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ProTaper Expands Off-Road Support Program

ProTaper has announced a multi-year agreement with the FMF/RPM/KTM Racing Team. The team, including 2014 AMA EnduroCross Champion Cody Webb, will utilize ProTaper Contour Handlebars, RS Sprockets and Grips in a host of racing series. “We are looking forward to seeing this talented team and ProTaper on the podium,”  said ProTaper Brand Manager Paul Perebijnos.
In addition to reigning EnduroCross Champ Webb, the seven-rider team consists of Big 6 Champion Eric Yorba; WORCS Pro 2 Champion Travis Coy; Junior EnduroCross Champion Ty Tremaine; Canadian Enduro Champion Bobby Prochnau; former Women’s EnduroCross Champ Chantelle Bykerk and 2014 EnduroCross vice-champion Rachel Gutish.
“Off-road racing and the off-road customer are very important to us at ProTaper, so the addition of the FMF/RPM/KTM Racing Team is very exciting,” added Perebijnos. “They bring us a diverse squad of talented athletes that will compete for wins and championships in multiple disciplines and classes.” The FMF/RPM/KTM Racing Team is set to compete in 2015 and beyond in a variety of off-road disciplines, including the AMA EnduroCross Series, AMA Enduro Series, GNCC, Big 6, Hare & Hound, X-Games and the WORCS series.
“I am very pleased with the long term relationship we have forged with the ProTaper brand,” said FMF/RPM/KTM Team Manager Mike Hurlbert. “Their product quality is second to none and their staff is made up of seasoned racing enthusiasts with years of experience and knowledge. Having people you believe in and trust are a big part of what a race team needs for continued success.”
For more information: www.protaper.com.

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