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[b:3rz7wrnr]MDK/WWR’S HEATH VOSS LEADS THE RACE FOR PRIVATEER OF THE YEAR!!
January 27, 2008
Newbury Park, CA. MDK/U.S. Airforce/Mastercraft/Wonder Warthog Racing (WWR) team captain, Heath Voss, rocketed into the point position for privateer of the year honors. Heath finished 8th in miserable track conditions.
[/b:3rz7wrnr] [img:3rz7wrnr]http://www.motonews.com/components/com_fireboard/uploaded/images/Heath_…]
Rain, rain and more rain greeted the team in San Francisco, which made for a challenging pit setup and tear down. The track held up surprising well given the copious amounts of rain but still tested the mud riding skills of the 12 riders in the DeCal Works Hog Haven Privateer Support Program. The rider line up this week was Heath Voss, Ryan Abrigo, Vincent Blair, and Jiri Dostal in the premier class, with Daniel Blair, Charles Castloo, Matty Dowell, Tye Hames, Mike Horban, Brice Huffman, and Tiger Lacey riding Lites bikes.
8 riders worked their way through the afternoon qualifiers and into the night show, as MDK/WWR riders showed they viewed the track conditions as an opportunity, not an obstacle to success.
Said Heath Voss, “I feel I rode really well. Whether I finished 1st, 8th, or last, I gave it my all and rode aggressively the entire main. My start was terrible and I came back from close to last place. I will use this as a building block to even better results.”
Bryan McDonald, WWR Team Riding Coach and Founder of Longshot Racing, stated, “It was a great weekend for the MDK/WWR team. We achieved our best result ever with Heath’s gutsy performance. I know this weekend was another seed that will sprout into success at a later date. I believe our team motivational meetings have had a great positive effect on the riders. We would also like to thank Mike Simon for providing our riders with PowerStart VictoryLap Performance Timers and funding the riding coach program.”
Special thanks to Mark Kvamme and the whole MDK team for providing the technology to move our riders towards the top and a big round of applause for the Interns provided by the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. Without these and other sponsors, our team would not be possible.
Please visit our websites at http://www.PowerStart-Systems.com, http://www.SmoothIndustries.com, http://www.MDKMoto.com, and http://www.WonderWarthogRacing.com
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[b:3rz7wrnr][i:3rz7wrnr]About MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment:
MDK Motorsports, LLC and MDK Speed Equipment, LLC are privately held companies and part of the MDK brand family of motocross related products and services. With 30 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering and a passion for high performance 4-stroke motocross bikes, MDK Speed Equipment delivers technology and products that have not been previously available to the general public.
AS 9003 aerospace manufacturing protocols are used, along with countless hours of dyno, flow bench, and track testing to enable MDK SE to provide products and services that deliver great performance and durability. MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment are located in San Jose, California. For more information go to http://www.MDKMoto.com or http://www.MDKSpeed.com
About Smooth Industries:
Smooth Industries LLC is the leader in Officially Licensed Motocross apparel and accessories using images and the likeness of the sports biggest names including Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto, Kevin Windham, Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki, Rockstar Makita Suzuki and more. It is our goal to provide quality motocross themed products for fans of all ages, giving them fresh and innovative designs to express their passion for not only their favorite riders and teams but the sport itself in hopes of continuing to aid in the overall growth of the sport of motocross. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.SmoothIndustries.com
About Wonder Warthog Racing:
Wonder Warthog Racing (WWR) is a unique company formed to better the sport of motocross. WWR is comprised of two distinct entities: the not for profit Team Warthog Foundation, created to conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the privateers; and Wonder Warthog Enterprises (WWE), which focuses on merchandise and entertainment products based on the Wonder Warthog comic book character. The WWR website is at http://www.WonderWarthogRacing.com
About Synergy Racing Technologies:
Synergy Racing Technologies is a group of sponsors and individuals whose mission is to: conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the Privateers thus helping to progress the sport we love. SRT is focused on providing their riders with the best platform to succeed while making optimal use of race team resources to maximize sponsorship value.
Synergy Racing Technologies would like to acknowledge the continued support of its partners: Wonder Warthog Racing, MDK, The Air Force, P-LoK, No Fear, MotocrossGiant.com, Cytomax, Mastercraft, DeCal Works, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, DRD, Smooth Industries, ASV Inventions/Universal, Vortex, Edgile, MXResults.com , Dana K Business Parks, MB2 Raceway, Beckermoto, ThePlumberInc.com , AXO, Motionpro, Ride Engineering, O’Neal, PowerStart Laptimers, United Martial Arts, Pivot Works/Hotcams, East Coast Wheels, Ferodo, Twin Air, and MB1. Special thanks to LiveNation for supporting our vision. Each of these great companies shares a common belief -- supporting programs aimed at helping to progress the sport we love. Synergy Racing Technologies welcomes you to "Support those that support the Sport!"[/i:3rz7wrnr][/b:3rz7wrnr]
January 27, 2008
Newbury Park, CA. MDK/U.S. Airforce/Mastercraft/Wonder Warthog Racing (WWR) team captain, Heath Voss, rocketed into the point position for privateer of the year honors. Heath finished 8th in miserable track conditions.
[/b:3rz7wrnr] [img:3rz7wrnr]http://www.motonews.com/components/com_fireboard/uploaded/images/Heath_…]
Rain, rain and more rain greeted the team in San Francisco, which made for a challenging pit setup and tear down. The track held up surprising well given the copious amounts of rain but still tested the mud riding skills of the 12 riders in the DeCal Works Hog Haven Privateer Support Program. The rider line up this week was Heath Voss, Ryan Abrigo, Vincent Blair, and Jiri Dostal in the premier class, with Daniel Blair, Charles Castloo, Matty Dowell, Tye Hames, Mike Horban, Brice Huffman, and Tiger Lacey riding Lites bikes.
8 riders worked their way through the afternoon qualifiers and into the night show, as MDK/WWR riders showed they viewed the track conditions as an opportunity, not an obstacle to success.
Said Heath Voss, “I feel I rode really well. Whether I finished 1st, 8th, or last, I gave it my all and rode aggressively the entire main. My start was terrible and I came back from close to last place. I will use this as a building block to even better results.”
Bryan McDonald, WWR Team Riding Coach and Founder of Longshot Racing, stated, “It was a great weekend for the MDK/WWR team. We achieved our best result ever with Heath’s gutsy performance. I know this weekend was another seed that will sprout into success at a later date. I believe our team motivational meetings have had a great positive effect on the riders. We would also like to thank Mike Simon for providing our riders with PowerStart VictoryLap Performance Timers and funding the riding coach program.”
Special thanks to Mark Kvamme and the whole MDK team for providing the technology to move our riders towards the top and a big round of applause for the Interns provided by the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute. Without these and other sponsors, our team would not be possible.
Please visit our websites at http://www.PowerStart-Systems.com, http://www.SmoothIndustries.com, http://www.MDKMoto.com, and http://www.WonderWarthogRacing.com
***********
[b:3rz7wrnr][i:3rz7wrnr]About MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment:
MDK Motorsports, LLC and MDK Speed Equipment, LLC are privately held companies and part of the MDK brand family of motocross related products and services. With 30 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering and a passion for high performance 4-stroke motocross bikes, MDK Speed Equipment delivers technology and products that have not been previously available to the general public.
AS 9003 aerospace manufacturing protocols are used, along with countless hours of dyno, flow bench, and track testing to enable MDK SE to provide products and services that deliver great performance and durability. MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment are located in San Jose, California. For more information go to http://www.MDKMoto.com or http://www.MDKSpeed.com
About Smooth Industries:
Smooth Industries LLC is the leader in Officially Licensed Motocross apparel and accessories using images and the likeness of the sports biggest names including Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto, Kevin Windham, Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki, Rockstar Makita Suzuki and more. It is our goal to provide quality motocross themed products for fans of all ages, giving them fresh and innovative designs to express their passion for not only their favorite riders and teams but the sport itself in hopes of continuing to aid in the overall growth of the sport of motocross. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.SmoothIndustries.com
About Wonder Warthog Racing:
Wonder Warthog Racing (WWR) is a unique company formed to better the sport of motocross. WWR is comprised of two distinct entities: the not for profit Team Warthog Foundation, created to conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the privateers; and Wonder Warthog Enterprises (WWE), which focuses on merchandise and entertainment products based on the Wonder Warthog comic book character. The WWR website is at http://www.WonderWarthogRacing.com
About Synergy Racing Technologies:
Synergy Racing Technologies is a group of sponsors and individuals whose mission is to: conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the Privateers thus helping to progress the sport we love. SRT is focused on providing their riders with the best platform to succeed while making optimal use of race team resources to maximize sponsorship value.
Synergy Racing Technologies would like to acknowledge the continued support of its partners: Wonder Warthog Racing, MDK, The Air Force, P-LoK, No Fear, MotocrossGiant.com, Cytomax, Mastercraft, DeCal Works, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, DRD, Smooth Industries, ASV Inventions/Universal, Vortex, Edgile, MXResults.com , Dana K Business Parks, MB2 Raceway, Beckermoto, ThePlumberInc.com , AXO, Motionpro, Ride Engineering, O’Neal, PowerStart Laptimers, United Martial Arts, Pivot Works/Hotcams, East Coast Wheels, Ferodo, Twin Air, and MB1. Special thanks to LiveNation for supporting our vision. Each of these great companies shares a common belief -- supporting programs aimed at helping to progress the sport we love. Synergy Racing Technologies welcomes you to "Support those that support the Sport!"[/i:3rz7wrnr][/b:3rz7wrnr]
Keep up the good work.
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He buys his own bikes and supports himself. Not to mention with his top 10 status last year he helps WWH secure a decent parking spot in the pits, witch in turn helps all the other guy's get exposure.
There is no conspiracy in this Chuck, WWH is doing a nice job with these guy's
He buys his own bikes and supports himself. Not to mention with his top 10 status last year he helps WWH secure a decent parking spot in the pits, witch in turn helps all the other guy's get exposure.
There is no conspiracy in this Chuck, WWH is doing a nice job with these guy's[/quote:mxvrz89n]
If a top ten guy in points in SX can't even get free bikes, what hope does anyone else have on getting support, Jay?
WOW, imagine that...
And then over to O'reilly's to get carbueretors and to NAPA for shocks.
I agree Dave it's pretty sad ,
slim to none dave? what do i win? damn shame ain't it.
what's funny is the sport hasn't changed in years. when i was racing and doing ok many many people offered up all kinds a shit to me. nobody ever really came through except for geoff fox. he was/is a man of his word and meant what he said. no signature or anything. i bet that still happens today. "I will give you or send you or buy you blah blah blah". and it never happens. The warthog delivers I must say. they paid the entry fees when everybody said they wouldn't. they spent their own money when everybody said there was a catch.
spinner...were you one of the guys baggin on wwr when they first started saying stuff like that or was that somebody else? either way i think they did what they said they were gonna do. all that is missing is ringer running the show as wwr manager. lmao...
Who'd he piss off?
Who'd he piss off?[/quote:plh10clh]The OEMs are sending all their money to the amateurs Dave.
I mean, cmon. How much does it cost Zook for a RM250? At their cost?
Tightwads.
Who'd he piss off?[/quote:156nkfq4]
Heath definitely is not a lair. He's one of the most honest and genuine guys I know. He unfortunately had to buy his bikes this year. The industry was down and NO one wanted to part with a few bikes, even American Honda. The said sorry Heath, no bikes. And they said he was a great guy but it was just business dollars and cents. We tried to get them from a half dozen dealerships and the answer was the same -- bike sales are way off and they just couldn't afford it. Heath will only ride a Honda so that limited our options. Honda knows they have a good product and they don't have to give it away if you want it bad enough. So at the end of the day, Heath bought his own bikes. And he pays for his own parts too, at least for OEM ones . . .
Pit Row
Where's all those guys who said the sport has progressed so much? If Heath Voss has to buy motorcycles to race, the sport hasn't moved one damn inch.
He buys his own bikes and supports himself. Not to mention with his top 10 status last year he helps WWH secure a decent parking spot in the pits, witch in turn helps all the other guy's get exposure.
There is no conspiracy in this Chuck, WWH is doing a nice job with these guy's[/quote:6d0mcfer]
If a top ten guy in points in SX can't even get free bikes, what hope does anyone else have on getting support, Jay?
WOW, imagine that...[/quote:6d0mcfer]
SWEET a good parking spot! what "exposure" related value do the guys get?
Who'd he piss off?[/quote:moib33n4]
Heath definitely is not a lair. He's one of the most honest and genuine guys I know. He unfortunately had to buy his bikes this year. The industry was down and NO one wanted to part with a few bikes, even American Honda. The said sorry Heath, no bikes. And they said he was a great guy but it was just business dollars and cents. We tried to get them from a half dozen dealerships and the answer was the same -- bike sales are way off and they just couldn't afford it. Heath will only ride a Honda so that limited our options. Honda knows they have a good product and they don't have to give it away if you want it bad enough. So at the end of the day, Heath bought his own bikes. And he pays for his own parts too, at least for OEM ones . . .[/quote:moib33n4]
sounds like landscaping may be more lucrative!
Where's all those guys who said the sport has progressed so much? If Heath Voss has to buy motorcycles to race, the sport hasn't moved one damn inch.[/quote:3n0q47tm]
It's kinda weird in that a lot of the guys on the backside tent got free bikes from dealers. But because Heath would only run Hondas, it limited his options and those options came up dry. He only has 2 bikes right now --- a practice bike and a race bike. He needs another race bike for the end of the season. Maybe people will start believing in Heath and will hook him up??
Where's all those guys who said the sport has progressed so much? If Heath Voss has to buy motorcycles to race, the sport hasn't moved one damn inch.[/quote:3pzqzox5]
It's kinda weird in that a lot of the guys on the backside tent got free bikes from dealers. But because Heath would only run Hondas, it limited his options and those options came up dry. He only has 2 bikes right now --- a practice bike and a race bike. He needs another race bike for the end of the season. Maybe people will start believing in Heath and will hook him up??[/quote:3pzqzox5]
what does voss bring to the table for a potential sponsor/free bikes?
But EI Dave, I find it hard to believe that you're the same guy who was right there behind us from the beginning. What the hell is your deal? I mean, every time I come and look around on MD it seems like you're spewing negative garbage about something or someone, or someone is wondering why a guy with product to sell is pissing away good will by being a message board hater. Is that how you are, or do you feel like you have to uphold this curmudgeon persona you've created, or what? If you hate the sport as much as you seem to sometimes, why the hell are you involved in it?
And what's your beef with us? You and I never really hit it off as the best of pals, but I always figured that was a given and neither of us gave a shit, anyway. You were a great asset to our program for years. But just because things have changed for whatever reason and you're no longer a sponsor, it doesn't mean you have to turn all shitty towards something you helped build. I don't get it. I recall hearing some stuff about some money issues a couple years ago, but thought it got resolved. Maybe I missed something and you and Scott have some bad blood between you, I don't know.
But for the record, Heath Voss bought his own bikes from a dealer. He was adamant about racing Hondas, despite them offering him no support, or even a deal on bikes. I admit I was shocked that Honda wasn't interested in a top ten guy, but when I asked Miller about it at A1, he did a little Sammy Davis Jr tap dance and mumbled some shit about suits and bean counters and Big Red not wanting to just put bikes out there to do "the same old thing, filling out the field". So they cut off almost all of the teams they'd been supporting with bikes.
At which time I thought about their hiring of Tedesco, wondered what huge impact he was gonna make, and said nothing.
In any event, Voss obviously trusts the brand and feels most comfortable riding red. I can't say I blame him, because I felt the exact same way when I was racing...I gave a garage full of YZ 250Fs and an unlimited parts allowance back to Kenny Clark in the middle of the 1979 season because I couldn't go fast on them. I finished out the year on a couple of used Hondas that Gunnar snuck out the back door to me. The only parts I got were some works 41mm forks off one of JoJo's bikes and whatever stuff Lunniss could spare, but I was happy! Heath runs his bikes so painfully stock that I can't imagine anyone being more of a privateer than him. I wish he'd let MDK build him a motor, but he likes stock!
That's all, everyone can resume hating again...
the sport is way smaller and less personel than back then. mx has peaked...that sux.
Sales of some of the "megadealerships" are down up to 60% from previous year.
Everything is waaay down.
I find rather amusing in this economy that Honda signed 3 factory riders, instead of the usual two.
And they can't even give Voss ONE bike. Or an engine rebuild kit.
But EI Dave, I find it hard to believe that you're the same guy who was right there behind us from the beginning. What the hell is your deal? I mean, every time I come and look around on MD it seems like you're spewing negative garbage about something or someone, or someone is wondering why a guy with product to sell is pissing away good will by being a message board hater. Is that how you are, or do you feel like you have to uphold this curmudgeon persona you've created, or what? If you hate the sport as much as you seem to sometimes, why the hell are you involved in it?
And what's your beef with us? You and I never really hit it off as the best of pals, but I always figured that was a given and neither of us gave a shit, anyway. You were a great asset to our program for years. But just because things have changed for whatever reason and you're no longer a sponsor, it doesn't mean you have to turn all shitty towards something you helped build. I don't get it. I recall hearing some stuff about some money issues a couple years ago, but thought it got resolved. Maybe I missed something and you and Scott have some bad blood between you, I don't know.
But for the record, Heath Voss bought his own bikes from a dealer. He was adamant about racing Hondas, despite them offering him no support, or even a deal on bikes. I admit I was shocked that Honda wasn't interested in a top ten guy, but when I asked Miller about it at A1, he did a little Sammy Davis Jr tap dance and mumbled some shit about suits and bean counters and Big Red not wanting to just put bikes out there to do "the same old thing, filling out the field". So they cut off almost all of the teams they'd been supporting with bikes.
At which time I thought about their hiring of Tedesco, wondered what huge impact he was gonna make, and said nothing.
In any event, Voss obviously trusts the brand and feels most comfortable riding red. I can't say I blame him, because I felt the exact same way when I was racing...I gave a garage full of YZ 250Fs and an unlimited parts allowance back to Kenny Clark in the middle of the 1979 season because I couldn't go fast on them. I finished out the year on a couple of used Hondas that Gunnar snuck out the back door to me. The only parts I got were some works 41mm forks off one of JoJo's bikes and whatever stuff Lunniss could spare, but I was happy! Heath runs his bikes so painfully stock that I can't imagine anyone being more of a privateer than him. I wish he'd let MDK build him a motor, but he likes stock!
That's all, everyone can resume hating again...
[quote="flarider":3s0o29fu]I'm sorry, and I am not calling anyone a liar or anything, but I find it hard to believe that a guy who's been a consistent top 10 guy for 10 yrs, top 10 last season, a former factory rider, a former WSX champion, a guy with a permanent number and team leader who can get up front pit parking is incapable of scoring a few CRF450's out of American Honda, the OEM known for loading up the field with their brand.
Who'd he piss off?[/quote:3s0o29fu]
That is what I wrote, Steve.
See where it says "and I am not calling anyone a liar or anything"
Because I didn't.
I was merely stating the fact that it is surprising that someone of Voss' level has to buy his own bikes.
Am I not allowed to express my amazement in such things?
I just got off the phone with your boss, Scott
Maybe you'd like to talk to him
I have not posted anything negative about WWR on here and make a point not to.
I'll be expecting your apology on here soon
i think spinner doesn't like DC and DC helped plant the seed of WWR. maybe that is it. what is weird is that spinner loves hultner and hultner is a good friends with DC. I love hultner and DC and you and scott and even dave...spinner not so much. This sport and the people in it (me included) are kinda wacko.
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