Thor/Parts Unlimited Update
The week got off to a great start for Thor with two riders turning in 1st place finishes over the weekend. The first top finisher came from 2008 MX1 Champion David Philippaerts in France who turned in two impressive motos at the GP (including a win in moto #2) to put himself and Thor on the top of the podium. Philippaerts’ first-place finish puts him in 3rd overall in the MX1 standings, and in great position to charge towards another MX1 Championship.
Back in the United States Cory Buttrick brought home his first 2010 XC1 class win on the season at the Wiseco John Penton GNCC in Ohio. Buttrick had to battle around a wet and sloppy track throughout the day, but when it was all over the top podium spot was his.
On Tuesday, June 8th Thor was on hand to support the KTM Ride Day at Pala Raceway. As many know, Thor is a major supporter of KTM especially with the offroad team which features riders like Mike Brown, Kailub Russell, Cory Buttrick, Kurt Caselli and others.
Overall, the KTM Ride Day proved to be a great event for fans and industry representatives alike, and Thor is excited to be a part of the KTM team.
This weekend the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships will head to Mount Morris, Pa. for the Rockstar Energy Drink High Point National. We’ll have photos and coverage from the event available on Facebook and YouTube, so be sure to log on and follow Thor online.
About Parts Unlimited
Parts Unlimited is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry and is owned by LeMans Corporation headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. Parts Unlimited sells to over 12,000 dealerships world wide and continues to expand its market penetration with its sister companies, Parts Canada, Parts Europe and Drag Specialties.
Parts Unlimited continues to promote racing through its campaign WE SUPPORT THE SPORT®, helping to drive consumers to dealerships, while entertaining its dealers through hospitalities at the events it sponsors.
About Thor Motocross
Thor is one of the originators of motocross apparel. When Torsten Hallman made his first U.S trip to race and promote motocross in 1966, he inadvertently started to develop Thor riding gear. Thor is a hardcore, grass roots company that understands what it takes to reach the top and more importantly, how to stay there. It is one of a few companies with over 40 years experience in the motocross marketplace.
Thor, a house brand company for Parts Unlimited, combines design and marketing with superior distribution to reach it’s thousands of dealers and consumers priding ourselves on key selling features like quality, strength and performance. Thor is more than a brand. It is a lifestyle.
