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QUAD MAGAZINE NAMED PRESENTING SPONSOR OF GRAND SLAM EVENTS

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (May 21, 2008) -- QUAD Magazine has been named presenting sponsor of the ITP Tires Grand Slam, which features a $5,000 series purse for the Pro class. The championship within a championship, being held at the remaining four Showcase Events on the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited tour, will now be known as the ITP Tires Grand Slam Presented by QUAD Magazine.

"We're excited QUAD Magazine has partnered with us on this significant program," said Sam Gammon, ATVPG director. "Feedback thus far from our riders, teams, sponsors and other stakeholders has been extremely positive. We're looking forward to kicking this off this weekend!"

The ITP Tires Grand Slam Presented by QUAD Magazine will award $1,000 to the Pro winner at each of the four races, along with an additional $1,000 to the top-finishing Pro in Grand Slam points. The Grand Slam will also award custom Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to the top-three overall finishers.

To be eligible, riders must compete in all four remaining Showcase Events. The program kicks off next weekend with “First Base” at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pa. (May 24-25). "Second Base" is at Unadilla Valley Sports in New Berlin, N.Y. (June 7-8); "Third Base" is at RedBud in Buchanan, Mich. (July 26-27); and the "Home Run" is at Loretta Lynn's Dirt Days in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. (Aug. 9-10).

Final awards will be presented following Loretta Lynn’s Dirt Days. The overall top three in each of the 34 classes from Pro to Youth will earn custom Grand Slam Series medals.

The ITP Tires Grand Slam Presented by QUAD Magazine kicks off this weekend, May 24-25, during the ATV Stampede at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pa.

About the ITP/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA ATV National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited
The AMA ITP/Moose Racing ATV National Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited is the nation’s premier amateur and professional ATV motocross series, and competes at top motocross facilities nationwide. The 11-round series features the Nation's best racers, teams and sponsors, and is America’s largest and longest-running ATV National Motocross series with more than 20 years of competition. The series continues to expand and produce top talent from the amateur ranks, while keeping close to the grassroots fun that makes people love to go to the races.

Series sponsors include title sponsors ITP Tires and Moose Racing, and presenting sponsor Parts Unlimited. Premiere and Feature sponsors include Can Am, Amsoil, ATV Sport Magazine, Quad Magazine, Moto Tees, Maxxis Tires, and FMF. Associate sponsors include Fox Shox, Gatorade, HinsonRacing, Custom Axis, and H-Bomb. Media partners include ATV Insider and ATVRiders.com. For more information, please visit The New ATV MX Online.

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MORGANTOWN, W. VA. (May 21, 2008) -- Can-Am officials announced today the company will bring its popular demo ride program to this weekend's ATV Stampede at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pa. The event, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, is part of the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Championship Presented by Parts Unlimited.

New Can-Am ATVs will be shipped in this week for attendees to test ride on a special course being built adjacent to the main race track. Demo rides are open to licensed drivers 16 years and older. The demo rides are part of this weekend's Showcase Event, which will also feature outdoor-themed displays, an ATV RiderCourse training program and much more.

In addition, active military personnel can celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with a $5 discount on tickets with a valid military ID. Those interested in getting a sneak peak of the action should plan to visit Morgantown Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki on Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to meet top Pro racers Joe Byrd, Pat Brown, Doug Gust, Dustin Wimmer and Chad Wienen.

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Wouldn't want to practice this more than once...

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Saturday's Qualifying Results from High Point Raceway, at Mt Morris PA

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MOUNT MORRIS, Pa. (May 24, 2008) -- Defending race winner Jeremy Lawson was the last rider to hit the track for the second qualifying session on Saturday, but the extra time in the pits proved rewarding as the Team Epic Can-Am rider set the fastest time in the Pro ATV Class at High Point Raceway. Lawson scorched the demanding course in two minutes, 3.01 seconds to set the fastest time for this weekend's ATV Stampede. The event marks Round 6 of the ITP Tires/Moose Racing ATV National Motocross Series Presented by Parts Unlimited.

Lawson (No. 16 Team Epic Can-Am) was only one tenth faster than defending champion Joe Byrd (No. 7 Honda), but is looking forward to making it two in a row tomorrow afternoon. Josh Creamer (No. 9 Monster Energy Kawasaki) was third quickest.

"We took some extra time setting up the quad, but I’m happy we did," said Lawson. "The track has a lot of hard landings, and the off-cambers are tricky so the set up is crucial."

With sunny skies and 80-degree weather in the forecast, Lawson is poised to repeat as the ATV Stampede winner.

"I really like this track," said Lawson. "It has always fit me really well. I’m not sure why, but I’m fast here and I’m ready for tomorrow."

Steve Runkel (No. 911 Honda), Hunter Miller (No. 90 Golden West Cycles), John Ragon (No. 98 Team Ragon 98 Honda), and Thomas Hagar (No. 215 ATV Fourplay Suzuki) qualified for tomorrow's finals through the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ). Michael Brown, Chris Tait, Rich Stambach, Trent Kandel, Brock Lyons, Cale Downen and Jason Dunkleberger didn't qualify for the 20-quad field.

The ATV Stampede continues tomorrow with the final Pro qualifying round, scheduled for 10 a.m., followed by final motos at noon and at 3 p.m. Tomorrow's action will also feature a full card of Amateur, Youth and Women's racing.

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Sunday Moto 1 Results

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Moto 1 winner Dustin Wimmer
Second place Jeremy Lawson

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After Moto 2, here's the standings for the year:

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MOUNT MORRIS, Pa. (May 25, 2008) -- Team MSR/Suzuki/Yoshimura/Pro Taper’s Dustin Wimmer earned the Suspension Systems Holeshot Award and led every lap to take the win in the first moto of the Pro ATV racing program Sunday at High Point Raceway. The event was part of the ATV Stampede, Round 6 of the ITP Tires/Moose Racing AMA/ATVA National Motocross Championship Series.

Wimmer held off Can-Am's Jeremy Lawson throughout the moto to net the victory. Jeremy Lawson was second on a Can-Am. Rounding out the podium was two-time and defending AMA Pro Champion Joe Byrd, who passed Josh Creamer (No. 9 Team Monster Energy Kawasaki) early in the event.

“The track was in great shape; Racer Productions did a good job with this race,” said Wimmer. “My Suzuki got me out front early and everything went well.”

Wimmer fought through tightening muscles in his arms during the event.

“I had arm pump in practice so I was a little worried about it,” added Wimmer. “I just got tight for a while, but I concentrated on keeping a steady pace and not letting my lead get too small. Everything is working well, so we aren’t making any changes for moto two.”

The second moto is scheduled to start 3 p.m.

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Joe Byrd Moto 2