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Dunlop Tires and EK Chain Renew Support for MBNA Superbike in 1998

13 January 1998

R98002	
January 12, 1998	
For Immediate Release	

DUNLOP TIRES, EK CHAIN TO HELP POWER 1998 MBNA SUPERBIKE TOUR

WESTERVILLE, Ohio --  Dunlop Tires and EK Chain have renewed their support
of the 1998 MBNA Superbike Tour, American Motorcyclist Association Pro
Racing announced today. Dunlop has returned for a fourth year to underwrite
the Dunlop Countdown Clock, and EK Chain has retained its official product
status which began during the 1997 race season.

The large-scale, digital-display Dunlop Countdown Clock tells riders, teams
and fans exactly how much time is left in practice and qualifying sessions.
The Dunlop Countdown Clock is especially valued by teams during qualifying,
as it helps them judge when a rider should pit for last minute adjustments
or tire changes. 

Established in 1939, EK Chain produces high-performance drive chains for
racing and street use. In addition to their official product sponsorship,
EK Chain has also posted $150,000 in rider contingency awards for all 1998
AMA Pro Racing divisions. "We are proud to reward riders who use EK Chains
in competition," said EK Chain's Casey Wada. 

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Connie Fleming
American Motorcyclist Association
Public Relations Administrator
http://www.ama-cycle.org
614-891-2425