THORNBURY ONTARIO, CANADA After months of preparation, BYR/Fogi Racing’s Ben Young is ready to roll up the rims of his Tim Hortons-Sudbury/Yamaha R6 to this coming weekend’s Daytona 200 starting grid. The Daytona 200, known as “THE WORLD’S GREATEST MOTORCYCLE RACE”, being held at the legendary Daytona International Speedway – March 17th 2012, kicks off the AMA Pro Road Racing season with a 200-mile battle on Daytona’s 3.51-mile road course with top motorcycle racers from the US and around the world. In the weeks leading up to the Daytona 200, Fogi Racing’s crew members painstakingly went over both of Young’s Tim Hortons-Sudbury/Yamaha R6 ‘A’ and ‘B’ bikes which were also treated to freshly painted and decaled Armour Bodies bodywork, courtesy of the team’s latest sponsor, The Graphix Factory. As if the previous weeks weren’t busy enough, the young Scottish-Canadian pilot promoted the team and its partners’ participation in this world-class event through local and international media. The Thornbury Ontario based racer will have an all-star team supporting him in the pits at the renowned Daytona International Speedway. Heading up the pit crew will be Team Manager and former British Superstock competitor Scott Young, Four Feathers Racing’s team principal and AMA racer Scotty Van Hawk, Team Sponsor and former Canadian Superbike racer Gilles Bolduc as well as Roland Riedmann, a former AMA GP250 rider. Scott Young was asked about the upcoming event and season, “As a team, BYR/Fogi Racing we are very excited about competing in the AMA Pro GoPro Daytona Sportbike Championship this season. It’s a big step for Ben but it is a vital step in the direction of his development. Anything can happen at Daytona, it’s going to be interesting!” For tickets to the Daytona 200 please visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP. Coverage of the Daytona 200 will be broadcast on SPEED on Saturday March 17th, staring at 2:30pm EST. Please refer to your local TV listings. Live Timing can be accessed through the team’s website www.fogi.us, click on the AMA Live Timing icon. Ben Young Racing and the Fogi Racing Development Team would like to acknowledge the following companies for their support this season; Tim Hortons – Sudbury, Four Feathers Racing, Arai Helmets, Scot-build Developments, GP Tech LLC, K&N Filters, EBC Brakes, Arlen Ness Racing boots, Armour Bodies, BCL Motorsports Pit Kit, Vortex Racing, Akrapovic Exhaust Systems, RS Taichi Leathers, The Graphix Factory and The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW. To keep up-to-date on Ben Young Racing and the Fogi Racing Development Team, visit www.fogi.us, www.facebook.com/BenYoungRacing and on Twitter @86BY. More, from a press release issued by Michael Jordan Motorsports: Celtic Racing Ready For the 2012 Season Opener at Daytona DAYTONA, FL – Celtic Racing will field a two-rider SuperSport team for the 2012 AMA Pro Road Racing season. The 2012 season introduces its newest partners, the National Guard and Fairhills Group, to support Corey Alexander, while Celtic Racing and Orient Express renew their partnership in support of James Rispoli. “Working with Skip and Orient Express has been great for Celtic Racing,” said Celtic Racing team boss Barry Gilsenan, “Celtic Racing is also looking forward to working with National Guard and Fairhills Group in the first year of their dedicated SuperSport program.” Skip Dowling of Orient Express stated, “We’re extremely excited to be working with Barry Gilsenan and Celtic Racing again, and we have several great partners on board to support James Rispoli and Corey Alexander.” James Rispoli will ride the Celtic-Orient Express Racing Suzuki GSX-R 600 in the very competitive AMA Pro Motorcycle-SuperStore.com SuperSport class. Rispoli earned the AMA Pro Racing SuperSport #1 plate and overall championship in 2011, as well as the East Division Championship, and the AMA Pro Racing Young Gun Award. Through a unique partnership with Michael Jordan Motorsports, the National Guard-Fairhills Group Suzuki GSX-R 600 will be piloted by Corey Alexander also in the SuperSport class. Alexander had a strong 2011 season, with a convincing win at Miller Motorsports Park in torrential rain, and finishing third overall in the East Division Championship. Celtic-Orient Express Racing has assembled a proven crew and top-shelf products to contest the 2012 season. The #5 National Guard-Fairhills Group Suzuki brings Barry McMahan as Crew Chief, and mechanics Mike Earnhardt and Tim Warners. The #1 Celtic-Orient Express Racing Suzuki GSX-R welcomes the return of William Meyers as Crew Chief, with mechanics Eric Meyers and Dustin Say. Suspension tuning and chassis set-up for both machines will be handled by Jon Tyus of CTR Suspensions. Both machines feature the finest quality, cutting edge technology for maximum performance at every event. Product support for both machines comes from: Michael Jordan Motorsports, American Suzuki, Armor Bodies, Chicken Hawk Racing, DesignStar3, Dynojet, FMF Racing, Full Spectrum Power, Hudson Valley Racing, Galfer Brakes, GB Racing, K-Tech Suspension, Maxima Oils, Motion Pro, Pit Bull, Riviera Country Club, Saddlemen, Star Motorcycle School, Vortex Racing, and Zero Gravity. Without their support we could not be ready for Daytona, or the rest of the season. Celtic Racing, founded in 2001 by Barry Gilsenan, has over the past 11 seasons established itself as a premier privateer racing team. Developing of riding talent began with two-stroke 125cc, and 250cc machines competing in professional and regional championship events. More recent Celtic Racing efforts have focused on AMA Pro Road Racing in the Daytona SportBike and SuperSport classes with Ducati, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha four stroke motorcycles. Gilsenan’s talent for coaching racers of all ages and abilities have brought Celtic Racing worldwide attention and recognition, with many former Celtic Racing riders now competing on World Championship levels. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD The National Guard is the oldest military branch. Today, Citizen-Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while training part time, staying ready to defend America in the event of an emergency. The National Guard serves both state and federal governments. During local emergencies, Guard units assist residents endangered by storms, floods, fires and other disasters. Guard companies deployed overseas may see combat, but are often found building schools and hospitals, training local peacekeepers or teaching local farmers more efficient techniques and better uses of their land. FAIRHILLS GROUP Fairhills Group is a New York based alternative investment management firm that manages capital for the Bronson family and other high net worth individuals and wealthy families. Fairhills was established in 2002 for the purpose of providing public companies with alternative forms of financing, eventually becoming one of the most active investors in structured equity transactions. Fairhills has since grown to provide financing solutions to companies globally and recently has opened its doors for the first time to external investors, with a full range of alternative investment fund offerings. For more information on Fairhills, please visit www.fairhills.com ORIENT EXPRESS Established in 1973, Orient Express is a high performance motorcycle parts and accessories warehouse distributor; offering dyno tuning, engine building services and precision machine work. Orient Express has an extensive history of racing, including support of both professional and amateur race series and individuals. For more information regarding Orient Express, or to find out what Orient Express can do for your racing success, please call 800.645.6521 or 631.231.9552 (NY/International), visit www.orientexpress.com or join them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OrientExpressRacing. More, from a press release issued by Michael Jordan Motorsports: MICHAEL JORDAN MOTORSPORTS READY FOR DAYTONA SEASON OPENER DAYTONA BEACH, FL (March 15, 2012) Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) kicks off the AMA Pro Racing National Guard Superbike season at Daytona International Speedway this weekend, fielding a two-rider attack on the 2012 championship. Ben Bostrom, piloting the #23 Jordan Suzuki, and Roger Lee Hayden, aboard the #54 National Guard Suzuki, are riding high on the heels of successful pre-season testing. The new season marks the second consecutive year for both riders with MJM, further solidifying critical motorcycle development and placing the teams on pace for the opening event. “We ended the 2011 on a high note and we plan to maintain that momentum heading into the new season,” said Kreig Robinson, Michael Jordan Motorsports’ vice president of corporate development. “Fluid development in the off-season means that we don’t have to go back to the drawing board at the season’s end. In trying to get ahead of the competition, keeping the same riders definitely helps that process.” “The Jordan team has given me the tools, and now it’s up to me to be the craftsman,” said Bostrom. “My crew has put in the hours, blood, sweat and tears to give me a bike that I can be successful on. I’ve been ready since New Jersey to get back on the box,” said Hayden. Bostrom and Hayden finished fifth and sixth respectively in the 2011 AMA Pro Racing National Guard Superbike Championship. ABOUT MICHAEL JORDAN MOTORSPORTS: Legendary NBA star Michael Jordan formed Michael Jordan Motorsports in 2004 as a result of his passion for motorcycle racing. His mission is to bring a new level of excellence and style to the motorcycle racing industry. For more information on MJM, please visit www.23race.com, www.twitter.com/23race and http://www.facebook.com/23race. ABOUT THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD: The National Guard is the oldest military branch. Today, Citizen-Soldiers hold civilian jobs or attend college while training part time, staying ready to defend America in the event of an emergency. The National Guard serves both state and federal governments. During local emergencies, Guard units assist residents endangered by storms, floods, fires and other disasters. Guard companies deployed overseas may see combat, but are often found building schools and hospitals, training local peacekeepers or teaching local farmers more efficient techniques and better uses of their land. Michael Jordan Motorsports is proud to partner with: Jordan Brand (a division of Nike), National Guard, American Suzuki, Hanes, Gatorade, Bazzaz, Vortex Racing Components, FMF Exhausts, Gemini Racing, K-Tech Suspension-Orient Express Racing, Maxima Racing Oils, Mechanix Wear, K & N Air Filters, Dainese Leathers, AGV Helmets, Ancra Tie-downs, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, Armour Bodies, DID Chains, Factory Pro Dyno, Roclun International, Cardo Scala Rider, STAR Motorcycle School, Motion Pro Tools, Zero Gravity Windscreens, with transportation provided by Eastside Trucking.