Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up

Courtesy of Bel-Ray
Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up

The 2012 Monster Energy Supercross season began on Saturday night, January 7^th in Anaheim, California. For the 2012 season, Bel-Ray is the lubricant of choice for TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing, Dodge Motorsports/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel- Ray Racing and Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki, as well as several privateers competing each weekend.

TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed started the 2012 season off with a bang, taking a convincing win in his first heat of the year. After a top 3 start in the main event Reed worked his way into second, and settled in, turning consistent lap times during the 20 lap main event. Reed held between a 7 and 10 second lead over third place. A small tip over in a corner near the end of the main event closed Reed's gap, allowing third place rider, Ryan Dungey, to challenge the position. Reed held off Dungey for a second place finish on the podium, and an excellent start for the 2012 season.

For 2012 the Dodge Motorsports/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing team expanded from 2 riders to 4, all with an excellent chance for Supercross success. Josh Hill and Josh Hansen were both in heat 1. Hill’s heat began with a rough start as he went down in the first turn after colliding with another rider. Meanwhile, Hansen turned in a consistent race finishing 7^th, with a direct transfer to the main event. 

Teammates Ivan Tedesco and Kyle Partridge competed in the 2nd heat. Tedesco got a good jump on the field, and entered the first turn near the front. Tedesco finished the heat in 5th place qualifying him for the main event. Partridge however suffered from a poor start and failed to secure a qualifying position.  As a result, both Hill and Partridge lined up for the Last Chance Qualifier, but Hill was in too much pain from his crash to continue. He retired for the evening and hopes to be fit for action on Saturday night in Phoenix, AZ. Partridge got a great start in the LCQ and held a lead for a few laps of the heat, before falling in a corner. Unable to recover from the fall Partridge failed to qualify for the main event. 

The main event saw Tedesco make an early push for 3rd place. Unfortunately Tedesco's pace fell leaving him in 5th place before an unfortunate crash. Tedesco made every effort to recover lost time ultimately finishing in 11th place. Teammate Hansen got off to a poor start, but was able to rally up the field for an impressive 10th place finish.

Bel-Ray's newest addition, Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki, showed promising results in the first race of the season. Teammates Martin Davolos and Jason Anderson both raced in heat 2. Davalos raced an excellent heat, finishing in 1st! Anderson also managed to qualify with a 7th place finish in the heat. During the main event both riders suffered a poor start. Together they were able to make their way up to the top 10, before Davalos began to suffer bike problems forcing him to retire. Anderson was able keep his foothold and finished the race in 7th place.

All of Bel-Ray’s teams will be in action when the series continues this Saturday night in Phoenix,  Arizona.

Follow Bel-Ray’s professional and amateur racing action all year long at www.belray.com and www.belrayracing.com

 Bel Ray Company Inc was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, Industrial steel, and textile industries.

“Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us onTwitter/Bel_Ray

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Bel-Ray Announces 2012 Supercross Teams

Courtesy of Bel-Ray

FARMINGDALE, NJ January 6, 2012–– Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce their professional racing teams competing in the Monster Energy Supercross series.

The 2012 Supercross season begins on Saturday night at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California and continues in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 5 with stops across the United States and Canada. Bel-Ray will be the lubricant supplier for several top teams, providing them a performance advantage as they compete for victory.

TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed comes into 2012 after a successful 2011 Supercross tour that saw the Honda mounted rider win 2 main events on his way to second place finish in the 2011 standings. Reed is sure to be contender for the win when the gate drops on Saturday night.

Dodge Motorsports/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing will be expanding their team for 2012. Ivan Tedesco returns to the team for another season and is joined by Josh Hansen, Josh Hill and Kyle Partridge on their Kawasaki KXF450’s. 

Bel-Ray Racing has added Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki to their roster as their entry into Lites class racing. The team will consist of Martin Davalos and Jason Anderson on the west coast, and Hunter Hewitt and Blake Wharton on the east coast on their Suzuki RMZ250’s.

Learn more about Bel-Ray’s racers this season at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive sitewww.belrayracing.com.

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Feld Motor Sports® Grants International Television Distribution Rights to IMG Media

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Feld Motor Sports^® Grants International Television Distribution Rights to IMG Media

Key Properties Monster Jam^® and Monster Energy Supercross to Grow International Television Footprint

AURORA, Ill. (January 7, 2012) – Feld Motor Sports^® announced today that it has selected IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, to be the exclusive international television distributor of its world class live motor sports events including Monster Jam^® and Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship.
In a strategic move to exponentially increase the number of viewers of Feld Motor Sports’ roster of properties on a global scale, IMG Media will dedicate most of its initial focus on distributing Monster Jam and Monster Energy Supercross to television partners in Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
“Feld Motor Sports’ live entertainment production Monster Energy Supercross and Monster Jam are leading motor sports properties in North America and we are thrilled to distribute and build their brand around the world,” said Hillary Mandel, Senior Vice President, IMG Media. “Feld knocks it out of the park in North America with sold out events, great television production and terrific network television coverage. Given the quality of production, the international field of athletes who compete in Monster Energy Supercross and the pure adrenaline factor of both properties, we are eager to sell and distribute these properties globally.”
Monster Energy Supercross is the premier off-road motorcycle racing championship in the world, with an FIM World Championship sanction, performing in front of 800,000 fans at 17 races..  The racing circuit has made international stops in Switzerland, The Netherlands, Spain, and currently hosts a race in Canada.  Many of the top riders who compete for the Monster Energy Supercross championship come from outside the United States including Australia, England, Scotland, Italy, Germany, France, South Africa, Mexico, and Costa Rica.  Domestically, Monster Energy Supercross programming airs on SPEED, CBS Sports, and Fuel TV.
Monster Jam is the largest touring monster truck property in the world performing in front of 4 million fans annually.  Sell-out crowds routinely pack the world’s top stadiums and arenas to cheer for their favorite monster trucks including fan favorites Grave Digger^®, Maximum Destruction^®, Monster Mutt^®, Mohawk Warrior^℠, Grinder^℠, and El Toro Loco^® among others.  Monster Jam has a strong worldwide retail consumer product licensing program that includes key global partners Mattel, Activision, K’NEX, Traxxas, and Fathead, in addition to many domestic and territory specific licensees.  Monster Jam television programming can be seen domestically on SPEED and CBS Sports.
“IMG is the best international television distributor in the world and we couldn’t be happier that they are representing our international television rights,” said Charlie Mancuso, President, Feld Motor Sports.  “We have had a series of recent exciting television announcements that add to the breadth of Monster Jam and Monster Energy Supercross, and this partnership is another step to growing the properties on a global scale.”
For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook and Twitter, log on to http://www.facebook.com/supercrosslive and http://twitter.com/supercrosslive.
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 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, 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.
About IMG
IMG Worldwide is a global sports, fashion and media business, with nearly 3,000 employees operating in 30 countries around the globe. IMG’s areas of expertise are diverse and wide ranging:  IMG College; IMG’s Joint Ventures in China, Brazil and India; IMG Media; IMG Events and Federations; IMG Fashion; IMG Models; IMG Art+Commerce; IMG Clients; IMG Academies; IMG Consulting and IMG Licensing.  More information is available at www.imgworld.com  Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/IMG_Worldwide and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/IMG-Worldwide/
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2012 AMA Pro/Am Motocross schedule

Courtesy of AMA
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the 2012 AMA Pro/Am Motocross schedule. AMA Pro/Am Motocross provides the proving ground for amateur racers to earn the credentials they need to line up at an AMA Supercross or AMA Pro Racing Motocross event.




"AMA Pro/Am Motocross represents the pinnacle of amateur motocross competition," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "Racers at these events compete at premier tracks around the country for the points, purse money and contingency that will help them get to the next level -- AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Racing Motocross.



"This year's schedule is one of the best ever, with more than 40 events at some of the country's most challenging race tracks run by the sport's top promoters and organizers. This schedule is designed to test riders with top competition and national-caliber tracks and prepare them for the pro ranks."



Bromley added that the current AMA Pro/Am Motocross schedule is just the start for 2012 and that additional events will be added and announced throughout the course of the season.



The 2012 AMA Pro/Am Motocross season kicks off in Texas with the Texas Winter Series. It wraps up in Florida at the Winter Olympics.



AMA Director of Supercross Kevin Crowther added that the AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule and points process has contributed significantly to the skill and readiness of incoming AMA Supercross riders. He says that AMA Pro/AM Motocross competitors, who can also earn points toward their AMA Supercross license at AMA Arenacross events, are well prepared for professional competition.



"AMA Pro/Am Motocross provides the foundation of professional competition in this country and is integral to the natural progression of a rider through the amateur ranks all the way up to earning their AMA Supercross license," Crowther said. "I am pleased to see such a promising schedule for 2012. AMA Pro/Am Motocross gets stronger every year and continues to help prepare the fastest AMA Supercross racers on the planet."



AMA Pro/Am Motocross events are open to both professionally licensed and A-class amateur motocross racers. The events allow amateurs to gain experience on America's top tracks and prepare for the fast pace and long motos featured at the pro level.



To be considered for a professional motocross license, competitors must have earned at least 75 advancement points (at the time of application) in AMA Pro/Am Motocross events in a continuous 12-month period. Points are based off overall finishes in either the 250 Pro/Am and Open Pro/Am classes. Points from each class are not combined.



For more on AMA Pro/Am Motocross, see AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Racing > AMA Pro/Am Motocross.



2012 AMA Pro/Am Motocross Schedule (subject to change)



Jan. 1

Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX

Texas Winter Series

(713) 962-3386

www.freestonemx.com



Jan. 15

Oakhill Raceway, Decatur, TX

Texas Winter Series

(940) 577-2225

oakhillmx@oakhillmx.com

www.oakhillmx.com



Jan 29

Village Creek MX Park, Fort Worth, TX

Texas Winter Series

(817) 962-3386

vcmx@villagecreekmx.com

www.villagecreekmx.com



Feb. 12

Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX

Texas Winter Series

(713) 962-3386

www.freestonemx.com



Feb. 25 and 26

Arizona Cycle Park, Buckeye, AZ

LLQ

Arizona Cycle Park

(623) 853-0750

www.arizonacyclepark.com



Feb. 28 - March 3

Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX

Freestone Spring Championship

(713) 962-3386

www.freestonemx.com



March 12-17

Mill Creek, Pell City, AL

Spring Classic

RPM Sports

(205) 699-8857

www.rpmsportsonline.com



March 15-18

Three Palms Action Sports Park, Conroe, TX

Spring Break Classic

Extreme Sports

www.threepalmsesp.com



March 10 and 11

Competitive Edge, Hesperia, CA

LLQ

(909) 456-1070

www.ridecemx.com



March 24 and 25

Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, MS

LLQ

(601) 506-8669

www.goldenpineraceway.com



April 1

Devils Ridge Motocross, Sanford, NC

(919) 776-1767

www.devilsridgemotox.com



April 15

Pagoda Motorcycle Club, Birdsboro, PA

(610) 582-3717

www.pagodamotorcycleclub.com



April 21 and 22

Honey Lake Motocross Park, Milford, CA

LLQ

(530) 827-2639

www.honeylakemx.com



May 5 and 6

Dutch Sport Park, Bloomingdale, MI

LLQ

(269) 521-7800

dspmx@msn.com

www.dutchsportparkmx.com



May 12 and 13

RM Promotions, Little Falls, MN

LLQ

(612) 919-3457

www.motocityraceway.com



May 13

South Fork Competition Park, Petersburg, VA

VMP / MAMAMX

(443) 783-3249

www.vmpmx.com

www.mamamx.com



May 18

(Hangtown MX), Rancho Cordova, CA

Amateur day at National

Dirt Diggers North M.C. Inc.

(530) 758-5554

www.hangtownmx.com



May 27

Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, WI

(715) 856-6612

Gmellissa337@aol.com



May 27

High Fly MX, Crothersville, IN

Let's Go Racing LLC

(812) 374-8228

letsgoracing1@yahoo.com

www.highflymx.com



May 28

Lincoln Trails Motosports, Casey, Il

(217) 932-2041

itmotors@hughes.net

www.lincolntrailmotosports.com



May 26 and 27

Lazy River MX, Dalton, GA

LLQ

(706) 278-1620

teamsyd@aol.com

www.lazyrivermotocross.com



May 28

Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX

Amateur day at National

(713) 962-3386

www.freestonemx.com



May 28

Sweney Cycle Park, Brush. CO

(970) 768-0518

www.sweneycyclepark.com



June 16 (Sat night)

Moto Pro Inc, Stadium Megacross, Mendota, IL

815-539-9021

wardy@mtco.com

www.megacross.com



June 17

MC Motopark, Mt. Carroll, IL

(815) 238-1614

reidabook@centurytel.net

www.mcmotopark.com



June 17

Budds Creek Motocross Park, Leonardtown, MD

(301) 481-6148

www.buddscreek.com



July 15

High Fly MX, Crothersville, IN

Let's Go Racing LLC

(812) 374-8228

letsgoracing1@yahoo.com

www.highflymx.com



July 20

Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Washington

Amateur day at National.

(360) 837-3975

www.washougalmxpk.com



Aug. 26

Pleasure Valley Raceway, Armagh, PA

(814) 695-2453

www.cernics.com

www.pvrmx.com



Aug. 26

Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, MN

Hi-Winders

(507) 753-2779

www.springcreekmx.com



Sept. 1-3

Baja MX, Millington, MI

Baja MX Inc.

(989) 871-3356

ride@bajamx.com

www.bajamx.com



Sept. 2

Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, WI

(715) 856-6612

Gmellissa337@aol.com



Sept. 9

Hurricane Hills Motorsports, Clifford, NJ

(570) 222-9290

hurricanehillsmx@yahoo.com

www.hhmotocross.com



Sept. 23

Blue Diamond MX Park, New Castle, DE

Baltimore County Trail Riders

(302) 834-5867

www.bctra.com



Sept. 30

Buffalo Creek Motocross Park, Canton, TX

Kingdom Motorsports

(214) 939-4321

info@buffalocreekmx.com

www.buffalocreekmx.com



Sept. 30

Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, IL

4P Promotions Inc.

(815) 379-9534

www.sunsetridgemx.com



Oct. 7

Ostego Club, Gaylord, MI

Baja MX Inc.

(989) 871-3356

ride@bajamx.com

www.bajamx.com



Oct. 7

Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ

K.R.O.C.

(734) 446-7800

rpmx@comcast.net

www.racewaypark.com



Oct. 14

Pagoda Motorcycle Club, Birdsboro, PA

(610) 582-3717

www.pagodamotorcycleclub.com



Oct. 28

Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, WI

(601) 506-8669

www.goldenpineraceway.com



Oct. 27-28

Budds Creek Motocross Park, Leonardtown, MD

(301) 481-6148

www.buddscreek.com



Nov. 4

Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX

(713) 962-3386

www.freestonemx.com



Nov. 4

Mill Creek, Pell City, AL

Fall Classic

RPM Sports

(205) 699-8857

www.rpmsportsonline.com



Nov. 10-11

Freestone County Raceway, Wortham, TX

(713) 962-3386

www.freestonemx.com



Nov. 18

Hillbilly Hills, Musella, GA

RPM Sports

(205) 699-8857

www.rpmsportsonline.com



Nov. 19-21

Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, FL

Unlimited Sports MX

(813) 470-7498

info@unlimitedsportsmx.com

www.unlimitedsportsmx.com



Nov. 22-24

Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, FL

Unlimited Sports MX

(813) 470-7498

info@unlimitedsportsmx.com

www.unlimitedsportsmx.com



Note: Races associated with Loretta Lynn Area Qualifiers (posted as LLQ) will receive points in the following classes: 250 A, Open A and Pro-Sport. The Pro-Sport Class will provide Pro-Am points for both 250 and Open class (race results will be duplicated and be posted in both classes).



Note: No races will provide double points





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FMF Championship Power

Courtesy of FMF



Rancho Dominguez, CA (January 6, 2012): After coming off an amazing 2011 season in which FMF Racing took every major premier class Supercross and Motocross Championship, FMF Racing looks forward to bringing the power thru 2012. With FMF’s superior equipment and exceptional lineup of teams, FMF is poised to make another Supercross and Motocross championship run.



Headlining FMF Racing for 2012 is the JGR/Toyota/FMF Yamaha team. FMF Racing has supported the elite JGR squad since its inception into Supercross and Motocross in 2008 and is thrilled to continue to extend their support. In arguably the biggest off season move, JGR signed two-time Supercross Champion and former AMA Motocross Champion James Stewart to a three year deal. Stewart will be gunning for his third Supercross Championship in 2012 and first as an FMF athlete. Also riding for JGR for the second straight season is former Lites Supercross Champion Davi Millsaps. Millsaps, who recently signed with FMF Apparel, is looking forward to the 2012 season and will be a contender for wins and podiums.



New for FMF Racing this year is the signing of the Supercross.com/Honda team owned by Larry Brooks and Jeremy McGrath with Andrew Short as their first rider. FMF is excited to be working with an exceptional team manager in Larry Brooks and of course “The King of Supercross” Jeremy McGrath who has won more Supercross races than anyone in history. With Andrew Short back on his familiar Factory CRF450 equipped with an FMF exhaust, “Shorty” is primed for a breakthrough Supercross season.



FMF Racing is also pleased to announce it has combined forces with the newly built JWR Racing squad consisting of Josh Grant and Kyle Chisholm aboard KX450’s. Returning for FMF in 2012 will be the Jstar/JDR KTM team of Malcolm Stewart, PJ Larson and Matt Moss contesting the West Coast Lites class. Also, FMF will continue to support the MotoConcepts team in 2012 consisting of Mike and Jeff Alessi as well as Vince Friese, Jake Canada, and Tommy Weeks. Furthermore FMF will support the C4MX team consisting of Scott Champion.



Combining FMF’s unparalleled exhaust technology with the support of elite race teams, FMF Racing is set to all systems go for 2012! The Supercross season kicks off this Saturday January 7th from Anaheim Stadium.



About FMF: FMF Racing founder and owner, Don Emler, had a simple vision for the company when he started it in his garage back in 1973: Provide top-level U.S. racing equipment at the grassroots level. 39 years later, FMF racing is known for delivering the world’s top performance exhaust products, as well as premium custom apparel for the entire motorsports market, which includes all of its enthusiasts and fans. From Supercross, Motocross, Off-Road, Endurocross, FMX & Freeriding, all the way to Streetbike & Pavement Racing. Don’s vision continues to guide the family operated company, which has expanded into a 90,000 square foot state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility in the heart of Los Angeles, CA. FMF houses the world’s best design and production teams in the U.S.A. under one roof.



www.fmfracing.com



www.facebook.com/fmfracing or Twitter @fmf73



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Moto Star Named Official Casual Sponsor of Rock River Power sports Yamaha Team

Courtesy of Rock River Powersports


Santa Barbara, Ca -  Moto Star will set foot back in Supercross and Motocross in 2012 with an agreement to become the official casual sponsor for the Rock River Power sports Yamaha Supercross/Motocross team.

The team will be seen with the Moto Star logo on their helmets, jerseys, Semi and bikes. Led by top riders such as Jarred Browne, Ben LaMay and Alex Millican, the team will be competing at all 2012 events on the AMA Supercross and Motocross rounds.

Moto Star's Scott "Walty" Walters, VP of Operations, announced and commented on the venture.

"Moto Star's goal is to find the rising stars of the sport and we are pumped to be part of Rock River race effort and feel a future Moto Star is going to emerge this year with us. Our goal with our product is that everyone in the sport, fan or racer, can feel like a Moto Star. As a moto crosser my self I dreamed of being a moto star as a kid and I snuck my bike to school once and started doing wheelies out front pretending to be a moto star and looped out in front of everyone. Now I get to see these top pro riders and support them all the way to the podium!"

Moto Star is taking a fresh approach to the motocross industry with something new that will have brand impact and star power for years to come. We believe in working on branding and lifestyle elements that support the true meaning and core values the sport. Motocross currently is the second fastest growing sport after NASCAR and is enjoyed by not just the enthusiasts but by the enthusiast family. We support and embrace all aspects of the Sport Nationally and Globally and want to reflect that in our attitude, quality merchandise and products. Moto Star is for the Rider. Moto Star is for the Family. Who doesn’t want their kid to be a Star? Who doesn’t want to be a Star? Our attitude is that we all can be a Star!
Following the American dream. Offering positive messages, attitudes and hope in hard times. It's time to lift ourselves, family and friends up with Moto Star. Moto Star is here to stay and we hope you come along for the ride!

For more info on the Moto Star athletes, news and appearances, visit www.MotoStarGlobal.com or the Facebook/Moto-Star-Racing page.

Rock River/Moto Star Racing
Jarred Browne
Ben LaMay (450 West/250 East)
Alex Millican
Joey Peters Lites//East
Seth Caldwell Lites//East
Amanda Maheu (WMX)

Moto Star will give backing and up to date race reports while doing something fun for the fans in the pits, select dealerships and on line at the social media outlets all year long.

About Moto Star
Moto Star LLC  is a premier street wear apparel and accessory brand on the market today.  Moto Star continues to set the standard for getting noticed on or off the track.   For more information and product sales visit us at www.MotoStarGlobal.com today! Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Bel-Ray Extends Relationship with TwoTwo Motorsports

Courtesy of Bel-Ray

FARMINGDALE, NJ –– January 3, 2012 Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce the extension of their partnership with Chad Reed and TwoTwo Motorsports for the 2012 and 2013 racing season.

The collaboration between Bel-Ray and TwoTwo Motorsports, now in its second year, began just prior to the 2011 racing season as the new, rider owned, team was being formed. For the 2012 racing season Reed will be competing in both the AMA Supercross and AMA Outdoor Motocross series aboard the #22 Honda.

Bel-Ray’s relationship with TwoTwo Motorsports has served as a proving ground for their products to be tested at the highest level of competition. The use of off the shelf consumer products in extreme racing conditions is a testament that Bel-Ray’s performance lubricants are the right choice for the discerning powersports user.

“Chad Reed sets the standard for racing and what it means to compete at the highest level.  His independent spirit, passion, commitment and determination to win championships makes TwoTwo a perfect partner for us.  We strive to be a leader in the lubricants industry and we are proud that champions like Chad win with our products,” said Jennifer Liquori, Bel-Ray’s Chief Operating Officer.

Bel-Ray’s multi year agreement with TwoTwo Motorsports shows their commitment to investing in the team and its long term success,  strategy echoed by team owner Chad Reed.

“There are several terrific additions to the TwoTwo Motorsports team and each one of them brings a lot to the program, but none more so than Bel-Ray who joins TwoTwo Motorsports for the second year,” said Chad Reed. “Bel-Ray is committed to developing our program; they see all of our hard work and effort we put out as a race team, and are there to support us every step of the way.  We could not ask for a better sponsor.  I am extremely excited for next year and the good things that are going to happen in 2012,” Reed added.

TwoTwo Lead Mechanic, Lars Lindstrom, can tell the difference a high performance lubricant can offer. Bel-Ray has given him the confidence he needs to prepare the race bike to compete at the highest level.

“Partnering with Bel Ray last year helped make it a great season. The Bel-Ray Friction Modified and Gear Saver Oils have produced more power and helped deliver the clutch feel and durability Chad demands. Their wide variety of products has made it easy to prepare the race bike to the highest level of quality. We’re very excited to work with Bel Ray again in 2012,” said  Lindstrom.

The team will be using the complete line of performance lubricants including the popular Friction Modified Thumper Racing Oil, Thumper Gear Saver Transmission Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube and 6 in 1 Multi Purpose Lubricants during the 2012 season in all of their racing and test bikes.

Learn more about Reed as well as other Bel-Ray racers at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive sitewww.belrayracing.com

About Bel-Ray Company Inc

Bel Ray Company Inc was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, Industrial steel, and textile industries.

“Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray

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New Concussion Management Protocol Makes Immediate ImPACT In The Lives Of Supercross Athletes

Courtesy of Asterisk

Lake Forest, CA ( 3 Jan 12) - The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center (AMMC) announced today, that beginning with this year’s opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship at Angel Stadium, it will begin using neurocognitive testing software developed by ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) as part of its new concussion management protocol.

Testing will be voluntary for all riders this season and thanks to a donation from Shoei Safety Helmet Corporation, all baseline testing done during the Supercross season, as well as any necessary follow up tests, will be free of charge for all AMA licensed riders. "I began discussing the ImPACT Test with Dr. Bodnar several years ago after learning about the serious implications of Second Impact Syndrome. Unfortunately, head injuries have become front page news in many different sports, not just motorcycle racing. Shoei is proud to help support the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center in its efforts to help make professional motorcycle racing safer", said Bret Milan, Marketing Manager for Shoei Safety Helmet Corporation.

“The AMMC is very excited to be able to offer another tool to better identify and treat head injuries and concussions and through the support of Shoei, we will be able to make the testing available to all Supercross athletes. This fits in very nicely with our goal to continually provide the best medical care possible to the riders and staff of the Supercross Series, stated Dr. John Bodnar, Medical Director for the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center. The AMMC has reviewed the current research on concussions and put in place a multi-faceted protocol that puts the athletes’ safety first while still taking into consideration the unique variables that are found within the sport of Supercross and Motocross.

Athletes interested in taking the test or anyone having any questions can contact Eddie Casillas at 760-575-4878, or Paul R. Reiman, M.D., mxdoc951@gmail.com, phone 951-461-8684. There will be some time set aside January 5 and 6 (Thursday and Friday) at Anaheim Stadium for athletes wishing to take the test prior to Saturday’s event.
Shoei combines the latest technology with over 50 years of experience to deliver the finest motorcycle helmets available. To learn more about our products, please visit us on the web at www.shoe-helmets.com, or stop by your authorized Shoei dealer and experience the Shoei difference for yourself.

The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center is an emergency care facility available at each AMA professional Supercross and Outdoor Motocross event to staff, participants, and crew at no cost. The full 53 foot hospital trailer is staffed by the very highest caliber medical personnel and offers specialized equipment for our sport's unique injuries. The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center is provided to the racing community by Asterisk. Our event day operations are made possible by Feld Motorsports, MX Sports Pro Racing, various Race teams, as well as individual riders and private donors. Visit our website at www.themedicrig.com to learn more about our program.   Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Racer TV Joins NBC Sports Network

Courtesy of Racer Productions
Morgantown, W. Va. (January 2, 2012) – Racer Productions is pleased to announce today’s launch of NBC Sports Network, formally Versus Network, as the official place to watch RacerTV ‘s coverage of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, the AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series and the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Amsoil.
Versus makes the name change to NBC Sports Network today at 4 p.m. EST with the airing of the NHL Winter Classic. Furthermore, NBC Sports Network will keep a steady stream of live sports on air in 2012, including the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS) and the summer Olympics in London.
“I think the addition of RacerTV on NBC Sports Network is huge for our sport,” said RacerTV Producer, Jason Hooper. “To have ATV and motorcycle races air on the same network as NHL and the Olympics will bring in more viewers outside of the sport and hopefully turn them into fans!”
RacerTV features weekly powersports programs, airing Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m on NBC Sports Network. The complete 2012 RacerTV schedule will be released soon and all times are subject to change.
The 2012 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series (motorcycle and ATV) kicks off once again at Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Fla., in conjunction with Daytona Bike Week on March 10-13. For more information visit www.gnccracing.com.
The 2012 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series kicks off its 10 race series March 24 and 25 at Millcreek Raceway in Pell City, Ala. For more information on the series, visit www.atvmotocross.com.
The 2012 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Amsoil will take place Sunday, July 29 – Saturday, August 4 at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. For more information on the series, visit www.mxsports.com.
About RacerTV
Racer TV, LLC is a West Virginia based production firm and broadcast show specializing in the creation of original powersports programming for television and Internet broadcast. Aired weekly on NBC Sports Network, RacerTV features motocross and off-road motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile racing and events every Sunday.
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Troy Lee Designs Becomes Official Apparel Supplier to Team Honda

Courtesy of Troy Lee Designs
TLD Headquarters - Corona, CA

Troy Lee Designs is proud and excited to announce a multi-year agreement with American Honda to become the official apparel supplier to the Factory Honda Supercross and Motocross race team for the 2012 season and beyond.

Troy Lee Designs will outfit Team Honda management and technicians with pit shirts, pit jackets, t-shirts, hoodies, pants, hats, beanies, umbrellas and, of course, all the motocross and bicycle gear & helmets needed to keep them protected and looking good on the track and trail.

Troy Lee Designs will introduce a limited collection of the Factory Honda Supercross and Motocross Race Team apparel for the fans, which will be available in March at premium powersport dealers across America.

"We've been with American Honda throughout our entire racing program here at Troy Lee Designs and to continue this relationship and take it to the next level feels like a dream come true,” says Troy Lee. “American Honda engineers premium motorcycles and OHV products throughout their entire line and we feel our apparel product will reflect the same premium quality and design you've come to expect from Honda. We're excited to expand on this relationship with American Honda and can't wait for everyone to see what we're working on."

Honda’s director of racing, Ray Conway, is also excited about joining forces with TLD.

“American Honda has worked with Troy Lee for a number of years on various projects ranging from apparel design to Super Motard championships, so it is a perfect fit for Troy Lee Designs to be the official apparel supplier for Team Honda Muscle Milk,” explains Conway. “With the creative talent that they have at TLD the team is looking forward to some exciting new designs in the years ahead.”

The Troy Lee Designs staff is honored to be partnering with the most successful racing team in motocross history. Be sure to stop by the Team Honda Muscle Milk pits at the season opener in Anaheim and check out the crew’s new apparel.

About Honda

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and MUVs 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 visit: powersports.honda.com

About Troy Lee Designs:

For 30 years, Troy Lee has been customizing helmets "For The World's Fastest Racers." TLD's relentless commitment to creating products that exceed the cutting edge of style, design and quality, has earned them the reputation as an innovator in many different fields of racing. Troy Lee Designs has since expanded into a full force operation, offering a complete line of helmets, apparel and premium protection for off-road motorcycling and bicycling, as well as seasonal lines of sportswear and accessories. Based in Corona, California, Troy Lee Designs has a global network of distributors.

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