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Wonder Warthog Racing has a brand new look and two new privateer support programs that are our
most ambitious yet. Both are hosted by the newly formed MDK/Lucas Oil/Yamaha team, who have a
new 58' semi transporter, complete with WWR's wicked new logo emblazoned on the side. Smooth
Industries, makers of those cool MX-themed pajamas and lunchboxes, created the Hog's new look
and will have WWR branded items for sale at Live Nation merchandise trailers at each event, with
proceeds going to fund the WWR programs. Shirts can also be purchased on-line at
www.smoothindustries.com
Pitting under the canopy of the team transporter are Chris Blose and Brady Sheren, the WWR
"interns" for the west coast Lites while Ryan Abrigo and Kyle Tobin represent WWR in the East.
They beat out hundreds of other applicants for the coveted slots, the next best thing to a
factory ride and funded entirely by Dana Kellstrom, a real estate developer and long-time WWR
supporter. Also pitting from the semi is Jacob Saylor, the sole member of the
MDK/Lucas Oil/Yamaha team, who donate most of their rig to the WWR cause.
The other WWR program is found on the back side of the team semi, and "Hog Haven" is the talk
of the pits. It would be hard to miss the 10 professional looking stalls lurking beneath the
80' x 20' tent, the largest set-up in the pits. The mechanics and riders go about the business
of racing, each wearing matching team shirts provided by DeCal Works; contrast that with a
clapped out van, parked another block north in the pits -- the usual environment for the
privateer.
For these fortunate few, life in Hog Haven is good. WWR transports their bike, parts, tools
and gear to each race. DeCal Works Hog Haven provides their pit area, including table, mats,
chairs, food and drinks. Most of the sponsors from the intern side of the rig are supplying
the HH riders with free product. The set-up epitomizes the WWR "Big tent" philosophy and the
riders have the best of both worlds...they can use WWR sponsors, or keep their own.
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