Husqvarna Announces XTRM Sports Racing Contingency Online Partnership

More than $12-million pay-out positioned for Husqvarna riders

Woodcliff Lake, NJ (February 6, 2009) -- In a move that makes it even easier for Husqvarna racers to track and manage their contingency earnings faster, Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC has formed a pact with XTRM Sports Network. With a potential payout of more than $12-million, Husqvarna's National Contingency Fund will be offered online via www.XTRM.com covering a broad spectrum of motorcycle racing events. Clearly today's most dynamic contingency offer, the fund is available to all qualified owner/racers of 2008 and 2009 model Husqvarna motorcycles.

"Racing is an important part of Husqvarna's brand heritage and we believe that this is an excellent way to enhance our customers' ownership experience," explains Husqvarna Sales & Marketing Manager Scot Harden. "This 2009 contingency program helps amateur and pro racing customers alike to offset their race-related expenses and we are confident that they'll enjoy XTRM's online solution. Enrollment in the program is a breeze from any personal computer and tracking account information throughout the racing season is fast and euot; adds Steve Tsuruda, XTRM's VP of Sales. "Their insight shows that they are innovative and have the vision to understand that targeting the next generation of customers through the XTRM Internet platform."

Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.

Husqvarna Motorcycles, a part of the BMW Group since October 2007, are widely known and respected in the off-road world for a heritage of competition and numerous motocross and enduro world championships. Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Varese, Italy since 1987.

Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC

Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC is part of BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America is located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC returned to off-road racing competition in 2008 and during 2009 Husqvarna will expand its professional race team to compete in AMA GNCC, Endurocross, National Hare & Hound, the AMA Hare Scrambles Series, and WORCS competition. Husqvarna team riders will compete in the premier classes of each series aboard 2009 Husqvarna TXC 450, TXC 510, and WR 300 off-road models.