Jensen And Denning Dominate At ASMA Season Finale, Jensen Sets Lap Record Arroyo Seco Raceway November 13, 2005 by Andy Ruhl Kneedragers.com rider Robert Jensen and 4&6 racing’s Larry Denning traveled together to Arroyo Seco Raceway for the season finale November 12th and 13th. Both riders were almost unbeatable in their respective classes, if not for Jensen’s misfortune at the start of the Formula Arroyo Unlimited GP race. Denning won the Middleweight Supersport and Superbike races, as well as the Formula Arroyo Unlimited GP, while Jensen won the Heavyweight Supersport and Unlimited Supersport races. Jensen set the lap record in the process, 1:08.70, about half a second faster than Kane Lasky’s record set earlier in the year. The Formula Arroyo Unlimited GP race was red flagged on the first lap due to a crash at the first turn. Jensen was involved in a three bike altercation just seconds after the start of the race. Mike Shreve on his Michelin shod Yamaha R6 nailed the holeshot with Hunter Shingler close behind on his Michelin shod Yamaha R6. Roger Heemsbergen was in 3rd on his Michelin shod Suzuki GSX-R 750. Jensen, on his Michelin shod Suzuki GSX-R 750, got a flyer of a start from the back row and was about to settle into forth place when a collision occurred between Jensen and Heemsbergen at the first turn. It appeared that Jensen ran out of track on the inside of the first turn and took to the dirt, losing traction and colliding with Heemsbergen. Last month’s winner David Siminski on his Pirelli shod ZX-6R was too close to miss the collision and also crashed. Jensen apologized to Heemsbergen, and he and Heemsbergen later agreed the crash was a “racing incident” and the incident ended amicably between the two. Fortunately neither suffered major injury, but both riders were not able to continue the race. Siminski appeared unhurt and was able to make the restart. Unfortunately this was Siminski’s third crash on the weekend. At the restart, Hunter Shingler grabbed the holeshot, this time with Siminski, Shreve and Larry Denning on his Pirelli shod ZX-6R not far behind. Shingler was able to pull out a five second lead on the battle for second place behind him as Denning had difficulty getting around Shreve and Siminski in the opening laps. Denning’s patience paid off once he made his way through traffic. He set off after Shingler when he became clear of Siminski and Shreve, and passed Shingler three laps later. Shingler was just slightly off Denning’s pace, as both pulled away from the battle for third place which now involved Shreve, Siminski and Ivan Garza in his first time out on his new Pirelli shod Kawasaki ZX-6RR. Denning took the win, with Shingler in second and Shreve passing Siminski on the last lap for third. Mike Shreve’s 3rd place finish in the Formula Arroyo Unlimited GP secured his overall ASMA championship for the 2006 season, a title he held in 2003. “Rob (Jensen) and Roger (Heemsbergen) would have made the race a little more interesting, but I’m happy with the way I rode. I decided to take it easy through the 1st turn and fortunately I missed the crash,” Denning said after the race. Heemsbergen and Jensen were likely to have challenged Denning for the win. Denning’s comments clearly describe the very different approaches that he and Jensen had to their races on the day. In the only race they participated in together, the Formula Arroyo Unlimited GP headliner, it was Denning’s more calculated approach which earned him the win. Jensen won his races earlier in the day in a commanding, lead from the first lap style which turned out to be the wrong approach to the Formula Arroyo race where Jensen’s race ended in the first turn. Robert Jensen won both of the races he finished, however. He won the Heavyweight Supersport and Unlimited Supersport races by leading from the first lap. The local riders had no answer for Jensen’s impressive speed as Jensen won his races by almost half a lap. In the Heavyweight Supersport race, where Jensen set the track record on the fifth lap, Ivan Garza grabbed the holeshot but was reeled in by Jensen within two corners. David Siminski finished second on his Advanced Kawasaki sponsored ZX-6R, with Ivan Garza in third on his Edge Kawasaki sponsored ZX-6RR. In the Unlimited Supersport race, it was Jensen, Siminski and BSRacing’s Tom Savoca on his Michelin shod CBR1000RR on the podium. Larry Denning won the Middleweight Supersport and Superbike races. In the Middleweight Supersport race, Denning was patient at the start and ended up in fifth place on the first corner behind Mike Shreve, Hunter Shingler, David Siminski and Ivan Garza. Denning was in third place by the end of the first lap, and in the lead by the end of the third lap. Mike Shreve finished second, with Ivan Garza in third. Mike Shreve grabbed the holeshot of the Middleweight Superbike race but was quickly reeled in by Denning. Denning won, with Shreve in second and and Shingler in third. The Southwest Thunder race was won by BSRacing’s Pat Bushell on his Michelin shod Ducati 999R, almost half a lap ahead of Mike Browne on his Ducati 999. Randy Miller finished third on his Yamaha TZ250. The Unlimited Superbike race was won by Scott Bergen of Vicious Cycle on his Dunlop shod GSX-R1000. He was followed closely the entire race by Ivan Garza on his new Kawasaki ZX-6RR, but Garza eventually faded and finished third. Tom Savoca finished second on his teammate’s Michelin shod Ducati 749R. Arroyo Seco Raceway is near Deming, NM. For more information, visit www.ASMAracing.com or call Roger Heemsbergen at 505-494-4794.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 15, 2005) Tickets are still available for the 31st Annual AMA Pro Racing Championship Awards Banquet, set for this Sunday, Nov. 20 at Paris Las Vegas. Tickets must be ordered by today. The AMA Pro Racing Championship Awards Banquet is held every year at the conclusion of the race season. The banquet honors the leading riders who have competed in AMA Motocross, Supercross, Superbike, Flat Track, Supermoto and Hillclimb. Crew members and manufacturers are also recognized. The 2005 AMA Pro Racing SPEED Channel Athlete of the Year award will also be announced. Who will it be”¦..Ricky Carmichael, Chris Carr, Tommy Hayden, Mat Mladin or Ivan Tedesco? In addition to recognizing AMA Pro Racing Champs, a special announcement will be made during the evening including an invitation to a private party immediately following the banquet. This year’s banquet is the 31st annual and caps off the “AMA Las Vegas Invasion” weekend. The public is welcome to attend the banquet. Tickets are still available at $125 which includes admission, hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Tickets must be ordered by Tuesday, Nov. 15. For ticket information, call (614) 856-1900, ext. 1232, or visit www.amaproracing.com. 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.

DUCATI PRESENTS ITS NEW 2006 MODEL RANGE AT MILAN’S EICMA SHOW: A 130 HP ‘SUPER’ MONSTER S4RS AND A BRAND- NEW HYPERMOTARD CONCEPT ARE THE STARS OF THE SHOW Milan, 15 November 2005 A floor space of 800 square metres (Hall 18, Stand D65) houses the Ducati world at the 63rd EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan. The Italian manufacturer will be presenting a comprehensive and innovative line-up of bikes, accessories and clothing for 2006 at this important international show. The stars of the show are the two bikes that received their world premiere during Press Day. A brand-new Monster S4Rs, fitted with the Ducati Testastretta desmodromic engine until now reserved for the Superbikes that take part in the World Superbike championship is destined to become the new point of reference for the ‘naked’ segment, thanks to its 130 HP of power and its high level of components. Here are the details of the “Super” monster S4RS: 130 hp @ 9500 rpm (same deep dump engine as 999/999s) – rated at 150 hp w/performance exhaust 77 ft-lbs @ 7500 rpm 5 spoke Y-shaped front wheel (like 999) 5 spoke Y-shaped rear wheel (like 999 but for single sided swingarm) Radial front brake master cylinder Radial front brake calipers Ohlins fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN Ohlins fully adjustable rear shock Carbon fiber exhaust silencer Carbon fiber cam belt covers Price $14,995! THE DUCATI HYPERMOTARD CONCEPT BIKE The Ducati Hypermotard a radical concept bike takes power, aggressiveness, versatility, and sport performance to a new extreme. Taking advantage of the compactness and agility of a traditional supermotard, Ducati has upped the ante with potent street power thanks to a new air-cooled twin engine. The front of the bike is as slim and compact as a single cylinder, in part thanks to the engine layout, but also due to the absence of weighty cooling radiators. The Ducati Hypermotard takes-on urban canyons and attacks mountain curves with total abandon. High performance starts with attitude. Pared down to its essentials, the Ducati Hypermotard is an extreme performance, over-the-top motorcycle. Its purpose is single minded to thrill. Incredibly slim, compact and exceptionally light, with riding position to dominate, it’s ready to rock every road with big-bore acceleration. Supermotard styling makes the blood boil. This bike offers what no Supermotard can: speeds exceeding 220KPH on the race track, fuel injection and 100 horsepower on only 175 kg of dry weight. The Ducati Hypermotard the most extreme mountain conquering, urban assaulting machine ever from Ducati. On the Road Bring on the curves, the bumps, the unexpected. A rigidly triangulated tubing Trellis frame and track tested chassis geometry is matched with state-of-the-art suspension. Start off with the road-holding of huge 50mm Marzocchi R.A.C. forks, gripped by a triple screw lower fork crown, then add an Ohlins remote reservoir shock that mounts to a stout single-sided swingarm. Ultra light forged and machined Marchesini racing wheels are paired with a single radial mounted Brembo four piston, four pad calliper gripping a 320mm disc up front and a 240mm disc at the rear. Making power 1000cc’s of DESMO power The 1000 Dual Spark engine pumps out torque and horsepower that is smooth and linear, because the roads that the Ducati Hypermotard seeks are neither smooth nor linear. A Slipper type racing clutch makes aggressive downshifting and heavy braking more exciting and by damping the abrupt engagement of lower gears while entering a turn. Magnesium engine covers subtract more weight for a feathery feel and athletic manoeuvres. Pilot controls A ride on the Ducati Hypermotard is road domination. The wide tapered section handlebars transfer control of the tarmac to the rider. A wide full length seat design lets the pilot move fore and aft, up-front entering the turns, back for maximum traction on exit. Ducati Hypermotard two wheels, one purpose to thrill. Founded in 1926, Ducati builds racing-inspired motorcycles characterized by unique engine features, innovative design, advanced engineering and overall technical excellence. Ducati has won eleven of the last thirteen World Superbike Championship titles and more individual victories than the competition put together. The Company produces motorcycles in five market segments which vary in their technical and design features and intended customers: Superbike, Supersport; Monster, Sport Touring and Multistrada. The Company’s motorcycles are sold in more than 40 countries worldwide, with a primary focus in the Western European and North American markets. For more information about the Company, please visit our web site at www.ducatiusa.com.

Motorcycling Knows No Gender Barriers – SUPERSHOW Welcomes Everyone to the International Centre January 6-8, 2006 – (Toronto) When Danica Patrick began to make a name in IndyCar racing, she proved that women also love fast toys. More and more women are joining the world of motorcycle enthusiasts and are being welcomed whole-heartedly, because any motorcyclist can tell you that once you move from passenger to rider, there is no turning back. Besides, what man doesn’t like to see a woman straddling a motorcycle? To see the best the motorcycle industry has to offer for men and women, North America’s largest motorcycle show is the place to be. Set for January 6th – 8th, the 2006 edition of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW is celebrating 30th years of “Everything to do With Motorcycling”. When Speed Channel asked Michele Smith to host the popular American Thunder, no one knew what a true motorcycle enthusiast she would become. Loving every minute she is in the industry and all the great bikes that she gets to test drive, Michele has been quoted as saying “just hearing the sound of a motorcycle gets me going, it’s really a rush!” Michele can be seen all three days of the SUPERSHOW. In recent years, motorcycle rider training schools have seen a noticeable increase in women riders, who can now boast an approximate membership of 20 to 25 percent of students. With this in mind, Humber College’s motorcycle rider training program has added a new feature to their Rider Academy at the SUPERSHOW called “She Rides Resources for Lady Riders”. These free seminars are educational and a not-to-miss for all new female motorcycle enthusiasts. Also designed to educate new female riders, WIMA (Women’s International Motorcycle Association) will run demonstrations throughout the weekend on topics geared specifically to women such as “How to Pick up Your Fallen Bike”. Exclusive to SUPERSHOW 2006, a new Airbrush Body Painting feature, “The Human Canvas”, will present airbrush artist De Anne Lamirande. From her booth, Airways Airbrushing, De Anne will paint onto live female and male models as Show attendees watch her artistry come to life on living, breathing canvases. Themes include motorcycle riding gear, animal art and exhibitor corporate identity themes. De Anne is one of the few female airbrush artists in a field dominated by men. Look for her finished works of art on display and walking around the Show. From touring to racing and vintage to customized theme bikes, many women are now participating in the SUPERSHOW’s showbike competition. Don’t miss Shelley Hamilton’s 2000 Honda Shadow named “Spirit Horse”. This custom bike can be seen in her native-themed display, complete with teepee and totem pole. With more ladies riding, motorcycle accessories and riding gear are focusing on designing specifically for the needs of women. Dare to Ride Inc, owned by Laura McKay of Waterdown, is one company aimed at promoting motorcycling for women. Check out their large display with a slide show of women riding, fitness demos, ‘Diva Kits’ and women’s riding gear and accessories. Also, catch the Leather Stage Shows taking place on the Main Entertainment Stage, created and produced by designer Elaina Pring and her staff from On The Fringe Custom Leather, of Toronto. Elaina’s designs are always current and fashionable, but more importantly, practical and sturdy, to protect the riders above all else. Show-goers can access Show information and updates at www.supershowevents.com as well as download special opening day admission discount coupons.

(New York, NY) Tumi, the leading international brand of prestige travel, business and lifestyle accessories is pleased to announce a three-year licensing agreement with Ducati, the Italian manufacturer of high performance motorcycles. Launching in February 2006, the exclusive Ducati Collection by Tumi will include a range of eight racy black and Ducati red travel and accessory bags that will feature the company’s logos. The collection, which includes wheeled luggage, backpacks and messenger bags, will retail in the USA between $125 for a small map bag to $550 for a large wheeled duffle and will be available through 500 Tumi retail stores and Ducati’s network as well as top specialty and department stores worldwide. “Tumi is the most innovative, design-driven luggage and briefcase brand in the world,” says Laurence Franklin, CEO of Tumi. “We are thrilled with a partnership that brings together two internationally recognized, high-performance brands. It is an arrangement that emphasizes our individual strengths and expands our visibility in new markets.” Federico Minoli, Chairman and CEO of Ducati, declared: “We are delighted to have achieved another excellent result and to be able to add Tumi to the number of our official licensees. It is a brand that is perfectly in line with the Ducati philosophy: Tumi products are at the top of their sector, they are highly functional and their finishing touches are reminiscent of the world of Ducati motorbikes.” Tumi has been diversifying its product range by adding new categories to its highly successful travel, business case and day-bag collections. These category extensions are part of Tumi’s global strategic growth initiative which also includes opening ten free-standing Tumi retail stores in the USA and an additional five in Europe and Asia per year over the course of the next three years. Tumi currently has over thirty stores in the USA and twelve in Europe and Asia. As part of the marketing efforts between the two companies, Tumi will become official sponsor of the Ducati factory team competing in the MotoGP World Championship. Tumi will also develop additional products that will be customized for motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as day and travel styles for general use. Claudio Domenicali, Ducati Corse CEO, added: “I’d like to welcome Tumi as one of our sponsors. The Ducati Corse MotoGP team will be enthusiastic about travelling around the world with the products of such a prestigious brand.”

KTM launches powerful new 990 ADVENTURE (15.11.2005) New big displacement Travel Enduro for perfect off-and onroad riding pleasure. KTM, the Austrian company renowned for the manufacture of fine motorcycles, particularly in the offroad segment, is releasing a new generation of the successful Travel Enduro concept that combines the best of off- and onroad riding pleasure and the latest high-tech features. The new 990 Adventure is a natural progression of KTM’s 950 released three years ago to bring a fresh wind into the big displacement Enduro scene. Now KTM goes one step forward in producing a perfect bike for Dual Sport enthusiasts. With even more displacement, an electronic fuel injection, regulated catalytic converter and an ABS System, the 990 Adventure is now elevated to the highest technical level in matters of safety and emission control, which is now regulated to conform to EURO III standards. The 990 Adventure is fitted with the proven light weighted LC8 engine with an increased displacement of now 999 cc. In addition, new motor management guarantees a powerful and dynamic unfolding of power and significantly improved torque while maintaining the same level of top performance. The KTM 990 Adventure comes in two varieties: the KTM 990 Adventure S, the ultra sporty model with longer suspension travel and new “Dakar-Design” blue optics sourcing its origins in rally sport. The KTM 990 Adventure is a touch lower than the companion S model and features improved safety factors through its ABS. The 990 Adventure comes in two variations of the new two-colour design: orange-grey and black-grey. More detail informations on www.990adventure.com KTM launches big, powerful, light weight, pure Enduro machine – 950 SUPER ENDURO R KTM, renowned and respected as a leading offroad manufacturer, has enjoyed significant success building fine motorcycles, especially in the Enduro segment. It is therefore a logical step in the development of the LC8 family to design and introduce a big Twin-cylinder pure Enduro bike that is derived from the well-known 950 Adventure. Massive power combined with easy, lightweight handling, optimal offroad features and a distinctive design and all offered for a reasonable price, make the 950 Super Enduro R the bike of choice in the new Enduro category. This bike meets all the requirements of sport-oriented offroad riders who enjoy trail riding or even want to take part in competitions. This is a motorbike that is uncompromisingly optimized regarding weight, ergonomics and above all suspension. A new front fender and light headlight unit, a new one piece 14-liter tank and a sportier, narrower seat are all excellent ergonomic features that contribute to new levels of riding pleasure. The taut setting of the WP – suspension components as well as the construction of the suspension travel from 250 to 255 mm respectively are designed for competition make it no problem to tackle the most challenging jumps on any motocross course. The design of the front brakes, the optimal wheels now fitted with nobby tyres and a more stable aluminium engine protector that provides additional protection for the newly placed oil tank (at the lowest possible center of gravity) are all features that are optimal for offroad riding. These extra features combine to revolutionize the offroad experience. The super compact and slim-line LC8 engine is, with just 58 kg, still the lightest V-Twin on the market and has also proven its strength in numerous rallies. Sweet tempered, but nevertheless with a powerful unfolding of power coupled with high performance, the LC8 is the ideal engine for this new motorbike concept.