Burkhart Takes Third on Monster Energy Burkhart Racing KTM at Auto Club Raceway

Front Wheel Washout Costs Rider Possible Victory

Advance, NC (March 23, 2009) - Mark Burkhart, the 2008 Moto X World Supermoto Champion, 2007 X-Games Supermoto Gold winner, and 2007 AMA Supermoto Champion had his first race on his Monster Energy Burkhart Racing KTM at Auto Club Speedway located in Fontana, California on Sunday, March 22, 2009. 

 

In the main event, a bad start put him in a pack of five riders and having to work his way to the front. Unfortunately, a simple mistake and crash early in the race cost him valuable time and his chances of winning the first round with his new team. Despite missing out on the inaugural victory, Burkhart rode an amazing race as he blistered the course coming back from twelfth place to finish third overall.

 

"I am excited to be on the podium (given that I crashed) for this first round. I am feeling strong and the bike is amazing. The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster, so it will be good to have some time before the next round to dial everything in and get used to the new bike. I am looking forward to putting in a better showing at Infineon Raceway," commented Burkhart.

 

The next race for Burkhart is May 17, 2009 at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.

 
About Burkhart Racing

Burkhart Racing is a professional Supermoto team owned by Mark Burkhart. Mitch Hansen of HMC Racing is responsible for the preparing and maintaining the bikes along with crew chief Uli Toporsch. Mark Burkhart has won numerous supermoto championships including the 2008 Navy Moto X Games World Championships Gold, the 2007 X Games Gold, 2007 AMA Supermoto Championship, 2006 X Games Silver and 2005 AMA Supermoto Lites Championship. Team sponsors include Monster Energy Drink, Foremost Insurance, Arai, Scott, Dunlop, Sidi, KTM, Cycra, Vortex, Fuchs Silkolene Oil, DID Chain, Beringer Brakes, Akrapovic Exhaust, Millennium Technologies, EBC Brakes, Wiseco Pistons, Cometic Gaskets, Hot Cams, Pivot Works. Additional information about Mark Burkhart can be found on his web site at www.markburkhart.com.

 

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