Honda Hoot Returns to Knoxville

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




                      HONDA HOOT RETURNS TO KNOXVILLE


Torrance  (CA)?The Honda Hoot returns to Knoxville, Tennessee, June 19-June
22,  2002.  An  overwhelming  success  in  2001,  the  Hoot saw over 18,000
motorcyclists  travel  to  the  mountains  of  eastern  Tennessee  to enjoy
spectacular  riding,  great  food, a variety of events and activities along
with lots of Southern hospitality.


Speedvision's Dave Despain, well known television commentator and
motorcycle enthusiast, has been named Grand Marshal for Hoot IX, which has
become one of the premier motorcycle rallies in the United States.


A very special event for this year's Honda Hoot will be "An Evening with
Lyle Lovett, in Private Concert" The four-time Grammy award winner and avid
motorcycle enthusiast will perform solely for Hoot attendees, in the
Knoxville Civic Auditorium.


Primary based at Chilhowee Park, joining Honda this year with
manufacturer's demo rides will be Aprilia, BMW, Buell, Kawasaki, Suzuki,
Victory and Yamaha. Returning for the 2002 event will be Youth
Familiarization Rides presented by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation on
units provided by Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha.


Registration for the Hoot may be made by calling 1-800-347-1289 for a
brochure with registration form or by registering online at
www.hondahoot.com.


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