Sent on behalf of OTBR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
(February 26, 2024) – On
The Box Racing (OTBR) is
proud to announce the signing
of Mission SuperTwins rider Brandon
Price (BP92) for the
2024 Progressive
American Flat Track season.
The newly formed team will
provide a fresh stable of Yamaha
MT-07s for Price to showcase his
talents over the entire
Progressive AFT schedule.
Based out of Baltimore,
Maryland, OTBR is backed by a
diverse ownership group
consisting of Team
Manager Wayne Sody, Rider
Coach Eric Rausch, and Technical
Director Scott Saunders. A
chance encounter between
Saunders and Price at the local
Graul’s Market’s Mission Foods
shelf provided the team with its
initial spark. Subsequent
conversations involving
Saunders, Sody, and Rausch
resulted in the trio – each of
whom had individually provided
rider sponsorship over the past
decade – realizing that by
joining forces, they could build
a first-class effort around
Price’s talents.
Widely recognized as one of the
nation’s brightest stars as an
amateur and during his climb up
the professional ranks, Price
stepped up to the premier class
in 2019 and was promptly named
Progressive American Flat Track
Rookie of the Year. Since
graduating to the pinnacle of
the sport, Price has earned
three Main Event runner-up
finishes, and OTBR is committed
to providing him with the
equipment and technical support
needed to capture his maiden
Mission SuperTwins victory.
Fellow Marylander Brian
Eckhart will maintain the
equipment and provide trackside
support.
Brandon Price #92:
“This is the first time I’ve
been with a team that is based
out of my home state of
Maryland, so that is pretty
awesome! Even better, I’ve known
everyone on the team for many
years. That familiarity will go
a long way toward getting things
figured out quickly. My racing
career path might be different
from everyone else’s, but my
eyes are still set on the prize.
Bring it on, 2024!”
Wayne Sody – Owner/Team
Manager:
“My motorcycle passion began
with motocross where I
eventually turned pro in 1979.
Over the last 20 years, I began
to engage more in dirt track
through leading roles in the
Baltimore County Trail Riders
Association. The excitement of
the sport captured my interest
to where I became a strong
supporter of Dan Bromley in
recent years. That experience
led me to truly appreciate the
riders in Progressive AFT racing
for their skill and
professionalism. Now we are
beginning the most exciting step
of creating our own team. We
will be providing the best
Yamaha-based equipment possible
for Brandon to get back to
winning form where he belongs!
I’m excited to give back to the
sport and look forward to the
day when we achieve our first
podium for On The Box Racing.”
Eric Rausch –
Owner/Rider Coach:
“I’m extremely happy to have the
opportunity to work with a rider
as talented as Brandon. I am
also doing my part to ensure he
has the equipment needed to get
out front. We
will definitely have fun this
year!”
Scott Saunders –
Owner/Technical Director:
“That coincidental meeting with
Brandon at the grocery store
caught my attention because it
was obvious he still had the
competitive fire in his eyes to
be racing full-time. His
handshake alone told me he was
confident he could be a winner.
A call to Wayne and Eric quickly
translated into the formation of
OTBR, and shortly thereafter
Brandon was signed for the
season.
“Everyone on the team is
passionate about racing in
Progressive American Flat Track.
With our strong sponsorship
package and an experienced
technical team contributing to
the engines and chassis, I am
very excited to put in the work
needed to ensure our team
improves consistently throughout
the season. I have no doubt we
will deliver a few exciting
surprises for our sponsors and
fans this year.”
On The Box Racing
Partners:
We
are very proud to represent
superstar manufacturers MEMPHIS
SHADES & CORBIN for 2024.
Additional primary support is
provided by SODY
ENTERPRISES (Institutional Food
Services), RAUSCH FUEL OIL (58
Years servicing Delaware,
Maryland, and Pennsylvania),
and ASTec Metalworks,
Inc. (Aerospace & Defense
manufacturing).
Special thanks also to Zippers
Performance Products, Michael
Sponseller, Roof Systems, Yamaha
bLU cRU, Vortex Brewing Company,
DPC Racing, Hudson Roofing,
Earlbeck Gases & Technologies,
Northeast Fireplace & Design,
Lisa 9R, Arctic Circle,
Fredericktown Yamaha, J & M
Frames, Lowery Racing,
R-Nyne Designs, Arai Helmet,
Barnett Clutches & Cables, and
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.