Rekluse and Factory FMF/KTM Offroad Race Team have signed a three-year contract for the 2014 through 2017 offroad racing season.

“Rekluse is proud to continue their involvement with the most successful offroad racing team for yet another three years,” states Austin Paden, Rekluse Race Team Support Manager. “The partnership between Rekluse and Factory FMF/KTM Offroad has been mutually beneficial. We have been able to provide the best clutches available while they have been pivotal in the development and continuous improvement of Rekluse clutch product.”

As they strive to emulate the success found in previous years, Factory FMF/KTM Offroad will tackle the 2014 season with a very talented, eight-rider team spanning multiple national championship series events.

Team Riders:

Charlie Mullins (2013 Rekluse Champion) – The reigning AMA National Enduro Champion will be defending his title in the National Enduro Series. Mullins will also be competing in the full schedule GNCC Series in the premiere, XC1 class. He missed the GNCC Championship by just a hair to teammate, Kailub Russell, and is more determined than ever to capitalize on last year’s second place finish.

Kailub Russell (2013 Rekluse Champion) – Defending his title in the GNCC XC1 Class, Kailub Russell will compete in the renowned offroad championship series. His determination to hang on to the number one plate will be strong.

Taylor Robert – Former WORCS Champion and 2013 ISDE Top American, Taylor Robert, will be competing in the full AMA Endurocross Championship Series. He will also be representing Team USA in the ISDE.

Mike Lafferty – eight-time National Enduro Champion and 20^th year professional racer, Mike Lafferty will be contesting the AMA National Enduro Championship Series aboard KTM. This year marks the last year of professional racing for Lafferty but he has his sights set on breaking the all-time Championship wins record with 9. He is currently tied with Dick Burleson.

Steward Baylor – In pursuit of his 2^nd National Enduro Championship, Baylor will be competing in the entire National Enduro Championship Series. He will also be competing in his first full season of the GNCC National Series in the premiere XC1 class.

Grant Baylor (2013 Rekluse Champion) – Last year was Grant’s rookie season and coming away with an XC2 Championship in the GNCC Series is not a bad way to start. Grant will be defending his XC2 GNCC Championship title again this year in the XC2 class.

Ivan Ramirez – Returning to the team is AMA National Hare and Hound competitor, Ivan Ramirez. Ramirez will be racing Western desert terrain as he hones in on the 2014 National Hare and Hound Championship.

Kacy Martinez – Competing in the Women’s GNCC class is multi time WORCS Champion, Kacy Martinez. 2014 will be Martinez’s first full year in the GNCC Championship Series.

Boise, ID (January 9, 2014) – Husqvarna Offroad Racing Team and Rekluse have partnered for the 2014 racing season. Complete with premiere athletes, 2014 will mark the triumphant return of the iconic motorcycle brand and Rekluse is excited to be the official clutch supplier.

“Involvement as the official clutch supplier to the Husqvarna Offroad Team represents our commitment to providing the best clutches to the highest caliber riders in offroad racing,” remarks Austin Paden, Rekluse Race Team Support Manager. “Many of the team riders are long time Rekluse clutch users. Continuing our partnership strengthens the bond between the Husqvarna brand and Rekluse riders dedicated to winning.”

Husqvarna Offroad Team Riders:

Mike Brown (2012; 2013 Rekluse Gold Medalist) – The former 125cc AMA Motocross Champion, X Games gold medalist and WORCS Champion, will once again contest the AMA Endurocross Championship Series as his main focus. The long time Factory FMF/KTM Offroad Team rider will also be competing in various GNCC rounds, international hard enduro events and select rounds of the AMA Motocross Series.

Russell Bobbitt (2013 Rekluse Champion) – Four time Enduro Champion and former Factory Husaberg rider, Russell Bobbitt, will be defending his title in the OMA Nationals Championship Series as well as the entire National Enduro Series. He is very excited, like Rekluse, to be involved with a company that has such a rich history in the sport of motorcycle racing.

Andrew Delong – Continuing his involvement with Husqvarna, Delong will be moving up to the premiere GNCC class for 2014. He will also be contesting the National Enduro Championship Series alongside his teammate, Russell Bobbitt.

Jacob Argubright – Husqvarna Motorcycles will represent the first factory ride for the young star out of Southern California. A force to be reckoned with in the desert racing world, Argubright will continue to compete in the AMA National Hare and Hound Series as well as the AMA Western Hare Scramble Series.

Boise, ID (January 7, 2014) – Rekluse, an American manufacturer of innovative motorcycle and ATV clutch technology, has released their best Auto-Clutch products to date. Rekluse aims to be the #1 choice for aftermarket motorcycle and ATV clutches worldwide, so when it comes to making significant product improvements, it is by way of the customer’s voice.

Benefits

Prevents stalling. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or full time professional Supercross/Motocross athlete, 3.0 Technology provides unprecedented advantages. The benefit of preventing motor stalls cannot be matched or beaten by anybody in the industry. Riding is fun, yes, but riding without the worry of an engine stall is like riding perfect dirt in perfect weather all of the time.

Power to the ground. Rekluse 3.0 Technology was engineered to operate cooler, reduce rotating mass and prevent clutch fade. Where traditional clutches fade, Rekluse 3.0 Auto-Clutches keep horsepower transferring to the rear wheel for optimal traction.

Higher durability. With the 3.0 update, durability of the Auto-Clutch product is better than ever. This means less adjustments and greater component life to keep you riding or racing that perfect dirt much longer.

The Core EXP 3.0 product update will be offered for the same great price.

Rekluse Core EXP™ Auto-Clutch | $899

 View the product introduction video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0QM6L9xr54

Boise, Idaho USA (January 3, 2014) – Rekluse, an American manufacturer of motorcycle and ATV clutch technology, has been named the official clutch supplier to Honda Racing Corporation’s MX1 Motocross Team. With two world-class MX1 pilots, the dominant Honda team will be debuting Rekluse’s new and innovative manual clutch product, Core Manual with TorqDrive™.

Paolo Martin, Honda Racing Corporation Team Manager, remarks, “In back-to-back testing with other clutch systems, our pilots preferred the feeling of the Rekluse TorqDrive clutch. The Rekluse clutch delivered more power to the ground with better control and no clutch lever fade. The pilots felt that the bike was faster and their lap times actually improved. The new Rekluse clutch also lasts significantly longer and runs cooler than other clutch systems.”

Al Youngwerth, Founder and Chairman of Rekluse Motor Sports, Inc., states,“We are honored that Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has chosen Rekluse as their clutch system supplier and technical partner for Honda’s 2014 Factory MX1 Race Team. Rekluse is well known in the top levels of off-road racing and has worked to gain the same level of acceptance at the top levels of Motocross and Supercross competition. To break into this market, we had to be more than just a little better. We challenged our engineering team to produce a manual clutch system that provides a measureable competitive advantage. This agreement with HRC and the positive test results with pilots verify that the Rekluse engineering team has met their objectives. I’m very proud of their accomplishments.”

Benefits of Rekluse Core Manual with TorqDrive™

Prevents clutch fade

Powerful traction

Better control through clutch lever

Increased torque capacity

Lower operating temperatures

Higher durability

HRC 2014 MX1 Pilots (Profiles courtesy of Honda Racing)

 Evgeny Bobryshev #777

25 years old – Russian racer Evgeny Bobryshev, who is known as ‘Bobby’ to most, is beginning his fourth term aboard Honda MX1 machinery, with which he’s enjoyed the highs and lows of racing throughout the past few seasons. The super-tough racer made his MX1 debut in 2010 and quickly established himself as one of the lead competitors, finishing in the top 10 in the world, despite being relatively unknown in his preceding MX2 days.

 Bobryshev won the MX1 British Championship title in his first year with CAS Honda, before moving over to the Honda World Motocross squad in 2011. It was another progressive season for the MX1 star, as he earned six podiums to his name, including an outstanding double moto win at the Grand Prix of Germany to take fourth in the series overall, despite missing a round with a back injury.

 2012 was certainly full of promise for Bobryshev, but a thumb injury at the season opener in Valkenswaard hampered his progress for a number of rounds, with the injury having little time to heal between each race. As the healing process took time, Bobryshev had less and less bike time, which proved a vicious circle that he carried throughout the majority of the season. Illness saw the Russian unable to compete in Mexico, and with ninth in the championship overall, the Russian star is certainly keen to put such a challenging season behind him. The Honda racer is excited about racing the new CRF450R, has undergone a good pre-season of training and has a new approach to his racing, as he aims to stay consistently strong all season.

 Other notable points about Bobryshev are that he was a competitive road racer in his earlier career, winning the 125cc Russian Championship before making the decision to compete in the European MX2 series for a more permanent career move. He won another Russian title in 2007, this time in MX2, before launching his full World MX2 career in 2008. In 2009 he finished runner-up in the Dutch MX2 series and broke into the top ten at the Latvian leg of the World series. However due to his bigger build, moving to MX1 in 2009 could not have come at a better time.

Maximilian Nagle

Maximilian Nagl joins the Honda World Motocross team for the 2013 season and his first time on Honda machinery since his schoolboy days. The 25-year-old German star from Weilheim is a proven talent, having finished runner-up in the MX1 series in 2009, and following a tough season last year he is keen to make a strong season long campaign aboard his CRF450R.

Nagl began riding at the age of five years old and won his first race three years later. In 2000 he won the German 85cc national title followed by national adult ADAC championship wins in 2004 and 2006. Nagl took his first MX1 Grand Prix victory in Italy in 2008, and has since taken numerous Grand Prix wins, moto wins and podium finishes, with the highlight of his career being when he achieved the runner-up spot in the MX1 World series in 2009.

Nagl has made a strong comeback towards the end of 2012 and now begins a new chapter in his career as he chooses to race Honda machinery alongside Evgeny Bobryshev for 2013. A hand injury due to a racing incident during pre-season has hampered his progress somewhat but the Honda rider has got to grips with his CRF450R well following 12 years with another manufacturer.  Nagl is certainly determined and ready to show the world what he’s capable of and believes he has the machinery to help him match his motivation.

HRC Background

 Martin Racing, managed by Paolo Martin, was established in 1980 and achieved immediate success with a World Title Championship.  The team quickly became known as the dominant Honda team contesting World Championship Motocross racing.

 In 2011, Martin Racing began developing a stronger partnership with Honda. As a result, the team was rebranded as the official Honda World Motocross team. 

Rekluse, the American manufacturer of offroad dirtbike and ATV clutches, has officially posted $110,000 contingency program for the 2014 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Series. Payouts will be made to any rider using a Rekluse manual clutch or auto-clutch product with a Main Event finish in either the 250 or 450 class.

“Last year we made our big Supercross contingency program debut with great success,” remarks Austin Paden, Rekluse Race Team Support Manager. “The riders really appreciate our involvement and the quality of our product gives them a distinct advantage when racing Supercross or Motocross.”

Rekluse has also put together an aggressive product support program and will continue to accept rider resumes from any racer who has their AMA Pro License. To register for contingency or apply for product sponsorship, contact Austin Paden or Brian Klingner, Rekluse Rider Support.

Austin Paden

Phone: (208) 608-9959 cell

e-mail: [email protected]

For further details contact Rekluse at 866-735-5873

visit www.rekluse.com

or check out http://www.supercrossonline.com/contingency.aspx

Boise, ID (December 9, 2013) – Rekluse riders have earned 13 professional World and National Championships for 2013. Tough races and close battles showcased how Rekluse riders fought for each of their Championships. Motorsports racing demands strength, endurance and smart decisions. Athletes that exude these traits and use the best equipment available become Champions.

World Enduro Championship Series

E2 Class Champion: Alex Salvini

Alex Salvini won the 2013 EWC Championship aboard his HM Honda CRF450. This win marks the former motocrosser’s first in the series, taking a total of 9 wins and 67 special test victories throughout the season. In addition to winning the EWC Championship, Salvini secured the 2013 Italian Championship.

Rekluse rider Alex Salvini

Women’s Class: Laia Sanz

Successfully defending her world title, Laia Sanz takes home the 2013 EWC Championship in the Women’s division.

Rekluse rider Laia Sanz

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National Hare and Hound

Kurt Caselli

Kurt Caselli rode for the Factory FMF/KTM Offroad Team and secured his 3^rd consecutive National Hare and Hound Championship. Ride In Peace. ­­­

Rekluse rider Kurt Caselli

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National Enduro

Charlie Mullins

Factory FMF/KTM Offroad Team rider, Charlie Mullins, has won the 2013 National Enduro Championship. Mullins won 8 rounds of the 10 round series securing the Championship one round early over fellow Rekluse riders, Nick Fahringer and Russell Bobbitt.

Rekluse rider Charlie Mullins

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GNCC Racing

XC1 Champion: Kailub Russell

Kailub Russell, riding for Factory FMF/KTM Offroad, clinched his first career GNCC professional Championship. It was a very close battle between Russell and fellow teammate, Charlie Mullins, as they were only separated by 2 points heading into the final round. At the end of the day, Russell prevailed during the 3 hour race to take the overall Championship.

XC2 Champion: Grant Baylor

The rookie, Grant Baylor, secured his first career GNCC XC2 Pro Lites Championship at the young age of 16. The Factory FMF/KTM Offroad Team rider has proved himself a force to be reckoned with, already having set his sights set on the 2014 Championship.

Women’s Class Champion: Maria Forsberg

Maria Forsberg won her fourth GNCC Championship title in the Women’s class, this year as part of the Factory FMF/KTM Offroad Team. Arguably the most successful woman offroad racer, Forsberg announced her retirement following this Championship win.

Rekluse riders from left: Baylor, Russell, Forsberg

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OMA Nationals

Pro 1 Class: Russell Bobbitt

Factory Husaberg rider, Russell Bobbitt, dominated the OMA National Series and beat out fellow Husaberg and Rekluse rider, Nick Fahringer, for his first OMA National Championship win. Bobbitt won 6 of the 9 rounds that made up the series for 2013.

Rekluse rider Russell Bobbitt

ATV Pro: Spencer Dickerson

The 6 time Arkansas Hare Scramble Champion secured the 2013 OMA Championship, beating out former Champion, Jody Estes.

Rekluse rider Spencer Dickerson

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Endurocross

Women’s Class: Chantelle Bykerk

Riding for the RPM Race Team, Chantelle Bykerk was able to beat out Rachel Gutish, also a Rekluse rider, for the Championship. Bykerk won 4 of 7 rounds and never placed outside the top three during the entire season.

Rekluse rider Chantelle Bykerk

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National Harescrambles

East Champion: Jed Haines

Jed Haines won the 2013 East National Harescramble title this year aboard his Obermeyer Yamaha/Raines Racing/GYTR WR450F. This marks the second consecutive title for Jed as he successfully defended his 2012 title.

Rekluse rider Jed Haines

West Champion: Gary Sutherlin

Gary Sutherlin didn’t plan to race the whole 5 race series but after winning the first round he decided to take a shot. That shot paid off for Gary as he clinched the West Harescramble Championship title one round early.

Rekluse rider Gary Sutherlin

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AMA Pro Singles Flat Track: Wyatt Maguire

Wyatt Maguire has won his first AMA Pro Singles Flat Track Championship this year aboard his Kirkland Racing CRF450R. The Mead, Washington native just edged out his competition to take the Championship after the final round in Pomona, California.

Rekluse rider Wyatt Maguire

This video shows you what to look for when measuring your free play gain on your Rekluse Core EXP or EXP clutch system. This applies to both cable and hydraulic actuated bikes and must be within spec for proper clutch function.