American Honda/ FMF Media Allstars' ATV Ambassador Ben Roger Olsen of Norway contests ATV GNC MX rounds one and two

Mar. 01, 2006 By Press Release

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American Honda and the FMF Media Allstars have once again teamed up to offer foreign ATV racers a chance to compete on American soil through the ATV Ambassador program. American Honda supplies TRX 450R machines, while the FMF Media Allstars outfit the TRX with components from Lonestar, DG, Douglas Wheel, Maxxis, Fasst Company, Ohlins, Quad Tech, Uni Filter, FMF, Regina Chains, Powermadd, Updog, DMP covers, & Hinson Racing in order to make it 100% race ready. Candidates are then picked to contest one or more rounds of the ITP Moose ATV GNC MX series.

The TRX 450 is also available for members of the press who wish to race a GNC event. Just e-mail me and we’ll set it up.

Quick facts about the ATV Ambassador Program:

• This year’s first ATV Ambassador came from Norway to contest the first two MX rounds of the 2006 season; 25 year old Ben Roger Olsen traveled almost thirty hours (seventeen by plane and twelve by car) in order to pursue his dream of racing against the world’s best ATV MX Racers.

• Norway’s ATV races offer classes based on age rather than skill level so determining the proper class was a challenge (It was determined that the Production B class would be the safest bet for Olsen.)

• Ben Roger Olsen currently rides for Honda of Norway.

• Four races into his ATV racing career Ben Roger Olsen traveled to the other side of the world and entered the toughest ATV MX series on the planet.

“I’m very grateful to Honda and Team FMF Media Allstars for giving me this opportunity, it has been very special for me.”

-Ben Olsen

In the end Ben Roger Olsen proved to be a great ambassador for both Norway and the sport of ATV racing, his drive, sense of adventure, sacrifices, sense of humor, and willingness to throw caution to the wind in order to pursue his dreams is what ATV racing is really all about. Thanks again to American Honda, FMF, Lonestar, DG, Maxxis, Douglas, Fasst Company, Quad Tech, Ohlins, Uni Filter, Powermadd, Updog, DMP covers, Hinson Racing, & Regina Chains for recognizing the importance of supporting and keeping the ATV Ambassador program alive.

Contact Info:

Jorge Cuartas (FMF Media Allstars) 912-441-1788 jorge@atvnationals.com

Ben Roger Olsen 011-479-979-1660 olsen@bro66.com

Olsen’s personal website: www.bro66.com FMF site: www.fmfracing.com

Honda Website: http://powersports.honda.com/atvs/

Upcoming Ambassadors

Round 3 • March 11/12, 2006 • Javier Nieves (Puerto Rico)

Gainesville, FL • Gatorback

Round 4 • March 18/19, 2006 • Marco Picado Cordoba (Costa Rica)

Lizella, GA • Echeconnee Off-Road Park

Round 5 • April 1/2, 2006

Leonardtown, MD • Budd’s Creek

Round 6 • April 29/30, 2006

Danville, VA • Birch Creek

Round 7 • May 13/14, 2006

Buchanan, MI • Red Bud

Round 8 • May 27/28, 2006

Blountville, TN • Muddy Creek Raceway

Round 9 • June 17/18, 2006 • Marcos Patronelli (Argentina)

Delmont, PA • Steel City

Round 10 • July 1/2, 2006

Pell City, AL • Mill Creek Motocross •

Round 11 • July 15/16, 2006

Walnut, IL • Sunset Ridge MX

Round 12 • July 29/30, 2006 • Ben Roger Olsen

New Berlin, NY • Unadilla

Round 13 • August 12/13, 2006 • Ben Roger Olsen

Hurricane Mills, TN • Loretta Lynn’s

Round 14 • September 2/3, 2006

Bowling Green, KY • Ballance MX Park

Oscar and Alberto Soto from Costa Rica, & Raul Vega from Spain will be filling in some slots as well, I’ll let you know as soon as they’re confirmed.

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