Attention Racers: Husqvarna Announces 2010 Contingency

More Than $11 Million In Racing Support!

February 8, 2010 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ -
Husqvarna is backing 2010 racing in a big way by offering more than $11
million in contingency awards for 145 different
U.S. racing series this season. "Think of it as the Husqvarna Bailout
Program," says Marketing & Racing Chief Scot Harden. "Even though
the economy is going through some tough times, now isn't the time to
back down. Our
support for all levels of racing has never been stronger."

With
a total contingency fund of $11,678,993 and more than
$5 million spread across an amazing number of 53 different offroad and
cross country series, Husqvarna has posted the largest total
contingency package of any motorcycle manufacturer involved in racing
in North America. The pot is further
sweetened with an additional $5.6 million in motocross contingency
money. "We look forward to re-establishing Husqvarna as the leader in
motocross and off-road racing so we are willing to put our money where
our mouth is," Harden
adds. "$406,905 in the GNCC, $308,765 in WORCS, $132,375 in AMA
National Enduro, and $142,125 in AMA National Hare and Hound
contingency alone."

Speaking of "show me the
money," the nearly $12 million potential payouts break down as follows

(click the PDF icon for full breakdown):

• 
  Off-Road - $5,332,175
  


• 
  MX - $5,671,944
  


• 
  Supermoto - $588,175
  


• 
  AMA Flat Track - $85,900
  

"Husqvarna
had a winning year on the track and in the sales department this past
year and we want to continue to reward Husqvarna racers accordingly in
2010," says
Husqvarna Motorcycles North America President Mark Brady. "This was a
phenomenal result considering that 2009 was our first full year of
operation in the USA."


Brady adds that Husqvarna continues to offer great consumer financing
for 2010 making it even easier for more racers to take full advantage
of Husqvarna's huge contingency program. "There continues to be a lot
of good news at
Husqvarna including some exciting new models joining our range like the
all-new TE630 and SMS630," concludes Brady.