Pirelli has reached an agreement to be the exclusive motorcycle and ATV tire sponsor of the American Woods Racing Championship Series (AWRCS) for 2006. The AWRCS is the fastest growing woods racing series in America, attracting a growing number of pro and amateur riders and sponsors from the motorcycle and ATV industry. With 300-400 riders participating at its events, the infant AWRCS series has already proven its popularity.
In 2006 the AWRCS will host ten two-day events offering a full day each for quads and motorcycles. The full schedule, which is designed not to conflict with other cross-country series, is available at: awrcs.com, and inquiries can be sent to: awrcs@yahoo.com.
Pirelli is the first tire manufacturer to offer contingency support for racers in the AWRCS series, and will be doing it for both motorcycle and ATV classes. Tire support at each event will be provided by Rick Thompson's Grove City Motorsports. In addition to sponsoring the AWRCS series, Pirelli is sponsoring the defending ATV champion, pro racer Johnny Gallagher.
Matt Thornton, Pirelli ATV Sales Manager, said, "We're stoked to take such an important role in AWRCS's cross-country racing program. They have shown huge growth already and look to have a great future ahead of them. With our totally new ATV racing tire, the Race Rail XC just being released, the timing was perfect for us to become a significant player in this promising program."