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Cooperland Motocross Raceway officials have officially invited riders competing in this year’s WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour to participate in its Spring Training race, scheduled for April 7-8.

“We’re very excited Cooperland Motocross Raceway has invited our riders to participate in their Spring Training event,” said PowerSports Entertainment, Inc. Executive Vice President of Operations Kent Lungstrom. “Competing in this event will allow our MX riders a sneak peak at a track to which we will be returning later this season.”

“Dale Schultz and his staff put on a great event and have invited key members of the WPSA racing staff to work with his crew as they prepare for our race in June,” added Lungstrom. “We’ll be testing an improved Timing and Scoring set up, processing memberships and of course, answering questions about the upcoming season. It’s a great opportunity to check out the track.”

Kevin and Kathy Mayoros have joined the ATV Tour to head up timing and scoring during the 2007 season.

The pair, who also work for the ATV Tour’s sister Snowmobile Tour during the winter, have also handled timing and scoring for the CORR and WSORR off-road racing series.

Kevin and Kathy will be on hand during the weekend to answer questions regarding transponders, as well as any other timing-related concerns.

For more information on the event, please visit CooperlandUSA.com.

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ITP is continuing to provide factory support to both motocross and cross country ATV racers with enhanced “MX Bucks” and “XC Bucks” contingency programs for the 2007 season.

Both programs now offer larger payouts to more classes than ever before, bringing the total value to $147,000 — one of the most generous grass-roots contingency postings in the sport.

ITP “MX Bucks” and “XC Bucks” are redeemable at full face value toward the purchase of new tires direct from ITP.

ITP’s “MX Bucks” awards program covers competitors using ITP QuadCross MX or Holeshot tires in the 2007 ITP/Moose ATVA National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited.

“XC Bucks” will be awarded to ITP Holeshot tire riders at each event in the 2007 Can-Am ATVA Grand National Cross Country Championship (GNCC) Series.

To be eligible, the competitor must use the designated ITP Holeshot or QuadCross MX tires on all four wheels, and ITP decals must be prominently displayed on the front and both sides of the ATV; tech inspection must be performed and signed by the representative at ITP’s trackside support display area or a race official.

The racer must complete one “MX Bucks” or “XC Bucks” registration form for the season and send it to ITP via mail (MX Bucks/XC Bucks, 930-A South Rockefeller Ave., Ontario, CA 91761), or email: customerservice@itptires.com. Forms are available from ITP’s trackside support staff or on the ITP website: www.itptires.com/racing.html. Contingency earners must phone or email ITP after each event to receive “MX Bucks” or “XC Bucks.”

These contingency programs are just one of the many ways in which ITP supports the sport. Over the years we’ve helped hundreds of competitors with their racing efforts, and ITP will continue to do so for years to come.

In 2007, ITP is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the world’s #1 ATV aftermarket tire and wheel source, and continues to provide a complete line of innovative products for virtually all ATVs and applications. To order, see your local ATV dealer.

For a copy of ITP’s full-color product catalog, call toll-free: 1-800-859-4740. For other inquiries or technical advice, contact ITP at 930-A S. Rockefeller Ave., Ontario, CA 91761; (909) 390-1905.

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Maxxis International, a worldwide manufacturer of tires for ATVs, motorcycles, cars, trucks and bicycles, has signed on as a Tour sponsor of the 2007 WPSA PowerSports ATV Tour.

In addition to its high-visibility sponsorship, Maxxis will also be lending support

to a cadre of Pro Class riders who compete in the WPSA’s “Quad MX” and “QuadTerrain Challenge” series, including Team Suzuki’s Doug Gust and Dustin Wimmer, Team Honda’s John Natalie, 2006 QuadTerrain Champion, Daryl Rath, and 2006 Women’s Champion, Angela Butler.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of a series that combines world-class ATV racing with ESPN2 television coverage of the sport,” said Harry Tripp, Maxxis Sr. Sales and Marketing Rep. “WPSA racing gives us a great venue to showcase the excellent performance and durability characteristics of our ATV tires for both sport and utility machines.”

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Team MSR/Pro Taper/Suzuki/Yoshimura is getting an energy boost in the form of new team sponsorship from Rockstar Energy Drink.

Rockstar and Suzuki are already a team with the Supercross Lites Rockstar/WBR/Suzuki Team. Now the relationship is moving forward onto four wheels.

Rockstar’s involvement in the Suzuki ATV racing efforts has made the already powerful Suzuki team even stronger. “We’re proud to have Rockstar as a sponsor and feel that the level of ATV racing has just moved up a notch,” Suzuki’s Rod Lopusnak commented.

“We’re excited that Rockstar and Suzuki have formed a partnership that is moving across the spectrum of our racing commitment. Suzuki has constantly bolstered the evolution of the sport – in having the first factory team, the first race rig and the first major industry sponsor in Tucker Rocky. To partner with a powerhouse like Rockstar is just part of our dedication to advancing the sport.”

“We’re proud to have Rockstar as a sponsor and feel that the level of ATV racing has just moved up a notch,” Suzuki’s Rod Lopusnak commented. “We’re excited that Rockstar and Suzuki have formed a partnership that is moving across the spectrum of our racing commitment. Suzuki has constantly bolstered the evolution of the sport – in having the first factory team, the first race rig and the first major industry sponsor in Tucker Rocky. To partner with a powerhouse like Rockstar is just part of our dedication to advancing the sport.”

Rockstar’s Director of Marketing Mike Kelso agrees: “ATV racing is rapidly growing into a major sport with the television coverage it is now getting on ESPN2. Suzuki is a great company to be associated with and we are looking ahead to a fun and exciting season.”

The face of ATV Racing is changing. Big rigs, big sponsors, and big names are all a result of the tremendously popular sport.

As more and more people learn about ATV racing through an expanded program and TV coverage, it is good for everyone. Because of this level of commitment from companies such as Suzuki, MSR, Pro Taper, Yoshimura and Rockstar, the future of the sport shines as bright as a… Rockstar.