Copyright 2005, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Two-time AMA 750cc Supersport/Superstock Champion Jimmy Moore has renewed his sponsorship agreement with Sidi boots for the 2005 season.
Moore will race in AMA Superbike and Superstock for Team Hooters Helpmeride.com Suzuki this year.
From a press release:
American racing history to be auctioned off at The J. Wood and Co. Auction in DeLand, Florida during bike week on Thursday, March 10th at 1 PM. For more information, go to www.jwoodandcompany.com
George Roeder Estate Collection
George was one of the top riders in the AMA Grand National Series during the 60’s riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. He rode the KR to many dirt track wins and placed well in the road races. George also set the 250cc land speed record in 1965 riding a Sprint powered streamliner. He was voted the Most Popular Rider in 1963 and 1965 and always had a warm smile for the folks he met at the track right up to the day that we lost him last May.
George’s widow, Jessie, has sent much of George’s lifelong collection of racing memorabilia to be sold at Daytona. We have a large inventory including his Harley Leathers, trophies, steel shoe, and letters from prominent motorcycle people, racing posters from the 60’s signed by George, Mert Lawill, Bart Markel and other national heroes. We even have some signed Evel Knievel posters, as well as boxes of clothing, racing magazines back to 1950, old photographs and mountains of items that George saved. George wanted his fans to have this collection.
Jimmy Hill Collection
Jimmy Hill worked in the Indian factory in engineering and served on the racing team. When they closed the plant in Springfield, Massachsetts, Jimmy saved wonderful original photographs, prints, and historic documents from the dumpster. We have racing photos, articles, and memorabilia from the teens through the fifties. This collection is now a major piece of American Motorcycle History.
From a press release:
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SPRING MOTORCYCLE SHOW OPENS THE 2005 RIDING SEASON, APRIL 16th & 17th
February 15, 2005…. The 2005 Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show kicks the riding season into high gear April 16th & 17th at the Toronto International Centre, 6900 Airport Road. Presented by SUPERSHOW Events, this is Ontario’s Spring Motorcycle Marketplace, now in its 16th year.
The Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show is a traditional season opener for motorcyclists at the beginning of the riding season as they prepare to get their bikes on the road. Vendors will have bargains on all types of riding apparel, accessories, new parts and hard to find used parts, as well as information on safety and rider training. Stage shows featuring Leather Fashions by Elaina’s On The Fringe’ and musical entertainment run both days of the show. Over 30 Clubs, Associations and Racetracks will be on hand to meet the public and present their “Summer 2005” activities. The Used Bike Market will bring out the deals on used bikes with a great selection of motorcycles of all types for sale by individual owners. The finest vintage, touring, off-road, racing and custom Showbikes will compete for over $15,000 in Cash & Awards, with a top prize of $3,500 for Best Bike in Show.
The Canadian Motorcycle Heritage Museum, The Ride for Sight, and the B.A.D. Ride have been named the Official Show Charities and the Brampton Motorcycle Association is the Host Club. Show hours are Saturday; 10am-9pm and Sunday; 10am-6pm. Admission is $12 for adults, youths 6 to 12 yrs $5 and children under 6 are free. Parking is free. Admission also includes a 1/2 price discount coupon to the Collector Car Auction going on at the same time at the International Centre. For more information call (905)655-5403 or visit www.supershowevents.com.
From a press release:
Several of the most promising riders to have taken part in the Manx Grand Prix Races in recent years, will this year be making the step up to the TT for the first time. 2004 Manx Grand Prix winners Davy Morgan and Dean Silvester will be joined by up and coming stars Keith Stewart, Ken Doherty and Hayden Fitzgerald on the 2005 TT entry lists.
Thirty three year old Davy Morgan from Saintfield in Northern Ireland has been contesting the Manx Grand Prix since 2000 finishing on the podium on an amazing four occasions. He finally tasted victory winning the 2004 Senior Race where he lapped the circuit at an impressive 120.68mph. One of Ireland’s best and most consistent road racers, Davy is no stranger to the TT, having contested the old Production Races three times with a best result of eleventh, and he will be looking to feature in the top ten in all his races at TT 2005.
Twenty-nine year old Dean Silvester from Stansted in England won the 2004 Junior Manx Grand Prix Race having made his debut at the event in 2000. Dean has lapped the circuit at 119.85mph on his 600cc Yamaha machine and having contested three Production TT’s in recent years, gaining a best finish of eighteenth, he can be expected to perform well at TT 2005, and will be looking to break into the top ten, especially in the Supersport class.
Keith Stewart is thirty-four and comes from Crumlin in Northern Ireland. Stewart made his Mountain Circuit debut last year winning first time out in the Newcomers Manx Grand Prix Race. An experienced competitor in Ireland who has scored impressive results at the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix in recent years, Keith will be a welcome addition to the TT entry and will be looking to improve upon his fastest lap time so far of 111.88mph.
Ken Doherty of Tallaght in Southern Ireland is one of TT regular John Donnan’s teamsters and he made an impressive debut at last years Manx Grand Prix. The twenty nine year old lapped the circuit at 115.95mph in the Senior Race on his way to seventh place, which came on top of his fourth in the Newcomers Race and eleventh in the Junior event. One of Ireland’s best up and coming riders, Doherty will join team boss Donnan and team mate Raymond Porter in a three-pronged assault on this year’s TT with all three riders expected to feature strongly.
Hayden Fitzgerald comes all the way from New Plymouth in New Zealand and is aged just twenty years old. A Motorcycling New Zealand High Performance Squad member, Hayden took part in the 2004 Manx Grand Prix finishing eighth in the Newcomers Race and a more than impressive sixteenth in the Senior event on board a 600cc Kawasaki lapping the circuit at 112.54mph. He makes the step up to the TT for 2005 concentrating on the Supersport class whilst he continues to learn the circuit, hoping to one day emulate the feats of countrymen Bruce Anstey and Shaun Harris by winning a TT Race.
Commenting on the riders stepping up to the TT from the Manx Grand Prix, TT Team and Rider Liaison Officer Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle, himself a former double Manx Grand Prix winner said:
“We are delighted to see these five riders making the move to the TT. We need these sorts of riders to come in and strengthen the TT entry, whilst they continue to learn their craft. They have all proved that they are fast enough for the TT where they will get more track time and improve quicker than they might do at the Manx. All five of the lads are smooth riders who prepare well and ride good machinery, which is just the type of rider we want to see at the TT. I’m sure all of them will go on to enjoy very successful careers racing at the TT and I’ll be here to help them as much as I can.”
David Cretney MHK, Minister for the Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure added:
“The Manx Grand Prix continues to be a vital stepping stone to the TT for a great many riders and it is encouraging to see such quality coming through the ranks. With the new organisation structure we now have in place, hopefully we can help some of the better riders make the step up to the TT at the right time which will be better for both events in the long run. Having someone like Milky involved now, we will also be able to help these riders develop their skills around the Mountain Circuit in the years ahead.”
(Beaverton, Oregon) EDR Performance, the Pacific Northwest’s premier motorcycle performance center, has announced the hiring of Tyson Silva, OMRRA Racer and owner of Cascade Tracktime, as the General Manager of their operation located just outside of Portland, Oregon.
With this announcement, Eric Dorn, Owner of EDR Performance said, “EDR has enjoyed excellent racing results and sales growth over the past few years. We are never satisfied with where we are and are always looking to improve, whether its on the track, on our state of the art dyno, or with parts and service work for our street customers. I know that I’m looking forward to taking EDR to the next level and Tyson will be a key part, working along with long-term team members Ben Waller and Jay Kallberg, in reaching our goals. Stay tuned for new and exciting things from EDR.”
“EDR is well known throughout the Pacific Northwest for building reliable and fast race motors, 190+ hp street bikes, high quality service, trackside support, and a fun shop to do business with,” Silva said. “Eric has high expectations and goals, both on the track and here in the shop. I’m very excited for this opportunity to be part of the EDR team to help them reach those goals,” added Silva.
About EDR Performance
EDR Performance, located in Beaverton, Oregon, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier motorcycle performance center. At EDR, we love motorcycles and motorcycle racing. We pride ourselves by building some of the fastest bikes around. EDR built motors are consistent top finishers with over 50 class championships, three #1 plates, and two Suzuki World Cup Final event participants with riders such as Jake Holden and John Dugan, with Dugan winning the 2002 Suzuki World Cup US Final at PIR and joining the US team in Magny Cours, France where he finished 5th. EDR Performance is also an official trackside vendor for Dunlop Tires, VP Fuels, Hotbodies Bodywork, Vesrah Brakes, and Woodcraft products for all OMRRA and WMRRA events. EDR Performance can be reached at 503-629-7223.
About Cascade Tracktime
Cascade Tracktime provides the highest quality tracktime at the lowest price. We have eleven events at Portland International Raceway (PIR) for 2005, and some very exciting things in the works for 2006. Go to ~http://www.cascadetracktime.com~ for details.
From a press release:
CORNER MARSHALL TUNE-UP TAKING PLACE IN PENNSYLVANIA
Daytona Cornerworkers are still needed and this course is a full coverage educational program. It is a great opportunity for first time attendees or for experienced marshalls to review and refresh basic skills.
The program is being held at Reading M/C AMA#4, in Oley, Pennsylvania, February 20. Doors open at 1:00pm and class starts at 2:00pm. Classroom structure allows for open dialogue. Participants in the past have included racers along with safety crew members.
Egor Emery of Daytona’s Safety Crew will instruct the class along with members of the PA Posse.
This is a rescheduled event from January 22 that was postponed due to snowstorm.
For more information and complete details, contact Landis at 610.683.6049 or at [email protected]
From a press release issued by the FIM:
Superbike World Championship
Corrections to the rules
The Superbike Commission, composed of Messrs Claude Danis (FIM), Paolo Alberto Flammini (FGSport) and Giulio Bardi (Team representative), in a meeting held yesterday, made corrections in the text of Art. 2.4.6.7 of the Superbike Technical Rules (nine front tyres instead of eleven – all tyres included in the total quantity count). The new text is the following:
2.4.6.7 Tyres
At each event, during free practices, qualifying practices, Superpole and warm up session, a maximum of thirteen (13) rear and nine (9) front tyres may be used. There is no limitation on the number of tyres for the race. All tyres (slick, intermediate and wet) will be included in the total quantity count. If the riders are given a red flag during the Superpole session for reasons beyond rider’s control the FIM Technical Director may allow an additional set of tyres to be used. At the beginning of the event, the Official Supplier must deliver to the FIM Technical Director four (4) samples of each type of tyre which will be used at the event.
From a press release issued by FGSport Group:
GlobeCast to Provide International Satellite Distribution for 2005 Superbike World Championship
GlobeCast SNG teams to bring exciting coverage of Superbike competition from racetracks around the world to viewers on five continents and 170 countries.
Paris/London, 17 February 2005 – GlobeCast, one of the world’s leading satellite services companies, will provide international satellite distribution of the 2005 Superbike World Championship from February to October following a deal with rights-holder FGSPORT.
GlobeCast’s Satellite Newsgathering teams (SNGs) and flyaways will be present at each race to deliver more than 200 hours of exciting race coverage, pre-race trials, interviews and race analysis to millions of viewers across five continents and 170 countries, as thirty world-class riders compete for the championship title. A wide list of broadcasters has already signed up to receive GlobeCast’s feed.
The races will take place each weekend from February through October at locations in Europe, the Middle East and Australia. The first race takes place on 26 February at the new Losail circuit in Qatar Doha. On 3 April, the championship moves to Phillip Island, Australia followed by ten remaining races at different European locations including the UK, San Marino, Germany and France.
GlobeCast is providing FGSPORT with transmission and encryption of each feed as well as distribution on satellite platforms around the world.
GlobeCast’s in-house global satellite distribution network is ideal for such a complex multi-location championship series. The company proved itself to be a perfect transmission partner for FGSPORT, thanks to its global presence, local know-how, turnkey services, active 24/7 helpdesk and single point of contact.
For races in Europe and Qatar:
Europe, Middle East and North Africa distribution on Eutelsat W1
Asia and Oceania distribution on AsiaSat 2 in partnership with Satlink
Americas distribution on PAS-3 via GlobeCast teleport in London (Brookman’s Park)
For races in Australia:
Australia and Asia Pacific distribution on PAS-2
Americas distribution on PAS-9 via turnaround in Napa Valley, California
European distribution on Eutelsat W1 via GlobeCast teleport in London
About GlobeCast (www.globecast.com) – a subsidiary of France Telecom – is the world’s leading global satellite services company operating a global network of satellite distribution platforms for DTH and cable broadcast, enterprise media and advanced IP-based content delivery.
GlobeCast offers the complete range of satellite broadcast solutions, including TV channel distribution, secure satellite Internet delivery, webcasting, satellite newsgathering, direct-to-home distribution, sports programming backhaul, programme origination, studio production, special events mobile production and audio distribution.
From a press release that originally did not include the new website’s address:
Suomy USA is pleased to announce the launch of it’s 2005 website, http://www.suomy-usa.com. Designed by mojotown.com, the new website features the entire 2005 line including including the Spec1R and Spec1R Extreme series, Ventura, Spectre, and revolutionary Nomad and F1 helmets. Here you will also find an all-new Swag Shop, Dealer Locator and a very unique ZOOM feature that allows unprecedented resolution for incredible close up inspection of each helmet graphic exclusive to Suomy Helmets.
In addition to the helmet line up, visitors can learn details about the BSI certification process, and detailed technical aspects of Suomy’s 2005 collection.
For Dealer Inquiries, please contact one of our exclusive distributors:
Parts Unlimited
[1] 608-758-1111
Romaha Importer Distributors
[1] 800-523-6532
Van Leeuwen Enterprises
[1] 818-896-2200
From a press release:
Infinity GP Racing, LLC www.infinitygpracing.com (a subsidiary of Infinity Companies Ltd) today contracted Michele Danese of Vicenza, Italy to race the 2005 Infinity/Can-Am International 125GP Series as its lead pilot.
Frank Pate, Team Owner had this to say: “We spent the last two weeks with Michele testing at various tracks and were very impressed with his riding talent. Michele beat one of the track records by over 2 seconds in less than 25 laps! We’re quite excited to have him on board our team for 2005, as he will be bringing a whole new level of talent to the ranks in the US”.
Copyright 2005, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Two-time AMA 750cc Supersport/Superstock Champion Jimmy Moore has renewed his sponsorship agreement with Sidi boots for the 2005 season.
Moore will race in AMA Superbike and Superstock for Team Hooters Helpmeride.com Suzuki this year.
From a press release:
American racing history to be auctioned off at The J. Wood and Co. Auction in DeLand, Florida during bike week on Thursday, March 10th at 1 PM. For more information, go to www.jwoodandcompany.com
George Roeder Estate Collection
George was one of the top riders in the AMA Grand National Series during the 60’s riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. He rode the KR to many dirt track wins and placed well in the road races. George also set the 250cc land speed record in 1965 riding a Sprint powered streamliner. He was voted the Most Popular Rider in 1963 and 1965 and always had a warm smile for the folks he met at the track right up to the day that we lost him last May.
George’s widow, Jessie, has sent much of George’s lifelong collection of racing memorabilia to be sold at Daytona. We have a large inventory including his Harley Leathers, trophies, steel shoe, and letters from prominent motorcycle people, racing posters from the 60’s signed by George, Mert Lawill, Bart Markel and other national heroes. We even have some signed Evel Knievel posters, as well as boxes of clothing, racing magazines back to 1950, old photographs and mountains of items that George saved. George wanted his fans to have this collection.
Jimmy Hill Collection
Jimmy Hill worked in the Indian factory in engineering and served on the racing team. When they closed the plant in Springfield, Massachsetts, Jimmy saved wonderful original photographs, prints, and historic documents from the dumpster. We have racing photos, articles, and memorabilia from the teens through the fifties. This collection is now a major piece of American Motorcycle History.
From a press release:
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SPRING MOTORCYCLE SHOW OPENS THE 2005 RIDING SEASON, APRIL 16th & 17th
February 15, 2005…. The 2005 Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show kicks the riding season into high gear April 16th & 17th at the Toronto International Centre, 6900 Airport Road. Presented by SUPERSHOW Events, this is Ontario’s Spring Motorcycle Marketplace, now in its 16th year.
The Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show is a traditional season opener for motorcyclists at the beginning of the riding season as they prepare to get their bikes on the road. Vendors will have bargains on all types of riding apparel, accessories, new parts and hard to find used parts, as well as information on safety and rider training. Stage shows featuring Leather Fashions by Elaina’s On The Fringe’ and musical entertainment run both days of the show. Over 30 Clubs, Associations and Racetracks will be on hand to meet the public and present their “Summer 2005” activities. The Used Bike Market will bring out the deals on used bikes with a great selection of motorcycles of all types for sale by individual owners. The finest vintage, touring, off-road, racing and custom Showbikes will compete for over $15,000 in Cash & Awards, with a top prize of $3,500 for Best Bike in Show.
The Canadian Motorcycle Heritage Museum, The Ride for Sight, and the B.A.D. Ride have been named the Official Show Charities and the Brampton Motorcycle Association is the Host Club. Show hours are Saturday; 10am-9pm and Sunday; 10am-6pm. Admission is $12 for adults, youths 6 to 12 yrs $5 and children under 6 are free. Parking is free. Admission also includes a 1/2 price discount coupon to the Collector Car Auction going on at the same time at the International Centre. For more information call (905)655-5403 or visit www.supershowevents.com.
From a press release:
Several of the most promising riders to have taken part in the Manx Grand Prix Races in recent years, will this year be making the step up to the TT for the first time. 2004 Manx Grand Prix winners Davy Morgan and Dean Silvester will be joined by up and coming stars Keith Stewart, Ken Doherty and Hayden Fitzgerald on the 2005 TT entry lists.
Thirty three year old Davy Morgan from Saintfield in Northern Ireland has been contesting the Manx Grand Prix since 2000 finishing on the podium on an amazing four occasions. He finally tasted victory winning the 2004 Senior Race where he lapped the circuit at an impressive 120.68mph. One of Ireland’s best and most consistent road racers, Davy is no stranger to the TT, having contested the old Production Races three times with a best result of eleventh, and he will be looking to feature in the top ten in all his races at TT 2005.
Twenty-nine year old Dean Silvester from Stansted in England won the 2004 Junior Manx Grand Prix Race having made his debut at the event in 2000. Dean has lapped the circuit at 119.85mph on his 600cc Yamaha machine and having contested three Production TT’s in recent years, gaining a best finish of eighteenth, he can be expected to perform well at TT 2005, and will be looking to break into the top ten, especially in the Supersport class.
Keith Stewart is thirty-four and comes from Crumlin in Northern Ireland. Stewart made his Mountain Circuit debut last year winning first time out in the Newcomers Manx Grand Prix Race. An experienced competitor in Ireland who has scored impressive results at the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix in recent years, Keith will be a welcome addition to the TT entry and will be looking to improve upon his fastest lap time so far of 111.88mph.
Ken Doherty of Tallaght in Southern Ireland is one of TT regular John Donnan’s teamsters and he made an impressive debut at last years Manx Grand Prix. The twenty nine year old lapped the circuit at 115.95mph in the Senior Race on his way to seventh place, which came on top of his fourth in the Newcomers Race and eleventh in the Junior event. One of Ireland’s best up and coming riders, Doherty will join team boss Donnan and team mate Raymond Porter in a three-pronged assault on this year’s TT with all three riders expected to feature strongly.
Hayden Fitzgerald comes all the way from New Plymouth in New Zealand and is aged just twenty years old. A Motorcycling New Zealand High Performance Squad member, Hayden took part in the 2004 Manx Grand Prix finishing eighth in the Newcomers Race and a more than impressive sixteenth in the Senior event on board a 600cc Kawasaki lapping the circuit at 112.54mph. He makes the step up to the TT for 2005 concentrating on the Supersport class whilst he continues to learn the circuit, hoping to one day emulate the feats of countrymen Bruce Anstey and Shaun Harris by winning a TT Race.
Commenting on the riders stepping up to the TT from the Manx Grand Prix, TT Team and Rider Liaison Officer Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle, himself a former double Manx Grand Prix winner said:
“We are delighted to see these five riders making the move to the TT. We need these sorts of riders to come in and strengthen the TT entry, whilst they continue to learn their craft. They have all proved that they are fast enough for the TT where they will get more track time and improve quicker than they might do at the Manx. All five of the lads are smooth riders who prepare well and ride good machinery, which is just the type of rider we want to see at the TT. I’m sure all of them will go on to enjoy very successful careers racing at the TT and I’ll be here to help them as much as I can.”
David Cretney MHK, Minister for the Isle of Man Department of Tourism and Leisure added:
“The Manx Grand Prix continues to be a vital stepping stone to the TT for a great many riders and it is encouraging to see such quality coming through the ranks. With the new organisation structure we now have in place, hopefully we can help some of the better riders make the step up to the TT at the right time which will be better for both events in the long run. Having someone like Milky involved now, we will also be able to help these riders develop their skills around the Mountain Circuit in the years ahead.”
(Beaverton, Oregon) EDR Performance, the Pacific Northwest’s premier motorcycle performance center, has announced the hiring of Tyson Silva, OMRRA Racer and owner of Cascade Tracktime, as the General Manager of their operation located just outside of Portland, Oregon.
With this announcement, Eric Dorn, Owner of EDR Performance said, “EDR has enjoyed excellent racing results and sales growth over the past few years. We are never satisfied with where we are and are always looking to improve, whether its on the track, on our state of the art dyno, or with parts and service work for our street customers. I know that I’m looking forward to taking EDR to the next level and Tyson will be a key part, working along with long-term team members Ben Waller and Jay Kallberg, in reaching our goals. Stay tuned for new and exciting things from EDR.”
“EDR is well known throughout the Pacific Northwest for building reliable and fast race motors, 190+ hp street bikes, high quality service, trackside support, and a fun shop to do business with,” Silva said. “Eric has high expectations and goals, both on the track and here in the shop. I’m very excited for this opportunity to be part of the EDR team to help them reach those goals,” added Silva.
About EDR Performance
EDR Performance, located in Beaverton, Oregon, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier motorcycle performance center. At EDR, we love motorcycles and motorcycle racing. We pride ourselves by building some of the fastest bikes around. EDR built motors are consistent top finishers with over 50 class championships, three #1 plates, and two Suzuki World Cup Final event participants with riders such as Jake Holden and John Dugan, with Dugan winning the 2002 Suzuki World Cup US Final at PIR and joining the US team in Magny Cours, France where he finished 5th. EDR Performance is also an official trackside vendor for Dunlop Tires, VP Fuels, Hotbodies Bodywork, Vesrah Brakes, and Woodcraft products for all OMRRA and WMRRA events. EDR Performance can be reached at 503-629-7223.
About Cascade Tracktime
Cascade Tracktime provides the highest quality tracktime at the lowest price. We have eleven events at Portland International Raceway (PIR) for 2005, and some very exciting things in the works for 2006. Go to ~http://www.cascadetracktime.com~ for details.
From a press release:
CORNER MARSHALL TUNE-UP TAKING PLACE IN PENNSYLVANIA
Daytona Cornerworkers are still needed and this course is a full coverage educational program. It is a great opportunity for first time attendees or for experienced marshalls to review and refresh basic skills.
The program is being held at Reading M/C AMA#4, in Oley, Pennsylvania, February 20. Doors open at 1:00pm and class starts at 2:00pm. Classroom structure allows for open dialogue. Participants in the past have included racers along with safety crew members.
Egor Emery of Daytona’s Safety Crew will instruct the class along with members of the PA Posse.
This is a rescheduled event from January 22 that was postponed due to snowstorm.
For more information and complete details, contact Landis at 610.683.6049 or at [email protected]
From a press release issued by the FIM:
Superbike World Championship
Corrections to the rules
The Superbike Commission, composed of Messrs Claude Danis (FIM), Paolo Alberto Flammini (FGSport) and Giulio Bardi (Team representative), in a meeting held yesterday, made corrections in the text of Art. 2.4.6.7 of the Superbike Technical Rules (nine front tyres instead of eleven – all tyres included in the total quantity count). The new text is the following:
2.4.6.7 Tyres
At each event, during free practices, qualifying practices, Superpole and warm up session, a maximum of thirteen (13) rear and nine (9) front tyres may be used. There is no limitation on the number of tyres for the race. All tyres (slick, intermediate and wet) will be included in the total quantity count. If the riders are given a red flag during the Superpole session for reasons beyond rider’s control the FIM Technical Director may allow an additional set of tyres to be used. At the beginning of the event, the Official Supplier must deliver to the FIM Technical Director four (4) samples of each type of tyre which will be used at the event.
From a press release issued by FGSport Group:
GlobeCast to Provide International Satellite Distribution for 2005 Superbike World Championship
GlobeCast SNG teams to bring exciting coverage of Superbike competition from racetracks around the world to viewers on five continents and 170 countries.
Paris/London, 17 February 2005 – GlobeCast, one of the world’s leading satellite services companies, will provide international satellite distribution of the 2005 Superbike World Championship from February to October following a deal with rights-holder FGSPORT.
GlobeCast’s Satellite Newsgathering teams (SNGs) and flyaways will be present at each race to deliver more than 200 hours of exciting race coverage, pre-race trials, interviews and race analysis to millions of viewers across five continents and 170 countries, as thirty world-class riders compete for the championship title. A wide list of broadcasters has already signed up to receive GlobeCast’s feed.
The races will take place each weekend from February through October at locations in Europe, the Middle East and Australia. The first race takes place on 26 February at the new Losail circuit in Qatar Doha. On 3 April, the championship moves to Phillip Island, Australia followed by ten remaining races at different European locations including the UK, San Marino, Germany and France.
GlobeCast is providing FGSPORT with transmission and encryption of each feed as well as distribution on satellite platforms around the world.
GlobeCast’s in-house global satellite distribution network is ideal for such a complex multi-location championship series. The company proved itself to be a perfect transmission partner for FGSPORT, thanks to its global presence, local know-how, turnkey services, active 24/7 helpdesk and single point of contact.
For races in Europe and Qatar:
Europe, Middle East and North Africa distribution on Eutelsat W1
Asia and Oceania distribution on AsiaSat 2 in partnership with Satlink
Americas distribution on PAS-3 via GlobeCast teleport in London (Brookman’s Park)
For races in Australia:
Australia and Asia Pacific distribution on PAS-2
Americas distribution on PAS-9 via turnaround in Napa Valley, California
European distribution on Eutelsat W1 via GlobeCast teleport in London
About GlobeCast (www.globecast.com) – a subsidiary of France Telecom – is the world’s leading global satellite services company operating a global network of satellite distribution platforms for DTH and cable broadcast, enterprise media and advanced IP-based content delivery.
GlobeCast offers the complete range of satellite broadcast solutions, including TV channel distribution, secure satellite Internet delivery, webcasting, satellite newsgathering, direct-to-home distribution, sports programming backhaul, programme origination, studio production, special events mobile production and audio distribution.
From a press release that originally did not include the new website’s address:
Suomy USA is pleased to announce the launch of it’s 2005 website, http://www.suomy-usa.com. Designed by mojotown.com, the new website features the entire 2005 line including including the Spec1R and Spec1R Extreme series, Ventura, Spectre, and revolutionary Nomad and F1 helmets. Here you will also find an all-new Swag Shop, Dealer Locator and a very unique ZOOM feature that allows unprecedented resolution for incredible close up inspection of each helmet graphic exclusive to Suomy Helmets.
In addition to the helmet line up, visitors can learn details about the BSI certification process, and detailed technical aspects of Suomy’s 2005 collection.
For Dealer Inquiries, please contact one of our exclusive distributors:
Parts Unlimited
[1] 608-758-1111
Romaha Importer Distributors
[1] 800-523-6532
Van Leeuwen Enterprises
[1] 818-896-2200
From a press release:
Infinity GP Racing, LLC www.infinitygpracing.com (a subsidiary of Infinity Companies Ltd) today contracted Michele Danese of Vicenza, Italy to race the 2005 Infinity/Can-Am International 125GP Series as its lead pilot.
Frank Pate, Team Owner had this to say: “We spent the last two weeks with Michele testing at various tracks and were very impressed with his riding talent. Michele beat one of the track records by over 2 seconds in less than 25 laps! We’re quite excited to have him on board our team for 2005, as he will be bringing a whole new level of talent to the ranks in the US”.
