Anderson Scores First Career Supercross Victory in Salt Lake City

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Anderson Scores First Career Supercross Victory in  Salt Lake City

            FARMINGDALE, N.J. (April 29, 2013) ― The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Series reached its penultimate round this past weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday night. Bel-Ray racer Jason Anderson reached a milestone event in his professional racing career with his first Supercross main event victory in the 250 class. Anderson’s Rockstar Energy Racing teammate Davi Millsaps continued his podium streak with a solid 2nd place finish in the 450 class main event.

Anderson’s night began well enough after scoring the third fastest time during afternoon qualifying and winning a strong 2nd place finish in his heat race, but it was during the main event when he was really able to shine. The clutch on his Bel-Ray Lubricants powered Suzuki hooked up well off the line, and he entered the first turn in a top five position. In 2nd place after lap one, Anderson was close to the early race leader Zach Osborne and checked out from the field. Anderson then rode a consistent, flawless race to take the checkered flag for the first Supercross victory of his professional racing career. Anderson’s teammate, Ryan Sipes, scored a 7th place finish in only his second race after returning from an early season injury.

                In 450 class racing, Bel-Ray sponsored Rockstar Energy Racing’s Davi Millsaps came into Salt Lake City following his tenth podium of the season the previous week in Seattle. Millsaps looked good all night long, including during a confident win in his heat race over series champion Ryan Villopoto. In the main event, Millsaps again started well and was into 2nd place by the third lap. For the entire 20 lap main event, Millsaps was close to the leader, closing each lap with a fantastic drive through the challenging whoop section. In the end, he simply ran out of time, was unable to make the pass to first place, and had to settle for a hard-fought 2nd place. Millsaps remains in 2nd place in the series standings heading into the finals next weekend in Las Vegas.

                Bel-Ray powered RCH Racing again put in an excellent night of racing with team riders Josh Hill and Broc Tickle scoring top 15 place finishes. Hill’s 7th place was the best finish of his season, while Tickle’s consistent 11th keeps him inside the top 10 in the series standings. “I got a decent start in the Main and made a few quick passes to gain some spots,” Hill said. “I got up into the top 10 early and that helped. The race start was so hard if you were starting outside of the first few gates because it was such a short straightaway and tight left-hand turn. Guys would just bang into each other. Riders with the first eight gate picks chose the inside. It was a battle.”

                “It was a solid start in the Main until I went down,” Tickle said. “I was riding ninth and about to pass Andrew Short but skipped over a couple of the whoops and crashed pretty good. So I got up, got in behind (Trey) Canard and just started picking guys off that I had lost positions to earlier.”

                Both teams rely on Bel-Ray products to protect their machines and to perform at the highest level. The same products used by the team can be found on dealer shelves worldwide.

                 Bel-Ray Works Thumper Racing Full Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil is one of the products chosen by the teams to keep their machines performing their best.

                Bel-Ray Works Thumper Racing Full Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil is a 4-stroke synthetic motorcycle racing oil that has been developed for full works competition use and is designed to withstand extreme racing conditions. Full synthetic ester base oils withstand the highest temperatures and stresses which provide the ultimate 4-stroke motorcycle oil.

                The series concludes Saturday night, May 4th at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

       To learn more about Bel-Ray specialty powersports lubricants, visit www.belray.com/powersports or call (732) 938-2421.

                    Follow Bel-Ray racers all season long at www.belray.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. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray.

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MotoConcepts Racing: Mike Alessi Update

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MotoConcepts Racing:  Mike Alessi Update

SPOKANE, WA (April 24, 2013) - MotoConcepts Racing by Smartop rider Mike Alessi will miss the remaining two rounds of the AMA Supercross season. Alessi will not be racing the Salt Lake or Las Vegas rounds in order to dedicate testing time on his MCR450 for the Nationals. 

“It’s a unique situation whereby we have new technology for the 450 that requires a great deal of  attention and testing time to develop,” explains Team Manager Tony Alessi. “Mike had decent results in the Supercross series but our goals for the Nationals are much higher.  The team needs additional testing to best develop the 450 technology, and all of us, from Mike, to the team, to our sponsors want to be back on the podium.”

“Last year we had a great run in the Nationals, finishing second overall with solid moto finishes.  I got great starts, ran up front and won a moto last year but expect more from myself coming into this season,” says Mike Alessi while testing at Comp Edge on Tuesday. “Without testing support or factory backing I need to develop the MCR450 and, with the new parts we are using, it’s best to get as much track time as possible.”

The #800 of Mike Alessi will be on the gate on his MCR450 by Smartop at Hangtown.

We wish to thank our sponsors including Smartop, JT Racing, FMF, Silkolene, Ohlins Suspension, MotoGraphics, EverRev, Moto Tassinari, Pro Taper, Shoei, Alpinestars, NorthWest Steel Fab, Boyesen, Dunlop, UFO, CV4, Leo Vince Carbon Products, Peg Armor, VP Fuels, Guts, KSR Wheels, DT1, MotoOptics, Works Connection, All Balls, Galfer, Supersprox, Excel, Costa Rica Unlimited, Hinson, and Victorville MC Center.

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Millsaps Scores Tenth Podium of Season at Seattle Supercross

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FARMINGDALE, N.J. (April 24, 2013) -The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Series continued this weekend in Seattle, Washington, with round 15 of the 17-round series. Bel-Ray racer Davi Millsaps scored his 10th podium of the season with a solid third place in the rainy conditions.

Millsaps' podium finish allowed him to jump back into second place in the series standings, just one point ahead of series rival Ryan Dungey. Millsaps night began well with a victory in his heat race, and he backed it up with a solid twenty lap main event for a strong third place finish. “It was a great night though and it was my 10th podium of the year so I’m pretty stoked on that, said Millsaps following the main event. “Also my 7th heat race win. It’s just been an awesome season. I know I lost the points lead, then dropped to 3rd, and now I’m back to 2nd, but it doesn’t matter. It’s been a great run and the best of the best are all in this class right now and we’re all near the front.”

In the 450-class racing, Bel-Ray sponsored RCH Racing duo Josh Hill and Broc Tickle rode excellent races, overcoming adversity throughout the day. Hill qualified directly from his heat race into the main event, but he went down in the first turn at the beginning of the main event. He quickly remounted and charged through the field for an eventual 12th place finish. His teammate, Broc Tickle, was forced to qualify into the main event through the last-chance qualifier after a crash in his heat race. Despite a starting position on the outside of the gate, Tickle came through the field for his seventh top-ten finish of the season.

Bel-Ray-sponsored Rockstar Energy Racing fielded two racers in the 250 class this weekend. The West Coast Series started up following the nine-week break for the East Coast Series. Jason Anderson struggled with the difficult track conditions to score a 10th-place finish. With two rounds remaining, Anderson is currently in 5th place in the series standings. Despite being fast all day, a poor start in the main event meant that he was buried in the pack during the main event. Anderson’s teammate, Ryan Sipes, made his return to racing following a hand injury suffered earlier this season. He ran up front early in the main event, but the time off forced him to tighten up, though he held on for a credible 7th-place finish at the checkered flag.

Both teams rely on Bel-Ray products to protect their machines and to perform at the highest level. The same products used by the team can be found on dealer shelves worldwide.

Bel-Ray® Works Thumper® Racing Full Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil is one of the products chosen by the teams to keep their machines performing their best. Bel-Ray® Works Thumper® Racing Full Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil is a 4-stroke synthetic motorcycle racing oil that has been developed for full works competition use and is designed to withstand extreme racing conditions. Full synthetic ester base oils withstand the highest temperatures and stresses which provide the ultimate 4-stroke motorcycle oil. The series continues Saturday night, April 27th, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

To learn more about Bel-Ray specialty powersports lubricants, visit www.belray.com/powersports or call (732) 938-2421 Follow Bel-Ray racers all season long at www.belray.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. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray.

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MX Rewind at Unadilla To Host Prestigious Marquis Bike Show

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New Berlin, NY-April 18, 2013- Unadilla MX is proud to announce today the return of The Unadilla Marquis Bike Show being held June 15-16 at MX Rewind. The Unadilla Marquis will consist of forty of the best and most historic off road bikes on the planet. A panel of guest judges will determine the MX Rewind Best in Show award for each category
“We are really excited to once again feature the best vintage bikes out there” said Unadilla’s Greg Robinson. “We have watched how popular smaller bike shows are with our fans at some of our other events. MX Rewind is a great chance to bring together a large number of the best classic bikes all in one place. At the same time, we also know that a lot of people take great pride in their bikes and the work they have put into them. While these bikes may not be the best of the best, they deserve to be seen as well. Last year’s two bike show options proved to be a big hit and that is why we chose to continue to offer both levels at the MX Rewind bike show.”
There are several classes for participants to enter – including: The Classics (Pre-1970); Classic Iron (Pre 1960); Vintage Bikes (1970′s Era); Retro (1980′s Era); Classic Contemporary (1990′s Era); Factory Works Bike; Mini-Competition; Mini-Entry Level; Woods Bike/Enduro; Pit Bike; Best European Bike; Rarest Bike.

For those who have a vintage bike that they are proud of but may not quite fit the “Marquis” level, MX Rewind has a spot for you too. Building on this year’s popular “Ride ‘Em Don’t Hide ‘Em” bike show, this bike show will once again be for those bikes that fans and racers just wish to show off and let others admire. This non-juried show is open to all.

To enter ” The Marquis” or the “Ride ‘Em Don’t Hide ‘Em” Bike Show, go to

http://www.unadillamx.com/rewind/show.html .

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Motorcycle-Superstore.com Posts Over $60,000 in Contingency at Loretta Lynn's

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Motorcycle-Superstore.com Posts Over $60,000 in Contingency at Loretta Lynn's
Applications Are Now Available - Apply Today!

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - MX Sports and Motorcycle-Superstore.com are pleased to announce the posting of over $60,000 in contingency for racers who have qualified for the 2013 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL, held Sunday, July 28 - Saturday, August 3 at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
To participate in the contingency program, racers must be wearing a Motorcycle-Superstore/Bell Moto 9 Helmet - available only through the Motorcycle-Superstore.com Rider Support Application Program. Contingency will be available to every class except the 51cc Stock Limited and Shaft Drive, 51cc AMA Stock 1 and Stock 2 classes.
"We introduced the Motorcycle Superstore/Bell Helmets program to the amateur motocross racers at last year's Loretta Lynn's," said Tim Clark, director of sports marketing for Motorcycle Superstore. "It proved to be a great success and we certainly enjoyed handing out those gift certificates to the top amateur racers."
Contingency will be paid in the form of Motorcycle-Superstore.com gift certificates. The deadline to receive applications for the Rider Support Program is July 5, 2013. Riders will be notified by July 9 and helmets will begin shipping on July 10. For more details on the program, click HERE. Motorcycle-Superstore.com has been the official Holeshot Sponsor for the Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship for the past four years and will continue to provide $100 Motorcycle-Superstore.com gift certificates to every Holeshot artist of each moto, totalling over a hundred moto holeshots in all.
The 2013 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship will take place Sunday, July 28 - Saturday, August 3 at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. For more information, visit the series website at www.mxsports.com.

About the Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship
The Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of 50 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 12 Regional Championships (June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (first week of August) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Nearly 20,000 racers attempt to qualify in 36 classes for the 1,446 available positions at the National. Christened "The World's Greatest Motocross Vacation", the National event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in professional motocross and supercross, including Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto, and Ryan Dungey. The national program is produced by MX Sports, Inc., a West Virginia-based race production company. For more information, please visit www.mxsports.com.

About Motorcycle-Superstore.com
Motorcycle-Superstore.com is the leading online retailer in the motorcycle and powersports industry. Serving motorcycle riders for more than 15 years, Motorcycle-Superstore.com specializes in selling motorcycle and powersports helmets, riding apparel, accessories and parts at the lowest prices possible. Internet Retailer magazine has ranked Motorcycle Superstore in the top 10 of all sporting goods sites and in the top 200 of all e-commerce sites. Powered by a dedicated staff of motorcycle enthusiasts, Motorcycle-Superstore.com continues to impress customers by constantly raising its online shopping standards. Visit www.motorcycle-superstore.com.

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JGRMX/Pirelli Spring Tire Promotion

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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – JGRMX and Pirelli, a global leader in performance tires laying claim to 58 FIM Grand Prix World Motocross titles and the official tire of the Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX professional racing team are offering free shipping to supported riders during the month of April.  Riders of all skill levels from novice to pro are encouraged to apply for support.

During the month of April any supported rider ordering two or more tires will receive free shipping and two Pirelli hats (continental U.S. only).  To apply, please send a resume or rider overview profile including skill level, age, motorcycles owned, and recent accomplishments and/or future goals to

Gino Aponte at ridersupport@jgrmx.com, or by mail to;
JGRMX
Attn: Rider Support
13201 Reese Blvd., West, Suite 300
Huntersville, NC 28078

As a member of the JGRMX rider support program riders will receive preferred pricing on Pirelli Scorpion MX tires. In addition to preferred pricing JGRMX will offer performance advice to all riders that are members of the JGRMX Pirelli rider support program.  Members will be provided access to convenient online ordering.  Please call 877-90-JGRMX or email ridersupport@jgrmx.com with questions.

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RacerTV 2013 NBC Sports Network Line-up

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RacerTV returns in 2013 with coverage of the AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series and the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship. This year's platform features a 15-week television package on NBC Sports Network, as well as a full-schedule of racing on RacerTV.com - all brought to viewers by this year's television sponsors AMSOIL, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and Can-Am.

This year's 15-week television package on NBC Sports Network begins this weekend, April 14 and runs through November. NBC Sports Network will air 13 episodes of GNCC Racing, as well as an additional two episodes of ATV Motocross Nationals.

The 2013 RacerTV schedule kicks off today on RacerTV.com with the opening round of the AMSOIL GNCC Series, featuring race coverage of Pro ATVs at the Moose Racing Westgate River Ranch GNCC. Coverage of the opening round of GNCC continues on NBC Sports Network this weekend with Round 1 of GNCC Pro Motorcycle racing. Viewers can find all past RacerTV shows on RacerTV.com one week after their airdate.

Coverage of the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship, sanctioned by AMA, begins April 22 on RacerTV.com with the opening round at Aonia Pass MX in Washington, Ga. Coverage of the Pro ATVMX class will continue to air on RacerTV.com all season long, with two shows airing on NBC Sports in June and August.

"For 2013 we're really breaking new ground for RacerTV by having all of our episodes airing online at RacerTV.com as well as 15 broadcasts on the NBC Sports Network," said RacerTV Producer Jason Hooper. "It's important for us to get the race coverage to our fans as soon as possible, and the online delivery allows us to post our shows with the same high quality of production we use for actual TV, and cut the broadcast delay from months to just a few weeks."

In addition to the action-packed race coverage most have come to expect, RacerTV.com will also host the first ever season of the all-new GNCC LIVE webcast from all 13 rounds of the series. All GNCC LIVE shows will begin at 1 p.m. EST on both Saturday (ATV racing) and Sunday (Motorcycle racing).

AMSOIL, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and Can-Am all return to RacerTV once again this season to bring specialized features to the TV show. Tune into NBC Sports Network and RacerTV.com to get your motorcycle and ATV racing fix this season. To view the entire 2013 RacerTV schedule, click HERE.

Episode         Event                                                                     Air Date                     Time (EST)
1                    Moose Racing River Ranch GNCC - Bike            Apr 14                        6:30 p.m.
2                    The Maxxis General GNCC - ATV                         Apr 28                        5:30 p.m.
3                    FMF Steele Creek GNCC - Bike                           May 26                        1:30 p.m.
4                    VP Racing Fuels Big Buck GNCC - ATV              Jun 1                          3:00 p.m.
5                    Mtn. Dew ATVMX Championship                          Jun 8                          2:30 p.m.
6                    Rocky Mountain ATV Mammoth - Bike                 Jun 16                        4:30 p.m.
7                    Dunlop Limestone 100 GNCC - ATV                    Jun 22                        3:30 p.m.
8                    Wiseco John Penton GNCC - Bike                       Jul 21                          5:30 p.m.
9                    Parts Unlimited Mountaineer Run - ATV               Aug 10                        5:00 p.m.
10                  AMSOIL Snowshoe GNCC - Bike                         Aug 24                        2:00 p.m.
11                  Mtn. Dew ATVMX Championship                          Sep 8                          5:30 p.m.
12                  The Gusher GNCC - Bike                                     Oct 13                         5:30 p.m.
13                  ITP Powerline Park GNCC - ATV                          Nov 3                          4:30 p.m.
14                  AMSOIL Ironman GNCC - Bike                             Nov 10                        5:30 p.m.
15                  Can-Am Unadilla GNCC - ATV                              Nov 24                       3:00 p.m.

The 2013 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series heads to Union, S.C. for Round 4 of the series April 20 and 21. For more information visit www.gnccracing.com.

The 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship heads to Blountville, Tenn. April 13 and 14 for the Muddy Creek ATVMX National. For more information on the series, visit www.atvmotocross.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 on NBC Sports Network and RacerTV.com, RacerTVfeatures coverage of motocross and off-road motorcycle and ATV events.   

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Bel-Ray Racers Score Two Podium Finishes at Minneapolis Supercross

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The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series continued on Saturday night at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bel-Ray racers scored victories in three of the four heat races and were rewarded with two podium finishes in the evening’s main events.

Bel-Ray-backed Rockstar Energy racing’s Blake Wharton continued the momentum he gained from last week’s Houston Supercross victory to score a strong win in the first 250SX heat race of the night. He started the main event inside the top five and battled early on with his competitors before settling into a third-place finish and his fifth podium of the season.

Bel-Ray racers won both 450SX heat races of the evening, with RCH Racing’s Josh Hill scoring the victory in the first heat race and Rockstar Energy’s Davi Millsaps taking the victory in the second. Hill’s success was especially inspirational, as it marked his first heat race victory since recovering from multiple injuries suffered over the past two years.

The main event began with both Hill and Millsaps inside the top five. Millsaps quickly got by Hill and moved into third place, a position he would hold until the finish. Hill, meanwhile, continued inside the top five until the halfway point of the race. He slipped back to sixth and eventually finished in eighth place at the checkered flag. Hill’s RCH Racing teammate Broc Tickle began the main event in 15th and moved up as high as 12th place during the 20-lap main event. He eventually finished 13th by the time the checkered flag fell.

Bel-Ray® Works Thumper® Racing Full Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil is one of the products chosen by the teams to keep their machines performing their best.
 
Bel-Ray® Works Thumper® Racing Full Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil is a 4-stroke synthetic motorcycle racing oil that has been developed for full works competition use and is designed to withstand extreme racing conditions. Full synthetic ester base oils withstand the highest temperatures and stresses which provide the ultimate 4-stroke motorcycle oil.

The series continues April 21st in Seattle, Washington for the Seattle Supercross.

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. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray.

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2013 AMSOIL AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championship Only Three Weeks Away!

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2013 AMSOIL AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championship Only Three Weeks Away!

Tickets to See World’s Fastest Amateur AMSOIL Arenacross Riders on Sale Now

AURORA, Ill. (April XX, 2013) – In just a few weeks, the world’s fastest amateur AMSOIL Arenacross riders will take center stage on the world famous Las Vegas Strip for the annual AMSOIL AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championships (ANAC). This year, South Point Casino and its state-of-the-art arena will once again be the sight of two action-packed days of activity that is sure to maintain the highly competitive legacy of this prestigious event.

Day one on Friday, May 3, will feature practice and qualifying for all 27 classes in addition to the first four Main Events of the weekend. Racing continues on Sunday, May 5, with an action-packed day of competition that will crown champions for the remaining 23 classes. With a wide range of skill levels and ages competing at the ANAC, this annual tradition has become one of the most highly regarded amateur competitions in the world.

In conjunction with the 2013 AMSOIL Arenacross season, featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross, hundreds of riders of all ages and skill levels have been competing for his or her shot at a chance to win a coveted national title. Over the course of the 10 weekends that composed the 2013 AMSOIL Arenacross schedule, riders qualified from one of five different amateur regions – North, South, East, West and Central – during the Amateur Day races that took place every Sunday following professional action.

With over 300 riders looking for the chance to qualify on any given weekend, earning one’s way into the ANAC was no easy task. As a result, this year presents one of the most talented fields of riders to ever compete. In total, 540 of the nation’s best amateur competitors, male and female, will converge in Las Vegas the first weekend in May, in conjunction with the Monster Energy Supercross Finals. In the end, a total of 26 riders will emerge as a one-of-a-kind AMA National Champion by the time the weekend concludes.

In the highly talented Expert Class, the top 10 finishers from the ANAC will receive a sought-after 250SX Class Endorsement, which makes them eligible to compete in the 2014 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season.

Since the 2010 season, the ANAC has been run in conjunction with the dramatic finale of Monster Energy Supercross. With the addition of a full day of practice and qualifying one year ago, doubling the amount of track time for the future stars of AMSOIL Arenacross makes for an action-packed weekend that has enough excitement to satiate any enthusiasts’ hunger for competition. Simply put, combining the ANAC with Monster Energy Supercross in Las Vegas is the ultimate way to close out an incredible 2013 season, making for a can’t-miss weekend for any fan.

Friday’s practice and qualifying sessions for the ANAC, will allow all qualified riders to familiarize themselves with the track while also setting their gate selection for the weekend. The first four Main Events of the weekend in the 85cc (9-15), Expert, Pit Bike, and 65cc (7-11) classes will bring Friday night to a close. On Sunday, eliminations begin for the remaining 23 classes of competition until a rider is crowned as an AMA National Champion for each respective division.

Tickets for the 2013 AMSOIL AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championships are on sale now. Gates and pits open promptly at 8 a.m. for Sunday’s action, with racing set to start shortly thereafter. Friday’s practice and qualifying sessions are free to the public. All competition will be hosted within the spacious South Point Arena, which has established itself as the new home of the ANAC.

Ticket Info:

All Seats - $35 (General Admission)

*Includes free Pit Entry

Service charges, facility, and handling fees may apply. Tickets can be purchased at the South Point Arena Box Office, over the phone at 866-796-7111, or online at www.SouthPointArena.com.

Here is the schedule of events for the entire ANAC weekend:

Friday, May 3

12:30 PM          Track Walk

12:45 PM          Riders Meeting

1:15 PM            First Session of Practice and Timed Qualifying Begins

3:15 PM            Final Sessions of Timed Qualifying Begins

6:00 PM            Main Events for 85cc (9-15), Expert, Pit Bike, and 65cc (7-11) Classes

Sunday, May 5

7:30 AM            Track Walk

7:40 AM            Riders Briefing

7:45 AM            Team Faith Devotional

8:00 AM            Final Practice, followed by Heat Races for Remaining Classes

12 Noon            Opening Ceremonies, followed by Main Events for Remaining Classes

Live timing and scoring from the AMSOIL AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championships is available. To follow the intense racing action live, log onto www.Arenacross.com.

For more information on AMSOIL Arenacross, log on to www.Arenacross.com. For all media requests, please contact Brandon Short brandon@nextlevelsportsinc.com or 949-365-5750.

Never miss out on the latest news! Follow the AMSOIL Arenacross on Facebook and Twitter! Log on to http://www.facebook.com/AMAarenacross and http://twitter.com/arenacross today!

About AMSOIL Arenacross

AMSOIL Arenacross is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The AMA sanctions more amateur motorsports events than any other organization, as well as Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. For more information about AMA-sanctioned competition events, see www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing.

About Feld Motor Sports^®

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports productions include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross and Nuclear Cowboyz^®.  Feld Motor Sports 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 AMSOIL^®

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Bel-Ray Racer Tommy Searle Scores Top Ten Finish in Italy

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Bel-Ray Racer Tommy Searle Scores Top Ten Finish in Italy

The 2013 World Motocross series continued this weekend at the Arco di Trento track in Italy for the fourth round of the seventeen round series. The Bel-Ray supported Team CLS Kawasaki entered three racers in two separate classes during the event. In MX1 class, Englishman Tommy Searle finished 6^th overall, while in the MX2 class, Italian Alessandro Lupino finished 10^th overall and new-comer American Jimmy Decotis finished 31^st overall in his grand prix debut.

Following his first moto 5^th place, Searle was forced to come from the rear of the field following a collision early in the second moto. His charge through the pack resulted in a 6^th place finish overall.  “I’m pleased with my weekend; we continue to improve our results and I’m happy about that,” said Searle following the second moto.

Alessandro Lupino was looking forward to a top finish at his home track, but a series of unfortunate events kept him to a 10^th overall finish. His finishes were a result of gritty determination following a first moto crash that resulted in a broken rib for the Italian racer. “I knew from the first practice session that my speed was OK here, and with a good start I could easily have achieved a top five result. I had a medical examination after the race and the doctors told me that the 4^th rib is broken, so let’s hope that I can race next weekend.”

The newest member of the team, Jimmy Decotis, arrived from the United States with little time to prepare and struggled in his grand prix debut. His moto finishes resulted in a 31^st place finish overall, but he is optimistic and believes that better races are ahead. “I knew that it wouldn’t be easy, coming here last week and racing for the first time on a European track. I had a good start in the first moto but crashed in the first lap when someone ran into me from behind. It was a tough race after that. In the second race, I was in the top fifteen but got cramps and struggled. I hate to retire, but that could be dangerous on this track. I know that the Bulgarian track will be different, and we’ll have one more week to work and prepare it with the team.”

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The series continues April 21^st in Sevlievo for the GP of Bulgaria.

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