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Introduction To The <br /> American Bicycle Association <br /> The American Bicycle Association was founded in 1977 to promote and sanction the <br /> sport of BMX on nationwide level. At the time ABA was formed, only a handful of <br /> tracks and several hundred riders were actively participating in the sport. The ABA <br /> now boasts nearly 200 sanctioned tracks and 60,000 actively racing members in 44 states. <br /> As the largest promoter and sanctioning body in the world of BMX, the ABA is able to <br /> offer complete fulfillment services to the corporate sponsor. The home office in <br /> Phoenix, Arizona features an in-house creative design department, a print shop, and <br /> photographic darkroom facilities. With these capabilities we can assure the expert <br /> production of advertisements and a cohesive monthly publication to represent all ABA <br /> interests. In addition, ABA has a sophisticated computer system to insure that all ABA <br /> data,including membership,points and track info is always timely and accurate. <br /> Although BMX is primarily an amateur youth sport, the ABA proudly promotes <br /> exciting, fast-paced professional races that are tremendous crowd pleasers! The ABA <br /> pays out in excess of$200,000 in pro cash purses per year at national events and offers a <br /> brand new vehicle to the new years Number 1 Pro. Other incentive awards, such as <br /> vacations and points buy backs,keep the pro competition field at the highest level. <br /> The ABA is extremely involved in the fight against Leukemia. Since 1981,the ABA and <br /> its tracks across the United States have raised well over two million dollars for the <br /> Leukemia Society of America. One time every year,each ABA track holds a special race <br /> with the proceeds to go towards finding a cure for Leukemia. Each participant receives • <br /> a special award for competing and can receive other prizes based on the amount of <br /> donations collected. Most of all, each rider receives the feeling that only comes from <br /> helping others. <br /> Having excellent relationships with manufacturers, dealers and promoters within the <br /> bicycle industry, the ABA is just your avenue to introduce and promote your <br /> community to the benefits of BMX. We look forward to your involvement with this <br /> exciting and constructive family sport of BMX. <br /> • <br />