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10-16-04

RED BULL DRIVER SEARCH SELECTS 2004 WINNER

New York City, New York — The Red Bull Driver Search is truly unique in all of motorsports-- finding, funding, and nurturing American talent in the pursuit of the next American Formula 1 World Champion. The Program has already shown remarkable success, with Scott Speed winning both the Eurocup and German Formula Renault Championships this season, with Red Bull Junior Teammate Colin Fleming taking Rookie of the Year honors in the German Championship and finishing second in points. Young John Edwards hopes to follow in their footsteps and make it to the pinnacle of the sport with Red Bull support.

Young American John Edwards, from Little Rock, Arkansas has been selected as the winner in the 2004 Red Bull Driver Search after being selected in the Final round, held at the Autodromo Fernanda Pires Da Silva circuit in Estoril, Portugal.

Edwards, who is all of thirteen years old, impressed the Red Bull judges with his dedication and potential after two days of fitness training at the Red Bull Diagnostics & Training Center in Thalgau, Austria and testing in Alan Docking Racing-prepared Formula 3 cars on the former Formula 1 race circuit.

All of the 2004 Finalists were coached by Colin Fleming, who was on hand for the event to set baseline times in the Formula 3 car and to help the finalists in the high-pressure environment.

The Red Bull Driver Search program aims to discover and support the "diamond in the rough," lacking the knowledge and contacts needed to embark on a career in racing, as well as talented young drivers already in racing. The long-term goal is to have a steady group of three to six American drivers racing in Europe, groomed to break into Formula 1 and compete for the World Championship.

IRON ROCK PLANS FIRST TEX-MEX KART RACING SERIES
Austin, Texas — Because of Mexico’s reputation for producing some of the world’s most highly regarded race teams, Iron Rock Raceway and MRP Motorsports have announced plans to host the Tex-Mex Karters Cup, an event designed to give U.S. race kart drivers the opportunity to race against some of the best.

The series, which will consist of six to eight races over several weekends, could begin as early as Spring of 2005. Numerous classes would be represented, including 125cc, 100cc and 80cc. MRP Motorsports plans a special award for the best placing Mexican driver: a helmet adorned with the Mexican flag.

“This will be an excellent opportunity for members to learn and benefit from racing with
international racers at a truly world-class facility,” says Rony Miron, manager of MRP
Motorsports/Iron Rock. “In our first series, we not only expect to attract drivers from Mexico, but from Central and South America as well.”

Iron Rock is already discussing sponsorship opportunities with automotive dealers and suppliers anxious to attach their names to the international event. Iron Rock Raceway, one of the nation’s first country clubs devoted primarily to kart racing, expects to open at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on January 15, 2005.

MRP Motorsports, the nation's largest importer of the highly regarded Italian-made Birel chassis, is the on-site racing school and karting dealership for Iron Rock Raceway. Iron Rock is now accepting applications for its first 60 memberships. Persons interested in becoming a member should request an application at the Iron Rock website, www.ironrockraceway.com or call 512-349-9165.

AMUSEMENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS SET TO TEE IT UP, PLACE BIDS, AND RAISE $50,000 FOR ‘GIVE KIDS THE WORLD’
Alexandria, Virginia — Amusement industry professionals from around the world will hit the links at Mystic Dunes Golf Club in Orlando, Florida on November 15 to raise funds for the Give Kids the World Village (www.gktw.org), a magical vacation destination for children with life threatening illnesses.

The Give Kids the World Charity Golf Tournament is organized by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). IAAPA is holding its largest worldwide gathering—the IAAPA Orlando 2004 Annual Convention and Trade Show—at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from November 15-20, 2004 (www.iaapaorlando.com).

“Everyone interested in playing should contact IAAPA as soon as possible. We’re almost sold out,” said Clark Robinson, IAAPA president. Tickets for the tournament cost $150, and the entire event is scheduled to raise approximately $20,000 for the charity. A car will be given to the first person who hits a ‘hole in one’.

Mystic Dunes is a new course built amidst scenic, rolling orange groves and native, protected wetlands, and was ranked as one of Orlando’s Top 5 Courses by FloridaGolfGuide.com, and rated four stars by Golf Digest.

The Give Kids the World Charity Golf Tournament is chaired by industry veterans Bill Alter, Ed Carroll, Jr., and John Graff.

IAAPA will also hold a silent auction to benefit Give Kids the World on the IAAPA Orlando 2004 trade show floor. Attendees can bid on a multitude of items--- including a 7-day Windstar Cruise for two to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Isla De Utila, West End Roatan, Puerto Cortz, and Belize City--- with all proceeds benefiting the Village. A similar silent auction at IAAPA Orlando 2003 raised $30,000.

Give Kids the World is an organization that fulfills the wishes of terminally ill children and their families by providing for each “wish” family a week of cost-free fun at the Give Kids the World Village—an enchanting destination that features amusement rides, round-the-clock ice cream, costumed characters, and day-trips to theme parks.
IAAPA has worked to raise funds and provide support for Give Kids the World since 1994. Recently, IAAPA members provided materials and equipment to help the Village clean up after Hurricanes Charley and Frances.

“We are continually grateful for the support of the worldwide amusement industry,” said Pamela Landwirth, president and CEO of Give Kids the World, “We look forward to the golf tournament and the silent auction and sent our deepest thanks to everyone who is participating.”

WKA ANNOUNCES 2005 CLASSES
Concord, North Carolina — WKA Tech Committees have been working diligently on determining the 2005 class offerings for each of WKA's national series. Below you will find a complete listing of classes being offered in the 2005 season:

GEORGE KUGLER'S MANUFACTURERS CUP EAST
HPV Jr. Sportsman
Yamaha Jr. Sportsman
Cadet Jr. Sportsman (Final 1 and Final 2)
HPV Jr.
Yamaha Jr. Supercan
Formula Y Jr.
80cc Jr. Shifter (Final 1 and Final 2)
Yamaha Light
Yamaha Heavy
Yamaha Masters
Formula Y Sr.
ICA
ICC (Final 1 and Final 2)
HPV Light
HPV Heavy
Yamaha Sr. Sportsman
TaG NEW
E-Z Kart NEW
Spec 100 Eliminated

MANUFACTURERS CUP WEST
Kid Karts Saturday & Sunday
Jr. 1 Comer
Jr. 1 HPV (WKA rules)
Jr. 1 Yamaha
Jr. Superbox
Jr. 2 HPV (WKA rules)
Formula Y Jr.
Formula Y Sr.
HPV Light & Heavy (WKA rules)
ICC (Final 1 and Final 2)
Senior Superbox
Senior Sportsman
Yamaha Light NEW
Yamaha Heavy NEW
TaG (West Coast rules) NEW
Rotax Sat & Sun Eliminated
HPV 4 Eliminated
ICA Eliminated

BRIGGS & STRATTON SPEEDWAY DIRT SERIES
4-Cycle Open
Briggs Controlled Medium and Heavy (Raptor & Animal only)
Briggs Junior Champ (Animal and Raptor combined)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 1 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 2 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Light and Heavy (Animal and Raptor combined with restrictor plates)
Briggs Light, Medium and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Super Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Limited Light and Heavy (Animal and Raptor combined)
Briggs Senior Champ Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Senior (Raptor only)
Stock 2-Cycle
Unlimited 2-Cycle
Yamaha 2-Cycle
Briggs Jr. Sportsman Champ Lite and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Animal Medium and Heavy (Animal only)
Briggs Jr Animal Class Eliminated & Combined with Briggs Jr (raptors)
Briggs Super Stock Eliminated
Kid Karts

ULTRAMAX RACING CHASSIS SPEEDWAY PAVEMENT SERIES
Briggs Super Controlled (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Champ Light and Heavy (Animal and Raptor combined)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 1 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 2 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Light and Heavy (Animal and Raptor combined)
Briggs Senior Champ Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Senior (Raptor only)
Briggs Light, Medium and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Super Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Sportsman Champ Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Animal Medium and Heavy (Animal only)
Briggs Animal Modified NEW
Briggs Jr Animal Class Eliminated & Combined with Briggs Jr (raptors)
Briggs Limited Medium Eliminated
Kid Karts

HORSTMAN GOLD CUP SERIES
Briggs Senior Sportsman Medium and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Super Controlled (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 1 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 2 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Restricted Light and Junior Restricted Heavy (Animal and Raptor combined)
Briggs Junior Light and Junior Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Senior (Raptor only)
Briggs Light, Medium, and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Super Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Animal Medium and Heavy (Animal only)
Briggs Jr Animal Class Eliminated & Combined with Briggs Rest Jr (raptors)
Briggs Animal Modified NEW

HEARTLAND SPEEDWAY DIRT & PAVEMENT SERIES
Briggs Animal Medium and Heavy (Animal only)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 1 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Sportsman 2 Light and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Junior Light and Heavy (Raptor only with restrictor plates)
Briggs Jr Animal Medium & Heavy (Animal only with restrictor)
Briggs Light, Medium and Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Super Heavy (Raptor only)
Briggs Senior (Raptor only)
Blue Wazoom
Briggs Sr Sportsman Medium & Heavy NEW
Briggs Sr Champ Lite & Heavy Eliminated
Yamaha Medium & Heavy Eliminated

DUNLOP TIRE ROAD RACE SERIES
100cc Controlled
100cc Controlled Spec
100cc Piston Port Lite
B Stock
Briggs Jr Animal Sprint Lite and Heavy
Briggs Sprint 335 and 360
Briggs Sprint Over 35
CIK 125 Sprint 1 and 2
Controlled Limited
Formula 100
Formula 125
Jr Enduro Lite and Heavy
Jr Sprint Lite and Heavy
PP Can Lite, Medium and Heavy
PP Can Sprint 340, 360 and 380
Spec 125 Sprint Final 1 and Final 2
Unlimited 1 and 2
WKA/ICC 125 Sprint 1 and 2
WKA Sprint Lite and Heavy
Yamaha Medium and Heavy
Yamaha Sportsman Lite, Medium and Heavy
Yamaha Sprint Lite and Heavy
Briggs Animal 335 and 360 NEW

For more info, call 704-455-1606.

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