BREA, Calif., (Feb. 6, 2008) - American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) is proud to announce that its2008 race contingency program will total almost $15 million for Supercross, Motocross, RoadRacing, Drag Racing and Flat Track Racing. All Suzuki riders competing in these disciplines areeligible to earn contingency rewards.
In AMA Pro Supercross and Motocross for 2008, ASMC is focusing on larger payouts for ridersfinishing in the eighth-through-40th positions in an effort to better assist Suzuki's privateers.Additional events have been added to the Amateur Motocross program, with contingency availableat more than 500 national events. The 2008 ASMC contingency program began November 1,2007, and ends October 31, 2008.
"American Suzuki prides itself on staying in touch with racers and continually making adjustmentsthat best suit the racers' needs," said Pat Alexander, ASMC Sports Promotions Manager. "From ourlegendary GSX-R Cup Challenge to being the first company to pay cash contingency to professionalracers, Suzuki strives to give the best support possible to all Suzuki racers."
Racers participating in the program will receive a 2008 contingency card and automatic depositswill be made to the card as racers earn money throughout the year. Amateur and Pro riders mayuse their card at any authorized Suzuki dealership, as well as anywhere Visa is accepted.
For details about participating in Suzuki's contingency program, including the registration form,information on Tony D's MX Schools and race schedules, please log on to www.teamsuzuki.com.