Dealernews Magazine Signs Joe Delmont as Contributing Editor

SANTA ANA, Calif.--May 18, 2006--Dealernews magazine (www.dealernews.com) announces that Joe Delmont, editor of The Delmont Report, is now a contributing editor to Dealernews and member of the magazine's Editorial Advisory Board.

Delmont will launch a monthly business column in Dealernews beginning with the July 2006 issue. "Joe also will be writing a number of news, analysis and feature stories that will be published monthly in Dealernews," said Mary Slepicka, associate publisher and editorial director.

"It's an exciting opportunity to work with a diversified publishing operation that includes the powersports industry's largest business magazine as well as the industry's leading trade and consumer show operation," said Delmont. "I'm anxious to play a part in the important product improvements that the Dealernews staff is going to make in the coming year."

Dealernews has agreed to sponsor Delmont's weekly electronic newsletter, The Delmont Report (www.powersportsupdate.com). "The Delmont Report is the industry's only weekly e-mail newsletter of news and commentary for powersports business leaders," said Delmont. The Delmont Report is available by subscription.

Delmont has covered the powersports industry for many years, most recently as editor of Ehlert's PowerSports Business.

About Dealernews

Dealernews, The Voice of Powersports Retailers, has been the flagship business magazine for the powersports industry since its inception in 1965. Dealernews combines dealership owners' and managers' passion for the sport with their pursuit of profit. News, analysis, retail trends, exclusive research and new product information give dealers the tools they need to stay innovative and competitive. The Dealernews family of publications includes Big Twin Dealer, Powersports Magazine and Sturgis Guide. Visit www.dealernews.com for more information.

Dealernews is published by Advanstar Communications' Powersports Group, which also produces the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows presented by Toyota Trucks consumer motorcycle shows, and the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo and Big Twin West trade shows.

Fueled by Advanstar

Advanstar Communications (www.advanstar.com) is a leading provider of integrated media solutions to the automotive aftermarket, off-road and powersports industries, offering a dominant portfolio of seven magazines including new titles Big Twin Dealer, Off-Road Business and DIRTsports; 15 targeted supplements and buyers guides; 16 consumer events including leading brands Off Road Expo, the largest off-road consumer show series in the country and the International Motorcycle Shows, the largest consumer motorcycle event series in the world; three trade shows including Dealer Expo, voted a 2005 Tradeshow Week Fastest 50 tradeshow winner; 14 Web sites, and 42 training manuals for vehicle industry professionals, trade buyers, and enthusiasts.

Through a multi-media approach, Advanstar reaches nearly 9 million original equipment and aftermarket manufacturers, distributors, service and repair professionals, retailers, and consumers. Advanstar drives insightful news analysis, research and trends, entertainment, new product information and buying opportunities to customers at their office, home, and race track - keeping them passionate, competitive, and connected.