Husqvarna Racing’s Alex Salvini to contest A4DE |
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The amiable Italian will bolster the already strong Husqvarna Racing rider roster for the Salvini’s impressive credentials should stand him in good stead as a genuine contender for Alex Salvini: 2007 - 1st ISDE (International Six Day Enduro) Chile These results coupled with a very successful list of victories in European and Italian championships will provide Salvini an excellent base for his competition debut on Australian soil. Salvini will compete in the E1 Class at the event and will spend several weeks in Australia prior to the A4DE familiarizing himself with the conditions and working with the race technicians to develop a race ready package for the event format and course. Organisers of the event, the Gum Valley Motorcycle Club, would like to thank the following sponsors (and partners): YAMAHA, YAMALUBE, CYCRA, GYTR, KTM, HUSABERG, HUSQVARNA, PIRELLI, JJ RICHARDS, PAYNE PRINT, SNAP FITNESS, ENDURA, BALLARD’S OFF-ROAD, CITY FITNESS (MACKAY), MACKAY TOURISM, LEGRA, CARDNO BOWLER, BOWLER GEOTECHNICAL, TERRASCAN, FLEXI HIRE, OFFICEWORKS, BULLET BIKES, KUSTOM MX, CHANNEL SEVEN, MACKAY REGIONAL COUNCIL, MACKAY CONVENTION BUREAU, MOTORCYCLING AUSTRALIA and QUEENSLAND EVENTS, TRANSMOTO MAGAZINE, DIRT ACTION, FULLNOISE.COM.AU, EATMYDIRT.COM.AU and MCNEWS.COM.AU.’ The annual Yamaha Yamalube Cycra GYTR A4DE is the biggest dirt bike enduro event in the Southern Hemisphere. It contributes an estimated $5 million annually to the economy of the host area. The Yamaha Yamalube Cycra GYTR A4DE is a true test of man (and woman) and machine: competitors will spend about 25 hours on their bikes and cover around 800km’s. The event is ran in time rally format, with entrants completing three days of trail and special test phases and a trail section and final motocross on day four. The 2011 Yamaha Yamalube Cycra GYTR A4DE will be held at Mackay (QLD) from July 7th to 10th. Supp reg’s are now available from www.a4de.com Entering as an early bird will save you $70.00 (cost $580.00 with own transponder, or $620.00 including hire fee). Regular entries will close last mail June 15th (regular entry fee $650.00 with own transponder, or $690.00 including hire fee). Classes of competition include: Enduro 1 (100cc-150cc two stroke and 150cc to 250cc four strokes), Enduro 2 (175cc to 250cc two stroke and 275cc to 450cc four stroke), Enduro 3 (290cc to 500cc two stroke and 475cc to 650cc four stroke), Veteran All Powers – Rider must have turned 35 years before 1/1/11, Masters All Powers – Rider must have turned 45 years before 1/1/11, and Women All Powers.
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