DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2006) -- When the Green Flag signals the start of the inaugural SunTrust MOTO-ST 8 Hours At Daytona this Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki will be ready to mount a full charge to victory.

One of the most successful endurance teams in America today, Team M4 EMGO Suzuki brings both a wealth of experience and an outstanding list of championships and victories, including 13 WERA National Endurance Championships and 128 endurance race wins. Founded in 1980 by John Ulrich and Bruce Hammer, this team also has the distinction of being the only endurance team that has been in operation for 26 years. Flying the team colors in the 8 Hours At Daytona will be Michael Barnes, Geoff May and Chris Ulrich, three of the top-ranked riders in endurance racing, each with a long list of individual credits.

Haling from Boca Raton, Fla., Barnes has been racing professionally for the last 16 years and has just about ridden every type of race bike there is. From 250 Grand Prix bikes to stock-based supersport machines to superbikes, his versatility and skill is well documented.

"I'm really looking forward to this event," says Barnes with obvious enthusiasm. "It has been a long time since we have run a true endurance race at Daytona and this one is going to be doubly exciting since this is the first time a motorcycle race has run under the lights. Our team is definitely strong and extremely solid and I think our chances of doing well are good."

Equally as enthusiastic is teammate Geoff May. A resident of Cumming, Ga., May has been riding since the age of four. Turning pro in 2000, May went on to earn AMA Superbike Rookie of the Year honors in 2003. A completely dedicated and very competitive racer, May's determination is obvious, as is his desire to win.

The third member of this formidable team is California native Chris Ulrich. Growing up around racing, Ulrich, who became the first second-generation WERA National Endurance Champion in 2001, started racing at the age of 13. Working his way up the ladder of success, Ulrich's best finish at Daytona was a third-place performance in 2005. This time out, he definitely wants a win.

"Racing at Daytona is extremely intense," Ulrich said. "It is unlike any other track and is something that every motorcycle racer should do at least once in their lifetime. Racing on the original course where all the legends have run is going to be a great experience and one that I'm really looking forward to. We have a great team and our goal is definitely to win."

Not only is the action on the track going to be fast and furious, but so will the action in the pits. Riders will have to pit for fuel every 35-45 minutes and those pits stops can well make the difference between winning and losing. This is definitely a race not to be missed.

The inaugural event of the SunTrust MOTO-ST Series will take the Green Flag on Saturday, October 21 at 1:00 PM (ET) with racers taking the Checkered Flag at 9:00 PM (ET). Tickets to the 8 Hours At Daytona may be purchased online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or www.racetickets.com or by calling 1-800-PIT-SHOP.

MOTO-ST is organized by Professional Motorsports Productions of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) of Pickerington, Ohio. The Grand American Road Racing Association, based in Daytona Beach, Fla., provides the series with administrative and commercial support. The MOTO-ST advisory board features some of the most respected individuals in the world of motorsports, including AMA Hall of Fame members, respected motorcycle racing journalists and renowned officials from various forms of road racing. Learn more about MOTO-ST at www.moto-st.com.