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Happenings in Motorcycling E-Bozz Kicks Off R25L'06 Flying out to Denver on his birthday to promote the 2006 Racing 2 Save Lives event, AMA Superbike pilot Eric Bostrom once again showed why he is a favorite among race fans and kids. With his ever-present smile and gracious demeanor, he greeted the crowd that had been waiting for his arrival. "Partnering up with a great guy like Eric has been a shot in the arm for us to be able to go to the next level, building a national presence" said Sharon Foxworthy, president of (Racing 2 Save Lives) R2SL. "It also gives Eric a chance to do what he's always wanted to do, but because of his busy schedule, hasn't had the time to organize it." Bostrom signed autographs, took pictures with fans of all ages, and promoted Racing 2 Save Lives. Thanks to Eric's dedication, proceeds raised through his autographing efforts totaled around $1500. The booth at the International Motorcycle Show in Denver served as the kickoff for the organization's next children's charity fundraising event, which will take place April 13-16, 2006 at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, about 30 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. The event works like a high speed walka-thon on motorcycles, with participants collecting pledges or donating a fixed amount for sessions on the racetrack and a silent auction. "Miller Motorsports Park really came through for us", stated Stan Foxworthy executive director for R2SL, "Freddie Spencer was kind enough to let them know of our predicament when PPIR [Pikes Peak International Racing] was sold and subsequently destroyed, leaving us without a track to hold our annual event. When we found out that Larry Miller is quite philanthropic with children's charities in Utah, it looked like the perfect fit for both organizations." R2SL was created as a philanthropic opportunity for riders and racers to give back to the community through the combination of pledge fund raising, corporate donations and track riding sessions, R2SL has raised over $200,000 in donations for five well-deserving children's charities: Make A Wish Foundation of Colorado, The Children's Hospital, Missing Children Task Force, Family Pathways of Colorado, and Here's Life InnerCity Denver. R2SL is anticipating more exciting news in the upcoming weeks. To find out more, check out www.rac~ ing2savelives.org. Eric Bostrom was on hand at the R2Sl booth at the International Motorcycle Show in Denver. 6 DECEMBER 7, 2005 • CYCLE NEWS The Thor 2006 "Motoin Motion" commercial aired on Sunday November 27, on the LGFMXWorld Championships on CBS. Filmed on location at Competitive Edge in Hesperia, California, Thor has created something never before seen in the motocross industry. Supercross champ Chad Reed, seven-time SX champ Jeremy McGrath and X-Games gold medallist Nate Adams come together to show "Mota in Motion." Thor captures the inspiration, beauty and innovation of the sport by freeZing time and showing signature moves such as the whip, nac-nac and backftip, The classical opera soundtrack enhances the visual imagery of the riders. The music nows perfectly with the epic slow-motion and action sequences. This year marks Thor's ninth consecutive year of producing commercials to showcase t1heir athletes and gear. For 2006. Thor wanted to capture the riders in their best light and show them doing what they do best...ride. "Moto In Motion" will run during televised races throughout the '06 Supercross season on SPEED, and other MX and FMX events on OLN, CBS and NBC.