ANAHEIM TOUGH FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY SUZUKI

Courtesy of Rockstar Suzuki

Team Suzuki Press Office - February 16.


Rockstar Energy Suzuki hit Angel Stadium once again for the third Anaheim round of the AMA/FIM Supercross Series, hopeful of being back to racing at full strength with Ryan Morais rejoining team mate Hunter Hewitt in the Lites class and Tommy Hahn taking on the competition in the Supercross class.

But fate seemed to have other plans as Hahn fell ill the night before the race with a bad case of the flu, and Morais found himself still in great pain on Saturday from the injuries he sustained during his heat race at Anaheim 2.

With two of his team mates out for the night, the spotlight fell on Hewitt (pictured) in the Lites class: He was running a respectable sixth in the Main Event until another rider collided with him while turning onto the starting straight and knocked him over. “You have to watch your back when you’re running up front and that’s something I just wasn’t doing,” said Hewitt. “I was pretty mad about it, but that’s just part of racing and I did my best to keep going.”

The collision and resulting crash left Hewitt towards the back of the pack with his clutch lever bent out of position, but he continued to press on despite the damage and even without the use of his clutch, he managed to retake a few positions by the end of the race, placing 13th overall.

With the final Anaheim round finished, the series moves east for the first time to Indianapolis. Indy also marks the beginning of the Eastern Regional Lites Championship, which will bring in a whole new crop of Lites riders including Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s Blake Baggett and Jake Moss. “Things are going to be very competitive in the East,”

Team Manager Bill Keefe said. “There are a lot of fast riders out there, but Blake and Jake have put in a lot of hard work and we expect great things from them.”


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American Honda Announces 2010 Contingency Program

Courtesy of American Honda
Torrance, CA: American Honda announced a 2010 Contingency Program during the opening round of the AMA Professional Supercross series in Anaheim California on January 9th 2010. The Red Rider Rewards program will support racing all across the United States by offering contingency payouts to a wide range of Honda-mounted professional and amateur racers during the 2010 race season. Administered by the Honda Riders Club of America™ (HRCA®), this rewards program covers a broad assortment of racing disciplines. Model-year 2008 and newer machines are eligible for the program, so whether you’re road racing, or competing in local motocross events, the Red Rider Rewards contingency program has something for you. Visit your local Honda dealer or log on to HondaRedRiders.com after 1/13/10 for more information.
About Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing, and operational activities for these products through authorized Honda dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to www.powersports.honda.com
Honda Red Rider Rewards program inquiries may be directed to the info hotline at 310-781-5111.

Honda Introduces New High Performance Pro Honda Fork and Shock Oils

Courtesy of American Honda
Torrance, Calif., Dec. 3, 2009 - To ensure that Honda motocross racers maintain a winning edge, two new race-tested Pro Honda suspension fluids are being introduced for the high-performance 2010 CRF250R, American Honda announced today.

Developed in conjunction with the all-new CRF250R, endorsed by Honda R & D, and utilized by Team Honda, the new SS19 Pro Honda fork oil and SS25 Pro Honda shock oil provide superior suspension performance. Optimized to compliment the state-of-the-art Showa components of the completely redesigned CRF250R, these new Pro Honda fluids provide ultra-consistent damping characteristics and help maximize the component life.

"The new Pro Honda SS19 and SS25 are truly a cut above other suspension oils," said Erik Kehoe, Motocross Team Manager, Honda Red Bull Racing. "These new fluids not only help provide consistent damping characteristics lap-after-lap, they also enhance the longevity of suspension components."

Engineered for the next generation of championship bred motocross machinery, the superior formulation of Pro Honda SS19 and SS25 dramatically reduces stiction to enhance suspension compliance. The new SS19 and SS25 suspension oils also maximize protection against fork seal deterioration and bushing wear. Both oils are priced at $15.95 MSRP, come in convenient 32 ounce easy-pour bottles, and will begin arriving at Honda powersports dealers this week.

American Honda offers a full line of Pro Honda chemicals and oils that are specifically designed for the unique requirements of today's high performance motorcycles, ATVs, watercraft and scooters.  Pro Honda products are available exclusively through 1,100 plus Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide.

For more information about Honda motorcycles, please visit www.powersports.honda.com. For more information about Honda's racing activities, please visit www.powersports.honda.com/racing.aspx.

Scott Champion lives the dream this weekend Factory Yamaha Guest Rider!

Press Release from Yamaha Motor Corp USA

Cypress California, July 23, 2009 – VitalMX test rider and aspiring pro racer Scott Champion will have the experience of a lifetime this Saturday at the Washougal National, as he will be calling the Factory Yamaha Semi his personal rig for the day. Racing a Full Factory prepped YZ450F and having the complete support staff of Yamaha technicians at his disposal just as it would be for Josh Hill and Broc Hepler, Scott will get to live out every racers dream, to be a “Factory Rider” even if it’s only for the day.

“I still can’t believe I’m getting to race a Factory YZ450F. Getting to ride one for a magazine test would be cool enough, but I’m actually getting to race one at Washougal. This is definitely a dream come true”, said Scott Champion.

“We’re glad to have the opportunity to show the public what goes on behind the scenes of a Factory race team during the race weekend. Even better VitalMX test rider Scott Champion will be living out his dream experiencing it from a Racer’s point of view on a Factory race bike”, said Racing Team Manager Jim Perry.

Ashley Fiolek Attends IWMC Opening Ceremony

Press Release from AMA
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that motocross racing phenom Ashley Fiolek will speak at the Aug. 19 Opening Ceremony of the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley Davidson and Buell, in Keystone, Colo.

The fact that Fiolek is deaf has never hampered her performance on the motocross track. She quickly demonstrated that she is a serious competitor in the professional ranks when she rode her way to the title in the 2008 AMA/WMA Women's Professional Motocross Championship. This year has proved to be no different. After the first four races of the 2009 series, Fiolek -- competing as the first-ever woman member of the Honda Red Bull factory racing team -- currently holds first place in the point standings. But she is not content to stop there. Fiolek intends to compete on the men's motocross circuit in the not-too-distant future.

What makes the 18-year-old even more likable is her genuine passion for sharing her enthusiasm about women in the motorcycling.

Ashely Fiolek is one of the biggest names on two wheels and continues to dominate AMA's Women's Motocross Championship.

"I am really looking forward to attending this year's AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference in Colorado," she said. "I have been riding and racing since I was 7, and I think the advances in motorcycling sports that women have made are fantastic. I can't wait to meet other enthusiasts who share my love for being outdoors and riding."

"Ashley's accomplishments as a woman motorcyclist are as impressive as they are inspiring," says Tigra Tsujikawa, marketing and special events manager for the AMA. "I can think of no one more fitting to kick off our conference, and we are both honored and delighted that she will be joining us."

Registration for the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell, costs $165 through Aug. 3. Registration after Aug. 3 (and any on-site registrations) will cost $185. The registration fee includes a commemorative t-shirt, and admission to all seminars as well as opening ceremonies on Aug. 19, a barn dance on Aug. 20, the International Street Party on Aug. 21 and a closing banquet on Aug. 22. Both the barn dance and closing banquet include dinner.

Participants can register now at https://home.ama-cycle.org/iwmc/registration/register.aspx or by phone by calling (800) AMA-JOIN. While the event focuses on women riders, it is not limited to women. Men are welcome to participate with a paid registration. Sign up for conference e-mail alerts at info@womenandmotorcycling.com, and follow conference updates on Twitter at http://twitter.com/womenandmoto.

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.