Maxxis Announces Contingency Program for theITP/Moose ATVA National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited
Morgantown, WV - March 19, 2007 Maxxis International, a long-time supporter of ATVA National Motocross racing, announces its 2007 ATV Contingency Program for the ITP/Moose ATVA National Motocross Championships.
Maxxis will award the Top 10 qualified finishers in the Pro Class with cash ranging from $300 to $50; Top 5 qualified positions in the Pro Am, Pro Am Women and "A" classes; and Top 3 qualified finishers in the "B" and age divisions. Qualified winners in the "C" classes and 90cc, 70cc and 50cc divisions will receive 1 free Maxxis ATV tire.
The total value of the program is in excess of $75,000. "Maxxis believes strongly in supporting ATV racing, and we are pleased to be able to offer a strong contingency program for the AMA/ATVA MX Nationals," explains Harry Tripp, ATV Sponsorship Manager for Maxxis.
To qualify for the program, racers must have four Maxxis tires and display a minimum of four Maxxis stickers on their race machines. Forms will be available at Rider Registration and online at www.maxxis.com and www.ATVMotocross.com. Forms can be turned back into Rider Registration after class final results are posted. Only riders qualifying for the program need return the forms.
The next round of the 2007 ITP/Moose ATVA Motocross Championship presented by Parts Unlimited takes place this weekend March 24-25 at Glen Helen in San Bernardino, California.
About the AMA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross Championship SeriesPresented by Parts Unlimited:br>Sanctioned by the AMA and ATVA, the nation's premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series is hosted by many of America's premier motocross facilities. The 12-round series approaches its 21st season with the Pro class newly under the wing of AMA Pro Racing. The 2006 series hosted over 8,000 entrants, making it America's largest, as well as its longest running, ATV National Motocross series. Series sponsors include title sponsors ITP Tires and Moose, and presenting sponsor Parts Unlimited. Premiere and Feature sponsors include ATV Sport, Moto Tees, Scott USA, Maxxis Tires, Elka Suspension and H-Bomb Films/Division Four. Associate sponsors include Weekend Warrior Trailers, Denton Racing, and Hinson Racing. Media partners include ATV Insider, ATV Rider and ATVRiders.com.
About AMA Racing: AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its professional properties include the Amp'd Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship. In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions over 4000 events in 24 different disciplines and supports over 110 thousand active members. For more information about professional racing, visit www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp.
About the ATVA:
The ATV Association ("ATVA") is the official sanctioning body of the amateur divisions of the ATVA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited. The 9,000 member ATVA is the sister organization of the 260,000 member American Motorcyclist Association ("AMA"). ATV racing has experienced phenomenal growth at the rate of 25% in the past two years alone, and continues to gain momentum and support, outselling off-road motorcycles annually. Each round attracts 600-700 racers who compete for bragging rights to one of 31 amateur national titles. For more information about ATVA, visit www.atvaonline.com.
About the ATVPG:
The ATVPG is comprised of the 12 individual promoters that host the AMA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross Championships presented by Parts Unlimited. The goal of the ATVPG is to raise awareness of ATV motocross through the production of professional and amateur championship racing events. For more information on the ATVPG and the ATV National events they produce, go to www.atvmotocross.com.