Honda Australia are very pleased to announce their sponsorship of Aussie MotoGP star Casey Stoner's RC211v that he will ride at this weekend's Phillip Island MotoGP.

The sponsorship deal includes graphics on the bike to promote Honda's Mini Bike Cash Back Campaign running from now until the end of the year.

The graphics also feature the animated Red Riders TVC character who stars on the highly popular club website www.redriders.com.au.

"We are really looking forward to seeing the bike on the track, Casey winning, and, of course, to seeing our customers benefit from the cash back deal." said National Sales Manager Jason Nicholas.

Every customer who purchases a new CRF50F, CRF70F, CRF80F, CRF100F, CRF150F or TRX90 between the 1 September 2006 and 31 December 2006 will receive $200.00 (inc. GST) factory cash back.

Stoner started off riding mini bikes in Australia where he showed extraordinary talent early on, winning his first Australian title at the ripe old age of 6. Fourteen years later, he is now living his dream and competing on an LCR Honda in the premiere class.

Casey will be riding his Honda Australia sponsored bike throughout practice, qualifying and racing this weekend.

For more information on Honda's full range of mini bikes, go to: www.hondamotorcycles.com.au

For further information contact:
Lisa Evans
Motorcycle Racing and Public Relations Coordinator
1954-1956 Hume Highway
Campbellfield, Vic 3061
Phone: 03 9270 1183
Fax: 03 9270 1126
Mobile: 0413 542 004
Email: levans@hondampe.com.au