Press Release

FMF Racing to Title Sponsor 2011 Vurb Moto Classic Amateur Races

 

 

Races will visit Georgia and Colorado in October, featuring top amateurs in more than 50 race classes

    

September 23, 2011 (Irvine, Calif.) - FMF Racing is proud to announce
its title sponsorship of the FMF Vurb Moto Classic amateur motocross
races, which will visit Lakewood, Colorado from October 7-9 and
Reynolds, Georgia from October 21-23.



Originally conceived by the Vurb Media Group, the Vurb Moto Classic has
had a successful three-year run in the Southeast, hosting its yearly
event at Bremen Race Park in Bremen, Georgia. With FMF's support, the
Classic will now feature a Colorado event, to be held at Thunder Valley
Motocross Park in Lakewood, home of the 2010 Red Bull Motocross Nations
and a Lucas Oil AMA Outdoor Motocross championship round. This year's
Georgia event will be held at Silver Dollar in Reynolds, Georgia.


"The FMF Vurb Moto Classic will see some of the best amateur talent
from across North America, so we're pretty amped to see these riders of
all ages go head-to-head," said FMF Marketing Manager, Donny Emler Jr.
"It's important for FMF to support the sport from a grassroots level and
help these events to grow, both for the riders and fans to enjoy.
We're proud to help spread the Georgia event across the country to
Colorado and bring more recognition for the sport."

"FMF
joining forces with the Vurb Classic as the title sponsor in 2012 is
truly an honor for myself and the entire team at Vurbmoto," said Andrew
Campo from Vurb Media.  "FMF's brand history, and furthermore dedication
to our sport, is something we have grown up with and valued for as long
as we can remember. I would like to personally thank Little D and
company for their support and look forward to providing the race
community with two rounds of remarkable racing in October."


Riders at both events will be competing in approximately 60 classes
during each two-day event, from young riders at 51 and 65cc to veterans
at 250 and 450cc. There are also a number of girls divisions and classes
for riders exceeding 50 years old.

A new aspect to the FMF Vurb Moto Classic this year will include the Hired Guns, which will give
local racers a chance to compete against top amateurs around the
country. The Hired Guns are brought in specially to compete on behalf of
Vurb and will be marked with bibs that have a target on their back.
Non-Hired Gun riders have the chance to win a Golden Ticket the
following year if they are able to beat a Hired Gun and win their class.

FMF
Racing will have a major presence at the Colorado and Georgia rounds,
including branding around the courses and the signature FMF trailer,
which is seen at pro and amateur motocross events around the country
during. FMF will also provide rider support during both events, led by Joel Thornberry, who manages FMF Amateur Grassroots support.

"FMF
will be out at these events in full force because this is where we love
to be," said Emler. "Interacting with the fans and enjoying two days of
competitive motocross action is what FMF has been about for more than
38 years. We're looking forward to growing the FMF Vurb Moto Classic
even bigger next year."

More information about the FMF Vurb Moto Classic can be found at www.vurbmoto.com/vurbclassic

For more information on FMF Racing athletes, events and apparel, visit www.fmfracing.com.

 

About FMF Racing

Established
in 1973, FMF Racing is one of the most dominant and influential brands
in the world of Off-Road Motocross Racing. Founded by Don Emler in his
Hawthorne, Calif. garage, the brand's steadfast dedication to supporting
the sport, along with its athletes and partners, has earned the respect
and loyalty of industry consumers and insiders.  From cutting-edge
design to efficient manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, operations and
distribution, FMF strives to elevate performance in every facet of the
business. FMF Racing's iconic red-and-yellow logo is still fueling the
growth and passion for the sport of motocross more than 37 years later,
expanding its collection of performance products and apparel. The
family-owned and operated company also features top level world-class
race teams that continue to dominate the podium at events around the
globe. For more information, please visit
www.fmfracing.com.  


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