PDF – Immediate Release_ 2018 Honda Red Rider Program.1
Honda Racing Heritage – “If Honda does not race there is no Honda” – Soichiro Honda
MARKHAM, ON (March 20, 2018) – Honda is pleased to announce the 2018 Red Rider Program showcasing both contingency rewards as well as a unit purchase program opportunities. Honda will be offering a combined total (contingency/purchase rewards) of over
$450,000 to support both road-race and off-road racers.
Look for MX2 rider Dylan Wright, who will be piloting the all-new CRF250R and MX1 rider, Colton Facciotti, four-time MX Champion, will once again be on the CRF450R. Both Dylan and Colton will be participating in the full JetWerx Pro National Triple Crown Series for 2018. Also be on the lookout for 2017 Flat Track Canada Champion Brodie Buchan, who will be defending his championship on a CRF450R.
For racers looking to earn contingency prize money, simply sign up for the Honda Red Rider program at your local participating Honda dealer, using your valid current year race licence, and join the ranks of the many Canadian Red Rider racers such as Colton, Dylan and Brodie. If you ride MX, AX, SX, Flat Track, Enduro, or Road Race, the Honda Red Rider program has something to offer.
Honda riders who have previously competed at the pro level in their discipline will be given the opportunity to qualify for the Red Rider Purchase Reward Program. For those riders entering the CSBK lightweight road race class, purchase benefits will be allotted on a case by case basis. Interested racers must submit their race resume along with an application for the purchase program by April 15th, 2018. All riders must possess a valid current year race license and must commit to compete in 75% of the pro series races for which they are applying.
All Honda racers are eligible to earn Red Rider contingency rewards simply by signing up with a local participating dealer. As an additional benefit, they are also able to take advantage of a
$500 in-store credit with the purchase of a select off-road bike before June 1st, 2018, as well as a discount on select Honda generators (see participating dealer for details).
Contingency Rewards Program:
All Red Rider applications must be received on or before June 1, 2018.
Off-Road Red Rider In-Store Promotion:
Any Red Rider who purchases a new & unregistered 2017/2018 CRF250R, CRF450R or CRF450RX between February 1st 2018 and June 1st, 2018 and will also qualify for an exclusive $500 in-store credit! Terms and conditions apply. This offer is open to all qualifying Red Riders but cannot be combined with the Purchase Reward Program.
Purchase Reward Program:
Eligible pro racers will be able to apply for a discount of 10% off MSRP on select new unregistered 2017 or 2018 CRF and CBR models. Participating racers will also be eligible to receive a parts allowance dependent on model purchased to assist with season startup (parts allowance varies based on model purchased – see below for details). This discount program is available only to Honda-approved “Honda Red Rider” pro racers in MX, AX, SX, Flat Track and Enduro/XCountry (off-road) and CSBK pro Sport and Superbike, as well as the all-new light- weight class. Interested racers must apply through a participating Honda dealer on or before April 15th, 2018 to take advantage of the discount program.
*Note – there are a limited number of Purchase Reward Program spots available per class. Only top riders will be chosen from the resumes received on/before April 15th, 2018. Dealers must email (no hard copies) all resumes to: mcracing@ch.honda.com
RECAP:
Contingency Program: Deadline: June 1, 2018
- Riders must register with a participating Honda dealer. The dealer must submit the required documents on or before June 1, 2018.
Red Rider $500 In-Store Credit: Deadline: June 1, 2018
- Red Riders who purchase a new, unregistered 2017/2018 CRF250R, CRF450R or CRF450RX between February 1st, 2018 and June 1st, 2018 will qualify for a $500 in-store credit at the registering dealer (no cash surrender value). Riders must register with a participating Honda dealer to be eligible to apply for this in-store credit. The dealer must submit the required documents on or before June 1, 2018. This offer is open to all qualifying Red Riders but cannot be combined with the Purchase Reward Program.
Purchase Reward Program: Deadline: April 15th, 2018
- Dealers must submit the required documents for Purchase Reward Program on or before April 15th,
- Riders must submit their completed resume with documentation of previous year’s results and
- Road Race Lightweight applications will be considered on a case by case
- Riders must commit to compete in 75% of the National series (MRC, Flat Track Canada, WEC, CSBK). Failure to complete the full series (unless injury related) could result in charge back (in full or in part) to dealer of the discount / parts
- Riders must purchase new and unregistered 2017 & 2018 CRF or CBR units:
CRF450R, CRF450RX, CRF250R, CRF150R
- Parts Allowance – CRF450R/RX – $1,500; CRF250R – $1,000; CRF150R – $500
CBR1000RR, CBR500R, CBR300R
- Parts Allowance – CBR1000 – $1,500; CBR500R/CBR300R – $500
Honda Canada reserves the right in its sole discretion to approve or deny any applications or claims submitted for the Purchase Reward Program.
All interested in signing up for any of the Honda Red Rider programs should visit a Honda participating dealer to apply.
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Media contact: Kimberly Moore // kimberly_moore@ch.honda.com // (905) 888 4505
2018 RED RIDER – OFF-ROAD CONTINGENCY – PRO NATIONAL
MRC Pro National MX Motocross Series & Parts Canada Transcan Grand National Championship (Payout Per Event)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| Pro MX1 | $5,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $600 | $400 | $200 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Pro MX2 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $800 | $400 | $300 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
Rockstar/JetWerx Pro National AX Series (Payout per Championship Finish)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Pro MX1 | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 | $800 | $600 |
| Pro MX2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $700 | $400 | $300 |
Rockstar/JetWerx Pro National SX Series (Payout per Championship Finish)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Pro MX1 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $500 |
| Pro MX2 | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 | $300 |
Rockstar/JetWerx Triple Crown (MX/AX/SX) (Payout Championship Finish Bonus)
| Pro MX1 | $15,000 |
| Pro
MX2 |
$10,000 |
2018 RED RIDER – OFF-ROAD CONTINGENCY – AMATEUR
Eligible Regional Championship Series Include:
| Province/Region | Series Name |
| BC | Vancouver Island Championship Series |
| BC | MCQMX South Series |
| BC | MCQMX North Series |
| AB | Alberta Championship Series (AMSA) |
| AB | Alberta Dirt Riders Association Provincial MX Series (ADRA) |
| AB | Alberta Old Timer MX |
| SK | Saskatchewan Provincial MX Racing Series (SMA) |
| ON | AMO Tag Metals Provincial Series |
| QC | Challenge Quebec |
| QC | FMSQ |
| ATL | MRC Atlantic Spring Series Championship |
Amateur Regional Championship Series (Overall Series Championship Finish)
| Class* | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Pro / Intermediate MX1, MX2, MX3** | $600 | $450 | $300 | $200 | $125 |
| Junior MX1, MX2, MX3** | $600 | $450 | $300 | $200 | $125 |
| Ladies | $600 | $450 | $300 | $200 | $125 |
| Plus 40 | $600 | $450 | $300 | $200 | $125 |
| Vet Master | $600 | $450 | $300 | $200 | $125 |
| School Boy 1 & 2 | $600 | $450 | $300 | $200 | $125 |
| Supermini | $400 | $300 | $200 | $175 | $75 |
| 85cc 12-16 | $400 | $300 | $200 | $175 | $75 |
*Honda Canada reserves the right to change the eligible classes from time to time without notice.
**MX3 class is only eligible where MX1 class is not available.
Flat Track Canada National Championship (Overall Series Championship Finish)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Open EXP | $2,500 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $700 | $500 |
| DTX EXP | $1,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $400 | $300 |
| Open INT | $1,000 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| DTX INT | $1,000 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Novice Open | $400 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $150 |
| Novice DTX | $400 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $150 |
| Youth 250 | $400 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $150 |
| Vet | $400 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $150 |
| 85/150 | $400 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $150 |
Canadian Cross Country & WEC National Championship (Overall Series Championship Finish)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Enduro: | |||
| A | $1,000 | $700 | $400 |
| B | $1,000 | $500 | $250 |
| C | $700 | $500 | $250 |
| Peewee | $700 | $500 | $250 |
| Super Youth | $700 | $500 | $250 |
| Beginner | $500 | $350 | $250 |
| Junior | $500 | $350 | $250 |
| Intermediate | $500 | $350 | $250 |
| Expert | $500 | $350 | $250 |
| Vet 40 | $500 | $350 | $250 |
| Cross-Country: | |||
| Pro | $2,000 | $1,000 | $700 |
| Expert | $1,000 | $800 | $500 |
| Women Expert | $1,000 | $800 | $500 |
| Vet Expert | $800 | $500 | $250 |
| Intermediate | $700 | $500 | $250 |
| Junior | $600 | $500 | $250 |
| Vet Junior | $600 | $500 | $250 |
| Vet | $700 | $500 | $250 |
| Women | $600 | $400 | $250 |
| Junior under 18 | $500 | $400 | $250 |
2018 RED RIDER – ROAD-RACE CONTINGENCY – PRO NATIONAL
CSBK NATIONAL LIGHTWEIGHT Series (per event payout)
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Lightweight | $250 | $200 | $150 | $100 | $50 |
CSBK NATIONAL LIGHTWEIGHT OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
| Class | 1st |
| Lightweight | $1,000 |
CSBK NATIONAL SUPERBIKE/SPORT BIKE OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Pro Superbike | $4,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $600 | $400 |
| Pro Sport | $2,000 | $1000 | $500 | $400 | $300 |
CSBK NATIONAL AMATEUR Series OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Amateur Superbike | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $300 | $200 |
| Amateur Supersport | $800 | $700 | $500 | $300 | $200 |
ROAD-RACE CONTINGENCY – REGIONAL AMATEUR
Eligible Regional Championship Series Include: Eligible Regional/Provincial Series: ARL, ASM, EMRA, MRA, RACE, SOAR and WMRC
Per Overall Championship Win
| Class | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Pro Superbike | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $500 | $400 |
| Pro Supersport | $800 | $600 | $500 | $400 | $300 |
| Amateur Superbike | $600 | $500 | $400 | $300 | $200 |
| Amateur Supersport | $400 | $400 | $300 | $200 | $100 |
*Honda Canada reserves the right to change the eligible classes from time to time without notice.
**Riders riding in classes that run concurrently can only claim for one overall championship win.