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Former Road Racer Carr To Pilot Streamliner At Bonneville

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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

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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.

Corser Fastest World Superbike Rider On Windy Second Day Of Phillip Island Test

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Corser Fastest World Superbike Rider On Windy Second Day Of Phillip Island Test

Strong Winds Hamper Testing for FPR at Phillip Island Strong winds at Phillip Island’s costal circuit proved a force to be reckoned with for FPR’s Steve Martin and Craig Jones, on the second day of the team’s four day test. Both riders made good progress on their PETRONAS FP1 bikes at the outset of the day, with Craig becoming increasingly confident in his familiarity of the circuit and improving on his lap time from yesterday by over a second, to 1:36.75. Steve was straight back on the pace and able to consistently lap in the low 1:34s on standard race tyres, to finish the day with a time of 1:34.04 over one and a half seconds faster than his quickest lap time during the race at Phillip Island last March. Steve and Craig both completed forty one laps each but, were forced to sit out much of the afternoon’s track session, along with other riders present at the test, as strong winds that swept across the costal circuit greatly affected the handling and stability of their bikes. Craig said, “I’m happy with my progress in learning the track today and it’s a shame the winds were so strong this afternoon that it limited the amount of laps we could do. Hopefully it will die down for tomorrow as it’s too dangerous to ride at high speed as the wind just pushes you off line. I tested some different rear shock settings and have found a direction I’m happy with, so we’ve got a good game plan for tomorrow.” Steve commented, “From straight out this morning I was back in the 34s and lapping there comfortably until the terrible wind came in this afternoon. So that we didn’t waste testing time I was able to do a few slow runs in the afternoon in order to gather data for some system developments, but tomorrow I’m looking forward to testing three new specification rear tyres which should give me more speed.” Unofficial Times 1. Troy Corser (Alstare Suzuki) 1:32.81 2. Yukio Kagayama (Alstare Suzuki) 1:33.62 3. Steve Martin (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1.34.04 4. Norick Abe (Yamaha France) 1:34.88 5. Sebastien Gimbert (Yamaha France) 1:35.20 6. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yamaha France) 1:35.8 7. Craig Jones (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1:36.75

Ducati Details Improvements To 2006 Version Of Desmosedici MotoGP Racebike

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Ducati Details Improvements To 2006 Version Of Desmosedici MotoGP Racebike

Capirossi follows on from Gibernau in press conference. New Ducati Desmosedici GP6 launched. Wrooom 2006, Madonna di Campiglio (Tn), Italy, January 18 – The Wrooom MotoGP Press Ski Meeting 2006 continues for a second day at Madonna di Campiglio in northern Italy. Today, in a unique and spectacular setting – the finish-line of the legendary ‘3-Tre’ course at Campiglio – the Ducati Marlboro Team pulled the wraps off the Desmosedici GP6, the new MotoGP machine that Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau will be campaigning this season. Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Corse Managing-Director, was on hand to illustrate the key technical changes for the new bike from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. “Racing in MotoGP allows us to operate with machines that are pure prototypes, developing technology that will subsequently be transferred to our production bikes. Ducati has always borrowed concepts and innovations from the racing world, and we transfers the possible benefits to our entire production range” declared Domenicali to the press after unveiling the Desmosedici GP6. “The Desmosedici GP6 represents an evolution of the GP5; apparently it doesn’t present any marked differences with its predecessor, but it is in fact an important step forward. The bike is lighter but we have done a lot of work on its stiffness (with the frame, rims and front forks), especially at the rear of the bike. The composite structure that we call the seat support has been totally redesigned and stiffness has been increased by more than 80%. “The bike’s ergonomics have undergone a notable evolution with the fuel tank modified in line with requests from the riders. We have also focussed on the bike’s ‘driveability’, and in this area we have made available a whole new range of instruments and technologies that will allow the race engineers to package the power behaviour and delivery of the engine according to the requests of the riders and the conditions of the track. We have also worked on engine power, modifying the internal fluid dynamics and as a result we have a different thermodynamic layout. We have attempted to increase power as well as reduce fuel consumption, an area to which we have dedicated a lot of attention, by working maniacally on engine friction. One point of which we are particularly proud is the reliability of the bike; in 2005 we took part in 17 races with two riders, without ever having a problem, and we have also maintained this line for the next season.” “The evolution of the bike has obviously involved our partner, Bridgestone. Even though we know that we still have some work to do on certain kinds of track, we also know that we are on the right road and the results of the last few races of last season confirmed this improvement; our aim now is to be competitive at every circuit.” “The 2006 team is a very strong one on the rider front. Loris is a confirmation for us and as soon as the bike-tyre package allows, he makes no mistakes and brings home great results. A warm welcome for Sete Gibernau, whose joining us is a clear demonstration of the importance that is given in our team to the role of the riders: Sete is a great rider and he and Loris together make up a great team.” Then it was the turn of Loris Capirossi who appears more motivated and fired-up than ever on the eve of his fourth season with the Bologna manufacturer and team. “I have seen the birth of this project” declared Loris on greeting the press at Wroom 2006, “and I consider it to be an honour to still be in the team and still be riding the Desmosedici. It is a fantastic, stimulating project that has given us some great satisfaction but which, I feel sure, will give us some more this season. For 2006 we have an extremely efficient package with great potential, thanks to the development and evolution that the bike has had and to the collaboration with similarly motivated and capable partners, like Bridgestone, who demonstrated what they were capable of last year. We’ve still got some way to go obviously and our championship begins at the forthcoming tests in Malaysia. Our aim will be to produce good performances on a regular basis, which will be the key for the difficult season that lies ahead of us. The team is strong and motivated and everyone is working with great professionalism, expertise and seriousness, we are truly a great team!”. Regarding his new team-mate, Sete Gibernau, Loris added: “We are working well together despite going in different directions, but we both have the same aim – to have a bike that allows us to fight for the win. Sete is a great rider, I get on well with him and the collaboration between us since the first day of testing confirms the Ducati Marlboro Team’s potential for the 2006 season.” Tomorrow will be the final day of Wroom 2006. Guests will bid farewell to the snows of Madonna di Campiglio with a slalom race on the Grosté course between Ducati Corse riders and management and journalists. From Monday the Ducati Marlboro Team will get down to its first test of the new season at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia (January 23-25), immediately followed by another three-day test session at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia from January 30 to February 2.

MV Agusta’s F4-1000 Senna, Brutale 910R To Make U.S. Debut This Weekend At International Motorcycle Show In New York City

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MV Agusta’s F4-1000 Senna, Brutale 910R To Make U.S. Debut This Weekend At International Motorcycle Show In New York City

Cagiva USA, the exclusive importer of Cagiva, Husqvarna and MV Agusta motorcycles, will unveil the highly anticipated MV Agusta Brutale 910R Naked Superbike and the special limited-production F4 SENNA-1000 this weekend, January 20th 22nd, during the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center. MV Agusta owners presenting their key will gain exclusive access to a reserved area featuring MV Agusta President Claudio Castiglioni’s personal F4 SENNA-1000 (number 1 of 300) and the first production Brutale 910R. (A press only preview will be held on Friday, January 20th at 10:20 AM.) The growing popularity of naked style motorcycles has manufacturers scrambling to produce their best streetfighter contender. The MV Agusta Brutale 910R Naked Superbike delivers a knockout blow to the competition with its unparalleled Italian style, uncontested exclusivity, and a class leading 137HP. The special ‘R’ version is at home on both the street and racetrack. Assembled with the finest components available throughout, it also includes a separate ‘race use only’ exhaust system, which brings power output to a staggering 144 HP. To harness this enormous power, the Brutale 910R features exclusive Brembo ‘Brutale’ radial-mount brake calipers fitted to the latest 50mm Marzocchi Magnum R.A.C. (Road Advanced Component) forks. MV Agusta’s composite frame “” a marriage of aluminum side plates and a TIG welded CrMo trellis main frame “” ensures peerless stability and handling, while revealing the signature gloss red valve cover that hints at the 910R’s unique capabilities. A unique pair of Brembo lightweight forged aluminum Y-spoke wheels complete the package. An inspired tribute to the Formula One Racing Legend, Ayrton Senna, the MV Agusta F4 SENNA-1000 reaches new heights of performance and capability. Endowed with a 174HP 998cc in-line four-cylinder engine, top shelf braking and suspension components, and highly advanced fuel injection technology, the F4 SENNA-1000 possesses all the key elements of a world class superbike. The extreme high performance of the SENNA is masterfully managed by radial mount Brembo calipers perched upon 50mm Marzocchi Magnum R.A.C. forks. A F1 derived SACHS rear shock ensures its ample horsepower and torque is transmitted firmly to the ground. With only 300 units to be produced worldwide, and not more than 65 destined for the US market, there can be little doubt about the exclusivity of this very special motorcycle. “The SENNA-1000 and Brutale 910R secure MV Agusta’s position as the premier Italian brand in design, performance, and exclusivity.” states Larry Ferracci, Cagiva USA COO/Director of Operations, who will be on site for interviews. MV Agusta USA General Manager, Matthew Stutzman will present the two new models and will be on hand to answer questions. Visitors to the exhibit will also have an opportunity to preview the latest apparel from MV Agusta and MV Agusta Corse, with informal fashion shows throughout the weekend. More information regarding MV Agusta and Cagiva USA can be found at www.mvagustausa.com

AMA Looking To Meet With New Head Of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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AMA Looking To Meet With New Head Of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that President George W. Bush intends to nominate Nicole R. Nason, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at the Department of Transportation. “When Ms. Nason assumes her post as NHTSA’s next Administrator, the AMA will ask to meet with her as soon as possible,” said Robert Rasor, AMA President. “In addition to welcoming her, as the leading voice for American motorcyclists we intend to help her become acquainted with the issues that are important to the AMA’s 260,000 members and all motorcyclists.” Among the most important of those issues, according to the AMA, is increasing motorcycling fatalities. Last year, the AMA was instrumental in securing $3 million in federal funding, as part of the $286.4 billion transportation bill, for the first nationwide motorcycle-crash study in almost 30 years. That study, which will be conducted by Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Transportation Center, is expected to begin soon. Ms. Nason currently serves as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Governmental Affairs. Prior to this, she served as Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Congressional Affairs for the United States Customs Service. Ms. Nason also served as Communications Director and Counsel to Representative Porter J. Goss. Earlier in her career, she served as Governmental Affairs Counsel at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Ms. Nason received her bachelor’s degree from the American University and her JD from Case Western Reserve.

Honda’s Official 2006 Racing Plans Include Supplying Team Roberts, Kenny Lee Roberts With MotoGP Engines

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Honda’s Official 2006 Racing Plans Include Supplying Team Roberts, Kenny Lee Roberts With MotoGP Engines

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has finalized its Motorcycle Racing Plans for 2006, as outlined below. Honda’s spirit of challenge is rooted in its motorsport activities. By constantly striving to fulfill its own dreams and aspirations through the ongoing challenge of leading-edge innovation, Honda aims to share dreams and excitement with its customers. For the 2006 motorcycle racing season, Honda has set its sights on securing the championship in each category as well as on the new challenge of winning with next-generation teams featuring young riders in the World Championship MotoGP class, the top class of world championship road racing. Road races FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix MotoGP class In the MotoGP class of the Road Race World Championship Grand Prix (WGP), Honda plans to race six RC211V MotoGP machines and to supply engines to one team, with the aim of capturing both the riders’ and the manufacturers’ titles. Daniel Pedrosa, who moves up to the MotoGP class this year after winning consecutive WGP 250cc class championships in 2004 and 2005, joins the works team of Repsol Honda, competing alongside Nicky Hayden, now in his fourth year as a MotoGP class rider. Team Rider Repsol Honda #26 Daniel Pedrosa (Age 20, Spain) #69 Nicky Hayden (Age 24, USA) Fortuna Honda #24 Toni Elias (Age 22, Spain) #33 Marco Melandri (Age 23, Italy) Konica Minolta Honda Team #6 Makoto Tamada (Age 29, Japan) Honda LCR #27 Casey Stoner (Age 20, Australia) (Engine supply) Team Roberts #10 Kenny Roberts Jr. (Age 32, USA) 250cc class In the 250cc class, Honda will field four riders and two teams with the RS250RW. Shuhei Aoyama, last year’s All-Japan Championship GP250cc class champion, will participate as the third recipient1 of the Honda Racing Scholarship, started in 2004 to foster young Japanese riders. 1. First recipient Hiroshi Aoyama, second recipient Yuki Takahashi Team Rider Repsol Honda Team 250 #19 Sebastian Porto (Age 27, Argentina) #73 Shuhei Aoyama (Age 21, Japan) Team Scot #34 Andrea Dovizioso (Age 19, Italy) #55 Yuki Takahashi (Age 21, Japan) MFJ All-Japan Road Race Championship Series Honda’s participation in this year’s All-Japan Road Race Championship Series, where it captured the series titles in four classes last year for the second year in a row, will be centered on teams run by Honda dealerships and supported by Honda Motorcycle Japan. The teams will be vying to recapture the series championships in their respective categories, running a CBR1000RR in the JSB1000 class, a CBR600RR in the ST600 class, a RS250R in the GP250 class, and a RS125R in the GP125 class. *Main Honda teams and their participating riders will be announced by Honda Motorcycle Japan on January 18. ACU2 British Superbike Championship Due to the success of such riders as Ryuichi Kiyonari, who advanced to the No. 2 spot in the rankings with most season wins, Honda captured the manufacturer’s title in the British Superbike (BSB) last year. Honda plans to race two CBR1000RRKs, with the aim of capturing a double title in both the rider’s and the manufacturer’s categories. 2. ACU stands for Auto-Cycle Union (UK). Team Rider HM Plant Honda Racing #2 Ryuichi Kiyonari (Age 23, Japan) #9 Karl Harris (Age 26, UK) Motocross races MFJ All-Japan Motocross Championship Series In the All-Japan Motocross Championship Series, Yoshitaka Atsuta, a competitor in the World Championship until last year, has joined the works team TEAM HRC. Honda will enter three Honda CRF450R 4-stroke machines in the All-Japan Motocross Championship Series IA13 class, aiming for the championship. Team Rider TEAM HRC #86 Yoshitaka Atsuta (Age 28, Japan) #3 Kazumasa Masuda (Age 25, Japan) #952 Yoshihide Fukudome (Age 22, Japan) *Other main teams and their participating riders will be announced by Honda Motorcycle Japan on January 18. 3. Displacement limited to 250cc for 2-stroke engines and 450cc for 4-stroke engines World Trials FIM World Trials Championship Series For the World Trial Championship Series, Honda will field two Montesa COTA 4RTs equipped with 4-stroke engines in a bid to win the series title in the rider’s and the manufacturer’s categories. Team Rider Repsol Montesa HRC #2 Takahisa Fujinami (Age 26, Japan) #3 Dougie Lampkin (Age 29, UK) Mountain Bike (MTB) Downhill Races UCI World Cup MTB Downhill/UCI World Championship NORBA National Mountain Bike Series After taking the UCI World Cup Series title in 2005 in Downhill races overseas, Honda will again race two RN01s in the UCI World Cup MTB Downhill and the NORBA National Mountain Bike Series, with its sights set on capturing the title in each series. Team Rider Team G Cross Honda #14 Greg Minnaar (Age 25, South Africa) #114 Matti Lehikoinen (Age 21, Finland) 4. Entry numbers for the UCI World Cup MTB Downhill JCF Mountain Bike Japan Series/All-Japan Championship After winning the series titles last year in the JCF Mountain Bike Japan Series races, Honda will enter two RN01s, the machine that has been champion for the past two years, with the aim of winning the series titles for another consecutive year. Team Rider Team G Cross Honda #1 Naoki Idegawa (Age 25, Japan) #2 Ryo Uchijima (Age 29, Japan)

Custom-painted Monster 900 Wins Washington D.C. Round Of Ducati Monster Challenge

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Custom-painted Monster 900 Wins Washington D.C. Round Of Ducati Monster Challenge

IMOLA WINNER PAUL SMART JUDGES WASHINGTON DC MONSTER CHALLENGE Third woman Ducatista wins Monster Challenge with unique Monster 900 Cupertino, CA – Never has the diversity of the Ducati Monster been better showcased than in the Washington, DC round of the Monster Challenge where Rhonda Hoffman’s ingeniously painted bike stole top honors at the fifth round of The Challenge in the Nation’s Capital. Hoffman became the third woman to win a regional round of The Challenge. Her 1998 Monster 900 sported a different paint scheme on each side and won over the panel of judges. One celebrity judge, the legendary Paul Smart, said her bike “simply makes me smile.” “I was amazed to learn that she did the paint job herself. It is a great piece of art, and looks especially good on a bike that is obviously ridden often,” added Smart. The Imola champion was in Washington, DC to attend the Coleman Powersports gala introduction of the Ducati SportClassics, including his namesake bike the Paul Smart 1000 LE. “I’m beyond impressed with this Monster!” Smart said. “I’m amazed I won,” commented Hoffman. “I put everything I think is cool into the bike, especially the paint job, which I did all by myself,” added the former automobile painter. “It’s really neat to pull up to a stoplight and listen to the young guys tell me how cool the bike is and give me a big thumbs up.” Rhonda’s cleverly painted machine eked out a narrow victory over the totally rebuilt 1995 Monster 900 assembled by Randy Jones of North Potomac, MD. Randy took a more performance-oriented approach to his bike, including an 888 swingarm, full slipper clutch and 944 big bore kit with 41mm flatside carbs. Superb finish work gave his bike a stunning look that wasn’t lost on the judges or the public. “We rescued this bike from the grave,” said Jones. “I got it as a total wreck, and we took it down to the frame and rebuilt it from scratch, even milling out the clutch housing by hand. It’s not ‘over the top’ but still a really nice Monster. I absolutely love the way it rides, looks and sounds,” continued Jones. While the 2002 Monster 900 Corse themed bike of Reston, VA’s Gene Hunt took third place in the official judging, the show goers dubbed his beautifully prepared Monster their favorite in the “People’s Choice Voting.” “This bike began as a Dark model, and stock was a very competent Ducati and very comfortable for an old guy like me,” said Hunt. It just needed some visual help, and is a badge to those of us with little mechanical knowledge, and a statement of what one can do to modify a Monster through well chosen aftermarket parts, little mechanical ability and few tools,” Hunt mused. “I love the overall Corse red Ducati theme!” Joining motorcycle legend Paul Smart as judges were Larry Grodsky, contributing editor for Rider Magazine, and Nick Nichols, owner of Nichols Motorcycle Product Evaluation Company, a firm that has been testing motorcycles and related equipment for multiple manufacturers for nearly 20 years. “All these bikes are real-world riders,” commented Grodsky, “not just concourse machines that travel on trailers. That’s very impressive, considering how well done they all are. It’s a credit to the design and appeal of the Monster,” Grodsky continued. Hoffman will join the winners of the other rounds of this year’s Monster Challenge at the National Finals in April at the Barber Motorsports Park, where the winner of the grand finale will receive a 2006 Monster S2R 1000. The next round of the Monster Challenge will be staged this coming weekend, January 20-22 in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center. For more information, visit www.ducatiusa.com. 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 www.ducatiusa.com.

More From The WSMC Banquet Held Last Weekend

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More From The WSMC Banquet Held Last Weekend

Several special awards were presented during the WSMC Awards Banquet held Saturday in Lancaster, California, as follows: Sponsor Of The Year: Racers Edge Sportsman Of The Year: Steve Hewitt Safety Worker Of The Year: Anthony Demetri Meritorious Service Award: Michael Lyons The top 10 riders in Toyota Cup Formula One for 2005 were: 1. Jason Perez 2. Jeff Stern 3. Michael Beck 4. Dale Kieffer 5. Jacob West 6. Jack Pfeifer 7. Ritchie Thorup 8. Jeff Tigert 9. Robbie Dowie 10. Jeremy Toye The top 10 riders in overall WSMC points for 2005 were: 1. Kenny Kopecky 2. Mark Watts 3. Michael Beck 4. Ritchie Thorup 5. J.C. Gibbs 6. Jason Perez 7. Jeff Stern 8. Sam Carnibucci 9. Clinton Whitehouse III 10. Mickey Lane The top Rookie Expert Award riders for 2005 were: 1. Ryan Sturz 2. Christopher Matty 4. Norman Roy

VP Names New California Distributor

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VP Names New California Distributor

VP RACING ADDS VAN DE POL ENTERPRISES AS NEW MASTER DISTRIBUTOR SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — VP Racing Fuels announced today the signing of Van De Pol Enterprises as its newest bulk master distributor. Based in Stockton, CA, Van De Pol will service central and northern California and northern Nevada with VP’s bulk 110 and C12, along with VP’s StreetBlaze 100 unleaded and its complete line of specialty fuels, lubricants, additives and accessories. “Van De Pol has a top quality operation, excellent equipment, and a reputation for product integrity,” said Bruce Hendel, Global Sales Manager for VP. “With their transportation resources, existing jobber network, and retail expertise, we expect they’ll make an immediate contribution to sales and we’re excited to have them on our team.” “We are excited about building a long term partnership with the VP team,” said Ron Van De Pol, Company President. “VP is a perfect match for our business plans. We look forward to serving their existing customers and growing the VP brand.” Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc., owned and operated by the Van De Pol and Atwater families, has served as a petroleum distributor for Northern California since 1946. The company is a large reseller of branded and unbranded fuels, delivering over 100 million gallons annually. Also, the company distributes branded and unbranded lubricants from distribution points in Sacramento and Stockton. With distribution statewide, the Van De Pol team is set to deliver VP race fuels wherever and whenever needed. “We look forward to working with existing tracks, drivers, and retailers in continuing to grow the distribution network for such quality products,” continued Van De Pol. “We are no strangers to race gas, having supplied race fuels and sponsored drivers over the years. Our staff is experienced and very excited!” Tracks, oil jobbers, dealers and racers interested in finding out more about distribution of VP Racing Fuels in central and northern California and northern Nevada can call (888) 5VP-FUEL, visit www.ineedracegas.com, or refer to the Van De Pol contact information below: Curtis Thornhill Commercial Marketing Manager (209) 944-9115 (209) 607-0352 Jon Rosman Wholesale Marketing Manager (209) 944-9115 (209) 609-9229 Aaron Bates Distribution (209) 944-9115 (209) 649-6130 Tom Van De Pol Marketing Support (209) 944-9115 (209) 608-5601 VP Racing has been making the best fuels for motorsports since 1975, currently producing more than 60 unique blends. With these blends, VP has fueled champions in virtually every racing category and class — from drag racing, circle track and road racing to motocross, off-road, off-shore and even airplane racing. In race venues not controlled by a fuel rule, VP consistently fuels more winners than any other American fuel company. VP’s fuels have earned a reputation for superior power and consistency as illustrated by the NHRA Pro Stock Champions who have made VP their fuel of choice for 30 consecutive years, a record unmatched by any major sponsor in the industry. VP Racing is the Official Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, as well as exclusive fuel supplier and/or sponsor of AMA (American Motorcycle Association) Supercross; IJSBA (International Jet Sports Boating Association); Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: NMCA (National Muscle Car Association); SKUSA (Superkarts! USA); Star Mazda; Stars of Karting; Rmax Challenge; and Toyota Atlantic, among others. In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes synthetic oils, performance chemicals, 2-cycle lubricants and traction compounds each designed to produce the most power and best performance in their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from VP’s website vpracingfuels.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.

Corser Fastest World Superbike Rider On Windy Second Day Of Phillip Island Test

Strong Winds Hamper Testing for FPR at Phillip Island Strong winds at Phillip Island’s costal circuit proved a force to be reckoned with for FPR’s Steve Martin and Craig Jones, on the second day of the team’s four day test. Both riders made good progress on their PETRONAS FP1 bikes at the outset of the day, with Craig becoming increasingly confident in his familiarity of the circuit and improving on his lap time from yesterday by over a second, to 1:36.75. Steve was straight back on the pace and able to consistently lap in the low 1:34s on standard race tyres, to finish the day with a time of 1:34.04 over one and a half seconds faster than his quickest lap time during the race at Phillip Island last March. Steve and Craig both completed forty one laps each but, were forced to sit out much of the afternoon’s track session, along with other riders present at the test, as strong winds that swept across the costal circuit greatly affected the handling and stability of their bikes. Craig said, “I’m happy with my progress in learning the track today and it’s a shame the winds were so strong this afternoon that it limited the amount of laps we could do. Hopefully it will die down for tomorrow as it’s too dangerous to ride at high speed as the wind just pushes you off line. I tested some different rear shock settings and have found a direction I’m happy with, so we’ve got a good game plan for tomorrow.” Steve commented, “From straight out this morning I was back in the 34s and lapping there comfortably until the terrible wind came in this afternoon. So that we didn’t waste testing time I was able to do a few slow runs in the afternoon in order to gather data for some system developments, but tomorrow I’m looking forward to testing three new specification rear tyres which should give me more speed.” Unofficial Times 1. Troy Corser (Alstare Suzuki) 1:32.81 2. Yukio Kagayama (Alstare Suzuki) 1:33.62 3. Steve Martin (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1.34.04 4. Norick Abe (Yamaha France) 1:34.88 5. Sebastien Gimbert (Yamaha France) 1:35.20 6. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yamaha France) 1:35.8 7. Craig Jones (Foggy PETRONAS Racing) 1:36.75

Ducati Details Improvements To 2006 Version Of Desmosedici MotoGP Racebike

Capirossi follows on from Gibernau in press conference. New Ducati Desmosedici GP6 launched. Wrooom 2006, Madonna di Campiglio (Tn), Italy, January 18 – The Wrooom MotoGP Press Ski Meeting 2006 continues for a second day at Madonna di Campiglio in northern Italy. Today, in a unique and spectacular setting – the finish-line of the legendary ‘3-Tre’ course at Campiglio – the Ducati Marlboro Team pulled the wraps off the Desmosedici GP6, the new MotoGP machine that Loris Capirossi and Sete Gibernau will be campaigning this season. Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Corse Managing-Director, was on hand to illustrate the key technical changes for the new bike from the Borgo Panigale manufacturer. “Racing in MotoGP allows us to operate with machines that are pure prototypes, developing technology that will subsequently be transferred to our production bikes. Ducati has always borrowed concepts and innovations from the racing world, and we transfers the possible benefits to our entire production range” declared Domenicali to the press after unveiling the Desmosedici GP6. “The Desmosedici GP6 represents an evolution of the GP5; apparently it doesn’t present any marked differences with its predecessor, but it is in fact an important step forward. The bike is lighter but we have done a lot of work on its stiffness (with the frame, rims and front forks), especially at the rear of the bike. The composite structure that we call the seat support has been totally redesigned and stiffness has been increased by more than 80%. “The bike’s ergonomics have undergone a notable evolution with the fuel tank modified in line with requests from the riders. We have also focussed on the bike’s ‘driveability’, and in this area we have made available a whole new range of instruments and technologies that will allow the race engineers to package the power behaviour and delivery of the engine according to the requests of the riders and the conditions of the track. We have also worked on engine power, modifying the internal fluid dynamics and as a result we have a different thermodynamic layout. We have attempted to increase power as well as reduce fuel consumption, an area to which we have dedicated a lot of attention, by working maniacally on engine friction. One point of which we are particularly proud is the reliability of the bike; in 2005 we took part in 17 races with two riders, without ever having a problem, and we have also maintained this line for the next season.” “The evolution of the bike has obviously involved our partner, Bridgestone. Even though we know that we still have some work to do on certain kinds of track, we also know that we are on the right road and the results of the last few races of last season confirmed this improvement; our aim now is to be competitive at every circuit.” “The 2006 team is a very strong one on the rider front. Loris is a confirmation for us and as soon as the bike-tyre package allows, he makes no mistakes and brings home great results. A warm welcome for Sete Gibernau, whose joining us is a clear demonstration of the importance that is given in our team to the role of the riders: Sete is a great rider and he and Loris together make up a great team.” Then it was the turn of Loris Capirossi who appears more motivated and fired-up than ever on the eve of his fourth season with the Bologna manufacturer and team. “I have seen the birth of this project” declared Loris on greeting the press at Wroom 2006, “and I consider it to be an honour to still be in the team and still be riding the Desmosedici. It is a fantastic, stimulating project that has given us some great satisfaction but which, I feel sure, will give us some more this season. For 2006 we have an extremely efficient package with great potential, thanks to the development and evolution that the bike has had and to the collaboration with similarly motivated and capable partners, like Bridgestone, who demonstrated what they were capable of last year. We’ve still got some way to go obviously and our championship begins at the forthcoming tests in Malaysia. Our aim will be to produce good performances on a regular basis, which will be the key for the difficult season that lies ahead of us. The team is strong and motivated and everyone is working with great professionalism, expertise and seriousness, we are truly a great team!”. Regarding his new team-mate, Sete Gibernau, Loris added: “We are working well together despite going in different directions, but we both have the same aim – to have a bike that allows us to fight for the win. Sete is a great rider, I get on well with him and the collaboration between us since the first day of testing confirms the Ducati Marlboro Team’s potential for the 2006 season.” Tomorrow will be the final day of Wroom 2006. Guests will bid farewell to the snows of Madonna di Campiglio with a slalom race on the Grosté course between Ducati Corse riders and management and journalists. From Monday the Ducati Marlboro Team will get down to its first test of the new season at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia (January 23-25), immediately followed by another three-day test session at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia from January 30 to February 2.

MV Agusta’s F4-1000 Senna, Brutale 910R To Make U.S. Debut This Weekend At International Motorcycle Show In New York City

Cagiva USA, the exclusive importer of Cagiva, Husqvarna and MV Agusta motorcycles, will unveil the highly anticipated MV Agusta Brutale 910R Naked Superbike and the special limited-production F4 SENNA-1000 this weekend, January 20th 22nd, during the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center. MV Agusta owners presenting their key will gain exclusive access to a reserved area featuring MV Agusta President Claudio Castiglioni’s personal F4 SENNA-1000 (number 1 of 300) and the first production Brutale 910R. (A press only preview will be held on Friday, January 20th at 10:20 AM.) The growing popularity of naked style motorcycles has manufacturers scrambling to produce their best streetfighter contender. The MV Agusta Brutale 910R Naked Superbike delivers a knockout blow to the competition with its unparalleled Italian style, uncontested exclusivity, and a class leading 137HP. The special ‘R’ version is at home on both the street and racetrack. Assembled with the finest components available throughout, it also includes a separate ‘race use only’ exhaust system, which brings power output to a staggering 144 HP. To harness this enormous power, the Brutale 910R features exclusive Brembo ‘Brutale’ radial-mount brake calipers fitted to the latest 50mm Marzocchi Magnum R.A.C. (Road Advanced Component) forks. MV Agusta’s composite frame “” a marriage of aluminum side plates and a TIG welded CrMo trellis main frame “” ensures peerless stability and handling, while revealing the signature gloss red valve cover that hints at the 910R’s unique capabilities. A unique pair of Brembo lightweight forged aluminum Y-spoke wheels complete the package. An inspired tribute to the Formula One Racing Legend, Ayrton Senna, the MV Agusta F4 SENNA-1000 reaches new heights of performance and capability. Endowed with a 174HP 998cc in-line four-cylinder engine, top shelf braking and suspension components, and highly advanced fuel injection technology, the F4 SENNA-1000 possesses all the key elements of a world class superbike. The extreme high performance of the SENNA is masterfully managed by radial mount Brembo calipers perched upon 50mm Marzocchi Magnum R.A.C. forks. A F1 derived SACHS rear shock ensures its ample horsepower and torque is transmitted firmly to the ground. With only 300 units to be produced worldwide, and not more than 65 destined for the US market, there can be little doubt about the exclusivity of this very special motorcycle. “The SENNA-1000 and Brutale 910R secure MV Agusta’s position as the premier Italian brand in design, performance, and exclusivity.” states Larry Ferracci, Cagiva USA COO/Director of Operations, who will be on site for interviews. MV Agusta USA General Manager, Matthew Stutzman will present the two new models and will be on hand to answer questions. Visitors to the exhibit will also have an opportunity to preview the latest apparel from MV Agusta and MV Agusta Corse, with informal fashion shows throughout the weekend. More information regarding MV Agusta and Cagiva USA can be found at www.mvagustausa.com

AMA Looking To Meet With New Head Of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that President George W. Bush intends to nominate Nicole R. Nason, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at the Department of Transportation. “When Ms. Nason assumes her post as NHTSA’s next Administrator, the AMA will ask to meet with her as soon as possible,” said Robert Rasor, AMA President. “In addition to welcoming her, as the leading voice for American motorcyclists we intend to help her become acquainted with the issues that are important to the AMA’s 260,000 members and all motorcyclists.” Among the most important of those issues, according to the AMA, is increasing motorcycling fatalities. Last year, the AMA was instrumental in securing $3 million in federal funding, as part of the $286.4 billion transportation bill, for the first nationwide motorcycle-crash study in almost 30 years. That study, which will be conducted by Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Transportation Center, is expected to begin soon. Ms. Nason currently serves as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Governmental Affairs. Prior to this, she served as Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Congressional Affairs for the United States Customs Service. Ms. Nason also served as Communications Director and Counsel to Representative Porter J. Goss. Earlier in her career, she served as Governmental Affairs Counsel at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Ms. Nason received her bachelor’s degree from the American University and her JD from Case Western Reserve.

Honda’s Official 2006 Racing Plans Include Supplying Team Roberts, Kenny Lee Roberts With MotoGP Engines

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has finalized its Motorcycle Racing Plans for 2006, as outlined below. Honda’s spirit of challenge is rooted in its motorsport activities. By constantly striving to fulfill its own dreams and aspirations through the ongoing challenge of leading-edge innovation, Honda aims to share dreams and excitement with its customers. For the 2006 motorcycle racing season, Honda has set its sights on securing the championship in each category as well as on the new challenge of winning with next-generation teams featuring young riders in the World Championship MotoGP class, the top class of world championship road racing. Road races FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix MotoGP class In the MotoGP class of the Road Race World Championship Grand Prix (WGP), Honda plans to race six RC211V MotoGP machines and to supply engines to one team, with the aim of capturing both the riders’ and the manufacturers’ titles. Daniel Pedrosa, who moves up to the MotoGP class this year after winning consecutive WGP 250cc class championships in 2004 and 2005, joins the works team of Repsol Honda, competing alongside Nicky Hayden, now in his fourth year as a MotoGP class rider. Team Rider Repsol Honda #26 Daniel Pedrosa (Age 20, Spain) #69 Nicky Hayden (Age 24, USA) Fortuna Honda #24 Toni Elias (Age 22, Spain) #33 Marco Melandri (Age 23, Italy) Konica Minolta Honda Team #6 Makoto Tamada (Age 29, Japan) Honda LCR #27 Casey Stoner (Age 20, Australia) (Engine supply) Team Roberts #10 Kenny Roberts Jr. (Age 32, USA) 250cc class In the 250cc class, Honda will field four riders and two teams with the RS250RW. Shuhei Aoyama, last year’s All-Japan Championship GP250cc class champion, will participate as the third recipient1 of the Honda Racing Scholarship, started in 2004 to foster young Japanese riders. 1. First recipient Hiroshi Aoyama, second recipient Yuki Takahashi Team Rider Repsol Honda Team 250 #19 Sebastian Porto (Age 27, Argentina) #73 Shuhei Aoyama (Age 21, Japan) Team Scot #34 Andrea Dovizioso (Age 19, Italy) #55 Yuki Takahashi (Age 21, Japan) MFJ All-Japan Road Race Championship Series Honda’s participation in this year’s All-Japan Road Race Championship Series, where it captured the series titles in four classes last year for the second year in a row, will be centered on teams run by Honda dealerships and supported by Honda Motorcycle Japan. The teams will be vying to recapture the series championships in their respective categories, running a CBR1000RR in the JSB1000 class, a CBR600RR in the ST600 class, a RS250R in the GP250 class, and a RS125R in the GP125 class. *Main Honda teams and their participating riders will be announced by Honda Motorcycle Japan on January 18. ACU2 British Superbike Championship Due to the success of such riders as Ryuichi Kiyonari, who advanced to the No. 2 spot in the rankings with most season wins, Honda captured the manufacturer’s title in the British Superbike (BSB) last year. Honda plans to race two CBR1000RRKs, with the aim of capturing a double title in both the rider’s and the manufacturer’s categories. 2. ACU stands for Auto-Cycle Union (UK). Team Rider HM Plant Honda Racing #2 Ryuichi Kiyonari (Age 23, Japan) #9 Karl Harris (Age 26, UK) Motocross races MFJ All-Japan Motocross Championship Series In the All-Japan Motocross Championship Series, Yoshitaka Atsuta, a competitor in the World Championship until last year, has joined the works team TEAM HRC. Honda will enter three Honda CRF450R 4-stroke machines in the All-Japan Motocross Championship Series IA13 class, aiming for the championship. Team Rider TEAM HRC #86 Yoshitaka Atsuta (Age 28, Japan) #3 Kazumasa Masuda (Age 25, Japan) #952 Yoshihide Fukudome (Age 22, Japan) *Other main teams and their participating riders will be announced by Honda Motorcycle Japan on January 18. 3. Displacement limited to 250cc for 2-stroke engines and 450cc for 4-stroke engines World Trials FIM World Trials Championship Series For the World Trial Championship Series, Honda will field two Montesa COTA 4RTs equipped with 4-stroke engines in a bid to win the series title in the rider’s and the manufacturer’s categories. Team Rider Repsol Montesa HRC #2 Takahisa Fujinami (Age 26, Japan) #3 Dougie Lampkin (Age 29, UK) Mountain Bike (MTB) Downhill Races UCI World Cup MTB Downhill/UCI World Championship NORBA National Mountain Bike Series After taking the UCI World Cup Series title in 2005 in Downhill races overseas, Honda will again race two RN01s in the UCI World Cup MTB Downhill and the NORBA National Mountain Bike Series, with its sights set on capturing the title in each series. Team Rider Team G Cross Honda #14 Greg Minnaar (Age 25, South Africa) #114 Matti Lehikoinen (Age 21, Finland) 4. Entry numbers for the UCI World Cup MTB Downhill JCF Mountain Bike Japan Series/All-Japan Championship After winning the series titles last year in the JCF Mountain Bike Japan Series races, Honda will enter two RN01s, the machine that has been champion for the past two years, with the aim of winning the series titles for another consecutive year. Team Rider Team G Cross Honda #1 Naoki Idegawa (Age 25, Japan) #2 Ryo Uchijima (Age 29, Japan)

Custom-painted Monster 900 Wins Washington D.C. Round Of Ducati Monster Challenge

IMOLA WINNER PAUL SMART JUDGES WASHINGTON DC MONSTER CHALLENGE Third woman Ducatista wins Monster Challenge with unique Monster 900 Cupertino, CA – Never has the diversity of the Ducati Monster been better showcased than in the Washington, DC round of the Monster Challenge where Rhonda Hoffman’s ingeniously painted bike stole top honors at the fifth round of The Challenge in the Nation’s Capital. Hoffman became the third woman to win a regional round of The Challenge. Her 1998 Monster 900 sported a different paint scheme on each side and won over the panel of judges. One celebrity judge, the legendary Paul Smart, said her bike “simply makes me smile.” “I was amazed to learn that she did the paint job herself. It is a great piece of art, and looks especially good on a bike that is obviously ridden often,” added Smart. The Imola champion was in Washington, DC to attend the Coleman Powersports gala introduction of the Ducati SportClassics, including his namesake bike the Paul Smart 1000 LE. “I’m beyond impressed with this Monster!” Smart said. “I’m amazed I won,” commented Hoffman. “I put everything I think is cool into the bike, especially the paint job, which I did all by myself,” added the former automobile painter. “It’s really neat to pull up to a stoplight and listen to the young guys tell me how cool the bike is and give me a big thumbs up.” Rhonda’s cleverly painted machine eked out a narrow victory over the totally rebuilt 1995 Monster 900 assembled by Randy Jones of North Potomac, MD. Randy took a more performance-oriented approach to his bike, including an 888 swingarm, full slipper clutch and 944 big bore kit with 41mm flatside carbs. Superb finish work gave his bike a stunning look that wasn’t lost on the judges or the public. “We rescued this bike from the grave,” said Jones. “I got it as a total wreck, and we took it down to the frame and rebuilt it from scratch, even milling out the clutch housing by hand. It’s not ‘over the top’ but still a really nice Monster. I absolutely love the way it rides, looks and sounds,” continued Jones. While the 2002 Monster 900 Corse themed bike of Reston, VA’s Gene Hunt took third place in the official judging, the show goers dubbed his beautifully prepared Monster their favorite in the “People’s Choice Voting.” “This bike began as a Dark model, and stock was a very competent Ducati and very comfortable for an old guy like me,” said Hunt. It just needed some visual help, and is a badge to those of us with little mechanical knowledge, and a statement of what one can do to modify a Monster through well chosen aftermarket parts, little mechanical ability and few tools,” Hunt mused. “I love the overall Corse red Ducati theme!” Joining motorcycle legend Paul Smart as judges were Larry Grodsky, contributing editor for Rider Magazine, and Nick Nichols, owner of Nichols Motorcycle Product Evaluation Company, a firm that has been testing motorcycles and related equipment for multiple manufacturers for nearly 20 years. “All these bikes are real-world riders,” commented Grodsky, “not just concourse machines that travel on trailers. That’s very impressive, considering how well done they all are. It’s a credit to the design and appeal of the Monster,” Grodsky continued. Hoffman will join the winners of the other rounds of this year’s Monster Challenge at the National Finals in April at the Barber Motorsports Park, where the winner of the grand finale will receive a 2006 Monster S2R 1000. The next round of the Monster Challenge will be staged this coming weekend, January 20-22 in New York City at the Jacob Javits Center. For more information, visit www.ducatiusa.com. 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 www.ducatiusa.com.

More From The WSMC Banquet Held Last Weekend

Several special awards were presented during the WSMC Awards Banquet held Saturday in Lancaster, California, as follows: Sponsor Of The Year: Racers Edge Sportsman Of The Year: Steve Hewitt Safety Worker Of The Year: Anthony Demetri Meritorious Service Award: Michael Lyons The top 10 riders in Toyota Cup Formula One for 2005 were: 1. Jason Perez 2. Jeff Stern 3. Michael Beck 4. Dale Kieffer 5. Jacob West 6. Jack Pfeifer 7. Ritchie Thorup 8. Jeff Tigert 9. Robbie Dowie 10. Jeremy Toye The top 10 riders in overall WSMC points for 2005 were: 1. Kenny Kopecky 2. Mark Watts 3. Michael Beck 4. Ritchie Thorup 5. J.C. Gibbs 6. Jason Perez 7. Jeff Stern 8. Sam Carnibucci 9. Clinton Whitehouse III 10. Mickey Lane The top Rookie Expert Award riders for 2005 were: 1. Ryan Sturz 2. Christopher Matty 4. Norman Roy

VP Names New California Distributor

VP RACING ADDS VAN DE POL ENTERPRISES AS NEW MASTER DISTRIBUTOR SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — VP Racing Fuels announced today the signing of Van De Pol Enterprises as its newest bulk master distributor. Based in Stockton, CA, Van De Pol will service central and northern California and northern Nevada with VP’s bulk 110 and C12, along with VP’s StreetBlaze 100 unleaded and its complete line of specialty fuels, lubricants, additives and accessories. “Van De Pol has a top quality operation, excellent equipment, and a reputation for product integrity,” said Bruce Hendel, Global Sales Manager for VP. “With their transportation resources, existing jobber network, and retail expertise, we expect they’ll make an immediate contribution to sales and we’re excited to have them on our team.” “We are excited about building a long term partnership with the VP team,” said Ron Van De Pol, Company President. “VP is a perfect match for our business plans. We look forward to serving their existing customers and growing the VP brand.” Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc., owned and operated by the Van De Pol and Atwater families, has served as a petroleum distributor for Northern California since 1946. The company is a large reseller of branded and unbranded fuels, delivering over 100 million gallons annually. Also, the company distributes branded and unbranded lubricants from distribution points in Sacramento and Stockton. With distribution statewide, the Van De Pol team is set to deliver VP race fuels wherever and whenever needed. “We look forward to working with existing tracks, drivers, and retailers in continuing to grow the distribution network for such quality products,” continued Van De Pol. “We are no strangers to race gas, having supplied race fuels and sponsored drivers over the years. Our staff is experienced and very excited!” Tracks, oil jobbers, dealers and racers interested in finding out more about distribution of VP Racing Fuels in central and northern California and northern Nevada can call (888) 5VP-FUEL, visit www.ineedracegas.com, or refer to the Van De Pol contact information below: Curtis Thornhill Commercial Marketing Manager (209) 944-9115 (209) 607-0352 Jon Rosman Wholesale Marketing Manager (209) 944-9115 (209) 609-9229 Aaron Bates Distribution (209) 944-9115 (209) 649-6130 Tom Van De Pol Marketing Support (209) 944-9115 (209) 608-5601 VP Racing has been making the best fuels for motorsports since 1975, currently producing more than 60 unique blends. With these blends, VP has fueled champions in virtually every racing category and class — from drag racing, circle track and road racing to motocross, off-road, off-shore and even airplane racing. In race venues not controlled by a fuel rule, VP consistently fuels more winners than any other American fuel company. VP’s fuels have earned a reputation for superior power and consistency as illustrated by the NHRA Pro Stock Champions who have made VP their fuel of choice for 30 consecutive years, a record unmatched by any major sponsor in the industry. VP Racing is the Official Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, as well as exclusive fuel supplier and/or sponsor of AMA (American Motorcycle Association) Supercross; IJSBA (International Jet Sports Boating Association); Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series: NMCA (National Muscle Car Association); SKUSA (Superkarts! USA); Star Mazda; Stars of Karting; Rmax Challenge; and Toyota Atlantic, among others. In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes synthetic oils, performance chemicals, 2-cycle lubricants and traction compounds each designed to produce the most power and best performance in their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from VP’s website vpracingfuels.com.

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