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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 19, 2011) – The highly-anticipated 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is here. This Saturday, the world’s best riders will converge at the legendary Hangtown Motocross Classic to kick off the 40^th season of American Motocross with the Rockstar Energy Hangtown National.

Two champions will be crowned over the next 12 weeks of racing in the premier 450 Class and the highly-competitive 250 Class, which features the sport’s rising stars. The fastest females in the country will also crown a champion in the Motorcycle-Superstore.com Women’s Motocross Championship, which will compete at eight rounds throughout the summer.

Defending 450 Class Champion and Rockstar/Makita Suzuki rider Ryan Dungey leads one of the most talented fields of riders in the history of the sport into 12 rounds of competition this season. Alongside him will be former champions Chad Reed, riding for TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing, and Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, who is coming off his first AMA Supercross title. Additionally, several other challengers will fill the gates to kick off what is sure to be a memorable year.

450 Class

Rockstar/Makita Suzuki
The reigning champion Factory Suzuki effort will feature the two fastest 450 Class riders from the 2010 season. Dungey returns to defend his crown after the most successful rookie season of all time. After a strong AMA Supercross effort earlier this year, he will look to give his team its third consecutive Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship title. Joining Dungey under the Suzuki tent for 2011 is Australian Brett Metcalfe. Much like his teammate, Metcalfe experienced a tremendous rookie 450 Class season in 2010, finishing runner-up in the standings. The opportunity is Metcalfe’s best chance to win to this point in his career and he’ll look to break through for that elusive inaugural victory.

“We’ve had a couple good weeks of testing,” said Dungey. “With 24 motos and 12 rounds, there’s a lot of racing, and it’ll be real exciting with a lot of good competition. I’m really looking forward to the outdoors. Hangtown is a great track. It’s always fun and real challenging. We’re going to try to get off to a good start and carry that momentum throughout the season.”

“We’re geared up and ready for Hangtown this weekend,” said Metcalfe. “I’m really looking forward to the outdoor motocross season. I’m feeling really fit and healthy. I can’t wait to get out there Saturday on the Rockstar/Makita Suzuki. I had a great season last year and I think I can definitely do it. There’s a lot of great competition – I think the field is going to be stacked and there’s going to be incredible battles all season long and I think the man who’s strongest and most consistent will pull off the championship.”

Red Bull KTM
The Austrian-based KTM team is putting its best foot forward for 2011. After bringing in legendary team manager Roger DeCoster to oversee the race team, KTM proceeded to sign perennial front-runner Andrew Short to join current rider Mike Alessi. Short has seen some success as he continues to acclimate himself to the new surroundings and he hopes to replicate his third-place championship finish from last season. As for Alessi, he hopes to kick off 2011 in a similar manner to the way he started 2010, by landing on the overall podium in Hangtown.

“I have enjoyed the two-week break but am looking forward to starting the motocross season on the 350 SX-F,” said Short. “It’s always exciting to show up at the first race. I can’t wait for the first gate to drop.”

“I am switching to the 450 SX-F for the outdoor series and I am looking forward to hopefully continuing my holeshots and leading some motos,” said Alessi. “I have high expectations for this season and hope that I meet my goals at the first round.”

American Honda
The American Honda team will start the 2011 season without either of its riders – Trey Canard and Josh Grant. Both riders are recovering from injuries suffered during the AMA Supercross season and will return to action in just a couple of rounds. In their place, veteran rider and fan favorite Kevin Windham will reprise his role as a fill-in rider. Last season, Windham made his long-awaited return to the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship for the second half of the season and experienced tremendous success, highlighted by a win at Steel City. While the length of his motocross season is still to be determined, Windham will surely enjoy himself while he’s around.

“I’m excited to race Hangtown,” said Windham. “I had a great time racing those few races with the American Honda Racing team last season, so I’m happy I have the opportunity to race a couple more races with the team again this year. It’s a bummer that Trey and Josh are not racing the first few of rounds, however, I will do my best to fill in for them. I took the win last year at Steel City so let’s see what I can do this weekend.”

Monster Energy Kawasaki
Last year was hard for the Monster Energy Kawasaki team, who ultimately suffered the loss of both of their riders by the completion of the 2010 season. Now, the team is back in full force, ready to reclaim the title they held in 2008. Newly-crowned AMA Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto leads the way, looking to complete his first full season in the 450 Class. The former three-time 250 Class champion has never lost a title in motocross when racing for an entire year and strangely enough, Saturday will mark just his third career start in the premier class. Joining Villopoto as the new face at Kawasaki is Jake Weimer. The former 250 Class winner hasn’t had the opportunity to compete much during his rookie 450 Class season, but he will surely be up to speed with his counterparts quickly.

TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing
So far in 2011, Chad Reed’s foray into team ownership has been extremely successful. After entering the year as an underdog, Reed is now a top contender and will receive the support of American Honda throughout the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. As the defending race winner at Hangtown, Reed will look to start the year off right and keep his team’s impressive debut season going strong.

Muscle Milk/Toyota/JGR
The Joe Gibbs Racing effort boasts a strong rider lineup for 2011. Both Davi Millsaps and Justin Brayton have shown they can win at the elite level and have both experienced moderate success in motocross. After respectable AMA Supercross seasons for each rider, they are looking forward to finding their way to the front this summer.

MotoConcepts Yamaha
The up-and-coming MotoConcepts team made arguably the biggest move in the industry heading into the summer after signing French rider Christophe Pourcel. The two-time 250 Class runner-up chose to sit out the AMA Supercross season, placing an emphasis of achieving success in motocross. Many have awaited his move into the 450 Class since he came to the U.S. full time in 2009, and it would be no surprise to anyone if he’s challenging for wins almost immediately. Additionally, MotoConcepts boasts another pair of strong riders in Tommy Hahn and Kyle Chisholm, both of whom will look to build on their past success.

250 Class

GEICO Honda
The reigning 250 Class championship team will boast a potent two-rider lineup to start the 2011 season. Justin Barcia is coming off a championship-winning supercross campaign and with a win to his credit in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, he will look to use the momentum to continue honing his skills in motocross. Barcia’s teammate Eli Tomac made history at Hangtown one year ago, becoming the first rider in history to win his professional debut. With more experience under his belt coming into 2011, Tomac should be a contender for the vacant 250 Class title.

“Supercross was just unreal for me this year,” said Barcia. “I had an awesome season. I earned a podium finish at every race and I plan to do that at every outdoor race this season too. I’m not going to let up a bit.”

“I want to start off like I did last year and just keep it rolling from there,” said Tomac. “I just plan to keep it consistent all season and hopefully we’ll end up on top.”

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
Mitch Payton’s team will be a talented four-rider lineup for 2011. Both Dean Wilson and Tyla Rattray make their respective returns to the team and with two overall wins apiece last season, they are two of the favorites to battle for the 250 Class crown. The newest faces under the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki tent are Blake Baggett and Broc Tickle. Both riders found success during the supercross season and have acclimated well to their new team. With the best chance to win in their young careers, many will keep an eye on how these two riders perform.

DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha
The Star Yamaha team will be led by a pair of veteran 250 Class riders in 2011. After achieving solid results in their first seasons in the premier class last year, both Ryan Sipes and Kyle Cunningham return to the 250 Class. Each rider has looked very fast so far in 2011 and could be surprise performers this summer. Rounding out the lineup for the team is Gareth Swanepoel and Gannon Audette.

Rockstar Energy Suzuki
Suzuki’s factory 250 Class team will be headlined by veteran riders Martin Davalos and Hunter Hewitt. Both riders have shown good speed this season and if they can find consistency, both should be in the mix each and every week. Rookies Jason Anderson and Nick Paluzzi round out the lineup of riders and both will look for success in motocross after showing signs of speed during the supercross season.

“We’ve been doing a lot of motos and trying to adjust to the high speed and ruts of the outdoor tracks,” said Davalos. “I’m definitely looking forward to Hangtown. I want to try to walk away from there with a top five. That would be a good start to the season. My Suzuki RM-Z is working great and my Rockstar Energy Suzuki team has been putting in a lot of hard work. We’re (starting) a new chapter at Hangtown and we’re feeling really positive.”

“Last year was a learning year for me,” said Hewitt. “I changed up my program a little bit this season. Coming into Hangtown this year, I’m a bit more experienced and I’m feeling really good. We’ve been doing a lot of motos out at the practice track and that’s been going really good. My Rockstar Energy Suzuki team has done a great job getting my Suzuki set up so I’m comfortable out there. I feel like I’m ready to go for Hangtown.”

“I’m really excited I got this deal with the Rockstar Energy Suzuki team,” said Paluzzi. “We got a good solid two weeks of testing for the outdoors in and I’m excited going into Hangtown. I’m really looking forward to getting out there and getting some top-10 finishes to start and having a strong rookie season in the outdoors. I really don’t know what to expect out there, but we’ll get our feet wet in the first few rounds and hopefully I can score some top fives later in the season.”

“I’ve been working hard and putting in a lot of long motos,” said Anderson. “I’ve also been putting in a lot of time in the gym and on the road bike. My Rockstar Energy Suzuki team has my Suzuki working great, so I feel like I’m ready. I’m really looking forward to it. Hopefully it goes as well as I want and I can score a top 10 at Hangtown and progress from there.”

Red Bull KTM
One rider will carry the 250 Class flag for KTM in 2011. After claiming back-to-back World Championships in the MX2 class for the past two seasons, Frenchman Marvin Musquin is bringing his talents to the U.S. Many expect Musquin to be in the thick of the title fight this season and his acclimation to the tracks and competition in the states will be a major storyline throughout the year.

“It is very exciting to race in the U.S.,” said Musquin. “I was able to use the Glen Helen USGP as a warm-up race last weekend and know that I still have some work to do before I am 100 percent. But I am getting closer each day. I can’t wait to race the motocross series. It has been a dream of mine since I was a young kid to race in the U.S.”

Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda
After a breakthrough AMA Supercross season, Cole Seely will look to carry over the momentum into the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. He will be joined by Travis Baker under the Troy Lee tent and this duo will likely be in the mix throughout the summer.

WMX Class

The Motorcycle-Superstore.com Women’s Motocross Championship will be headlined by the two most dominant riders of the past three seasons – American Honda’s Ashley Fiolek and reigning champion Jessica Patterson, who rides for DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha. The two riders have developed a formidable rivalry over the past few years and it is expected to continue.

“I trained really hard during the off season and I’m confident 2011 is going to be a good year for me,” said Fiolek. “My goal is to win this weekend and I won’t be happy with anything less. I believe I’ve put in the work I need to win back the WMX title, so that’s my mission for this season.”

Also looking to get into the mix is veteran rider Tarah Gieger, who rides for Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda, as well as up-and-comers Vicki Golden, riding for Moto-USA.com/Langston Motorsports Kawasaki, and MotoConcepts Yamaha’s Mariana Balbi.

Television coverage for Saturday’s Rockstar Energy Hangtown National begins with the debut of live coverage of the opening motos for both the 450 and 250 classes on FUEL TV, beginning at 4 p.m. EST. Final moto coverage of the 450 Class will air at 11 a.m. EST on SPEED on Sunday, May 22, immediately followed by Moto 2 of the 250 Class at 12 noon EST.

Series Statistical Report

Rockstar Energy Hangtown National
Prairie City SVRA – Rancho Cordova, Calif., May 21

• Hangtown enters its 43^rd year as a motocross national.

450 Class Stats

• The first Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship race was held at Hangtown on April 8, 1974, with Bill Grossi winning on a Honda.
• This will be the 38^th time the gate will drop for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown

Hangtown wins by brand:

Honda: 15
Kawasaki: 8
Suzuki: 6
Yamaha: 6
Can-Am: 1
Husqvarna: 1

Last win at Hangtown by brand:

Kawasaki: 2010
Suzuki: 2009
Honda: 2004
Yamaha: 2000

• First time winners at Hangtown: Mike Alessi – 2009 (Suzuki); James Stewart Jr. – 2006 (Kawasaki); David Vuillemin – 2000 (Yamaha); Kevin Windham – 1999 (Honda); Rick Johnson – 1992 (Yamaha); John Dowd – 1991 (Honda); Jeff Stanton – 1989 (Honda); Alan King – 1984 (Honda); Kent Howerton – 1980 (Suzuki); Marty Smith – 1977 (Honda); Bill Grossi – 1974 (Honda).
• Ricky Carmichael is the winningest rider at Hangtown with five victories.
• James Stewart earned his first 450 Class victory in 2006.
• Yamaha has not won at Hangtown since 2000 when David Vuillemin earned his inaugural 450 Class victory.
• Ricky Carmichael provided the last Hangtown win for Honda in 2004.
• From 2002 to 2008, only two riders won at Hangtown: Ricky Carmichael and James Stewart. Carmichael captured four straight victories from 2002-2005.
• Mike Alessi’s first-career victory in both the 250 Class and 450 Class came at Hangtown.
• Alessi also gave the KTM 350 its first victory in American Motocross at Hangtown by capturing the win in the second 450 Class moto.

Past Winners
HANGTOWN MOTOCROSS CLASSIC
Rancho Cordova, Calif.
450 Class
Date	Winner, Hometown	Machine
May 22, 2010	Chad Reed, Australia	Kawasaki
May 30, 2009	Mike Alessi, Victorville, CA	Suzuki
June 1, 2008	James Stewart, Haines City, FL	Kawasaki
May 20, 2007	Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL	Suzuki
May 21, 2006	James Stewart, Haines City, FL	Kawasaki
May 22, 2005	Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL	Suzuki
May 16, 2004	Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL	Honda
May 18, 2003	Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL	Honda
May 19, 2002	Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL	Honda
May 20, 2001	Sebastien Tortelli, France	Honda
May 21, 2000	David Vuillemin, France	Yamaha
May 16, 1999	Kevin Windham, Ethel, LA	Honda
May 17, 1998	Jeremy McGrath, Menifee, CA	Yamaha
May 4, 1997	Greg Albertyn, South Africa	Suzuki
May 5, 1996	Jeremy McGrath, Menifee, CA	Honda
May 7, 1995	Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA	Kawasaki
May 1, 1994	Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA	Kawasaki
June 20, 1993	Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA	Kawasaki
June 14, 1992	Damon Bradshaw, Mooresville, NC	Yamaha
March 24, 1991	John Dowd, Chicopee, MA	Honda
April 1, 1990	Jeff Ward, San Juan Capistrano, CA	Kawasaki
April 23, 1989	Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI	Honda
March 27, 1988	Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA	Honda
March 22, 1987	Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA	Honda
April 6, 1986	Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA	Honda
March 31, 1985	Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA	Kawasaki
April 8, 1984	Alan King, Troy, MI	Honda
March 27, 1983	Bob Hannah, Carson City, NV	Honda
March 28, 1982	Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA	Yamaha
March 29, 1981	Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX	Suzuki
March 23, 1980	Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX	Suzuki
March 25, 1979	Bob Hannah, Carson City, NV	Yamaha
April 9, 1978	Bob Hannah, Carson City, NV	Yamaha
April 10, 1977	Marty Smith, San Diego, CA	Honda
April 4, 1976	Jim Ellis, East Hampton, CT	Can-Am
April 6, 1975	Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX	Husqvarna
April 8, 1974	Bill Grossi, Santa Cruz, CA	Honda
250 Class
Date	Winner, Hometown	Machine
May 22, 2010	Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo.	Honda
May 30, 2009	Christophe Pourcel, France	Kawasaki
June 1, 2008	Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA	Kawasaki
May 20, 2007	Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA	Kawasaki
May 21, 2006	Mike Alessi, Victorville, CA	KTM
May 22, 2005	Grant Langston, South Africa	Kawasaki
May 16, 2004	James Stewart, Haines City, FL	Kawasaki
May 18, 2003	Ryan Hughes, Temecula, CA	KTM
May 19, 2002	James Stewart, Haines City, FL	Kawasaki
May 20, 2001	Grant Langston, South Africa	KTM
May 21, 2000	Steve Lamson, Murrieta, CA	Honda
May 16, 1999	Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL	Kawasaki
May 17, 1998	Steve Lamson, Riverside, CA	Honda
May 4, 1997	Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL	Kawasaki
May 5, 1996	Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA	Honda
May 7, 1995	Ryan Hughes, Escondido, CA	Kawasaki
May 1, 1994	Damon Huffman, Saugus, CA	Suzuki
June 20, 1993	Jeremy McGrath, Murrieta, CA	Honda
June 14, 1992	Steve Lamson, Pollock Pines, CA	Honda
March 24, 1991	Doug Henry, Fairfield, CT	Yamaha
April 1, 1990	Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK	Suzuki
April 23, 1989	Damon Bradshaw, Charlotte, NC	Yamaha
March 28, 1988	Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK	Suzuki
March 22, 1987	George Holland, Kerman, CA	Suzuki
April 6, 1986	Erik Kehoe, Granada Hills, CA	Suzuki
March 31, 1985	Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA	Honda
April 8, 1984	Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA	Kawasaki
March 27, 1983	Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL	Suzuki
March 28, 1982	Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL	Suzuki
March 29, 1981	Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL	Suzuki
March 23, 1980	Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL	Suzuki
March 25, 1979	Brian Myerscough, Calimesa, CA	Suzuki
April 9, 1978	Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA	Yamaha
April 10, 1977	Danny LaPorte, Yucca Valley, CA	Suzuki
April 4, 1976	Bob Hannah, Whittier, CA	Yamaha
April 6, 1975	Tim Hart, Torrance, CA	Yamaha
April 8, 1974	Marty Smith, San Diego, CA	Honda
500cc Motocross
Date	Winner, Hometown	Machine
March 31, 1985	Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA	Yamaha
April 8, 1984	David Bailey, Axton, VA	Honda
March 27, 1983	Danny Chandler, Foresthill, CA	Honda

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Three Airings Set the Tone for Series Kick Off on Saturday

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 19, 2011) – For any viewers who missed out on the opportunity to watch FUEL TV’s exclusive preview of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the network will re-broadcast the show tonight with three separate airings.

The preview show will set the tone for the upcoming Rockstar Energy Hangtown National this Saturday, May 21, as well as all remaining rounds of the 12-race Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The first re-air of the evening will take place at 10 p.m. EST, followed by a second airing at 1 a.m. EST and a third at 4 a.m. EST.

The one-hour program consists of a recap of the highly-competitive and historic 2010 season in which Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey and GEICO Honda’s Trey Canard captured the 450 Class and 250 Class titles, respectively. Additionally, the show will preview the upcoming American Motocross championship, highlighted by interviews with the fastest men on the planet – Dungey, Canard, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto, Josh Grant, Kevin Windham, Broc Tickle, Eli Tomac, Justin Barcia, Ryan Sipes, Dean Wilson, Tyla Rattray, Blake Baggett, and more.

Additionally, in-depth analysis of the season that was and the season that lies ahead will come from the men that will bring the action into millions of homes this summer during each television broadcast – Jeff Emig and Jason Weigandt.

On Saturday, FUEL TV will kick off its live coverage of the opening motos from all 12 rounds of the championship. The first 450 Class and 250 Class motos of the Rockstar Energy Hangtown National begin at 4 p.m. EST.

Following Saturday’s action, FUEL TV will recap the event, and each subsequent round with its weekly highlight show. The Thursday following every round of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will feature a look back at what went down. The first episode takes place next week on May 26, at 10 p.m. EST.

Saturday’s Rockstar Energy Hangtown National, the opening round of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, begins at 4 p.m. EST.

FUEL TV Hangtown Broadcast Schedule
2011 Pre-Season Show	19-May	FUEL TV	10:00 p.m.	Season Preview
	20-May		1:00 a.m.
	20-May		4:00 a.m.
Rockstar Energy Hangtown National	21-May	FUEL TV	4:00 p.m.	250/450 First Motos
	26-May	FUEL TV	10:00 p.m.	Highlight Show
				*BOLD indicates LIVE programming

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AURORA, Ill (May 19, 2011) – As the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season came to an exciting conclusion May 7 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, the season-long search for the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) Jeremy McGrath Scholarship winner came to a conclusion. Randy Cardwell of Granby, C.T., was selected by McGrath to receive $10,000 for MMI training.

The MMI Jeremy McGrath Scholarship is designed to assist students with a passion for working with motorcycles to pursue training in a career that reflects their interests. Interested candidates submitted an application and a two-minute video expressing why they should receive the scholarship to an MMI school of choice.

“What an amazing scholarship program,” said Terry Emig, Director of Motor Sports, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. “The videos submitted this year were outstanding. It is a privilege to align with industry leaders who support education through these programs and scholarships that provide the means for individuals to pursue technical training and an opportunity to achieve their dream careers”.

“I couldn’t be more excited to win this award,” said Cardwell. “I’ve been working so hard with my brother to put this video together; it means so much to me. I was nervous, because I didn’t know who I was up against. There is always a chance someone put together a better video, but I stayed optimistic and was confident in my video. It ended up paying off.”

When asked about his future plans at MMI, Cardwell stated, “I plan to start school in Orlando, Fla., September 19 and will be focusing my studies on the Kawasaki and Honda programs. Once I graduate, I’d like to start my own business concentrated on motorsports, and possibly owning a dealership.”

This is the eighth year that Monster Energy Supercross and MMI have teamed up to offer the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship. As part of the application process, McGrath personally reviewed six semi-finalist videos and then conducted phone interviews with each of the finalists before making his final selection before a sold out crowd at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium for the supercross season finale.

“MMI has continued to support Monster Energy Supercross and the future of our sport with the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship,” said Ryan McSpadden, vice president of sales, Feld Motor Sports. “The scholarship gives a student the chance to attend Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and get one step closer to their dream of being a Monster Energy Supercross technician. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity that we are happy to be a part of it.”

The successful alliance between Monster Energy Supercross and MMI has launched the careers of several aspiring supercross/motocross mechanics as part of the Jeremy McGrath Scholarship. Previous recipients include Jason Abney, Hazel Wirth, Brandon Dooley, Todd Hunn, Mary Morgan, Matthew Langham and Tyler Sherbet.

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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that KTM North America will be on location with its demo fleet at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 22-24, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

The KTM lineup at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days — the largest gathering of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts in North America — will include the 690 Enduro, the 990 Adventure, the 990 Adventure R, the 990 Adventure Dakar, the 990 SMT, the 990 SMR and the 1190 RC8R.

“This is an exciting model year for KTM’s street lineup, not the least of which is the exceptionally capable RC8R – a cutting-edge superbike that pushes the envelope for affordability and performance,” said KTM Ride Orange Manager Mark Hyde. “In addition, we’ll have on hand a full range of 990 street bikes, from the 990 SMT and SMR to the Adventure lineup, which this year includes the 990 Adventure Dakar. The Dakar model commemorates KTM’s 30 years of success at that international race, something we are extremely proud of.

“AMA Vintage Motorcycles Days always brings out an enthusiastic crowd of demo ride participants,” Hyde added. “KTM North America’s roots run deep in the northern Ohio region, and we’re looking forward to showing off our lineup at the home of America’s premier celebration of motorcycling’s heritage.”

KTM is no stranger to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The company partners with the track to offer the Race_Orange Track Day Experience, which offers a “Fly and Ride” program that provides everything a participant needs, from gear to a fully prepped bike to fuel, for a full track-day experience, including instruction time.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days demo rides feature one of the nicest routes in the country. The facility includes a freshly paved access road that winds through the facility before exiting onto some gently rolling back roads through the northern Ohio countryside.

Held at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features vintage and post-vintage competition in motocross, trials, hare scrambles, roadracing and dirt track. In addition to demo rides of current production bikes, the event includes North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, educational seminars, bike shows, motorcycling seminars, the new product Manufacturers’ Midway, and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs.

The Marque of the Year at 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is Kawasaki. The event grand marshal will be announced shortly.

Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame, located on the campus of the AMA in Pickerington, Ohio, is to honor the distinguished men and women whose competitive spirit, passion, vision and entrepreneurship have played a vital role in shaping the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame’s website at MotorcycleMuseum.org.

For tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, see MidOhio.com. For more information about the event, visit AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com.
 

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its support of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.