Memorial Day weekend racing heads deep into ATV Country – Ballance Moto X in Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green, Ky –
Round 7 of the ATVA ITP/Moose Motocross Nationals heads to Ballance Moto X, home of GNCC pro racer Bill Ballance, for Memorial Day weekend. The series returns for its second annual stop at the legend’s course, much to the racers’ delight. "It’s great to have Bill Ballance involved in this series. He plays a big part in the track layout and maintenance for this event, and with his expertise at work, there should be plenty of passing and great racing in store for the weekend," explained series promoter Sam Gammon.Not only did the venue earn rave reviews from racers, but also spectators in its inaugural event, as large numbers of ATV fans made the Ballance round one of the most heavily attended in 2006. This weekend’s racing should attract many of the local riders and fans, out to enjoy the first holiday weekend of summer and see some great ATV motocross racing
.Lending its support to the event and racers will be Moose Racing, whose semi trailer is in route to Bowling Green for the weekend. Moose produces a large variety of products for the ATV racer and ATV sport enthusiast, and will no doubt have a full display on hand. And motocross’s favorite caterers, Tip & Ina Tipton, will be cooking up a feast for the participants on Saturday night, courtesy of series presenting sponsor, Parts Unlimited. "Parts Unlimited is committed to the ATV racer and enthusiast, always looking for the newest and best products to add to its catalog. What better place to be involved than the ATVA series, now in its 21st year? We’re glad to have the opportunity to send Tip to take care of the racers and their families this weekend," said Hylton Beattie.
The ITP/Moose AMA Pro ATV National Championship presented by Parts Unlimited continues in two weeks
at the legendary High Point Raceway, June 16-17, in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania.About the AMA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross Championship Series
Presented by Parts Unlimited:
Sanctioned by the AMA and ATVA, the nation’s premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series is hosted by many of America’s premier motocross facilities. The 12-round series approaches its 21st season with the Pro class newly under the wing of AMA Pro Racing. The 2006 series hosted over 8,000 entrants, making it America’s largest, as well as its longest running, ATV National Motocross series. Series sponsors include title sponsors ITP Tires and Moose, and presenting sponsor Parts Unlimited. Premiere and Feature sponsors include ATV Sport, Moto Tees, Scott USA, Maxxis Tires, Elka Suspension and H-Bomb Films/Division Four. Associate sponsors include Weekend Warrior Trailers, Denton Racing, and Hinson Racing. Media partners include ATV Insider, ATV Rider and ATVRiders.com.
About AMA Racing:
AMA Racing is the competition arm of the American Motorcyclist Association and is the leading sanctioning body for motorcycle sport in the United States. Its professional properties include the Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series, the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited, the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track Championship, the AMA Supermoto Championship and the AMA Pro ATV Championship. In amateur and pro-am competition, AMA Racing sanctions over 4000 events in 24 different disciplines and supports over 110 thousand active members. For more information about professional racing, visit
www.amaproracing.com. Accredited media outlets can also access an on line Press Room at www.amaproracing.com/pressroom. For amateur racing information visit www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/amasports.asp.About the ATVA:
The ATV Association ("ATVA") is the official sanctioning body of the amateur divisions of the ATVA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited. The 9,000 member ATVA is the sister organization of the 260,000 member American Motorcyclist Association ("AMA"). ATV racing has experienced phenomenal growth at the rate of 25% in the past two years alone, and continues to gain momentum and support, outselling off-road motorcycles annually. Each round attracts 600-700 racers who compete for bragging rights to one of 31 amateur national titles. For more information about ATVA, visit
www.atvaonline.com.About the ATVPG:
The ATVPG is comprised of the 12 individual promoters that host the AMA ITP/Moose ATV National Motocross Championships, presented by Parts Unlimited. The goal of the ATVPG is to raise awareness of ATV motocross through the production of professional and amateur championship racing events. For more information on the ATVPG and the ATV National events they produce, go to
www.atvmotocross.com.