“TEXAS TORNADO” COLIN EDWARDS TO BLOW IN TO YAMAHA FOR A PUBLIC AUTOGRAPH SESSION Cypress, Calif., June 29, 2005 “” Fresh off his exciting podium finish at the Dutch GP, Team Yamaha Moto GP star Colin Edwards will visit Yamaha Motor Corporation at its corporate headquarters in Cypress, California on Tuesday, July 5th for a public autograph session. Edwards, in town to promote the Red Bull US GP at Laguna, will greet fans and autograph free racing posters from approximately 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Edwards says anticipation is high for the Laguna Seca round, “I’m so stoked about this event and looking forward to making this my first MotoGP win in front of American fans.” Yamaha Motor Corporation located at 6555 Katella Avenue. Fans are asked to park on Yamaha Way located next to Yamaha headquarters.

North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW Headlines Speed Channel’s Michele Smith for 2006 – SUPERSHOW Celebrates 30 Years of Everything in Motorcycling – Wednesday, June 29, 2005 (Toronto) – Because motorcycling is not just a hobby, but a lifestyle, most bikers don’t just store their motorcycles during the winter and forget about it until the Spring. Winter is a motorcyclist’s time to prepare, repair and customize the bike so that when the first signs of Spring arrive, he just hops on and rides. With this in mind, North America’s largest and most comprehensive motorcycle show, the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, is returning to Toronto right after New Year’s from January 6th – 8th, 2006. Known as “the Big One by the Airport”, because of its ideal location and free parking at the International Centre (6900 Airport Road), the SUPERSHOW is six halls and 350,000 square feet of “Everything in Motorcycling.” Celebrating its 30 year anniversary in 2006, the SUPERSHOW is a shopping extravaganza offering something for every interest including sport bikes, cruisers, motocross, off-road, vintage, touring and custom bikes. “What makes this Show so exciting and successful is a mix of retail, entertainment and information,” says Bar Hodgson, Show Producer. “Not only do we present the most comprehensive information for motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts, we offer a range of entertainment from celebrity names to fashion shows. The best part – visitors can browse and shop right on the show floor,” he adds. “American Motorcycle Icon” Michele Smith will be at the 2006 SUPERSHOW to meet Canadian fans and enthusiasts. Known to most for hosting the popular American Thunder on Speed Channel for the past eight years, Michele has graced the cover of several magazines including Playboy, Swimsuit International, Muscle and Fitness as well as many motorcycle calendars and posters. She can be seen all three days of the SUPERSHOW. Other not-to-miss features of the SUPERSHOW include the unveiling of the new 2006 motorcycles and the Joe Rocket Racer Stage. With more than 400 exhibitors, motorcycling enthusiasts can expect to find an unparalleled assortment of new, used and customized bikes, riding gear, bike accessories, special guests, seminars, show bike competitions, fashion shows, clubs and associations and much more. Visitors can touch, try on and try out “Everything in Motorcycling” before they buy. To simplify locating their main motorcycle interest, the Show is divided into easy to locate sections – motorcycle industry, accessories, racing, manufactured customs and show bikes. The SUPERSHOW is the flagship Show in a series of motorcycle events produced over the past 29 years by Bar Hodgson Productions Inc. Show staff are not only motorcycle enthusiasts, but bikers themselves. Show Dates: Friday, January 6th – Sunday, January 8th, 2006 Location: International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga Hours: Friday & Saturday – 10am – 10pm, Sunday – 10am – 6pm Tickets: Advance tickets available through Ticketmaster, Tickets also available at the door Parking: Free parking for more than 7,000 vehicles General Info: (905) 655-5403 or [email protected] Website: www.supershowevents.com

Former WSMC racer Bruce Tebo was arrested earlier this month as part of an Internet underage sex sting conducted by police. Details can be seen in a local news story: ~http://www.gilroydispatch.com/news/contentview.asp?c=160680~ WSMC officials said today that Tebo last raced with WSMC in 1994, according to records they had readily at hand.

RIZLA SUZUKI will give William Dunlop a chance to prove his skill on a Superbike when he races alongside British Superbike regular James Haydon in the Castle Combe Grand National on July 31st. William was awarded the opportunity after a recent test at Donington Park on British Champion John Reynolds’ Rizla Suzuki GSX-R1000 when he impressed the team with his speed and natural talent. Son of Robert and nephew of TT legend Joey, William is a regular podium finisher in the Irish 125cc Championship. At 19 he is heralded as one of the best young up and coming racers in the UK and belongs to the first family of motorcycle racing in Northern Ireland. “This is a dream come true for me,” explained William. “Rizla Suzuki is the Championship winning team and it doesn’t give out test rides to just anybody. When I was invited to test the bike it was a fantastic experience. Then when I was invited to race it against some of the best riders in the world at the Castle Combe Grand National, I was ecstatic. “Thank you to Rizla Suzuki for giving me this opportunity. I plan to use it to show what I am capable of and as a stepping-stone for my racing career. It isn’t going to be easy as I don’t have much experience of riding a Superbike. The Rizla Suzuki is mighty quick and it’ll take some getting used to, but I am hoping to have another test on it before the race weekend.” William will be up against the cream of the British Superbike riders in the Castle Combe Grand National – with riders the calibre of James Haydon, Michael Rutter, Karl Harris, Tommy Hill, Sean Emmett, John McGuinness and Jonathan Rea already on the starting list. Rizla Suzuki’s James Haydon said: “I watched William during the test and he showed a real turn of speed despite his lack of Superbike experience when he rode the Rizla Suzuki. “He would go into a corner too fast and miss his apex, but the following lap he would be pin sharp, which shows he is thinking, safe and talented. He is certainly a star for the future and I’m looking forward to racing alongside him at Castle Combe and giving him all the advice I can.” JR was also watching William at the test. He said: “I will do whatever I can to help William advance his career. Rizla Suzuki has had an eye on him ever since 2004 when the late Davy Wood asked us to consider him as a talent for the future. From what I’ve seen, Davy was on the money and William has the capacity to be a Champion in this sport. He certainly has the genes for racing with the Dunlop name. It won’t be easy, but he has a great opportunity to show what he can do by racing my Rizla Suzuki at Castle Combe and I’ll be there backing him all the way.” The Grand National takes place at Castle Combe near Bristol on the weekend of July 30th and 31st. For more details visit ~http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/~

FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I just got one of those “Sorry for your inconvenience but we cancelled your two-room reservation…” letters from the GM of Embassy Suites in Seaside today. I made reservations in August 2004 but they wanted to put us up in Scotts Valley 40 miles away! So I called to scream at him and when explained that we sponsor several factory racers and will be working the event he put me on hold. After several minutes of what I expect was “Uh oh, how do I deal with this” etc, etc, he came back on to say they will, in fact, have the rooms for me. He said they cancelled my rooms because they didn’t have my contact info. I said “So how did I get this letter if you don’t have my contact info?”. Pause. “Well, we didn’t have your phone number”. I told him to fax me a signed letter by the end of the business day today confirming my rooms. I just got it. So this makes me wonder what would happen if I was just Joe Motorcyclist coming to see the races and not an industry person there to provide vital support to our factory racers. I am sure, at best, I’d be staying 40 miles away. But I would “..be able to enjoy all the amenities the hotel has to offer”. Like a free breakfast I wouldn’t be able to eat because I would have to wake up at 5am every day to get to the track! I look forward to my 2-free-nights stay coupon arrival! Donny Schmidt Race Tech/Dealer Support Suomy USA 800.524.9938 x103 www.suomy-usa.com FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: I am so glad to see that Roadracingworld.com has brought attention to the deliberate price gouging and overbooking during the bike racing events. Last year I booked with Expedia at the Vagabond in Salinas for 118.00 a night only to be told the rate was 198.00 when I arrived. Unfortunately I did not have the print out from Expedia with me and got screwed paying the difference. The unbelievable part is the same room is 78.00 a night on all other days. This year it went up to 246.00 a night! Hopefully this fiasco will not continue in the future. Rob Graham Fairfield, California FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: What have you found out about the Hotel stuff going on in Monterey? I had reservations at the Embassy and got the boot. I’m curious if you have heard of any recourse that is being taken by people that had cancellations. What ever came of the TV station deal? Thanks Todd Fenton Attack Kawasaki Santa Fe Springs, California Check out this post: ~https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=23302~ FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Via e-mail: Dear Road Racing World: I am one of the many people who had their long standing room reservations cancelled, mine by the Hyatt Regency. On June 15 I received a phone call from a Ruben Chavez of the Hyatt Regency Monterey during which he politely informed me: “We’re sorry Mr. Bourgoin, we made a mistake and overbooked the hotel and we are unable to honor your reservation at this time. However, we have made reservations for you at the Hyatt San Jose, 70 miles away . . .” I explained to them that this was unacceptable and that I made my reservation on August 20, 2004, that I confirmed it several times over the last 10 months and most recently with confirmations emailed to me by the Hyatt on March 24th, 2005. Regardless, they basically said “we’re sorry, but you can stay at the Hyatt in San Jose, and we will pay for your stay in San Jose”. They also told me that the reason they were sending people to San Jose is they were unable to locate any rooms in the surrounding area. I told them that was unacceptable and would be pursuing legal action if they tried to cancel my reservation. I asked for the name of the hotel manager and the hotel revenue manager and told them they would be hearing from me. As soon as I got off the phone, I called Monterey Peninsula Services. Amazingly enough they were able to confirm two double rooms and one single room for me at the Best Western Beach Dunes in Marina, 8 miles up the road (there are 5 of us riding down from Seattle). I booked the rooms, and spoke that evening with the manager of the Best Western to confirm and double confirm. I received an email confirmation from the Best Western and I felt better about having a backup plan in place. However the cost of those rooms is $325/night for the doubles and $350/night for the single. The rooms at the Hyatt were booked at a rate of $231 per night. I called the Hyatt back and without going too much detail, came to an agreement whereby the Hyatt would pay an amount equal to what I would have spent with the Hyatt on rooms + tax. I received the check last Friday and we will use this to offset the costs at the Best Western. So while its not as nice as the Hyatt, its close, its decent , and its on the beach. All in all our group didn’t end up in as bad a situation as some folks. We were at least able to get rooms nearby and we were able to get the Hyatt to compensate us. Still, pretty badly botched up situation. Dan Bourgoin Sammamish, Washington

Haydon fastest in Croft test RIZLA SUZUKI’S James Haydon set the fastest unofficial lap time in today’s Dunlop arranged Croft Circuit test as he found extra performance from his GSX-R1000. After making his permanent debut for the team at Knockhill just two days ago, James was back in action alongside a host of other top British Superbike teams at the 2.1-mile long Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire. He was delighted to end the day fastest with a lap time of 1m21.3s. “It’s quite nice to be quickest on the day,” enthused James after completing more than 100-laps. “Dunlop provided me with some fantastic new tyres towards the end of the day and I really want to try them again on a race weekend – good work Dunlop! “I also tried a lot of new settings with my Rizla Suzuki – mainly on the front end with new Ohlins gas forks. My crew guided me and straight away those forks were ace. We still need to fine-tune the set-up for each circuit but I am very happy.” British Superbike Champion John Reynolds was also at the test, notching up 90-laps and recording a best lap time of 1m22.4s. He said: “That was hot and hard work. Today I have spent a lot of time riding the bike and pushing myself to my limits, which is just what I needed after such a long lay off for injury. “There’s no other exercise either in or out of the gym that is quite the same as riding a Superbike, so today was invaluable. On top of that, James has gone quite a bit quicker than me on new gas forks that I haven’t tested yet. I am genuinely excited about trying them during practice at Snetterton to see if they can help me to cut my lap times.” Rizla Suzuki now travels to the eighth round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton in Norfolk on Sunday, July 10th.