Spartanburg, SC -- On March 6, 2010, the Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) stopped at Washington, Georgia for the two-day event known as "The General." And when the red clay dust settled, Bradley Caldwell had piloted his KYMCO Maxxer 375 to a third-place finish in the 4x4 Lites Class. The Maxxer is a new 2010 addition to the KYMCO ATV line, and the two hour-plus race over grueling terrain was a real test of reliability and performance that the KYMCO machine passed with zero mechanical problems.
This notable accomplishment was quickly followed up at the next GNCC event with another great finish from Caldwell on the same KYMCO Maxxer 375. On March 20, 2010, Bradley Caldwell upped the ante by finishing second in the 4x4 Lites Class in Morganton, North Carolina at the GNCC Steele Creek race. That's two straight podiums for the KYMCO Maxxer 375, putting Caldwell in second place overall.
Two factors make the strong finishes in America's premier off-road racing series a notable accomplishment. First, the Maxxer 375 was completely stock with the exception of aluminum nerf bars (an option available from KYMCO). Second, Caldwell's entry in the GNCC's 4x4 Lites class put him up against race-modified competitors with engine displacements as large as 500cc. Yet the Maxxer's quick hole shot had him a close second coming off the line.
Caldwell, a twenty year-old from Laurens, SC, had raced a limited GNCC schedule last year on KYMCO's Mongoose sport ATV. But this was his first experience on the Maxxer, a quad that blurs the line between sport and utility models.
"It took off like a bottle rocket from the start," Caldwell said after the race. "I was very impressed by the handling, steering and four-wheel drive. The independent rear suspension surpassed my expectations when riding through the deep ruts. With the rear sway bar, the Maxxer was able to power slide like a true sport bike. I can't wait to race this machine again."
Al Golding, KYMCO USA's Accessories Manager, was on site in Georgia to provide support. He says the Bradley Caldwell team will move on to as many other GNCC events as possible, "carrying the KYMCO banner forward." The circuit's larger competitors may not be happy to see the KYMCO flag coming at them.
About the MAXXER 375 4x4 IRS
Designed for both sport-performance on the trail and rugged, comfortable utility use, the Maxxer 375 offers ATV buyers the best of both worlds. With the Maxxer's shift on-the-fly 2WD and 4WD and a class-leading sport-tuned independent rear suspension (IRS), KYMCO has created a versatile ATV that will give years of trouble-free service and exceptional value. The Maxxer 375 also features KYMCO's proven CVT transmission, low-maintenance shaft-final-drive, single cylinder DOHC four-stroke engine with electric start, sure stopping hydraulic disc brakes all around, aluminum alloy wheels and distinctive new body styling. It is backed by KYMCO's standard one-year factory warranty.
KYMCO's roots in the motorsports industry go back to its founding in 1963 as the Kwang Yang Motor Company, Ltd., with headquarters in Taiwan. Long a leader in quality, fuel economy, and versatility, today KYMCO manufactures motor scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs at five plants in Asia, including the main facility in the city of Kaohsiung.
KYMCO is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan and currently exports to 88 countries worldwide. All KYMCO plants use the latest technology for the engineering and production of reliable engine, chassis, and other components. Since 2004, KYMCO has been officially accredited for ISO-9001 quality in manufacturing. KYMCO is committed to maximum customer satisfaction and constant innovation, making use of the most advanced CAD/CAE tools to bring superior engineering and design to their products.
The company's partner in the United States is KYMCO USA with headquarters, marketing and distribution centered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. KYMCO USA is dedicated to building the brand's reputation and market share through superior value, frequent new product introductions, strategic industry partnerships, and excellence in dealer network support. KYMCO USA has a reputation and expertise gained through over 30 years in the U.S. motorsports industry.