Great Racing Weekend ahead, MotoGP and AMA Superbike

Keep an eye on all AGV and Dainese riders this weekend with the boys of MotoGP battling it down at the Gran Premio de Espana inJerez, Spain and the AMA American Superbike down in the U.S. South at Barber.

For sure, some good racing for race fans.

AMA Road Racing 2-up Event at Fontana, CA

At all AMA Road Racing rounds in 2009, Team National Guard Jordan Suzuki runs the Two-up Ride Experience giving a pretty fast racing experience to local personalities, media and more lucky ones. Former National and World Champ Jason Pridmore rides the two-up National Guard Jordan Suzuki GSXR-1000 for this thrilling on-track experience.

Here's a quick Fontana report by AGV Dainese USA Mark McPerry:

"Since this was the second race of the season and in our back yard, things went pretty smoothly as we had, Kat, Andrea and myself, all at the races, not to mention that Andrea had most of our riders stop by the Costa Mesa Dainese D-Store on Thursday in order to make sure they had everything they needed. The event was a mixture of great exposure for Dainese and AGV along with some good finishes for some of our riders and some bad luck for others especially for Yates. Add to that the bad weather on Sunday which canceled the second 2-up ride, but cleared enough so that the racing was able to go on. On Friday morning we hosted Fox Morning's reporter, Rick Lozano, and reality TV shows hosts Torri Spelling and Speed Freaks. I think we got more TV exposure this weekend from these three TV shows than we have had in quite a while in the US.
It was a Dainese /AGV love fest!

Ciao all,

Mark"

AMA Pro Road Racing - Round 2 in Fontana, Ca.

Another "ups and downs" weekend for AGV Dainese USA riders in AMA Pro Road Racing. The weather and some bad luck bared some from better results when others like #54 Geoff May and Garrett Willis had a very positive race weekend.

Michael Jordan Motorsports Geoff May scores his first podium of the season in the AMA Superbike, finishing 3-4 over the weekend while Garrett Willis clinched the 2nd podium sport in the AMA Supersport, on his Mach 1 Motorsports Yamaha.

As previously mentioned, AGV rider and title contender Neil Hodgson missed the Fontana double-header due to practice injuries sustained during the week and was replace by returning Corona Extreme rider Jake Holden.

AMA Superbike:
Geoff May - 3rd/4th
Blake Young - 4th/9th
Jake Holden - 5th/DNF
Chris Ulrich - 11th & DNF/DNS
Aaron Yates - 15th/10th
Shane Narbone - DNF/DNS & 14th

In the points standing, May is in 3rd, Young in 4th and Yates in 8th

AMA Sportbike:
Steve Rapp - 9th/9th
Barrett Long - 13th/18th

Points standing: Steve Rapp in 8th; Barrett Long in 11th.
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Photos "picked" up over the Internet at www.superbikeplanet.com ;-)

Michael Jordan Motorsports Previews Auto Club Speedway

CHICAGO (March 17, 2009) – After the start of the AMA Pro Racing season at Daytona International Speedway, Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) is gearing up for Round Two at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Leaving behind the crowds of Bike Week and traveling across the country, MJM eagerly awaits this weekend's doubleheader to improve upon the teams’ opening results.

Jordan Suzuki #23

Aaron Yates got the 2009 season underway for Jordan Suzuki #23 with a hard-fought 7^th place finish in the American Superbike class at Daytona. Riding his 2008 spec GSX-R 1000, Yates worked to find the optimal setup for his Suzuki before heading into the race and clicked off consistent laptimes, setting a race-best lap .6 seconds faster than his Superpole time. With this consistency Aaron stayed right on the rear wheels of 5^th and 6^th place going into the final 2 laps of the contest, but lapped traffic kept him unable to make a move into the Top 5 during that final lap.

“We got out of Daytona with some valuable championship points and a lot of good information for future races,” said Yates. “We tried some new things for the race and now it's off to Fontana, a track I've done well at in the past and that my GSX-R gets around pretty well. I'm looking forward to putting my Jordan Suzuki up on the box this weekend.”

National Guard Jordan Suzuki #54

Geoff May debuted for his new team, the National Guard Jordan Suzuki, at Daytona International Speedway astride his #54 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 with a solid top-10 finish on the high banks. Racing in the National Guard American Superbike class, May set a best lap of the race, a full second faster than his Superpole time, while battling with his competitors throughout the entire race. Determined to fight to the finish, Geoff brought his 2008-spec machine across the line in 10^th position, matching his 2008 Superbike finish.

“It's good to be back on the bike representing the Army National Guard for 2009,” said May. “I'm confident in my National Guard Jordan Suzuki and have been training hard for this weekend's race.”

ABOUT MICHAEL JORDAN MOTORSPORTS:

Legendary NBA star Michael Jordan formed Michael Jordan Motorsports in 2004 as a result of his passion for motorcycle racing. His mission is to bring a new level of excellence and style to the motorcycle racing industry.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL GUARD:
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation's longest enduring institutions. The National Guard operates in all 50 states, four territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, Samoa and the Virgin Islands) and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit the National Guard's Web site at www.NationalGuard.com

Michael Jordan Motorsports is proud to partner with: Jordan Brand (a division of Nike), American Suzuki, Upper Deck, Hanes, Gatorade, National Guard, Bazzaz Performance, LeoVince Exhaust, ELF Moto Lubricants, MMI - Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Vortex Racing Components, Dainese Leathers, AGV Helmets, Oakley, Gemini Technology Systems, Ancra Tie-downs, Attack Race Bodies, Attack Performance, Chicken Hawk Racing Tire Warmers, DID Chains, Factory Pro Dyno, NGK Spark Plugs, Performance Friction Brake Pads, Roclun International, STAR Motorcycle School, Zero Gravity Windscreens, Sunoco Race Fuels, Vicci Apparel, with transportation provided by Eastside Trucking.

More photos from Daytona

Photos by Riles/Nelson from Road Racer X magazine

Aaron Yates and the rest of #23 crew

Roadracingworld.com's Russ Wikle (left) on the podium in AMA Supersport

Blake Young getting plenty advices from his mentor Kevin Schwantz

Michael Jordan Motorsports Launches New Websites

Press-release

CHICAGO (March 10, 2009) – Michael Jordan Motorsports is pleased to announce the launch of its 2009 website and associated internet outlets.

The website, 23race.com, has been completely revamped and redesigned to provide an internet base for both the #23 Jordan Suzuki and #54 National Guard Jordan Suzuki teams. With content directly pertinent to each team and team color way, 23race.com now has improved functionality. MJM will also provide an increased virtual fan experience, via live Twitter updates and Facebook social networking.

“New media marketing is an increased focus for Michael Jordan Motorsports and to that end we've put tools in place to help keep our fans connected to the world of MJM no matter where they are,” said Kreig Robinson, Director of Business Development for Michael Jordan Motorsports. “Even if you can't make it to the race in person, you'll be able to follow the team with anything from a mobile device to a home desktop computer with intimate on-the-fly updates and then share those updates with friends.”

Over the course of the season, 23race.com will continually be updated with not only news and photos, but evolving features and team downloads. For more information please visit:

http://www.23race.com/

http://www.twitter.com/23race

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Jordan-Motorsports/51748732097