Chad George
Clinches UTV Championship with FUNCO Built
Kawasaki Teryx
Chad George |
RIALTO, CA (12/07/09) – Chad George, in
his FUNCO built factory-backed Kawasaki
Teryx, wrapped up his 3rd consecutive UTV
championship, as the young racer claimed 5
wins, 8 podium finishes and 5 pole positions
during the 2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing
Series!
The season finally at Primm Motorsports
Complex in Primm, Nevada was tense as the
UTV Modified championship was still
undecided. Leading the points race, the
FUNCO team knew they had to create some
breathing room in front of the fierce
competition. Saturday’s round went as
planned with Chad racing his #624 FUNCO
built Kawasaki Teryx to the top, for his 5th
season win. Saturday’s win meant Chad could
race the season’s final race conservatively,
placing 7th and securing the 2009 Lucas Oil
Off-Road Championship.
When Chad was asked about this year’s
success he exclaimed “The FUNCO built
Kawasaki Teryx was phenomenal all year! My
team had the answer for every track and I
raced as hard as I could. The rougher the
tracks got, the more fun I had because our
FUNCO/King Shocks suspension and C&G
Performance motor package were amazing! I
can’t thank everyone enough for their
support this year, it’s been a crazy year,
and here we are, Champions!”
An enthusiastic FUNCO Team Manger, Grant
George stated “It’s a great feeling knowing
that your team was the best over a long
season of hard racing, and doing so with
formidable competition. Kawasaki has the
baddest UTV on the market! Our race program
is top notch and we wouldn’t be here without
our awesome partners.”
Bruce Stjernstrom. Director of Marketing,
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. exclaimed,
“Combining Kawasaki's successful racing
heritage, FUNCO's proven track record on
four wheels and the Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI
4x4 has provided championship results from
the first race. Funco's performance has
been very impressive!"
“Beard Seats congratulates FUNCO Motorsports
and Chad George for their championship win
in the Lucas Oil Off-road racing series.
Determination, teamwork and great racing are
terrific FUNCO qualities and Beard Seats is
PROUD to be associated with this strong
team. We look forward to a successful future
relationship with the FUNCO Team.” - Koronis
Parts, Inc,, Todd Froelich - National Sales
Manager.
Chad George and FUNCO would like to thank
and congratulate everyone involved with this
2009 Lucas Oil Off-Road Championship
including: Kawasaki Teryx, C&G Performance,
Side X Side Action Magazine, Beard Seats,
Muzzys, King Shocks, PWR Radiators, Simpson
Safety, and Dalton Clutches.
About FUNCO Motorsports:
Founded by Gil George over 30 years ago,
FUNCO Motorsports is the leading manufacture
of high performance sand, off-road cars and
custom UTV’s . Their unique designs and
family oriented service has sold over 400
Big 5 Model cars and their entry into the
UTV market has been explosive too. With 3
consecutive championships, FUNCO Motorsports
has proven that their experience on the
track translates into quality, race-proven
products for all UTV enthusiasts. For more
information please visit
www.FUNCOutv.com
About Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.:
ATVs, Motorcycles, Utility Vehicles,
Watercraft and Power Products are just some
of the unique consumer products that have
made the Kawasaki brand a household name
around the world.
From the class leading Ninja® sportbikes and
thundering Vulcan™ cruisers to the rugged
Brute Force™ ATVs, MULE™ utility vehicles
and JET SKI® watercraft, Kawasaki products
lead the powersports industry around the
globe. The secret of Kawasaki's success is
in designing and manufacturing products that
offer balanced performance, high quality,
reliability and excellent fit and finish. So
take a look at what Kawasaki has to offer
you in the way of Leading Edge products!
About Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series:
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
(LOORRS) is the evolution of the long
standing support of short course racing by
Forrest Lucas and Lucas Oil Products.
Steeped in the Midwest tradition of short
course off road racing infused with a West
Coast influence, LOORRS brings intense four
wheel door to door action to challenging,
fan friendly tracks. Lucas Oil Off Road
Racing Series: This is Short Course. For
more information please visit
LucasOilOffRoad.com
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Kawasaki and Teryx™ is a trademark of
Kawasaki Motors Corporation.
Contact:
Funco Motorsports
Grant George
1280 N. Fitzgerald Avenue
Unit E
Rialto, CA 92376
Phone: (909) 421-2558
www.FuncoUTV.com
