Jake Holden of the Michael Jordan Motorsports Suzuki team is recovering after surgery to insert a screw in the scaphoid bone in his right hand. The surgery was performed by Dr. Arthur Ting at his surgery center in San Jose, California on Monday, December 19th. Holden broke the bone in a crash at Virginia International Raceway last August, but the break was not diagnosed until just a few weeks ago. Jake rode at the annual Dunlop tire test at Daytona International Speedway last weekend, turning competitive lap times on his Superstock-legal Suzuki GSX-R1000, but needed to have the surgery performed so that he has time to recover and participate at the next team test at California Speedway in February. “Dr. Ting said the surgery went really well,” said Jake, while out Christmas shopping. “I’ll go for a six-week check-up and I should be ready to go after that. I’m looking forward to getting back on the bikes. In between now and then, I’m going to hang out here in Washington and enjoy the holidays.”

Traxxion Dynamics Gas Cartridges Ready For Initial Production Traxxion Dynamics has successfully completed the second stage of tests in the development of a gas-charged supersport-legal fork cartridge system which will be known as Axxion Gas Cartridges. The project will move from prototype to short run production, which will see the first 25 sets available at the end of January. CMRA Superstar and AMA Pro Michael Sanchez put the prototype cartridges through a series of tests under the supervision of suspension tuner Don Finelli. Sanchez completed 130 miles of testing using Jeff Duke’s Winn Racing Suzuki GSX-R750 on Dunlop DOT race tires at MotorSport Ranch Houston in Texas. Sanchez commented that he could have gone straight from the test to the starting grid. “This new gas kit is working great. There is no doubt in my mind they are better than anything I have ever ridden on. Don says there is another level of improvement coming in the first production run, and if they are any better than what I tested here today, it will be a major advantage to any rider or team who has them.” Finelli was impressed as well. “Mark Junge is the only guy who has tested these up to this point, so the gas stuff was new to Sanchez. What Traxxion sent us to test here was a major revision to the first set of prototypes that Junge tested, and from what I saw here today, this is the future of supersport racing suspension. We took them out of the box, and they are good enough to race for a win without even cracking the caps open. We did learn some things that will be applied as far as moving the adjusting range, but really they are already great in prototype form. Any factory AMA rider could put these forks on the front row just like they are now. They are supposed to be a whole step better in production form. I am looking forward to that.” Most pleased was Traxxion’s President, Max McAllister. “Things are going so good with this project, it is much better than I imagined. Martin Musil, my Lead Technician, has played a key role in the improvements we made in the second stage. We have a third major update to apply to our first short run. I am confident that our final stage will make sure the Axxion Gas Kit it is so superior to anything else on the market that it will be a serious disadvantage to a professional or expert racer who isn’t using it. “Interest in this project is high, and we are already contracted with a factory World Supersport team, which I cannot specify until formal press releases are executed by the team. But suffice to say, we will be competing for a win at the world level next year with this product. Once the riders are announced, we will release the details of our deal. “I also wanted to thank Al Mitchell and Jerry Massengale of the new MotorSport Ranch Houston. Yesterday it rained, and we had to postpone the test, and they were extremely accommodating to the guys and let them stay overnight to test today. The guys say the new track there is awesome. It is a great place for teams to consider testing over the winter, and the weather is good. Check it out online if you get a chance.” For more information, contact Traxxion Dynamics directly, [email protected].

Yamaha MotoGP racer Colin Edwards, II, and wife Alyssia had a son, Hayes Michael Edwards, December 20 in Conroe, Texas.

An online auction of a one-of-a-kind mirror etched with the image of a dirt track racebike and signed by several dirt track racers has raised $384 for the dirt track portion of the Roadracing World Action Fund. The 44 x 26-inch framed mirror was etched and donated by artist Stan Webster. The image depicts Jay Springsteen’s #9 Harley-Davidson XR750 dirt tracker, and the mirror is autographed by Springsteen, Chris Carr, Johnny Murphree, Joe Kopp, George Roeder, II, Steve Morehead and more. For more information on the Roadracing World Action Fund, go to ~http://actionfund.roadracingworld.com/~

TRACK IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE AT MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA Turn One Run-Off Increases, Complete Track Resurfacing Among the Largest Changes MONTEREY, Calif. (December 20, 2005) Construction is set to begin on nearly $7 million of improvements to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part of an ongoing safety and facility upgrade for the world-renowned circuit. These improvements are scheduled for completion in time for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 21-23, 2006. The most dramatic improvements include an entire surface repaving, as well as creating additional run-off at Turn 1. Adding runoff at the fast first turn requires removing a portion of the hillside as well as the former media center building that sits atop it. A state-of-the-art hospitality center will replace the former media center building. Additional runoff will also be added at turns 3, 4, 6, and 7. The improvements are being made with input from the Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme (FIM) and the MotoGP Rider Safety Commission. These new changes follow a Yamaha Motor Corporation-funded $2 million upgrade that occurred one year ago making it possible for MotoGP World Championship to return to the United States for the first time since 1994 as the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is the only racetrack in the United States to receive Grade A homologation from the FIM, as well as Grade 2 homologation from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The FIM and the FIA are the world’s governing bodies for motorcycle and automobile racing, respectively. “This is a significant upgrade for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, and continues to push us toward our goal of leading racetrack safety, not only compared to tracks in the United States but around the world,” said Gill Campbell, CEO/General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “These changes are only possible through the assistance and support we get through our partners and sponsors like Red Bull, Yamaha and Mazda.” “While these changes were made in conjunction with Dorna and the MotoGP riders, it will also increase safety for everyone who runs at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, from track rentals and club competition to our other professional events like the American Le Mans Series and the Rolex Sports Car Series,” Campbell said. John Pinio, Director of Parks for Monterey County states, “The County of Monterey, who own the 542 acre recreation area that is home to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, has a 31-year relationship with SCRAMP through a concession agreement. As a County Park facility, we greatly appreciate the commitment of SCRAMP, Mazda, Red Bull and Yamaha to not only bring this world class motorcycle event to our community, but also provide the financial resources to fund the improvements needed to keep the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the forefront of the racing industry.” Necessary permits to complete the work have been acquired, and demolition of the existing media center will take place December 27 at 8:00am. The 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix drew a weekend attendance of 153,653, the largest event attendance in the 49 seasons of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Tickets for the 2006 event went on sale on September 1. General Admission tickets, general camping, and grandstand seats are still available for the July 21-23, 2006 event weekend at www.laguna-seca.com or by calling (800) 327-SECA. Tickets for the remaining Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca events will go on sale January 9th, including the U.S. Sports Car Invitational featuring the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series May 5-7, the 33rd Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races August 18-20, and the Monterey Sports Car Championships featuring the American Le Mans Series October 20-22.

Relationship Severed Between VP Racing and CL Bryant SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — VP Racing Fuels, Inc. announced its relationship with C.L. Bryant, Inc. has been terminated. Formerly one of VP’s bulk master distributors, C.L. Bryant is no longer marketing the VP Racing product line. “It’s unfortunate it had to come to this,” said Fred Morrison, VP’s President and CEO, “but based on a number of issues, C.L. Bryant left us no choice. First, to our total surprise this past November 18, C.L. Bryant announced the “addition” of Sunoco racing fuels to its product line. However, with the announcement, its website and sales materials were changed, replacing the VP product logo in its entirety with the Sunoco product logo.” “Secondly,” Morrison continued, “representatives of C.L. Bryant, Inc. have misled the marketplace by claiming ‘VP cut off the supply of VP fuels to C.L. Bryant, Inc.,’ implying this necessitated its switch to Sunoco. To the contrary, VP was dismayed by the November 18 announcement and has been, in fact, attempting to retain C.L. Bryant, Inc. as a distributor. To that point, VP was not refusing, and had never refused, to ship product to C.L. Bryant.” “In the most recent development, however, this past week C.L. Bryant stopped payment on more than $100,000 due VP for delivered products and owes VP in excess of $290,000. This is a clear breach of contract which precludes any future shipments to C.L. Bryant from VP. VP’s agreement with Bryant includes Bryant’s personal guarantee of payment of any invoice within a set time period. VP can’t continue to do business with customers who won’t honor signed agreements and refuse to pay their bills, so we have no choice but to discontinue our relationship and sue for payment.” If any customers of C.L. Bryant, Inc. encounter difficulty obtaining VP Racing Fuels products from C.L. Bryant, Inc., they are encouraged to contact VP directly at (951) 674-9167 to arrange for alternate delivery. VP Racing has been making the best fuels for motorsports since 1975, currently producing more than 60 unique blends. With these blends, VP has fueled champions in virtually every racing category and class — from drag racing, circle track and road racing to motocross, off-road, off-shore and even airplane racing. In race venues not controlled by a fuel rule, VP consistently fuels more winners than any other American fuel company. VP’s fuels have earned a reputation for superior power and consistency as illustrated by the NHRA Pro Stock Champions who have made VP their fuel of choice for 30 consecutive years, a record unmatched by any major sponsor in the industry. VP Racing is the Official Racing Fuel of NHRA Championship Drag Racing, as well as exclusive fuel supplier and/or sponsor of AMA (American Motorcycle Association) Supercross; IJSBA (International Jet Sports Boating Association); Lucas Oil Late Model Dirtcar Series; NMCA (National Muscle Car Association); SKUSA (Superkarts! USA); Star Mazda; Stars of Tomorrow; Rmax Challenge; and Toyota Atlantic, among others. In addition to fuels, VP’s product line includes synthetic oils, performance chemicals, 2-cycle lubricants and traction compounds each designed to produce the most power and best performance in their respective racing applications. More information can be obtained from VP’s website vpracingfuels.com.

Randy Robison, President of Robison’s Inc., recently declared war on those who were stealing its JOE ROCKET® brand name in an attempt to sell falsely identified leather jackets. Acting expeditiously, Mr. Robison promptly and aggressively filed a federal lawsuit against the suspected counterfeiters before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California where the court immediately ordered a seizure of the counterfeit jackets and issued a temporary restraining order against the counterfeiters. A Robison’s Inc. representative, accompanied by 3 U.S. Marshals, 2 attorneys and a locksmith, converged on a San Diego storage facility from wherein counterfeit items bearing the JOE ROCKET® brand name were discovered and subsequently seized. With the assistance of a private investigator, counterfeit jackets were previously traced to this specific clandestine operation. The seized items are of extremely poor quality and construction but are marked with the highly sought after registered JOE ROCKET® trademark. “We have invested years of experience developing the JOE ROCKET® brand into the market leader it is today. Our brand is our livelihood and there is no way I will allow it to be stolen, misused and outright desecrated like this, “Mr. Robison said. “Perhaps the scariest thing is that persons unknowingly may have thought they were purchasing a genuine piece of JOE ROCKET® apparel equipped with the many features that our technology affords. This counterfeit junk is devoid of most of our features thereby making it a liability to our reputation for excellence,” he went on to say. The raid and seizure were conducted on November 15 and a few days thereafter, the counterfeiters appeared before the District Court Judge who ordered a preliminary injunction against the named defendants and those acting in concert with them. Thus, any renegade retail stores or suppliers who are dealing in these counterfeit jackets will be in violation of the Court order, thereby subjecting themselves to possible criminal or civil penalties. A copy of this preliminary injunction can be provided to any interested person upon request. Any future counterfeiters will be dealt with just as harshly. “I want to thank the U.S. Marshals, the attorneys involved, the private investigator and the California federal court in helping to correct this frustrating situation. I want our JOE ROCKET® customers and our dealer network to know that we will not allow our brand name to be compromised whatsoever, “Mr. Robison said. Robison’s Inc. is the exclusive source of JOE ROCKET® products and it continues to develop, design, build, race and sell the finest motorcycle apparel products in the world.