New USGPRU Program To Provide Racing Kids With Safety Gear
Dec 22, 2008, ©Copyright 2008, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.
Chest protectors now mandatory for young racers...
Free Safety Gear For USGPRU Racers
Over the past few years we have seen a marked increase in the number of kids
road racing motorcycles in the US. The USGPRU and several other race
organizations have been able to lower the age minimums and get these kids
racing and learning our race craft sooner than we've seen in many years.
Just 3 years ago we were seeing only 7% of our grids comprised of kids, and
now it's almost 25%.
As many in the USGPRU are parents ourselves, we want to not only teach these
kids, but keep all of these new racers safe while we're at it. So we¹ve
joined forces with Impact Armor and RS TAICHI, with support from the Ethan
Gillim "Chasin a Dream" program and Moto Liberty, to put these young racers
in some new safety gear. And in some cases, we¹re doing it at no cost to
the racer. Impact Armor and the "Chasin a Dream" program have made it
possible for us to give away custom chest protectors to the first 30 kids
that sign up with us this year.
The older USGPRU racers will all be able to purchase these same chest
protectors from Impact Armor or RS TAICHI ones from Moto Liberty for a
special USGPRU rate.
Moto Liberty and RS TAICHI have also provided 100 new RS TAICHI helmet
removal caps. These caps are designed to help reduce the chance of neck
injury during helmet removal after a crash. If the racer is unconscious or
otherwise unable to remove their helmet, this tool helps emergency personnel
to remove the racer's helmet without putting additional strain on the
racer's neck. These caps are free to all USGPRU racers in 2009.
For 2009, the USGPRU has made the wearing of chest protectors mandatory for
youth racers and optional but encouraged for the adults. The goal is to
keep ALL of our racers as safe as possible and give absolutely no reason not
to wear the right safety gear. The last thing we want to see is someone
spending money on go fast parts at the expense of their personal safety. By
making this gear free or significantly discounted, we hope to have every one
of our racers wearing these products all year. If we only save one person
from serious injury, it will have been well worth the effort and expense.
We all wish you a very happy holiday season and hope to see you out at the
racetrack, a little bit safer, in 2009!
About RS TAICHI:
For your performance riding needs.
Our leather suits hold up very well in crashes. This is because we have to
protect the riders. That is our task.
We provide you the best protection and most comfortable products.
All for the riders. www.rs-taichi.com
About Impact Armor:
"To Protect Those Who Dare" That's the mission statement of Impact 2001
Sport Armor Designs of Citrus Heights, California , creators of PATENTED
impact dissipating CHEST and BACK protectors, LIMB protectors, and
protective CLOTHING for international competition and recreational sport
use.
SPORT APPLICATIONS IMPACTS versatile impact dissipating protective armor
system can be worn on the body or inserted into clothing.
www.impactarmor.com
About Moto Liberty:
Moto Liberty is the #1 motorcycle gear store in Texas, as voted by Ride
Texas Magazine 5 years in a row. We are proud to say you will NOT find
every product from every manufacturer on their website. We have searched
the world over so that you can choose from the brands that we have
researched to provide the quality, technology, and functionality that you
require. Our mission is to make your buying experience as easy as possible
by doing the research for you. Let us help. You don't have to order
blindly on-line..... All we do at Moto Liberty is sell quality motorcycle
gear. We don't sell bikes. We don't do service. We fit customers in gear
on a daily basis and can often help with sizing issues much better than any
size chart. Our site allows for on-line sales, but we always encourage you
to call one of our stores in Texas if you have any questions or wish to
discuss features & sizing. www.motoliberty.com
About Ethan Gillim¹s "Chasing a Dream" Program:
The Ethan Gillim "Chasin' a Dream" Program, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable
organization established in memory of #95 Ethan "Butch" Gillim to promote
safe motorcycle riding and racing for young riders. The Program will be
instrumental in providing financial assistance for young riders to obtain
necessary equipment, education and training to ride and race safely and to
assist track promoters in related issues. As a non profit charitable
organization we accept donations from large corporations, small businesses,
motorcycle clubs and individuals interested in participating in something
greater than ourselves--a young boy's dream... to see the continuation of
safe and competitive riding and racing by up-and-coming young riders.
www.ethansdream.com
About USGPRU:
The USGPRU is the officially recognized Motorcycle 125 Grand Prix National
Championship ® and 250 Grand Prix National Championship series. We are also
the official race series for the new youth-only, spec class racing the
Moriwaki MD250H Powered by HONDA. The USGPRU emulates true World MotoGP
racing experience and serves to attract young riders to gain experience in a
professional environment and provide a path to world-class motorcycle
racing. The USGPRU structures events with extended length grand prix racing
exclusive to the GP machines, timed qualifying and strong contingency and
sponsor support. For additional details, visit www.USGPRU.net
