GEICO AMA EnduroCross welcomes Sidi Boots as series sponsor

Courtesy of Endurocross

GEICO AMA EnduroCross welcomes Sidi Boots as series sponsor

Premier Italian off-road/MX boot manufacturer began producing moto boots in 1969 and caps off their 40^th-anniversary year by aligning themselves with GEICO EnduroCross

ANAHEIM, Calif., (Jan. 20, 2010) – Officials at GEICO AMA EnduroCross Series, presented by E3 Spark Plugs, welcomes Sidi boots to the list of great sponsors backing the 2010 series that opens this summer at Vegas’ Orleans Arena.

Evolving from a then highly-innovative approach to hiking boot construction, Sidi Sport entered the motocross field some 40 years ago – sold as the “Full Bore” brand in the States to all you old schoolers. Since 1969 Sidi has continually strived to create the most innovative, functional and best-fitting MX boots on the market, backing and testing its product with legendary names like Joel Robert while putting the Sidi brand name on the map.

Since then off-road greats such former GEICO EnduroCross champ Ricky Dietrich, along with international off-road stars such as Stefan Everts, Juha Salminen, Kurt Caselli and Destry Abbott all run the recognizable Italian boots in the harshest conditions possible for man and machine. Sidi’s are at home on the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) battlefields, torturous Baja, the GNCCs WORC series’ and, of course, holding up through the mind-bending obstacles that make up GEICO EnduroCross.

“With the jagged rock crossings, massive boulder mountain, loose logs, felled trees, water hazards, mud, sand and all things slippery, grippy, wet and muddy, EnduroCross should prove to be the optimal test grounds for the Sidi off-road boot line,” said Sidi’s Bill Berroth. “EnduroCross is like a laboratory for off-road equipment with a house packed full of the most discerning enthusiasts. Sidi welcomes the challenge and looks forward to again proving the worthiness of our boots through our partnership with EnduroCross.”

Added Lance Bryson, Director of Sales & Marketing for GEICO EnduroCross: “Sidi has been around forever and with good reason – they make some of the best boots in the world with attention to quality and workmanship unsurpassed in our industry. We’re pumped to have Sidi on board this year with GEICO EnduroCross and look forward to working as a team to help further the great reputation of their boots through EnduroCross’ live events and widespread industry interest.”

For more information on Sidi Boots, link to: www.motonation.com

2010 GEICO EnduroCross schedule:

Date                Venue                                                 City/State

July 17             The Orleans Arena                             Las Vegas, Nev.

Aug. 14            Lazy E Arena                                      Guthrie, Okla.

Aug. 27            Pepsi Coliseum                                  Indianapolis, Ind.

Sept. 11           Comcast Arena                                   Everett, Wash.

Oct. 30                        National Western Complex                 Denver, Colo.

Nov. 20            The Orleans Arena                             Las Vegas, Nev.             

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

GNCC Racing Congratulates Randy Hawkins on Induction into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Courtesy of GNCC Racing

GNCC Racing Congratulates Randy Hawkins on Induction into
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Morgantown, W.Va. (November 16, 2009) - Racer Productions, producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, is pleased to announce that off-road racing legend Randy Hawkins has been inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Hawkins, a long-time GNCC competitor who now owns and manages the Am-Pro FMF Yamaha team in the GNCC tour, is a seven-time AMA National Enduro Champion, 13-time International Six Days Enduro gold medalist and has won 73 AMA Nationals. He is a true ambassador of the sport.
"Randy helped raise the game for off-road racing both on and off the track," said GNCC Trail Boss Jeff Russell, who battled Hawkins for AMA Enduro Championships. "He was a fierce competitor, but he's also a great person and a real professional. His family was into car racing, and I think he brought that NASCAR mentality to bikes, which really helped the sport grow."
Hawkins started his racing career on go-karts and had early thoughts about car racing, but soon switched to motorcycles. Hawkins worked his way through the ranks until he won his first national in Texas in 1986. Hawkins signed his first factory deal in 1987 and won his first championship in 1988. From there, he launched his storied career in off-road racing.
Now, as owner and Team Manager of Am-Pro FMF Yamaha, Hawkins manages a team of championship-winning riders like Barry Hawk, Jason Raines and Thad DuVall and support riders Joe Scherer, Ryan Belue and Kyle Redman in a variety of off-road series.
"I'm honored and blessed with the career I've had racing motorcycles," Hawkins said.  "I never even knew anything about a Hall of Fame; I just rode motorcycles for fun on the farm. It took a little while to sink in because it's such a great honor. I couldn't have done it by myself; so many other people were involved through support and friendship to get here. It's a blessing and an honor I will cherish forever."
Hawkins is currently featured with other 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers on the cover of the December issue of American Motorcyclist.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed.  For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

Pirelli FIM Approved Scorpion PRO Tires Available for Advance Purchase in Preparation for International Six Days Enduro, October 10-17

Press Release from Pirelli

Rome, Ga. – Since 1913, the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) has been one of the most prestigious events on the FIM calendar and in the motorcycle racing world. The ISDE is truly a worldwide racing affair, traveling throughout the globe annually with various host sites. For 2009, the ISDE will take place in Figueira da Foz, Portugal and in preparation for the world’s oldest off-road race, Pirelli Tire is gearing up for another memorable week of action by encouraging all participants to purchase their tires in advance.