"The GSX-R line has helped Suzuki become the number-one sportbike manufacturer," said Mel Harris, ASMC vice president of the Motorcycle/ATV Division. "From its inception in 1985, the GSX-R has come to represent Suzuki in that its high-performance `DNA' is carried over into all of our products. It's no surprise to us that the GSX-R has not only helped Suzuki corner the market share on sportbikes on the road but that the GSX-R has also won us numerous championships on racetracks worldwide. We look forward to sharing the celebration of GSX-R with our customers."
Suzuki will implement this GSX-R Owner Appreciation Celebration at various Suzuki-sponsored events across the country. Currently, the following races have been selected to host the program:
* April 30-May 1 - AMA Superbike - Suzuki Superbike Challenge, California Speedway - Fontana, CA
* June 4-5 - AMA Superbike - Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader - Road America - Elkhart Lake, WI
* August 20-21 - Suzuki Cyclefest - Copper Mountain, CO
* August 27-28 - AMA Superbike - Big Kahuna National - Virginia International Raceway - Danville, VA
* Sept. 3-4 - AMA Superbike - Suzuki Superbike Showdown presented by Makita - Road Atlanta - Braselton, GA
* Sept. 17-18 - NHRA Pro Stock - Reading Dragway - Reading, PA
The GSX-R Owner Appreciation Celebration is aimed at Suzuki GSX-R owners and includes preferred parking at the events, Yoshimura-hosted tech seminars, autograph signings with Suzuki riders, a commemorative pin, gear check, a parade lap on the track and more. For more information on the GSX-R Owner Appreciation Celebration and 20 Years of GSX-R, log on to www.suzukicycles.com/gsxr20.