ABA New Track in Olathe, Colorado Grand Opening September 22nd!

The ABA is proud to announce the newest addition to the ABA Family, Olathe BMX.  Olathe BMX located in Olathe, Colorado, will host its first ever ABA sanctioned BMX race on September 22nd, registration will be from 9am – 10am with racing ASAP.  Olathe BMX operated by the Town of Olathe is now the tenth ABA track in the State.

For More Information:

Dan Kelso (Track Operator)

dan.kelso@timberroots.com

Information line

970-323-5601

970-323-6006

www.olathebmx.com

Directions to track:

From Grand Junction and Delta – On HWY 50 S to Olathe, thru stop light to next intersection, TR (12th ST), make immediate left on US-50 Bus Loop, TR into Community Park, BMX track on Left.

From Montrose – On HWY 50 N to Olathe, to first exit to Olathe (12th ST) TL, make immediate left on US-50 Bus Loop, TR into Community Park, BMX track on left.

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U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame Will Induct Bernie Anderson

            

ABA Owner Bernie Anderson Recognized For his Contributions to BMX

Gilbert , Arizona —September 12, 2007— The ABA (American Bicycle Association) is very proud to announce that company owner; Bernard (Bernie) R. Anderson will be recognized along with five other bicycling notables to the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.  The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is to be held October 20, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency,

New Brunswick , New Jersey .

Bernie Anderson is a pioneer in the sport of BMX having his start in 1976.  Originally from

Jackson

County and Kanawha County West Virginia and a resident of

San Antonio , Texas since 1954; Bernie Anderson became a leader in the BMX racing community during its formative years. It is

Anderson ’s drive and love of the sport that has kept him active during the decades of growth the sport has realized.  Bernie started four state-of-the-art BMX racing facilities in

Southwestern Texas and was a force that led the sport to prominence throughout the state. Known for his hospitality,

Anderson has always enjoyed entertaining amateur and Pro racers from all around the country including fellow U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame members Toby Henderson, Greg Hill and Stu Thompson

A successful entrepreneur, Anderson realized that he could be part of making the sport of BMX an important aspect of the bicycle community.  In 1985, after being a track operator and parent of two boys who raced,

Anderson purchased the American Bicycle Association.  The sanction was suffering and greatly needed the business savvy that he brought to the company.  From bankruptcy, he has built the

ABA into the largest sanctioning body for BMX in the world.  Innovative programs and the enjoyment of the sport have provided him the abilities to push for continued growth.  It is his progression through the sport that provided the needed insight for the varied tasks of the ABA ; A BMX parent from 1976 -1978, a leading Track Operator from 1978-1985, Manufacturer of Rebel Racing Frames 1981-1984 and

ABA owner 1985-present.

Now retired, Bernie Anderson still attends many of the ABA events and is active in the planning and management of the

ABA .  The Texan who in the 1970’s saw more than kids on a dirt lot has helped shape the sport of BMX.  It is for his continued efforts in shaping the sport and promoting its popularity that has earned him the recognition of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.  However, Anderson is quick to recognize that without the ABA ’s President Clayton John, the employees, track operators, sponsors, families and the racers;

ABA would not be the leader in BMX that it is today.

 The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame is soon to be located in central

New Jersey and is an advocate for all aspects of cycling.  The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have collectively or individually left their mark on cycling.  The individuals are inducted for their dedication and efforts to promote bicycling.

ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in

Chandler , Arizona , is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©.  The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and

Canada .  With 80,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event-national race schedule;

ABA is the largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA , the sport of BMX,

ABA events or Professional racers, call (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com..

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SONY HELPS PARENTS CATCH THE ABA BMX ACTION 



WITH ITS ALPHA DSLR-A100 CAMERA



 



The SONY a (Alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is coming trackside to the Redline Cup EAST Final to arm parents of young athletes with a camera that can capture pictures at lightning speed. SONY teams will set up an interactive, educational kiosk explaining the benefits of the SONY Alpha system.  Parents will be able to “test drive” a DSRL-A100 camera during the game by leaving a driver’s license at the SONY kiosk. A roving team of SONY photographers will capture winning moments throughout the races, and parents will be able to take home their favorite game photos by visiting the SONY kiosk to burn pictures onto a CD.  Parents who sign out a camera will also receive a discount offer for the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 system. www.sony.com/alphatour <http://www.sony.com/alphatour>

BMX Batter Up! ABA BMX Pro to Throw First Pitch

                The Texas Rangers Welcome Bubba Harris;  3-Time ABA #1 Pro BMXer

Gilbert, Arizona—September 6, 2007— The ABA (American Bicycle Association) has teamed with Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers to promote the sport of BMX (Bicycle Motocross) at the Sunday home game, September 9, 2007.  The promotion is the final of a five-game promotion that realized the distribution of flyers in multiple locations at the Rangers Stadium.  The multiple-event distribution was a hugely successful promotion in cooperation with the Texas Rangers. This introduced tens of thousands of baseball families to the sport of BMX.

The Sunday Texas Rangers game at 2 PM will feature Bubba Harris, the 3-time ABA National #1 Pro racer, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch!  Before the pitch is thrown, the crowd will be treated to a short video presentation on the stadium big screen.  The action-packed video will introduce thousands to the exciting sport of ABA BMX racing and Bubba Harris!

Not to be left out of the excitement of MLB and BMX, aligning for this baseball game, representatives of two local ABA race tracks will be in attendance.  The “Metroplex BMX” and “Cowtown BMX” track representatives will watch from a corporate suite and the top ABA membership recruiters from each track will also be invited.  This will be a great day for these winners as they watch the Rangers and hang out with Bubba Harris.

ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©.  The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and Canada.  With 80,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event-national race schedule; ABA is the largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com..

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BAWLS GUARANA ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF ITS FIRST BMX FACTORY RACING TEAM— TANGENT BAWLSFLY RACING!

Miami, FL— September 6, 2007— BAWLS Guarana, the drink of choice for BMX fans everywhere, today announced an exclusive partnership with Tangent to form the company’s first  BMX factory team— Tangent/BAWLS/Fly Factory Racing! This team of riders will now rely on the refreshing taste of BAWLS Guarana to keep them bouncing down the track!

“We’re very excited about this new partnership with Bawls Guarana here at Tangent,” said Tangent CEO Rich Pelton. “It’s allowing us to add a national caliber factory racing team to our already popular Tangent “Cartel” movement and at the same time increase visibility for Bawls Guarana out here on the West Coast.”

Throughout the 2007 and 2008 racing season, members of Tangent/BAWLS/Fly will sport exclusive BAWLS-branded gear including customized Tangent/BAWLS/Fly helmets! The team’s Tangent “Cartel” Pit Area and Riders Pro Shop - a fixture at most ABA Nationals - will be stocked with ice cold BAWLS Guarana at national and regional races on the West Coast. Tangent/BAWLS/Fly will also be promoted to the BAWLS BMX online community on www.BAWLStyle.com with a team profile and regular race and news updates.

“We’ve assembled what we think is a great team of riders that will soon be competing in the factory ranks at most West Coast National events,” added Pelton. “You can expect big things and some great racing from this new partnership.  We’d also like to thank all the rest of our sponsors that have helped us get this far: Fly Racing, Intense, Sun Rims, Thompson, FSA, Shimano, and CLIFBars.” 

Tangent, founded in 1992, is a highly-successful brand in BMX racing boasting worldwide distribution and is a title sponsor of the American Bicycle Association (ABA). Tangent/BAWLS/Fly Racing consists of some of the most talented racers in the United States including Matt Faulk (A-Pro), Mike McGonigle (A-Pro), TJ Johnson (Vet Pro), Kevin Shankel (17-18X), Riley Stair (15X), Jacob Abbe (10X), and Tyler Schaefer (13 Girls).

As the Official Energy Drink of both BMX-sanctioned leagues in the U.S. this is BAWLS’ most recent expansion in their support of BMX racing. Tangent/BAWLS/Fly joins BMX pro-riders Matt Pohlkamp and Rachel “Thunder” Smith and a growing network of tracks and teams around the country sponsored by BAWLS Guarana.

About BAWLS

BAWLS is the brainchild of entrepreneur Hoby Buppert, CEO of Hobarama, LLC.  Widely distributed to local super markets, convenience stores (7-Eleven), Target Superstores, CompUSA stores and gaming venues; BAWLS is a premium, non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage made from the guarana berry harvested in the Amazonian Rainforest. The caffeine found in BAWLS Guarana contains the same amount of caffeine as coffee and nearly three times that of traditional sodas due to a naturally occurring form of the stimulant found in the guarana berry. BAWLS’ unique refreshing flavor tastes like a citrus infused cream soda and its popularity continues to grow over a variety of different sectors including video gaming, extreme sports, the fashion industry, technology businesses, military bases and college campuses. For more information, please visit www.bawls.com.

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 SONY HELPS PARENTS CATCH THE ABA BMX ACTION  

WITH ITS ALPHA DSLR-A100 CAMERA

The SONY a (Alpha) DSLR-A100 camera is coming trackside to the Redline Cup EAST Final to arm parents of young athletes with a camera that can capture pictures at lightning speed. SONY teams will set up an interactive, educational kiosk explaining the benefits of the SONY Alpha system.  Parents will be able to “test drive” a DSRL-A100 camera during the game by leaving a driver’s license at the SONY kiosk. A roving team of SONY photographers will capture winning moments throughout the races, and parents will be able to take home their favorite game photos by visiting the SONY kiosk to burn pictures onto a CD.  Parents who sign out a camera will also receive a discount offer for the Sony a (alpha) DSLR-A100 system. www.sony.com/alphatour