Ford Ponies Up With More Airfence Finances For AMA/Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship In addition, Ford to donate sizable check to A.I.R. (Aid to Injured Riders) Fund at Springfield Mile this Sunday DEARBORN, Mich., (May 26, 2006) Backing the sport of flat track to the core, Ford Quality Checked Certified Pre-owned the title sponsor of the AMA/Ford QC Flat Track Championship announced today that it has purchased five additional sections of the revolutionary Airfence Safety Systems protective barriers for this weekend’s opening round of the 2006 Twin Series at the Springfield Mile. “The Ford Quality Checked program is proud to be actively involved with the sport of flat track and to be the title sponsor,” said Mike Dennis, Ford’s Quality Checked Certified Pre-Owned Program Manager. “When Ford assists in the investment in such things as protective Airfence and the A.I.R. Fund we feel we are investing in the safety and well-being of the racers that put on this great show for the fans. It’s in everyone’s best interest to look out for the racers first, then look to the benefits of being associated with America’s most storied form of motorcycle racing.” Airfence Safety Systems is an Australian-based, global company committed to providing the highest quality, affordable and practical safety systems for motor (and other) sports, particularly motorcycle racing. Also, prior to Sunday’s running of the Springfield Mile, Dennis and the Ford Quality Checked program will donate a check in the amount of $2,500 to the A.I.R. (Aid to Injured Riders) Fund. A.I.R. Fund assistance is available to all AMA Flat Track members in good standing. For more information on the A.I.R. Fund check out their website at www.air-fund.com. Finally, as a exciting bonus for fans attending the two-day Springfield (TT & Mile) event this weekend, Ford is rolling out its ‘Ford Racing Technology Tour.’ A 53-foot hauler with Nextel Cup and Craftsman Truck vehicles, the Ford Racing Technology Tour is an interactive display that allows motorsports fans of all ages to check out the inner-workings of a race car and play interactive games something that will definitely enhance the overall experience at Springfield this weekend. For more information on the Ford Racing Technology Tour, check out www.fordtechtours.com. The current AMA/Ford Quality Checked Flat Track champion, winningest active racer in the sport with 72 wins and seven AMA/Ford QC Flat Track championship titles, the Chris Carr legend continues. For more information on Chris Carr, visit his website at www.chriscarr.com. Combining the sport’s heritage with absolutely mind-bending speeds, this is one event motorcycle racing fans have to see “Live.” For ticket information, please call (866) 807-7918 or visit www.illinoismda.com online. But if you can’t make it to Springfield, the race will be broadcast on a pay-per-view basis over the Internet through LiveISports. The cost of the Springfield flat track weekend is $8.95. For more information check out www.liveisports.com.