A doctor walked free from court today over the death of a motorcyclist after she drove the wrong way down a dual carriageway.
Dr Thuli Whitehouse, 27, was given a 51-week prison sentence but it was suspended for two years by a judge who at her trial had called her a "golden young woman".
She was also banned from driving for four years and must do 150 hours' community work.
The Murrell family later issued a statement through Thames Valley Police which said: "We are very upset by the verdict reached today.
"We appreciate no sentence will bring back our son and father, but we feel the sentence is far too lenient and we will be appealing against the sentence."
Whitehouse had been found guilty by a jury of causing the death of motorcyclist Robert Murrell, of Southmoor, near Abingdon, in a crash on the A420 near Appleton in June last year.
Whitehouse turned left, the wrong way, out of the Appleton junction and drove for a short distance down the eastbound carriageway and into the path of Mr Murrell, 33. He was killed and the doctor's boyfriend, Dr Hugh Grant-Peterkin, critically injured.
During her trial, the jury heard that Mr Murrell, of Southmoor, near Abingdon, was travelling at speeds of between 87mph and 103mph and died instantly.
Judge David Morton Jack was told Whitehouse missed nine separate road markings and signs instructing her to turn left on to a dual carriageway.
Instead, the doctor drove straight across the A420, near Appleton, to reach a gap in the crash barriers to get to the opposite side of the road.
The jury heard from witnesses who saw her at the end of the side road on to the busy road, reverse and then go to the other side of a traffic island.
Whitehouse, of Upper Cheltenham Place, Bristol, told the jury that she must have been "confused" and would never drive dangerously.
The jury took less than an hour to find her guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
Today, Judge Morton Jack again paid tribute to Whitehouse and her career as a doctor. He said he had received a number of tributes and he believed this was such an exceptional case that he could suspend her prison sentence.
He said she had a good driving record and no previous convictions of any sort.
"Your character and career are exceptional, indeed golden."
He added: "You have had to live with the knowledge and effect of the grave injuries you caused your partner.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Members of 'Outlaws Motorcycle Club' Indicted in Detroit on Violent Crime, Drug and Gun Charges
Arrests, Searches Part of Ongoing Nationwide Initiative Targeting the 'Outlaws'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sixteen members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club were indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges including violent crime in aid of racketeering, illegal drug distribution and gun violations, the Department of Justice announced today. The indictment, which was unsealed today, is part of an ongoing nationwide law enforcement initiative targeting the violent gang, which included the arrest of 15 Outlaws members in Boston last month on drug and firearms charges.
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced the indictment of the 16 charged defendants today at a news conference in Detroit with U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy of the Eastern District of Michigan, Deputy Director Ronnie Carter of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Deputy Assistant Director Daniel Roberts of the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division, and Gang Squad Chief Kevin Carwile of the Justice Department's Criminal Division.
Law enforcement authorities also initiated searches today in connection with the ongoing nationwide investigation of the Outlaws. Agents from the Detroit offices of the ATF, assisted by state and local law enforcement partners, executed a search warrant at the Outlaws Detroit Westside clubhouse. Searches were also conducted at several Outlaws locations in the state of Florida.
The Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been identified as an international criminal organization whose members and associates engage in acts of violence including murder, attempted murder, assault, narcotics distribution, and firearms and gambling offenses. The Outlaws are a structured and hierarchical gang, divided into multiple regions in the United States. The Outlaws also have members worldwide, including Europe, Asia and Canada. The Outlaws have a long-standing violent history with the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, including assaults/batteries, shootings and fatalities.
"One of our top priorities at the Department of Justice is easing the grip of fear that gang violence brings to some communities," said Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. "We have worked to achieve that through a partnership with state and local authorities that targets violent gangs, including the Outlaws, city by city, neighborhood by neighborhood, until the threat of gang-related violence is reduced. Detroit is already seeing the results of these partnerships and our efforts against violent criminals, and this important initiative will
carry on to other communities as well."
The Detroit indictment was the result of "Operation Broken Spoke," "Operation Detroit Mugger," and "Operation End Game," a five-year investigation by the ATF, the FBI, the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), Michigan State Police, the Detroit Police Department, the South Bend (Ind.) Police Department, and the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Police Department.
The 16 indicted leaders, members and gang associates of the Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Detroit Eastside, Detroit Westside, Downriver and Bay City Outlaws' chapters were charged with various crimes, including: violent crimes in aid of racketeering; conspiracy to commit violent crimes in aid of racketeering; distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and hashish; being a felon in possession of a firearm; and sale of a firearm to a known felon. The Outlaws "Black Region" president, Leroy Frasier, who oversees the Michigan and Indiana Outlaws, was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. The former Detroit Westside Chapter Sergeant of Arms/Enforcer, Edward Gallagher, was charged with selling a firearm to a known felon. Additionally, former Outlaw Westside Vice President William Merfert was charged as being in possession of a firearm following three prior felony convictions, a charge that carries a 15-year minimum mandatory term of imprisonment upon conviction.
In addition, the following Michigan and Indiana Outlaws leaders, members and gang associates were indicted: -- Norman Box Jr., aka "Stormin' Norman"
-- David Dorris, aka "Hoggs"
-- Danny Neance, aka "Milky"
-- Ramon Rios
-- Bruce Wendel, aka "Big Bruce"
-- William Elston, aka "Jason"
-- Robert Castillo, aka "Big Rob" and "Mexican Rob"
-- Michael Radke
-- William Guinn, aka "Slick"
-- Mark Guerra, aka "Skid Mark"
-- Kenneth Creslaw, aka "KC"
-- William Thomas McCowan, aka "Tom the Bomb"; and
-- Kim Galaviz, aka "Moe"
The 18-count indictment alleges that the Outlaws Motorcycle Club is an enterprise whose members allegedly committed, attempted, and threatened to commit acts of violence to protect and expand the gang's criminal operations. Several of the defendants were charged with allegedly assaulting various members of the rival Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, in some cases with dangerous weapons including a cane, a hammer, and motorcycle parts. Several defendants allegedly trafficked in the sale of drugs, including methamphetamine, marijuana, hashish and cocaine, while others were charged with various firearms offenses for either being a felon in possession of a handgun, or selling a firearm to a prohibited person.
The indictment contains a criminal forfeiture allegation, which sets forth property, vehicles, motorcycles, weapons and currency that was either used to conduct or facilitate illegal activities, or which were proceeds from the Outlaws' criminal activities.
"Today's indictment represents a significant step in the federal effort to dismantle the organized criminal enterprise allegedly operated by the Outlaws Motorcycle Club," said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy of the Eastern District of Michigan. "Any acts of violence and drug trafficking that are part of an organized criminal enterprise present a greater danger to society and must be addressed by the full weight of the federal government. I commend the excellent cooperation and hard work of the federal, state and local law enforcement agencies who conducted a careful and detailed investigation that led to the charges today."
"ATF is pleased to announce that its investigation of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has removed firearms, including fully automatic machine guns, silencers, and illegal drugs from the streets of Detroit," said Ronnie Carter, ATF Deputy Director. "ATF stands with you as you seek to serve and protect your communities. Today we are reinforcing the message that we will not tolerate armed gang violence and the drug trade that fuels it. We are warning gang members that ATF and our federal, state and local law enforcement partners will pursue them and bring them to justice as we make our communities safer.."
"Dismantling violent gangs is one of the FBI's top priorities. This indictment is the direct result of joint efforts with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners, and we will continue to work diligently with our colleagues to investigate and eradicate America's street gangs and the violence they perpetrate," said Deputy Assistant Director Daniel D. Roberts, FBI Criminal Investigative Division. "Together we are committed to restoring safety and security to our nation's neighborhoods."
The charges of violent crime in aid of racketeering carry maximum statutory sentences of up to 20 years in prison. The separate drug counts in the indictment carry various maximum statutory sentences, including up to 40 years in prison for distribution of cocaine and up to life in prison for the distribution of methamphetamine. Defendants also face various maximum sentences on the gun charges, such as a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison for possession of a firearm following three prior felony convictions.
The Detroit case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Diane Marion and Julie Beck of the Eastern District of Michigan, and Trial Attorney Amy Sirignano and Bryan Reeves of the Criminal Division's Gang Squad in Washington, D.C.
The Detroit case follows the arrest of 15 Outlaws members in Taunton, Mass. Thirteen individuals were charged by an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the District of Massachusetts, while two were arrested on charges in a criminal complaint. "Operation Roadkill," announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston on July 31, 2007, was a two-year investigation by the FBI, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Brockton Police Department that resulted in federal charges including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. The indictment also charged the former president of the Taunton Outlaws with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The indictment alleges that Outlaws in Massachusetts engaged in violent criminal activities, including an ongoing war with the Hells Angels that resulted in a number of shootings and fatalities.
Eighteen firearms were recovered during the execution of arrest warrants in connection with the Massachusetts indictment, including an AR-15 assault weapon and high-capacity rounds of ammunition. Agents recovered approximately $100,000 in connection with the investigation and also seized numerous vehicles. The FBI executed a search warrant at the Outlaws clubhouse in Taunton and recovered numerous weapons including machetes and knives, along with Outlaws paraphernalia and a large Nazi flag.
In February 2006, Attorney General Gonzales unveiled an initiative to combat gang violence across the United States. The anti-gang strategy is designed to prioritize prevention programs to provide America's youth and offenders returning to the community with opportunities that help them resist gang involvement. The initiative also calls for robust enforcement policies when gang-related violence occurs, and expands the successful Project Safe Neighborhoods program to include new and enhanced anti-gang efforts. The law enforcement actions in Detroit, Massachusetts and Florida are the result of the Attorney General's anti-gang initiative and the joint strategic and priority targeting of violent street gangs by the ATF, the FBI, the National Gang Targeting, Enforcement and Coordination Center (GangTECC) and the National Gang Intelligence Center (NGIC) and state and local law enforcement. The Criminal Division's Gang Squad, a specialized group of federal prosecutors charged with attacking the most significant regional, national and international gangs in the United States, assisted in this case and in the implementation of the Justice Department's initiatives to combat gang violence across the country.
The public is reminded that the details contained within the indictment are simply allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
CONTACT: U.S. Department of Justice, +1-202-514-2008
Web Site: http://www.usdoj.gov/
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sixteen members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club were indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges including violent crime in aid of racketeering, illegal drug distribution and gun violations, the Department of Justice announced today. The indictment, which was unsealed today, is part of an ongoing nationwide law enforcement initiative targeting the violent gang, which included the arrest of 15 Outlaws members in Boston last month on drug and firearms charges.
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced the indictment of the 16 charged defendants today at a news conference in Detroit with U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy of the Eastern District of Michigan, Deputy Director Ronnie Carter of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Deputy Assistant Director Daniel Roberts of the FBI's Criminal Investigative Division, and Gang Squad Chief Kevin Carwile of the Justice Department's Criminal Division.
Law enforcement authorities also initiated searches today in connection with the ongoing nationwide investigation of the Outlaws. Agents from the Detroit offices of the ATF, assisted by state and local law enforcement partners, executed a search warrant at the Outlaws Detroit Westside clubhouse. Searches were also conducted at several Outlaws locations in the state of Florida.
The Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been identified as an international criminal organization whose members and associates engage in acts of violence including murder, attempted murder, assault, narcotics distribution, and firearms and gambling offenses. The Outlaws are a structured and hierarchical gang, divided into multiple regions in the United States. The Outlaws also have members worldwide, including Europe, Asia and Canada. The Outlaws have a long-standing violent history with the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, including assaults/batteries, shootings and fatalities.
"One of our top priorities at the Department of Justice is easing the grip of fear that gang violence brings to some communities," said Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. "We have worked to achieve that through a partnership with state and local authorities that targets violent gangs, including the Outlaws, city by city, neighborhood by neighborhood, until the threat of gang-related violence is reduced. Detroit is already seeing the results of these partnerships and our efforts against violent criminals, and this important initiative will
carry on to other communities as well."
The Detroit indictment was the result of "Operation Broken Spoke," "Operation Detroit Mugger," and "Operation End Game," a five-year investigation by the ATF, the FBI, the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), Michigan State Police, the Detroit Police Department, the South Bend (Ind.) Police Department, and the Fort Wayne (Ind.) Police Department.
The 16 indicted leaders, members and gang associates of the Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Detroit Eastside, Detroit Westside, Downriver and Bay City Outlaws' chapters were charged with various crimes, including: violent crimes in aid of racketeering; conspiracy to commit violent crimes in aid of racketeering; distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and hashish; being a felon in possession of a firearm; and sale of a firearm to a known felon. The Outlaws "Black Region" president, Leroy Frasier, who oversees the Michigan and Indiana Outlaws, was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. The former Detroit Westside Chapter Sergeant of Arms/Enforcer, Edward Gallagher, was charged with selling a firearm to a known felon. Additionally, former Outlaw Westside Vice President William Merfert was charged as being in possession of a firearm following three prior felony convictions, a charge that carries a 15-year minimum mandatory term of imprisonment upon conviction.
In addition, the following Michigan and Indiana Outlaws leaders, members and gang associates were indicted: -- Norman Box Jr., aka "Stormin' Norman"
-- David Dorris, aka "Hoggs"
-- Danny Neance, aka "Milky"
-- Ramon Rios
-- Bruce Wendel, aka "Big Bruce"
-- William Elston, aka "Jason"
-- Robert Castillo, aka "Big Rob" and "Mexican Rob"
-- Michael Radke
-- William Guinn, aka "Slick"
-- Mark Guerra, aka "Skid Mark"
-- Kenneth Creslaw, aka "KC"
-- William Thomas McCowan, aka "Tom the Bomb"; and
-- Kim Galaviz, aka "Moe"
The 18-count indictment alleges that the Outlaws Motorcycle Club is an enterprise whose members allegedly committed, attempted, and threatened to commit acts of violence to protect and expand the gang's criminal operations. Several of the defendants were charged with allegedly assaulting various members of the rival Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, in some cases with dangerous weapons including a cane, a hammer, and motorcycle parts. Several defendants allegedly trafficked in the sale of drugs, including methamphetamine, marijuana, hashish and cocaine, while others were charged with various firearms offenses for either being a felon in possession of a handgun, or selling a firearm to a prohibited person.
The indictment contains a criminal forfeiture allegation, which sets forth property, vehicles, motorcycles, weapons and currency that was either used to conduct or facilitate illegal activities, or which were proceeds from the Outlaws' criminal activities.
"Today's indictment represents a significant step in the federal effort to dismantle the organized criminal enterprise allegedly operated by the Outlaws Motorcycle Club," said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy of the Eastern District of Michigan. "Any acts of violence and drug trafficking that are part of an organized criminal enterprise present a greater danger to society and must be addressed by the full weight of the federal government. I commend the excellent cooperation and hard work of the federal, state and local law enforcement agencies who conducted a careful and detailed investigation that led to the charges today."
"ATF is pleased to announce that its investigation of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has removed firearms, including fully automatic machine guns, silencers, and illegal drugs from the streets of Detroit," said Ronnie Carter, ATF Deputy Director. "ATF stands with you as you seek to serve and protect your communities. Today we are reinforcing the message that we will not tolerate armed gang violence and the drug trade that fuels it. We are warning gang members that ATF and our federal, state and local law enforcement partners will pursue them and bring them to justice as we make our communities safer.."
"Dismantling violent gangs is one of the FBI's top priorities. This indictment is the direct result of joint efforts with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners, and we will continue to work diligently with our colleagues to investigate and eradicate America's street gangs and the violence they perpetrate," said Deputy Assistant Director Daniel D. Roberts, FBI Criminal Investigative Division. "Together we are committed to restoring safety and security to our nation's neighborhoods."
The charges of violent crime in aid of racketeering carry maximum statutory sentences of up to 20 years in prison. The separate drug counts in the indictment carry various maximum statutory sentences, including up to 40 years in prison for distribution of cocaine and up to life in prison for the distribution of methamphetamine. Defendants also face various maximum sentences on the gun charges, such as a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison for possession of a firearm following three prior felony convictions.
The Detroit case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Diane Marion and Julie Beck of the Eastern District of Michigan, and Trial Attorney Amy Sirignano and Bryan Reeves of the Criminal Division's Gang Squad in Washington, D.C.
The Detroit case follows the arrest of 15 Outlaws members in Taunton, Mass. Thirteen individuals were charged by an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in the District of Massachusetts, while two were arrested on charges in a criminal complaint. "Operation Roadkill," announced by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston on July 31, 2007, was a two-year investigation by the FBI, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Brockton Police Department that resulted in federal charges including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. The indictment also charged the former president of the Taunton Outlaws with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The indictment alleges that Outlaws in Massachusetts engaged in violent criminal activities, including an ongoing war with the Hells Angels that resulted in a number of shootings and fatalities.
Eighteen firearms were recovered during the execution of arrest warrants in connection with the Massachusetts indictment, including an AR-15 assault weapon and high-capacity rounds of ammunition. Agents recovered approximately $100,000 in connection with the investigation and also seized numerous vehicles. The FBI executed a search warrant at the Outlaws clubhouse in Taunton and recovered numerous weapons including machetes and knives, along with Outlaws paraphernalia and a large Nazi flag.
In February 2006, Attorney General Gonzales unveiled an initiative to combat gang violence across the United States. The anti-gang strategy is designed to prioritize prevention programs to provide America's youth and offenders returning to the community with opportunities that help them resist gang involvement. The initiative also calls for robust enforcement policies when gang-related violence occurs, and expands the successful Project Safe Neighborhoods program to include new and enhanced anti-gang efforts. The law enforcement actions in Detroit, Massachusetts and Florida are the result of the Attorney General's anti-gang initiative and the joint strategic and priority targeting of violent street gangs by the ATF, the FBI, the National Gang Targeting, Enforcement and Coordination Center (GangTECC) and the National Gang Intelligence Center (NGIC) and state and local law enforcement. The Criminal Division's Gang Squad, a specialized group of federal prosecutors charged with attacking the most significant regional, national and international gangs in the United States, assisted in this case and in the implementation of the Justice Department's initiatives to combat gang violence across the country.
The public is reminded that the details contained within the indictment are simply allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
CONTACT: U.S. Department of Justice, +1-202-514-2008
Web Site: http://www.usdoj.gov/
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Knievel Custom Cycles Announces Strategic Alliance with Hardbikes
Hermitage, PA, July 27, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Knievel Custom Cycles, LLC and Hardbikes, LLC announced today that a strategic alliance has been entered into between the two companies. Under this agreement Hardbikes will become the exclusive motorcycle manufacturer for the Knievel Cycles brand. Knievel Custom Cycles, which started operations in 2005 currently produces one-off customs at a facility in Northern New Jersey. Knievel Custom Cycles was originally created by Kaptain Robbie Knievel and a few close friends. Robbie, a motorcycle daredevil who started performing at age 8 presently holds 20 world records and is awaiting induction into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame on August 7, 2007 in Sturgis S.D. In early 2007, Knievel Cycles welcomed the participation of Robbie’s father Evel Knievel who is the original motorcycle daredevil. Evel Knievel has been a household name since the late 1960s and his feats were so famous that four of the 20 most-watched Wide-World of Sports events are his performances with one being the largest draw ever. As a pioneer in the dare devil industry, Evel was enshrined in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.
Hardbikes with its team of motorcycle and manufacturing veterans will build every custom motorcycle to a customer’s specification. Hardbikes and their engineering prowess won the 2006 ironworks Award for the design and use of the Hardbikes Design Centers which permits the customer to custom fit their motorcycle to the customer’s body size and riding style. This process produces the perfect fit for the customer. With its facilities located in Western Pennsylvania, Hardbikes currently has the capability to produce in excess of 100 custom motorcycles a month for Knievel Custom Cycles.
“The intent of Knievel Cycles is to produce the best American Made custom motorcycle for the money. Top quality parts and accessories with consistent reliability”—Evel Knievel. Knievel Custom Cycles has commenced the process of creating a dealer network throughout the United States and welcomes any interested party to inquire @ www.knievelcustomcycles.com.
For more information contact:Bart McConleybart@knievelcustomcycles.comTelephone: 973-663-6700
Hardbikes with its team of motorcycle and manufacturing veterans will build every custom motorcycle to a customer’s specification. Hardbikes and their engineering prowess won the 2006 ironworks Award for the design and use of the Hardbikes Design Centers which permits the customer to custom fit their motorcycle to the customer’s body size and riding style. This process produces the perfect fit for the customer. With its facilities located in Western Pennsylvania, Hardbikes currently has the capability to produce in excess of 100 custom motorcycles a month for Knievel Custom Cycles.
“The intent of Knievel Cycles is to produce the best American Made custom motorcycle for the money. Top quality parts and accessories with consistent reliability”—Evel Knievel. Knievel Custom Cycles has commenced the process of creating a dealer network throughout the United States and welcomes any interested party to inquire @ www.knievelcustomcycles.com.
For more information contact:Bart McConleybart@knievelcustomcycles.comTelephone: 973-663-6700
New Suzuki Products for 2008 Expected to Create a ‘Second Selling Season’ Can You Say Hayabusa?
SALEM, Ohio, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GMOS) (the 'Company') based in the Midwestern United States is one of the largest Suzuki dealerships in America. Giant is looking forward to the fall season because Suzuki is going to provide North American Dealerships with more new and exciting products that are expected to boost sales during a traditionally slower period.
'We've been lucky so far this year, in that we've managed to keep sales a little closer to flat than the rest of the industry, which was down about 9% overall for its first quarter sales this year", said Giant COO Greg Haehn, "with the upcoming release of 14 new and updated Suzuki products, we anticipate stronger than normal 3rd and 4th quarters. Hayabusas are hot; it's the fastest mass-produced bike in the world and people have been anxiously awaiting its release. So we're excited." Led by its flagship sport bike, the Hayabusa, Suzuki is looking to increase its already large following with the new models. The redesign of the Hayabusa comes after years of dominance in its class. Suzuki introduced 2 brand new models as well; the much-anticipated B-King muscle bike, and the entry level GSF650X. The ever popular GSX600R and GSX750R are being updated as well.
Giant Motorsports, Inc. is a retailer of new and used motorcycles, all- terrain vehicles (ATVs), scooters, parts and accessories, extended service contracts, and aftermarket motorcycle products. The Company's two superstores, which are located in Chicago, Illinois and Salem, Ohio, also include service departments and arrange financing for customers. The "Big Box" locations draw customers from neighboring cities and states. It's long- term plan is to consolidate the fragmented power sports industry through acquisitions.
The Chicago store operates under the name 'Chicago Cycle' and the Salem store operates under the name 'Andrews Cycles'.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. A wide variety of factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: sales of the Company's motorcycle and power sports products; the implementation and expansion of the Company's business strategies; competition and the timing of projects and trends in future operating performance, and other risks discussed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These cautionary statements should not be construed as exhaustive or as any admission as to the adequacy of the Company's disclosures. The Company cannot always predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'intends,' 'estimates,' 'plans,' 'projects,' or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
FCMN Contact: giantmotorsports@aol.com
Source: Giant Motorsports, Inc.
'We've been lucky so far this year, in that we've managed to keep sales a little closer to flat than the rest of the industry, which was down about 9% overall for its first quarter sales this year", said Giant COO Greg Haehn, "with the upcoming release of 14 new and updated Suzuki products, we anticipate stronger than normal 3rd and 4th quarters. Hayabusas are hot; it's the fastest mass-produced bike in the world and people have been anxiously awaiting its release. So we're excited." Led by its flagship sport bike, the Hayabusa, Suzuki is looking to increase its already large following with the new models. The redesign of the Hayabusa comes after years of dominance in its class. Suzuki introduced 2 brand new models as well; the much-anticipated B-King muscle bike, and the entry level GSF650X. The ever popular GSX600R and GSX750R are being updated as well.
Giant Motorsports, Inc. is a retailer of new and used motorcycles, all- terrain vehicles (ATVs), scooters, parts and accessories, extended service contracts, and aftermarket motorcycle products. The Company's two superstores, which are located in Chicago, Illinois and Salem, Ohio, also include service departments and arrange financing for customers. The "Big Box" locations draw customers from neighboring cities and states. It's long- term plan is to consolidate the fragmented power sports industry through acquisitions.
The Chicago store operates under the name 'Chicago Cycle' and the Salem store operates under the name 'Andrews Cycles'.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations or forecasts of future events, can be affected by inaccurate assumptions, and are subject to various business risks and known and unknown uncertainties, a number of which are beyond the control of management. Therefore, actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. A wide variety of factors that may cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: sales of the Company's motorcycle and power sports products; the implementation and expansion of the Company's business strategies; competition and the timing of projects and trends in future operating performance, and other risks discussed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These cautionary statements should not be construed as exhaustive or as any admission as to the adequacy of the Company's disclosures. The Company cannot always predict or determine after the fact what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements or other statements. The reader should consider statements that include the words 'believes,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'intends,' 'estimates,' 'plans,' 'projects,' or other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends, to be uncertain and forward-looking. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
FCMN Contact: giantmotorsports@aol.com
Source: Giant Motorsports, Inc.
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