American Racing News Vol 1, Issue 2 Issue 4 | Página 26

MILWAUKEE - With a furious burst of moto thunder HarleyDavidson® Flat-Track Racing opened ESPN's X Games in Austin. In its second year as an X Games medalled event, Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing features top motorcycle racers from around the world going head-to-head on the challenging Circuit of The Americas dirt half-mile. Harley-Davidson is an official sponsor of X Games Austin, featuring some of the best skateboard, motorcycle and BMX competitors, plus nightly concert events, X Games Austin is one of the world's premier action-sports festivals. "Motorcycle flat track racing is arguably the original action sport," said Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidson U.S. Marketing Director. "The X Games provides a perfect showcase for this exhilarating motorsport and the skill and tremendous courage of these racer-athletes. Harley-Davidson was excited to be kick off X Games Austin with the thrilling Harley-Davidson Flat Track race. Then all weekend long, had a huge presence at X Games as we share our passion for competition and the freedom of the open road. Fans got to check out our all-new XG750R flat track motorcycle, our first new flat tracker in over 40 years!" Local Harley-Davidson dealers drummed up excitement for the races with tailgates at their dealerships and then rides to the races. Onsite for the weekend, Harley-Davidson was in the Galleria area with X Games athletes, its new 2016 motorcycles and the H-D™ JUMPSTART™ riding experience. Harley also hosted appearances and autograph sessions with X Games athletes and a lounge area to stay cool with free giveaways and more. 26 | American Racing News | Motorcycle