KAWASAKI RENEWS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF WMA NATIONALS
BEND,
Ore. (May 29, 2008)---The Womenís Motocross Association (WMA) announced
that Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) has renewed its position as
the presenting sponsor of the AMA/WMA Womenís National Motocross
Championship series for 2008. The six-race championship events get
underway beginning this weekend (May 31 and June 1) at the famous
Hangtown Classic course near Sacramento, Calif.
This
sponsorship represents the third consecutive season that the Irvine,
Calif.-based motorcycle marketer has been the presenting sponsor. The
company will also be supporting several WMA professional racers as they
pursue the 2008 championship title. Among the riders receiving KMC
support are Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Greenís Elizabeth Bash (#33),
Meika Cornelius (#905), and Tatum Silk (#224).
Jan Plessner, KMCís public relations manager, said, ìKawasaki has
been a longtime supporter of women in motorcycling, and we are
committed to seeing those who have the talent to race professionally
are given the opportunity to achieve their goals.î
ìAnd
since a growing number of our customers are women who love all types of
off-road riding, the WMA series is a great way to keep up with the best
of the best. Itís so inspirational too,î said Plessner.
The
AMA Hangtown Classic event this weekendówhich has been a stalwart on
the menís circuit for decadesówill feature a WMA moto on the prime
Sunday schedule.
SPEED
Channel will produce a television highlights package featuring WMA Pro
Racing that will be shown as part of its motocross coverage. The
initial feature will be included in Speedís Motocross Lites show, June
15, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Additional support for the 2008 WMA Championship series is provided by Honda Riders Club of America,
Dunlop Tires, Alpinestars, the Original Pink Box, Thor MX Gear, Drill
Tech Drilling and Shoring, Team Powermadd, Polisport, and ZLT Racing.
Meika Cornelius, Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green
Start List
AMA/WMA Womenís National Motocross Championship Presented by Kawasaki
Rd 1: Hangtown, Sacramento, Calif., May 31 - June 1
1 | Jessica | Patterson | Tallahassee | FL | Hon |
2 | Alisa | Nix | Ukiah | CA | Yam |
5 | Mariana | Balbi | Brazil | | Kaw |
11 | April | Zastrow | Kuna | ID | Hon |
12 | Ashley | Boham | Loveland | CA | Kaw |
18 | Penni | |