Saturday, May 23, 2015

Fredrik Noren To Team Honda HRC At Colorado

Courtesy of American Honda

TORRANCE, Calif. (May 22, 2015) – Team Honda HRC rider Trey Canard learned during a recent doctor appointment that his hiatus from racing will have to be extended. The Oklahoman broke his left arm in a crash at the March 21 Detroit Supercross and had a carbon-fiber plate applied to the broken bone during an operation on March 24. Canard will return to the doctor in two weeks to be reexamined.

Beginning at round three of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Lakewood, Colorado, MotoSport.com/GPI Honda rider Fredrik Noren will substitute aboard Canard’s factory Honda CRF450R. The Swede, who also served in a similar role with the factory team during the latter part of the 2014 season, will pit under the Team Honda HRC tent through the June 13 High Point National in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, after which the situation will be reevaluated based on Canard’s status. Noren also serves as the official test rider for Team Honda HRC.

Quote from Dan Betley, Team Manager
“It’s very unfortunate that Trey will not be returning as quickly as we had anticipated, but we’re pleased to have a solid fill-in rider like Freddie on standby for situations like this. We’re staying hopeful that Trey will be released to ride following his next doctor appointment, but nothing is definite at this point and we’re going to be playing it week by week. Until that happens, Freddie will be under our awning. He’s comfortable on the bike and we’re looking to help him progress.

Quote from Fredrik Noren
“The relationship I have with Honda is awesome. Everyone on the racing team is great, and I’m very thankful for the opportunities they’ve given me. I’m happy to get another chance to fill in on the team, but I’m also bummed because it means Trey is hurt; I’d rather have him out there racing too. I’m looking forward to giving my best effort and to working together with the team to keep improving.”

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

FMF Racing introduces FMF Privateer Power Award for 2015 season

Courtesy of MX Sports

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 20, 2015) - MX Sports Pro Racing, Alli Sports and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that core motocross company and longtime supporter of the nationals, FMF Racing, will expand its sponsorship of the series for the 2015 season. Highlighting the Southern California-based company's support of the championship is title sponsorship of the FMF Glen Helen National, the second stop on the 2015 schedule on May 23, and the introduction of the FMF Privateer Power Award.

FMF, an acronym for Flying Machine Factory, is synonymous with the sport of motocross, with its roots as an aftermarket high-performance exhaust company firmly entrenched within off-road motorcycling for over 40 years. Throughout that time, FMF has been a mainstay supporter of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship for decades and the 2015 season served as an ideal opportunity to step up its support of the most prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series on the planet.

"This is a key sponsorship renewal for the Pro Motocross Championship," said Mark Carter, Vice President and General Manager, NBC Sports Ventures, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. "FMF means so many things to motocross, and having them step up their partnership and take on the entitlement of the popular race at the famed Glen Helen track is a win for the entire industry."
The FMF Glen Helen National will bring the world's best riders into the heart of the motocross industry over Memorial Day Weekend. Arguably considered the most physically demanding and challenging track in the world, Glen Helen Raceway is synonymous with the sport in the same vein as FMF. The Southern California roots of both entities, and their influential legacy in motocross, makes an ideal fit for the championship's annual visit to San Bernardino.

As part of its title sponsorship, FMF will host a 2-Stroke Invitational at the Glen Helen National. FMF became a powerhouse within the industry by virtue of its 2-stroke exhausts and it will honor that legacy by inviting competitors, including several familiar names to longstanding fans of the sport, to fill a full 40-rider gate and put on a show for the Glen Helen spectators with a 20-minute moto preceding the start of the FMF Glen Helen National. The sound and smell of the 2-strokes will fill the many caverns of the track, in the shadow of the iconic Mt. Saint Helens.

FMF will also be represented in both the 250 and 450 Classes, providing exhausts for several of the championship's top teams, including the defending 250 Class Champion squad of Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing, Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha, Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM and BTO Sports KTM.

FMF exhausts power defending 250 Class Champion Jeremy Martin. (Photo: George Crosland)

"Supporting and sponsoring the Pro Motocross Championship is part of FMF's identity and the opportunity to step up our efforts this season by partnering with a track we have supported for equally as long in Glen Helen made perfect sense," said Donny Emler Jr., FMF Marketing Director. "Our company's success was founded on developing exhausts for 2-strokes, so to host an invitational alongside the National will be something special for all the hardcore fans and enthusiasts in SoCal."

In addition to the Glen Helen National, FMF will also provide series-wide support with the introduction of the FMF Privateer Power Award. Throughout the season, FMF will recognize the privateers that continue to overcome the odds at each round in pursuit of their racing dreams. Whether it‘s a tough race, some financial hardship or another obstacle, FMF will pay tribute to the core of the competitors in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship that keep fighting through it all each and every weekend by any means necessary.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Ryan Dungey Signs With Fox Racing Again

Courtesy of Fox Racing




Ryan Dungey set to continue winning with Fox

IRVINE, CA (May 19, 2015) – Fox today announced motocross star Ryan Dungey has signed another multi-year agreement with the company. Dungey represents Fox in helmets, boots, racewear, gloves, footwear, apparel, and accessories.

The recently crowned 2015 Supercross Champion, Dungey has won his way toward hall-of-fame status wearing the Fox brand and is excited to continue his career with the No. 1 Motocross brand in the world. “I choose Fox for a number of reasons,” Dungey said. “It’s a company and a brand that really resonates with me. It’s focused on improving athlete performance. It’s young. It’s innovative. They are committed to being the best, and so am I. I never considered any other brand but Fox, as I continue to race for event wins and Championships.”

“Ryan is an extraordinary athlete who is completely focused and committed to being the best motocross athlete in the world,” said Pete Fox, Chief Creative Officer of Fox. “He is the epitome of a Fox athlete, and he is a key part of Fox during the most exciting time in Fox’s history. We look forward to continuing to work with him to take his remarkable career to the next level.”

For more information on Fox, visit our website at www.foxracing.com. To follow Fox MX on Twitter visit www.twitter.com/foxracing, on Instagram go to www.instagram.com/foxracing and to become a fan on Facebook go to www.facebook.com/foxracing.

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Establishes Raffle Initiative with Competing OEM's to Give Away 450cc Motorcycle

Courtesy of MX Sports

All Raffle Proceeds Benefit Asterisk Mobile Medical Center 

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 15, 2015) - The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, which continues its 2015 season on Saturday with the FMF Glen Helen National, has teamed up with the sport's OEM's to give away a 450cc motorcycle to one lucky recipient. The grand-prize winner will have the choice of model from any of the six competing manufacturers of the Nationals - Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha - with all proceeds benefitting the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center (AMMC).

Entering the raffle is as simple as logging onto WinA450.com and purchasing a $10 raffle ticket, limit one entry per person. Entry into the raffle concludes on August 21, with the winner announced on August 22 at the Bud Light Ironman National, the 12th and final round of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

"The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center, and the dedicated crew of doctors and health care professionals who staff the unit, play a critical role in looking after the on-site medical needs of riders who compete in the series," said Roy Janson, Managing Director at MX Sports Pro Racing. "The raffle allows fans an opportunity to help to support this important program."

Last year, the 450 giveaway raised over $30,000 for the AMMC, a mobile emergency care facility made available to event staff, participants, and crew members at every round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at no cost. The full 53-foot hospital trailer is staffed with qualified and experienced medical personnel and offers specialized equipment for the sport's unique injuries. The AMMC is provided to the racing community by Asterisk, a developer of state-of-the-art knee braces. Operational budget for the AMMC to provide its service at the races comes from members of the racing community, including MX Sports Pro Racing, organizers of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship began this past Saturday, May 16, with the GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.

For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com. LIKE the Pro Motocross Facebook page and follow @ProMotocross on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the world's fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The 12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is managed by MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road power sports event production. The series is televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.  Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull, GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki, MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and MotionPro.  More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Regional Championships for Loretta Lynn’s Begin on May 30

Courtesy of Rocky Mountain ATVMC


Regional Championships for Loretta Lynn’s Begin on May 30

PAYSON, UT (May 18, 2015) – The next step of the journey to the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch (commonly referred to as Loretta Lynn’s) takes place on May 30 with the first Regional Championships. All riders who pre-register for a Regional Championship will receive a $20 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC gift card as part of the Fast Track program.

Riders who qualified at an applicable Area Qualifier will be able to compete in the corresponding Regional Championship. A total of 13 Regional Championships will be held in eight regions across the United States between May 30 and June 28. The first Regional Championships will be held May 30-31 at Birch Creek in Sutherlin, VA; Freestone Raceway in Wortham, TX; and Glen Helen in San Bernardino, CA.

“The end of spring and the beginning of summer brings with it the most competitive time of the year for the AMA Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur Motocross Regionals. This is the biggest hurdle for the estimated 8,000 regional entries,” said MX Sports Director Tim Cotter. “Our Regional Championship organizers have been planning for months to host these prestigious events.”

“Loretta Lynn’s represents the pinnacle of our sport at the amateur level,” said Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. “As the title sponsor, we want to congratulate all racers who have qualified for a Regional Championship and wish them luck as they attempt to qualify for the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in July.”

Those who have qualified for a Regional Championship must pre-register online in order to guarantee their spot. In order to help offset the costs of participating, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC will provide one $20 gift card to each rider who pre-registers. Riders are eligible for one gift card for every Regional Championship they pre-register for. Gift cards are mailed to eligible racers after each Regional Championship has ended. This is part of the Fast Track program which was implemented last year with great success.

Pre-registration is currently open and closes the Monday before each Regional Championship. Please see http://mxsports.com/pages/regional-championship-registration for more details.

About the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch is the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of 57 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 13 Regional Championships (May through June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (last week of July) 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 38 classes for the 1,482 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 and sanctioned by AMA. For more information, please visit www.MXSports.com.

Loretta Lynn’s on Social Media
·         Facebook: LorettaLynnMX
·         Instagram: @LorettaLynnMX
·         Twitter: @LorettaLynnMX

About Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is the trusted online source for high quality riding gear, parts and accessories for dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, dual sport bikes and street motorcycles. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has provided low prices and unparalleled customer service for over 30 years. With a frequent buyer program, a fit-guarantee apparel exchange, free three-day shipping and a price match guarantee, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC continues to deliver a premier shopping experience for the off-road enthusiast. For more information, visit www.RockyMountainATVMC.com.

Rocky Mountain ATV/MC on Social Media
·         Facebook: RMATVMC
·         Instagram: @RMATVMC
·         Twitter: @RMATVMC
·         Google+: Rocky Mountain ATV MC
·         YouTube: RockyMountainATVMC

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

Ronnie Stewart takes on the outdoor nationals with new team: Team MicroBilt/PRBC

Courtesy of Team MicroBilt/PRBC


KENNESAW, Ga., May 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series will soon have a new name for motocross fans to watch out for: Team MicroBilt/PRBC. But they will be partnering with a familiar name: Ronnie Stewart.

The new venture formally got under way this weekend at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, California, and its inaugural season will run through the end of August. The team came together quite quickly, as it was formed over just a two-week period between supercross and motocross seasons. In the past, MicroBilt and PRBC had been sponsors of another of Stewart's racing teams, but the partnership decided to branch out to start this new venture together, along with new full-time mechanic Zach Eller.

"MicroBilt and PRBC saw who Ronnie was not only as a rider but as role model and brand ambassador," said Brooke Madruga, Team Manager. "Stewart is known to be one of the most humble riders, making him likeable and approachable to the fans. His dedication to the sport and motocross community make for a perfect business relationship."

Getting ready for the seasonStewart, a 25-year-old native of Easton, Pennsylvania, has certainly made a name for himself in the sport over the last few years, rising to be among the ranks of the best riders in the Northeast, before moving into the national picture. The belief is that his No. 69 bike will make its way up the leaderboards with strong results over the course of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season.

It has truly been a team effort to get Ronnie to the first round of the outdoor nationals and Team MicroBilt/PRBC would like to thank the other sponsors for their dedicated support, including: Liberty Elevator Corporation, Hellbound Racing, Pro Circuit, Ocean County Powersports, Bel-Ray, ISC Racers Tape, 50yardlinesportsbar.com, MGX Unlimited, Strikt Gear, Pirelli, and Rekluse.

About MicroBilt MicroBilt is the single source and preferred provider of decision critical information for over 35 years that responsibly assists businesses in reducing risk and managing their business. MicroBilt offers the business owner simple, cost-effective solutions and a wide selection of data products for fraud prevention, consumer financing, debt collection and background screening.

About PRBC PRBC is the world's largest non traditional credit bureau and allows users to prove their financial responsibility and gives members credit for their utilities, phone/cable, rent, insurance and other bills. The payment histories for these are utilized to create a free PRBC Score.

Media Contact:Sean Albert
SVP & Chief Marketing Officer
sean_albert@microbilt.com

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Friday, May 15, 2015

FACTORY EFFEX INC. Becomes Official Supplier of TWOTWO MOTORSPORTS Fan Wear

Courtesy of Factory Effex

May 15 th, 2015, Valencia, CA: Factory Effex enters into a multiyear agreement with TwoTwo Motorsports as the exclusive global source for all TwoTwo fan wear. “FX has been working with TwoTwo Motorsports since 2012” says Scott Gilly, Vice President of Factory Effex. “We have been involved in the design phase of virtually all on-site racing assets, from Chads team semi-truck and pit set up, to the team’s bike design. With Factory Effex continuing to diversify its brand into the world of soft goods as an extension to our graphics and accessories business, this was a logical choice for us both as the official fan wear supplier. We plan to grow the TwoTwo brand over the coming season by adding premium quality designed casual wear and accessories.” "We are really excited! It’s the perfect fit for our team and our young family. We have worked closely with Scott and his team for the past few years and they know what success in this business requires! We look forward to sharing quality products with our fans! Thanks for the continued support on our journey” Chad and Ellie Reed
FACTORY EFFEX INC.  Becomes Official Supplier of TWOTWO MOTORSPORTS Fan Wear
Products will go on sale May 15th and will be available at all finer authorized FX Apparel stores worldwide or by visiting us at www.twotwomotorsports.com or www.factoryeffex.com.
For additional information regarding this announcement contact: Factory Effex media relations at (661) 255-5611, ext. 101.
 
About Factory Effex: Factory Effex is a Valencia, CA based company specializing in graphics, seat covers, decals, hard parts, performance engine hose kits for off-road and sports bikes, including a full range of officially licensed apparel that consists of hats, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, back packs, socks, and more. For a complete list of Factory Effex's products please visit our website at www.factoryeffex.com.
About TwoTwo Motorsports: TwoTwo Motorsports is the Official Team of multiple time AMA/World Supercross Champion Chad Reed. TwoTwo Motorsports is proudly sponsored by Discount Tire/America’s Tire, Monster Energy, Shift, Fox, Kawasaki, Showa, Factory Effex, Renthal, Pro Circuit, Pirelli, Oakley, Matrix Concepts, Acerbis, DT1 Air Filters, Hinson Clutch Components, Dubya, D.I.D, Xtrig, Mechanix Wear, Braking, CP Carrillo, Design Engineering, Inc., Web Cam Racing Cams, WPC Metal Surface Treatment, DASA, Specialized, and Shimano.

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Legends and Heroes Tour to Salute Billy Urban

Courtesy of Legends and Heroes

A California favorite, Billy Urban, will be honored this weekend at the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Opener at Hangtown. Billy first hit the trails aboard a Kawasaki 120 street-trail machine, quickly removing the lights and blowing up the rear shocks all the while honing his riding skills. Urban’s first “real” dirtbike was a 125 Penton and he was soon a regular on the Southern California racing scene competing against the top motocrossers of the day like Marty Tripes, Marty Smith and Broc Glover to name just a few. As a young up and coming racer, Billy was known for his passion for racing in the dirt and the always infectious smile he brought to the track each weekend.

Alex Moroz:
“Broc Glover was and still is a huge Billy Urban fan and he tells a story about Billy showing up to one of the major So Cal CMC motocross events with his three bikes: a Puch 125, a Maico and a Husky. Urban enters three classes, on three different motorcycle brands, and beats top national caliber riders including Rich Thorwaldson, Marty Tripes and Mike Runyard. Making Urban’s feat even more impressive was that these early machines shifted on the right – so not only did he win three races – he did it on bikes that shifted on the opposite side!”

In 1971 Billy won the famed Hangtown Motocross Classic aboard his Puch 125. At only 16 years of age, Urban led the entire Hangtown field on his European bike and without ever looking back and making Hangtown history along the way.
Billy Urban Puch Motocross shot
Urban went on as a sponsored rider with Western Truck Equipment and Tom Houser’s race team with teammate and local Southern California hero Rick Pinnick. Saddled up on a 1973 Honda 125 at the time, Urban battled every weekend against tough riders like Marty Smith on his way to winning many races in the prestigious CMC series. Soon after this run Billy met his wife Kui to whom he’s been happily married for more than 30 years.

Today, Billy Urban runs a successful landscaping and excavating business, he still rides motorcycles in the desert. In recent years he’s joined forces with his old friend and racing rival, Marty Smith and together they manage the Slaton Racing Team.

Mr. Urban will be presented the Legends and Heroes award by Dunlop’s Broc Glover and presented with a Rockwell Timepiece at Opening ceremonies on Saturday followed by a meet and greet at the Legends and Heroes display Saturday afternoon.

For more information: www.legendsandheroestour.org

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6D Releases Helmet Educational Videos

Courtesy of 6D Helmets

Brea, CA - It is no secret that helmet technology has been virtually stagnant prior to the introduction of 6D’s patented Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) system. Brain injury and helmet safety is at the forefront of all athlete concerns today and riders need to educate themselves about helmets. 6D’s ODS technology provides a superior solution to that of a traditional helmet design by addressing angular acceleration energy and low-threshold energy.

To learn more about these topics and other benefits of 6D’s ODS technology, go to www.6dhelmets.com and watch the new educational videos. When riders learn more they’ll understand the importance of selecting the best possible helmet for their protection.

"Upon the introduction of our brand, we knew our biggest challenge would be to properly educate the market as to why they need a better helmet. Consumers should have awareness as to what their helmet may or may not be doing for them in the event of an accident. Our goal through these tech videos is to educate the consumer on 6D’s revolutionary ODS technology, angular acceleration, low-threshold energy, and why these topics are important to the athlete,” stated Bob Weber, CEO.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Reigning 250 Class Champion Jeremy Martin Leads Field of Rising Stars into Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Opener at Hangtown

Courtesy of  MX Sports

Reigning 250 Class Champion Jeremy Martin Leads Field of Rising Stars into Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Opener at Hangtown 
Ambitious Group of Challengers Each Seek to Earn First Career National Title

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 12, 2015) – The highly anticipated summer-long battle of man and machine known as the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will officially get the 2015 season underway this Saturday with the 47th annual GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic, mere minutes from the California State Capital of Sacramento. For decades the 250 Class has been known as the division where stars are born and this season that distinction couldn’t be more accurate. Fresh off his breakthrough season a year ago in which he won his first career professional title, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Jeremy Martin is set to defend his 250 Class crown against a hungry field of contenders all eager to accomplish the same feat and solidify themselves as the sport’s most promising young prospects.

Prior to the 2014 season, Martin had two overall podium finishes during his first full year of professional competition. While it was a solid rookie campaign that established a foundation to build from, virtually no one expected the Minnesota native to come out and dominate the first half of last summer’s championship the way he did, going a perfect 4-0 in motos to start the season and winning three of the first six rounds. The fast start Martin set forth ultimately proved to be too much for any of his competitors to overcome. He finished the summer with a top-10 finish at all 12 rounds and scored five victories en route to the title, including perhaps his most coveted at his home track of Spring Creek MX Park, owned and operated by his parents.
Martin will look to become the first rider to win consecutive 250 Class titles since Ryan Villopoto in 2007-2008.Photo: Courtesy of Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
Martin will look to become the first rider to win consecutive 250 Class titles since Ryan Villopoto in 2007-2008.
Photo: Courtesy of Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
Martin’s dominant season vaulted him to stardom and he added his name to a list of budding talent in a division that has the potential to provide the most competitive 250 Class season in many years. He’ll enter Hangtown as the only rider with title experience, and while there’s no reason to doubt Martin’s ability to become the first repeat champion since Ryan Villopoto (2007-2008), he’ll have his work cut out for him with a list of title contenders desperate for a national title of their own.
Perhaps Martin’s primary challenger for this season’s championship will come from a familiar face – Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha teammate Cooper Webb. Like Martin, Webb is entering his third year in the 250 Class and has done well to build off his first career overall win and third-place finish in the championship last summer. Thus far in 2015 Webb has been very impressive, cruising to his first career professional title with a west region championship in supercross. Momentum and confidence are weighing heavily in Webb’s favor and he looks poised to continue Star Racing’s recent ascension to the forefront of the 250 Class.

This season’s east region supercross champion, Marvin Musquin, might have more to prove than any of his fellow competitors in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The Red Bull KTM rider is one of the oldest and most experienced riders in the division, and the Frenchman is no stranger to winning championships, earning back-to-back FIM World Motocross MX2 Championships in 2009 and 2010. The 2015 season is Musquin’s final one in the 250 Class and while he’s already signed on to stay with KTM and ride a 450 beginning next season, he’s yet to achieve the title he came over to the U.S. to win. Musquin’s path to the supercross title was a dominant one and while his fourth-place 250 Class finish a year ago was solid, especially considering he was coming back from a serious knee injury, it looks like the Frenchman is ready to pull out all the stops this summer and leave the division in a big way.
Fresh off his first career supercross title, Musquin looks to end his final season in the 250 Class with Red Bull KTM's first championship in the division.Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull KTM
Fresh off his first career supercross title, Musquin looks to end his final season in the 250 Class with Red Bull KTM's first championship in the division.
Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull KTM
Another rider set to embark on his final season of 250 Class competition is GEICO Honda’s Justin Bogle. The 2014 season was big for Bogle, winning his first professional title in supercross and earning a career-best Pro Motocross finish in fifth. He’s been as consistent as ever so far in 2015 and he’ll be the true leader of a young GEICO Honda squad this summer. The Oklahoma native got his first taste of the overall podium on two occasions last season, and it’s not out of the question to think he has the ability to take the next step and challenge for wins in 2015.

Since he turned pro prior to the start of the 2013 season, it’s been a rougher journey to stardom than Adam Cianciarulo expected. Arguably the most successful amateur rider in the history of the sport, the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki pilot has at times shown the speed that made him the most highly touted amateur since Villopoto, but injuries have plagued his development. A bout of salmonella poisoning delayed the start of his rookie season while an injured shoulder kept him out of the Nationals a year ago. Cianciarulo has endured more shoulder problems this season already, missing supercross, but it allowed him to fully focus on this summer. It’s been a over a full year since he’s logged a lap of competition in any sort of championship, but Cianciarulo isn’t a rider to ever count out and the entire Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team is hoping he can help give them some success after a winless supercross campaign.

Several other riders have shown impressive progression over the last year and have the potential to add even more intrigue to an already loaded group of championship hopefuls. Jessy Nelson narrowly missed out on the first win of his professional career last season in Indiana, but he’s maintained that speed into 2015 and parlayed it into a supercross win in January for the revamped Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM team. Nelson will undoubtedly make his presence felt this summer and that success could very well filter down to his teammates Shane McElrath and newly added Mitchell Oldenberg.
Injuries have prevented Cianciarulo from logging a lap of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship competition since the 2013 season, but despite that he is expected to contend for the title.Photo: Courtesy of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Injuries have prevented Cianciarulo from logging a lap of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship competition since the 2013 season, but despite that he is expected to contend for the title.
Photo: Courtesy of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Joey Savatgy, Chris Alldredge and Arnaud Tonus round out a four-rider lineup for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki. Savatgy has taken advantage of the best opportunity of his career by becoming a consistent podium threat in supercross and he’s capable of doing the same at the Nationals. Alldredge joined the pro ranks at the tail end of last summer and acclimated so well to the 250 Class that he nearly earned a top 20 finish in the points in just three races. With his first full season of action awaiting, Alldredge is a favorite to earn Rookie of the Year honors. However, one of his main challengers could be teammate Arnaud Tonus. While a veteran to the sport, Tonus is new to the U.S. and continues the legacy of talented European riders making the move overseas to compete in the world’s most prestigious championship. The Swiss rider has been fighting through a serious illness, but looks ready to line up on the gate at Hangtown.

With two of the 250 Class’ most prominent title contenders, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha will surely see success from its other two riders – Aaron Plessinger and Anthony Rodriguez. In his first season of professional action, Plessinger already looks comfortable going head-to-head against his more experiences counterparts and as a former Horizon Award recipient at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, he’s got the speed to contend. The raw speed of Rodriguez is on par with virtually any other rider in the 250 Class, but over the last year the Venezuelan rider has developed his consistency and enters his sophomore season with greater expectations following an up and down rookie campaign that was hindered by injuries.
Red Bull KTM will field two riders this summer as Justin Hill joins Musquin in search of the team’s first 250 Class championship. Hill enjoyed a stellar season in 2014 in which he emerged as a front-runner, ultimately landing him a spot alongside Musquin for this season. While 2015 hasn’t gone as well as Hill would have hoped thus far, confidence is as high as ever and the belief he has the speed and the bike to be up front with his teammate is definitive.
Bogle looks to break through with his best season of 250 Class competition before he moves on to the premier class in 2016.Photo: Courtesy of GEICO Honda
Bogle looks to break through with his best season of 250 Class competition before he moves on to the premier class in 2016.
Photo: Courtesy of GEICO Honda
The aforementioned GEICO Honda squad will be loaded with youth behind its leader Bogle. Matt Bisceglia will embark on his sophomore season, looking to build on a 15th-place effort in his rookie campaign that saw him miss multiple rounds with injury. RJ Hampshire got a taste of the pro ranks last summer by competing in the final three races of the season and thus far his first full year of professional action has been promising with his first career podium result in supercross. Rounding out the team lineup is rookie Jordon Smith. His supercross debut earlier this season was delayed thanks to a broken hand, but the North Carolina native is proving to be a quick learner, posting a season-best fourth as the Nationals approach.

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will make its anticipated return to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a three-rider effort in the 250 Class. Veteran Martin Davalos has fought through illness and the effects of a broken foot suffered last season, but he still remains one of the most recognizable and experienced riders in the division that hopes to turn things around at the Nationals. The Zach tandem of Zach Osborne and Zach Bell each provide stellar speed and both riders have aspirations of becoming consistent podium contenders this summer, looking to make Husqvarna a household name once again.

From top to bottom, the 250 Class is home to a deep well of emerging talent. While title favorites have established themselves, look no further than last season to realize that any one of these rising stars has the potential to turn heads and make a surprising run towards a championship.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins on May 16 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.

For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com. LIKE the Pro Motocross Facebook page and follow @ProMotocross on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The 12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines.  The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.  Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull, GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki, MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and MotionPro.  More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.

MX Sports Pro RacingMX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious professional motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road power sport 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.

AMA Pro Racing        
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines.  Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.  


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First German Champion Ken Roczen Begins Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Title Defense at Hangtown with New Look

Courtesy of MX Sports

Spearheads Exceptionally Deep Field of 450 Class Talent Set for Summer-Long Battle
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 12, 2015) – This Saturday the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will begin its summer-long journey to crown a 450 Class champion with the 47th edition of the GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic, in the shadow of the California State Capital of Sacramento. Leading the premier class into action and carrying the number one plate for the first time in his U.S. career will be Ken Roczen, the series’ first ever German champion in 43 years, aboard his new RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing machine.

One year ago, Roczen engaged in a spirited and captivating battle with his then Red Bull KTM teammate Ryan Dungey that went all the way down to the final lap of the season. Roczen outlasted his more experienced, multiple title-winning rival to earn a historic championship. During the offseason, he made a surprise departure from KTM to join the budding RCH Racing effort co-owned by 10-time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael and freestyle motocross pioneer Carey Hart. A full factory-backed team, RCH Racing had made consistent gains since its inception in 2013 but the addition of Roczen gives it the bona fide star it needs in order to establish itself as a title contender. With five overall wins to his credit last season, Roczen brings tremendous accolades to the team and was able to earn a pair of wins with RCH during this past supercross season before bowing out with injury and focusing on his title defense this summer.
While Roczen enters the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a strong chance at repeating, he’ll be up against what is one of the deepest and most talented 450 Class fields in series history. Sitting atop Roczen’s list of threats to take away his title is a familiar foe in Dungey. Following his third runner-up finish in five seasons of premier class competition, with titles coming in the remaining to years, Dungey brings in added momentum to the 2015 Pro Motocross season thanks to his second career supercross title. He’s established himself as one of the most consistent riders to ever throw a leg over a bike and he already sits second both on the all-time wins list (31) and all-time career podiums (55). Never finishing worse than second in a 450 Class season, Dungey should be right there yet again when the season draws to a close.
Three-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion and reigning 450 Class Champion Ken Roczen grace the cover of the 2015 Souvenir Yearbook.Photo: Courtesy DMC Programs
Three-Time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion and reigning 450 Class Champion Ken Roczen grace the cover of the 2015 Souvenir Yearbook.
Photo: Courtesy DMC Programs
Another rider expected to make his presence felt in the battle for the championship is second-year premier class rider Eli Tomac. The GEICO Honda rider showed impressive speed last season despite missing the first four rounds with an injury and was able break through for victory at Spring Creek en route to a fifth-place finish in the final standings. For 2015 Tomac is at full health heading into the Nationals and is coming off a breakout supercross campaign in which he earned three wins and finished second in the championship. Confidence is high for the Colorado native and he looks to have every bit of speed and endurance to challenge Roczen and Dungey on a weekly basis.

A third former 450 Class titleholder that enters the 2015 season a little under the radar is Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed. The Australian veteran is the most successful international rider of all time and is one of three former premier class champions in the field. As a result of being the oldest rider in the field, at age 33, Reed seemingly always enters any championship as a bit of an underdog. And almost always, Reed responds in a successful manner. This past supercross season, the veteran took a convincing win just prior to turning 33 and although he hasn’t won a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race since 2011, Reed is as confident as ever that he’ll be a factor in the title fight. Adding to his title hopes is the addition of a teammate for the first time under Reed’s own TwoTwo Motorsports banner in Josh Grant. The California native won the season opening moto a year ago and is a 450 Class winner, back in 2009. He looks poised for a strong season alongside his owner/teammate.

The Joe Gibbs Racing owned Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha effort brings perhaps its most formidable effort into the 2015 season. Since bursting onto the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship scene in 2009, Justin Barcia has proven to be one of the most exciting riders in the sport. His fearless and aggressive approach will always result in thrilling competition and after enduring a lengthy injury in supercross, Barcia and JGRMX have high hopes for a memorable summer. Complementing Barcia is Weston Peick, perhaps the most improved rider in the premier class thus far in 2015. Peick’s first opportunity aboard a factory motorcycle resulted in his most successful supercross season and now he has his sights set squarely on making his presence felt at the Nationals. The competitiveness of each of its two riders could be beneficial to the overall success of JGRMX this summer.

Justin Brayton was forced to miss some time during supercross but is completely healthy coming into the Pro Motocross season for BTOsports.com KTM. His presence will be important for the team, which will begin the summer without veteran Andrew Short, who suffered a knee injury late in supercross and hopes to return a few rounds in. Another rider under similar circumstances is Trey Canard, a title contender for Team Honda HRC. Last season Canard broke through to become a consistent front-runner and even took the first win of his career at the season finale in Utah to solidify third in the final standings. A broken arm suffered in supercross has put Canard in an uncertain position as the Nationals get underway, but his return appears to be imminent.

Lining up alongside Roczen under the RCH Racing tent is Broc Tickle. Just a few years ago Tickle enjoyed a career season in the 450 Class, finishing fifth, and he remains one of many riders that are expected to be a fixture inside the top 10 each week. Last season the Michigan native was forced to miss the summer with a serious back injury that left his future in uncertainty. Fortunately, Tickle has fully recovered and hasn’t appeared to lose any of the speed that has made him one of the premier class’ most dependable riders. The added confidence surrounding RCH has already benefitted Tickle’s efforts and he’ll be a strong complement to Roczen throughout the season.

While the collection of experienced 450 Class riders is as deep as ever, the addition of the strongest rookie class in recent memory is adding to the anticipation heading into Hangtown. Former 250 Class champion Dean Wilson will unfortunately miss the summer for Red Bull KTM with a knee injury, but three other riders are each capable of challenging for wins. Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s Blake Baggett is a former 250 Class titleholder in his own right, and his penchant for the motocross discipline has some considering what he might be able to accomplish this season. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is no stranger to rookie 450 Class riders finding success and Baggett could be the next in line.

Additionally, Team Honda HRC’s Cole Seely will bring the most momentum of any rookie into the season thanks to a stellar supercross campaign in which he won one race and finished third at season’s end. Although he’s still in search of his first career Nationals win, Seely is already comfortable aboard the big bike. Completing the rookie trio is Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson, who will be the lead rider for the manufacturer’s anticipated return to the series. Anderson has shown impressive speed aboard the new motorcycle and has plenty of talent to put Husqvarna back onto the Pro Motocross podium.

Even though the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season has yet to begin, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing has already made the biggest splash with the signing of Frenchman veteran Christophe Pourcel. While he’s never raced a full season of 450 Class competition, Pourcel has considerable experience in the 250 Class and has made a name for himself with his unique European style and innate ability to lay down a fast lap. He’s one of the most intriguing players for what is shaping up to be a memorable 2015 season.

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins on May 16 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.

For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com. LIKE the Pro Motocross Facebook page
and follow @ProMotocross on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news.

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The 12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines.  The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.  Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull, GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki, MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and MotionPro.  More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.

MX Sports Pro RacingMX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious professional motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road power sport 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.

AMA Pro Racing        
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines.  Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com


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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Red Bull Straight Rhythm Returns for 2015

Courtesy of Red Bull Media House


After a highly successful inaugural event in 2014, Red Bull Straight Rhythm will return for a second consecutive year. The 2015 event will take place on October 11 and will once again be held at Fairplex in Pomona. An evolution of the sport of supercross, the event features head-to-head racing on an “unwound” track, where there are no turns, just a 1/2 mile-long straight rhythm section. Straight Rhythm is a flagship event of the Red Bull Signature Series, a collection of the most innovative and progressive events in action sports.

The inaugural event, held at the Auto Club Raceway at Fairplex, saw James Stewart win the Open Class, with Marvin Musquin taking home the top spot in the 250cc Class. This year’s format will feature 24 riders broken up into two classes – 16 riders in the Open Class and 8 riders in the Lites Class (less than 250cc). Riders will race in a head-to-head, best-of-three bracket format. By isolating just the whoops, doubles, table tops and step on/offs, this format demands that riders focus exclusively on reading the terrain in front of them and correctly judging their speed / throttle input for precise distance and control over the features. Many of the world’s top supercross and motocross riders are expected to return to the competition.

“The Red Bull Straight Rhythm course demands a style of riding unlike the traditional tracks we face all year long. Ultimately there’s less time to recover from a mistake so the goal is to maintain a certain rhythmic tempo. It’s a definite challenge," said James Stewart, 2014 RBSR Open Class champion.

Straight Rhythm will air on NBC on November 29, 2015 as part of the Red Bull Signature Series, the most progressive action sports property in the world. For more information, please visit www.redbullsignatureseries.com. For additional event information and updates, please visit redbull.com/straightrhythm. The event is presented by Pennzoil and supported by GoPro, Samsung Milk Video and Polaris RZR.

About Fairplex
Under the direction of the Los Angeles County Fair Association, Fairplex is home to the L.A. County fair, one of the largest county fairs in the nation. Fairplex is also home to the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona dragstrip, which hosts both the opening and closing rounds of the NHRA drag racing series annually.

About The Red Bull Signature Series
The Red Bull Signature Series is a collection of the most progressive action sports events in the world, featuring some of Red Bull’s top properties including Frozen Rush, Double Pipe, Joyride, Rampage and Straight Rhythm. Red Bull Media House and Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, showcase the most progressive and innovative snowboarding, mountain biking, off- road trucking, freestyle motocross, skiing, surfing and BMX events, on custom courses from the inspiration of the athletes themselves. For more information, please visit www.redbullsignatureseries.com. Be sure to follow the Red Bull Signature Series on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

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Monday, May 11, 2015

Nitro Circus - Announcing the 2015 Fall North American Tour!

Courtesy of Nitro Circuis

Hot on the heels of Josh Sheehan’s groundbreaking world first triple backflip on a motorbike, Nitro Circus (www.nitrocircus.com) today announced details for its greatest ever all-new arena tour coming to 25 North American cities this fall. The world's biggest live action sports show will visit 11 first-time markets such as Chicago, Denver and Washington D.C. as well as six Canadian stops, making it the most extensive run that Nitro Circus has ever undertaken.
Nitro Circus Live’s latest creation takes things to a whole new level, as the best athletes in freestyle motocross (FMX), BMX, skate and more unite for a spectacular all-new production. Starring 17-time X Games medalist Travis Pastrana, the tour will feature unbelievable new tricks, record-breaking feats, insane stunts and the craziest contraptions ever, plus a whole new repertoire of daredevil fun.

“We can’t wait to bring this all-new tour to North America. The stage set is over the top and will definitely pump up the crowd,” says Pastrana. “The energy fuels us to push ourselves to the limit and put on an amazing show. You really never know what could happen.”

Pastrana will lead an elite team of athletes showcasing a star-studded FMX line up that includes the world’s first triple backflipper and reigning X Fighters champion Josh Sheehan, Australian X Games gold medalists Blake “Bilko” Williams and Cam Sinclair and American superstar Adam Jones. On the BMX side, show attendees can expect to experience a cavalcade of never before seen madness, led by one of the most decorated riders of all time, Chad Kagy, along with James Foster, the only person currently performing the BMX triple backflip, plus a host of other big names including “The Warrior” Jed Mildon, X Games medalist Andy Buckworth, and plenty more.

On this tour, Jolene Van Vugt, the first female ever to backflip a motorbike, will go for another groundbreaking World’s First as she attempts to also become the first ever female to do a double backflip on a BMX bike. Wheelchair motocross (WCMX) star Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham will show what defying limits is all about by hitting Nitro’s infamous 50 foot Gigant-A-Ramp. Also, completely new to the show this fall and, in a breathtaking display of strength and skill, three-time X Games gold medalist Daniel Bodin will backflip a 400-pound snowmobile ramp to ramp. Additional show contraptions include quad bikes, mini-bikes and a host of other outrageous new motorized and non-motorized monstrosities. In all, there will be more than 10 world first’s, each never seen in the USA.
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Combined with a host of outrageous new contraptions launched from the jacked-up, bigger than ever Nitro Gigant-A-Ramp, this is truly a visual experience never seen before.

To top it all off, for its latest event Nitro is going really retro, with the entire performance choreographed and styled as a 1920’s three-ring circus featuring elephants, bears, clowns, trapeze artists, flame throwers, lion tamers and much more. Painstakingly developed over the past five years, this stunning new set and Nitro-composed soundtrack will transport you into the past, to an eerily haunting, abandoned, derelict Big Top. With mind-blowing new lighting and an explosive pyrotechnic display, the new theme provides the perfect backdrop for the most spectacular show in Nitro’s history. “Believe us when we say, you have never seen a circus like this before,” says Pastrana.

Pre-sale tickets for the U.S. shows are available now, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, May 15. In Canada, the Nitro pre-sale begins one week later on Monday, May 18 with the public on sale to follow on Friday, May 22. To sign up for the Nitro pre-sale to http://nitrocircus.com/tour/.

Fans looking for the ultimate Nitro Circus experience will want to get their hands on the all-new Nitro Club VIP package. Just $99 each (plus applicable service fees), these exclusive passes include the best seats in the house, as well as a chance to get up close and personal with Travis Pastrana and the stars of Nitro Circus during an exclusive Q & A session. Nitro Club pass holders will also receive a souvenir lanyard and electronically signed A2 Nitro poster, as well as a chance to win cool Nitro swag.

For Nitro Circus news, tour updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more, go to http://www.nitrocircus.com. Follow Nitro Circus on Twitter: @nitrocircus and Facebook: www.facebook.com/NitroCircus.

Nitro Circus Live Fall 2015 North American Tour

October 6
Columbus, OH
Schottenstein Center

October 8
Washington, D.C.
Verizon Center

October 9
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Arena

October 11
Boston, MA
TD Garden

October 14
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre

October 15
Ottawa, ON
Canadian Tire Centre

October 16
Montreal, QC
Bell Centre

October 18
Detroit, MI
Joe Louis Arena

October 21
Chicago, IL
United Center

October 22
Milwaukee, WI
BMO Harris Bradley Center

October 24
Minneapolis, MN
Target Center

October 25
Fargo, ND
Fargo Dome

October 28
Winnipeg, MB
MTS Centre

October 30
Saskatoon, SK
SaskTel Centre

November 1
Vancouver, BC
Rogers Arena

November 3
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome

November 4
Portland, OR
Moda Center

November 6
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center

November 7
Anaheim, CA
Honda Center

November 8
Fresno, CA
Savemart Center

November 11
San Jose, CA
SAP Center

November 13
Glendale, AZ
Gila River Arena

November 17
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center

November 20
Salt Lake City, UT
EnergySolutions Arena

November 21
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Arena

About Nitro Circus
Nitro Circus continues to position itself as the leading youth action sports & entertainment brand on the planet. From humble beginnings, with Jeremy Rawle, Gregg Godfrey and extreme sports superstar Travis Pastrana producing DVDs from a Utah garage in 2003, to a smash TV series which has aired in over 60 countries, Nitro Circus has exploded to global popularity, leaving a burning impression on the minds of young people across the planet. Nitro Circus: The Movie, featuring cast members from the MTV series, was released in 2012 in cinemas worldwide.

In 2010, the TV show was transformed by current CEO and action sports industry guru Michael Porra into a must-see live event, creating the global touring phenomenon that is Nitro Circus Live. Since its inaugural Australian trek five years ago, the show has travelled the globe, obliterating box office records and cultivating a legion of diehard fans. Nitro Circus has now rolled across five continents, blown away almost two million fans and sold-out shows in Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan the Middle East and South Africa.

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2015 Ricky Carmichael University Contest

Courtesy of Rocky Mountain ATVMC
  
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC’s annual Ricky Carmichael University (RCU) contest is currently accepting entries. Five winners will be chosen to attend this year’s event at Muddy Creek on July 10, 2015.

Now in its fifth year, RCU has rapidly become the preeminent amateur motocross training camp, boasting world-class instruction from MX stars like Ricky Carmichael (the Greatest of All Time), Jeff Emig and Jeff Stanton. This year, the event will be hosted at Muddy Creek Raceway in Blountville, Tennessee, home of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Tennessee National.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC’s RCU contest is open to amateur racers of all skill levels. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. However, parents may enter on behalf of their children. Five winners will be chosen.

Each winner will receive:
– One free entry to Ricky Carmichael University on July 10, 2015
– $300 travel reimbursement to get to and from the event
– Motel room for two nights
– Food and drinks
– Access to the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Racing rig at the track

“This has always been a wonderful contest in the past, and we’re excited to bring it back again this year,” said Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. “This sort of opportunity is priceless, but we consider it a privilege to give back to the amateur motocross community in this way.”

“We’ve worked hard to make RCU what it is today, and we’re thrilled to have organizations like Rocky Mountain ATV/MC involved to make the experience even better,” said Ricky Carmichael.

“This contest really represents what RCU is all about: giving riders a great opportunity to come and learn while having fun doing it.”

Entries for the contest are accepted being accepted HERE.

All entries must be received by June 5, 2015.

For more information: www.rockymountainatvmc.com

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Set To Kickoff 2015 Season With Deep Field Of Teams

Courtesy of MX Sports

Red Bull KTM and Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha Enter as Defending Champions
—PRESS RELEASE—

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 7, 2015) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will kick off the 2015 season in just a matter of days from Prairie City SVRA in Sacramento, California, for the GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic on Saturday, May 16. Headlining the field of teams set to compete over the course of 12 rounds for the respective 450 Class and 250 Class titles are defending champions Red Bull KTM (450 Class) and Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha (250 Class).

Spearheading the title defense for Red Bull KTM in the 450 Class is Ryan Dungey, a two-time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion and the newly crowned Monster Energy Supercross Champion. Several other past title-winning teams will also fill the field. Monster Energy Kawasaki has won two of the last four 450 Class titles and will be led by Wil Hahn, embarking on his first full season of premier class competition. Team Yoshimura Suzuki won its last title with Dungey back in 2010, and will have rookie Blake Baggett, a former 250 Class Champion, at the helm. Team Honda HRC hasn’t won a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship since 2004, but it will look to end that 10-season interval with rookie Cole Seely and GEICO Honda rider Eli Tomac, a title contender in his sophomore season. Former 250 Class Champion Trey Canard hopes to potentially be ready as well coming off a broken arm suffered late in the supercross season.

Several other potent teams will push to earn their first championship. RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing will look to rise to the forefront of the series with reigning 450 Class Champion Ken Roczen leading the way. Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha will rely on Justin Barcia, Weston Peick and Phil Nicoletti in its hopes for a first championship for JGRMX, while former champion Chad Reed will continue his historic career with his own Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo Motorsports, which added Josh Grant for the 2015 season. BTOsports.com KTM will enter 2015 with Justin Brayton under the tent, while veteran Andrew Short recovers from an injury suffered in supercross.

A new factory effort will join the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship as Husqvarna makes its anticipated return to competition for the first time since 2002. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will be in search of the manufacturer’s first title with rookie Jason Anderson and Frenchman Christophe Pourcel, a former world champion who was signed to the team mere days ago. Other teams like CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha, The FLY Racing Privateer Journey and the new Motosport.com/GPI/Honda squad will also field multiple riders to line up on the 450 Class gate.

In the 250 Class, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha will be in search of back-to-back titles with reigning champion Jeremy Martin and newly crowned West Region 250SX Class Champion Cooper Webb being flanked by sophomore rider Anthony Rodriguez and rookie Aaron Plessinger. The two winningest teams of the past decade, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and GEICO Honda, will both field formidable lineups as well. Pro Circuit hopes Adam Cianciarulo can come back strong after missing both the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season and this past supercross campaign with two separate injuries. The team will also feature Joey Savatgy, Chris Alldredge and hopefully Swiss rider Arnaud Tonus, who is recovering from an illness. GEICO Honda will be led by its veteran Justin Bogle as well as Matt Bisceglia, RJ Hampshire and rookie Jordon Smith.

Red Bull KTM has yet to win a 250 Class title, although Grant Langston gave the manufacturer a 125cc title back in 2003, and it will rely on newly crowned East Region 250SX Class Champion Marvin Musquin and Justin Hill to accomplish that. Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM now has the factory support of the Austrian brand as well, featuring a trio of riders in Jessy Nelson, Shane McElrath and veteran Darryn Durham. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will also pilot a 250 Class effort with veteran Martin Davalos, Zach Osborne and Zach Bell.

CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha hopes to be formidable with its budding tandem of Alex Martin and Luke Renzland, while KTM Orange Brigade will look to ascend the ranks of the division with Dakota Alix. Motosport.com/GPI/Honda will field a 250 Class team as well, featuring veteran Tommy Hahn and Kyle Peters.

Other teams contending the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship include AG Motorsports/Gurrnaid Racing, Team Tedder/Monster Energy Kawasaki, ARMA Energy/Motosport.com Yamaha, JAB Motorsports, Barn Pros Racing/Home Depot/Yamaha, Traders Racing, K1 Speed/BWR Engines Honda, Blue Buffalo/Slater Skins Yamaha, Strikt Slaton Yamaha, Team Gus, 51Fifty Energy Drink Yamaha, Team RSR Racing, CGS Race Team, Creson Racing, Team 3BR and more.

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins on May 16 with the Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.

For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com. LIKE the Pro Motocross Facebook page and follow @ProMotocross on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha Signs Killy Rusk

Courtesy of Cycle Trader/Rock River Yamaha


May 5, 2015 – Johnson Creek, WI: CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha is excited to announce the addition of Kellian “Killy” Rusk to the team for the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series. The Colorado native will compete in the 450 MX Class beside 250 MX teammates Alex Martin and Luke Renzland, while both Josh Hill and Gregory Gehrer remain sidelined with injuries. 2014 was Rusk’s first year racing the full Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series in the 450 MX Class and he finished 19th Overall. He additionally won the Ricky Carmichael Hard Charger Award at the Indiana National and turned heads all summer with his consistent performances.

“The addition of Kellian to the team has been really exciting for us. We really wanted to give someone an opportunity to concentrate on their riding and let us do the rest. To us, it wasn’t about having the biggest name under the canopy, but about finding someone that fits the team best; and Killy just seemed to be that guy. The philosophy has worked in the past; I look at what Alex Martin has been able to do since joining us back in 2013. The possibilities are endless, and we’ll see come May 16th at Hangtown.” – Christina Denney, CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha Team Manager.

I‘m extremely grateful for the opportunity everyone at CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha is giving me. I’m really excited and ready to get the best finishes of my career this outdoor season.” – Killy Rusk

The entire team is proud to add such a hardworking rider to the roster and looks forward to the start of the season at Hangtown MX in Sacramento, California on May 16th.

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