Thor/Parts Unlimited Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Nationals Season Preview

Ryan Morais will make his debut at the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship a little later in the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. The most experienced member of the team is looking for his elusive first AMA victory and has his best opportunity with Mitch Payton's crew.

Another Thor rider forced to sit out the beginning of the nationals is Rockstar/Makita Suzuki's Nico Izzi. A scary incident at the final round of the Eastern Regional Supercross Championship has put Izzi on the sidelines for the time being, but the 2008 Rookie of the Year is anticipating a return this summer in search of a first AMA victory of his own.

New to the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the addition of the WMA Class as an integral part of the series schedule. The nation's fastest women will compete in eight of the 12 rounds and will receive more exposure than ever before. Rookie Sara Price has captured considerable buzz heading into her first professional season after an extremely successful amateur career. The 16-year old Southern California native has the support of Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green, giving her a leg up on the competition. She is without a doubt one of the fastest women on a motorcycle and many will be very interested to see how she fares at the top level of women's motocross.

Additionally, New Mexico rider Vanessa Florentino will also fly the Thor flag. Despite being just 20 years old, she is a veteran in the WMA and has posted strong results throughout her career. Still in search of that first victory, she will be a familiar face at the front of the pack each and every weekend.

With an impressive roster of talent, the support of the name synonymous with motocross and the most dedicated sponsorship the sport has ever seen, the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will without a doubt be one to remember for the Thor/Parts Unlimited family.

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.