Maxxis

Charging toward the lead for the title, Bobby Bonds racked up another strong performance in the WORCS series. Bonds took his sixth second place finish of the season at Round 9, held September 19-21 in Milford, California.

Morgan Wade’s wild barrel roll transfer won him the Hardest Trick prize at the 2008 Metro BMX Jam, held August 30-31 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Round 3 of the 2008 Maxxis Endurocross thrilled a capacity crowd in Florence, South Carolina, as thousands watched some of the sport’s best compete on a brutal course. Maxxis’ sponsored rider Bobby Prochnau took second place in the main event, riding Maxxcross in an outstanding performance.

Maintaining another winning partnership, Maxxis will be title sponsor of the Xtreme Rock Racing series for a second year. Covered extensively on cable’s SPEED network, the Maxxis XRRA’s schedule begins in March with the western division opener, followed by the eastern division kick-off in April. U.S. finals are slated for September. The series also has international reach, with the German Championship running from April through October.

Maxxis, maker of the world’s best tire for desert racing, has locked in its status as Official Tire of Best in the Desert with a new three-year deal.

Maxxis was named Pro Lite Tire Manufacturer of the Year by the Championship Off Road Racing series. The award was presented November 5 at the organization’s annual banquet in Primm, Nevada.