FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
American Suzuki and ABA BMX team
up for 2008 District #1 winners
Gilbert, Arizona - April 23, 2008 - The
American Bicycle Association (ABA BMX) has renewed its agreement with American
Suzuki Motor Corporation as the official motorcycle and ATV of the 2008 ABA BMX
(Bicycle Motocross) racing series. The 2008 ABA BMX Race Series consists
of 27 National events and 15 Pro Series events throughout North America.
Suzuki's involvement in the ABA BMX racing series began in 2007 and continues
again this year!
American Suzuki is a major sponsor of the 2008 ABA BMX event schedule and will be fully integrated into the BMX events nationwide. In 2008, the ABA BMX and Suzuki will work cooperatively to bring even more excitement to the racers. New promotions include an incredible Suzuki RMZ 450 being awarded not only to the ABA BMX National #1 Champions, but also an amazing Suzuki RMZ250 being awarded at the ABA BMX district level.
ABA and Suzuki are offering to every eligible
rider who is awarded an 2008 ABA District #1 a chance to win a Suzuki RMZ250.
Every class is eligible and any district #1 rider who has earned at least 2000
district points for the 2008 season will be entered into a drawing.
This gives every rider in the ABA an opportunity to win the amazing Suzuki
RMZ250! This competition is open to boys, girls, cruisers and girl
cruisers in all ABA districts, district classes and age groups. Complete details
and rules will be available in BMXer magazine and online at
www.ababmx.com.
"We are very excited to have American Suzuki
return as a major sponsor for a 2008, they have really supported the sport of
BMX. Suzuki has recognized that BMX is a family sport that reaches both
the kids and the parents. This year will be the most excitement ever generated
for the Suzuki program, because now every rider has an opportunity to win a
Suzuki RMZ250." said Clayton John, ABA President. Like other ABA national event
sponsors, Suzuki will have a large and
notable presence at every ABA National event and has scheduled display
advertising as part of its sponsorship in ABA "BMXer"
publication.
About American Suzuki
The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was founded in 1963 by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC). ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. ASMC parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation, based in Hamamatsu , Japan , is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles and marine engines. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in 191 countries.
ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is The Sanctioning Body of BMX The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and Canada. With 60,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event-national race schedule. ABA is the largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call bonspeedMedia; (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit http://www.ababmx.com
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