SADDLEMEN ANNOUNCES ROOKIE OF THE YEAR SPONSORSHIP

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CA (May 20, 2011) - Since 1987, Saddlemen has been a leading producer of motorcycle accessories. During that time, they have been major supporters of the motorcycle industry, especially flat track racing. For the second year in a row, Saddlemen has stepped up to sponsor the Grand National Championship Series Rookie of the Year program. The top two rookies in points will receive a cash bonus of $5,000 for 1st place and $2,500 for 2nd place.

Saddlemen believes in supporting the industry in which they compete for business every day. Tom Seymour, President of Saddlemen, says: “The sport of flat track is exciting, a truly unique form of American racing. There is no better racing competition available anywhere in the world. It is my goal to make sure the next generation of racers is supported, that’s why we sponsor the Rookie of the Year program.”

For more on the series, visit www.amaproracing.com/ft/.

Over the years, Saddlemen products have helped many of racing’s elite riders - names like Hayden, Bostrom, Carr, Kopp, Coolbeth, Wiles, Johnson and Mees. Their saddles have been on nearly every twin’s main event winner for the past fifteen years!

Saddlemen offers the industry's most diverse line of seats, saddles, and luggage. Saddlemen products are available through Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties dealers worldwide. Visit Saddlemen on the web at www.saddlemen.com or www.facebook.com/Saddlemen.

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