Cobra support British SX
By TMX Archives on 4th Sep 08
US mini motocross manufacturer, Cobra, has gained a reputation second to none for building highly competitive quality mini MX race machines and Cobra Motorcycles has announced it will be a major sponsor of the British Supercross Championship. Cobra Motorcycles will be the title sponsor of the 50cc class and is stepping up by offering a factory supported 65cc ride for 2009 aboard its new 65cc machine to the winner of the championship in the Auto class.
The introduction of Cobra's new and long awaited 65cc machine has given notice to the other major brands that it means business and has the in-house capabilities to develop and produce world class racing machines that have a history of winning races in the highly competitive US market place.
The history of Cobra is a unique story. Bud Maimone, the founder of Cobra, owned a tool and die shop and raced with his son Brent in the fledgling 50cc class during the early 1990s. In those days there was no out-of-the-crate solution for purchasing a race bike and the class was made up of highly modified recreational models.
After trying to convince several manufacturers to produce a race-ready bike, Bud finally took the plunge himself when all of his avenues were exhausted. What resulted was a dynamite little bike and over the years Cobra has developed quite a following and over the past 10 years, both Bud Maimone and Cobra Motorcycles have become legends in the motocross world claiming over 200 American national titles, including 25 AMA National Championships at Loretta Lynn's ranch.
Today Cobra Motorcycles is headed by Sean Hilbert who has taken the company to the next level which is evident by its recent sweep of the 50cc classes at the 2008 Loretta Lynn's AMA Amateur Nationals along with its introduction of the highly competitive, high-spec CX65cc machine - a motorcycle which earned its first national title last spring at the Lake Whitney Spring Classic held in Texas.
Future West's John Hellam is excited about this unique partnership for the British Supercross Championship: To have Cobra step up and present this opportunity to the Auto class is very welcomed.
These young riders are the future of the sport and to provide them with an opportunity to earn a factory supported ride at there young age is great for the sport. Cobra has made a huge step by supporting Youth in the UK which I am sure will be beneficial for everyone and we are extremely happy to have them involved.
For more info on the British Supercross Championship please visit www.fwsx.com.