Max Biaggi and Team Aprilia Alitalia Earn Dual Victories at the 2010 World Superbike Championship Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team shows off it technical and competitive strengths in Monza NEW YORK, NY – May 11, 2010 – Aprilia USA, the North American importer and distributor of award-winning Aprilia sport bikes, proudly announces and congratulates Team Aprilia Alitalia’s back-to-back victories at the 2010 World Superbike Championship in Monza, Italy, on May 8-9. Aprilia’s marquee rider, Max Biaggi, took home a double win in Monza for the second time this season, the first being in the Portimao circuit. Thanks to the triumph this weekend, Biaggi secured his second-place position in the rider standings at 178, trailing Leon Haslam of Team Suzuki Alstare by three points. Currently, Team Aprilia Alitalia holds the first place standing in the world manufacturer rankings, three points ahead of Suzuki and 35 ahead of Ducati. “This was a great, all-Italian weekend – from the track, to the rider, to the bike, to the tires, to the petrol and the three-colored plumage of the sponsor: it is Italy flying” said Roberto Colaninno, president and CEO of the Piaggio Group. “Max Biaggi’s double victory at Monza is proof of Aprilia’s technological superiority and of its key product, the RSV4, ridden by an extraordinary champion.” “Race 2 was a fantastic conclusion to an exceptional weekend,” commented Max Biaggi. “I couldn’t dream of a more perfect race if I had to. I must thank the Aprilia team for not only coming together seamlessly, but for maintaining a consistent cohesion throughout the race.” Aprilia enthusiasts can catch the Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team during the sole U.S. stop of the 2010 World Superbike series at Utah’s Miller Motorsports Park on May 31. Representing Italy’s red, white and green colors on the RSV4 will be Aprilia’s own legend Max Biaggi and newcomer Leon Camier. For more information or to locate an Aprilia dealer, visit www.apriliausa.com. About Aprilia and Piaggio Group Americas Aprilia world headquarters are in Noale (Venice, Italy). Founded in 1962, the company designs and manufactures motorcycles in Noale, with production facilities in Scorzè. With 43 motorcycling world championship titles (36 road and 7 off-road) and 274 speed GP wins under its belt, Aprilia is the only European manufacturer to have a complete on- and off-road model portfolio, ranging from sporty scooters, innovative off-road bikes and tough adventure tourers to award-winning super sport bikes. For information on Aprilia’s complete U.S. model line, visit the company’s website at www.apriliausa.com. In December 2004 Aprilia became part of the Piaggio Group, Europe’s leading manufacturer of two wheelers and one of the world’s most recognized and respected names in motorcycle and scooter production. With approximately 7,000 employees, approximately 610,000 vehicles sold in 2009, 5 R&D centers, 7 production facilities in Europe and Asia, and commercial operations all over the world, the Piaggio Group has a consolidated leadership in the European 2 wheeler market. Its production includes scooters, motorcycles and mopeds in the 50cc to 1,200 cc displacement range, marketed under the Piaggio, Vespa, Gilera, Derbi, Aprilia, Scarabeo and Moto Guzzi brands. More, from a press release issued by Alex Cudlin’s publicist: Alex Cudlin Continues Stellar Form Australia’s Alex Cudlin has continued his impressive 2010 podium streak at Round 6 of the Qatar International Road Racing Championships. After winning Round One of the World Endurance Superstock Championships at the Le Mans 24 hours in France just 3 weeks ago, Cudlin was planning on continuing his winning form. In Qatar, Cudlin set the third fastest time in qualifying, sealing a front row start. He was confident of producing a good result in the two night races. In race one Cudlin leapt off the start, to enter the first turn in 3rd position, but quickly made an attack to the front and by the end of the first lap Cudlin was in first position, followed closely by his team mate, Frenchman Anthony Delhalle. Cudlin and Delhalle raced toe and toe, swapping the lead many times during the race. The pace the two front runners were setting was the fastest pace the Qatar International Championship had seen and each rider was not letting up. The pressure was intense between the two riders, but Delhalle managed to win the race, followed by Cudlin in a close 2nd. After having such a good battle in race one Cudlin was determined to win the second race. Alex worked with his mechanics and made a slight adjustment to the suspension for race 2 in the hope he could close out his team mate and claim victory. In Race 2, the lights turned green and instantly Cudlin and Delhalle leapt away from the rest of the field once again. The battle was a repeat of the first intense jaunt, with both riders pushing the pace to a higher level. Cudlin and Delhalle were setting a blistering pace and providing a great show for the Qatari spectators. With the pressure and pace so high, Delhalle made a mistake, running wide with just 10 laps remaining. Cudlin then proceeded to push hard and control the race to cross the line victorious. ” They were such fun races. After qualifying, my team made a big change to my suspension and in morning warm up I tested it and it worked better. I knew from that point on I could win this weekend. In race one the battle was tough. We were running faster laps times then either of us had done previously and Anthony come off the stronger rider. I was determined to not let that happen in Race 2. We made a further change to the bike and it went even better than before. I was running an even faster pace than in Race One and when Anthony ran wide I knew I could control the race to the finish line. I’m really happy with the result. I’m 38 points behind in the championship standings after missing the first 3 races at the start of the year, but with 50 points up for grabs at the final round in 3 weeks time, anything is possible, and mathematically I could still win the title. It should make for some more exciting and intense racing” Cudlin said. Alex’s 2010 season has been a stellar performance. After racing 11 races in 2010, Cudlin has a record of 10 podium finishes, with 4 wins and 6 second places. Cudlin hopes to continue this form for the remainder of the 2010 season. Cudlin will now fly to Spain in preparation for Round 2 of the World Endurance Championship, the 8 hour Albacete on May 22, where Cudlin and the QERT team currently lead the Superstock series.