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Honda Donates To California Fire- Relief Efforts I n response to the ongoing California wildfires, the Honda family of compa- nies in the USA is doubling its previously announced $500,000 donation for crucial disaster relief funds to the American Red Cross—bringing the total to $1 million to support the tens of thousands of people impacted by the 2025 California wildfires. The donation will enable the American Red Cross to respond to and help people recover from this disaster across the affected region, home to the company's U.S. sales and mar - keting headquarters and its associates. "Honda recognizes the increased need for sup- port and is dedicated to helping the communities impacted by the wildfires in the city Honda first called home in America 65 years ago," said Jen - nifer Thomas, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Our $1 million donation directly addresses the urgent needs of the affected communities, and we are steadfast in our efforts to support their recovery and rebuilding." Honda is also offering its associates an oppor - tunity to join the relief effort through the company's matching fund program. Honda will match eligible donations on a dollar-for-dollar basis, up to a maxi - mum of $1000 per associate contribution. CN WIND IN THE P58 Honda is donating a million dollars in disaster relief funds to the American Red Cross to support the tens of thousands of residents impacted by the California wildfires. Sanayei Named KTM's New Amateur Racing Manager K TM North America named Darian Sanayei as its new Amateur Racing Manager, taking over the position previously held by Daniel Blair. A statement from KTM reads: "KTM USA's longstanding official amateur development platform—KTM Orange Brigade—is recognized as the premier program in motocross, and Sanayei's personal experience in competing as both an amateur and professional racer himself will help him guide the next generation. He will also coop - erate with former amateur team manager Nathan Ramsey. "KTM North America Inc. extends its thanks to previous KTM Orange Brigade Amateur Racing Manager Daniel Blair for his success and contri - butions to the amateur program over the past two years." Sanayei said, "I'm excited to take on the role of Amateur Racing Manager with such a respected group. Having come up through the amateur ranks myself, I understand the challenges and dedication it takes to succeed at every level. I'm looking for - ward to using my experience to guide and support the team, helping each rider reach their full poten- tial as we work together toward success." cn Former racer Darian Sanayei has been named KTM's new Amateur Racing Manager.