Team Icon Brammo Delivers Convincing Result at Laguna Seca

Atlas and Bostrom Take Second and Third Place at the FIM ePower/TTX Championship

ASHLAND, OR – August 2, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Brammo and electric motorcycle racers competed this weekend at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the FIM ePower International Road Racing Championship.Team Icon Brammo took second and third place with riders Eric Bostrom and Steve Atlas.

Brammo’s newest rider, Eric Bostrom, who has over two decades of experience riding for companies such as Ducati, Harley Davidson, and Honda, finished third overall with a time of 14’44.858 and an average speed of 132.183 Km/h—an impressive feat considering he had ridden the Brammo bike only once before. Teammate Steve Atlas finished in second place at 14’34.963 with an average speed of 133.678 Km/h, just 2.903 seconds behind first place winner Michael Barnes of the Barracuda Lightning race team.

“Even with Barnes setting a blistering pace, it was cool to see my teammate Atlas up there with him—pushing me to ride even faster,” said Bostrom at Laguna Seca. When asked about the performance of Brammo’s racing bike, the Empulse RR, Bostrom said “It put a big smile on my face and surpassed all my expectations.”

“Team Icon Brammo is very pleased to come away from the FIM ePower/TTX Championshipat Laguna Seca with its first double podium,” said Team Icon Brammo Manager Brian Wismann. “Steve and Eric are pumped up and feeling confident following their stellar performances on Sunday.”

Team Icon Brammo’s next race will be the TTXGP, The TTXGP North America Championship 2012, at Miller Motorsport Park from August 31 – September 2, 2012.

Additional photos from FIM ePower/TTX Championship can be found at http://smu.gs/N9i1Dn.

About Brammo
Brammo, Inc., is a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in North America. Brammo designs and develops electric vehicles including the Encite™, Enertia™, Empulse™ and Engage™ motorcycles. Brammo is the current TTXGP eGrandPrix champion of North America. Brammo is an OEM supplier of its innovative Brammo Digital Drivetrain™ systems including the Brammo Power™ battery pack and Brammo Power™ vehicle management system. Brammo has vehicle distribution and marketing operations in North America, Europe and Asia. To learn more, visit www.Brammo.com  

SOURCE: Brammo, Inc.

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Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion to Celebrate the Life of Carroll Shelby through the 50th Anniversary of Shelby Cobra

MONTEREY, CA – May 17, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – A war veteran who flew B-29s, an oil roughneck, a chicken farmer… Carroll Shelby was a man of diverse talents. But he will forever be remembered as an automotive icon who transformed sports car racing and brought American pride to the international motorsports stage.

This year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 17-19, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra. But the featured marque honor becomes more poignant with the recent passing of the man who was simply known to friends as “Shel.”

The connection between Shelby and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has long been intertwined. Shelby was a frequent participant in the formative years of the raceway, then named Laguna Seca. It was here, on October 20, 1960, that Shelby drove the No. 98 Tipo 61 Maserati “Birdcage” in the final race of his legendary driving career. Despite taking nitroglycerin pills to ease chest pains, he finished second after leading much of the race. That position, however, earned enough points for Shelby to clinch the 1960 USAC Sports Car Championship.

While his professional driving days were over, Shelby was just getting started. He rarely looked in his rear view mirror, preferring to always look ahead at his next great adventure. “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Live today,” he remarked in a 2009 interview.

Shelby adamantly said he was attending the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, an event that was always marked on his calendar, and was looking forward to reconnecting with former Shelby American engineers, drivers and employees.

Additional plans are underway to unite the Shelby legacy and spirit with the anniversary of one of the most iconic cars of all time, and certainly the most replicated. Among the highlights will be:

• Dedicated race of 45 authentic CSX 2000/3000 competition cars
• Shelby Cobra Heritage Display, presented by Ford Motor Company
• Cobra Car Show on Pit Lane (Saturday for all authentic street and race Cobras)
• Cobra Car Corral with hundreds of authentic, continuation and replica cars
• Carroll Shelby special tribute laps
• Picnic Q&A with a Shelby American team member
• 350 GT Mustangs racing and in a dedicated car corral

“Carroll Shelby and his Cobras have been integral to our facility’s development. For a man who had his last professional race here and returned year after year for our historic car races, it is a privilege to host and present a public celebration of his life, his cars and his deep passion,” said Gill Campbell, CEO/general manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. “He will be missed roaming the paddock, but his spirit will forever live on.”

Advance general admission tickets start at $50 with a three day pass for only $130 that includes a complimentary souvenir magazine. Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult. Hospitality options begin at $200 per person.

For more information on the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion or to purchase tickets, call 800-327-7322 or visit www.MazdaRaceway.com.

About Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca was established in 1957. The world-renowned raceway has been operated since its inception by the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP), a not-for-profit 501(c) 4 corporation. Each race season, SCRAMP donates its net proceeds to the volunteer groups that help organize the races. The 2012 Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca race schedule features American Le Mans Monterey, presented by Patron (May 11-12); Ferrari Racing Days (May 18-20); Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, featuring the MotoGP World Championship (July 27-29); Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (Aug. 17-19); and the Continental Tire Sports Car Festival, powered by Mazda (Sept. 7-9).

SOURCE: Mazda North American Operations

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Laguna Seca a little closer for everyone with Superbike-Coach Corp.

Schedule includes new events like Laguna Seca and Alps Tour, for riders of all skill levels

SACRAMENTO, CA – March 10, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Superbike Coach, Northern California’s comprehensive track and street school, has announced its 2012 event schedule. Coach Can Akkaya has added some exciting new courses to his already impressive list of offerings, providing valuable instruction to allow motorcyclists of all skill levels to meet their riding goals.

Since 2008, the Superbike Coach program has been providing motorcycle riders with the skills necessary to perform their best on the race track, and now Coach Akkaya has expanded his curriculum to provide street riders the same level of personal, professional training adapted to everyday riding. From license preparation to advanced rider training, the Superbike Coach programs provide the necessary instruction to make any motorcyclist safer and more skilled on the road or on the racetrack.

“Motorcycle racing, and riding in general, has done a lot for me throughout the years,” said Can Akkaya, owner and instructor at Superbike Coach. “The programs I offer at Superbike Coach allow me to share those experiences and skills with riders at all levels, helping them become better, safer riders, on the street or the track.”

Superbike Coach courses don’t require a fancy track bike or tons of experience. Riders can use their own motorcycles or rent one of the school’s specially designed instruction bikes, and every class is personally tailored to the needs and skill levels of the individual students. Beginners and professionals alike have benefited from Coach Akkaya’s years of experience and professional one-on-one training techniques.

The highlights of the 2012 schedule are the May 28th Laguna Seca event – a trip to the Mecca of North American motorcycle racing, including bikes, and coaching – and the October 7th Wheelie/Knee Down combo event – a chance to learn without fear of legal consequences – but every Superbike Coach program guarantees excitement and education.

Superbike Coach’s 2012 Programs

Track Schools

• Laguna Seca (5/28): Perfect for riders outside of California. Superbike Coach provides coaching and track-prepared motorcycles, allowing riders to experience the thrills of Laguna’s world-famous corkscrew.
• Track Drill: One-on-one or in a class setting, this introductory track tiding course will benefit the novice to advanced rider.
• Knee Down: Dragging a knee is the goal of every beginner racer. The Knee Down course provides a pressure-free atmosphere and safe environment to build confidence.
• Wheelie Course: Get that front wheel off the ground legally on Superbike Coach’s specially designed wheelie bike. Not just for show, controlling a wheelie is the ultimate form of throttle control.
• Youth Coach: Builds confidence and speed for the future generation of motorcycle racers.
• Video Coach: Riders and racers can submit personal videos for professional analysis by Superbike Coach staff.

Street Riding Programs

• DMV Prep: One-hour course for learner’s permit holders designed to provide the skills necessary to pass the DMV road test.
• Road Skills: Closed course and open road course teaches braking, steering, balance, shifting and defensive riding. Conducing in a class or one-on-one setting.
• Tech Basics: Hands-on class teaches the basics of maintenance and setup, allowing riders to save time and money.
• Setup Course: This seminar and road tour teaches basic principles of suspension setup to reduce tire wear and increase grip and riding comfort.
• Braking Seminar: An informative and eye-opening look at braking and ways to increase proficiency and confidence and reduce braking distance.
• Specific Coaching: Customized training sessions to learn how to better rider with a passenger, commute more safely and take advantages of the performance features of a Sportbike.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

• California Tour: This exclusive 10-day tour happens only once a year and allows riders to experience the beauty of the California coast, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe. Accommodations and motorcycle rental are included in the price of the tour.
• Alps Tour: Quite possibly the most exciting motorcycle ride in the world. Details about Superbike Coach’s Alps Tour are coming soon.

New since 2012:

• We offer a small assortment of ‘Useful Rider Stuff’ on our web shop

Complete schedule, course descriptions and price lists can be found at www.Superbike-Coach.com as well as details on discounts available only to Superbike Coach students. Classes fill up quickly, so interested riders are encouraged to sign up soon.

Our partners:
We proudly are in relationships with prestigious companies in the industry; Dunlop USA, Vinxxgrip Swiss, Woodcraft USA, Qstarz Taiwan, and AXO USA- who are spending a 50% off coupon for our clients

About Superbike-Coach:
Superbike-Coach Corp. was founded by Can Akkaya in May, 2009. Coach Can is an approved Instructor from Europe with a wide range of experience, and has coached all rider levels and ages. Just 5 month later, the brand Superbike-Coach had become a significant player in California’s motorcycle scene, with an fast growth rate. Coach Can Akkaya is a former professional motorcycle racer, having competed in the German, Dutch, Spanish Open and European Championships. He has more than 30 years of racing and riding experience, as also as a test rider, racing suit developer and track instructor. He immigrated to the U.S., and started Superbike Coach Corp. in 2008. Can lives in Northern California with his wife, Marion, and daughter, Jill. The English translation of his best-selling German-language book, “Racer’s Story…25 Seconds,” is set to be published in North America in 2012.

For complete information about Superbike Coach Corp. and pictures for your use, please visit the Press Area.
We also can setup you up for a Interview with Coach Can.  Please feel free to follow up with me.

Best regards,
Marion Akkaya

Superbike-Coach Corp.
8554 Patrickswell Ct
Sacramento, CA
Phone (916)-627-1941
Email: office@superbike-coach.com
URL:  www.superbike-coach.com

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Yamaha YZF-R1 Ridden By King Kenny Roberts At Laguna Seca Brings $87,000 At Auction

MONTEREY, CA – August 19, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The special, one-of-a-kind Yamaha® GYTR-equipped YZF-R1®, featuring Yamaha’s 50th Anniversary red-and-white paint scheme and ridden in demonstration laps by Kenny Roberts at last month’s Red Bull United States Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, was sold to the highest bidder at Mecum’s Motorcycle Auction this past Thursday night in Monterey, CA. Special guest auctioneers for the event were Roberts himself, along with television personality Jay Leno.

Proceeds from the auction benefited Bailey’s Café, a non-profit organization that brings youth and elders together through the arts and services and is located in Brooklyn, NY. The highest bidder was Milton Verret, who engaged in some spirited bidding and signaled his approval of a final bid and donations totaling $87,000 before the gavel fell.

Commenting on the auction, Leno said, “That was a lot of fun hanging out with Kenny, and I’m excited for the kids at Bailey’s Café in Brooklyn. That winning bid from Milton is going to buy a lot of supplies!”

Roberts added, “I’m kinda surprised that someone would pay for a bike that I sat my butt on and worked the rear tire on pretty good. But, it was for a good cause, and Milton really came through for Bailey’s Café.”

“This auction was another exciting event in our ongoing celebration of Yamaha’s 50th Anniversary of World Grand Prix Racing,” said Bob Starr, General Manager, National Communications for Yamaha’s Motorsports Group. “With Kenny and Jay involved in the fun—and for such a worthwhile cause—it was an especially memorable event.”

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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Moto-Electra Ready to Take on Competition in TTXGP Race in Laguna Seca, California

BLUE GRASS, VA – July 22, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Moto-Electra, one of the emerging leaders in electric motorcycle racing technology, has announced today it would participate in the Time Trial Extreme Grand Prix (TTXGP) Round 2 race during Moto GP weekend at Laguna Seca, CA scheduled for July 23-24^th.

The event, organized in partnership with International Motorcycling Federation (PIM) promises to be the first joint race between TTXGP and e-Power providing the best possible stage to promote the sport, the technology and the message of the next generation of motor sport.

Moto-Electra team, that took second place in the recent Infineon 2011 race in California, is ready to take on its competitors with million dollar development budgets.

“Moto-Electra shows that inventiveness and persistence can beat unlimited resources,” says Brian Richardson, the manager of Moto-Electra Racing. “Our machine is built around a Norton Featherbed frame, patented in 1949. Although it may look like a 1951 Norton Manx, it is stuffed with high-end technology that allows us to win races on a shoestring budget.”

Moto-Electra supporters include IceWarp Inc, a global provider of unified communications and collaboration solutions. “We are supporting Moto-Electra, because we share the same approach: winning through innovation, intelligence and tenacity,” said Ladislav Goc, President of IceWarp. “This philosophy allows IceWarp to successfully compete against industry behemoths and consistently win. Just like Moto-Electra.”

In 2010, 14 nationalities took to the TTXGP grid. This year regional championships are confirmed for North America, Australia and Europe where teams compete locally to gain a place in the TTXGP world championship finale.

ABOUT MOTO-ELECTRA

Moto-Electra Racing intends to re-invent the motorcycle as we know it. Started on a sheep farm in the Blue Grass Valley of Virginia, Moto-Electra Racing is developing some of the fastest electric motorcycles in the world. “You can silently accelerate to 130 mph, or cruse along listening to the birds in the trees. This is an expansion of the sport of motorcycling. We invite you to visit our quiet Blue Grass Valley — To see for yourself the future of motorsport.” Brian Richardson

ABOUT ICEWARP

IceWarp is an emerging provider of Unified Communications for every business class, size and niche. Building upon a decade of enterprise e-mail platforms experience, IceWarp offers organizations an all-in-one highly secure solution that enables their mobile workforce to communicate through any platform, be it e-mail, mobile synchronization, chat, SMS, voice or video. The highly scalable product can easily be used by organizations of all sizes, from SMBs to large corporations, delivering ease of deployment, exceptional reliability and scalability. IceWarp’s solutions are available in over 40 countries through a comprehensive network of distributors.
www.icewarp.com

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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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Edelweiss Ducati Laguna Seca MotoGP California Tour

FastDates.com presents the ultimate road trip through the Golden State July 16th – 27th 2011

WOODLAND HILLS, CA – February 22, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – “A motorcycle is the only way to see America.” Those are Peter Fonda’s words and he should know. The FastDates.com Calendars present the ultimate Edeweiss Ducati tour which will lead you through what is possibly the most beautiful state in America, California, to the ultimate motorcycle race, the U.S. MotoGP at Laguna Seca. There you’ll hang with Ducati fans in the Ducati Midway and Grandstand, possibly meet World Champions Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden, and watch breathtaking race action in the “Corkscrew”. You can choose to party with thousands of race fans on Monterey’s Cannery Row on Saturday night, and unwind in Clint Eastwood’s beautiful, quiet little town of Carmel on Sunday evening. The next morning we’ll head south on the Pacific Coast Highway One, a twisty ribbon of asphalt between the mountains and the ocean on what is called the most beautiful, thrilling road in the world!

The Tour will start and finish in Los Angeles at the legendary Queen Mary ghost ship in the Port of Long Beach. We’ll meet up on Saturday during the 20th anniversary celebration of the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show featuring the incredible custom bikes and beautiful models featured in the FastDates.com Motorcycle PinUp Calendars, including the official Ducati Corse Fast Dates World Superbike Calendar Kittens. You’ll meet some of America’s top custom bike builders featured in the Iron & Lace Calendar, check out the World Record Dyno Shootout, enjoy the Calendar Girl Music Festival, and the Calendar Bike Builder’s party in the Ship’s art deco Observation bar that night.

California has just about everything, and we will see most of it: mountains, desert, the Pacific Coast Highway, spectacular National Parks, beautiful cities like San Francisco and smaller towns like Carmel. California is a perfect country for riding the beautiful red bikes from Bologna. You’ll be able to choose between the legendary Ducati Monster or the critically acclaimed Multistrada -the world’s best sport touring bike, to take you through breathtaking landscapes including twisty mountain passes, spectacular ocean roads and fertile valleys. The lightweight bikes will easily bring you to all the Californian landmarks: Golden Gate Bridge, Sequoia and Yosemite National Park, Hearst Castle, Hollywood and the Queen Mary.

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Carmel and Santa Barbara have plenty of sightseeing and shopping opportunities. Sequoia and Yosemite National Park offer breathtaking scenery, waterfalls and giant trees, while the Sierra Nevada and the Pacific coastal mountains provide some of the best motorcycle roads in northern America. Just add the power, sound and feel of a Ducati motorcycles, meet beautiful California girls and World Champion racer boys – and here is your perfect vacation! Join FastDates.com and Edelweiss for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation and explore the Golden State, attend the LA Calendar Motorcycle Show and MotoGP race weekend.

Additional information:
http://www.edelweissbike.com/en/cont/def/home.html?partnerID=US-GDA

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2011 XDL Season Promises to be the Best Ever and Will Take Sports to New Level

LOS ANGELES, CA – February 2, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – 2011 marks the sixth season in the life of the XDL Championship Series and it promises to be a big one that will grow the sport significantly in the US and in many key global markets. The schedule has been revamped to provide an optimal mix of event formats and event locations. The bulk of the schedule has been “urbanized” so XDL now runs in the middle of urban areas, on the same weekends as Daytona Bike Week, Arizona Bike Week and both the Laguna Seca and Indy MotoGP events. Remarked XDL founder Randy Grube: “We’ve had three years of experience with Indy now and it is by far our best format. So it made sense to restructure our schedule accordingly. Both Scottsdale and Monterey should be off the hook. The Scottsdale venue is in the middle of the entertainment district of downtown. You can’t get any more central than that. And Monterey is Monterey. It is already a big weekend and now we are part of it, in a really good location. What you will start to see more and more is that XDL will distinguish itself as mainstream motorcycle entertainment because we don’t take up a lot of room and can perform essentially anywhere. We can take the show to where the people are, not have to make them come out to a race track. I’m really looking forward to 2011.”

As part of our bigger mission XDL is taking responsibility for fostering the growth of the sport on all levels. XDL has introduced a new event format called “Freeride Festival” that is designed to be three to four days instead of two, provides more riding opportunities for every level of street freestyle rider, as well as more education on safety, bike preparation and riding. At both Daytona and Nashville, XDL will partner with the nascent AFS series and run an integrated schedule of pro and amateur competitions. And we will incorporate over 10 hours of freeride sessions that allow non-competitors the opportunity to ride in a safe and controlled environment under the supervision of a professional organization. The Freeride Festival format provides a growth structure for all levels of the sport, which will bring in many new participants and grow motorcycling in general.

In addition the Freeride Festival format will integrate more sportbike culture elements such as custom bikes, girls, music, wheelie machines and dynos. “The idea with the Freeride Festival format is to combine the best elements of a lifestyle event, with the best elements of a competition and parking lot riding” stated XDL co-founder Thomas Evans. “We are basically taking everything we know that works and putting it in one place so people can have more fun. Simple.”

2011 XDL Championship Series Schedule

• Round 1: Daytona Beach, FL – During Daytona Bike Week – @ Daytona International Speedway – March 9 – 12
• Round 2: Phoenix, AZ – During AZ Bike Week  – @ Downtown Scottsdale – April 1 & 2
• Round 3: Nashville, TN – XDL Freeride Festival – @ Nashville Superspeedway – June 10 & 11
• Round 4: Monterey, CA – With MotoGP – @ Downtown Monterey – July 22 & 23
• Round 5: Indianapolis, IN – With MotoGP – @ Downtown Indianapolis – August 26 & 27

For marketing and sales info please contact Randy Grube at randy@xdlshow.com or 310-850-5715.

For additional info please visit http://www.xdlshow.com

XDL is the only championship of its kind and is the leader in reaching the core 20-year old sportbike demographic. Each XDL event features the world’s most skilled sportbike riders squaring off in seven unique competitions for over $10,000 in prize money. Since its inception in 2006 the series has built a global following in places as far off as India, Indonesia, China, Japan, Australia, France, Thailand and Eastern Europe, and in the process emerged as the fastest growing action sport in America.

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Ben Bostrom and Chris Clark Auction for Rett Syndrome a Success

LAS VEGAS, NV – August 17, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Pat Clark Motorsports would like to thank all of the fans that placed bids on the gear of AMA American Superbike racers Chris Clark and Ben Bostrom to benefit Rett Syndrome that recently concluded on Ebay.

The special edition leathers and bodywork made their AMA race debut at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca round of the AMA series and saw Ben Bostrom and Pat Clark Motorsports score their first win in the American Superbike class.

The auction began immediately following the SPEED telecast of the race on Sunday evening July 25 and concluded with over 2500 views and 60 bids on the gear.

“The feedback we received from everyone has been nothing but positive and we are happy we could pull off this unique event. We wish the thank the Ben Bostrom and Chris Clark fans who placed their bids and helped us do our part to support a great charity and assist in finding a cure for Rett Syndrome”, said Team Manager Ron Heben.

Rett Syndrome is the most physically disabling of the autism spectrum disorders. It strikes at random in early childhood, affecting little girls almost exclusively. Currently there is no treatment beyond supportive care, however recently Rett Syndrome was reversed in laboratory mice giving hope that a cure can be found to help the girls and women with Rett Syndrome. First recognized only 25 years ago, the prevalence of Rett Syndrome equals that of Cystic Fibrosis, Huntington’s and ALS but is vastly under funded in comparison to those disorders.

To learn more about Rett Syndrome, please visit www.race4rettmx.com

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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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