Jay Leno – Motorcycle Crash Footage

October 24, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Leno and the motorcyclists involved in the collision were taking part in a charity benefit called the “Love Ride” last October when the accident occurred on an L.A. freeway.

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Jay Leno To Lead Harley-Davidson’s Love Ride 29 To Benefit The USO

LONGEST-RUNNING MOTORCYCLE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE WORLD TO FEATURE GEORGE THOROGOOD, CANNED HEAT & THE STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK

IN 28 YEARS, THE LOVE RIDE HAS RAISED $24 MILLION FOR CHARITY

GLENDALE, CA – October 18, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Jay Leno will return as the Grand Marshal of the 29^th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Love Ride on Sunday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Castaic Lake, California.  This year’s Love Ride will benefit the USO that provides critical support and morale boosting programs and services to troops, military families, wounded, ill and injured, and their families, and the families of the fallen. The Love Ride is the longest-running motorcycle fundraising event in the world and has raised $24 million for charity in 28 years.  The Love Ride was founded in 1984 by Oliver Shokouh, the owner of Harley-Davidson of Glendale.

Love Ride 29 is being supported by 22 Harley-Davidson dealerships in Southern California and many of them will feature pre-Love Ride promotions and group rides to Castaic Lake on October 21.  Harley-Davidson of Glendale will feature The Strawberry Alarm Clock in concert at 7:15 a.m. followed by a press conference with Leno and other celebrities, including Robert Patrick, the Cast of Sons of Anarchy, Antonio Sabato Jr., Willie G. Davidson, Karen Davidson, Perry King, George Barris, Mickey Jones, Keith Emerson, and Lorenzo Lamas who will sing this year’s National Anthem.

George Thorogood and the Destroyers and Canned Heat will headline the Castaic Lake concert starting at 11:45 a.m.  Other Castaic Lake festivities include a trade show, Peter Fonda ride-in bike show, USO displays, and a food truck fair.

The minimum donation to participate is $50 and includes a free opportunity ticket to win 6 prizes that include a 2013 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim.

All motorcycle brands and automobiles are welcome.  To sign up in advance or receive more information, go to www.LoveRide.org, or visit Harley-Davidson of Glendale at 3717 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California.

SOURCE: Love Ride Foundation

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Jay Leno To Be Grand Marshal Of Harley-Davidson’s Love Ride 29 To Benefit The USO On October 21

LONGEST-RUNNING MOTORCYCLE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE WORLD TO FEATURE GEORGE THOROGOOD, CANNED HEAT, & THE STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK

IN 28 YEARS, THE LOVE RIDE HAS RAISED $24 MILLION FOR CHARITY

GLENDALE, CA – July 19, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Jay Leno will be the Grand Marshal of the 29th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Love Ride on Sunday, October 21 at Castaic Lake, California, to benefit the USO and their veterans programs in 160 locations in 27 states.

The Love Ride is the longest-running motorcycle fundraising event in the world and has raised $24 million for charity in 28 years. Leno will be joined by celebrity motorcyclists who in past years have included Steven Tyler, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Robert Patrick, Lorenzo Lamas, Ann-Margret, Nancy Sinatra, Larry Hagman, Willie G. Davidson, and hundreds of others. The USO is the preferred veterans charity of many celebrities, including Charlie Sheen who just this week donated $1 million to the USO.

Love Ride participants—which have exceeded 20,000 in past years—will sign-up at Harley-Davidson of Glendale before arriving at Castaic Lake for a trade show, bike show, stunt show, food truck fair, and a concert featuring George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Canned Heat, and the Strawberry Alarm Clock.  Past performers have included Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, B.B. King, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Sammy Hagar, and many others.

The Love Ride was founded in 1984 by Oliver Shokouh, the owner of Harley-Davidson of Glendale, with 400 motorcyclists who raised $42,000 for charity.

Love Ride 29 is supported by the 23-dealership Southern California Harley-Davidson Dealers Association and numerous major sponsors to be announced. The minimum donation for admission is $45 and all motorcycle brands and automobiles are welcome.  Advance tickets and limited edition Love Ride 29 merchandise are available at www.LoveRide.org or Harley-Davidson of Glendale at 3717 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California.

SOURCE: Love Ride

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ATK to Participate in 28th Annual Love Ride

CENTERVILLE, UT – October 14, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – This year is the 28th annual Love Ride, and this addition will foster Autism Awareness and benefit Autism Speaks. Autism currently affects one in 77 Boys. ATK Motorcycle’s CEO Frank White has one of those special autistic boys who also loves motorcycles.

Come join Frank, his son Jeff, Jay Leno, Peter Fonda and many others by riding in this charity event on Sunday October 23, 2011.

“One of my colleagues at ATK has two Autistic sons. Blessings come from having Autistic children, and so do many challenges. Financial contributions from charity events such as the Love Ride could make life better for the families who have a child with autism., ATK and my family are grateful that Oliver, Leno, Fonda and Glendale Harley promote these Charity rides every year”, said Frank White.

Come see Frank, Jeff and others in the ATK Motorcycle tent at the Love Ride.

For more information on the Love Ride Click: www.glendaleharley.com/love-ride.htm

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King Kenny Roberts Will Ride Yamaha YZF-R1 At Laguna Seca, The Bike Will Be Auctioned Off For Charity At Mecum

CYPRESS, CA – July 19, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is very pleased to announce a special opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts around the world to bid on a one-of-a-kind YZF-R1 as ridden by “King” Kenny Roberts around the famed Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit. This special GYTR-equipped R1 features a unique 50th anniversary Red/White paint scheme and many Genuine Yamaha custom performance accessories.

The bike will be sold at no reserve to the highest bidder as part of Mecum’s Motorcycle Auction segment during Pebble Beach weekend, scheduled for Thursday evening, August 18 in Monterey, California. Serving as designated “auctioneers” for this R1 will be none other than Jay Leno, who will also be joined on stage by “King” Kenny himself.

“The proceeds for this Yamaha R1 will go directly to Bailey’s Café, a fantastic school of the arts for kids in the Bronx,” said Jay Leno. “Once the bidding is over, I’m sure that the performance of this R1 will only be matched by that of the kids in this great school!

“This auction is another great part of our activities for Yamaha’s 50th Anniversary of World GP Racing,” said Bob Starr, General Manager of Communications for Yamaha’s Motorsports Group. “To have both Jay and Kenny involved in such a worthy cause is a great way to celebrate!”

For more information on Bailey’s Café please go to www.baileyscafe.org.

For more information on Mecum’s Motorcycle Auction in Monterey go to http://www.mecum.com.

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Blackline GPS Selected to Provide the Official Tracking Services for the Love Ride 2010

Love Ride to be led by Grand Marshall Jay Leno and Love Ride Founder Oliver Shokouh

CALGARY, ALBERTA – October 21, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Blackline GPS Corp. (TSX VENTURE:BLN) (“Blackline” or the “Company”) and the Love Ride are pleased to announce that Blackline GPS has been selected to provide the official real time tracking for the Love Ride 2010. The Love Ride takes place November 7th, beginning from Glendale Harley-Davidson and goes to Calamigos Ranch in Malibu Hills, the site of the original Love Ride in 1984. The goal of the Love Ride is to raise money for charitable causes, and this year will benefit Autism Speaks.

Oliver Shokouh, founder of the Love Ride said, “Over the years, the Love Ride became the largest motorcycle charity ride in the world and has raised millions of dollars for a variety of charities. To share the event with media, fans and people around the world, we wanted a way to track our entourage of riders and share their location with people around the world in real time as the ride progresses. The Escort Entourage provides the perfect solution and allows everyone a fun and simple way to follow along virtually”.

Jay Leno, well known for being host of the Tonight Show, will be the Grand Marshal for the event. Mr. Leno has served as the Grand Marshal for every ride since 1985. The Love Ride has been billed as “The Largest One-Day Motorcycle Fund-Raising Event in the World.” Other notables taking part include actors Peter Fonda and Robert Patrick as well as Harley-Davidson’s Willie G. Davidson.

“We are excited to participate in the Love Ride and pride ourselves for being good stewards of community service. The Blackline platform will be a unique focal point for news media and charity sponsors to observe the Love Ride as hundreds of Harley Davidson riders ride to support Autism Speaks,” said Blackline GPS President & CEO, Clark Swanson.

Fans of Jay Leno and other notable celebrities riding to support the Love Ride can follow them along every turn by visiting http://loveride.blacklinegps.com on November 7th. More information on the Love Ride can be found at http://www.glendaleharley.com/love-ride.htm.

About Blackline GPS:

Blackline GPS Inc. is a location based services company focused on design, development, and manufacturing of products for business and consumer markets. The company’s wireless location devices, software, and service solutions address the growing needs of workforce safety, delivery services, asset and fleet management, and a number of consumer applications. Technology, dedication, and vision combine to create a strong portfolio designed to Protect. Share. Connect™.

About The Love Ride: The Love Ride is a charity motorcycle ride held annually in Southern California and in Switzerland. Its organizers bill it as “The Largest One-Day Motorcycle Fund-Raising Event in the World.” It was founded by Oliver Shokouh, the owner of a Glendale, California Harley-Davidson dealership. Comedian and Tonight Show host Jay Leno has served as Grand Marshall every year since 1985. Other celebrity participants have included Lorenzo Lamas and Larry Hagman, Robert Patrick, and musicians Lynyrd Skynyrd. The original ride in 1984 raised $1,500 while the events popularity has soared. The ride in 2004 raised over 1 million dollars.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CONTACT

Blackline GPS Corp.
Clark Swanson
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Jay Leno Will Be Grand Marshal Of Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – August 18, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yamaha and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are pleased to bring legendary comedian and late-night television host Jay Leno to serve as grand marshal of the Red Bull Indianapolis GP motorcycle race.

Leno, an avid motorsports enthusiast and collector of motorcycles and cars, will meet with MotoGP teams and riders on Race Day, Sunday, Aug. 29 at IMS and also present a trophy to a podium finisher.

“The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the greatest spectator tracks in the world,” Leno said. “Thankfully my R1 will stay in the Big Dog Garage as I plan to watch and cheer on our three Americans right from the pits.”

Leno’s role as grand marshal extends his involvement with both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and MotoGP.

In 1999, Leno drove the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Pace Car that led the field of 33 drivers to the start of the Indianapolis 500. In July, Leno opened his incredible collection of cars and motorcycles at Jay Leno’s Garage in Southern California to current MotoGP riders and legends in a special event presented by Yamaha before the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.

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IMS tickets: Tickets for the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP are on sale now. A new structure offers additional value and flexibility to fans attending the annual MotoGP event.

Among the highlights of the new ticket structure are lower prices and single-day reserved and general admission tickets for Race Day, Sunday, Aug. 29. Children 12 and under will be admitted free any day of the event if accompanied by an adult holding a general admission ticket.

Fans can order tickets online at www.imstix.com, call the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700, or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area or visit the ticket office at the IMS Administration Building at the corner of Georgetown Road and 16th Street. Online orders can be made at any time. Hours for phone orders and the ticket office are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday.

General admission tickets provide access to the grounds, viewing mounds along the infield section of the circuit and selected grandstands, which provide excellent angles to see the greatest riders in the world.

Fans can now print their tickets – three-day reserved seat and Race Day-only general admission and reserved seat tickets – with their printer after ordering tickets online at www.imstix.com. Tickets for groups of 20 or more also are on sale. Contact the IMS Group Sales Department at (866) 221-8775 for more information.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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Jay Leno to Cover Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

BUFFALO CHIP CAMPGROUND, SD – July 27, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Tonight Show is coming to Sturgis during the 70th Annual Motorcycle Rally to cover Pee-wee Herman at The Legendary Buffalo Chip August 8 & 9, and capture Pee-wee Herman leading tens of thousands of bikers in the World’s Largest Tequila Dance.

Campground owner Rod Woodruff said he was unsure of exactly what the show would be covering while at the Chip, beyond a planned Tequila Dance. He said as more information becomes available, it will be posted on buffalochip.com and the Buffalo Chip’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

“Pee-Wee is going to cram a lot of activity into his two days at the Buffalo Chip. And, we’re of course delighted that The Tonight Show will be here to let the world know about his adventures here at the Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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Yamaha Racers, Legends Stop By Jay Leno’s Garage On Their Way To Laguna Seca

Yamaha’s GP stars present Leno with ex-Bostrom R1 Superbike

CYPRESS, CA – July 21, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  The stars of the MotoGP World Championship made their way to California this week. They’re headed for Laguna Seca, of course, but on Tuesday you could not have been blamed for thinking the race would be held in Burbank.

The suburb north of LA is normally home to a lot of television and film production and star sightings are commonplace, but on Tuesday it was teeming with motorcycle racers… Fiat Yamaha’s championship leader Jorge Lorenzo, Monster Tech 3 Yamaha riders Ben Spies and Colin Edwards; Yamaha legends Kenny Roberts Sr., Eddie Lawson, and Wayne Rainey – even AMA Superbike championship leader Josh Hayes and Ben Bostrom were all spotted in the nondescript warehouse district near Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport – not a typical transfer point on the way to Laguna Seca.

But avid motorcyclists know that Burbank is also the location of Jay Leno’s famous ‘Big Dog Garage.’ Leno, host of the Tonight Show, is a member of the AMA Hall of Fame. His garage (actually a 70,000 sq. ft. complex with several full time employees) houses over 200 motorcycles and cars – ranging from pioneer motorcycles like his 1918 Pope to an 800-horsepower ‘Ecojet’ car tuned to run on recycled cooking oil. It’s definitely a garage and not just a collection, since virtually every vehicle is licensed and insured; Jay rides and drives all of them.

The latest addition to Jay’s fleet is fast and exotic, even by his standards – an ex-Eric Bostrom AMA Superbike.

“Last Fall, Jay auctioned off a custom Star V-Max to benefit Bailey’s Cafe, a charity that we both support,” said Bob Starr. “We were thrilled with the results of that auction; it benefited a very worthy cause. But we realized that when he sold his V-Max, it left him without a Yamaha in the garage.”

“We wanted to make sure that Jay had a unique bike, that reflects his uniquely effective role as an ambassador for our sport,” Starr continued. “This R1 Superbike is not something that can be purchased at any price. It is virtually as-ridden by Eric. We put it into storage at the end of the 2008 season. We just asked Chuck Graves to go through it and make sure it was ready to ride again.” The bike was a surprise gift for Leno, who thought he’d only agreed to host a dinner for Yamaha’s MotoGP riders.

It was hard to tell who was more star-struck. Jay and his garage staff met a ‘who’s who’ of Yamaha racing history. But even legends like Eddie Lawson do a double-take when they see the scope of Jay’s garage and workshop. “There are so many vehicles in here,” said Lawson, “that are just works of art.”

Since all his bikes get ridden, it will be up to garage manager Bernard Juchli to find a place to hang a license plate on this factory superbike. When we asked Bernard how he’d manage to register it, he smiled and replied, “I can’t reveal that.”

The job of going through the ultra-trick R1 fell to Team Yamaha’s Chuck Graves. Graves made a few concessions to making the bike ‘streetable’; swapping the Magneti Marelli ECU for a YEC unit, and the race dash for one with a speedometer. But the engine internals, fork, swingarm and more are pure factory unobtanium. “This bike was built before we homologated parts,” said Graves, “so really, a lot of these components just aren’t for sale, at any price.”

In all, over 100 of Yamaha’s ‘friends and family,’ and representatives from Dorna and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, attended the event, which included a great meal prepared by none other than Yamaha-USA’s own racing boss Keith McCarty. Tim Collins of Alpinestars presented Jay with a custom set of leathers to match the bike, and Troy Lee added a fantastic custom-painted Arai helmet, which included signatures and elements from the designs used by the legends and MotoGP riders at the dinner.

When he posed for photos with Lorenzo, Spies, and Edwards he quipped, “Yeah, this is great – I love being the slowest guy in the room.”

After dinner, as the event wound down, the riders prepared to travel up the coast to Laguna Seca and Jay – who works at his comedy as hard as Ben Spies works at his cardio fitness – went home to write the next Tonight Show opening monologue. Jay couldn’t attend the races, as he was already committed to an event in Detroit this weekend. But it’s just a question of time before he takes his R1 up the Rock Store. If you see him there and think, ‘Wow, that looks like a genuine factory bike,’ it’s because that’s what it is.”

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