Valerie Thompson plans first-time visit to Canada with the Motorcycle & ATV Show series presented by Power Sports Services

Valerie Thompson plans first-time visit to Canada with the Motorcycle & ATV Show series presented by Power Sports Services

America’s Queen of Speed to make special appearances at the Canada Motorcycle & ATV Show series in January and February

(Scottsdale, AZ) – January 7, 2015 – Valerie Thompson, 7-time motorcycle land speed record holder and racing team owner, is headed to the “Great White North” to make four special appearances at the Canada Motorcycle & ATV Show series in January and February, including:

· Calgary (Jan. 9)
· Edmonton (Jan 16)
· Vancouver – Abbotsford (Jan 23)
· Toronto (Feb 20)

The Motorcycle & ATV Show, produced by Power Sports Services, is a once a year opportunity to get a sneak peak at all the new 2015 motorcycles, ATV’s, and scooters from leading manufacturers. The multi-day events showcase everything related to riding, including gear, apparel, aftermarket accessories, touring destinations, charity rides and clubs and associations.

“We are very excited to have the talented Valerie Thompson at our shows. Thanks to BMW Motorrad Canada, show attendees in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver will have the opportunity to meet Valerie and discuss her 7 land speed titles,” said Laurie Paetz, Show Manager.

To celebrate the phenomenal growth in female motorcycle ridership over the last decade, the Calgary show will offer half-price admission to all ladies on Friday, Jan. 9 after 5:00 p.m. for the “SHE RIDES NITE” event. Thompson will make a celebrity guest appearance thanks to BMW Motorrad Canada. Industry experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide professional advice on bikes, accessories and special apparel specially designed for female riders.

“The great folks at Power Sports Services are known as true professionals in the world of motorsports, so I was very excited when they contacted me about this show series. I have a lot of fans in Canada and look forward to meeting many of them. I can’t thank PSS and BMW Motorrad Canada enough for making this opportunity possible,” said Thompson.

In addition to seven motorcycle land speed records, Thompson is an official member of the BUB Speed Trials 201 MPH Club, Mojave Magnum 200 MPH Club, Texas Mile 200 MPH Club, ECTA 200 MPH Club and a lifetime member of the prestigious Bonneville 200 MPH Club.