Friday, December 30, 2011

MX for Children Charity Creates Season-Long Fundraiser

Courtesy of MX for Children
MX for Children Charity Creates Season-Long FundraiserJackpot Challenge Opens Opportunity to Win a Backstage Pass to Monster Energy Supercross

SEATTLE - MX for Children announced today that it has once again teamed up with Feld Motor Sports® to offer fans across the country an opportunity to enjoy the Inside Line Experience – the ultimate backstage pass to the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season. The Inside Line Experience, which includes events during supercross races in Houston, St. Louis, Toronto, Seattle, and Salt Lake City, will culminate in Las Vegas this year.

The MX for Children Jackpot Challenge raises funds for the Hydrocephalus Association, a 501(c)(3), which distributes the donations to the following children’s hospitals: Birmingham’s Children’s Hospital of Alabama, Houston’s Texas Children’s, Pittsburgh’s Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City’s Primary Children’s, Seattle Children’s, St. Louis Children’s, and Toronto’s SickKids Hospital.  The funds go to support the hospitals’ research to improve the brain condition hydrocephalus – the #1 cause of brain surgery for children.

The Inside Line Experience rewards qualifying fundraisers with a unique opportunity to walk the track, tour a team trailer, watch the race, and participate in a meet and greet with some of the top supercross racers. The Jackpot Challenge winner, recognized as the top fundraiser, will be flown to Las Vegas to get the Inside Line Experience at the Monster Energy Supercross finale at Sam Boyd Stadium on May 5.

“I've done quite a few events now with MX for Children and love helping them out,” said L&Mc Racing Honda’s Andrew Short. “It's a great cause, and being a parent myself I know how important it is to help sick kids! “

“The funds raised improve treatments for hydrocephalus, a devastating brain condition, through the research of seven great pediatric centers across North America,” said Paul Gross, MX for Children founder.  “We have a lot of people who ask how they can help raise money if they do not live near one of our host cities, and with the Jackpot Challenge it allows everyone in the United States and Canada to get involved and try and earn a VIP Las Vegas supercross experience.”

“We are thrilled to once again to be teaming up with MX for Children to commemorate one lucky fundraiser for their charitable efforts,” said Dave Prater, director of supercross, Feld Motor Sports.  “The Inside Line Experience supports a great cause, so we are excited to honor the nation’s top fundraiser by providing the ultimate backstage experience during the Monster Energy Supercross finals at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium.”

For more information and registration details on the MX for Children Jackpot Challenge please visit http://www.mxforchildren.org/inside-line-experience/ or sign up immediately at http://mxforchildren.kintera.org. The prize structure for the MX for Children Jackpot Challenge is as follows:  1) Grand Prize – A VIP trip for two to the Las Vegas Supercross Finale with airfare, hotel, transportation, and VIP SX access provided by Feld Entertainment. 2) Runner Up #1 – A $500 Gift Certificate to Motorcycle Superstore. 3) Runner Up #2 – A Microsoft Xbox 360 / Kinect system.

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.

About MX for Children
MX for Children has raised more than $500,000 for children’s hospitals in North American since it was founded in 2006. Fundraisers are motivated to help children by advancing research for hydrocephalus -- the #1 cause of brain surgery for kids. MX for Children supported hospitals, recognized as some of the world’s foremost pediatric health-care institutions, are dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research, and education in several cities on the Supercross circuit. For more information, visit www.mxforchildren.org  or contact MX for Children at info@mxforchildren.org

About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Jeff Ward Racing Signs DNA BRANDS Inc. As Major Marketing Partner for 2012

Courtesy of Jeff Ward Racing


Murrieta, CA (Thursday, December 29, 2011) Jeff Ward Racing (JWR) is pleased to announce DNA BRANDS Inc., along with their award winning DNA Energy Drink, DNA Shred Stix, and DNA Beef Jerky as a major marketing partner for the 2012 AMA Supercross and Motocross season. This alliance will focus on the company’s national marketing strategy around its DNA products and feature JWR’s rider line-up of Josh Grant and Kyle Chisholm along with co-owners Jeff Ward and Kevin Conway.
“DNA Energy Drink is a perfect fit for us,” said Jeff Ward, co-owner of Jeff Ward Racing. “Our brands complement each other well as we both share a passion and desire to win races and championships. We look forward to getting the season started and continue upon the winning foundation that Mike Kranyak has built for our team.”
"We are excited about our marketing partnership with Jeff Ward Racing,” said Geoff Armstrong, vice president of marketing at DNA. “Jeff Ward is synonymous with success and championships and we couldn’t be happier to make the transition up to the Supercross series with him and his team. We look forward to an exciting year with Jeff, Josh Grant, Kyle Chisholm and Kevin Conway.”
Be sure to stop by the pits and select convenience stores to meet the new DNA Energy Drink Jeff Ward Racing team and to try one of four flavors; Citrus, Lemon Lime, Sugar Free Citrus, Sugar Free Cranrazberry along with DNA Shred Stix and DNA Beef Jerky.

About DNA BRANDS:
DNA BRANDS Inc. (DNAX), make DNA Energy Drink(R), the award-winning, best-tasting energy drink at the 2010 World Beverage Competition, and DNA Beef Jerky(TM) and DNA Shred Stix(TM). DNA Energy Drink(R) is a proprietary blend of quality ingredients in four flavors Citrus, Lemon Lime, Sugar Free Citrus and Sugar Free Cranrazberry. DNA is a proud sponsor of many action sport teams consisting of top athletes from Motorcross, Surf, Wakeboard and Skateboard has received tremendous TV and media coverage. Independent retailers throughout the United States sell the DNA Brand products as well as the national retailers Walgreens, CVS, Race Trac and Circle K.
True to its sports roots, DNA BRANDS, INC., has earned national recognition through its primary sponsorship of the DNA Energy Drink/Jeff Ward Racing team where it competes on a world-class level in Supercross and Motocross, as well as Kevin Conway, 2010 NASCAR Rookie-of-the-Year, reaching millions of fans. DNA Energy Drink(R) can also be found in other action sports such as Surfing, BMX, Wakeboarding and Skateboarding and its athletes are recognized stars in their own right.
For more information about DNA Energy Drink, its athletes and sponsorships, please visit www.facebook.com/DNAbrands, www.dnaenergydrink.com; www.dnabrandsusa.com.

About Jeff Ward Racing:
Jeff Ward, seven-time AMA champion and two-time X Games Gold Medalist, along with Kevin Conway, 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie-of-the-Year, and Lucas Mirtl, founder of LM Action Sports Management have joined two-time AMA Supercross Champion team owner Mike Kranyak to form Jeff Ward Racing. With support from Kawasaki and DNA Energy Drink, them team is poised to contend for the 2012 AMA Supercross and Motocross Championships. The rider line-up for Jeff Ward Racing in 2012 consists of Josh Grant and Kyle Chisholm.
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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Metal Mulisha Sponsors Valli Star Racing

Courtesy of Metal Mulisha
Irvine, CA (December 28, 2011) - Metal Mulisha will revisit its roots in Supercross and Motocross with an agreement to become the official casual sponsor for the Valli-Star Supercross/Motocross team.
As part of the agreement, the team will be seen with the Metal Mulisha logo on their helmets, jerseys and bikes. Led by top riders such as Ryan Sipes, Kyle Cunningham, Austin Stroupe, Gareth Swanepohl, Nico Izzi, Ryan Morris and Kyle Peters, the team will be competing at all 2012 events on the AMA Supercross and Motocross tours.
Led by “The General” Brian Deegan, Mulisha recently held the team introduction at the Yamaha test track located in Corona, CA.
“I’m pumped about getting back into Supercross and Moto racing with the Valli-Star team,” said Metal Mulisha’s Brian Deegan. “We’re joining forces with a great team that knows how to win, so it will be cool to see them wearing Mulisha on the podium next year.”
Mulisha has a strong background in both Motocross and Supercross, with founder Brian Deegan starting his career in Supercross at the age of 17, before helping to usher in Freestyle Motocross during the late 1990s. At the LA Coliseum In 1997, Deegan famously won the Supercross Lites race and in true rebel style, ghost rode his bike across the finish line. Many other Mulisha riders, such as Ronnie Faisst and Cam Sinclair, began racing in Supercross early in their careers. Earlier this year, Mulisha expanded into the amateur ranks of Supercross and Motocross with the signing of young rider, Andrew Pierce, who debuted with Mulisha by winning four championships at the Mini Olympics.

The AMA Supercross season will kick off January 7th from Anaheim, CA, while the AMA Motocross season begins in May. For more information, visit http://www.supercrossonline.com and http://www.allisports.com/motocross.

For more info on Metal Mulisha athletes, news and appearances, visit www.metalmulisha.com or the Metal Mulusha Facebook page.

Star Valli/Yamaha/Metal Mulisha Racing
#19 Kyle Cunningham – Lites/250
#23 Gareth Swanepoel – Lites/250
#53 Ryan Sipes – Lites/250
#96 Kyle Peters – Lites/250
#65 Ryan Morais – 450
#50 Nico Izzi – Lites SX and 450 MX
#56 Austin Stroupe – 450
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Friday, December 23, 2011

Troy Lee Announces Relationship with GoPro

Courtesy of Troy Lee Designs
TLD Headquarters - Corona, CA
Troy Lee Designs is proud to announce a new long-term collaboration with GoPro for 2012 and beyond. TLD is always eager to partner with other world class brands and GoPro sets the standard for action sports cameras. 
"It's always fun to get involved with0companies that are the best at what they do," says owner-operator Troy Lee. "We strive to be that type business here at TLD and the GoPro folks are certainly leading the field in their industry. We have some really cool plans to integrate their products into our race team in 2012 that people will be stoked on. With GoPro sponsoring the supercross series this year it is opening some doors for us to be able to really utilize the cameras. It's going to be a fun partnership."
Troy Lee Designs will leverage the GoPro partnership to produce more engaging video content on its website. Additionally, the "on board" lap featured on the television coverage at supercross and outdoor motocross races will occasionally feature riders from the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda race team.

About GoPro:

Based in Half Moon Bay, California, GoPro makes the world’s most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture and share their lives’ most exciting moments in professional quality HD video and photos. GoPro’s HD HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world.  GoPro's products are sold in over 60 countries and in the USA through professional channels and retailers including Best Buy, Sports Authority, Bass Pro Shops, Cycle Gear, and online at gopro.com.

For more information visit: gopro.com/

About Troy Lee Designs:

For 30 years, Troy Lee has been customizing helmets "For The World's Fastest Racers." TLD's relentless commitment to creating products that exceed the cutting edge of style, design and quality, has earned them the reputation as an innovator in many different fields of racing. Troy Lee Designs has since expanded into a full force operation, offering a complete line of helmets, apparel and premium protection for off-road motorcycling and bicycling, as well as seasonal lines of sportswear and accessories. Based in Corona, California, Troy Lee Designs has a global network of distributors.

For more information visit: www.troyleedesigns.com

TLD would like to thank all of our team sponsors: Lucas Oil, American Honda, PPG, Red Bull, SillyBrandz Global, Adidas, Specialized, BioLytical Labs, Dunlop, McQueen Racing, VQ OrthoCare, Shock Doctor, Skullcandy, Renthal, Oakley, Alpinestars, Pro Circuit, Primm MX Collection, Couts Heating & Cooling, Selle Italia, N-Style, VP Racing Fuels, Boyesen, ODI, DID, Rossignol, Pacific Collision Centers, Muc-Off, Kasey Kahne, Elrod Racing, New Era, Leatt, Cycra, Hammerhead, Hinson, Light Speed, Moto Tassinari, Twin Air, Dubya USA, Talon, and GoPro.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Race Tech Announces Partnership with Rockwell/FirePolice MX Racing

Courtesy of Race Tech
Corona, CA- Race Tech is proud to announce a partnership with the Rockwell/FirePoliceMX Racing team for the 2012 AMA Supercross series.  Riders Bruce Rutherford, Killy Rusk, and Jason Potter will run Race Tech Gold Valves and HP Springs; along with Race Tech’s new valving settings and Ultra Slick Suspension Fluid to get the performance they need to compete at the front of the pack for the 2012 AMA Supercross Lites West Coast series.

Rutherford and Rusk return to the Race Tech team, and Race Tech is excited to welcome Jason Potter to their rider support program.  In 2011, Bruce Rutherford was the stand out privateer in the west coast Supercross Lites series taking multiple top 10 finishes.  KillyRusk continues to gain speed and experience; having a solid team backing to go with a bike setup he is comfortable with will help him reach his full potential this season.  Jason Potter looks to put his name back on the map after a severe wrist injury kept him sidelined throughout the whole 2011 season.

"Race Tech has been a huge part of our Fire & Police Motocross amateur program for over 22 years and we are really excited to be working together for the 2012 Supercross season. I look forward to continuing our great relationship at the professional level," stated Ed Wilson, the team manager for Rockwell/FirePoliceMX Racing.

“Partnering with the Rockwell/FirePoliceMX team is a great opportunity for Race Tech to continue to support a couple of riders who we have built a relationship with in the past.  Bruce and Killy have both done a great job on and off the track promoting our products. Adding Jason Potter to our team of support riders has the Race Tech crew excited.  Jason shows a solid work ethic and an ability to commit and attack the track that can’t be taught.  We hope the 2012 Supercross season is only the start to a longstanding relationship with Jason, as well as the Rockwell/FirePoliceMX team.  Working with top caliber riders and teams like the Rockwell/Fire Police MX squad allows us to continue testing and developing our products to ensure we are always delivering the best suspension possible to our consumers,” said Race Tech’s Director of Marketing, Chris Riesenberg.

For more information about Race Tech’s products, seminars and rider support program, please visit racetech.com or call our friendly sales staff at:             (951)279-6655 .  To apply for Race Tech Rider Support, click here.
To learn more about the Rockwell/FirePoliceMX team, as well as, follow Bruce Rutherford, Killy Rusk, and Jason Potter throughout the 2012 Supercross series, visit their website.
For more information about Rockwell, please visit Rockwelltime.com
Race Tech has a history of over 27 years producing the highest quality suspension components and tools; including Gold Valves, for most types of motorcycles and ATVs, to distribute worldwide.


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Josh Demuth Retires from Competition

Courtesy of Feld Entertainment
AMA Arenacross
Fresh off the heels of the fourth round of the 2012 AMA Arenacross Series season from Wilkes Barre, Pa., three-time champion Josh Demuth has announced that he will retire from the sport in which he has achieved so much success.
The Babbitt's Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki presented by Maxxis rider currently sits fourth in the Arenacross Class standings, and posted seventh and sixth-place finishes following two nights of action two weekends ago from Wilkes Barre's Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.
As a competitor in the AMA Arenacross Series for over a decade, Demuth has become one of the most prolific riders in the history of the sport.
The Texas native from North Richland Hills won back-to-back titles in 2002 and 2003, ending the five-year reign of Buddy Antunez. He continued to compete in various other series, including Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, before returning to the AMA Arenacross Series full time in 2009.
With a renewed drive to win a championship, Demuth posted two victories en route to a third-place result in the Arenacross Class standings.
The following season in 2010, his first with Babbitt's Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki, Demuth battled bar-to-bar with teammate Tyler Bowers throughout the season. Following a season-ending injury to Bowers, Demuth continued to push, fending off his third teammate, Chad Johnson, over the final month of the season to claim a third AMA Arenacross Series championship. The six wins marked one of Demuth's most dominant years, and solidified him as one of the best ever in the sport, along with Antunez and Dennis Hawthorne, the only other riders to ever win more than two titles.

Todd Jendro
(Senior Director of Two-Wheel Operations, Feld Motor Sports) says: "Josh's accomplishments speak for themselves. He's one of the riders who helped make this sport what it is today and he's been a fan favorite for many years. We'll definitely miss him out on the track, but there is no doubt he's leaving as a legend."
Denny Bartz (Babbitt's Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki Team Manager) says: "Since coming on board at Babbitt's back in 2009, it's been a pleasure to work with Josh. Our relationship with him goes back several years when he competed for us in the mid-2000's, and through it all, he's been one of the best riders I've ever had the pleasure of working with. We hate to see him go, but absolutely respect his decision. He's earned it."
At 32 years of age, Demuth is one of the oldest riders competing in the AMA Arenacross Series. However, he still has what it takes to compete with riders a decade younger, knocking on the door for the win throughout each of the nine main events so far this season. While there is no doubt still some fire in Demuth's tank, he felt like now was the time to walk away from the sport he loves for good.
Josh Demuth says: "Over years I've been beat up with a lot of injuries. It came to a point where I was struggling to get out of bed and race to where I thought I was capable. I was doing all I could (on the track) and couldn't win. I felt like it was a good time to walk away before I ride over my head and get hurt.
"Arenacross has been a home for me. I've been blessed to ride and perform as well as I have. I found a good little niche and it paid off. I got to set some records and make a great career for myself. I had some ups and downs, but I've had a chance to win a championship with my father. I dreamt of being a champion as a kid and I was able to do it, and make my dreams come true.
"It's gotten to the point where you never want to give up something you feel passionately for, and I tried to ride it out as long as I could, but your body and others things take their toll. I'm happy with how things have turned out."
Demuth's legacy within the world of the AMA Arenacross Series will never be in doubt, as he arguably served as the face of the sport in leading it into the new millennium. Fortunately for Demuth, he was able to share that with a lot of others.

Josh Demuth
says: "I want to thank all my fans, my family my friends and everyone that's supported me, whether I was hurt or riding well. I'm so thankful for everyone who was there for me - all my sponsors and those people who have helped me achieve so much success. They, along with the fans, made my career what it is, and they know who they are.
"I've gone longer than a lot of other riders out there, and it's hard to swallow at the end of the day. You never want to quit something you've done your whole life, but I'm happy with my decision. I've got a good job lined up with some friends and they ride dirt bikes, so I'll still enjoy riding. I'm going to keep at it, but I'll just be taking care of my family in a different way now. I'm looking forward to everything the future has to bring."
The AMA Arenacross Series continues the 2012 season in just a few weeks from Grand Rapids, Mich., and Van Andel Arena. The fifth round of the season will take place on Friday, Jan. 6, and Saturday, Jan. 7, with two nights of high-octane competition.
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Friday, December 16, 2011

James Marshall Project Ebay Auction

Courtesy of The James Marshall Project
 

The James Marshall Project will be holding an eBay Auction starting on Friday December 16, 2011 at noon 12pm CST, running for 10 days and on ending Monday December 26th at 12pm CST. The auction consist of several autographed items form top Pro Motocross/Supercross races. If you don’t get what you wanted for Christmas or you just want some really cool MX memorabilia you will have time to place your bid. (the items will show up under the link below at 12 noon CST Firday the 16th)
Follow this link to the JMP ebay page: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=thejamesmarshallproject
Items from:
  • Ryan Villopoto
  • Chad Reed
  • Dean Wilson
  • Andrew Short
  • Trey Canard
  • Josh Grant
  • Ken Roszen
  • Kyle Cunningham
  • Fabien Izoird
  • Martin Daviloso
  • Jessica Patterson
The James Marshall project is a 501-(C)3 non-profit foundation created by former AMA Pro rider #452 James Marshall. James was injured in the 6th round of 2006 AMA Supercross season. He suffered damage to his C-2, C-4 and C-5 vertebra and now lives in a wheelchair. Since his accident James has re-integrated within his community and now wants to lead an effort to help those who have suffered either Spinal cord or brain injuries. JMP is dedicated to providing support and assistance to the brain and spinal cord injured, facilitating a return to productive life-work, and re-integration within their communities. More information on JMP can be found at JamesMarshallProject.com

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

JWTF Opening Weekend

Courtesy of JWTF

Jim Weinert would like to invite everyone to visit the new facility at Crystal Coast in Maysville, North Carolina for opening weekend! The weekend will consist of two days of open riding on December 31st & January 1st at $20.00 for a one day pass or $30.00 for a weekend pass. Pee-Wee riders will only pay $10.00 per day! On Saturday, enjoy a pig roast with burgers, and hot-dogs included with your admission! Bring your tents, campers, food, beverages, grills, and have a BBQ weekend with riding and a whole lot of fun!
ATV’s are welcome, but will be designated to ride the new ATV track only. Jim would like ATV riders to visit and give input on the ATV track. The track is currently wide, with various obstacles and corners. We are open to ideas from the ATV riders.
We have cabins available for rent as well as RV Hook-ups! Call 845-313-6950 to reserve.
Bring your friends and check out the new facility as we set sail for 2012! Hope to see you there!

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Monday, December 12, 2011

2012 Freestyle Motocross Schedule Announced

Courtesy of Feld Motorsports
AURORA, Ill. – The 2012 Freestyle Motocross Series will invade eight cities as the world’s most daring FMX riders run the gauntlet to perform tricks never thought to be possible on a dirt bike! Back flip variations, Suicide Cans, and the Kiss of Death are just a few of the gravity-defying tricks that will be on display at each event. Each rider will throw down for 90 seconds, trying to execute the craziest combo of tricks possible—but only one will win. The rider lineup for 2012 includes, Drake McElroy (Fernley, Nev.), Jimmie McGuire (Lawton, Okla.), Julian Dusseau (Humboldt County, Calif.), Keith Sayers (Butte, Mont.), Kenny Bell (Reno, Nev.), Derek Burlew (Cliffwood Beach, NJ), Gabriel Villegas (Chile), and Nick Dunne (Redding, Calif.).
In addition to the insane FMX action going down during the two-hour show, the 5050 BMX crew and freestyle quad daredevil, Cody Elkins, will be on hand to amp up the show and keep the party going in between FMX runs. They won’t cease to amaze with the level of tricks they perform!
Once the high-flying competition has been decided, all of the riders will head to the arena concourse for an intimate autograph session that will allow fans to get up close and personal with the athletes.
The 2012 Freestyle Motocross series will take place at eight arenas throughout the country:

Dates Days City, State Venue
Jan. 6-7, 2012             Fri/Sat              Richmond, VA             Richmond Coliseum
Jan. 21-21, 2012         Fri/Sat              Bridgeport, CT             Webster Bank Arena
Jan. 28, 2012              Sat                   Oklahoma City, OK      Chesapeake Energy Arena
Feb. 4, 2012                Sat                   Tulsa, OK                    BOK Center
Feb. 17-18, 2012         Fri/Sat              Toledo, OH                  Huntington Center
Feb. 24-25, 2012         Fri/Sat              Sacramento, CA          Power Balance Pavilion
Mar. 2-3, 2012             Fri/Sat              Wichita, KS                 INTRUST Bank Arena
Mar. 10, 2012              Sat                   Birmingham, AL                      BJCC Arena

Tickets for all stops of the 2012 Freestyle Motocross series can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com and www.fmxonline.com.
For more information regarding press credentials, press kits, rider interviews, and other media relations, please contact Erica Perebijnos at erica@nextlevelsportsinc.com or at (949) 683-3617.

About Feld Motor Sports®
Feld Motor Sports®, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz℠, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.
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MGX Winter Special

Courtesy of MGX

Back by popular demand! The MGX Unlimited 50% Off Deal is valid from now until December 31st, 2011. Don’t let this deal pass you by!

Offer is valid for full bike kits only. With the special full bike kits are just $124.95!!

To receive the 50% off discount use the code SANTASAVER11 upon checkout online at www.mgxunlimited.com or by phone at 800-796-8061.

We also offering holiday gift cards, you can purchase the $250 gift card at 50% off as well to receive the same deal. With the gift card option you can surprise your loved one and allow them to choose the design of their choice.

If you have any questions please contact us by phone at 800-796-8061 or by email sales@mgxunlimited.com.

**Disclaimer: Due to overwhelming response from our previous sale, turnaround time has been extended. Orders made for Christmas must by placed by December 16, 2011! Please put in the comments section upon ordering, order is for Christmas.  Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Pirelli to Continue Partnership with JGRMX in 2012

Courtesy of  JGRMX

Pirelli to Continue Partnership with JGRMX in 2012

Rome, Georgia, December 12, 2011 ¬– Pirelli and JGRMX will continue their technical partnership through the 2012 AMA Supercross Championship season. With the recent addition of supercross rider James “Bubba” Stewart, team owner Coy Gibbs believes that the JGRMX/ Toyota/ Yamaha Team of Stewart and veteran Davi Millsaps, who will race exclusively on Pirelli’s Scorpion MX tires, has the potential to be a championship contender. “We are excited to continue our partnership with JGRMX,” said Pirelli North America Off-Road Manager, Josh Whitmire. “Working with a first class team and organization like Joe Gibbs Racing will allow us to continue the success of the Scorpion MX family of tires in the USA.” Millsaps echoed Whitmire’s sentiments: “Pirelli has been working really hard to develop for us the best possible tires. 2012 is going to be a great season.”
Whitmire continued, “Pirelli has won 56 World Championships to date, making us a leader in off-road tires worldwide.” This legacy of success has led to an expertise in engineering and optimum tires to support the Toyota/ Yamaha/ JGRMX Team at each of the 17 rounds next season.
Stewart, a multiple championship class winner commented, “I was really impressed with the commitment that the guys at Pirelli [showed] during testing, including bringing engineers over from Italy. I am looking forward to the 2012 racing season.”
The 2012 AMA Supercross and FIM World Championship Series will kick off January 8th at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
Pirelli Tire North America designs, develops, manufactures and markets tires for passenger vehicles in both the original equipment and replacement markets as well as markets and distributes tires for motorcycles and motorsports. Located in Rome, Georgia, Pirelli’s Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) employs state-of-the-art technology to manufacture tires for both export and domestic markets. For more information please visit www.us.pirelli.com.
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Friday, December 9, 2011

JT Racing Signs MotoConcepts

Courtesy of JT Racing
Los Angeles, CA - JT Racing is proud to announce its sponsorship of the MotoConcepts race team! Supercross racers Mike Alessi, Jeff Alessi, Tommy Weeck, Jake Canada and Vince Friese are ready to kick off the 2012 AMA Supercross season decked out in JT Racing gear. The official MotoConcepts/JT Racing gear will break cover on Monday, December 12 at Milestone MX where all five racers will take to the track and debut the gear for industry press.

"For the first time since the mid '90's, JT Racing will be back in Supercross stadiums," commented JT Racing CEO David Dray. "We are thrilled to put our support behind riders like the Alessis and the entire MotoConcepts team. It's a great showcase for the retro style and modern innovation that are bringing the JT brand back into the spotlight."  
JT Racing was not only the dominant gear brand of the 70's and 80's, but also the originators of the very idea of dedicated motocross gear. The company has now risen from a decade-long hibernation, and is poised to re-emerge as a premier brand in motocross and off-road. The Alessi's, Weeck, Canada and Friese will show off the latest from the iconic brand on Monday at Milestone MX. Look for photos next week of all five racers in the MotoConcepts/JT Racing Pro-Tour MX Jersey, high-tech Classick ALS MX Pant, performance gloves and ALS-O2 Helmet.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Bel-Ray Congratulates Erwin Plekkenpol

Courtesy of Bel-Ray
FARMINGDALE, NJ – December 6, 2011 – Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company, would like to congratulate Bel-Ray racer Erwin Plekkenpol on his Open Dutch Enduro E2 Championship.

Riding for the WPM-KTM team Plekkenpol clinched his championship with a win at the Veldhoven Circuit in the south of Netherlands on Sunday the 27th of November.

Plekkenpol is a 3 time champion in the E3 class, but this win marks his first in the E2 class. Not only is Plekkenpol a Bel-Ray racer he is also a salesman for Bel-Ray’s distributor in the Netherlands, Hoco Parts. Plekkenpol races with what he sells. Using Bel-Ray products in his 2012 KTM450EXC he was able to finish on the podium every race taking 7 wins, 2 seconds and 3 thirds during the season.

Congratulations Erwin!

Follow Plekkenpol’s racing success next season along with other Bel-Ray racers
on www.belray.com or www.belrayracing.com 

Bel Ray Company Inc was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, Industrial steel, and textile industries.

“Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray
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Team Ohlins to Compete on KTM's from Langston Motorsports

Courtesy of Ohlins

Hendersonville, North Carolina: Öhlins USA is proud to announce that Team Öhlins USA is racing in the 2012 AMA Pro Racing SX and MX series on KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles, through its partnership with Langston Motorsports, and with three proven riders looking to score points. As a KTM dealer, Langston Motorsports hooked up with this deal, bringing it to the team.
Two of Team Öhlins USA’s soon-to-be-announced riders tested the KTMs in Southern California and both were impressed with the speed and potential of the KTM 250 SX-F. These Team Öhlins USA riders, and a full list of team sponsors, will be announced soon.
The SX Lites East events in which Team Öhlins USA will be competing can be found on the Öhlins USA website. The team’s first outing in competition will be the Supercross in Arlington, Texas, February 18, 2012.
Team Öhlins USA Manager, seasoned MX champion Grant Langston, said, “We were presented with a number of options but we unanimously, through testing, chose to go with KTM. After testing at a variety of tracks the team as a whole wanted KTM: all the riders agreed, the crew, everyone. That creates a shared confidence, which is a great boost for starting the season.”
Öhlins USA Off Road Manager, Stacey Berger, said, “Working with KTM is a great opportunity for Team Öhlins USA. With their support through Langston Motorsports, and the team we have put together, our road to success should be a short one. The KTM has proven itself on many levels of racing, so to start with this platform was an easy choice for us.”
Öhlins USA distributes and services the world’s leading performance suspension for automobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs. Öhlins develops its proprietary and innovative suspension components at the highest levels of racing from open-wheel car racing, to Moto GP, to off-road competition on two and four wheels. Öhlins USA also provides training for service centers and dealers. Öhlins USA can be contacted at: 828-692-4525www.Ohlinsusa.com
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Glory Hog at Motorhead Events The American Arenacross Championship Series

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Glory Hog at Motorhead Events The American Arenacross Championship Series

Columbia, MO - In the land often referred to as flyover country, there will be highflying action this weekend at the Boone County Fair Grounds in Columbia, MO for Round 1 of the Motorhead Events American Arenacross Championship Series.  And Glory Hog services will be available to racers competing in the series.

As the 2011 season wraps up, we realize how important it is for riders on all levels to find sponsorship and support for next year. Glory Hog will be on hand to offer our resume writing and design skills to anyone in the need for a professional and flashy sponsorship resume.

Fans and riders are invited to stop by the Glory Hog tent to say hello and view our resume portfolio, and we are there if you need advice on finding sponsorship.

For more information about Glory Hog, and to find sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.gloryhog.com.

About Motor Head Events
LOCATION and DATE: Boone County Fairgrounds Indoor Heated Arena in Columbia, MO.  Dec 9th & 10th (Fri & Sat)
What to Expect?: Experience two high flying nights of motorized adrenaline pumping action full of qualifying and main events at the AX series.  Amazing riders compete on a jump infested arena floor, soaring over 60 ft in the air on their 450cc fire breathing MX bikes straight off the AMA Super cross circuit, these guy’s will leave you gasping in amazement!  Grab your friends and family because this is a show you will not want to miss.
SHOWTIME: Fri & Sat Gates open at 6:00 and the show starts at 7:30 both nights.
We want you to Race with us!  Go to www.motorheadevents.com or call 417-863-6353.  No License Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

NUCLEAR COWBOYZ® LAUNCHES AN ALL-NEW NORTH AMERICAN FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS TOUR

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NUCLEAR COWBOYZ® LAUNCHES AN ALL-NEW NORTH AMERICAN
FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS TOUR

Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 is an FMX theatrical event with an insane snowmobile flip performed by 2011 Winter X-Games Medalist Caleb Moore!


Vienna, VA – Feld Motor Sports, Inc. producer of Nuclear Cowboyz® launches an all-new freestyle motocross (FMX) North American tour, Nuclear Cowboyz 2012, premiering Friday, January 13 in Baltimore, Md.  Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 pushes the extreme into the certifiably insane with a futuristic narrative told through more freestyle action than ever before including an epic snowmobile flip!

Legendary Nuclear Cowboyz FMX tribes, the Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha® return for a never-before-seen action-packed event that takes place in the war torn city of Los Angeles during the year 2150.  The tale unfolds as the two tribes’ survival is threatened and besieged by an evil force, The Tempest and her electrifying Cyborg Army. Catapulted into the heart pounding fury and frenzied excitement are the sizzling Nuclear Cowgirlz®, whose allegiance to their tribes only intensifies the Tempest’s rage to destroy the Nuclear Cowboyz. The Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha’s battle is fought through fearless freestyle gravity defying stunts, combined with outrageous pyrotechnic and laser displays synchronized to heavy metal, rock alternative and electronic dubstep music.

Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 has the greatest cast of freestyle motocross, trials and quad riders ever assembled, including recent X Games 17 medalists Ronnie Faisst, Adam Jones, Mike Mason, and Winter X Games medalist Caleb Moore. Joined by world-class medalist riders Taka Higashino, Beau Bamburg, Derek Garland, Nixey Danielson, Brody Wilson, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Dustin Miller, Wes Agee, Matt Buyten, Geoff Aaron, Keith Wineland, Derek Guetter, and Colton Moore, Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 takes unleashed power to its massive ramps in a freestyle performance of pure danger and raw combat.

“We’ve produced a new Nuclear Cowboyz show that brings together not only the most incredible choreographed stunts performed by the best freestyle riders, and we’ve stepped up the insanity by adding more rock music, bigger pyrotechnics, greater freestyle tricks including an awesome snowmobile flip, and new characters such as the evil Tempest and her Cyborg Army,” says producer Juliette Feld. “We’ve increased the magnitude of this production, increased the difficulty in the degree of stunts presented by medal-winning athletes so that you can’t help but be blown away by Nuclear Cowboyz 2012,” adds producer Kenneth Feld.

NUCLEAR COWBOYZ 2012 launches an all-new North American Freestyle Motocross touring event that pushes the extreme into the certifiably insane with a futuristic narrative told through more freestyle action than ever before! Nuclear Cowboyz has the greatest cast of medal-winning freestyle motocross, trials and quad riders ever assembled, including recent X Games 17 medalists Ronnie Faisst, Adam Jones, Mike Mason, and Winter X Games medalist Caleb Moore.

To create Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 the father/daughter producer team brought together the creative talents of:

·         Scotty Nguyen (Director and Choreographer) – makes his Nuclear Cowboyz debut as director and choreographer for Nuclear Cowboyz 2012. A seasoned choreographer for Feld Entertainment’s productions, his performance credits include working with Michael Jackson and as the lead dancer in the Spice Girls Reunion tour. Nguyen has choreographed campaigns for companies such as Nike, Levy’s, Bratz Dolls, Xbox, Xbox 360 and Mortal Kombat, as well as TV and Film (The X-Factor.) An award winning choreographer, he recently completed pop video choreography for recording artists Melissa Schumann and Shut Up Stella;

·         Micky Dymond (Stunt Choreographer) – is two-time AMA Motocross Lites class National Champion. Dymond returns to Nuclear Cowboyz bringing his racing and stunt skills to choreograph the third theatrical tour of the world’s greatest freestyle motocross riders;

·         David Lagana (Writer) – has a list of writing credits to his name including NBC’s hit series FRIEND. Lagana is a veteran in the sports entertainment industry as lead writer for World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) two-hour weekly, live action show Smackdown and highlighting careers of John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Batista, and CM Punk. Lagana is currently working on new program development for Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling.


·         Jesse Blevins (Lighting Designer) – has overseen spectacular lighting scenery for a wide range of performers and performances like the Backstreet Boys: Live from O2 Arena, No Doubt Tour with lead singer Gwen Stefani, Dancing with the Stars tours and since 2001, Feld Entertainment’s Disney On Ice shows, including the recent release Treasure Trove. Blevins has worked with the Nuclear Cowboyz tour since its inception. 


·         Rick Papineau (Scenic Designer) – vice president of Scenic Elements for Hagenbeck-Wallace and Feld Entertainment veteran who creates props, scenic elements and special effects for Feld Entertainment’s touring shows Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Disney On Ice, and Feld Motor Sports’ Nuclear Cowboyz ;


·         Dawna Oak (Costume Designer) – brings experience in managing the exotic and breathtaking costumes for the thousands of performers from Feld Entertainment’s numerous productions of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, and Feld Motor Sports’ Nuclear Cowboyz.


The non-stop, aerial amazement of this new theatrical experience in freestyle motocross entertainment will travel to the following North American cities:

Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 North American Tour Schedule

January 13-14                Baltimore, Md.              1st Mariner Arena

January 21                    Kansas City, Mo.           Sprint Center

January 27-28                Cincinnati, Oh.               U.S. Bank Arena

February 4                    Pittsburgh, Pa.              Consol Energy Center

February 11                   Auburn Hills, Mi.            Palace of Auburn Hills

February 17-18              Little Rock, Ark.            Verizon Arena

February 24-25              Tampa, Fla.                   St. Pete Times Forum

March 2-3                      East Rutherford, N.J.     IZOD Center

March 16-17                  Tacoma, Wa.                 Tacoma Dome

March 24                       Portland, Ore.               The Rose Garden

April 13-15                    Ontario, Calif.                Citizens Business Bank Arena

April 20-21                    Mexico City, Mx            Arena Ciudad de Mexico


Experience Nuclear Cowboyz with a VIP Fallout Zone ticket. A very limited number of tickets are set aside for the BIGGEST Nuclear Cowboyz fans. Each VIP Fallout Zone ticket includes: Premium seating, admission to a private meet and greet with the stars of Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 where you will be presented with a commemorative VIP Fallout Zone credential and poster. Only VIP Fallout Zone ticket holders will be able to take part in the meet and greet. It's the ultimate VIP experience. Don't wait as these seats are extremely limited and will go fast.

Tickets are available for the Nuclear Cowboyz 2012 tour by visiting www.nuclearcowboyz.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Join us on FaceBook and Twitter for updates on your favorite performers and tour stops.

About Feld Motor Sports®: Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz and IHRA Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

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MSR MIni O Report

Courtesy of MSR
Corona, CA
December 6, 2011
The 2011 Winter Olympics have come and gone and we couldn’t be more pleased with how all our MSR athlete’s performed. Throughout the week our Wrekless Youth riders came away with eight podium finishes in the Supercross and Motocross events. New recruit Andrew Pierce made his trip well worth it by bringing home four Championship Titles along with three other top five finishes. Chase Sexton rode great all week and came so close to taking a Championship Title, but had to settle for a 2nd along with three other top five finishes. Aaron Plessinger rode great all week ending up with two 3rd overalls and another top five finish.  We can’t forget about Jeremy Hand, who found himself in a pile up during one of his first moto’s of the week in which resulted in a broken bone in his hand. He never gave up and continued to ride through the pain taking a 3rd overall and another top five finish. 
MSR would like to congratulate not only these riders, but also every other MSR rider who made the trip out to Gainesville, Florida for the Winter Olympics. That’s it for the 2011 Amateur nationals and we are already looking forward to next season as our Wrekless Youth program continues to grow.
Check out the Mini O’s recap video here:
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About MSR
MSR was founded in 1971 by motorcycle racing legend Malcolm Smith.  What started off as a small accessory business importing throttle and brake cables is now an industry leading motorcycle apparel and hard parts manufacturer.  MSR offers a complete line of riding gear, covering the motocross and off-road rider from head to toe with innovative designs and second to none performance.  MSRHP is constantly progressing its line of revolutionary hard parts that make your bike perform better, last longer and look more stylish.
MSR utilizes exceptional distribution through Tucker Rocky and a continued focus on producing quality products to satisfy its thousands of loyal dealers and customers.  From a first time rider to supercross star Kevin Windham, MSR is committed to providing you a superior product. 
MSR - One Brand Fits All
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Monday, December 5, 2011

2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Tickets On Sale Now

Courtesy of MX Sports

2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Tickets On Sale Now

:
Morgantown, W.Va. (December 5, 2011) – MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports are pleased to announce that advance tickets for the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship are now on sale and available for purchase at www.allisports.com. Additionally, today marks Moto Monday, where fans can find Special Holiday Pricing and discounts for all 12 championship events by ordering today. The on-track excitement of the 2012 season kicks off on Saturday, May 19, with the Hangtown Motocross Classic-the traditional opener for the most prestigious and competitive motocross series in the world-and continues throughout the summer months, including such legendary stops as High Point Raceway, RedBud, Washougal, Unadilla, Southwick and more. The series will conclude on September 8 in Southern California, where the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Champions will be crowned.
Fans all over the nation will have a chance to see Ryan Villopoto defend his 450 Class title against a superb field of challengers that includes former champions Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed and James Stewart, plus many more. In the 250 Class, it will be Dean Wilson wearing the #1 plate against a star-studded field that now includes homegrown talent like Blake Baggett, Justin Barcia and Eli Tomac, as well as top international stars like Marvin Musquin, Ken Roczen and more. At eight selected rounds, fans will be treated to the added bonus of Women’s Motocross, featuring multi-time champions Ashley Fiolek and Jessica Patterson, plus a fast-growing field of young competitors.
Ticket info for every round of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com. Fans won’t want to miss the chance to take advantage of Moto Monday and the special early-bird ticket sales!
For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross plus “like” the American Motocross Facebook page and “follow” @americanmx on Twitter for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship action.
For more information on the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series – the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.


AlliSports
AlliSports, is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products. AlliSports includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli Media which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli RideShop an online retailer carrying top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online retailer carrying top moto consumer products. AlliSports is owned by NBC Sports. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.


Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the “Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.” Visit www.LucasOil.com.


AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.

NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast’s 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, Versus, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Bel-Ray Announces Relationship with Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki

Courtesy of Bel-Ray

FARMINGDALE, NJ –December 2, 2011– Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce their partnership with Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki for the 2012 Supercross and Outdoor Motocross season.

The agreement will include the 4 rider professional Motocross and Supercross team as well as the 3 rider amateur Motocross team.

As the official Factory Suzuki Lites team, Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki represents the pinnacle of professional racing. For 2012 the professional team consists of Blake Wharton, Jason Anderson, Hunter Hewitt and Martin Davalos. All are considered a favorite to win whenever they compete.

The team uses their 3 rider amateur program as a feeder to the professional ranks. For 2012 the team of Jace Owens, Daniel Baker and Michael Mosiman will compete at the major amateur motocross events including the Amateur Nationals in Tennessee this summer.

“In the high paced world of professional racing the Lites machines are often put under the most extreme stresses where maximum performance and total destruction are just a millimeter away. Bel-Ray’s performance lubricants will enable the team to operate at the edge and not worry about oil failure. Bel-Ray will give the team and riders the peace of mind necessary to win” said Bel-Ray Brand Manager Scott Lukaitis.

“The whole team is excited to be aligned with Bel-Ray and the heritage their company brings to our sport.  We share the same core values and look forward to delivering top performances on and off the track,” said Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki Team Manager Dave Gowland. Gowland added, “Bel Ray's foundation of providing quality products only helps to strengthen our teams program and deliver our riders the tools necessary to compete at the highest level. Solid partnerships like this will allow us to strengthen our program and continue to meet all of our objectives. We can't thank Bel Ray, their employees and all their dealers enough for their support. See ya at the races!”

The team will be using the complete line of performance lubricants including the popular Works Thumper 4T Engine Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube and 6 in 1 Multi Purpose Lubricants during the 2012 in all of their bikes.
Learn more about the team and riders as well as other Bel-Ray racers at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive site www.belrayracing.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BelRayCompany and on Twitter @Bel_Ray.  And don’t forget to follow Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki Team on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RockstarEnergySuzuki and on Twitter @Rockstar_Racing
Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

 Bel Ray Company Inc was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, Industrial steel, and textile industries.

“Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit 
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

2012 MX National Schedule Announced

Courtesy of MX Sports
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - Just weeks after celebrating the conclusion of an epic 40th season of professional motocross racing, MX Sports Pro Racing and partners, Alli Sports, are pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The series will begin on Saturday, May 19, near Sacramento, Calif., at the Hangtown Classic-the longest-running event on the schedule-and will conclude on September 8 in Southern California, at the championship’s newest stop (to be announced at a later date). Throughout the summer, the 12-round series will visit such highly-regarded motocross circuits as High Point, in Pennsylvania,RedBud, in Michigan, Washougal, in Washington, and New York’s legendary Unadilla.
“We are very fortunate to have so many great, iconic motocross tracks as part of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship-tracks that challenge the racers and have strong, loyal fan bases that come out to see these races,” said MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs. “This series is the pinnacle of professional motocross, and the growth we’ve seen in the last three years for both the live audiences and television viewers watching from all over the world has been outstanding.”
Not only does the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship include the best tracks in the sport, it also features the fastest riders on the planet, as well as an expanded television package with NBC Sports Group. Add in a global television package that allows fans from all over the world to tune in, plus live event streaming on www.allisports.com, and the result is an unprecedented audience for motocross racing.
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto will defend his #1 plate against no less than three former 450 Class Champions in 2012. Besides the man he wrestled the 2011 title from, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey, as well as a hugely-popular Australian star in TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed, Villopoto must also contend with James Stewart, who is returning to outdoor motocross for the first time since his perfect 2008 season as a member of the Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota/Yamaha team. There will also be challenges from such formidable programs as Team Honda Muscle Milk, the Yoshimura Suzuki factory team, MotoConcepts/Alessi Racing, the new L&Mc Racing Honda team spearheaded by legend Jeremy McGrath, and more.
In the 250 Class, newly-crowned champion, and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider, Dean Wilson will not only have to defend his title against the best young riders in America, he will also be pursued by the two most recent MX2 World Champions. Frenchman Marvin Musquin and German sensation Ken Roczen have each earned Grand Prix titles on 250cc motorcycles, and will now join forces at Red Bull KTM to challenge Wilson for the most-coveted outdoor title in the sport, a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Add in the formidable GEICO Honda team, DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha, Rockstar Energy Suzuki, JDR KTM, in addition to Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda, and the 2012 season is ripe for exceptional competition.
Additionally, the Women’s Motocross Championship will be included at eight rounds. Led by defending champion, Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Ashley Fiolek, who claimed her third title in four years as a pro, the world’s fastest women riders are set to bring even more excitement to the series. Fiolek can once again expect serious competition from her primary rival, and fellow multi-time champion, Jessica Patterson of the DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha team.
Following the traditional opener at Hangtown, series favorites - Freestone, Thunder Valley, High Point, Budds Creek, RedBud, Spring Creek, Washougal, Southwick, Unadilla and Steel City - all return to compose the bulk of the 2012 schedule. While some venues’ traditional dates on the calendar have shifted, they remain as part of the integral foundation of American Motocross.
The season finale will feature a new venue in the motocross hotbed of Southern California. Details and additional information will follow.
Tickets for all 12 rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will be on sale on Moto Monday, December 5th. Fans eager to get a head start on plans for next summer can simply log onto the official website of American Motocross at AlliSports.com/motocross. Special holiday promotions for advance purchasers will be available.
2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Schedule
May 19    Hangtown Motocross Classic*    Sacramento, Calif.
May 26    Freestone Raceway*    Wortham, Texas
June 2    Thunder Valley Motocross*    Lakewood, Colo.
June 9    High Point Raceway    Mt. Morris, Pa.
June 16    Budds Creek Motocross    Mechanicsville, Md.
July 7    RedBud*    Buchanan, Mich.
July 14    Spring Creek Motocross*    Millville, Minn.
July 21    Washougal MX Park    Washougal, Wash.
August 11    Moto-X 338*    Southwick, Mass.
August 18    Unadilla    New Berlin, N.Y.
September 1    Steel City Raceway*    Delmont, Pa.
September 8    TBA*    Southern Calif.
*WMX Events 
For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross plus like the American Motocross Facebook page and follow @americanmx on Twitter for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship action.
MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series – the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli Sports 
Alli Sports is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Alli TV Productions creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. Visit www.allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the “Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.” Visit www.LucasOil.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.
NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast’s 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, Versus, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.
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Monday, November 28, 2011

Hart & Huntington Hosting Live Fast Moto Demo at Sycuan Casino on December 1st

Courtesy of H&H
Hart & Huntington Hosting Live Fast Moto Demo at Sycuan Casino on December 1st;
Carey Hart to Announce 2012 Team Riders and Sponsors

What: The Dodge Motorsports/Sycuan Casino/ Hart & Huntington/Bel Ray Racing Team will be hosting Liv Fast Moto Demo at the Sycuan Casino on Thursday, December 1, 2011.  The event includes a live freestyle motocross demo, team press conference, and a meet-and-greet cocktail hour.

Carey Hart, team owner of Hart & Huntington Racing, will be hosting a press conference to announce the 2012 Hart & Huntington supercross team riders, along with the team’s new partners and sponsors for the upcoming 2012 season.

Who: FMX riders Lance Coury, Destin Cantrell and Drake McElroy will be participating in a freestyle demo prior to the press conference.  Afterward, fans will be able to mingle with their favorite motocross stars during a meet-and-greet cocktail hour, including appearances by Carey Hart, Josh Hansen, Josh Hill, Kyle Partridge and Ivan Tedesco.  Several giveaways from the team’s sponsors will be up for grabs, including the chance to win a Kawasaki KLX 110 bike.

When: Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 7-11 pm:
7:00-8:00 pm: Freestyle Demo from Hart & Huntington Team
8:15-9:30 pm: Press conference and autograph signing
9:30-10:30 pm: Meet-and-Greet cocktail hour
Where: Sycuan Casino
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 445-6002
*Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurants
*Must be 21 or older to enter cocktail event

More Information:
Danielle Nuzzo
619-500-2721
danielle@illcommunication.net

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Bel-Ray Announces Partnership with Honda NZ

Courtesy of Bel-Ray
FARMINGDALE, NJ – November 28, 2011 – Bel-Ray Company, Incthe leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce a partnership with Blue Wing Honda of New Zealand and the creation of  the Bel-Ray Honda Motocross Team.

The official Honda factory team in New Zealand will consist of Peter Broxholme, Michael Phillips, Cam Dillon, and Justin McDonald, all aboard 2012 Honda CRF 250 and 450 motorcycles.

In addition to the agreement to support the team Bel-Ray will be working in conjunction with their distributor in New Zealand, Northern Accessories, to provide every new CRF250 and 450 customer a  Bel-Ray starter pack consisting of the essential fluids necessary to allow their machine to operate at the maximum potential.

“We are really happy to be able to put this deal together with Bel-Ray. They have gotten right behind the team” said Blue Wing Honda’s Events and Race Team Coordinator Peter Finlay “This deal should give our guys the tools they need to be right up front come race day” he added.

“The addition of the Bel-Ray Honda Racing Team to Bel-Ray group of international racers further shows our commitment to racing at the highest level. By competing against the best in the world in a variety of conditions Bel-Ray is able to bring the absolute best product to the end use customer” said Bel-Ray Brand Manager Scott Lukaitis.

The team will be using the complete line of Bel-Ray high performance lubricants including the popular Thumper Racing Friction Modified 4T Engine Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube and Moto Chill Racing Coolant during the season.

The first event for the new team will be on the 27th of December for Whakatane’s “Summercross” before they head South to contest the New Zealand supercross series. 

Learn more about the new Bel-Ray Honda Motocross Team and other Bel-Ray racers at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive site www.belrayracing.com.

Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

About Bel-Ray Company Inc
Bel-Ray Company Inc was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, Industrial steel, and textile industries.

“Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit
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