- press release -

Canadian Vet Motocross Nationals
Sponsored by Riverside Yamaha-Suzuki-KTM

Mr Gord Koll, President of the organizing group, stated today that he was pleased to announce that the Pro Purse for the upcoming 2008 Canadian Vet Motocross Nationals to be held in Alberta in August 2008 has been set at $15,000.00.

The Vet Nationals recognize older [“Vet”] motorcycle racers who continue to participate and enjoy the sport of motocross after their 30th birthday. Modelled after the White Brothers World Vet Championships held in California for the past 20 years, the series will comprise a 10 moto [race] format spread over two weekends in August.

Mr Koll added “We expect competition to be extremely fierce in all classes for National Championships, driven not only by the will to win and to be able to claim a National Championship, but also for the significant amount of cold hard cash on offer for the Pro classes”. Many Alberta based Vet racers are already training hard for the events, and competing in Vet races regionally, such as the Spring Classic held at Antler Lake near Edmonton this past weekend.

Mr Danny Yaggey, Race Team Manager for Riverside Yamaha-Suzuki-KTM , the Title Sponsor, is confident that the attraction of the significant purse money will draw even more top class racers to the two Alberta events which comprise the national Championship.

“In addition to Doug Dubach, the World #1 Vet racer, I have had expressions of interest from many former Canadian Champions who want to try themselves against Dubach, and many of their former competitors from across Canada who they raced against as far back as the 60’s and 70’s.”

The prize purse will be split among the 2 premier age classes, specifically the +30 and +40 Pro classes, with the +30 class taking the lions share of the funds to the tune of $10,000, and the +40 pro class taking up the remaining $5000. Other classes will share in the significant quantity of contingency awards, trophies and giveaway prizes being offered by many of the event sponsors and supporters.

For further information, please contact the following:

Mr Danny Yaggey, Team Manager
Riverside Yamaha-Suzuki-KTM
15 Inglewood Drive,
St Albert AB T8N 5E2
Phone: 780-458-7272
Email: danny@riversideyamaha-suzuki.com

Mr Gord Koll, President
Alberta OldTimers MX
Phone: 780-965-3162
Email: gkoll@telusplanet.net

Alberta OldTimers MX [AOTMX]
www.aotmx.ca

Mr Dustin Heikkinen
Wildrose MX Association [WRMA]
Phone: 403-240-4025
Email: dustin_heikkinen@hotmail.com

Wildrose MX Association [WRMA]
www.wildrosemx.com

Mr Al Gill, Marketing and Promotions
2008 Canadian Vet Motocross Nationals
Phone 780-719-2629
Email: abgill@telus.net