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Weirbach Racing Announces 2010 Pro Singles Riders |
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Written by press release
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 |
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Mikey Martin and Mike Labelle November 3, 2009, Ottumwa, Iowa– WeirBach Racing announces the sponsorship support of two young racers, 19 year old Canadian rider Mike LaBelle and 16 year old California rider Mikey Martin. In 2009 LaBelle rode a limited pro singles schedules and managed a podium at Hagerstown, MD and five top ten finishes. He placed 8th on the overall season. LaBelle also raced select CMA events and won a pro 450 main. Martin ran his first pro singles race at the seasons finale at Pomona qualifying for the main and taking 11th place. During the 2009 season he focused on the West Coast Flattrack series and won the seven race shoot out for the 450 Top Gun Class as well as the Open Class.
In 2010, Both LaBelle and Martin will challenge the AMA Pro Singles class riding for Dick Weirbach, a 35 year veteran of the flattrack racing scene.
"I am pleased to have these two fine young men to add to the list of names that have been part of WeirBach Racing." said Dick. "I know they both have the talent to carry on the winning traditions of past riders, and conduct themselves in a way our sponsors will be proud to be associated with both of them on and off the race track."
" Riding for Dick Weirbach is a golden opportunity that any pro singles rider would love to have a shot at." commented Mike LaBelle. "It is a privilege to be selected as one of WeirBach Racing riders and I am honored to ride along side Mikey Martin. I cannot wait for Daytona 2010 so I can have my chance to show why I was selected. I believe that in the 2010 AMA Pro Singles season, WeirBach Racing will be a team to look out for."
Mikey Martin added, " I would also like to publicly thank Dick and Ted Weirbach. It is truly an honor to be selected as a Team Member of WeirBach Racing. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of great team with a great reputation and results. I will have the added benefit of having Michael Labelle as a seasoned team mate and I am excited about my Rookie Season. I am confident that the WeirBach Racing Team will have a phenomenal 2010 AMA Pro Singles season."
The team is preparing motorcycles and spares kits for the season over the winter months aimed at a successful 2010 season.
About WeirBach Racing
WeirBach Racing is run and owned by Dick Weirbach, a veteran of the flattrack scene for better than 35 years. Dick himself ran as a novice in the late 60’s and even owned a Bultaco motorcycle shop for eight years. He is currently retired and started sponsoring riders under his own program in 2000. In 2009, the inaugural year of the AMA Pro Singles Championship WeirBach's Racing James "the Rocket" Rispoli took second place overall setting a high water-mark. The names of riders that have had the pleasure to work with Dick are notables such as Henry Wiles, Robbie Pearson, Sammy Halbert, Aaron King, Jessie Janisch, Davy Durelle and more. Check their web site for more information www.weirbachracing.com |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 November 2009 )
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Newsflash
Pro Plates is pleased to announce an extremely limited edition of ten(10) 2009 Flattrack.com #1 Plates. These 10 plates are the same as the Flattrack.com #1 Plate that will be awarded to the winner of the 2009 Flattrack.com Overall Flattrack Championship.
These priceless #1 plates will go to the first 10 people that donate $500.00 or more each to the Overall Championship Point Fund at Flattrack.com.
This is the first time in history that fans donating to a fan-based point fund have had the opportunity to recieve a copy of the famed #1 Plate. The first ten $500.00 donors will be determined by the timing of their Pay Pal donations, or the postmark on their letters if the donations are sent by mail.
Traditionally, the only plates produced for past championships go to the Champion, with a limited few extras produced for the Champion to give to his sponsors or others of his choosing. This tradition will be followed, of course, to honor the Champion and those he wishes to thank for supporting his race efforts.
Don't waste too much time if you want to recieve one of these 10 exact replica #1 Plates!
Ten and ten only will be available for donors!!!! |
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