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Another Management Change At Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.

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Another Management Change At Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.

KIYAMA BECOMES KMC PRESIDENT AS HAMADA RETURNS TO JAPAN Shepard retires after 29 years and Dora receives promotion. IRVINE, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2005)””Scott Kiyama has been named president of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), effective Jan. 1, 2006. Steve Hamada, who joined KMC as president in February 2002, will return to Japan as executive officer and senior manager of the Osaka office of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI). Kiyama served as director and then vice president, corporate office & planning at KMC since early in 2002. His primary responsibilities were in the areas of planning, vehicle inventory, and production management. Prior to coming to KMC, Kiyama served in both production engineering and sales capacities with KHI, including having been responsible for motorcycle sales in numerous countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America. The company has also announced the year-end retirement of Bob Shepard, a 29-year veteran of KMC who most recently held the title of executive vice president corporate administration. Dave Dora, vice president product operations, becomes executive vice president product operations, effective Jan. 1. Commensurate with his promotion, Dora also is appointed to the Board of Directors at KMC. Now reporting to Dora will be Kris Carter, director of human resources, who formerly reported to Shepard. Two other positions that had previously reported to Shepard will now report to the president. They are Don Koprowski, vice president, general counsel & secretary, and Roger Peterson, vice president information systems. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and sells at wholesale Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and utility vehicles through a network of more than 1,500 independent retailers, with an additional 8,400 retailers specializing in power products and general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 2,400 people in the United States, with more than 350 of them located at the Irvine, California headquarters. Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.™”, is recognized worldwide and the brand is aggressively carrying its heritage of leading-edge power, performance and exhilaration into the 21st century. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of recreational products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

Ducati Schedules Shareholders Meetings In January

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Ducati Schedules Shareholders Meetings In January

Ducati Board of Directors Bologna The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH; Borsa Italiana: DMH) has approved today, among other items, the following: 1) an accrual on the 2005 Profit and Loss of a Euro 13.0 million restructuring reserve to support the reduction of dealer bike stock and to readdress and retrain the organizational structure of the Company; 2) the call of an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting on January 24, 2006 (first call) and January 26, 2006 (second call), to grant the Board of Directors powers to increase the Company’s share capital, for consideration and in one or more instances, over a period of five years, up to a maximum amount of Euro 80,0 million through the issuance of DMH ordinary shares to be offered to shareholders by way of subscription rights, and the subsequent amendment of Article 7 of the Company’s By-laws. In addition, the Board of Directors communicates that the industrial plan to relaunch the Company is being prepared and will be presented to the market as soon as possible. Founded in 1926, Ducati develops racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and Sport Classic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, as described in documents previously filed by the Company with CONSOB and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These materials are not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Any public offering of the company’s securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the company and that will contain detailed information about the company and its management, including financial statements.

Cardoso, Hofmann To Ride For Pramac D’Antin Ducati In 2006 MotoGP World Championship

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Cardoso, Hofmann To Ride For Pramac D’Antin Ducati In 2006 MotoGP World Championship

During the next season 2006, the D’ANTIN PRAMAC TEAM will take part to the World Championship in the MOTOGP class with a DUCATI DESMOSEDICI GP06 SATELLITE with these two following riders: the Spanish JOSE LUIS CARDOSO and the German ALEX HOFMANN. The first practice sessions will take place at SEPANG in Malaysia at the end of January. LUIS D’ANTIN: “I’m very happy and confident for this new season. We will have the availability of the DUCATI GP06 SATELLITE and this a very important thing. Besides Our team is getting bigger and we will have two new riders: JOSE LUIS CARDOSO, Spanish at the beginning in the premier-class, and ALEX HOFMANN, German with already a 1-year experience in MOTOGP. There are a lot of expectations and we can’t wait to begin the Winter Test at the end of January in Malaysia”. PAOLO CAMPINOTI: “I’m very happy to continue our adventure in the MOTOGP class. For the 2006 season, we will be the SATELLITE Team of DUCATI, with a DESMOSEDICI GP06 and I’m sure that our two new riders will offer us great races. I’m certain that the whole situation will be very positive for the image of PRAMAC as well”.

Changes Made To The 2006 World Superbike, Supersport Schedule

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Changes Made To The 2006 World Superbike, Supersport Schedule

Superbike & Supersport World Championships, Superstock FIM Cup 2006 calendar The following changes were made to the 2006 calendar of the Superbike & Supersport World Championships. The round scheduled in Valencia, Spain, will take place on April 23 (instead of 30). The round scheduled in Monza, Italy, will be held on May 7 (instead of 14). The rounds in Brands Hatch and Imola are confirmed. For its last round, the Championship will return to South Africa on October 22 (circuit to be announced). A Superstock 1000 FIM Cup round will take place at each round in Europe. The calendar is the following: February 25 Losail, Qatar March 5 Phillip Island, Australia April 23 Valencia, Spain May 7 Monza, Italy May 28 Silverstone, Great Britain June 25 Misano, San Marino July 23 Brno, Czech Republic August 6 Brands Hatch, Great Britain September 3 Assen, Netherlands September 10 Lausitzring, Germany October 1 Imola, Italy October 8 Magny-Cours, France October 22 TBA, South Africa TBA: to be announced

Pridmore, Crevier, Picotte To Attend North American International Motorcycle Supershow In Toronto, Canada In January

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Pridmore, Crevier, Picotte To Attend North American International Motorcycle Supershow In Toronto, Canada In January

From the Producers of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, January 6, 7, 8, 2006, Toronto International Centre, Toronto Canada. Joe Rocket Racers scheduled for January’s Motorcycle SUPERSHOW in Toronto Canada. Jason Pridmore will appear at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, which takes place January 6, 7, 8, 2006, at the Toronto International Centre in Toronto Canada. Jason will join fellow Joe Rocket Racers Steve Crevier and Pascal Picotte as guests of the Supershow on the Joe Rocket Racer Stage in Hall 2. Pridmore will also be the featured as the weekly SUPERSHOW Guest on Pit Pass Radio’s live broadcast, Tuesday December 20th. Tune in live at 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central, and 5pm Pacific time to www.pitpassradio.com. Pit Pass Radio is a live on-line weekly radio show and segments are also archived for downloading after each show. Pit Pass host, Scott Casber, is featuring a SUPERSHOW 2006 guest each week and will continue until January 3rd. The 2006 SUPERSHOW is the 30th Anniversary of this 350,000 square foot motorcycle extravaganza featuring Everything in Motorcycling! Race fans will also meet privateers such as Frank Trombino, Michael Taylor, and many other motorcycle personalities who will be guests of the 2006 SUPERSHOW. For more information visit www.supershowevents.com

No Ride For Biaggi Equals No Camel Sponsorship In 2006 MotoGP World Championship

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No Ride For Biaggi Equals No Camel Sponsorship In 2006 MotoGP World Championship

Over the last three years, Camel together with Honda and the Honda Pons Team have achieved many successes in the premier class of the World Road Racing Championship. However, recent differences of opinion with the Japanese manufacturer concerning the choice of riders has meant that the 2006 project, in which Max Biaggi was planned to ride for the Camel team, has not been able to take off. Japan Tobacco International, proprietor of the Camel brand, considers the veto against the rider as unjustified from many points of view, and has thus decided to break off relationships in MotoGP with Honda and with the Pons team. Since the last world championship race, a number of opportunities with other manufacturers were examined and negotiations started to make the project with Max Biaggi a reality. Although carried out with great determination, none of these came to fruition and it has become apparent that this objective simply cannot be achieved. In order to ensure continuity of the strategy for the Camel brand, JT International is thus considering a series of alternatives. “We put considerable energy and great determination into the MotoGP project with Max, even when it became quite clear that this could not be done with Honda,” commented Mr. Roberto Zanni, President of Japan Tobacco International Europe, “but in the end it proved impossible. The obstacles we found ourselves up against were various, decisive and, in a sense, inexplicable. It seems that the sporting spirit, which has always been part of motorcycle racing and which has given the public its great passion for this sport, had suddenly disappeared. It is this passion for sport which, on the contrary, remains a driving force for our Group, the philosophy on which we have based all our activities in the world of motorsport. “I should like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed to our success in our first three years in the MotoGP,” continued Mr. Roberto Zanni, “my thanks go to Honda and to Sito Pons, the owner of the team flying the Camel colours. I thank all our riders and, in particular, Max Biaggi, whom I would have liked to see back on the track with us. Our successes and the excitement we have shared have been, and still are an enormous incitement for our Group. They are landmarks in the history of Camel’s involvement in the world of racing and, precisely for this reason, they must continue.”

Season’s Greetings From The Suzuki MotoGP Team

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Season’s Greetings From The Suzuki MotoGP Team

John Hopkins, Chris Vermeulen and all members of Team SUZUKI MotoGP would like to wish all their supporters, partners and associates a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and successful New Year. The Suzuki factory is working relentlessly through the winter months making preparations for the debut of the all-new 2006 GSV-R, and is currently working through an intensive dyno testing programme and test course schedule in Japan. Both of the team’s young racers are working hard on their fitness to make sure that they are at the peak of condition when GP testing proper starts again at Sepang in Malaysia on January 23rd. The first round of the MotoGP World Championship will be at Jerez in Spain on Sunday 26th March. The full calendar is listed below and Team SUZUKI MotoGP looks forward to meeting friends, fans and sponsors at all the races. March 26 Spain Jerez April 8 Qatar Losail (Sat) April 30 Turkey Istanbul May 14 China Shanghai May 21 France Le Mans June 4 Italy Mugello June 18 Catalunya Catalunya June 24 Netherlands Assen (Sat) July 2 Great Britain Donington Park July 16 Germany Sachsenring July 23 United States of America Laguna Seca (MotoGP only) August 20 Czech Republic Brno Sept 10 Malaysia Sepang Sept 17 Australia Phillip Island Sept 24 Japan Motegi Oct 15 Portugal Estoril Oct 29 Valencia Valencia (Sat) = Saturday race. (MotoGP only) = No 125 or 250cc.

Stroud Retains New Zealand Superbike Championship Lead With Two Wins At Manfield

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Stroud Retains New Zealand Superbike Championship Lead With Two Wins At Manfield

Three-time Australian Superbike Champion Shawn Giles has moved into second place in the New Zealand Superbike Championship following his race victory at Sunday’s Suzuki-dominated Manfield second round. He set a new qualifying lap record of 1:07.286m around the 3.030km circuit to put the Suzuki GSX-R1000 on pole position for each of the nine-lap races. Heavy rain on Saturday afternoon forced the opening race to be postponed until Sunday when all three races were squeezed into an action-packed schedule. Picking up where they left off in round one, the first race saw another Suzuki one-two-three with the leading trio finishing in their original championship order with Giles in third behind Ray Clee and leader Andrew Stroud. A strong start in race two saw the Australian hero head the opening laps before being passed by Stroud. Giles came home behind Stroud and ahead of Scott Charlton. The final nine-lap contest saw Giles rocket to the head of the field where he remained unchallenged until the chequered flag. The third race witnessed yet another Suzuki whitewash with Clee and Stroud trailing Giles. “The GSX-R1000 is working brilliantly – all Suzukis holding the top four spots in the Championship is testament to just how strong the bike is,” said Giles. “Having moved up into second place is great for Team Suzuki Australia but Andrew Stroud increased his points advantage. We will be working very hard to make sure he doesn’t get away from us.” Giles now returns home to Australia for Christmas before racing resumes in Teretonga on January 6-8th for round three of the New Zealand Superbike Championship. Superbike Standings (after 2 rounds): 1. Andrew Stroud (Suzuki) 132 points, 2. Shawn Giles (Suzuki) 110, 3. Ray Clee (Suzuki) 101, 4. Scott Charlton (Suzuki) 81, 5. Dean Fulton 63, 6. Jared Love 54, 7. Chris Haldane 49, 8. Chris Peris 43, 9. Jon Lowther 42, 10. Jason McEwen 41.

More On The Missing Pirelli Vendor At Willow Springs

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More On The Missing Pirelli Vendor At Willow Springs

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I am glad you guys brought this news up. I have had several similar experiences just this past year with these scammers. I pre-ordered tires for several track days. They never showed up for any of them. Fortunately, I paid the track day company for the tires, so they were able to give me my money back. What is really irritating is they always have a weak excuse (“Oh, there is a fire next to our shop, so we can’t get to the tires,” etc…), and when I try to drive out to their shop and pick up the tires, they come up reasons why I can’t do so… Please help put a stop to these bastards…they ruin such an exciting and small community of our sport. Gerald Gabrang Palmdale, California

Updated Again: What Happened At Willow Springs Sunday

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Updated Again: What Happened At Willow Springs Sunday

WSMC Results Willow Springs Raceway Rosamond, California December 18, 2005 Round 12 of 12 (Listed in chronological order, as supplied by WSMC.) RACERLOANS.COM 2-STROKE PRODUCTION: 1. Kris Provost (Apr RS250) 2. Robert Gosney (Apr RS250) 3. David Steinhoff (Apr RS250) 4. Joe Wolfe (Apr RS250) 5. Lloyd Magruder (Apr RS250) 6. Warren Spradlin Jr. (Apr RS250) VINTAGE HEAVYWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. Russ Lomanto (Hon) 2. Scott Fabbro (Suz GS750) BOTT LIGHTWEIGHT: 1. Tracy Bennett (Hon) TRACK DAZ 650cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR) 4. San Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6) 5. William Clarke (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Mickey lane (Kaw ZX-6RR) H-D/BUELL of GLENDALE BOTT MIDDLEWEIGHT: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 749R) 2. Tim Martinez (Suz SV650) 3. Norman Roy (Duc) 4. Chris Rogers (Suz SV650) 5. Chris Matty (Buell) 6. Stevan Correa (Suz SV650) VINTAGE LIGHTWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam) 2. Warren Spradlin Jr. (Yam) SPORT TIRE SERVICES 600cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR) 3. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Sam Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6) 5. James Brown (Hon CBR600RR) 6. John Dang (Suz GSX-R600) OPEN SUPERBIKE: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Jason Curtis (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Dale Kieffer (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1) RACERS EDGE 750CC SUPERSTOCK: 1. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750) 2. Ademar Nunes (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R) 4. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750) 5. Douglas McLarty (Suz GSX-R750) 6. Michael Bishop (Suz GSX-R750) BOTT HEAVYWEIGHT: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R) 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000) 3. Don Erickson (Apr) 4. Norman Roy (Duc) 5. Bob Setbacken (Duc 748) 500cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400) 2. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam FZR400) 3. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400) 4. John Sender (Suz GS500) 5. Steve Verschoor (Yam FZR400) 6. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400) L&L MOTORSPORTS/GP SUSPENSION 750cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Richie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750) 2. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R) 3. Jacob West (Suz GSX-R750) 4. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000) 5. Don Erickson (Apr) 6. Michael Bishop (Suz GSX-R750) GOLDEN CANTINA OPEN MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000) 2. Premek Glinz (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1) 4. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Anthony Lanzara (Suz GSX-R1000) SUDCO 600cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR) 2. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6) 4. James Brown (Hon CBR600RR) 5. San Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Matt Quigley (Suz GSX-R600) WHEEL TWO WHEEL FORMULA TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R) 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000) 3. Don Erickson (Apr) 4. Norman Roy (Duc) 5. Bob Setbacken (Duc 748) 500cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400) 2. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam FZR400) 3. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400) 4. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400) 5. Steven Verschoor (Yam FZR400) 6. Amy Hronek (Yam FZR400) FORMULA SINGLES: 1. Larry Cochran (Hon 500) ROADRACING WORLD/REDLINE MOTORSPORTS 250cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Mark Watts (Yam TZ250) 2. John Ulrich (Yam TZ250) 3. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125) 4. Kris Provost (Hon RS250R) 5. Jesus Amezcua (Hon RS250R) 6. Derek Dutt (Yam TZ250) 7. Anthony Digati (Apr RS250) 8. Joel Manes (Hon RS250R), DNF 9. John Dalton (Hon RS250R), DNF 10. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125), DNF TOYOTA CUP UNLIMITED FORMULA 1: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR1000RR) 3. Jason Curtis (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Dale Kieffer (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R1000) 7. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 8. Jacob West (Suz GSX-R1000) 9. Anthony Lanzara (Suz GSX-R1000) 10. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000) 501-650cc MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Andrew Werner (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Jared Cosgrove (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Ryan Long (Hon CBR600RR) 4. Gregory Kim (Hon CBR600RR) 5. Eddie Wolfe (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Michael Quinn (Kaw ZX-6R) GOLDEN WEST TRAILERS FORMULA 2: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Mark Watts (Yam TZ250) 3. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR) 4. Matt Quigley (Suz GSX-R600) 5. Kris Provost (Hon RS250R) 6. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R) 125cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125) 2. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125) 3. Kevin Murray (Yam TZ125) 4. Clint Solomon (Hon RS125) GRAVES MOTORSPORTS OPEN SUPERSTOCK: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Armen Manougian (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Brian George (Yam YZF-R1) 6. Mitchell Wissner (Suz GSX-R1000) 750cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750) 2. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750) 3. Ademar Nines (Kaw ZX-6R) 4. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R) 5. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750) 6. Sahar Zvik (Suz GSX-R750) 550cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Tim Martinez (Suz SV650) 2. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam FZR400) 3. Jurt Whittington (Suz SV650) 4. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400) 5. Chris Rogers (Suz GS500) 6. Lloyd Magruder (Yam FZR400) SANTA BARBARA MOTORSPORTS FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT: 1. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R1000) 2. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750) 3. Anthony Lanzara (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Ken Pacheco (Suz GSX-R) 5. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750) 6. Douglas McLarty (Suz GSX-R) 500cc SINGLES: 1. Larry Cochran (Hon 500) 2. Chris Matty (Buell) 3. Scott Fabbro (Hon) 4. William Burton (Hon) LINE-XRACING.COM FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT: 1. Steve Hewitt (Kaw ZX-6RR) 2. Stan Bates (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Tom Sera (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Tim Martinez (Suz SV650) FORMULA 50: 1. Mitchell Wissner (Suz GSX-R1000) 651cc to OPEN HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Armen Manougian (Suz GSX-R) 2. Marcus Chamberlin (Suz GSX-R) 3. Travis Westermeyer (Suz GSX-R) 4. Eric Anderson (Yam YZF) 5. Dre Futch (Kaw ZX) 6. Michael Quinn (Kaw ZX) 0-500cc LIGHTWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Steve Lambrick (Yam) 2. Herb Abell (Apr RS250) 3. Rick Stitely (Apr RS250) 4. Charlie Coyner (Suz) 5. Barrett Meeker 6. Daniel DeBry (Hon) More, from a press release issued by Kopecky Racing: On Sunday, December 18th San Diegan Kenny Kopecky ended the WSMC season the same way he started it 12 months ago with three race wins in BOTT Middleweight, BOTT Heavyweight and Formula Twins at Willow Springs. In winning all 12 races in each of these three classes, as well as winning 5 other races during the season (in 650 Superbike and 750 Superbike events), Kopecky set personal records for most wins in a season (41), personal best lap times, and four WSMC class lap records. The 46 year-old racer’s overall points total for the season is one of the highest, if not the highest, ever set in the 14 year history of WSMC racing. The Ducati 749R and 999R bikes prepared by Ducati Oceanside had no mechanical dnf’s the entire season. “I can’t say enough about how much fun we’ve had, how great the Ducati Superbike models are to ride and race on the track, and the fantastic level of support I’ve had from my family, everyone at Ducati Oceanside and all my sponsors. The Ducati North America contingency program is fantastic, and we’re totally stoked to have won all these races in this long season.” He has already stated he will not be defending the overall WSMC Championship title in 2006 due to family obligations. “Our goal this season was top 10 overall and a few more class titles, and we wanted to put in one more full season out here…next year we’ll be missing a few events for sure. We are looking forward to running selected events, as well as some Ducati contingency races and putting our bikes on top again in some individual races.” said Kenny after the December meet. Kopecky also ran the pair of Ducati in other classes occasionally, garnering top 3 finishes in 9 different WSMC race classes in 2005. He said “We had a ton of fun on the track with many top racers this season! The twins are great race bikes and eligible for so many classes. It was nice to see some good size fields in the twins club races this year at Willow, and we’re sure the race action for the 2006 class titles will be fun to watch develop”. The opening race day of the 2006 WSMC season is January 15, 2006. Kenny added, “We would like to add our thanks to the many racers, friends and fans who gave us encouragement and congratulations throughout the year! That means a lot to us, and we’re very thankful for the opportunities we’ve had. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, and all the best in the New Year”

Another Management Change At Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A.

KIYAMA BECOMES KMC PRESIDENT AS HAMADA RETURNS TO JAPAN Shepard retires after 29 years and Dora receives promotion. IRVINE, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2005)””Scott Kiyama has been named president of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC), effective Jan. 1, 2006. Steve Hamada, who joined KMC as president in February 2002, will return to Japan as executive officer and senior manager of the Osaka office of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI). Kiyama served as director and then vice president, corporate office & planning at KMC since early in 2002. His primary responsibilities were in the areas of planning, vehicle inventory, and production management. Prior to coming to KMC, Kiyama served in both production engineering and sales capacities with KHI, including having been responsible for motorcycle sales in numerous countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America. The company has also announced the year-end retirement of Bob Shepard, a 29-year veteran of KMC who most recently held the title of executive vice president corporate administration. Dave Dora, vice president product operations, becomes executive vice president product operations, effective Jan. 1. Commensurate with his promotion, Dora also is appointed to the Board of Directors at KMC. Now reporting to Dora will be Kris Carter, director of human resources, who formerly reported to Shepard. Two other positions that had previously reported to Shepard will now report to the president. They are Don Koprowski, vice president, general counsel & secretary, and Roger Peterson, vice president information systems. Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and sells at wholesale Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and utility vehicles through a network of more than 1,500 independent retailers, with an additional 8,400 retailers specializing in power products and general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 2,400 people in the United States, with more than 350 of them located at the Irvine, California headquarters. Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.™”, is recognized worldwide and the brand is aggressively carrying its heritage of leading-edge power, performance and exhilaration into the 21st century. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of recreational products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

Ducati Schedules Shareholders Meetings In January

Ducati Board of Directors Bologna The Board of Directors of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. (NYSE: DMH; Borsa Italiana: DMH) has approved today, among other items, the following: 1) an accrual on the 2005 Profit and Loss of a Euro 13.0 million restructuring reserve to support the reduction of dealer bike stock and to readdress and retrain the organizational structure of the Company; 2) the call of an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting on January 24, 2006 (first call) and January 26, 2006 (second call), to grant the Board of Directors powers to increase the Company’s share capital, for consideration and in one or more instances, over a period of five years, up to a maximum amount of Euro 80,0 million through the issuance of DMH ordinary shares to be offered to shareholders by way of subscription rights, and the subsequent amendment of Article 7 of the Company’s By-laws. In addition, the Board of Directors communicates that the industrial plan to relaunch the Company is being prepared and will be presented to the market as soon as possible. Founded in 1926, Ducati develops racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. The Company produces motorcycles in six market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring, Multistrada and Sport Classic. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 60 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. Ducati has won thirteen of the last fifteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at http://www.ducati.com This press release contains statements that are forward-looking and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, as described in documents previously filed by the Company with CONSOB and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These materials are not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Any public offering of the company’s securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the company and that will contain detailed information about the company and its management, including financial statements.

Cardoso, Hofmann To Ride For Pramac D’Antin Ducati In 2006 MotoGP World Championship

During the next season 2006, the D’ANTIN PRAMAC TEAM will take part to the World Championship in the MOTOGP class with a DUCATI DESMOSEDICI GP06 SATELLITE with these two following riders: the Spanish JOSE LUIS CARDOSO and the German ALEX HOFMANN. The first practice sessions will take place at SEPANG in Malaysia at the end of January. LUIS D’ANTIN: “I’m very happy and confident for this new season. We will have the availability of the DUCATI GP06 SATELLITE and this a very important thing. Besides Our team is getting bigger and we will have two new riders: JOSE LUIS CARDOSO, Spanish at the beginning in the premier-class, and ALEX HOFMANN, German with already a 1-year experience in MOTOGP. There are a lot of expectations and we can’t wait to begin the Winter Test at the end of January in Malaysia”. PAOLO CAMPINOTI: “I’m very happy to continue our adventure in the MOTOGP class. For the 2006 season, we will be the SATELLITE Team of DUCATI, with a DESMOSEDICI GP06 and I’m sure that our two new riders will offer us great races. I’m certain that the whole situation will be very positive for the image of PRAMAC as well”.

Changes Made To The 2006 World Superbike, Supersport Schedule

Superbike & Supersport World Championships, Superstock FIM Cup 2006 calendar The following changes were made to the 2006 calendar of the Superbike & Supersport World Championships. The round scheduled in Valencia, Spain, will take place on April 23 (instead of 30). The round scheduled in Monza, Italy, will be held on May 7 (instead of 14). The rounds in Brands Hatch and Imola are confirmed. For its last round, the Championship will return to South Africa on October 22 (circuit to be announced). A Superstock 1000 FIM Cup round will take place at each round in Europe. The calendar is the following: February 25 Losail, Qatar March 5 Phillip Island, Australia April 23 Valencia, Spain May 7 Monza, Italy May 28 Silverstone, Great Britain June 25 Misano, San Marino July 23 Brno, Czech Republic August 6 Brands Hatch, Great Britain September 3 Assen, Netherlands September 10 Lausitzring, Germany October 1 Imola, Italy October 8 Magny-Cours, France October 22 TBA, South Africa TBA: to be announced

Pridmore, Crevier, Picotte To Attend North American International Motorcycle Supershow In Toronto, Canada In January

From the Producers of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, January 6, 7, 8, 2006, Toronto International Centre, Toronto Canada. Joe Rocket Racers scheduled for January’s Motorcycle SUPERSHOW in Toronto Canada. Jason Pridmore will appear at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, which takes place January 6, 7, 8, 2006, at the Toronto International Centre in Toronto Canada. Jason will join fellow Joe Rocket Racers Steve Crevier and Pascal Picotte as guests of the Supershow on the Joe Rocket Racer Stage in Hall 2. Pridmore will also be the featured as the weekly SUPERSHOW Guest on Pit Pass Radio’s live broadcast, Tuesday December 20th. Tune in live at 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central, and 5pm Pacific time to www.pitpassradio.com. Pit Pass Radio is a live on-line weekly radio show and segments are also archived for downloading after each show. Pit Pass host, Scott Casber, is featuring a SUPERSHOW 2006 guest each week and will continue until January 3rd. The 2006 SUPERSHOW is the 30th Anniversary of this 350,000 square foot motorcycle extravaganza featuring Everything in Motorcycling! Race fans will also meet privateers such as Frank Trombino, Michael Taylor, and many other motorcycle personalities who will be guests of the 2006 SUPERSHOW. For more information visit www.supershowevents.com

No Ride For Biaggi Equals No Camel Sponsorship In 2006 MotoGP World Championship

Over the last three years, Camel together with Honda and the Honda Pons Team have achieved many successes in the premier class of the World Road Racing Championship. However, recent differences of opinion with the Japanese manufacturer concerning the choice of riders has meant that the 2006 project, in which Max Biaggi was planned to ride for the Camel team, has not been able to take off. Japan Tobacco International, proprietor of the Camel brand, considers the veto against the rider as unjustified from many points of view, and has thus decided to break off relationships in MotoGP with Honda and with the Pons team. Since the last world championship race, a number of opportunities with other manufacturers were examined and negotiations started to make the project with Max Biaggi a reality. Although carried out with great determination, none of these came to fruition and it has become apparent that this objective simply cannot be achieved. In order to ensure continuity of the strategy for the Camel brand, JT International is thus considering a series of alternatives. “We put considerable energy and great determination into the MotoGP project with Max, even when it became quite clear that this could not be done with Honda,” commented Mr. Roberto Zanni, President of Japan Tobacco International Europe, “but in the end it proved impossible. The obstacles we found ourselves up against were various, decisive and, in a sense, inexplicable. It seems that the sporting spirit, which has always been part of motorcycle racing and which has given the public its great passion for this sport, had suddenly disappeared. It is this passion for sport which, on the contrary, remains a driving force for our Group, the philosophy on which we have based all our activities in the world of motorsport. “I should like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed to our success in our first three years in the MotoGP,” continued Mr. Roberto Zanni, “my thanks go to Honda and to Sito Pons, the owner of the team flying the Camel colours. I thank all our riders and, in particular, Max Biaggi, whom I would have liked to see back on the track with us. Our successes and the excitement we have shared have been, and still are an enormous incitement for our Group. They are landmarks in the history of Camel’s involvement in the world of racing and, precisely for this reason, they must continue.”

Season’s Greetings From The Suzuki MotoGP Team

John Hopkins, Chris Vermeulen and all members of Team SUZUKI MotoGP would like to wish all their supporters, partners and associates a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and successful New Year. The Suzuki factory is working relentlessly through the winter months making preparations for the debut of the all-new 2006 GSV-R, and is currently working through an intensive dyno testing programme and test course schedule in Japan. Both of the team’s young racers are working hard on their fitness to make sure that they are at the peak of condition when GP testing proper starts again at Sepang in Malaysia on January 23rd. The first round of the MotoGP World Championship will be at Jerez in Spain on Sunday 26th March. The full calendar is listed below and Team SUZUKI MotoGP looks forward to meeting friends, fans and sponsors at all the races. March 26 Spain Jerez April 8 Qatar Losail (Sat) April 30 Turkey Istanbul May 14 China Shanghai May 21 France Le Mans June 4 Italy Mugello June 18 Catalunya Catalunya June 24 Netherlands Assen (Sat) July 2 Great Britain Donington Park July 16 Germany Sachsenring July 23 United States of America Laguna Seca (MotoGP only) August 20 Czech Republic Brno Sept 10 Malaysia Sepang Sept 17 Australia Phillip Island Sept 24 Japan Motegi Oct 15 Portugal Estoril Oct 29 Valencia Valencia (Sat) = Saturday race. (MotoGP only) = No 125 or 250cc.

Stroud Retains New Zealand Superbike Championship Lead With Two Wins At Manfield

Three-time Australian Superbike Champion Shawn Giles has moved into second place in the New Zealand Superbike Championship following his race victory at Sunday’s Suzuki-dominated Manfield second round. He set a new qualifying lap record of 1:07.286m around the 3.030km circuit to put the Suzuki GSX-R1000 on pole position for each of the nine-lap races. Heavy rain on Saturday afternoon forced the opening race to be postponed until Sunday when all three races were squeezed into an action-packed schedule. Picking up where they left off in round one, the first race saw another Suzuki one-two-three with the leading trio finishing in their original championship order with Giles in third behind Ray Clee and leader Andrew Stroud. A strong start in race two saw the Australian hero head the opening laps before being passed by Stroud. Giles came home behind Stroud and ahead of Scott Charlton. The final nine-lap contest saw Giles rocket to the head of the field where he remained unchallenged until the chequered flag. The third race witnessed yet another Suzuki whitewash with Clee and Stroud trailing Giles. “The GSX-R1000 is working brilliantly – all Suzukis holding the top four spots in the Championship is testament to just how strong the bike is,” said Giles. “Having moved up into second place is great for Team Suzuki Australia but Andrew Stroud increased his points advantage. We will be working very hard to make sure he doesn’t get away from us.” Giles now returns home to Australia for Christmas before racing resumes in Teretonga on January 6-8th for round three of the New Zealand Superbike Championship. Superbike Standings (after 2 rounds): 1. Andrew Stroud (Suzuki) 132 points, 2. Shawn Giles (Suzuki) 110, 3. Ray Clee (Suzuki) 101, 4. Scott Charlton (Suzuki) 81, 5. Dean Fulton 63, 6. Jared Love 54, 7. Chris Haldane 49, 8. Chris Peris 43, 9. Jon Lowther 42, 10. Jason McEwen 41.

More On The Missing Pirelli Vendor At Willow Springs

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I am glad you guys brought this news up. I have had several similar experiences just this past year with these scammers. I pre-ordered tires for several track days. They never showed up for any of them. Fortunately, I paid the track day company for the tires, so they were able to give me my money back. What is really irritating is they always have a weak excuse (“Oh, there is a fire next to our shop, so we can’t get to the tires,” etc…), and when I try to drive out to their shop and pick up the tires, they come up reasons why I can’t do so… Please help put a stop to these bastards…they ruin such an exciting and small community of our sport. Gerald Gabrang Palmdale, California

Updated Again: What Happened At Willow Springs Sunday

WSMC Results Willow Springs Raceway Rosamond, California December 18, 2005 Round 12 of 12 (Listed in chronological order, as supplied by WSMC.) RACERLOANS.COM 2-STROKE PRODUCTION: 1. Kris Provost (Apr RS250) 2. Robert Gosney (Apr RS250) 3. David Steinhoff (Apr RS250) 4. Joe Wolfe (Apr RS250) 5. Lloyd Magruder (Apr RS250) 6. Warren Spradlin Jr. (Apr RS250) VINTAGE HEAVYWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. Russ Lomanto (Hon) 2. Scott Fabbro (Suz GS750) BOTT LIGHTWEIGHT: 1. Tracy Bennett (Hon) TRACK DAZ 650cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR) 4. San Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6) 5. William Clarke (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Mickey lane (Kaw ZX-6RR) H-D/BUELL of GLENDALE BOTT MIDDLEWEIGHT: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 749R) 2. Tim Martinez (Suz SV650) 3. Norman Roy (Duc) 4. Chris Rogers (Suz SV650) 5. Chris Matty (Buell) 6. Stevan Correa (Suz SV650) VINTAGE LIGHTWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam) 2. Warren Spradlin Jr. (Yam) SPORT TIRE SERVICES 600cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR) 3. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Sam Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6) 5. James Brown (Hon CBR600RR) 6. John Dang (Suz GSX-R600) OPEN SUPERBIKE: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Jason Curtis (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Dale Kieffer (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1) RACERS EDGE 750CC SUPERSTOCK: 1. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750) 2. Ademar Nunes (Kaw ZX-6R) 3. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R) 4. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750) 5. Douglas McLarty (Suz GSX-R750) 6. Michael Bishop (Suz GSX-R750) BOTT HEAVYWEIGHT: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R) 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000) 3. Don Erickson (Apr) 4. Norman Roy (Duc) 5. Bob Setbacken (Duc 748) 500cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400) 2. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam FZR400) 3. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400) 4. John Sender (Suz GS500) 5. Steve Verschoor (Yam FZR400) 6. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400) L&L MOTORSPORTS/GP SUSPENSION 750cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Richie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750) 2. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R) 3. Jacob West (Suz GSX-R750) 4. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000) 5. Don Erickson (Apr) 6. Michael Bishop (Suz GSX-R750) GOLDEN CANTINA OPEN MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000) 2. Premek Glinz (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1) 4. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Anthony Lanzara (Suz GSX-R1000) SUDCO 600cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR) 2. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6) 4. James Brown (Hon CBR600RR) 5. San Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Matt Quigley (Suz GSX-R600) WHEEL TWO WHEEL FORMULA TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R) 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000) 3. Don Erickson (Apr) 4. Norman Roy (Duc) 5. Bob Setbacken (Duc 748) 500cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400) 2. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam FZR400) 3. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400) 4. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400) 5. Steven Verschoor (Yam FZR400) 6. Amy Hronek (Yam FZR400) FORMULA SINGLES: 1. Larry Cochran (Hon 500) ROADRACING WORLD/REDLINE MOTORSPORTS 250cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Mark Watts (Yam TZ250) 2. John Ulrich (Yam TZ250) 3. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125) 4. Kris Provost (Hon RS250R) 5. Jesus Amezcua (Hon RS250R) 6. Derek Dutt (Yam TZ250) 7. Anthony Digati (Apr RS250) 8. Joel Manes (Hon RS250R), DNF 9. John Dalton (Hon RS250R), DNF 10. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125), DNF TOYOTA CUP UNLIMITED FORMULA 1: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR1000RR) 3. Jason Curtis (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Dale Kieffer (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000) 6. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R1000) 7. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 8. Jacob West (Suz GSX-R1000) 9. Anthony Lanzara (Suz GSX-R1000) 10. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000) 501-650cc MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Andrew Werner (Kaw ZX-6R) 2. Jared Cosgrove (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Ryan Long (Hon CBR600RR) 4. Gregory Kim (Hon CBR600RR) 5. Eddie Wolfe (Yam YZF-R6) 6. Michael Quinn (Kaw ZX-6R) GOLDEN WEST TRAILERS FORMULA 2: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R6) 2. Mark Watts (Yam TZ250) 3. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR) 4. Matt Quigley (Suz GSX-R600) 5. Kris Provost (Hon RS250R) 6. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R) 125cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125) 2. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125) 3. Kevin Murray (Yam TZ125) 4. Clint Solomon (Hon RS125) GRAVES MOTORSPORTS OPEN SUPERSTOCK: 1. Michael Beck (Yam YZF-R1) 2. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000) 3. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Armen Manougian (Suz GSX-R1000) 5. Brian George (Yam YZF-R1) 6. Mitchell Wissner (Suz GSX-R1000) 750cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750) 2. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750) 3. Ademar Nines (Kaw ZX-6R) 4. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R) 5. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750) 6. Sahar Zvik (Suz GSX-R750) 550cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Tim Martinez (Suz SV650) 2. Clinton Whitehouse III (Yam FZR400) 3. Jurt Whittington (Suz SV650) 4. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400) 5. Chris Rogers (Suz GS500) 6. Lloyd Magruder (Yam FZR400) SANTA BARBARA MOTORSPORTS FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT: 1. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R1000) 2. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750) 3. Anthony Lanzara (Suz GSX-R1000) 4. Ken Pacheco (Suz GSX-R) 5. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750) 6. Douglas McLarty (Suz GSX-R) 500cc SINGLES: 1. Larry Cochran (Hon 500) 2. Chris Matty (Buell) 3. Scott Fabbro (Hon) 4. William Burton (Hon) LINE-XRACING.COM FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT: 1. Steve Hewitt (Kaw ZX-6RR) 2. Stan Bates (Yam YZF-R6) 3. Tom Sera (Yam YZF-R6) 4. Tim Martinez (Suz SV650) FORMULA 50: 1. Mitchell Wissner (Suz GSX-R1000) 651cc to OPEN HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Armen Manougian (Suz GSX-R) 2. Marcus Chamberlin (Suz GSX-R) 3. Travis Westermeyer (Suz GSX-R) 4. Eric Anderson (Yam YZF) 5. Dre Futch (Kaw ZX) 6. Michael Quinn (Kaw ZX) 0-500cc LIGHTWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Steve Lambrick (Yam) 2. Herb Abell (Apr RS250) 3. Rick Stitely (Apr RS250) 4. Charlie Coyner (Suz) 5. Barrett Meeker 6. Daniel DeBry (Hon) More, from a press release issued by Kopecky Racing: On Sunday, December 18th San Diegan Kenny Kopecky ended the WSMC season the same way he started it 12 months ago with three race wins in BOTT Middleweight, BOTT Heavyweight and Formula Twins at Willow Springs. In winning all 12 races in each of these three classes, as well as winning 5 other races during the season (in 650 Superbike and 750 Superbike events), Kopecky set personal records for most wins in a season (41), personal best lap times, and four WSMC class lap records. The 46 year-old racer’s overall points total for the season is one of the highest, if not the highest, ever set in the 14 year history of WSMC racing. The Ducati 749R and 999R bikes prepared by Ducati Oceanside had no mechanical dnf’s the entire season. “I can’t say enough about how much fun we’ve had, how great the Ducati Superbike models are to ride and race on the track, and the fantastic level of support I’ve had from my family, everyone at Ducati Oceanside and all my sponsors. The Ducati North America contingency program is fantastic, and we’re totally stoked to have won all these races in this long season.” He has already stated he will not be defending the overall WSMC Championship title in 2006 due to family obligations. “Our goal this season was top 10 overall and a few more class titles, and we wanted to put in one more full season out here…next year we’ll be missing a few events for sure. We are looking forward to running selected events, as well as some Ducati contingency races and putting our bikes on top again in some individual races.” said Kenny after the December meet. Kopecky also ran the pair of Ducati in other classes occasionally, garnering top 3 finishes in 9 different WSMC race classes in 2005. He said “We had a ton of fun on the track with many top racers this season! The twins are great race bikes and eligible for so many classes. It was nice to see some good size fields in the twins club races this year at Willow, and we’re sure the race action for the 2006 class titles will be fun to watch develop”. The opening race day of the 2006 WSMC season is January 15, 2006. Kenny added, “We would like to add our thanks to the many racers, friends and fans who gave us encouragement and congratulations throughout the year! That means a lot to us, and we’re very thankful for the opportunities we’ve had. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, and all the best in the New Year”

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