USGPRU Announces 2005 Series Sponsors ODENTON, MD. — The United States Grand Prix Racers Union (USGPRU) announced sponsorship programs exceeding $90,000 for the 2005 season. Cash prizes, contingency money, merchandise, and merchandise certificates from industry sponsors are included in the sponsorship programs. $55,000 of the sponsorship comes in cash for event purses. The 2005 USGPRU National Series sponsors include Acid Cigars, Roadracingworld.com, Bridgestone, Dunlop, EBC Brakes, GPC Moto, Hjelm Motorsports, Ian Emberton Engineering, Motion Pro Cables and Tools, Redline Cycle Imports, Revit Leathers, Rising Sun Cycles, Silkolene, Speedwerks.com, and VP Fuel. “Not only has the Series attracted top caliber industry sponsors, but with over half of the sponsorship value available as cash prizes for each of the scheduled events I expect to see some very serious competition to show up on the grids this season”, said Stewart Aitken-Cade, President of the USGPRU. “This is exactly the kind of support our sport needs to further promote ‘True GP’ racing in the U.S.” New sponsors to the series this year are Ian Emberton Engineering, Rising Sun Cycles, Roadracingworld.com, and Speedwerks.com. Most sponsors are supporting the series with cash, merchandise, or certificates. About USGPRU The USGPRU is the officially recognized Motorcycle 125 Grand Prix National ChampionshipR and 250 Grand Prix National Championship TM series. The USGPRU emulates true World MotoGP racing experience and serves to attract young riders to gain experience in a professional environment and provide a path to world-class motorcycle racing. The USGPRU structures events with extended length grand prix racing exclusive to the GP machines, timed qualifying and strong contingency and sponsor support. For additional details, visit www.USGPRU.net