The American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation is proud to announce that JT Racing, a leading manufacturer of top-of-the-line racing gear and apparel, will be the presenting sponsor for the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by JT Racing, on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.

"With JT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory becoming members of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame at our induction ceremony, JT Racing is a perfect fit for this gala event," said Jeff Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation. "We're thrilled and honored that this leading company is supporting both the Hall of Fame and the industry as we shine the spotlight on these incredible individuals at this memorable end-of-year celebration."

The 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by JT Racing, kicks off a three-day AMA Legends & Champions Weekend. The ceremony, hosted by actor and motorcyclist Perry King, will officially welcome nine deserving men and women to the Hall of Fame. In addition to the Gregorys, the Class of 2010 includes legendary two-stroke engine tuner Eyvind Boyesen, dirt-track racer Don Castro, sidecar roadracing champion Larry Coleman, off-road rights activist Clark Collins, AMA 250cc Roadrace Champion David Emde, desert racing champion and team manager Bruce Ogilvie, and championship team owner Mitch Payton.

"We're very excited to sponsor the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction ceremony," said JT Racing CEO David Dray. "Just as the Hall of Fame Museum celebrates the sport's leading individuals, JT Racing is proud to honor JT founders John and Rita Gregory as we re-launch the company with an all-new collection of innovative, high-end motocross gear."

A full slate of activities at the Red Rock follows the induction ceremony.

On Saturday, Nov. 20, the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance will showcase some of the country's most impressive original and restored classic motorcycles. Also on display will be the world's fastest motorcycle, the Top 1 Oil Ack Attack streamliner -- a twin-engined, streamlined blue bullet that recently set the outright motorcycle land speed record of more than 376 mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

Then at noon on Saturday, the AMA honors the best of the amateur racing community at the 2010 AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by World of Powersports, and co-hosted by announcers Laurette Nicoll and Griff Allen.

Saturday evening is just as action packed. It marks the Las Vegas début of the movie "Carlsbad USGP: 1980," a look at an iconic motocross race that has been dubbed "the Woodstock of motorcycling." A number of the weekend attendees are also expected to attend the season finale of the AMA GEICO EnduroCross Series on Saturday evening at the Orleans Arena. Ticket information is available at EnduroCross.com.

For more information about the event, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/LegendsAndChampions.

A Pit Bull/KWS Motorsports BMW S 1000 RR has earned the enviable accolade of becoming the fastest RR in the world to date. Specialists from the two companies joined forces to break the hotly-contested ECTA top speed 1000cc production record (P/P) and the 1000cc modified production (MPS/G) record, with rider Chad Millholland.

The standing mile (1.6km) top speed competition took place at an abandoned World War II airfield near Maxton, North Carolina and this unique event consisted of a rider who from a standstill, accelerates over the mile-long course with a goal of having the highest speed through the traps. Horsepower and aerodynamics are key to success, but both are useless without an experienced rider, so KWS Motorsports enlisted the talents of multi-time record holder Chad Millholland on the RR.

The first record attempt was in the 1000cc Production (P/P) class which allows for unlimited engine modification (standard 1000cc displacement) but the bike must look stock from the outside, including the exhaust. Pit Bull and KWS Motorsports selected the BMW S 1000 RR as it makes significant horsepower in stock form and with a few key modifications, the team felt the production record of 190.464mph was attainable.

KWS Motorsports worked closely with its partners at Web Camshafts to build a new camshaft for the unique valve train of the S 1000 RR. The new cams required an entirely new spring and retainer system that KWS developed with SuperTech and these new valve train parts worked perfectly with the KWS CNC Pro Head. In order to boost power and reliability in the challenging environment of top speed competition KWS developed a set of high-compression, lightweight pistons with CP and installed a set of ultra-strong, lightweight H-Beam rods from Carrillo.

Pit Bull focused on the chassis by developing a new Pit Bull Steering Damper kit and a new line of sprockets for the RR. Pit Bull also installed a set of Worldwide Ceramic Bearings in the OEM wheels and KWS installed a set of Worldwide Ceramic Bearings in the transmission.

KWS Motorsports sent Michael Godin to tune the BMW at the track. Godin spent the first part of the event setting up the RR to fit Chad and setting up the Pit Bull gearing perfectly for the mile-long test of speed. Once the time came for the record-setting run, Michael poured in the racing fuel and Chad launched the bike down the track. To the surprise of everybody involved, Millholland shattered the Production 1000cc (P/P) record in his first attempt by almost 12mph with a terminal speed of 202.06505mph (325.192km/h)!

With the Production record in the bag, KWS Motorsport’s Michael Godin installed a Zero Gravity Double Bubble Windscreen, a more aerodynamic front fender, and a LeoVince Exhaust System and then made an attempt at the 1000cc Modified (MPS/G) record. With a little fine-tuning of the aero package and some more horsepower from the LeoVince exhaust system, Millholland was able to go even faster and break the 1000cc Modified (MPS/G) record with a terminal speed of 203.62452mph (327.701km/h), making this particular RR the fastest BMW in the world to date.

Commenting after the record runs, rider Chad Millholland said: “The Pit Bull/KWS Motorsports BMW S 1000 RR is an impressive package for sure. It takes a lot of horsepower to get a stock package above 200mph and this S 1000 RR just takes off like a rocket from 12,000 rpm to redline. The internal ratios are perfect and the OEM quick-shifter is best shifter I have ever used. The whole package is great and the bike was set up perfectly.”

Interestingly, other RRs have recently been in action on the runway and drag strip in the USA and the UK. At the same ‘Maxton Mile’ land speed event, Chad Millholland’s twin brother Zack was also in action on a Brock Performance S 1000 RR BMW using only bolt-on components. Zack, who is also an employee at BMW Motorcycles of Knoxville in Tennessee, managed to run 200.23mph (322.238km/h) on his RR, using only bolt-on components for this one-mile drag race.

And in the UK, motorcycle journalist for Performance Bikes magazine Kev Smith recently took a virtually stock RR to an amazing 202mph (325km/h) at a Straightliners Top Speed event run in conjunction with the UK Land Speed Racing Association. The magazine had previously logged a GPS-recorded 197.289mph by reducing the rear sprocket by two teeth, removing mirrors and indicators, and taping up the fairing gaps.

Believing that they could go even faster, they fitted a full Akrapovic exhaust system, a rear sprocket with one less tooth and a Power Commander V fuel tuning device for this latest run. On setting the amazing time of 202mph, a crowd soon gathered around the RR, asking exactly what had been done to it. “Basically nothing,” was the answer from Performance Bikes’ Mark White, who concluded: “Our S 1000 RR remains essentially a standard 1000cc production motorcycle with an off-the-shelf pipe, a sprocket swap and some gaffer tape. With its two-year warranty still intact it has just broken two hundred miles an hour in one mile from a standing start. Astonishing.”

For more information about the amazing S 1000 RR, and to subscribe to the BMW Motorrad Motorsport newsletter (in English or German), please visit the all-new www.s1000rr.com website.

Varese – The Brutale dedicated to the city of Milan was introduced at Palazzo Marino, the town hall.

A combination of excellence between the metropolis that represents design and fashion and the most attractive bike on the market. A partnership that, as stated by the Head of Tourism, Marketing and Regional Identity, Alessandro Morelli "Proposes products that communicate the essence of the city: research, taste, excellence and innovation, making each of us true ambassadors of Milan."

The MV Agusta Brutale 990R in Milanese livery was the star of the press conference during which Letizia Moratti, Mayor of the city, intervened.

The city skyline with the Duomo, the Castello Sforzesco and the Teatro alla Scala are part of the new logo that identifies the new “Brand Milano”, with the participation of MV Agusta as well as other major companies from the region of Lombardy.

The presentation is part of a larger project, that will include several initiatives such as the display of the Brutale 990R in Piazza Duomo.

For more information visit www.turismo.milano.it

Digital Drive D1 to be unveiled at EVS25 in Shenzhen China
2010-11-05

Shenzhen, China (November 3, 2010) - Remy Electric Motors and MotoCzysz have collaborated in the development of the all new D1g1tal Dr1ve, the world's most advanced electric drive system for electric cars and light duty trucks and vans. Proprietary MotoCzysz integration technology and Remy's powerful world class electric drive motor have been combined in the most advanced, complete electric drive system available in the industry today. The D1g1tal Dr1ve will be unveiled at the World Electric Vehicle Symposium in Shenzhen, China in the Remy exhibit space, 2R021.

The D1g1tal Dr1ve was conceived from the perspective of an EV manufacturer. It is a complete system of matched integrated components - including motor, controller, proprietary cooling system, final drive and differential - enclosed in a lightweight aluminum shell to deliver unprecedented efficiency and compactness. The D1g1tal Dr1ve achieves a level of integration never before available and stands alone as the easiest and quickest solution for any manufacturer needing an electric drive system. Manufacturers are tasked only with providing power to the unit and connecting their final drive to the D1g1tal Dr1ve, significantly reducing the time and cost of bringing their vehicles to market.


"The D1g1tal Dr1ve is not just a new product, but the first model in a new category of products - integrated electric drives. We are proud to have partnered with Remy and designed the D1g1tal Dr1ve around their industry leading HVH250 electric motor. Together, we are the first to offer a complete integrated, next generation electric drive system," said CEO Michael Czysz.

"Scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2011, manufacturers can get their first look at the revolutionary D1g1tal Dr1ve in the Remy Electric Motors booth at the 2010 EVS25 show in Shenzhen, China November 5 - 8," added Czysz.

Currently, other electric drive systems comprise individual components which are wired together, requiring space for the components and wiring. Integration of the system into a vehicle requires sophisticated engineering strategies. The D1g1tal Dr1ve matches and optimizes all the necessary components in a single elegant solution enclosed in a compact shell for optimal space utilization. System integration of high performance components is the priority and principal reason for creating the D1g1tal Dr1ve.

"The D1g1tal Dr1ve provides a simple powertrain solution for EV manufacturers. It is a complete, compact electric drive solution that is easy to install. Despite its small size, the Remy HVH 250 motor inside ensures the D1g1tal Dr1ve makes no sacrifice in power. And, the Remy motor is backed by the security of over a billion miles of proven reliability," said Remy CEO John Weber.

New advantages that come with the D1g1tal Dr1ve include the ease and speed of adaptation and installation for EV manufacturers. The D1g1tal Dr1ve allows manufacturers to dramatically reduce the design cycle and development budget necessary to incorporate a traditional system of individual components. The work has already been done for customers, so they can receive a sophisticated, quality "plug and play" system.

In addition to reduced installation and assembly time, the D1g1tal Dr1ve improves system durability and makes service and warranty work easier and less costly. For example, all the electronics are mounted on a single chassis allowing for installation in less than 30 minutes.

There is no sacrifice of power with the D1g1tal Dr1ve's compact packaging. The D1g1tal Dr1ve is the smallest packaging solution available for an integrated electric drive system while producing up to 1150 N-m of torque and 75kW of power with the Remy HVH 250 motor.

Finally, the D1g1tal Dr1ve's integration provides the benefit of increased efficiency and safety for OEMs and conversion companies producing electric vehicles.

There is a full range of D1g1tal Dr1ve models currently in different stages of testing and design to suit the specific electric power needs of small commuting vehicles, larger luxury sedans, light- and medium-duty vans and trucks and extreme super cars. The first model of the D1g1tal Dr1ve, the D1, is targeted for compact electric vehicles and light duty vans and trucks.

About Remy International, Inc.

Remy International, Inc., headquartered in Pendleton, Indiana, is a leading global manufacturer, remanufacturer and distributor of light duty starters and alternators and Delco Remy brand heavy-duty systems. Remy International also manufactures and distributes electric propulsion motors designed with leading edge technology and backed by the security of over a billion miles of proven reliability. In business for over 100 years, today Remy International is actively collaborating with companies throughout the world to develop innovations that are transforming the vehicle industry. Recently, Remy International was recognized by the United States Department of Energy for its leadership role in the hybrid technologies space and awarded a $60 million grant under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

To learn more, visit the Remy brand website at www.remyinc.com

About MotoCzysz, LLC.

MotoCzysz is a design and engineering firm that has been awarded numerous patents and now focuses primarily on electric drive systems and electric vehicles. MotoCzysz recently utilized the D1g1tal Dr1ve in the MotoCzysz E1pc experimental electric motorcycle and won the two largest and most important electric races in 2010: Isle of Man TT zero, IOM and the e-Power Red Bull MotoGP, Laguna Seca. MotoCzysz is also working with Indian Automotive and Motorcycle giant Bajaj on a bold solution for a next generation electric car.

To learn more, visit the MotoCzysz website at www.motoczysz.com

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MANUFACTURERS CUP FINALS MOTORCYCLE DRAG RACE
COMING TO VALDOSTA, GEORGIA, ON NOVEMBER 12-14


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DAYTON, Ohio. (November 6, 2010) --The biggest motorcycle drag race of the year is next weekend. Featuring more than $50,000 in purse money up for grabs in ten exciting classes, the Manufacturers Cup Finals will take place on November 12-14 at South Georgia Motorsports Park, in Valdosta, Georgia.

The sport's top professional riders are scheduled to race, including 10-time Top Fuel champion Larry "Spiderman" McBride and Kawasaki factory rider Rickey Gadson, who has put together the Stock-Wheelbase Challenge class, where drag racing's elite sportbike pilots will engage in a fight to the bitter end on showroom-short, 200 horsepower bikes--no wheelie bars allowed!

"I am extremely excited that the Manufacturers Cup has been put in place to salvage a rough year in professional drag racing," says Gadson. "Before the demise of AMA Dragbike, our championship series, I attended the World Finals since 1988 and can't wait to race in front of the international crowd that this year-end event attracts. And, I'm really excited about the return of Top Fuel."

Like Gadson suggests, the Top Fuel field should be the best in years, with McBride going up against Chris Hand, Korry Hogan, Geoff Pollard and Tom Perry--each rider looking to lay down sub-six-second runs.

The event will feature a unique "Consolation" eliminator class where all the non-qualified bikes in Pro and Semi-Pro classes will face off with a handicap start and compete for a $500 in prize money. This creates the possibility of seeing a Top Fuel bike giving a three-second handicap to a SuperSport bike--truly a must-see!

Brock's Performance is proud to be one of the event's sponsors as well as serving as the title sponsor of the Street ET class. BST wheels will support the Real Street class through Brock's Performance. Team Brock's will also be showcasing an extensive selection of products in a midway display and will have multi-time national champion Keith Dennis competing in the BMW Motorrad-sponsored SuperSport class on the German brand's S1000RR.

"The Manufacturer's Cup at Valdosta is a ground-breaking event because it represents unity in our industry between companies which are otherwise in direct competition," says Brock's Performance President Brock Davidson. "Operations have gone quite smoothly to this point and we have all worked together for the common good of motorcycle drag racing. It's a great feeling."

The multifaceted event will feature the stunt riding of Chris "Teach" McNeil, a BMW factory-sponsored, multi-time XDL and Stuntwars World Champion. He'll be performing shows during each of the three days.

"BMW has really stepped up in supporting our sport," commented Davidson, "from sponsoring the SuperSport class to bringing their star stunter to entertain the crowd. True drag-race fans should stop by to talk with BMW staff members in attendance at Valdosta. Our sport has not realized OEM involvement at this level in many years."

Professional qualifying kicks off on Friday at 4:00 p.m.; three qualifying sessions will be held on Saturday. No-holds-barred grudge racing hits the strip from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. that night, with championship eliminations beginning Sunday at noon. Gate entry, including pit pass, is only $20 each day or $35 for the weekend. Kids under 12 years old are free.
For more information about the Manufacturers Cup Finals, Brock's Performance products, BST wheels and other sportbike performance parts, go to BrocksPerformance.com.