SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) “” Signed memorabilia from top AMA road-race stars like six-time AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin and nine-time Infineon Raceway winner Miguel Duhamel will be up for grabs at the 3rd annual Cycle Gear Motorcycle Charity Auction. More than 25 one-of-a-kind signed items will be available at this combined silent/live auction, which will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, in the Winner’s Circle at Infineon Raceway. It’s all part of the big Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown weekend (May 19-21), presented by Supercuts. All proceeds benefit needy youth organizations in Sonoma County through Speedway Children’s Charities. Nearly $15,000 has been raised the first two years of the auction combined. Some of the items enthusiasts can expect at the silent/live auction include: · Yoshimura Suzuki leather jacket signed by Mladin · Yoshimura Suzuki crew shirt signed by Mladin, Ben Spies and Aaron Yates · Kawasaki crew shirt signed by Tommy Hayden · Race boots signed by Duhamel · Racing gloves and boots signed by Jake Zemke · Several items donated by Cycle Gear · More, much more. Raceway officials are hopeful top AMA riders will be present in the Winner’s Circle for the auction. For more information, email Denise Silver at [email protected] or Jen Enos at [email protected]. WHAT: Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts WHERE: Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 & 121, Sonoma, CA 95476 WHEN: May 19-21 COURSE: 12 turns, 2.22 miles 2005 WINNERS: Mat Mladin (Superbike, both main events, Suzuki); Tommy Hayden (Supersport, Kawasaki); Jake Zemke (Formula Xtreme, Honda); Aaron Yates (Superstock, Suzuki) SUPERBIKE SCHEDULE: Friday “” Superbike practice, 9:40-10:40 a.m.; Superbike qualifying, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday “” Superbike qualifying, 9:50-11 a.m.; Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown main event #1, 3:50 p.m. (28 laps); Sunday “” Superbike practice, 10:20-10:50 a.m.; Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown main event #2, 3 p.m. (28 laps) TICKETS: $10-$65, 12-and-under free, parking is free. 800-870-RACE, ~http://www.infineonraceway.com~ or ~http://www.ticketmaster.com~. Gates open at 7 a.m. each day