Monster Energy Supercross Pre-Season Press Conference Available Live Online Via Supercross LIVE!

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AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports announced today that the Anaheim 1 pre-race press conference from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., to kick off the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross an FIM World Championship, season will be available on Supercross LIVE! Thursday, January 7 at Noon PST/2:00 p.m. CST/3:00 p.m. EST.

Monster Energy Supercross fans can listen todefending AMA Supercross class champion James Stewart, former two-time AMA Supercross class champion Chad Reed, reigning Anaheim 1 race winner Josh Grant, former AMA Supercross Lites class champion Ryan Villopoto, 2009 AMA Supercross class’ third-place finisher Andrew Short and reigning AMA Supercross Lites class champion Ryan Dungey on Supercross LIVE! as they discuss the 2010 season.

“We’re are excited to kick off the 2010 Monster Energy Supercross season bringing fans the Anaheim 1 pre-race press conference and broadcasting live from Angel Stadium so we can share all of the action with all the loyal listeners at home,” said Linda Ardehali, director of new media, Feld Motor Sports.

In addition, $2 from every subscription purchased From December 28, 2009 through January 6, 2010 will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation.

A season-long subscription to the official webcast of Monster Energy Supercross, Supercross LIVE, is available for $39.99:  http://www.supercrossonline.com/supercrosslive.  Supercross LIVE is the only weekly live Monster Energy Supercross race call, and features long time voices of supercross, Jason Weigandt and Jim Holley.  The Supercross LIVE season-long subscription includes the Anaheim 1 opening round press conference on Thursday, January 7th at 3:00 EST/Noon PST.  Fans that have purchased a season pass for Supercross LIVE! can tune into the press conference at www.SupercrossOnline.com beginning at 3:00 EST/Noon PST.

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.

About Feld Motor Sports

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam, SuperBull, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz, Gravity Slashers, 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, visitwww.feldentertainment.com.

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The Motoworldracing.com Moto Show Set to Debut January 4th

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Las Vegas, NV- A new way for the moto fans of the world to connect to the sport is coming this January 4th with the debut of the MotoworldRacing.com Moto Show starring Paul Lindsey and Steve Matthes. This show will be a live look at the sport of supercross/motocross starting at 6PM/9EST every Monday night during the season.

This show will be a ground-breaking look at the sport inside and out as Paul and Steve will discuss all the hot-button topics and have the very best guests on as well.
The best part of the MotoworldRacing.com Moto Show will be the ability of the fan to call in, spout off and get the answers to the questions that they’ve always wondered about. Lindsey, a former pro racer turned team owner who is now a top agent in the sport and Matthes, a former factory mechanic turned journalist, both have the credentials to know what they’re talking about and the ability to get anyone on the line to talk.
“A big part of the show will be Steve and I talking about what’s going on in the sport at any given moment. All of you people out there that are on the message boards are welcome to call in and tell us what you think. I’m really looking forward to this and think that this show will be a hit” says Lindsey.
“Have you ever wanted to talk to a James Stewart, Chad Reed or better yet, a Tim Ferry? Well this is your chance as we’ll take calls and you can give us and the guest your opinion. It will give the people of the message boards of the world a platform. But you better make it good or we’ll hang up on you!” remarked Matthes. 
“We’re so happy to help these guys out, and at the same time get the MOTOWORLDRACING.COM name back in the racing game! The Moto show will be the place to go on Monday nights just like Motoworldracing.com is the place to go for all your motocross and off-road needs, at the best prices on the web! To put it lightly; WE ARE STOKED!” commented Glenn Bagge, Owner/General Manager of Motoworldracing.com.
Matthes and Lindsey will take a unique look at the sport with exciting segments designed to break down every angle of the sport. There will also be opportunities for listeners to take home lots of cool prizes.
The show will be recorded live, accessed through Pulpmx.com and archives will be available on ITunes as a podcast shortly after. In keeping with the theme of really being an interactive experience, there will be a chat room while the show is live as well as Ventrilo, which is a program where all it takes is a quick download, a USB mic and you’re now voice chatting in real –time with other fans. Check it out at http://www.ventrilo.com/
We’re also proud to announce that the MotoworldRacing.com Moto Show will also be able to be heard on Sportstalknetwork.com, which is the 3rd largest sports talk radio show on the net. With over 1.2 million listeners per month, and offering listeners live audio of shows, archives and iTunes downloads for free.

Sportstalknetwork.com carries everything from pro sports to college, with niche programming from The MotoworldRacing.com Moto Show, and Blue Zoo Radio to MMA, Pro Wrestling Insider to Vegas Wise Guys and Poker, along with "Straight Talk with Frank Reece" on drag racing. Live and Original STN programming combined with your favorite talk radio stations in your favorite cities.
Tune in Wednesday nights at 10pm EST for a re-air of The MotoworldRacing.com Moto Show and for instant downloads of the show via iTunes, RSS feed, Windows and WINAMP Hi Speed.
 So be in front of your computer on pulpmx.com Monday nights at 6PST/9EST for an entirely new way to get your moto information. See you there!

Amsoil Joins WORCS for 2010

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Amsoil Joins WORCS for 2010

AMSOIL Joins WORCS for 2010 For the 2010 season, AMSOIL will be joining the WORCS Series starting Round 1 at Speedworld MX Park in Wittmann, AZ. We caught up with Scott Smith to see what AMSOIL is all about and what to expect for this 2010 season. What is AMSOIL? AMSOIL introduced the first synthetic motor oil with an API (American Petroleum Institute) Service Classification in 1972. Since that time, AMSOIL has varied and expanded its product line. AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants are fuel efficient, extended-life lubricants manufactured from select synthetic base stocks and special purpose additives. These lubricants provide improved overall performance characteristics when compared to conventional petroleum oils. AMSOIL isn't just oil, it's technology. What products does AMSOIL carry? AMSOIL makes synthetic-based oils and fluids for all types of engines, transmissions and rear ends, including motorcycles/ATVs (four-stroke, two-stroke, on-road and off-road), trucks (diesel and gas), boats, RVs, snow mobiles and small engines (lawn mowers and generators). What products in the AMSOIL line do you think WORCS racers will want to use most? WORCS racers would not only be interested in the products available for their race bikes and ATVs, but also for the vehicles they use to haul them. These products include engine and transmission oils and fluids, two-stroke oils, suspension fluids, rear-end gear lube and bearing grease. Every mile or minute they use AMSOIL they are putting money in their pocket by protecting their investment through reduced operating temperatures and increased operating efficiency. Where can I find AMSOIL at the WORCS races? A full line of AMSOIL products are available from your independent AMSOIL dealer SS Enterprises on vendor row.

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2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series Presented by Moose Racing, introduces “C” rider year end overall championship!

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2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series Presented by Moose Racing, introduces “C” rider year end overall championship!

The NEPG is proud to announce the creation of a “C” rider overall points championship for the 2010 season. Starting at the first event in SC on Jan. 31^st, the NEPG along with Moto-Tally event scoring software, will keeps points for the top 20 overall “C” riders at each event. Points will be tabulated at each event of the ten round series to establish the top three “C” riders of the series’, these top three riders will receive awards at the yearend NEPG party held after the last event in Indiana.

For more information about the NEPG email Alan Randt at info@nationalenduro.com.  For more information as a competitor in the 2009 AMA National Enduro Series email Chuck Weir at cweir@ama-cycle.org

About the NEPG: The NEPG was formed by a group of Enduro enthusiasts to assist the AMA in promotion and management of the AMA National Enduro Series. Our objective is to work with the riders, clubs and sponsors to raise the level of participation and awareness to Enduro competition.

About the 2009 AMA National Enduro Series:  Enduros are the oldest form of off-road motorcycle competition in the USA.  Enduro’s can trace their beginnings back to 1920 and perhaps even earlier and it is still the premier off-road motorcycle competition around the world today. 

The sport has evolved several times over the years and the newest evolution was designed to meet the needs of today’s motorcyclists.  The NEPG is the promotional partner of the AMA National Enduro Championship Series and will work with clubs to build awareness and increase ridership at Enduro’s.  Our goal is to make sure that the oldest form of off-road competition will remain strong and viable well into the future.

FMF will back factory KTM off-road and MX teams

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Murrieta, CA – KTM Motorsports is proud to announce FMF as the title sponsor of the 2010 KTM Factory Off-Road and Supercross/Motocross Lites Racing Teams.
FMF has been a contributing sponsor of the KTM Factory Racing Teams longer than KTM motorcycles have been the color orange. The partnership also extends into the KTM PowerParts division as FMF offers exclusive FMF/KTM exhaust pipes available only at KTM dealers. “The strong relationship between the two companies made FMF a perfect fit when looking for a title sponsor. It was also important to work with a company that had a strong presence in the off-road community as well as the motocross community and we found that with FMF,” commented KTM President Jon-Erik Burleson.
“The FMF products are unbeatable. All of our riders are excited to have them on board and to go to the line with the best performing exhaust system available,” remarked Motocross Team Manager Casey Lytle.
“We have been at this for over 35 years and 2010 marks another history mile marker for our company. KTM is a first class operation and we couldn’t be more excited to take our support to the next level. KTM understands the different facets of off-road motorcycles and we are glad they see FMF Racing as a great fit,” said Don Emler Owner and Founder FMF Racing.
The off-road racing efforts will fall under the official name of the FMF/KTM Off-Road Factory Race Team and will include KTM riders participating in the Hare & Hound, GNCC, National Enduro, WORCS and EnduroCross Series. “FMF has been a crucial sponsor of our program over the past years and the championships won have been possible with their support and superior product,” stated Antti Kallonen FMF/KTM Off-Road Racing Team Manager.
FMF is also the title sponsor of the FMF/KTM Factory Motocross/Supercross Lites Racing Team featuring Tommy Searle. The FMF Titanium 4.1 Megabomb System will be Searle’s pipe of choice when he lines the gate for the West Supercross Lites and Motocross Lites Series for the 2010 season. In addition, FMF will support KTM’s Motocross rider Mike Alessi as a corporate sponsor of his 2010 Motocross effort.

GNCC Racing Television Returns with New Time Slot

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GNCC Racing Television Returns with New Time Slot
2010 Season Begins April 25

Morgantown, W.Va. (December 29, 2009) - For the tenth straight year, the highly popular Racer TV program will return with ATV and bike coverage for the 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series.  All 13 GNCC bike and ATV rounds, 26 races in total, will air on VERSUS in 30-minute episodes, totaling 52 hours of GNCC action.  Each race will debut on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. EST and will re-air on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. EST.  The first episode will feature The Parts Unlimited River Ranch ATV Premiere on April 25. The GNCC Series continues to be America's only off-road series offering bike and ATV racing coverage on cable television.
"I'm really excited that our shows will be airing in a new time slot," said RacerTV Producer Jason Hooper. "Our goal with RacerTV is to showcase the best off-road racers in the world to as many people as possible, and our later time slots will allow more people the opportunity to tune in."
Along with Hooper, returning to the Racer TV production crew is Mike Holbert, a former GNCC pro-class racer on bikes and ATVs. Holbert has been a part of the GNCC TV team since the shows began airing in 2001. Brian Risch, who has worked for Gear Media's TV Crew covering the AMA ATV Motocross Championship, is new to the crew this year.
This year's shows will focus on the battle for the GNCC XC1 and XC2 pro class titles. On ATVs, Defending GNCC Champion Chris Borich will return to take on a deep field of tough competition like Taylor Kiser, Adam McGill, Bill Ballance and Bryan Cook. On the bike side, Defending GNCC Champion Paul Whibley will battle with Josh Strang and Charlie Mullins to attempt to take his second title in a row.
The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off on February 27- March 2 as part of Bike Week at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Florida, with ATV's racing on Sunday, February 28, and bikes racing on Tuesday, March 2.
For more information, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.

DOW	Start Date	Start Time	Race
Sun	4/25/2010	03:00 PM	River Ranch ATV Premiere
Tue	4/27/2010	05:00 PM	River Ranch ATV Repeat
Sun	5/2/2010	03:00 PM	River Ranch Bike Premiere
Tue	5/4/2010	05:00 PM	River Ranch Bike Repeat
Sun	5/9/2010	03:00 PM	The General ATV Premiere
Tue	5/11/2010	05:00 PM	The General ATV Repeat
Sun	5/30/2010	03:00 PM	The General Bike Premiere
Tue	6/1/2010	05:00 PM	The General Bike Repeat
Sun	6/6/2010	03:00 PM	Steele Creek ATV Premiere
Tue	6/8/2010	05:30 PM	Steele Creek ATV Repeat
Sun	6/13/2010	02:30 PM	Steele Creek Bike Premiere
Tue	6/15/2010	05:00 PM	Steele Creek Bike Repeat
Sun	6/27/2010	03:00 PM	Big Buck ATV Premiere
Tue	6/29/2010	05:00 PM	Big Buck ATV Repeat
Sun	7/4/2010	02:00 PM	Big Buck Bike Premiere
Tue	7/6/2010	04:30 PM	Big Buck Bike Repeat
Sun	7/11/2010	02:00 PM	Loretta ATV Premiere
Tue	7/13/2010	04:30 PM	Loretta ATV Repeat
Sun	7/18/2010	02:00 PM	Loretta Bike Premiere
Tue	7/20/2010	04:30 PM	Loretta Bike Repeat
Sun	7/25/2010	02:00 PM	Yadkinville ATV Premiere
Tue	7/27/2010	05:00 PM	Yadkinville ATV Repeat
Sun	8/1/2010	03:00 PM	Yadkinville Bike Premiere
Tue	8/3/2010	05:00 PM	Yadkinville Bike Repeat
Sun	8/8/2010	05:30 PM	Mountain Ridge ATV Premiere
Tue	8/10/2010	05:00 PM	Mountain Ridge ATV Repeat
Sun	8/15/2010	03:00 PM	Mountain Ridge Bike Premiere
Tue	8/17/2010	05:00 PM	Mountain Ridge Bike Repeat
Sun	8/22/2010	03:00 PM	John Penton ATV Premiere
Tue	8/24/2010	05:00 PM	John Penton ATV Repeat
Sun	8/29/2010	03:00 PM	John Penton Bike Premiere
Tue	8/31/2010	05:00 PM	John Penton Bike Repeat
Sun	9/5/2010	03:00 PM	Snowshoe ATV Premiere
Tue	9/7/2010	05:00 PM	Snowshoe ATV Repeat
Sun	9/12/2010	03:00 PM	Snowshoe Bike Premiere
Tue	9/14/2010	05:00 PM	Snowshoe Bikes Repeat
Sun	9/19/2010	03:00 PM	Unadilla ATV Premiere
Tue	9/21/2010	05:00 PM	Unadilla ATV Repeat
Sun	9/26/2010	03:00 PM	Unadilla Bike Premiere
Tue	9/28/2010	05:00 PM	Unadilla Bike Repeat
Sun	10/3/2010	03:00 PM	Titan ATV Premiere
Tue	10/5/2010	05:00 PM	Titan ATV Repeat
Sun	10/10/2010	03:00 PM	Titan Bike Premiere
Tue	10/12/2010	05:00 PM	Titan Bike Repeat
Sun	10/17/2010	03:00 PM	Power Line ATV Premiere
Tue	10/19/2010	05:00 PM	Power Line ATV Repeat
Sun	10/24/2010	03:00 PM	Power Line Bike Premiere
Tue	10/26/2010	05:00 PM	Power Line Bike Repeat
Sun	10/31/2010	03:00 PM	Ironman ATV Premiere
Tue	11/2/2010	05:00 PM	Ironman ATV Repeat
Sun	11/7/2010	03:00 PM	Ironman Bike Premiere
Tue	11/9/2010	05:00 PM	Ironman Bike Repeat

About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, 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 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed.  For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

AMA Racing 2010 Pro/Am schedule

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Many amateur motocross racers dream of racing in the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship. One way to make that dream a reality is to hone your skills at AMA Racing Pro/Am events. It's at these venues where up-and-coming racers earn the points, purse money and contingency support to help them climb the competitive ladder.
"Our 2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule features quality race tracks and events that are promoted by some of this country's top organizers," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "With around 40 races on the calendar and at least $150,000 in guaranteed purse available to the fastest amateur American motocross racers on the planet, we're confident this schedule provides the challenges to prepare these young racers for the next level."

Bromley added that one factor in developing the current schedule was the increased minimum age requirements for a pro license.

"In 2010, the minimum age to acquire a professional license rises to 17, and in 2011, that will increase to 18," Bromley said. "What that also means is that many of today's top amateurs will spend more time in the Pro/Am ranks. That reality pushed us to create a schedule that best suits the up-and-coming A-class rider looking to build skill and confidence to race with the professional racers at the national level."

AMA Racing 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 that professional racing demands.

To be considered for a professional motocross license, competitors must have earned at least 75 advancement points (at the time of application) in AMA Racing 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 will not be combined.

2010 AMA Racing Pro/Am schedule
Schedule subject to change

Jan. 3: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla.; Unlimited Sports MX; (813) 470-7498; info@unlimitedsportsmx.com; www.unlimitedsportsmx.com.
Feb. 21: Arizona Cycle Park, Litchfield Park, Ariz.; (623) 853-0750; www.arizonacyclepark.com. LLQ. Double-points-paying event.

March 7: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif.; (909) 456-1070; www.ridecemx.com. Double-points-paying event.

March 8-13: Lake Whitney MX Park, Whitney, Texas; Bama Cycle Park; (817) 270-1814; www.lakewhitneymx.com. Double-points-paying event.

March 21: Iron City Motorsports Park, Blacksburg, S.C.; Victory Sports; (432) 323-5497; www.victorysportsracing.com. LLQ

April 11: Devils Ridge Motocross, Sanford, N.C.; (919) 776-1767; www.devilsridgemotox.com.

May 2: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.; Victory Sports Inc.; (423) 323-5497; www.victorysportsracing.com. LLQ

May 9: Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, Ill.; 4P Promotions Inc.; (815) 379-9534; www.sunsetridgemx.com. LLQ

May 16: Daniel Boone MX, London, Ky.; Victory Sports; (423) 323-5497; www.danielboonemx.net.

May 21: Dirt Diggers North MC, Sacramento, Calif.; (800) 426-4869; info@hangtown.com; www.hangtownmx.com. Amateur day at National.

May 30: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc.; (715) 856-6612; www.pineridgeraceway.com. Double-points-paying event.

May 31: Sweney Cycle Park, Brush, Colo.; (970) 768-0518; www.sweneycycleark.com.

June 5-6: Competitive Edge, Hesperia, Calif.; (909) 456-1070; www.ridecemx.com. LLQ

June 6: Freestone County Raceway LLC, Wortham, Texas; (713) 880-5533; www.freestonemx.com. Amateur day at National.

June 13: High Point Raceway, Mt. Morris, Pa. Racer Productions; (304) 284-0800; www.racerproductions.com. Amateur day at National.

June 21: MC Motopark, Mt. Carroll, Ill.; (815) 238-1614; reidabook@centurytel.net; www.mcmotopart.com.

July 4: Red Bud Recreation Inc., Buchanan, Mich.; (269) 695-6405; www.redbudmx.com. Amateur day at National.

July 11: Motoland, Kingsbury, Ind.; (218) 988-6686; www.motoland.com.

July 11: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa. Bellco Inc.; (304) 284-0080; www.racerproductions.com.

July 11: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.; Victory Sports Inc.; (423) 323-5497; www.victorysportsracing.com.

July 16: Spring Creek MX Park, Millville, Minn.; (507) 753-2779; www.springcreekmx.com. Amateur day at National.

July 25: Washougal MX Park, Washougal, Wash.; (360) 837-3975; www.washougalmxpk.com. Amateur day at National. Double-points-paying event.

Aug. 2-7: AMA Air Nautiques Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.; (304) 284-0084; www.mxsports.com. National Championship participants only. Double-points-paying event.

Aug. 13-16: Unadilla Valley Sports Center, New Berlin, N.Y.; (607) 965-8784; www.unadillamx.com. Amateur day at National.

Aug. 22: Pleasure Valley Raceway, Armaugh, Pa.; (814) 695-2453; www.cernics.com.

Sept. 4-6: Baja MX, Millington, Mich.; (989) 871-3356; ride@bajamx.com; www.bajamx.com.

Sept. 5: Steel City Raceway, Delmont, Pa.; Bellco Inc.; (304) 284-0080; www.racerproductions.com. Amateur day at National.

Sept. 5: Pine Ridge Raceway, Athelstane, Wisc.; (715) 856-6612; www.pineridgeraceway.com.

Sept. 12: Aztalan Racing, Lake Mills, Wisc.; Aztalan Cycle Club; (414) 297-9367; www.aztalancycle.com.

Sept 26: Golden Pine Raceway, Prentiss, Miss.; (601) 506-8669; www.goldenpineraceway.com.

Sept 26: Buffalo Creek Motocross Park, Canton, Texas; Kingdom Motorsports; (214) 939-4321; info@buffalocreekmx.com; www.buffalocreekmx.com.

Oct. 2-3: Raceway Park, Englishtown, N.J.; (732) 446.7800; www.racewaypark.com. Kawasaki Race of Champions. Double-points-paying event

Oct. 3: Otsego Club and Resort, Gaylord, Mich.; Baja MX Inc.; (989) 871-3356; ride@bajamx.com; www.bajamx.com.

Oct. 10: Crossroads MX, Mason, Ill.; (618) 686-2769; www.crossroadsmx.com.

Oct 16-17: Muddy Creek Raceway, Blountville, Tenn.; Victory Sports Inc.; (423) 323-5497; www.victorysportsracing.com.

Oct. 30-31: Bama Cycle Park, Pell City, Ala.; (205) 699-8857; www.millcreekmotocross.com.

Nov. 22-24: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla.; Unlimited Sports MX; (813) 470-7498; info@unlimitedsportsmx.com; www.unlimitedsportsmx.com. Only the 250A/Pro-Am and Open A/Pro-Am Modified classes will be awarded points.

Nov. 25-27: Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, Fla.; Unlimited Sports MX; (813) 470-7498; info@unlimitedsportsmx.com; www.unlimitedsportsmx.com. Only the 250A/Pro-Am and Open A/Pro-Am Modified classes will be awarded points.

Troy Lee Designs Epic Cam Video Contest

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Troy Lee Designs and Epic Action Video Camera today launch a unique video contest for their fans. This is the first contest ever, using the Twideo Contest platform integrating Twitter and Facebook as a way for fans to vote on their favorite videos.

How the contest works:

• Shoot your own POV (Point of View) video at your favorite track or riding spot.

• Upload your video to http://video.troyleedesigns.com/contest/

• Vote for your favorite video. Share with friends on Twitter & Facebook

• Videos will be ranked according to a score, which considers Twitter messages sent through the video's page on the contest site, Facebook shares of the video's page on the contest site, and YouTube views of the video.

• Every 2 weeks an Epic Wide Action Video Camera will be awarded to the top video with the most votes during that period.  The Grand prize is Troy Lee Designs D2 Black or SE2 History Helmet with Epic Wide Camera attached - to the overall top voted video.

Grand prize winner will be announced at the conclusion of the contest on February 28th, 2010.

About Troy Lee Designs
What began as a hobby of a motocross racing teenager named Troy Lee over 29 years ago, painting helmets in his parents garage for his friends, has grown to become recognized as the premier custom helmet paint shop in the world. Troy Lee Designs has since expanded into a full force operation, offering a product line from helmet visors and graphics, to casual wear and Motosports & Mountain biking gear. TLD is the place where "The World's Fastest Racers" go when only the best will do. For more information, visit http://troyleedesigns.com

About Epic Action Video Cam
EPIC brings Action Sports, Motorsports and Adventure enthusiasts into the world of YouTube with a self-contained, ultra compact, lightweight digital video camera ideal for capturing your best moments from the athlete’s point of view. Weighing just three ounces, the new WIDE ANGLE version of the already popular Epic Action Video Cam can go anywhere; whether it is mounted to your helmet, your board, your handlebars, your kayak or the your car hood, it brings a new perspective to video. The high resolution video and SD compatible memory with up to 200 minutes of video at 30 frames per second and audio makes this an ideal tool for capturing those unforgettable moments with a 168 degree Wide Angle lens.  And if that is not enough, this unit doubles as a 5 Mega Pixel camera with Burst Mode Technology™ for multiple still images.  Multiple mounting adaptors make this a must have for any enthusiast.     For more information, visit http://www.epicstealthcam.com/

Inaugural Gravity Slashers Freestyle Motocross Tour Schedule and Riders Announced Gravity Defying Freestyle Motocross Contests Coming to an Arena Near You

Courtesy of Feld Entertainmemt
AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports announced today the inaugural Gravity Slashers Freestyle Motocross tour, kicking off in Charlotte, N.C. on January 2, 2010 and concluding in Cleveland, Ohio on March 6, 2010. The 15-stop tour will feature some of the world’s best freestyle motocross pros as they attempt to one-up each other with gravity-defying tricks.    

The sport is freestyle motocross and with Gravity Slashing tricks like Cliffhangers, Sterilizers, Tsunamis, and Hart Attacks, fans are sure to be on the edge of their seats all night! These feats may sound like accidents waiting to happen, but in reality, they are some of the most astounding aerial acrobatics you’ll ever see.

In freestyle motocross, the name of the game is “anything goes” in this adrenaline-filled contest staged in mid-air. Riders launch their bikes off ramps that propel them towards the rafters, performing mind-bending acrobatic moves as they soar through the arena airspace. The only way to properly experience this spine-tingling sport is from the very edge of your seat as these daredevils fly high overhead.

“We are proud to introduce the Gravity Slashers tour and continue Feld Motor Sports’ longstanding tradition of world class freestyle motocross competition,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports. “These riders push the limits of reality and thousands of fans all over the country will have the chance to witness the action up close throughout the winter season.”

Gravity Slashers, this action-packed event, will be invading an arena near you so be sure to check your local box office or Ticketmaster outlets. Keep track of all the news on www.GravitySlashers.com 

2010 Gravity Slashers Tour Schedule

Date/s                          Day/s               City, State                     Venue              
Jan 2, 2010                   Sat                   Charlotte, NC                Time Warner Cable Arena
Jan 8-9, 2010                Fri/Sat              Portland, ME                 Cumberland Civic Center
Jan 15-16, 2010             Fri/Sat              Pensacola, FL               Pensacola Civic Center
Jan 16, 2010                 Sat                   Portland, OR                 Rose Garden
Jan 22-23, 2010             Fri/Sat              Bridgeport, CT              Arena at Harbor Yard
Jan 30-31, 2010             Fri/Sat              Salt Lake City, UT          Energy Solutions Arena
Jan 30, 2010                 Sat                   Greensboro, NC            Greensboro Coliseum
Feb 5-6, 2010                Fri/Sat              Wichita, KS                   Intrust Bank Arena
Feb 12-13, 2010            Fri/Sat              Little Rock, AR              Verizon Arena
Feb 19-20, 2010            Fri/Sat              Toledo, OH                   Lucas County Arena
Feb 19-20, 2010            Fri/Sat              Sacramento, CA            Arco Arena
Feb 26-27, 2010            Fri/Sat              Moline, IL                      I Wireless Center
Feb 27, 2010                 Sat                   Phoenix, AZ                  US Airways Center
Mar 5-6, 2010                Fri/Sat              Wilkes-Barre, PA           Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza
Mar 6, 2010                   Sat                   Cleveland, OH               Quicken Loans Arena

2010 Gravity Slashers Athletes

Ben Veyna        (Las Vegas, NV)
Derek Burlew     (Cliffwood Beach, NJ)
Derek Cook       (Clinton, OK)
Drake McElroy  (Fernley, NV)
Dustin Nowak    (Mammoth Lakes, CA)
Greg Hartman    (Greencastle, PA)
Heath Frisby     (Boise, ID)
J.J. Romans     (Flagstaff, AZ)
Jack Rowe        (Chicago, IL)
Jeff Banks        (Campbell River, B.C.)
John Distler      (Gilbert, AZ)
Julian Dusseau  (Humbolt County, CA)
Justin Stoltzfus (Philadelphia, PA)
Keith Sayers     (Butte, MT)
Nick Dunne       (Redding, CA)
Rich Kearns      (Prospect, CT)
Sean Nielsen     (Gunnison, UT)
Shawn Connors (Dorset, VT)
Vince Morgan    (St. Johns, AZ)

For more information on the Gravity Slashers tour, please contact Scott Roegner at scott@nextlevelsportsinc.com or by phone at (949) 365-5750.

About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

EVS Sports Launces New Website

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EVS Sports, the industry leader in Advanced Technology and Innovation, has released an ALL-NEW website. Click here to visit the fully loaded site! 

The fully functional, easy to navigate, interactive website offers a vast amount of product information, media downloads and also features an easy to use and secure shopping area.  It’s now that much easier to shop for your favorite EVS goods.   

The site begins with a full listing of every EVS product we have to offer.  From helmets to ankle braces and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.  Also included are accessories, trackside items and media products, which include the full line of Nitro Circus DVD’s.

One of the greatest features to the new site is the media and downloads page.  You can scroll through exclusive photos and video of Travis Pastrana at the Red Bull Compound, check out other top EVS rider photos and keep tabs on EVS/Nitro Circus whereabouts.  In addition, make sure to download our 2010 catalog.  In it, you’ll be able to sneak a peek at a few new 2010 products that haven’t even been introduced yet.  Don’t forget to download and save our EVS Icons from the media page as well so you can use them on your very own social networking sites in order to show your EVS pride.  

Looking for a dealer near you?  If so, stop by the dealer locator page to find one.  Finding an EVS dealer close to home gives you a chance to test out and try on great EVS products before you buy. 

Need to contact EVS Sports?  If you answered yes, click on the Company link on the top of each page to find all pertinent email addresses and phone numbers.  We’re here to assist you in any way possible!

On the bottom of each page, make sure to peruse through our social networking links.  Following us on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Vimeo and YouTube will allow you access to daily EVS happenings.  Don’t miss out on the action!

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CBS to Air Season Preview of 2010 Monster Energy Supercross Championship

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Courtesy of Feld Entertainment
AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports announced today that CBS Sports will air a one-hour season preview of the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Saturday, December 26 at 2:30 p.m. EST.

“This is a great way to showcase the 2010 Monster Energy Supercross championship to a network audience,” said Todd Jendro, senior director of operations, Feld Motor Sports. “Last year’s racing was epic and with the emergence of guys like Ryan Villopoto, Josh Grant and Ryan Dungey, we have an amazing season in store and CBS Sports will capture it all December 26 at 2:30 EST.”

CBS Sports will take an in-depth look at the defending AMA Supercross champion James Stewart’s quest to earn his third career championship while holding off rival Chad Reed and a host of up-and-coming riders that are eager to steal Stewart’s thunder. After an 11-win season in 2010, Stewart returns to the San Manuel Yamaha team in pursuit of excellence.

Former two-time AMA Supercross class champion Reed will switch from the Factory Suzuki team to the Monster Energy Kawasaki team. A three-time race winner in 2009, Reed chased Stewart down to the final stop of the season at Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium in what is considered the greatest season in the sport’s history. Within the one-hour show, Reed gives fans a unique perspective on his 2010 campaign.

Reed joins AMA Supercross class sophomore Ryan Villopoto under the Monster Energy Kawasaki tent. Villopoto earned two victories in 2009 and is the only rider in history to beat Stewart in a race that he did not crash.

After winning the Anaheim 1 race last year, Josh Grant earned valuable experience in the premier class and will be prepared for battle when the gate drops on the 2010 season January 9. Moving up from the AMA Supercross Lites class is Ryan Dungey who successfully captured the Western Regional title last year. Dungey raced in select AMA Supercross class races in 2008, finishing as high as second at the Minneapolis stop.

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.

About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz and IHRA Nitro Jam.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Husqvarna officially returns to AMA National Enduro competition

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Courtesy of Husqvarna USA
December 21, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Look for Team Husqvarna to take the podium in several different disciplines during the 2010 season as the factory plans to reestablish the brand as the leader in off-road racing. The past season provided an excellent starting point according to Husqvarna Motorcycles NA president Mark Brady. "We are very pleased to build on Husqvarna's rich racing heritage," says Brady. "However, we are now ready to make some more history!"
Speaking of history in the making, Husqvarna's Glenn Kearney campaigned the GNCC series on a 2-stroke WR300. He also won the overall at the infamous SETRA Little Brown Jug for good measure. Meanwhile Adrien Chareyre bagged an X Games medal on a SM450; bubbly Canadian export Cory Graffunder earned EnduroCross cheers with a couple of podiums and 4 heat race wins aboard his TC250. And then the Ty Davis-led Zip-Ty Racing team finished top 2-Stroke and 3rd overall at the grueling Glen Helen 24-Hour.
However Husqvarna's top 2009 moments may have been when Desert Master Nick Burson won the United States Desert Racing Series on his TC510, not to mention winning the overall at the legendary Elsinore GP. And to top it all off Nick earned the #1 Open Plate in AMA District 37 Desert competition - an accomplishment that Husqvarna hadn't achieved in more than a decade! But as the man said, "you ain't seen nothing yet!"
Moving forward into 2010, the factory racers have been signed, including the return of the Zip-Ty Racing effort on the West Coast and Glenn Kearney back East. AMA Hall Of Famer Scot Harden also takes over as the racing chief and will be overseeing all the programs. "The real news is that the program is growing and we plan to really step up the level of our competitiveness," Harden announces as Husqvarna is looking to take back leadership in woods racing. "Husqvarna will be reentering the AMA National Enduro Series after a 20-year hiatus."
Aussie export Glenn Kearney will be back in 2010, competing in AMA GNCC and AMA National Enduro events. "We are glad to have Glenn back and look forward to him reuniting the Husqvarna name with Enduro dominance on his TXC250," says Harden. Kearney will be supported by his brother Ben who will be traveling with him to provide technical support.
"We have contracted Zip-Ty Racing again to compete in the 2010 WORCS, AMA National Hare & Hound, EnduroCross, District 37, Big 6 and other major West Coast events," Harden adds. The riders are:

• Ty Davis, Team Manager (also competing in select races).
• Bobby Garrison, Former WORCS Champion - Garrison will compete in the WORCS series and other select West Coast off-road events on his TC450. He will also compete in AMA District 37 Big 6 Grand Prix Events.
• Cory Graffunder - AMA EnduroCross, World EnduroCross, Hell's Gate and other extreme events aboard a TC250 or WR300 2-Stroke.
• Nick Burson, Defending USDR #1 Plate Holder/Elsinore GP Champ - Burson will race AMA National Hare & Hound, U.S. Desert Racing, D-37 Desert and Big 6 series on his Desert Master TXC450.

"After reentering the racing arena in 2009, Husqvarna is focused on improving its results and competing for championships in 2010," explains Harden. "We have a very talented team with the right combination of youth and experience to drive the program forward. We look forward to competing throughout the year to reestablish Husqvarna as the leader in off-road racing."

Grant Langston Returns to Racing with O'neal

Courtesy of Oneal Racing
Simi Valley, CA - The last season Grant Langston raced was in 2007.  The 25-year-old Langston ­­had battled his way thru the AMA National Motocross Series to win the Championship title in the premier 450 class! Grant then went onto the Las Vegas US Open in 2007 and also walked away victorious taking the 2007 US Open title! 

After a World Championship title, 2 AMA Outdoor National titles, 2 Supercross Championship titles and a US Open title, it was clear, the young racer was in fact one of the most talented riders to ever grace the sport.

At the start of the 2008 Racing season Grants life took a tragic detour. Grant developed a problem with his vision.  At first, it was thought to be a minor eye issue but was soon discovered to be Cancer of the eye.  In true racers form, Grant battled the disease thru 2008.  In early 2009, Grant was given a clean bill of health from his doctors.  Indeed, the cancer was in remission and the unthinkable was told to Grant – He was clear to go racing!

Grants triumphant return to racing is no longer a dream.  Grant will be entered into Round one of the US Supercross series in Anaheim California on January 9, 2010. 

Grant is taking this journey seriously and has been carefully preparing his body, bike and equipment so that he has the absolute finest tools to compete throughout the 2010 season.

Grant has chosen O’NEAL protective apparel and Yamaha motorcycles for his triumphant return.  Langston will compete in the 450 class for both the US Monster Supercross Series and the US AMA National Motocross series in 2010.  “I was lucky and caught the cancer early.  I spent 2008 treating the cancer and with the support of my family and friends have since recovered well.  I have been training hard and am eager to be on the bike racing again.”  Langston went on to say, “O’NEAL makes some fantastic gear and I am excited to be racing in their new 2010 line.”

O’NEAL, established in 1970, produces superior quality motorcycle protective apparel, helmets and accessories and distributes them worldwide.  Frank Kashare, O’Neal’s Vice President said, “We are proud to be associated with Grant.  He is an inspiration to all of us at O’NEAL and we look forward to racing with Grant for many years to come.  He truly is a Champion on and off the track!”

Look for # 8 to be a regular on the podium throughout the Supercross and Outdoor National Series.

Rockstar Makita Amateur Team for 2010

Courtesy of Rockstar Makita Suzuki

Brea, Calif. - December 18, 2009 - American Suzuki announced the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Amateur Team plans for the 2010 season. Led by Motocross Support Specialist Brian Noah, the 2010 amateur MX team will consist of 16 racers ranging in ages 10 to 17 and will focus on grooming this young talent for success. The racers will be competing on Suzuki's lineup of championship-winning bikes, including the RM85, the all-new RM-Z250, and race-proven RM-Z450.

"This year will be an exciting year for Suzuki and our sponsors. Beginning at the Mini O's in November, Suzuki destroyed the competition gaining more championships than any other manufacturer in the most competitive classes, which included the 85 age group, Supermini, 250/450A, 250/450B, and Schoolboy classes," stated Brian Noah. "There is no doubt in my mind that this solid group of riders will be capable of doing more of the same in 2010."

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki riders slated to compete on the RM85 in the 85 9-11 class are Sean Cantrell from Newbury Park, Calif., Jake Masterpool from Austin, Nevada, Tristan Miller from Alpine, Calif., Michael Mosiman from Sebastapol, Calif., and Rookie White from Winchester, Calif.

Also competing on the RM85 in the 85 12-13 class will be Alexander Frye of Huntingtown, Maryland, Steven Gretchen of McMechen, West Virginia, and Jordon Smith of Belmont, North Carolina.  Competing in the 85 14-15 and Supermini classes will be Jesse Masterpool of Austin, Nevada, and Jace Owen of Charleston, Illinois.

Aboard the all-new Suzuki RM-Z250, Joey Savatgy, from Thomasville, Georgia, and Jeremy Martin, from Millville, Minn., will compete in the 250B and Schoolboy classes. Bryce Stewart from Canyon Lake, Calif., will be competing on the RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 in the 250B and 450B classes.

In the 250A and 450A classes, Gannon Audette, from Cairo, Georgia, Austin Howell, from Red Bluff, Calif., and Nick Paluzzi of Riverside, Calif., will all be utilizing the RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 motorcycles in 2010.

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Amateur Team would like to thank the following sponsors for providing support to the team in 2010:

Boyesen, Braking, Cometic, CTI2, Dunlop, Excel, E-Z Up, Hinson Racing, Hotcams, Lightspeed, Makita, Matrix, Maxima, Millenium Technologies, Motion Pro, Moto Tassinari, One Industries, Pivot Works, Pole Position Raceway, RK, Rockstar Energy Drink, Sunline, Tag Metals, TCR Wheel Lacing, Thor, Twin Air, Vortex Ignitions, Vortex Racing Components, VP Race Fuels, and Wiseco. 

Yamaha Announces 2010 Race Teams

Courtesy of Yamaha Motor Corp
Cypress California, Dec 18, 2009 –Yamaha Motor Corporation is proud to announce our largest ever contingent of Supercross/Motocross race teams for the 2010 season, this after a highly successful 2009 season, which saw San Manuel Yamaha’s James Stewart pilot his 2009 YZ450F to the prestigious 2009 FIM World Supercross title.
Team L&M and San Manuel Yamaha will once again have Stewart at the helm pursuing his third Supercross Championship. With a successful off-season and the all new 2010 YZ450F at his disposal, James is looking forward to making this season a most memorable one. James’ teammate at San Manuel Yamaha will be Josh Hill. A product of Yamaha’s amateur program, Josh has already proven himself as a threat to win main events after his maiden victory at Minneapolis in 2008. Josh returns fit and is ready for a fresh start and the opportunity to return to his rightful place on the podium.
Joe Gibbs Racing/Muscle Milk/Toyota team has 2009 Anaheim 1 winner Josh Grant returning for his sophomore season in the premier Supercross class. The surprise of 2009 with his solid performances both indoors and outdoors, Josh made the transition from the Lites class look easy. Joining him is newcomer to the team Justin Brayton. Winning the final AMA National moto of the year was a true breakthrough for Justin and combined with his impressive off-season performances, Justin starts out the 2010 Season ready for action.
DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing continues to be Yamaha’s official Lites team and with the new 2010 YZ250F, the team is ready for a successful season. During the off-season Star Racing made quite a few impressive rider acquisitions, hiring Nico Izzi, Martin Davalos and Max Anstie. Returning is team captain Broc Tickle who had his best season ever in 2009. Currently Tickle and Izzi are set to ride the West Coast rounds and Davalos and Anstie the East Coast rounds.
MotoConcepts Racing is joining the Yamaha Family for 2010. With the leadership of Michael Young as their Team Director and a successful freshman season under their belt, the team is looking to go big in 2010. Led by 450 riders Matt Goerke and Dan Reardon the team is looking to make an impact right off the bat. MotoConcepts will field four Lites riders, with seasoned veterans Ryan Sipes and Jeff Alessi showing the ropes to Vince Friese and Yamaha’s amateur standout Travis Baker. Alessi and Baker are set to race the West Coast rounds and Sipes and Friese the East Coast rounds.
After a very successful outdoor season in 2009, Valli Motorsports team owner Chad Lanza is entering the world of Supercross in a big way for 2010 with the hiring of two-time Supercross Lites Champion and 2005 AMA Lites National Champion Ivan Tedesco to be their premier class rider. With a wealth of experience, Tedesco is the perfect guy to put the Valli Motorsports 2010 YZ450F on the podium on a weekly basis. Joining Ivan is rookie standout Kyle Regal who had some inspiring rides during the outdoor season with Valli Motorsports. Fresh out of the amateur ranks, Kyle’s entering his freshman season in Supercross, set to ride the West Coast rounds on the YZ250F and will be switching to the YZ450F for the outdoors.
Finally, former 125 AMA National Champion, 450 AMA National Champion and two-time Lites Supercross Champion Grant Langston will be returning to action in 2010 after embarking on a partnership with the JLaw/ampm/Boost Mobile Racing team. A fan favorite, Langston has battled back from a serious eye issue that almost had him retiring prematurely. Langston will be joined by another fan favorite and former West Coast Lites Champion, Jason Lawrence. Rounding out the team will be Sean Hamblin and Ryan Newton.
Riding Yamaha’s would be enough for riders like James Stewart, Nico Izzi, Ivan Tedesco and their teams to have a competitive advantage, but they also choose to outfit their race bikes with Yamaha’s exclusive line of GYTR (Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing) engine performance and functional products and Yamalube’s range of high performance lubricants.
“Unfortunately, there are only three positions on the podium!”, said Yamaha’s Racing Division Manager, Keith McCarty. “We have established strong new partnerships with some of the best and brightest Teams for the 2010 season and we look for Yamaha along with our in-house partners Yamalube, and GYTR to be the brands of choice!”

Design James Stewart's butt patch for Anaheim 1

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Courtesy of Red Bull
Calling all fans that claim to have James’ back… Literally!

How would you like to be a part of James’ 2010 racing program by custom designing one of the key components to his racing success? That’s right, James’ custom, one-off butt patches have inspired him to a ton of race wins over the years, and now’s your chance to be a part of his winning ways!

Using your own original artwork, design a brand-new butt patch that may just make its way onto a set of James’ racing gear at one of five stops during the 2010 Supercross series! If it does, not only will you earn huge bragging rights amongst your friends, those very pants, raced in by James, will be yours!

Art work will be collected throughout the course of the 2010 series, and five winning designs will be chosen to grace James’ rear section at one of five chosen Supercross rounds, starting with Anaheim 1 just a few weeks away! Along with faithful sponsors Red Bull and Answer Racing, James will choose a winner the week prior to each of the five chosen events, and the winning design will be developed into a real patch and sewn onto James’ racing pants.

This contest is open to legal residents of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia only, and you must be at least 13 years of age as of the date of entry. All other “official” contest rules can be viewed at http://www.redbulli.com/js7/buttpatch.html so be sure to check them out before unleashing your creative prowess!

To submit your entry, simply attach your art file in an email (Subject: Butt Patch) to this address: js7buttpatch@gmail.com Though we prefer Illustrator (.ai) files, .jpg and .pdf files will also be considered.

Pastrana Lends A Hand

Courtesy of Motor Sports Newswire

December 17, 2009 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - Motocross legend Brad Lackey was notified this week that MX Champ, ESPN X-Games Gold Medalist, daredevil and rally car driver Travis Pastrana is on board and contributing $5,000 towards Lackey's on-going efforts to get former MX hero Danny "Magoo" Chandler a new special needs van.

"Me and others have made great careers out of doing incredible things... no, IMPOSSIBLE things on motorcycles! However it was Magoo who showed everybody way back when what was possible if you just decided to go for it, and the fans loved him for it," explains Pastrana. "I'm honored to help because what Danny is doing now for motorcycle safety is super important. I want to encourage others who, like Bob Hannah said, 'have the ability to give towards this,' to take up the Challenge to get Magoo his new van," Pastrana added.

Pastrana is the lucky 13th name to be added to the list of 20 as part of Bob "Hurricane" Hannah's Challenge that has been promoted in weekly issues of Cycle News. Pastrana joins Hannah, Terry Knott, Bob Fox, Bruce Lockwood, Glen Helen Raceway Park, Mark Barnett, Jimmy Weinert, PDM TV, Jason Lawrence, Tom Reese/Springfield Armory and Hi-Torque Publications with his contribution towards the Challenge. This leaves seven (7) spots left to fill by those individuals or companies who have the ability and want to help meet Hannah's challenge and make Brad Lackey's van project for Chandler happen before the end of the year.

"Having another current motorcycle star of Travis Pastrana's caliber help us, will go a long way to completing this project for Magoo," said Brad Lackey, America's First Motocross World Champion. "If there is a guy today that recognizes the trail Danny blazed for all of the current riders, that guy is Travis Pastrana."

"It's awesome that Travis is stepping up to meet the challenge," added 7-Time National Motocross and Supercross Champion Bob "Hurricane" Hannah. "Some of us hung it out every time we raced, and Pastrana has really hung it out during his career. However, Magoo was the first and its great that Travis understands this," Hannah concluded.

All the donations for this challenge campaign are tax deductible with 501(c)(3) status.

To take the Hurricane's challenge:
Contact: Brad & Lori Lackey
E-Mail: bradLackey@comcast.net
To watch Brad Lackey's emotional video and learn more about the Danny Chandler Van Fund or make another type of donation for the project visit:
www.LegendsAndHeroesTour.org
www.BradLackey.com

2010 ATVMX Series Announced

Courtesy of MX Sports

The ATVPG and the ATVA, administrators of the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited, have announced the creation of a North and South Challenge. Consisting of six races each, the Challenge is a program within the Championship Series established to accommodate those who are unable to contest the entire National circuit.

"In these tough economic times, we had a lot of requests to make it possible for families to still participate in the Nationals," said Sam Gammon director of the ATVPG. "Although winning a Challenge title does not supersede a National title, it does merit prestige for riders who chose to participate."

For riders who attend all six events of either the North and/or South Challenge, the Top 3 in each of the 35 amateur and youth classes will earn special awards at the final event of the series. Points will automatically accumulate for both the AMA ATV Motocross Championship and the respective North/South Challenge at each National event.

The Challenge Schedules are:

NORTH CHALLENGE
May 15/16 - Sunset Ridge MX, Walnut, IL
June 12/13 - Spring Creek Motocross Park, Millville, MN
July 3/4 - Pleasure Valley, Armagh, PA
July 17/18 - Unadilla, New Berlin, NY
July 31/Aug 1 - RedBud, Buchanan, MI
August 14/15 - Loretta Lynn Ranch, Hurricane Mills, TN

SOUTH CHALLENGE
March 27/28 - Millcreek Raceway, Pell City, AL
April 17/18 - Ballance Moto X, Bowling Green, KY
May 1/2 - Birch Creek - Danville, VA
May 29/30 - Steel City Raceway, Delmont, PA
June 19/20 - Muddy Creek, Blountville, TN
August 14/15 - Loretta Lynn Ranch, Hurricane Mills, TN

To view the complete Challenge Information: www.atvmotocross.com/pages/amateur-racers/2010-north-south-challenge

The opening round of the 2010 ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series Presented by Parts Unlimited and the South Challenge will kick off on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Millcreek Raceway in Pell City, Alabama.

For more information go to the official series Web site at www.atvmotocross.com.

Jagermeister Sponsors The 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross

Courtesy of Feld Entertainment
(New Rochelle, NY) - Jagermeister, the brand known for consumer level innovative marketing programs and promotions, will once again be recognized as the official and exclusive spirit sponsor world's premiere stadium off-road motorcycle circuit: the 2010 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Jagermeister is the first distilled spirit to sponsor AMA Supercross.

Monster Energy® Supercross fans will experience "Jager World" through the brand's various initiatives on the 17-stop racing circuit. In addition to sponsoring the 2010 supercross season, Jagermeister will sponsor the Freestyle Motocross Jump Team to perform at supercross races, which includes top riders from around the world, including - Mike Metzger and "Cowboy" Kenny Bartram.   The state-of-the-art Jagermeister Mobile Stage will be setup in the pit area of the stadiums* and will feature live music and DJs throughout the day. Jagermeister also plans to host riders and VIPs 21 years of age or older in the Jagermeister Dome, complete with the world renowned Jagerettes and various interactive games. At select Monster Energy® Supercross races throughout the 2010 season, Jagermeister will be conducting a text to win sweepstakes. Prizes include a brand new KTM/Jagermeister motorcycle and Jagermeister Tap Machines.

"Monster Energy Supercross has proven to be a great platform for Jagermeister and we look forward to increasing our presence in the 2010 season," stated Bill Henderson, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising. "We are excited to continue building momentum in the supercross arena with the best in the industry, Feld Motor Sports(sm) and top FMX riders Metzger and Bartram."

"We are looking forward to another successful season with the Jagermeister supercross partnership," said Todd Jendro, Senior Director of Operations, Feld Motor Sports(sm).  "Their global brand awareness and on-site activation will continue to enhance the overall supercross experience."

"I am looking forward to getting back to my roots of supercross again," says Bartram. "Even though I am not racing in the race, I feel like I am a big part of Supercross again with the Jagermeister FMX team." Mike Metzger adds, "I'm excited to be at the Supercross and Outdoor Nationals and ride with Cowboy Kenny Bartram and the MOB Syndicate riders Rob Distler & Thomas Alves."

Activation of the Jagermeister supercross sponsorship begins with the season opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California on January 9, 2010 and will take place in 15 markets throughout the country. The 2010 Monster Energy® Supercross schedule is located on Jagermeister's newly redesigned website, www.jager.com.

Know your limits.  Always Drink Responsibly.

*The Jagermeister Mobile Stage will be present in the following cities: Anaheim, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas, Jacksonville, Houston, St. Louis, Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

About Jagermeister
Jagermeister, which translates to "master hunter", is the #1 selling imported liqueur in the United States and one of the top shot brands in the world. The liqueur is based on a secret recipe of 56 herbs, blooms, roots and fruits from around the world.  Jagermeister, with the distinctive square bottle, was first developed in 1934 in Germany and the brand quickly gained global fame through its innovative marketing, unique taste profile and its association with good times. Jagermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc./Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY www.jager.com. Jagermeister is available in the following sizes in the United States: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.75L. DRINK RESPONSIBLY

About Feld Motor Sports(sm)
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz(sm) 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.