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Seattle Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Presented by Toyota Trucks

4 January 1999

Seattle Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Presented by Toyota Trucks

    SEATTLE--Jan. 1, 1999--

    Did You Know That Motorcycle Sales are Up 20 Percent Overall? Cruisers are the Hottest Segment of the Market Rumbling 60 Percent of
    All Sales? The Industry is Putting a New Spin On Its Products --
    Motorcycles are Hotter Than Ever!

    Early Show Previews, Media Passes, Interviews, Additional Show
    Material Available Through Nancy Larsen, 907/333-3943/ph, or
     NLAlaska@aol.com


    The 7th Annual Seattle Cycle World International Motorcycle Show(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks, roars into Seattle, Jan. 1 - 3, 1999. Rumble the roof off viewing the hottest '99 motorcycles, scooters, ATVs, personal watercraft and accessories displayed by original equipment manufacturers at the largest motorcycle show in the country.

WHEN:    Friday, Jan. 1, 1999 (5-10 p.m.); Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 
         (10 a.m.-9 p.m.); Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

WHERE:   Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Downtown Seattle,
         Halls 4BC, 800 Convention Place.

    Media Feature


    Thrill to the precision of TEAM EXTREME as they traverse 9-1/2 feet walls and complete 6-feet vertical launches. Points are scored for the fastest time through a wild obstacle course without the rider placing their feet on the ground. TEAM EXTREME showcases the largest contingent of top riders from around the world, including World Champion Tommi Ahvala, from Finland.
    Motorcycle trials are the new extreme in sports. TEAM EXTREME's participation in this show lays the groundwork for an attempt at a Guinness Book of World Records. Performances: Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, at 12:30, 2:30, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.


    Media Feature


    Preview the new full-size, V8 Toyota Tundra -- one of only eight prototypes in the country. The Seattle show is the only place to see this awesome truck until it hits the showroom floor in March '99.


    Media Feature


    Vintage Motorcycle Display -- Whizzers, Nortons, Indians -- the bikes that started it all. Local collectors bring out the jewels from their collections.


    Media Feature


    Cycle World Readers Collection -- back by popular demand, this display features local bikes -- all with stories to tell -- selected by photo competition and ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. A new portion of this popular competition is labeled Best Of Show. This bike will be featured in an upcoming edition of Cycle World Magazine.