Ray Price Harley-Davidson® Announces A New Partnership with Triumph® Motorcycles Ray Price ends long-standing relationship and adds new partner RALEIGH, N.C. “” Ray Price Harley-Davidson®, the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in the Southeast, is proud to announce a new partnership with Triumph® Motorcycles. Triumph replaces long-time road-bike partner, Buell® as the company has ceased production of consumer motorcycles. The Ray Price Road Racing Team will switch to riding Triumphs beginning with Bike Week 2010, Daytona Beach, February 26-28. “We enjoyed a long and friendly relationship with our former partner,” said Ray Price, founder and owner of Ray Price Harley-Davidson and primary sponsor of the Ray Price Nitro Harley and Road Race Teams. “However, we are thrilled to be entering into an affiliation with such a well known and highly respected motorcycle builder as Triumph. I am confident that our Road Racing team will continue to enjoy tremendous success riding their new machines.” Harley-Davidson made the announcement in January that Buell, the Wisconsin based subsidiary, would cease operations. About Ray Price Harley-Davidson® Ray Price Harley-Davidson® is the Southeast’s premier Harley-Davidson dealership. Thousands of customers have purchased a motorcycle to begin their own Harley-Davidson motorcycle experience. To own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is to own a piece of history. The Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been helping people realize their dreams for over 105 years and Ray Price Harley-Davidson has been a part of that history for over 25 years. Whether you’re in the market for a new or used Harley-Davidson motorcycle, looking for a motorcycle event, or just looking for the latest Harley-Davidson merchandise, come into Ray Price and look around. You’ll be glad you did. For more information on Ray Price Harley-Davidson and Ray Price Triumph visit 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh NC 27603, call 919-832-2261. About Triumph® Motorcycles Triumph® Motorcycles is the British motorcycle marquee that produces a wide range of sport, cruiser and touring motorcycles that are all designed to provide outstanding motorcycling experiences. From the storied Bonneville to the class-leading Speed Triple, Triumph offers a blend of design, character and performance that result in truly distinctive motorcycles. First established in 1902 and now located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England, Triumph has always set the pace for category winning machines. The company is solely owned by Bloor Holdings Ltd. and its North American operations are based in Atlanta. About Ray Price Ray Price is best known for his many successes in motorcycle drag racing in such notable associations as the AHDRA, International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Over the years Ray has accumulated many accolades in the racing community. Price is an inducted member of four halls of fame including the American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame, Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame and is noted as the Father of the Funnybike. He was instrumental in creating the current style racing transmission. Price also designed the first wheelie bar for bikes, allowing more power to the rear wheel without flipping the bike over. More, from another press release issued by ImpleMedia Communications: Ray Price Road Race Team Begins 2010 on Triumph Motorcycles Jordan Richardson, 2009 amateur points leader, premiers new bike at Daytona RALEIGH, N.C. “” Ray Price Harley-Davidson® Road Race Team announces the launch of the 2010 racing season with an appearance by Jordan Richardson (grandson of team sponsor and Harley drag racing legend, Ray Price) riding a specially built Triumph® at Bike Week 2010, Daytona Beach, February 26-28. Triumph replaces long-time road-bike partner, Buell® as the company has ceased production of consumer motorcycles “Jordan made me extremely proud with his strong performance during his first full-season in 2009,” said Ray Price, founder and owner of Ray Price Harley-Davidson and primary sponsor of the Ray Price Road Race Team. “His incredible finish as points leader gives us a great sense of accomplishment, as well as great confidence going into the 2010 season.” Richardson, a former Marine and 2006 veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, finished the 2009 racing season as the points leader in the CCS Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Championship in the Amateur Superbike and Amateur Thunderbike divisions. About Jordan Richardson Jordan Richardson is the grandson of the legendary motorcycle drag racer Ray Price. He started riding at the age of five years old on a 50cc mini-bike that his grandfather gave him. At the age of 16, Jordan began working at Ray Price Harley-Davidson in the detail department enjoying little favoritism as he worked to clean and prep bikes before being turned over to their new owner. In early 2007, he was hired on to the sales team where he traded his brush and sponge for a pen and a positive attitude helping to match customers to their lifelong dream. With his riding experience and extensive knowledge of motorcycles, Jordan was promoted to sales manager in early 2008. With a determined focus, Jordan leads an energetic team of enthusiasts dedicated to help customers find just the right road racing machine for their needs. With racing being his first love and driving desire, Jordan recently entered into the exciting world of Road Racing in 2009. In the 2010 season he will trade his Buell for a Triumph, specially built by the Ray Price High Performance Department. Currently Jordan is in First place in points in the CCS Mid Atlantic road racing championship in Amateur Supertwins and Amateur Thunderbike. Also, Jordan formerly served as a proud member of the United States Marine Corp Reserves having fought in Iraq in 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. About Ray Price Harley-Davidson® Ray Price Harley-Davidson® is the Southeast’s premier Harley-Davidson dealership. Thousands of customers have purchased a motorcycle to begin their own Harley-Davidson motorcycle experience. To own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle is to own a piece of history. The Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been helping people realize their dreams for over 105 years and Ray Price Harley-Davidson has been a part of that history for over 25 years. Whether you’re in the market for a new or used Harley-Davidson motorcycle, looking for a motorcycle event, or just looking for the latest Harley-Davidson merchandise, come into Ray Price and look around. You’ll be glad you did. For more information on Ray Price Harley-Davidson and Ray Price Triumph visit 1126 S. Saunders St., Raleigh NC 27603, call 919-832-2261, or visit www.rayprice.com. About Ray Price Ray Price is best known for his many successes in motorcycle drag racing in such notable associations as the AHDRA, International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Over the years Ray has accumulated many accolades in the racing community. Price is an inducted member of four halls of fame including the American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame, Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame, North Carolina Drag Racing Hall of Fame and is noted as the Father of the Funnybike. He was instrumental in creating the current style racing transmission. Price also designed the first wheelie bar for bikes, allowing more power to the rear wheel without flipping the bike over.