KTM 2011 Road Race Contingency Announced

KTM is proud to announce its 2011 Grass Roots Road Race Contingency Program designed to reward weekend racers to experienced professionals for their racing success aboard KTM motorcycles. This grassroots contingency program will cover 5 regional road racing series and 15 racing classes.

The KTM Road Race Contingency Program covers the following racing series: AFM, CCS, CMRA, CVMA and WERA and pays out to fifth place with $1000 to win. The KTM 1190 RC8, 1190 RC8 R and 1190 RC8 R Race Spec motorcycles will be eligible to earn contingency in three classes for each series.

"For 2011, the new 1190 RC8 R Race Spec is the perfect bike for racers to take home up to $3000 in KTM contingency per race weekend. The RC8 R Race Spec bike is fully equipped for closed course racing use only," commented John Hinz, KTM Product Line Manager.

To view the complete schedule and to sign up for your chance to collect KTM road race contingency please visit www.ktmawards.com.

About KTM
KTM founded in 1953, is the second largest European motorcycle manufacturer specializing in 'Ready to Race' street and off-road motorcycles and ATVs. Proven success in worldwide competition is embodied into the design and function of each KTM motorcycle. KTM has built a reputation for high-quality premium race ready machines suitable for street and off-road race competition and recreation. With more than 180 World Championships and counting the technology, design and performance of KTM continues to race past the competition.