AMA: Corbin expands relationship with AMA Pro Racing
19 February 2000
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Progressive Insurance U.S. Flat Track Championships sponsor Corbin-Pacific, Inc., will expand its involvement with AMA Pro Racing for 2000, becoming the Official Motorcycle Seat of AMA Pro Racing. Corbin joins the family of sponsors at AMA Pro Racing that claim "Official" status, which provides a broad marketing platform for branding, promotions, and internet presence. "Corbin is proud to announce its continued support of the AMA Grand National Flat Track Championships," said Greg Hurley, marketing director for Corbin-Pacific, Inc. "Flat track is true grassroots racing, and has produced many of today's racing legends. It's only natural for us to want to support this venue. We're also excited about new marketing opportunities as the Official Motorcycle Seat of AMA Pro Racing. Corbin's involvement with the AMA is based on our commitment to the industry and our love for the sport. As our business expands, we want to expand our involvement with organizations like the AMA." Official status with AMA Pro Racing is one element of Corbin's plans for the 2000 AMA season. With the help of Stormy Chisler, Corbin is in the process of putting together a new team to contest the Progressive U.S. Flat Track Championships. Details regarding Corbin's plans for the 2000 team will be released in the near future. Corbin is well known in the motorcycle industry with more than 30 years experience manufacturing custom accessories. Recently, the company most famous for their saddle designs has branched out into producing a wide range of motorcycle luggage and body components. For up-to-date information, and to follow the season as it progresses, see Corbin online at www.corbin.com/teamcorbin. The Corbin Official Seat program was developed by Sport Management Inc. Companies interested in marketing products and services through the American Motorcyclist Association's professional racing subsidiary can call SMI at (614) 899-9476, or e-mail: sportmanager@msn.com.