Super Nouvelle!!! MOTO GP à LAGUNA SECA en '05!!!!

[EZJeff]

Ça vient tout juste de sortir... Je réserve 4 billets dans les pits drette là!
D'après moi je vais avoir de la visite l'été prochain

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MAZDA RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA ANNOUNCES RETURN OF MotoGP IN 2005

SCRAMP and Dorna reach five-year agreement in principal to bring the world's
fastest motorcycle racing back to Monterey

MONTEREY, Calif. (August 19, 2004) - The Sports Car Racing Association of
the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) and Dorna Sports, the Spanish-based companythat holds the commercial and TV rights to the FIM MotoGP World
Championships, have reached an agreement in principal to bring MotoGP, the
pinnacle of international motorcycle racing, to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
beginning in 2005 for a five-year run.

Following the initial agreement, Dorna will include the U.S. Grand Prix in
the 2005 MotoGP pre-calendar to be presented to the Federation
Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) for its approval.

"The support from fans and sponsors has been of great encouragement in this decision," said Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca General Manager Gill Campbell. "Corporate sponsorships are vital for the track improvements that will needto be made to satisfy FIM regulations.

"We feel that we have a great product with a tremendous amount of potential.We continue to produce world class events at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca andthat's what we're all about."

"Dorna has always been looking into the possibility of coming back with
MotoGP to the USA," added Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Managing Director, Dorna
Sports. "Now, thanks to the great cooperation among all the parties
concerned and to the modifications being made at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,we are very happy that we have found the ideal opportunity to do so. TheUnited States is an interesting market for MotoGP and certainly all the
partners, manufacturers and sponsors involved will be very positive about
returning there."

This enthusiasm and belief in the sport of MotoGP is shared by Red Bull
Energy Drink. They have partnered with Dorna and will be the title sponsor
of the race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 2005. The event will be
officially named the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix.

The 500cc Grand Prix World Championship (now MotoGP) raced at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca from 1988 to 1994. There are once again a number of Americanscompeting in MotoGP, including Kenny Roberts Jr., who won the 2000championship, Nicky Hayden, Colin Edwards, John Hopkins and Kurtis Roberts.

The list of past American champions is a who's who of motorcycle racing,
including "King" Kenny Roberts (1978-1980), Wayne Rainey (1990-1992), EddieLawson (1984, '86, '88, '89), Freddie Spencer (1983, '85) and Kevin Schwantz(1993).

The dates and support events for the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix will be
determined in the near future.

Call 1-800-327-SECA during West Coast business hours, or send an email to
tickets@laguna-seca.com for ticket information. Fans who purchased tickets
to last month's Honda Superbike Classic at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will beallowed to renew their orders for the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix prior to
tickets going on sale to the general public.

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Media Contact: Ed Nicholls, (831) 242-8216 or pr@laguna-seca.com

[HRC-E.B.]

Super!

J'étais jamais encore allé en Californie... On dirait que je viens de me trouver l'excuse parfaite pour y aller une première fois!

Woohoo!

[k_Mart]

je pensais justement me payer un voyage dans ton coin l'été prochain. C'est sur que je suis interessé !!


martin

[racerdude413]

je vais etre la EZ jeff , tu peux me tenirs au courent pour les billest quand ils vont etre en vente

[Zomby]

Faque on vas tu rider Palomar au lieu de Deals Gap l'annee prochaine? Moi je suis partant, sa va juste etre plus long se rendre la.

[Pat]

Ouais ben mon Jeff!! J'espère que ton appart est grand! Ça va t'en faire du monde!