TAG USATM - A new beginning ANTIOCH, IL - Upon the sudden and tragic death of its founder and president Tom Argy Jr., TAG USATM found itself without a leader. After a lengthy conversation with son Tommy Argy, it was felt that this important and successful program be turned over to Dave Larson of the International Racing Association. During the past two weeks, Mr. Larson has contacted scores of individuals on both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the future of the program. After much discussion, Mr. Larson has been fortunate to assemble the following stellar board of directors, and advisors which is designed to carry forth the racing program implemented by Argy less than a year ago. For the competitor, TAG (Touch and Go) USA was created to provide a fair, fun and safe nationwide program with a limited class structure, and easy-to-understand rules. For the industry, TAG is an effort to unify manufacturers and sanctioning bodies to provide a basis for better product development. The bottom line is TAG will provide a fair racing environment at local tracks, and at national and worldwide event levels. The new TAG Board of Directors and industry liaison members are as follows: 2004/2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS David Larson - President Rodney Berryhill - Vice President Darrell Sitarz - Secretary/Treasurer André Champagne - Director Chris Egger - Director Scott Jeffries - Director Garry Lobaugh - Director Jean Marcioni - Director Terry Riggins - Director TECHNICAL ADVISORY LIAISONS Brett Berryhill Greg Bell Brian Bryniarsky Jack Hoegerl Mike Manning Bob Paladichuk Tod Spaude Bob White MEDIA ADVISORY LIAISONS Mark Burgess - Karting Magazine (UK) Sean Burr - Go Racing Magazine John Denman - Kartweb.com Rob Howden - Howden Communications Curt Paluzzi - National Kart News Darrell Sitarz - e-KMI.com Greg Walters - The Inside Track SANCTION ADVISORY LIAISONS Mike Baldus - KART Randy Kugler - WKA Mike Lapke - IRA Jim Murley - SKUSA Roger Ruthhart - RIGP Syd White - IKF Paul Zalud - Stars ENGINE ADVISORY LIAISONS Mike Berg Manual DeLeonibus Jean Genibrel Jack Lehmann Steve Rickman Jim Russell Jr. Doug Sharp Mike Tetreault Joe Wronka INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY LIAISONS George Rickman (Canada) Claudio Valiente (Canada) Mark Burgess (United Kingdom) Danilo Rossi (Italy) Mr. Larson stated, "TAG USATM is dedicated to providing and maintaining a uniform set of regulations and guidelines that foster growth within the sport of karting on a worldwide basis. We also feel that maintaining an open line of communications through all media sources and with all governing bodies and competitors is key." He concluded, "TAG will list all rules and regulations in an open forum on the Internet with free access to all, and will continue testing in an effort to maintain a level playing field for all involved." At the present time rules and engine specifications are being scrutinized. Details will be forthcoming and will soon be available on the new TAG USA website at www.tagracing.net. For more information on TAG USATM, contact Dave Larson at 847-395-2398 or at gempro001@aol.com. TAG USATM is a division of TAG RACING INTERNATIONALTM.