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BUELL RACERS DOMINATE AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY SPORTSMAN SWEEP
Exciting Lightning Final And Pro Thunder Pole And Podiums

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 12, 2001) - Buell racers literally dominated the two opening race weekends at Daytona International Speedway in the classes they competed in with the Formula USA series on March 2-4 and AMA professional road race series on March 7-11.

Buell pilots captured the top four positions of the newly created F-USA Pro-Am Sportsman National class, which pits 800cc liquid twins, unlimited air-cooled twins, 1200cc triples and unlimited singles in head-to-head competition. Leading the charge was Jeffrey Johnson of Minneapolis, MN, on his Buell sponsored by Appleton Buell/Hoban Brothers. He was followed by Leo Venega of Miami, FL; Christopher Decelles of Londonderry, NH and John Costa of Miami, FL. All four Buell racers scorched the Daytona course finishing first through fourth, setting the tone for the new multi-brand series.

Michael Barnes of Boca Raton, FL, aboard the Kosco Buell/Innovative Motorcycle Research fuel-injected X-1, captured the pole and the win in the first round of the F-USA Buell Lightning Series, a spec-class featuring 95hp maximum and 390lb. minimum limits on Buell race bikes. Barnes topped Tripp Nobles of Macon, GA and Sportsman class winner Johnson in a wet race. It was the first victory for a fuel-injected Buell in the Lightning Series.

Mike Ciccotto of Sebastian, FL, aboard the Hal's Performance Advantage Buell snared the pole position in the AMA Pro Thunder series opener and Buell racers took three of the top four qualifying spots. In the final, Buell racers Ciccotto, Nobles and Dave Estok of New Smyrna Beach, FL battled for the lead with Ducati-mounted defending series champion Jeff Nash. Estok and his Tilley's Buell finished third, while Ciccotto finished second, just edged by Nash for the win by .196 of a second.





CICCOTTO WINS BUELL PRO THUNDER ROUND AT SEARS POINT
OVERCOMES BACK ROW START TO CLAIM VICTORY; LEADS CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

MILWAUKEE, WI (May 7, 2001) - In a pre-race interview, Mike Ciccotto told his competitors exactly what he planned to do in the Buell Pro Thunder final at Sears Point: pass every one of them and win the race. Some may not have believed he could win from his last row start, but Ciccotto knew he could, said he would, and did.

"My Hal's H-D Buell handled like it was on rails," said Ciccotto from the top of the podium on Sunday. "I want to thank everyone at Buell and Hal's Performance Advantage for their support."

Following his second place finish at Daytona, the Sears Point win puts Ciccotto and his Hal's Buell on top of the Buell Pro Thunder points standings.







CICCOTTO CHARGES FROM THE BACK TO THE FRONT -- AGAIN
Claims Second in Buell Pro Thunder at Loudon, Extends Championship Lead

LOUDON, NH (June 19, 2001) - Just as he did a month ago when he won at Sears Point from the back row, Mike Ciccotto charged up from a poor qualifying position to finish second in the Buell Pro Thunder final Monday afternoon at New Hampshire International Speedway. The podium finish extends Ciccotto's series lead to 15 points over Ducati's Thomas Montano, who finished third in the race. Eric Wood took the win on his home track.





ESTOK DOMINATES BUELL PRO THUNDER AT BRAINERD
Continues Buell's Six Race Podium Streak with 'Perfect' Setup

BRAINERD, MN (July 30, 2001) Ð If ever there was the perfect setup, Tilley H-D/Buell's David Estok had it as he lead from start to finish on Sunday to claim his second victory of the year in the Buell Pro Thunder Series at the ColonelÕs Brainerd International Raceway.

"The bike ran perfect all weekend," said Estok, who continued Buell's streak of six straight Pro Thunder podium finishes. "We made one suspension change, and that was all it needed. The only other change was putting on new tires for the race."





NOBLES TAKES WIN AT WEST VIRGINIA PRO THUNDER RACE
Buell Racers Make it a 7 Race Podium Streak and Win Three Out of Last Four Events

SUMMIT POINT, WV (August 5, 2001) - Buell Racer Tripp Nobles scored his first Pro Thunder win of the season by picking up a victory at the AMA/WERA National race at Summit Point, West Virginia.






CICCOTTO WINS ROAD ATLANTA AMA BUELL PRO THUNDER FINALE
Ciccotto Finishes Second in Championship; Firebolt XB9R Race Tested by Higbee

BRASELTON, GA (October 28, 2001) Ð Mike Ciccotto, aboard the Hal's Harley-Davidson/Buell X1 won the AMA Buell Pro Thunder finale at Road Atlanta while Michael Barnes, aboard the Hal's Buell back up bike, finished second, completing a season-long showing of Buell racers on every Pro Thunder podium.







FIREBOLT XB9R FINISHES SECOND IN BUELL PRO THUNDER SERIES DEBUT
Ciccotto Second Aboard Firebolt XB9R at Daytona; Barnes Third Aboard Lightning X1

DAYTONA, FLA. (March 12, 2002) - Mike Ciccotto, aboard the all-new Buell Firebolt XB9R, took second place in the AMA Buell Pro Thunder season opener at Daytona International Speedway despite limited testing and development time. The Hal's Harley-Davidson Performance Advantage team took possession of their Firebolt just five days before the race, but Ciccotto proved the new bike will be a formidable contender this season.

"This Firebolt is incredible. It's our first weekend out on it and when we get it sorted out, it's going to be really tough for anyone to beat us," said Ciccotto. "We had to run DOTs in the race because we didn't have a good set up for slicks yet."

"It was a good day for Buell. The new Firebolt finished second with street tires and a tail light and the proven X-1 was right behind in third," said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer of Buell Motorcycle Company.

Former Australian Superbike Champion Kirk McCarthy took first place aboard a Ducati 748RS, while Buell rider Michael Barnes aboard his Kosco Harley-Davidson/Buell - Innovative Motorcycle Research sponsored Lightning X1 took third.

Ducati 748 riders Thomas Fournier and defending series champ Tom Montano rounded out the top five.






FIREBOLT XB9R RIDERS TAKE TWO PODIUM SPOTS AT PPIR IN PRO THUNDER
Estok Second at Pikes Peak International Raceway; Ciccotto Third, Second in Points

Pikes Peak, CO (June 6, 2002) - The second AMA Buell Pro Thunder race of the season proved to be another a solid outing for the Firebolt XB9R. Tilley's Buell rider, Dave Estok, in his first ride aboard the Firebolt, took second place in the Pro Thunder final held at Pikes Peak International Raceway on Sunday, June 2. Hal's Performance Buell rider Mike Ciccotto finished third, despite a badly broken thumb sustained during a crash in practice, and remains second in AMA Buell Pro Thunder series points.






CICCOTTO EARNS THIRD STRAIGHT PRO THUNDER PODIUM FINISH
Mike Ciccotto Third at Road America AMA Pro Thunder Round; Tripp Nobles Fourth

Elkhart Lake, WI (June 9, 2002) - The Firebolt XB9R made a strong showing at the third AMA Buell Pro Thunder race of the season held at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI, earning a third consecutive podium finish in the hands of Mike Ciccotto (Hal's Buell). In addition, five of the top ten finishers were Buell riders, giving the hometown crowd reason to cheer.






BUELL FIREBOLT SCORES FIRST NATIONAL ROADRACE VICTORY
Eric Wood Tops Formula USA Sportbike Field at 79th Annual Loudon Classic

Loudon, NH (June 16, 2002) - Eric Wood rode the new Buell Firebolt XB9R to its first national roadrace victory in the Formula USA Honda Pro Oils Sportbike final held at New Hampshire International Speedway. The race was Wood's first outing aboard the Kosco Buell/Innovative Motorcycle Research Firebolt, and the first appearance of the team in the highly competitive horsepower and weight restricted class.

"This was a great start for the Firebolt," said Wood, of Mansfield, Mass. "We just got this bike two weeks ago and ran a club race last weekend to warm it up. The Firebolt has a lot of potential and we're only going to get stronger as the season goes on."

Facing a 45-bike field filled with Suzuki, Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki riders, Wood was running a strong second when race leader Scott Greenwood (Suzuki) faltered on lap 19 of the 20-lap feature. Wood stormed into the lead and beat Suzuki riders Michael Barnes and Larry Pegram to the checkered flag.

"The Buell's tractability and drive off the corners really worked for me at Loudon," said Wood. "In some turns I was able to put the Buell in places where the four-cylinder bikes couldn't go. The Firebolt has the chassis dynamics of a Grand Prix bike, and the smooth power delivery of the V-Twin engine was really easy on the back tire. As the race worn on, I think my tire was holding up better and I was able to pull away from the field."

"The Firebolt was designed to be the best backroad bike ever," said Erik Buell, Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Buell Motorcycle Company. "Loudon is a technically challenging track, just like the backroads we designed the Firebolt to dominate on. My congratulations go out to Eric Wood and the entire Kosco Buell and Innovative Motorcycle Research Team."






CICCOTTO TAKES FOURTH BUELL PRO THUNDER PODIUM
Buell Firebolt Rider Second at Brainerd Event

Brainerd, MN June 30, 2002 - Mike Ciccotto of Sebastian, Fla. rode a Hal's Performance Advantage Buell Firebolt XB9R its is fourth consecutive podium finish, placing second in the Buell Pro Thunder Series event at The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway here today. The strong finish helped Ciccotto maintain his second position in the Buell Pro Thunder Series points standings.







CICCOTTO RIDES FIREBOLT TO BUELL PRO THUNDER VICTORYESTOK RIDES BUELL TO DAYTONA THUNDERBIKE VICTORY

Laguna Seca, CA (July 13 2002) - "That Buell Firebolt was just awesome today," said Ciccotto after the race. "After I passed Kirk, I saw him coming right back at me and I had to put my head down. When I saw the white flag, I knew I had to have a good last lap. I had some pretty good slides. It was a fun race."

McCarthy held on to finish second aboard a Ducati 748, with Ducati rider Thomas Montano of Berkeley, Calif. third 6.2 seconds behind the winner. Pole winner Vincent Haskovec of Lake Elsinore, Calif. was a distant fourth on another Ducati.






Kosco Buell Riders Sweep Podium in Formula USA Opener

Daytona, FL (March 3, 2003) Charging through a pouring rain, Kosco Harley-Davidson/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research rider Dave Estok of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., rode a Buell Lightning X1 to victory in the opening event of the Formula USA Thunderbike series here today.






FORMULA USA THUNDERBIKE VICTORY IN VIRGINIA TO BILANSKY
Estok and Nobles Protest One-Lap Penalties

Milwaukee, WI (June 30, 2003) Ð Third across the finish line was as good as a win for HalÕs Performance Advantage Buell rider Dan Bilansky as the 24-year-old was awarded first place in the Formula USA Thunderbike event at Virginia International Raceway.






CICCOTTO RIDES BUELL FIREBOLT TO F-USA SPORTBIKE PODIUM
Estok Leads Buell Sweep in Thunderbike Series at Heartland Park National, Roadracing World.com Team Takes Endurance Title

Topeka, Kansas (Aug. 10, 2003) - Hal's Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Mike Ciccotto rode a Buell Firebolt XB9R to a third-place finish in the very competitive Sportbike class at the Formula USA National event here today, capping a successful weekend of roadracing competition for Buell riders at Heartland Park Raceway.

Ciccotto qualified fifth for the Sportbike event, and finished behind Yamaha riders Matt Wait and Scott Greenwood in the grueling 29-lap feature race, run in 95-degree heat that baked the 2.1-mile road course all weekend.






ESTOK RIDES BUELL XB9R TO F-USA THUNDERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Bemisderfer Disqualified for Horsepower/Weight Infraction

Summit Point, W.V. (Sept. 7, 2003) - Kosco Harley-Davidson/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research rider David Estok clinched the 2003 Formula USA National Thunderbike championship with a victory after apparent race winner Bryan Bemisderfer was disqualified for a horsepower-to-weight ratio violation. Estok's win gave him four of six Formula USA National Thunderbike victories this season.

"This is a great day for me and the entire Kosco team," said Estok after the event. "My Buell Firebolt was perfect."






BUELL RACERS CAPTURE CHAMPIONSHIPS AROUND THE WORLD
Buell Racers Take Top Three Spots in Thunderbike Championship Series

Milwaukee, WI (Oct. 27, 2003) - Privateer Buell roadracers won series championships around the world in 2003 with titles earned in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

Adrenalin-Moto's Jonathan Harrison, of the United Kingdom, won the Auto 66 Sound of Thunder Series aboard a Buell Firebolt XB9R. Harrison won the championship in the final round at Carnaby, U.K. and finished 15 points ahead of second place rider Keith Pringle and his Aprilia RSV Mille-R.

In the U.S., Dave Estok of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., won the Formula USA National Road Race Series Thunderbike championship aboard his Kosco H-D/Buell-Innovative Motorcycle Research Buell Firebolt XB9R, the fourth consecutive F-USA National Thunderbike championship earned by a Buell racer. Estok dominated the series with four wins (Daytona International Speedway, NHIS, Heartland Park and Summit Point) in seven events and Buell racers rounded out four of the top five positions in the championship.

Roadracing World.com endurance racing teammates David Swarts of Lake Elsinore, Calif., and Paul James of Waukesha, Wis., captured the Formula USA National Road Race Series Team Challenge Championship in the GT Lights class. The duo rode a nearly stock Buell Firebolt XB9R to a class win at Mid-America and second place finishes at Virginia International Raceway and Heartland Park to wrap up the championship with two rounds remaining. They also finished on the podium at the Daytona International Speedway season finale.

At the Championship Cup Series 20th Annual Race of Champions held at Daytona International Speedway, Jeff Harding of Corning, NY, (Harding Harley-Davidson) clinched the CCS Lightweight Superbike National Championship and Darren James of North Vancouver, British Columbia, (Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada/Innovative Motorcycle Research) won the CCS Thunderbike National Championship. Both riders won their championships aboard Buell Firebolt XB9R motorcycles.

In addition to his U.S. championship, Darren James (Harley-Davidson of Toronto, Heritage Harley-Davidson/Buell of Edmonton, Deeley's House of Buell Vancouver) repeated as champion of the Canadian Thunder Series as well. He wrapped up that title before the last race of the season by qualifying on the pole position at Mosport aboard his Buell Lightning X1.







ESTOK NIPS BEMISDERFER FOR DAYTONA THUNDERBIKE WIN
Buell Racers Fill Podium at Formula USA Season Opener

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 29, 2004) - Harding Harley-Davidson rider Dave Estok rode a Buell Firebolt to a photo-finish victory in the opening round of the 2004 Formula USA Thunderbike series at Daytona International Speedway here today.







BARNES PUTS BUELL SIXTH AT BRAINERD AMA FORMULA XTREME
Kosco Buell Rider Cracks Top-Ten in Season Points Despite Missing First Two Rounds

BRAINERD, Minn. (June 26, 2004) - Kosco Buell/Innovative Motorcycle Research rider Michael Barnes had his best result of the season with a sixth-place finish aboard his Buell Firebolt at the Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme race during the AMA Chevrolet Superbike Championship Series at Brainerd International Raceway. The strong showing moved him into ninth in points.






BEMISDERFER PILOTS BUELL TO VIR WIN, PADS THUNDERBIKE POINTS LEAD
Bilansky Tied for Second; Defending Champ Estok in Deep Points Hole

DANVILLE, Va. (June 27, 2004) - Harding Harley-Davidson rider Bryan Bemisderfer rode a Buell Firebolt to victory in the Formula USA National Thunderbike event at Virginia International Raceway and increased his series points lead as other contenders for the title failed to mount a challenge to the rider from Greencastle, Pa. After five of eight events on the 2004 Thunderbike series, Bemisderfer enjoys a healthy 39-point lead.






CICCOTTO SCORES TOP TEN FINISH AT LAGUNA SECA
Barnes Crashes Out after First Lap Mishap in Corkscrew

MONTEREY, Calif. (July 10, 2004) - Hal's Performance Advantage rider Michael Ciccotto finished 10th aboard his Buell Firebolt in the AMA Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme race held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Unfortunately Kosco Buell/Innovative Motorcycle Research rider Michael Barnes crashed out on the first lap. The race was later interrupted by a red flag for track inspection and clean up after Jake Zemke's Honda started trailing smoke.






CICCOTTO RIDES HAL’S BUELL FIREBOLT TO FOURTH PLACE AT VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Best Finish of Season for Buell Dealer Team in AMA Formula Xtreme

ALTON, Va. (Oct. 10, 2004) – Hal’s Performance Advantage rider Mike Ciccotto rode a Buell XB12R Firebolt to a fourth-place finish in the final AMA Lockhart-Phillips USA Formula Xtreme race of the season at Virginia International Raceway. The race had been rescheduled after heavy rain from a hurricane threatened the area before the originally scheduled dates of Sept. 17-19. The race at VIR was the best finish of the season for the Hal’s team in Formula Xtreme competition, and was the best performance by a Buell rider in the series.






ESTOK RIDES BUELL TO VICTORY AT F-USA THUNDERBIKE FINALE
Evo-Twin/Harding Harley-Davidson Team Riders Finish Season 1-2 in Points

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2004) – Evo-Twin Racing/Harding Harley-Davidson rider David Estok took the pole aboard a Buell Firebolt by cruising to an easy victory at the final Formula USA National Thunderbike race of the 2004 season at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The win was his third of the season and locked up his runner-up finish in the Thunderbike national championship.






BEMISDERFER TOPS ESTOK FOR SUMMIT POINT THUNDERBIKE WIN
Seven Buell Riders in Top Ten at Formula USA Thunderbike National

SUMMIT POINT, W.Va. (May 30, 2005) - Evo-Twin Racing/Harding Harley-Davidson rider Bryan Bemisderfer rode a Buell Firebolt to a close win over his teammate, David Estok, at the Formula USA Thunderbike National at Summit Point Raceway. It was the first National win for Bemisderfer at a course he considers his home track, and the first of the season for the reigning Formula USA Thunderbike champion.






ESTOK RIDES BUELL FIREBOLT TO THUNDERBIKE VICTORY AT VIR
Bilansky is Second on a Buell, Estok Shares Thunderbike National Series Points Lead

ALTON, Va. (June 26, 2005) - Millville & Wildwood Harley-Davidson/Buell rider David Estok won the Formula USA Thunderbike National at Virginia International Raceway aboard a Buell Firebolt.






ESTOK RIDES BUELL TO THUNDERBIKE WIN AT BARBER
Victory Gives Estok Lead in Formula USA Season Points Race

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 14, 2005) - Millville & Wildwood Harley-Davidson/Buell rider David Estok took his Buell Firebolt to victory and put his team into the series points lead at the Formula USA Thunderbike National at Barber Motorsports Park.






BEMISDERFER TOPS ESTOK FOR SUMMIT POINT THUNDERBIKE WIN
Seven Buell Riders in Top Ten at Formula USA Thunderbike National

SUMMIT POINT, W.Va. (May 30, 2005) - Evo-Twin Racing/Harding Harley-Davidson rider Bryan Bemisderfer rode a Buell Firebolt to a close win over his teammate, David Estok, at the Formula USA Thunderbike National at Summit Point Raceway. It was the first National win for Bemisderfer at a course he considers his home track, and the first of the season for the reigning Formula USA Thunderbike champion.






BUELL MOTORCYCLES SWEEP ASRA THUNDERBIKE PODIUM
Bilansky, Bemisderfer and Estok Dominate at Summit Point

SUMMIT POINT, W.Va. (May 30, 2006) – West Virginia's Summit Point Raceway was the site of a dominating Memorial Day Weekend performance by Buell riders who swept the podium in the American SportBike Racing Association's (ASRA) Thunderbike class. Hal's H-D/Buell – Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky took the victory on Monday from pole position, with Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick's Bryan Bemisderfer and Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok filling the final steps on the podium.






ESTOK AND BUELL DOMINATE ASRA THUNDERBIKE RACE AT TOPEKA
Bemisderfer Takes over Thunderbike Series Points Lead

TOPEKA, Kan. (June 18, 2006) – Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok rode a Buell Firebolt XB12R to set the pole position, lead every lap and win the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike National at the Heartland Park Topeka road course. Ed Key finished second on a Suzuki, followed by Blue Springs H-D/Buell rider Walt Sipp, also aboard a Buell Firebolt.






BEMISDERFER SNAGS THUNDERBIKE WIN AT RAIN-SOAKED V.I.R.
Buell Riders Finish 1-2 at ASRA National Event

ALTON, Va. (June 25, 2006) – Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer survived an off-track excursion from the rain-soaked Virginia International Raceway and recovered to pass Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok on the last lap to win the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike National, part of the Sixth Annual VIR Festival of Speed. Bemisderfer and Estok were both riding Buell Firebolt motorcycles. Arnold Hasting was a distant third on a Suzuki SV650.






ESTOK OUT-DUELS BILANSKY FOR THUNDERBIKE WIN AT BARBER
Aboard Buell Firebolt, Estok Also Takes ASRA Thunderbike Points Lead

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 13, 2006) - Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok won a race-long battle with Hal's H-D/Buell-Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky to take a victory at the American SportBike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike National at Barber Motorsports Park. Both riders were aboard Buell Firebolt motorcycles. The win also moves Estok into the Thunderbike season points lead after six of eight events.






JAMES RIDES BUELL TO CANADA THUNDER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sipp Wins Two on XBRR at Gateway CCS; McWilliams Runs XBRR at Road Atlanta

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Sept. 5, 2006) – Deeley Harley-Davidson/Buell Canada rider Darren James captured his second consecutive Canada Thunder national championship this weekend aboard a Buell Firebolt XB12R at Ontario's Shannonville Motorsports Park.






BILANSKY RIDES BUELL TO ASRA THUNDERBIKE WIN AT AUTOBAHN
Buell Riders Fill Podium at ASRA National, Estok Retains Points Lead

JOLIET, Ill. (Sept. 10, 2006) - Hal's H-D/Buell-Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky rode a Buell XB12R Firebolt to win the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike National at the Autobahn Festival of Speed, held at the Autobahn Country Club South road course. The win was the second ASRA Thunderbike victory of the season for the rider from Waukesha, Wis.

Buell riders filled the Thunderbike podium, as Veatch Motorsports rider Dave Estok finished second and H-D/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer was third.






BUELL XBRR TAKES DRAMATIC DEBUT WIN IN FRANCE
Michel Amalric triumphs at prestigious Bol d'Or race meeting

Creteil Cedex, France (Sept. 19, 2006) - France's Michel Amalric, racing his Macadam Moto sponsored Buell XBRR, secured a dramatic win at the famous Magny-Cours circuit last weekend.

In only his second competitive outing on the Buell XBRR, Amalric beat the challenge of a 39-strong field in the Pro-Twin Final and took the checkered flag 1.14 seconds ahead of Alain Cottard's Aprilia RSV 1000 and 3.94 seconds ahead of Stephane Molinier's third-place Ducati 999.








BILANSKY RIDES BUELL TO ASRA THUNDERBIKE CROWN AT DAYTONA
Estok and Bemisderfer Falter in Final Race of the Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2006) - Hal's H-D/Buell-Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky executed a perfect last-lap pass to win the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike National Championship at the 23rd Annual Daytona Race of Champions at Daytona International Speedway. Bilansky, riding a Buell Firebolt XB12R, passed BMW rider Nate Kern to win the Thunderbike National race by about one bike length to claim the season championship by a single point. It was the third ASRA Thunderbike win of the season for Bilansky.






BUELL RACERS WRAP UP A SUCCESSFUL 2006 SEASON
Championships Captured at All Levels for Buell Racers and Teams

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Dec. 4, 2006) - The 2006 racing season will go down as one of the most successful on record for Buell racers and teams. Buell riders scored several national and regional championships, including the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike Championship, the Canadian Thunder national championship, Championship Cup Series (CCS) Thunderbike National Championship, and more than a dozen regional racing titles.


CCS Champions

Buell racers were also very successful in Championship Cup Series (CCS) racing, garnering more than a dozen titles. Bilansky rode his Hal's Speed Shop Buell XB12R to win the five-lap CCS Expert Thunderbike National Championship at Daytona in a deep field of CCS regional winners and ASRA Thunderbike and MOTO-ST racers.

Buell riders winning CCS 2006 Regional Championships include:


Expert

Bryan Bemisderfer (H-D/Buell of Frederick): CCS Summit Point Track Champion Expert Thunderbike and Expert SuperTwins.

Andy Hamblin (H-D/Buell of Lakeland) CCS Florida Champion Expert SuperTwins.

Paul James (Hal's Speed Shop): CCS Midwest Champion Expert SuperTwins, Blackhawk Farms Track Champion Expert SuperTwins and Expert Lightweight Superbike.

Walt Sipp (Blue Springs H-D/Buell): CCS Great Plains Champion Expert Thunderbike and Expert SuperTwins.


Amateur

James Delk, Jr. (Roanoke Valley H-D/Buell): CCS Mid-Atlantic Champion Amateur GT Lights and Amateur Thunderbike, CCS Southeast Champion Amateur GT Lights, Summit Point Track Champion Amateur Lightweight Supersport.

Tom Michels (Racine H-D/Buell): CCS Midwest Champion Amateur Lightweight F40 and Amateur SuperTwins.

Julian Soell (Hal's Speed Shop): CCS Midwest Champion Amateur Lightweight Supersport, Amateur Lightweight Superbike, Amateur Lightweight Grand Prix, Amateur GT Lights and Amateur Thunderbike.







BUELL RIDERS SHINE IN ASRA THUNDERBIKE AND MOTO-ST OPENERS
Estok Wins Wet Thunderbike Race; Bilansky and Higbee Take GST Class Win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 4, 2007) – Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok rode a Buell Firebolt XB12R through heavy rain to win the opening round of the 2007 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Thunderbike series on Saturday, and on Sunday, Daytona H-D/Buell/Richie Morris Racing’s Dan Bilansky and Shawn Higbee took a hard fought class win in the MOTO-ST Daytona USA 300 GrandSport Twins class (11th overall) to wrap up a successful season-opening weekend of racing at Daytona International Speedway.





BILANSKY RIDES BUELL TO ASRA THUNDERBIKE WIN AT TOPEKA
Buell Riders Sweep Podium with Darren James Second, Joe Rozynski Third

TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29, 2006) – Hal's H-D/Buell Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky rode a Buell XB12R Firebolt to win the second round of the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike series at Heartland Park Topeka.






RICHIE MORRIS RACING BUELL TAKES MOTO-ST CLASS WIN
Higbee and Brotz Roll to Victory in GST at the VIR 500K

ALTON, Va. (April 29, 2007) – The Richie Morris Racing/Daytona Harley-Davidson/Buell team used steady racing and a reliable Buell XB12R Firebolt to win the Grand Sport Touring (GST) class by five laps at the VIR 500K, the third round of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, held at Virginia International Raceway.

While other GST competitors succumbed to mechanical problems or crashes, Richie Morris Racing riders Shawn Higbee and Clint Brotz kept up a fast and steady pace and rolled to a five-lap advantage by the end of the three-hour endurance race...






ESTOK RIDES BUELL TO VICTORY AT ASRA THUNDERBIKE NATIONAL
Bilansky is Second at Summit Point; Buell Racers Take Four of Top Five Positions

SUMMIT POINT, W.V. (May 28, 2007) – Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing's David Estok made a dramatic last-lap pass of Hal's H-D/Buell Hal's Speed Shop's Dan Bilansky to win the third round of the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike series at Summit Point Motorsports Park. Both riders were aboard Buell Firebolt XB12R motorcycles.






ASRA THUNDERBIKE NATIONAL WIN TO ESTOK AND BUELL AT VIR
Estok Takes Season Points Lead as Bilansky Crashes Out of Race

ALTON Va., (June 24, 2007) – Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok took over the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike series season point lead after riding a Buell XB12R to a convincing victory at the seventh annual VIR Festival of Speed at Virginia International Raceway.






RICHIE MORRIS RACING RIDES BUELL TO MOTO-ST CLASS VICTORY
Bilansky and Higbee Take GST Win; James Gang Buell is Second at Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (July 8, 2007) - The Richie Morris Racing/Daytona Harley-Davidson/Buell team won the Grand Sport Touring (GST) class with a Buell XB12R Firebolt at the Road America 500K, the fourth round of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series.






RICHIE MORRIS RACING WINS MOTO-ST ROUND AT IOWA
Higbee Injured in Crash that Brings Early End to the Race

NEWTON, Iowa (July 16, 2007) – The Richie Morris Racing/Daytona Harley-Davidson/Buell team was declared the winner of the Grand Sport Touring (GST) class in the Iowa Speedway 500K, the fourth round of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, following a crash with about 40 minutes remaining in the scheduled three-hour endurance race that resulted in a red flag.






BUELL TEAM WINS CMRA FORMULA TWO ENDURANCE CLASS
Cycle Connection Scores Five-Hour Race Victory at Hallett

HALLETT, Ok. (July 28, 2007) – Cycle Connection Harley-Davidson/Buell riders Joe Feco and Frank Gonzales rode a Buell XB9R Firebolt to a two-lap margin of victory in the Formula Two class in the Central Motorcycle Racing Association (CMRA) Five Hour Endurance road-racing event at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit.






ESTOK WINS ASRA THUNDERBIKE NATIONAL AT BARBER PARK
Buell Riders Finish First and Third; Estok Adds to Series Points Lead

LEEDS, Ala. (August 12, 2007) - Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Dave Estok rode a Buell Firebolt XB12R to win the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National at Barber Motorsports Park. Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky finished third, also on a Buell XB12R.





BUELL RACERS WIN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL TITLES IN 2007
Success at All Levels for Buell Riders and Teams

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Nov. 27, 2007) - As the 2007 motorcycle racing season came to a close, Buell riders and teams claimed five national championships, including the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National Championship and the MOTO-ST Grand Sport Touring Manufacturer Championship. Buell racers competing at the regional and local levels also scored numerous race wins and series titles, as Buell made a record pay-out in contingency money to Buell racers in 2007. The Buell Racer Appreciation Contingency Effort (RACE) program will return in 2008 with even more cash contingencies posted for Buell XB, XBRR, and 1125R racers.

Estok Wins ASRA Pro Thunderbike Championship
Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Dave Estok won six of eight races to capture the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National Championship series on a Buell XB12R. Buell riders dominated the ASRA Pro Thunderbike series, claiming 16 of 24 possible podium positions and sweeping the top five championship positions. Estok finished the season with 253 points, followed by Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky with 183 points. Sound Waves/Hal's Speed Shop rider Joe Rozynski was third with 149 points, followed by Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Darren James with 147 points, and Sound Waves/Hal's Speed Shop rider Sam Rozynski in fifth place with 135 points.

SunTrust MOTO-ST GST Manufacturer Title to Buell
Buell teams won the Grand Sport Touring (GST) class at four of six races to capture the Manufacturer Championship in the class in the first full season of the SunTrust MOTO-ST endurance road-racing series. Buell teams scored 200 points to best Ducati, with 196 points, after a season of hard-fought racing. Richie Morris Racing/Daytona Harley-Davidson/Buell with riders Shawn Higbee, Dan Bilansky, and Clint Brotz won three races and finished third once, while the James Gang Racing/Hoban Brothers Buell XB12R sponsored by Buell of Appleton and Darkhorse Crankworks and ridden by Paul James, Jeff Johnson, Greg Avello and Walt Sipp scored one class win and finished on the podium at three other events. Richie Morris Racing finished second in GST season team points, 188 to 183, to Touring Sport Ducati. James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing finished the season third in GST, with 181 points.

Buell XBRR Wins ASRA Pro Superbike at Daytona
Deeley H-D/Buell Canada rider Steve Crevier rode a Buell XBRR to victory in the season-finale American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Superbike race at the 24th Annual Race of Champions at Daytona International Speedway. Crevier took the pole in ASRA Superbike qualifying and led from the start in an 8-lap race run in wet conditions. Crevier's victory was the first win for the Buell XBRR production-racer at a National-level event in the United States.

CCS Champions
Buell racers won three Championship Cup Series (CCS) National championship titles at the 24th Annual Race of Champions at Daytona International Speedway. Deeley H-D/Buell Canada rider Steve Crevier rode a Buell XBRR to win Expert SuperTwins. Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky won Expert Thunderbike on a Buell XB12R. And Hoban Brothers Racing/H-D/Buell of Appleton rider Jeff Johnson won Expert Lightweight F40 on a Buell XB12R.

James Gang Racing/Hal's Speed Shop rider Paul James rode a Buell XB12R to win the CCS Midwest Regional Championship in Expert GT Lights. Schaeffer's H-D/Buell/Classic H-D/Buell rider Art Diaz claimed the CCS Summit Point Track Championship in Expert Thunderbike, Expert Formula 40 and Expert Lightweight Formula 40 on a Buell XB12R, and Bill Smith won the Fasttrax Racing Club Buell Thunderbike title following a season of racing at Nelson Ledges Road Course in Ohio.






RMR BUELL WINS GRAND SPORT TWINS CLASS AT MOTO-ST VIR 500K
Sipp Wins Close ASRA Pro Thunderbike Race at Topeka

Danville, Va. (April, 27) - The No. 7 Richie Morris Racing/Hal's Harley-Davidson/Buell XB12R ridden by Mike Smith and Clint Brotz won the BMW Motorcycles GrandSport Twins class at the VIR SunTrust MOTO-ST 500K at Virginia International Raceway April 27 over the Rights for Bikers Ducati 1000. The No. 70 James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing Buell XB12R, sponsored by H-D/Buell of Appleton and ridden by Paul James and Jeff Johnson finished in third place.

Sipp Wins ASRA Pro Thunderbike Race at Topeka

Walt Sipp made a last-lap pass stick and rode his Buell XB12R Firebolt to win the second round of the 2008 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National series at Heartland Park Topeka raceway April 27. It was the first pro-level win for the 31-year-old racer from Kansas City.

Spaulding Rides Buell to Eight CCS Wins

In a double-header weekend of MotoSport.com Championship Cup Series (CCS) sprint racing at Topeka, Joel Spaulding of Huntley, Ill. rode his Hal's Speed Shop Buell XB12R to wins in eight of 10 classes he entered, including double wins in Amateur Lightweight Superbike, Amateur Lightweight Grand Prix, and Amateur Thunderbike, and single wins in Amateur SuperTwins and Amateur GT Lights. Kegel H-D/Buell rider Jay Smith of Machesney Park, Ill., rode his Buell XB12R to two wins in Amateur Lightweight SuperSport. Estok won Expert Thunderbike on Sunday.






BUELL AND BILANSKY PREVAIL IN ASRA PRO THUNDERBIKE
Penalty Determines Winner After a Four-Bike Battle at Summit Point

Summit Point, W.V. (May 26, 2008) - Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky was declared the winner of the third round of the 2008 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National series at Summit Point Motorsports Park after the apparent winner was penalized for blocking. Bilansky, riding a Buell XB12R Firebolt, crossed the finish line behind BMW rider Nate Kern, but Kern was penalized two positions for weaving three times to block Bilansky's attempts to pass as the pair raced out of the final turn. The penalty moved Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok to second place, as Kern dropped to third.

Buell Riders Win in Summit Point CCS Racing

A record-setting 1,298 entries descended on Summit Point for MotoSport.com Championship Cup Series (CCS) sprint racing during the weekend. Ray Price H-D/Buell rider Jordan Richardson rode a Buell XB12R to win the Amateur Lightweight GP and Amateur Thunderbike classes. Bemisderfer won in Expert SuperTwins, and Ray Price H-D/Buell rider Carl Reid took the win in Amateur GT Lights on a Buell.





BUELL TAKES OVERALL WIN AT MOTO-ST ROAD AMERICA 500
First North American Pro Win for 1125R

Elkhart Lake, Wis. (June 9, 2008) - The No. 8 Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Racing Buell 1125R ridden by Shawn Higbee and Steve Crevier clinched pole and took the overall and Buell Motorcycle Company SuperSport Twins class wins at the MOTO-ST Road America 500K in Elkhart Lake, Wis. June 7. It was the first major North American professional road racing win for the Buell 1125R.






BUELL 1125R WINS ASRA TEAM CHALLENGE RACE AT ROAD AMERICA
Estok Finishes Second in ASRA Pro Thunderbike; Bilansky Sweeps CCS SuperTwins

ELKHART LAKE, WIS. (July 7, 2008) - A near-stock Buell 1125R entered by Richie Morris Racing/Hal's Speed Shop and ridden by Dan Bilansky and Clint Brotz won the ASRA Team Challenge endurance race, part of the three-day American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Road America Festival of Speed held over Independence Day weekend. Bilansky and Brotz completed 38 laps of the four-mile Road America course to take the overall win and to lead the GTO class. James Gang/Hoban Bothers Racing/Appleton Buell riders Paul James and Jeff Johnson completed 37 laps to take the Team Challenge GTL class win and finish fifth overall on a Buell Firebolt XB12R.

Buell Riders Win Six CCS Sprint Races

In MotoSport.com Championship Cup Series (CCS) twin sprint races at Road America, Joel Spalding rode a Buell XB12R to take two wins in Amateur Thunderbike. Dean Hagemann won Expert Lightweight F40 on a Buell XB12R. Bilansky rode a Buell 1125R to take two wins in Expert SuperTwins, and Estok won on Saturday in Expert Thunderbike.






BUELL CLAIMS OVERALL MOTO-ST WIN AT HEARTLAND PARK
Second Win of 2008 for 1125R

Topeka, Kan. (Aug. 17, 2008) - The No. 8 Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Racing Buell 1125R ridden by Shawn Higbee and Michael Barnes took its second overall SunTrust MOTO-ST series and Buell Motorcycle Company SuperSport Twins class wins at the Level 5 Heartland Park 500 presented by Hooters at Heartland Park Topeka on Aug 17.






BEMISDERFER WINS ASRA PRO THUNDERBIKE AT SUMMIT POINT
Buell Riders Win Eight CCS Sprint Races

SUMMIT POINT, W.V. (September 7, 2008) - Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer rode a Buell XB12R to win the ASRA Pro Thunderbike National at the Summer's End Cyclefest at Summit Point Motorsports Park. Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok finished second.

Buell Riders Win Eight CCS Sprint Races

Buell riders won eight MotoSport.com Championship Cup Series (CCS) sprint races at Summit Point Motorsports Park. Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Carl Reid rode a Buell XB12R to win Amateur Lightweight Superbike, Amateur Lightweight Grand Prix, and Amateur Thunderbike. Classic Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Arthur Diaz won Expert Lightweight Grand Prix and Expert Lightweight F40. Bemisderfer won Expert Lightweight Superbike and Expert F40, and Estok won Expert Thunderbike.






BOUAN RIDES BUELL 1125R TO FIM RALLIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Buell France Rider Wins Nine-Day Dark Dog Tour

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (October 16, 2008) - Buell France rider Denis Bouan rode a Buell 1125R to win the Dark Dog Tour and secure the 2008 FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) International Rallies Championship. Bouan won the Expert Multi-Cylinder class and was the overall winner with a cumulative stage time of 47 minutes 03.84 seconds. It was his third consecutive victory in the event.







ESTOK RIDES BUELL TO ASRA PRO THUNDERBIKE WIN AT DAYTONA
Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Racing Buell 1125R Is Third in MOTO-ST Eight Hours

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (October 20, 2008) – Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok executed a dramatic last-lap pass to win the ASRA Pro Thunderbike National at the 25th Annual ASRA Race of Champions at Daytona International Speedway. Riding a Buell XB12R motorcycle, Estok drafted past BMW rider Nate Kern as the pair dashed for the finish line. Hal’s H-D/Buell/Hal’s Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky finished third, also on a Buell XB12R.

James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing Takes ASRA Team Challenge Title
James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing riders Paul James and Jeff Johnson rode their Harley-Davidson/Buell of Appleton sponsored Buell XB12R to win the 2008 ASRA Team Challenge GT Lights (GTL) class championship with a second-place finish in the 2-hour Team Challenge event at Daytona on Friday, Oct. 17. The team won the GTL class at three of the five Team Challenge events it entered this season, and finished with 152 points to lead the second-place Shakka 4 Life Suzuki team by 40 points. The KRM Racing team won the Daytona round on a Bimota.

Buell Riders Win Five CCS Championships
Buell riders won five MotoSport.com Championship Cup Series (CCS) national championships in sprint racing on Saturday and Sunday at Daytona. Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Carl Reid rode a Buell XB12R to win titles in the Amateur Lightweight Superbike, Amateur Lightweight GP and Amateur GT Lights classes. Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Joel Spaulding won the Amateur Thunderbike title on a Buell XB12R. Estok won the Expert Lightweight Superbike championship, also on a Buell XB12R.






BUELL RACERS WRAP UP A SUCCESSFUL SEASON OF ROAD RACING
North American Buell Racers Tally 30 Championship Titles in 2008

EAST TROY, Wis. (Nov 24, 2008) – Racers competing on Buell motorcycles in North America claimed eight national and 22 regional road racing titles and won numerous races during the 2008 season. Buell racers also earned a record payout in cash contingency from the $1.2 million Buell Racer Appreciation Contingency Effort (RACE) program.

Proulx Wins Canadian Sport Twins National Championship
Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ottawa rider Jim Proulx won five of seven races aboard a Buell XB12R to take the 2008 Canadian Sport Twins championship, part of the professional Parts Canada Superbike Series. Proulx finished second in the two events he did not win. Second place in Canadian Sport Twins went to Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Olivier Spilborghs, also on a Buell XB12R. Deeley H-D/Buell/Ruthless Racing rider Dave Estok finished third in the Canadian Thunder national championship aboard a Buell 1125R.

James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing Takes ASRA Team Challenge National Title
James Gang/Hoban Brothers Racing riders Paul James and Jeff Johnson rode a Harley-Davidson/Buell of Appleton-sponsored Buell XB12R to win the 2008 ASRA Team Challenge GT Lights (GTL) class national championship. The team won the GTL class at three of the five 2-hour Team Challenge endurance events it entered in 2008, and finished with 152 points to lead the second-place Shakka 4 Life Suzuki team by 40 points.

Orloff Wins AHRMA Battle of Twins F2 National Championship
Wes Orloff rode his Eagle H-D/Buell and H-D/Buell of Elk Grove-sponsored Buell XB12R to five victories and the national title in the AHRMA Battle of Twins Formula 2 national championship. He also won the AHRMA Masters of the Midwest regional title in Battle of Twins Formula 2.

Buell Riders Take Five National CCS Titles at 25th Annual Race of Champions
Buell riders won five MotoSport.com Championship Cup Series (CCS) national championships during the 25th Annual Race of Champions at Daytona International Speedway. Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Dave Estok won the Expert Lightweight Superbike championship on a Buell XB12R. Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Carl (Jerry) Reid Jr. rode a Buell XB12R to win titles in the Amateur Lightweight Superbike, Amateur Lightweight GP and Amateur GT Lights classes. Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Joel Spaulding won the Amateur Thunderbike title, also on a Buell XB12R.

Buell Riders Win Four ASRA Pro Thunderbike Races
Four different Buell XB12R riders won a race during the 2008 American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike National Championship season. Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider Dave Estok finished second in ASRA Thunderbike season points. Estok, the 2007 ASRA Thunderbike champion, won the season-ending race at Daytona International Speedway and was on the podium at five other events on the eight-race Thunderbike schedule. Hal’s H-D/Buell rider Dan Bilansky finished third in season points, with a win in May at Summit Point and three other podium appearances. Bison Racing/Eagle H-D/Buell rider Walt Sipp won at Heartland Park-Topeka and was fourth in season points. Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer won the September race at Summit Point. BMW rider Nate Kern won the championship.

Multiple CCS Regional and Track Titles to Buell Racers
Buell racers won the following 2008 CCS Regional championships:

Great Plains Region: Matt Sheahan (Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell) – Amateur Lightweight Super Sport, Amateur Lightweight Super Bike, Amateur GT Lights, Amateur Thunderbike, Amateur SuperTwins.

Mid-Atlantic Region: Carl (Jerry) Reid Jr. (Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell) – Amateur Lightweight Super Bike, Amateur Lightweight Gran Prix, Amateur GT Lights, Amateur Thunderbike.

Midwest Region: Dan Bilansky (Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell) – Expert SuperTwins; Joel Spaulding (Hal’s Harley-Davidson/Buell) – Amateur Thunderbike.

Southeast Region: Carl (Jerry) Reid Jr. (Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell) – Amateur Lightweight Super Bike, Amateur Lightweight Gran Prix, Amateur GT Lights, Amateur Thunderbike.

Blackhawk Farms Track Series: Bilansky – Expert SuperTwins; Spaulding – Amateur Thunderbike.

Summit Point Track Series: Reid, Jr. – Amateur Lightweight Superbike, Amateur Lightweight Gran Prix, Amateur GT Lights, Amateur Thunderbike.






BILANSKY RIDES BUELL TO THUNDERBIKE WIN AT DAYTONA
Buell 1125R Riders Win Three CCS Sprint Races

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (March 1, 2009) – Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky rode a Buell XB12R to win the Thunderbike National at the first round of the 2009 ASRA Michelin Pro Series at Daytona International Speedway. Bilansky executed a perfect last-lap drafting pass of the defending Thunderbike champion, BMW of Atlanta rider Nate Kern, to take the win.

Buell Riders Win Motorsports.com CCS Sprint Races
Other Buell winners in Motorsports.com CCS sprint competition at Daytona include Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Jordan Richardson in Amateur SuperTwins and Amateur GTO on a Buell 1125R, and Bilansky in Expert GT Lights on a Buell XB12R. Kegel H-D/Buell rider Jay Smith rode a Buell XB12R to win in Amateur Lightweight Super Sport and Amateur Lightweight GT.





THUNDERBIKE WIN TO BUELL AND BEMISDERFER AT SUMMIT POINT
Bilansky is Second and Adds to ASRA Pro Thunderbike Season Points Lead

SUMMIT POINT, W.V. (May 25, 2009) - Harley-Davidson/Buell of Frederick rider Bryan Bemisderfer rode a Buell XB12R to win the Pro Thunderbike race at the ASRA Michelin Pro Series event at Summit Point Motorsports Park. Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky finished second and continues to lead the series in points.

Buell Riders Grab Four Wins in Motorsports.com CCS Sprint Races

In Motorsports.com CCS sprint competition at Summit Point, Jordon Richardson (Ray Price H-D/Buell) won in Amateur GTO and Amateur Thunderbike on a Buell XB12R. Bryan Bemisderfer (H-D/Buell of Frederick) won Expert SuperTwins on a Buell XBRR, and won Expert Thunderbike on a Buell XB12R.





Buell Riders Win Nine Motorsports.com CCS Sprints

Buell riders won nine races in a double-header weekend of Motorsports.com CCS sprint competition at Barber Motorsports Park.

Richardson rode a Buell 1125R to a pair of wins in Amateur Heavyweight Superbike and Amateur SuperTwins, and to a win in Amateur GTO. He also won Amateur Thunderbike on a Buell XB12R.

Kegel H-D/Buell rider Jay Smith rode a Buell XB12R to wins in Amateur Lightweight Superbike and Amateur Thunderbike.

Joel Spalding rode a Buell 1125R to a win in Expert SuperTwins.






Bilansky Expands ASRA Pro Thunderbike Lead at Barber

Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky leads the Pro Thunderbike standings in the ASRA Michelin Pro Series by 29 points after riding a Buell Firebolt XB12R to a second-place finish at Barber Motorsports Park. Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Jordon Richardson was third. Bilansky's closest rival in the series, Hal's Harley-Davidson/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Joel Spalding, finished fifth. The race was won by Nate Kern, who led every lap on his BMW.

"Kern had the fastest bike here all weekend," said Bilansky. "We are on new tires this year and just couldn't find a good set-up for the bike and this track until Sunday morning, and then I could not get up to speed in time to make a difference. We are still in good shape for the championship and added to our points lead, so from that perspective it was a good day for us."

Buell rider Sam Rozynski (Soundwaves.com/H-D/Buell of Frederick) was fourth, followed by Spalding and the Buell of Joe Rozynski (Soundwaves.com/H-D/Buell of Frederick).

After eight events on the 10-race 2009 ASRA Michelin Pro Series Thunderbike schedule, Bilansky leads with 200 points, followed by Spalding with 171 points, Joe Rozynski with 156, Sam Rozynski with 147, Kern with 127.

The next event on the ASRA Michelin Pro Series schedule is the End of Summer Cyclefest, Sept. 19-20, at Virginia International Raceway, Alton Va.