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2009 Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda
 
USGPRU announces an exciting new youth Roadracing class featuring the Moriwaki MD250GP Powered by Honda.

Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda

American Honda Motor Company Inc. is pleased to announce the Moriwaki MD250H Powered by Honda. A motorcycle purpose built to grow todays youth road racers into the racing legends of tomorrow.

MSRP:
$11,699
Engine:
249.4cc Liquid Cooled 4-stroke single (CRF250X based)
Chassis:
Moriwaki Twin Spar Aluminum
Suspension FR:
Inverted Telescopic
Suspension RR:
Pro-Link
Front Brakes:
Radial Mounted Single Disk
Rear Brakes:
Hydraulic Single Disk
Wheel FR:
Lightweight 95/70/R17
Wheel RR:
Lightweight 115/70/R17
Starter Type:
Electric Pushbutton
Warranty:
None

Each MD250H will come with the following:
- Complimentary 1-year HRCA membership

HRCA Contingency

The HRCA will be posting a total of $110,000 in contingency for MD250H riders for the 11- round 2009 USGPRU series. That means there will be $10,000 up for grabs at each round. All contingency claims will be paid through the Honda Red Rider Rewards Visa card. What a great way to help amateur racers jump start their race career. Riders will receive a complimentary HRCA membership with purchase of the MD250H. For more contingency details please check out HondaRedRiders.com.

2009 USGPRU Race Dates

Round
Venue
Date
*Round #1
Firebird Raceway - AZ
March 8-9
**Round #2
Jennings GP - FL
April 5-6
Round #3
Firebird Raceway - AZ
April 19-20
Round #4
Summit Point - WV
May 24-26
Round #5
Portland Int'l - OR
June 14-15
Round #6
Virginia Int'l - VA
June 20-22
Round #7
Road America - WI
July 5-6
Round #8
Miller Motorsports - UT
July 26-27
Round #9
Barber Motorsports - AL
August 9-10
Round #10
Reno Fernley - NV
August 22-24 (Double-header)
Round #11
Miller Motorsports - UT
October 4-5

* Round 1 was dropped due to availability of bikes. Reno is now a double-header to make up for this.
** Round 2 was dropped due to availability of bikes. Double-header/re-schedule date is pending. Stay tuned.

Dates and venue subject to change, please contact USGPRU for the most current information.

Racer Requirements

Eligible Motorcycle:
MD250H Powered by Honda
Logo/Decals:
Bike Moriwaki/Powered by Honda/Pro Honda Oils triangle
Logo/Patches:
Leathers Honda/Pro Honda Oils triangle patch
Rider Age:
12-16 (At least 12 years old at the first race and no older than 16 at the end of the series.)
Rider Experience:
Contact USGPRU (Stewart Aitken-Cade) at 703-973-0125 for complete rider eligibility details.

MD250H rules have been added to the official USGPRU Rulebook (PDF file)

The limited production MD250H will be available to youth racers, participating in the 2009 USGPRU MD250H racing series, through select dealers.

Interested racers should contact their local HONDA dealership. Racers will be required to provide a race resume with applicable race experience from other 2-wheel racing disciplines. Racers will also be required to be USGPRU licensed racers. For more information on obtaining a USGPRU competition license, view the information on the downloads, forms, and entries page.

The MD250H can also be purchased at the following dealers:
Arizona Honda : Tucson, AZ
Beaverton Honda Yamaha : Tigard, OR
Brookhaven Honda : Brookhaven, MS
Cowboy Honda : Beaumont, TX
Coyote Honda : Avondale, AZ
Desoto Honda : Olive Branch, MS
DFW Honda : Grapevine, TX
ESCONDIDO CYCLE CENTER : ESCONDIDO , CA
FAY MYERS MOTORCYCLE WORLD : GREENWD VILLAGE , CO
G & C Honda : Shreveport, LA
Heartland Honda : Springdale, AR
HERITAGE HONDA : MAYSVILLE, KY
Honda of Cool Springs : Franklin, TN
HONDA OF HOUSTON : HOUSTON , TX
Honda of Lafayette : Lafayette, LA
Honda of Laurens : Laurens, SC
Honda of Russellville : Russellville, AR
Honda of Winter Haven : Winter Haven, FL
HUNTINGTON HONDA : HUNTINGTON BEACH , CA
John Hinderer Honda Power Store : Heath, OH
MISSION MOTORSPORTS : IRVINE , CA
Monarch Honda : Orem, UT
NAULTS HONDA : MANCHESTER, NH
NORTHWEST HONDA : HOUSTON , TX
Open Road Honda : MANDAN, ND
Performance Honda : Wesley Chapel, FL
Rick Case Honda : Davie, FL
Rod’s Power Sports : Roca, NE
Shawnee Honda Motorsports : Shawnee, OK
Shenandoah Honda : Winchester, VA
SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS : CHATTANOOGA , TN
Sport Honda : Metuchen, NJ
THE BROTHERS POWERSPORTS : BREMERTON , WA