Ara Maranian - The Amateur
2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-636
Ara Maranian has been riding for the last five years, and the 2008 season will be his second year of racing. His best finish has been a fifth place.
Why do you think you should be sponsored?
"I currently race on the Young Blood Racing team that consists of four racers. our club Motorcycle Racing Association (MRA) out of Colorado and Nebraska consists of 400 road racers and hundreds of spectators at each event. In addition to racing MRA this year I will also be competing in the entire Master of the Mountain (MoM) race season consisting of seven races out of Miller Motorsports Park in Utah."
Helmet:
Brand: Arai (http://www.araiamericas.com)
Model: RX7 Corsair Tommy Gun
Price: $725.95
Why: "I like that the helmet meets or exceeds Snell and DOT standards. It fits my head pretty comfortably and is light compared to other helmets I have owned."
Leathers:
Brand: Teknic (http://www.teknicgear.com)
Model: Chicane
Price: $499.99
Why: "I bought the leathers because they have flex panels above the knees and in the lower back for better fit and maneuverability. They are also relatively cheap and have held up (as you can tell) from a few falls."
Gloves:
Brand: Alpinestars (http://www.alpinestars.com)
Model: SP-1
Price: $99.95
Why: "I bought the Alpinestars gloves because of the name. I was able to purchase a high-quality glove at a good price."
Boots:
Brand: Sidi (http://www.motonation.com)
Model: vertigo Corsa
Price: $425
Why: "I have been wearing Sidi boots since I started riding. They make my feet feel well protected with all the armor. The price is high, but you can't compromise safety when it comes to your feet. They are worth the money."