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04-18-04
    SV RACING NAMED U.S. IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTOR OF LGK RACING KARTS
    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin — SV Racing, LLC has signed a strategic import and distribution agreement with LGK Racing Karts, S.r.l. of Firenze, Italy. LGK Karts, manufacturer of racing go-karts and components, has distribution centers in several European countries and in Western United States.

    SV Racing Inc. will distribute and provide available inventory to all its dealers for immediate delivery. LGK Karts will provide components and technical assistance and will provide sponsorship and equipment for selected Italian races to SV Racing’s drivers.

    SV Racing Inc.’s President and Technical Manager, Juan Sotelo stated, “We are very happy to have formed an alliance with LGK Karts. We feel strongly that this business relationship will provide karts and components of very high quality to the racing community, not just by offering other options to racers and dealers, but also by offering affordable and reliable products to all its customers.” 

    SV Racing Inc. lunched the LKG racing line at the recent Kart Expo International and is preparing its new web site for easy ordering and as a way to keep racers and dealers informed of the latest news and products. 

    SV Racing Inc. specializes in the distribution of racing karts and components from selected European and South American manufacturers. It also participates in selected upper mid-west racing series.

    For more information contact: SV Racing, Inc., 79 Maria Lane, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. Phone: 920-907-4213 or email to: sotelo@execpc.com. 
     
     

    THE WKA WEEKLY RACING SERIES IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY
    Concord, North Carolina — The WKA Weekly Racing Series is officially underway. Speedway tracks, Southern Pitt and Margarettsville, have logged in their first events and sent in results with some impressive numbers. Over 50 drivers have already accumulated points and established their RPM. Twenty-five tracks will ultimately make up the inaugural WKA Weekly Racing Series. Spread out over two divisions, Sprint and Speedway, and two geographical regions, it is full speed ahead for the 2004 season. Results and points standing will be posted once complete.

    A question that continues to come up is whether a driver needs to be a WKA Master Member for $55 and a WRS Member for $25. The answer is no. The driver need only be one or the other. If you are already a WKA Master or Associate membership, you do not need to join as a WRS Member. If you are not a member and wish to join, your options are to join as a WKA Master Member (receiving WKA's ‘Karting Scene’ magazine, the WKA Tech Manual, and license to compete at the Divisional and National levels) or join as a WRS Member and be licensed to compete at WRS events only. A WRS membership may be upgraded to a WKA membership within the first 60 days by contacting WKA Headquarters and paying an additional $35. For info call 704-455-1606
     
     

    AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY TO OFFER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ASIAN DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS AT IAAPA ASIAN EXPO
    Alexandria, Virginia — The international amusement industry will focus on providing educational opportunities to developers and investors in the Asian market at the largest Asian leisure conference and tradeshow, the IAAPA Asian Expo, July 13-16, 2004 at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

    Participants in the Expo's "Investors, Developers and New Facilities Operators" track will learn everything from marketing to project feasibility to site selection and encouraging repeat visitation. Workshop presenters include industry leaders such as Jane Cooper, CEO of Wannado Entertainment; Darrell Metzger, CEO of Singapore's Sentosa Leisure Group; and Bob Lamb, president of the Oriental Wheel Company in Beijing. Their presentations will be complemented by additional workshops given by experts from respected educational and investment institutions.

    "Asia is an extremely promising and lucrative market for our industry," said J. Clark Robinson, president of IAAPA. "With our investment and development educational track, we hope to provide key decision-makers with the facts and information they need to make crucial decisions that can expand our industry." 

    In addition to programs designed to train investors and developers, the IAAPA Asian Expo has a stellar lineup of industry experts for its "Issues and Trends" educational track. Author David Hemsath and the Walt Disney Company's Chief Safety Officer Greg Hale will join IAAPA executive staff and other industry leaders to offer workshops on workplace fun, industry safety, outsourcing, marketing and communications, and tourism.

    "IAAPA worked hard to develop an educational program that will be current, informative and enlightening," said Suzanne Mark, IAAPA's vice president of education, professional development, and training services. "In addition to the Expo's respected trade show, participants can look forward to memorable presentations that hopefully will enhance their business endeavors."

    For more information on the IAAPA Asian Expo, call IAAPA's U.S. headquarters at +1 703/836-4800 or go online to www.iaapaexpo.com. A copy of the IAAPA Asian Expo educational program schedule is attached. 

    IAAPA is the largest international trade association for permanently situated amusement facilities worldwide. The organization represents over 5,000 facility, supplier, and individual members from more than 85 countries. IAAPA strives to help members improve their efficiency, marketing, safety, and profitability while maintaining the highest possible professional standards in the industry. 
     
     

    STARS KICKS OFF 2004 SEASON WITH EVENTLAB’S ONLINE RACE RESULTS
    Hilliard, Ohio — Stars of Karting announced today that Eventlab, Inc. will provide comprehensive online race results for the www.starsofkarting.com website for the 2004 race season.

    “Eventlab’s online results are truly unique and generate an incredible amount of internet traffic for or web site. However, it’s their online community building expertise that has really helped improve the online portion of our business” said Paul Zalud, President of Stars of Karting.

    “Utilizing the internet has become a critical part of our entire event promotion and management program. It¹s one of the best tools we have to keep our members and audience informed about our events, news and race results. Yes, Eventlab¹s services help us provide better value to our audience, but it also helps us generate revenue that fuels a better business.”

    The Eventlab online results service is a fully automated solution accessible to anyone with web access providing detailed metrics and graphics of each session, lap, and competitor for every event.

    Eventlab’s business development VP, Joey Hougham said “Many motorsport organizations have yet to figure out how to utilize the internet to improve their businesses. Stars definitely “gets it” and understands that our service is an effective business tool to build a better community. The Stars of Karting online audience is many times larger than the number of people that attend or race in a particular Stars event. So from a business
    perspective, it’s important to take care of that audience and provide them with good value. It¹s this online audience that will end up generating key revenue for the organization”.

    Eventlab, Inc. is a leading provider of revenue generating online results and analysis services used by motor-sports organizations world-wide. Additional information about Eventlab services can be found at www.eventlab.com or call at +1.503.648.3218.

    Snap-On Stars of Karting is sanctioned by the World Karting Association (WKA), the largest sanctioning body of kart racing in the United States. WKA is a membership-owned, non-profit organization that regulates and promotes the sport of competitive WKA kart racing. WKA establishes the rules and procedures to set standards by which to sanction tracks and conduct annual championships for various types of WKA karting. For more information, please visit www.worldkarting.com or contact WKA Headquarters at 704.455.1606.

    Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of tool and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Product lines include hand tools, power tools, automotive diagnostics and shop equipment, tool storage products, automotive diagnostics software and other solutions for the transportation service, industrial, government, education, agricultural, and other commercial applications, including
    construction and electrical. Products are sold through its franchise dealer van, company direct sales and distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2+ billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin and employs approximately 14,000 worldwide. More information can be found at www.snap-on.com
     
     

    ANONYMOUS COMPANY DONATES KARTS TO RACING CAMP
    Cornelius, Oregon — Ten high performance racing karts were donated to Victory Racing Camp by a Los Angeles, California company, providing the local Christian residence camp with national draw the ability to expand their programs for 11-18 year olds to include more campers, weekend retreats for teens and a parent, and the basis for a camp for teens that have lost limbs by disease or accident. 

    The company, that prefers to remain anonymous, spoke with Camp Director Dave Glass at length to make sure the program and motivation behind it was safe and effective, before deciding to participate.

    "We are happy to be able to provide this support for Victory Racing Camp," said a spokesman for the company. "We believe they have the opportunity and a program and staff that will encourage and inspire kids who are going through some potentially rough years."

    "We are just blown away by their generosity!" said Glass. "Not having our own fleet of karts was a major roadblock between where we are now and our plans for helping teens and their families. With the fleet in place, we are already looking at adding at least one Father-son and Mother-daughter weekend that we will use to strengthen relationships between teens and their folks. Also, we will be working with prosthetics experts to provide alternate hand or foot controls for the karts, essential for working with youth that have certain types of limb deficiencies. With the incredible support from donors like these, we are able to move our plans ahead by one or two years! Even more, it allows us to reallocate funds that were earmarked for karts to provide other support, like providing camperships for underprivileged or inner city teens to attend, who could not normally afford to."

    Victory Racing Camp's summer includes six weeks of camp, from June 21 through July, racing at Pat's Acres Karting Complex in Canby, Oregon, busing the campers to the campgrounds of Camp Adams or Molalla Retreat in Molalla. Up to 45 campers per week are taught the basic skills of auto racing, which they get to practice for 4 hours each day at the track. When not at the track, they will meet professional race drivers from NASCAR, NHRA, Grand Am, and other series to hear their inspirational stories. Campers are challenged to learn to work together as a team, solving group initiatives by finding the strengths in each other. Victory Racing Camp's desire is to emotionally, spiritually, and mentally equip the teens for a life of success.

    Victory Racing Camp is in its second year of operations. Last year, Portland's Monte Shelton Motor Company, Ferrari Spa in Italy, and Brand X Racing Art in Canada helped sponsor the camp.

    Victory Racing Camp is the camping arm of Victory Retreat Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in Washington and Oregon States. Victory Racing Camp exists to encourage and help teens find success in life through the excitement of auto racing and biblical principles. 

    For more information on Victory Racing Camp's high performance residence camp, please contact Victory Racing Camp via email at info@TeamVRC.org, or by phone 503-640-1199. See Victory Racing Camp on the web at http://www.TeamVRC.org.
     

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