MONACO (Principality of Monaco), 27 June 2017 – Youthstream is pleased to announce the 2018 FIM Motocross World Championship Provisional Calendar including the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship races, the Veterans’ World Cup and the European Championships rounds.
The 2018 season will open at the popular oversea round of Neuquen in Patagonia-Argentina and from there the series will head to the new venue of Red Sands in Spain. MXGP will also return for a second visit to Russia and Indonesia with different timing and a new venue of Palembang for Indonesia. The 19 rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship will host a total of 4 fly away races plus the 2018 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in the USA with a track yet to be announced and several well-known tracks.
2018 FIM Motocross World Championship Provisional Calendar
2018 MXGP of Patagonia-Argentina | Neuquen | March 4, 2018 2018 MXGP of Spain | Red Sands | March 25, 2018 2018 MXGP of Trentino-Italy | Pietramurata | April 8, 2018 2018 MXGP of Europe | Valkenswaard | April 15, 2018 2018 MXGP of Russia | Orlyonok | April 29, 2018 2018 MXGP of Latvia | Kegums | May 13, 2018 2018 MXGP of Germany | Teutschenthal | May 20, 2018 2018 MXGP of Great Britain | Matterley Basin | June 3, 2018 2018 MXGP of France | St. Jean d’Angely | June 10, 2018 2018 MXGP of Italy | To Be Announced | June 24, 2018 2018 MXGP of Indonesia | Palembang | July 8, 2018 2018 MXGP of Czech Republic | Loket | July 22, 2018 2018 MXGP of Belgium | Lommel | August 5, 2018 2018 MXGP of Switzerland | Frauenfeld-Gachnang | August 12, 2018 2018 MXGP of Sweden | Uddevalla | August 19, 2018 2018 MXGP of USA | Gatorback | September 2, 2018 2018 MXGP of Mexico | Leon | September 9, 2018 2018 MXGP of The Netherlands | Assen | September 23, 2018 2018 MXGP of Imola-Italy | Imola | September 30, 2018
2018 Motocross of Nations | United States | October 7, 2018
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Courtesy of Progressive International Motorcycle Shows
The leading motorcycle tour stops in seven key markets across the United States
SANTA MONICA, CA –June 27, 2017 – The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® (IMS), the industry authority on connecting powersports’ leading brands with highly qualified enthusiasts and buyers, today announced dates for its upcoming 2017-2018 tour. The IMS Tour will travel across the United States, stopping in seven influential markets to provide consumers and enthusiasts with an inside look into the latest and most innovative motorcycles, gear and products from leading companies in the industry, as well as showcasing what the motorcycling lifestyle has to offer.
“We are very excited to announce the dates and cities for the upcoming 2017-2018 tour, as this year we are planning to deliver the most in-depth and immersive experience yet for our attendees,” said Tracy Harris, senior vice president of the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows®. “We will continue to support the powersports industry through our events, while cultivating a place for motorcycle enthusiasts to gather and share a one-of-a-kind motorcycling lifestyle experience.”
The 2017-2018 Progressive® IMS Tour dates and cities are as follows:
Long Beach, CA: November 17-19, 2017, Long Beach Convention Center
New York, NY: December 1-3, 2017, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN: December 8-10, 2017, Minneapolis Convention Center –NEW DATES
Cleveland, OH: January 26-28, 2018, I-X Center
Dallas, TX: February 2-4, 2018, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center –NEW DATES
Chicago, IL: February 9-11, 2018, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Washington D.C.: February 23-25, 2018, Walter E. Washington Convention Center –NEW DATES
Since its inception in 1982, the IMS Tour has become the largest touring powersports event in the United States and is supported by industry-leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s). IMS has a proven impact on the consumer motorcycle market and industry. Its attendees are 18 times more likely to purchase a powersport vehicle than the general motorcycling population because they’ve attended IMS. Additionally, 31 percent of the IMS 2015- 2016 Tour attendees purchased a new or used vehicle within 12 months of attending a show.*
Several new show attractions will also be added to the upcoming tour, including a new lifestyle section, an adventure and travel section and fresh stage content. This will accompany fan-favorite attractions such as the stunt show, Win Play Vote, IMS Vintage and more.
Also returning to the 2017-2018 tour is the title sponsor, Progressive® Insurance, a supporter of the IMS Tour since 2004. For over 50 years, Progressive® has been a proponent of the motorsports industry and has played a significant part in the IMS Tour since being named title sponsor in 2010.
“We’re excited to hit the road for what will be the biggest Progressive IMS Tour yet. As title sponsor, we’ll be bringing another can’t be missed experience deeply-rooted in motorcycle culture,” said Eric Doubler, the direct business leader at Progressive Insurance. “In working closely with our partners at UBM and Match Marketing Group, we look forward to connecting with passionate motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation by providing a full throttle, interactive experience for riders of all ages.”
With 36 years of experience, the IMS Tour is truly dedicated to providing a platform for OEM’s, brands, and powersports enthusiasts to connect and foster relationships. The IMS Tour has grown into a comprehensive gathering for the powersports industry and will provide a top-notch experience for its community in the upcoming 2017-2018 tour. Starting in Southern California, the tour will provide motorcycle enthusiasts across the United States the opportunity to swing a leg over hundreds of new 2018 models, score the hottest parts, gear and accessories and enjoy hours of live entertainment.
To learn more about the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® Tour, please visit: motorcycleshows.com
About Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows®
The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows®offer enthusiasts an all-access pass to the world of motorcycling. Launched in 1982, the tour showcases hundreds of the latest street bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers, scooters and ATVs for new and experienced riders, and gives enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories, as well as hours of entertainment. The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® is organized by UBM plc. UBM is the largest pure-play B2B Events organizer in the world. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors. Our deep knowledge and passion for these sectors allow us to create valuable experiences which enable our customers to succeed. (www.motorcycleshows.com) Please visit www.ubm.com for the latest news and information about UBM.
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Courtesy of KRT June 24, 2017 | Ottobiano Motorsport | Italy
(June 25, 2017) – Clement Desalle of the Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team finished seventh in the GP of Lombardy, eleventh round of the FIM World MXGP Motocross Championship, at Ottobiano in northern Italy.
Clement DeSalle
Having won the last two GPs in France and Russia the Belgian arrived full of confidence at the sandy track on the northern basin of Italy, but he never quite achieved his expectations as temperatures soared about 40 degrees with high humidity. A crash during the qualification race on Saturday got the racing activity off to an unfortunate start although Clement recovered to twelfth place by the finish, a gate choice which enabled him to still make good starts in both GP motos. He started the first moto in fourth position but found it difficult to maintain his usual consistent rhythm and eventually finished eighth, frustratingly losing the final place on the very last lap. Again starting fourth in race two he again failed to find a good rhythm and eventually took the checkered flag in seventh position. Clement is now third in the series standings, just three points shy of second. Teammate Jordi Tixier returned to action after sitting out the Russian GP two weeks previously and immediately showed good speed to qualify tenth and the Frenchman again impressed as he moved forward to finish eleventh after inevitably needing time to find his race rhythm during the early laps of the race. Race two followed a similar pattern as he advanced from twelfth to seventh during the middle of the race before being forced to retire after a big crash. Tommy Searle of Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki attended the GP as a spectator; he injured his left hand when he struck a trackside post two weeks previously but expects to be given clearance to ride again next week and can hopefully return to GP action after the summer break. “It was a tough weekend with such high temperatures,” said Desalle. “In the first race I had a good start but in the first few corners I lost several positions. I was fourth and tried to keep my rhythm but it was tough and I eventually finished eighth; I was disappointed to lose one position on the very last lap. I know how I train in the week and every time I try to analyse how it’s going, but the opponents are strong in the MXGP class. My second start was also good; I was fourth or fifth and again I tried to keep my rhythm to finish seventh. I can’t say that I’m happy with the results but I am glad to go back home in one piece as yesterday I had a big crash in the qualifying race. I learnt a few things this weekend that will help me to prepare even better for future hot events; it’s always important to learn from the experience of every situation.”
Jordi Tixier
“It was a positive comeback, even if the final result is not what I was expecting,” said Tixier. “On Saturday I qualified in tenth which was not so bad as I couldn’t train so much in the sand before coming here due to my injury. My first moto was also not so bad; I was just missing some speed and rhythm during the first part of the race. In the second race I had a better feeling and was able to improve my rhythm in the last fifteen minutes where I posted my best laps. I could pass some good riders to come back to seventh, but then I had a big crash and had to retire. I want to keep the positive points; I have a good speed when I ride smoothly, and we must continue to work like that. Everyone know that my body doesn’t like high temperatures, but since last year we find some solutions to improve the situation.” "I had already booked my flight to come here before my latest injury so I thought I would come and see everyone in the team and support them,” said Seerle. “It's two weeks now since I injured my hand and the doctor said that I should be back on the bike within four weeks without an operation. I go back for a check-up on Thursday and can expect to be back riding one week after that so hopefully I can return to racing at the Czech GP after the summer break." Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.
(June 25, 2017) – The young Kawasaki MX2 GP riders suffered in the extreme heat of the GP of Lombardy at the sandy track of Ottobiano in the middle of the north Italian basin as temperatures soared above 40 degrees.
Teenager Stephen Rubini was left alone to fly the colors of the Monster Energy Kawasaki MX2 Racing Team after the enforced withdrawal of Petar Petrov on practice day, and the French youngster strived hard to achieve results without the success he and the team had hoped for. In both motos he gated well and took up the chase within the points-scoring positions but crashes on the opening lap of each moto already hindered his progress. He was recovering well in the first moto and was on the edge of the top twenty when he crashed again at half distance and, with little chance of recovering the lost places again, he withdrew to save energy for race two as temperatures soared again after an early morning storm and humidity was claustrophobically high. Again starting well in race two Stephen was delayed when he became the sandwich between a crashed rider and another rival who hit him from behind. He again pushed hard and quickly reached twenty-second place, just two away from the points, when he stalled the engine and was inevitably affected by the heat as the stop broke his rhythm. He continued to the checkered flag and missed world championship points by one position.
Teammate Petar Petrov, who had dislocated a shoulder two weeks previously in Russia, bravely tried to ride, but the shoulder popped out again without him even crashing and the Bulgarian will now undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the series.Darian Sanayei of Monster Energy DRT Kawasaki qualified thirteenth on Saturday and had high hopes of a significant score, but the American's luck ran out on race day. Twenty-fourth on lap one of the opening moto after getting tangled up soon after the start he quickly advanced to nineteenth after just three laps before crashing and damaging the bike. Again finding life difficult at the awkward 180 degree first turn he started race two twenty-first, but was making great strides and was running fourteenth three laps from the close when he crashed hard and required medical treatment; the doctors confirmed that he has no broken bones but have advised some days of recuperation so he could miss next weekend's Portuguese GP.“It was a tough weekend, as I crashed early in both races,” said Rubini. “I was twice in the top fifteen which was not so bad, but I crashed on the first lap each time. In the first race I came back on the track with a good rhythm but it was not enough to be in the points and after another crash I retired. In the second moto I couldn’t avoid a pile up as another rider was down on the track in front of me and someone behind me pushed me so we were several riders on the ground together. But I didn’t give up; when I stalled the engine later in the race it was really tough with the heat but I didn’t want to retire and I finished the race twenty-first. That’s not the results I was expecting but we’ll continue to work.”“The whole season has been hard for me, but what can we do when you’re so unlucky,” said Petrov. “I give my best every time I came, even if I was in pain but sometimes it’s not possible and you have to accept the situation. I rode the bike during the week and felt good, but with the heat here the muscles relax quite a lot and in the first practice session the shoulder I dislocated in Russia came out again. Now I will have surgery; for sure the season is over and the goal will be to get healthy again and ready for 2018.”
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June 24, 2017, | Muddy Creek Raceway | Blountville, TN
Foothill Ranch, CA (June 25, 2017) – Monster Energy® Kawasaki rider Eli Tomac put his KX™450F back on top at Muddy Creek Raceway, finishing 2-1 for first overall at the fifth round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Teammate Josh Grant was forced to retire early from the race weekend after a practice mishap.
On the opening lap of 450MX Moto 1, Tomac crossed the green flag in eighth. He wouldn’t stay put for long and by Lap 6, Tomac had positioned himself in third and began applying pressure to the leaders. Two laps later, Tomac moved into second but ran out of time to catch the leader, finishing second in Moto 1.
When the gate fell on Moto 2, Tomac would briefly sit in third place, eager to press to the front. By the end of the opening lap, he had placed his KX450F at the front of the competition and had already began gapping the field. There was no catching the No. 3 Kawasaki machine in Moto 2, as he went on to win the race by a 33.9-second margin over second place. Tomac would win his second overall of the season and move within four points of the lead in the 450MX Rider Point Standings.
“It feels good to get back to where we started,” said Tomac. “We had a mix of bad luck and small mistakes, but we’re past it and back on top. Overall, today was great for both the team and I. My Kawasaki was working great from start to finish. I’m ready to race Red Bud tomorrow if I could.”
Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider Austin Forkner rode outstanding in the humid and muggy Tennessee conditions to finish 3-3 for third overall, while Adam Cianciarulo finished 4th, Joey Savatgy eighth and Justin Hill 15th.
In 250MX Moto 1, It was Cianciarulo and Forkner with great starts, coming around in second and third with Hill in 12th. After being involved in a first turn crash, Savatgy remounted in 27th. Savatgy would pass 16 riders and finish in 11th place by the time the checkered flag flew, with Hill in 17th. Cianciarulo and Forkner rode strong to finish second and third, placing two KX™250F’s up on the podium.
Moto 2 saw Forkner with another great start in second place, with teammates Cianciarulo in sixth, Savatgy 10th and Hill 13th. For nearly 25 minutes the top-10 battled closely with one another, using every inch of the Muddy Creek racetrack. Forkner held strong to finish third, with Cianciarulo in fifth, Savatgy seventh and Hill in 13th place.
“Today’s pace was crazy fast,” said Forkner. “The pace never settled today and from start to finish we were absolutely sending it the entire time. Overall, I’m pumped on my fitness and speed today and I’m looking forward to building on this for next weekend.”
“I felt better this weekend,” said Cianciarulo. “It was nice to get one podium finish today. We’re getting closer to the front with every moto and I’m not going to quit until I’m on that top spot.”
“I wasn’t on pace today,” said Savatgy. “I seemed to be just a little off all day and couldn’t keep up with the front runners. I’m pumped for Adam and Austin on their podium finishes, they both rode great. All I can do is do my homework this week and come out swinging next week.”
“Today was tough,” said Hill. “I changed my workout routine this past week and I’m hoping this new technique will eventually turn things around for me. All we can do is continue to work and put in our best effort.”
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PICKERINGTON, OH – June 27, 2017 – The American Motorcyclist Association’s Horizon Award, which annually recognizes amateur competitors poised for greatness in the professional ranks, has been renamed in honor of the inaugural AMA Horizon Award winner in 1997, Nicky Hayden, who subsequently won the 1999 AMA Supersport Championship, the 2002 AMA Superbike Championship and the 2006 FIM MotoGP World Championship.
This season Nicky was competing in the FIM Superbike World Championship. While training on his road bicycle in Italy in May, he was struck by a car and died as a result of his injuries on May 22.
The Executive Committee of the AMA Board of Directors unanimously voted to rename the AMA Horizon Award in Nicky Hayden’s memory, in perpetuity.
“Nicky Hayden epitomized the spirit of the AMA Horizon Award,” said AMA Board of Directors Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw. “The award’s first recipient, Hayden was a true sportsman and a stellar representative of not just American motorcycling, but all Americans on the world stage. His ascent to the pinnacle of the sport was marked by the utmost character and class, and it all began on the same Midwestern ovals where today’s amateur dirt trackers race for experience and pride.”
Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Awards will be presented annually to the top amateur racers in dirt track, motocross and road racing.
The Hayden family issued the following statement with respect to the award: “Nicky loved racing and he was proud of his roots, which included those early days of dirt tracking in youth and amateur events around the country. Nicky would be honored to know that his memory will help inspire future generations of competitors to race for their dreams.”
Before Hayden realized his own dream of winning a world championship, there was the original AMA Horizon Award, which AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant presented to Hayden in 1997.
“I am humbled to have witnessed the professional and personal growth of Nicky Hayden from youth dirt tracker to AMA Superbike Champion and then world champion,” Saillant said. “Each year, AMA amateur racing ushers a new class into the pro ranks, and while only an elite few can expect to match Nicky’s professional accomplishments, each one possesses the same aspirations of world-class success that drove Nicky to the top.”
The AMA will present the 2017 Nicky Hayden AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award on July 4 in Du Quoin, Ill., on the final day of the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship.
The 2017 Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award will be presented on Aug. 5 at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., and the 2017 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Racing Horizon Award will be handed out on Nov. 5 following the AMA Road Race Grand Championship at Barber Motorsports Park.
Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award recipients also will be recognized at the 2017 AMA Championship Banquet on Jan. 20, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.
Courtesy of Team Suzuki Press Office Team Suzuki Press Office – June 25.
Jeremy Seewer – 1-2 for 1st Bas Vaessen – 7-4 for 5th
Jeremy Seewer took the MX2 overall win at the MXGP of Italy, in what was a scorching weekend at the Ottobiano track. Extremely hot temperatures made even completing the motos a real challenge, but onboard his RM-Z250, Seewer finished first and second in the two races to secure his third overall victory of the season. Backing him was Suzuki World MX2 teammate Bas Vaessen who put in career best rides to go seven-four for fifth overall, on what was a great weekend for both riders.
“I am really happy to win the GP,” said Seewer. “It was my third this year but my first in the sand which is especially pleasing. It wasn’t really my favourite track; I came here Friday to look at it and I’m a fan of natural tracks, uphills, downhills, like the last few rounds. However, it all seemed to work out. I was feeling so good on the bike, we didn’t change anything on the RM-Z250 all weekend and I was one of the fastest and I’m pretty happy with how everything went. The first race I just tried to get out front early and make a gap so I didn’t have to push too hard, and that’s what I was able to make happen. The second moto was really tough though; I tried to follow Pauls Jonass but a berm broke and I just made a mistake and once you stop here in this heat, your whole body starts to overheat. I still pushed and I came back to try and pass Thomas Covington for second. When I tried the first time my bike hit neutral, which meant no engine braking and that caused us to collide and we both went down. We both got up ok and it took me a few more laps to finally get around him but with five laps to go I was totally gone. Two years ago, I struggled in Thailand with the heat and I was scared that it would happen again so I just tried to finish the race, and that’s what I did. I’m super happy with the overall and now we try to do it all over again in Portugal next weekend.”
For Vaessen, a sandy track was always likely to suit the Dutch rider but it was still an extremely impressive display from the youngster to put in the best rides of his MX2 career. “Today was excellent. I had a decent start in the first moto, started maintaining my lap-times and keeping my speed and it seemed like every lap I made a pass. I felt good, I felt under control and I ended up seventh which was a nice result. In the second moto, I had another really good start on my RM-Z250. I made a few passes early on to get into fourth and then I was just trying to keep up with Thomas Covington ahead of me. I kept his speed for quite a long time and near the end I slowed down a little, just to make sure I finished the moto as it was so hot. I finished the moto in fourth, which is a career best for me and then that also gave me a fifth overall, another career best.”
Team Manager Stefan Everts was also understandably delighted with his two rider’s performances: “An overall win for Jeremy was a great result for the Suzuki World MX2 team. It was a super first moto and then he had a big battle for second with Thomas Covington in the second race which meant he couldn’t really chase after Pauls Jonass. An overall is always a good weekend and we took seven points out of the championship lead and with plenty of rounds left, it was good enough. “It was a great weekend for Bas too, especially in the second moto. He rode aggressive in both races and held onto the positions in what were very tough conditions. I’m happy for him that he put it together and it should give him good confidence for the upcoming rounds.”
Unfortunately, both Hunter Lawrence (compressed vertebrae) and Zach Pichon (trapezius) missed out this weekend with injuries, but they are both hoping to return as soon as they can.
The Suzuki World team now gets ready for next weekend when the championship returns to Agueda in Portugal after a four year absence. After this weekend’s result, confidence is high that they can put in repeat performances, in what also promises to be a tough event for all the riders.
MX2 Moto 1:1. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki World MX2), 34:07.314; 2. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:12.304; 3. Julien Lieber (BEL, KTM), +0:25.676; 4. Thomas Covington (USA, Husqvarna), +0:27.353; 5. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), +0:30.597; 6. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), +0:31.165; 7. Bas Vaessen (NED, Suzuki World MX2), +0:50.633; 8. Alvin Östlund (SWE, Yamaha), +0:53.425; 9. Brent Van doninck (BEL, Yamaha), +0:56.816; 10. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +1:01.479.
MX2 Moto 2: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 34:31.700; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki World MX2), +0:11.335; 3. Thomas Covington (USA, Husqvarna), +0:15.865; 4. Bas Vaessen (NED, Suzuki World MX2), +0:36.265; 5. Alvin Östlund (SWE, Yamaha), +0:43.412; 6. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, Husqvarna), +0:46.871; 7. Benoit Paturel (FRA, Yamaha), +0:51.253; 8. Ben Watson (GBR, KTM), +1:00.804; 9. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), +1:02.948; 10. Julien Lieber (BEL, KTM), +1:04.931.
MX2 Overall:1. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki World MX2), 47 points; 2. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 40 p.; 3. Thomas Covington (USA, HUS), 38 p.; 4. Benoit Paturel (FRA, YAM), 36 p.; 5. Bas Vaessen (NED, Suzuki World MX2), 32 p.; 6. Julien Lieber (BEL, KTM), 31 p.; 7. Alvin Östlund (SWE, YAM), 29 p.; 8. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), 28 p.; 9. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 26 p.; 10. Brent Van doninck (BEL, YAM), 21 p.
MX2 Points Standings: 1. Pauls Jonass (LAT, KTM), 454 points; 2. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, Suzuki World MX2), 416 p.; 3. Thomas Kjer Olsen (DEN, HUS), 343 p.; 4. Julien Lieber (BEL, KTM), 339 p.; 5. Benoit Paturel (FRA, YAM), 330 p.; 6. Thomas Covington (USA, HUS), 263 p.; 7. Jorge Prado Garcia (ESP, KTM), 233 p.; 8. Brian Bogers (NED, KTM), 212 p.; 9. Hunter Lawrence (AUS, Suzuki World MX2), 199 p.; 10. Brent Van doninck (BEL, YAM), 195 p.; 18. Bas Vaessen (NED, Suzuki World MX2), 106 p. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.
PICKERINGTON, OH (June 26, 2017) – The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame will welcome five new inductees on Sept. 22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
The ceremony, which takes place in conjunction with the American International Motorcycle Expo, will officially induct FMF Racing founder Donnie Emler Sr., off-road racing champion Eddie Lojak Sr., world motocross champion and Road 2 Recovery founder Bob Moore, racer and filmmaker Peter Starr and racer, team owner and publisher John Ulrich.
“The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2017 includes giants of the motorcycle lifestyle, sport and industry,” said Ken Ford, a member of the AMA board of directors and chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation board. “Each of these individuals has made a lasting impact on motorcycling in some profound way.
“Generations of riders have benefitted from their accomplishments or can appreciate their competitive talent,” said Ford. “The Hall of Fame will shine a little brighter this Sept. 22, when these five motorcyclists are enshrined for perpetuity.”
Reservations for the induction ceremony may be made now at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/tickets. Tickets, which include a reception, dinner and the induction ceremony, are $130 per person, or $120 for AMA Life Members. Current AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers can attend for no charge. The American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, hosts the event.
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame was established in 1998 by the AMHF to honor the legends and heroes of American motorcycling and highlight their achievements and contributions to motorcycling. Hall of Fame inductees represent eight areas: Ambassadors/Industry, Design/Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership/Advocacy, Motocross/Supercross, Off-Road, Road Racing and Specialty Competition.
For more information about the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the 2017 induction ceremony, seewww.motorcyclemuseum.org. Also, visit the Hall of Fame Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AMAHallOfFame or search the hashtag #AMAHoF17 on social media.
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Ricky Russell Earns His First Career OverallVictory at the AMSOIL Snowshoe GNCCJosh Toth and Thad Duvall Fill Overall Podium
SNOWSHOE, W.Va. (June 26, 2017) - Snowshoe Mountain hosted the eighth round of the 2017 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series presented by Maxxis, an AMA National Championship, this past weekend, June 25. The rough and rugged conditions created a grueling track for the AMSOIL Snowshoe GNCC that lived up to the nickname of "America's Toughest Race." After three hours of intense racing it was N-Fab/AmPro Yamaha's Ricky Russell taking home the coveted win - marking his first ever GNCC overall victory.
The unique live engine start modeled after the famed Blackwater 100 race treated SRT/KTM's Steward Baylor well, where he jumped out to the early lead, with R Russell in tow. As they approached timing and scoring for the first lap, it would be R Russell leading the way through the West Virginia woods.
Ricky Russell raced his way to his first-ever overall victory at Snowshoe Mountain.
- Ken Hill
As the pros tackled the western territory of the mountain, R Russell continued his lead through the FMF Powerpoint. His teammate, Josh Toth, used his first row start to his advantage where he was riding in a podium position physically and learning the ways from the other XC1 Open Pro racers.
Meanwhile, Rockstar Energy/Factory Husqvarna Racing's Thad Duvall was busy pushing his way through the pack after a sixth-place check-in on the first lap. The lead changed on the third lap when FMF/KTM Factory Racing's Kailub Russell moved into the front, with Duvall and R Russell behind him.
R Russell checked through timing and scoring for the third time with no goggles, but the Washington State native's demeanor was calm and collective as he rode his way to a pit stop for fresh goggles and a splash of gas. The Russell duo, Duvall and Toth remained in close proximity for the first half of the race.
The infamous Howard's Hole played out to be the turning point in the race, where all three front runners took a different line. Unfortunately for K Russell, his selection wasn't ideal, and both R Russell and Toth got around him.
Thad Duvall rode his way to a third place finish in his home state of West Virginia.
- Ken Hill
The N-Fab/AmPro Yamaha teammates continued leading the way, while Duvall consistently rode in third. Not much changed between the podium contenders once the two-lap board came out. R Russell raced his way to his first-ever overall victory atop of Snowshoe Mountain.
"I really have no words," said R Russell. "I've been close, but not like this today. We were going back-and-forth all day and it was a good race. I had one side of the mountain dialed, but the other side, but toward the end I was struggling with the mud. I'm just at a loss for words, it's awesome."
R Russell's teammate, Toth, also had his best ever-finish where he crossed the line in second overall. This would mark the XC2 250 Pro rider's first overall podium. Nearly four minutes behind Toth, was Duvall in third who rounded out the overall podium. K Russell placed fourth overall, and third in class.
Josh Toth had his best ride to date - finishing second overall and first in the XC2 250 Pro division.
- Ken Hill
Beta USA's Jordan Ashburn put forth an impressive ride, where he finished just off the XC1 Open Pro podium, and fifth overall, after starting outside of the top-ten. After leading the first lap on adjusted time, JCR Honda's Trevor Bollinger maintained a steady pace to finish the race in sixth overall.
Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4/ Husqvarna's Grant Baylor and SRT/KTM's Steward Baylor followed in seventh and eighth overall. RPM/KTM's Chris Bach rounded out the top-10 overall.
With Toth holding the top spot in the XC2 250 Pro class, Coastal Racing/Husqvarna teammates, Craig Delong and Layne Michael, rounded out the class podium. JCR Honda's Austin Lee and Solid Performance KTM's Jesse Groemm followed in respectable fourth and fifth place finishes. Jason Thomas, Hunter Neuwirth and David Quilled filled the FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am class podium.
XC2 250 Pro Class Podium: (2) Craig Delong, (1) Josh Toth, (3) Layne Michael.
- Ken Hill
After finishing 22nd overall, Levi Keller earned top amateur honors along with the Open A class win. Coastal Racing/Husqvarna's Alex Teagarden and Jonathan Johnson took home second and third in the amateur overall podium.
The 10 a.m. overall podium was topped by Super Senior A (45+) competitor and MXTire.com/Cernics Racing/Sidi-backed Carl LeBlond. WXC winner Rocky Mountain ATV*MC/KR4/Husqvarna Team's Tayla Jones was second, and Fly Racing/Maxxis/Seat Concepts/KTM's Becca Sheets rounded out the top three overall. StuxMX Graphix/Bell Powersports/Kenda Tires/Cosner Racing/Full Gas Fitness-backed Brooke Cosner landed on the WXC box in third.
Yesterday's racing action kicked off with the 8 a.m. youth race. Tely Energy's Peyton Whipkey emerged through the fog to cross the finish line first, with Zack Davidson and MXTire.com/Cernics Racing/Sidi's Ryder LeBlond following in second and third overall.
The 1 p.m. race was broadcast LIVE in its entirety on RacerTV.com and can be viewed as an archived video now by visiting the GNCC LIVE page online. A highlight show featuring the event will air Saturday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. on the NBC Sports Network.
The 2017 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series continues in two weeks, July 8 and 9, with the Wiseco John Penton GNCC at Sunday Creek Raceway in Millfield, Ohio.
For more information on the series, visit the official website at www.gnccracing.com call (304) 284-0084. Join the conversation on the series Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and be sure to always hashtag #GNCC
AMSOIL Snowshoe GNCC Snowshoe, West Virginia Round 8 of 13 Sunday, June 25
XC1 Open Pro Event Results:
Ricky Russell (YAM)
Thad Duvall (HSQ)
Kailub Russell (KTM)
Jordan Ashburn (BET)
Trevor Bollinger (HON)
Grant Baylor (HSQ)
Steward Baylor (KTM)
Chris Bach (KTM)
Ryan Sipes (HSQ)
Russell Bobbitt (KTM)
*Overall National Championship Standings:
Kailub Russell (184)
Thad Duvall (177)
Steward Baylor (152)
Ricky Russell (135)
Josh Toth (126)
Jordan Ashburn (99)
Grant Baylor (89)
Josh Strang (89)
Trevor Bollinger (87)
Craig Delong (77)
*Indicates that the Overall National Championship Standings will determine the 2017 National Champion.
XC2 250 Pro Event Results:
Josh Toth (YAM)
Layne Michael (HSQ)
Craig Delong (HSQ)
Austin Lee (HON)
Jesse Groemm (KTM)
Zach Nolan (KTM)
Mike Witkowski (KTM)
Nick Davis (BET)
Brendan Riordan (YAM)
Ryder Lafferty (KTM)
XC2 250 Pro Series Standings:
Josh Toth (218)
Craig Delong (165)
Layne Michael (156)
Mike Witkowski (143)
Jesse Groemm (125)
Austin Lee (112)
Ben Kelley (100)
Zack Hayes (98)
Sam Evans (72)
FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am Event Results:
Jason Thomas (HSQ)
Hunter Neuwirth (HSQ)
David Quillen (KTM)
Mark Heresco Jr. (KTM)
Jaryn Williams (YAM)
Devan Welch (YAM)
Josh Adkins (YAM)
FMF XC3 125 Pro-Am Points Standings:
Jason Thomas (216)
Mark Heresco Jr. (155)
Hunter Neuwirth (150)
Jack Edmondson (145)
Josh Adkins (100)
Jaryn Williams (96)
Devan Welch (76)
Paul Whibley (67)
Dustin Gibson (61)
Nate Smith (47)
About GNCC Racing
The AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1975, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross-country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 2,400 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. The series draws talent from all over the U.S., Central America, South America, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised weekly on NBC Sports and RacerTV.com. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join.
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