LeoVince USA to Sponsor Triple Crown/Richie Morris Racing

RICHMOND, CA – February 26, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – LeoVince USA has announced the addition of Triple Crown/Richie Morris Racing to the LeoVince family of sponsored teams for the 2013 AMA Pro Road Racing season.

Bobby Fong will be riding for the Richie Morris Racing (RMR) / Triple Crown team.

Triple Crown/Richie Morris Racing will feature Stefano Mesa, Santiago Villa and Daytona Anderson in the SuperSport class, while Bobby Fong will represent the team and LeoVince USA in Daytona SportBike. All four riders will have LeoVince-equipped bikes.

“Triple Crown/RMR Racing has proven that they can win races and championships, and we are extremely excited to build a new relationship with such a high-caliber program,” says LeoVince USA Executive Vice President Tim Calhoun. “With the impressive young talent they are fielding this year, we fully expect Triple Crown/RMR to be running up front and battling for the championship in both AMA SuperSport and Daytona SportBike.”

In just three seasons, Richie Morris Racing earned two Daytona SportBike championships and two XR1200 championships, taking a multitude of wins along the way. Now, they return to AMA racing to pursue more championships with the help of LeoVince USA.

Learn more about LeoVince and their sponsored AMA Pro Road Racing teams online at www.LeoVinceUSA.com.

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Meet the Meen Motorsports Team

SANTA CLARA, CA – May 22, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Team owner Ameen Sajjadi runs MEEN Motorsports from a small shop in Santa Clara, CA. This is Ameen’s third year competing in AMA Pro Road Racing, and three young, talented riders—Travis Ohge and Nadr Riad who race in the AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport championship, and Bobby Fong who races in the AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike championship, join him.

In 2010, Bobby Fong had a breakout year with three podium appearances, including his first win at VIR. Despite his success, Bobby spent 2011 without a ride. He continued to train and work hard, though, and joined the MEEN Motorsports team for 2012. Bobby currently sits 7th in the Championship with a handful of top ten finishes, and he could land on the podium again at any time.

Also new to the Meen Motorsports team this year is rider Nadr Riad. Nadr began racing in the AMA Pro series in 2010, first in the Daytona SportBike class, and then in SuperSport under his own effort.

Eighteen-year-old Travis Ohge is competing for the second year on the MEEN Motorsports team. He currently sits 4th in SuperSport West.

This small team lacks a title sponsor, so each time they take to the track, it’s a David versus Goliath scenario, where the team races to beat as many riders from larger, factory-supported teams as possible. And, so far this season, they’ve been able to outride many of the riders who come to the races with the support of semi trucks. For now, this is enough to keep the team motivated.

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Graves Motorsports Video Production of a Yamaha R6 Engine Assembly

KENNESAW, GA – May 20, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Graves Motorsports is pleased to bring you the 3rd installment of our 3D video series. In videos 1 and 2 we saw Josh Herrin’s crew chief Gary Dean completely disassemble the motorcycle and the engine. In the 3rd video you’ll see Gary assemble a Yamaha R6 Daytona Sportbike engine, putting the Graves’ race machines on the path towards becoming lightning fast and hard to beat!

Check out both the 3D version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ihrY6aaMs as well as the 2D version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FSNSpYurcw of this killer video!

To see all of Graves Motorsports’ videos visit the Graves Motorsports YOUTUBE page : http://www.youtube.com/user/GravesMotorsports

The complete engine being built in this video can be found at: http://www.gravesport.com/Team-Graves-Yamaha-R6-Race-Spec-Engines.html

Graves Motorsports is a leading motorcycle sport bike parts and accessories manufacturer. Graves Motorsports produces exhaust systems, fender eliminator kits, frame sliders, velocity stacks, engine case covers, engine performance and the leading resource for Dynojet Power Commander + accessories. Graves Motorsports has two locations: Van Nuys, California and Kennesaw, Georgia. www.gravesport.com

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Graves Motorsports Video Production of a Yamaha R6 Engine Disassembly

KENNESAW, GA – May 18, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Part 2 of the Graves Motorsports 3D video series showcases a Yamaha R6 3D engine disassembly. Josh Herrin’s AMA crew chief Gary Dean builds the engine into a lightning fast, pro level Daytona Sportbike thoroughbred. Because Graves Motorsports supports the racing community, this exact spec Yamaha R6 engine can be found on Gravesport.com

See standard and 3D versions of this video on Graves Motorsports YOUTUBE video page : http://www.youtube.com/user/GravesMotorsports

The complete engine being built in this video can be found at: http://www.gravesport.com/Team-Graves-Yamaha-R6-Race-Spec-Engines.html

Graves Motorsports is a leading motorcycle sport bike parts and accessories manufacturer. Graves Motorsports produces exhaust systems, fender eliminator kits, frame sliders, velocity stacks, engine case covers, engine performance and the leading resource for Dynojet Power Commander + accessories. Graves Motorsports has two locations: Van Nuys, California and Kennesaw, Georgia. www.gravesport.com

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Team Cycle World Attack Performance Will Debut All-New Kawasaki ZX-10R at Daytona With Rider Eric Bostrom

NEWPORT BEACH, CA – January 14, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Cycle World, America’s leading motorcycle media brand, is pleased to announce the formation of Team Cycle World Attack Performance. Under the guidance of crew chief Richard Stanboli and with the support of Phil Baker of BCS Management, this newly created road racing team will compete at the opening round of the 2011 AMA Pro Road Racing season March 10-12 at the “World Center of Racing,” Daytona International Speedway, in both the American SuperBike and Daytona SportBike classes.

Four-time AMA national champion Eric Bostrom will anchor the team aboard the all-new 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R in American SuperBike. Bostrom will also compete in the Daytona 200 on a Kawasaki ZX-6R, which, for two years running, has won Best Middleweight honors in Cycle World‘s prestigious Ten Best balloting. Rising star JD Beach will line up alongside Bostrom in the 200 on a second Attack Performance-prepared ZX-6R.

“This new program builds on the success last year of our four-race-weekend American

SuperBike project, during which rider Eric Bostrom and crew chief Richard Stanboli proved that a stock motorcycle built with over-the-counter parts can be competitive at the national level,” said Managing Editor Matthew Miles. “We now want to explore what it will take to make Kawasaki’s new ZX-10R competitive on the racetrack.”

Making its U.S. racing debut this year at Daytona, the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R features a potent blend of high-performance engine and chassis specifications combined with an exceptional electronics package to create this year’s most significant new liter-class sportbike.

“We are so excited that Cycle World selected the Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-6R to race at Daytona,” said Chris Brull, Director of Marketing Communications for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. “Eric and JD are two of the most talented racers on the circuit, and we are looking forward to watching these guys make it happen on the track.”

SOURCE: Cycle World

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2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 Walkaround

BREA, CA – December 28, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – American Suzuki goes over some of the highlights of the all-new 2011-model GSX-R600.

SOURCE: American Suzuki Motor Corporation

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Suzuki GSX-Rs on the Podium in New Jersey

• Danny Eslick and his GSX-R600 took the victory in Sunday’s Daytona SportBike race, keeping him atop the points in the extremely competitive class.
• Martin Cardenas won on Saturday aboard his GSX-R600 in the Daytona SportBike class, and now there’s only one point separating him from second place in the standings.
• James Rispoli took his first win of the 2010 season in the AMA Pro SuperSport class aboard his GSX-R600.

BREA, CA – September 7, 2010 – ( Motor Sports Newswire) – Suzuki GSX-Rs had a great weekend at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, NJ, at Round 9 of the AMA Pro Road Racing series. The Daytona SportBike class was owned by the GSX-R600, with Martin Cardenas taking the win on Saturday and Danny Eslick coming out victorious in Sunday’s race. John Hopkins also had a great weekend aboard his GSX-R1000, reaching the third-place spot on the podium in the American SuperBike class on Sunday.

Saturday’s Daytona SportBike race was as exciting as every race has been so far in the 2010 season. With only a few points separating the leaders of the class, there’s a battle to the finish line every time the green flag unleashes the racers from the starting grid. With a freight train of at least six racers vying for the lead at any given moment, Martin Cardenas was able to hold off the competition and take the win aboard his M4 Monster Energy Suzuki GSX-R600. Five of the top-10 racers were riding the GSX-R600, including points leader Danny Eslick and his Geico Powersports RMR Suzuki in fifth place. Corey West got sixth aboard his Vesrah Suzuki while teammate Chris Fillmore took eighth, and P.J. Jacobsen from Celtic Racing finished in seventh with his GSX-R600.

In the AMA Pro SuperSport race on Saturday, James Rispoli took fifth with his Suzuki GSX-R600, while Daniel Guevara and his RoadRacingWorld.com Suzuki took seventh. Elena Myers ended the day in eighth aboard her Lucas Oil RoadRacingWorld.com RMR Suzuki, and she is currently in second overall in the AMA SuperSport West standings.

In the AMA American SuperBike class, John Hopkins put together a strong effort on his M4 Monster Energy Suzuki GSX-R1000 in fifth, followed by Jake Zemke and his National Guard Jordan Suzuki in sixth. Seventh was owned by Brett McCormick on his Jordan Suzuki ride, and Taylor Knapp rounded out the top 10 on his RidersDiscount.com Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Sunday’s Daytona SportBike race win went to Danny Eslick after a thrilling race that was a fight to the finish. Eslick is now 11 points ahead of second place in the standings with 356, and Martin Cardenas is in third, but only one point out from second place. Cardenas got third for the day aboard his M4 Monster Suzuki, and will be looking to earn more valuable points toward the championship at the next race. P.J. Jacobsen followed him across the finish line in fourth, and Russ Wikle rounded out the top 10 on his GSX-R600.

On Sunday, the AMA Pro SuperSport race win went to James Rispoli on his GSX-R600. It was a great race, and Rispoli put all the power of his Suzuki to use on the way to his first victory of 2010. He is currently in fifth overall in the AMA Pro SuperSport East standings. Another notable Suzuki finish was Corey Alexander and his fifth-place ride on his National Guard Suzuki.

In the AMA American SuperBike class on Sunday, John Hopkins took third place after a hard-fought race. It was Hopkins’ first podium appearance of the year, and he was very happy with the performance of his M4 Monster Energy Suzuki GSX-R1000. Brett McCormick ended the day in fifth place on his Jordan Suzuki, followed by Jake Zemke in sixth. Taylor Knapp improved his results from Saturday by taking eighth place, and Chris Ulrich broke into the top 10 with his ninth-place ride on his GSX-R1000. Shane Narbonne took his Celtic Racing Suzuki rounded out the top 10 with his 10th-place ride on his GSX-R1000.

The final race of the season is set for Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, September 24-26. Look for the Suzuki GSX-Rs to be out front and on the podium at the series finale!

About Suzuki: Suzuki Motor Corporation founded The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., in 1963. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC’s parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries. For more information, visit www.suzukicycles.com

SOURCE: American Suzuki Motor Corporation

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Strong Finishes for Suzuki at Laguna Seca

• Martin Cardenas won his sixth race of the Daytona SportBike class on Sunday.
• Tommy Hayden put his GSX-R1000 on the podium with his third-place finish in the American SuperBike class.
• Elena Myers came in fourth in the highly competitive SuperSport West class.

BREA, CA – July 29, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Suzuki was on the podium at Laguna Seca, thanks to the power and performance of the GSX-R line of motorcycles and the unparalleled talent of the Suzuki racers. Both Martin Cardenas and Tommy Hayden took home trophies from Monterey, California, this weekend.

Cardenas added another breathtaking win to his growing list of accomplishments at Laguna Seca on Sunday morning. He and his Suzuki GSX-R600 took their sixth victory in the Daytona SportBike race and added valuable points to his tally in the extremely competitive class, where he’s currently third in the standings. Cardenas made some key passes midway through the race as his GSX-R600 delivered all the power he needed to make it to the front of the pack. He held onto the lead until he reached the checkered flag.

In the American SuperBike class, Tommy Hayden and his GSX-R1000 took third for the day after a solid performance during the race. He held his ground and rolled on the smooth power of the GSX-R to maintain his podium finish. He’s currently second in points and only nine points out from the lead.

In the SuperSport West class, Elena Myers just missed the podium with her GSX-R600 as she finished fourth in the hotly contested series. She’s currently second in points in the SuperSport West standings.

The next race is slated for August 13-15 at VIR in Alton, Virginia. Suzuki’s talented racers and their GSX-Rs will be ready to race for the win there!

About Suzuki:

Suzuki Motor Corporation founded The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., in 1963. ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC’s parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries. For more information, visit www.suzukicycles.com

SOURCE: American Suzuki Motor Corporation

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