2012 MX National Schedule Announced

Courtesy of MX Sports
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - Just weeks after celebrating the conclusion of an epic 40th season of professional motocross racing, MX Sports Pro Racing and partners, Alli Sports, are pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The series will begin on Saturday, May 19, near Sacramento, Calif., at the Hangtown Classic-the longest-running event on the schedule-and will conclude on September 8 in Southern California, at the championship’s newest stop (to be announced at a later date). Throughout the summer, the 12-round series will visit such highly-regarded motocross circuits as High Point, in Pennsylvania,RedBud, in Michigan, Washougal, in Washington, and New York’s legendary Unadilla.
“We are very fortunate to have so many great, iconic motocross tracks as part of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship-tracks that challenge the racers and have strong, loyal fan bases that come out to see these races,” said MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs. “This series is the pinnacle of professional motocross, and the growth we’ve seen in the last three years for both the live audiences and television viewers watching from all over the world has been outstanding.”
Not only does the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship include the best tracks in the sport, it also features the fastest riders on the planet, as well as an expanded television package with NBC Sports Group. Add in a global television package that allows fans from all over the world to tune in, plus live event streaming on www.allisports.com, and the result is an unprecedented audience for motocross racing.
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto will defend his #1 plate against no less than three former 450 Class Champions in 2012. Besides the man he wrestled the 2011 title from, Red Bull KTM’s Ryan Dungey, as well as a hugely-popular Australian star in TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed, Villopoto must also contend with James Stewart, who is returning to outdoor motocross for the first time since his perfect 2008 season as a member of the Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota/Yamaha team. There will also be challenges from such formidable programs as Team Honda Muscle Milk, the Yoshimura Suzuki factory team, MotoConcepts/Alessi Racing, the new L&Mc Racing Honda team spearheaded by legend Jeremy McGrath, and more.
In the 250 Class, newly-crowned champion, and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider, Dean Wilson will not only have to defend his title against the best young riders in America, he will also be pursued by the two most recent MX2 World Champions. Frenchman Marvin Musquin and German sensation Ken Roczen have each earned Grand Prix titles on 250cc motorcycles, and will now join forces at Red Bull KTM to challenge Wilson for the most-coveted outdoor title in the sport, a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Add in the formidable GEICO Honda team, DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha, Rockstar Energy Suzuki, JDR KTM, in addition to Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil Honda, and the 2012 season is ripe for exceptional competition.
Additionally, the Women’s Motocross Championship will be included at eight rounds. Led by defending champion, Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Ashley Fiolek, who claimed her third title in four years as a pro, the world’s fastest women riders are set to bring even more excitement to the series. Fiolek can once again expect serious competition from her primary rival, and fellow multi-time champion, Jessica Patterson of the DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing Yamaha team.
Following the traditional opener at Hangtown, series favorites - Freestone, Thunder Valley, High Point, Budds Creek, RedBud, Spring Creek, Washougal, Southwick, Unadilla and Steel City - all return to compose the bulk of the 2012 schedule. While some venues’ traditional dates on the calendar have shifted, they remain as part of the integral foundation of American Motocross.
The season finale will feature a new venue in the motocross hotbed of Southern California. Details and additional information will follow.
Tickets for all 12 rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will be on sale on Moto Monday, December 5th. Fans eager to get a head start on plans for next summer can simply log onto the official website of American Motocross at AlliSports.com/motocross. Special holiday promotions for advance purchasers will be available.
2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Schedule
May 19    Hangtown Motocross Classic*    Sacramento, Calif.
May 26    Freestone Raceway*    Wortham, Texas
June 2    Thunder Valley Motocross*    Lakewood, Colo.
June 9    High Point Raceway    Mt. Morris, Pa.
June 16    Budds Creek Motocross    Mechanicsville, Md.
July 7    RedBud*    Buchanan, Mich.
July 14    Spring Creek Motocross*    Millville, Minn.
July 21    Washougal MX Park    Washougal, Wash.
August 11    Moto-X 338*    Southwick, Mass.
August 18    Unadilla    New Berlin, N.Y.
September 1    Steel City Raceway*    Delmont, Pa.
September 8    TBA*    Southern Calif.
*WMX Events 
For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross plus like the American Motocross Facebook page and follow @americanmx on Twitter for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship action.
MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious motocross series – the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
Alli Sports 
Alli Sports is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Alli TV Productions creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. Visit www.allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the “Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.” Visit www.LucasOil.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.
NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast’s 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, Versus, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.
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Hart & Huntington Hosting Live Fast Moto Demo at Sycuan Casino on December 1st

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Hart & Huntington Hosting Live Fast Moto Demo at Sycuan Casino on December 1st;
Carey Hart to Announce 2012 Team Riders and Sponsors

What: The Dodge Motorsports/Sycuan Casino/ Hart & Huntington/Bel Ray Racing Team will be hosting Liv Fast Moto Demo at the Sycuan Casino on Thursday, December 1, 2011.  The event includes a live freestyle motocross demo, team press conference, and a meet-and-greet cocktail hour.

Carey Hart, team owner of Hart & Huntington Racing, will be hosting a press conference to announce the 2012 Hart & Huntington supercross team riders, along with the team’s new partners and sponsors for the upcoming 2012 season.

Who: FMX riders Lance Coury, Destin Cantrell and Drake McElroy will be participating in a freestyle demo prior to the press conference.  Afterward, fans will be able to mingle with their favorite motocross stars during a meet-and-greet cocktail hour, including appearances by Carey Hart, Josh Hansen, Josh Hill, Kyle Partridge and Ivan Tedesco.  Several giveaways from the team’s sponsors will be up for grabs, including the chance to win a Kawasaki KLX 110 bike.

When: Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 7-11 pm:
7:00-8:00 pm: Freestyle Demo from Hart & Huntington Team
8:15-9:30 pm: Press conference and autograph signing
9:30-10:30 pm: Meet-and-Greet cocktail hour
Where: Sycuan Casino
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 445-6002
*Must be 18 or older to enter casino and restaurants
*Must be 21 or older to enter cocktail event

More Information:
Danielle Nuzzo
619-500-2721
danielle@illcommunication.net

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Bel-Ray Announces Partnership with Honda NZ

Courtesy of Bel-Ray

FARMINGDALE, NJ – November 28, 2011 – Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce a partnership with Blue Wing Honda of New Zealand and the creation of  the Bel-Ray Honda Motocross Team.

The official Honda factory team in New Zealand will consist of Peter Broxholme, Michael Phillips, Cam Dillon, and Justin McDonald, all aboard 2012 Honda CRF 250 and 450 motorcycles.

In addition to the agreement to support the team Bel-Ray will be working in conjunction with their distributor in New Zealand, Northern Accessories, to provide every new CRF250 and 450 customer a  Bel-Ray starter pack consisting of the essential fluids necessary to allow their machine to operate at the maximum potential.

“We are really happy to be able to put this deal together with Bel-Ray. They have gotten right behind the team” said Blue Wing Honda’s Events and Race Team Coordinator Peter Finlay “This deal should give our guys the tools they need to be right up front come race day” he added.

“The addition of the Bel-Ray Honda Racing Team to Bel-Ray group of international racers further shows our commitment to racing at the highest level. By competing against the best in the world in a variety of conditions Bel-Ray is able to bring the absolute best product to the end use customer” said Bel-Ray Brand Manager Scott Lukaitis.

The team will be using the complete line of Bel-Ray high performance lubricants including the popular Thumper Racing Friction Modified 4T Engine Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube and Moto Chill Racing Coolant during the season.

The first event for the new team will be on the 27^th of December for Whakatane’s “Summercross” before they head South to contest the New Zealand supercross series. 

Learn more about the new Bel-Ray Honda Motocross Team and other Bel-Ray racers at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive site www.belrayracing.com.

Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

About Bel-Ray Company Inc

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

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

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Bel-Ray Announces Partnership with Hart and Huntington Racing

Courtesy of Bel-Ray

FARMINGDALE, NJ -November 28, 2011–– Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce their partnership Dodge Motorsports / Hart and Huntington Racing and Carey Hart for the 2012 and 2013 Supercross seasons.

On the heels of their successful 2011 Supercross season that saw a Hart and Huntington racer make every Supercross main event, Bel-Ray has continued the relationship with the popular racing team.

For 2012 the team has doubled the amount of riders and will feature 2 full semi-trucks complete with an innovative fan experience.

Combining the lifestyle of today’s youth with the performance of a professional racing team is a difficult balancing act and the Hart and Huntington team pulls it off with style. With industry veteran Ivan Tedesco leading the 4 man team the Bel-Ray backed Kawasaki’s are sure to be at the front of the pack. Joining Tedesco on the team for 2012 will be Josh Hansen, Kyle Partridge and Josh Hill. 

“You can’t deny the mark Bel-Ray has made in the motocross industry. It is awesome to have them with Dodge / Hart and Huntington Racing again for 2012 and beyond. We learned a lot from last season and having Bel-Ray as a sponsor helped us both achieve levels of success in Supercross” said Team Owner Carey Hart.  We are excited to extend our partnership with Bel-Ray because we know the quality of their product will help us realize the goals we have set for ourselves in 2012” he added.    

“Bel-Ray is pleased to be working with the Hart and Huntington team for another exciting season of racing. No one does a better job of entertaining the fans, and providing for the ultimate racing experience than Hart and Huntington, said Bel-Ray’s Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Liquori.

The agreement with the team includes working with industry icon Carey Hart as well. Hart is well known for his freestyle motocross success and is an avid motorcyclist in his off time. He will use Bel-Ray performance lubricants in all of his machines including the new for 2012 re-engineered V-Twin line from Bel-Ray.

The team will be using the complete line of performance lubricants including the popular Thumper Racing  Works Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube and 6 in 1 Multi Purpose Lubricants during the 2012 season in all of their racing and test bikes.

Learn more about Hart, Tedesco, Hansen, Partridge and Hill as well as other Bel-Ray racers at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive site www.belrayracing.com.

Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

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

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

Champions honored at the AMA Visa Card Racing Championship Banquet

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Champions honored at the AMA Visa Card Racing Championship Banquet

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) welcomed a full house of AMA champions and their families, friends and fans to the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev., on Sunday, Nov. 20, for the AMA Visa Card from Capital One Racing Championship Banquet. The banquet celebrated racers' championship seasons and awarded a number of special awards that acknowledge the standout performances of top competitors.

Speaking at the banquet, Stan Simpson, the chairman of the AMA's Board of Directors, thanked all AMA racers for their contribution to making motorcycle racing the exciting sport it has become.

"On behalf of the board of directors of the American Motorcyclist Association, our AMA staff, and each and every AMA member, I congratulate all of you for your successful seasons," Simpson said, addressing the crowd. "Your skill and determination have earned you a place among this elite group of champions and taken you to the top of amateur racing. The AMA has its roots in amateur motorcycle racing. But not only are you our past, you also represent the future of motorcycling. You are the backbone of the AMA."

Hundreds of top competitors, in disciplines ranging from land-speed racing to motocross to woods racing and everything in between, received their national championship trophies and No. 1 plates at the banquet. Special awards included AMA Athlete of the Year honors.

The AMA's highest competitive honor, the AMA Athlete of the Year, has evolved for 2011. The award now includes two categories of outstanding AMA racers. One award recognizes an athlete who stands atop an AMA National Championship Series, and another honors one of the amateur racers who has proven his mettle at an AMA Grand Championship event.

The AMA National Championship Athlete of the Year award was won by Russell Bobbitt, the overall champion of the 2011 AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing. Bobbitt won four rounds of the 10-round series. Notably, the FMF/KTM rider overcame a mid-season injury to battle back in the highly competitive series and ultimately dominate the final round in a must-win scenario to capture the title over his teammate and defending National Enduro Champion Charlie Mullins.

"I really didn't think I was going to get this at all," Bobbitt said. "I'm kind of blown away right now. With all the other nominees -- Kurt Caselli, Taddy (Blazusiak), Charlie (Mullins) and (Pat) Smage -- all those guys are really good. So many of them are on KTMs, and I just think it's amazing what everyone's accomplished. It was a great year for me. I'm really excited about this, but I want to congratulate all the other riders for their stellar years. I'm looking forward to next year. I know we have a great team behind us."

Daniel Bromley won the AMA Grand Championship Athlete of the Year Award. The Pennsylvania dirt-tracker has earned 36 AMA amateur national championships in his career. In 2011, his last season as an amateur, Bromley won the AMA Dirt Track Horizon Award; the 250cc Modified Two-Stroke, 250cc DTX Grand Championships; the 250cc DTX Short-Track, 250cc DTX TT, 250cc Modified Two-Stroke Short-Track, 250cc Modified Two-Stroke TT, and 251cc-500cc DTX TT National Championships. He also competed in the AMA Racing Winter Dirt Track Championship Series where he won the 250cc DTX championship.

"I'm pretty speechless. It's a pretty big honor," said Bromley, who competes on KTM motorcycles with his older brother, Joseph. "Having a brother to race and compete with is really helpful because he's out there helping me on the track, and I'm helping him. His lines are usually better than mine, so that helps. Having someone there supporting you on the track and off the track is really important. My goals for 2012 are to hit Daytona and most of the short-track and TTs. I want to make the (AMA Pro Racing) Pro Single mains because that's where it begins."

The AMA ATV Athlete of the Year Award was won by the most dominant rider in the history of XC2 Pro-Am class competition in the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series: Yamaha rider Walker Fowler. Fowler, of Rogers, Ohio, won every round of the off-road racing series against the fastest ATV riders in the country.

"It was just a crazy year for sure -- a dream season," Fowler said. "I don't think I'll ever be able to do it again. It's every racer's dream to be able to do something that no one else can. But there are a lot more goals in front of me that are the same thing, and that's what keeps us racers going. I just want to thank the AMA for giving us all these series to compete in and letting us go out and do what we do."

The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series also delivered the AMA Female Rider of the Year: KTM's Maria Forsberg, from Brier, Wash. Forsberg had a phenomenal year in the GNCC series, where she won 11 of 13 races in the Women's class.

AMA Veteran/Senior Rider of the Year was Tim Shephard. Shephard, of Sugar Grove, Ohio, was the AMA Senior Off-Road Vintage Grand Champion at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships.

Austin Lee, the Super Mini National Champion from the AMA Racing East Hare Scrambles Championship Series, was the AMA Racing Youth Rider of the Year. Lee, from Bedford, Ind., won three rounds of the 10-round series.

The AMA Sportsman of the Year was presented to Claudia Danielewicz of Oxford, Mich. Danielewicz has been instrumental in advancing racing opportunities for women in AMA-sanctioned off-road competition.

"Claudia Danielewicz has been an AMA member and racer for more than 10 years, and she has helped change the face of female competition in off-road racing forever," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "Claudia has been instrumental in helping to get more female riders active in AMA Racing. She has helped promoters align class structures so that we have a girls youth class, as well as a ranking system to move them up through the women's classes. She is the 2011 AMA Sportsman of the Year."

Other special awards included:

AMA Racing Media Award
Shan Moore, off-road photographer and reporter

Motocross Organizer of the Year
Feld Motor Sports, AMA Arenacross

Off-Road Organizer of the Year
Source Interlink Media, GEICO AMA EnduroCross Championship

Track Racing Organizer of the Year
Steve Nace Racing, Dirt Track

ATV Organizer of the Year
Racer Productions, Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series

Recreational Road Riding Organizer of the Year
Sound Rider, Sportbike, Dual-Sport, Touring, Scooter Rallies

Recreational Off-Road Organizer of the Year
Dirty Dabbers, Great Adventure Dual Sport

Club of the Year
Cheaha Trail Riders

AMA Legends & Champions Weekend
The AMA Legends & Champions Weekend was a three-day celebration of motorcycling's greats held at Las Vegas' Red Rock Nov. 18-20. In addition to the AMA Visa Card Racing Championship Banquet, the celebration included the AMA Visa Card Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by KTM, and the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Dave Mungenast Memorial Concours d'Elegance bike show, which featured some of the country's most-stunning original and immaculately restored classic motorcycles.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its support of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

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Autographed Race Helmets from Leading Motocross Riders Benefit Research at Leading Children’s Hospitals

Courtesy of Mx for Children
Autographed Race Helmets from Leading Motocross Riders Benefit Research at Leading Children’s Hospitals
Seattle, WA. (Nov. 22, 2011) -
Action sports icon Travis Pastrana, Motocross National Champions Ryan Dungey and Ashley Fiolek, and other leading Motocross and Supercross racers have joined forces once again for the 2011 MX for Children ‘Helmets for Hydro’ charity auction. Funds raised from this 2nd annual auction benefit hydrocephalus research at leading Children’s Hospitals including: Toronto’s SickKids, Seattle Children’s, Utah’s Primary Children’s, Children’s Hospital of Alabama, St. Louis Children’s, Pittsburgh Children’s and Houston’s Texas Children’s Hospital. The auction begins on November 22, 2011 on eBay.
“For the second year in a row I am joining up with MX for Children for their Helmets for Hydro auction. I’m proud to be able to donate one of my THOR race helmets” said Brett Metcalfe, Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Rider. “As racers, it is important to give back to our communities and for me it’s honorable and meaningful to help kids in need”. Hydrocephalus — the #1 cause of brain surgery in kids and affects one million people in the United States. Leading motocross riders such as Davi Millsaps, Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac, and Andrew Short, and others have personally signed and donated their race helmets from this past season to this year’s auction.
MX for Children is a group of volunteers that organize fundraising events and unique experiences around the sport of Motocross and Supercross benefiting research at children’s hospitals around North America. In addition to this annual auction, MX for Children runs local MX ride events and the Inside Line Experience pledge drive in conjunction with Supercross. All events provide a way for people who love the sport of motocross to give back to their community in a significant way.
The week long eBay auction commences on Nov. 22nd. To learn more about the auction, please visit us at www.mxforchildren.org, our Facebook page, or on twitter. On eBay, search for items for sale by “MXforChildren”. All proceeds from the auction benefit hydrocephalous research being performed at the Hydrocephalus Association
About MX for Children
MX for Children has raised more than $500,000 for children’s hospitals in North American since it was founded in 2006. In 2011 MX for Children was honored by Feld Motorsports with their annual Humanitarian Award. Fundraisers are motivated to help children by advancing research for hydrocephalus — the #1 cause of brain surgery for kids. MX for Children supported hospitals, recognized as some of the world’s foremost pediatric health-care institutions, are dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care, research, and education in several cities on the Supercross circuit. For more information, visit www.mxforchildren.org or contact MX for Children at info@mxforchildren.org
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Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green Ready for 2012 Season

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Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green Ready for 2012 Season

Irvine, Calif. - After celebrating its 30th Anniversary with a successful year on and off the track, Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green is looking to continue its rich tradition of developing talent while collecting championships across the nation. Though everyone who rides a Kawasaki product is a member of Team Green, every year a handful of talented young riders are selected to represent the brand at amateur motocross events nationally.

In 2012, there will be 25 riders flying Team Green graphics on their Kawasaki KX‚ models. With a wide variety of ages and classes covered, Team Green is represented in 11 classes ranging from 65cc (7-9) to the highest levels in the Vet classes. With four new riders on the team and 21 returning from last season, Team Green is poised to collect numerous championships in the upcoming race season.

"We have a strong team of riders set for the 2012 season" said Team Green Supervisor Ryan Holliday. "Everyone is healthy and ready to go so we‚ are looking forward to another great year of racing.  Starting at Mini-O's, all of our riders will be on 2012 bikes, from KX‚ 65s to KX‚ 450Fs. It will be cool to showcase the new bikes at the first event of the season."

The 2012 Team Green roster is stacked deep with talent, boasting 25 riders who have accumulated a total of 45 Loretta Lynn's championships. Even for this talented group of individuals, with each new season comes a new set of challenges. As new riders join the Team Green ranks, current team members continue moving up in their respective classes as their racing careers progress.

Also interesting to see how the athletes transition between classes," continued Holliday. Our new riders this year include Carson Mumford, Sean Cantrell, and Garrett Marchbanks. They are all young riders who did very well last season and I thought would make great additions to the team. We continue to build Team Green from the ground up by creating long-lasting relationships with young riders and hope we can help carry them through the rest of their careers."

The Team Green amateur motocross season begins at the Mini Winter Olympics in Gainesville, Fla., and will culminate at the AMA Amateur National Championships held annually at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Since the team has not raced an amateur national event since Loretta Lynn's last August, they are excited to get to Florida so they get the 2012 season under way.

2012 Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green Amateur Lineup

#    RIDER        CLASSES            HOMETOWN
325    Stilez Robertson    65cc 7-9            Bakersfield, CA
122    Carson Mumford    65cc 10-11 / 85cc 9-11    Simi Valley, CA
99    Lance Kobusch    85cc 9-11            New Florence, MO
82    Garrett Marchbanks    85cc 9-11            Coalville, UT
128    Carter Halpain        85cc 9-11            Lubbock, TX
382    Tanner Stack        85cc 12-13 / Supermini    Oak Grove, MO
37    Sean Cantrell        85cc 12-13 / Supermini    Newbury, CA
214    Austin Forkner    85cc 12-13 / Supermini    Richards, MO
321    Mark Worth        85cc 12-13 / Supermini    Queen Creek, AZ
48    Blake Green        Supermini / Schoolboy    Corona, CA
457    Darian Sanayei    Schoolboy            Monroe, WA
92    Adam Cianciarulo    Schoolboy / 250 B        Port Orange, FL
707    Nick Gaines        Schoolboy / 250 B        Ringgold, GA
64    Thomas Covington    Schoolboy / 250 B        Murrieta, CA
8    Dillan Epstein        250 / 450 A            Agoura, CA
595    Colt Nichols        250 / 450 A            Muskogee, OK
154    Justin Hill        250 / 450 A            Yoncalla, OR
120    Dylan Cox        250 / 450 A            Whitesville, KY
198    Brandy Richards    Women            Lake Havasu, AZ
58    Jimmy Evans        Vet                Belle Vernon, PA
34    Clark Stiles        Vet                Tanner, AL
6    Keith Johnson        Vet                Carver, MA
9    Mike Treadwell    Vet                Tolland, CT
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Jimmy Weinert Training Facility Has a New Home

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Maysville, NC - Jimmy Weinert, owner of Jimmy Weinert Training Facility, is pleased to announce the new home of JWTF. Jim has moved his facility from the Hamer, SC location to Maysville, NC previously know as Crystal Coast MX Park. The new location is 2.5 hours northeast of the previous JWTF location, making it more accessible to riders from the northeast.

JWTF at Crystal Coast currently consists of 118 acres of land with existing cabins along with a bath house. The facility also has 26 water and electric RV hook-ups and plans to create more. Jim is working on building a new shop for bike storage and maintenance along with a new gym with a variety of fitness equipment.

The former Crystal Coast MX Park already possesses a national style motocross track in which race events used to be held. Jim has no plans to continue racing on this track at his new facility. His first goal is to get the training facility built up and functional and then make future plans. Although the facility will not currently hold racing events, if everything is in line and the situation seems right, Jim would consider the option. Jim is currently working on rebuilding the current motocross track as well as corner track with various obstacles and terrain.

Jim saw an opportunity to purchase the facility at Crystal Coast and couldn’t turn down the offer. Although JWTF’s previous location offered a lot of on-site amenities, this new facility will eliminate distractions, allowing the riders to focus more on the training aspect of the camp. Ryan Schafer and Jimmy Weinert teamed up when building JWTF at Hamer, SC and Jim appreciated everything Ryan offered in the beginning stages of the facility. “I was searching to have a place that I could call my own and we found it at Crystal Coast. It was a mutual agreement between Ryan and I. We were thankful to have the facility in Hamer South Carolina, but business is business and we needed something different.” says Jim.

JWTF plans to open the facility on January 1st 2012. It will offer open riding seven days a week from 10:00am – 5:00pm at $20.00 per day. Jim will also hold classes Monday through Friday at $495.00 per week or $1200.00 per month. Jim is excited for this new facility along with opportunities and potential that comes with it.

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Tentative Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedules Announced for 2012 Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch

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Tentative Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedules Announced for

2012 Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch

Morgantown, W. Va. (November 21, 2011) - MX Sports, producer of the 2012 Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Amsoil, announces the tentative 2012 Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedules. Taking place in 32 states throughout the country, this season's schedule of 50 Area Qualifiers will begin February 18-19 and run through Memorial Day weekend. The 12 Regional Championships will take place in six major geographical regions throughout the United States during the month of June.

The Area Qualifiers serve as the first step in qualifying for the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross championship. The Regional Championships then serve as the next step to seed riders into the National Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch. Only riders who finish in a qualifying position at a Regional Championship are eligible to race the National.

"As always, we're excited to have our Area Qualifiers and Regional Championships at the premiere racing venues in America," said Director of MX Sports, Tim Cotter. "Our goal at MX Sports is to schedule events relative to our rider base, being mindful that our racing families often travel a great distance to participate in our events."

Back by popular demand, seven of the premier Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship tracks will return to the amateur national motocross schedule in 2012. The schedule also boasts new venues such as South of the Border in South Carolina, CLCR MX in Indiana and Romp MX in Missouri, and includes a stop in Hawaii for the first time ever in Loretta Lynn history.

The 2012 Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship will take place Sunday, July 29 - Saturday, August 4 at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. For more information, visit the series website at www.mxsports.com.

Click HERE to view a PDF of the complete 2012 Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedule.

You can also find the 2012 Area Qualifier and Regional Championship Schedule on the MX Sports website HERE.

About the Red Bull Amateur National Motocross Championship

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

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Chad Reed Wins Genoa SX

Courtesy of Bel-Ray

For Immediate Release

FARMINGDALE, NJ –November 21, 2011 – Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company would like to congratulate Two Two Motorsports / Bel-Ray Racing’s Chad Reed on his overall victory  in Superbowl of Supercross held in  Genoa, Italy on Saturday, November 19th.

After winning his heat race Reed went down in the first turn at the start of Main Event #1 and was forced to come from behind on the short track. Reed had the fans on the edge of their seats as he charged through the field eventually working his way into second place by the time the checkered flag fell. Reed won the 15 lap Maine Event #2 ahead of Main Event #1 winner Justin Barcia. He was awarded the overall victory based on his better second event finish.

Reed and the team will return to the United States to continue preparing for the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross series beginning in Anaheim, California on Saturday, January 7^th

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

Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

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

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

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Honda Announces 2012 SX Teams

Courtesy of  American Honda
2012 AMA SX
The 2012 AMA Supercross Series is closing in, set for Jan. 7, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif.
As the season nears, many rosters are becoming filled throughout the series. One that's completely set for 2012 AMA SX is Honda; here's a preview of each team set to compete in Supercross.
Ray Conway (Honda Racing Coordinator) says: "This upcoming Supercross season is going to be really exciting for Honda fans, There will be a very strong contingent of racers aboard the Honda CRF250R and CRF450R race machines all season long, and every one of them will be in contention for the win. Look for your favorite riders to be climbing the podium all season long."
Team Honda Muscle Milk Supercross
The American Honda team will roll into 2012 with our new sponsor Muscle Milk, featuring riders Trey Canard and Justin Brayton aboard the 2012 Honda CRF450R. In addition, the team enjoys the support of GEICO, Pro-Honda Oils, Dunlop, Troy Lee Designs, Yoshimura, Renthal, DID, Twin Air, Moto Tassinari, Hinson, Throttle Jockey and VP Fuel.
Alongside Team Honda Muscle Milk, American Honda again welcomes Ashley Fiolek into the factory semi. Fiolek won the 2011 Women's Motocross Championship-her third title-and will again take on all comers in 2012.
In addition to the factory Honda team, several other teams and riders will compete aboard Honda CRF250Rs and CRF450Rs.
GEICO Honda Supercross
Honda has had a long and successful relationship with GEICO Honda: The team has delivered numerous wins and championships, including former team member Trey Canard winning the 2008 Supercross Lites East title and current rider Justin Barcia taking the 2011 Lites East championship.
Barcia returns to defend his title in 2012, and is joined in the 250 class by teammates sure to pack the podium in 2012, including Eli Tomac, Wil Hahn, Justin Bogle and Jimmy DeCotis. In the 450 class, GEICO Honda's Kevin Windham enters his 19th season as a professional in 2012-a remarkable achievement on its own, yet Windham remains at the top of his game, an ever-present threat to win.
Mike LaRocco (GEICO Honda Supercross Team Manager) says: "We're happy to continue into 2012 on Hondas. Having a strong bike to begin with helps us get results. We aim to win even more titles for GEICO and Honda this coming year."
TwoTwo Motorsports
After a thrilling 2011 season, Chad Reed and his TwoTwo Motorsports team return for their second year riding a factory-supported CRF450R.
Chad Reed (Two-Two Motorsports Supercross) says: "I'm really excited to continue our relationship with Honda into 2012 and beyond. We entered 2011 as an unknown commodity and as the year progressed Honda really stepped up its support for the TwoTwo Motorsports team. It's definitely one of the most memorable years of my career."
L&Mc Racing Honda Supercross
An exciting new addition to the Honda fold is L&Mc Racing Honda-a brand-new team for 2012. The new partnership between Larry Brooks and "The King of Supercross" Jeremy McGrath sees Andrew Short racing a factory-supported Honda CRF450R in both Supercross and Motocross championships.
Larry Brooks (Team Co-Owner) says: "It's every race team owner's dream to have access to the best equipment. In my opinion Honda has the best motorcycles. They have access to a lot of resources and in-house support, making them the leaders in the industry. It's only natural that with Jeremy's connection to Honda, and Shorty's history racing Hondas that we ride Honda in 2012."
Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Honda Supercross
Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Honda will field a three-man team of 250-class riders, including Christian Craig, Cole Seely and Travis Baker on Honda CRF250Rs. Tarah Gieger will also compete once again on a Honda CRF250R in the Woman's Motocross Championship, where she finished third overall in 2011.
Tyler Keefe (Team Manager) says: "I am very excited for the upcoming season. We continue to improve every year and with American Honda's ongoing support, I think we have a great chance at winning a championship in 2012."
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Chad Reed to Compete in Genoa Supercross

Courtesy of Bel-Ray

FARMINGDALE, NJ –– Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce Two Two Motorsports / Bel-Ray Racing’s Chad Reed will be competing in this weekend’s Superbowl of Supercross held in  Genoa, Italy on Saturday November 19th.

The event will serve as a real world testing experience as Reed prepares for the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross series beginning in Anaheim, California on Saturday, January 7^th.

The 2011 Supercross season saw Reed win 2 main events on his way to second overall in the series aboard his Bel-Ray backed privateer Honda. He looks to improve on his 2011 results this upcoming season and this off season event will allow him to determine his fitness and speed in advance of the American series. Reed’s team in Europe includes Lead Mechanic Lars Lindstrom and the newly appointed Technical Director Mike Gosselaar. Together they will be sure his bike is at 100% and return from Italy with a racing performance baseline that they can build upon in the time leading up to the season opener.

The Genoa Supercross will be held at Genoa Palasport Fiera on Saturday November 19, 2011 (Sunday 20 Nov AEST).

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

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

Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

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

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

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Announcing Team Bel-Ray Super B Honda for Dakar 2012

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FARMINGDALE, NJ –– November 18, 2011 Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce their partnership with Team Honda Europe for the 2012 Dakar Rally.

The new Team Bel-Ray-Super B Honda will compete in the toughest race in the world beginning on January 1 in Mar Del Plata, Argentina and end on the 15^th of January in Lima, Peru. The Dakar Rally travels more than 9,000 kilometers over a period of 14 days and is the ultimate test of man and machine. Starting on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean the course travels north through Argentina, into Chile and finally concluding in Peru. Facing the harshest environments know to man, only the strong will survive to the finish.

The 12 racer Bel-Ray-Super B Honda team will be lead by American racer Quinn Cody aboard a specially designed Honda CRF450Dakar X machine. Two other racers will be part of the premier group of racers including Englishman Sam Sunderland and Bolivian Juan Carlos Salvatierra while 9 other racers will compete as part of the team of customer riders.

“We are very happy and proud announcing our official partnership with Bel-Ray. We already are using Bel-Ray products for years during the hardest off road race in the world; Dakar. For this year we enter 12 riders on our CRF450DakarX bikes. 3 riders will be in our top team with America’s Quinn Cody as no 1 rider. Next week all bikes, trucks and support vehicles will be shipped to South America already in the new colours of Bel-Ray. From Jan 1, 2012 the Dakar Rally will start from Mar Del Plata in Argentina to finish 15^th of January in Lima, Peru.

The whole team is looking forward to this ultimate challenge of man and machine” stated team owner Henk Hellegers.

“Competing in the Dakar is a true test for any machine, especially oil. We are thrilled to have aligned to a true contender.  Sold throughout the world, and especially into South America, our products have a proven track record, delivering optimal results every time.  Through our partnership with the Bel-Ray Super B Honda team, we will have the ability to further test performance and develop next generation technology for the future.  We look forward to an exciting Dakar race event.” said Bel-Ray Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Liquori.

The team will be using the complete line of Bel-Ray high performance lubricants including the popular Thumper Racing Works 4T Engine Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube and Moto Chill Racing Coolant during the Dakar.

Learn more about the Dakar and other Bel-Ray racers at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive site www.belrayracing.com.

Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

About Bel-Ray Company Inc

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

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

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2012 GNCC Schedule Announced

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2012 GNCC Series Dates Announced
New locations to be announced shortly

Morgantown, W. Va. - Racer Productions is pleased to announce the 2012 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series dates. America's largest off-road racing series will once again kick off its 13-round schedule in Florida, coinciding with Daytona Bike Week, March 10-13, and wrapping up at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. November 3 and 4 for a unique fall finale-consisting of motorcycle racing on Saturday and ATV racing on Sunday.

"In order to avoid scheduling over top the historical ISDE in September, we have pushed the final round into November again, running the bikes on Saturday so they can also participate in the National Enduro finale," said Trail Boss Jeff Russell. "As a former ISDE competitor and National Enduro champion, nobody understands the importance of these events more than myself," said Trail Boss Jeff Russell.

Next year's schedule brings back several racer-favorite venues that will run in their usual time slots, with the addition of a few brand new locations for 2012. Snowshoe Mountain will play host to America's toughest off-road race once again on June 23 and 24 in Snowshoe, W. Va., which traditionally serves as a mini vacation for GNCC Racing families amongst the mountain's spectacular amenities.

"We've listened to feedback from the GNCC community and decided to add fresh venues to the circuit next year. While all 13 locations have not been officially finalized, we're confident that these changes will add an element of excitement for both racers and fans," added Russell.

The GNCC task force is working hard to finalize the last couple locations for 2012 and they will be announced before the GNCC Awards Banquet in December. In the meantime, it's important to release race dates in order to plan for next season.

The 2011 GNCC Champions and top ten class finishers will be honored at this year's GNCC Awards Banquet December 2 and 3 in Morgantown, W. Va. at the Waterfront Place Hotel and Convention Center. The top 10 ATV/UTV racers in each class will receive awards on Friday, December 2 and the bikes will celebrate on Saturday, December 3. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. each night and advanced reservations are required. For more information on the banquet or to reserve a room at the Waterfront Place Hotel, please visit the 2011 Awards Banquet Page.

2012 GNCC Schedule Dates

Rd 1 March 10-13

Rd 2 March 17-18

Rd 3 March 31-April 1

Rd 4 April 14-15

Rd 5 April 28-29

Rd 6 May 12-13

Rd 7 May 26-27

Rd 8 June 23-24

Rd 9 July 7-8

Rd 10 September 15-16

Rd 11 October 6-7

Rd 12 October 20-21

Rd 13 November 3-4

Banquet November 30-December 1

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 1,500 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. Riders compete for more than $3 million in prize money, which draws talent from all over the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised and airs every week on the Versus Network. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

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Bel-Ray Announces Partnership with CLS Racing

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FARMINGDALE, NJ –– November 17, 2011-Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce their partnership with Team CLS Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Circuit for the 2012 and 2013 World Motocross racing seasons.

Bel-Ray will be the official lubricant supplier to the team in the MX1, MX2 and EMX2 classes as they compete for the World Championship. For 2012 the team consists of French racers Christophe and Sebastien Pourcel in the MX1 class and English rider Tommy Searle and Belgian Joel Roelants in the MX2 class. French racer Maxime Desprey will complete for the team in the EMX2 class. The riders are all considered to be favorites for world championship victories during the 2012 season.

“We are very happy to begin this 2 year partnership with Bel-Ray for our 3 teams MX1, MX2 and EMX2. We do our maximum to have the same partners for our 3 programs. Bel-Ray has always been prestigious with a big involvement in competition. It does correspond exactly to the image we want to keep for us. We are really sure that we will continue to grow together and thanks to this synergy, win race,” said team owner Jean Jacques Luisetti.

Bel-Ray’s long history of supporting world championship motocross racing is extended this season by this partnership. As the premier team in the world championship series they will gain an even greater performance advantage using Bel-Ray’s complete line high performance lubricants in their Kawasaki machines.

“We are very excited about this partnership with Team CLS. As the premier team in World Championship motocross racing, all 5 of the teams racers can win on any given day and the performance advantages Bel-Ray provides will certainly help them attain the top step of the podium.” Said Bel-Ray Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Liquori.  “We are continually improving our products and only by testing under the most extreme conditions of professional racing can we improve our already high performance line of powersports lubricants.  We are thrilled to be working with the CLS team.” she added.

The team will be using the complete line of Bel-Ray high performance lubricants including the popular Thumper Racing Works 4T Engine Oil, Blue Tac Chain Lube and 6 in 1 Multi Purpose Lubricants during the 2012 season in all of their racing and test bikes.

Learn more about the the Pourcel brothers, Searle, Roelants and Desprey as well as other Bel-Ray racers at www.belray.com or on their racing exclusive site www.belrayracing.com.

Bel-Ray - made in the USA and racing around the world. 

About Bel-Ray Company Inc

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

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

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TLD Signs Nelson to 1-year Deal

Courtesy of TLD 

Troy Lee Designs is proud to announce the one-year signing of rising star Jessy Nelson to the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda Amateur Race Team.

Jessy placed third in 250A and third in 450A at Loretta Lynn's Amateur Nationals this year. For 2012, Jessy will race the Mini O's Winter Olympics (Florida), Mill Creek (Alabama), Oak Hill (Texas), Mammoth (California), World Minis (Nevada) and Loretta Lynn's (Tennessee) before making his pro debut.

The talented young rider enters the new year with a heap of confidence. "I am excited to be with the Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Honda team again for 2012," says Nelson. "I had some ups and downs last year and I feel that one more year in the amateur ranks will help me grow and mature, and be ready for my pro debut."

Team manager, Tyler Keefe, is also excited about keeping Jessy Nelson. "Jessy is a great kid and has a ton of natural talent," says Keefe. "It has been fun working with him in the past year and helping him grow as a rider. I am very confident in Jessy and look forward to his pro debut for the last few rounds of the Motocross series."

Nelson joins Cole Seely, Christian Craig, Travis Baker, and Tarah Gieger under the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda tent.

TLD would like to thank all of our team sponsors: Lucas Oil, American Honda, PPG, Red Bull, SillyBrandz Global, Adidas, Specialized, BioLytical Labs, Dunlop, McQueen Racing, VQ OrthoCare, Shock Doctor, Skullcandy, Renthal, Oakley, Alpinestars, Pro Circuit, Primm MX Collection, Couts Heating & Cooling, Selle Italia, N-Style, VP Racing Fuels, Boyesen, ODI, DID, Rossignol, Pacific Collision Centers, Muc-Off, Kasey Kahne, Elrod Racing, New Era, Leatt, Cycra, Hammerhead, Hinson, Light Speed, Moto Tassinari, Twin Air, Dubya USA, and Talon.

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Twin Air at Mini O's

Courtesy of Twin Air

Perkasie, PA – Twin Air products will be available to racers competing in the 2011 Winter National Olympics in Gainesville, FL.  Twin Air will be represented by Revolve Racing during the week of the National Olympics. As riders finish out their amateur national season, we realize how important this race is to everyone involved and want to provide the best filtration products on the market.  Twin Air will be on hand to supply the industry leading filter, pre-oiled for your convenience.
All riders are invited to visit the Revolve Racing booth to check out the latest from  Twin Air.  From Air Filters to Air Box Covers to Oil Filters, Twin Air has all the filtration products you need to achieve maximum performance and protection.
For more information on this promo event, please contact Twin Air USA at info@twinairusa.com or 800-749-2890 or Revolve Racing at www.revolveracing.com / 877-897-1966.

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JGRMX Signs Davi Millsaps

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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Veteran Davi Millsaps has re-signed with the Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX Team for the 2012 racing season.  Millsaps, who claims nine amateur national titles, a Lites Supercross Championship, wins in the premier class and numerous podium finishes will join James Stewart in completing the 2012 Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX Team.

“Davi is really talented, but has been saddled with injuries the past couple of years.  I think this is going to be a really good year for him,” said Coy Gibbs, President of the Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX Team.

“I am glad Davi chose to remain in the Joe Gibbs Racing family, he was riding really well until his knee injury at Red Bud where he led half the first moto,” commented team manager Jeremy Albrecht.  “He is fully recovered from the subsequent surgery and I feel is as prepared as he has ever been starting a new season,” he added.

“I have a lot of confidence in the people who make up this team, and my Yamaha is really dialed in year.  With my fitness where it should be I think we are going to have the strongest team out there,” said Millsaps.

Millsaps and his teammate Stewart will begin the AMA Supercross Championship Series Jan. 7, 2012 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim. Calif.      

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Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and NBC Sports Group Announce New Television Distribution Partnership

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Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and NBC Sports Group Announce New Television Distribution Partnership

New Partnership Allows Full Broadcast Integration for Series Sponsors

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, announced today that NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network (renamed from VERSUS on Jan. 2) will be the new broadcast home for the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The broadcast partnership will feature three live hours on NBC Sports and 21 hours of race programming on the NBC Sports Network, with 11 hours live.

The 2012 season expects to continue the upward trend the series has experienced since MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports became partners in 2009. Since that time, motocross has enjoyed unprecedented growth with fans, and has seen its television audience nearly quadruple in just three years. This new partnership comes on the heels of a highly successful 2011 season that reached the largest overall motocross audience through television, digital and on-site viewers in the sport's 40-year history. In 2011 the series saw a 36 percent increase year-over-year in domestic television viewership, along with a 50 percent increase in overall website traffic.

"NBC Sports and the NBC Sports Network are the perfect broadcast partners for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship," said MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs. "We look forward to engaging motocross' strong and devoted fan-base via the various broadcast and digital platforms available through our relationship with Alli Sports. Our work together over the past three years has done a tremendous amount to grow the sport and we're excited to build on it with the expanded television partnership with the NBC Sports Group."

With the move to the NBC Sports Group, Alli Sports will have greater flexibility to offer complete packages to sponsors that include media assets, series sponsorship opportunities, as well as more live hours, better programming windows and the ability to cross-promote the series across various networks and platforms.

"The new television package not only provides new opportunities for our fans, but allows us to better support both our current and future business partners with more robust and flexible sponsorship packages," said Alli Sports President Wade Martin. "The Series has seen amazing growth on all levels and the new television package is another big step."

"The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships is a terrific programming property for the NBC Sports Group, particularly due to its popularity in young male demographics," said Rob Simmelkjaer, Senior Vice President at NBC Sports. "It will serve as an important part of our action sports strategy going forward."

The 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will be broadcast on five continents, in 104 countries. The series' widely-popular online coverage will continue as well, allowing enthusiasts to log onto the official website of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship to catch all the opening-moto action at www.allisports.com/motocross.

The 2012 race schedule for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship will be released in the coming months and will feature a 12 race season at the nation's premier tracks. For additional information on the series please visit http://www.allisports.com/motocross. Visit the American Motocross Facebook page and follow @americanmx on Twitter for up-to-the-minute information on the latest Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship action.

For media information about the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact Media Manager Brandon Short via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com or by phone at 949-365-5750 .

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Alli TV Productions creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. Visit www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." Visit www.LucasOil.com.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.

NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast's 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, Versus, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.

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