AMA Pro Racing Signs Howe Enterprises & City National Bank as Associate Sponsors for AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship

AMA Pro Racing out of Daytona Beach, FL. announced earlier this week the resigning and signing of two associate sponsors for the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship. Howe Enterprises was announced as resigning for the next two seasons as the Official Apparel partner of AMA Pro Flat Track through the 2016 season, and City National Bank will sponsor the "Long Haul Award" for the 2015 season that will pay the qualifying rider $500 bonus monies who traveled the farthest to compete in an AMA Grand National event. City National's total outlay for this season will be in the neighborhood of $80K in bonus money.

In the shot above, Kenny Coolbeth, Jr. on the #2 Zanotti Racing/Moroney's H-D/Burt Ives Honda-sponsored Harley-Davidson XR750 leads Sammy Halbert on his #7 South East H-D/White's H-D/Specialty Fabrications-backed Kawasaki EX650 and Henry Wiles on the #17 Don's Kawasaki/DPC Racing/EA Racing-sponsored Kawasaki during the final qualifying session at round 11 of the 2014 AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship season at the legendary Indy Mile on August 8. Coolbeth went on to qualify 2nd, win his heat race, took 2nd in the Dash for Cash and then ran away and hid in the 25-lap Grand National main held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds under the lights alongside the Indiana State Fair.

AMA Pro Racing has been doing a stellar job of signing on associate sponsors this season, helping to drive up the payouts, contingencies and bonus cash to be paid to the riders in The Rolling Thunder Show this season, which will definitely help pay some of the bills along the way to compete in the greatest racing show on two wheels in the world. Good on you guys for helping out the riders and a big thanks to Howe Enterprises and City National Bank for stepping up to the plate to help out the series, teams and riders to offset the high costs of racing.

Check out the full press releases below courtesy of the sanctioning body on Fentress Blvd. in Daytona.

Howe Enterprises and AMA Pro Racing announce renewed, two-year AMA Pro Flat Track partnership through 2016

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 25, 2015) - Howe Enterprises and AMA Pro Racing announced today a renewed, two-year partnership that extends the successful relationship through the 2015 and 2016 AMA Pro Flat Track seasons.   Howe Enterprises has been an official partner with AMA Pro Racing since 2014 and returns as the Official Apparel Partner of AMA Pro Flat Track for the second-consecutive season. The Howe Enterprises merchandise trailer will be located on site at AMA Pro Flat Track events and race fans in attendance will have the opportunity to select from a wide array of apparel.   "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Howe Enterprises," said Michael Gentry, Chief Operating Officer of AMA Pro Racing. "It's important to have quality apparel representing our sport and Howe Enterprises provides exactly that."   "Howe Enterprises is extremely excited about the opportunity to continue the partnership with AMA Pro Flat Track, providing a new and complete merchandise line specifically tuned for our great fans, teams and truly amazing riders of AMA Pro Flat Track," said Joe Howe, Owner of Howe Enterprises. "I have been in the racing business for 20 years and was introduced to AMA Pro Flat Track in 2003 and I can honestly say it is the greatest racing I ever have witnessed. The riders possess unbelievable talents and they deserve to have their sport brought to the top."   Fans can visit the Howe Enterprises merchandise trailer during Round 3 of the AMA Pro Flat Track season on May 24 at the Springfield Mile. Tickets to the Springfield Mile can be purchased by visiting http://www.illinoismda.com/.    Every round of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track season will be available live, in high definition and free of charge for fans to watch online at www.FansChoice.tv.

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines.  Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

AMA Pro Racing and City National Bank team up to create the "Long Haul Award" for AMA Pro Flat Track riders

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 25, 2015) - AMA Pro Racing and City National Bank are pleased to announce the "Long Haul Award," which will pay $80,000 directly to AMA Pro Flat Track riders over the course of the 2015 season.   The award is part of an initiative to reduce and offset costs for riders and teams, and will pay $500 each to the 10 riders who traveled the greatest distance to each AMA Pro Flat Track event. Riders must qualify for the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines Main Event from the Heats or Semis to be eligible for the award.   "We're thankful to City National Bank for stepping up and helping us support the athletes that put on such a great show for the fans week in and week out," said Michael Gentry, Chief Operating Officer of AMA Pro Racing. "We understand the dedication and financial commitment it takes to travel to all the venues on our schedule, so being able to put money back in the pockets of our riders is very fulfilling. Giving back to the paddock is a major focus for us, and the City National Bank Long Haul Award is a perfect example of how we are doing that."   City National Bank has a history dating back to 1954 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif.   "It's a great program that gives back to the team members," said David Pijot, Senior Vice President of City National Bank. "We have a very large entertainment division that includes offices in New York City, Nashville, Atlanta and now, Daytona Beach, with an emphasis on motorsports. We wanted to be involved in a way that gives back to the participants. We're happy to have this association with a new series like this."   Next up, AMA Pro Flat Track heads to the legendary Springfield Mile May 24 for Round 3 of the 2015 season. For more information, please visit: http://www.illinoismda.com/.   Every round of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track season will be available live, in high definition and free of charge for fans to watch online at www.FansChoice.tv.   About City National   City National Corporation (NYSE: CYN) has $32.6 billion in assets. The company's wholly owned subsidiary, City National Bank, provides banking, investment and trust services through 75 offices, including 16 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville and Atlanta.  City National and its investment affiliates manage or administer $60.8 billion in client investment assets, including $48.1 billion under direct management.   For more information about City National, please visit: www.cnb.com.

AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines.  Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.