Cumming, GA (3/6/06) - American
Honda and the FMF Media Allstars have once again teamed
up to offer foreign ATV racers a chance to compete
on American soil through the ATV Ambassador program.
American Honda supplies TRX 450R machines, while the
FMF Media Allstars outfit the TRX with components
from Lonestar, DG, Douglas Wheel, Maxxis, Fasst Company,
Ohlins, Quad Tech, Uni Filter, FMF, Regina Chains,
Powermadd, Updog, DMP covers, & Hinson Racing
in order to make it 100% race ready. Candidates are
then picked to contest one or more s of the ITP
Moose ATV GNC MX series.
The TRX 450 is also available for members of the
press who wish to race a GNC event. Just e-mail
me and we’ll set it up.
| Quick facts about the
ATV Ambassador Program: |
- This year’s first ATV Ambassador
came from Norway to contest the first two
MX s of the 2006 season; 25 year old
Ben Roger Olsen traveled almost thirty hours
(seventeen by plane and twelve by car) in
order to pursue his dream of racing against
the world’s best ATV MX Racers.
- Norway’s ATV races offer classes
based on age rather than skill level so
determining the proper class was a challenge
(It was determined that the Production B
class would be the safest bet for Olsen.)
- Ben Roger Olsen currently rides for Honda
of Norway.
- Four races into his ATV racing career
Ben Roger Olsen traveled to the other side
of the world and entered the toughest ATV
MX series on the planet.
|
“I’m very grateful to Honda and
Team FMF Media Allstars for giving me this opportunity,
it has been very special for me.” - Ben
Olsen
In the end Ben Roger Olsen proved to be a great
ambassador for both Norway and the sport of ATV
racing, his drive, sense of adventure, sacrifices,
sense of humor, and willingness to throw caution
to the wind in order to pursue his dreams is what
ATV racing is really all about.
Thanks again to American Honda, FMF, Lonestar,
DG, Maxxis, Douglas, Fasst Company, Quad Tech, Ohlins,
Uni Filter, Powermadd, Updog, DMP covers, Hinson
Racing, & Regina Chains for recognizing the
importance of supporting and keeping the ATV Ambassador
program alive.
2006
ATVA GNC MX Championship Schedule
|
Date |
Round |
Track |
Ambassador
- Country |
| February
4-5
|
#1 |
Glen Helen Raceway |
Ben Roger Olsen - Norway |
February
11-12 |
#2 |
The Wrangler @ Oak
Hill |
Ben Roger Olsen - Norway |
March
11-12 |
#3 |
Gatorback Cycle Park |
Javier Nieves - Puerto
Rico |
March
18-19 |
#4 |
Echeconnee Off-Road
Park |
Marco Picado Cordoba
- Costa Rica |
April
1-2 |
#5 |
Budds Creek MX Park |
TBA |
April
29-30 |
#6 |
Birch Creek MX |
TBA |
May
13-14 |
#7 |
RedBud MX |
TBA |
May
27-28 |
#8 |
Muddy Creek Raceway
|
TBA |
June
17-18 |
#9 |
Steel City Raceway |
Marcos Patronelli -
Argentina |
July
1-2 |
#10 |
Mill
Creek MX |
TBA |
July
15-16 |
#11 |
Sunset Ridge MX |
TBA |
July
29-30 |
#12 |
Unadilla Valley Raceway |
Ben Roger Olsen - Norway |
Aug
12-13 |
#13 |
Loretta Lynn Ranch |
Ben Roger Olsen - Norway |
Sept
2-3 |
#14 |
Ballance MX |
TBA |
Oscar and Alberto Soto from Costa Rica, & Raul
Vega from Spain will be filling in some slots as
well, I’ll let you know as soon as they’re
confirmed.
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