Murrieta, CA (11/14/2008) -
KTM is proud to announce its first-ever ATV
contingency and rider support programs geared
toward the “Ready to Race” ATV customer.
With KTM’s racing heritage and four race-ready
ATVs in the line-up, supporting ATV racers was
the next step in stamping KTM’s name in
the ATV industry.
To reward current KTM ATV racers who are competing
on 2008 or 2009 models, riders will now have
the opportunity to earn their share of $529,000
in KTMCASH available in 12 different ATV racing
series, making it the most comprehensive contingency
package available to the ATV racer to date.
Once all event schedules are finalized, racers
will be able to log on to www.xtrm.com/KTM
to review the eligibility requirements, rules,
series information and earn KTMCASH.
In line with KTM’s “Ready to Race”
philosophy, KTM is also offering racers the
opportunity for factory rider support packages.
Racers are encouraged to submit their rider
résumé to KTMATVracer@KTMNorthAmerica.com,
fax 951-600-8866 or by mail at ATTN: ATV Racer
Support 38429 Innovation Court, Murrieta, CA
92563. Competitive racers may receive a rider
support package valued at up to $6,000, along
with a KTM E-Z-Up and select KTM PowerPart or
PowerWear items. Résumés will
be evaluated on the race series, class and past
rider performance. There are a limited number
of rider support packages available and résumés
should be submitted as early as possible.
“KTM has always supported racing from
a grassroots level,” Kurt Nicoll, Director
of KTM Racing, said. “Being involved in
ATV racing on the national and regional level
is a great way to showcase how competitive our
product is.”
The ATV contingency program covers multiple
disciplines of ATV racing and includes the following
national and regional race series: AMA / ATVA
GNC motocross, Grand National Cross Country,
OMA Nationals, WORCS, Extreme Dirt Track Nationals,
ITP QuadCross, SCORE, Best In The Desert, New
England ATV MX, TQRA – Texhoma Quad Racing,
Mid-South Hare Scramble winter series and D37
Big Six Grand Prix.
“Providing a full package of contingency
and rider support is a great way to reward our
KTM loyalists and welcome new riders to the
KTM family,” said Chris Vogtman, Specialty
Vehicle Product Line Manager. “KTM is
committed to the sport, racing and our ATV product.
After a successful first year on the market,
our KTM XC ATVs have proven KTM is serious about
the ATV business. With the expansion of our
“Ready to Race” product line to
include the all-new and well-received motocross
SX models, it was a natural progression to support
racers at a higher level in year two.”
About KTM
KTM, founded in 1953, is the second largest
European motorcycle manufacturer specializing
in ''Ready to Race'' street 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.
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