Etnies at XGames 15

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The etnies Moto-X team is gettin ready to throw down at X Games this weekend. Here's a quick list of all the riders, and what they're competing in:

Best Trick
1. Kyle Loza
2. Todd Potter
3. Nixey Danielson

Best Whip
1. Josh Grant
2. Todd Potter

Freestyle
1. Todd Potter
2. Jeremy Stenberg
3. Andre Villa
4. Nixey Danielson

Super X
1. Justin Brayton
2. Cody Cooper
3. Christian Craig
4. Josh Grant

Super X (womens)
1. Vanessa Florenti
2. Tarah Gieger

STARS COME OUT TO CHEER AND JEER TRAVIS PASTRANA AT RED BULL TOASTED Action Sports Icon Celebrated in Hollywood on Eve of X Games

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HOLLYWOOD, CA (July 28, 2009) – Travis Pastrana is one of the most successful and most beloved figures in action sports, but tonight it was time to put Travis on the hot seat. A full house of fans, athletes and celebrities gathered at the Avalon Hollywood to pay tribute (and to poke a little fun), at all that Pastrana has contributed to the world of action sports at Red Bull Toasted. The event was a surprise to Pastrana until he arrived at the venue in a restored English double-decker bus, but the presenters were more than ready to give Travis a ribbing (with love, of course).

Travis took his licks in good spirits, saying “It was epic to have so many of my friends and family come out tonight. When Red Bull does something, they do it huge. It was a roast and it was funny, but there was a lot of respect. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Going into X Games, all I’ve been thinking about over and over is Best Trick, the Rodeo 720, if you will, and tonight distracted me in a really good way.”

Red Bull Toasted featured special appearances by several iconic friends and family members of Pastrana. Video montages showcased his life and career – his highlights and even his goofier moments. Roasting and toasting Travis included: Arj Barker (Flight of the Conchords), Tony Hawk (skateboard legend), Sal Masakela (Host of E! Daily 10), Brian Vickers (Red Bull Racing NASCAR driver), Greg Giraldo (comedian and Comedy Central roaster), Dan Levy (comedian), Ryan Sheckler (skateboarder and star MTV’s Life of Ryan), the cast members from MTV's Nitro Circus, including Andy Bell, Jeremy Rawle, Gregg Godfrey and Jolene Van Vugt, Kelley James (singer), Debbie Pastrana (Travis’ mother), Robert Pastrana, (Travis’ father) and Carey Hart (motocross star).

Spotted at the event were Audrina Patridge and Brody Jenner from MTV’s The Hills, Verne Troyer, Ryan Cabrera and Steve-O.

Fellow athletes in attendance included Robbie Maddison, Ronnie Renner, Mat Rebeaud, Ashley Fiolek, Tarah Gieger, Levi Sherwood, Lance Coury, Ian Walsh, Sandro Dias, Daniel Dhers, Kevin Robinson, Parks Bonifey, Corey Bohan and Corey Martinez, in addition to Vickers and Sheckler.

Highlights of the night included a fierce thrashing of every celebrity in the room by comedians Dan Levy and Greg Giraldo, most of which cannot be repeated without a “bleep.” Kid Rock (via video) recounted a New Year’s Eve party which ended with Travis BASE jumping from his suite in the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, a bewigged Troyer made a surprise appearance on-stage and almost every roaster made a point to describe Travis’ amazing motocross ability…and complete lack of skills with women.

The guests in attendance were also the first to hear “what’s next” in Travis’ career. He was passed the torch – or in this case, the steering wheel – and will be the star of the 2009 Red Bull: New Year. No Limits. New Year’s Eve event, live on ESPN. Look for more details on how Travis will take over New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles in the coming months.

New @ Amateur MX

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Check out the fresh new design at http://www.Amateurmx.com - with top 10 Amateur MX National Rider Rankings on the front page, with complete Rider Rankings out tomorrow with the Ponca & Loretta's Preview issue of Amateur MX Magazine.

As well, we will be doing race updates, photos & video from Ponca City and Loretta's starting Weds. evening. Make note of the results link for Ponca City, which is already up.

Twin Air Supports Loretta Lynn's

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Perkasie, PA (July 28, 2009) - Twin Air products will be available to racers competing in the 2009 AMA Amateur National Championships. Twin Air will be represented on vendor row, across from the Fox Hut from Saturday August 1st thru Saturday August 8th.

All riders are invited to visit the Twin Air booth to receive their Twin Air BIO Factory Pre-Oiled filter for only $20. From Air Filters to Air Box Covers to Oil Filters, Twin Air has all the filtration products you need to achieve maximum performance and protection.

For more information on this promo event, please contact Twin Air USA at info@twinairusa.com or 800-749-2890.

FACTORY EFFEX INC. Announces Newly Formed Licensing Agreement with Monster Energy

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Valencia, CA - Factory Effex, Inc. is excited to announce a newly formed multi-year licensing agreement for the use of Monster Energy Trade Marks.

Factory Effex has had the great opportunity to work with the Hansen Beverage Company and Monster Energy drink over the years for the use of Monster branded motorcycle graphics kits and sticker sheets. Monster has recently announced a very limited licensing opportunity to select companies within the motorcycle off-road segment, choosing Factory Effex to be the primary partner for a complete range of motorcycle and ATV graphics kits for all late model's and brands.

"Factory Effex has built its brand and product offerings over the years through these license partnerships," says Vice President Scott Gilly. "Having finally secured a multi-year agreement that enables Factory Effex to be the only source for a complete line of Monster Energy branded motorcycle graphics and select sticker kits, really allows us to be a part of something big.

Monster Energy has positioned themselves as a world leader in the highly competitive energy drink market, and has aligned themselves within the motorcycle industry to be one of, if not the most visible brand's by today's standard.

We're very excited to be a part of it."

Factory Effex is now going through a complete make over of its Monster Branded product offerings with new designs and graphics kits coming to the market as early as August 2009.

Keep an eye out for fresh new designs from the world leader in motorcycle graphics and seats covers.

For additional information regarding this press release, Factory Effex media relations can be reached at (661) 255-5611, ext. 101.

Factory Effex is a Valencia, CA based company specializing in graphics, seat covers and decals along with Wheels and Hard Parts components for motocross bikes. For a complete list of Factory Effex's products please visit our website at www.factoryeffex.com.
24922 Anza Drive Unit D Valencia Ca. 91355 Phone 661-255-5611 Fax 661-255-1253

Pirelli Tire Support at Amateur National MX

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Next week the world’s biggest motocross event will commence in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. for the legendary Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships from Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Pirelli Tire will be on hand to support the 28th running of the race with full service from its race semi August 4-8.

Pirelli-sponsored riders will receive first class treatment and full tire service throughout the five-day national while the company will provide special event pricing for all nationally-qualified competitors at the event.

“I want to congratulate all riders and their families for their commitment and hard work it takes to qualify,” stated Pirelli Motocross Manager Josh Whitmire. “To better serve the riders competing at Loretta’s we will have our best motocross tire technicians on site the entire week. In addition to our technical advise we will offer our premium Pirelli Scorpion MX tires at special pricing to assure each rider is on a new set of tires when the gate drops.”

All competitors are invited to stop by the Pirelli semi to learn more about the Scorpion MX family of tires. Scorpion MX tires have won 51 World Motocross Championships and Pirelli Tire has been winning races for 100 years.

Since 1982, the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championships has been the world’s premier event in the sport of motocross, hosting the sport’s biggest stars for nearly three decades. Each year, thousands of hopefuls throughout the country battle through area and regional qualifiers for their chance at a coveted title.

Rider resumes for the 2010 season will be accepted throughout the week at Loretta Lynn’s and all interested participants will receive a personal introduction to the Pirelli family.

Pirelli Tire North America designs, develops, manufactures and markets tires for passenger vehicles in both the original equipment and replacement markets as well as markets and distributes tires for motorcycle and motorsports. Located in Rome, Georgia, Pirelli’s Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) employs state-of-the-art technology to manufacture tires for both export and domestic markets. For more information please visit www.us.pirelli.com.

Supermoto Returns to X Games 15

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X Games 15 features the return of the most exciting racing on two wheels as the world's top motorcycle racers will vie for Supermoto Gold. Although race promoter Gavin Trippe gets credit for creating the concept of a hybrid roadracing/motocross competition for the original "Superbikers" race for ABC's Wide World Of Sports more than 30 years ago, it is the French who have really embraced the concept and have made the sport of "Supermotard" their own in recent years. In fact, 2007-2008 Supermoto World Champion Adrien Chareyre has just confirmed he will be coming from France to compete on the track at the Home Depot Center.

Adrien Chareyre will defend his X Games Supermoto title.

Supporting the super fast Supermotard racer will be a local dealer as San Diego's GP Motorcycles will be race-prepping Chareyre's Husqvarna SM450 motorcycle. As San Diego's only all-European motorcycle dealership and an authorized Husky dealer, GP Motorcycles was a natural to play host to the champ. Adding to the international flavor of this team is a French rider on an Italian-made motorcycle (the brand actually originated in Sweden) fueled by GP Motorcycles' owner Paul Lima's passion for the classic style and character of historic European motorcycle marques.

As he says, "the intent for opening the dealership was to fill a cultural void and create a cool place to hang out, eat, sleep, and breathe European motorcycles. Chareyre should feel right at home with his X Games team!" The fact that his team will be competing just up the road from Lima's home turf makes his commitment even deeper.

Nicknamed "Le Chat" the likable Chareyre has been racing motorcycles since he was 4 years old, competing in the European and French National Motocross Championships until he was 15. He then switched to the Supermoto discipline back in 2001, starting on a little 50cc minibike and working his way up through bigger bikes to ultimately become the World Champion. Check out www.adrienchareyre.com for the latest photos and video clips from recent competition. Adrien comes into the X Games having just won both legs of the World Supermoto Championships at the historic Mallory Park in the U.K. Leading the series with a perfect 100 point total he is one the American heroes - former X Games Gold medalist Jeff Ward and Supercross phenom James Stewart - will have to look out for at the Home Depot Center.

The X Games makes a seventh appearance in Los Angeles July 30-August 2 with events staged at the STAPLES Center, the Home Depot Center, and the Event Deck at LA Live. Events on tap this year are BMX Street, Moto X Best Whip, Women's Moto X Racing, Moto X Speed & Style, and BMX and Skateboard SuperPark.

To purchase X Games 15 tickets ( Click). Ticket are $10 - $20. Thursday, July 30 is Kids Day with FREE admission to all the practice sessions at the Home Depot Center.

X Games Venues: STAPLES Center, BMX and Skateboard Big Air, Moto X Best Trick and Step Up will be featured. The Home Depot Center features X Fest, the ultimate action sports festival featuring sponsor & industry booths, BMX and Skate Vert competitions, interactive parks, athlete appearances, demos and new-to-the-X Games BMX and skateboard SuperPark. Competitions to include BMX and Skateboard Vert, Moto X Men's and Women's Racing, Moto X Speed & Style, Moto X Freestyle, Skateboard and BMX SuperPark, and Rally Car Racing.

X Games on TV: A total of Twenty (20!!!) hours of live X Games programming will be shown on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC - all showcased in high-definition and aired July 30-August 2.

X Games Online: ESPN International, Xgames.com, ESPN Classic, ESPN360.com, SportsCenter, and ESPN2's X Center will also provide coverage. For additional X Games 15 info go to www.Xgames.com.

Generator Oil Changes at Amateur Nationals

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MX Sports is pleased to announce that AMSOIL, the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Air Nautique AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is again offering free generator oil changes to all riders and teams that qualify for the National.

"The top amateur riders have prepared themselves extensively for the rigors they will find on the track at Loretta's," said Jeremy Meyer AMSOIL Race Program Manager. "But in all of that preparation, something as simple as changing the oil in their RV generator might have been pushed aside. The oil in most RV's at Loretta's has been pushed well beyond its intended use, so AMSOIL is providing a helping hand during a time when a team's focus should be on winning."

If you are interested in having your generator serviced during your stay at Loretta Lynn's, you may pre-register by going to www.amsoil.com/generatorcontact.aspx.

The cost of the program is free, and the Amsoil crew does the work for you. They just need to know the brand name and model number, along with the oil filter number to ensure the proper products are being used in your generator.

If you don't wish to pre-register, a registration table will be in available at the AMSOIL Arena when you pick up your rider packets, or you can stop by the AMSOIL Trailer at anytime during the week.

Sunoco Official Fuel of Amateur National MX

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MXSports Pro Racing is pleased to announce that Sunoco is the Official Race Fuel for the Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships presented by Amsoil, held August 2nd through August 8th at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN.

"The Air Nautiques AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships is one of the most popular and well managed amateur organizations in racing and Sunoco is proud to partner with them to help support the thousands of grassroots racers that they represent," said Rob Marro General Manager of Performance Products and Automotive Events, Sunoco, Inc. "We look forward to growing this partnership in the future. "

The involvement of Sunoco Racing Fuels is a multi-yearpartnership between the company and MX Sports.
"We are honored to bring Sunoco Race Fuel into the Loretta Lynn family," said Tim Cotter, Event Director for the Amateur National. "Their name is synonymous with high performance fuels in nearly every discipline of racing."

"We are very happy for the opportunity to further enhance our relationship with the AMA competitors, particularly the amateurs," Marro added. "We were able to develop a program with the AMA Pro Road Racers that provided a value to both the organization and also to the competitors by providing a safe, high quality, competitive fuel at a price significantly lower than the competitors had previously paid. We look forward to working with the Amateur National Motocross Championships to develop a similar program for the amateur motocross racers with the goal of making racing at this level safer and more affordable."

About the Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships
Produced by MX Sports, Inc., the Air Nautiques/AMA National Motocross Championships is the world's largest amateur motocross race. Hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., the event is the premier amateur motocross race in the world. Approximately 25,000 racers attempt to qualify in 33 classes for the 1,386 available gates at the finals. The National event, christened "The World's Greatest Motocross Vacation", is held the first week of August annually. As proof of the significance of winning an AMA Amateur National Championship title, most of today's top motocross and Supercross stars, including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and Ryan Villopoto, won championships at Loretta Lynn's. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com

Stewart confirms Best Whip, Super X and Supermoto

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Stewart confirms Best Whip, Super X and Supermoto

July 28 - Los Angeles, CA - Defending Supercross Champion James Stewart confirms that he will be competing in X Games 15 in Best Whip, Super X and Supermoto racing. “I’m pumped to have a chance to attend and compete,” says Stewart. “I have always wanted to do the X Games, but this is the first time that it has actually worked out contract and schedule wise.”

In fact just hours before showtime, Stewart and his team are hard at work in California dialing in his hybrid roadracer/dirtbike Yamaha YZ450F Supermoto race machine. “Obviously I’m at home on a supercross track but I’ve never raced Supermoto before so this is all new to me. I can’t wait though; it’ll be a blast!” As for Best Whip, “That’s in the bag,” he laughs.

“Honestly, I’m pleased that James is finally making his debut at X Games,” offered former AMA Supercross and Motocross champion Ricky Carmichael, an X Games Step UP Gold medalist in his own right and the winningest rider in motocross and supercross history. “X Games fans deserve to see the best of the best so it’s a natural that guys like Stewart, Josh Grant and Kevin Windham would be there. They benefit from tremendous exposure and being able to position themselves with the other elite athletes that X Games attracts.” Today the former motorcycle champion is pursuing a NASCAR career behind the wheel of the #4 KHI All-Stars Monster Energy Chevrolet Silverado.

Team Manager Larry Brooks says James will be racing the same Yamaha YZ450F that took him to this year’s Supercross season title. “But we haven’t decided yet if he will do the Best Whip on the 4-stroke or compete aboard a YZ250 2-stroke.”

The L&M San Manuel Band of Mission Indians-sponsored team is approaching X Games 15 with the same single-minded determination they used to capture the 2009 AMA Supercross championship. “Although James has never raced a Supermoto event before now, he was incredibly fast in our first test and he plans to be a major factor at the X Games,” says Brooks.

Keith McCarty, Yamaha Racing Division Manager, had this to say about his team: “We are very excited for people to see James Stewart competing in multiple classes at X Games. Its a great way for more of them to witness his talents. We also have Brandon Curry racing Supermoto and Nate Adams has added his name to the competition.” Josh Hill currently is injured.

“This is important to the entire team and James even had the X Games built specifically into his contract for this year. Let’s face it, in terms of media value alone for team sponsors like San Manuel, the X Games reaches even more fans than the Supercross and Motocross seasons together,” concludes Brooks. “A chance for James to show his amazing talents on live television before the world is invaluable. Our entire organization is really looking forward to it.”

The fun begins this Thursday as fans can see Stewart in the Best Whip competition starting at 5:15 at the Staples Center and in the Supermoto Final Saturday, August 1 starting at 1:30 at the Home Depot Center.

X Games 15 Competition Schedule
The X Games makes a seventh appearance in Los Angeles July 30-August 2 with events staged at the STAPLES Center, the Home Depot Center, and the Event Deck at LA Live. Events on tap this year are BMX Street, Moto X Best Whip, Women’s Moto X Racing, Moto X Speed & Style, and BMX and Skateboard SuperPark.
To purchase X Games 15 tickets ( Click). Ticket are $10 - $20. Thursday, July 30 is Kids Day with FREE admission to all the practice sessions at the Home Depot Center.
X Games Venues: STAPLES Center, BMX and Skateboard Big Air, Moto X Best Trick and Step Up will be featured. The Home Depot Center features X Fest, the ultimate action sports festival featuring sponsor & industry booths, BMX and Skate Vert competitions, interactive parks, athlete appearances, demos and new-to-the-X Games BMX and skateboard SuperPark. Competitions to include BMX and Skateboard Vert, Moto X Men’s and Women’s Racing, Moto X Speed & Style, Moto X Freestyle, Skateboard and BMX SuperPark, and Rally Car Racing.

X Games on TV: A total of Twenty (20!!!) hours of live X Games programming will be shown on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC - all showcased in high-definition and aired July 30-August 2.

X Games Online: ESPN International, Xgames.com, ESPN Classic, ESPN360.com, SportsCenter, and ESPN2’s X Center will also provide coverage. For additional X Games 15 info go to www.Xgames.com