Press Release

Thor/Parts Unlimited Welcomes Brett Metcalfe


Thor Motocross is proud to announce
the signing of Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider Brett Metcalfe. Metcalfe
re-joins the Thor/Parts Unlimited team following an impressive showing
during the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship where he finished
second overall to his 2011 teammate, Ryan Dungey.


"All of us at Thor are excited to have Metty back on the team," Thor
G.M. Dave Gowland said. "He is a great guy both on and off the track,
and as everyone saw this summer is an extremely talented racer. We're
all very excited for the upcoming 2011 season."


The
Australian born rider was with Thor in 2007 and 2008 as a member of the
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team, before spending 2009-2010
with the GEICO Powersports Honda race team. Metcalfe makes a great
addition to an impressive 2011 lineup that already includes Ryan
Villopoto (Monster Energy Kawasaki) and the entire Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki race team.


The entire Thor MX team is eagerly awaiting the start of the 2011
Monster Energy AMA Supercross series that kicks off on January 8th from
Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.




About Parts Unlimited

Parts Unlimited is the world's largest distributor of aftermarket
accessories in the powersports industry and is owned by LeMans
Corporation headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. Parts Unlimited
sells to over 12,000 dealerships world wide and continues to expand its
market penetration with its sister companies, Parts Canada, Parts
Europe and Drag Specialties.


Parts Unlimited continues to promote racing through its campaign WE
SUPPORT THE SPORT®, helping to drive consumers to dealerships, while
entertaining its dealers through hospitalities at the events it
sponsors.

 


About Thor Motocross

Thor is one of the originators of motocross apparel. When Torsten
Hallman made his first U.S trip to race and promote motocross in 1966,
he inadvertently started to develop Thor riding gear. Thor is a
hardcore, grass roots company that understands what it takes to reach
the top and more importantly, how to stay there. It is one of a few
companies with over 40 years experience in the motocross marketplace.


Thor, a house brand company for Parts Unlimited, combines design and
marketing with superior distribution to reach it's thousands of dealers
and consumers priding ourselves on key selling features like quality,
strength and performance. Thor is more than a brand. It is a lifestyle.



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