Dynojet sponsored Factory Aprilia Rip It Energy Fuel race team eagerly anticipates the upcoming 2008 race season.

This year, Current AMA Unlimited champion Ben Carlson will be riding in the 450 class, and former runner up Darryl Atkins will focus on the Unlimited. Both riders will compete on their Dynojet Power Commander and Quick Shifter equipped SXV 450 Aprilias at the two prestigious ESPN events. We are excited to have the continued support of Amauri Nunes as head technician, along with our two additional mechanics, John Weiss and Chuck McCarty.

The off season has been spent testing, and our extensive research and development rendered a series of groundbreaking improvements on our Italian born machines. As this continuous progression builds, it is beginning to set us apart from the competition. Needless to say, we are excited to make our debut at the San Diego ESPN Moto X World Championship on the 11th and 12th of April!

"We made the decision to focus on two individual AMA Championships, and are ready to move forward with this new team structure." Says Team Manager Darryl Atkins. "I have confidence that Benny will be very strong in the 450 class - following his two year domination in the Unlimited class. He is ready to display his talent, and we will support him 100% in anticipation of his success in the premier class.

As for me, I've experienced a remarkable recovery from my broken wrist in 2007. Physical therapy, and progressive training have made a huge difference in the range of movement. This upcoming season I will be working with former American Motocross and Supercross champion Mike Bell for training and on track support. I'm feeling confident as ever with our program, and am fired up for the season to start! The 2 ESPN events this coming season are a great bonus for us, and our affiliated sponsors. Now that the AMA schedule has been settled, we are ready to go racing, and look forward to seeing all of you at the track!"

Factory Aprilia Rip it Energy fuel Race team schedule 2008 ESPN Events Date Location

• April 11 & 12 Moto - X World Championship - San Diego
• August 1 & 2 X-Games 14 - Los Angeles

2008 AMA Supermoto Championship Date Location

• July 13 Pacific Grand Prix, Pacific Raceways, Seattle, WA
• August 10 New England Supermoto Classic, Hartford, Conn.
• August 24 USA International Raceway, Shawano, Wisc.
• September 7 Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, Utah
• November 1 Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas
• November 8 TBA, Las Vegas, Nevada