THREE TIME AMA RACE WINNER JAKE HOLDEN IS “ALL IN” FOR 2009 SEASON (Reno, NV)– Three time AMA race winner Jake Holden is “all in” for the remainder of the 2009 season. After finding himself without a ride for the 2009 season, Jake Holden pulled out the credit card and bought himself a 2009 Honda CBR1000RR the Saturday before Daytona. With virtually no budget, and even less time, Jake’s 2008 AMA mechanics Cody Chesebrough and Marty Ashmore set about race prepping the machine. Holden’s machine arrived at Daytona on Tuesday morning with the stock forks, brakes, wheels, motor, engine, and even the stock exhaust. Holden himself walked the garage areas of Daytona in search of products and support that could make his machine a little more competitive. Jake was able to find support from Bazzaz, EBC, GPR Stabilizer, LeoVince Exhausts, Penske, Shoei, Sidi, Taylor Made, Traxxion Dynamics, Vortex and his fellow competitors. With Holden Racing still building the bike on Wednesday, Jake sat out the first practice session. With limited time on track and a bone stock engine that refused to rev past 13,500rpm Holden qualified 24th for the American Superbike race. Looking to improve on their qualifying position in the race, Holden Racing made a last minute gearing gamble. The gamble didn’t pay off as the bike was hitting the stock rev limiter before entering the tri-oval. Realizing his setup was uncompetitive and he ran the risk of damaging the motor, Holden pulled in to the pits. The Cinderella story was not to be. Holden rode an emotional roller coaster leading up to Daytona””finding out he didn’t have a ride in 2009, last minute Daytona rides falling through, thinking he was going to be watching, finally pulling out his credit card and buying a bike. That roller coaster ride made Jake realize something, he is committed to competing at the level he knows he is capable of. “I’m not happy with how Daytona went,” says Holden, “I’m not happy with riding around in fifteenth. I’m all in for as long as my money lasts in 2009. I’m going to spend what I can to get my machine competitive so that I can run up front. After winning races in 2007 and 2008, it’s hard to be happy about riding around in the back. I’m all in now. The only way to get back where I want to be is to run up front. If I have to spend my own money to make that happen, then that is what I will do. For Fontana, we are going to arrive with two bikes. My 2009 Honda that Carry Andrew is building right now, and a 2007 GSXR1000 I’m borrowing from John Dugan. I have had success on both brands, I won the race last year at Fontana on a CBR1000, but my fastest lap ever around Fontana was on a 2007 GSXR1000. Whichever bike is more competitive is the bike I am going to ride. I need to get results so that I can attract more sponsorship to my program, or get an offer to ride for another team.” For Jake Holden sponsorship inquiries or ride opportunities contact: Murph (Michael Murphy) Syndicate Motorsport Management, LLC +1 831 464 3458 or [email protected] About Jake Holden Born May 5th, 1983 in Tacoma, Washington, Jake started racing Dirt Track in the Pacific Northwest at age six– by nine years old he was winning championships. After winning four National Dirt Track Championships, including a Grand National Championship, Jake was ready to make the jump to roadracing. In 1998, at the age of fifteen, Jake rode a 125cc GP bike to the Washington Road Racing Series Championship in his rookie year. After honing his skills club racing, Jake moved on to AMA racing in 2004 with Lion Racing, his best results were a fifth place in Superstock at VIR and a sixth place in Superbike at Mid-Ohio. 2005 saw Jake continue with Lion racing where he earned sixth in the Championship, finishing as high as fourth on four occasions. The 2006 season Jake rode for Michael Jordan Suzuki earning nine top ten finishes in AMA Superbike. In Superstock, Jake had six top tens including two top fives. Jake continued with Michael Jordan Suzuki improving from 2006’s results earning 4 podiums including a victory and track record at the last round of the year at Laguna Seca. 2008 Jake rode for Corona Extra Honda in Superstock. At Auto Club Speedway, Jake earned his second AMA victory in the Superstock race and became the first rider to win a Superstock race on a Honda CBR1000RR. His success continued throughout the 2008 season with a final tally of two wins, four additional podiums, three pole positions, two track records and third overall in the AMA Superstock Championship. About Syndicate Motorsport Management Syndicate Motorsport Management, LLC, is a leading motorsports management and consulting firm specializing in motorsports and motorcycle related marketing. Syndicate Motorsport Management has experience with athletes, brand building, licensed merchandise, sponsorship development and race teams. More, from a press release issued by MotoNation: Young gun road racer, Peter Lenz, signs with Sidi boots! Motonation is please to announce the signing of up and coming road racer Peter Lenz to an agreement where he will be wearing Sidi Vortice boots long term. Motonation’s President Bill Berroth commented; “Recently Colin Edwards contacted me about Peter as he is assisting with Peter and his family’s race efforts this season. Sidi always believes in working as family with its sponsored riders so if Colin is behind Peter then Sidi and Motonation are too, we are pleased to bring Peter on and hope to grow the relationship in the years (decades?) to come.” Peter will be racing in the all new Sidi Vortice boot and had this to say; “I’m proud to be sponsored by Sidi. Sidi has had a mean looking, high tech boot. I am hoping Sidi will protect me for a long time. It’s cool to have Bill helping along with Colin Edwards, I truly feel fortunate.” For additional information log onto www.motonation.com More, from a press release issued by Mark Simon: Flowmaster to Compete in AMA Superbike, Develop Racing Exhuast Systems! Los Angeles, California: X Dot Racing is proud to announce that they are teaming up with Flowmaster Mufflers to compete in motorcycle roadracing events nationwide in 2009, including the AMA Pro American Superbike series. Flowmaster, whose name is synomymous with racing success in everything from drag racing to NASCAR to automotive roadracing, is now looking to extend their hard-earned success into motorcycle racing. Using on-track feedback from rider Mark Simon on an X Dot Racing-perpared Suzuki GSX-R1000, Flowmaster will be developing a line of state-of-the-art motorcycle exhaust systems that will focus on power delivery, sound control and affordability. For more information on X Dot Racing or Flowmaster motorcycle racing exhaust systems, please contact Mark Simon at [email protected]. More, from a press release issued by Pilot USA: Daytona Beach, FL – Markbilt Racing rider Melissa Paris set a new record in the 2009 Daytona 200. By finishing 21st (pending official results) on her GYTR/HelpMeRide.com Yamaha R6, Paris became the top finishing female in Daytona 200 history. “I came into this event wanting to finish in the top 20 and it’s a little frustrating that I barely missed it, but now I know where I stack up and I have some ideas on what to work on before my next AMA event” commented Paris. “On the plus side, it was a great race and experience and to come away knowing I am now the fastest woman to have circled this historic track is awesome.” Paris rode the Markbilt/GYTR/HelpMeRide.com Yamaha for the very first time less than a week before the AMA event kicked off. Even with such little time to prepare, the team was able to get the bike working well for Melissa straight away. Adding to the drama, her new Pilot leathers showed up the day before the race event. Of course they fit perfectly and did a fantastic job for the entire 200 mile race. With the prestigious Daytona 200 being Paris’ first AMA professional race, the Markbilt Racing team was pleased with the progress she made. “Melissa is a fierce competitor and I am very proud of her performance and professionalism in the 200. It’s a great start to the season and we look forward to upcoming events” said Mark Rozema, crew chief and team owner. In addition to her historic race, Paris also raised awareness as well as $ 5,000.00 in donations for the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation which works to eradicate breast cancer in women. The Markbilt Racing team would like to extend a special thank you to Pirelli tires for allowing Melissa the opportunity to compete in this event despite the control tire rule mandating that she use a different brand of tire. About Melissa Paris Melissa Paris grew up in Northern California with her four older brothers and had no involvement in motorcycles until age 21 and living in San Diego, CA. A year after learning to ride, she entered her first race at the Streets of Willow. A few short years later after honing her skills at the club level, Melissa is now an AMA professional motorcycle racer. Through hard work, determination and great character, her future knows no bounds. Follow Melissa Paris at: www.melissaparis.com About Markbilt Markbilt Racebikes was founded in 1998 by racer and motorcycle enthusiast Mark Rozema. From its humble beginnings, the Markbilt mission has always remained steadfast; to build and tune race winning motorcycles. For more information, go to: www.markbiltracing.com About GYTR Yamaha has developed GYTR accessories especially for racing and performance enthusiasts. A long history of engineering advances, knowledge earned in the pursuit of racetrack victories, and a reputation for quality workmanship have given Yamaha the technological advantage to produce GYTR accessories. For more information, go to: www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/gytr.aspx About helpmeride.com – HelpMeRide, Inc. (“HMR”) is a powersports finance company offering second chance financing opportunities to good people with credit issues. For more information, go to: www.helpmeride.com About the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation – The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation works to eradicate breast cancer and improve the quality of women’s health through innovative research, education, and advocacy. To donate, go to: www.firstgiving.com/melissaparis