Heather Byrd Won Her Eighth Consecutive Pro Am Women Race Sunday at Pleasure Valley Raceway

Armagh, PA (7/15/2008) - The Pro Am Women division produced some of the best racing action during the Suzuki Southern National, part of the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA Motocross National Championship. In the end, Heather Byrd put on a clinic, winning her eighth consecutive victory.

Multi-time ATVA Women's National Champion Angela Butler came into the weekend to run her first race this season on the tour. Butler raced hard to finish third in her season debut.

The first moto victory by Michelle Natalie showcased her talent and poise. Natalie, who lives in nearby Houtzdale, Pa., had been denied victory all season long, but pulled the holeshot in the first moto and rode uncontested to the checkered flag, much to the delight of the local fans.

Moto two saw a motivated Byrd earn the holeshot, then ride flawlessly for the entire moto, taking the moto win, and the overall victory. Natalie was biting at her heels the whole moto, but could not find a way around. Meanwhile, Butler was just out of striking distance between the two series regulars.

The next race for the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Championship is scheduled for July 26-27 at RedBud MX in Buchanan, Mich.

The winners:

Pro Am Production: Cody Gibson Suzuki Englewood, TN
Women: Angela M. Adkins Honda Charles City, VA
Pro Am Women: Heather Byrd Honda Union City, TN
Pro Am Unlimited: Cody Gibson Suzuki Englewood, TN
450 A: John Buller Honda Cleveland, TX
450 B: Kyle S. Bard Kawasaki Oil City, PA
450 C: Yasmin Adams Honda Savannah, TN
Open A: Brandon C. Jones TRX Toledo, OH
Open B: Dustin Swartfager KTM Knox, PA
Open C: Terry Monroe Suzuki Alma, WV
4-Stroke A: Cody H. Brown Honda Van Alstyne, TX
4-Stroke B: Neal C. Mcgrath Suzuki Bradenton, FL
4-stroke C: Jordan Davidovich Honda Mount Pleasant, PA
Production A: Jordan Gallagher Honda Fenwick, MI
Production B: Kyle S. Bard Kawasaki Oil City, PA
Production C: Jordan Davidovich Honda Mt. Pleasant, PA
College 16-24: Cody G. Janssen Honda Kaukauna, WI
Junior 25 Plus: Chad Lohr Suzuki Madison, VA
Vet 30 Plus A: Jeffrey Thompson Suzuki Hanover, PA
Vet 30 B/C: Brian Jenkins Suzuki Warren, OH
Senior 40 Plus: Jeffrey Thompson Suzuki Hanover, PA
Schoolboy Sr. (15-17): Joel Hetrick Kawasaki Seneca, PA
Schoolboy Jr. (13-15): Jeffrey Rastrelli Honda Palm City, FL
Supermini (13-15): Jeffrey Rastrelli Honda Palm City, FL
90 Modified (8-15): Jesse Skvarek Honda Jefferson, OH
90 Automatic Sr. (12-15): Brett J. Musick Cobra Verdunville, WV
90 Automatic Jr. (8-11): Benjamin Brocato Honda Muscle Shoals, AL
90 CVT (8-15): Jesse Skvarek KTM Jefferson, OH
70 Modified (6-11): Samuel Rowe Kawasaki Menasha, WI
70 CVT (6-11): Christian Horne DRR Cookeville, TN
70 SS (6-11): Alexander Hammond Melbourne, FL
50 Sr. (6-8): Corey J. Heath Cobra Wadesville, IN
50 Limited Jr. (4-6): Dj Bassani DRR Sussex, NJ
50 Limited Jr. (4-6): Dj Bassani - DRR -Sussex, NJ

About the AMA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross
Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited:
Sanctioned by the AMA and ATVA, the AMA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross Championship Series is the nation’s premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, and 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 and longest-running ATV National Motocross series. Series sponsors include title sponsors ITP Tires and Moose, and presenting sponsor Parts Unlimited. Premier and feature sponsors include ATV Sport, MotoTees, 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 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.