Over The Hump Race Series Expands to Los Angeles Venue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Wednesday, February 13, 2013- San Clemente, CA
Over The Hump Race Series Expands to Los Angeles Venue
In the summer of 2013 Over The Hump Mountain Bike Race Series™ will add a race series in Los Angeles County. Over The Hump has agreed to license the event rights to Dirty Racing, Inc. to bring OTH to the greater Los Angeles area. Dirty Racing, Inc is managed by successful event promoters Kenny and Amber Alexander. The Alexanders produce the popular Red Bull Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix . They are passionate about seeing mountain bike racing grow and thrive in Los Angeles County the way it has in Orange County. The Over The Hump Series brand is now owned by The Enthusiast Group, Inc., who will continue to run the Orange County event.
Matt Wenger co-founder of OTH explained the relationship “We couldn’t be happier to partner with Kenny, Amber, and their partner, Greg Flanagan to promote and expand the ever growing sport of mountain bike racing. Their Red Bull Day in the Dirt event is world class! They are great promoters with the experience, and creativity to make the OTH LA rock. We’re really excited to see the event come to LA.”
The eight race series will kick off on Thursday, May 23rd at Castaic Lake, in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kenny Alexander of Dirty Racing said, “We can’t wait to bring Over The Hump north to Los Angeles County. The mountain bike scene is going crazy here, so what could be better than bringing OTH to LA? We need a race series that is geared for all levels, so we’re stoked to be teaming up with the Over the Hump crew! It’s going to be super cool.”
The new series race schedule will be:
May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13 BREAK July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15
Information about the LA County Race can be found here: www.RaceOTHLA.com
Information on the Orange County Race can be found here: www.RaceOC.com
About the Over The Hump:
The popular Over The Hump Series™ (OTH™) was started in 2009, and has quickly become one of the most popular cross country mountain bike racing series in the country, drawing 425- 600 racers weekly. OTH is designed to be a fun, relaxed event for everyone. Race courses are designed to challenge all levels of riders, and give participants a great place to experience the fun and excitement of mountain bike racing. It’s become a model for how to make mountain bike racing fun again.
About Dirty Racing, Inc
Dirty Racing is focused on delivering high caliber racing and event experiences for enthusiast market niches. Its main property, the Red Bull Day in the Dirt Motocross Grand Prix has become one of the most recognized motocross events in the county, drawing celebrity racers and industry alike. Dirty Racing continues to expand with new event offerings in motocross and mountain biking.
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Contact: John Russell
949-219-0500
john@overthehumpseries.com
www.RaceOc.com