From a series of press releases issued by event organizer Brian Orton:

“Seattle 100” Charitable Event Nearly Sold Out, Receives Significant Donation from One of Nation’s Largest Dealers, Renton Motorcycles

2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction (www.2-fast.org) is pleased to announce that their September 8th charitable track day event, known as the Seattle 100, is nearly sold out with only 8 positions remaining for riders who wish to participate this year. In addition, Renton Motorcycles – formerly known as RMC Motorsports and one of the nation’s largest motorcycle dealers – has graciously offered a significant contribution to the event. In honor of the contribution by Renton Motorcycles, 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction has made Renton Motorcycles the title sponsor of the Seattle 100, with the official name of the event now “The Renton Motorcycles Seattle 100, presented by 2Fast.”

“Our donation to this year’s Seattle 100 is an honor for Renton Motorcycles. We are proud to be the Title Sponsor of this year’s event, and we are thankful for the opportunity to associate ourselves with both 2Fast and The Seattle 100,” said general manager Terry Stallcop of Renton Motorcycles. “We hope our contribution helps the event with the success it deserves.”

The Seattle 100 is as unique a fundraiser as you’ll find, and is receiving national attention. Participants ride their motorcycles around the Pacific Raceway’s roadcourse in Kent, WA attempting to complete 100 laps by day’s end. Donations go to The NephCure Foundation (www.nephcure.org), a non profit organization dedicated to the cure of glomerular kidney disease, a devastating form of kidney disease which affects both adults and children. Speed TV and host Greg White of “Two Wheeled Tuesday’s” will be present at the event, along with superstars from the road racing world – Jason Pridmore of American Suzuki / STAR Motorcycle Schools and Josh Hayes of Attack Kawasaki. AMA rookie Superbike sensation Jake Holden of Lion Racing / Hypercycle will also attend, a Puyallup resident. All will participate in the event with guests, sign autographs, and spend time with students in 2Fast’s instructional riding school that will coincide with the event.

Last year’s first ever Seattle 100 had only 15 participants. This year, however, the amount of expected participants will exceed 80 riders, each of which has committed to donations of $500 or greater. The fundraising goal for this year’s event is $50,000.



2003 Superstock Champion Josh Hayes to Step In for Jake Zemke in “Seattle 100” Fundraiser

Northwest motorcyclists participating in the 2004 Renton Motorcycles “Seattle 100” charity event presented by 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days &
Instruction (www.2-fast.org) are disappointed to learn of the schedule change to the Honda dealers convention this September. The convention will now be taking place September 8-10, overlapping the September 8th Seattle 100, and leaving the unique fundraising event without the planned attendance of its marquee rider, Honda racing superstar Jake Zemke. Zemke’s attendance at the convention is required by Honda, leaving the Seattle 100 without him.

However, 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction along with Renton Motorcycles is pleased to announce that Attack Kawasaki rider and 2003 AMA Superstock Champion Josh Hayes has offered to attend the Seattle 100 on Jake’s behalf – and in partnership with fellow road racing star Jason Pridmore of American Suzuki / STAR Schools. Josh is the number one plate holder in this year’s AMA Superstock series, and is also a front-runner in AMA Superbikes with the #41 plate. In addition, local wonder and rookie AMA Superbike sensation Jake Holden of HyperCycle/Lion Racing will also attend the event with Hayes and Pridmore. Holden is regarded as the #1 privateer in the AMA Superbike series, and is considered by many to be the next superstar of road racing. Holden lives in Puyallup, WA.

“While we couldn’t have been more excited about Zemke’s expected attendance at the Renton Motorcycles Seattle 100 this year, we are equally happy that Josh Hayes and Jake Holden will be joining us in his place. Both are gifted riders competing with Zemke and others at the highest levels of motorcycle racing, and we are thankful to have them helping us out on September 8th in Zemke’s absence.”




Seattle Father Seeks Cause of Son’s Kidney Disease, Promoting Unique Fundraiser Involving an Endurance Motorcycle Event on Racetrack

Seattle, WA – Brian Orton, of Woodinville, WA is very pleased that his son, Christian Orton, is currently living the life of a happy five year old. At just 10 months of age, Christian was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome. This condition occurs when kidney filters malfunction and protein needed by the body instead is lost through urine. Swelling occurs in the body, especially around the eyes and limbs, and cholesterol soars. Long-term Nephrotic Syndrome can cause Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), kidney scarring that may lead to daily dialysis or a transplant.

Although Nephrotic Syndrome affects only two out of every 100,000 children and there is no established cure, Orton’s son responded positively to steroid treatments and has been in remission every since. Steroids do not always prove effective; thus, Orton combined his son’s treatments with naturopathic therapies… and together, the combination worked. Though Christian has been in remission for nearly four years now, and doctors believe he may be completely cured, Orton wants to insure that a cause and cure are found for those who have not been so fortunate. He is the co-founder and Vice President of the NephCure Foundation (www.nephcure.org) and is now helping NephCure lead a national effort to raise funds for the cure of glomerular kidney diseases.

On September 8th, 2004, Orton and the 30 staff members of his motorcycle riding instruction company (2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, www.2-fast.org) will head the most un-ordinary of fundraisers: a 100 lap motorcycle endurance event on the roadcourse of Seattle’s Pacific Raceways, formerly Seattle International Raceways. Participants in the event raise per lap pledges and donations through friends and family, the proceeds of which go to The NephCure Foundation. Last year’s inaugural running of the “Seattle 100” was so successful, and yet so unique, that this year’s participation in the event by motorcyclists of all kinds is nearly sold out… even though each of the participants has committed to $500 or greater in donations. In addition, Speed TV cameras will be on hand at the event, partially because of several superstar road racing champions who are joining Orton and the participants in their quest to complete 100 laps. Titled “The 2004 Renton Motorcycles Seattle 100, Presented by 2Fast” and in conjunction with a 2Fast motorcycle riding performance school, participants of the event can reach speeds in excess of 150 mph down the roadcourse straightaway – making this anything but a silent auction or golf tournament. What kind of donations do these motorcyclists expect to raise on September 8th? The combined fundraising target is $50,000 in donations to NephCure… after expenses.

Spectators, interested parties, and media are encouraged to attend the event, which begins at 9am and goes until 5pm on September 8th. Admission is free, though a small donation per person is encouraged for the benefit of NephCure.




Another Star of Road Racing Joins “Seattle 100” Fundraiser: Attack Kawasaki’s Tony Meiring to Appear with Teammate Hayes

Northwest motorcyclists participating in the 2004 Renton Motorcycles “Seattle 100” charity event presented by 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days &
Instruction ( www.2-fast.org) can look forward to another star appearance on September 8th: Top ten AMA Superbike rider Tony Meiring of Attack Kawasaki. Meiring will join his Kawasaki teammate Josh Hayes in support of the Renton Motorcycles Seattle 100, and plans to ride in the event with fundraiser’s participants.

Hayes and Meiring will not be alone, however: fellow road racing star Jason Pridmore of American Suzuki / STAR Schools and top Superbike privateer Jake Holden of Lion Racing / Hypercycle will also be present at the 100. Jake Holden is a Washington state resident, currently residing in Puyallup.

“I could not be more pleased with the turnout of participating riders we will have for this years Renton Motorcycles Seattle 100, presented by 2Fast” says Brian Orton, director of the Seattle 100. “We are just a few spots away from reaching full participation, and a big reason for this year’s success is because of the attendance of some of the nation’s very best motorcycle racers – who now including Tony Meiring. I am thrilled to have him join us on September 8th.”

The Seattle 100 is a unique annual fundraiser which began last year, and received national attention. Participants ride their motorcycles around the Pacific Raceway’s roadcourse in Kent, WA attempting to complete 100 laps by day’s end. Donations go to The NephCure Foundation (www.nephcure.org), a non profit organization dedicated to the cure of glomerular kidney disease, a devastating form of kidney disease which affects both adults and children. Speed TV and local media are expected at the fundraising event, which has set a goal for itself of $50,000 in net proceeds to be given to the NephCure Foundation.

For questions regarding the Renton Motorcycles Seattle 100, please visit the Seattle 100 links on the website of 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction at www.2-fast.org. Event director and 2Fast co-owner Brian Orton can be reached by email at [email protected].