Komodo Sport News

Riders come and go. This is a known fact. The average racing career spans a short 3 years, but that’s not the case with Joe Prussiano. Joe is a racer who has covered a lot of tracks over the past 18 years. Not only is Joe fast, he’s smooth and he’s not a crasher. Joe has quite the racers’ resume: WERA, CMRA, AMA, Pike’s Peak and even World Endurance. Wow…I think Joe has earned a lot of racer’s respect and doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone. Joe is a Pro who KNOWS his craft.

Komodo Gear caught up with Joe at MSR Cresson in July. We were glad to see him and even better, he was still wearing his racing leathers from Komodo – all right, Joe! We spent a few minutes with Joe and even captured a short video for your viewing enjoyment along with some pictures. Racing can be a dangerous sport, prepare for success and prepare for the unknown. Komodo Gear specializes in race gear; check out our racing products at www.komodogear.com

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My name is Craig Montgomery and I am an expert racer in the CMRA (Central Motorcycle Road Racing). It was round 5 of the CMRA series (Hallett Raceway) and because I changed bikes at the beginning of the season I’m starting from the back with no class points. I’ve been on a 1000 for last 3 years but wanted a change so I just picked up a Triumph 675. I love the way the bike handles and although slow compared to a liter bike its got decent speed and I like the torque. The one drawback is because it’s a British bike “hard parts” are very expensive. No worries, just don’t crash it, right

I ended up taking 2nd in the sprint race and was frustrated with my result. It was a great dice for the win and I didn’t come out on top unfortunately. I was a little bit angry on the cool down lap and decided to pull a frustration stand-up wheelie. I knew I had problems as soon as I dropped the clutch. I was in 3rd instead of 2nd but instead of accepting defeat I pulled up even harder on the bars. The anger I felt (which dulled my senses and judgment a bit) coupled with a headwind did me in. I then proceeded to loop the bike over backwards.

Unlike my bike I was not hurt. My Komodo leathers and race gloves protected me amazingly well considering how long I slid down the pavement. Most crashes are in a turn and you slide off the track very quickly. This one however was a on straight away and I was sliding with the direction of the track. You’ll notice the smoke coming off of my leathers. Thanks to Rene Vivion and Barry Nichols for the photos.

For Immediate Release:

Ty Howard partners with Komodo Gear for 2010 Wearing The K-FX Racing Leathers.

Ty Howard is proud to announce Komodo Gear Leathers as one of his key sponsors for the 2010 racing season. Komodo Gear, makers of motorcycle leathers and racing apparel, will play a significant role in Ty Howard’s success this year. Ty Howard will be wearing the full lineup of racing apparel: K-FX racing leathers, K-FX race gloves and FX race boots for the 2010 season.

Ty Howard commented on how the deal finalized, “For years Komodo gear has proven to be the most protective and stylish gear on the market. I’m really excited about having Komodo join my KTM factory backed team for the 2010 racing season…” Komodo Gear and Ty Howard have been in close communications on product development to provide racers with what they need to be successful at the race track. Komodo Gear and Ty Howard will be keeping the public updated on their success via Facebook and Twitter accounts.

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Komodo Gear would like to thank Ty Howard for the opportunity to partner with him this season. According to Wayne Wilder, Vice President of Sales, “Komodo Gear and Ty Howard have been working together as partners for a number of years; Ty and Komodo share the same vision for safety and performance; “we have worked closely with Ty for several seasons and are pleased to see our relationship grow”.

For 2010, Ty Howard will be racing in the CMRA race series and select AMA racing events.

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