New 2013 Sudco Main Catalog 37 for OEM Replacement & Performance Parts, Carburetor Kits

12 03 2013

COMPTON, CA – March 12, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Sudco International has just released its latest Main Catalog Number 37 with 556 pages in full color of their complete line of OEM quality Stock Replacement and High Performance Parts for Classic and Late Model Japanese & European Street & Dirt Bikes, ATVs and Personal Watercraft.

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Sudco is the industry’s leading source for Mikuni and Keihin Original and Performance Carburetors, Rebuild Rebuild and Tuning Components. They also offer their professionally designed and tested, easy-to-install Sudco Keihin and Mikuni Performance Carburetor Kits for both Classic and Late Model Street and Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Personal Watercraft and Snowmobile applications.

Sudco also distributes the leading product lines you know and trust including K&N Filters, NGK Spark Plugs, RK Chain, Sunstar Sprockets, Motion Pro Tools and Control Components, Dyna Performance Electronics, PJ1 and Red Line Lubricants and Cleaners, Three Bond Sealants, PC Racing and Tokyo Mods Performance Accessories, R&D Racing, Shindy Engine & Carburetor Components, J&E Piston Kits, Web Cams, EMGO Filters, Boyer Branson and OEM Ignition Components, plus Vesrah Engine Gasket Rebuild Sets, Stock and Performance Brand Discs and Pads, Clutch Plates & Engine Valves, plus APE Engine Performance and Replacement Components.

The new Sudco Main Catalog is complimentary to dealer accounts s. Retail Customers can receive the Catalog for US $20, which is refundable with the first $50+ purchase.

Sudco International, 2410 South Sequoia Drive, Compton, CA 90220. Phone 1-800-998-3529. www.Sudco.com

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2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo Rolls into Pomona Fairplex

14 09 2012

350-plus Exhibitors, Amazing Expo-only Deals, Racing Demos, Freestyle Motocross, ATV Test Rides and More

POMONA, CA – September 14, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will invade the Pomona Fairplex Saturday, October 6 through Sunday, October 7, with everything off-road including new vehicles, thousands of parts and accessories, ATV test rides, freestyle motocross action, Toyota off-road test drives, RC racing and more. This year’s expo features more than 350 of the industry’s leading manufacturers, dealers and distributors, showcasing all the latest off-road toys, technologies, parts, gear and accessories.

Off-road manufacturer representatives will be on-site to demonstrate and educate attendees on all the latest vehicles and accessories. In addition to the line-up of trucks, Jeeps, UTVs, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, sand rails, rock crawlers, parts and accessories on display, the expo will come to life with exciting entertainment features including:

  • SCOREville – New this year, this special display area will be a tribute to the SCORE Baja Legends and the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame and will include displays of vintage and current desert racing vehicles and a plethora of autograph sessions with past and present racing legends on Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7, from Noon to 2 p.m. SCOREville will also host the live draw and unveiling of the official course map for the 45th Anniversary Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, on Saturday, at 3 p.m.
  • Toyota Ride and Drive – New this year, test drive a collection of Toyota’s hottest new 4×4 products on a specially designed off-road course, complete with dirt, hill climbs and bumps.
  • Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Exhibition Course – Title sponsor Lucas Oil revs up this year’s expo with the high-powered, high-jumping race trucks from the Pro 4 Unlimited and Pro 2 Unlimited classes racing on a closed-circuit course simultaneously. Professional drivers will demonstrate the capabilities of these amazing 800-plus horsepower V8-powered machines.
  • Yamaha ATV & UTV Demo Track – This year’s expo is home to free Yamaha ATV and UTV test rides all weekend on the demo course. This closed-circuit obstacle course will test the endurance and agility of these all-terrain vehicles and give drivers a real-world off-road experience. Whether you are an avid ATV/UTV enthusiast or just getting into the sport, experts will be on hand to provide all the necessary equipment and instruction needed to experience riding in a fun environment.
  • Freestyle Motocross Action – Freestyle motocross legends will provide gravity-defying aerial action in special performances throughout the weekend.
  • Overland Adventure Travel Pavilion – Back by popular demand, a special expo area will be dedicated to everything adventure travel related – products, equipment, accessories, travel planning companies and more. This area will include some of the coolest off-road adventure vehicles – tricked out for any type of trip.
  • Professional Off-Roader Racers will sign autographs and greet fans throughout the weekend with a plethora of racing legends including Maxxis Tire Driver Brian Deegan on site Saturday, October 6, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Team LOSI / Horizon Hobby Professional RC Racing – Professional drivers will take scale models of real life vehicles through all the turns on a specially built RC racing dirt track.

§  Lucas Oil MAV TV Live – Lucas Oil MAV TV will broadcast live at the expo from a MAV TV studio located on the main stage all weekend. Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing’s premiere commentators will interview drivers, celebrities and industry leaders, and present the latest, must-have off-road products. Big screens positioned throughout the expo will showcase all the action and offer valuable prize giveaways each hour.

  • Miss Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo Bikini Contest – On Sunday, October 7, the Bud Light Entertainment Stage will host beautiful bikini-clad women competing for the cash prize, tiara and “Miss Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo” title.
  • Movie Premieres In Dirt Theatre – A screening area dubbed “Dirt Theatre” will showcase some of the best independent off-road films from talented off-road filmmakers. Attendees will witness insane off-road racing action from trophy trucks, to rally cars, to bikes – everything on dirt. Founded by Martelli Brothers and produced by Mad Media, the 2012 General Tire Mint 400 (extended version) and Dezert People 9 are among the movies that will get your heart pumping. Movies will play throughout the weekend allowing attendees to sit, relax and enjoy the action.

The Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo has named the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) as the official charity for the 2012 event. ORBA is a nonprofit association of off-road related business owners united to preserve the sport of off-road recreation in an environmentally responsible manner.   Patrons can buy Off Road Expo tickets at http://www.OffRoadExpo.com with promotion code ORBA and $1 from each ticket purchased will be donated to ORBA.

The 2012 Lucas Oil Off-Road Expo powered by General Tire will take place Saturday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held at the Pomona Fairplex, located at 1101 W. McKinley Avenue in Pomona, Calif. Advance discount tickets are available now at www.OffRoadExpo.com for $10 adults and $5 children (ages 6-12). Kids 5 and under are free. Tickets may also be purchased on-site for $14 adults, $5 children. A Family Four Pack is available for $20 and includes admission for two adults, and two children (available online only through Friday, October 5). For more information, visit www.OffRoadExpo.com. Follow Off-Road Expo at www.facebook.com/OffRoadExpo and at www.twitter.com/OffRoadExpo.

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Advanstar Communications Expands Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Nationwide Tour to 13 Markets – Adding Atlanta and Indianapolis

17 08 2012

Top Brands Enthusiastic and Committed to Participate in Expanded Schedule with New Stops

SANTA MONICA, CA – August 17, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Advanstar Communications, the producer of the world’s largest and longest-running powersports show tour, has expanded its Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® nationwide tour to include two new markets popular with those who love motorcycling – Atlanta and Indianapolis.

The newly expanded Progressive International Motorcycle Shows series is set to launch its 2012-2013 nationwide tour November 2-4, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, in Atlanta, and then continues across the country for a total of 13 stops. The new show in Indianapolis, taking place February 15-17, 2013, at the Lucas Oil Stadium will be co-located with Dealer Expo, the world’s largest powersports trade show, held at the Indiana Convention Center, and combined will create the ultimate two-wheeled destination over President’s Day weekend.

“Motorcycle manufacturers, aftermarket retailers and riders have been enthusiastic about the expanded reach and increased exposure the two new key motorcycle markets, Atlanta and Indianapolis, will provide to their brands and their experience,” said Advanstar Executive Vice President Danny Phillips. “Top manufacturers including BMW, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Triumph and more have already confirmed their participation for the full 32nd annual Progressive International Motorcycle Shows tour, and we expect to announce the participation of other major OEMs shortly. In particular, BMW motorcycle fans across the country will be pleased to know that BMW has committed to all 13 markets for this season, the first time since the 2007-2008 show tour.”

The 2012-2013 tour cities represent the most motorcycle-dense populations in the United States, reaching nearly 75% of the nation’s motorcycle enthusiasts. The tour schedule offers attendees the unique opportunity to be the first to see the newest models, speak with knowledgeable product experts and be well-prepared for the upcoming riding season.

The 2012-2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows 13-city tour schedule is as follows:

Nov 2-4, 2012 Cobb Galleria  Centre Atlanta, GA
Nov 9-11, 2012 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX
Nov16-19, 2012 San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo, CA
Dec 7-9, 2012 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA
Dec 14-16, 2012 Washington State Convention Center Seattle, WA
Jan 4-6, 2013 Washington Convention Center Washington D.C.
Jan 11-13, 2013 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN
Jan 18-20, 2013 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY
Jan 25-27, 2013 I-X Center Cleveland, OH
Feb 1-3, 2013 Suburban Collection Showplace Novi, MI
Feb 8-10, 2013 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Chicago, IL
Feb 15-17, 2013 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN
Feb 22-24, 2013 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC

Motorcycle riders and powersports fans from coast to coast will have the opportunity to experience hundreds of the hottest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs for both new and experienced riders. From the latest gear and aftermarket accessories to informative seminars and interactive entertainment, this thrilling event is the place to experience the latest in the world of motorcycling. The motorcycle extravaganza will also showcase a Daytona 200 Pit Stop that will invite attendees to complete an official race style pit stop; the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show featuring hundreds of the hottest custom motorcycles dripping in eye-popping chrome, wild paint jobs and dazzling rims; the return of the Learning Curve that will host motorcycle racers, celebrities and DIY seminars; and much more. Opportunities will exist for licensed riders to test ride new motorcycles at select cities on the tour. Progressive Insurance continues as title sponsor for the series. For more information visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

About Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows®
From New York to California, the 13-city nationwide tour of the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® offers more than 500,000 consumers and 900 exhibitors from all powersports lifestyle interests an all access pass to the world of motorcycling. With hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs for both new and experienced riders, the world’s largest traveling powersports event gives enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories. The show series also offers hours of entertainment including a custom bike competition offering more than $90,000 in prize money and featuring $20 million worth of motorcycle machinery; information tailored for women riders; learning experiences; and more. Show attendees are nine times more likely than the average motorcyclist to purchase a new powersports vehicle and related parts, products, and accessories, offering exhibitors exclusive access to the largest audience of potential buyers. For more information, visit www.motorcycleshows.com.

About Advanstar Communications
Advanstar Communications Inc. (www.advanstar.com) is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports Industries. Advanstar serves business professionals and consumers in these industries with its portfolio of 147 events, 68 publications and directories, 267 electronic products and Web sites, as well as educational and direct marketing products and services. Market leading brands and a commitment to delivering innovative, quality products and services enables Advanstar to “Connect Our Customers with Theirs.”

Contact:
DeeDee Taft/Shelbi Okumura
Spin Communications
415/380-8390
deedee@spinpr.com

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SEMA Exhibitors Leverage Powersports Market Opportunities

7 08 2012

Low-Cost Kiosk Program Effectively Connects Exhibitors With Powersports Buyers

DIAMOND BAR, CA – August 7, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – SEMA Show exhibitors that manufacture powersports products will be able to quickly, easily and affordably connect with thousands of buyers who are specifically seeking products for motorcycles, dirt bikes, UTVs, ATVs or side-by-sides. Through the Manufacturer Kiosk Program, an exhibitor with a booth in another area of the SEMA Show is eligible to host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the show.

“The kiosk program was introduced in 2011 to assist many traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have branched out into the powersports market,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications. “The kiosk program allows these exhibitors to showcase their powersports lines in the Powersports area of the Show floor.  Meanwhile, they are able to maintain their primary booth location and focus on other products. It’s like being in two places at once.”

Of the 60,000 buyers that attend the SEMA Show each year, one-in-four indicates that they are interested in powersports products. As a result, a dedicated Powersports & Utility Vehicle section was introduced in 2010.

“Because the SEMA Show represents all segments of the automotive parts and accessories industry, it’s the ideal venue for businesses to discover new trends and identify new markets,” said MacGillivray. “The powersports market is closely tied to many of the SEMA Show’s core segments. As a result, many exhibitors and buyers have expanded and found great success in the area.”

For only $499, manufacturers can host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in the Show. The kiosk will display the company branding and marketing materials. Exhibitors may also showcase their product the way it is intended to be used by displaying a motorcycle, dirt bike, UTV, ATV or side-by-side in front of their kiosk.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday-Friday, October 30-November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the largest automotive trade gathering in the world, the annual event features nearly 2,000 manufacturers, 100,000 industry professionals, dozens of educational seminars and several networking opportunities. To learn more about the event, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.SEMA.org, 909/396-0289.

 

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PowerSports Place: ATV, UTV, and Dirt Bike Performance Backed by Summit Racing Equipment

1 05 2012

PowerSports Place is the new source for thousands of aftermarket and replacement parts for sport and utility ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes–backed by Summit Racing’s four decades of unsurpassed service.

TALLMADGE, OH – May 01, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – ATV, UTV, and dirt bike enthusiasts have a new place to get parts and accessories for their rides: PowerSports Place.

The latest addition to the Summit Racing Equipment family of companies, PowerSports Place is the source for thousands of aftermarket and replacement parts for sport and utility ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes, as well as safety gear, accessories, oil and lubricants, towing equipment, and tools. Brand names featured at PowerSports Place include:

  • RK Chain
  • Motion Pro
  • Yuasa Battery
  • EBC Brakes
  • Pro Armor
  • HMF Engineering
  • Kolpin
  • Pivot Works
  • Douglas Technologies/DWT

Enthusiasts can combine online purchases from PowerSports Place, Summit Racing Equipment, and Genuine HotRod Hardware with the Shared Cart service. It allows customers to order using a single shopping cart and pay just one low delivery and handling charge. Customers can also use gift cards, coupons, or special offers on any order. It’s true one-stop performance shopping!

PowerSports Place customers also enjoy what no other company in the industry offers: Summit Racing’s four decades of excellent customer service, expert tech advice, and fast shipping, including same-day delivery of in-stock parts when ordered by 10 pm ET.

Customers can see what PowerSports Place has to offer and place an order at PowerSportsPlace.com. They can also order toll-free by phone anytime 24/7 at 1-800-709-1079.

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MIC Honors Congresswoman with Prestigious Chairman’s Award

30 04 2012

Rep. Mary Bono Mack Recognized for Stopping the Lead Ban

IRVINE, CA – April 30, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – To thank California Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack for spearheading the effort to stop the ban on youth ATVs and dirt bikes, the Motorcycle Industry Council presented her today with the Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Support of Youth Off-Highway Vehicle Riders.

“The powersports industry is fortunate to have champions like Representative Bono Mack on Capitol Hill,” said MIC Chairman Larry Little, who is also the vice president and general manager of the motorcycle group for Marketplace Events. “The Chairman’s Awards are given to acknowledge significant contributions to the powersports industry. She certainly qualifies as she and her staff were relentless in their efforts to correct the unintended consequences of CPSIA.”

For more than two years, the powersports industry was banned from selling youth-sized ATVs and motorcycles because they were unintentionally included in comprehensive legislation known as the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). As a result, youth off-highway vehicles were banned by a law intended to protect children from harmful lead content in toys.

“Fortunately, Representative Bono Mack assumed chairmanship of the Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee at the right time to head up the effort to exclude youth off-highway vehicles from the lead provisions of CPSIA,” Little said. “As a result of her determination, and ability to work with colleagues from both sides of the aisle, youth ATVs and motorcycles are no longer banned.”

The awards presentation took place at Southern California’s Coyne Powersports, located in the state’s 45th Congressional District, which is represented by Bono Mack. She was first elected in 1998 and is currently serving her eighth term. She became the 42nd recipient of the MIC Chairman’s Award for sponsoring the bill that excluded youth model dirt bikes and ATVs from the lead ban law.

“I am very grateful to receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award from the Motorcycle Industry Council,” said Congresswoman Bono Mack. “To be recognized by an organization that shares my passion for making ‘Made in America’ matter again is truly an honor. The bipartisan CPSIA Reform bill would not have been possible without the cooperation and support of groups such as the MIC, and I am especially grateful for the role they played in this important process. I’d like to thank Chairman Larry Little and everyone at the MIC for their unwavering support and hard work. I’d also like to thank Coyne Powersports and their employees for hosting today’s event. It is gratifying to know that this legislation will help manufacturers and local businesses, such as Coyne Powersports, contribute to our economic growth and job creation. These businesses play a critical role in our communities and we must continue to do all we can to support them.”

The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and accessories, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies and consultants.

The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at www.mic.org.

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Sudco International Introduces “Big and Small” Marketing Campaign for 2012

31 01 2012

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 31, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Sudco International, one of America’s leading distributors of Original Equipment (OEM)  quality Stock Replacement and High Performance Parts for Classic and Late Model Japanese & European Street & Dirt Bikes, ATVs and Personal Watercraft, has just introduced a fun new marketing campaign for 2012. The campaign entitled “Big and Small”  features a attractive ’60′s diner waitress caring a food tray featuring both a “Big and “Small” hamburger order – with the sub headline “Whatever size your order, Sudco always treats you as our most important customer.”

“The idea in the marketing campaign is to let dealers and customers know that Sudco really appreciates their orders, no matter what size,” explains Jim Gianatsis, Creative Director and Photographer at Gianatsis Design Design Associates who produced the new 2012 marketing campaign for their client Sudco. “There are a few big distributors out there who require huge monthly order volumes, or minimums, if dealers want to buy from them. Sudco just doesn’t think that’s right, especially in the current economic climate, and for smaller dealers and repair shops who might only need a set of NGK Spark Plugs, an RK Chain, Sudco Piston Kit or a Vesrah Gasket Set to get their customer back on the road. Whatever size the order, it’s just as important to Sudco as it is to the dealer.”

The Sudco marketing  campaign was photographed by Gianatsis, who also shoots the popular FastDates.com Motorcycle PinUp Calendars, with beautiful model, former Miss Teen Utah, Liz Leyda. Look for more pictures from the shoot on the Sudco.com website and in the next edition of the FastDates.com Calendars.

For additional information and to order, contact your local motorcycle parts dealer or Sudco direct. Dealers call Sudco for a copy of the Sudco Main Products Catalog featuring a compete line of stock replacement and high performance parts, including Keihin and Mikuni Carburetors, for dirt bikes, street bikes, ATVs and personal watercraft. The Catalog is also available digitally on their website. Sudco International, 2410 South Sequoia Drive, Compton CA 90220. Ph 1-310-637-8330 / www.Sudco.com.

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ePunk’s Beta Site, www.BidPunks.com, Reaches 1,000 Member Milestone

9 12 2011

Launch of New Penny Auction Website Expected by Year End

DANA POINT, CA – December 9, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – ePunk, Inc., (PINK SHEETS: PUNK.pk) is excited to announce that the beta version of www.BidPunks.com – the first ever power-sports centric penny auction website – has recently surpassed the thousand member milestone. Management is currently hard at work on the final version of the website, which is expected to launch before the end of the year in conjunction with an aggressive sales and marketing campaign.

The main impetus behind ePunk’s decision to launch www.BidPunks.com was the success of its yearlong relationship with leading penny auction website, Quibids.com.  On average, Quibids.com sold one of ePunk’s 150cc Heritage motorized scooters per day, generating approximately 2.6 million dollars in annual profits. After recognizing the burgeoning demand and unique profit potential for its products in the online penny auction marketplace, management began leveraging its unique e-commerce capabilities to build one of the most attractive penny auction websites online.

Commenting on this new development, ePunk Inc. CEO Jesse Gonzales stated: “www.BidPunks.com is revolutionizing the way consumers shop for power-sports products with unprecedented functionality and bidding tools.  Participants can save up to 98% on high-end goods and have an exhilarating and addictive shopping experience. Membership levels have been extremely encouraging thus far.  We expect sales attributable to the website to increase significantly heading into 2012 as we launch the final version of the website in conjunction with an aggressive online marketing campaign.”

Mr. Gonzales continued: “Our www.CountyImports.com division enables ePunk to overcome the two largest barriers to success in the penny auction market.  It provides credibility and significant amounts of online traffic that come with being one of the largest and most highly regarded online retailers of power-sports products in the U.S.”

Mr. Gonzales concluded: “Although the penny auction marketplace is becoming increasingly more popular from a competitive standpoint, I feel that we’ve identified a severely under-served niche where we can quickly build an entrenched position before most of our competitors even become aware of the massive opportunity at hand. This website combines the most exciting aspects of social networking, retail, gaming, and entertainment. Once fully operational, I expect it to become one of our biggest revenue streams.”

More About www.BidPunks.com:

With a sleek layout and intuitive interface molded in the fashion of leading penny auction sites like Quibids.com, BidCactus.com, and Skoreit.com, www.Bidpunks.com was designed to be an entertaining haven for competitive shoppers.  Whether casual bidders, powersports enthusiasts, or professional retailers, the site offers the opportunity to purchase deeply discounted products using an exciting purchasing process. In addition to being properly capitalized and well-staffed, www.BidPunks.com is equipped with a number new features such as its “Buy It Now” option.  This helps overcome the sunken cost fallacy currently plaguing the market by allowing non-winning bidders to contribute their losing bids towards the purchase of auction items at retail price.

The www.BidPunks.com penny auction website primarily auctions motorbikes, gas motor scooters, ATV’s, Go Karts, dirt-bikes, and related accessories and performance parts. BidPunks.com displays live auction activity with real-time bids, available items for bid, and countdown clocks for each bid. The website is graphically animated, user-friendly, interactive and fun.

How The www.BidPunks.com Process Works: A customer registers to become a member of the site and subsequently purchases a package of “Bids”. The member then locates an item they wish to compete for and places bids as the clock counts down. Once a bid is placed, price of the item being auctioned increases by approximately 5 to 10 cents and the auction clock will reset to 10 to 20 seconds, allowing another bidder to participate. The last participant left in the auction, and the clock reaches -0- wins the right to purchase the item at the final price. The average price will vary depending on the MSRP of the item being listed but generally the item will close 85% below retail price.

About ePunk:

ePunk, Inc. is a conglomerate of six businesses: www.BidPunk.com, www.CountyImports.com, www.CountyImportParts.com, www.CountyCruisers.com, www.ViperSportUSA.com and most recently, PCH Rides.

Capitalizing on its vast network of distributor and dealer contacts, ePunk has leveraged it relationships to uniquely target different demands within the industry via individual businesses, each serving a specific niche with carefully selected products and branding specific to that market. The automatic fulfillment system that made CountyImports.com a success in a matter of months has been expanded to help each business focus on marketing, customer service and quality guarantee, rather than the costly labor of managing of inventory, shipping and handling.

By using this automated fulfillment system for each e-commerce website, ePunk has been able to eliminate overlap in overhead costs to allow each business to focus specifically on increasing sales and revenue. Through various relationships with foreign manufacturers, ePunk is bringing to market several unique and affordable products that the competition is unable to match, both in quality and price. While years of expedited fulfillment on a vast array of competitively priced products has built the company a large customer base, these imported products stand to make ePunk a market leader within this industry.

Most recently, ePunk, Inc. opened its first physical retail location in Dana Point, California called PCH Rides. The retail store offers a wide selection of boutique products, available for sale or rent and specifically designed for a higher-end market and strategically placed in area with no current competition. The location will also serve as corporate headquarters for ePunk, Inc. and its various businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business and possible or assumed future results of operations. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including: our ability to continue as a going concern, adverse economic changes affecting markets we serve; competition in our markets and industry segments; our timing and the profitability of entering new markets; greater than expected costs, customer acceptance of our products or difficulties related to our integration of the businesses we may acquire; and other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and SEC filings. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law. There is no assurance that a definitive agreement will be completed.

CONTACT:
OTC IR Solutions
Tyler Grant
(603) 635-4914

SOURCE: ePunk, Inc.

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The Risk Racing Mud Axe

8 12 2011

A Serious Tool For Mud Removal!

MOORESVILLE, NC – December 8, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Any person that rides dirt bikes ends up in an intimate relationship with mud.  Whether you are riding on the track or on the trails, you are eventually going to pack every nook and cranny of your bike with wet, sticky mud.  Because of this, it is vital to understand how mud affects the performance of the bike.  An engine packed with mud will tend to overheat quicker, and the added weight from the excess mud will negatively impact your bikes power, suspension tuning and overall handling.  Additionally, it covers up your numbers and blocks important sponsor stickers.

Removing the excess mud is always a dirty task.  Historically, riders have used screwdrivers, sticks, or their bare hands to try and free their bikes from a thick coat of mud.  All of these methods are inefficient and slow.  Even when using a power washer, removing the majority of the mud first is a huge time saver, especially when water is in limited supply at the track.  Luckily, Risk Racing now offers an alternative to screwdrivers and sticks with the new Mud Axe.

The Risk Racing Mud Axe is specifically designed to make the task of removing excess mud from your dirt bike, quad or UTV quick and easy.  The head of the Mud Axe is shaped to make swift work of fenders as well as hubs and wheels, which is important in reducing rotating mass.  The pick on the other end of the Mud Axe is perfect for clearing foot pegs, brake pedals, engine bays, suspension linkages, and any other tight spot that mud finds its way into.  The ergonomic “arched” design of the body is great for scraping the inside of your fender while keeping your hand out of the muck.  The overmolded rubber handle on this tool ensures a firm and comfortable grip.  Finally, the Mud Axe is a robust tool constructed of a heat resistant glass reinforced plastic composite.  This makes it extremely durable and safe to use on hot engines and exhaust.

The Risk Racing Mud Axe retails for $19.99.  Ask for them at your local dealer.  For more information call 704-658-9332 or visit www.riskracing.com.

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ePunk to Launch Five Million Dollar Dealership Acquisition Strategy

14 09 2011

Plan to build 208-member sales network expected to yield more than 5 million dollars and facilitate launch of ePunk’s own line of motor-sports vehicles & accessories.

DANA POINT, CA – September 14, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – ePunk, Inc., (PINK SHEETS: PUNK) a company specializing in the distribution of on and off-road vehicles, parts and accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of its first retail location in Dana Point, a prominent area of Orange County, California today announced the successful launch of a motor-sports dealership acquisition strategy that holds the potential to generate more than $5,000,000 in up-front commitments, millions of dollars worth of follow-up sales, and provide a launching pad for the company’s own line of products in the future.

“Our ability to provide local motor-sports dealers with a steady new source of high-margin sales coupled with a one of a kind support offering, has enabled ePunk to quickly build a reputation as a leading, one-stop, full service wholesaler,” said ePunk, Inc. CEO Jesse Gonzales. “We’ve perfected the tools of the trade required to run a successful retail business over the past decade and can now offer partners a plug-and-play method for establishing a lucrative and profitable dealership, today, with minimal investment.”

This new venture for ePunk’s www.ViperSportUSA.com division is already yielding capital and generating a high volume of leads, which the company is working aggressively to convert into a nationwide network of more than 200 motor-sports retailers that will sell its  burgeoning line of China-built motor bikes, gas and electric motor scooters, ATV’s, Go-Karts, dirt-bikes, performance parts and related accessories.

ePunk has employed the vast reach of CountyImports.com – one of the largest online motor-sports retailers in the U.S. with millions of dollars in annual sales and thousands of monthly visitors –  to drive sales generated by its e-commerce platform through local dealers in the customer’s area. In addition to the obvious benefit to dealer partners, this strategy also enhances the ownership experience for customers by providing them with a trusted local source for service, parts, and accessories.

Additionally, partnership with ViperSportUSA.com provides access to an experienced sales force led by two well-connected regional account managers that have recently launched an aggressive outbound call campaign and are currently pushing forward with plans to build a nationwide network of outside sales executives.

Management believes that its retail experience, superior product sourcing and support capabilities, and access to funding provide ePunk with a significant advantage over other importers of China-built motor-sports vehicles, which are largely characterized by low quality products as well as a general disconnect with American consumers and the retail marketplace. ePunk, Inc. is also the only sales company of our kind licensed in the State of California.

“Creating a national distribution network will provide ePunk with the brand recognition and customer base required to achieve our ultimate goal of developing and launching our own line of vehicles and accessories. Achieving this milestone would propel our business to the highest echelon of the motor-sports industry and create tremendous value for investors,” said ePunk, CEO Jesse Gonzales.  ”After extensive consideration, I feel strongly that this strategy represents the most optimal mechanism for the profitable growth of our company going forward and in light of our success thus far, I’m very optimistic about ePunk’s ability to make this plan a reality.”

About ePunk:

ePunk, Inc. is a conglomerate of six businesses: www.BidPunk.com, www.CountyImports.com, www.CountyImportParts.com, www.CountyCruisers.com, www.ViperSportUSA.com and most recently, PCH Rides.

Capitalizing on its vast network of distributor and dealer contacts, ePunk has leveraged it relationships to uniquely target different demands within the industry via individual businesses, each serving a specific niche with carefully selected products and branding specific to that market. The automatic fulfillment system that made CountyImports.com a success in a matter of months has been expanded to help each business focus on marketing, customer service and quality guarantee, rather than the costly labor of managing of inventory, shipping and handling.

By using this automated fulfillment system for each e-commerce website, ePunk has been able to eliminate overlap in overhead costs to allow each business to focus specifically on increasing sales and revenue.

Through various relationships with foreign manufacturers, ePunk is bringing to market several unique and affordable products that the competition is unable to match, both in quality and price. While years of expedited fulfillment on a vast array of competitively priced products has built the company a large customer base, these imported products stand to make ePunk a market leader within this industry.

Most recently, ePunk, Inc. opened its first physical retail location in Dana Point, California called PCH Rides. The retail store offers a wide selection of boutique products, available for sale or rent and specifically designed for a higher-end market and strategically placed in area with no current competition. The location will also serve as corporate headquarters for ePunk, Inc. and its various businesses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning our business and possible or assumed future results of operations. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including: our ability to continue as a going concern, adverse economic changes affecting markets we serve; competition in our markets and industry segments; our timing and the profitability of entering new markets; greater than expected costs, customer acceptance of our products or difficulties related to our integration of the businesses we may acquire; and other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and SEC filings. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, they relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may not meet these expectations. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this document to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law. There is no assurance that a definitive agreement will be completed.

CONTACT:
OTC IR Solutions
Tyler Grant
(603) 635-4914

SOURCE: ePunk, Inc.

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