Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows To Produce Go Snowmobiling Show

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Exhibitors and consumers alike will benefit thanks to more good news regarding the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show, September 28 – 30, 2007 at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Road.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) is very pleased to confirm that Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows (CNSS) has come on board as the official producer and manager for the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show, the exclusive home of the corporate booths of Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha.

“We are very excited to be the only show to bring the four snowmobile manufacturers and their full 2008 line ups back to the Toronto market after a prolonged fall absence, and now, with the benefit of CNSS’s almost 60 years of professional show management experience, our show will be the premier showcase event,” said Paul Shaughnessy, OFSC Executive Director. “What’s more, with their expertise primarily in the outdoor recreation and powersports industries, CNSS is a natural fit in our not for profit world, plus we share the same goal of delivering a pure snowmobiling show with the best possible results for exhibitors and consumers.”

Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows is the largest producer of outdoor consumer shows in Canada, featuring fishing, hunting, sportsmen’s, ski and snowboarding shows outdoor consumer shows.

From its head office in Mississauga, and its regional offices in Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, CNSS also currently produces and manages four major motorcycle shows, including the Toronto Motorcycle Show, launched in 2002 and now well established as a successful power sports alternative to a pre-existing show in the Toronto market.

“The OFSC is the home team for organized snowmobiling in Ontario, coming to market with a very powerful GO Snowmobiling concept that will be the future of the snowmobile industry,” said Ray Sriubiskis – Vice President of Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows. “We are very pleased to contribute significantly to their new Go Snowmobiling Show, utilizing our experienced staff and the latest show management techniques and technology to produce a superior, upscale event, unlike any previously seen in Toronto. CNSS has a history of meeting and exceeding exhibitor expectations.”

Working closely with Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows, the OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show is committed to full disclosure to exhibitors as to show marketing plans, attendance, revenues and consumer research results.

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The WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour will sanction 27 Pro, Pro Am, Youth and Amateur classes during the 2007 ATV racing season.

Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, the Tour has added the Pro SuperSport “UTV” class to its Pro lineup, which also includes the popular SuperQuad Pro 450 MX and the Pro Stock QuadTerrain Challenge classes.

“When we ran the side-by-side vehicles at our last race of 2006, the excitement from our fans, our teams and our stakeholders was unmistakable, making it an obvious addition to our already thrilling Pro ATV racing show,” said PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. CEO Rick Murphy. “This, along with some important changes in our Pro-Am, Amateur and Youth classes, should make 2007 one of our most exciting seasons on record.”

In addition to the changes in the Pro classes, the Tour will provide alternative lines for riders wishing to run in the Amateur QuadTerrain Challenge classes, which includes Stock Lites (601-700cc), Stock Unlimited (601+cc), and Modified.

“We are dedicated to our ladder system in the PowerSports ATV Tour,” said Scott O’Malley, president of PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. “It’s important we allow Amateur riders, who have limited budgets and experience, a place to compete with an eye on stepping up to our top QuadTerrain Challenge Class. Alternative, amateur, lines will give these riders a place to compete without the concern of damaging equipment or racing at a level beyond their experience.”

The Tour has made several notable changes to its youth classes. Production Lites 13-15 will remain the same as in years past, while the 0-50cc Junior and Senior Classes have been modified.

The 0-50cc Limited Class (4-6) will be open to quads with automatic clutch, and CVT belt drives, while the 0-55cc Production Class (6-8) will be open to quads with auto clutches.

The balance of the youth classes are: 51-70cc (production, auto clutch 6-11); 70cc (shifter, 6-11); 71-90cc, 2 Stroke, 75-125cc, 4 Stroke Production (8-11); 71-90cc, 2 Stroke, 75-125cc, 4 Stroke Production (12-15); 90cc Production (CVT belt drive, 8-15); 75-125cc 4 Stroke Production (8-15); 90cc 2 Stroke, 125cc 4 Stroke Modified (8-12); and 105cc 2 Stroke, 150cc 4 Stroke SuperMini (12-15).

The Tour has also split the women’s class into two classes: A and B/C.

2007 WPSA POWERSPORTS ATV TOUR CLASS STRUCTURE

QuadMX:

* SuperQuad Pro 450
* SuperQuad Pro Am
* A Class
* B Class
* C Class
* Women A
* Women B/C
* 16-24
* Plus 25
* Plus 35
* Open Amateur

Youth Classes:

* Production Lites 13-15 yrs
* 50 cc limited auto clutch CVT belt drive 4 to 6 years
* 50 cc production auto clutch6 to 8 years
* 51 to 70 cc production auto clutch 6 to 11 years
* 70cc shifter 6 to 11 years
* 71 to 90cc 2 stroke 75 to 125cc 4 stroke production 8 to 11years
* 71 to 90cc 2 stroke 75 to 125cc 4 stroke production 12 to 15 years
* 90cc production CVT belt drive 8 to 15 years
* 75-125cc 4 stroke production 8 to 15 years
* 90cc 2 stroke-125cc4 stroke modified 8 to 12years
* 105cc 2 stroke 150cc 4stroke 12 to 15 years * * SUPERMINI

QuadTerrain Challenge (4×4 ATV):

* Pro Stock 601-700cc
* Stock Lites 0-600cc
* Stock Unlimited 601-Unlimited cc
* Modified

SuperSport (Side-by-Side UTV):

* Pro SuperSport

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Partnership covers amateur and professional on and off road racing

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is pleased to announce a significant motorcycle racing partnership with Monster Beverage Company.

Over the past two years, Team Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki has scored five AMA Lites class titles, earning industry-wide respect for the Monster Energy branded energy drink producers.

This new sponsorship agreement will give Kawasaki’s professional motocross, off-road, road race and Team Green™ amateur motocross programs additional resources in their ongoing quest for excellence. The agreement also provides Monster Energy the opportunity to expand their racing influence into several new championship series, in addition to continuing their successful partnership with the Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team.

“It is obvious that Monster Energy’s management is passionate about motorcycle racing. We look at them as an engaged partner who really understands our racing program.” commented Bruce Stjernstrom, Director of Marketing for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., adding: “Their customer demographics are a match for our target audience and it’s been a great fit for our Pro Circuit motocross team in AMA Supercross/Motocross.”

Kawasaki Racing Team’s supercross/motocross manager, Mike Fisher, says “The partnership with Monster Energy will help expose Kawasaki’s motocross team to a wider audience. Monster’s proven ability to attract a younger crowd places the team in front of the next generation of motorsports enthusiasts and that’s a good thing.” Only half-joking, Fisher went on to add: “The team has a proven ability to consume massive quantities of energy drink, so we can’t wait to get that next pallet of Monster.”

This partnership marks the beginning of a new era for Kawasaki’s roadracing team. The new Monster Energy relationship, an all-new Ninja® ZX-6R racebike and the addition of reigning AMA Supersport and Superstock champion Jamie Hacking alongside ultra-quick teammate Roger Hayden, gives team manager Mike Preston even more reasons to be optimistic for their prospects in 2007.

Preston is excited about the new partnership, saying: “Energy drinks are the happening thing and Monster’s support will help raise the visibility of our entire program.”

In addition to sponsoring all of Kawasaki’s professional motocross and roadracing teams, Monster Energy will also be stepping-up as the title sponsor for Kawasaki’s grass roots Team Green motocross program. Over the past 25 years, Team Green has helped guide rising stars such as Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto into the national spotlight.

The President of Monster Beverage Company, Mark Hall, is enthusiastic about their expanded partnership with Kawasaki, saying: “This is a relationship that has been evolving over the past several years. From our association with the Pro Circuit/Kawasaki Team to our co-branded retail promotions, a full partnership was inevitable. Besides, both companies share an affinity for the color Green.”