Richie Morris Racing Partners with American Honda for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Season
DENVER, N.C. (December 23, 2015) - Richie Morris Racing has partnered with American Honda for the 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track Season with rider Shayna Texter, who will compete on the Honda CRF 450R at all events requiring riders to perform on single cylinder motorcycles.
For team principal Richie Morris, the opportunity to partner with American Honda couldn't have come at a better time.
"It's truly an honor to have RMR associated with American Honda," said team owner Richie Morris. "I've watched them compete for wins and championships at the highest levels of motorcycle racing. For our team to have the opportunity to be a part of that excellence is beyond exciting."
While the partnership with American Honda is new for Morris, his rider Shayna Texter will be right at home on the 2016 Honda CRF 450R throughout the AMA Pro Flat Track Campaign.
"I've ridden the DFW backed Honda 450 for some time now," said Texter. "The bike is definitely my weapon of choice and to have the support of American Honda is an honor and it truly brings our program to a whole new level."
Honda's senior manager of powersports marketing Mike Snyder shared in the team's excitement saying: "We are happy to be working with RMR and Shayna Texter in 2016, and we look for some great results. Honda has a proud history with flat track racing and we feel that the time is right to get back in."
The 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track season gets underway March 10-11 at the DAYTONA Flat Track at the World Center of Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla. For tickets and additional information, please visit http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Events/2016/DAYTONA-Flat-Track/DAYTONA-Flat-Track.aspx.
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About AMA Pro Flat Track:
AMA Pro Flat Track is the world's premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on AMA Pro Flat Track, please visit http://www.amaproracing.com/ft/, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook or live stream the on-track action on FansChoice.tv.
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.