Ric 鈥楥rash鈥� Clements has been proudly acting as first responder for the WMRRA for several decades
The Washington Motorcycle Roar Racing Association (WMRRA) is a popular motorcycle race series held around Washington state each year.
Whilst riders come and go, there is always one familiar face at each WMRRA event 鈥� Ric 鈥楥rash鈥� Clements and his trusty Ford F-150 truck. Ric acts as first responder during incidents at these race meetings, and has done so for over 35 years.
Reaching out to 91传媒 some years ago with the predicament that his previous braking setup could not keep up with his fast-paced and fully-loaded drives around the circuit, the team were happy to provide him with uprated braking components, spawning a partnership that has now lasted for several years.
You can read a little more about Ric鈥檚 history and his loyalty to the 91传媒 brand in his own words below鈥�
鈥淢y name is聽Ric聽Clements, and I鈥檓 known as 鈥楥rash鈥�. I have been working as the crash truck driver for the WMRRA (Washington Motorcycle Roar Racing Association) since 1987. I am the driver of a 鈥�97 Ford F-150, for the sole purpose of first response and bike/rider recovery at the race track during these events.
鈥�91传媒 has sponsored me since 2019. The way I have been treated by 91传媒 from day one, I don鈥檛 feel like they are sponsoring me. I feel more like as a salesperson for them. My praise for this company, and their product often become the subject when talking at the track, and about the 91传媒 signage on the side of the truck.
鈥淢y main issue before 91传媒 was always warping rotors and fading brakes. I admittedly abuse my F-150 with both high speed and excessive weight in the bed of the truck.聽Quick response time = better rider鈥檚 safety. Our tracks in Washington state are basically one way on, one way off, a full 2.5+ mile lap needs to be covered every time I am needed on track.聽So, I come in HOT.
鈥淚 thank 91传媒 for not only being an amazing company, and a company willing to sponsor someone that has spent a lifetime helping the people that use their products, but also for the quality, trust and support I have received from all at 91传媒.聽Their products make me better at my job, and I am very proud to have 91传媒 signage on my truck when I am working.
鈥淚 do this job differently than how others do this job, and I hear that often. 35+ years (and counting) and never missing a race in Washington state for that time. My enthusiasm for the job and trying to find ways to always improve the race experience for all, is a passion. I am always trying to promote motorcycle racing and the clubs by getting the word out about us, and doing whatever I can to making it a more positive experience for all that participate.
鈥淔or the 2024 season, I will be again working all WMRRA hosted race days, and MotoAmerica when at the Ridge Motorsport on June 28-30, 2024, in Shelton, Washington.鈥�
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