Racer Kenny Kopecky married Dana Jorgensen Ertley August 6th in Poway, California.

PROPOSED 2006 FLAT TRACK AND ROAD RACE RULE CHANGES PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Aug. 18, 2005) — As announced earlier this month by AMA Pro Racing, proposed rule changes for the 2006 AMA Superbike Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited and AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship are currently open for public comment. Licensed riders and credential holders may comment on proposed rule changes during a 30-day period which will end Monday, Aug. 29 for the proposed Flat Track changes, and Saturday, Sept. 3 for Road Race. Credential holders with RIDERS ONLY password access may also comment via AMA Pro Racing’s RIDERS ONLY website at www.amaproracing.com/ridersonly. Proposed rule changes for the 2006 season can be viewed at www.amaflattrack.com and www.amasuperbike.com. About AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the THQ AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Motocross Championship, 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. Accredited media outlets can also access AMA Pro Racing’s online Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom.

Main Line BMW’s Nate Kern to ride factory BMW K1200R in Brno. Main Line BMW racer Nate Kern has been invited to race the new K1200R in the Czech round of the BMW Power Cup, August 26-28. The factory prepared K1200R that BMW is providing the talented rider is producing over 180 horsepower. Nate will be competing against former and current WSBK, WSS, and the best racers from around Europe. Having raced in Europe last season in the previous series, BMW Boxer Cup, Nate is familiar with the Brno circuit. “This is another great opportunity for me and I look forward to the challenge of learning this new machine as quickly as I can”. This track was picked as Nate’s favorite European circuit from 2004. This will also be a special experience for Nate as his favorite racer is Vaclav “Vincent” Haskovec. “To be able to compete in front of 200,000 plus Czech fans makes me even more excited knowing that Vincent has given me advice over the past few seasons that have helped me achieve this and his love and energy for the sport I will ride with over there,” described Nate. “I met him (Vincent) for the first time in 2000 at Pocono Intl. Raceway and I was so driven by his love for life and racing that I decided to take the Team Hammer School and try racing!” Currently Nate Kern and his Main Line BMW team are leading the overall CCS Mid Atlantic and CCS Southeast Overall championships. Adding to the impressive overall standings, Main Line BMW is leading 8 class championships on their shaft driven, air cooled Boxer Twin! In the Czech Republic there will be one 30 minute practice for Nate on Friday the 26th followed by one timed 30 minute qualifying. Saturday the 27th will have the second 30 minute timed qualifying run for the Main Line BMW rider then the race is on Sunday before the premier Moto GP class.

Gauloises Grand Prix Ceske Republiky The wild-card riders who will race in the Gauloises Grand Prix Ceske Republiky, scheduled on the circuit of Brno on August 28 next, are the following: MotoGP class 9 – Nobuatsu Aoki (JPN-Suzuki) 250cc class 41 – Álvaro Molina (SPA-Aprilia) 60 – Wang Zhu (CHN-Aprilia) 61 – Li Zheng Peng CHN-Aprilia) 70 – Michal Filla (CZE-Yamaha) 125cc class 76 – Michael Ranseder (AUT-KTM) 77 – Stefan Brad (GER-KTM) 87 – Patrik Vostarek (CZE-Honda) 97 – Lukas Raze (CZE-Honda) 99 – Thomas Maye (GER-Aprilia)

Private(er) test at VIR ALTON, Va. Ten privateer riders conducted their own test day at Virginia International Raceway on Monday, August 15, turning laps and wrenches in their own version of the factory test session being held over the following few days at Road Atlanta. AMA Superbike regular C.R. “Critter” Gittere organized the test and tune session after polling many of the southeast-based riders who compete in AMA Pro Racing events, as well as some whose focus is on WERA and other club races held at VIR during the year. Enough interest was generated to make it financially feasible and each rider paid an equal share of the track’s special weekday test rate. The ten riders present all got plenty of seat time and open track. “It is just as important for us to do well as it is for the factory guys not only for ourselves but for our sponsors. Rather than complain, we did something about it. It was a good day for all of us,” said Gittere, who was riding his GEICO Insurance Suzuki GSX-R1000. Among the privateers present was Opie Caylor, who brought his Team EMGO Taiwan GSX-R600 to get track time and test setups with Dunlops. His time of 1:29.54 on the Formula Extreme bike was the quickest of the day. Caylor put in approximately 71 laps, a hearty effort considering the ninety-plus degree temperatures and extreme humidity. The same conditions are likely to exist when the AMA series visits VIR from August 26-28. Caylor commented that “except for promoter practice we get 40 or so minutes of official practice before qualifying, usually. Having a day like this with an open track to get a good base setting is huge. We’ll be that much closer to the factory guys who tested here themselves. It helps a bunch.” Also on GSX-R600s but in Supersport trim were HotBodies Racing’s Keith Marshall and Baker Race Gear’s Ryan Elleby. The pair spent 60-65 laps each testing setup and Pirelli tires around the VIR layout. Leo Vince/Team Embry’s Matt Lynn earned an unofficial Ironman award for nearly 90 laps aboard his GSX-R1000 Superstock bike. Consistent times in the 1:30s were good enough to call the experience an unqualified success. “I purposely didn’t change much, just a shock spring at lunchtime” Lynn said. “It was about making laps and feeling like I was riding my own motorcycle, not someone else’s. I’ve only had this ’05 Suzuki since Laguna. I focused on technique and just riding that’s tough to do when the track is full of guys at an AMA weekend. It was like I had the place to myself”. David Weber was also working with a new bike that he and his father Joel picked up en route to VIR. The pair spent the morning preparing the new XT Racing machine before the AMA Horizon Award runner-up got out on the track in the afternoon for 45-50 laps and a best time of 1:30.80 from his lap timer. Weber used one set of scuffed Pirelli tires, but had a tire machine on hand for the other privateers to use. Also on hand were John Marable, Donnie Hendry, Jason Moss and Wayne Watts. Marable and Hendry of Team MedEvac spent 35-40 laps on the track in preparation for an upcoming WERA National Series race at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway. Moss got into the 1:33’s on his M&M Lighting Yamaha R6, reacquainting himself with the bike after a long layoff. He will try to qualify for the AMA Supersport race at VIR. Watts ran his Suzuki GSX-R600 on Dunlop tires, turning over 70 laps.

Fastrack Riders & WERA West move September Venue Fastrack Riders and WERA West are pleased to announce the final WERA West Sportsman event of the year, September 25th, will now be held at California Speedway on the 2.3 mile 21 turn AMA Track verses the shorter Infield Course. The entry fees will be the same for this event as all WERA West races this year. There will be a $10.00 gate fee on Sunday for all spectators and racers. Pre entry for the WERA West events must be done ten days in advance of the event by going to WERA’s website, www.wera.com ; download the entry forms and faxed back to WERA’s corporate offices. Fastrack Riders will have track days on the AMA Track prior to the event on Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th. Registration may be done on line at www.fastrackriders.com or call 877-560-2233. “Fastrack Riders is more than excited to have additional dates on California Speedway’s AMA Track” stated David Pyles, President of Fastrack Riders “and to finish off the WERA West season on the AMA track is just plain AWESOME!” Gates will be open at 6:30 AM all three days. Garages are available for all riders and bikes can be left overnight. California Speedway will deploy all of their Airfence to assure track safety.

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I just wanted to let everyone know about Connie. She suffered a stroke on August 13 while recovering from a triple bypass operation that she underwent the day before at West Houston Medical Center. Her condition was pretty bleak the first two days, but she regained consciousness on the 15th and is doing much better now. At first she couldn’t talk, but was able to communicate using her handwriting skills – which are still excellent. She’s talking now but still has some slurred speech and a lot of weakness on her left side. She is expected to stay in ICU for a few more days. Aimee flew down and we visit her every session we’re allowed (4 per day). We were all scared to death for those first few days, but now that she’s getting better we’re actually having a lot of fun watching her improve and compete with the nurses for control. She pulled the tube out of her nose 3 times before they gave up. Charles Brothers Houston, Texas

11th annual Cafe Desmo Italian Motorcycle Show Glendale, CA Pro Italia, one of the nation’s top dealers of exotic Italian motorcycles Ducati, MV Agusta and NCR is pleased to invite you to Cafe Desmo, our annual Italian motorcycle show, to be held on Wednesday night, August 24th from 5:30pm – 8:30pm. A summer tradition here at the foot of the San Gabriel mountains, Cafe Desmo gives our customers a chance to show off their beautiful machines as well as share their enthusiasm for Italian motorcycles with others. The collection of bikes will be wide and varied as all makes, manners and years are welcome; from rare timeless classics to wildly custom displays of style and from daily workhorses to the latest polished ride just purchased that afternoon. Images from last year’s event can be seen here: http://www.proitalia.com/desmo.html Entry is free. There will be classes for classic and modern bikes as well as lots of awards (will you be the furthest travelled this year?) Pro Italia will also be featuring special pricing on selected parts and apparel for this night only. Food will be available from Frank’s Famous Kitchen. Pro Italia feels that Italian motorcycles are the most stirring and exciting made today. We cordially invite you to attended Cafe Desmo to see some of these machines from today as well as years past and feel the enthusiasm they generate.

WERA National Series Returns South with Talladega Round OXFORD, Ala. The WERA National Series returns to the South with this weekend’s round at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, a venue that attracts both the National Series regulars and regional aces. Talladega’s tight 1.35-mile track will be full for both the WERA Dunlop National Endurance Series race on Saturday, August 20 and the WERA Michelin National Challenge Series sprint races on Sunday. With the entire track visible from the pits and grandstands, this weekend’s National event is a great place for spectators. Fans can get a glimpse of speed both on the track and in the pits during Saturday’s four-hour endurance race, which begins at 1:00 p.m. CT. The race is limited to 45 bikes, and with the high turnout that Talladega garners, the grid will be full. Vesrah Suzuki won for the first time in three races during round seven at Summit Point two weeks ago, pulling out a small gap in the championship over Team Velocity Racing. The points gap is still tight between the two teams, and on track they will also have to contend with teams comprised of local riders who have extensive knowledge of Talladega’s layout. Sunday’s 10-lap sprint races will begin at 12:30 p.m., and once again the series leaders will be challenged by the local competitors. Vesrah Suzuki’s Tray Batey won three races during last year’s National Challenge Series round at Talladega, and he has been on a winning streak again this year. However, some of the other top riders in the series got their start in WERA’s Southeast region, which includes several rounds at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway. Georgia riders Keith Marshall and XT Racing’s David Weber may have an added advantage thanks to hours of track time on Talladega’s twisty layout. While the local riders in the National Series will have the upper hand, RacerSupply.com’s Ben Thompson will be visiting Talladega for the first time. He will have to learn the track quickly as he strives to hang onto his points lead in Open Superstock and 750 Superbike. Herrin Racing’s Josh Herrin has taken over the points lead in 600 Superbike, and he will be eager to familiarize himself with the track, as well. Tickets for the WERA National Series at Talladega Gran Prix Raceway are $30 for the weekend, including Friday’s practice day. Tickets for the two days of racing are $20 and Sunday only is $15. Camping is also available. More information about WERA can be found at www.WERA.com, and information about the track, including driving directions, are at www.tgprace.com.

Supercross to Air on SPEED Channel in 2005-2006 and Beyond AURORA, Ill.(Aug 17, 2005) Clear Channel Entertainment’s Motor Sports division announced today they signed a five-year agreement with SPEED Channel to broadcast the THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series. As part of the agreement THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series will be positioned as the premier motorcycle property on SPEED Channel and supported by an aggressive national on and off-channel promotional campaign. In 2005-2006, the 250cc races that air on SPEED Channel will receive next-day original airings. The 125cc race will be shown later in the same week. The relationship will utilize the substantial resources of Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports and SPEED Channel to generate synergy and maximize efforts for the most successful television package the sport has ever seen. The on-air promotions and joint marketing efforts will be significant. Although SPEED Channel will be the exclusive carrier of THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series, there is an option for Clear Channel to air several of the 250cc shows on a major broadcast network. The 2005-2006 network and schedule will be announced later this month. “SPEED Channel’s commitment to supercross makes it the perfect home for the sport,” said Charlie Mancuso, president, Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports. “SPEED Channel’s accomplished production and professionalism capabilities as well as our already existing relationship with SPEED Channel, which hosts our other motorsports properties IHRA®, the AMA National Arenacross Series and Monster Jam® reinforces our decision to place supercross on a network that is completely dedicated to giving its audience the best in motorcycle and motor sports coverage.” “With the addition of THQ World Supercross GP/ THQ AMA Supercross Series, SPEED Channel’s portfolio of premier motorcycle properties is now complete,” said Robert Ecker, SPEED Channel VP of Programming. “We are extremely excited by this expansion of our existing relationship with Clear Channel, and we look forward with great anticipation to launching the first season of our new multi-year agreement this winter.” An announcement about the broadcast team will be made later this month. For more information about the THQ World Supercross GP/THQ AMA Supercross Series, please log on to www.supercross.cc.com. About THQ World Supercross GP™/THQ AMA Supercross Series THQ World Supercross GP is a 17-round global series that is produced and promoted by Clear Channel Entertainment and Dorna Off Road S.L. Riders must compete in the international rounds to be eligible to win the world championship. In 2005-2006, the 17-event THQ World Supercross GP will be comprised of two international events and 15 of the 16 events that are conducted in major cities throughout the United States as a part of the THQ AMA Supercross Series. The other THQ AMA Supercross Series event held in Daytona Beach, Fla., is independently produced by the International Speedway Corporation and is not a part of the THQ World Supercross GP. A THQ AMA Supercross Series rider will be crowned as the national champion for the series of events conducted in the United States only. Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company’s independently operated athlete representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world’s top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com. About SPEED Channel 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. For more information, please visit www.SPEEDTV.com. About Dorna: Dorna Off Road is a part of the Dorna Group, an international sports management, marketing and television group founded in 1988, with headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. Dorna is mainly dedicated to the organisation, production and marketing of major international motor sports events. It has been the exclusive holder of all commercial and TV rights to MotoGP since 1992 and is also involved in the FIM World Supercross GP, the British Superbike Championship, the Spanish Championship (CEV) and the FIM Trial World Championships. Dorna also markets Ad-Time, a rotating advertising system used in volleyball, baseball and football, in different countries. About FIM: The FIM is the international organisation, founded in 1904, acting in all matters connected with motorcycling activities and, as such, is active in domains such as sport (Road Racing, Motocross, Supercross, SuperMoto, Trial, Enduro & Cross Country Rallies, Track Racing, among others), tourism, leisure, environment, mobility, road safety, legal affairs, etc. It has 93 National Federations as members, divided among six Continental Unions. The official titles of World Championships and FIM Prize Events are the exclusive property of the FIM in all disciplines of motorcycling sport. The headquarters of the FIM are in Mies, Switzerland. About AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the THQ 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.