Press Release

Tarah Gieger joins the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda Race Team


To Compete in the 2010 Lucas Oil Women's
Motocross Championship


Tarah Gieger. Photo: Ed SubiasTroy Lee Designs/ Lucas Oil/ Honda welcomes their newest rider to
their 2010 Motocross racing team roster with the addition of top-ranked
female racer Tarah Gieger. She
will be competing in all eight stops of the Lucas Oil Women's Motocross
Championships on her #18 Honda CRF250R, starting May 22 at the Hangtown
Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Tarah will be joining the
TLD squad which includes former World Champion and 250 Supercross
champion Ben Townley, Wil Hahn, Cole Seely and Christian Craig.



"I am super excited to be on the Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull
team," said Gieger. "Everyone on the team and at the shop has been very
supportive of me being on the team. The bikes are awesome, and I know
they will be very competitive."



One of the most recognizable names in women's motocross, Tarah Gieger's
success can be measured in podiums and accomplishments. Since her pro
debut in 2003, Tarah has won at every major contest and, in 2008, took
home the gold medal at the X Games, the very first Women's Moto X event.
Her past achievements include 2nd Overall in 2007 AMA/WMA series,
taking 1st Place at the famous AMA Loretta Lynn's Championship in 2006
and 2007 and as well becoming the first female in history to compete in
the Red Bull Motocross of Nations in 2007, representing Puerto Rico.
Injuries prevented her from competing for a majority of the 2009 season,
but she is now back, healthier and more focused than ever on winning a
championship.


Tarah Gieger. Photo: Ed Subias"I'm really excited to have Tarah on the team," added David 'Ping'
Pingree, TLD team manager, "For me, racing is racing and if she's
running up front it's going to be fun. I think she'll be in the hunt to
win every weekend with the Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda team on her
side."



"I am also glad to see that several teams are taking on female riders,"
said Gieger. "It just helps validate our series. We have been racing
in our own series for some time, and now we are able to get the support
that the men have enjoyed. It's going to be refreshing pitting with a
real team, especially one that is as well respected as the TLD team. I
am looking forward to the upcoming season and want to thank everyone
that helped make this a reality."



Besides her racing, Tarah will also be the face of Troy Lee Designs
Women's motocross and casual product line, as she will be featured
through the brand's advertisements, in-store displays and select events.

The Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Honda race team would like to
thank all of the companies that have supported our racing efforts over
the years. They include Lucas Oil, American
Honda, Red
Bull, PPG, Wings for Life, Alpinestars, Avia, Couts Heating and Cooling,
Dunlop, Epic Action Video Cam, Leatt Brace, McQueen Racing, Oakley,
Pacific Collision, Pro Circuit, Rossignol, Santa Cruz, Selle Italia,
Skullcandy, All Sport Dynamics, Cycra, Fasthouse, Flexfit, Hinson
Clutch, Hot Wheels, Kahne Racing, Light Speed, Muc-Off, N Style,
Nameplate, ODI, Primm, QTM, Renthal, RK Chain, Excel, Twin Air, Vasser
Racing and VP Racing.

Follow the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda team at www.troyleedesigns.com.
Check out video of
Tarah riding her TLD/Lucas Oil/Honda CRF250R at http://www.youtube.com/user/troyleedesigns
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