MURRIETA, Calif ­­─ Following the KTM Street Division’s successful launch of the 2010 1190 RC8 and 1190 RC8 R, KTM is proud to announce the 2010 Road Race Contingency Program that rewards weekend racers to experienced professionals for their racing success with KTM. This grassroots contingency program will cover the entire United States with 7 regional road racing series and 21 racing classes. The Road Race Contingency Program covers the following racing series: AFM, CCS, CMRA, LRRS, MRA, WERA and WSMC and pays out to fifth place with $1000 to win. The 1190 RC8 and RC8 R will be eligible to earn contingency in a remarkable three classes for each series. KTM road racers are encouraged to sign up for the contingency program at www.xtrm.com/ktm for an opportunity to stake claim to their share of the contingency. Once all race series schedules are finalized, racers will be able to log on and review the eligibility requirements, race classes covered and earn KTM Cash. Become part of KTM’s community on Facebook at ~http://www.facebook.com/KTMUSA~ or log on to KTMUSA.com About KTM KTM, founded in 1953, is the second largest European motorcycle manufacturer specializing in “Ready to Race” street and off road motorcycles and ATVs. Proven successes in worldwide competition are embodied into the design and function of each KTM race machine. KTM has built a reputation for high-quality premium race ready machines suitable for street and off road race competition and recreation. With more than 160 World Championships and counting, the technology, design and performance of KTM continues to race past the competition time and again.