Uncasville, CT (February 11, 2007)– Sunday night the 2007 BooKoo Arenacross Championship awards ceremony was held in the Uncas Ball Room at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Hotel. An extremely large gathering of teams, riders, sponsors and industry personnel were recognized for their contributions and achievements.
The 2007 K&N presents BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series brought to you by Honda series produced some serious racing and payouts throughout the 10-round series.
Darcy Lange riding the Babbitt’s Monster Energy Kawasaki was the big winner, taking home a $25,000.00 check and a new Honda Ridgeline Truck for becoming the 2007 BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series. Dave Gowland from the Kawasaki Motor Corporation was also there to present Darcy with a new Kawasaki Quad.
Two Brothers Racing provided Brad Ripple with a package good enough to win the MotoVert Pro Pit Bike class, receiving $5,000.00 of the $10,000.00 MotoVert Point Fund.
At only 15 years old, Tyler Bowers riding the American Honda MDK Speed Equipment Hondas made a big impression in his rookie season as an expert. Taking second in the BooKoo Arenacross Championship Series, winning rookie of the year and capping it off winning the BooKoo U.S. Open of Arenacross which came with $50,000.00, just put Bowers in fast motion to a successful professional motocross career.
Awards Presented at the Banquet
| Entertainer of the Year | Steve Carnegie |
| Most Improved Rider | Brad Ripple |
| Hard Luck Award | Gregg Lynk – Team Fun Center |
| Mechanic of the Year | Ian Woods |
| Manufacturer of the Year | American Honda |
| Truck driver of the Year | Rob Burkhart |
| Rookie of the Year | Tyler Bowers |
| Most Dedicated | Marty Leum |
| Utility Player of the Year | Erin Normoyle |
| Team Excellence | Babbitt’s Kawasaki |
| MotoVert Pro Pit Bike Champion | Brad Ripple |
| BooKoo Arenacross Champion | Darcy Lange |
| BooKoo U.S. Open Champion | Tyler Bowers |
About Mike Kidd Entertainment Group:
Mike Kidd Entertainment Group (MKEG) is a leader in the motorcycle industry producing high quality and successful motorcycle events throughout the U.S. with more than 22 years experience. MKEG has promotional experience in Supercross, Arenacross, Motocross, Road Race, Supermoto, Flat Track, along with Trade & Consumer Shows. Info: www.racearenacross.com 817-559-5844
