MotoGP constructor Blata announces its sponsorship of 14-year-old SCminiGP racer Drew Price Redondo Beach, CA – April 4, 2005 – Czech based Blata, one of the most established and successful manufactures in worldwide minibike racing and new MotoGP constructor, today announced an agreement with Drew Price Racing to sponsor 14-year-old SCminiGP racer Drew Price. In 2004, after securing the Rookie of the Year Award and the Junior Production Championship Title in the SCminiGP series, the young Californian is looking forward to defending his title and stepping up to the 6.2 class. “I can’t thank Blata and Ras Brodsky enough for this opportunity. Two brand new bikes, parts and a mechanic. I am very proud to be a part of such a special organization,” says Drew Price. For the Czech based company, this involvement in the SCminiGP series will mean a new and significant step in its commitment in the sport and further demonstrates Blata’s enthusiasm and dedication to building tomorrow’s racing champions. SCminiGP is Southern California’s program for MiniGP racing; a road racing program on a smaller scale. SCminiGP encompasses every MiniGP product from Pocketbikes to X-bikes as well as 50/80cc shifters. With circuit-styled racing they cover all regions of Southern California from as far south as San Diego to as far north as the High Desert. They have all types of classes for adults and kids as young as 6 years old. Their program is developed for different skill sets to make it fun, fair and exciting for all who participate. Their ultimate objective is to develop a program in order to produce road racing champions of tomorrow as well as encouraging more participants in the sport. They have created a program that advances road racing skills at a beginner level in a safe and educational environment.