Cobra Says Goodbye To Its Most Successful Racer Of All Time
Legend-in-the-making Adam Cianciarulo caps off 2005 season with yet another championship on his 50cc King Cobra
NORTH LIMA, Ohio, (Dec. 12, 2005) - Years from now this
nine-year-old's name could very well be spoken in the same sentence as
amateur greats Carmichael, Stewart and Alessi. And if you base it on
his amateur career thus far, he already should be mentioned with those
guys.
Cobra's Adam Cianciarulo raced the final race of his storybook 50cc
career at the Mini O's recently, bringing home yet another major
amateur national motocross title. Cianciarulo, who's smashed every 50cc
competition record going all the way back to MX legend Jeff Ward and
the dawn of minicycle racing, joins a list of former Cobra racers
that's reading like a 'Who's Who?' of new school factory and pro racers
and up-and-coming young teenagers who all grew up winning on Cobras.
"Adam has a very special place here with Cobra," said Cobra President
Sean Hilbert. "Not only is he, by far, our all-time winningest racer,
he and his family have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the
years and we certainly wish him the best over at Kawasaki. It's not
often a racer like Adam comes along - one who literally has the pits
buzzing and people lining the fence every time he sets out onto the
track. Cobra has been honored to provide Adam with his winning bikes."
Along with benefiting from Cianciarulo's global dominance of the 50cc
class, record-wise, Cobra also received valuable input on its Made in
the USA products from both Adam and his father, Alan Cianciarulo.
"Getting feedback from the parents is one thing, we get that all the
time," said Bud Maimone, founder of Cobra Motorcycles. "But to have a
young man like Adam, who can put the test to our bikes like no other,
then come in and, along with his father, explain what we can do to
improve the bike has been a huge benefit.
"I'm really looking forward to watching Adam's career blossom over the next decade."
For his part, Adam Cianciarulo was asked a few questions regarding his career on Cobras. Here's what he had to say:
Adam, how long have you been racing on Cobra motorcycles?
"I've been racing a Cobra since I was five and now I am nine."
What are some of the best experiences you've had on a Cobra?
I won my first National on a Cobra and my last National (on a 50) at
the Winter Olympics, also riding a Cobra! Belgium (World Mini Trophy)
was a really cool experience, too. I had a lot of fun winning there!
Riding a Cobra has been a blast and full of awesome experiences."
What's your most prized trophy you ever won on a Cobra?
Definitely Loretta's! I was so happy I could win for Bud and Sean and
everyone else at Cobra who's helped me out a lot by keeping me on the
best dirt bike ever!
What advice would you give a young, up-and-coming racer who wants to make it to the national level?
"Well, there's lots of stuff. Have heart, race the track, not your
competition. Don't be scared. Practice how you race. Listen to your
dad. Be smart and you just have to plain want it more than anybody
else. And, oh yeah, ride a Cobra if you want to get the job done!"
Thanks, Adam! Good luck in '06
"Thank you, guys."
For the record, here's a list of 50cc amateur national titles, along
with this year's Mini Des Nations (Belgium), that Adam has won on a
Cobra. Noteworthy: Adam took 2004 off and didn't race any amateur
nationals on a 50cc bike.
Branson
02
4-6 Stock
Branson
02
4-6 Mod
Whitney
03
4-6 Stock
Moshier
03
4-6 Stock
Vegas
03
4-6 Stock
Vegas
03
4-6 Mod
Ponca
03
4-6 Stock
Ponca
03
4-6 Mod
Winter O
03
4-6 Stock Supercross
Winter O
03
4-6 Stock Motocross
Whitney
05
7-8 Stock
Whitney
05
7-8 Mod
Oak
Hill
05
7-8 Stock
Vegas
05
7-8 Stock
Vegas
05
7-8 Mod
Vegas
05
Super Pee Wee
Loretta's
05
7-8 Stock
Winter O
05
7-8 Stock Supercross
Winter O
05
7-8 Stock Motocross
Belgium
05
World Mini Trophy
Cobra, founded in 1993, produces the most successful line of
competition minicycles and quadcycles in the United States with more
than 100 national titles in the last decade. Cobra's mission is to
build premium products for the serious racer. For more information on
Cobra products, please visit our website at cobramotorcycle.com.
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