Press Release

Forkner leads points for Bell Golden Helmet


February
1, 2012 (Wortham, Texas) - As the Bell Golden Helmet awards concludes
its fourth year as the top honor in the AMA Texas Winter Series, Austin
Forkner of Richards, Missouri leads the points going into the last round
at Freestone Raceway (Feb 11-12).  

Bell Golden Helmet 2012b Bell Golden Helmet 2012c
Forkner
has placed on the top step of the box 20 of 22 moto's with his only two
other finishes being a second place in the other two moto's.  Not to be
outdone, John Belding, Scott Haver, Branden Walther and Forrest Player
all are within striking distance of Forkner.

The trophy is a
one-of-a-kind Tagger Design painted Bell Moto 9 helmet and the winner
(if eligible) will receive two Free Bell helmets along with a one-year
contract with Bell Powersports.  When asked, Austin Forkner said "I just
need to ride smart and stay away from a DNF.  My Monster Energy
Kawasaki runs perfect and with God blessing me each time I ride, I look
to finish out the series with a couple class championships and the
Golden Helmet award." 

Bell Golden Helmet 2012a

Points as of Round 3:
334 - Austin Forkner
248 - John Michael Belding
237 - Scott Haver
232 - Branden Walther
227 - Forrest Player

Online registration for Round 4 of the Honda of Houston/FMF AMA Texas Winter Series is open until Tuesday, February 7th at 8pm.
https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/freestone/index.asp?event=71&l=1

About Bell Powersports:
Bell Powersports has
been the preeminent designer and marketer of branded sports helmets
and accessories for more than 50 years. More world champions have worn
Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix
racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played
a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for generations. Bell is
committed to supporting the sports we were born from and the
organizations that preserve, enhance and elevate these sports.

 
About Freestone County Raceway LLC:

Freestone County Raceway was established
in 2000 and is located on the 1150 acre Miller Ranch.  Freestone is
home to Round 2 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. 
Freestone also promotes the largest amateur series in Texas (Texas
Winter Series), the James Stewart AMA Spring Championship and boasted
the brightest lighting of any motocross track in the country.  For more
information, visit www.freestonemx.com.

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