KTM Announces Increased Regional MX Contingency Program

Friday, March 10, 2017 | 3:15 PM

KTM Motorsports is proud to announce its increased regional motocross contingency program for the 2017 season, totaling a possible payout of $ 1.5 million dollars. Additionally, riders that place inside the top three at select amateur national motocross events will receive a 5-gallon pail of KTM ETS Fuel.

The KTM regional motocross contingency program now includes 55 regional motocross series across the United States, in addition to amateur national contingency at 14 of the top amateur motocross events. For 2017, the possible payouts offered in each of those series has increased to include the top three finishes in qualifying classes.

Additionally, KTM is partnering with ETS Racing, Inc. to offer a 5-gallon pail of ETS fuel with a top three overall finish at the following events:

  • Daytona Amateur Supercross – March 12-13, 2017
  • Freestone Spring Championship – March 21-25, 2017
  • California Classic – April 6-9, 2017
  • Junior MotoX – May 11-13, 2017
  • Mammoth Motocross – June 20-25, 2017
  • Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s – July 31- Aug. 5, 2017
  • Winter Olympics – Nov. 20-25, 2017

Racers that achieve a top three finish at the above events will be awarded KTM_Cash and a 5-gallon pail of fuel according to their registered KTM model. The fuel being offered is the ExtraBlaze 97 Octane 4-Stroke and 2-Stroke (50:1 Motorex) mixes.

ETS Racing, Inc. Sales Director, Bill Bovensiep: “ETS Racing, Inc., having a long-standing relationship with KTM professional riders, is excited to offer race fuel to KTM’s retail division. High-quality racing fuel available in KTM dealerships is the next step in the full-service offering and quality you expect from a world-leader in motorcycles. We are proud to support KTM and look forward to assisting riders with the best possible fuel in the market.”

KTM Motorsports Marketing Manager, Christy LaCurelle: “ETS fuel is the official fuel of our Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team, as well as the factory supported Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KTM/WPS Team and the Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/KTM Factory Team. It is what our top teams run and we now have the ability to sell this fuel to racers on the amateur circuit. We love the idea of rewarding racers at the top level with this high-quality line of fuel. We look forward to the feedback from customers as they get the opportunity to run the fuel that our top teams use.”

Racers interested in the KTM_Cash Contingency Program and ETS Fuel offering should visit www.ktmcash.com for details and to register for future earnings.

For more on ETS Racing Fuels, please visit: http://www.ets-racing.com/products-services/racing-fuels/#motorbikes.