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A Good Christmas For The Action Fund…And For Racers Who Will Benefit From Soft Barrier Deployment

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A Good Christmas For The Action Fund…And For Racers Who Will Benefit From Soft Barrier Deployment

Dawson Family Christmas 2005 Features Action Fund Donation, And WERA BBS Members Step Up

The Lewis Dawson Family has donated $500 to the Roadracing World Action Fund in lieu of traditional gifts for brothers, sisters and Mom. Says Lewis, “Instead of buying a traditional gift, my four siblings, Mom and I ‘exchange’ contributions to various charities. Instead of a gift, we send a letter describing the contribution. The fun is finding out what each of us has done. They will enjoy this more than a sweater or necktie. I chose the Roadracing World Action Fund. I appreciate everything you have done.”

This year, the motorcycle racing community rallied in support of safety, with the Roadracing World Action Fund reaching an all-time total of $418,812.74, with $377,723.74 designated for road racing and $41,089 for dirt track. Thanks to those donations, the Roadracing World Action Fund was able to continue to promote racetrack safety, deploying 37 new 30-foot sections of inflatable soft barrier at various road race tracks and dirt tracks.

A flurry of fundraisers initiated by various groups and individuals added greatly to that total. Dave Arkle led a season-long drive on the WERA BBS to raise money for the Action Fund, and his efforts helped to bring in $3125. BMW-Ducati-Triumph-Aprilia Motorcycles of Charlotte raised $3000 at The Carolina GP Jam. Tazzina Bistro/Don Ashton held a benefit dinner for both the Roadracing World Action Fund and injured rider Vincent Haskovec which netted $1294.54 for the Action Fund, and an equal amount for Haskovec’s rehab.

Dave Arkle wrote, “We’ve all read about bad racing crashes this year, and in years past. Some of us have experienced them for ourselves. Over time, many riders have been injured, or worse, as a result of crashing into various fixed objects that have no business in impact zones on motorcycle racing circuits. In a perfect world, these things get moved, or removed, in the name of safety. However, reality is imperfect, and motorcycle racing doesn’t generate the necessary revenue to motivate promoters and track owners to focus on this problem as often as we’d like. Luckily for us, some very smart people came up with the idea that we can deploy soft barriers in front of walls, poles, guardrails, cement bunkers, etc. and, to a large extent, reduce the risks in theses impact areas. Inflatable barriers to the rescue! Of course, we all know by now that this stuff isn’t free, and many folks have contributed to the Roadracing World Action Fund to help buy, store, transport and deploy this life-saving device.

“Over the course of this past racing season, a large group of active members of the WERA BBS (www.wera.com) got together to raise money for the Action Fund. Many generous people and businesses donated products and services for auctions, and many more folks contributed cash. Enclosed please find cashier’s check in the amount of $3125, to be added to the road racing portion of the Action Fund. Please attribute it to ‘WERA BBS Members.’

“Thanks to (Action Fund founder) John Ulrich, and to every other contributor to this wonderful cause. Keep it up! Sincerely, Dave Arkle/WERA Novice #30.”

Frank Pate was inspired to contribute to the Action Fund after his rider escaped injury thanks to soft barriers. Pate wrote, “Your Airfence program saved my Canadian rider from serious danger last weekend (October 1-2) at TWS when he crashed in the rain and hit the fence. He walked away without a scratch, thank you. Just a little something to help the cause.” A $1000 donation accompanied the note.

Russell Achatz pledged $50 for the dirt track fund, with future donations planned: “In the future I am opening a business featuring flattrack motorcycle racing. Any flattrack memorabilia donated to my business, I will donate more to this fund. Thanks for a great cause, Russell Achatz at: [email protected].”

American Roadracer calendars sent in $50; a portion of one week’s sales of each calendar is pledged to the Action Fund. Repeat contributors include John V. Whiting, whose donation of $100 in memory of CMRA racer Jason Peterson brings his all-time total to $250; Darrin Talbott, who donated $100, for a total of $225; David Kopfinger, $40, for a total of $256; Randy Sinisi, $25, for a total of $125; Gene Ronchetto, $25, in honor of Vincent Haskovec, for a total of $75; William Pritchard, $50, in honor of Vincent Haskovec, for a total of $100

Ted Meyer, who added $100 ($50 each to dirt track and road race) to his former donation of $75 for a total of $175, wrote, “This is to say thanks for an awesome time at American Supercamp with Chris Carr & Danny Walker after winning the spot in the two-day camp that they donated to the Vincent Haskovec benefit auction.” Nichole Simonsen contributed for the second time this year to both the road race fund and the dirt track fund, totalling $80 for road race and $50 for dirt track.

Summary of Recently Posted Contributions

(Contributor comments and dedications are included below with their listing.)

Road Race Conributions WERA BBS Members $3125 Carolina GP Jam $3000 Tazzino Bistro Benefit Dinner $1294.54 Frank Pate $1000 Dawson Family Christmas $500 Mark Jones/Valley Springs Riders “Keep up the good work and great magazine!” $300 Chris Slay “RW, keep up the good work!” $200 Rodney Capron Jr. In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $300 Mountain Air Auto Care $100 Steven M. Andreano $100 Kevin Jump $100 Walter Scarborough $100 Gary Ibershoff $100 Darrin Talbott Dedicated to the 2005 World Champion White Sox and The Legion of Bling $100 John Long/In Memory of Luis Gomez $75 Tom Anderson $50 Nichole Simonsen $50 David R. Thomas In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $50 John V. Whiting/In Memory of CMRA racer Jason Peterson $100 Donna Mc Cluskey/In Memory of Keith Pinkstaff, Rest in Peace Carl Anderson/In Memory of Cavan Tubbs $50 Peter Laga $50 William Pritchard/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $50 John Doll $50 Chas Johnson/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec & all injured racers in 2005 $50 Jeffrey Agnes “For picking the wrong AMA Superbike champ!” $50 Dave Krier/In Memory of Cavan Tubbs $50 Matthias Jezek “Natalie from customer Service did a great job, so I would like to donate the money I saved.” $50 American Roadracer LLC $50 Jeff Armantrout/For Vincent Haskovec and all injured riders $35 Gene Ronchetto/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec “Get Well Vincent!” $25 Nathan Glover $25 Randy Sinisi $25 John Schrillo/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $25 Reynolds Mansson $20 David Harkins $5.05 Karl Sauber $5

Dirt Track Contributions David R. Thomas/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $50 Russ Achatz $50 Nichole Simonsen $30 Reynolds Mansson $20

Accounting Details to Date: (As of December 22, 2005)

Road Racing Expenditure Details Direct purchase of soft barriers: $226,400 Donation to AMA for Airfence: $104,104 Shipping/Customs: $17,074.45 Bank Fees: $384.05 Airfence Deployment Crew Training: $700 Transportation & Installation: $5577.78 Corporation/Business Fees: $762 Online Auction Fees: $221.99 Printing Education Materials – $346.42 Misc Supplies: $39.59 Total Spent: $355,610.28 Total Donations Collected $377,723.74 Misc. Income $117.47 Cash on hand: $22,230.93

Dirt Track Expenditure Details Direct purchase of soft barriers: $28,800 Shipping/Customs: $2717.72 Transportation & Installation $2174.77 Total Spent: $33,692.49 Total collected: $41,089 Cash on hand: $7396.51

All administrative costs, including the percentage taken by credit card companies on credit card donations, have been absorbed by Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

“Airfence” is a Trademark of Airfence Safety Systems Australia.

Rides For Kids Raised $4.1 Million For Pediatric Brain Tumor Research In 2005

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Rides For Kids Raised $4.1 Million For Pediatric Brain Tumor Research In 2005

Asheville, N.C. – The national Ride for Kids® program has broken its all-time fundraising record for the 22nd consecutive year, raising $4.1 million to fund the medical research and family support programs of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF). This milestone was reached thanks to the generous spirit of thousands of motorcyclists who attended nationwide Ride for Kids® events in 2005, riding in support of kids battling brain tumors. “The support we have received from our fellow motorcyclists over the past 22 years has allowed us to bring vastly improved treatments to childhood brain tumor patients, to not only extend their lives but to greatly enhance their quality of life after treatment. Every man and woman who has ever ridden in a Ride for Kids event can be proud of the fact that they are the largest body of fund raisers in the nation helping pediatric brain tumor patients. We the motorcyclists stand tall for our long term achievements in fighting the most challenging of all the childhood cancers,” said PBTF President Mike Traynor. Each motorcyclist who attends a Ride for Kids® event brings a minimum donation of $35, but many riders bring a great deal more””both financially and emotionally. One such participant is Dave Odess of Randolph, Mass., who raised more than $6,000 in donations in 2005. “As a motorcyclist, the most meaningful miles that I put on my bike each year are those that I ride for charitable causes,” he said. “Nothing compares to knowing that my efforts, combined with the efforts of thousands of motorcyclists across the country, are helping in the fight against pediatric brain tumors.” Motorcycle riding clubs and dealers are also vital to the Ride for Kids® program, vigorously promoting their local events and organizing participants. The top chapter/club award for 2005 went to GWRRA Illinois G2 of Woodland, Ill., whose members raised $98,976. And again this year, the customers of Nielsen Enterprises of Lake Villa, Ill., made it the top dealer in the country, contributing $109,939 to the Chicagoland Ride for Kids®. The top individual fundraisers in 2005 were Scott and Mary Jo White of Phoenix, Ariz., who raised $85,000 in memory of their daughter Nikki, who died of a brain tumor. The dedication shown by the Whites and other fundraisers is deeply appreciated by other families. “This was the first year our family participated in the Ride for Kids, and our family was touched by the volunteers, riders and staff that are so committed to finding a cure for pediatric brain tumors,” said Lisa Moore, mother of 7-year-old Luke of LaPorte, Ind. “We want to thank everyone that participates in these events for doing their best so that Luke and others like him, have a chance at a long life.” The Ride for Kids® program is grateful for the ongoing support of its presenting sponsor since 1991, the Honda Rider’s Club of America. “Because of Honda’s longtime support of our work for the kids we have also enjoyed strong support from the Honda dealer network which has helped us reach thousands of riders across America,” said Mike Traynor. No matter what brand or type of motorcycle you ride, you’re welcome to join the Ride for Kids®. In 2006, events will take place in 37 cities, including new rides in San Francisco, Calif., and Albuquerque, N.M. The complete 2006 schedule is available at www.rideforkids.org. About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation funds medical research grants to help find the cause and cure of childhood brain tumors. The largest source of non-governmental funding for pediatric brain tumor research in the world, the PBTF also offers support programs for families with a child who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Programs include free literature about brain tumors, two national newsletters, the Informed Parent and Survivor Internet Conference series, and college scholarships for brain tumor survivors. For more information about the PBTF, please call (800) 253-6530 or go to www.pbtfus.org.

Educational Programs To Complement The Art Of The Motorcycle Exhibit At The Orlando Museum Of Art

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Educational Programs To Complement The Art Of The Motorcycle Exhibit At The Orlando Museum Of Art

ORLANDO, FL — The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) invites you to take advantage of the following cultural and educational opportunities that complement the world-class exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle: Adult Educational Programs Gallery Talks Dates: January 25, February 8 and March 1 Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free with gallery admission Discover the excitement, allure and power in the world-class exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle! See how motorcycles of the 20th century reflect changes in society and world events. Join Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, as she explores the exhibition and makes comparisons to developments in fine art. Teacher Professional Development Workshop: Vroom! When: Thursday, February 2, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $12 for Members; $14 for non-Members. Registration: Required by January 31; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Enjoy a look at The Art of the Motorcycle, and explore lesson plans that emphasize the motorcycle as a cultural icon and design achievement. Interdisciplinary classroom activity suggestions will be provided and discussed. Video Series: Art in the Time of Motorcycles Dates: Wednesdays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Cost: $2 for Members; $3 for non-Members. To better understand the development of fine art in the 20th century with the development of the motorcycle, join us for an in-depth look at artists considered to be icons of our century. The series will start with an overview of American art in the 20th century and a look at Futurism. Architecture saw many changes — the Frank Lloyd Wright design for the Guggenheim Museum shocked the world. By mid-century, experimentation was pervasive. Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns were two of the creative artists working then. Pop Art exploded on the scene in the ’60s. Claes Oldenburg embraced this trend with mammoth soft sculptures. Finally, we will see women, like Louise Nevelson and Faith Ringgold, come to the fore using non-traditional materials in art. Lecture: Icons of the 20th Century: The Art of the Motorcycle Date: Wednesday, March 29 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 for Members; $25 for non-Members. Registration: Required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Join Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, as we explore the motorcycle as the definitive social force and cultural icon of change in the 20th century. See design and technology advance with the decades, but more importantly, see how this machine evolved into a symbol of industrialization, urbanization, lifestyle and freedom. The unique art form will also be placed in an art historical context. The lecture concludes with a guided tour of The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition. After-Hours Tours When: By special appointment Cost: $20 per person (adults only) Information: Call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 261. Get an exclusive tour of The Art of the Motorcycle after general operating hours. A minimum of 25 people and maximum of 40 people is required for the tour led by Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs. Youth Educational Programs Creation Station: Motorcycle Mania When: Thursday afternoons, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $1 for each child Registration: Not required; for more information, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288. Bring your favorite youngster for this “drop-in” program. Each project makes learning fun for both child and adult. March’s theme is “Motorcycle Mania!” Spring Art Camp Dates: March 13-17 Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or half-day sessions, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Audience: Students in grades 1-5 Cost: Five-day rate (any five days): Full day: $150 for Members; $175 for non-Members. Half day: $80 for Members; $95 for non-Members. Daily Rate: Full day: $35 for Members; $40 for non-Members. Half day: $19 for Members; $22 for non-Members. Early drop off: $5 per child, per day Registration: Required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Explore the OMA’s permanent collections of African art, art of the ancient Americas and American art, as well as the special exhibition, The Art of the Motorcycle, in projects that bring art to life! Motorcycle Themes: March 13 9 a.m. to noon Art that Moves March 14 1 to 4 p.m. Designed for Speed March 15 9 a.m. to noon Let’s Shift Gears March 16 1 to 4 p.m. In the Fast Lane March 17 9 a.m. to noon Doing “Wheelies” Home School Day: The Motorcycle and Popular Culture When: Wednesday, March 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Audience: Home-schooled students in grades 3-8 Cost: $16 per student; no charge for parent chaperones. Registration: Required by March 20; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288. Explore how motorcycle design has changed over time and how motorcycles have become symbols of the times in which they were created. 1st Saturday: Things that Go Zoom When: Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon Audience: Families with children ages 3-5 and up Cost: $5 per family Registration: Not required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288, for more information. Join us for a fun, affordable opportunity for families to explore art, music, stories and other activities together. Youth Tours Guided youth tours at the OMA are available for students in elementary, middle and high school. Reservations are required 10 business days in advance, Tuesday-Friday. All tours meet Florida’s Sunshine State Standards. For information on costs and scheduling, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 282 or 240. Cultural Collaborations The Motorcycle in Florida: Vintage Postcards and Photographs Dates: January 22-July 23 Times: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Cost: $7 for adults, $3.50 for children (3-12), $6.50 for students and seniors (60+) and free for Historical Society members and children under 3 Location: 65 East Central Blvd., Orlando, FL Information: Call (407) 836-8500 or visit www.thehistorycenter.org. To learn more about motorcycles in Florida, The Orange County Regional History Center is hosting a photography exhibition titled The Motorcycle in Florida, to complement the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. The Motorcycle in Florida features select archival photographs and postcards from The History Center’s archives. Reproductions can be purchased upon request. “Going Places…” Drama and Poetry Inspired by The Art of the Motorcycle Dates: February 6-10 Time: 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost: $15 Audience: Limited to 30 students in grades 5-12 Location: The Orlando Repertory Theatre is located next to the Orlando Museum of Art at 1001 Princeton Street, Orlando, FL. Information: For more information or to register, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 240. In this interactive arts experience, spend the morning touring the OMA’s special exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. Afterward, join the Orlando Repertory Theatre across the park for an afternoon of developing and performing original poetry inspired by the image of the motorcycle. Fueled by themes such as freedom, travel and speed, spend the day exploring the crossovers between visual art, theatre and creative writing. The Art of Chrome and Leather III Dates: March 3-31 Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Location: The Cultural Arts Center, 600 N. Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL Information: Call (386) 734-4371 or visit www.delandmuseum.com. After experiencing the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle, ride over to The DeLand Museum of Art as it presents The Art of Chrome and Leather III, which showcases some of the country’s top bike builders. Among the featured artists are award-winning motorcycle designer Cyril Huze and DeLand’s own, internationally known cycle painter, Chris Cruz aka “Florida’s Air Brush Wizard.” The embellished custom bikes are displayed as sculpture. Designs showcase the elegance and symmetry of the motorcycle as it depicts the elements of speed and flow. See a Curtiss Flyer Model at the Orlando Science Center Dates: Ongoing Times: Call (407) 514-2000 for hours. Cost: Call (407) 514-2000 for admission prices. Location: 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL Information: Call (407) 514-2000 or visit www.osc.org. Glenn Hammond Curtiss was a pioneer motorcycle designer and racer. Check out one of his motorcycles, the Curtiss Marvel, 1910, featured in the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. Curtiss achieved a new land-speed record of 136.36 mph on the hard-packed sand of Ormond Beach, Florida, with the Curtiss V-8, 1907. Earning the title “the fastest man on earth,” Curtiss held the record for all vehicles until 1911. He retained the motorcycle-speed record until shortly before his untimely death in 1930. He produced more than 500 inventions in his lifetime, particularly in the fields of bicycles, motorcycles and flying machines. Walk across the park to the Orlando Science Center and see a quarter-scale model of the Curtiss Robin airplane in the lobby and a display board on Curtiss within its Touch the Sky exhibition spotlighting aviation pioneers. Curtiss’ company designed the Curtiss Robin in 1928 after he had retired from the aviation business. It became one of the most successful commercial planes of its day with a top speed of 99 miles per hour. It was later built with more powerful engines. Submit Your Favorite Motorcycle Story The OMA, in partnership with the University of Central Florida’s Cultural Heritage Alliance in the School of Film and Digital Media, is collecting motorcycle stories. Tell us: Did you attain enlightenment on a scenic motorcycle expedition? Can you recall your first wheelie”¦or your first spill? Thought you were tough enough to ride with the Warlocks? Ever wrecked your dream bike the day you bought it? Have you actually met the ghost of Scootertrash Past? If you think your straight pipes are loud, submit your motorcycle story at the OMA, or visit http://sfdm.ucf.edu/~motorcyclestories, and people all over the world will hear you! UCF Student Films During the fall semester, students at UCF’s School of Film and Digital Media created short films based on motorcycle stories collected by UCF’s Cultural Heritage Alliance and the OMA. Visit http://sfdm.ucf.edu/~motorcyclestories to read these stories. The films will be shown at the OMA during The Art of the Motorcycle, January 22-July 23, 2006. Full Sail Time Lapse Video Full Sail Real World Education is partnering with the OMA to create a time-lapse video of the installation process for The Art of the Motorcycle to show how a world-class exhibition comes together. The video may be viewed online at www.OMArt.org. General Information The Art of the Motorcycle is organized by Wonders, The Memphis International Cultural Series, in association with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York. The Presenting Sponsor is Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. For further information, call (407) 896-4231 or visit the OMA’s web site at www.OMArt.org. The OMA is located just one hour southwest from Daytona Beach along the I-4 corridor (exit #85) in picturesque Orlando Loch Haven Park at 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL.

Honda ST1300PA Police Motorcycles To Be Ridden In Rose Parade January 2, 2006

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Honda ST1300PA Police Motorcycles To Be Ridden In Rose Parade January 2, 2006

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is proud to announce our continuing participation in the 2006 edition of the Rose Parade. Nine Honda ST1300PA police motorcycles, under the supervision of Pasadena Police Dept’s Sgt. George Wiley will lead the parade performing precision riding maneuvers along the route. Please check your local listings for coverage of the 2006 Rose Parade on Monday, January 2, 2006 to see the Hondas in action. About Honda American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing, and operational activities for these products through Honda authorized dealers. For further information about Honda products, racing teams, programs, and dealer locations, visit the Honda web site at: www.powersports.honda.com.

Tire Limits Set For Parts Canada Superbike Championship Classes

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Tire Limits Set For Parts Canada Superbike Championship Classes

TORONTO, ON Tire options and allotments have been finalized for the 2006 Parts Canada Superbike Championship as the national tour begins a three-year association with Pirelli as its control tire supplier. The Parts Canada Superbike feature class will have the most flexibility, with three options for both front and rear slicks at each series round. Competitors in the headline division will enjoy an allotment of 17 tires for a single series round, and 20 tires for a doubleheader. “It was important for us to strike a balance between availability and affordability,” said Colin Fraser of Parts Canada Superbike series promoter Professional Motorsports Productions. “Following discussion and input from manufacturer reps, tuners and racers involved in the series, we think that this arrangement best suits the needs of our competitors.” Racers in the Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike class will have a choice of two front and two rear treaded DOT tires from Pirelli. The International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike, Canadian Thunder and Suzuki SV650 National Cup will all be limited to a single Pirelli DOT tire option. All five national classes will be supplied with a single rain compound. Like the Superbike racers, riders in the Pro 600 Sport Bike class will have an allotment of 20 tires for a doubleheader weekend but only 13 tires for a single round. Currently the only doubleheader on the 2006 schedule is the event at Mosport International Raceway July 14-16. Amateur 600 Sport Bike competitors will have a total of five tires at their disposal on each race weekend, not including rains. Six tires will be available for the Thunder class and four tires for the SV Cup division. All competitors will be allowed one set of rain tires per session (practice or qualifying) with unlimited rain tires available after noon on raceday. In all classes tires must be mounted to stock, 17-inch O.E. wheels. “After our first season with Pirelli, we will be looking at our results to see if we can continue to tweak our set-up and make the Parts Canada Superbike Championship even more competitive and affordable,” Fraser added. “Everyone involved is committed to this plan in the long term.” Pirelli has been hard at work at its Italian headquarters preparing tires for the start of the 2006 Parts Canada Superbike tour at Shannonville Motorsport Park May 18-21. The company conducted an extremely valuable two-day test at Shannonville in October, where it received initial feedback and recommendations from factory riders in the Canadian series. “This is a major step forward for the Parts Canada Superbike Championship,” said Kevin Graham of Orion Motorsports, which will be the exclusive trackside supplier of Pirelli tires in 2006. “Racing in this series has been some of the most competitive in the world, and this new control tire formula should guarantee even closer competition over the next three years. We’re excited to be a part of this important new chapter for Canadian road racing.” All tires must be purchased from Orion, and Orion will handle mounting and balancing at the track. Racers are allowed to carry and store their own rain tires.

AMA Pro Racing Inspects Miller Motorsports Park

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AMA Pro Racing Inspects Miller Motorsports Park

AMA Pro Racing Superbike Series Manager Ron Barrick inspected Miller Motorsports Park (MMP), located in Tooele, Utah, December 19 to check on the placement of gravel traps, guardrails and other barriers and reported that everything was coming together as expected. Barrick told Roadracingworld.com that one guardrail had been placed in a spot where it could potentially cause a hazard to motorcycle racers who rode off track, and Miller Motorsports Park’s designer and General Manager Alan Wilson and Director of Motorcycle Operations Dan Solomon agreed that the barrier should and would — be moved. Another safety item, the proximity of the wall (separating the front straightaway and hot pit lane) at the exit of the final corner, was looked at, again, as well. According to Barrick, the wall in question had already been shortened, at his request, so that it is farther away from the exit of the final corner, and the wall should not be a major issue. “But I guess we’ll wait and see what the guys (racers) have to say when we test here,” added Barrick, alluding to an AMA team test scheduled for early April. If the wall still appears to be a hazard to the racers, Barrick said he had ideas on how to slow down the final corner, like placing artificial curbing on the outside edge of the track to narrow the exit. Barrick was the only representative from AMA Pro Racing at the inspection. Eric Bostrom was prepared to come to the track to give a racer’s opinion if Barrick had requested it, but Bostrom was not called in. Three-time former World Champion Freddie Spencer, who will run Freddie Spencer’s High Performance Riding Schools at MMP starting in 2006, had no problems with the safety of the final corner when he inspected the course earlier this fall, according to Solomon. However, added Solomon (who is an active club racer), “We’ve already ordered 1000 feet of Airfence Bike, and we won’t be embarrassed to use it.” Solomon also said construction on the paddock garages and buildings was on-schedule and that the entire 4.5-mile, multi-configuration road course has been paved for some time. In fact, Solomon said he has actually ridden a Yamaha YZF-R1 streetbike on the slower East Course and used only third through sixth gears. Barrick said he continues to think the AMA race event will be held on the 3.06 “Outer Course,” which is said to have the fastest average lap speed of any of the MMP configurations. The reasoning, according to Solomon, is the shorter course will mean more laps in each race, which means more laps in front of spectators. Solomon added that all of the earthen berms in the spectator zones have increased in height to offer better views of the course. MMP is scheduled to host the “Thunder Run” AMA Superbike doubleheader event June 16-18, 2006. For more information, go to www.millermotorsportspark.com.

Encore Presentation Of SpeedFreaks’ Hurricane Katrina Show, Featuring Josh Hayes, To Air Tomorrow Night

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Encore Presentation Of SpeedFreaks’ Hurricane Katrina Show, Featuring Josh Hayes, To Air Tomorrow Night

ENCORE PRESENTATION * Set your TiVO’s, DVR’s, VCR’s as this is a show you truly do not want to miss * This Saturday Night on Christmas Eve, Speed Channel will re-air the SpeedFreaks Hurricane Katrina Show WHO: Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle Champ and Mathews, Louisiana native Angelle Sampey; NHRA Pro Stock Pilot and New Orleans’ lifer Richie Stevens; Motorcycle champion, AMA Superbiker and Gulfport, Mississippi son Josh Hayes; and U.S. Marine / F-18 pilot from Miramar Marine Corps Air Base Mike Pagano. ****Plus, more information on where the Freak Nation can donate their time and dollars to help the cause**** WHAT: Shot on location October 6 & 7 in the Gulf Coast region and in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita, SpeedFreaks and their cameras tell the stories of motorsports family’s losses and little victories. WHEN: Saturday night December 24, 8:30 p.m. Pacific / 11:30 p.m. Eastern WHERE: New Orleans & Slidell, LA and Gulfport, MS WHY: Like millions of others home and abroad, SpeedFreaks continues to raise awareness of Hurricane Katrina’s affects on the Gulf Coast and how YOU can help the rebuilding process. A sneak ‘Freak’ preview can be found on the SpeedFreaks site in one of the many Hurricane articles: ~http://www.speedfreaks.tv/articles/320,1.html~ For the next two weekends, SpeedFreaks Radio shows will be ‘Best Of’s’ featuring interviews from the best in the biz in 2005. Live shows will resume Saturday & Sunday January 6 & 7, 2006 at the regular times including interviews with Supercross riders, NASCAR, Open Wheel & Sports Car winter testing reports, MotoGP stars and stories from the Dakar Rally. SpeedFreaks on Speed Channel will also resume on Saturday night January 6th. Happy Holidays to all from your friends at SpeedFreaks!

And Now A Word From Gauloises Racing Regarding Yamaha’s Press Release

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And Now A Word From Gauloises Racing Regarding Yamaha’s Press Release

GAULOISES AND ALTADIS RESPOND TO YAMAHA’S PRESS RELEASE As of today, Yamaha Motor Company has announced that “Altadis/Seita’s sponsorship regarding Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP Team will not continue after the end of the 2005 season.” Yamaha’s announcement comes while the two companies are still in the midst of negotiating the terms of a settlement agreement that would amicably resolve the dispute that arose between them earlier this year. Altadis considers that Yamaha is still bound by a legal obligation that prevents Yamaha from collaborating with sponsors whose products compete directly with the Gauloises brand or with Altadis products for the 2006 season. Altadis laments that Yamaha, even while acknowledging that “Altadis/Seita have been sponsors of the Yamaha Factory MotoGP project for the past 3 seasons under both the Fortuna and the Gauloises brands during which time the companies shared 2 world championship victories in the MotoGP class in 2004 and 2005,” appears poised to disregard the significance of the Altadis investment in that project. In the absence of a settlement, Altadis will not hesitate to seek the appropriate legal remedies if Yamaha fails to abide by its legal obligations towards Altadis and the Gauloises brand.

The Factory Yamaha MotoGP Team Will Not Be Affiliated With Gauloises Or Fortuna In 2006

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The Factory Yamaha MotoGP Team Will Not Be Affiliated With Gauloises Or Fortuna In 2006

YAMAHA without GAULOISES in 2006 Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. hereby announces that Altadis/Seita’s sponsorship regarding Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP Team will not continue after the end of the 2005 season. For more than 40 years, Yamaha has successfully participated in the Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship and it has become the leading manufacturer of the MotoGP competition. Altadis/Seita have been sponsors of the Yamaha Factory MotoGP project for the past three seasons under both the Fortuna and the Gauloises brands, during which time the companies shared two world championship victories in the MotoGP class in 2004 and 2005. Yamaha will announce its 2006 MotoGP program in January 2006.

Updated Post With Correct Link: Yamaha Doubles Road Race Contingency, Will Pay Back Five Places In 2006

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Updated Post With Correct Link: Yamaha Doubles Road Race Contingency, Will Pay Back Five Places In 2006

CYPRESS, Calif., “” Yamaha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce a significantly expanded Road Racing contingency program for 2006 by more than doubling the posted payouts for amateur and professional roadracers throughout the U.S. In addition, Yamaha riders competing in sprint races around the country will now earn back to five places rather than just for 1st place as in the previous program. Commenting on the program, Yamaha Racing Division Manager Keith McCarty said, “We’re really excited about the changes we’ve made to this year’s program. Our customers who choose to race Yamaha sportbikes will have more opportunities than ever to earn contingency monies in the year ahead.” Eligible Yamaha motorcycles include sportbikes like the YZF-R1, YZF-R1 Limited Edition and the all-new and very potent YZF-R6. Program details, list of eligible races and enrollment forms can be found directly at ~http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/events/contingency_rr_06.aspx~

A Good Christmas For The Action Fund…And For Racers Who Will Benefit From Soft Barrier Deployment

Dawson Family Christmas 2005 Features Action Fund Donation, And WERA BBS Members Step Up

The Lewis Dawson Family has donated $500 to the Roadracing World Action Fund in lieu of traditional gifts for brothers, sisters and Mom. Says Lewis, “Instead of buying a traditional gift, my four siblings, Mom and I ‘exchange’ contributions to various charities. Instead of a gift, we send a letter describing the contribution. The fun is finding out what each of us has done. They will enjoy this more than a sweater or necktie. I chose the Roadracing World Action Fund. I appreciate everything you have done.”

This year, the motorcycle racing community rallied in support of safety, with the Roadracing World Action Fund reaching an all-time total of $418,812.74, with $377,723.74 designated for road racing and $41,089 for dirt track. Thanks to those donations, the Roadracing World Action Fund was able to continue to promote racetrack safety, deploying 37 new 30-foot sections of inflatable soft barrier at various road race tracks and dirt tracks.

A flurry of fundraisers initiated by various groups and individuals added greatly to that total. Dave Arkle led a season-long drive on the WERA BBS to raise money for the Action Fund, and his efforts helped to bring in $3125. BMW-Ducati-Triumph-Aprilia Motorcycles of Charlotte raised $3000 at The Carolina GP Jam. Tazzina Bistro/Don Ashton held a benefit dinner for both the Roadracing World Action Fund and injured rider Vincent Haskovec which netted $1294.54 for the Action Fund, and an equal amount for Haskovec’s rehab.

Dave Arkle wrote, “We’ve all read about bad racing crashes this year, and in years past. Some of us have experienced them for ourselves. Over time, many riders have been injured, or worse, as a result of crashing into various fixed objects that have no business in impact zones on motorcycle racing circuits. In a perfect world, these things get moved, or removed, in the name of safety. However, reality is imperfect, and motorcycle racing doesn’t generate the necessary revenue to motivate promoters and track owners to focus on this problem as often as we’d like. Luckily for us, some very smart people came up with the idea that we can deploy soft barriers in front of walls, poles, guardrails, cement bunkers, etc. and, to a large extent, reduce the risks in theses impact areas. Inflatable barriers to the rescue! Of course, we all know by now that this stuff isn’t free, and many folks have contributed to the Roadracing World Action Fund to help buy, store, transport and deploy this life-saving device.

“Over the course of this past racing season, a large group of active members of the WERA BBS (www.wera.com) got together to raise money for the Action Fund. Many generous people and businesses donated products and services for auctions, and many more folks contributed cash. Enclosed please find cashier’s check in the amount of $3125, to be added to the road racing portion of the Action Fund. Please attribute it to ‘WERA BBS Members.’

“Thanks to (Action Fund founder) John Ulrich, and to every other contributor to this wonderful cause. Keep it up! Sincerely, Dave Arkle/WERA Novice #30.”

Frank Pate was inspired to contribute to the Action Fund after his rider escaped injury thanks to soft barriers. Pate wrote, “Your Airfence program saved my Canadian rider from serious danger last weekend (October 1-2) at TWS when he crashed in the rain and hit the fence. He walked away without a scratch, thank you. Just a little something to help the cause.” A $1000 donation accompanied the note.

Russell Achatz pledged $50 for the dirt track fund, with future donations planned: “In the future I am opening a business featuring flattrack motorcycle racing. Any flattrack memorabilia donated to my business, I will donate more to this fund. Thanks for a great cause, Russell Achatz at: [email protected].”

American Roadracer calendars sent in $50; a portion of one week’s sales of each calendar is pledged to the Action Fund. Repeat contributors include John V. Whiting, whose donation of $100 in memory of CMRA racer Jason Peterson brings his all-time total to $250; Darrin Talbott, who donated $100, for a total of $225; David Kopfinger, $40, for a total of $256; Randy Sinisi, $25, for a total of $125; Gene Ronchetto, $25, in honor of Vincent Haskovec, for a total of $75; William Pritchard, $50, in honor of Vincent Haskovec, for a total of $100

Ted Meyer, who added $100 ($50 each to dirt track and road race) to his former donation of $75 for a total of $175, wrote, “This is to say thanks for an awesome time at American Supercamp with Chris Carr & Danny Walker after winning the spot in the two-day camp that they donated to the Vincent Haskovec benefit auction.” Nichole Simonsen contributed for the second time this year to both the road race fund and the dirt track fund, totalling $80 for road race and $50 for dirt track.

Summary of Recently Posted Contributions

(Contributor comments and dedications are included below with their listing.)

Road Race Conributions WERA BBS Members $3125 Carolina GP Jam $3000 Tazzino Bistro Benefit Dinner $1294.54 Frank Pate $1000 Dawson Family Christmas $500 Mark Jones/Valley Springs Riders “Keep up the good work and great magazine!” $300 Chris Slay “RW, keep up the good work!” $200 Rodney Capron Jr. In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $300 Mountain Air Auto Care $100 Steven M. Andreano $100 Kevin Jump $100 Walter Scarborough $100 Gary Ibershoff $100 Darrin Talbott Dedicated to the 2005 World Champion White Sox and The Legion of Bling $100 John Long/In Memory of Luis Gomez $75 Tom Anderson $50 Nichole Simonsen $50 David R. Thomas In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $50 John V. Whiting/In Memory of CMRA racer Jason Peterson $100 Donna Mc Cluskey/In Memory of Keith Pinkstaff, Rest in Peace Carl Anderson/In Memory of Cavan Tubbs $50 Peter Laga $50 William Pritchard/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $50 John Doll $50 Chas Johnson/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec & all injured racers in 2005 $50 Jeffrey Agnes “For picking the wrong AMA Superbike champ!” $50 Dave Krier/In Memory of Cavan Tubbs $50 Matthias Jezek “Natalie from customer Service did a great job, so I would like to donate the money I saved.” $50 American Roadracer LLC $50 Jeff Armantrout/For Vincent Haskovec and all injured riders $35 Gene Ronchetto/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec “Get Well Vincent!” $25 Nathan Glover $25 Randy Sinisi $25 John Schrillo/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $25 Reynolds Mansson $20 David Harkins $5.05 Karl Sauber $5

Dirt Track Contributions David R. Thomas/In Honor of Vincent Haskovec $50 Russ Achatz $50 Nichole Simonsen $30 Reynolds Mansson $20

Accounting Details to Date: (As of December 22, 2005)

Road Racing Expenditure Details Direct purchase of soft barriers: $226,400 Donation to AMA for Airfence: $104,104 Shipping/Customs: $17,074.45 Bank Fees: $384.05 Airfence Deployment Crew Training: $700 Transportation & Installation: $5577.78 Corporation/Business Fees: $762 Online Auction Fees: $221.99 Printing Education Materials – $346.42 Misc Supplies: $39.59 Total Spent: $355,610.28 Total Donations Collected $377,723.74 Misc. Income $117.47 Cash on hand: $22,230.93

Dirt Track Expenditure Details Direct purchase of soft barriers: $28,800 Shipping/Customs: $2717.72 Transportation & Installation $2174.77 Total Spent: $33,692.49 Total collected: $41,089 Cash on hand: $7396.51

All administrative costs, including the percentage taken by credit card companies on credit card donations, have been absorbed by Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

“Airfence” is a Trademark of Airfence Safety Systems Australia.

Rides For Kids Raised $4.1 Million For Pediatric Brain Tumor Research In 2005

Asheville, N.C. – The national Ride for Kids® program has broken its all-time fundraising record for the 22nd consecutive year, raising $4.1 million to fund the medical research and family support programs of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF). This milestone was reached thanks to the generous spirit of thousands of motorcyclists who attended nationwide Ride for Kids® events in 2005, riding in support of kids battling brain tumors. “The support we have received from our fellow motorcyclists over the past 22 years has allowed us to bring vastly improved treatments to childhood brain tumor patients, to not only extend their lives but to greatly enhance their quality of life after treatment. Every man and woman who has ever ridden in a Ride for Kids event can be proud of the fact that they are the largest body of fund raisers in the nation helping pediatric brain tumor patients. We the motorcyclists stand tall for our long term achievements in fighting the most challenging of all the childhood cancers,” said PBTF President Mike Traynor. Each motorcyclist who attends a Ride for Kids® event brings a minimum donation of $35, but many riders bring a great deal more””both financially and emotionally. One such participant is Dave Odess of Randolph, Mass., who raised more than $6,000 in donations in 2005. “As a motorcyclist, the most meaningful miles that I put on my bike each year are those that I ride for charitable causes,” he said. “Nothing compares to knowing that my efforts, combined with the efforts of thousands of motorcyclists across the country, are helping in the fight against pediatric brain tumors.” Motorcycle riding clubs and dealers are also vital to the Ride for Kids® program, vigorously promoting their local events and organizing participants. The top chapter/club award for 2005 went to GWRRA Illinois G2 of Woodland, Ill., whose members raised $98,976. And again this year, the customers of Nielsen Enterprises of Lake Villa, Ill., made it the top dealer in the country, contributing $109,939 to the Chicagoland Ride for Kids®. The top individual fundraisers in 2005 were Scott and Mary Jo White of Phoenix, Ariz., who raised $85,000 in memory of their daughter Nikki, who died of a brain tumor. The dedication shown by the Whites and other fundraisers is deeply appreciated by other families. “This was the first year our family participated in the Ride for Kids, and our family was touched by the volunteers, riders and staff that are so committed to finding a cure for pediatric brain tumors,” said Lisa Moore, mother of 7-year-old Luke of LaPorte, Ind. “We want to thank everyone that participates in these events for doing their best so that Luke and others like him, have a chance at a long life.” The Ride for Kids® program is grateful for the ongoing support of its presenting sponsor since 1991, the Honda Rider’s Club of America. “Because of Honda’s longtime support of our work for the kids we have also enjoyed strong support from the Honda dealer network which has helped us reach thousands of riders across America,” said Mike Traynor. No matter what brand or type of motorcycle you ride, you’re welcome to join the Ride for Kids®. In 2006, events will take place in 37 cities, including new rides in San Francisco, Calif., and Albuquerque, N.M. The complete 2006 schedule is available at www.rideforkids.org. About the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation funds medical research grants to help find the cause and cure of childhood brain tumors. The largest source of non-governmental funding for pediatric brain tumor research in the world, the PBTF also offers support programs for families with a child who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Programs include free literature about brain tumors, two national newsletters, the Informed Parent and Survivor Internet Conference series, and college scholarships for brain tumor survivors. For more information about the PBTF, please call (800) 253-6530 or go to www.pbtfus.org.

Educational Programs To Complement The Art Of The Motorcycle Exhibit At The Orlando Museum Of Art

ORLANDO, FL — The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) invites you to take advantage of the following cultural and educational opportunities that complement the world-class exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle: Adult Educational Programs Gallery Talks Dates: January 25, February 8 and March 1 Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free with gallery admission Discover the excitement, allure and power in the world-class exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle! See how motorcycles of the 20th century reflect changes in society and world events. Join Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, as she explores the exhibition and makes comparisons to developments in fine art. Teacher Professional Development Workshop: Vroom! When: Thursday, February 2, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $12 for Members; $14 for non-Members. Registration: Required by January 31; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Enjoy a look at The Art of the Motorcycle, and explore lesson plans that emphasize the motorcycle as a cultural icon and design achievement. Interdisciplinary classroom activity suggestions will be provided and discussed. Video Series: Art in the Time of Motorcycles Dates: Wednesdays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Cost: $2 for Members; $3 for non-Members. To better understand the development of fine art in the 20th century with the development of the motorcycle, join us for an in-depth look at artists considered to be icons of our century. The series will start with an overview of American art in the 20th century and a look at Futurism. Architecture saw many changes — the Frank Lloyd Wright design for the Guggenheim Museum shocked the world. By mid-century, experimentation was pervasive. Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns were two of the creative artists working then. Pop Art exploded on the scene in the ’60s. Claes Oldenburg embraced this trend with mammoth soft sculptures. Finally, we will see women, like Louise Nevelson and Faith Ringgold, come to the fore using non-traditional materials in art. Lecture: Icons of the 20th Century: The Art of the Motorcycle Date: Wednesday, March 29 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 for Members; $25 for non-Members. Registration: Required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Join Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, as we explore the motorcycle as the definitive social force and cultural icon of change in the 20th century. See design and technology advance with the decades, but more importantly, see how this machine evolved into a symbol of industrialization, urbanization, lifestyle and freedom. The unique art form will also be placed in an art historical context. The lecture concludes with a guided tour of The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition. After-Hours Tours When: By special appointment Cost: $20 per person (adults only) Information: Call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 261. Get an exclusive tour of The Art of the Motorcycle after general operating hours. A minimum of 25 people and maximum of 40 people is required for the tour led by Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs. Youth Educational Programs Creation Station: Motorcycle Mania When: Thursday afternoons, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $1 for each child Registration: Not required; for more information, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288. Bring your favorite youngster for this “drop-in” program. Each project makes learning fun for both child and adult. March’s theme is “Motorcycle Mania!” Spring Art Camp Dates: March 13-17 Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or half-day sessions, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Audience: Students in grades 1-5 Cost: Five-day rate (any five days): Full day: $150 for Members; $175 for non-Members. Half day: $80 for Members; $95 for non-Members. Daily Rate: Full day: $35 for Members; $40 for non-Members. Half day: $19 for Members; $22 for non-Members. Early drop off: $5 per child, per day Registration: Required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Explore the OMA’s permanent collections of African art, art of the ancient Americas and American art, as well as the special exhibition, The Art of the Motorcycle, in projects that bring art to life! Motorcycle Themes: March 13 9 a.m. to noon Art that Moves March 14 1 to 4 p.m. Designed for Speed March 15 9 a.m. to noon Let’s Shift Gears March 16 1 to 4 p.m. In the Fast Lane March 17 9 a.m. to noon Doing “Wheelies” Home School Day: The Motorcycle and Popular Culture When: Wednesday, March 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Audience: Home-schooled students in grades 3-8 Cost: $16 per student; no charge for parent chaperones. Registration: Required by March 20; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288. Explore how motorcycle design has changed over time and how motorcycles have become symbols of the times in which they were created. 1st Saturday: Things that Go Zoom When: Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon Audience: Families with children ages 3-5 and up Cost: $5 per family Registration: Not required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288, for more information. Join us for a fun, affordable opportunity for families to explore art, music, stories and other activities together. Youth Tours Guided youth tours at the OMA are available for students in elementary, middle and high school. Reservations are required 10 business days in advance, Tuesday-Friday. All tours meet Florida’s Sunshine State Standards. For information on costs and scheduling, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 282 or 240. Cultural Collaborations The Motorcycle in Florida: Vintage Postcards and Photographs Dates: January 22-July 23 Times: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Cost: $7 for adults, $3.50 for children (3-12), $6.50 for students and seniors (60+) and free for Historical Society members and children under 3 Location: 65 East Central Blvd., Orlando, FL Information: Call (407) 836-8500 or visit www.thehistorycenter.org. To learn more about motorcycles in Florida, The Orange County Regional History Center is hosting a photography exhibition titled The Motorcycle in Florida, to complement the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. The Motorcycle in Florida features select archival photographs and postcards from The History Center’s archives. Reproductions can be purchased upon request. “Going Places…” Drama and Poetry Inspired by The Art of the Motorcycle Dates: February 6-10 Time: 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost: $15 Audience: Limited to 30 students in grades 5-12 Location: The Orlando Repertory Theatre is located next to the Orlando Museum of Art at 1001 Princeton Street, Orlando, FL. Information: For more information or to register, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 240. In this interactive arts experience, spend the morning touring the OMA’s special exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. Afterward, join the Orlando Repertory Theatre across the park for an afternoon of developing and performing original poetry inspired by the image of the motorcycle. Fueled by themes such as freedom, travel and speed, spend the day exploring the crossovers between visual art, theatre and creative writing. The Art of Chrome and Leather III Dates: March 3-31 Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Location: The Cultural Arts Center, 600 N. Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL Information: Call (386) 734-4371 or visit www.delandmuseum.com. After experiencing the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle, ride over to The DeLand Museum of Art as it presents The Art of Chrome and Leather III, which showcases some of the country’s top bike builders. Among the featured artists are award-winning motorcycle designer Cyril Huze and DeLand’s own, internationally known cycle painter, Chris Cruz aka “Florida’s Air Brush Wizard.” The embellished custom bikes are displayed as sculpture. Designs showcase the elegance and symmetry of the motorcycle as it depicts the elements of speed and flow. See a Curtiss Flyer Model at the Orlando Science Center Dates: Ongoing Times: Call (407) 514-2000 for hours. Cost: Call (407) 514-2000 for admission prices. Location: 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL Information: Call (407) 514-2000 or visit www.osc.org. Glenn Hammond Curtiss was a pioneer motorcycle designer and racer. Check out one of his motorcycles, the Curtiss Marvel, 1910, featured in the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. Curtiss achieved a new land-speed record of 136.36 mph on the hard-packed sand of Ormond Beach, Florida, with the Curtiss V-8, 1907. Earning the title “the fastest man on earth,” Curtiss held the record for all vehicles until 1911. He retained the motorcycle-speed record until shortly before his untimely death in 1930. He produced more than 500 inventions in his lifetime, particularly in the fields of bicycles, motorcycles and flying machines. Walk across the park to the Orlando Science Center and see a quarter-scale model of the Curtiss Robin airplane in the lobby and a display board on Curtiss within its Touch the Sky exhibition spotlighting aviation pioneers. Curtiss’ company designed the Curtiss Robin in 1928 after he had retired from the aviation business. It became one of the most successful commercial planes of its day with a top speed of 99 miles per hour. It was later built with more powerful engines. Submit Your Favorite Motorcycle Story The OMA, in partnership with the University of Central Florida’s Cultural Heritage Alliance in the School of Film and Digital Media, is collecting motorcycle stories. Tell us: Did you attain enlightenment on a scenic motorcycle expedition? Can you recall your first wheelie”¦or your first spill? Thought you were tough enough to ride with the Warlocks? Ever wrecked your dream bike the day you bought it? Have you actually met the ghost of Scootertrash Past? If you think your straight pipes are loud, submit your motorcycle story at the OMA, or visit http://sfdm.ucf.edu/~motorcyclestories, and people all over the world will hear you! UCF Student Films During the fall semester, students at UCF’s School of Film and Digital Media created short films based on motorcycle stories collected by UCF’s Cultural Heritage Alliance and the OMA. Visit http://sfdm.ucf.edu/~motorcyclestories to read these stories. The films will be shown at the OMA during The Art of the Motorcycle, January 22-July 23, 2006. Full Sail Time Lapse Video Full Sail Real World Education is partnering with the OMA to create a time-lapse video of the installation process for The Art of the Motorcycle to show how a world-class exhibition comes together. The video may be viewed online at www.OMArt.org. General Information The Art of the Motorcycle is organized by Wonders, The Memphis International Cultural Series, in association with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York. The Presenting Sponsor is Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. For further information, call (407) 896-4231 or visit the OMA’s web site at www.OMArt.org. The OMA is located just one hour southwest from Daytona Beach along the I-4 corridor (exit #85) in picturesque Orlando Loch Haven Park at 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL.

Honda ST1300PA Police Motorcycles To Be Ridden In Rose Parade January 2, 2006

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is proud to announce our continuing participation in the 2006 edition of the Rose Parade. Nine Honda ST1300PA police motorcycles, under the supervision of Pasadena Police Dept’s Sgt. George Wiley will lead the parade performing precision riding maneuvers along the route. Please check your local listings for coverage of the 2006 Rose Parade on Monday, January 2, 2006 to see the Hondas in action. About Honda American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing, and operational activities for these products through Honda authorized dealers. For further information about Honda products, racing teams, programs, and dealer locations, visit the Honda web site at: www.powersports.honda.com.

Tire Limits Set For Parts Canada Superbike Championship Classes

TORONTO, ON Tire options and allotments have been finalized for the 2006 Parts Canada Superbike Championship as the national tour begins a three-year association with Pirelli as its control tire supplier. The Parts Canada Superbike feature class will have the most flexibility, with three options for both front and rear slicks at each series round. Competitors in the headline division will enjoy an allotment of 17 tires for a single series round, and 20 tires for a doubleheader. “It was important for us to strike a balance between availability and affordability,” said Colin Fraser of Parts Canada Superbike series promoter Professional Motorsports Productions. “Following discussion and input from manufacturer reps, tuners and racers involved in the series, we think that this arrangement best suits the needs of our competitors.” Racers in the Hindle Exhaust Pro 600 Sport Bike class will have a choice of two front and two rear treaded DOT tires from Pirelli. The International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Amateur 600 Sport Bike, Canadian Thunder and Suzuki SV650 National Cup will all be limited to a single Pirelli DOT tire option. All five national classes will be supplied with a single rain compound. Like the Superbike racers, riders in the Pro 600 Sport Bike class will have an allotment of 20 tires for a doubleheader weekend but only 13 tires for a single round. Currently the only doubleheader on the 2006 schedule is the event at Mosport International Raceway July 14-16. Amateur 600 Sport Bike competitors will have a total of five tires at their disposal on each race weekend, not including rains. Six tires will be available for the Thunder class and four tires for the SV Cup division. All competitors will be allowed one set of rain tires per session (practice or qualifying) with unlimited rain tires available after noon on raceday. In all classes tires must be mounted to stock, 17-inch O.E. wheels. “After our first season with Pirelli, we will be looking at our results to see if we can continue to tweak our set-up and make the Parts Canada Superbike Championship even more competitive and affordable,” Fraser added. “Everyone involved is committed to this plan in the long term.” Pirelli has been hard at work at its Italian headquarters preparing tires for the start of the 2006 Parts Canada Superbike tour at Shannonville Motorsport Park May 18-21. The company conducted an extremely valuable two-day test at Shannonville in October, where it received initial feedback and recommendations from factory riders in the Canadian series. “This is a major step forward for the Parts Canada Superbike Championship,” said Kevin Graham of Orion Motorsports, which will be the exclusive trackside supplier of Pirelli tires in 2006. “Racing in this series has been some of the most competitive in the world, and this new control tire formula should guarantee even closer competition over the next three years. We’re excited to be a part of this important new chapter for Canadian road racing.” All tires must be purchased from Orion, and Orion will handle mounting and balancing at the track. Racers are allowed to carry and store their own rain tires.

AMA Pro Racing Inspects Miller Motorsports Park

AMA Pro Racing Superbike Series Manager Ron Barrick inspected Miller Motorsports Park (MMP), located in Tooele, Utah, December 19 to check on the placement of gravel traps, guardrails and other barriers and reported that everything was coming together as expected. Barrick told Roadracingworld.com that one guardrail had been placed in a spot where it could potentially cause a hazard to motorcycle racers who rode off track, and Miller Motorsports Park’s designer and General Manager Alan Wilson and Director of Motorcycle Operations Dan Solomon agreed that the barrier should and would — be moved. Another safety item, the proximity of the wall (separating the front straightaway and hot pit lane) at the exit of the final corner, was looked at, again, as well. According to Barrick, the wall in question had already been shortened, at his request, so that it is farther away from the exit of the final corner, and the wall should not be a major issue. “But I guess we’ll wait and see what the guys (racers) have to say when we test here,” added Barrick, alluding to an AMA team test scheduled for early April. If the wall still appears to be a hazard to the racers, Barrick said he had ideas on how to slow down the final corner, like placing artificial curbing on the outside edge of the track to narrow the exit. Barrick was the only representative from AMA Pro Racing at the inspection. Eric Bostrom was prepared to come to the track to give a racer’s opinion if Barrick had requested it, but Bostrom was not called in. Three-time former World Champion Freddie Spencer, who will run Freddie Spencer’s High Performance Riding Schools at MMP starting in 2006, had no problems with the safety of the final corner when he inspected the course earlier this fall, according to Solomon. However, added Solomon (who is an active club racer), “We’ve already ordered 1000 feet of Airfence Bike, and we won’t be embarrassed to use it.” Solomon also said construction on the paddock garages and buildings was on-schedule and that the entire 4.5-mile, multi-configuration road course has been paved for some time. In fact, Solomon said he has actually ridden a Yamaha YZF-R1 streetbike on the slower East Course and used only third through sixth gears. Barrick said he continues to think the AMA race event will be held on the 3.06 “Outer Course,” which is said to have the fastest average lap speed of any of the MMP configurations. The reasoning, according to Solomon, is the shorter course will mean more laps in each race, which means more laps in front of spectators. Solomon added that all of the earthen berms in the spectator zones have increased in height to offer better views of the course. MMP is scheduled to host the “Thunder Run” AMA Superbike doubleheader event June 16-18, 2006. For more information, go to www.millermotorsportspark.com.

Encore Presentation Of SpeedFreaks’ Hurricane Katrina Show, Featuring Josh Hayes, To Air Tomorrow Night

ENCORE PRESENTATION * Set your TiVO’s, DVR’s, VCR’s as this is a show you truly do not want to miss * This Saturday Night on Christmas Eve, Speed Channel will re-air the SpeedFreaks Hurricane Katrina Show WHO: Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle Champ and Mathews, Louisiana native Angelle Sampey; NHRA Pro Stock Pilot and New Orleans’ lifer Richie Stevens; Motorcycle champion, AMA Superbiker and Gulfport, Mississippi son Josh Hayes; and U.S. Marine / F-18 pilot from Miramar Marine Corps Air Base Mike Pagano. ****Plus, more information on where the Freak Nation can donate their time and dollars to help the cause**** WHAT: Shot on location October 6 & 7 in the Gulf Coast region and in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita, SpeedFreaks and their cameras tell the stories of motorsports family’s losses and little victories. WHEN: Saturday night December 24, 8:30 p.m. Pacific / 11:30 p.m. Eastern WHERE: New Orleans & Slidell, LA and Gulfport, MS WHY: Like millions of others home and abroad, SpeedFreaks continues to raise awareness of Hurricane Katrina’s affects on the Gulf Coast and how YOU can help the rebuilding process. A sneak ‘Freak’ preview can be found on the SpeedFreaks site in one of the many Hurricane articles: ~http://www.speedfreaks.tv/articles/320,1.html~ For the next two weekends, SpeedFreaks Radio shows will be ‘Best Of’s’ featuring interviews from the best in the biz in 2005. Live shows will resume Saturday & Sunday January 6 & 7, 2006 at the regular times including interviews with Supercross riders, NASCAR, Open Wheel & Sports Car winter testing reports, MotoGP stars and stories from the Dakar Rally. SpeedFreaks on Speed Channel will also resume on Saturday night January 6th. Happy Holidays to all from your friends at SpeedFreaks!

And Now A Word From Gauloises Racing Regarding Yamaha’s Press Release

GAULOISES AND ALTADIS RESPOND TO YAMAHA’S PRESS RELEASE As of today, Yamaha Motor Company has announced that “Altadis/Seita’s sponsorship regarding Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP Team will not continue after the end of the 2005 season.” Yamaha’s announcement comes while the two companies are still in the midst of negotiating the terms of a settlement agreement that would amicably resolve the dispute that arose between them earlier this year. Altadis considers that Yamaha is still bound by a legal obligation that prevents Yamaha from collaborating with sponsors whose products compete directly with the Gauloises brand or with Altadis products for the 2006 season. Altadis laments that Yamaha, even while acknowledging that “Altadis/Seita have been sponsors of the Yamaha Factory MotoGP project for the past 3 seasons under both the Fortuna and the Gauloises brands during which time the companies shared 2 world championship victories in the MotoGP class in 2004 and 2005,” appears poised to disregard the significance of the Altadis investment in that project. In the absence of a settlement, Altadis will not hesitate to seek the appropriate legal remedies if Yamaha fails to abide by its legal obligations towards Altadis and the Gauloises brand.

The Factory Yamaha MotoGP Team Will Not Be Affiliated With Gauloises Or Fortuna In 2006

YAMAHA without GAULOISES in 2006 Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. hereby announces that Altadis/Seita’s sponsorship regarding Yamaha’s Factory MotoGP Team will not continue after the end of the 2005 season. For more than 40 years, Yamaha has successfully participated in the Road Racing Grand Prix World Championship and it has become the leading manufacturer of the MotoGP competition. Altadis/Seita have been sponsors of the Yamaha Factory MotoGP project for the past three seasons under both the Fortuna and the Gauloises brands, during which time the companies shared two world championship victories in the MotoGP class in 2004 and 2005. Yamaha will announce its 2006 MotoGP program in January 2006.

Updated Post With Correct Link: Yamaha Doubles Road Race Contingency, Will Pay Back Five Places In 2006

CYPRESS, Calif., “” Yamaha Motor Corporation is pleased to announce a significantly expanded Road Racing contingency program for 2006 by more than doubling the posted payouts for amateur and professional roadracers throughout the U.S. In addition, Yamaha riders competing in sprint races around the country will now earn back to five places rather than just for 1st place as in the previous program. Commenting on the program, Yamaha Racing Division Manager Keith McCarty said, “We’re really excited about the changes we’ve made to this year’s program. Our customers who choose to race Yamaha sportbikes will have more opportunities than ever to earn contingency monies in the year ahead.” Eligible Yamaha motorcycles include sportbikes like the YZF-R1, YZF-R1 Limited Edition and the all-new and very potent YZF-R6. Program details, list of eligible races and enrollment forms can be found directly at ~http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/events/contingency_rr_06.aspx~

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