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Lasky Wins Unlimited GP, Land Wins CCS Southwest/Road Race Southwest Regional Championship At Firebird

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RRSW/CCS INAGURAL RACE IS THE SEASON ENDER! Road Race Southwest, a Championship Cup Series affiliate, held its first racing event after picking up the pieces of a broken series from the desert floor and the racers came out in droves to support their efforts this past weekend at Firebird International Raceway’s West Course. It was a double point’s finale that almost wasn’t says RRSW President and race director Randy Stem. “Clear Channel had canceled the last race of the season and was going to close the door on all of our racers, so we decided to pick up the last race as well as the region.” With the sudden departure of Clear Channel Motorsports the purse for the Unlimited GP also went so Tom Krause, a RRSW board member contributed $500.00 form his own pocket. David Stone from AllStoneallthetime.com also tossed in $100.00 to winners in both expert and amateur Unlimited GP races. Well, anytime you throw cash on the table the level of racing goes up exponentially and this day was no different. The Expert Unlimited Grand Prix class championship was headed by Hunter Shingler from Tucson who had accumulated the points all season by being consistently near the top of the heap and his goal was to top the podium and clinch the championship together. His work was cut out for him as AMA Superbike privateer Scott Jensen brought out his very powerful GPR Suzuki 1000 to work on the tight track that should favor the milder power output of the middleweight machines. Kane Lasky was also making a pre/semi/sure he will- retirement weekend and the young gun Tristan Shoenwald reappeared to show up what he learned after a season running with the AMA. Right off the start Jensen jumped into the lead and wrangled his big Suzook into a 2 second lead over Lasky, Hunter and Tristan who were all fighting for second. On lap three Jensen’s motor made a ‘pop’ crossing the start/finish line which must have been the cork holding all the smoke in causing immediate race retirement for Scott. Lasky took the gifted lead and capitalized pulling a quick to be insurmountable gap on the “Young Ones” Hunter and Tristan. Hunter did everything right for the next few laps showing heaps of composure while fending off everything Tristan could try. On the last lap heading into the keyhole Hunter made a small mistake and within a microsecond, Tristan took advantage only to have Hunter dive back by in a spot where no one had passed all weekend two turns later to hold on for second. Kane won easily and announced his plans were to take on a group of racers and help them better their race craft for 2006. Hunter was able to clinch his championship in the class and showed that he is a young star on the rise. Tristan expressed his pure joy of racing for fun again and vowed to be back next year. The overall points were finally decided this weekend too with Kane Lasky taking third even after missing a few weekends, Ted Rich pulling ironman duty to grab second and Bryan Land winning almost everything he entered to take the number one plate. Land is a very impressive racer and came around very quickly considering he was racing out of the back of his truck without a canopy to start the season! Nick Terrell was the Amateur Class overall champion. Also, newly appointed Racers Representative for RRSW, Rick Stratton claimed his 100 career win with a Formula 40 win. Road Race Southwest would like to thank all racers, crews and fans for a great start/end to 2005 and are looking forward to 2006. For more the 2006 schedule, all results, points, times, information and a rider forum go to www.roadracesw.com

Keith Code’s California Superbike School Releases 2006 U.S. Schedule

2006 California Superbike School Schedule February 4/5 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp February 22 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels February 23 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels March 13 Laguna Seca, CA All Levels March 14 Laguna Seca, CA All Levels March 30/31 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp April 1 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels April 2 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels April 3/4 Streets of Willow Springs, CA RACE Program April 15/16 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp April 27/28 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp April 29 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels April 30 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels May 3/4 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV 2-Day Camp May 5 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV All Levels May 15 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels May 16 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels May 17 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels May 18/19 Pocono Raceway, PA 2-Day Camp May 22 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA All Levels May 23 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA All Levels May 24/25 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA 2-Day Camp June 1/2 Barber Motorsports Park, AL 2-Day Camp June 3 Barber Motorsports Park, AL All Levels June 4 Barber Motorsports Park, AL All Levels June 8/9 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp June 10 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels June 11 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels June 20 Miller Motorsports Park, UT All Levels June 21 Miller Motorsports Park, UT All Levels August 1 Loudon (NHIS), NH All Levels August 2 Loudon (NHIS), NH All Levels August 7 Mid Ohio, OH All Levels August 8/9 Mid Ohio, OH 2-Day Camp August 14 Blackhawk Farms, IL All Levels August 15 Blackhawk Farms, IL All Levels August 16/17 Blackhawk Farms, IL 2-Day Camp August 21 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels August 22 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels August 23/24 Pocono Raceway, PA 2-Day Camp August 26 Barber Motorsports Park, AL All Levels August 27/28 Barber Motorsports Parrk, AL 2-Day Camp September 5 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA All Levels September 6/7 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA 2-Day Camp September 20/21 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV 2-Day Camp September 22 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV All Levels September 25/26 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp October 5/6 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp October 12 Pacific Raceways, WA All Levels October 13 Pacific Raceways, WA All Levels October 18 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels October 21 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 22 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 28 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 29 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 30/31 Streets of Willow Springs, CA RACE Program November 3 Firebird Raceway, AZ All Levels November 4 Firebird Raceway, AZ All Levels November 8/9 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp November 11/12 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp December 4 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels December 5 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels California Superbike School 800-530-3350 www.superbikeschool.com

Revised Results: Tigert Takes Formula One Race Win, Kopecky Wins WSMC Overall Championship Sunday At Willow Springs

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Jeff Tigert won the Willow Springs Motorcycle (WSMC) Toyota Cup Formula One Unlimited Grand Prix at round 11 of the 12-round WSMC series, Sunday, November 20 at Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond, California. But the star of the show was Kenny Kopecky, who clinched the 2005 WSMC overall Championship with a four-win performance. Short on tire money, Marin Cycleworks’ Tigert skipped Saturday practice, choosing to not roll his HRC-kitted Honda CBR1000RR Superbike onto the track until Sunday morning. But the second-generation racer quickly got up to speed, taking the lead of the Formula One race on the second lap, just before turning a 1:21.3 to break away and a string of mid-1:22s to win the 12-lap race by over 15 seconds. After Tigert took the lead, Bike World/Leo Vince’s Tony Meiring and Roadracingworld.com Suzuki’s Chris Ulrich swapped second place all the way to the checkered flag. Meiring held the position on the final lap. Ulrich planned to draft Meiring from the final corner to the finish line, but Ulrich, looking for the ultimate drive out of the final corner, turn nine, got his GSX-R1000 sideways at well over 100 mph and had to roll out of the throttle. Meiring took second, with Ulrich third. Earlier in the day, Ulrich beat Meiring in the Open Modified Production race and also won in Open Superbike on his Pirelli-slick shod machine. Oceanside Aprilia-Ducati’s Kopecky clinched the 2005 WSMC overall Championship with four race wins on his Dunlop-shod Ducatis: Formula Twins, Heavyweight Twins, Middleweight Twins and 650cc Superbike. WSMC Race Results (as provided by WSMC) Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond, California November 20, 2005 TOYOTA CUP UNLIMITED FORMULA 1: 1. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR1000RR); 2. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000); 3. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000); 4. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R1000); 5. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000); 7. Premek Glinz (Suz GSX-R1000); 8. Anthony Lanzara (Suz); 9. Reno Karminian (Suz GSX-R1000); 10. Christopher Gibbs (Suz GSX-R). GRAVES MOTORSPORTS OPEN SUPERSTOCK: 1. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000); 2. Terry Heard (Yam YZF-R1); 3. Mitchell Wissner (Suz GSX-R1000). RACERS EDGE 750cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. Karl Lowry, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Curtis Adams (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Ademar Nunes (Kaw); 5. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6). SPORT TIRE SERVICES 600cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. Blair Sullenger (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR); 4. Sam Carnibucci (Yam); 5. Shaun Summers (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Stan Bates (Yam YZF-R6). 500cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400); 2. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400); 3. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400); 4. Jane Schwartzkopf (Yam FZR400); 5. Warren Spradlin, Jr. (Yam FZR400); 6. Lloyd Magruder (Yam FZR400). GOLDEN CANTINA OPEN MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000); 2. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000); 3. Howard Lynggard (Yam YZF-R1); 4. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1); 5. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R); 6. Premek Glinz (Suz GSX-R1000). 750cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Karl Lowry, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R); 6. Ricky Herd (Kaw ZX-6R). SUDCO 600cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Sam Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR); 4. Shaun Summers (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Ben Hubmer (Kaw ZX-6); 6. William Clarke (Yam YZF-R6). 500cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400); 2. Clinton Whitehouse, III (Yam FZR400); 3. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400); 4. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400); 5. Lloyd Magruder (Yam FZR400); 6. Jane Schwartzkopf (Yam FZR400). OPEN SUPERBIKE: 1. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000); 2. Howard Lynggard (Yam YZF-R1); 3. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1); 4. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000); 5. Shawn Hardin (Kaw); 6. Gary DiMartino (Suz). L&L MOTORSPORTS/GP SUSPENSION 750cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Karl Lowry, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Ademar Nunes (Kaw); 4. Kenny Kopecky (Duc); 5. Mario “Eddy” Gonzales, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750). TRACK DAZ 650cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 749R); 2. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR); 3. Sam Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR); 5. Ben Hubmer (Kaw ZX-6); 6. William Clarke (Yam YZF-R6). 550cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Tim Martinez (Suz); 2. Andy Palmer (Suz); 3. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400); 4. Robert Gosney (Apr RS250); 5. Ryan Sturz (Yam); 6. Chris Rogers (Suz). GOLDEN WEST TRAILERS FORMULA 2: 1. Mark Watts (Hon RS250); 2. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Kris Provost (Apr). ROADRACINGWORLD.COM/REDLINE MOTORSPORTS 250cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Mark Watts (Hon RS250); 2. Wes Totsubo (Hon RS250); 3. John Ulrich (Yam TZ250); 4. Alex White (Yam TZ250); 5. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125); 6. Kris Provost (Apr RS250); 7. Derek Dutt (Yam TZ250); 8. Jesus Amezcua (Hon RS250); 9. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125); 10. James Wilberger (Hon RS250); 11. Jamie Lenore (Apr RS250); 12. Richard Barnett (Apr RS250); 13. Joel Manes (Hon RS250), DNF, mechanical; 14. Marty Lindley (Yam TZ250), DNF. 125cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125); 2. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125); 3. Clint Solomon (Hon RS125); 4. Joel Manes (Hon RS125); 5. Terry Vance (Hon RS125). RACERLOANS.COM 2-STROKE PRODUCTION: 1. Kris Provost (Apr); 2. Robert Gosney (Apr); 3. Patrick Tracey (Apr); 4. Lloyd Magruder (Yam); 5. Jamie Lenore (Apr); 6. Richard Barnett (Apr). SANTA BARBERA MOTORSPORTS FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT: 1. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Anthony Lanzara (Suz); 3. Ken Kramer (Suz); 4. Douglas McLarty (Suz); 5. Rocky Caceres (Suz); 6. Brett Riley (Kaw). LINE-XRACING.COM FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT: 1. Mark Watts (Hon RS250); 2. Jeff Longbottom (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Stan Bates (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Stephen Hewitt (Kaw ZX-6RR); 5. Alex White (Yam TZ250); 6. Hugo Mosquera (Yam). FORMULA 50: 1. Howard Lynggard (Yam YZF-R1); 2. Tom Aguino (Yam); 3. David Molitor (Suz GSX-R1000); 4. Gary DiMartino (Suz); 5. Ricky Herd (Kaw); 6. Mitchell Wissner (Suz). WHEEL TWO WHEEL FORMULA TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R); 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000); 3. Marlon Ibarra (Duc); 4. Matthew Roberts (Duc); 5. Don Erickson (Apr); 6. Jeff Eklund (H-D). HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R); 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000); 3. Marlon Ibarra (Duc); 4. Matthew Roberts (Duc); 5. Norman Roy (Duc); 6. Michael Sirolli (Duc). H-D/BUELL OF GLENDALE MEDIUMWEIGHT TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 749R); 2. Matthew Roberts (Duc); 3. Marlon Ibarra (Duc); 4. Norman Roy (Duc); 5. Michael Sirolli (Duc); 6. Jeff Eklund (H-D). LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS: 1. Chris Shadoan (KTM); 2. Larry Cochran (Hon); 3. Eric Compton (Kaw). FORMULA SINGLES: 1. Chris Shadoan (KTM); 2. Lloyd Johnson (Yam). 660cc SINGLES: 1. Chris Shadoan (KTM). 500cc SINGLES: 1. Chris Matty (Buell); 2. Eric Compton (Kaw); 3. Patrick McGinley (Buell); 4. Larry Cochran (Hon); 5. William Burton (Hon); 6. Scott Fabbro (Suz). VINTAGE HEAVYWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. George Beavers, IV (Suz); 2. Lloyd Johnson (Duc). VINTAGE LIGHTWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. Clinton Whitehouse, III (Yam RZ350); 2. Warren Spradlin, Jr. (Yam); 3. Tracy Bennett (Hon). 651cc TO OPEN HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Armen Manougian (Suz); 2. Erick Navarro (Yam); 3. Kurt Risic (Suz); 4. Andrew Werner (Kaw); 5. Matthew Bergen (Hon); 6. Marcus Chamberlin (Suz). 501 TO 650cc MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Jerry Schnieder (Yam); 2. Jared Cosgrove (Yam); 3. Matthew Bergen (Hon); 4. Andrew Werner (Kaw); 5. Ryan Long (Hon); 6. Mark McKinney (Yam). 0 TO 500cc LIGHTWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Leslie Roberts (Yam); 2. Herb Abell (Apr); 3. Rick Stitely (Apr); 4. Richard Barrett (Hon); 5. Steven Brefka (Apr). More, from a press release issued by Kenny Kopecky: San Diegan Kenny Kopecky rode each of his Ducati Oceanside prepared racebikes (749R and 999R) to a pair of wins Sunday at Willow Springs Raceway. In doing so, he has clinched the Overall Track Championship with one round remaining in the 2005 WSMC series. Kopecky actually clinched the overall in the first race of the day in winning 650 Superbike by over 7 seconds ahead of Jeff Tigert and Sam Carnibucci. “It was our first time into the 1:24’s on the 749R, the conditions were great early in the day and our Ducati and Dunlops were awesome. We really seemed to have an advantage in the fast corners over some of the other guys, they looked uncomfortable while we were on the proverbial rails!” Kenny said after the race. Going straight back to the grid for the second race of the day Kenny took an 11th straight win in BOTT Middleweight, and followed that up mid-day with wins on the team’s 999R in BOTT Heavyweight and Formula Twins. The class titles in the three Twins classes that Kopecky competes in were clinched two months ago, but the December meet will determine the WSMC 750 Superbike class title. Kopecky won four straight races mid-season in the class but contender Richie Thorup had placed ahead of the Ducati racer the last several events and is only 1 point behind point leader Kopecky going into the season finale on December 18th. On Sunday Kopecky was leading the 750 Superbike race after a great start and quick first lap but erred on the brakes into turn 1 starting the second lap and ran off the racecourse. The off-road excursion saw the Ducati re-enter over 20 seconds behind the leaders. Kenny recovered to 4th at the finish of the short sprint race and said “We’ll give it a go next month…our goals have all been met in the other classes and running back-to-back races all year has been great training. The Superbike class has been fun but I’m surprised at the low level of entrants the last few meets…it’s a lot more fun to race in the bigger fields. I’ve been a little weak this weekend anyway, after the Toyota 200 weekend last month my mother had surgery for breast cancer so we’ve been totally occupied with that…no training or anything for 5 weeks now. The surgery went well and she’s doing pretty good. Her love, prayer and support were with us 100% to get out to Willow this weekend and win this thing, and she was so very happy to hear of the race success on Sunday evening. We’re looking forward to a nice Thanksgiving together and wish to thank everyone who has helped out us this season. Big thanks go to Ducati North America, all the guys at Ducati Oceanside, Dunlop, Maxima, Suomy USA, Z Leathers, TrackDaz, VP, FactoryEffex and O’Neal USA. My wife Dana has been so wonderful, and we greatly appreciated the many congratulations and words of support throughout the year. We thank you all!”

Mid-Ohio Releases 2006 Major Event Schedule

MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE EXPANDS SCHEDULE TO FEATURE TWO NEW EVENTS IN 2006 DUBLIN, Ohio (November 21, 2005) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course today announced its seven-race 2006 schedule, which features two new events and more of the world-class racing action fans have come to expect from America’s most competitive road course. New to the Mid-Ohio schedule will be the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Championships (Sept. 15-17) and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Superbike Shootout (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1). The inaugural NASA Championships will feature amateur road racing, time trials, autocross, drifting and rallying competitions in multiple classes. The Superbike Shootout will be the season finale of the AMA Superbike Championship, and will include a unique rider and points format. The event also will crown champions in the AMA’s Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme classes. Among the traditional events in the track’s 2006 lineup will be the American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio (May 19-21), the EMCO Gears Classic, featuring the Rolex Sports Car Series, and the Unlimited Audio Accessories Triple Crown Tuner Challenge (June 23-25), and the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire (Aug. 4-6), one of the most popular stops on the AMA Superbike tour. Also on the schedule will be two longstanding events for vintage racing enthusiasts. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days (July 28-30) will feature a host of classic motorcycling events and competitions, while the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio (Aug. 18-20) will bring 50 years of auto racing history to the track, including the annual Concours d’Elegance and British Car Showdown. “Every year our goal is to bring together the best collection of motorsports events possible for our spectators, our sponsors and our business,” said Michelle Trueman Gajoch, president of TrueSports, Inc., owner and operator of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. “We feel we’ve done that for 2006 with the return of the American Le Mans Series, Grand American and the AMA Superbikes, as well as the addition of two new events and the continued growth of our other races. We’re looking forward to another exciting season.” The modern sports car marvels of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) will be the featured attraction during the American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio. The Mid-Ohio round once again will be the series’ last race before its teams head to France for the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Grand American Road Racing Association’s Rolex Sports Car Series will run a Saturday evening endurance race for its Daytona Prototype and GT machines on June 24 during the EMCO Gears Classic. The three-day event also will feature a Grand-Am Cup race for compact sports cars and the Unlimited Audio Accessories Triple Crown Tuner Challenge, which includes an import tuner car show. The two wheelers get a temporary change of traditional dates in 2006, with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire moving to back-to-back weekends in late July and early August. Both dates likely will revert back to July in 2007. The addition of the fall AMA Superbike race gives the track three motorcycle weekends for the first time. Season passes and individual event tickets are available now by calling 1-800-MID-OHIO or logging on to www.midohio.com. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a 2.4-mile, 15-turn permanent road racing circuit in Lexington, Ohio. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the track has been called the most competitive in the U.S. and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned racing events for amateur, club and professional riders and drivers. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, TrueSports, Inc., is a privately held motorsports entertainment enterprise. The company owns and operates Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, and promotes a wide variety of motor racing, driver instruction, corporate, and family entertainment events throughout the year. 2006 MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE SCHEDULE May 19-21 American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio June 23-25 EMCO Gears Classic and Unlimited Audio Accessories Triple Crown Tuner Challenge July 28-20 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Aug. 4-6 Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire Aug. 18-20 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio Sept. 15-17 National Auto Sport Association Championships Sept. 29-Oct. 1 AMA Superbike Shootout

Vmoto Vintage Racing Series Announces Four-race 2006 Schedule

Mountain View, CA. Today the Llew Kinst president of the Vintage Motorcycle Racing Association (Vmoto) announced a 4 race schedule for the clubs 2006 championship road racing season. 2006 will be the fourth season of Vmoto racing on the west coast and promises to be the best yet. Spring Club Event “” Laguna Seca, February 11 – 12 3rd Reno Historic Races “” Reno – Fernley Raceway, April 22 – 23 30th Portland Historic, July 7 – 9 Reno Memorial Race “” Reno – Fernley Raceway, September 9 – 10 The April 22nd Reno race and the July 7th Portland race are large spectator events held in association with the Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) and feature both vintage motorcycles and automobiles in weekend long racing. HMSA is the same group that puts on the world famous Monterey Historic Automobile races each August at Laguna Seca. “Having the vintage motorcycles be a part of our events is a win win for both groups” said Cris Vangagriff president of HMSA. “this gives the motorcycle community a chance to play on a much larger stage and be exposed to a very broad audience, plus it adds a new and exciting element to our events that the spectators really enjoy.” Entry for the Vmoto races can be made via the club web site www.vintagemoto.com. About HMSA: The Historic Motor Sports Association is one of the most respected historic racing organizations in the United States, producing world class spectator events across the country. HMSA members own, restore, preserve and race the most historic and valuable sports and racing cars in the world. HMSA events feature historic production cars built through 1966 and purpose built Formula, Sports Racing and IMSA cars built through 1984. HMSA was created in 1977 to serve as the sanctioning body for premiere historic racing events such as the world famous Monterey Historic Automobile Races and remains the only organization to mandate the cars race as they were and not what they could have been (historically correct within time period the car originally raced). Other HMSA spectator events include the Jefferson 500 at Summit Point, WV, May 19-21, and the 30th Annual Portland Historic Races July 7 9. HMSA also runs club events for its members, including the exclusive and limited membership club Targa Sixty-Six. To learn more about HMSA and their 2006 season schedule, please visit www.hmsausa.com About Vmoto The purpose of Vmoto is to encourage the restoration, preservation and use of historic, vintage, and classic road racing motorcycles. Our events are, in effect, rolling museums where historic bikes of the past can be ridden once again in a venue that respects their historic value. To learn more about Vmoto and their 2006 season schedule, please visit www.vintagemoto.com or Contact: Llew Kinst VMOTO 650-903-4882 www.vintagemoto.com More, from another press release issued by Vmoto: Vmoto and HMSA to partner with the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) at the Reno Historic Races Montrose, CA. Cris Vandagriff, President of the Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) and Llew Kinst, president of the Vintage Motorcycle Racing Association (Vmoto) today announced that the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) has been chosen to be the Official Non-Profit Organization to partner with the Reno Historic Races held at Reno Fernley Raceway in Reno, Nevada, April 22-23, 2006. HMSA and Vmoto have a history of partnering with selected non-profit organizations through spectator and club events, raising awareness and donations for worthy causes that enrich lives and communities. “The National Automobile Museum is Mecca” said Vandagriff. “Having gone to the Museum when I was a kid, it’s the center of restoration and preservation for the world’s most exquisite automobiles and continues today.” “HMSA and the National Automobile Museum are a natural fit in partnering together, we both have a passion for cars, history and people behind the cars” said Judy Hudson, Director of Marketing for HMSA. “HMSA’s Reno Historic Races are similar to the exhibits at the Museum, they are history in motion. We are very excited to help create more awareness of this national treasure and raise donations through the event.” “Everyone associated with the Museum is honored and extremely grateful to HMSA for this tremendous partnership opportunity, said Jackie Frady, Executive Director of the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection). “Both organizations celebrate the history of the automobile, from notable race cars participating in HMSA events to rare marques exhibited in the museum.” About the National Automobile Museum: The National Automobile (The Harrah Collection) is an internationally recognized museum and a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization formed solely for educational purposes. The Museum’s mission is to collect and preserve the automobile for future generations, and to tell the story of the impact of the automobile on American society. Located in downtown Reno, walking distance from hotels and casinos, the 105,000 square foot Museum is open daily and features changing exhibits, four period street scenes where visitors discover a century of automobiles–more than 200 antique, vintage, classic and special interest vehicles ranging from 1892 to present. The Museum, considered to have one of the finest horseless carriage collections in the world, is also known for its many rare, experimental and one-of-a-kind automobiles. The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) 775-333-9300 10 South Lake Street Reno, NV 89501-1558 www.automuseum.org About the Reno Historic Races: The 3rd Annual Reno Historic Races is quickly becoming the “Jewel of the West” within the historic motor racing scene; next year’s event will have an estimated 150 participants who own true masterpieces which could be in any top automotive museum. The Reno Historics is the newest spectator event on the HMSA schedule. The event is held at Reno-Fernley Raceway, just 30 minutes from downtown Reno. The Reno Historic Races will be the first major event to use the newly extended road course at the raceway which is one of the longest in the nation at 4.3 miles. Spectators can see the cars on and off track with an open paddock where they can meet the drivers and inspect cars up close; world class historic cars from prestigious manufacturers such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche and Corvette that were raced in great series such as Formula 1, CAN AM, Trans-Am, in addition to Stock Cars and Grand Prix Motorcycles can be heard and enjoyed. Tickets for the Reno Historics will be $15 for adults (includes both Saturday and Sunday), children 15 and under free. Tickets will go on sale starting Feb 1, 2006. The National Automobile Museum will be an Official Ticket Vendor Location of the Reno Historic Races, in addition to the Raceway and event website www.renohistorics.com (launching Jan’06). About HMSA: The Historic Motor Sports Association is one of the most respected historic racing organizations in the United States, producing world class spectator events across the country. HMSA members own, restore, preserve and race the most historic and valuable sports and racing cars in the world. HMSA events feature historic production cars built through 1966 and purpose built Formula, Sports Racing and IMSA cars built through 1984. HMSA was created in 1977 to serve as the sanctioning body for premiere historic racing events such as the world famous Monterey Historic Automobile Races and remains the only organization to mandate the cars race as they were and not what they could have been (historically correct within time period the car originally raced). Other HMSA spectator events include the Jefferson 500 at Summit Point, WV, May 19-21, and the 30th Annual Portland Historic Races July 7 9. HMSA also runs club events for its members, including the exclusive and limited membership club Targa Sixty-Six. To learn more about HMSA and their 2006 season schedule, please visit www.hmsausa.com or Contact: HMSA Cris Vandagriff, President or Judy Hudson, Director of Marketing Office Phone: 818-249-3515 Fax: 818-249-4917 Mailing Address: 2029 Verdugo Blvd., #1010, Montrose, CA 91020

Infineon Raceway Food Drive Collects Nearly One Ton Of Food For Charity

SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Infineon Raceway donated nearly 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) following the facility’s 5th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The amount marked one of the largest single donations FISH will receive this holiday season. The donation was raised with the help of partners Destination RKA in Windsor, Froggy 92.9 FM (Santa Rosa) and 10 Northern California Mary’s Pizza Shack locations. Sonoma Gourmet of Cotati also made a generous donation of 850 bottles of gourmet spaghetti sauce. “This is a really great event and we’re really happy to be able to help generate so much food for FISH,” said Mike Sheppard, director of group sales for Mary’s Pizza Shack. “With our home base in Sonoma, we like to help out the community as much as possible.” Infineon Raceway has donated more than 7,000 pounds of non-perishable food items since 2000 to FISH, which will assist needy Sonoma Valley residents during the holiday season with food baskets and daily meals. For more information on FISH, which has served the Sonoma Valley since 1970, please call (707) 996-0111. “FISH is always appreciative of those people who help with donations, especially during the holidays,” said Vicki Schnurpfeil, coordinator for FISH. “We’re just delighted with the outreach that Infineon Raceway does because they have such a huge following and it shows that people care all over.” Individuals who donated at least four non-perishable food items were rewarded with a ticket voucher for admission to qualifying for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, on Friday, May 19, 2006.

LeFrancois Retires From Yamaha Motor Corporation

Cypress, California “” November 21, 2005 Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced the retirement of Mr. Rit LeFrancois from its corporate office after 28 years in various marketing environments for both the motorsports and parts and accessory divisions. Throughout the years, LeFrancois’ expertise in the area of market research led to many innovative products and designs for both motorcycle and ATV applications. Most recently, LeFrancois was in part responsible for the tremendous growth of the Star Motorcycles accessory line and its emergence as one of the strongest and most diverse lines of cruiser accessories available to consumers today. “Rit has made tremendous contributions to the entire company over his 28 years,” said Robert Pearce, Vice President of the Customer Support Group, “and we truly wish him the very best in his retirement and all the time for he and his wife to finally enjoy riding his FJR with no interruptions.”

Metrakit Introduces New ‘Pre 125,’ Shows Concept Bike

After a very exciting and successful year in road-Racing for Metrakit, the group from Barcelona causes sensation yet again with a few additions to their already extensive and dominating line of products. In addition to a full line of race parts/kits for small engines (sportbikes and scooters) Metrakit has unveiled a new Pre-GP125 and concept bike. The Pre-GP is a step up from their 12″ and 17″ Wheel small bore roadracers which have dominated the worlds 50cc-80cc mini-GP scene for the last 4 years. This 125 will continue in the Spec format that has proven successful in 13 counties. It boasts a Husqavarna engine with special roadracing transmision and a 32HP output, good enough for a full season of worry free racing and performance. The Concept bike launched is a precursor of things to come from the newly formed Metrakit Design Department. In the USA these Metrakit Products can be obtained from Cycle Imports INC in Miami, Fl. 305-889-1800 www.cycleimports.com

De Gea Clinches Spanish 1000cc Formula Extreme Championship At Valencia

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Report on Round Six of the Spanish 1000cc FX Championship run at the Circuit of Valencia on November 20, 2005 A press release from Folch Endurance Yamaha Reus, Tarragona, Spain Tire Choice is Key as De Gea Wins Spanish FX Title Jose David de Gea, like most of the top riders in the penultimate round of the Spanish 1000cc Formula Extreme Championship, was undecided about tire choice right down to the last minutes before the start. The rain had stopped hours before but the track was still damp and greasy. His team mate David Tomas went for a softer compound. De Gea’s hunch was that a dry line would form and he went for the harder compound. Both Dunlop riders, like points leader de Gea, Tomas, Josep Sarda (D’ Antin Yamaha)and World Superbike veteran Sergio Fuertes (Reynolds Suzuki), and Michelin supported riders like title contenders Ivan Silva and Javier del Amor (Laglisse Yamaha), plus leading qualifiers like Carmelo Morales (Pontgrup Suzuki) and Kenny Noyes (Folch Yamaha), had to choose between very different compositions of rain tire. It was clear from the opening laps who had gotten it right (like de Gea, Fuertes and Sarda) and who had gotten it wrong (like Silva, del Amor, Morales and Noyes). Silva, who still had an outside chance to take the title, led only on lap one after nearly crashing several times. He had gone for a soft rain tire and would soon fade to 20th before retiring. Morales, and Noyes also battled slides for a few laps before retiring, while Sarda, a talented rain rider on the right tires, opened a big lead from de Gea and Fuertes only to crash on lap 15 of 19. He remounted but then crashed again when running fourth. Fuertes, who had just won the BMW PowerCup support race at the Grand Prix the week before at the final Grand Prix of the year, hung on to win from Yamaha privateer (on hard compound rain tires) Victor Lozano and de Gea, who cruised home to clinch his second title in three years. He won in 2004 with Suzuki on Michelin and has now added this title with Honda on Dunlop. Folch’s Kenny Noyes described the experience: “We have not had a rain race all year and we didn’t know which tire to choose and the Michelin technicians had some new rain tires down from France that hadn’t been tried here. Dunlop has done more wet weather testing here than we have and they had the right tire. I was riding long two wheel slides at 130 miles an hour, which was fun but also pretty scary. The problem was I wasn’t getting anywhere. I was headed backwards. I saw Silva sliding worse than I was when I passed him and Tomas too. It was getting too dangerous and quite a few of us came in, Carmelo, Ivan and I on Michelins and Tomas on Dunlop”¦.it wasn’t the tires it was the tire choice.” Folch Yamaha’s Bernat Martinez, on a harder rear, finished ninth, but Javier del Amor, who was second and 19 points back of de Gea, struggled to finish 16th, out of the points on a soft compound. Noyes is now in an eight-rider battle for seventh place, with all eight riders, Fuertes, Sarda, Ferrnandez, Mazuecos, Gomez, Noyes, Casas and Ribalta, covered by nine points. The Spanish Supersport title was won by Arturo Tizon, who was fourth in a race won by David Salom (Suzuki) from Britain’s Steven Neate (Honda) and Javier Hidalgo (Honda). Victor Carrasco (Yamaha), the only man with a mathematical chance to catch Tizon, was sixth. With the FX and SS titles decided, the 125 battle will be decided in the final round between Italy’s Stefano Bianco and Spain’s Mateo Tunez. Bianco, who was 6th on a wet track at Valencia, leads Tunez, who was twelfth by only two points, 100-98, with Britain’s Bradley Smith, the winner in Valencia, now third with 79 points. The title will be decided in a straight fight between Bianco and Tunez if they run at the front, but Bradley, the long-shot, will be there to pick up the pieces. (All three ride Hondas.) The final round of the Spanish Championship will be held this coming weekend, November 26-27, at Jerez de la Frontera, and the forecast is for dry and sunny weather. The Spanish Championship (CEV) is the last major national series still running in November.

What Will Be On SPEED’s ‘Best Of Two-wheel Tuesday’ This Week?

On the Next, 2 Wheel Tuesday with Greg White 11/22/05 Circling the Globe on a Sport Bike. Yeah, a Sport Bike! We sat down with Sjaack Lucassen as he tells us about his journeys circling the globe on his Yamaha R1 sport bike. Sjaack has ridden through both the desert and the Congo. Limited Edition Speaking of Yamaha R1’s, the 2006 Yamaha R1 LE (Limited Edition) was recently unveiled at Spain’s famed Circuit de Catalunya and 2 Wheel Tuesday was there. What makes these bikes a limited edition? There will only be 500 of these machines available in the United States. Is your motorcycle safe? (Part 2) With the help of a convicted motorcycle thief, we educate you on how, where and when your motorcycle is not safe and what you can do to prevent thieves from riding off with your wheels. This is part one of a three-part series. 2 Wheel Tuesday 7:30 Eastern & Pacific SPEED Channel is the nation’s first and foremost cable network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED Channel delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in nearly 70 million homes in North America, SPEED Channel is among the fastest growing sports cable networks in the country and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on-demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services.

Lasky Wins Unlimited GP, Land Wins CCS Southwest/Road Race Southwest Regional Championship At Firebird

RRSW/CCS INAGURAL RACE IS THE SEASON ENDER! Road Race Southwest, a Championship Cup Series affiliate, held its first racing event after picking up the pieces of a broken series from the desert floor and the racers came out in droves to support their efforts this past weekend at Firebird International Raceway’s West Course. It was a double point’s finale that almost wasn’t says RRSW President and race director Randy Stem. “Clear Channel had canceled the last race of the season and was going to close the door on all of our racers, so we decided to pick up the last race as well as the region.” With the sudden departure of Clear Channel Motorsports the purse for the Unlimited GP also went so Tom Krause, a RRSW board member contributed $500.00 form his own pocket. David Stone from AllStoneallthetime.com also tossed in $100.00 to winners in both expert and amateur Unlimited GP races. Well, anytime you throw cash on the table the level of racing goes up exponentially and this day was no different. The Expert Unlimited Grand Prix class championship was headed by Hunter Shingler from Tucson who had accumulated the points all season by being consistently near the top of the heap and his goal was to top the podium and clinch the championship together. His work was cut out for him as AMA Superbike privateer Scott Jensen brought out his very powerful GPR Suzuki 1000 to work on the tight track that should favor the milder power output of the middleweight machines. Kane Lasky was also making a pre/semi/sure he will- retirement weekend and the young gun Tristan Shoenwald reappeared to show up what he learned after a season running with the AMA. Right off the start Jensen jumped into the lead and wrangled his big Suzook into a 2 second lead over Lasky, Hunter and Tristan who were all fighting for second. On lap three Jensen’s motor made a ‘pop’ crossing the start/finish line which must have been the cork holding all the smoke in causing immediate race retirement for Scott. Lasky took the gifted lead and capitalized pulling a quick to be insurmountable gap on the “Young Ones” Hunter and Tristan. Hunter did everything right for the next few laps showing heaps of composure while fending off everything Tristan could try. On the last lap heading into the keyhole Hunter made a small mistake and within a microsecond, Tristan took advantage only to have Hunter dive back by in a spot where no one had passed all weekend two turns later to hold on for second. Kane won easily and announced his plans were to take on a group of racers and help them better their race craft for 2006. Hunter was able to clinch his championship in the class and showed that he is a young star on the rise. Tristan expressed his pure joy of racing for fun again and vowed to be back next year. The overall points were finally decided this weekend too with Kane Lasky taking third even after missing a few weekends, Ted Rich pulling ironman duty to grab second and Bryan Land winning almost everything he entered to take the number one plate. Land is a very impressive racer and came around very quickly considering he was racing out of the back of his truck without a canopy to start the season! Nick Terrell was the Amateur Class overall champion. Also, newly appointed Racers Representative for RRSW, Rick Stratton claimed his 100 career win with a Formula 40 win. Road Race Southwest would like to thank all racers, crews and fans for a great start/end to 2005 and are looking forward to 2006. For more the 2006 schedule, all results, points, times, information and a rider forum go to www.roadracesw.com

Keith Code’s California Superbike School Releases 2006 U.S. Schedule

2006 California Superbike School Schedule February 4/5 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp February 22 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels February 23 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels March 13 Laguna Seca, CA All Levels March 14 Laguna Seca, CA All Levels March 30/31 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp April 1 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels April 2 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels April 3/4 Streets of Willow Springs, CA RACE Program April 15/16 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp April 27/28 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp April 29 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels April 30 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels May 3/4 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV 2-Day Camp May 5 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV All Levels May 15 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels May 16 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels May 17 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels May 18/19 Pocono Raceway, PA 2-Day Camp May 22 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA All Levels May 23 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA All Levels May 24/25 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA 2-Day Camp June 1/2 Barber Motorsports Park, AL 2-Day Camp June 3 Barber Motorsports Park, AL All Levels June 4 Barber Motorsports Park, AL All Levels June 8/9 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp June 10 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels June 11 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels June 20 Miller Motorsports Park, UT All Levels June 21 Miller Motorsports Park, UT All Levels August 1 Loudon (NHIS), NH All Levels August 2 Loudon (NHIS), NH All Levels August 7 Mid Ohio, OH All Levels August 8/9 Mid Ohio, OH 2-Day Camp August 14 Blackhawk Farms, IL All Levels August 15 Blackhawk Farms, IL All Levels August 16/17 Blackhawk Farms, IL 2-Day Camp August 21 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels August 22 Pocono Raceway, PA All Levels August 23/24 Pocono Raceway, PA 2-Day Camp August 26 Barber Motorsports Park, AL All Levels August 27/28 Barber Motorsports Parrk, AL 2-Day Camp September 5 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA All Levels September 6/7 Virginia Int’l Raceway, VA 2-Day Camp September 20/21 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV 2-Day Camp September 22 Reno Fernley Raceway, NV All Levels September 25/26 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp October 5/6 Streets of Willow Springs, CA 2-Day Camp October 12 Pacific Raceways, WA All Levels October 13 Pacific Raceways, WA All Levels October 18 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels October 21 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 22 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 28 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 29 Streets of Willow Springs, CA All Levels October 30/31 Streets of Willow Springs, CA RACE Program November 3 Firebird Raceway, AZ All Levels November 4 Firebird Raceway, AZ All Levels November 8/9 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp November 11/12 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NV 2-Day Camp December 4 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels December 5 Sears Point (Infineon), CA All Levels California Superbike School 800-530-3350 www.superbikeschool.com

Revised Results: Tigert Takes Formula One Race Win, Kopecky Wins WSMC Overall Championship Sunday At Willow Springs

Jeff Tigert won the Willow Springs Motorcycle (WSMC) Toyota Cup Formula One Unlimited Grand Prix at round 11 of the 12-round WSMC series, Sunday, November 20 at Willow Springs International Raceway in Rosamond, California. But the star of the show was Kenny Kopecky, who clinched the 2005 WSMC overall Championship with a four-win performance. Short on tire money, Marin Cycleworks’ Tigert skipped Saturday practice, choosing to not roll his HRC-kitted Honda CBR1000RR Superbike onto the track until Sunday morning. But the second-generation racer quickly got up to speed, taking the lead of the Formula One race on the second lap, just before turning a 1:21.3 to break away and a string of mid-1:22s to win the 12-lap race by over 15 seconds. After Tigert took the lead, Bike World/Leo Vince’s Tony Meiring and Roadracingworld.com Suzuki’s Chris Ulrich swapped second place all the way to the checkered flag. Meiring held the position on the final lap. Ulrich planned to draft Meiring from the final corner to the finish line, but Ulrich, looking for the ultimate drive out of the final corner, turn nine, got his GSX-R1000 sideways at well over 100 mph and had to roll out of the throttle. Meiring took second, with Ulrich third. Earlier in the day, Ulrich beat Meiring in the Open Modified Production race and also won in Open Superbike on his Pirelli-slick shod machine. Oceanside Aprilia-Ducati’s Kopecky clinched the 2005 WSMC overall Championship with four race wins on his Dunlop-shod Ducatis: Formula Twins, Heavyweight Twins, Middleweight Twins and 650cc Superbike. WSMC Race Results (as provided by WSMC) Willow Springs International Raceway Rosamond, California November 20, 2005 TOYOTA CUP UNLIMITED FORMULA 1: 1. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR1000RR); 2. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000); 3. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000); 4. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R1000); 5. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R1000); 7. Premek Glinz (Suz GSX-R1000); 8. Anthony Lanzara (Suz); 9. Reno Karminian (Suz GSX-R1000); 10. Christopher Gibbs (Suz GSX-R). GRAVES MOTORSPORTS OPEN SUPERSTOCK: 1. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000); 2. Terry Heard (Yam YZF-R1); 3. Mitchell Wissner (Suz GSX-R1000). RACERS EDGE 750cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. Karl Lowry, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Curtis Adams (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Ademar Nunes (Kaw); 5. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750); 6. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6). SPORT TIRE SERVICES 600cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. Blair Sullenger (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR); 4. Sam Carnibucci (Yam); 5. Shaun Summers (Yam YZF-R6); 6. Stan Bates (Yam YZF-R6). 500cc SUPERSTOCK: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400); 2. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400); 3. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400); 4. Jane Schwartzkopf (Yam FZR400); 5. Warren Spradlin, Jr. (Yam FZR400); 6. Lloyd Magruder (Yam FZR400). GOLDEN CANTINA OPEN MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000); 2. Tony Meiring (Suz GSX-R1000); 3. Howard Lynggard (Yam YZF-R1); 4. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1); 5. Jason Caldwell (Suz GSX-R); 6. Premek Glinz (Suz GSX-R1000). 750cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Karl Lowry, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Jeff Stern (Suz GSX-R750); 4. Ken Kramer (Suz GSX-R750); 5. Dustin Coyner (Kaw ZX-6R); 6. Ricky Herd (Kaw ZX-6R). SUDCO 600cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6); 2. Sam Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR); 4. Shaun Summers (Yam YZF-R6); 5. Ben Hubmer (Kaw ZX-6); 6. William Clarke (Yam YZF-R6). 500cc MODIFIED PRODUCTION: 1. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400); 2. Clinton Whitehouse, III (Yam FZR400); 3. Ryan Sturz (Yam FZR400); 4. Mark Guzman (Yam FZR400); 5. Lloyd Magruder (Yam FZR400); 6. Jane Schwartzkopf (Yam FZR400). OPEN SUPERBIKE: 1. Chris Ulrich (Suz GSX-R1000); 2. Howard Lynggard (Yam YZF-R1); 3. Christopher Gibbs (Yam YZF-R1); 4. Marcel Graeber (Suz GSX-R1000); 5. Shawn Hardin (Kaw); 6. Gary DiMartino (Suz). L&L MOTORSPORTS/GP SUSPENSION 750cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Karl Lowry, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 3. Ademar Nunes (Kaw); 4. Kenny Kopecky (Duc); 5. Mario “Eddy” Gonzales, Jr. (Suz GSX-R750). TRACK DAZ 650cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 749R); 2. Jeff Tigert (Hon CBR600RR); 3. Sam Carnibucci (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Mickey Lane (Kaw ZX-6RR); 5. Ben Hubmer (Kaw ZX-6); 6. William Clarke (Yam YZF-R6). 550cc SUPERBIKE: 1. Tim Martinez (Suz); 2. Andy Palmer (Suz); 3. J.C. Gibbs (Yam FZR400); 4. Robert Gosney (Apr RS250); 5. Ryan Sturz (Yam); 6. Chris Rogers (Suz). GOLDEN WEST TRAILERS FORMULA 2: 1. Mark Watts (Hon RS250); 2. Brant Wiwi (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Kris Provost (Apr). ROADRACINGWORLD.COM/REDLINE MOTORSPORTS 250cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Mark Watts (Hon RS250); 2. Wes Totsubo (Hon RS250); 3. John Ulrich (Yam TZ250); 4. Alex White (Yam TZ250); 5. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125); 6. Kris Provost (Apr RS250); 7. Derek Dutt (Yam TZ250); 8. Jesus Amezcua (Hon RS250); 9. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125); 10. James Wilberger (Hon RS250); 11. Jamie Lenore (Apr RS250); 12. Richard Barnett (Apr RS250); 13. Joel Manes (Hon RS250), DNF, mechanical; 14. Marty Lindley (Yam TZ250), DNF. 125cc GRAND PRIX: 1. Blair Sullenger (Hon RS125); 2. Melissa Paris (Hon RS125); 3. Clint Solomon (Hon RS125); 4. Joel Manes (Hon RS125); 5. Terry Vance (Hon RS125). RACERLOANS.COM 2-STROKE PRODUCTION: 1. Kris Provost (Apr); 2. Robert Gosney (Apr); 3. Patrick Tracey (Apr); 4. Lloyd Magruder (Yam); 5. Jamie Lenore (Apr); 6. Richard Barnett (Apr). SANTA BARBERA MOTORSPORTS FORMULA 40 HEAVYWEIGHT: 1. Ritchie Thorup (Suz GSX-R750); 2. Anthony Lanzara (Suz); 3. Ken Kramer (Suz); 4. Douglas McLarty (Suz); 5. Rocky Caceres (Suz); 6. Brett Riley (Kaw). LINE-XRACING.COM FORMULA 40 LIGHTWEIGHT: 1. Mark Watts (Hon RS250); 2. Jeff Longbottom (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Stan Bates (Yam YZF-R6); 4. Stephen Hewitt (Kaw ZX-6RR); 5. Alex White (Yam TZ250); 6. Hugo Mosquera (Yam). FORMULA 50: 1. Howard Lynggard (Yam YZF-R1); 2. Tom Aguino (Yam); 3. David Molitor (Suz GSX-R1000); 4. Gary DiMartino (Suz); 5. Ricky Herd (Kaw); 6. Mitchell Wissner (Suz). WHEEL TWO WHEEL FORMULA TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R); 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000); 3. Marlon Ibarra (Duc); 4. Matthew Roberts (Duc); 5. Don Erickson (Apr); 6. Jeff Eklund (H-D). HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 999R); 2. Ademar Nunes (Apr RSV1000); 3. Marlon Ibarra (Duc); 4. Matthew Roberts (Duc); 5. Norman Roy (Duc); 6. Michael Sirolli (Duc). H-D/BUELL OF GLENDALE MEDIUMWEIGHT TWINS: 1. Kenny Kopecky (Duc 749R); 2. Matthew Roberts (Duc); 3. Marlon Ibarra (Duc); 4. Norman Roy (Duc); 5. Michael Sirolli (Duc); 6. Jeff Eklund (H-D). LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS: 1. Chris Shadoan (KTM); 2. Larry Cochran (Hon); 3. Eric Compton (Kaw). FORMULA SINGLES: 1. Chris Shadoan (KTM); 2. Lloyd Johnson (Yam). 660cc SINGLES: 1. Chris Shadoan (KTM). 500cc SINGLES: 1. Chris Matty (Buell); 2. Eric Compton (Kaw); 3. Patrick McGinley (Buell); 4. Larry Cochran (Hon); 5. William Burton (Hon); 6. Scott Fabbro (Suz). VINTAGE HEAVYWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. George Beavers, IV (Suz); 2. Lloyd Johnson (Duc). VINTAGE LIGHTWEIGHT DINOSAURS: 1. Clinton Whitehouse, III (Yam RZ350); 2. Warren Spradlin, Jr. (Yam); 3. Tracy Bennett (Hon). 651cc TO OPEN HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Armen Manougian (Suz); 2. Erick Navarro (Yam); 3. Kurt Risic (Suz); 4. Andrew Werner (Kaw); 5. Matthew Bergen (Hon); 6. Marcus Chamberlin (Suz). 501 TO 650cc MIDDLEWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Jerry Schnieder (Yam); 2. Jared Cosgrove (Yam); 3. Matthew Bergen (Hon); 4. Andrew Werner (Kaw); 5. Ryan Long (Hon); 6. Mark McKinney (Yam). 0 TO 500cc LIGHTWEIGHT NOVICE: 1. Leslie Roberts (Yam); 2. Herb Abell (Apr); 3. Rick Stitely (Apr); 4. Richard Barrett (Hon); 5. Steven Brefka (Apr). More, from a press release issued by Kenny Kopecky: San Diegan Kenny Kopecky rode each of his Ducati Oceanside prepared racebikes (749R and 999R) to a pair of wins Sunday at Willow Springs Raceway. In doing so, he has clinched the Overall Track Championship with one round remaining in the 2005 WSMC series. Kopecky actually clinched the overall in the first race of the day in winning 650 Superbike by over 7 seconds ahead of Jeff Tigert and Sam Carnibucci. “It was our first time into the 1:24’s on the 749R, the conditions were great early in the day and our Ducati and Dunlops were awesome. We really seemed to have an advantage in the fast corners over some of the other guys, they looked uncomfortable while we were on the proverbial rails!” Kenny said after the race. Going straight back to the grid for the second race of the day Kenny took an 11th straight win in BOTT Middleweight, and followed that up mid-day with wins on the team’s 999R in BOTT Heavyweight and Formula Twins. The class titles in the three Twins classes that Kopecky competes in were clinched two months ago, but the December meet will determine the WSMC 750 Superbike class title. Kopecky won four straight races mid-season in the class but contender Richie Thorup had placed ahead of the Ducati racer the last several events and is only 1 point behind point leader Kopecky going into the season finale on December 18th. On Sunday Kopecky was leading the 750 Superbike race after a great start and quick first lap but erred on the brakes into turn 1 starting the second lap and ran off the racecourse. The off-road excursion saw the Ducati re-enter over 20 seconds behind the leaders. Kenny recovered to 4th at the finish of the short sprint race and said “We’ll give it a go next month…our goals have all been met in the other classes and running back-to-back races all year has been great training. The Superbike class has been fun but I’m surprised at the low level of entrants the last few meets…it’s a lot more fun to race in the bigger fields. I’ve been a little weak this weekend anyway, after the Toyota 200 weekend last month my mother had surgery for breast cancer so we’ve been totally occupied with that…no training or anything for 5 weeks now. The surgery went well and she’s doing pretty good. Her love, prayer and support were with us 100% to get out to Willow this weekend and win this thing, and she was so very happy to hear of the race success on Sunday evening. We’re looking forward to a nice Thanksgiving together and wish to thank everyone who has helped out us this season. Big thanks go to Ducati North America, all the guys at Ducati Oceanside, Dunlop, Maxima, Suomy USA, Z Leathers, TrackDaz, VP, FactoryEffex and O’Neal USA. My wife Dana has been so wonderful, and we greatly appreciated the many congratulations and words of support throughout the year. We thank you all!”

Mid-Ohio Releases 2006 Major Event Schedule

MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE EXPANDS SCHEDULE TO FEATURE TWO NEW EVENTS IN 2006 DUBLIN, Ohio (November 21, 2005) Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course today announced its seven-race 2006 schedule, which features two new events and more of the world-class racing action fans have come to expect from America’s most competitive road course. New to the Mid-Ohio schedule will be the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) Championships (Sept. 15-17) and the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Superbike Shootout (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1). The inaugural NASA Championships will feature amateur road racing, time trials, autocross, drifting and rallying competitions in multiple classes. The Superbike Shootout will be the season finale of the AMA Superbike Championship, and will include a unique rider and points format. The event also will crown champions in the AMA’s Supersport, Superstock and Formula Xtreme classes. Among the traditional events in the track’s 2006 lineup will be the American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio (May 19-21), the EMCO Gears Classic, featuring the Rolex Sports Car Series, and the Unlimited Audio Accessories Triple Crown Tuner Challenge (June 23-25), and the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire (Aug. 4-6), one of the most popular stops on the AMA Superbike tour. Also on the schedule will be two longstanding events for vintage racing enthusiasts. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days (July 28-30) will feature a host of classic motorcycling events and competitions, while the Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio (Aug. 18-20) will bring 50 years of auto racing history to the track, including the annual Concours d’Elegance and British Car Showdown. “Every year our goal is to bring together the best collection of motorsports events possible for our spectators, our sponsors and our business,” said Michelle Trueman Gajoch, president of TrueSports, Inc., owner and operator of Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. “We feel we’ve done that for 2006 with the return of the American Le Mans Series, Grand American and the AMA Superbikes, as well as the addition of two new events and the continued growth of our other races. We’re looking forward to another exciting season.” The modern sports car marvels of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) will be the featured attraction during the American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio. The Mid-Ohio round once again will be the series’ last race before its teams head to France for the world famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Grand American Road Racing Association’s Rolex Sports Car Series will run a Saturday evening endurance race for its Daytona Prototype and GT machines on June 24 during the EMCO Gears Classic. The three-day event also will feature a Grand-Am Cup race for compact sports cars and the Unlimited Audio Accessories Triple Crown Tuner Challenge, which includes an import tuner car show. The two wheelers get a temporary change of traditional dates in 2006, with AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire moving to back-to-back weekends in late July and early August. Both dates likely will revert back to July in 2007. The addition of the fall AMA Superbike race gives the track three motorcycle weekends for the first time. Season passes and individual event tickets are available now by calling 1-800-MID-OHIO or logging on to www.midohio.com. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course is a 2.4-mile, 15-turn permanent road racing circuit in Lexington, Ohio. Located 60 miles north of Columbus and 75 miles south of Cleveland near Mansfield, the track has been called the most competitive in the U.S. and annually hosts a diversity of locally, regionally and nationally sanctioned racing events for amateur, club and professional riders and drivers. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, TrueSports, Inc., is a privately held motorsports entertainment enterprise. The company owns and operates Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Mid-Ohio School, and promotes a wide variety of motor racing, driver instruction, corporate, and family entertainment events throughout the year. 2006 MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE SCHEDULE May 19-21 American Le Mans at Mid-Ohio June 23-25 EMCO Gears Classic and Unlimited Audio Accessories Triple Crown Tuner Challenge July 28-20 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Aug. 4-6 Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire Aug. 18-20 Vintage Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio Sept. 15-17 National Auto Sport Association Championships Sept. 29-Oct. 1 AMA Superbike Shootout

Vmoto Vintage Racing Series Announces Four-race 2006 Schedule

Mountain View, CA. Today the Llew Kinst president of the Vintage Motorcycle Racing Association (Vmoto) announced a 4 race schedule for the clubs 2006 championship road racing season. 2006 will be the fourth season of Vmoto racing on the west coast and promises to be the best yet. Spring Club Event “” Laguna Seca, February 11 – 12 3rd Reno Historic Races “” Reno – Fernley Raceway, April 22 – 23 30th Portland Historic, July 7 – 9 Reno Memorial Race “” Reno – Fernley Raceway, September 9 – 10 The April 22nd Reno race and the July 7th Portland race are large spectator events held in association with the Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) and feature both vintage motorcycles and automobiles in weekend long racing. HMSA is the same group that puts on the world famous Monterey Historic Automobile races each August at Laguna Seca. “Having the vintage motorcycles be a part of our events is a win win for both groups” said Cris Vangagriff president of HMSA. “this gives the motorcycle community a chance to play on a much larger stage and be exposed to a very broad audience, plus it adds a new and exciting element to our events that the spectators really enjoy.” Entry for the Vmoto races can be made via the club web site www.vintagemoto.com. About HMSA: The Historic Motor Sports Association is one of the most respected historic racing organizations in the United States, producing world class spectator events across the country. HMSA members own, restore, preserve and race the most historic and valuable sports and racing cars in the world. HMSA events feature historic production cars built through 1966 and purpose built Formula, Sports Racing and IMSA cars built through 1984. HMSA was created in 1977 to serve as the sanctioning body for premiere historic racing events such as the world famous Monterey Historic Automobile Races and remains the only organization to mandate the cars race as they were and not what they could have been (historically correct within time period the car originally raced). Other HMSA spectator events include the Jefferson 500 at Summit Point, WV, May 19-21, and the 30th Annual Portland Historic Races July 7 9. HMSA also runs club events for its members, including the exclusive and limited membership club Targa Sixty-Six. To learn more about HMSA and their 2006 season schedule, please visit www.hmsausa.com About Vmoto The purpose of Vmoto is to encourage the restoration, preservation and use of historic, vintage, and classic road racing motorcycles. Our events are, in effect, rolling museums where historic bikes of the past can be ridden once again in a venue that respects their historic value. To learn more about Vmoto and their 2006 season schedule, please visit www.vintagemoto.com or Contact: Llew Kinst VMOTO 650-903-4882 www.vintagemoto.com More, from another press release issued by Vmoto: Vmoto and HMSA to partner with the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) at the Reno Historic Races Montrose, CA. Cris Vandagriff, President of the Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) and Llew Kinst, president of the Vintage Motorcycle Racing Association (Vmoto) today announced that the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) has been chosen to be the Official Non-Profit Organization to partner with the Reno Historic Races held at Reno Fernley Raceway in Reno, Nevada, April 22-23, 2006. HMSA and Vmoto have a history of partnering with selected non-profit organizations through spectator and club events, raising awareness and donations for worthy causes that enrich lives and communities. “The National Automobile Museum is Mecca” said Vandagriff. “Having gone to the Museum when I was a kid, it’s the center of restoration and preservation for the world’s most exquisite automobiles and continues today.” “HMSA and the National Automobile Museum are a natural fit in partnering together, we both have a passion for cars, history and people behind the cars” said Judy Hudson, Director of Marketing for HMSA. “HMSA’s Reno Historic Races are similar to the exhibits at the Museum, they are history in motion. We are very excited to help create more awareness of this national treasure and raise donations through the event.” “Everyone associated with the Museum is honored and extremely grateful to HMSA for this tremendous partnership opportunity, said Jackie Frady, Executive Director of the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection). “Both organizations celebrate the history of the automobile, from notable race cars participating in HMSA events to rare marques exhibited in the museum.” About the National Automobile Museum: The National Automobile (The Harrah Collection) is an internationally recognized museum and a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization formed solely for educational purposes. The Museum’s mission is to collect and preserve the automobile for future generations, and to tell the story of the impact of the automobile on American society. Located in downtown Reno, walking distance from hotels and casinos, the 105,000 square foot Museum is open daily and features changing exhibits, four period street scenes where visitors discover a century of automobiles–more than 200 antique, vintage, classic and special interest vehicles ranging from 1892 to present. The Museum, considered to have one of the finest horseless carriage collections in the world, is also known for its many rare, experimental and one-of-a-kind automobiles. The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) 775-333-9300 10 South Lake Street Reno, NV 89501-1558 www.automuseum.org About the Reno Historic Races: The 3rd Annual Reno Historic Races is quickly becoming the “Jewel of the West” within the historic motor racing scene; next year’s event will have an estimated 150 participants who own true masterpieces which could be in any top automotive museum. The Reno Historics is the newest spectator event on the HMSA schedule. The event is held at Reno-Fernley Raceway, just 30 minutes from downtown Reno. The Reno Historic Races will be the first major event to use the newly extended road course at the raceway which is one of the longest in the nation at 4.3 miles. Spectators can see the cars on and off track with an open paddock where they can meet the drivers and inspect cars up close; world class historic cars from prestigious manufacturers such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Porsche and Corvette that were raced in great series such as Formula 1, CAN AM, Trans-Am, in addition to Stock Cars and Grand Prix Motorcycles can be heard and enjoyed. Tickets for the Reno Historics will be $15 for adults (includes both Saturday and Sunday), children 15 and under free. Tickets will go on sale starting Feb 1, 2006. The National Automobile Museum will be an Official Ticket Vendor Location of the Reno Historic Races, in addition to the Raceway and event website www.renohistorics.com (launching Jan’06). About HMSA: The Historic Motor Sports Association is one of the most respected historic racing organizations in the United States, producing world class spectator events across the country. HMSA members own, restore, preserve and race the most historic and valuable sports and racing cars in the world. HMSA events feature historic production cars built through 1966 and purpose built Formula, Sports Racing and IMSA cars built through 1984. HMSA was created in 1977 to serve as the sanctioning body for premiere historic racing events such as the world famous Monterey Historic Automobile Races and remains the only organization to mandate the cars race as they were and not what they could have been (historically correct within time period the car originally raced). Other HMSA spectator events include the Jefferson 500 at Summit Point, WV, May 19-21, and the 30th Annual Portland Historic Races July 7 9. HMSA also runs club events for its members, including the exclusive and limited membership club Targa Sixty-Six. To learn more about HMSA and their 2006 season schedule, please visit www.hmsausa.com or Contact: HMSA Cris Vandagriff, President or Judy Hudson, Director of Marketing Office Phone: 818-249-3515 Fax: 818-249-4917 Mailing Address: 2029 Verdugo Blvd., #1010, Montrose, CA 91020

Infineon Raceway Food Drive Collects Nearly One Ton Of Food For Charity

SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Infineon Raceway donated nearly 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) following the facility’s 5th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. The amount marked one of the largest single donations FISH will receive this holiday season. The donation was raised with the help of partners Destination RKA in Windsor, Froggy 92.9 FM (Santa Rosa) and 10 Northern California Mary’s Pizza Shack locations. Sonoma Gourmet of Cotati also made a generous donation of 850 bottles of gourmet spaghetti sauce. “This is a really great event and we’re really happy to be able to help generate so much food for FISH,” said Mike Sheppard, director of group sales for Mary’s Pizza Shack. “With our home base in Sonoma, we like to help out the community as much as possible.” Infineon Raceway has donated more than 7,000 pounds of non-perishable food items since 2000 to FISH, which will assist needy Sonoma Valley residents during the holiday season with food baskets and daily meals. For more information on FISH, which has served the Sonoma Valley since 1970, please call (707) 996-0111. “FISH is always appreciative of those people who help with donations, especially during the holidays,” said Vicki Schnurpfeil, coordinator for FISH. “We’re just delighted with the outreach that Infineon Raceway does because they have such a huge following and it shows that people care all over.” Individuals who donated at least four non-perishable food items were rewarded with a ticket voucher for admission to qualifying for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, on Friday, May 19, 2006.

LeFrancois Retires From Yamaha Motor Corporation

Cypress, California “” November 21, 2005 Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced the retirement of Mr. Rit LeFrancois from its corporate office after 28 years in various marketing environments for both the motorsports and parts and accessory divisions. Throughout the years, LeFrancois’ expertise in the area of market research led to many innovative products and designs for both motorcycle and ATV applications. Most recently, LeFrancois was in part responsible for the tremendous growth of the Star Motorcycles accessory line and its emergence as one of the strongest and most diverse lines of cruiser accessories available to consumers today. “Rit has made tremendous contributions to the entire company over his 28 years,” said Robert Pearce, Vice President of the Customer Support Group, “and we truly wish him the very best in his retirement and all the time for he and his wife to finally enjoy riding his FJR with no interruptions.”

Metrakit Introduces New ‘Pre 125,’ Shows Concept Bike

After a very exciting and successful year in road-Racing for Metrakit, the group from Barcelona causes sensation yet again with a few additions to their already extensive and dominating line of products. In addition to a full line of race parts/kits for small engines (sportbikes and scooters) Metrakit has unveiled a new Pre-GP125 and concept bike. The Pre-GP is a step up from their 12″ and 17″ Wheel small bore roadracers which have dominated the worlds 50cc-80cc mini-GP scene for the last 4 years. This 125 will continue in the Spec format that has proven successful in 13 counties. It boasts a Husqavarna engine with special roadracing transmision and a 32HP output, good enough for a full season of worry free racing and performance. The Concept bike launched is a precursor of things to come from the newly formed Metrakit Design Department. In the USA these Metrakit Products can be obtained from Cycle Imports INC in Miami, Fl. 305-889-1800 www.cycleimports.com

De Gea Clinches Spanish 1000cc Formula Extreme Championship At Valencia

Report on Round Six of the Spanish 1000cc FX Championship run at the Circuit of Valencia on November 20, 2005 A press release from Folch Endurance Yamaha Reus, Tarragona, Spain Tire Choice is Key as De Gea Wins Spanish FX Title Jose David de Gea, like most of the top riders in the penultimate round of the Spanish 1000cc Formula Extreme Championship, was undecided about tire choice right down to the last minutes before the start. The rain had stopped hours before but the track was still damp and greasy. His team mate David Tomas went for a softer compound. De Gea’s hunch was that a dry line would form and he went for the harder compound. Both Dunlop riders, like points leader de Gea, Tomas, Josep Sarda (D’ Antin Yamaha)and World Superbike veteran Sergio Fuertes (Reynolds Suzuki), and Michelin supported riders like title contenders Ivan Silva and Javier del Amor (Laglisse Yamaha), plus leading qualifiers like Carmelo Morales (Pontgrup Suzuki) and Kenny Noyes (Folch Yamaha), had to choose between very different compositions of rain tire. It was clear from the opening laps who had gotten it right (like de Gea, Fuertes and Sarda) and who had gotten it wrong (like Silva, del Amor, Morales and Noyes). Silva, who still had an outside chance to take the title, led only on lap one after nearly crashing several times. He had gone for a soft rain tire and would soon fade to 20th before retiring. Morales, and Noyes also battled slides for a few laps before retiring, while Sarda, a talented rain rider on the right tires, opened a big lead from de Gea and Fuertes only to crash on lap 15 of 19. He remounted but then crashed again when running fourth. Fuertes, who had just won the BMW PowerCup support race at the Grand Prix the week before at the final Grand Prix of the year, hung on to win from Yamaha privateer (on hard compound rain tires) Victor Lozano and de Gea, who cruised home to clinch his second title in three years. He won in 2004 with Suzuki on Michelin and has now added this title with Honda on Dunlop. Folch’s Kenny Noyes described the experience: “We have not had a rain race all year and we didn’t know which tire to choose and the Michelin technicians had some new rain tires down from France that hadn’t been tried here. Dunlop has done more wet weather testing here than we have and they had the right tire. I was riding long two wheel slides at 130 miles an hour, which was fun but also pretty scary. The problem was I wasn’t getting anywhere. I was headed backwards. I saw Silva sliding worse than I was when I passed him and Tomas too. It was getting too dangerous and quite a few of us came in, Carmelo, Ivan and I on Michelins and Tomas on Dunlop”¦.it wasn’t the tires it was the tire choice.” Folch Yamaha’s Bernat Martinez, on a harder rear, finished ninth, but Javier del Amor, who was second and 19 points back of de Gea, struggled to finish 16th, out of the points on a soft compound. Noyes is now in an eight-rider battle for seventh place, with all eight riders, Fuertes, Sarda, Ferrnandez, Mazuecos, Gomez, Noyes, Casas and Ribalta, covered by nine points. The Spanish Supersport title was won by Arturo Tizon, who was fourth in a race won by David Salom (Suzuki) from Britain’s Steven Neate (Honda) and Javier Hidalgo (Honda). Victor Carrasco (Yamaha), the only man with a mathematical chance to catch Tizon, was sixth. With the FX and SS titles decided, the 125 battle will be decided in the final round between Italy’s Stefano Bianco and Spain’s Mateo Tunez. Bianco, who was 6th on a wet track at Valencia, leads Tunez, who was twelfth by only two points, 100-98, with Britain’s Bradley Smith, the winner in Valencia, now third with 79 points. The title will be decided in a straight fight between Bianco and Tunez if they run at the front, but Bradley, the long-shot, will be there to pick up the pieces. (All three ride Hondas.) The final round of the Spanish Championship will be held this coming weekend, November 26-27, at Jerez de la Frontera, and the forecast is for dry and sunny weather. The Spanish Championship (CEV) is the last major national series still running in November.

What Will Be On SPEED’s ‘Best Of Two-wheel Tuesday’ This Week?

On the Next, 2 Wheel Tuesday with Greg White 11/22/05 Circling the Globe on a Sport Bike. Yeah, a Sport Bike! We sat down with Sjaack Lucassen as he tells us about his journeys circling the globe on his Yamaha R1 sport bike. Sjaack has ridden through both the desert and the Congo. Limited Edition Speaking of Yamaha R1’s, the 2006 Yamaha R1 LE (Limited Edition) was recently unveiled at Spain’s famed Circuit de Catalunya and 2 Wheel Tuesday was there. What makes these bikes a limited edition? There will only be 500 of these machines available in the United States. Is your motorcycle safe? (Part 2) With the help of a convicted motorcycle thief, we educate you on how, where and when your motorcycle is not safe and what you can do to prevent thieves from riding off with your wheels. This is part one of a three-part series. 2 Wheel Tuesday 7:30 Eastern & Pacific SPEED Channel is the nation’s first and foremost cable network dedicated to motor sports and the passion for everything automotive. From racing to restoration, motorcycles to movies, SPEED Channel delivers quality programming from the track to the garage. Now available in nearly 70 million homes in North America, SPEED Channel is among the fastest growing sports cable networks in the country and an industry leader in interactive TV, video on-demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services.