TOP 10 MOTOR SPORTS MOMENTS ON SPEED As SPEED celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year, the network put together a panel of motor sports producers and on-air personalities to determine the Top 10 Motor Sports Moments captured on SPEED over the network’s first 10 years on the air. A network retrospective, entitled Ten Years at Speed: A Decade of Excellence, is tentatively scheduled for May 2006. Below are the results of the internal voting: 1. Formula One driver Michael Schumacher milestones. The Ferrari phenom’s records for most F1 championships (seven) and most F1 wins (84) were set on SPEED. SPEED has been the American television home for Formula One since the network debuted in 1996. 2. American motorcyclist Nicky Hayden wins his first career MotoGP race in 2005 at Laguna Seca, starting from the pole for the first time in his career. It was the first MotoGP race in the United States since 1994 and the first-ever live broadcast of a MotoGP event on American television. 3. The three-way photo finish between drivers Rick Crawford, Travis Kvapil and Robert Pressley at the 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener from Daytona. It was the first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race aired on SPEED and Crawford won by 0.027 seconds over Kvapil and Pressley. 4. Sports Car acrobatics — In 1999, at Le Mans, a Mercedes-Benz CLR piloted by Mark Webber went airborne on the Mulsanne Straight in dramatic fashion during morning warm-ups for the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car also had flipped during qualifying, but Mercedes, making its first run at Le Mans in decades, believed they had solved the aerodynamic issues. Five hours into the actual race, however, the CLR repeated the stunt, as Webber’s teammate Peter Dumbreck flipped end-over-end in the air before landing amongst tree tops just off the track. Webber’s car immediately withdrew from the event and Mercedes has not returned to Le Mans. A year earlier, at the inaugural Petit Le Mans on SPEED, Porsche factory driver Yannick Dalmas survived a similar back-flip in a LMP1-98. 5. Dane Tom Kristensen wins the 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans in an Audi R8. Kristensen’s seventh victory at the historic endurance event breaks the record held by Belgium’s Jacky Ickx. Kristensen scored all seven of his victories on SPEED. 6. Corvette wins the overall title at the 2001 Rolex 24 at Daytona with drivers Ron Fellows, Chris Kneifel, Franck Freon and Johnny O’Connell. NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt along with son Dale Jr., joins Andy Pilgrim and Kelly Collins in a second Corvette that finishes second in class and fourth overall. 7. Kenny Roberts Jr. wins the Moto Grand Prix 500cc Class World Championship in 2000 on a Suzuki, becoming the first second-generation champion in series history. Kenny’s father won the title three consecutive times from 1978-80. 8. At the 1997 European Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher led Jacques Villeneuve in the championship standings by one point, 78-77. On lap 48, as Villeneuve was passing Schumacher, the pair got together, damaging Schumacher’s Ferrari enough to knock it out of the race. Villeneuve continued, finishing the race in third place and winning the 1997 Formula One Drivers Championship by three points. Schumacher was disqualified from the Drivers Championship for causing what was determined to be an avoidable collision. 9. Citing fears their Michelin tires would not perform at speed through Turn 13 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 14 Formula One drivers pulled their cars off the track and into the pits after the formation lap, leaving six cars to compete in the 2005 U.S. Grand Prix. Michael Schumacher went on to win the debacle — the only F1 race in the U.S. — on Bridgestone tires. 10. Tommy Kendall wins 11 consecutive events in 1997 en route to his fourth Trans-Am championship. Kendall’s dominant performance earns the California driver Driver of the Year honors

Summary of 2005 Year End CEO Speech TOKYO, Japan – Review of the year 2005 With the all-new Civic, Honda received various awards in Japan and the U.S. (e.g. RJC Technology of the Year; Car of the Year Japan Special Achievement Award Most Advanced Technology Award; Japan Automobile Hall of Fame Car of the Year; the U.S.-based Motor Trend Magazine Car of the Year, etc.) At the beginning of 2006, Honda will launch an all-new Civic hatch-back in Europe, which was developed especially for the market. Honda has established a flexible production/development system which enables Honda to introduce the most appropriate models for each market with a short lead time. The all-new ASIMO achieved a dramatic improvement of its physical capabilities. Honda will now focus more on improvement of intelligence capabilities. Honda will also pursue the mutual exchange and leveraging of technologies developed separately by Honda engineers for ASIMO and automobiles, while continuing the challenge to contribute to society through commercialization of ASIMO as an unprecedented mobility product. Estimated 2005 worldwide sales: (All time record in each product area) Motorcycles: 12.5 million units (up 16% from 2004) Automobiles: 3.35 million units (up 5% from 2004) Power Products: 5.60 million units (up 6% from 2004) Initiatives for 2006 and beyond: Asia In 2006, the new plants in the Philippines (+200,000 units), Pakistan (+150,000 units) and India (+450,000 units) will become operational. The overall annual motorcycle production capacity in Asia Oceania is estimated to reach 11 million units in 2006, and 14 million units in 2007. Honda will introduce a new commuter model equipped with a compact water-cooled engine designed especially for Asian markets and an automatic transmission, as well as a high fuel-efficiency model equipped with a super-low-friction engine. Moreover, Honda plans to introduce a total of 10 fuel injection equipped models in the Asia Oceania region. China A new plant of Wuyang-Honda, currently in the process of being relocated, will become operational at the new site in spring 2006. (Annual production capacity will be expanded from the current 600,000 units to 800,000 units.) North America Following the introduction of a navigation-system equipped type in September 2005, the Gold Wing equipped with the world’s first motorcycle airbag will be introduced to the market in summer 2006. Honda will lead the industry in adopting the most advanced features for motorcycle products. Europe For Europe, Honda will remodel the CBF1000, an Italy-made 4-cylinder touring sports model, as well as Deauville, a Spain-made 680cc V-twin touring model, which were both displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show. Along with Japan-made new models including CBR1000RR and Silverwing 400, the new product line-up will meet the demands of our customers in Europe. South America Business in Brazil grew well, and the cumulative production at the Honda plant in Brazil reached 8 million units at the end of November. In addition, the rapidly-recovering Argentina market has the potential to grow into the second largest motorcycle market in South America. Honda will begin local motorcycle production in Argentina in mid-2006. Japan Honda’s best selling lightweight category motorcycle, Forza, increased in 2005 by approximately 50% compared to the previous year. A new Forza will be introduced to the market in 2006 with a Honda S-Matic transmission that is advanced from the current 6-speed to 7-speed, and with an improved styling. In addition, DN-01, a HFT-equipped automatic sports cruiser, which we introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show, will be further advanced for introduction to the market in the near future. This motorcycle will offer the new value of fun riding with improved comfort. – The electric 4-wheel wheelchair, Monpal, will undergo a full model change (spring 2006). It will be the first product applied with the visibility improvement method that was also applied to ASV3. – Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. will begin sales of Ecowill, Honda’s cogeneration system, in January 2006. – In fall 2006, sales of household cogeneration system units will begin in the U.S., where Honda has already begun monitor testing. North America – 2005 U.S. sales forecast: 1.45 million units (Up 4% from 2004) – Introducing Fit in the entry level category in spring 2006. Strengthen lineup with excellent fuel economy and environmental performance, while cultivating new customer segments. – As for light trucks, the Acura brand will be strengthened by the launch of the Acura RD-X, which is a small-size SUV that achieves both advanced performance and fuel efficiency. Europe – 2005 sales forecast: 285,000 units (Up 11% from 2004) – The all-new Civic 5-door especially developed for Europe will be on sale at the beginning of 2006. – Honda will reveal the Civic Type R Concept, which will achieve advanced Fun-to-Drive values at the Geneva Auto Show at the end of February 2006. Asia Oceania Region – 2005 sales forecast: 310,000 units (Up 10% from 2004 ) – In India, expansion of annual production capacity to 50,000 units was completed in November. The plan is to double capacity to 100,000 units by 2010. In addition to the Accord and City models currently being manufactured, production of Civic will begin in 2006. – In Vietnam, the first automobile plant will begin production of Civic in summer 2006. – In Thailand, an automobile R&D center is being established and a new design center has begun operations. Honda will enhance sales and production to meet rapidly growing demand in the region, while establishing core R&D functions which enable Honda to accurately identify the needs of each local market. South America – 2005 sales forecast: 70,000 units (Up 17% from 2004) – Honda expects to achieve all-time record sales again in 2005 for the third consecutive year. Sales of Civic and Fit remained strong. To continue responding to growing demand, the production capacity of the plant in Brazil will be increased through expansion of the plant facility. The annual production capacity of the plant will be expanded from the current 55,000 units to more than 80,000 units by the beginning of 2007, and to 100,000 units by 2008. China – 2005 sales forecast: 260,000 units (Up 19% from 2004) – 2005 production plan: 270,000 units (including exports) – Dongfeng Honda will expand its annual production capacity to 120,000 units from 2006 and begin production of one of Honda’s core models Civic. – Combined with added capacity at the second plant of Guangzhou Honda, overall production capacity in China will be 530,000 units annually. – Honda will also strengthen local powertrain production, including local production of dies, to establish the foundation for local production and then grow steadily. – As for sales, the Acura brand will be launched in China, the first region outside North America to introduce the brand. In addition to RL, the U,S, made Acura TL will also be introduced to the market. Japan – 2005 sales forecast: 720,000 units (Decreased by 3.1% from 2004 ) – Strengthening sales Honda will innovate the domestic sales channel structure. The existing three channels Primo, Clio and Verno “”will be integrated and strengthened as one Honda channel beginning in 2006. By pushing the core Honda brand to the forefront, Honda will establish a dealer network which is easy for our customers to understand. Moreover, the Acura brand, which started in America in 1986 as the first Japanese luxury brand in North America, will be introduced to Japan in fall 2008, the third region to adopt the brand after North America and China. Including NSX, the Acura brand has grown by offering a performance-oriented product line-up based on advanced technology that is always ahead of the times. Acura has grown into a luxury brand which now sells more than 200,000 units annually with six models including two locally developed models — TL and MDX. Currently, 70% of the Acura product lineup is built in North America, therefore we can say that Acura is a luxury brand which is deeply rooted in North America. With the successor model of NSX to be equipped with a V10 engine at the top of the line-up, each Acura model will have distinctive technologies including the outstanding advanced technology of SH-AWD which was introduced with RL. We will further grow Acura as a global luxury brand focused on advanced technology ahead of the times. – Strengthening R&D In the area of R&D, the structure of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. will be strengthened. Due to the growth and expansion of Honda’s business, the specific responsibilities of individual engineers tend to become marginalized. In order to enhance the creativity of each individual, and to maintain a high level of initiative, Honda R&D will strengthen the flat and less-layered structure and make the responsibility of each section to focus on individuals more concrete. As the level and variety of technological elements applied to automobiles, e.g. advanced safety features, electronic devices, or new materials, are becoming more advanced and complex, the role of technology development is becoming ever more important. We will enhance technology development by clarifying the responsibility of this role from that of product development. In the area of product development, Honda R&D will strengthen its structure to increase its capability to develop products that continuously advance brand growth, e.g. strengthening the individual development of Acura products and Honda products. – Strengthening engineering/production Honda will further advance its powertrain production system in order to achieve mass production of extremely sophisticated next generation engines, such as VTEC that we discussed at the mid-year conference, the V10 engine that will be installed to the successor model of NSX, and to increase production of hybrid engines to meet growing demand. As a part of this challenge, and to advance the production technology to the next level, Honda has begun planning to further reform production facility in Japan that is responsible to roll out new powertrain technologies and units to the world. The key to address environmental issues”” the most important challenge for automakers in the future is advancement of the powertrain. Honda will pursue to advance the mass production technologies for the next-generation powertrain. Through all of these measures described above, we will strengthen the core elements that make Honda unique in all areas of sales, R&D, and engineering/production. Suzuka Circuitland Co., Ltd. and Twin Ring Motegi Co., Ltd will merge their operations in 2006. Suzuka Circuitland has the experience of hosting Formula One racing for almost 20 years. Twin Ring Motegi owns an oval course the only one of its kind in Asia. These two companies will be merged to increase the efficiency of operation and to contribute to the advancement of mobility and motor sports cultures in Japan. WGP : In October, Honda achieved the cumulative total of 600 WGP wins. Daniel Pedrosa who earned the 600th win for Honda will move up from GP250 to MOTOGP and compete for the top racing series together with Nicky Hayden in the Repsol Honda team. Marco Melandri also showed a great talent by winning the last two races of the 2005 season. Honda will work harder to regain the titles with the next-generation teams which employ these talented young riders. Indy: In 2005, Honda won the three major titles– Manufacturers’ Title, Drivers’ Championship, and Rookie of the Year. From next year, Honda will be the sole engine supplier. Honda will continue racing in IRL, the top open wheel racing series in North America, even beyond 2007 to continue contributing to the racing culture of the U.S. F1: The new-born Honda Racing F1 Team will begin a new challenge for victory as a 100% Honda works team. Honda will also strongly support the Super AGURI Formula One team by providing V8 engines. Honda will begin sales in the latter half of 2006, of Honda’s unique solar cell panel which features thin-film formed by a compound made of copper, indium, gallium and selenium (CIGS), a product of Honda Engineering. In 2007, Honda will establish a production line in the Kumamoto Plant with annual capacity of 27.5 megawatts. As the first automaker to enter into solar cell business, Honda will further contribute to the effort to prevent global warming through production and sales of a clean energy source which does not use fossil fuels. The Power of Dreams Honda will continue our challenges to create new value for our customers.

Honda to Strengthen Racing Circuit Operations – For Further Growth of Mobility and Motor Sports — TOKYO, Japan As the only company in Japan that owns three facilities promoting mobility, which combine racing circuits together with multi-purpose recreational facilities – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to strengthen its Suzuka Circuit, Twin Ring Motegi and Tama Tech operations to promote further growth of mobility and a motor sports culture. Two Honda subsidiaries, Suzuka Circuitland Co., Ltd. and Twin Ring Motegi Co., Ltd., today reached a basic agreement to merge their operations sometime around June 2006. Prior to this merger, Honda will obtain all outstanding shares of Suzuka Circuitland and make it a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honda. The new merged company, planned to be named Mobilityland Co., Ltd., will leverage the know-how and experiences of each facility to offer higher-quality events, products and services and contribute to the further growth of motor sports, mobility and safe driving promotion. Honda began operation of Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka, Mie-prefecture) in 1962 as the first full-fledged international race course in Japan, but also as a place to promote a mobility culture, to host educational activities, to create the joy of mobility for individuals of all ages including younger generations and children, and as a facility that also features an amusement theme park and traffic safety education facilities. Since its establishment in 1961, Tama Tech (Hino, Tokyo), another facility of Suzuka Circuitland, has been offering the joy and fun of mobility to a wide range of people through its amusement park Motopia. For over 40 years since its establishment, Suzuka Circuitland has maintained its vision to contribute to the healthy growth of motorization and carried out a variety of activities. In 1997, Honda opened a new facility promoting mobility, Twin Ring Motegi (Motegi, Haga, Tochigi-prefecture), which was developed under the theme of “Fusion of People, Nature, and Mobility.” Twin Ring Motegi has two race courses an oval course and a road course and provides its visitors with opportunities to participate in and experience motor sports along with safe driving education activities. Twin Ring Motegi also has “Honda Collection Hall,” a display of motorcycles, automobiles, power products, and racing machines which Honda has developed since its establishment, as well as “Fan Fun Lab” where visitors can enjoy experiences in various areas including environment and safety initiatives, and opportunities to use their skills to create something. Honda also offers different kinds of enjoyable experiences through its various corporate activities including “Hello Woods,” which offers participants fun and learning experiences in the rich nature area surrounding Twin Ring Motegi and enables them to cultivate their own sensitivities. Honda will utilize the facilities as the foundation for Honda to disseminate messages through its corporate activities and provide a wide range of people in society with joys and dreams through mobility. About Suzuka Circuitland Co., Ltd. Establishment: February 1, 1961 (Suzuka Circuit began operation in September 1962.) Representative: Ikuo Shimizu, President Capital Investment: 2 billion yen Capitalization Ratio: 85.4% Honda Motor Co., Ltd., 14.6 % others Headquarter Location: Suzuka, Mie-prefecture Business Facilities: Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka, Mie), Tama Tech (Hino, Tokyo) Employment: 373 associates (as of March 31, 2005) Sales Revenue: 18.56 billion yen (fiscal year ended on March 31,2005) History: 1961 February Motor Sports Land Co., Ltd. (later changed to Suzuka Circuitland) was established October Tama Tech (Hino, Tokyo) began operation 1962 September Construction of Suzuka Circuit was completed / operation began 1963 January The first automobile amusement park was built in Suzuka Circuit / operation began November The first Japan Grand Prix Road Race for the World Championship was held 1964 September Skill training for police officers with motorcycle and automobile began at Suzuka Circuit 1978 July The first Suzuka 8-hour Endurance Motorcycle Race was held 1987 March Motorcycle Road Race World Championship Japan Grand Prix June The company name was changed to Suzuka Circuitland Co., Ltd. November The first Japan Grand Prix for FIA Formula 1 World Championship was held 1992 April Racing School (SRS) opened at Suzuka Circuit 2000 July “Putti Town” opened within the amusement park of Suzuka Circuit with a concept of “Children play the leading role” About Twin Ring Motegi Co., Ltd. Establishment: February 1, 1991 (Twin Ring Motegi began operation in August 1997.) Representative: Ikuo Shimizu, President Capital Investment: 5 billion yen Capitalization Ratio: 100% Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Headquarter Location: Tokyo Business Facilities: Twin Ring Motegi (Motegi, Haga, Tochigi-prefecture) Employment: 133 associates (as of March 31, 2005) Visitors/Sales Revenue: 8.62 billion yen (fiscal year ended on March 31,2005) History: 1991 February Honda Mobility World Co., Ltd., which later became Twin Ring Motegi, was established (The company name was changed to Twin Ring Motegi Co., Ltd. In January 1994) 1997 August Twin Ring Motegi began operation 1998 March Indy Car World Series race was held for the first time using the Super Speedway (oval course of Twin Ring Motegi), Honda Collection Hall, Fan Fun Lab, and Hotel Twin Ring opened 1999 April FIM Motorcycle Road Race World Championship was held for the first time. 2000 July “Hello Woods” began activities 2003 April Indy Racing League was held for the first time

AFM racer Denise Howard and National Motorcycle Patrol member Michael Belef were married December 10, 2006 in Los Gatos, California. The motorcycle-theme reception featured Denise’s Honda CBR929RR and Michael’s Honda CRF150 gracing the entrance, tables named after racetracks, and a cake topped with a miniature bride, groom, sportbike and dirt bike. The couple met while working turn two at Laguna Seca during the 2002 World Superbike races.

Ducati plans a special event in the nation’s capital to introduce its SportClassic model line to the public. Racers Neil Hodgson and Ben Bostrom as well as former racer Paul Smart will attend the January 12 event, on the day before the International Motorcycle Show opens in the city. Ducati North America CEO Michael Lock is also scheduled to appear at the launch party, which will feature food and a live concert. More information is available here: ~http://www.wherethepoweris.com/miscpage_008.asp~ Update: FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: To whom it may concern: Some of the details on the upcoming SportClassic Launch in Washington DC, scheduled on the 12th of January 2006 have changed. First of all we have not confirmed that Ben Bostrom will attend the event. Second Neil Hodgson will not attend the event. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused however as the event has grown, the details have changed slightly. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and contact me at any time. I can be reached either by phone (571) 216 0897 or by email [email protected]. Thanks, Matthew Ross Coleman Powersports Falls Church, Va www.wherethepoweris.com

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Cal-Sportbike TrackXperience Launches Tracstar Challenge, 2006 Schedule The Tracstar Challenge is a skills-based rider certification and awards program which focuses on developing both physical and mental bike control skills and safety habits. It is inspired by proven sports training programs that have worked well for decades around the globe. Oliver Chami, former AMA 250GP racer and program creator, says “With Tracstar, riders receive formal training and earn recognition for demonstrated proficiency, which should result in a lower future crash risk in any environment”. Program co-developer Todd Robinson of Cal-Sportbike TrackXperience says, “There is simply too much focus on pushing for fast laps at the expense of being a smooth or safe rider. In fact our most successful students have proven that by focusing on smoothness and control they are able to lower their lap times considerably”. To support the implementation of the Tracstar program, Cal-Sportbike events are being restructured to accommodate both the formal schooling element, as well as the open format/free riding options at all 2006 dates. 2006 Track Event and School Schedule 3/28 (Tue) – Thunderhill Park 4/29 (Sat) – Spring Mountain (Pahrump) 4/30 (Sun) – Spring Mountain (Pahrump) 5/13 (Sat) – Buttonwillow Raceway Park 5/14 (Sun) – Buttonwillow Raceway Park 5/23 (Tue) – Willow Springs (Road Course) 6/20 (Tue) – Thunderhill Park 6/24 (Sat) – Spring Mountain (Pahrump) 6/25 (Sun) – Spring Mountain (Pahrump) 7/3 (Holiday Mon) – Willow Springs (Road Course) 8/13 (Sun) – Willow Springs (Road Course) 9/4 (Labor Day Mon) – Willow Springs (Road Course) 9/25 (Mon) – Thunderhill Park 10/16 (Mon) – Thunderhill Park 10/21 (Sat) – Spring Mountain (Pahrump) 10/22 (Sun) – Spring Mountain (Pahrump) 11/4 (Sat) – Reno-Fernley Full Course 11/5 (Sun) – Reno-Fernley Technical Course More information on the Tracstar Challenge Program can be found online at ~http://www.trackXperience.com~ or by calling (800) 930-8520.

CMRA ANNOUNCES REVISED 2006 RACE SCHEDULE The Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association is pleased to announce their revised schedule for the 2006 CMRA Championship race season. In the best interest of the membership, the CMRA Board of Directors voted to cancel the proposed season opener at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana, due to the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and the lack of hotel and visitor accomodations associated with the rebuilding efforts. The 2006 CMRA schedule was rearranged with the first two events now at Oak Hill Raceway in Henderson, Texas and MotorSport Ranch in Cresson, Texas. February 18-19 Oak Hill Raceway, Henderson, TX March 25-26 MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX April 22-23 Texas World Speedway, College Station, TX May 19-21 Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK June 10-11 MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX July 1-2 Oak Hill Raceway, Henderson, TX July 29-30 Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK August 19-20 MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX September 9-10 Oak Hill Raceway, Henderson, TX October 7-8 Texas World Speedway, College Station, TX Founded in 1974, Central Motorcycle Roadracing Association (CMRA) is an independent, non-profit organization with over 700 members. CMRA organizes and promotes motorcycle road races throughout the South Central region of the United States. For 2006, the ten CMRA events will feature sprint racing for Novice and Expert status riders, a seven-round endurance series of 4 to 8-hour-long races, mini-bike racing for riders as young as 8 years old, and an accredited new riders school. The many world and national champions who began racing with CMRA include Colin Edwards, Nicky Hayden, Tommy Hayden, Jamie James, John Kocinski, Sam McDonald, Doug Polen, Kevin Schwantz, Freddie Spencer, Ben Spies and Britt Turkington. For more information, visit www.cmraracing.com or call 817-377-1599.