Press Release

David Bailey Joins JT Racing USA as Creative Director










AMA Motocross Champion Returns To His Roots With The Iconic Gear Company



July 26, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA - Few
companies in motocross history have made quite the impact that JT
Racing has. From the '70s to the '90s athletes wearing the iconic JT
brand were recognized as the best of the best, and within that select
community, David Bailey was considered to be in a class his own. The AMA
Hall of Famer was a "poster child" for the brand from his days as an
amateur all the way through to his pro racing career, and now with the
resurgence of JT Racing USA, Bailey is back on board!

Beginning
in 1979 Bailey racked up national and world motocross victories and
championships until a career-ending practice crash prior to the 1987
season left him paralyzed. Through it all, Bailey's winning spirit and
drive exemplified the essence of JT Racing. Now, as the company enters a
new era in 2010 under the guidance of CEO David Dray, JT Racing USA is
proud to welcome Bailey back as a part of the iconic brand. As the
company's new Creative Director, Bailey will play a key role in the
look, feel and message of JT Racing USA.

"When the new CEO of JT
(David Dray) first contacted me I thought one of my friends was playing a
joke on me," Bailey said. "Between his excitement and his vision for
the revival of JT Racing, I really couldn't believe it. Now I'm here and
it is real! After seeing the new products they released, I knew I could
help them do it even better and that's what they want from me."

"It
was the same when ESPN called back in 1994 to see if I could help with
the TV broadcast they were planning to air," Bailey continued. "Piece of
cake! But with JT, it is personal and actually emotional at times. It
was the gear I wanted as a kid and won all my titles in and it was the
first real job I ever had when my career ended. So in many ways, I'm
right back where I belong, and where I want to be!" 

The
JT Racing revival is materializing under the guidance of CEO David
Dray, a lifelong motocross enthusiast and clothing industry
entrepreneur. "We are very thrilled and honored to have such an icon of
the sport as David Bailey, back on the JT Racing USA team," Dray
commented. "Before as a legendary rider and now as our Creative
Director, David is one of the key components to help continue the JT
Racing Legacy!"



ABOUT JT RACING USA - Launched
by John and Rita Gregory in the late 1960's, JT Racing ruled the
motocross world for decades. It was the gear of choice for racing
legends like Smith, Hannah, Johnson, Lechien and Bailey. For 2011, JT
Racing returns to the sport it helped build with an innovative line of
motocross gear: pants, gloves, jersey and a trick new helmet not only
reminiscent of the ground-breaking ALS-2 of the early 1980's, but one
that will make you rethink helmet technology entirely. With many past
champions - Glover, LaPorte, Lechien and Hansen - developing, testing
and promoting the new line of gear, JT Racing is poised to unleash the
style and innovation that will once again become the gold standard in
motocross. JT Racing USA - History. Innovation. And heart.




JT Racing USATM is a trademark of JT Sports LLC, Inc. used herein under license
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