Gibson and Siebler Head Three-Rider Lineup for TUF Honda in 2012 AMA Arenacross Series

AURORA, Ill. (October 26, 2011) – TUF
Honda, one of the most successful teams in AMA Arenacross Series
history, will boast a talented three-rider lineup for the 2012 AMA
Arenacross Series. Former series champion Jeff Gibson, along with 2011
race winner Cole Siebler, return to the team, and will look to bring the
title back to the TUF stable for the first time since the 2009 season.
Additionally, TUF welcomes back up-and-comer Michael Lang, who is coming
off a solid year in Arenacross Lites class competition.

From
2007 to 2009, there wasn’t a more successful team in the AMA Arenacross
Series than TUF Honda. Three consecutive championships vaulted the team
to juggernaut-like status, and while the premier-class title has fallen
just out the team’s reach over the past two seasons, TUF Honda has been
in the thick of the title fight.

“We
are really looking forward to switching back to 250F motorcycles this
year,” said TUF Honda Team Manager Dave Antolak. “TUF has always had the
fastest bikes, and with the 250’s, we will be able use that to our
advantage. To have the fastest bike is important, and that’s what makes
it fun. Ron Hamp and Scott Venning have built us some very potent
engines this year, and we are ready to go racing.”

Gibson
is a true veteran of the AMA Arenacross Series. After making his return
to competition with an exceptional title-run in 2009, Gibson has
overcome adversity to return to top form, finishing runner-up in the
championship last season, on the heels of three wins. Ironically, the
series’ move to 250cc machines could work into Gibson’s favor. The last
time such a rule was in place, it was Gibson who prevailed to take the
championship, and he will look to rekindle that magic for the upcoming
season.

After
several years honing his ability on the larger tracks of Monster Energy
Supercross, Siebler joined the AMA Arenacross Series full time in 2010
with TUF Honda, and was one of the championship’s bright spots. He
posted an underdog win, turning many heads within the industry, and
while injury cut his season short, Siebler had established himself as a
contender. With a return back to the TUF Honda team for 2012, he will be
one of a handful of riders battling for the championship.

As
one of the youngest riders in the AMA Arenacross Series, Lang continues
to develop as a rider, and under the tutelage of Antolak, will surely
be a contender for this season’s Arenacross Lites title. In 2011, Lang
captured one heat-race win, posting six top-10 finishes en route to
sixth in the Eastern Regional Championship. With experience under his
belt, look for Lang to be a consistent challenger for podium results.

With
a potent duo leading the way, and a progressive young talent honing its
skills, TUF Honda is poised to challenge  and rekindle the championship
magic that graced the team throughout the final portion of the last
decade.

In
addition to the team’s rider lineup, TUF has also welcomed the addition
of a pair of new primary sponsors that will give the team added support
throughout the 2012 AMA Arenacross Series season. The new FMF Power
Beverage, an all-natural energy drink, and Poynt, an all-in-one utility
app for smartphones, have teamed up to serve as title sponsor of the
newly-named FMF Power/Poynt TUF Honda Racing Team.

“We
are honored to be chosen as the first FMF Power-sponsored team in
Arenacross,” added Antolak. “We have worked exclusively with FMF over
the past few years, using their exhaust systems in our
engine-development program. A lot of our success has been because of
this relationship, and we are thrilled to take it to the next level with
the energy drink. We have also added Poynt as a sponsor, which is a
really cool free app for your phone, which allows you to find whatever
you are looking in just one touch.”

TUF Honda’s full list of supporters for 2012 are as follows:

FMF
Power Beverage, Poynt, American Honda, Thor, Smith, NGK, Wiseco,
Renegade, Silkolene, Bazzaz, K&N, Motion Pro, DP Brakes, Hinson,
RK/Excel, UFO, FMF Exhaust, Cernics, Hot Cams/Pivot Works, Wow Tickets,
Vortex, Factory Connection, Works Connection, HBD, Motosport Products,
Moto Tassanari, Dunlop, Sidi.

Live
timing and scoring from each round of the AMA Arenacross Series returns
for the 2012 season! To follow the intense racing action live, log onto
www.Arenacross.com.

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