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January 3, 2008
National Awards Honour Canadian Motorcyclists at the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW
SUPERSHOW Pays Tribute to Winners of Max Awards from Across the Country 

(Toronto) – For the 29th year, the SUPERSHOW is pleased to be the venue for the presentation of Canada’s motorcycle ‘Oscars’, the MAX Awards. The Motorcycle Awards of Excellence honour the best and most dedicated racers and riders in the nation during 2007. The MAX Awards for Riders presentation takes place on the Riders Stage (Hall 2) at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 5th, 2008, while the MAX Awards for Racers are presented at 3:00 pm on the Racers Stage (Hall 4). The North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW runs from January 4th-6th, 2008 at the Toronto International Centre. 

The 2008 winners, chosen by the MAX Awards Committee are: 

MAX Awards for Racers

Category                         Name                                                Home Town

Speedway                        Jeff Orosz                                          Caistorville, ON

Enduro                            Allan Lachapelle                                  Bolton Centre, QC

Trials                              Maxime Gobeil                                    St-Gedeon, QC

Hare Scrambles                Chris Van Hove                                   Simcoe, ON

Women’s Hare Scrambles  Amanda Hutchinson                            Tottenham, ON

Dirt Track                         Don Taylor                                         Welland, ON

ATV Dirt Track                   Jason Tuin                                         Niagara Falls, ON

Road Racing                     Jordan Szoke                                     Brantford, ON

Vintage Road Racing          Paul & Marie Whittaker                       Gilmour, ON

Youth Motocross                 Dylan Delaplace                                Aldergrove, BC

Sidecar Racing (driver)        Robert Verrier                                   Harrowsmith, ON

Sidecar Racing (passenger) Ian MacRae                                       St. Thomas, ON

Ice Racing                         Dan MacKenzie                                  Kamloops, BC

Mini Road Racing                Jay Fox                                            Calgary, AB

Women’s Road Racing         Catherine Nadeau                             Lasalle, QC

National Roadracing Rookie of the Year   Brett McCormick               Saskatoon, SK

International Competition     Trillium Muir                                     Chelmsford, ON

International Competition     Steve Crevier                                    Maple Ridge, BC

International Competition     Michelle Duff                                     Coldwater, ON

International Competition     Go Big Racing                                   Peterborough, ON

International Competition     Vanessa Gareau                                Hudson, QC

International Competition     Frank Trombino                                 Kleinburg, ON

Tuner                                 Ben Gartner                                       Ajax, ON

Achievement                        Catherine Nadeau                              Lasalle, QC

Racing Club                         Oshawa Competition MC Club              Oshawa, ON

Magazine                             Inside Motorcycles                             Toronto, ON

MAX Awards for Riders

Category                                        Name                                     Home Town

Individual Fundraiser – National        Derek George                          Oakville, ON

Club / Team Fundraiser – National    GTA Motorcycle Club                  Innisfil, ON

Individual Fundraiser – Regional       Rick Connoy                            Toronto, ON

Corporate Fundraiser – Regional       Mercedes-Benz Cda                  Toronto, ON

Motorcycle Club                               Zen Riders                               Toronto, ON

Motorcycle Club                               Vincent Owners Club                   St. David’s, ON          

Motorcycle Organization                    UIMMQ                                     Ste-Foy, QC               

Motorcycle Recognition                     Stan & Karen Letofsky                 Toronto, ON

Motorcycle Safety                             Durham Region Injury Prevention Pr.  Whitby, ON

Motorcycle Milestone                         Ride For Sight 30th Anniversary    Toronto, ON   

Motorcycle Milestone                         Bikers Rights Ontario 25th Anniv.       Ontario

Motorcycle Ride                                Canada’s 911 Ride                       Toronto, ON

Motorcycle Event – National                Cdn. MC. Hall of Fame Banquet     Toronto, ON

Motorcycle Media                              BlogTalkRadio – RIDE!                  Toronto, ON

Motorcycle Magazine                         Revolution Magazine                     St-Barthelemey, QC

Newspaper                                       Toronto Star Wheels                      Toronto, ON

Journalism                                       Andrea Goodman                           Guelph, ON

Club Newsletter                                 The Norton Nomad                         Durham, ON

Motorcycle Web-site                           CMG On-line                                 Montreal, QC

Motorcycle Book                                 The Dispatch Rider Harry Watts       Kitchener ON

Motorcycle Event – Regional                Wharf Rat Rally                             Digby, NS                         

Riders of the Year                              Roland & Ernest Giles                     Garden Cove, NL

Special Ambassador                           CAA South Central Ont.                   Thornhill, ON

Special Ambassador                            Tim Horton’s                                 Oakville, ON

 

Show Dates: Friday, January 4th – Sunday, January 6th, 2008

Location: International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga

Hours: Friday & Saturday – 10am - 10pm

          Sunday – 10am - 6pm

Admission: Adults $18.00; Youth (6 to 12) $5.00; and Children (5 and under) free

$3.00 off discount coupons at www.supershowevents.com

Tickets:  Discount advance tickets available at www.supershowevents.com

             Tickets also available at the door

Parking: Free parking for more than 7,000 vehicles

General Info: (905) 655-5403 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Website: www.supershowevents.com 

From a release issued by SUPERSHOW Events