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2010 EDT Pre-Season Overview

(4/22/2010) - We are only two weeks away from the opening round of the 2010 Extreme Dirt Track Series which is set to begin at Robbins Ridge Raceway in Burnsville, NC. Riders will enjoy the track layout as they experience elevation changes, off-camber turns, and multiple straightaways. Robbin’s Ridge is fortunate to have some of the best red clay in the region. As a host to the Southern ATVA Series, look for some exciting racing as the local NC-VA riders battle it out with some of the best in the nation.

The 2010 season looks to be an exciting year as there are reports of dirt track rider counts across the country being significantly higher than last year. The Lucas Oil MidWest Extreme Dirt Track Series reported approximately a 30% increase in rider count at their opening round as opposed to 2009. Additionally, the Southern ATVA Extreme Dirt Track Series reported a 25% increase in rider count for their opening round compared to 2009. This is a good indication of what to expect at the national level.

Don’t forget about the contingency programs which are available for the series. KTM North America has doubled its contingency program in 2010 and is offering almost $90,000 in total purse money for the year. It’s great to see a manufacturer step up to the plate and support its riders even in tough economic times. For details, visit the website at www.xtrm.com/ktm. Also, Hoosier tire is offering (2) free tires to class winners and (1) free tire to those finishing in second place. Check out the Hoosier website for program requirements and details ( www.hoosiertire.com/EXTDTcon.pdf ).

We look forward to seeing everyone in Burnsville, NC on May 8th.