Kevin Johnson and Team Faith Return for 2009 AMA Arenacross Season
12/20/2008
AURORA, Ill.
(December 18, 2008) – After a solid top-five finish in the 2008 AMA
Arenacross Series championship, Team Faith Yamaha’s Kevin Johnson is ready to
make an all-out run for his first championship in 2009.
One of the most consistent
riders in the series, Johnson grabbed two race wins last season. After
capturing a gold medal at this summer’s X Games, Johnson tasted heightened
success and readjusted his focus for the upcoming season.
“Even though our deal for this
season came together pretty late, I’m definitely ready for 2009,” said Johnson.
“In the past I participated in the FMX demos at some of the (arenacross) races.
This year I’m not doing that and I’m putting all my focus on the championship.
With a smaller schedule, it is going to take more dedication to come out on
top.”
Team Faith returns for 2009
essentially unchanged from the previous season. With continued support from FLY
Racing, Michelin, and Johnson’s father’s Bobby J’s Yamaha dealership, the team
will undoubtedly be the front of the pack at each of the 11 races.
“We are happy to have everyone
back on board,” stated Team Manager Brian O’Rourke. “With the tough economy, we
surely could not do this without our sponsors. Kevin is a very talented rider
and since there is a little more time to prepare for beginning of the season, I
expect he will be at the peak of his game by the time we got to Grand
Rapids
Tickets are available online at www.arenacross.com, www.ticketmaster.com, www.tickets.com. For more
information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.
Kevin Johnson and Team Faith Return for 2009 AMA Arenacross Season |
12/20/2008 |
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AURORA,
One of the most consistent
riders in the series, Johnson grabbed two race wins last season. After
capturing a gold medal at this summer’s X Games, Johnson tasted heightened
success and readjusted his focus for the upcoming season.
“Even though our deal for this
season came together pretty late, I’m definitely ready for 2009,” said Johnson.
“In the past I participated in the FMX demos at some of the (arenacross) races.
This year I’m not doing that and I’m putting all my focus on the championship.
With a smaller schedule, it is going to take more dedication to come out on
top.”
Team Faith returns for 2009
essentially unchanged from the previous season. With continued support from FLY
Racing, Michelin, and Johnson’s father’s Bobby J’s Yamaha dealership, the team
will undoubtedly be the front of the pack at each of the 11 races.
“We are happy to have everyone
back on board,” stated Team Manager Brian O’Rourke. “With the tough economy, we
surely could not do this without our sponsors. Kevin is a very talented rider
and since there is a little more time to prepare for beginning of the season, I
expect he will be at the peak of his game by the time we got to
Tickets are available online at www.arenacross.com, www.ticketmaster.com, www.tickets.com. For more
information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.
