In an effort to enrich younger motocross riders, and make some future AMA Motocross and Supercross winners, Dunlop developed the Team Dunlop National program, which includes 18 top amateur racers carefully selected by Dunlop race staff based on race results, rider character, hometown region and OEM brand.
According to Dunlop, these riders represent Dunlop Tires at AMA national amateur racing competitions and many other events across the country. All 18 Team Dunlop National riders receive the highest level of support available from Dunlop for amateur racing activities, and can be recognized by the unique Team Dunlop logo that designates them as team members.
Team Dunlop National riders receive tire support and preferred-treatment service at select races, and Dunlop will also contribute $500 to an educational savings fund for each rider to underscore the importance of staying focused on schoolwork. In addition, these young riders may play an active role in the development of the next generation of Dunlop racing tires in the youth segment—a significant and innovative commitment to that vital segment of racing’s future.Being a part of the Team Dunlop National squad also offers riders the opportunity to be featured in national Dunlop advertising campaigns throughout the 2010 season. They each have their own rider profile pages with photos, video, and results. You can check out each rider by clicking here.
Team Dunlop identifies outstanding young people who compete on motocross bikes displacing up to 105cc and helps them move up to the next level. Dunlop has a long and proud history of amateur support for thousands of young racers every year. Additionally, Dunlop serves as the official tire sponsor of all the major amateur OEM groups, including Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Cobra and Polini. To submit your application for consideration to join Team D, visit www.teamdunlop.com.
Team Dunlop provides tire support and preferred service at select amateur races. Dunlop promotes and advertises Team Dunlop in national media as well as on the Dunlop Website. As a bonus, Team Dunlop riders become involved as development riders for the next generation of Dunlop racing tires in the youth segment. In 2009, Dunlop also contributed to an educational savings fund for the Team Dunlop riders to underscore the importance of staying focused on schoolwork. Team Dunlop riders can be easily identified because they sport a unique logo on their exclusively-branded Team Dunlop racetrack apparel.
Dunlop is especially proud of the Team Dunlop riders on the 2009 squad and congratulates each of them for their outstanding effort. Listed alphabetically, they are:
· Jordan Bailey – KTM – Orlando, Florida
· Zach Bell – Kawasaki – San Diego, California
· Matt Bisceglia – Yamaha – Weatherford, Texas
· Sean Cantrell – KTM – Newbury Park, California
· Adam Cianciarulo – Kawasaki – Osteen, Florida
· Thomas Covington – Kawasaki – Vernon, Alabama
· Brad Esper – Kawasaki – San Diego, California
· Steven Gretchen – Suzuki – McMechen, West Virginia
· Lance Kobusch – Cobra – New Florence, Missouri
· Connor Pearson – Yamaha – Powell Butte, Oregon
· Jake Riggle – Suzuki – Colorado Springs, Colorado
· Chase Sexton – Polini – La Moille, Illinois
· Jordan Smith – Suzuki – Belmont, North Carolina
· Tanner Stack – Kawasaki – Jackson, Michigan
· Rookie White – Suzuki – Winchester, California
· Clay Woeste – Cobra – Florence, Kentucky
· Mark Worth – Kawasaki – Queen Creek, Arizona
