Ogio Dominates XGames 16

Courtesy of OGIO
BLUFFDALE, Utah - OGIO International focused a lot of time this year not only designing innovative bags and gear but also building a team of moto riders to dominate events such as this weekend's X Games in Los Angeles. Mission accomplished, as OGIO's riders posted huge wins and dominated the medals podium.

OGIO Moto riders captured eight medals in MOTO X including: Travis Pastrana, Nate Adams, Ronnie Renner, Robbie Maddison, Jarryd McNeil, and John Hansen. "We are blown away at how successful our entire team of OGIO athletes was at the X Games who captured a total of 15 medals in Moto FMX, BMX and Skate commented Mark Kuryak, the company’s global vice president of Action/Professional/Sport divisions. "Event coverage was awesome, as was the incredible story that aired about Travis Pastrana granting the dream ride of a lifetime for a young man battling cancer. Everyone has been talking about that very emotional story.  We congratulate all of our athletes for their success."
         
Complete OGIO rider Moto X Games results (Los Angeles, July 29 – August 1) include:

Gold
Moto X Freestyle
Travis Pastrana

Bronze
Moto X Freestyle
Nate Adams

Gold
Moto X Speed Style
Travis Pastrana

Silver
Moto X Speed Style
Nate Adams

Silver
Moto X Step Up
Ronnie Renner

Silver
Moto X Best Trick
Robbie Maddison

Silver
Moto X Best Whip
Jarryd McNeil

Bronze
Moto X Super X
John Hansen



TUCKER ROCKY is OGIO’S Exclusive Motor Sports Product Distributor for
USA Power Sports Dealers.  For more information about OGIO and OGIO Athletes, visit www.ogio.com.
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Alpinestars Parking Lot Sale

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Alpinestars Spring Parking Lot Sale is taking place this Saturday May 22nd from 10AM-4PM!  This includes great prices on your favorite clothing as well as an autograph session by FMX champions Nate Adams and Kyle Loza.  Be sure to stop by and check it out!

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FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS GOES NUCLEAR!

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FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS GOES NUCLEAR!

Unprecedented NUCLEAR COWBOYZ℠ Show Roars Into

IZOD Center February 26-27

Featuring New Jersey’s Own Ronnie Faisst!

AURORA, Ill. (January 20, 2010) – Feld Motor Sports℠ announced today that tickets for Nuclear Cowboyz℠, featuring the world’s top freestyle motocross riders in a never-before-seen action packed, record-breaking theatrical freestyle motocross production, are now on sale for the debut engagement at IZOD Center.  Performances are Friday, February 26 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 PM

The Nuclear Cowboyz tour has assembled the world’s greatest cast of freestyle motocross riders, including Adam Jones, Mike Mason, Nate Adams, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Ronnie Faisst, Todd Potter, Beau Bamburg, Jim McNeil, Dustin Miller, Matt Buyten, Brian Foster, Jimmie McGuire, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Taka Higashino and Derek Garland. These legends of freestyle motocross will synchronize awe-inspiring tricks while attempting to break world records in a heart pounding two-hour scripted performance.

Fans will be blown-away by this new freestyle motocross performance format which includes a special appearance by Derek Guetter presenting an extraordinary back-flipping quad, the exclusive Nuclear Cowgirlz™ dancers, the latest pyrotechnics and pulsating hard rock music, exotic acrobatic fire presentations, sky-high stilt walkers, astonishing fire-breathers and the famed “Grindergirl.”

IZOD CENTER:

Friday, February 26 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 PM

A wide range of ticket options are offered.  “Power Plant” tickets (which include full cast post-show meet & greet autograph session, official tour t-shirt and poster) are $150.00.  Additional prices are $75.00, $60.00, $45.00 and $25.00.  Facility fee and taxes may apply.

Tickets are available at the IZOD Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000.  To learn more about this sensational new production, log onto NuclearCowboyz.com.

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Interviews and media opportunities, as well as photos and b-roll, are available upon request.

About Feld Motor Sports℠

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℠ 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.

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Courtesy of ONE Industries
ONE Industries is proud to announce the most powerful lineup for the 2010 season. When the gate drops at Anaheim 1 this Saturday night, the top riders in the sport will be looking their best courtesy of ONE.
As the official team sponsor of Rockstar/Makita Suzuki for graphics and seat covers since 1999, ONE continues the relationship for 2010 and beyond. Ryan Dungey, the 2009 SX Lites and MX Champion, steps up to the 450 class this year with teammate Matt Moss. Austin Stroupe will handle the duties in the Lites class for both SX and MX.
Chad Reed has made the switch to green and will ride the Monster Kawasaki KX450F. The 2009 Lucas Oil Motocross Champion joins Ryan Villopoto forming a very powerful combination on the racetrack.
The GEICO Powersports Honda squad comes out swinging with young hotshot Justin Barcia heading up the SX/MX Lites crew alongside Brett Metcalfe, Blake Wharton and Trey Canard. Kevin Windham returns to the team as the sole rider in the premier 450 class.
A newly formed relationship with Rockstar Energy Suzuki will see the team competing in the complete ONE Industries product line including motocross apparel, helmets and motorcycle graphics. Tommy Hahn leads the team aboard his RMZ 450 in the SX and MX classes, while Jake Moss will be riding SX Lites then switch to the 450 for the outdoors. Ryan Morais, Blake Baggett and Hunter Hewitt complete the team covering the Lites division in both SX and MX.
Hart & Huntington will field two Honda riders for the AMA Supercross Series. Matt Boni, the 2009 Top Privateer award winner, returns to the team joined by Chris Blose. ONE has the team covered with the complete product line including motocross apparel, helmets and bike graphics. FMX favorite Mike Mason will also represent the team in the upcoming Nuclear Cowboys tour as well as the X Games and other FMX events.
The KTM Factory Services team consists of riders Sean Borkenhagen and Michael Sleeter competing in the SX Lites West division. ONE will be outfitting the team with graphics, racewear and helmets.
Nate Adams has recently focused his training on making a run at the first two rounds of supercross. Look for the #741 Yamaha out on the track the next couple of weeks before Nate joins the Nuclear Cowboys tour for the remainder of the season.
For more information about ONE Industries and to check out the complete line of products go to www.oneindustries.com

Feld Motor Sports Launches the Dawn of a Whole New FMX with Nuclear Cowboyz Tour

Courtesy of Feld Entertainment
AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports? announced today the launch of the inaugural Nuclear Cowboyz?15-City tour, featuring the world’s top freestyle motocross riders in a never-before-seen action packed, record-breaking theatrical freestyle motocross production.

The Nuclear Cowboyz tour has assembled the world’s greatest cast of freestyle motocross riders, including Adam Jones, Mike Mason, Nate Adams, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Ronnie Faisst, Todd Potter, Beau Bamburg, Nixey Danielson, Jim McNeil, Dustin Miller, Matt Buyten, Brian Foster, Jimmie McGuire and Jackson Strong. These legends of freestyle motocross will synchronize awe-inspiring tricks, like the amazing front flip, while attempting to break world records in a heart pounding two-hour scripted performance.

“Nuclear Cowboyz truly is the dawn of a whole new freestyle motocross experience with the best FMX riders in the world performing together in one explosive theatrical production,” says Kenneth Feld, Producer and CEO of Feld Entertainment, Inc. “Nuclear Cowboyz will ignite the arena floor with freestyle motocrossers defying gravity in this post-apocalyptic atmosphere, leaving the audience with an unbelievable and unprecedented adrenaline-rush. This Feld Motor Sports production is going to be the greatest, most exciting freestyle motocross show ever produced.”

The Nuclear Cowboyz tour is creating a new frontier in freestyle motocross by combining the high-octane sport and the high caliber of entertainment production for which Feld Entertainment is known. The story line rips wide open when the Nuclear Cowboyz reunite after chaos rocks their world. The sparse population divides into two tribes which operate without governance and compete for supremacy of their new world.

“Fans will be blown-away by this new freestyle motocross performance format which includes a special appearance by Derek Guetter presenting an extraordinary back-flipping quad,” says Charlie Mancuso, President of Feld Motor Sports. “New creative elements are integrated throughout the show and include the exclusive Nuclear Cowgirlz™ dancers, the latest pyrotechnics and pulsating hard rock music, exotic acrobatic fire presentations, sky-high stilt walkers, astonishing fire-breathers and the famed “Grindergirl.”
 
Creating the powerful world of Nuclear Cowboyz includes:

· Barry Lather (Director and Choreographer) – returns to Feld Entertainment from his most recent work with Rihanna’s Girl Gone Bad Tour, soul artist Estelle and ABC’s Dancing With The Stars;   

· Micky Dymond (Rider Choreographer and Stunt Coordinator) – A two-time AMA Motocross Lites class National Champion, Dymond brings his racing skills to choreograph the world’s greatest Freestyle Motocross riders;

· Todd Jendro (Sr. Operations Director) – brings more than 25 years of two-wheel expertise and directs all of Feld Motor Sports’ two wheel properties, including Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross, and Freestyle Motocross.

· Brian Wallenbeck (Director Freestyle Motocross) – brings five years of proficient industry operations knowledge and directs the freestyle motocross property for Feld Motor Sports.

· Jesse Blevins (Lighting Designer) – has overseen spectacular lighting scenery for a variety of performers and performances including his latest for this year’s No Doubt Tour with lead singer, Gwen Stefani;

· Rick Papineau (Scenic Designer) – Vice President of Scenic Elements for Feld Entertainment who creates props, scenic elements and special effects for all corporate touring shows;

· Dawna Oak (Costume Designer) – brings veteran experience in managing the exotic and breathtaking costumes for the thousands of performers from Feld Entertainment’s numerous productions.

History will be made January 2nd when Feld Motor Sports debuts Nuclear Cowboyz at Pittsburgh’s Mellon Arena. The non-stop, aerial amazement of this new frontier in freestyle motocross will travel to 15 North American cities in 2010.

2010 Nuclear Cowboyz? Tour Schedule
January 2                      Pittsburgh, Pa.              Mellon Arena
January 8-9                   Richmond, Va.              Richmond Coliseum
January 16-17                Boston, Mass.              TD Garden
January 23                    Dallas, Texas                American Airlines Center
January 30                    Houston, Texas             Reliant Stadium
February 6                    Indianapolis, Ind.           Lucas Oil Stadium
February 13                   Atlanta, Ga.                   Georgia Dome
February 19-20              Tampa, Fla.                   St. Pete Times Forum
February 26-27              East Rutherford, N.J.     IZOD Center
March 6-7                      Birmingham, Ala.           Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
March 12-13                  San Diego, Calif.           Sports Arena
March 20-21                  Tacoma, Wash.             Tacoma Dome
March 26-28                  Anaheim, Calif.              Honda Center
April  2-3                       Ontario, Calif.                Citizens Bank Arena
April 17-18                    Rosemont, Ill.                Allstate Arena

Tickets are available for the 2010 Nuclear Cowboyz tour, please visit www.nuclearcowboyz.com, www.ticketmaster.com, www.tickets.com.

About Feld Motor Sports?
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? 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.

Benefit Ride Day for Ross Maeda

Courtesy of Donn Meada
As found on Racerxill.com

A letter from Donn Maeda:
Dear Friends,

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As many of you may already know, my older brother Ross suffered paralyzing injuries in a crash at Starwest MX Park on September 25. Ross broke his T11 and T12 vertebrae, and for now, he is unable to feel his legs or walk. He is, however, making some great progress and remains determined and hopeful for a full recovery. As of today, he has regained sensation in his lower abdominals and down his right hip. Amazingly, he discovered a few days ago that he could move his ankles a bit!

Ross has completed his rehabilitation therapy at St. Jude’s Hospital and is scheduled to go home this Thursday, November 5. As you know, the costs associated with a spinal cord injury are astronomical, and much to our dismay, Ross’ HMO insurance is not as great as we had all hoped it would be. Our family is doing our best to band together and help Ross, but it has reached the point where we must turn to our friends for some assistance.

One December 6th, we are holding a benefit ride day for Ross at Perris Raceway. Jeff Nordstrom, Rick Johnson and Sebastien Tortelli have graciously donated the track for the day, and we hope to put on one hell of a fundraiser to help Ross with his continued therapy expenses. The Metal Mulisha jump team (plus Nate Adams) are putting on a show to help attract spectators, and we will be selling Rossi support bracelets, stickers and T-shirts.

How can you help? We are hoping to solicit donations from our friends in the motocross industry, so that we may conduct a raffle, a silent auction, and a live auction. We’ve even secured the services of a real, live, fast-talking auctioneer to help with the show…

If you can help with a donation of any kind, please contact me via e-mail at donn.maeda@transworld.net or by cell 714/425-8969. Or, product donations may be shipped to: Help Rossi, 226 North Maple Street, Corona, California, 92880.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Ross has been a figurehead in the motocross industry for over three decades. More importantly, though, he’s been my hero forever. Thanks again,
Donn Maeda
Editor, TransWorld Motocross Magazine

2010 RED BULL X-FIGHTERS WORLD TOUR: PUNCH YOUR TICKET AT THE FIRST-EVER RED BULL X-FIGHTERS RANKING SESSION

Courtesy of Red Bull

2010 RED BULL X-FIGHTERS WORLD TOUR:
PUNCH YOUR TICKET AT THE FIRST-EVER RED BULL X-FIGHTERS RANKING SESSION
The search is on for undiscovered FMX talent to compete alongside the world’s best riders
At the Red Bull Compound

Santa Monica, Calif. (November 3, 2009) – The 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour will kick-start its fourth season in February at the Red Bull Compound, an exclusive, private training facility located deep in the mountains north of Los Angeles. For the first time in the history of Red Bull X-Fighters, riders will have to battle it out and earn their spots in the world’s most prestigious freestyle motocross series at the official Ranking Session.

Only the top four athletes from the 2009 season automatically qualified for the 2010 World Tour, leaving six spots up for grabs. The secured spots go to 2009 champion Nate Adams (USA), Robbie Maddison (AUS), Eigo Sato (JPN) and Mat Rebeaud (SUI). The Red Bull X-Fighters Ranking Session will be held at the Red Bull Compound between February 2 and February 10, where the greatest collection of the world’s best FMX athletes will battle it out for the additional six coveted spots on the World Tour.

GLOBAL TALENT MEETS (LEGIT) YOUTUBE TALENT

Only 30 riders will be selected to participate in the Ranking Session. If you have not previously competed in a Red Bull X-Fighters, Dew Tour or X Games event and think you have what it takes to hang with the best FMX athletes in the world, submit a 90-second video of your best performance to www.redbullxfighters.com by December 1, 2009.

“I'm excited about being invited to compete in the Red Bull X-Fighters championship again in 2010,” said Maddison. “X-Fighters has the best riders in the world throwing down the gnarliest runs in the most amazing locations around the world. I know the level will be higher again this year, so I'm busy learning fresh stuff for the new comp season.”

The world’s premier, most-progressive freestyle motocross series demands a high degree of skill, as indicated by the minimum requirement needed to qualify for the Ranking Session: “You’ll need to have at least one backflip combination in your portfolio,” said Tour Director Tes Sewell.

Another new milestone for the 2010 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour will include two wildcard entries at each stop to complete the field of the tour, which will start in April and run to September at spectacular, iconic locations across the globe, which will be announced shortly.

Courage, talent and self-confidence are the key ingredients, as 17-year-old Levi Sherwood of New Zealand demonstrated last year. After defending champion Mat Rebeaud was sidelined with an injury, he discovered the talented young Kiwi rider, and Sherwood, now known as the “Rubber Kid,” paid Rebeaud back by knocking him out of the competition a few days later on his way to winning the 2009 season opener in Mexico City.

DEFT Family Launches Online Store

Courtesy of Deft Family
Temecula, CA (October 26, 2009) DEFT Family, a united family of athletes, artists and creative Individuals, is proud to announce the much anticipated release of the deftfamily.com online store.
The new online store features the latest gear from DEFT Family including an array of t-shirt designs as well as the limited edition LA glove designed for Summer X Games 15.  “This time last year DEFT was just barley a sparkle in our eyes” said Nate Adams, Founder of DEFT Family.  “We’re really excited about how the last 12 months have gone, our online store is now up and running and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.” continued Adams.
This is the first product release of many more to come for the holiday season.  Check it out at www.deftfamily.com.
ABOUT DEFT FAMILY
DEFT Family represents a united family of athletes, artists, and creative individuals inspired by the underground lifestyle to smash boundaries and define our future. Started by a core crew of friends influenced by music, art, culture, sport, faith, and fashion, each member of DEFT Family is gifted in their own way, and driven to push through limits unknown.
DEFT Family products are created by DEFT Family members to deploy individual expression and personality. Committed to bringing you high-quality products combined with a fresh and unique look, DEFT Family is not just a brand, it’s a lifestyle…
WE ARE DEFT.

Live Final Red Bull X-Fighters London, UK

Courtesy of Red Bull

The LIVE Webcast of the Red Bull X-Fighters London is available at Freecaster.tv.

As we close in the eagerly anticipated final round and championship decider at the Battersea Power Station, London, there are four riders still in contention for the Red Bull X-Fighters 2009 crown. After closely fought battles in Mexico City, Calgary, Texas and Madrid, it is Nate Adams (USA), Eugo Sato (JPN), Robbie Maddison (AUS) and Mat Rebeaud (SUI) that will be riding for victory. With such a small points margin, the London leg promises the most thrilling contest yet. As the events lands in the UK for the very first time, British eyes will be on local young gun 24-year-old Chris Birch (UK). You can follow all the action LIVE Saturday August 22 from 22:15 CEST (21:15 local time London).

Watch all the previous stops of the Red Bull X-Fighters again on http://freecaster.tv/red-bull-x-fighters-2009

Confirmed rider list for the Red Bull X-Fighters London:

Mat Rebeaud (SUI)

Nate Adams (USA)

Dany Torres (ESP)

Andre Villa (NOR)

Adam Jones (USA)

Robbie Maddison (AUS)

Levi Sherwood (NZL)

Thomas Pages (FRA)

Chris Birch (UK)

Eigo Sato (JAP)

Jeremy Stenberg (USA)

Mike Mason (USA)

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DEFT FAMILY CLEANS HOUSE AT SUMMER X GAMES 15

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Courtesy of Deft Family

DEFT FAMILY CLEANS HOUSE AT SUMMER X GAMES 15

Temecula, CA (Aug 3, 2009) DEFT FAMILY, a united family of athletes, artists and creative individuals, take over Summer X Games 15 with the teams first podium wins.

The DEFT FAMILY cleaned house at Summer X Games 15 with family members Todd Potter and Nate Adams taking podium while family members Christian Graig, Myles Richmond, Taka Higashino and Tarah Gieger all had amazing runs and represented the DEFT FAMILY with pride.

In front of thousands of cheering fans, The DEFT FAMILY team killed the podium with Todd Potter earning himself a gold medal for Best Whip, a bronze medal for Best Trick while also qualifying for Freestyle finals. Nate Adams killed the course during Freestyle finals scoring himself a bronze medal, while Christian Graig competed in his first ever professional race and finished 3rd in his heat and a solid 8th in the main event.
Check out www.deftfamily.com for additional photos and post Summer X Games 15 coverage.

ABOUT DEFT FAMILY
DEFT represents a united family of athletes, artists, and creative individuals inspired by the underground lifestyle to smash boundaries and define our future. Started by a core crew of friends influenced by music, art, culture, sport, faith, and fashion, each member of DEFT FAMILY is gifted in their own way, and driven to push through limits unknown. DEFT products are created by DEFT FAMILY members to deploy individual expression and personality. Committed to bringing you high-quality products combined with a fresh and unique look, DEFT FAMILY is not just a brand, it’s a lifestyle…
WE ARE DEFT.

Yamaha Invades XGames 15

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Courtesy of Yamaha

Cypress California, July 29, 2009 - Yamaha athletes will be invading X Games 15 this weekend at the Staples Center and Home Depot Center in Southern California. Headlining the charge will be 7-Time AMA Champion James Stewart. Stewart and his L & M team will be using his Supercross Championship winning YZ450F in the Moto X Super X and Moto X SuperMoto events, but it is still undecided whether he will use a YZ250 or YZ450F in the Moto X Best Whip. No matter what, James is definitely a serious threat to grab a handful of medals.

Joe Gibb's Racing's Josh Grant will also be competing in the Moto X Super X event on a YZ450F and already has a custom built YZ250 all prepped and ready to go for Moto X Best Whip.

Graves' Yamaha rider and two-time AMA Supermoto Lites Champion Brandon Currie will be looking to put his YZ450F on the box and earn his first X Games medal on Saturday afternoon in the Moto X SuperMoto final.

In Moto X Freestyle multi-time X Games Gold medalist Nate Adams and his YZ250 are coming into X Games 15 100% healthy and back in gold medal form after a very successful pre-season. Red Bull Experiment pioneer and all around incredible athlete Robbie Maddison will also be going for the gold in Moto X Freestyle on a YZ250.

Last year's Moto X Super X Women winner Tarah Gieger has been laying low, healing up and getting prepared to repeat last year's performance in this years Moto X Super X Women's Final.

"X Games is without a doubt one of the biggest events we do all year and with the caliber of talent we have competing this year, we're definitely looking forward to taking home some gold", said Keith McCarty, Yamaha Racing Division Manager.

NATE & ROBBIE—NEW PHOTO GALLERY FROM DC

Press Release from DC Shoes

Teammates Nate Adams and Robbie Maddison hit up Nate's private track in Temecula on a recent Tuesday afternoon for a little session. Here's some photos from that lovely day-long shoot, courtesy of DC photog Colin Adair. Go here.