Pourcel East Coast SX Champion

Courtesy of Pro Circuit Racing
Corona, Calif. (April 11, 2010) – Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Christophe Pourcel locked up his second straight AMA Supercross Lites Eastern Region Championship at Reliant Stadium in Houston. Pourcel raced to his fifth win of the season and scored enough points to claim the No. 1 plate while his teammate Dean Wilson crashed on the last lap while trying to make a pass for second, finishing ninth.

Pourcel has two races remaining in his remarkable AMA Supercross Lites career. There is the East Coast finale next week in St. Louis and the Dave Coombs Memorial East-West Shootout in Las Vegas on May 8. In his SX Lites career, Pourcel has 12 wins in 19 starts.

“I normally don’t think about the championship at the races, I just want to put in a good race,” said Pourcel. “I am really happy that I was able to wrap it up early, but next week I still want to go out with a win.”

Pourcel set the fastest time in qualifying practice for the seventh straight week more than a half-second ahead of his nearest competitor. It was Wilson who was second, a tenth faster than third place. In the Heat races, Pourcel earned another win while Wilson overcame a tough start to finish second.

In the main event Pourcel led wire to wire after getting out of the starting gate in a good position. Wilson was fourth after the first lap but then made the move to a podium spot on the second lap. The Canadian rider kept pushing trying to move up to second throughout the race and on the final lap he went down in the whoops section. Wilson saw an opportunity to make the pass but a small mistake cost him a spot on the podium.

“I was so disappointed that I made that mistake,” said Wilson. “I know everyone makes mistakes, but that one hurt a little bit. I really wanted to be on the podium. Next week I want to finish with my best result.”

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Honda Riders First and Third in Toronto

Courtesy of American Honda

orrance CA: The Honda Red Riders took on round 10 of the 2010 Supercross series in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, March 13, and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps and Trey Canard made the trek across the border to battle the Supercross competition aboard their Honda CRF450Rs.

Canard successfully made it three podium finishes in a row in Toronto after grabbing the holeshot and racing to the lead on the opening lap. Challenged up front by Dungey and Villopoto in the early stages of the race, Canard found his rhythm to maintain third place from the sixth lap onward. Teammate Davi Millsaps was in sixth position on the opening lap and began picking off riders, but then he crashed out of the race on lap 15 while chasing his teammate Canard down for the podium spot. GEICO Powersports Honda’s Kevin Windham put in a solid performance after getting a mid-pack start to finish in fifth spot.

“I’m really happy with the way I raced in Toronto,” said Canard. “The past few weeks have been a real whirlwind; all the traveling, testing and getting used to the bigger bike. But I feel really good about the way things have gone and I’m proud of how I’ve raced. Having the opportunity to fill in for Andrew while he’s out injured couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I’ve been racing 250s for a while now, so having the opportunity to step up and not only test but also race the 450 is something I am very grateful for. The CRF450R has the speed and power to be up front and I know with more time on the bike I’d be able to stick with the leaders for longer and be in the hunt for the number one spot.”

In the Supercross Lites East competition, GEICO Powersports Honda’s Justin Barcia claimed his first Supercross Lites victory in his debut professional season. The 17-year-old rookie was fastest out of the gate, grabbing the holeshot and building a solid lead out front. Overcoming a close call with a tuff block that had the potential to spoil his lead as well as an off-track excursion late in the race, Barcia held on to lead all 15 laps on his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R. Teammate Brett Metcalfe worked hard to make up ground after getting a mid-pack start and he finished in sixth place.

“My day didn’t start out that great in Toronto and I had a few issues to deal with in practice,” said Barcia. “But I talked with my team and got my head in the right place before heading into my heat race. I finished second in the heat and went into the main feeling really confident. I got the holeshot in the main and I knew that the race was mine to lose from there. I knew I had the speed to win—I have all season—I just needed to ride a smart race and keep a level head throughout. Winning my first-ever Supercross race is an awesome feeling. I’m so grateful to my family and the GEICO Powersports Honda team for getting me this far. It’s been a long time coming and I couldn’t have made it without them.”

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Double Podium for Suzuki at Toronto SX

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Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey continues to lead the AMA/ FIM Supercross Championship after racing to second place in Saturday night’s 10th round at Toronto in Canada, while team-mate Austin Stroupe raced to second in the Lites class, which puts him just seven points away from the top of the series.

In the second Lites heat race, front-runner Stroupe grabbed second at the start with his fuel-injected Suzuki RM-Z250. However, on the first lap, he broke through a berm and dropped to third. By the end of lap one, Stroupe had pushed ahead into second and by lap two he moved up into first and pulled away to a commanding win.

The second Supercross heat race featured Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider and series points leader Dungey, who pulled the holeshot with his Suzuki RM-Z450 and quickly put the hammer down and pulled away from the pack. By the end of the race, Dungey had a dominating 25-second lead at the flag.

Starting with the Lites Main, Stroupe found himself with a top-three start and by the end of lap one had settled into second place. Although he kept eventual winner Justin Barcia close, Stroupe was not able to make a pass and owned second place once again. Toronto marks Stroupe's fourth straight podium finish and saw him close to within seven points of the overall lead.

Stroupe was not happy with second, but was looking at the big picture. “I’m really disappointed that I didn’t get the win, but I rode well and it was nice to close in on the points lead,” he said. “I’m still looking for wins though; not seconds.”

The start of the Supercross Main was tight with Dungey coming out in third position. He had a hard time getting around Trey Canard but after a few laps in third he finally passed him, but the gap to first was over seven seconds and Dungey had his work cut out and at the flag, had closed the gap considerably, but it was not enough and second place was as good as it would get.

Dungey still enjoys a large points lead and is looking forward to the next race in Texas. “I always want to get the win, but we have a great team and will just keep working hard and trying to improve. We are going to be strong in Texas and hope to get back on the top spot by then,” said Dungey.

Ryan Morais - filling in for injured Matt Moss - took a nasty spill in his timed practice session. After much discussion, it was recommended that he sit out the evening program as he was too sore to be effective.


AMA Supercross Class Results:

1. Ryan Villopoto
2. Ryan Dungey (Rockstar Makita Suzuki)
3. Trey Canard
4. Ivan Tedesco
5. Kevin Windham
6. Josh Hill
7. Nick Wey
8. Tommy Hahn (Rockstar Energy Suzuki)
9. Justin Brayton
10. Matt Boni

Series points: http://www.suzuki-racing.com/championship_points.aspx?SRS_ID=4


Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Results:

1. Justin Barcia
2. Austin Stroupe (Rockstar Makita Suzuki)
3. Christophe Pourcel
4. Dean Wilson
5. Ryan Sipes
6. Brett Metcalfe
7. Kyle Cunningham
8. Troy Adams
9. Mike Willard
10. Nico Izzi

Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites Class Season Standings:

1. Christophee Pourcel, 95
2. Austin Stroupe (Rockstar Makita Suzuki) 88
3. Dean Wilson, 71
4. Brett Metcalfe, 65
5. Justin Barcia, 64
7. Blake Baggett (Rockstar Energy Suzuki) 46 

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Eastern Amateur National Info (Canada)

Courtesy of DMX 

Starting 2010 the EAN will move to a new date. Mark May 21-24, 2010 on your calendars for the opportunity to win the first motocross championship of the year. This high profile event allows amateur riders the unique opportunity to compete at an elite level. The top Eastern riders have the opportunity to compete against each other to determine “The Best in the East”.

The EANMC puts riders from across Eastern Canada and the North Eastern US on the starting line of one of the fastest Canadian Pro National tracks in the country. Situated in the center of the North East, the Sand Del Lee MX Park facility is located in the middle of the largest MX populated areas in Ontario, Quebec and the North Eastern United States.

Please visit http://www.eanmc.com for more details

Ride for Kids raises $4.4 million in 2009, adds Tulsa event for 2010

Courtesy of Ride For Kids
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids® program raised $4.4 million in 2009. The funds came from contributions at Ride for Kids® events nationwide, corporate and local sponsorships, and donated goods and services.
“Motorcyclists are known for digging deep when it comes to helping kids, and they worked harder than ever to raise funds last year,” said Kyle Clack, national director of the Ride for Kids® program. “We’re confident that their dedication and hard work will pay off for the kids again in 2010.”
Ride for Kids® added three events in 2009, and continues to expand in 2010 with a new ride in Tulsa, Okla. (See full event schedule at:
www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2010.)
Top fundraisers for 2009
Some familiar names again led the fundraising pack in 2009. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) salutes these hardworking contributors:

• The customers of Nielsen Enterprises, a Honda dealer in Lake Villa, Ill., have consistently helped the dealership take the top motorcycle business spot for several years. They gave $126,857 to the PBTF at the 2009 Chicagoland Ride for Kids®.
• The nation’s leading fundraising motorcycle club or chapter is also from the Chicagoland area. Wings Over the Prairie organized a gala silent auction that brought in $70,136 in donations.
• Bob Henig of Jessup, Md., owner of Bob’s BMW, ran a second successful Ultimate Bike Raffle to benefit the PBTF. He personally raised $59,012 for the Baltimore-Washington Ride for Kids®.

Strong industry commitment
Our partners in the motorcycle industry help us make a huge difference in the lives of children with brain tumors. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our presenting sponsor since 1991, the Honda Riders Club of America, and its parent, the American Honda Motor Company.
We are also grateful to our national sponsors, the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows, AGV Helmets and Dunlop Tires, for the support they provide throughout the year. These fine companies will be joined by new sponsor Tourmaster Luggage in 2010.
Thanks also go to the many motorcycle dealers, media outlets and after-market companies who help us connect with the motorcycling public.
Motorcyclists fuel research, family support
Ride for Kids® proceeds benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The PBTF has funded more than 50 research institutions around the world, including our PBTF Institutes at Duke University, the University of California San Francisco, and the Hospital for Sick Children in Canada.
Motorcyclists also help the PBTF provide emotional, educational and financial support to families affected by brain tumors. We have given 633 college scholarships since 2002, and our literature is available at no charge to families and medical professionals worldwide.
About the PBTF Ride for Kids
The national Ride for Kids® program and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) promote childhood brain tumor research and provide family support through free literature about brain tumors, educational newsletters, online conferences and college scholarships. Motorcyclists have helped the PBTF become the world's largest non-governmental source of funding for childhood brain tumor research.
All makes and brands of motorcycles are welcome at the Ride for Kids®. Events will take place in 40 cities in 2010, including South Florida on Feb. 14. More information is available at www.rideforkids.org.

Husqvarna officially returns to AMA National Enduro competition

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Courtesy of Husqvarna USA
December 21, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Look for Team Husqvarna to take the podium in several different disciplines during the 2010 season as the factory plans to reestablish the brand as the leader in off-road racing. The past season provided an excellent starting point according to Husqvarna Motorcycles NA president Mark Brady. "We are very pleased to build on Husqvarna's rich racing heritage," says Brady. "However, we are now ready to make some more history!"
Speaking of history in the making, Husqvarna's Glenn Kearney campaigned the GNCC series on a 2-stroke WR300. He also won the overall at the infamous SETRA Little Brown Jug for good measure. Meanwhile Adrien Chareyre bagged an X Games medal on a SM450; bubbly Canadian export Cory Graffunder earned EnduroCross cheers with a couple of podiums and 4 heat race wins aboard his TC250. And then the Ty Davis-led Zip-Ty Racing team finished top 2-Stroke and 3rd overall at the grueling Glen Helen 24-Hour.
However Husqvarna's top 2009 moments may have been when Desert Master Nick Burson won the United States Desert Racing Series on his TC510, not to mention winning the overall at the legendary Elsinore GP. And to top it all off Nick earned the #1 Open Plate in AMA District 37 Desert competition - an accomplishment that Husqvarna hadn't achieved in more than a decade! But as the man said, "you ain't seen nothing yet!"
Moving forward into 2010, the factory racers have been signed, including the return of the Zip-Ty Racing effort on the West Coast and Glenn Kearney back East. AMA Hall Of Famer Scot Harden also takes over as the racing chief and will be overseeing all the programs. "The real news is that the program is growing and we plan to really step up the level of our competitiveness," Harden announces as Husqvarna is looking to take back leadership in woods racing. "Husqvarna will be reentering the AMA National Enduro Series after a 20-year hiatus."
Aussie export Glenn Kearney will be back in 2010, competing in AMA GNCC and AMA National Enduro events. "We are glad to have Glenn back and look forward to him reuniting the Husqvarna name with Enduro dominance on his TXC250," says Harden. Kearney will be supported by his brother Ben who will be traveling with him to provide technical support.
"We have contracted Zip-Ty Racing again to compete in the 2010 WORCS, AMA National Hare & Hound, EnduroCross, District 37, Big 6 and other major West Coast events," Harden adds. The riders are:

• Ty Davis, Team Manager (also competing in select races).
• Bobby Garrison, Former WORCS Champion - Garrison will compete in the WORCS series and other select West Coast off-road events on his TC450. He will also compete in AMA District 37 Big 6 Grand Prix Events.
• Cory Graffunder - AMA EnduroCross, World EnduroCross, Hell's Gate and other extreme events aboard a TC250 or WR300 2-Stroke.
• Nick Burson, Defending USDR #1 Plate Holder/Elsinore GP Champ - Burson will race AMA National Hare & Hound, U.S. Desert Racing, D-37 Desert and Big 6 series on his Desert Master TXC450.

"After reentering the racing arena in 2009, Husqvarna is focused on improving its results and competing for championships in 2010," explains Harden. "We have a very talented team with the right combination of youth and experience to drive the program forward. We look forward to competing throughout the year to reestablish Husqvarna as the leader in off-road racing."

Final 2009 GEICO AMA EnduroCross round features all-star lineup of both U.S. & global top off-road racers

Courtesy of Geico Endurocross
Final 2009 GEICO AMA EnduroCross round features all-star lineup of both U.S. & global top off-road racers

The Nov. 21^st EnduroCross finals at Vegas’ Orleans may be the greatest indoor off-road field ever assembled – just making the main event will be a victory for some!

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2009) – You’d be hard-pressed to find a more impressive all-star off-road lineup that’s getting set here to boot up for the final round of the 2009 GEICO AMA EnduroCross, presented by E3 Spark Plugs, series at Vegas’ Orleans Arena (Nov. 21^st).

The list of riders scheduled to compete reads like a veritable who’s who of today’s top professional off-road motorcycle pilots. Descending on Vegas from all points of the globe – and led by newly crowned ’09 GEICO AMA EnduroCross champion, KTM’s Taddy Blazusiak – the Orleans Arena contest is just a week-and-a-half away in what should prove to be a thrilling test of man, machine and those insane obstacles set to separate man and machine!

“In the six-year history of GEICO EnduroCross I don’t think we’ve ever assembled a field quite like this,” said Mike Karsting VP of Events for Source Interlink Media. “You’ve got a former AMA Outdoor National champion and current 2009 WORCS champion (Mike Brown/KTM), two former AMA Supercross champions (Damon Huffman/Kawasaki and Ty Davis/Husqvarna), a ten-time U.S. AMA Trials champion (Geoff Aaron/KTM), the current E3 Spark Plugs’ Pro Junior EnduroCross Championship points leader (Colton Haaker/Kawasaki), the defending 2008 GEICO EnduroCross champion (Ricky Dietrich/Kawasaki), a five-time national AMA Hare Scrambles champion (Jason Raines/Yamaha), the five-time AMA Hare & Hound national champion (Destry Abbott/Kawasaki) and a six-time WORCS champion (Justin Soule/KTM).

And that’s just the Americans!

Coming from overseas and Canada are former FIM Trials champion Graham Jarvis (UK), along with Canadian off-road greats Bobby Prochnau (KTM) and Cory Graffunder (Husqvarna) – who’s currently running 2^nd in the Spark Plugs’ Pro Junior EnduroCross Championship points chase.

“In order to just qualify for the main event you’re going to have to beat a number of champions,” added Karsting.

Working to elevate their names a number of younger racers like Jamie Lanza (Yamaha) and Kyle Redmond (Kawasaki), both of whom are ranked in the top ten overall in points – and top five in points out of the 16-to-21-year olds.

And, if the aforementioned racers weren’t enough, word on the trails is that 2007 GEICO EnduroCross champ, two-time GNCC champ and multi-time FIM Enduro champ David Knight (KTM) is planning on racing the final GEICO EnduroCross round. If he does, Knight would have a shot at wrecking the $50,000 payday Blazusiak has set himself up to win by taking the first two (of three) rounds of the GEICO Triple Crown of EnduroCross! Note: This would be a MAJOR payback for the 2007 GEICO Triple Crown where Blazusiak came in won the third round after Knight had won the first two!

The 2009 GEICO EnduroCross TV schedule on the Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour on Versus:

Event / Date / Arena                                                Air Date / Time          Re-Air Date / Time

Las Vegas, NV 07/24/09 - Orleans Arena:                 10/11/09 5:00 PM        10/15/09 6:00 PM

Guthrie, OK 08/14/09 - Lazy E Arena:                        11/15/09 4:00 PM        11/19/09 6:00 PM

Florence, SC 09/12/09 - Florence Civic Center:        11/22/09 5:00 PM        11/25/09 6:00 PM

Columbus, OH 10/03/09 - Schottenstein Center:      12/05/09 4:00 PM        12/10/09 6:00 PM

Denver, CO 10/24/09 - National Western Complex: 12/19/09 5:00 PM        12/22/09 6:00 PM

Las Vegas, NV 11/21/09 - Orleans Arena:                 12/24/09 6:00 PM        12/27/09 6:00 PM

Note: All times are Eastern

Combining multiple off road motorcycle racing disciplines such as western U.S. desert enduro racing and eastern cross country racing with technical trials-style riding, GEICO EnduroCross showcases riders from all over the world that excel in these fields.

EnduroCross tracks incorporate various elements of off road racing into a supercross-style setting, including rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud, a water-hole… and even a few special obstacles like giant tires thrown in!  Known as the “toughest racing on two wheels,” this indoor version of extreme off road racing will certainly keep you on your feet. The GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross series will be captured by the Versus Network, to be aired on the popular grassroots racing program; The Lucas Motorsports Hour. With its excitement and unpredictability, the EnduroCross championship has always down to the wire and this year will be no different as the series starts and finishes at Vegas’ Orleans Arena! Don’t miss your chance to see GEICO Powersports AMA Endurocross “Live” - and be sure to log-on to www.Versus.com for local airing dates/times for the Lucas Motorsports Hour.

For rules and race information visit www.EnduroCross.com or email endurocross@sourceinterlink.com. 

For TV airing dates/times visit www.motorsportshour.com

Source Interlink Media Motorsports:
Encompassing the highly successful Maxxis AMA MiniMotoSX,  the GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross Championship Series and the GEICO Powersports AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships, the Source Interlink Media Motorsports brands reach millions of motorcycle enthusiasts with live events, DVD packages, web sites, television and magazine coverage. Visit www.minimotosx.com or www.endurocross.com.

Vanquish MX Signs Ronnie Renner

Press Release from Vanquish MX

Oceanside, CA (July 22, 2009)- Vanquish MX is excited to announce the signing of Freestyle Motocross Icon, Ronnie Renner, as a brand ambassador and spokesperson for 2009.

Ronnie Renner is one of the most prolific FMX riders in the history of the sport. With a diverse background drawing from many disciplines of motocross including racing, freestyle competition and natural terrain riding, his influential career spans 3 decades with no end in sight.

"I can't explain how excited and honored we are to have Ronnie part of our program, stated Vanquish president, Todd Weyer. "Renner is truly a class-act and we look forward to supporting him in all his efforts moving forward, including his Red Bull High Rise event, X Games and his 1onWon school."

Renner added, "I'm stoked to be part of the Vanquish program and look forward to developing some more T's and clothing that define who I am as an individual and an athlete. Vanquish has definitely made a mark in the sport this year and I am excited to be part of their future growth."

After opening their doors in 2006, Vanquish MX has prided themselves in the relationships they have built with premier Motocross properties. For 2009, Vanquish MX has been an official sponsor of the MDK/ Warthog Racing Academy program in their effort to support the Privateer and works with such riders as current Canadian MX2 points leader Teddy Maier, Vince Friese, Tyler Bowers, Antonio Balbi and amateur racers all over the World. Be sure to visit the Vanquish MX store at http://www.VanquishMX.com

About Vanquish MX
Vanquish MX is a company that aims at destroying obstacles and limitations thrown down by society. We strive to rise up, take charge and invade. Our product is more than simply product. It is a life style and desire to wake up each day without fear. Rather to have rock solid strength through Faith. Our Apparel features custom-hand sketched tattoo influenced artwork. Combining these concepts along with state of the art printing technology, and an arsenal of quality fabrics allows us to proudly unveil to the motocross community an apparel representing total victory, and glory to God.

Support Your ISDE Team

Press Release from
Hacienda Heights, CA - The ISDE (International Six Days Enduro) is one of the oldest off road motorcycle races on the planet. Some may not have heard of this race but it is the Motocross des Nations of the off road world. Each country sends a team to represent their respected nation. This year the United States will be sending Destry Abbott, Kurt Caselli, Ricky Dietrich, Damon Huffman, Nathan Kanney and Timmy Weigand to represent the United State of America.

Since the ISDE is not in the spot light like the Motocross De Nations, each rider has to come up with the money to get himself, his mechanic and the bike to the race. The 2009 ISDE will be help in Portugal. In order to get to Portugal, Timmy Weigand has teamed up with PanicRev Ministries to put on a ride day at Milestone MX Park on August 18, 2009. The ride day will start at 8am and end at 2pm. It will be $30 to ride and riders will not need a Milestone membership (the vet track and the national track will be connected like on Wednesday), 100% of the money raised will go towards Timmy Weigand and the United States ISDE race team. Come out and join us for a day of riding, a FREE BBQ, a raffle with some insane prizes, and an ebay auction that will provide some ridiculous rider memorabilia.

Mark your calendars for August 18, 2009 to show your support of your ISDE team by helping Timmy get to Portugal at Milestone MX Park!

Also Truth Soul Armor is coming on board to help Timmy out as well. Check out all of the rad clothing Truth ( www.truthsoularmor.com ) has, and put in this promo code “HELPTIMMY” (in all caps) to receive 15% off the product and 35% of the money made will go to helping Timmy.

Support your team by buying some Truth clothes and coming out to Milestone!

DC Welcomes MTV's Nitro Circus Girl Jolene Van Vugt To Its Moto Team

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Press Release from DC Shoes

July 9, 2009 - VISTA, CA - DC is proud to officially announce Jolene Van Vugt as the newest addition to its elite moto X team. Jolene is the first girl to be added to DC's moto roster and is quickly becoming known as one of the top females in motocross.

"I'm so excited to be the newest addition to the DC family," said Jolene. "DC is such a strong brand that takes great care of their athletes, and I can't get enough of their amazing footwear and apparel product for women because girls love their clothes, head to toe."

Known as Nitro girl thanks to her role on MTV's, "Nitro Circus," Jolene has established herself as one of the most accomplished female athletes in action sports today. Her incredible and ongoing lists of accomplishments include becoming the first CMRC Women's Canadian Motocross National Champion, first female to backflip a full-sized dirt bike, holder of multiple Guinness World Records, and co-star of many motocross/stunt videos.

"The energy and dedication that Jolene brings to the DC moto X team as one of the leading females in action sports and role as MTV's Nitro girl will help bring recognition to DC's elite moto team and enhance our already amazing roster," said Tim English, DC Moto Sports Marketing Manager.

A Canadian native from London, Ontario Canada, Jolene can hold her own, out ride most and chances are pretty good that she would beat most in an arm wrestling match. Jolene's sponsors include DC, Alpinestars, Fox Racing, Electric Visual, EVS, Ogio, Giant Bikes, Tubend Racing, and 8 sixsix industries.

Stay tuned for more on this promising Nitro girl and visit www.dcshoes.com/moto for more information.



About DC:
Founded by Ken Block and Damon Way in 1993, DC quickly grew to a leader in performance skateboarding shoes and renowned action sports brand. Today DC stands as a global brand whose product line has expanded to include men's, women's and kids' skateboarding and lifestyle shoes, apparel, snowboards, snowboard boots, outerwear, and accessories.

As one of the cornerstones of its marketing strategy, DC has built a world-class team of professional skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, motocross and rally athletes that exemplify and enhance DC's brand, develop its signature products, and support its promotional efforts. DC is a subsidiary of Quiksilver, Inc.

Nate Adams wins Red Bull X-Fighters Texas

Press Release from Red Bull

FORT WORTH, Texas (June 27, 2009) – Just as the setting sun was calming the blazing daytime heat, eleven of the world’s best freestyle motocross riders turned it right back up at Red Bull X-Fighters Texas. Nate Adams defeated defending event winner and 2008 series champion, Mat Rebeaud before a capacity crowd of more than 22,000 fans in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Speaking of historic, Australian rider Cam Sinclair nailed the first-ever double backflip in a competition run, sending the fans into a frenzy. Thomas Pagès of France suffered a hip injury in an unsuccessful attempt at the first front flip in a competition run.

“Red Bull X-Fighters is the very top of FMX,” said Adams. “There is nothing like winning against such world-class athletes, and in front of my fellow Americans. I’m really happy I am healthy and riding well. It was all-around a great weekend for me.”

“There has never been a double backflip in competition before,” said Sinclair, who suffered bruised ankles from the hard landings. “I don’t really care about the fact I was eliminated in the semis – I’m just happy I’m more or less healthy.”

Japan’s Eigo Sato now leads the overall standing of the international series with 215 points, closely followed by Rebeaud (210 points) and Robbie Maddison (145 points).

The scene was authentic Texas, replete with Rodeo Queens, bull riding and even the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, who many say contributed to the heat. Supercross legend and current TORC off-road truck driver Ricky Johnson got the evening started by tearing into the purpose-built venue with a special passenger – Fort Worth Mayor Michael Moncrief, who welcomed the fans to the second-straight Red Bull X-Fighters held in his town, followed by members of the Red Bull Air Force, who made a high-speed drop-in onto the course.

The course was a genuine challenge for the riders, presenting them with more than 15 different jump combinations, thanks to the 850 truckloads of dirt that were sculpted in the three weeks leading up to the event.

Red Bull X-Fighters Texas Results:
1. Nate Adams (USA) 100 points
2. Mat Rebeaud (SUI) 80 points
3. Cameron Sinclair (AUS) 65 points
4. Eigo Sato (JPN) 55 points
5. Robbie Maddison (AUS) 45 points
6. Jeremy Stenberg (USA) 35 points
7. Dany Torres (SPA) 30 points
8. Adam Jones (USA) 25 points
9. Andre Villa (NOR) 20 points
10. Thomas Pages (FRA) 15 points
11. Jeff Kargola (USA) 10 points

The Texas stop is the third of five international Red Bull X-Fighters events in 2009, starting with the traditional kick-off at the 45,000-seat Monumental Plaza de Toros in Mexico City in March. Calgary hosted Canada’s first Red Bull X-Fighters on May 30 at the Calgary Stampede. Next up is the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid, which will enjoy its eighth-consecutive year with a stop on July 16-17. The series wraps up with a visit to London’s Battersea Power Station on August 22.

Red Bull X-Fighters was created in 2001, debuting in Valencia, Spain at the bullring where the legendary ‘Mad’ Mike Jones claimed victory. Since that historic night, Red Bull X-Fighters events have taken place in the world’s most iconic locations, including the famous bullrings in Madrid and Mexico City, Slane Castle in Ireland, the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, a massive stone quarry in Wuppertal, Germany and the Stadion X-Lecia in Warsaw, Poland.

Red Bull X-Fighters Texas will be broadcast on ABC on Sunday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m., immediately following the British Open golf tournament.

For additional information on Red Bull X-Fighters, please visit www.redbullxfighters.com and for hi-res images, free for media use, visit www.redbull-photofiles.com.

Yamaha and KLIM® forge partnership

Press Release from Klim and Yamaha Motor Corp

Toronto, Ontario/ Cypress, CA - Yamaha Motor Canada (YMCA) and Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (YMUS) are excited to announce that they have forged a partnership with KLIM® Technical Riding Gear of Rigby, Idaho, to offer branded versions of the company's line of premium, high tech enduro riding apparel at its dealerships.

"We are very excited to offer the new KLIM products through our Yamaha dealer network. The Yamaha brand is known around the world for offering quality and performance. The premium line of KLIM gear is a perfect fit with Yamaha and will most assuredly meet the highest expectations of our dealers and customers." said YMCA National Planning & Research Manager, Chris Reid.

Yamaha riders will now have Yamaha-branded enduro in-the-boot-pants, along with enduro over-the-boot-pant which will keep the enduro rider performing at the highest level. Yamaha dealers will also offer branded versions of KLIM's F4 fully-vented enduro-style helmet, jerseys and gloves.

KLIM® President Justin Summers stated, "Two industry innovators and leaders in advancing technologies are coming together to give the enduro rider a line of clothing that meets their needs. With our KLIM® high-quality apparel and Yamaha's high-quality machines, riders will have the ultimate outdoor experience."

Product is now available for purchase.

Stop by yamaha-motor.ca or yamaha-motor.com to see the whole line of Yamaha-branded KLIM® technical gear and other Genuine Yamaha Apparel and Accessories.