SUPERCROSS US ’08 : ÉRIC SORBY CHEZ HOOTERS – MOTO XXX TAMER RACING
December 31, 2007
Hooters – Moto XXX Tamer Racing Finalizes 2008
– press release –
Hooters – Moto XXX Tamer Racing has solidified their line-up for the 2008 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. The first round of the series will take place this coming weekend, January, 5th at Angles Stadium in Anaheim, CA.
The team will field five riders throughout the Supercross series including: Eric Sorby – Supercross Class, Antonio Balbi Jr. – Supercross Class, Ryan Grantom – Supercross Lites West, Vernon McKiddie – Supercross Lites East and Mitch Dougherty – Supercross Lites East.
Hooters Restaurant will be the title sponsor of the team with major support from Cumberland Companies, Perfex Corp, Akrapovic Exhausts and American Honda.
Hooters Texas Wings Inc. is the Texas-based operator and franchisee associated with over 435 Hooters restaurant locations in 44 states and 20 Countries. “It is awesome to have Hooters involved with our organization. They bring some serious fun to the Supercross Series. I really want to thank Tracey and Tanya Mock and Texas Wings Inc. for their instrumental roles in bringing the Hooters deal to life,” said Kevin Maret.
New to the team for 2008 is Cumberland Companies. Cumberland is one of the largest pharmaceutical distribution companies in the United Sates for both generic and branded chronic care medications. From behind the counter to the front of the store, Cumberland supplies Rx brands, generic brands and consumer products to retail, medical professionals, and managed care providers.
After joining the team in 2007, Perfex Corporation is back supporting the team for 2008. Originating in Brooklyn and located in upstate New York, Perfex Corp. was founded in 1924. It is a family run business now in their third generation under the watchful eye of Michael E. Kubick. Mike grew up in New York and is an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
American Honda will be providing the team with the potent 2008 Honda CRF450R and the powerful CRF250R. Moto XXX Performance will handle engine development in conjunction with Race Tech who will handle suspension and chassis.
Moto XXX Tamer Racing is proudly supported by: Cumberland, Moto XXX, Tamer Racing, Perfex Corp, Akrapovic, American Honda Motor Co., Race Tech Suspension, Pirelli tires, Wiseco, Sidi Boots, O’Neal MX, Motion Pro, Ti Lube, Moto XXX Performance, Honda GParts, Pro Honda Oils & Chemicals, Enjoy Graphics, Deluge Sport, Vortex Sprockets and Bars, JD Jetting, Excel A60 Wheel Sets, RK Chains, Tamer Billet Starting Devices, Mock Racing, ARC Levers, Honda Rider’s Club of AmericCometic Gaskets, Crower Power, Group D Pit Wear, Interlakes Sport Center, KGClutch Factory, Polisport Plastics, Ready Filter, VP Fuels, Vortex Ignitions, ScUSA, Ogio, Carbon Fiber Works, Clutch Wipes Hand Cleaner, Metaltek.