Last Chance to See Mat Mladin in Action at VIR Danville, VA (August 6, 2009) – Mat Mladin, the six-time American Superbike champion and winner of 82 Superbike races, including ten so far in 2009, has announced that he plans to retire following the end of the 2009 season. In an open letter and press release, Mladin stated: “After so many great years of racing in the USA, I will retire from AMA racing at the end of the 2009 racing season in New Jersey. “My career has been long and above and beyond my wildest expectations. I won my first national championship on dirt bikes back in 1981 (28 years ago) and have had an amazing career ever since.” He continued, thanking his crew, fans and most of all, according to his letter, his family, from his parents for starting him down the track to his career, to his wife and daughters. “If I had my time again, I would not change a single decision I have made, in life or in racing.” “Mladin’s record at VIR is incredible,” said track general manager Josh Lief. “He swept every American Superbike race at VIR for three years and only had his string broken last year when an unapproved part showed up in post-race inspection. That does nothing to lessen his accomplishments, especially in light of the outstanding year he is having in 2009.” Take advantage of the final appearance of Mladin at VIR in the Suzuki Big Kahuna presented by Dunlop Tires and Makita, August 14-16 – tickets are available at www.amabigkahuna.com or by calling (303) 377-3278. Take advantage of the final appearance of Mladin at VIR in the Suzuki Big Kahuna presented by Dunlop Tires and Makita, August 14-16 – tickets are available at www.amabigkahuna.com or by calling 303-377-3278. The Big Kahuna Nationals promise more than racing for fans with multiple big-screen television monitors so guests won’t miss any action; bigger and better vendor displays and fun and games with a special section for children in the infield; Vanishing Species endangered animal displays; live music, and more. Spectator tickets for the Big Kahuna are selling faster than ever so make sure you aren’t disappointed and place your order now. About M1 Entertainment: A Denver-based company, M1 Entertainment has been working in motorsports for 15 years. Originally spawned from Daniels Corporation under the name FAST, the fledgling company was heavily involved in television production for car and motorcycle racing. With the birth of Speedvision, FAST morphed into Race Promotion Management (RPM) and now is operating as M1 Entertainment with many of the same staff still in place. We still sell advertising for Speed and promote our own events, keeping us busy year-round. We are currently in our tenth year promoting the Big Kahuna Nationals and have also promoted many AMA Supermoto events, including the Suzuki CycleFest. For more information, please call 303-377-3278 or visit www.amabigkahuna.com. VIRginia International Raceway is a multi-purpose road racing facility, located on the Dan River between Danville and South Boston, Virginia. VIR hosts a wide range of professional and amateur auto and motorcycle racing and track events, and is well established as “America’s Motorsport Resort. For further information, call 434-822-7700 or visit our web site at www.virclub.com.