Leatt Holds 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

23 12 2011

Shareholders Approve Reverse Split of Common Stock

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – December 23, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) Leatt Corporation (OTC: LEAT.PK), a global developer, marketer and distributor of the Leatt-Brace®, a neck brace system designed to help prevent potentially devastating injuries to the cervical spine (neck) for helmeted sports, today announced that it held and webcast its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders this morning as scheduled. A quorum of shareholders was present in person or by proxy.

With over 291 million total shares voted at the Meeting, four proposals were approved by an overwhelming majority of the votes cast. The strong affirmation was led by the proposal to affect a reverse split of the Company’s Common Stock at a ratio of between 1-for-5 and 1-for-25, to be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors on or before December 22, 2012. The other resolutions that carried consisted of election of four (4) directors to the Board of Directors, Dr. Christopher Leatt, Sean Macdonald, Zafiris M. Zafiropoulos and Jeffrey J. Guzy; the ratification of Fitzgerald & Co., CPAs, PC, as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2011; and the adoption of the Company’s 2011 Equity Incentive Plan.

About Leatt Corporation: 

Leatt Corporation develops, markets and distributes personal protective equipment and ancillary products for all forms of sports, especially extreme motor sports. The Leatt-Brace® is an award-winning neck brace system considered the gold standard for neck protection for anyone wearing a crash helmet as a form of protection. It was designed for participants in extreme sports or riding motorcycles, bicycles, mountain bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other vehicles.

For more information, visit: www.leatt-corp.com | www.leatt.com

Contacts

Allen & Caron, Inc.

Rudy Barrio (Investors)
r.barrio@allencaron.com
(212) 691-8087

Len Hall (Media)
len@allencaron.com
(949) 474-4300

SOURCE: Leatt Corporation

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Red Bull/KTM Signs Ryan Dungey to Factory SX/MX Team

6 10 2011

MURRIETA, CA – October 5, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – KTM Motorsports is pleased to announce the addition of Supercross/Motocross racer Ryan Dungey to the Red Bull/KTM Factory Race Team for the 2012 and 2013 AMA Pro Supercross and Motocross Championship Series.

The well-decorated rider’s first official race with the Red Bull/KTM Factory Team will be the opening round of the AMA Pro Supercross Championship Series at Angel Stadium on January 7, 2012 where he will race aboard the KTM 450 SX-F in the premier Supercross class.

KTM expressed its desire to strengthen its motocross efforts in 2010 when it released the new generation SX model line of motorcycles and hired Roger DeCoster, the most well-known and prolific team manager in motocross racing history. In 2011, KTM proved its determination to push ahead in the segment by signing 250cc riders Ken Roczen and Marvin Musquin. Now, two years after the launch of the new model line, KTM has continued to release new innovative product development on its 2012 line and has again stepped up its motocross racing effort with the addition of Dungey.

“I am really happy to have Ryan Dungey join our team. He and I have worked together for several years so we know each other well. Our past should help us get the best out of each other and put us in position to be legit championship contenders in the big bike class,” commented Red Bull/KTM Team Manager Roger DeCoster. “Everyone at the factory and here on the U.S. side is very excited to start working with Ryan and see where the future will take us.”

At only 21 years of age, the Minnesota native has already accomplished every goal he has set for himself. In 2009 he won the AMA Supercross Lites Western Regional Title and followed that up with the AMA Pro Motocross Championship 250cc class crown. That same year he competed in the 2009 Motocross des Nations where he was one of three members aboard the winning U.S. Team. In 2010, he became the first rider in history to win both the AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championship in his rookie year. He again went on to lead the 2010 Motocross des Nations team to victory on U.S soil in Lakewood, CO. Most recently, in mid-September, he added one more win to his belt as he and the US team captured yet another Motocross des Nations victory in France.

KTM has signed Ryan Dungey to a two-year contract. Ryan expressed his excitement about switching to KTM and working under the guidance of Roger DeCoster, commenting, “I’m looking forward to riding for the new Red Bull/KTM team and working again with Roger. I am excited to start something new and am ready for the challenge. I like the way that KTM has backed Roger since he made the switch last year and I appreciate KTM’s goal of working hard to develop their race team to earn championships. I am making this switch to win races and work toward getting that championship for KTM.”

KTM Sportmotorcycle AG’s Head of Motorsports, Pit Beirer, added a personal note, stating, “I am extremely proud that we have brought a great rider to the KTM team. Three years ago we started to rebuild our Supercross and Motocross efforts based on a dream to bring KTM to the top of the sport. A small number of people trusted in my idea and stayed with me. Soon after Roger (DeCoster), Ian (Harrison) and the entire U.S. Red Bull/KTM Team came onboard and began helping us get closer to our goal. We now have Ken Roczen and Marvin Musquin, two MX2 World Champions, on our team and with Ryan coming to our side the dream team is a reality and we are truly ready to race.”

For more information on Ryan Dungey and the Red Bull/KTM Factory Racing Team please visit www.ktmusa.com.

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Honda Amateur Support at Loretta Lynn’s

30 07 2011

TORRANCE, CA – July 30, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – American Honda congratulates all the Honda racers who have earned a spot at this year’s prestigious AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship taking place August 1-6, 2011, at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. This year’s event celebrates 30 years of amateur racing at the famed Loretta Lynn Ranch and Honda’s been there every step of the way in support of the thousands of Honda racers who have lined up behind this famous starting gate over these past three decades.

“We are really excited to once again be a part of this premier event and proud of our continued trackside support for Honda-equipped racers at Loretta Lynn’s in 2011,” said Keith Dowdle, Assistant Manager Honda Riders Club of America® (HRCA®). “This year marks 30 years of Honda support for all the Honda racers who have earned a spot at this terrific grassroots racing event and it’s fantastic that more than 190 Honda riders will be racing this year. We encourage everyone to stop by our Honda amateur support compound whether it’s for some technical info or parts support or just to say hi and chat with the members of our amateur support team.”

About Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through authorized Honda dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to powersports.honda.com.

Honda Red Rider Rewards program inquiries may be directed to the info hotline at (866) 367-9289

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FLY Racing Unveils 2012 Collection

15 07 2011

BOISE, ID – July 15, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  FLY Racing is proud to unveil another exciting and innovative collection with the launch of its 2012 line of racewear, helmets, protective products and casual wear. FLY Racing’s release of its 2012 collection follows hot on the heels of its recent announcement of the creation of Andrew Short and Trey Canard Replica helmets.

Team riders, including Short and Canard, will debut FLY Racing’s 2012 racewear in competition at the Washougal National, on Saturday July 23rd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View FLY Racing’s complete 2012 collection now by visiting FlyRacing.com.

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Trey Canard Returns to Motocross

14 07 2011

TORRANCE, CA – July 14,2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – American Honda Racing’s Trey Canard will make his return to AMA Motocross racing this weekend at the Spring Creek Motocross National in Millville, MN. Canard returns to racing aboard his factory Honda–prepared CRF450R, having recovered from the leg injury that he sustained earlier in the year while training for the Motocross season.

“Knowing that I’m only days away from racing again and to be racing my first-ever 450-class Motocross event feels awesome,” said Canard. “Since getting back on my bike and training for motos, everything has gone smoothly. I love riding the CRF450R and can’t wait to race it outdoors. I’ve been riding a lot at home in Oklahoma, and I’ve spent time in Southern California testing with the Honda team. I feel really good and the team has given me a lot of support. However, I expect it will take a little while to get up to full race speed.”

“We are excited to see what Trey can do at the remaining six rounds in the Motocross series,” said American Honda Racing Team Manager Erik Kehoe. “Trey has made a lot of progress in a short period of time since getting back on his bike. He’s an incredibly focused and determined racer, and I think that within a few races he will be mixing it up with the front-runners.”

About American Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, MUVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda’s Powersports Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through authorized Honda dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to www.powersports.honda.com.

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AXO and Stefy Bau partner up

14 07 2011

SANTA CLARITA, CA – July 14th 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – AXO America  and 211 MX School by Stefy Bau joined forces in a strong program that will see the two entities work closely to promote a grass root project to benefit the inspiring motocross athletes worldwide.

The first step is to promote the AXO Brand and products throughout all the activities that 211 MX School is involved with, from the coaching camps held worldwide to the outreach programs. 211 MX Students will get the chance to enter the AXO America Team program which will grant promotional offers on all product featured by the premier Italian brand.

Stefy Bau, owner and instructor of 211 MX SCHOOL: “I’m extremely excited about this collaboration and I can’t wait to see all the opportunities we will be able to create with this program.  AXO is a very important brand in motocross and we are proud to be associated with such company! We will do our best to increase their brand awareness while creating opportunities for our athletes. I used to wear AXO gear when I was racing in Italy as a teenager and I’m happy to re-establish the relationship!”

Alessandra Zago, president of AXO America: ” Stefy brings a curriculum that leaves little doubt to her ability to train and coach athletes. Her 211 MX School program is promising and we are excited to be associated with it and to be able to reach out to the beginners and expert riders that will join the camps and various activities. We strongly believe in growing our brand from grass root projects and this particular one seemed a perfect fit for our brand in the US and worldwide”.

Stay tuned for more exciting news coming out of this powerful relationship in the upcoming months.

For the latest updates be sure to check www.axo.com or find us on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/axocafe

About 211 MX SCHOOL
211 MX School is owned and operated by Stefy Bau and Julie Keates. Stefy Bau is a former 14 times (Italian, US and World) motocross champion and after a career ending injury in 2005, she decided to share her knowledge and help riders to become better athletes. 211 MX School focuses in training women riders, men and kids by using their inspirational technique. 211 MX School was featured in the TV show “RedBull Moto Chix”, the first motocross school to have a TV show and was also highlighted on CNN. 211 MX School strives to engage everyone in the sport of motocross world wide (211 Outreach). Schools are held in Florida or globally upon request.

About AXO America, Inc.

Our Mission
To develop, manufacture and distribute apparel, footwear and accessories for motorsport and cycle riding, for every level of riding skills: from beginner to champion. To help riders achieve and go beyond their limits in sports, thus better defining who they are as persons and enrich their lives and well being through the activity of those sports.

Our Vision
To become a Worldwide leading brand in the motorsport and cycle riding accessories market through empowering the AXO brand and through acquisition of authoritative and complementary brands.

Our Values
Financial wisdom: financials are the indicator of our current activity, the mirror of our past activity and the premises to our future.

People: shareholders, employees, business partners, stakeholders and athletes associated with AXO are one team, leading our company. They all benefit from the enthusiasm of working for AXO and simultaneously they are the ones bringing enthusiasm into the company.

Sport: sport is not just our business: it is part of our lives helping us actively understand our business and increasing our well being.

Innovation: innovation is to be developed in every aspect of our business: products, services and all of our activities.

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2012 Kawasaki KX450F First Look with Jeff Emig explanation

29 05 2011

May 27, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – 2012 Kawasaki KX450F First Look with Jeff Emig explanation

2012 KX450F photo compilation

2012 KX250F

See more Kawasaki videos http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=F3A49770B34B3781

More info http://www.kawasaki-motors.com/mc/ + http://www.kawasaki.com/Home/Home.aspx & http://www.kawasaki.eu

Many Thanks KAWASAKI MOTORS US, KAWASAKI MOTOR EUROPE, KAWASAKI MOTORS JAPAN & KAWASAKI MOTOR EUROPE SPAIN, phone +34 933368327 / More videos http://www.youtube.com/user/SoloMotoTreinta

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Air National Guard Joins the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship

3 05 2011

MORGANTOWN, WV – May 3, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – With the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship approaching, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, welcome the Air National Guard as a new addition to the world’s most prestigious series. As a reserve component of the United States Air Force, the Air Guard’s new partnership with American Motocross will help expand its initiatives within the motocross community.

The Air National Guard is composed of over 106,700 members spanning across 54 U.S. states and territories including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the District of Columbia. With more than 140 units throughout the country and surrounding territories, the ANG gives members the opportunity to serve their country and community at a local unit while also pursuing their personal, educational and career goals.

“The Air National Guard is excited to partner with the (Lucas Oil) AMA Pro Motocross Championship because the series is indicative of who we are as an organization,” said Captain Rondal Perry, Division Chief of ANG Recruiting Marketing and Resources. “Their fans are an excellent cross-section of patriotic Americans from all walks of life who enjoy being a part of an adrenaline-filled experience, just like those of us in the Air Guard.

“Partnering with motocross allows the Air National Guard to educate the general public about the ANG,” Perry added. “With the Air National Guard having over 200 unique career fields to choose from, we invite those who are eligible to be a part of an elite ANG team in their own local community. As the AMA Pro Motocross riders must have precision skill and quick reflexes, we are honored to illustrate the precision skill of our pilots, engineers, medics and battlefield airmen with the tenacity and drive it takes to succeed. Getting any kind of message out there about the Air Guard and its opportunities is always a great thing.”

The Air Guard’s on-site presence at each of the 12 rounds of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will be truly unique. At 10 events, the ANG’s one-of-a-kind unlimited hydroplane racing boat is sure to draw a crowd. Much like motocross, hydroplane racing is one of the most unique forms of motorsports, showcasing turbine-powered boats that can reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour.

The remaining two races on the schedule will showcase the Air National Guard Rise to the Challenge Tour. The mobile unit allows participants to simulate real-life Air Guard missions carried out by airmen worldwide through a series of games and challenges to test their mechanical, electronic, observational and spatial aptitudes. Additionally, attendees can learn about the career opportunities and benefits that come with being a member of the Air Guard.

Fans interested in learning more about the Air National Guard can call 1-800-TO-GO-ANG, visit GoANG.com, or speak directly with an onsite recruiter at any of the 12 rounds this summer.

The 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicks off on Saturday, May 21 from the Rockstar Energy Hangtown National in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Tickets are on sale at www.allisports.com, Special discounts and incentives are available for advance ticket purchasers.

For more information on the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.

About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world’s most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.

The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.

The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.

About the Air National Guard
The Air National Guard is a reserve component of the United States Air Force. They serve a dual role, supporting both federal and state missions and are called upon in times of natural disaster, civil disturbance, and to support homeland defense. There are more than 140 units across the U.S. states and territories, allowing Air Guard members the advantage of being able to serve part-time or full-time from a unit of their choice.

Being close to home, they may pursue educational and career goals, gaining valuable career experience and outstanding military benefits – all while experiencing the pride of serving their community and country. With over 200 career field opportunities, the Air National Guard is at the forefront of high-tech industries of the 21st century. Members can receive top-notch training and expand the experience in a variety of fields including communications, engineering, ministry, technology, and healthcare. For more information on the Air Guard visit GoANG.com.

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New KTM Video: A Day in the Life of a Factory Mechanic

20 04 2011

MURRIETA, CA – April 19, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Red Bull/KTM Factory Mechanic, Frank Latham, spins the wrenches for Andrew Short. In this video he takes a us through a day in the life of a factory mechanic.

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Orange Brigade – KTM Amateur Riders in Action

16 04 2011

April 15, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

The KTM Orange Brigade picked up a few of its amateur support riders and headed to Pala Raceway to put in some motos. Check out the footage: featuring KTM Amateur Support Manager Michael Sleeter.

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