James Rispoli Defends Title with Celtic, Teams Up with Orient Express Joins Alexander with 2012 SuperSport Entry Hudson Valley, NY (January 13, 2012) Celtic Racing is pleased to announce that it will field a 2012 AMA Pro Racing SuperSport entry ridden by 2011 AMA Pro Racing SuperSport Champion James Rispoli. Celtic is rounding out its SuperSport tour de force with a new partnership with Orient Express Racing, a New York based performance aftermarket motorcycle parts supplier. The team will be named Celtic-Orient Express Racing and is in addition to the recently announced Michael Jordan Motorsports expansion with the Army National Guard, Fairhills Group entry featuring rider Corey Alexander. Celtic Racing has become a stalwart supporter of developing young road racing talent in the US and abroad with riders such as P. J. Jacobsen, Chaz Davies, Kenny Noyes, Alistair Seeley, and Michael Laverty. James “The Rocket” Rispoli captured two titles in 2011 atop the Suzuki GSX-R600 and the coveted Young Gun Award for the best 16-21 year old road racer in America. En route to winning the AMA Pro SuperSport overall title and the SuperSport East Division championship, Rispoli celebrated two wins, at Barber Motorsports Park and New Jersey Motorsports Park. Additionally, he earned six podium finishes, finishing off the rostrum only once. “I am really excited to be working with Barry Gilsenan and the Celtic Racing team. They’re known for working with young talent and helping to bring out the best in them. This is an opportunity of a lifetime and will be an awesome learning year for me. I now have the experienced crew and backing I need to excel and really put everything I have into each ride. I want to thank Barry and all the sponsors for this incredible opportunity, I can’t wait for the first test” quoted SuperSport champ Rispoli. “James put on an impressive display winning the championship in 2011,” according to team owner Barry Gilsenan, “and I am very happy to have signed him for this year, he is young, talented and has a bright future in the sport. We look forward to working with James to defend his championship. I am also delighted to announce our continued association with Orient Express, who has been a loyal supporter of our team for many years. This year Orient Express has stepped up their support to become a co-title sponsor and I thank them for that. With the signing of Corey Alexander and the National Guard Fairhills Group program, Celtic has the strongest team it has ever had.” Skip Dowling of Orient Express stated, “We are pleased to again be working with Celtic Racing and especially excited to support two talented, up-and-coming young racers for 2012. These riders impressed us with their professionalism and success both on and off the track. We’re glad to be able to support the team with some of the best components on the planet. Being associated with the Army National Guard is an honor we will not take lightly and will strive to be worthy representatives.” ABOUT Orient Express Established in 1973, Orient Express is a high performance motorcycle parts and accessories warehouse distributor, also offering dyno tuning, engine building services and precision machine work. Orient Express has an extensive history of racing including support of both professional and amateur race series and individuals. For more information regarding Orient Express, or to find out what Orient Express can do for your racing success, please contact us at 800.645.6521 or 631.231.9552 (NY/International), or visit our website at www.orientexpress.com. Celtic Racing Founded in 2001, Celtic Racing began as a group of Irish-American motorcycling enthusiasts and has become one of the country’s leading professional teams within the AMA series. Known for its highly distinguishable green livery and quirky team logos and emblems, Celtic Racing prides itself on showcasing up and coming riders from the U.S. and abroad. Celtic Racing is proud to partner with: Army National Guard, Fairhills Group, Michael Jordan Motorsports, Orient Express Racing, American Suzuki, K-Tech Suspension, Armour Bodies, FMF Exhaust, Pit Bull Products, Maxima Racing Oils, Vortex Racing, Galfer USA, Dyno Jet, Chicken Hawk Racing, D.I.D Racing Chain, Motion Pro, Saddlemen, DesignStar3, Star Motorcycle School, and Zero Gravity Windscreens.