From a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing:

ALPINESTARS BECOMES “OFFICIAL FOOTWEAR” OF AMA PRO RACING

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Pro Racing is proud to announce that Alpinestars has agreed to become the “Official Footwear” of AMA Pro Racing. Alpinestars has been in business for 40 years, and is a recognized industry leader in offering premium motorcycle riding wear, footwear and sportswear. Alpinestars has affiliations in all forms of motorsports throughout North America and Europe.

“We are pleased to announce our sponsorship deal as the ‘Official Footwear’ of AMA Pro Racing,” said Gabriele Mazzarolo, President of Alpinestars. “We’re sure our sponsorship will prove to be a successful one. Being associated with AMA Pro Racing is one way to raise our awareness and brand recognition in the United States.”

Alpinestars was established in 1963 and has grown into a world-leading manufacturer of professional racing products, high-performance apparel, technical footwear and sportswear. Alpinestars products are developed by an international staff in the U.S. (Los Angeles) and Europe (Italy) and are worn by top racers around the world. From motocross to road racing, Alpinestars continues to bring design innovations to all aspects of professional motorcycle racing and raises the level of performance and safety for every motorcycle rider.

“Working with a leader of racing apparel and footwear is tremendous,” said AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Andy Leisner. “Their support of our company has been exceptional and we look forward to a long and mutually-beneficial relationship.”

About AMA Pro Racing

AMA Pro Racing is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its properties include the AMA Supercross Championship, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship, the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship, AMA Progressive Insurance U.S. Flat Track Championship and the AMA Red Bull Supermoto Championship. Nearly 2 million race fans attended AMA Pro Racing events during the 2002 season. For more information about AMA Pro Racing, visit
www.amaproracing.com.