V8 Supercar racing young gun Rick Kelly recently popped in to Honda Australia in Melbourne to chat with staff, sign autographs and pick up his brand new dirt bike, the top selling CRF450X.

Kelly has signed a personal sponsorship deal with Honda once again for 2006 that will see the 22 year old putting his leg over their unbeatable enduro beast, as well as participating in a variety of appearances on behalf of the company through the year.

"I'm stoked to be riding the CRF450X and to be involved with Honda again," the HSV Dealer Team driver said.

"I ride regularly when I get home to the farm in Mildura with my brother Todd because it's a great addition to my physical training program."

"And so far so good. The bike is awesome and its so easy to ride, even for some who isn't highly experienced."

Rick is already making his mark this season after having scored 305 points in the first round of the V8 Supercar series and finishing second overall.

In 2003 and 2004, he achieved the rare feat of back-to-back victories at Mount Panorama in Bathurst.

Rick will next race at Pukekohe Park Raceway in New Zealand, April 21 - 23.

For more information, go to www.rickkelly.com.au. For information on Honda's CRF450X, please visit www.crf450x.com.au.

Contact: Lisa Evans, Public Relations Coordinator, Mb: 0413 542 004