L.A.Sleeve Two-Stroke Invitational

It’s almost here! Witness the smell, sight and sound of the legendary two-stroke! L.A.SLEEVE is proud to announce the 2nd annual L.A.SLEEVE Two-Stroke Invitational being held during the intermission of the AMA Glen Helen Outdoor National on Saturday May 23, 2009. “It’s killer that our two-stroke race has been bumped into the main show of the national weekend this year,” states L.A. SLEEVE Director of Marketing, Mark Kalpakoff, “That means people share the same love our company has had with the 2-stroke motorcycles since the early days.” The L.A.SLEEVE Two-Stroke Invitational Race will feature a 40-man gate compiled of a unique blend of racers from the current off-road circuit to past mx champions such as Doug Dubach, Chuck Sun, David Pingree; even magazine editors like Jimmy Lewis of Dirtrider Magazine will be racing this year for the opportunity to grab $1500.00 in prize money, as well as the chance to take home the Hinson Holeshot worth $500.00! So bring your family and extra spark plugs, this is truly a unique event that you don’t want to miss!

The race will take place at 3pm Saturday May 23, 2009. For more information and ticket info visit www.glenhelen.com and www.lasleeve.com

About Los Angeles Sleeve Co.

LOS ANGELES SLEEVE CO. was founded in 1945 by family patriarch Nicholas W. Metchkoff. A family owned business for a lasting four generations, L.A. SLEEVE originated in a small Los Angeles factory producing cylinder sleeves for the automotive and tractor industries.

In 1950, Nicholas' son, Gary Metchkoff entered into the business as L.A. SLEEVE expanded into the world of automotive racing, and the heavy duty truck industry.

During the 1960's, L.A. SLEEVE exported sleeves to South America and then worldwide, thus establishing ourselves into the global economy. Beginning in 1968, L.A. SLEEVE entered the genesis of the motorcycle market, which has grown to become the renowned power sports industry we know presently. Today, L.A. SLEEVE is an ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management registered company.

We manufacture centrifugally spun-cast cylinder sleeves for an assortment of industries. Automotive, heavy duty, industrial, motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and marine are the most prominent, but L.A. SLEEVE is not limited to these. We provide cylinder liners for original equipment manufacturers to a single custom designed sleeve. L.A. SLEEVE continues to be owned and operated by the third and fourth generation of the Metchkoff family. We are dedicated to uphold the family tradition of quality manufacturing, excellent service and modern technology.