Los Angeles, Calif. (September 11, 2007) - Pro-Motion Motorsports announced today that former
supercross champion, Damon Huffman, will race the AMA/Maxxis National
EnduroCross Series. Huffman, the 1994 and
1995 125cc West Supercross Champion; the 1997 World Supercross Champion and the
winner of the first U.S. Open of Supercross in 1998, retired from racing in
2005 to spend more time with his family, but is now ready to get back out on
the track and explore the world of Off-Road racing.
"When you have been racing motorcycles since you were five
years old, it's a little tough to get them out of your system," explained
Huffman. Although I retired, I never quit riding. I have always enjoyed riding
off-road and riding trials bikes so when the opportunity came up... I thought I
would give it a try. EnduroCross looks like a lot of fun and gives me a chance
to get back into racing on a limited schedule. Plus, there is that MMI $50,000
bonus... you have to admit, that is pretty enticing!"
Damon will be racing a Suzuki RM250 in the series. "I spoke
to Mike Webb at Suzuki and they will be providing me with an '08 RM250,"
continued Huffman. "I'm pretty excited to have that type of support. Also
MotorcycleUSA.com will be one of my major sponsors for the series. They will be
covering all three rounds of the series providing pre- and post-race coverage -
so that will make it fun for both me and the fans."
"We've been to the past couple of EnduroCross races in Las
Vegas, and let me tell you, that is some crazy racing right there," stated
JC Hilderbrand, Off-Road Editor for MotorcycleUSA.com. "To get Damon to
come out of retirement and help sponsor him for this series will make for great
editorial for our readers. EnduroCross is unbelievable to watch - lots of lead
changes and great race action - it'll be fun to document Damon's efforts from
race to race."
The 2007 AMA/Maxxis National EnduroCross Series starts out in
Denver, CO on September 29 then moves to Guthrie, OK on October 6. The final
round will be held inside the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on November 17. Race
entries are still available for all three rounds and tickets for the events are
available online at www.endurocross.com as well as participating
Kawasaki dealers. The 2007 AMA/Maxxis National EnduroCross Series is brought to
you by: Maxxis Tires, Moose Racing, FMF Racing, GEICO Insurance, Monster Energy
Drink, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Elka Suspension, Pro Taper, Alpinestars,
Rekluse, Motion Pro, Ride Now, Pole Position, Thumpertalk.com, All Access,
Rage'n Toy Haulers, Christini Technologies, Cycle News, Cycra, Uni Filter, Kal
Gard, Fastway, Engine Ice, KBC Helmets, Scott USA, Quad Tech, Wiseco,
TrailRider Magazine, BTO Sports, RidePG.com, Girardi Wealth Management Group,
Sun Enterprises, Rocky Mountain Kawasaki, Colorado Powersports, Fay Myers
Motorcycle World, G-Force Powersports, Vickery Motorsports, House of Kawasaki,
Can Am, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA and KTM North
America.