MotoConcepts Racing Announces 2009 Team Manager
October 29, 2008, 10:05pm
SPOKANE, WA – MotoConcepts Racing, Motocross (MCRMX) announced today the hiring of Al Albiker as the 2009 Team Manager in charge of race operations.
“I am looking forward to this opportunity,” said Albiker who has been with KTM for the last 10 years. “This MCRMX team has enormous potential to be one of the best team’s on the circuit.”
Albiker was an integral part of the amateur support and amateur racing for KTM before joining the Red Bull KTM team in 2005 as Zach Osborne's mechanic. In 2007 Albiker was called upon to be Mike Alessi’s mechanic on his championship run, finishing 2nd. In 2008 KTM appointed Albiker as the team manager of the newly formed KTM Factory JR team winning multiple National Championships and a Loretta Lynn Championship.
“We like the experience Al brings to the team and to our mechanics,” said Team Owner Mike Genova. “He was a major factor in Mike Alessi’s run at a championship, and we know Al can give the same support and experience to his brother Jeff.”
Jeff Alessi will compete in the 2009 250 East tour and will make his MCRMX Supercross debut on a MDK/HondaCRF250, January, 24th in Houston, TX. Current European Supercross leader Ben Coisy, Australian Factory Honda rider Daniel McCoy, and returning MCRMX rider Cole Siebler will make their MCRMX debut January 3rd at the opening round of the 2009 AMA Supercross Series in Anaheim, Calif.
All interested team sponsor enquires please contact Alison Turner @ alison@atlantic-promotions.com 805.214.1106
About MotoConcepts: MotoConcepts is a Pacific Northwest Manufacturer of innovative and unique Motorsports accessories designed for the professional and recreational rider. MotoConcepts is proud to partner with top motocross companies like MDK, RXR, Warthog racing, Smooth Industries, and Decal Works to help support the MCRMX team. For more information visit www.motoconcepts.com.
About MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment: MDK Motorsports, LLC and MDK Speed Equipment, LLC are privately held companies and part of the MDK brand family of motocross related products and services. With 30 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering and a passion for high performance 4-stroke motocross bikes, MDK Speed Equipment delivers technology and products that have not been previously available to the general public. AS 9003 aerospace manufacturing protocols are used, along with countless hours of dyno, flow bench, and track testing to enable MDK SE to provide products and services that deliver great performance and durability. MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment are located in San Jose, California. For more information go to www.MDKMoto.com or www.MDKSpeed.com
About Warthog Racing: Warthog Racing (WR) is a unique company formed to better the sport of motocross. WR is comprised of two distinct entities: the not for profit Warthog Racing Academy, created to conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the privateers; and Warthog Enterprises (WE), which focuses on merchandise and entertainment products. The WR website is at www.WarthogRacing.com
“I am looking forward to this opportunity,” said Albiker who has been with KTM for the last 10 years. “This MCRMX team has enormous potential to be one of the best team’s on the circuit.”
Albiker was an integral part of the amateur support and amateur racing for KTM before joining the Red Bull KTM team in 2005 as Zach Osborne's mechanic. In 2007 Albiker was called upon to be Mike Alessi’s mechanic on his championship run, finishing 2nd. In 2008 KTM appointed Albiker as the team manager of the newly formed KTM Factory JR team winning multiple National Championships and a Loretta Lynn Championship.
“We like the experience Al brings to the team and to our mechanics,” said Team Owner Mike Genova. “He was a major factor in Mike Alessi’s run at a championship, and we know Al can give the same support and experience to his brother Jeff.”
Jeff Alessi will compete in the 2009 250 East tour and will make his MCRMX Supercross debut on a MDK/HondaCRF250, January, 24th in Houston, TX. Current European Supercross leader Ben Coisy, Australian Factory Honda rider Daniel McCoy, and returning MCRMX rider Cole Siebler will make their MCRMX debut January 3rd at the opening round of the 2009 AMA Supercross Series in Anaheim, Calif.
All interested team sponsor enquires please contact Alison Turner @ alison@atlantic-promotions.com 805.214.1106
About MotoConcepts: MotoConcepts is a Pacific Northwest Manufacturer of innovative and unique Motorsports accessories designed for the professional and recreational rider. MotoConcepts is proud to partner with top motocross companies like MDK, RXR, Warthog racing, Smooth Industries, and Decal Works to help support the MCRMX team. For more information visit www.motoconcepts.com.
About MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment: MDK Motorsports, LLC and MDK Speed Equipment, LLC are privately held companies and part of the MDK brand family of motocross related products and services. With 30 years of experience in Aerospace Engineering and a passion for high performance 4-stroke motocross bikes, MDK Speed Equipment delivers technology and products that have not been previously available to the general public. AS 9003 aerospace manufacturing protocols are used, along with countless hours of dyno, flow bench, and track testing to enable MDK SE to provide products and services that deliver great performance and durability. MDK Motorsports and MDK Speed Equipment are located in San Jose, California. For more information go to www.MDKMoto.com or www.MDKSpeed.com
About Warthog Racing: Warthog Racing (WR) is a unique company formed to better the sport of motocross. WR is comprised of two distinct entities: the not for profit Warthog Racing Academy, created to conceptualize, fund, and execute meaningful programs aimed directly at supporting the privateers; and Warthog Enterprises (WE), which focuses on merchandise and entertainment products. The WR website is at www.WarthogRacing.com
