TrackDaz Donates over $1000 to Roadracing World Action Fund Thanks to all that showed up at Hooters Anaheim to watch the Daytona 200! We all had a great time, good to meet new riders and see familiar faces. And in keeping with TrackDaz tradition, we had a raffle with some smashing prizes provided by TrackDaz and our sponsors. Hahm Motorsports also brought in some great accessories and prizes and helped make this nothing less than a spectacular giveaway, with many of those in attendance walking away with some outstanding prizes. In all the raffle raised just over $500 dollars, which TrackDaz is matching for a donation of over $1000 to the Roadracing World Action Fund to make our sport safer! Looks like we are going to make this a yearly event. Thanks to Hooters Anaheim and all of our great sponsors for helping us make this event a success! From another press release: The 2nd annual CherrypickerRacing.com Daytona Party sponsored by Riders-Choice was a complete success. With over 100 race fans attending the event, we are happy to announce that the auction and raffle ticket sales raised over $10,000 for the Canadian Roadracers Safety Fund. “There was a lot of effort put into planning this event.” said John Brundl, the event organizer. “But seeing the support from the industry for the sport made it all worthwhile.”

CCS and WERA racer Brian Stark was seriously injured in a fall at his workplace on Friday, March 18, suffering broken C3, C4 and C5 vertabra in his neck. According to racing friend Jimmy Sheats, “He is still under the medication so there is no information on the severity of the damage as of yet.” Messages can be sent to Stark c/o Sheats at [email protected] or care of George Tergin at: Tergin Motorsports 1020 Hammann DR. Jefferson City, MO 65109

Suzuki Commemorates GSX-R 20th Anniversary With Special-Edition Models and Accessories New jackets, helmets and other commemorative gear celebrate two decades of the world-renowned sportbike line BREA, Calif. – Suzuki Motor Corp. marks the 20th anniversary of its hugely successful GSX-R line with special-edition models, riding gear and apparel intended to celebrate the impact of one of the world’s most dominant brands of sportbikes. To commemorate the global success and popularity of the groundbreaking GSX-R brand, originally introduced to riders in 1985, Suzuki launches 20th anniversary special-edition models of the GSX-R750 and GSX-R600 bikes. These models pay homage to the original GSX-R by blending “retro” color schemes with special commemorative graphics and new features. But Suzuki isn’t stopping there. For riders wanting commemorative gear to go with their commemorative bikes, Suzuki is introducing special-edition riding gear and apparel including a 20th anniversary Shoei helmet, leather riding jacket and textile jacket designed with graphics from the original 1985 GSX-R750 and 20th anniversary GSX-R750 and 600 models. The company is also offering commemorative T-shirts showing the classic GSX-R design at four distinct periods during its 20 years of street and track dominance. The GSX-R 20th anniversary riding gear and apparel will be available April 1st at participating Suzuki motorcycle and ATV dealers. Supplies of special-edition, commemorative merchandise are limited.

Aprilia’s award-winning Super Sport V-Twin also stars in national sweepstakes (March 22 , Woodstock, GA) – The award-winning Aprilia RSV 1000R Factory, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s potent 138-hp super sport bike, doesn’t just dominate the competition on the track and in the twisties. On April 12, 2005, racing enthusiasts with a need for speed can legally, albeit virtually, take a one-of-a-kind RSV 1000 R Factory full-throttle to the city streets when Rockstar Games unleashes the latest version of its multi-million-unit selling Midnight Club video game franchise, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. In addition to customizing and racing Aprilia’s top-of-the-line Factory on XboxR video games system from Microsoft or the PlayStationR2 computer entertainment system, riders can also check out and register to win a special Rockstar Games edition of the RSV 1000 R Factory at 11 DUB SuperSeries lifestyle shows. The Factory will be the exclusive motorcycle featured in the Rockstar Games exhibit, beginning with the April 12th DUB SuperSeries show at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. “Aprilia is the performance bike brand of choice for enthusiasts who demand style with street credibility and who steer clear of mass market machines,” said Michael Orr, marketing manager, Aprilia World Services. “That profile is a perfect fit for DUB SuperSeries show attendees.” In addition to connecting Aprilia with consumers at the DUB shows, the multi-tiered, seven-month promotion includes print, interactive and retail components, such as a Sweepstakes print advertising campaign in the country’s top gaming magazine, Game Informer. Aprilia will also feature the game on its national demo tour, which visits major races and events, and Aprilia’s 138 U.S. dealers will be participating with point-of-purchase promotions. Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, available for Xbox and Playstation2, features the world’s most coveted high-performance machines, all garaged and ready for custom modifications and an all-out assault on the pavement. Players who choose the Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory from the game’s motorcycle garage will find that, just like the real motorcycle, the bike already comes standard with a wealth of race-inspired equipment and, even without modifications, is ready, willing and able to rumble. Aprilia(s RSV 1000 R Factory pumps a commanding 138 hp out of its super exotic 990cc V-twin Magnesium engine. Coupled with a lightweight aluminum and silicon alloy frame which provides superior rigidity minus the bulk, the Factory guarantees pulse-pounding thrills and weighs in at just over 407 pounds. Standard equipment includes plenty of carbon body parts, forged and anodized aluminum OZ wheels, a competition quality Ohlins Racing front fork and rear shock and a patented Brembo brake system featuring industry-leading radial caliper technology. A culmination of years of innovation and engineering excellence, 22 World Championships, and the signature sultry style which Italian manufacturers make enthusiasts lust over, the Aprilia RSV Mille Factory is a tamed race bike offered for the streets. Even box-stock, the 2005 RSV 1000 R Factory looks completely custom. The 2005 MSRP for the race-ready Aprilia RSV 1000 R Factory is $18,999.00.

Via e-mail: I want to let everyone know that I am home from the hospital and am expected to make a full recovery after time. My femur was driven through my pelvis upon landing from a highside exiting turn three (during a CCS race at Daytona International Speedway). The surgeon at Daytona said that he could not repair the damage so I was sent to a miracle man in Orlando. Many thanks to all of you from the motorcycle community who sent their best wishes and my family and friends who pulled the Daytona auction off while I was hospitalized. Jerry Wood

A jury in Chicago has awarded Jam Sports $90 million in damages from Clear Channel Entertainment Motor Sports for lost profits and punitive damages in a lawsuit related to Jam Sports’ attempt to take over promotion of the AMA Supercross Series from Clear Channel three years ago. Jam Sports sued Clear Channel and AMA Pro Racing when Jam’s bid to become the exclusive AMA Supercross promoter failed and AMA Pro Racing continued to sanction races promoted by Clear Channel. Jam alleged that Clear Channel continued to negotiate with AMA Pro Racing despite terms of a letter of intent between AMA Pro Racing and Jam that gave Jam exclusive negotiating rights during a specific time period. A final contract was never signed during the negotiating period and AMA Pro Racing subsequently renewed its contract with Clear Channel. Jam also alleged that Clear Channel used economic pressure to lock it out of stadiums that hosted Clear Channel events and concerts. The jury ordered AMA Pro Racing to pay Jam about $169,000 in the verdict, which is expected to be appealed. Statements from the various litigants are expected to be issued soon.