Superbike & Supersport World Championships, Superstock FIM Cup Changes to the Rules The Superbike Commission, composed of Messrs Paolo Flammini (FGSport), Claude Danis (FIM) and Giulio Bardi (Team representative), unanimously decided to introduce the following modifications to the Road Racing Superbike & Supersport World Championship and Superstock FIM Cup Regulations (for immediate application see also Press Releases published on February 17, April 13, April 23 and August 30, 2005 the updated rules can be consulted on the FIM website, Rules & Codes, Road Racing, Superbike & Supersport Regulations) : Sporting Rules 1.11 Entries 1.11.1 “¦ The Superbike and Supersport tyre development teams approved by the FIM and FGSport must designate, amongst their testing circuits, the circuits nominated by the Official Tyres Supplier. 1.11.3 .ii) “¦ Teams must make every reasonable effort to provide a qualified substitute rider, approved by FIM and FGSport, to fulfil their entry obligations. However no substitution or replacement of the entered rider may be made after 14h00 on the day preceding the first practice session of the event, except in Superbike, when the limit is at 9h00 on the day preceding the race. 1.19 Start Procedure 1) Only riders who have completed at least one sighting lap will be permitted to start the race from their position published on the final grid. Under no circumstances may they push onto the grid from the pit lane. 2) Approximately 20 Minutes”¦. Riders may complete more than one sighting lap by passing through the pit lane where they may make adjustments, change machines or refuel. 4) “¦ Riders starting the warm up lap from the pit lane must start the race from the back of the grid. 12) “¦ All riders must be in position on the grid with engines running. No further assistance from mechanics is permitted. Any rider who is unable to start his machine must remove it to the pit lane, under the control of the grid marshals, where he may make further attempts to start it or change machine. Such riders may start the warm up lap from the pit lane and will start the race from the back of the grid. 13) 2 Minutes before the Start of the Race Green flag waved to start the warm up lap. 1.20 Ride Through Procedure During the race, the rider will be requested to ride through the pit lane, stopping is not permitted. He may then rejoin the race. 1.23.2 Flags Which Convey Information and Instructions: # Yellow Flag “¦ Shown waved at the flag marshal post, this flag indicates that there is a danger ahead. The riders must slow down and be prepared to stop. Overtaking is forbidden up until the point where the green flag is shown. Any Infringement of this rule during a practice session will result in the cancellation of the time of the lap during which the infraction occurred. In case of infringement of this rule during the race, the rider must go back the number of positions decided by the Race Direction. The penalty will be first communicated to the team and then a board will be displayed for the rider on the finish line during a maximum of 3 laps. If the rider did not go back after the board has been presented 3 times, he will be penalised by a ride through. In both cases, further penalties (such as fine – suspension) may also be imposed. If immediately after having overtaken, the rider realises that he did an infraction, he must raise his hand and let pass the rider(s) that he has overtaken. In this case, no penalty will be imposed”¦ 1.26 Interruption of a Race 1.26.1 If the Race Director decides to interrupt a race due to climatic conditions or some other reason, then red flags will be displayed at the finish line and at all marshals’ posts and he will switch on the red lights around the circuit. Riders must immediately slow down and return to the pit lane. “¦. Riders who do not enter the pit lane, riding on their motorcycle, within 5 minutes after the red flag has been displayed will not be classified. 1.27 Re-starting a Race that has been interrupted 1.27.4 Conditions for the re-started race will be as follows: i) In the case of situation described in 1.26.2 (less than 3 laps completed) above: a. All riders may re-start. b. Motorcycles may be repaired or changed. Refuelling is permitted. c. – For Superstock, the number of laps will be two-thirds of the original race distance rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps. – For Superbike and Supersport, the number of laps will be the same as the original race distance. d. The grid positions will be as for the original race. ii) In the case of situation described in 1.26.3 (3 laps or more and than less two-thirds completed) above: a. Only riders who are classified as finishers in the first race may re-start. b. Motorcycles may be repaired or changed. Refuelling is permitted. c. – For Superstock, the number of laps of the second race will be the number of laps required to complete two-thirds of the original race distance rounded down to the nearest whole number of laps with a minimum of 5 laps. – For Superbike and Supersport, the number of laps of the second race will be the number of laps required to complete the original race distance. “¦ Technical Rules Superbike 2.4.2 Minimum Weights “¦At any time of the event, the weight of the whole machine (including the tank) must not be less than the minimum weight with a tolerance of 1 kg. 2.4.6.4 Rear Suspension Unit Rear suspension unit can be changed but a similar system must be used (i.e. dual or mono). The rear suspension linkage may be modified or replaced. The original fixing points in the frame (if any) must be used to mount the shock absorber, linkage and rod assembly fulcrum (pivot points). 2.4.6.8 Foot Rest/Foot Controls Foot rest/foot controls may be relocated, but the original mounting points must be used. “¦ Non folding footrests must have an end (plug) which is permanently fixed, made of plastic, TeflonÃ’ or equivalent type of material (min. radius of 8mm). The plug surface must be designed to reach the widest possible area of the footrest. The Technical Director has the right to refuse any plug not satisfying this safety aim. 2.4.6.10 Fairing/Body Work e) The lower fairing should incorporate one hole of 25 mm in the bottom of the front lower area. “¦ 2.4.6.11 Fuel Tank “¦All fuel tanks must be filled with fire retardant material, or be fitted with a fuel cell bladder. “¦ The fuel tank must be securely fixed to the frame. The fuel tank must be fixed rigidly to the frame from the front and from the rear (no bayonet coupling is allowed to body parts). The Technical Director has the right to refuse a bike if he is of the opinion that the fuel tank fixation is not safe. 2.4.6.14 Air Box The air box may be altered or replaced from those fitted to the homologated motorcycle (a special design for racing is allowed). If fuel injectors are attached to the cover of the air box, their position must remain as original. 2.4.6.17 Fuel Supply The fuel injection management computer chip (EPROM) may be changed. The use of flash memory (“flash RAM”) is allowed. Fuel pump and pressure regulator may be modified or changed. Fuel lines may be replaced. The fuel line(s) going from the fuel tank to the carburetion instruments must be located in such a way they are protected from possible defects. 2.4.6.19 Cylinder Head “¦ *1000 cc Three and Four cylinder machines: Aftermarket or modified valves, springs, retainers and other valve train components are permitted. The original number of valves must be maintained. a. Valve diameters, including stem, must remain as homologated. b. Valves must be made of the same basic material as the homologated valves. c. Valves must remain in the homologated location and at the same angle as the homologated valves, except for normal valve maintenance. 2.4.6.29 Crankcase/Gearbox housing and lateral covers “¦ Lateral (side) covers may be altered, modified or replaced. If replaced, the cover must be made in material of same or higher specific weight of the substituted cover. 2.4.6.30 Transmission/Gearbox All transmission/gearbox ratios, shafts, drums, selector forks are free”¦ 2.4.6.34 Exhaust System Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters and silencers may be altered or replaced from those fitted to the homologated motorcycle. The number of the final exhaust silencer(s) must remain as homologated. The silencer(s) must be on the same side(s) of the homologated model”¦. Supersport 2.5.2 Minimum Weights “¦At any time of the event, the weight of the whole machine (including the tank) must not be less than the minimum weight with a tolerance of 1 kg. 2.5.6.6 Brakes “¦ Front and rear brake callipers as well as all the mounting points and mounting hardware (mount, carrier, hanger) must remain as originally produced by the manufacturer for the homologated machine. (correction to match with French text). 2.5.6.8 Foot Rest/Foot Controls “¦ Non folding footrests must have an end (plug) which is permanently fixed, made of plastic, Teflon® or an equivalent type material (minimum radius 8mm). The plug surface must be designed to reach the wider possible area. The Technical Director has the right to refuse any plug not satisfying this safety aim. 2.5.6.12 Seat “¦ Holes may be drilled in the seat or rear cowl to allow additional cooling. Holes which are bigger than 10mm must be covered with metal gauze or fine mesh. Mesh must be painted to match the surrounding material. 2.5.6.21 Camshaft “¦ At the technical checks: for direct cam drive systems, the cam lobe lift is measured; for non direct cam drive systems (i.e. rocker arms), the valve lift is measured. 2.5.6.29 Cylinders “¦ Homologated materials and castings for cylinders must be used. The surface finish of the cylinder bore must remain as homologated. 2.5.6.35 Exhaust System Exhaust pipes and silencers may be modified or changed. Catalytic converters may be replaced or removed. The number of final exhaust silencer(s) must remain as homologated. The silencer(s) must be on the same side(s) of the homologated model”¦ Superstock 2.7.2 Minimum Weights “¦At any time of the event, the weight of the whole machine (including the tank) must be not be less than the minimum weight, with a tolerance of 1 kg. 2.7.6.2 Front Forks “¦ Standard original internal parts of the forks may be modified. After market damper kits or valves may be installed. 2.7.6.7 Tyres The rider can use a maximum of four (4) front and four (4) rear DRY weather tyres for each event”¦. 2.7.6.8 Foot Rest/Foot Controls “¦ Non folding footrests must have an end (plug) which is permanently fixed, made of plastic, Teflon® or an equivalent type material (minimum radius 8mm). The plug surface must be designed to reach the wider possible area. The Technical Director has the right to refuse any plug not satisfying this safety aim. 2.7.6.13 Wiring Harness The original wire-loom may be modified as indicated hereafter: The unused wire loom elements supplying current to direction indicators, horn, ignition contact and key-lock, etc, may be unplugged and/or removed (no cutting is allowed). 2.7.6.21 Camshaft No modifications are allowed. At the technical checks: for direct cam drive systems, the cam lobe lift is measured; for non direct cam drive systems (i.e. rocker arms), the valve lift is measured. The timing of the camshaft is free, however no machining of the camshaft sprocket is authorized. 2.7.6.33 Ignition/Engine Control System The fuel injection management computer chip (EPROM) may be changed. The central unit (ignition/engine control unit/CDI) must stay as homologated, but the software can be changed. An additional control unit to change the fuel mixture may be installed and must be fitted to the original connectors. Fuel, Oil and Coolants 2.10.1.2 Unleaded petrol will comply with the FIM specification if: (a) It has the following characteristics: Property Units Min. Max. Test Method RON 95.0 102.0 ISO 5164 MON 85.0 90.0 ISO 5163 Oxygen % m/m 2.7 ASTM D 5622 ASTM D 4815 (1) Nitrogen % m/m 0.2 ASTM D 4629 Benzene % v/v 1.0 EN 238 RVP kPa 90 EN 12 Lead g/l 0.005 EN 237 (2) Density at 15°C kg/m³ 720.0 775.0 ASTM D 4052 Oxidation stability minutes 360 ASTM D 525 Existent gum mg/100 ml 5.0 EN ISO 6246 Sulphur mg/kg 5 ASTM D 5453 Copper corrosion rating C1 ISO 2160 Distillation: E at 70°C % v/v 22 50.0 ISO 3405 E at 100°C % v/v 46.0 71.0 ISO 3405 E at 150°C % v/v 75.0 ISO 3405 Final Boiling Point °C 210 ISO 3405 Residue % v/v 2.0 ISO 3405 Appearance Clear and bright Visual Inspection Property Units Min. Max. Test method Olefins % v/v 18.0 ASTM D 1319 (3) Aromatics % v/v 35.0 ASTM D 1319 (3) Total diolefins % m/m 1.0 GCMS/ HPLC Disciplinary and Arbitration Code 3.3.4.3 Authority and Competences The CDI will hear any appeals against decisions taken by the FIM Stewards. The CDI adjudicates upon request of the Race Direction or the FIM Steward Panel. After a meeting, the President of the FIM, the Executive Board or the Management Council may, within 5 days, refer to the CDI all matters of violation or infringement to the FIM regulations. 3.4.1 Right of protest No protest may be lodged against a decision of statement of fact of the Race Direction to inflict or not: # a change of position # a ride through # a disqualification from the practice sessions or races by means of a black flag or black flag with orange disc.

MOTORCYCLE RACING’S BEST HONORED AT AMA PRO RACING CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS BANQUET LAS VEGAS, Nevada It was a star-studded evening Sunday where all of motorcycle racing gathered for the 31st Annual AMA Pro Racing Championship Awards Banquet at Paris Las Vegas. The evening was hosted by Jamie Little and Todd Harris. Champions of 2005 were honored and highlights of the evening included the announcement of the 2005 AMA Pro Racing SPEED Channel Athlete of the Year Award and the special announcement that Toyota signed as the new series sponsor of the AMA Motocross Championship. The evening continued with an after party hosted by Toyota. AMA Pro Racing’s SPEED Channel Athlete of the Year Award is the highest honor an AMA racer can receive. Past recipients include such racing greats as Bob Hannah, Scott Parker and Kenny Roberts, among others. Essentially, the award goes to the rider judged to have had the most successful racing year. A “lifetime achievement” approach can also be considered if the season complements a remarkable career. Ricky Carmichael was named the 2005 AMA Pro Racing SPEED Channel Athlete of the Year. Setting yet another record, Carmichael is the only rider to have won Athlete of the Year four times. In accepting the award RC thanked his team, sponsors and complimented his fellow competitors. “It was a great night of celebration,” said AMA Pro Racing Vice President and Director of Communications Kerry Graeber. “It was nice to honor Ricky Carmichael as AMA Pro Racing SPEED Channel Athlete of the Year. Ricky had a remarkable season and added to his already solid legacy among the greatest riders in the history of AMA racing. It was also a real thrill to make the Toyota announcement. We look forward to a successful relationship with them and hope to push AMA Motocross to even higher levels of recognition.” Others honored on Sunday night included the 2005 AMA Pro Racing Rookies of the Year. Nick Cummings, of Mount Morris, Mich., was named the 2005 Ricky Graham Flat Track Rookie of the Year. Cummings, 19, battled back from injury to finish ranked 15th in the 2005 AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship. Jason Perez earned the 2005 AMA Superbike Rookie of the Year Award. The 21-year-old second generation AMA road racer from Brentwood, Calif., finished ranked 27th in the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited in spite of only participating in the final six rounds of the 17-race series and battling back from a serious elbow injury. Juss Laansoo made his first full season racing AMA Motocross a successful one by earning the AMA Motocross/Supercross Rookie of the Year honors. Laansoo, a native of Estonia, burst onto the scene this year with a fifth-place finish in the 250 class at Hangtown in May. Chris Carr was awarded the AMA Pro Racing Sportsman of the Year and Pro Circuit’s Mitch Payton received the Award of Mechanical Excellence. Along with Carr, the Motocross of Nations Team USA, Mat Mladin and Danny Walker were nominated for the Sportsman Award. Richard Stanboli and Kenny Tolbert were nominated along with Payton for the Award of Mechanical Excellence. Introduced in 2004, AMA Pro Racing recognized advertisers and agencies for race win advertising. For the second year, Fox Racing took the prize for best ad, and The Creative Works who represents Suzuki, won for best campaign. AMA President Rob Rasor presented the Chamberlain Trophy to the 2005 Motocross of Nations winning team of Ricky Carmichael, Ivan Tedesco and Kevin Windham. AMA Sports top athletes were also recognized. Honored for their achievements in amateur racing were Horizon Award winners, Ryan Villopoto for Motocross, Stevie Bonsey for Dirt Track and Blake Young for Road Race. Juhu Salminen was crowned earlier on Friday with the 2005 AMA Sports Athlete of the Year. About AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship and the AMA Supermoto Championship. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit www.amaproracing.com.

2006 WERA WEST SCHEDULE February 5 California Speedway AMA Track April 9 LVMS Classic Course May 28 California Speedway AMA Track June 10 & 11 WERA National Miller Motorsports Park (Salt Lake City, Utah) July 9 Buttonwillow August 20 LVMS 1.1 mile Infield Road Course November 12 LVMS 2.3 mile Road Course There will always be a Fastrack Riders Track Day the day before any WERA West event.

Fastrack Riders is pleased to announce our 2006 schedule which includes events at California Speedway, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Miller Motorsports Park, and Willow Springs International Raceway. “We will be running a total of nine different track configurations during the 2006 season giving riders the widest variety of tracks to ride on the West Coast!” according to David Pyles, President of Fastrack Riders, “We wanted to offer more venues and configurations to our customers in 2006. This year all events will be run without lunch breaks so each rider can get an additional riding session for the day!” Thirty three track day events at five different tracks using nine different configurations affords riders a wider choice of tracks to ride and enjoy the Fastrack Riders track riding experience. All Fastrack Riders track day include ALS ambulances at all events, full contingency of corner workers for increased rider safety, group sizes limited based upon track size and configuration, organized, fully insured, and various instruction levels available. Riders may register on line at www.fastrackriders.com 877-560-2233 Fastrack Riders 2006 Schedule January 21 and 22 California Speedway AMA Track February 4th California Speedway AMA Track February 27th Streets of Willow March 18 & 19 LVMS Classic Course March 27 Willow Springs 2.5 Mile Road Course April 8 LVMS Classic Course April 21, 22, & 23 California Speedway AMA Track May 13 & 14 LVMS 2.3 mile road course May 27 California Speedway AMA Track June 9 Miller Motorsports Park June 26 Willow Springs 2.5 Mile Road Course July 8 Buttonwillow Raceway Park configuration #13 July 29 & 30 California Speedway AMA Track August 12 & 13 California Speedway AMA Track August 19 LVMS 1.1 Mile Infield Track August 26 Willow Springs 2.5 Mile Road Course September 23 & 24 California Speedway Infield Track October 14 & 15 California Speedway AMA Track October 20 Willow Springs 2.5 Mile Road Course November 6 Willow Springs 2.5 Mile Road Course November 11 LVMS 2.3 Mile Road Course November 25 & 26 California Speedway AMA Track December 1 Streets of Willow Schedules can change or be cancelled due to be various reasons so verify before by registering in advance.

Martin Finnegan, Callum Ramsey and Cameron Donald joined the Klaffi Honda Team for the 39th Macao Motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday 19th Nov 2005. Martin Finnegan (Superbike # 45) participated with a Honda Fireblade, Callum Ramsey (Supersport # 60) and Cameron Donald (Supersport # 86) with a Klaffi Honda CBR 600 RR.

Macau is the most challenging circuit in the world and maybe even tougher than the Tourist Trophy Isle of Man. The Circuito da Guia with its 6.2 kilometres leads through a real street canyon and up to a hilly copse. And then there is the Melco Hairpin with its generous width of 7 meters!

The impressive entry list of the 39th Macau GP included well known names as Michael Rutter, John McGuinness, Chris Palmer and Pere Riba.

The Klaffi Honda riders proved their performance already before the race. In the Qualifying sessions Callum Ramsey was fastest Supersport rider, Cameron Donald 4th. Martin Finnegan 14th in Superbike.

On Saturday the competitors had 15 laps to go. The weather conditions were perfect, sunny and dry. Callum Ramsey and Cameron Donald both did a great job. Cameron finished third in Supersport. Team mate Callum Ramsey was already on second position but crashed unfortunately in the last lap. Martin Finnegan / Superbike had a lot of bad luck at Macau. Caused by a technical problem he was not able to keep speed.

Superbike: 1. Michael Rutter (Honda), 2. John McGuiness (Honda), 3. Les Shand (Yamaha).

Supersport: 1. Steve Allan (Kawasaki), 2. Ian Hutchinson (Honda), 3. Cameron Donald (Klaffi Honda)

Safety First Racing is proud to announce the addition of Tony “The Tiger” Meiring to their rider lineup alongside Chris “Opie” Caylor for the 2006 season. Meiring will be piloting the all new, Suzuki GSX-R 600 in the Supersport and Formula Extreme classes during the upcoming season. Meiring, who hails from Tracy, California, began riding motorcycles when he was two years old, dirt track riding by the time he was four and accumulated multiple regional and national championships during his youth. At age fourteen, Meiring began road racing and quickly reached the top level of competition as a factory rider by the age of nineteen. When not racing, Meiring enjoys dirtbike riding and golf. In speaking with team owner, Kevin Hanson, he relayed his enthusiasm of having Meiring on board as a big part of Safety First Racing. “I’m really excited to have Tony as part of our family. Every time I speak to him it’s obvious that he genuinely just wants to race motorcycles and believes his best years are ahead him, and he’s super motivated to get started. It’s my job now to supply Tony and Opie with top level equipment and I know with the combination of Jim Rashid and the new GSX-R 600 we can get the job done. I can’t wait to get started!” asserted Hanson. Since embarking on his professional career, Meiring has achieved several AMA podium finishes as well as a 2003 Superstock win at Pikes Peak Raceway. “I’m grateful for the opportunity that Safety First has given me and for them believing in me,” commented Meiring. “I’m really excited to be with a crew that has the motivation and ability to supply really good equipment. Throughout my career, I’m very fortunate to have people who have stuck by me like my great friend, sponsor, Rob Lake, who has really supported me and I wouldn’t be where I am today without him. I really feel welcome and feel like I’ve found a home with Kevin, Jim and Opie at Safety First Racing,” said Meiring. Safety First Racing will kick off the race year at the season opener in March at Daytona Speedway.

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. REACHES SETTLEMENT IN ITS LAWSUIT AGAINST PATRIOT MOTORCYCLES CORPORATION Los Angeles, CA. (November 18, 2005) — Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. and Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. announced that they reached a settlement yesterday in their lawsuit against defendant Patriot Motorcycles Company [Pink Sheets: PMCY]. The parties have agreed to enter into a Consent Judgment on issues raised in the lawsuit. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., et. al. v. Yamoto Motor Corporation, et. al., Case No. CV05-7351 RSWL (JTLx). On October 12, 2005, Yamaha filed suit against Yamato Motor Corporation and others in Los Angeles Federal Court for trademark infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, false advertising, copyright infringement and unfair competition. The case remains open as to co-defendant Yamoto. Yamaha is the original designer, manufacturer and seller of the Raptor™ line of ATVs and TT-R125 off-road motorcycles and sought a permanent injunction against Yamoto. “Yamaha is pleased to have reached a settlement with Patriot Motorcycles Company in such a timely manner,” said Russell Jura, General Counsel of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. “Patriot wants to move forward,” said Michel Attias, Chief Executive Officer of Patriot. “We will continue to remain in the U.S. market and will provide our customers with affordable products for the entire family that are defined by our own unique qualities and features.” Jura concluded: “While we have settled with Patriot, our trademark infringement case against Yamoto Motor Corporation will continue. Yamaha will not tolerate Yamoto’s fraudulent, deceptive imitation of its trademarks, copyrights and appearance of its products. Since Yamoto has not yet approached us about a settlement as Patriot did, our intention is to litigate this case against Yamoto Motor Corporation through trial.”