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HARLEY-DAVIDSON INCREASES AMA PRO FLAT TRACK CONTINGENCY PURSE

Published on January 29, 2013 under Motorcycle News

Contingency Program Doubles Payouts to $143,000 For 2013

Milwaukee, Wis. (January 29, 2013) – Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce that it will double its contingency payouts to racers in the AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Twins class from $5,500 to $11,000 per race for the upcoming racing season.

 

For 2013, Harley-Davidson Motor Company will provide a $143,000 contingency fund for Twins riders competing on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the series’ thirteen scheduled Twins events. The Twins contingency program will pay out up to $11,000 in contingency per event to the First through Eighth place finishing positions to riders on Harley-Davidson motorcycles per the following schedule:

 

First place: $4,000

Second place: $2,000

Third place: $1,800

Fourth place: $1,200

Fifth place: $1,000

Sixth place: $400

Seventh place: $400

Eighth place: $200

 

To be eligible for Harley-Davidson contingency awards, riders must display the Harley-Davidson Bar & Shield logo prominently on their leathers either on the front chest or right ribcage area.

 

“Harley-Davidson’s support for dirt track racing goes deep into the roots of the sport and we are pleased to increase the financial reward for racers who proudly carry the Bar & Shield in AMA Pro Flat Track competition,” said Kris Schoonover, Harley-Davidson Racing Manager.

 

“AMA Pro Racing would like to thank the Harley-Davidson Motor Company for all of its support,” said Dan Johnsen, Director of AMA Pro Flat Track. “By increasing support for the riders that are bringing fans across the country such thrilling entertainment, Harley-Davidson is helping to ensure the future success of the sport. We are thankful and proud to have them as a partner.”

 

For more information on AMA Pro Racing Flat Track series, visit www.amaproracing.com.

 

Company Background

 

Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles
and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit harley-davidson.com.

 

 

 

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