2009 ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Racing Season Set to Begin
May 30, 2009 - Ava, MO - Ozark Mountain ATV Raceway

Ava, MO (5/25/2009) - Round number one of the six round, 2009 Duro Tire Extreme DirtTrack series will kick off on May 30 at the Ozark Mountain ATV Raceway in Ava, MO, one of the most popular facilities on the EDT tour. The action will be fast and furious as American Honda’s Harold Goodman fights to defend his dual championship against the likes of 2008 runner-up Michael Coburn and Brad Riley, who are eager for their shot at the title.

The staff at the facility have been working feverishly to ready the track in time for the season opener after a tornado swept through the area a couple of weeks ago, almost destroying the track. “It’s been tough, but we will be ready. We have all the repairs done and even made a few improvements along the way,” stated series promoter Roy Reed.

Anticipation is running high for the starting round as there will be some pretty stiff competition in the Pro and Pro Lites class as Harold Goodman tries to defend his dual championship in those classes.

Goodman will have his hands full as Michael Coburn, who finished second in points last season, has been training hard and is eagerly awaiting his chance at his first Pro championship. Brad Riley, who finished third at the season’s end, will also be making his return for a shot at the title.

Chuckie Creech will be stepping up his game this year, as he is now a factory supported KTM rider. Creech will be sporting a new KTM 450SX for the season and has been training harder than ever, in hopes of dethroning Goodman.

After a one-year absence, Frank Batista will be making a comeback to the Extreme DirtTrack series with factory backing from the Polaris Rath Racing Team. In 2007, Batista was consistently in the top three and plans to do even better this year. “ I plan to give Polaris their first National Pro Championship,” said Batista confidently.

Another Pro that was absent from the 2008 series is Ohio racer Darin Ogden. Ogden will also be making a return this season and is a favorite choice for a possible top three finish.

In addition to an already impressive Pro roster this year, Kendall Webb will be making the jump to the Pro class as well. Last season Webb raced the Pro class in the final round, with impressive results, taking second place on the podium. Webb is anticipated to have a strong first season and will definitely be a factor in the Pro points chase.

With fresh faces, new rides and the return of some of the best Pro riders in the country, the 2009 Duro Extreme DirtTrack series promises to be filled with plenty of high speed excitement, and with championships on the line, the competition will be fierce.

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