Friday, November 30, 2012

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Announces Supercross Team

Courtesy of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, renowned leader in providing off-road enthusiasts with the largest selection of off-road gear at the lowest prices, today announced their sponsorship of the first ever Rocky Mountain ATV/MC  Supercross team.  As an avid supporter of motorsports, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is proud to support the 2013 AMA Supercross races and bring more exposure to the off-road industry by sponsoring the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Supercross team which will compete in 17 races across the United States and Canada.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC will have representation in both the Supercross class and Lites class by sponsoring up-and-coming privateer riders Bracken Hall and Landen Powell.  Landen Powell will race in the Supercross class and Bracken Hall will compete in the West Coast Lites class.  Both Hall and Powell have proven themselves as fierce competitors in Supercross, having both the brazenness of new contenders and skill of seasoned riders.
A custom built racing semi will house the team as they travel to all 17 rounds in the West and East Coast. Several industry leading brands have stepped in to help the team including Fly apparel, Bell helmets, and FMF exhausts.  Additionally, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC will provide extra support with their house brands which consist of Tusk, Attack Graphics, Primary Drive, and Rider Cargo.
“We are very excited to jump into the Supercross ring with our Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Supercross team. Feld Motorsports has taken Supercross to new levels of popularity with hard core moto fans as well as everyday weekend riders and we are proud to be part of it,” said Dan Thomas CEO/President of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC, “We also feel that we have two young riders that will prove to be very competitive in the 2013 Supercross season.”

About Rocky Mountain ATV/MC®
For over 28 years, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has been the trusted source for off-road enthusiasts who demand high quality riding gear, low prices and unmatched customer service.  Rocky Mountain doesn’t just satisfy their customer’s expectations, they exceed them with values you won’t find anywhere else like their frequent buyer program, fit guarantee apparel exchange, free 3-day shipping and price match guarantee. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC was established in 1985 by Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder in a small, one room warehouse in Utah.  Dan’s passion for the sport of off-roading and commitment to provide the highest quality products at the best prices has made Rocky Mountain the leading supplier of off-road gear.  For more information, visit www.rockymountainatvmc.com.  For media inquiries, contact Everett Hoffman at 1-800-336-5437 or everetth@rockymountainatv.com.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012

YAMAHA Announces 2013 Racing Teams

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Cypress, CA - With the 2013 race season fast approaching, Yamaha Motor Corporation is excited to announce that in addition to JGRMX, Star Racing, and Rock River Powersports more teams have chosen to line-up behind the starting gate in 2013 aboard YZs.

Lining up in the 450 Class will be the newly formed Velocity3 Racing team, headed by former factory mechanics Brian Berry and Kenny Germain. Leading the charge for the team will be Kyle Chisholm, winner of the 2011 King of Bercy title aboard a YZ450F. Joining Kyle aboard a YZ450F will be Bobby Kiniry. The team will race the 2013 Supercross series.

Next to Velocity 3 on the gate will be the N-Fab Ti Lube Yamaha team. With a long history of highly successful and well run teams under his belt, Allan Brown will bring his management and tuning skills to the gate with Phil Nicoletti in the 450 class. The team will compete in both the 2013 Supercross and Motocross series.

Lining up in the 250 Class will be the “little team that could”, Eleven Ten Mods. Run by Chad Sanner, the team burst onto the scene in 2011 with some surprise performances from Darryn Durham and Alex Martin. For 2013, the team will be YZ250F mounted and Alex Martin will be returning to ride the 250 Class in the East Coast Supercross and the Motocross series.

Valli Motorsports returns with their own race effort in 2013. The team will be spearheaded by Travis Baker who will race a YZ250F in the 250 SX Class on the West Coast.

In addition, Jessica Patterson will be returning home to Yamaha and the YZ250F that she earned her 2010 WMX crown on. Jessica will compete in the WMX series along with select high profile women’s races throughout the 2013 race season.

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Cobra completes yet another sweep of the Mini Os’ 50cc championships!

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Cobra completes yet another sweep of the Mini Os’ 50cc championships!
Jett Reynolds wins the 50cc Sr. SX + MX Open titles, crowned 50cc Sr. Olympiad Champion; Nicholas Romano is the 50cc overall Jr. Olympiad

Check this out … Kids on Cobras won EVERY 50cc moto @ the Mini Os this year!!!

HILLSDALE, Mich., (Nov. 29, 2012) – The most successful competition 50cc mini cycles in the history of the sport continued its impressive reign on the Mini Os as Cobra Moto again swept top honors across the board in the Jr. & Sr. classes, with two Cobra racers earning the coveted “Olympiad” honors for their efforts in the MX, SX and Open races.

Beginning with the Sr. 50cc class at the 41st running of the Thor Winter National Olympics, presented by Pro Circuit at Gatorback Cycle Park (Fla.), Cobra’s King 50 – the bike that changed the course of minicycle racing here in the States nearly 20 years ago – was raced to championships in the SX class by California’s Jett Reynolds and in the MX class by Georgia’s Gage Linville. In addition, Virginia’s Nathan Merricks would race to a 1st place finish in the 50cc Open SX class, while Reynolds dazzled everybody with is speed & style in winning the 50cc Sr. MX Open class. And with that effort Reynolds was crowd this year’s 50cc Sr. Olympiad title winner!

“Jett had a spectacular weekend at Gatorback,” said Sean Hilbert, President of Cobra Moto. “He’s the real deal.”

Some other new names putting up solid numbers at the 41st Mini Os for Cobra Moto include: Tommy Leclere, Thomas Welch, Mason Naecker and Brock Bennett.

The little guys on the Cobra 50JR bikes were led by New York’s Nicholas Romano, who swept both the Mini Os’ SX and MX titles and was awarded the coveted Olympiad title in his division. Fans also got to see a number of Cobra racers move up from the Jr. division to race in the Sr. division. Those kids included: Ryder Di Francesco, Romano, Johnny Weber and Gregory Stewart.

Finally, in the 65cc division – where the new 2013 Cobra CX65 was getting rave reviews at the race – Cobra got an outstanding performance from local Floridian Tommy “TJ” Rios who placed 2nd overall in both the 10-11 65cc MX and SX divisions. Georgia’s Jeremy Seabolt also raced well in the SX Modified division, placing 5th overall.

“Tommy was easily our most improved racer of the year,” said Hilbert of the longtime Cobra rider Rios. “He rode brilliantly all week and everyone at Cobra wishes him the best of luck as he now moves up to the 85cc class.”

Up now for Cobra: This concludes the 2012 competition season for Cobra Moto. We look forward to seeing everyone in March for the opening of the 2013 amateur national MX season. Enjoy the holidays and hit the school books just as hard as your practice track!

Cobra photos courtesy of Brandon Butler

Cobra, founded in 1993, produces the most successful line of competition mini cycles in the United States with more than 300 national titles in the last decade. Based out of Hillsdale, Mich., Cobra's mission is to build premium products for the serious racer. For more information on Cobra products, please visit our website at www.cobramotorcycle.com and like us on Cobra Nation on Facebook.

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Bel-Ray Elite and Grass Roots Racers Score at Thor Winter Olympics

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Bel-Ray Elite and Grass Roots Racers Score
at Thor Winter Olympics
Riders Using Bel-Ray Lubricants Earn 16 Podium Finishes, Five Class Championships during Mini O's Competition

            FARMINGDALE, N.J. (November 29, 2012) ¯ Six members of the Bel-Ray Elite and Grass Roots support race team achieved winning results at the 2012 Thor Winter Olympics held at Gatorback Cycle Park in Gainesville, Fla.
            During the week of competition in what is commonly known as the Mini O's, Bel-Ray racers scored sixteen podium finishes and five class championships:
·         Barry Carsten - 45+ Motocross 1st overall, 45+ Supercross 1st overall, 40+ Motocross 3rd overall, 40+ Supercross 3rd overall.
·         Daniel Baker – Four-Stroke Supercross, 1st overall; 250B Motocross, 2nd overall; Schoolboy (13-16) Supercross, 2nd overall; 250 B Modified Supercross, 3rd overall.
·         Jett Reynolds - 51cc (4-8) Stock Motocross, 1st overall; 51cc (7-8) Stock Supercross, 1st overall; 51cc (7-8) Stock Motocross, 2nd overall.
·         Scott Sheak - 35+ Motocross, 3rd overall; 30+ Supercross, 3rd overall; 35+ Supercross, 3rd overall.
·         Ryder DiFrancesco - 51cc (4-6) Stock Supercross, 2nd overall; 51cc (4-6) Stock Motocross, 3rd overall.
·         Colton Eigenmann - Mini Senior 12-15 Modified Supercross, 3rd overall.

            These racers rely on the complete line of Bel-Ray powersports lubricants to keep motorcycle pistons, gears and chains operating more efficiently and with less friction and abrasive action. Plus, engines run cleaner, while continuing to perform under the most difficult racing conditions. The result: an increased lifespan of all moving parts.
Specific high performance powersports lubricant choices for racing enthusiasts include:
·         Bel-Ray Thumper Racing Synthetic Ester Blend 4T Engine Oil - This 4-stroke motorcycle racing oil combines the finest quality synthetic esters and highly-refined mineral base oils specifically engineered for today’s 4-stroke single cylinder, multi-valve racing engines.
·         Bel-Ray Super Clean Chain Lube - This aerosol chain lube utilizes the latest innovation in chain lubricant technology, combining unsurpassed anti-wear protection for long chain and sprocket life with an outer protective coating that will not attract dirt, sand, or grit. 
·         Bel-Ray Waterproof Grease - The legendary high-performance, multi-purpose grease with superior water resistance, even in salt water, ensuring continued sealing and protection.
            For more information on Bel-Ray high performance powersports products, visit www.belray.com/powersports or call (732) 938-2421.
            For details on the winning results of the Bel-Ray racing team all season long, visit www.belrayracing.com.

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 Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Suzuki Chooses MOTOTV Network to Provide In-Dealer Video Content

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Suzuki Chooses MOTOTV Network to Provide In-Dealer Video Content
A new partnership between MOTOTV and American Suzuki Motor Corporation will allow Suzuki dealers to install the MOTOTV service in their dealerships.

Denver, CO -- MOTOTV, the largest and fastest growing video network dedicated to powersports dealers, announces a partnership with American Suzuki Motor Corporation to provide video advertising and promotions inside Suzuki motorcycle, scooter and ATV dealerships.

Suzuki has partnered with MOTOTV to distribute video content to their dealerships' television screens in the United States.  Suzuki will show various content regarding Suzuki products through MOTOTV, including current promotions, videos showing product features, product reviews, and much more.

"Suzuki is excited to be partnering with MOTOTV to reach the millions of consumers that walk into our dealerships every year," said Steve Bortolamedi, Senior Communications Manager at American Suzuki Motor Corporation.  "In the past, most of our advertising has focused on getting our customers into Suzuki dealers.  Now we can extend that advertising inside the dealership and target those customers when they are ready to buy."

"We are excited about our partnership with Suzuki because we know Suzuki dealerships will benefit from increased sales of Suzuki products." explained Gary Halpin, Co-Founder of MOTOTV.  "MOTOTV is the best way to educate the consumer as well as the employees inside powersports dealerships."

In addition to advertising opportunities for brands targeting the powersports customer, MOTOTV includes content from partners like SPEED, RacerX, Red Bull and more to create a more entertaining environment in dealerships.   Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

REPLAY XD®720: THE SMALLEST EASIEST WAY TO REPLAY IT

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REPLAY XD®720: THE SMALLEST EASIEST WAY TO REPLAY IT
Action Sports Video Powerhouse REPLAY XD® Unveils New XD720 HD:
The most value-packed High Def Video camera on the market.
  • Smallest, lightest HD Camera on the market – about the size of a tube of lip balm, small enough to mount to your sunglasses.
  • Easy to use controls, limitless mounting options, rugged aluminum construction, water resistant.
  • Shoots 720P HD footage at 30 or 60 frames per second, up to 2 hours of record time, up to 32GB micro SD. Perfect to capture all your action footage with out even knowing it’s there.
  • Sound options include onboard mic and audio input for secondary microphones or radio input, battery packs and more
  • Replaces ever popular standard definition RePlay XD480 camera in line-up.

Newbury Park, Calif. – Capturing action-packed, crystal-clear HD Video is now easier and more affordable than ever, thanks to the new Replay XD720. Less than a year after launching the world’s smallest and lightest HD Action Sports Camera, the XD1080, the engineers at RePlay XD® have created a new, smaller, lighter camera packed with features and an easy-to-use consumer-friendly interface – all at a price that provides tremendous value.
The XD720 captures color rich 720P HD at 30/60 frames per second for high-speed action. The system packs a crystal clear non-fisheye, non-distorted 120 degree field of view lens and 5-megapixel image sensor. The sleek two ounce camera is about the size of a tube of lip balm and features a water-resistant, rugged aluminum housing that can withstand everything from extreme sports to hardcore motorsports and is packed with pro-level audio, external audio line-in and is compatible with virtually all the RePlay XD Pro level mounts and accessories.
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In addition to the camera's best-in-class onboard mic, the Replay XD720 also has a secondary audio input that allows users to feed audio from their own source such as race radios, LAV mics iPods and more. Filmmakers can mic their subjects for crystal clear audio in every scenario. The camera records up to 130 minutes of video on a single charge of its internal Li-Ion battery. It includes a 4GB micro SD card and supports up to 32GB cards. The system remembers and holds settings, even when the battery runs down. and a “Quick-Clip” function allows editing in the field.
The Replay XD720 is incredibly easy to use, setting a new standard for POV Camera controls. Simply flip a switch on the back to select frame rate and audio input options, and then replace the cap - it’s that easy. The Power and Record buttons require one simple touch, with specific vibration feedback and indicator lights for each command.
“The XD720 has simple controls and a compact design perfect for everyone from first-time shooters to athletes that need a compact, lightweight way to capture the action," says RePlay XD President John Spar. "This camera includes the pro-level optics and audio packed similar to that in our XD1080 model, but in a smaller package at an incredible price. It’s in a class of its own.”
The XD720 kit includes the camera, a microfiber protective pouch, ballistic carrying case, 4GB micro SDHC card, USB charge / data cable, Micro USB card reader, micro SD to SD card adaptor for easy file transferring, Car power Adapter, safety leash, and two mounting options. The RePlay XD® exclusive mounts include a HeimLock swivel/tilt mount, LowBoy flat mount, two convex and two flat SnapTrays. Unlike other bulky POV cameras, the RePlay XD720’s small shape allows it to hide just about anywhere. MSRP: $199.99 Available at www.replayxd.com.

Replay XD was designed by a group of racing professionals with over 50 years of experience in the high performance racing industry. The development team saw the need for ultra-lightweight cameras that could capture never before seen video footage from the most extreme racing and action environments on earth. The Replay XD1080 has been put through the most grueling conditions possible and has come out unscathed with crystal clear footage. Replay XD's goal is to bring you the most technologically advanced recording systems available today. www.replayxd.com (805) 480-9800.



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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Cooper Webb Wins 6 Mini O's Titles

Courtesy of Cooper Webb

Wiggins, Miss. (Nov. 27, 2012) - For the 41st time, Gatorback Cycle Park in Gainesville, Fla. was host to the annual Winter Olympics of Motocross during the week of Thanksgiving.  Star Racing/Yamaha/Rockstar Energy’s Cooper Webb contested the 250 A and 250 Pro Sport classes in both supercross and motocross, sweeping all four titles.  He also raced the 450 A and 450 Pro
Sport classes on his Yamaha YZ250F winning two championships in the 450 A classes and finishing on the podium in the 450 Pro Sport classes against more powerful machines.
“I had a good week, it’s tough competition in the A class and it feels good to have been a contender in each of the classes I raced,” said the 17-year old Webb.  ”I work really hard, and the goal is to win.  I want to thank Bobby Regan (Star Racing/Yamaha/Rockstar Energy Team owner) and the entire team for building me an awesome 250, Yamaha, Rockstar Energy, my coach Gary Bailey, my mechanic, my trainer, and all of the sponsors who help our team get to the races,” added Webb.
Webb will make his professional debut at the start of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship May 18, at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif.  Follow Cooper Webb on Facebook at facebook.com/cooperwebb175.YMCB, and on Twitter @minicoop175.

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2013 Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedule Announced

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2013 Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier and Regional Championship
Schedule Announced
Morgantown, W. Va. - MX Sports, producer of the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Amsoil, announces the tentative 2013 Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedules. Taking place in 31 states throughout the country, this season's schedule of 49 Area Qualifiers will begin in February and run through the end of May. The 12 Regional Championships will run in seven major geographical regions throughout the United States, taking place in late May and through the month of June.
The Area Qualifiers serve as the first step in qualifying for the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross championship. The Regional Championships then serve as the next step to seed riders into the National Championship at the Loretta Lynn Ranch. Only riders who finish in a qualifying position at a Regional Championship are eligible to race the National in August.
"The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's has been the pinnacle of amateur motocross in the US and renowned throughout the world," said AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "This coming season will be a very exciting one, with a Regional Championship schedule that will be hosted at premiere tracks and facilities in the country. We are pleased that the AMA and MX Sports are able to provide an AMA Regional Championship experience that will be remembered for years to come."
This year's lineup once again includes the many National-caliber tracks that have become such an integral part of the Road to Loretta's. From the historic Unadilla Motocross track in the northeast, to the popular track of Washougal in the northwest, the tour will also return to north and south central favorites such as Spring Creek and Freestone MX.
"The Loretta Lynn's Area Qualifier and Regional Championship schedule was founded over 30 years ago with the best tracks and organizers in the country," said MX Sports Event Director Tim Cotter. "It is important that our competitors know that when they attend our events they are going to receive a quality program at a premiere facility. I feel confident that we are continuing that same tradition with the 2013 schedule."
The 2013 Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship will take place Sunday, July 28 - Saturday, August 3 at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. For more information, visit the series website at www.mxsports.com.
To view the 2013 Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedule, click HERE.
About the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of 50 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 12 Regional Championships (June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (first week of August) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Nearly 20,000 racers attempt to qualify in 36 classes for the 1,446 available positions at the National. Christened "The World's Greatest Motocross Vacation", the National event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in professional motocross and supercross, including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto, and Ryan Dungey. The national program is produced by MX Sports, Inc., a West Virginia-based race production company. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.
 

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SOB Mini Os Report

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SOB Mini Os Report

South of the Border MX Riders Win Seven Championships at the 41st annual Thor Winter Olympics

Alachua, Florida – November 24th, 2012

South of the Border MX Training Complex riders won an incredible seven championships at the 2012 Thor Winter National Olympics.  SOBMX riders also scored twenty-three top five finishes and thirty-eight top tens!
 Cooper Webb led the way with six national titles in the A and A Pro Sport classes sweeping all of the 250 classes.  Webb added wins in the both 450A classes and had a second and third in the 450 A Pro Sport, all while riding a 250F.   Webb won the lion’s share of the special awards including the Pro Circuit Platinum Pipe award and the Dunlop Silver Tire award.
Matt Burkeen won his first national title in four years winning the Open 4-stroke class.  Burkeen also won the 4- stroke Olympiad and had podium finishes in 250B and 450B.  Matt added the Thor Outstanding Achievement award and the third place cup in the 250B Olympiad to his trophy case!
Brandon Hartranft was a factor in all of the Supermini classes finishing with a third, fourth and a sixth!  Christina Older had a couple of top five finishes scoring a third and a fifth in the Woman 12+ class.  Jamie Astudillo had two fourth place finishes in the Girls 9-11 while big brother Jason was seventh in 450A Pro Sport and eighth in Open 4-stroke.
 Kyler West had four top tens with a seventh, an eighth, a ninth and a tenth in the Schoolboy classes and only a second moto crash in Youth mod kept him off the podium.  Cody Gragg, Cody McCulloch, Max Tannenbaum, Maksis Vilcins and Andres Benenaula also scored top tens.  Gragg had a second place moto finish en route to a seventh and a tenth in 250 A, Vilcins carded a tenth in 250C mod and Tannenbaum rode to two first moto wins and was eighth in SX and MX in 250B stock.  McCulloch was second in two motos with a seventh overall in Open B stock and Benenaula  finished seventh and tenth in Open 4-stroke. Our youngest rider, Austin Schafer, rode his first Mini Olympics in the 50cc 4-6 class.  Chase Desselle, Jared Jennings and Jake McDonald each had some good motos but bad luck and crashes derailed their weeks.
South of the Border MX Training Complex is a full service motocross/supercross training facility located in Hamer, SC offering full and part time training opportunities for both amateurs and professionals.
    
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Farren / PR2 Racing Riders Dominate the 41st annual Thor Winter Olympics

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Farren / PR2 Racing Riders Dominate the 41st annual Thor Winter Olympics

Alachua, Florida – November 24th, 2012
Farren /PR2 Racing riders scored seventeen top-five finishes on the way to five overall championships at the 2012 Thor Winter Olympics
 Hannah Hodges, Mitchell Harrison, and Matt Burkeen each piloted their Farren / PR2 Racing Suzukis to championships at the event.  Hodges won the Girls 12-15 class in both motocross and supercross!  Hannah backed up her wins with third and seventh place finishes in the Women’s classes despite racing a Supermini against full sized motorcycles.  Not to be outdone, Mitchell Harrison also topped the field in the Supermini 1 in supercoss and the Supermini 2 class in motocross to secure his first ever national titles.  Newcomer to the team, Burkeen, finished off the title run by topping the podium in the Open Four Stroke class.  Burkeen also scored podium finishes in the 250B stock and Open B mod classes as well as winning the coveted Thor Outstanding Achievement Award.
Other Farren/ PR2 riders scoring top ten finishes include Brandon Hartranft with a third and a fourth in the Supermini classes and Brad Esper with a third in Youth 12-16 stock.
 
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Announcing Team Pro Circuit 2013

Courtesy of Pro Circuit

CORONA, Calif., – Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki is excited to both welcome back familiar faces and inject new blood into its legendary and championship-winning program.

Martin Davalos and Justin Hill will be the newest faces under the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki tent in 2013, and will join Blake Baggett, Darryn Durham, Tyla Rattray and Dean Wilson in the hunt for the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships.

The Champ
Fresh off helping earn bronze for Team USA at the 2012 Motocross of Nations held in Belgium, Baggett brings the momentum of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross 250 Class Championship into the 2013 season. Baggett made history during the motocross season by holding on to the 250 class points lead for 11 consecutive rounds. He finished fourth in the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Lites (now dubbed 250SX) East Championship and will enter his fourth season as a pro, making him an integral member of the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team.

The Joker
Darryn Durham will also be returning in 2013. The Pennsylvania native, who earned a career-first supercross win with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki at the New Orleans round of the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross season, is excited to return with the team. Durham’s fun and outgoing personality is a great addition to the group and always brings excitement to the track.

“I’m excited to be part of the team,” said Durham. “Everyone works their butt off to win. I look forward to going racing again and trying to bring home a championship!”

The Veteran
Hailing from Ecuador, Martin Davalos is a new addition to the team, but brings with him the experience of competing in the 250 class. This may be his last year in the class, so he is focused on making this his best year to date.

“I’m pretty excited to be part of the team,” said Davalos. “This is a great opportunity for me, and probably my last chance in this class, so I have to make it count. I’m very thankful that I’ve been given the opportunity, and I’m looking forward to the start of the season.”

The Rookie
This will be Justin Hill’s very first year in the pro ranks. He is ready to move up to the big league after a successful amateur career that was molded by the legendary Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green amateur motocross program. Hill’s goal of competing with the professionals has finally come to fruition, as he will make his pro debut in 2013 with Monster Energy/ Pro Circuit/ Kawasaki.
“I’m excited to be part of the winningest team in moto history,” said Hill. “I’m confident that I will learn a lot from everyone in my transition from amateur to professional.”

A New Dynasty
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki is well known for its dominance in the 250 class, but 2012 marked a historical year for the team as they fielded their first 450 class rider. The team will continue its presence in the class with the return of Dean Wilson and Tyla Rattray in 2013. Wilson, the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross 250 Class Champion, and Rattray have both seen success with the team, and are excited to be part of a new chapter in Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s legendary program. Both will compete in the 250SX class during the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series, and will move up to the 450 class for the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series in the hopes of starting a new tradition of dominance to complement the team’s already illustrious history.

The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team will make its 2013 debut during the opening round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Series, which will be held Saturday, January 5, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.


QUICK FACTS
Rider: BLAKE BAGGETT
Number: 4
Years on the Team: 3
Bike: Kawasaki KX250F
Class: 250SX
Hometown: Grand Terrace, California
Twitter: @blakebaggett4
Instagram: @blakebaggett4
Rider: MARTIN DAVALOS
Number: 40
Years on the Team: First year
Bike: Kawasaki KX250F
Class: 250SX
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador
Twitter: @MDavalos31
Instagram: @MDavalos40
Rider: DEAN WILSON
Number: 15
Years on the Team: 4
Bike: Kawasaki KX250F and Kawasaki KX450F
Class: 250SX, 450 MX
Hometown: Born in Scotland, currently lives part-time in both California and Florida
Twitter: @DeanWilson15
Instagram: @wilsonmx15
Rider: DARRYN DURHAM
Number: 44
Years on the Team: 2
Bike: Kawasaki KX250F
Class: 250SX
Hometown: Butler, Pennsylvania
Twitter: @darryndurham
Instagram: @darryndurham
Rider: JUSTIN HILL
Number: TBA
Years on the Team: First year
Bike: Kawasaki KX250F
Class: 250SX
Hometown: Yoncalla, Oregon
Twitter: @justinhill154
Instagram: @justinhill154
Rider: TYLA RATTRAY
Number: 28
Years on the Team: 5
Bike: Kawasaki KX250F and Kawasaki KX450F
Class: 250SX, 450 MX
Hometown: Born in South Africa, currently lives in California
Twitter: @tylarattray
Instagram: @tylarattray
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Thor Signs Musquin

Courtesy of Thor MX

EL CAJON, Calif. (November 21, 2012) – Thor MX has strengthened its 2013 line-up with newly signed Marvin Musquin adding his talents to the Thor MX roster. The accomplished Frenchman has two consecutive MX2 World Championships to his credit, and earned his first victory on American soil at historical Unadilla during the in 2012 AMA Motocross season.
“I am very happy that Thor gave me the opportunity to represent them in 2013,” said Musquin. “I feel lucky to be a part of a championship-winning company and I’m really looking forward to great results next year.”
Musquin will start the 2013 season with increased confidence that came from a great 2012 campaign. In his first full year racing in the states, Musquin finished third overall in the Eastern Region AMA Supercross 250SX class and racked up a total of four podium finishes. He was also a threat in the highly competitive AMA Motocross Series 250 class, learning the US tracks quickly which enabled him to earn three top-qualifier awards throughout the season.
“Adding Marvin to our roster is very exciting for us here at Thor,” said Jim Gallager, Design Director at Thor MX. “He’s a young talent with many big accomplishments already to his name. We are excited to have him a part of our team as he continues to excel in his career.”
Musquin will make his Thor MX debut during the AMA Supercross Series.

About Thor Motocross
Thor is the originator of motocross apparel. When Torsten Hallman made his first U.S trip to race and promote motocross in 1966, he began developing T.H.O.R. (Torsten Halman Original Racewear) riding gear. Thor is a hardcore, grass roots company that is continued proof of what it takes to reach the top and more importantly, how to stay there. It is the only company with over 40 years of experience in the motocross marketplace.

Thor combines design and marketing, with superior distribution through Parts Unlimited to reach it’s thousands of dealers and consumers. Thor prides itself on key selling features like quality, strength and performance. Thor is more than a brand. It’s a lifestyle.
About Parts Unlimited
Parts Unlimited is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the powersports industry and is owned by LeMans Corporation headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin. Parts Unlimited sells to over 12,000 dealerships world wide and continues to expand its market penetration with its sister companies, Parts Canada, Parts Europe and Drag Specialties.

Parts Unlimited continues to promote racing through its campaign WE SUPPORT THE SPORT®, helping to drive consumers to dealerships, while entertaining its dealers through hospitalities at the events it sponsors.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Cobra motos into the Mini Os for an all-out assault on the 50 & 65 podiums!

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Cobra motos into the Mini Os for an all-out assault on the 50 & 65 podiums!
Cobra’s Gage Linville wraps up his 50cc career with Cobra this week in Gainesville, Ryder Di Francesco’s last ride on the Cobra 50JR bike

This just in … Cobra will debut the brand new 2013 CX65 @ the Mini Os!

HILLSDALE, Mich., (Nov. 20, 2012) – For 41 years now the Thanksgiving MX right-of-passage has been going down in Gainesville, Fla., featuring some of the nation’s best amateur motocross prospects in a unique Supercross/Motocross format known formally as the Thor Winter National Olympics, presented by Pro Circuit at Gatorback Cycle Park.

Or you can just call them the “Mini Os.”

Since the American-made mini bike company’s inception in 1993, Cobras have been a fixture on the Mini Os’ 50cc class podiums. With more than 300-plus major amateur national MX titles – many of which were earned at Gatorback Cycle Park – Cobra riders return to Gainesville this week, Nov. 19-24, in hopes of writing another amazingly successful chapter in the heritage of Michigan’s Cobra Motorcycles.

Beginning Monday and running through Saturday, the week-long racing festival celebrating amateur motocross will undoubtedly be highlighted – yet again – by some stellar performances by Cobra Moto kids. In 2011 Cobra’s Georgia Rocket, Gage Linville (7-8 class), and New York’s Reed Cooper (4-6 class) - names certainly destine to be reckoned with in the future (see Cobra’s: Millsaps, Alessi, Canard, Bowers, Stroupe, Izzi & Cianciarulo) - raced to overall combined class victories on one of America’s key proving grounds for competition mini cycle brands.

In addition, the overall 2011 Loretta Lynn’s 50cc class 7-8 podium, including Reed and two of Cobra’s Bakersfield (Calif.) Boyz - Ryder Di Francesco and Jett Reynolds – making up the entire 4-6 50cc class Olympiad podium at the Mini Os, the first time in memory that that’s occurred.

For 2012 here Cobra is again favored to dominate the 50cc class, while continuing to raise the CX65’s marque in the 65cc classes. Favored to top the Mini Os’ 50cc 7-8 class, in his last major race on a Cobra King 50, is Linville. And though 2011 Mini Os Cobra star Cooper can’t make it (still digging out in N.Y. after Hurricane Sandy), Di Francesco will make a run at Linville in his first national competition on the King 50, while Reynolds will certainly wick up the action as he makes the trip to Florida from California to race, along with seven-year-old Brock Bennett (Bakersfield, Calif.) who’s making his first trip to the Mini Os.

On the 65s look for some quality motos out of Michigan’s Jaiden Taylor, along with local Floridian racer Tommy Rios on his Cobra CX65.

With Cobra providing full factory support with its team of engineers, make sure to stop by the Cobra hauler and check out the new 2013 “Works” CX65 featuring its revolutionary full A-Kit 37mm CARD front forks.

Up now for Cobra: 41st annual Thor Winter National Olympics, presented by Pro Circuit, Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla. (Nov. 19-24).

Jett Reynolds and Cobra starting line photos courtesy of Rodney Webb

Cobra, founded in 1993, produces the most successful line of competition mini cycles in the United States with more than 300 national titles in the last decade. Based out of Hillsdale, Mich., Cobra's mission is to build premium products for the serious racer. For more information on Cobra products, please visit our website at www.cobramotorcycle.com and like us on Cobra Nation on Facebook.

High Profile Public Relations (HPPR), LLC, is a multi-faceted communications agency specializing in strategic media relations – both industry and mainstream – for the powersports and action sports communities. Dialed in with all forms of power and action sports, its participants, manufacturers and live event promoters, HPPR’s Pat Schutte can be reached at pat@highprofilepr.com.



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Friday, November 16, 2012

JGRMX Aligns with Factory Effex

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Valencia, CA – Factory Effex, Inc. has signed a multiyear agreement with JGRMX as the teams official graphics sponsor. The agreement also includes a multiyear deal for lifestyle soft goods and apparel that will be co-branded with JGRMX and select team affiliate sponsors. “The agreement will include a range of team replica graphic kits and seat covers that will be custom tailored to the teams needs for 2013 and beyond” says Scott Gilly, Vice President of Factory Effex, “but what was really exciting for our brand was JGRMX’s desire to go beyond just graphic kits. Coy Gibbs and Jeremy Albrecht (owner and team manager, respectively) saw the added value to align themselves with a company that is on the move, and with our recent growth and expansion into the soft goods market in 2010, Factory Effex was the logical choice to bridge the gap between normal team sponsors and one that can also add a full range of officially licensed goods co-branded with the team.”
“To have an opportunity to work with a company like JGR on a global scale was simply impossible to turn away from” concluded Gilly, “we’re excited to say the least.”
“As a sponsor-driven team, graphics are very important to us and the access to designers and product quality Factory Effex offered made Factory Effex the logical choice for our team,” said Coy Gibbs.
“The graphics and seat cover product samples Factory Effex shared with us were extremely durable, and Gilly had 30 different possible art layouts for our 2013 bike graphics before we even had a formal agreement,” commented Jeremy Albrecht.
Look for a full range of spring release goods to be available through JGR as well as Global Factory Effex distribution centers as early as February 2013.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

SCOTT Sports Support at Winter Olympics

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SCOTT Sports Support at Winter Olympics

SCOTT Sports is proud to announce goggle support for all SCOTT athletes at the 41st annual Thor Winter Olympics, presented by Pro Circuit, at Gatorback Cycle park. SCOTT's trackside race crew will offer goggle prep/cleaning for all SCOTT athletes during the week. SCOTT Sports is committed to help our athletes reach their goals and wish all our athletes the best of luck. Join in on the conversation by following us on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages. www.scott-sports.com

SCOTT SPORTS, Inc., established in 1958 and located in Sun Valley, Idaho, is a leading international manufacturer of premium bike accessories/equipment, running shoes, motosport and wintersport products.  Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Sunstar Teams Up with Eleven 10 Mods for 2013 MX/SX

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Sunstar Teams Up with Eleven 10 Mods for 2013 MX/SX
 
Sunstar has formed a support deal with the Eleven 10 Mods Yamaha MX/SX team in which the team will run Sunstar sprockets.  They will be using the Powerdrive Countershaft sprockets and Works Triplestar Black Ano rears.  This year the team has also changed bike brands moving from Hondas to Yamahas with the #37 of Alex Martin leading the way.  His teammate at this moment is still TBA.
Sunstar will assist the Eleven 10 program in competing in the 2013 East Coast 250SX series as well as the Lucas Oil AMA 250MX Outdoor Nationals.
Product info, online catalog, news, photos and more at:
www.sunstar-mc.com
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Bel-Ray Announces Team Bel-Ray Suzuki

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For Immediate Release
 
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FARMINGDALE, NJ –November 14, 2012– Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce their partnership with Suzuki New Zealand and the formation of Team Bel-Ray Suzuki. The team will compete in both the MX1 and MX2 class in the 2013 New Zealand Motocross Championship beginning in February.
 
Based out of Moto City Suzuki in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand the team will consist of Cody Cooper competing on the RM-Z450 in the MX1 class and Rhys Carter on the RM-Z250 in the MX2 class.
 
Both racers have been testing the all new machines for the past several weeks and will use the Whakatane motocross in December and Woodville Motocross GP in January as final preparation for their assault on the national titles.
 
“Professional motocross racing demands the best in both man and machine and Bel-Ray lubricants provide the performance advantages necessary to win. Customers can be confident that the same products the race team uses to win will be found on the shelves of Suzuki dealers across the country,” said Bel-Ray Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Liquori. Bel-Ray’s long history of backing winners is sure to continue in 2013 by working with this premier team and riders,”
 
Suzuki’s revolutionary RM-Z machines offer cutting edge technology that requires only the best in lubrication and Bel-Ray delivers.
  
"Team Suzuki is thrilled to be associated with Bel-Ray Lubricants for our coming race season,” said Team Manager, Andrew Hardisty. He continued by saying, “Bel-Ray offers us the finest race lubricants as well as important product knowledge and support.  This means every time we put our Suzuki race bikes on the start-line, we have the very best confidence and potential to win."
 
The team will be using the complete line of performance lubricants including the popular Works Thumper 4T Engine Oil, Super Clean Chain Lube and 6 in 1 Multi Purpose Lubricants during the series in both 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 all season long.
Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

Follow all of Bel-Ray’s racers in action each week on www.belray.com and 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. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray
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REALMOTOCROSS USA CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURES TURKEY AND STUFFING!

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REALMOTOCROSS USA CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURES TURKEY AND STUFFING!

Like to eat turkey but prefer to do your “stuffing” on the racetrack? Then why not join the realMotocross crew for a bit of both at The USA Championship, presented by realMotocross at Cycle Ranch in Floresville, Texas…

This is a great chance for racers from all over the country to show their skills off in front of large sponsors and a large crowd too.  The 4 day event brings out some of the best talent in the country and thousands of spectators each year, the already national caliber track is lengthened to over two miles just for this event, and the fun is non-stop. As a extra added bonus, we will have Yamaha contingency points for all racers on the blue machines!


Making the event extra special is the Thanksgiving dinner that is shared amongst all the riders and families in the pavilions at Cycle Ranch.

Turkey, sides and beverages are all available of course.

Over $10,000 in cash and prizes are awarded each year at the USA Championship, so don’t miss your chance to get a piece, or just come down and watch some awesome racing action.


REALMOTOCROSS USA CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT DETAILS:
 
 
When: November 22, 2012 – November 25, 2012 (all-day)

Where: Cycle Ranch Motocross
2066 County Road 405
Floresville, TX 78114

 
Contact: George Russel: 830-393-9398
Email: cycleranchruss@gmail.com

Schedule:
 
Thursday November 22nd

9:00 am - 4pm Racer Organized Practice
4:30 pm - 6pm Riders Meeting & Track Walk

Friday November 23rd

6:30 am - Gates open
8:00 am - Practice
9:00 am - Racing
 
Saturday, November 24th

6:30 am - Gates open
8:00 am - Practice
9:00 am - Racing

Sunday, November 25th

6:30 am - Gates open
8:00 am - Practice
9:00 am - Racing

Cycle Ranch has indoor plumbing for both restrooms & showers for racers & spectators.
 
Fees are as follows:

Pro $85 ($2500 purse)
Expert $65
Amateur $60
RV sites $45/night (limited spacing reserve early – 830-393-9398)
Dry Camping $15
Pit Vehicles $5
Non-racers may also ride the Baja or turn tracks for a fee of $20/day

For more information on this event, visit the Cycle Ranch website.



About realMotocross

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realMotocross members can find sponsors, create race resumes, review motocross tracks & products, as well as get instant discounts on several motocross products. It’s the only site that is 100% free for motocross riders and promoters. Check out and upload your own motocross & dirt bike racing videos and pictures. For more information please visit realMotocross.com or email us - info@realmotocross.com

Looking to get your message out to over 35,000 motocross and off-road fans? The realMotocross Marketing Team can help you; just contact us for more information regarding moto-marketing packages at competitive rates - editor@realmotocross.com
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

JGRMX and Pirelli Trackside for Winter Olympics

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JGRMX and Pirelli Trackside for Winter Olympics

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (November 13, 2012) – JGRMX and Pirelli will offer trackside support for racers at the 41st annual Thor Winter Olympics Nov. 18 -24 at Gatorback Cycle Park in Gainesville, Fla.  A specially equipped JGRMX transporter will be on hand at the event where expert technicians will assist competitors in selecting and mounting Pirelli tires as well as supporting customers of JGRMX’s engine and suspension services.

Pirelli is the official tire of the JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha professional motocross team and winner of 58 world motocross championships, as well as coming off a second overall in series points during the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.

Riders of all skill levels are encouraged to visit www.jgrmxsupport.com and apply for special pricing on Pirelli tires.  For further information about Pirelli please visit www.us.pirellimoto.com and www.getpirelli.com.

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Marketplace Events and Italian Trade Commission Join Forces for American International Motorcycle Expo

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Marketplace Events and Italian Trade Commission Join Forces for American International Motorcycle Expo
Agreement Signed at Opening Day of EICMA 2013 in Milan
IRVINE, Calif. (November 13, 2012) – The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo)  added significantly to its strong foundation with today’s major announcement of the signing of a formal agreement between Marketplace Events (MPE) and the Italian Trade Commission (ITC) at the opening day of Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA) 2013 in Milan, Italy.

The new partnership positions the ITC as MPE’s sales agent to Italian powersports companies who market to America and seek to establish and strengthen essential connections by exhibiting at next October’s AIMExpo in Orlando, Fla. In turn, AIMExpo will showcase Italian products to the North American marketplace by working with ITC’s Los Angeles office to create an “Italian Pavilion” at the inaugural show.
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“It makes every sense to announce our collaboration today at EICMA, as EICMA has very much been the inspiration for AIMExpo from day one,” said Larry Little, Vice President & General Manager of MPE’s Motorcycle Group. “The agreement with ITC to showcase AIMExpo to Italian industry is as exciting as the creation of the Italian Pavilion at AIMExpo to showcase Italian product to U.S. retailers and consumers. The American consumer has a clear appreciation for Italian design, evident in the style and beauty of Italian motorcycles and related gear which will be on full display at the Italian Pavilion.”

The ITC is the government agency that promotes the internationalization of Italian companies all over the world with offices in 80 countries and more that 1,000 events per year. Riccardo Maria Monti, Chairman of the Italian Trade Commission, commented on the partnership.

“ITC is becoming a brand new Government agency that helps create the conditions to develop and gain strong roots for Italian businesses across the globe. The key to doing so is in finding the proper platform where Italian companies can present themselves in the best possible conditions to the greatest concentration of potential customers, and AIMExpo in October 2013 is the perfect scenario for the Italian motorcycle industry. The agreement that has been signed with Marketplace Events, combined with the Italian Pavilion which is being organized by ITC in Los Angeles, will enable Italian companies to showcase their products in the most favorable sense.”
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Larry Little and Pierpaolo Celeste, Italian Trade Commissioner, shake on the deal.
Courtesy AIMExpo
Pierpaolo Celeste, Italian Trade Commissioner, Milan office, added, "the policy of the ITC with this agreement is to lay the foundation of the presence of Italian companies in the most important market overseas for size and number of customers. It is the first ever agreement of its type done for the U.S. market.”

Carlo Angelo Bocchi, Italian Trade Commissioner, Los Angeles Office, helped facilitate the endeavor with Marketplace Events.

“In the aftermath of 2008, many Italian companies suffered with the decrease of the U.S. market, with 2009 reaching a modern-era historical minimum of exported Italian motorcycles and parts to America,” explained Bocchi. “Signs of recovery came slowly in 2010, and improved again in 2011. Motorcycle industry exports for 2012 are on track to be more than triple that of the low point, and moving forward, AIMExpo is perfectly timed to boost Italian motorcycle trade in the U.S. to even greater gains.”

EICMA, produced by Associazione Nazionale Ciclo Moto Accessori (ANCMA), is the premier motorcycle trade show in Europe and the only not-for-profit event of its kind in the world. For 2012, EICMA’s 70th event is expected to register the largest show in its history, dating back to 1914.

The EICMA template has driven the development of AIMExpo from its beginning stages, inspiring the vision that will lead to the launch of the first combined consumer, trade, and media powersports event in North America. It will bring the entire industry together in a celebration of motorcycling, the motorcycling and powersports industry, and the motorcycling lifestyle.

“America is a very important market for Italian companies, and we are looking forward to the fresh approach in North America of AIMExpo," said Pier Francesco Caliari, Managing Director of EICMA and ANCMA. “It is important for the growth of Italian industry to have a show in the USA that mirrors EICMA, and we look forward to a strong collaboration with AIMExpo as they create the ideal North American platform for the promotion of all things two-wheels.”

Mike Webster, President of MPE’s Trade Show Division commented, “many years ago, I worked with the ITC to create the first Italian Pavilion in America. It is rewarding to reunite with the ITC, especially now with Carlo Bocchi of the Los Angeles office, to work together to bring this tremendous exhibition of Italian artisanship back to America. We’re thrilled that the ITC and EICMA/ANCMA both view AIMExpo as their show of choice in North American for Italian industry.  I am especially delighted to welcome the Italian Pavilion back to America!”

AIMExpo will be held on October 16-20, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.  In addition to visiting the newly re-launched  HYPERLINK "http://www.aimexpousa.com" AIMExpoUSA.com web site, keep up to date on the continued progress by visiting AIMExpo’s social media pages. “Like” the American International Motorcycle Expo on Facebook by visiting the HYPERLINK "http://www.facebook.com/AIMExpo"AIMExpo page, and “Follow” on Twitter: HYPERLINK "http://twitter.com/" \l "!/AIMExpo"@AIMExpo.

About American International Motorcycle Expo

The American International Motorcycle Expo’s purpose is to serve as the catalyst to bring together industry, press, dealers and consumers in a single arena that creates a grand stage for motorcycling in the U.S. and North America, and delivers an efficient and energetic market-timed expo platform for B2B and B2C in the motorcycle industry. AIMExpo is the single most important show of its type in the North American market and will have international impact within the motorcycling community.

About Marketplace Events
Marketplace Events creates uniquely vibrant marketplaces that connect enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments.  The company produces 31 consumer shows annually in 21 markets that collectively attract 14,000 exhibitors, 1 million attendees and another 1 million unique web visitors annually.  From 14 offices, the 100-person staff produces some of the most successful and longest-running consumer shows in North America, including market leading home shows in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver – some of which have endured for more than 50 years – as well as more recent launches and acquisitions in markets such as Denver, Cleveland and Dallas, which is produced in partnership with Dallas Cowboys Stadium. HYPERLINK "http://www.marketplaceevents.com"www.marketplaceevents.com

About Italian Trade Commission
With a global operational network of over 100 offices across 84 countries, including five in the U.S., the ITC uses trade, business opportunities, and industrial cooperation between Italian and foreign companies to connect businesses with one another.  Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.