ELLIS ABOARD G2/S&S BUELL NO. 8 AFTER DAY 1 OF QUALIFYING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS
OWNERS: GEORGE BRYCE & GEORGE SMITH

NHRA POWERADE DRAG RACING SERIES
PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE: G SQUARED S&S BUELL
RIDER: CHIP ELLIS

MEDIA CONTACT: Mickey Schultz
PHONE: 770-476-8477
E-MAIL: mschultz@bellsouth.net

41ST ANNUAL NHRA PONTIAC PERFORMANCE NATIONALS
presented by SUMMIT RACING
NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY - COLUMBUS (HEBRON) OHIO
MAY 19-22, 2005

Qualifying:
Session 1 Friday: 7.199 seconds at 176.79 mph (# 8)
Session 2 Friday: 7.145 seconds at 183.69 mph (# 8)


ELLIS ABOARD G2/S&S BUELL NO. 8  AFTER DAY 1 OF QUALIFYING

HEBRON, Ohio (May 20, 2005) - With two of four qualifying sessions 
completed, Chip Ellis, aboard the G Squared/S&S Cycle Buell, was No. 8 
on the qualifying ladder for the 41st annual NHRA Pontiac Performance 
Nationals presented by Summit Racing.

Ellis recorded a pass of 7.199 seconds in the opening session this 
afternoon; then improved in the second session when he cruised the 
National Trail Raceway quarter-mile in 7.145 seconds at 183.69 mph.

"We improved a bunch in that second run," said George Bryce, who along 
with partner George Smith is the brain trust behind G Squared 
Motorsports.  "We went the right way and plan to show some more of the 
same improvement tomorrow."

Ellis indicated that he feels his riding was back on track today.  "We 
had a couple of good lights and I feel I handled the bike well.  That 
gives me additional confidence going into tomorrow," he said.
    
The G Squared-built, S&S-powered Buell of Chris Rivas continued to make 
people take notice of their performance.  The Mohegan Sun-backed Pro 
Stock Motorcycle of Rivas finished in the second slot with a run of 
7.107 seconds at 181.54 mph.  

Not far behind was Ryan Schnitz aboard the Muzzy-built, S&S-powered 
Buell.  Schnitz recorded an elapsed time of 7.141 seconds, good for the 
No. 7 spot.

And for the second event in a row, Matt Guidera, aboard the Rocklin HD G 
Squared-built, S&S Cycle-powered Buell, recorded a career best E. T. 
when he stopped the finish line clocks at 7.279 seconds.

"G Squared Motorsports is in the business to produce and sell high 
performance street and competition motorcycles.  Therefore, we want our 
bikes to do well in competition.  It looks like Rivas, Schnitz and 
Guidera have what it takes to be successful on the NHRA POWERade series 
and both G Squared and S&S Cycle are proud to be part of that success," 
added Bryce.

QUALIFYING SCHEDULE: With Smith, Bryce and Ken Johnson calling the 
tuning set up, qualifying for Ellis and the G Squared/S&S Buell 
concludes with two additional sessions on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 
2:30 p.m.  Ellis begins his quest for the Pro Stock Bike title on Sunday 
with eliminations for all classes beginning at 11 a.m.  All times are 
EASTERN TIME (ET) and subject to change at anytime.  

TELEVISION: Qualifying highlights for the 41st annual NHRA Pontiac 
Performance Nationals presented by Summit Racing can be seen on ESPN2 on 
Saturday evening (May 21) from 11 p.m. until 1 a.m.  ESPN2 will also air 
same-day television coverage of eliminations from 8 until 11 p.m. on 
Sunday evening (May 22).  The elimination show repeats on ESPN2 early 
Monday morning, May 23, from 2 until 4:30 a.m.  Television times are 
Eastern Time (ET) and subject to change at anytime.  Check local listings.

G SQUARED MOTORSPORTS:  When Harley Davidson accelerated their effort in 
NHRA, S&S Cycle decided in 2002 to join the battle.  Because of his vast 
R&D experience, coupled with his racing background, S&S asked George 
Smith to head their project to field a competitive S&S V-Twin bike on 
the NHRA circuit.  Smith immediately asked George Bryce, who had been 
working with S&S Cycle on a similar project, to join the new endeavor 
and G Squared Motorsports was formed in 2003.  Both Smith and Bryce knew 
if they collaborated on the project, joining the resources, knowledge 
and talents of S&S and Star Racing, they could produce a competitive 
bike to race in Pro Stock Motorcycle competition on the NHRA POWERade 
Drag Racing Series.  The G Squared/S&S-powered V-Twin Buell debuted in 
2004.  

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