Benefactor Endows Wonder Warthog Racing Internship
Palm Desert, CA. Wonder Warthog Racing, in conjunction with Dana K., DeCal
Works, and other sponsors, is announcing the creation of a new rider
development program. This "Internship" will provide support for two
deserving riders who would have been otherwise overlooked.
Dana Kellstrom, of Dana K. Business Parks, will fully fund the system for
the 2007 Supercross season. Two team slots will be established - one each
for the West and East Coast Supercross Lites series. This will be a unique
program that will strive to provide more than an excellent racing platform.
There will be an equal focus on helping the interns build life skills --
skills that will be assets during and after they are finished racing. There
will also be a structured system for graduation to the Supercross class as
well as a "no holdback" policy.
"The Warthog guys have been doing great things for the sport for several
years now. When they mentioned the concept of an internship position on one
of the teams, it sparked my interest" said Dana. "I believe that there is a
need to get young riders ready for everything that comes in life after
they've hung up their boots. Our interns will have to work very hard to make
it through our program, but it will be worth it. Everyone is going to win."
Dana K., as he is known, will be selecting the two riders from a large pool,
including the amateurs, current AMA pros, and even the GPs and other
international racing circuits.
Scott Kandel, Chief Altruistic Officer of Wonder Warthog Racing, is very
excited about Dana K.'s contribution -- money, knowledge of riders and
racing, and most importantly, his proven ability to help people reach their
potential. "This program will help us live up to our tag line -- Dare to be
Different", said Scott. "Of course, we will continue to run our other Team
Warthog programs that reward all the privateers, not just these two
positions."
The selection and acceptance process will be demanding, as the riders and
their families must sign up for a rigorous activity-based system, similar to
a boot camp. The program is structured to test and build the intern riders,
both on and off the track.
The interns will be riding out of the Team SoCal Racing / P-LoK / Lucas Oil
tent. Darrell Saldana, Team Manager, "We want to create the opportunity of a
lifetime for these kids. Dana K. and Wonder Warthog Racing just seem to know
how to think outside the box and make positive things happen."
The selection process will begin immediately. Inquires about the program can
be made to scott@wonderwarthogracing.com or dsaldana@srtusa2.com
mailto:scott@dsaldana@srtusa2.com More information about the program can
be found at WonderWarthogRacing.com http://www.wonderwarthogracing.com/
About Dana "K" Kellstrom:
A true rags to riches story, Dana K. started his career with less than $200
in his pocket -- he turned that into the American Dream. An avid racing
enthusiast along with his son Taylor, Dana has been supporting the sport in
various ways for several years -- from helping individual riders, privateer
teams, and the Team Warthog Foundation privateer programs. Dana is a real
estate mogul living in Valencia and Palm Desert, CA.
About Wonder Warthog Racing:
Wonder Warthog Racing (WWR) is a unique company formed to better the sport
of motocross. WWR is comprised of two distinct entities: the not for profit
Team Warthog Foundation, created to conceptualize, fund, and execute
meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the privateers; and Wonder
Warthog Enterprises (WWE), which focuses on merchandise and entertainment
products based on the Wonder Warthog comic book character.
http://www.wonderwarthogracing.com/
About DeCal Works:
DeCal Works has been the industry leader in preprinted backgrounds and
custom graphics for fifteen years. Owned and run by Ron and Janeen Joynt,
DeCal Works is focused on helping amateur and privateer riders through their
extensive sponsorship programs. Please visit DeCalMX.com
http://www.decalmx.com/index2.ihtml for all your graphic needs.
About Team SoCal Racing / P-LoK / Lucas Oil:
Team SoCal Racing / P-LoK / Lucas Oil is focused on providing their riders
with the best platform to succeed while making optimal use of race team
resources to maximize sponsorship value. In the 2006 Supercross season,
every rider on the team performed at their career best level - Jiri Dostal,
Clark Stiles, and Jake Marsack. The team is also supported by Yamaha/ Enzo /
Interlakes Sport Center / Dubach Racing Development / Decal Works / Barnett
Clutches & Cables / Shoei / Sidi Boots / Michelin / Polisport Plastics / SDG
U.S.A./ Dragon Optical / Vortex / Tri-Star Racing / Pivot Works / Hot Rods /
Hot Cams / Renthal/ Engine Ice / ProClean 1000 / K&N Filters/ Park Tools
U.S.A. / ICW Stands / WWR / Synergy Racing Technologies / IMS Products /
ProWheel Racing Components / Galfer Brakes U.S.A./ R.K.Chains / Kicker Car
Audio / EVS/ CDG. To find out more about the Team and all of its sponsors
visit PhxMX.com. http://www.phxmx.com/