KYMCO Sponsors Femmoto for A Third Consecutive Year, Adds Off-Road Fun to the Mix
. By Bikeland Staff
Spartanburg, SC KYMCO USA is once again proud to be a sponsor of the Femmoto Women's Track Event, October 5-7, 2007 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS). This is the company's third year as a sponsor for the event, which last year more than doubled the 2005 turnout by welcoming 330 women from across North America.
KYMCO is expanding its presence by offering on-track, street, and off-road demo rides throughout the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday participants will be able to ride the Venox 250cc motorcycle, Xciting 500cc, People S 250cc and Grandvista 250cc scooters. KYMCO-sponsored Street Demos on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will feature the same model mix of motorcycles and scooters. And new for this year's Femmoto KYMCO USA will offer Off-Road ATV Demos all three days. Riders will have access to MXU 500cc 4x4 ATVs, Mongoose 300cc ATVs and Mongoose 250cc ATVs.
Femmoto is the creation of Bonnie Strawser, who, along with Monte Lutz, operates the major U.S. track day organization, Sportbike Track Time. Commenting on the KYMCO-Femmoto relationship, Strawser said, "KYMCO has been a part of our family since 2005, and many of our attendees have had their first experience with KYMCO at Femmoto. The addition of the ATV demo program is very exciting for us and increases the diversity as Femmoto expands to include more riders on every kind of powersports product."
The company's Venox 250 motorcycle continues to be a very popular bike with Femmoto participants. Light in weight and easy to handle, this entry-level V-twin machine has the look of a big cruiser and plenty of visual appeal.
"We're very happy to continue our association with Femmoto, and actually expand our sponsorship with increased demo rides on the track, street and dirt," said KYMCO USA VP of Sales and Marketing, Bruce Ramsey. "The event has certainly proven its popularity, and we get important feedback on our products from the female riders who participate."
KYMCO USA Event Coordinator John Stoddart will be on hand with the hauler to provide KYMCO products and support for demo rides.
In addition to promoting women's riding ability and safety, Femmoto also raises money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Last year the Femmoto donation topped $10,000.
About Femmoto
Femmoto began in 2001 as a women-only track day but has quickly evolved into an organization that fills the void for women motorcycle riders who are looking not only to improve their riding skills with on-track instruction, but who also need information, contacts, and specialty services/products. Year-round, Club Femmoto gives members special discounts, products, and information for women riders. Femmoto works with the manufacturers so their products can be more effective, appealing, and useful to women riders. More at www.femmoto.com
About KYMCO USA
KYMCO's roots in the motorsports industry go back to its founding in 1963, as the Kwang Yang Motor Company, Ltd., with headquarters in Taiwan. Long a leader in quality, fuel economy, and versatility, today KYMCO manufactures motor scooters, motorcycles, and ATVs at five plants in Asia, including the main facility in the city of Kaohsiung.
KYMCO is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan, and currently exports to 74 countries worldwide. All KYMCO plants use the latest technology for the engineering and production of reliable engine, chassis, and other components. Since 2004, KYMCO has been officially accredited for ISO-9001 quality in manufacturing; KYMCO is committed to maximum customer satisfaction and constant innovation, making use of the most advanced CAD/CAE tools to bring superior engineering and design to their products.
The company's partner in the United States is KYMCO USA, with headquarters, marketing, and distribution centered in Spartanburg, South Carolina. KYMCO USA is dedicated to building the brand's reputation and market share through superior value, frequent new product introductions, strategic industry partnerships, and excellence in dealer network support. KYMCO USA has a reputation and expertise gained through over 30 years in the U.S. powersports industry.