Morgantown, W. Va. (March 8, 2012) -
MX Sports is pleased to announce Cometic Gasket, Inc., a leading
worldwide supplier of shelf stock, custom and short-run gaskets for the
performance aftermarket, original equipment, motor sports and power
sports industries, as a supporter of the 3rd Annual Ricky
Carmichael Amateur Supercross at Daytona, taking place Sunday, March 11
and Monday, March 12 in Daytona, Fla. This two-day amateur racing event
follows Saturday night's Daytona Supercross By Honda, where the fastest
pro racers in the country will compete on the hollowed grounds of
Daytona International Speedway.
MX Sports is pleased to announce Cometic Gasket, Inc., a leading
worldwide supplier of shelf stock, custom and short-run gaskets for the
performance aftermarket, original equipment, motor sports and power
sports industries, as a supporter of the 3rd Annual Ricky
Carmichael Amateur Supercross at Daytona, taking place Sunday, March 11
and Monday, March 12 in Daytona, Fla. This two-day amateur racing event
follows Saturday night's Daytona Supercross By Honda, where the fastest
pro racers in the country will compete on the hollowed grounds of
Daytona International Speedway.
Located 30
miles east of Cleveland in Concord, Ohio, Cometic produces and ships
more than 5,000 types of gaskets to customers worldwide. As a continued
supporter of Ricky Carmichael's racing efforts, Cometic is engaging in
the amateur racing market more and more each year.
miles east of Cleveland in Concord, Ohio, Cometic produces and ships
more than 5,000 types of gaskets to customers worldwide. As a continued
supporter of Ricky Carmichael's racing efforts, Cometic is engaging in
the amateur racing market more and more each year.
"When we first
started talking to Ricky about a partnership, the Ricky Carmichael
Amateur Supercross stood out as an event that Cometic needed to be part
of," said Bob Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of Cometic Gasket, Inc.
"Cometic is serious about supporting and educating amateur riders and
their families. Having a presence and being engaged at the amateur level
is a critical part of Cometic's success in the Motocross and Supercross
space. As a supporter of Ricky in his amateur days, and an active
partner in his programs today, we feel it's important to participate in
his signature events, especially events that are tied directly to
amateurs."
started talking to Ricky about a partnership, the Ricky Carmichael
Amateur Supercross stood out as an event that Cometic needed to be part
of," said Bob Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of Cometic Gasket, Inc.
"Cometic is serious about supporting and educating amateur riders and
their families. Having a presence and being engaged at the amateur level
is a critical part of Cometic's success in the Motocross and Supercross
space. As a supporter of Ricky in his amateur days, and an active
partner in his programs today, we feel it's important to participate in
his signature events, especially events that are tied directly to
amateurs."
Registration
for this year's event is still open, so secure your place in racing
history today. Online registration can be found HERE.
for this year's event is still open, so secure your place in racing
history today. Online registration can be found HERE.
Move-in for
amateur racers begins at 5 p.m. Friday and takes place throughout the
day Saturday. On Sunday, Amateur practice begins at 7:30 a.m., followed
by Rider's Meeting and heat races. If time permits, last chance
qualifying sessions (LCQ) will begin on Sunday afternoon. Monday morning
kicks off with the remainder of LCQ's and Main Events will follow.
amateur racers begins at 5 p.m. Friday and takes place throughout the
day Saturday. On Sunday, Amateur practice begins at 7:30 a.m., followed
by Rider's Meeting and heat races. If time permits, last chance
qualifying sessions (LCQ) will begin on Sunday afternoon. Monday morning
kicks off with the remainder of LCQ's and Main Events will follow.
About Daytona Amateur Supercross Championship
The Monster
Energy Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross at Daytona, produced by MX
Sports and held in conjunction with the Daytona AMA Supercross, offers
an opportunity for amateurs to compete on some of the most prestigious
motorsports grounds in the world - Daytona International Speedway. The
2010 inaugural event sold out, filling every position on the gate,
making this amateur supercoss event a once in a lifetime experience for
participants all ages. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.
Energy Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross at Daytona, produced by MX
Sports and held in conjunction with the Daytona AMA Supercross, offers
an opportunity for amateurs to compete on some of the most prestigious
motorsports grounds in the world - Daytona International Speedway. The
2010 inaugural event sold out, filling every position on the gate,
making this amateur supercoss event a once in a lifetime experience for
participants all ages. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.
About Ricky Carmichael
Ricky
Carmichael won 102 American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Motocross
Nationals and 48 AMA Supercross main events for a record 150 major wins
between 1997 and 2007. The Tallahassee, Fla., resident won 10 AMA
Motocross Championships and five AMA Supercross crowns, giving him a
record 15 major titles in his career. After retiring from professional
motocross racing, he began pursuing a career in auto racing and was
named the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver.
Currently, Carmichael can be found in the TV booth providing color
commentary on CBS and Speed's Supercross coverage. As for motocross, he
will forever be known as "the Goat," which stands for greatest of
all-time.
Carmichael won 102 American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Motocross
Nationals and 48 AMA Supercross main events for a record 150 major wins
between 1997 and 2007. The Tallahassee, Fla., resident won 10 AMA
Motocross Championships and five AMA Supercross crowns, giving him a
record 15 major titles in his career. After retiring from professional
motocross racing, he began pursuing a career in auto racing and was
named the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver.
Currently, Carmichael can be found in the TV booth providing color
commentary on CBS and Speed's Supercross coverage. As for motocross, he
will forever be known as "the Goat," which stands for greatest of
all-time.
About Cometic Gasket, Inc.
Cometic Gasket,
Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of shelf stock, custom and
short-run gaskets for the performance aftermarket, original equipment
and motorsports industries. What originally began in 1989, in an 800
square foot office with limited production facilities and capabilities,
has evolved into a 70,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing
center. Cometic Gasket is located 30 miles east of Cleveland in Concord,
Ohio. Today Cometic produces and ships more than 5,000 types of
gaskets to customers worldwide.
Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of shelf stock, custom and
short-run gaskets for the performance aftermarket, original equipment
and motorsports industries. What originally began in 1989, in an 800
square foot office with limited production facilities and capabilities,
has evolved into a 70,000 square foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing
center. Cometic Gasket is located 30 miles east of Cleveland in Concord,
Ohio. Today Cometic produces and ships more than 5,000 types of
gaskets to customers worldwide.
Since its
inception, Cometic has been committed to producing superior quality
gaskets for the high-performance market. We believe close relationships
and attention to detail are the catalysts of customer satisfaction.
These values remain Cometic's guiding principles to this day. Cometic
Gaskets are proudly made in the USA with materials manufactured on
American soil.
inception, Cometic has been committed to producing superior quality
gaskets for the high-performance market. We believe close relationships
and attention to detail are the catalysts of customer satisfaction.
These values remain Cometic's guiding principles to this day. Cometic
Gaskets are proudly made in the USA with materials manufactured on
American soil.
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