Mike Lafferty (born October 25, 1975, hometown of Port Elizabeth, New Jersey[1]) is a multi-time AMA National Enduro Champion from Southern New Jersey, USA. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Not to be confused with Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal Port Elizabeth is an unincorporated area within Maurice River He has been racing at the championship level since 1993 when he won the AMA Regional Championship. The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 280000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns Lafferty has won eight AMA National Enduro Championships, which ties the record previously set by Dick Burleson. Enduro is a form of Motorcycle sport run on courses that are predominantly Off-road. Richard Burleson (born in 1948 in Johnson City Tennessee) was one of the top American Motorcycle Enduro competitors in history
As a result of his success, particularly from such a young age, he has been factory sponsored by manufacturers such as KTM USA, part of KTM, an international manufacturer of on and off-road sporting motorcycles. KTM Sportmotorcycle AG is an Austrian Motorcycle manufacturer
His father, Jack Lafferty, is also known within the sport as a very competitive senior class rider, and for being largely responsible for his son's success since a young age. At regional enduro events, Jack is recognized for his physical longevity and riding skill, both of which he has managed to maintain in spite of his advanced age. He consistently outpaces many younger, healthier riders.
In the US Enduro community, the Lafferty name has become synonymous with the sport. Mike Lafferty in particular, is a well known figure, respected by the community's constituents. In addition to his factory sponsorships, Lafferty receives product sponsorships from various motorcycle product manufacturers (primarily in an off-road context, but also from manufacturers who make products for on and off-road riding such as tire and clothing manufacturers, or products such as race-fuels and other fluids).
In a motorsport that does not receive much press coverage, and is supported by only a small fan following outside of the participants themselves and their families, there is not a lot of prize money or advertising (spokesperson) contracts. Factory sponsorship in Enduro racing does not include contracts that are comparable to those received by factory riders in motorsports like Supercross. Supercross is a cycle racing sport involving Racing specialized high performance off-road Motorcycles on an artificially made dirt tracks consisting of steep jumps Regardless, a few select riders who have attained the very pinnacle of success in the sport of Enduro on a regular basis have managed to make a good living out of racing in the sport. Lafferty is one of those few.
References
- ^ Palmer, Kit. "Laughing All The Way", CycleNews, April 11, 2005. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed December 24, 2007. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Mike Lafferty and Rich Lafferty finished 1-2 at the fourth round of the AMA FMF Racing National Enduro Series, held in the Lafferty's backyard in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, yesterday. "
External links
- MikeLafferty.com - Official site
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