2010 Kawasaki Contingency

Courtesy of Kawasaki

IRVINE, Calif. - The Kawasaki contingency program is back in 2010 with unparalleled support for its Kawasaki racers. With the confidence-inspiring 2010 Kawasaki line-up, it is a great time to go green and get paid.

Not only is Kawasaki's contingency program the most profitable in both off-road and motocross racing to date, Kawasaki racers can take advantage of industry-leading perks. Every Kawasaki rider has access to track-side support, the assurance of award-winning machinery, and the opportunity to take part in the dealer-racer assist program.

"Even in the current economy we are proud to offer one of the most lucrative contingency in the sport," said Reid Nordin, Team Green Manager. "We feel that everyone who races a Kawasaki is a member of Team Green. Our support is second to none in the industry and we strive to see our green machines at the front of every race."

Being part of the program is as easy as following these steps:

1. BUY - Purchase a new or used 2009 or 2010 U.S. model Kawasaki
2. REGISTER - Online at kawasaki.com
3. RACE - Compete in any contingency paying event
4. WIN - There is no claim form to file. Payments are automatically deposited directly to a Kawasaki Contingency Card, which can be redeemed at any Kawasaki dealer and more than 32 million MasterCard® retailers worldwide.

For class payouts and schedules, or more information and the official rules, please visit www.kawasaki.com.

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KTM and Jägermeister Announce Partnership

Courtesy of KTM/Jagermeister


Murrieta, CA - KTM Motorsports and Jägermeister are proud to announce the start of a partnership that lists the number one selling imported liqueur in America as the title sponsor of the 2010 motocross team.
 
KTM and Jägermeister first began their relationship in 2009 as Jägermeister stepped up as a corporate sponsor for the MDK/KTM Factory Team. "Besides the obvious answer that the corporate company colors match well, there are many reasons we are proud to extend our relationship with Jägermeister. Top on the list being the demographic of their customers and their enthusiasm for keeping the sport of motocross alive while supporting the lifestyle of our main enthusiasts," commented KTM President Jon-Erik Burleson.

For 2010 KTM will focus on the motocross series. The new team created from the KTM and Jägermeister partnership will be appropriately titled as the Jägermeister/KTM Factory Racing Team which will debut with sole team rider Mike Alessi in May of 2010 under leadership from Team Manager Casey Lytle.

"KTM is taking a direction opposite of the competition - a motocross only team for 2010," remarked Lytle. "Jägermeister is the most fitting sponsor for the direction that KTM would like to take in the motocross community. KTM's direction is to focus on interacting with our customers on all levels. Together KTM and Jägermeister have laid out plans for multiple events in the coming year that will focus around motocross riding with active involvement from our customers."

Alessi's dare-devil approach to motocross riding and constant interaction with his fans goes hand-in-hand with the lifestyle of Jägermeister consumers. "From music tours to trikes and Jagerettes to tap machines, Jägermeister continuously seeks new and innovative ways to integrate the brand into our consumer's lifestyle," stated Bill Henderson, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising at Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc. "We are excited to continue building momentum with the KTM partnership and our increasing participation in the motocross arena."

The first event will be the kick off of the Jägermeister and KTM relationship at the Jägermeister/KTM Christmas Party to be held Friday, December 11, 2009 at Pala Raceway. This Christmas celebration is sure to be a hit. While all enthusiasts are invited out, all KTM riders will receive special treatment with a pass to ride FREE for the day if they show up with their KTM. Jägermeister will bring a live band and the celebration for the holiday and this great relationship will take off.

About Jägermeister
Jägermeister, which translates to "master hunter", is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top shot brands in the world. The liqueur is based on a secret recipe of 56 herbs, blooms, roots and fruits from around the world.  Jägermeister, with the distinctive square bottle, was first developed in 1934 in Germany and the brand quickly gained global fame through its innovative marketing, unique taste profile and its association with good times. Jägermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc./Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY www.jager.com. Jägermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L. DRINK RESPONSIBLY

About KTM
KTM, founded in 1953, is the second largest European motorcycle manufacturer specializing in "Ready to Race" on and off road motorcycles and ATVs. Proven successes in worldwide competition are embodied into the design and function of each KTM race machine. KTM has built a reputation for high-quality premium race ready machines suitable for street and off road race competition and recreation.  With more than 160 World Championships and counting, the technology, design and performance of KTM continues to race past the competition time and again.

Final 2009 GEICO AMA EnduroCross round features all-star lineup of both U.S. & global top off-road racers

Courtesy of Geico Endurocross
Final 2009 GEICO AMA EnduroCross round features all-star lineup of both U.S. & global top off-road racers

The Nov. 21^st EnduroCross finals at Vegas’ Orleans may be the greatest indoor off-road field ever assembled – just making the main event will be a victory for some!

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2009) – You’d be hard-pressed to find a more impressive all-star off-road lineup that’s getting set here to boot up for the final round of the 2009 GEICO AMA EnduroCross, presented by E3 Spark Plugs, series at Vegas’ Orleans Arena (Nov. 21^st).

The list of riders scheduled to compete reads like a veritable who’s who of today’s top professional off-road motorcycle pilots. Descending on Vegas from all points of the globe – and led by newly crowned ’09 GEICO AMA EnduroCross champion, KTM’s Taddy Blazusiak – the Orleans Arena contest is just a week-and-a-half away in what should prove to be a thrilling test of man, machine and those insane obstacles set to separate man and machine!

“In the six-year history of GEICO EnduroCross I don’t think we’ve ever assembled a field quite like this,” said Mike Karsting VP of Events for Source Interlink Media. “You’ve got a former AMA Outdoor National champion and current 2009 WORCS champion (Mike Brown/KTM), two former AMA Supercross champions (Damon Huffman/Kawasaki and Ty Davis/Husqvarna), a ten-time U.S. AMA Trials champion (Geoff Aaron/KTM), the current E3 Spark Plugs’ Pro Junior EnduroCross Championship points leader (Colton Haaker/Kawasaki), the defending 2008 GEICO EnduroCross champion (Ricky Dietrich/Kawasaki), a five-time national AMA Hare Scrambles champion (Jason Raines/Yamaha), the five-time AMA Hare & Hound national champion (Destry Abbott/Kawasaki) and a six-time WORCS champion (Justin Soule/KTM).

And that’s just the Americans!

Coming from overseas and Canada are former FIM Trials champion Graham Jarvis (UK), along with Canadian off-road greats Bobby Prochnau (KTM) and Cory Graffunder (Husqvarna) – who’s currently running 2^nd in the Spark Plugs’ Pro Junior EnduroCross Championship points chase.

“In order to just qualify for the main event you’re going to have to beat a number of champions,” added Karsting.

Working to elevate their names a number of younger racers like Jamie Lanza (Yamaha) and Kyle Redmond (Kawasaki), both of whom are ranked in the top ten overall in points – and top five in points out of the 16-to-21-year olds.

And, if the aforementioned racers weren’t enough, word on the trails is that 2007 GEICO EnduroCross champ, two-time GNCC champ and multi-time FIM Enduro champ David Knight (KTM) is planning on racing the final GEICO EnduroCross round. If he does, Knight would have a shot at wrecking the $50,000 payday Blazusiak has set himself up to win by taking the first two (of three) rounds of the GEICO Triple Crown of EnduroCross! Note: This would be a MAJOR payback for the 2007 GEICO Triple Crown where Blazusiak came in won the third round after Knight had won the first two!

The 2009 GEICO EnduroCross TV schedule on the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour on Versus:

Event / Date / Arena                                                Air Date / Time          Re-Air Date / Time

Las Vegas, NV 07/24/09 - Orleans Arena:                 10/11/09 5:00 PM        10/15/09 6:00 PM

Guthrie, OK 08/14/09 - Lazy E Arena:                        11/15/09 4:00 PM        11/19/09 6:00 PM

Florence, SC 09/12/09 - Florence Civic Center:        11/22/09 5:00 PM        11/25/09 6:00 PM

Columbus, OH 10/03/09 - Schottenstein Center:      12/05/09 4:00 PM        12/10/09 6:00 PM

Denver, CO 10/24/09 - National Western Complex: 12/19/09 5:00 PM        12/22/09 6:00 PM

Las Vegas, NV 11/21/09 - Orleans Arena:                 12/24/09 6:00 PM        12/27/09 6:00 PM

Note: All times are Eastern

Combining multiple off road motorcycle racing disciplines such as western U.S. desert enduro racing and eastern cross country racing with technical trials-style riding, GEICO EnduroCross showcases riders from all over the world that excel in these fields.

EnduroCross tracks incorporate various elements of off road racing into a supercross-style setting, including rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud, a water-hole… and even a few special obstacles like giant tires thrown in!  Known as the “toughest racing on two wheels,” this indoor version of extreme off road racing will certainly keep you on your feet. The GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross series will be captured by the Versus Network, to be aired on the popular grassroots racing program; The Lucas Motorsports Hour. With its excitement and unpredictability, the EnduroCross championship has always down to the wire and this year will be no different as the series starts and finishes at Vegas’ Orleans Arena! Don’t miss your chance to see GEICO Powersports AMA Endurocross “Live” - and be sure to log-on to www.Versus.com for local airing dates/times for the Lucas Motorsports Hour.

For rules and race information visit www.EnduroCross.com or email endurocross@sourceinterlink.com. 

For TV airing dates/times visit www.motorsportshour.com

Source Interlink Media Motorsports:
Encompassing the highly successful Maxxis AMA MiniMotoSX,  the GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross Championship Series and the GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships, the Source Interlink Media Motorsports brands reach millions of motorcycle enthusiasts with live events, DVD packages, web sites, television and magazine coverage. Visit www.minimotosx.com or www.endurocross.com.