Cobra riders roll into Ponca City as the favorites in the mini bike classes
Cobra’s all-star lineup on the 50s & 65s features Linville, Milam, Mumford, Rogers, Kobush, Robertson and Smith
HILLSDALE, Mich., (July 27, 2010) – The NMA’s biggest race of the season – the 2010 Ponca City Grand National – kicks off today with Cobra racers representing in full force in both the JR & SR (50cc) and 65cc classes on their American-made King 50s and CX65s.
The “Stars of Tomorrow” as they’ve become to be known, factory-backed Cobra racers to keep an eye on in the 50cc and 65cc classes include:
# Rider Hometown 2010 Accolades
420 Gage Linville Cordele, GA Vegas, Oak Hill & Lake Whitney titles (4-6)
306 Seth Milam Deberry, TX Oak Hill podium, top five Lake Whitney
122 Carson Mumford Simi Valley, CA Oak Hill titles (7-8), Vegas podium
351 Jack Rogers Brookville, MD Oak Hill podium (7-8 Stock)
99 Lance Kobush New Florence, MO Lake Whitney title (7-8 Stock)
325 Stilez Robertson Bakersfield, CA Lake Whitney title (7-8), 3 titles at Vegas
117 Brandon Smith Aztec, N.M. Oak Hill, Lake Whitney & Vegas top ten
“Ponca City is an outstanding race” said Sean Hilbert, President of Cobra. “There is just a ton of history there going back many decades. All of the top pros to come out of the U.S. rode at Ponca at one time or another. Cobra’s factory and support racers will be out in full force at Ponca City this week and we look forward to hearing the stories of hard-fought battles and Cobra titles won – and defended – at this long-standing event.”
Other Cobra racers to keep an eye on in the 50cc classes include: Nevada’s Robert Hailey in the JR class; Jackson Turpin (Georgia), Chase Yentzer (Pennsylvania), Pierce Brown (Utah), Grant Harlan (Hawaii), Darrian Davis (New Mexico) and Larry Reyes Jr. (Texas) in the SR classes. In the 65cc classes Cobra’s Aaden Veazie (Colorado) has a good shot at the overall 6-8 podium on his CX65. Also keep an eye on Cole Bailey (California) in the 65cc 6-8 class and Hunter Budd (Texas) in the 9-11 class.
Thinking to purchase a used 2005 king cobra but have heard that mixed thoughts saying that its really not a good bike and find a newer one. We are coming off racing ktms so i no what is involved with 50cc bikes just dont no about the 2005 cobra the plan is to buy the 2005 king for the A bike then go get a new king cobra for my B bike is purchasing the older bike a wise choice do these bikes have alot of problems meaning more so then the 50cc bikes already have
The 2005 Cobra was a solid bike, however, ANY motocross bike that is five years old needs to be looked at closely before purchasing. Take a close look at the clutch, wheel bearings, brakes, and frame. If you do decide to purchase, we have plenty of parts to keep it running in top condition.