CAPIROSSI WITH SIDI VORTICE READY FOR THE NEW MOTO GP SEASON The winning combination of Sidi Sport and Loris Capirossi continues. The pilot from Imola is riding for Team Suzuki this year, and he’s sure to be one to watch in the world series of the Moto GP, which will begin at night on Sunday, April 12th on the spectacular nigh lighted course at Losail, Doha in Qatar. In a recent visit to Sidi Sport headquarters in Maser (TV), Capirossi, who was accompanied by his wife, Ingrid, got the chance to meet all the Sidi technical staff that have been designing and making his boots for years. During the usual autograph and photograph ritual, the staff seized the occasion to present Capirossi with his brand new Sidi Vortice boots, which the champion will be using on the track in the upcoming world championship season. Vortice is the top of the line model from the Sidi race line, made with micro fibre uppers and a woven Teflon treated lining, featuring an anti torsion system and adjustable air vents on the external beams and front slider. Each champion from the Sidi Sport stables has their own special version of the Vortice, personalized with his team’s colours and the individual number that identifies each rider’s motorcycle. Capirex is nr. 65. Capirossi’s Suzuki team mates Chris Vermeulen and American Colin Edwards will also be on hand to help defend the Sidi colours in Moto GP. Capirossi currently holds the record for most races run (surpassing another Sidi pilot, Brazilian Alex Barros, last August 31st on the Misano Adriatico circuit). He’s considered a veritable legend in world motorcycle racing. At 17 he became the youngest pilot to have won a World title, in the 125 class, and he’s also the rider who had the longest lapse between his first victory (in 1990) and his last”¦for now (in 2007), a 17 year dry spell. More, from a press release issued by Komodo Gear: Komodo Gear announced today the sponsorship of Chris “Opie” Caylor. The Company and Mr. Caylor will work together to promote the racing line of Komodo Gear during the 2009 Race Season. “I am delighted to once again be sponsored by Komodo”, stated Caylor. “They not only produce a world class product, but they truly put their customers first.” “I have worked with a lot of companies over the years, but no one cares more about providing safety, value and real “after the sale” support than does Komodo” A company spokesman explained; “we feel very fortunate to have Opie working with us again. The sport of motorcycle racing holds him in high regard as a competitor as well as an individual.” Komodo Gear manufactures high quality street and racing gear and sells directly to the public through its web site. To learn more about Komodo Gear go to www.komodogear.com. More, from a press release issued by Hotbodies Racing: Hotbodies Racing Sponsors the World San Diego, California: The big red screen decals of HOTBODIES RACING will be sported by road-racing teams across the globe in 2009, from World Superbike to AMA Superbike to Brazilian Superbike. From windscreens to race bodywork, HOTBODIES RACING proudly announces is wide-ranging support of World Superbike teams by covering almost 30% of the grid. Starting in 2009 HOTBODIES RACING will sponsor HANNspree Ten Kate Honda, PSG-1 Kawasaki, Stiggy Honda, and Guandalini Ducati. Also in the WSBK paddock with HOTBODIES RACING support are the World SuperSport teams: HANNspree Ten Kate Honda (the seven-time #1 plate holders), and Stiggy Honda, all of which will be attending the USA round of the championship at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah. In the new AMA Superbike series, beginning with the opening races taking place Thursday and Friday, March 5-6, at Daytona International Speedway, HOTBODIES RACING decals can be seen on the windscreens and bodywork of: M4 Suzuki, Corona Honda, RoadracingWorld.com Suzuki, and Hooters Suzuki. With race bodywork built not just for speed, but also to endure the long hours of the WERA National Endurance Series, multi-time champions Vesrah Suzuki will be defending it’s #1 plate by winning races with HOTBODIES RACING windscreens and bodywork clothing its bikes. In the Parts Canada Superbike Series, Acceleration Suzuki will be challenging for top place under the HOTBODIES RACING umbrella, while in the Brazilian Championship it’s the team of Spiga Racing Honda carrying the HOTBODIES RACING colors. Not only does HOTBODIES RACING support the pro level teams around the world, it also supports the privateer club racers in the USA. Every licensed road racer in the USA has the chance to share in HOTBODIES RACING’s huge contingency awards totaling over $300,000 in 2009! Hotbodies Racing specializes in manufacturing high-performance parts for high-performance sportbikes, and is the North American distribution of KR Tuned performance parts. Hotbodies Racing is the market leader in Undertails, Huggers, Windscreens, Flush-Mount Signals, Megaphone Exhausts and full-race Bodywork. Hotbodies Racing supports the sport with sponsorship around the world and encourages dealer and distributor inquiries. For more information visit: www.HOTBODIESRACING.com.