Travis Pastrana Signs On With BillMyParents

Courtesy of Socialwise
SAN DIEGO, CA - BillMyParents®, the online teen payment solutions division of Socialwise, Inc. (OTCBB:SCLW), announced today that professional motocross racer and four-time Rally America champion Travis Pastrana has signed an endorsement deal with the Company's online BillMyParents® payment solution. Pastrana is the latest high profile addition to the Company's major marketing program launching late spring featuring numerous top action sports athletes and retail partners.

Travis Pastrana for BillMyParents

"The BillMyParents programs are ideal for teens in today's fast paced world," says Pastrana. "I hate waiting and go for what I want, and these solutions mean teens can have that too. They can let their parents know what they want with the click of a button, and parents get peace of mind. It couldn't be easier!"

Legendary Travis Pastrana was the World Freestyle Motocross champion at 14 and has 9 X Games gold medals under his belt. Born in Maryland in 1983, he was riding a Honda one-speed by the time he was 4, and the world gaped in amazement in 2006 when he became the first person to land a double-back flip on a motorcycle. Pastrana is also the reigning Rally America Series champion, a title he's won four years in a row. The popular MTV show "Nitro Circus" follows him and fellow daredevils around the world as they push the limits with dirt bikes, skydiving stunts, bobsleds, monster trucks and more. Travis is also a big supporter of Road 2 Recovery, a non-profit charity foundation that helps professional motocross/supercross racers who sustain career-ending injuries with financial support.

"We're very excited to have Travis on board with BillMyParents. He is truly an icon in the action sports and racing worlds, and has a tremendous number of devoted fans," comments Jim Collas, President and CEO of BillMyParents®. "We knew Travis would be a great endorser of our payment solutions because he really connects with people of all ages and backgrounds."

BillMyParents® provides innovative and simple payment solutions for teens and their parents. When using the Supervised Shopping™ program, teens safely shop online on partner retail sites and click on the BillMyParents® payment button that appears next to each product. Selections are sent right away by email or text to parents, who can easily manage and approve requests. The system ensures security of private financial data, and parents can also choose to deposit allowance-like spending amounts in advance for teens' use.

For more information, go to: www.billmyparents.com


About BillMyParents®

BillMyParents® provides payment solutions targeted to young people between the ages of 8 and 21. Supervised Shopping™ gives parents complete control over purchases, and facilitates communication between parents and young people to help teach financial responsibility. For more information: www.billmyparents.com

About Socialwise, Inc.

Socialwise, Inc. (OTCBB:SCLW) is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information: www.socialwise.com

Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and planned business activities. Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those in Company reports filed with the SEC. The Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove correct. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those statements. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

US Supercross Lites West Series: 5th round San Diego, CA

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US Supercross Lites West Series: 5th round San Diego, CA

The fifth round of the AMA Supercross West Lites Series marked the first round for FMF/KTM rider PJ Larsen after earning a replacement ride on the Factory KTM Team just days prior to the race. Larsen's eventual 8th place finish at Qualcomm Stadium satisfied his new team and presents a mark to improve from going into the next week's race.

With only a few days to prepare for the Supercross round, (Larsen has been focusing on motocross for his ride with the JDR Motorsports/Moterex/KTM Team in Australia) Larsen came to San Diego excited for his new challenge and ready to place his KTM bike in the top of the pack. "Despite the fact that I didn't have much time to practice for Supercross, I felt confident going into this round," remarked Larsen. "My KTM motor and suspension are great, and when you have confidence in your bike, everything else comes naturally."

The early morning rain storm caused the track officials to delay practice until 5:30pm that evening, allowing only one timed practice session for each group. Larsen was in the first practice group and put in a good run earning the fastest lap time in his practice session and the tenth fastest qualifying lap time overall. After practice, he and fellow KTM rider, Phil Nicoletti, began to prep for heat #1.  

When the gate dropped for the first Lites heat, Nicoletti got off to a great start putting his St. Lawrence Radiology/Alessi Racing/KTM in 2nd position around the first turn. Larsen didn't have as great of a jump and came around mid-pack. Halfway around the first lap Nicoletti was able to pass the current leader, Max Anstie, to take over 1st place. Meanwhile, Larsen had started his climb through the pack and sat in 5th as they crossed over the finish line on lap number one. Nicoletti continued to hold the front position for the next three laps, successfully holding off a hard charging Wil Hahn, followed by Max Anstie, Travis Baker and PJ Larsen. On the fourth lap, in an aggressive pass, Hahn snatched the lead from Nicoletti. With two laps to go, Nicoletti remained close and finished 2nd in the heat, Larsen crossed the line in 6th overall.

In the Last Chance Qualifier, the KTM Factory Service/One Industry rider Sean Borkenhagen, KTM privateer rider Hugo Dagod and Jake Canada battled for the final qualifying position in the quick four lap sprint. On the last lap and final turn, Dagod came on strong and put a block pass on Canada for the final transfer position.

With the rain still holding off, the main event was set to start right on schedule. The riders lined the gate ready to put in a solid fifteen laps. As the riders rounded the first turn, Nicoletti squeezed his KTM up into a top five position with Larsen a few spots back around 9th. With one lap down, Nicoletti held 4th position with Larsen back in 9th. On lap two, Nicoletti slipped to 5th position when Cole Seely was able to get by while Larsen moved up one spot passing Antonio Balbi for 8th. The two riders remained consistent and held their positions for the majority of the race. Larsen climbed as high as 7th position and held that place from lap 4 to lap 13 until he was passed by Trey Canard with two laps to go. Larsen eventually crossed the finish line in 8th place with Nicoletti a few seconds ahead in 7th.

"Overall I am happy with my result tonight," remarked Larsen. "I tightened up around lap ten because I haven't been riding Supercross lately. But I feel good. I am happy with a top ten finish in my first race this season and I hope to improve upon that finish at Anaheim 3 next week."

Larsen will race the Anaheim 3 Supercross for the FMF/KTM Team at Anaheim 3 and hopes to be joined by Tommy Searle who has been on the sidelines since Anaheim 2, recovering from a shoulder injury.

Results

POS.	RIDER	MANUFACT.	NAT.
1	12 Jake Weimer	Kawasaki
2	200 Cole Seely	Honda
3	49 Wil Hahn	Honda
4	48 Max Anstie	Yamaha
5	20 Broc Tickle	Yamaha
6	38 Trey Canard	Honda
7	175 Phillip Nicoletti	KTM
8	44 PJ Larsen	KTM
9	21 Blake Wharton	Honda
10	102 Christopher Gosselaar	Honda

Standings

POS.	RIDER	MANUFACT.	NAT.	POINTS
1	12 Jake Weimer	Kawasaki		122
2	38 Trey Canard	Honda		96
3	49 Wil Hahn	Honda		94
4	20 Broc Tickle	Yamaha		78
5	200 Cole Seely	Honda		76
15	19 Tommy Searle	KTM		27

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DUNGEY STILL LEADS AFTER SAN FRANCISCO CRASH

Courtesy of Suzuki

DUNGEY STILL LEADS AFTER SAN FRANCISCO CRASH
Team Suzuki Press Office - January 31.

Rocktar Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey crashed as he led Saturday night's AMA/ FIM Supercross Championship fourth round in San Francisco, but remounted to take fourth place and keep his series lead intact.

With a shortened practice schedule due to rain that fell in San Francisco in the days leading up to the race, riders were given a total of 15 minutes of practice before the heat races. After timed practice, Dungey was in the second spot with a time of 53.337. During Heat 1, he was second for most of the eight laps, but he clipped a Tuff Block in the final laps and finished sixth.

As the gate dropped for the Main Event, Dungey came out with the holeshot. At his best, he had more than a nine-second lead on the field about half way through the race. The rhythm section he had troubles with during the heat race proved to be his nemesis and Dungey's boot caught in a rut, resulting in the racer separating from his bike. With the gap he had given himself with great line choice, Dungey was able to get back on his bike in second place. The 20-year-old rookie from Minnesota crossed the finish line in fourth spot after struggling with a bent clutch lever and a bent front brake rotor, which left him essentially without a front brake for the rest of the race.

"After practice, I felt good," Dungey said. "I think we made some good changes to the bike. I felt confident in the heat race, but I had a little tip over, so I tried to regroup. I came out and got a great holeshot in the Main and then I caught my foot and threw it away. I salvaged it for fourth, which is not too bad. I'm thankful that I'm alright and healthy." His fourth-place finish in San Francisco was enough to keep him 12 points ahead of second place.

Team Manager Roger DeCoster was feeling confident going into the race, and afterwards was happy that his racer was uninjured. "It could've been a lot worse," DeCoster said. "We're leaving here still with the points lead; we gave up a few points, but considering after his crash he had no front brake and no clutch and he still came out in fourth place, that's still pretty good. I'm sure he's going to be sore, but there's no serious injury. The bike was working well, so this week we probably have more to do with a chiropractor than a mechanic."

Austin Stroupe, Dungey's Rockstar Makita Suzuki team mate, who is filling in on the RM-Z450 in the Supercross class for Matt Moss, missed the race due to illness. He is expected to return to action in San Diego.

Main Event Results:

1. Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki)
2. Josh Hill (Yamaha)
3. Davi Millsaps (Honda)
4. Ryan Dungey (Rockstar Makita Suzuki)
5. Andrew Short (Honda)
6. Justin Brayton (Yamaha)
7. Ivan Tedesco (Yamaha)
8. Nick Wey (Kawasaki)
9. Tommy Hahn (Suzuki)
10. Michael Byrne (Yamaha)

Championship points: http://www.suzuki-racing.com
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R2R Auctions for San Diego SX

Courtesy of r2r 
Scottsdale, AZ - The Road 2 Recovery Foundation announces great auctions for Round Five of the 2010 Monster Energy Supercross in San Diego, California. The first auction includes 4 VIP Credentials with all access pit passes, Reserved VIP seating in the Press Box, Tour of JLaw Yamaha Factory Team Rig, Parts Unlimited Track Walk, Monster Energy Hospitality Credentials for lunch and autographed jersey from JLaw Yamaha Team rider Grant Langston.

The second auction includes 4 Tickets with all day & night pit passes (Rider Seating Section 49-54), tour of JLaw Yamaha Factory Team Rig, Parts Unlimited Track Walk, access to the Parts Unlimited Hospitality Tent for lunch, 4 XBalm Gift Packs.

The Road 2 Recovery would like to thank Feld Motor Sports, Monster Energy, Parts Unlimited, JLaw Yamaha Racing, X-Balm and Grant Langston for making these auctions possible. All proceeds to benefit the injured riders’ fund. Don’t miss out on these super auctions this holiday season and surprise the motocross fans in your life!

The Road 2 Recovery Foundation is dedicated to helping AMA licensed motocross members with financial assistance if they sustain career ending injuries as well as providing motivational, emotional and spiritual support to these individuals and their families. For more information and sponsorship opportunities contact Road 2 Recovery at 480-276-1131 or info@road2recovery.com.

Jagermeister Sponsors The 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross

Courtesy of Feld Entertainment
(New Rochelle, NY) - Jagermeister, the brand known for consumer level innovative marketing programs and promotions, will once again be recognized as the official and exclusive spirit sponsor world's premiere stadium off-road motorcycle circuit: the 2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Jagermeister is the first distilled spirit to sponsor AMA Supercross.

Monster Energy® Supercross fans will experience "Jager World" through the brand's various initiatives on the 17-stop racing circuit. In addition to sponsoring the 2010 supercross season, Jagermeister will sponsor the Freestyle Motocross Jump Team to perform at supercross races, which includes top riders from around the world, including - Mike Metzger and "Cowboy" Kenny Bartram.   The state-of-the-art Jagermeister Mobile Stage will be setup in the pit area of the stadiums* and will feature live music and DJs throughout the day. Jagermeister also plans to host riders and VIPs 21 years of age or older in the Jagermeister Dome, complete with the world renowned Jagerettes and various interactive games. At select Monster Energy® Supercross races throughout the 2010 season, Jagermeister will be conducting a text to win sweepstakes. Prizes include a brand new KTM/Jagermeister motorcycle and Jagermeister Tap Machines.

"Monster Energy Supercross has proven to be a great platform for Jagermeister and we look forward to increasing our presence in the 2010 season," stated Bill Henderson, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising. "We are excited to continue building momentum in the supercross arena with the best in the industry, Feld Motor Sports(sm) and top FMX riders Metzger and Bartram."

"We are looking forward to another successful season with the Jagermeister supercross partnership," said Todd Jendro, Senior Director of Operations, Feld Motor Sports(sm).  "Their global brand awareness and on-site activation will continue to enhance the overall supercross experience."

"I am looking forward to getting back to my roots of supercross again," says Bartram. "Even though I am not racing in the race, I feel like I am a big part of Supercross again with the Jagermeister FMX team." Mike Metzger adds, "I'm excited to be at the Supercross and Outdoor Nationals and ride with Cowboy Kenny Bartram and the MOB Syndicate riders Rob Distler & Thomas Alves."

Activation of the Jagermeister supercross sponsorship begins with the season opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on January 9, 2010 and will take place in 15 markets throughout the country. The 2010 Monster Energy® Supercross schedule is located on Jagermeister's newly redesigned website, www.jager.com.

Know your limits.  Always Drink Responsibly.

*The Jagermeister Mobile Stage will be present in the following cities: Anaheim, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas, Jacksonville, Houston, St. Louis, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

About Jagermeister
Jagermeister, which translates to "master hunter", is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top shot brands in the world. The liqueur is based on a secret recipe of 56 herbs, blooms, roots and fruits from around the world.  Jagermeister, with the distinctive square bottle, was first developed in 1934 in Germany and the brand quickly gained global fame through its innovative marketing, unique taste profile and its association with good times. Jagermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc./Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY www.jager.com. Jagermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L. DRINK RESPONSIBLY

About Feld Motor Sports(sm)
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz(sm) and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Team Dunlop 2010-The search begins at the 2009 Winter National Olympics

Courtesy of Dunlop

Buffalo, NY: Dunlop Tire Company is seeking the best up-and-coming minibike stars in the country to join the popular Team Dunlop amateur motocross program at www.teamdunlop.com. For the past three seasons, young amateur motocross racers throughout the country have been flying the colors of the elite Team Dunlop squad en route to collecting championships upon championships.

"We will begin our search for 2010 Team Dunlop riders at the Winter National Olympics November 23-28," said Dunlop Off Road Technical Manager Brian Fleck. "We will base our 2010 selections on the 2009 amateur national results and the 2009 final amateur power rankings. Factored into that will be rider attitude, professionalism and regional impact." Fleck added that participation in the 2009 Team Dunlop program is no guarantee of 2010 selection.

Seventeen riders made the Team Dunlop squad in 2009 (see below) and each one competed in a number of amateur national events. Some of the more accomplished riders who took home numerous titles in 2009 include Adam Cianciarulo, Jordan Bailey, Matt Bisceglia, Zach Bell and Sean Cantrell, just to name a few.

In just three years' of existence, the Team D support for young riders has proven to be extremely successful, with many young riders making smooth and rewarding transitions to the ranks of motocross professionals. Two of the most prominent success stories among Team D alumni include Ashley Fiolek, two-time Women's National Motocross Champion, 2009 X Games Women's Moto-X Gold Medalist and member of the Honda Red Bull Racing Team, and Justin Barcia, AMA Rookie of the Year in the 250 class, who rides for the GEICO Powersports Honda Team.

"Every year, working with the Team D kids has grown to be more and more fun," said Fleck. "We've been stepping up the program every year and teaming up with these young racers for some really excellent results. It will be exciting to see how far our 2010 riders end up going in their racing careers. Hopefully we will still be working with them when they transition to the pro ranks of AMA Supercross and Motocross."

About Team Dunlop
Team Dunlop identifies outstanding young people who compete on motocross bikes displacing up to 105cc and helps them move up to the next level. Dunlop has a long and proud history of amateur support for thousands of young racers every year. Additionally, Dunlop serves as the official tire sponsor of all the major amateur OEM groups, including Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Cobra and Polini. To submit your application for consideration to join Team D, visit www.teamdunlop.com.

Team Dunlop provides tire support and preferred service at select amateur races. Dunlop promotes and advertises Team Dunlop in national media as well as on the Dunlop Website. As a bonus, Team Dunlop riders become involved as development riders for the next generation of Dunlop racing tires in the youth segment. In 2009, Dunlop also contributed to an educational savings fund for the Team Dunlop riders to underscore the importance of staying focused on schoolwork. Team Dunlop riders can be easily identified because they sport a unique logo on their exclusively-branded Team Dunlop racetrack apparel.

Dunlop is especially proud of the Team Dunlop riders on the 2009 squad and congratulates each of them for their outstanding effort. Listed alphabetically, they are:

•     Jordan Bailey - KTM - Orlando, Florida
•     Zach Bell - Kawasaki - San Diego, California
•     Matt Bisceglia - Yamaha - Weatherford, Texas
•     Sean Cantrell - KTM - Newbury Park, California
•     Adam Cianciarulo - Kawasaki - Osteen, Florida
•     Thomas Covington - Kawasaki - Vernon, Alabama
•     Brad Esper - Kawasaki - San Diego, California
•     Steven Gretchen - Suzuki - McMechen, West Virginia
•     Lance Kobusch - Cobra - New Florence, Missouri
•     Connor Pearson - Yamaha - Powell Butte, Oregon
•     Jake Riggle - Suzuki - Colorado Springs, Colorado
•     Chase Sexton - Polini - La Moille, Illinois
•     Jordan Smith - Suzuki - Belmont, North Carolina
•     Tanner Stack - Kawasaki - Jackson, Michigan
•     Rookie White - Suzuki - Winchester, California
•     Clay Woeste - Cobra - Florence, Kentucky
•     Mark Worth - Kawasaki - Queen Creek, Arizona

About Dunlop Tires
Dunlop Tires is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S. and the only manufacturer of motorcycle tires in North America. With North American operations headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Dunlop has been making and selling high-quality tires in the U.S. since 1923. For more information, visit www.dunlopmotorcycle.com.