annual online holiday auction. All proceeds benefit the Museum. Museum staff will accept auction donations throughout the year. www.motorcyclemuseum.org. About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult admission is $10 per person; students 12 17, $3. AMA members $5. Seniors receive a $2 discount and members of motorcycle clubs and organizations are eligible for a $1 discount per ticket. A $25.00 family rate and group rates are also available. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

Eastside MotoSports To Sponsor Second WMRRA Racer

Eastside MotoSports is pleased to announce that we have come to an agreement with Amber Rimes of D & B Custom Racing in order to add a second Ducati rider to our energetic motorcycle road racing line up. Amber, #29 will be riding a 2006 749R along side WMRRA’s #4 plate holder, Darren Murrey of DMD Racing. In 2005 Amber graduated from Novice and entered into the expert ranks with a convincing drive to be competitive. With only limited track time on a 2001 Ducati 748 she was able to prove her riding abilities as strong and consistent, with many top 10 finishes. 2006 will be an exciting season for the D&B Custom rider who will race the new 2006 Ducati 749R prepared and maintained by local Ducati mechanical sensation, Mark Appleby, of MachSpeed. Mark is a seasoned racing mechanic with expertise in building V-twin power plants and providing track-side assistance. Amber Rimes will be a fierce competitor in the upcoming season, challenging for top positions in Formula Thunder and Open GP Twin classes. “I’m very excited to be part of something as big as this, I have been working very hard in securing sponsorship for the upcoming season, since Aug 2005. Now everything seems to be coming together, with the help of Eastside MotoSports and a large amount of Ducati contingency money available we are headed into a very exciting year. I am looking forward to campaigning the new Ducati 749R, it is a beautiful machine. It will be amazing for me to be able to work along side Darren Murrey, the top Ducati racer in the Northwest.” said D&B’s Rider Amber Rimes. “Eastside MotoSports is very excited to add such an enthusiastic road racer to our team. Amber has proven to gain respect on the track along with good attention for being a role model to aspiring young women motorcyclists. We understand the importance of supporting the local racing scene and enjoy being part of building a future for this sport in the Northwest by helping up and coming racers like Amber. We look forward to helping her reach her racing goals while she debuts the new 2006 Ducati 749R.” stated Rick Nakagaki, C.O.O. of Eastside MotoSports. About Eastside MotoSports Eastside MotoSports, Bellevue, WA is not your traditional motorcycle shop. We are a group of active enthusiasts dedicated to performance and customer care. Eastside MotoSports carries a broad line of Yamaha, Ducati, and Suzuki motorcycles, as well as our large selection of accessories. We also have a Service Department that is second to none in the Northwest. “Performance is our passion” and we take that message to the race track! About D&B Custom Racing D&B Custom Racing is a Canadian established motorcycle road racing team founded in 2004, actively racing in WMRRA and WMRC events. You can find out more about the D&B Custom Race Team at www.amberrimes.com

Former Road Racer Carr To Pilot Streamliner At Bonneville

CHRIS CARR TO PILOT BUB ENTERPRISES’ STREAMLINER IN WORLD MOTORCYCLE SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT Denis Manning, president of Bub Enterprises, has announced that 7-time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr, 38, of Fleetwood, PA, has been selected to pilot Bub’s Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited-sponsored motorcycle streamliner later this year in an attempt to break the world motorcycle land speed record. The current mark of 322.150 mph was set by Dave Campos in 1990. According to Manning, testing with Carr in the streamliner will be held at the Bonneville Salt Flats in June and July, with the record attempt currently planned in conjunction with the International Motorcycle Speed Trials by Bub September 3-8, 2006. FIM officials will be brought in for that occasion. Manning’s previous experiences at Bonneville as a builder date back to 1970 when he built a Harley-Davidson-powered streamliner that was piloted by Cal Rayborn to a new world record at the time of 265 miles per hour. Manning has since been involved in numerous other Bonneville projects, but the goal of regaining the world record has eluded him thus far. “We are thrilled,” said Manning, “to have someone with Chris Carr’s credentials in the saddle of our streamliner for our attempt to set the world record. His history of success in motor racing speaks for itself. We appreciated receiving over 40 applicants for the job, but feel confident we’ve found the right guy to get the job done.” For Carr, the winningest active motorcycle flat track racer in the sport, the Bonneville attempt will be a departure from what he knows best. He has, however, competed in the past in AMA Superbike competition and looks forward to this new challenge.

Moore Named Lockhart-Phillips USA Team Privateer Of The Year

2005 Team Privateer of the Year Lockhart Phillips USA is proud to announce Jonny Moore as the 2005 Lockhart Phillips USA Team Privateer Of The Year! Jonny is an avid road racer and competed in 147 races in the 2005 season, enough to make anyone jealous. His attitude and composure on and off the track is something to be admired. Jonny will run the 2006 season with the #1 plate for the CCS Midwest and CCS Great Plains Regions. Jonny will receive a credit of $2000.00 posted to his account for purchase of race product. His account has also been promoted internally to the level of support offered to OEM factory teams such as Kawasaki, Honda and Ducati. This will allow Jonny to extend that issued credit far beyond his current level of support. Jonny will also be featured on our Lockhart Phillips USA and Team Privateer websites. In addition press releases are currently hitting online and print publications Nationwide about this recognition. This will allow Jonny and his teammate Ryan Johnson the publicity and recognition they worked so hard to obtain. “Congratulations to Jonny on his outstanding 2005 season and I look forward to hearing from him in 2006 and beyond.”, Aarron Lephart, Team Privateer Manager, Lockhart Phillips USA.

Klaffi Honda Can Only Afford To Sign Barros, Neukirchner Left Without Ride

Team Klaffi Honda will take part in World’s Superbike Championship 2006 without Max Neukirchner. Honda supports our team in 2006 with a financial budget, which definitively suffices only for one rider. By request of Honda this rider is Alex Barros. Team Manager Klaus Klaffenböck: “At the race before last in 2005 I immediately informed the management of Max Neukirchner that there may be a negative development for his rider. So this first discussion happened already in the beginning of October 2005. Regrettably my fears came true now. On the 18th of January I had my last meeting with Honda. An additional Honda budget for Max is not available. To fund a second rider in World’s Superbike Championship we would need a substantial additional amount. During the last three months we tried everything. We started a co-operation with an agency for sport sponsoring. But in spite of all our efforts we are not able to make more money available. I’m very sorry for Max, this talented young rider. Furthermore it is very unfortunate that there was no adequate alternative found for Max Neukirchner during the last month since October 2005.”

CRA Announces 2006 Race Schedule, Adds More Endurance Races

2006 CRA schedule. *April 28, 29, 30th Mid America Motorplex- Pacific Junction, IA. June 16, 17, 18th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. *July 14, 15, 16th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. August 25, 26, 27th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. **Sept 15, 16, 17th Brainerd International Raceway- Brainerd, Mn. * indicates 2 hour endurance race weekend ** indicates 5 hour endurance race weekend For additional info, please visit www.cra-mn.com or call (612) 332-4070.

Becker Joins Former Road Racer Mike Kidd In Arenacross Promotion Business

Mike Kidd Entertainment Group Takes Control of BooKoo Arenacross and Plans Expansion of Motor Sports Events! Ft. Worth, TX Mike Kidd Entertainment Group announced today that Gary Becker, former CEO of PACE Motor Sports, has joined Mike Kidd Entertainment Group which will now direct the BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series as well as other motor sports events that Becker and Kidd are developing. Gary Becker helped lead PACE Motor Sports to become one of the largest motor sport promotion companies in the world; a company known for its premiere Supercross series that Becker himself helped build, which was then acquired by SFX Entertainment and then Clear Channel. “After fours years of retirement, I’ve missed the sport and the people involved that really brought about a lot of passion for me,” said Becker. “I’m ready to get back into the motor sports business, and I think Mike Kidd has a great start with the BooKoo Arenacross Series. Mike and I both have the same philosophy that our events should support the growth and success of all parties involved, including racers, sponsors and teams.” Mike Kidd began promoting events as Mike Kidd Productions in the mid 1980’s in Texas following a successful career as a racer in the AMA Grand National Series winning the 1981 Grand National Championship. Mike Kidd Promotions was the largest and most successful AMA Arenacross promoter throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s before selling the company to Gary, while he was CEO of PACE Motor Sports in 1997. “Gary and I go way back,” said Mike Kidd. “As a racer I competed in several PACE events, and when Gary was CEO of PACE Motor Sports, I sold them my Arenacross series in 1997. Now to be able to once again find myself in a great position to work with someone who’s as passionate and proven in this business as I am, is just an added bonus to what we have planned,” he added. The reuniting of these two teams will solidify an already strong partnership that will introduce new racing events to the motor sports fan and provide the resources to continue to build and expand the new BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series. For more information about the K&N presents BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series Brought to you by Toyota, log on to www.racearenacross.com or call 817-595-5844.

New Head Of AMA Sports Named

AMA NAMES NEUBAUER VP OF AMA SPORTS PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that Douglas Neubauer has been promoted to the position of Vice President of AMA Sports, the AMA’s amateur and pro-am competition division. Neubauer, who previously was Senior Director of AMA Sports, will continue to be responsible for leading the AMA Sports staff, which manages more than 4,000 AMA-sanctioned amateur, pro-am, ATV and youth competition events each year. “Douglas is a valuable asset to the AMA, and we’re pleased to recognize his leadership with this promotion,” said Patricia DiPietro, the AMA’s Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to AMA Sports’ continued growth under his direction.” “The phenomenal growth of AMA-sanctioned competition is the result of hard work by the entire AMA Sports team,” said Neubauer. “I’m excited about the many opportunities, in all forms of competition, for even greater success in the future.” Neubauer came to the AMA in January of 2002 from IHRA Motorsports, where he served as assistant to the organization’s president, managing a variety of marketing, promotion, and program-development tasks. An Ohio native, he also has a special interest in motocross, including experience in motocross-track development.

Keigwins@thetrack Announces 2006 Track Day, Racing School Schedule

KEIGWINS@THETRACK 2006 Calendar 1/17 Mazda Rcwy Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA 1/24 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 2/25-26 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 3/11-12 Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA 3/20-21 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 4/3 Mazda Rcwy Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA 4/8-11 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 4/16 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 4/21 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 5/1-3 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 5/11 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 5/29 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 6/3-4 Reno-Fernley Raceway, Fernley, NV 6/12-14 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/1-3 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/10-13 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/22 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA 8/7-9 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 9/2-4 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 9/9-10 Buttonwillow Raceway, Buttonwillow, CA 9/16-19 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 9/23-24 Reno-Fernley Raceway, Fernley, NV 10/7-9 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 10/30-31 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 11/1 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 11/27 Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA KEIGWINS@THETRACK 2006 RACING SCHOOLS 2/26 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 3/20 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 3/21 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 5/1 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA 7/3 Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA

Corser Fastest, Martin Second On Third Day Of Phillip Island World Superbike Test

FPR Makes Solid Test Progress FPR’s experienced and youthful pairing of Steve Martin and Craig Jones today made significant progress with the team’s pre-season testing programme, on the third of a four day test at Phillip Island. Steve Martin was again straight on the pace with his PETRONAS FP1 and finished the day second in the timesheet, with a time of 1:33.40 an improvement of over half a second from his best time yesterday. A race simulation was planned for Steve during the afternoon, but a rising track temperature to in excess of fifty five degrees, resulted in his efforts being turned to further systems’ management evaluation. Team-mate Craig Jones completed almost eighty laps over the course of the day as he worked on the set-up of his FP1, to include geometry, suspension and chassis adjustments in preparation for the race at Phillip Island in six weeks. The young Brit was also able to knock a further one second off his lap time to achieve a respectable 1:35.6. Steve commented, “It’s been a good day and we were able to take another half a second off my lap time by using the new 2006 race tyre compounds which we evaluated this morning. We’ve also done a fair bit of work with the suspension settings, on older tyres, which has been useful, and tomorrow I’m hopefully going to do two long runs to test the different tyres that Pirelli are bringing to the race here. I feel really good in myself physically this evening, and that I’ve got my ‘bike fitness’ back which is great.” Craig said, “I’ve spent a lot of the day working on the straight line stability and set-up of my bikes to suit this circuit and made good progress in both areas. I’ve learnt the track even more today and am now very confident with my racing line and braking points. We’ve got a good direction for tomorrow and I’m confident that we can come away from this test with a set-up for the race that I’m very happy with.” Unofficial Times (race tyres) 1. Troy Corser (Alstare Suzuki) 1:32.79 2. Steve Martin (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1:33.40 3. Yukio Kagayama (Alstare Suzuki) 1:33.68 4. Norick Abe (Yamaha France) 1:34.5 (1:34.0 qualifying tyre) 5. Sebastien Gimbert (Yamaha France) 1:34.6 (1:34.2 qualifying tyre) 6. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yamaha France) 1:35.1 7. Craig Jones (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1:35.6

Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Museum In Ohio Hosts Special Activities All Year Long

MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM 2006 EVENTS INCLUDE AWARD-WINNING EXHIBITS, SHOWS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FAMILY FUN PICKERINGTON, OHIO The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, America’s premiere showcase of motorcycling heritage and history, has announced an expanded calendar of events and activities for 2006. From its annual signature event, the October 67 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction and Concours d’Elegance Weekend to festivals that celebrate the lifestyle and heritage of favorite motorcycles marques, Museum visitors will discover award-winning exhibits, entertainment, education and memorable stories 365 days a year. Just minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s exhibits and events take place in over 15,000 square feet of gallery space, surrounded by 23 scenic acres. The Museum is located next to the headquarters of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), adjacent to Interstate 70. Check the Museum’s web site often for up-to-date event information. Unlike some traditional museums, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum doesn’t simply present history behind glass. Every exhibit blends priceless motorcycles, memorabilia, historic images and unusual artifacts with the real stories behind the famous machines and faces. Many of the exhibits feature fully interactive elements that invite kids of all ages to touch such as the current “Motocross America” exhibit where tomorrow’s racing stars can try on the latest motocross bikes and gear and prepare for a “photo opp” on the victory podium. All 2006 events at the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum are open to the public: “Motocross America” Exhibit. See, hear and connect with the action-packed history of America’s original action sport at this expansive exhibit. More than 60 legendary motocross machines, hundreds of artifacts, and personal treasures on loan from racing and industry stars, rare original images and special interactive sections, such as a Motocross Resource Center designed to help parents and kids get involved in racing. Through December 2006. 5th Annual Penton Owners Group Day. Meet John Penton, his family, friends and Penton Owners Club (POG) members and learn more about Ohio’s very own motorcycle legend. Panel discussion, Penton bike show. POG members-only lunch. Indoor activities. February 4. Leather & Ice Winter Party. Share an evening with fellow motorheads and make new friends at the third annual Leather & Ice winter motorcycle party. Mix formal wear with moto gear to win prizes for the best dressed guests. Door prizes, scavenger hunt, and food and drinks will whet your appetite for the spring riding season! Saturday, February 11 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Daytona Friendraising Breakfast. Traveling to Daytona for Bike Week? Wrap up your week at this annual Museum fundraising event. The 2006 keynote speaker is racing great Mark Brelsford, the 1972 AMA Grand National Champion. Advance reservations required. Friday, March 10, Holiday Inn, DeLand, FL. Japanese Motorcycle Saturday. Japanese sport bike, café racer, cruiser and off-road enthusiasts gather at the Museum to celebrate their favorite marques. From the rare to today’s most popular Japanese bikes, visitors are invited to bring their favorite Japanese motorcycles and enjoy the free, unjudged bike show from vintage machines to 2006 models. East coast enthusiasts will want to check out the Larz Anderson Auto Museum’s simultaneous Japanese Motorcycle Day (www.mot.org). Special guests, food vendors and more. Saturday, June 3. British & European Motorcycle Weekend, presented by DomiRacer Distributors. From BSA to Zundapp, this two-day event is a must for any fan of British and European especially German bikes. Visitors have one final chance to see the exhibit “BMW: The Mastery of Speed” during a Friday evening reception. The exhibit features rare ephemera, seldom seen and historically significant sport machines from nearly every decade of BMW’s eighty years of motorcycle production. Saturday, visitors are invited to bring their favorite British and European motorcycles and enjoy an unjudged bike show for machines from vintage to 2006 models. June 9-10. “Women & Motorcycling” Exhibit. AMA/FIM Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell. Celebrate the legendary lady riders who paved the way for today’s thousands of women motorcycle enthusiasts. The Museum’s award-winning exhibit “Women & Motorcycling” makes a special appearance at the conference. Advance registration required through the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). June 30-July 3, Athens, GA. “SuperMann” Exhibit Dedication. Dick Mann is one of the great universal motorcyclists of the last century. Tuner, dirt tracker, road racer, motocrosser and trials rider, Mann did it all. This new exhibit pays respect to Mann, the modern-day legend. Join Dick Mann and friends for the exhibit dedication, then head to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days for the weekend. Thursday, July 27, 5 pm. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. More than 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at last year’s annual celebration of motorcycling heritage, making it the biggest vintage motorcycle event in America. The Museum’s Motorhead Café is a great place to hang out with your friends and meet the legends of the sport. Bid on rare classics and memorabilia at the world-class Vintage Motorcycle Auction (Saturday), watch AHRMA racing greats battle it out on four race tracks, browse the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, try the latest motorcycles from today’s leading manufacturers, shop dozens of new gear and accessory vendors, learn at seminars. MV Agusta is the 2006 Featured Marque. July 28-30, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH. Custom and Cruiser Culture Saturday. Whether box-stock, chopped or tricked-out and over-the-top, custom and cruiser motorcycles reflect the unique personalities of their owners. That fact makes these bikes some of the most visually stunning works of art on wheels. Enjoy the culture, lifestyle and craftsmanship of these popular bikes as well as the people who design, build, tune and accessorize them at this first annual custom bike show. Demonstrations, vendors, and more. August 19. Motorcycle Hall of Fame Weekend and Concours d’Elegance. Meet and mingle with motorcycling’s most famous names at the annual Hall of Fame Induction, plus enjoy over 100 of the nation’s rarest motorcycles at the 5th annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d’Elegance (all day Saturday). The weekend includes a Friday “Evening of Stars and Legends” reception at the Museum, autograph sessions, Saturday gala Induction dinner and ceremony. October 6-7. Motorcycle Hall of Fame Holiday Online Auction. A virtual shopping extravaganza awaits gift givers starting November 1. That’s the day the Museum “opens” the door to its annual online holiday auction. All proceeds benefit the Museum. Museum staff will accept auction donations throughout the year. www.motorcyclemuseum.org. About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult admission is $10 per person; students 12 17, $3. AMA members $5. Seniors receive a $2 discount and members of motorcycle clubs and organizations are eligible for a $1 discount per ticket. A $25.00 family rate and group rates are also available. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

Eastside MotoSports To Sponsor Second WMRRA Racer

Eastside MotoSports is pleased to announce that we have come to an agreement with Amber Rimes of D & B Custom Racing in order to add a second Ducati rider to our energetic motorcycle road racing line up. Amber, #29 will be riding a 2006 749R along side WMRRA’s #4 plate holder, Darren Murrey of DMD Racing. In 2005 Amber graduated from Novice and entered into the expert ranks with a convincing drive to be competitive. With only limited track time on a 2001 Ducati 748 she was able to prove her riding abilities as strong and consistent, with many top 10 finishes. 2006 will be an exciting season for the D&B Custom rider who will race the new 2006 Ducati 749R prepared and maintained by local Ducati mechanical sensation, Mark Appleby, of MachSpeed. Mark is a seasoned racing mechanic with expertise in building V-twin power plants and providing track-side assistance. Amber Rimes will be a fierce competitor in the upcoming season, challenging for top positions in Formula Thunder and Open GP Twin classes. “I’m very excited to be part of something as big as this, I have been working very hard in securing sponsorship for the upcoming season, since Aug 2005. Now everything seems to be coming together, with the help of Eastside MotoSports and a large amount of Ducati contingency money available we are headed into a very exciting year. I am looking forward to campaigning the new Ducati 749R, it is a beautiful machine. It will be amazing for me to be able to work along side Darren Murrey, the top Ducati racer in the Northwest.” said D&B’s Rider Amber Rimes. “Eastside MotoSports is very excited to add such an enthusiastic road racer to our team. Amber has proven to gain respect on the track along with good attention for being a role model to aspiring young women motorcyclists. We understand the importance of supporting the local racing scene and enjoy being part of building a future for this sport in the Northwest by helping up and coming racers like Amber. We look forward to helping her reach her racing goals while she debuts the new 2006 Ducati 749R.” stated Rick Nakagaki, C.O.O. of Eastside MotoSports. About Eastside MotoSports Eastside MotoSports, Bellevue, WA is not your traditional motorcycle shop. We are a group of active enthusiasts dedicated to performance and customer care. Eastside MotoSports carries a broad line of Yamaha, Ducati, and Suzuki motorcycles, as well as our large selection of accessories. We also have a Service Department that is second to none in the Northwest. “Performance is our passion” and we take that message to the race track! About D&B Custom Racing D&B Custom Racing is a Canadian established motorcycle road racing team founded in 2004, actively racing in WMRRA and WMRC events. You can find out more about the D&B Custom Race Team at www.amberrimes.com

Former Road Racer Carr To Pilot Streamliner At Bonneville

CHRIS CARR TO PILOT BUB ENTERPRISES’ STREAMLINER IN WORLD MOTORCYCLE SPEED RECORD ATTEMPT Denis Manning, president of Bub Enterprises, has announced that 7-time AMA Grand National Champion Chris Carr, 38, of Fleetwood, PA, has been selected to pilot Bub’s Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited-sponsored motorcycle streamliner later this year in an attempt to break the world motorcycle land speed record. The current mark of 322.150 mph was set by Dave Campos in 1990. According to Manning, testing with Carr in the streamliner will be held at the Bonneville Salt Flats in June and July, with the record attempt currently planned in conjunction with the International Motorcycle Speed Trials by Bub September 3-8, 2006. FIM officials will be brought in for that occasion. Manning’s previous experiences at Bonneville as a builder date back to 1970 when he built a Harley-Davidson-powered streamliner that was piloted by Cal Rayborn to a new world record at the time of 265 miles per hour. Manning has since been involved in numerous other Bonneville projects, but the goal of regaining the world record has eluded him thus far. “We are thrilled,” said Manning, “to have someone with Chris Carr’s credentials in the saddle of our streamliner for our attempt to set the world record. His history of success in motor racing speaks for itself. We appreciated receiving over 40 applicants for the job, but feel confident we’ve found the right guy to get the job done.” For Carr, the winningest active motorcycle flat track racer in the sport, the Bonneville attempt will be a departure from what he knows best. He has, however, competed in the past in AMA Superbike competition and looks forward to this new challenge.

Moore Named Lockhart-Phillips USA Team Privateer Of The Year

2005 Team Privateer of the Year Lockhart Phillips USA is proud to announce Jonny Moore as the 2005 Lockhart Phillips USA Team Privateer Of The Year! Jonny is an avid road racer and competed in 147 races in the 2005 season, enough to make anyone jealous. His attitude and composure on and off the track is something to be admired. Jonny will run the 2006 season with the #1 plate for the CCS Midwest and CCS Great Plains Regions. Jonny will receive a credit of $2000.00 posted to his account for purchase of race product. His account has also been promoted internally to the level of support offered to OEM factory teams such as Kawasaki, Honda and Ducati. This will allow Jonny to extend that issued credit far beyond his current level of support. Jonny will also be featured on our Lockhart Phillips USA and Team Privateer websites. In addition press releases are currently hitting online and print publications Nationwide about this recognition. This will allow Jonny and his teammate Ryan Johnson the publicity and recognition they worked so hard to obtain. “Congratulations to Jonny on his outstanding 2005 season and I look forward to hearing from him in 2006 and beyond.”, Aarron Lephart, Team Privateer Manager, Lockhart Phillips USA.