Bowmanville, ON – April 9, 2001: The annual Victoria Day Trans-Am Weekend May 18, 19 & 20, 2001 sounds better already. Kenwood Communications have signed to be the presenting sponsor of the Trans-Am weekend.

"We're very pleased to have Kenwood Communications back again this year. Our partnership began in 2000." Comments Myles Brandt, Mosport Executive Raceway Director. "It's great to see Kenwood Communications continue their involvement and look to the Trans-Am weekend presenting sponsor as a way to further involve themselves."

Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc. is proud to be associated with Mosport as their official Radio Communication provider. "We are pleased to be associated with Mosport and their TEAM in backing motor sport racing in Canada and particularly our presenting the Victoria Day Trans-Am weekend. The Trans-Am series has a rich history of quality, edge-of-your-seat racing. Kenwood looks for opportunities and partnerships with business community leaders such as Mosport to support our brand and market" says Robert Harvey, National Sales Manager.

Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc. is a leading world-class manufacturer of Radio Communication products and accessories, Home and Car Audio systems and components. Head office for Kenwood is in Mississauga, Ontario where they own a 77,000 square foot facility, with sales offices located in New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. Their worldwide workforce numbers over 10,000 people employed by Kenwood.

Featuring the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup, the Victoria Day weekend launches Mosport's race season off to a fantastic start. Being the first long-weekend of the summer, camping at the track is popular and brings the weekend right into event status. As mentioned, North Americas longest running road racing series, The Trans-Am series, will be the feature, however championship rounds will also be contested in the following series: Speedvision World Challenge, Pro Spec Racer, Canadian Formula Ford Championship, Canada G.T. Challenge Cup, Cup Lites and Isseco Kumho F1200 series.

The Victoria Day Trans-Am Weekend takes place May 18, 19 & 20, 2001. Advance sale of Weekend Supertickets is underway at only $40.00 per ticket until May 16^th. That price includes Paddock access and parking. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Other ticket and camping information can be found through the Mosport website at www.mosport.com or by calling the Mosport hotline at 1-800-866-1072.

MEDIA CONTACT: Glenn Butt, Mosport International Raceway Director of Marketing (905) 983-9141