e all know Pro Circuit is one of the leading supporters of top professional motocross racers in the United States. In fact, Pro Circuit’s Championship record is more of a racing dynasty then many of the OEM factory teams can claim. The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki professional race team continues to set new standards with 21 AMA Championship Titles since 1991. Pro Circuit’s sponsorship extends past Kawasaki’s James Stewart and Timmy Ferry, with riders like Ricky Carmichael and the entire U.S. Suzuki race team and Team Honda’s SoBe/Samsung/AMSOIL/Factory Connection. Every year more and more riders choose Pro Circuit as their source for race proven performance products.
     But, did you know that Pro Circuit is also one of the biggest supporters of amateur racing in America? Pro Circuit’s amateur support program is one of the finest in the world. Riders like the current AMA Supercross Lites and National Motocross Lites Champion Ryan Villopoto, and new team member Austin Stroupe moved up through the      Pro Circuit amateur ranks before they began their professional careers.
     For the rest of 2007 and into 2008, Pro Circuit has a brand new amateur support vehicle. This 5th wheel tractor/trailer combination will be used exclusively for all Pro Circuit amateur support events. Pro Circuit has a complete staff of mechanics and suspension technicians on hand to help any rider in need of assistance. From simple jetting to more complicated engine or suspension related problems, Pro Circuit has the answer to almost every racer and mechanic’s questions. Of course they will also have a complete supply of Pro Circuit products from pipes to foot-pegs for any rider who may need replacement parts. And the best part is Pro Circuit can help you if you’re riding a Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM or a Kawasaki! Pro Circuit wants everyone to please feel free to stop by the Pro Circuit pits, check out the new support vehicle and speak to any of Pro Circuit’s race technicians or the rider support manager. Dealers are welcome too. Pro Circuit knows that you sponsor amateur racers of your own and that they can help you and your riders get ahead of the pack.
     Pro Circuit has been involved heavily in amateur racing since about 1990. That’s when they started taking the box truck to the big amateur events. Prior to that from about 1984, Jim Bacon a.k.a. “Bones” would go to Golden State Nationals in owner Mitch Payton’s Astro Van with a pegboard display painted by Troy Lee to sell Pro Circuit’s wares.
     In 2006, Payton realized that Pro Circuit needed to make a greater commitment in the amateur racing arena. 2007 was a big building year; Pro Circuit ordered a brand new 40-foot Featherlite trailer and Chevy Kodiak truck. It was just recently painted and will be easy to spot in the pits.
     The Pro Circuit truck/trailer will be at the following major events in 2008: GNC Finals, Lake Whitney Spring Nationals, World Mini Grand Prix, Mammoth Mountain Motocross, Loretta Lynn’s and the Mini Olympics, with the possibility of attending additional events as the schedule permits.
     One very important item that needs to be made clear is that the Pro Circuit Amateur Support Vehicle and staff/technicians are available to everyone. There’s a misconception that Pro Circuit’s amateur support rig is for Kawasaki riders only. Not true! Pro Circuit is at the events to help any and all riders.
     One of the really cool things that Pro Circuit will do at the races is a pipe test. Any one of the racers competing in the event can come to the test and try one of Pro Circuit’s exhaust systems on their bike. Pro Circuit will also have one of the race team mechanics in attendance to help set up bikes at certain events.
     So look for Pro Circuit’s Amateur Support rig at the races and get some free advice from one of the most successful racing teams in motocross. Your customers will be happy know they can also get tuning help and set-up advice at the races when they purchase a Pro Circuit system from your dealership. So, don’t forget to stock up on Pro Circuit exhaust systems and other products available through your Parts Unlimited representative.