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Cobra kids have a shot at more than 80 GRAND in ‘Cobra Bucks’ – redeemable at Cobra HQ -for bike/ATV parts, plus Cobra gear

HILLSDALE, Mich., (June 15, 2010) – American-made Cobra, designers and builders of the world’s most successful competition mini bikes and ATVs, is proud to announce another generous contingency program offering in up the popular “Cobra Bucks” to kids competing on both the CX line of 50cc and 65cc mini cycles, as well as the ECX line of ATVs.

Up more than $10,000 from 2009’s ambitious Cobra contingency program, the 2010 effort features a number of new races and series – with the pot swelling to more than $80,000 in posted awards.

“Like everyone, Cobra’s feeling the pinch in these tough times. But that doesn’t diminish the importance of a strong contingency program at Cobra – something our world class racers expect when lining up to race on their CX bikes and ECX ATVs,” said Cobra President Sean Hilbert. “The Cobra contingency program, featuring Cobra Bucks, is again in place to assist our top racers with everything they need to help keep their Cobras in top racing shape throughout the 2010 competition season.”

Hilbert added that, new for 2010, is the addition of the popular Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) for both Cobra bikes and ATVs. Cobra also added the CMC Golden State Series run by legendary promoter Stu Peters.

Redeemable at Cobra HQ, Cobra Bucks were earned at events ranging from the amateur MX Nationals openers in Texas (Lake Whitney and Oak Hill) all the way through the major NMA events, Loretta qualifiers and Loretta’s and into Thanksgiving at the Mini Os – 10 major races and four overall series payouts for the CX 50cc and 65cc bikes is a contingency record for Cobra.

Cobra mini cycle contingency races and series include:

· Grand National Cross Country Series
· Lake Whitney
· Oak Hill
· Vegas World Mini GP
· Sweeney Cycle Park Pro/Am
· Loretta Lynn’s Regional Qualifiers
· Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Championships
· Ponca City
· Baja Brawl
· Branson
· Mini Os
· American Bluegrass Championship Series
· Texas Winter Series
· Unlimited Sports Winter Am Series
· California Gold Cup
· CMC Golden State Series

And the ATV contingency – including for the first time the Grand National Cross Country Series’ youth classes – includes:

· South ATV MX Challenge Series
· ATVA Motocross Nationals Series
· Grand National Cross Country Series

To sign up, click HERE

This is a place we have created to cover a diverse array of topics…everything from new product ideas, to updates on Government Action (like the Lead Law), to offering sneak peaks inside the Cobra Factory. Our goal is to offer a level of communication with the Factory that is unprecedented in this industry, and in turn that will hopefully allow you to enjoy a better overall ownership experience.  What do we mean by ‘better overall ownership experience’? Let me give you a couple of examples: you will be notified immediately when any new Tech Support Bulletins are posted and what they mean for you. You will see how different parts of your motorcycle are manufactured. You will have an opportunity to meet key people within and outside of Cobra and learn how they affect our sport. You will have a window on live events like the big races and trade shows, and finally, you will be able to get up front and center on new products, features, and benefits that make Cobra products the best in the world.

Stay tuned…!

Sean @ Cobra