Suzuki Canada Inc. Obtains TITLE SPONSORSHIP Rights to Shootout!


Canada's ultimate Pro Street race just got a whole lot better thanks to Suzuki Canada Inc., new TITLE SPONSOR of the 2008 Suzuki Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout.

"This is an incredibly positive move for the event and the sport of motorcycle drag racing in general," stated Event Organizer Graeme Jones. "The Suzuki Hayabusa has been the motorcycle of choice for Pro Street teams for several years, so it's great to see Suzuki supporting this facet of the sport and giving back to its riders."

Since the debut of the Hayabusa in 1999, Suzuki racers have dominated Pro Street racing on both sides of the border. In the five-year history of the Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout, Hayabusa racers have finished first and second every year.

“With the strong Suzuki presence one sees when attending a motorcycle drag racing event, supporting the Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout is a way for Suzuki Canada to show our appreciation to the dedicated racers and fans who attend this event,” noted Nathan Naslund, GM of Public Relations and Racing for Suzuki Canada.

“Drag racing and Suzuki have a long history in North America," Naslund added. "With bikes like our Hayabusa & GSX-R dominating the Pro Street classes, you can expect to see Suzuki mounted racers continue to click off lower and lower ETs."

Suzuki's 2008 Sport series is represented by the legendary GSX-R600, 750 and 1000 models, while the 1300 cc Hayabusa remains the company's flagship big-bore motorcycle. Many upgrades to the 'Busa in '08 were made specifically with the drag racer in mind.

"Like Suzuki itself, Pro Street racers are on the cutting edge of performance and technology," added Jones. "As the competition improves, Suzuki has continued to remain king of the quarter-mile, allowing its racers to stay ahead as well."

For full details on the Suzuki Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout, visit www.canadiandragbike.com/shootout

For more information on Suzuki's full motorcycle lineup for 2008, click here!

Hindle Returns as Associate Sponsor for 2008

World renowned motorcycle exhaust manufacturer Hindle Exhast Systems will return as a sponsor with the Shootout for the sixth consecutive season. The proudly Canadian company continues to produce some of the most technologically advanced motorcycle exhaust systems on the planet.

“Hindle has been the biggest supporter of this race from the very beginning," stated Event Organizer Graeme Jones. "Our alliance with Hindle is key to the continuous growth of this event.”

Hindle's product lineup includes street systems, race-only sportbike systems, and MX/ATV. From full systems to slip-ons, Hindle products are efficient, lightweight and yield incredible performance gains. The 'Brock's By Hindle' line of Street Megaphones, Sidewinders, Shortmeg and Alien exhaust systems were developed with drag racing legend Brock Davidson and continue to establish Hindle as a worldwide leader in drag racing performance.

For more information on Hindle's extensive range of systems and products, visit www.hindle.com

RCC Turbos Back for 6th Straight Season

Also returning for a 6th straight year is RCC Turbos/Richard's Custom Cycle, one of the top motorcycle turbo companies in the entire world. RCC Turbos' Richard Peppler owns the Canadian records for E.T. and MPH on a Pro Street bike (7.84/192.55 MPH), set with his 600-HP Suzuki Hayabusa.

RCC Turbos builds some of the most powerful turbocharged Suzukis in the world. Their custom-built turbo kits are well known for their high level of craftsmanship and design, as evidenced by the success of their billet plenums and air-to-water intercoolers. From mild Stage 1 GSX-R 1000 street kits to their 630-HP Super Ultra race-only setup for the 'Busa, RCC's turbo systems have become worldwide leaders in just a few short years.

RCC-powered bikes have clocked 7.5's at 190-plus MPH on the quarter mile and over 244 MPH on the full mile. For a list of kits, services and products available at RCC Turbos, visit http://www.rccturbos.com or call (519) 335-6504.

Kawasaki Canada Returns with Bonus Purse


Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc. has returned as an Associate Sponsor with the Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout, bringing back the Kawasaki Bonus Purse in a big way.

Kawasaki Canada will be offering a total of $1500 in bonuses to the three quickest racers on a ZX-14 or ZX-10 at the Shootout this year. The quickest three riders will earn $750, $500 and $250, respectively. Runs must be made during official qualifying or elimination rounds on Sunday, August 10.

"The Kawasaki ZX-14 is a bike that's bred for the dragstrip," stated Event Organizer Graeme Jones. "Seeing Kawasaki support their racers with the Bonus Purse is yet another positive sign for motorcycle drag racing across the country."

In addition, Kawasaki will also pay an additional $500 if a Kawasaki happens to win the event title!

Along with the ZX-14, Kawasaki's Super Sport lineup also includes the ZX-10R and ZX-6R, performance leaders on the street and on the world racing scene. For the latest on Kawasaki's full motorcycle and ATV lineup for 2008, click here!

Prong Built Lends Support to Shootout

Brantford, ON performance specialists Prong Built have joined our incredible list of sponsors! Prong Built also sponsors the Kevin Blackmore Memorial Quick 16 race held the same day.

Prong Built specializes in engine rebuilding, transmission repairs, in-house machining, custom fabrication, general street/dirt bike services and drag bike building and tuning. They also have a Dynojet chassis dyno for bikes, quad and carts. With over 14 years in motorcycle services and drag racing, it's easy to see why their slogan is "Built by racers, for Racers".

PRONG BUILT
Brantford, ON
519 757 0979
prongbuilt@bellnet.ca
www.prongbuilt.com

Brock's Performance Lends Support to Canadian Shootout

Brock's Performance returns as a Shootout sponsor for the second straight year in '08. Brock's Performance products are seen more and more here in Canada, both in Ontario and in the CMDRA Pro Street division.

Brock's Performance products are made for the dragstrip and include Brock's By Hindle exhaust systems, world renowned clutch components, engine, suspension, chassis and nitrous pieces. All of Brock's products are backed by incredible support, which includes free dyno mapping and tuning advice.

Our goal," Davidson states, "is to provide sportbike enthusiasts with race-quality performance products that will maximize the horsepower, torque and acceleration of the machine without hampering drivability or reliability."

For more info, visit http://www.brocksperformance.com or e-mail sales@brockracing.com.

Inside Motorcycles Joins 6-year Club

Inside Motorcycles joins Hindle and RCC Tubos as a returning 6-year sponsor of the Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout.

Inside Motorcycles is Canada's leader in motorcycle news and continues to feature the best competition coverage in the country. IM is the only magazine to provide consistent coverage from the drag racing scene, including the CMDRA and regional Ontario events.

Inside Motorcycles also features road tests of new models, class shootouts, industry news and new product reviews, making it the most extensive and diverse motorcycle magazine north of the border. The mag is a longtime supporter of motorcycle racing in Canada, including recurring sponsorship with the Canadian Superbike Series.

For more info, industry news blog, and to sign up for a FREE 2-month subscription, visit http://www.insidemotorcycles.com.

Mickey Thompson Tires Low Qualifier Award

After a two-year hiatus from the event, Mickey Thompson Tires returns as Low Qualifier Award sponsor for the 2008 race.

Mickey Thompson is THE INDUSTRY LEADER when it comes to DOT-legal motorcycle drag racing tires. Their revolutionary MCR2 tire changed the face of street legal drag racing forever and is now the choice of today's quickest and fastest Pro Street motorcycles.

The Low Qualifier at the 2008 Suzuki Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout will receive a certificate for a FREE Mickey Thompson MCR2 tire!

Check out their full lineup of drag racing tires and wheels as well as your nearest dealer at http://www.mickeythompsontires.com

Fastpixs.com Returns as Official Photographer

Fastpixs.com has proudly been the Official Photographer of the Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout since 2004. Fastpixs provides on-site event photography with the ability to print photos from their mobile digital photo lab right at the track - meaning you can get photos of your ride almost immediately!

Fastpixs.com's work with the Shootout has been featured in several acclaimed magazines and on dozens of websites.

Be sure to stop by the Fastpixs booth on the midway to see the shots they took of your ride, or check out photos from last year's race. Fastpixs shoots at most major events at Grand Bend Motorplex; check out the pics available through their website, http://www.fastpixs.com