"factory47", the Australian production company behind the documentary “Life Behind Bars - Pedal To Medal" announce the launch of their very own race team based in Queensland, Australia. factory47 have teamed up with TapouT Energy and will debut the team at the upcoming State Championships. “We are excited about the partnership with TapouT Energy; we’ll be assisting in the launch of their new products via our race team and production services”. factory47/Tapout Energy also welcome Lucky Bling to the team as a co sponsor. Lucky Bling is the product of Australia’s 4 x National Champion Anthony “Howie” Waye who’s set to release his new street wear range in addition to
serving as a mentor to the senior riders. The team is comprised of two tiers; a grass roots junior team and a results driven senior team.
The team will have a mentor program in place, calling upon past champions from both within and outside the sport to guide the riders to a successful career path. Once the roster has been finalised, a dynamic video in true factory47 style will be released officially announcing and introducing the team.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.