KTM Announces 2012 Amateur Racing Trackside Support Schedule

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KTM Announces 2012 Amateur Racing Trackside Support Schedule 

Murrieta, CA – KTM North America, Inc is excited to announce the Amateur Racing Trackside Support Schedule for the 2012 season.
The KTM Amateur Racing Trackside Support crew will travel to ten major amateur racing events throughout the 2012 season in order to assist KTM amateur riders with technical assistance and parts support.
All KTM amateur riders attending the event are encouraged to visit the KTM Amateur Support crew and introduce themselves to the team. The Amateur Racing Support crew is equipped to help sell parts to riders in need and to provide technical assistance free of charge.
Below is the list of events the KTM Amateur Trackside Support crew will attend:

• Freestone Spring Championship – February 28 – March 3, 2012
• Oak Hill Grand National Championship – March 3-9, 2012
• Millcreek Spring Classic – March 12-17, 2012
• Daytona Amateur Supercross – March 6-7, 2012
• World Mini Grand Prix – April 9-15, 2012
• Mammoth Mountain Motocross – June 22 – July 1, 2012
• Ponca City MX – July 20-26, 2012
• Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship – July 29 – August 4, 2012
• Mini Olympics – November 19 – 24, 2012
• Amateur Open - TBD

If you are a KTM amateur racer attending one of these amateur racing events please ensure that you are registered with XTRM to earn awards through KTM’s contingency program. For more details on XTRM and a completed list of all eligible race series please visit www.xtrm.com/ktm. 
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Bel-Ray Weekend Wrap-Up

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Bel-Ray racers were in action on opposite sides of the world  this past weekend as the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Series continued in Atlanta, Georgia and the 2012 World Superbike Championship series began on Phillip Island in Melbourne, Australia.

Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s Blake Wharton continued to be a front runner in the  Lites class. Wharton qualified 4^th fastest in timed qualifying, 4^th in his heat race and backed it up with a 4^th place in the main event. Wharton’s consistency moves him into 3^rd place in the series points standings after 2 rounds. Teammate Hunter Hewitt also qualified directly to the main event with a 4^th place finish in his heat race. Hewitt, who finished 12^th place last weekend, improved on his results this week. An 8^th place finish in the main event moved him up to 8^th place in the points standings.

Both Dodge/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing’s riders had rough nights in Atlanta. Josh Hansen’s night started off well with a 4^th place in his heat race. After a great start, Hansen was up in the top 5, challenging the front of the field. A detrimental mistake in one of the track's rhythm sections caused his bike to stall. By the time he was able to get it started, Hansen found himself a full lap down. Hansen's perseverance eventually got him into 15^th place by the end of the race and in 11^th in the series' points standings. Hansen’s teammate, Kyle Partridge, found luck in the Last Chance Qualifier, put in consistent laps for an eventual 17^th place finish in the main event and 16^th in the series' standings. 

The Supercross series continues this weekend in St. Louis, Missouri at the Edward Jones Dome.

The 2012 World Superbike Series got under way in Melbourne, Australia. The Althea Ducati team of Carlos Checa and Davide Giugliano are Bel-Ray’s entrants into the competition this season. The series features two races for each event, both offering valuable points toward the World Championship. The defending series champion, Carlos Checa, found himself in the lead of race one after the 2^nd lap, but lost traction from the rear wheel during the 6^th lap and spectacularly crashed his Ducati. Although he was uninjured, he could not rejoin the race. Checa bounced back in the second race, gaining the lead on the 4^th lap and holding on for the race victory.  Checa’s teammate, Davide Giugliano, stepped up into the World Superbike class for the 2012 season and finished 9^th and 13^th, respectively, for each race. Both racers are in the top 15 in the series' points standings, with Checa in 4^th and Giugliano in 12^th. The series continues April 1^st in Italy.

Follow all of Bel-Ray’s racers in action each week on www.belray.com and www.belrayracing.com.

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Bel-Ray Announces new Lifestyle Clothing Line

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FARMINGDALE, NJ – February 27, 2012 – Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive  lifestyle clothing line available for delivery worldwide. 

For more than 60 years, the Bel-Ray logo has been synonymous with quality and performance and is regarded as one of the few iconic brands within the racing industry.  An array of fashion-forward pieces is currently available and features racing wear, thermals, tees and pit shirts, as well as children’s and juniors’ attire. 

Not your typical apparel, all of the lifestyle pieces in this new line feature the authentic, Bel-Ray design with a vintage look and feel. Like all of Bel-Ray‘s products, the clothing is created with only the finest materials available. Don’t accept imitations; insist on genuine Bel-Ray lifestyle apparel.

The wide variety of items available will ensure that there is something for everyone to show their support of one of the most famous brands in the powersports industry.

The lifestyle collection, which ranges in price from $14.99-$79.99, is currently available online at www.belray.com.

For more information on Bel-Ray apparel and all of their performance lubricants for Powersports, Mining and Industrial applications, visit www.belray.com.

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

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

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Bel-Ray Weekend Preview

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The 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Series continues the trip east this week for Round 8 of 17. The Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia will host the best supercross racers in the world on Saturday night.
Following his crash during the main event last weekend in Dallas, TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing’s Chad Reed has been forced to retire from the rest of the series. Reed will take the time off to heal from his injuries, and hopes to make a return in time for the outdoor motocross series this May.
Dodge/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing’s Josh Hansen has been one of the most consistent racers in the series. Hansen raced to an excellent 5^th place finish last Saturday night, and looks to improve on that result when the checkered flag falls on Saturday night. Teammate, Kyle Partridge, is coming off his season’s best 13th place finish, and is looking to crack the top 10 this weekend in Georgia.
Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s racers Blake Wharton and Hunter Hewitt both made their series’ debut last Saturday night. Wharton’s 4th and Hewitt’s 12^th place finishes were excellent ways to start the series. Wharton is considered a contender for a victory this season and is looking for his first win this weekend in Atlanta.
Joining Bel-Ray’s professional racing teams this weekend are several of Bel-Ray’s privateer racers. Ronnie Stewart #606 has been competing in the West Coast Lites Series all season long, and has moved up to the Supercross Class when the series headed east. Joining Stewart in the Supercross Class is Dustin Kendall #587. Frankie Lettieri  #446 will also join the Bel-Ray family as he competes in the lites class.
Racing action can be seen live on SPEED TV Saturday night at 7:30 (ET)
Follow Bel-Ray’s racers and teams all season long on www.belray.com and their racing only site www.belrayracing.com
Bel Ray Company Inc was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, Industrial steel, and textile industries.
“Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray

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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up – February 21, 2012

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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up – February 21, 2012

Round 7 of the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Series took place on Saturday night at Cowboy’s Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed came to Dallas ready to win. After setting the fastest time in afternoon qualifying it looked as though winning would be in his future however, that was not the case. While pressuring race leader Ryan Villopoto, Reed made an un-characteristic error and went down. During the crash Reed was seriously injured, and will be forced to withdraw from the 2012 Supercross series. Reed's injuries include a torn ACL, broken Tibia and Fibula, broken ribs and a broken T6 vertebrae. At the time of his crash Reed was in 2^nd place in the series' points standings, just six points away from the top spot. Reed will sit out the remainder of the Supercross Series while he recovers.

Dodge/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing’s Josh Hansen continued his streak of top results, finishing in 5^th place during the main event. Teammate Kyle Partridge also saw a good result in Dallas. Despite a back of the field start, Partridge persevered, working his way through the field to an eventual 13^th place position. Both riders are currently in the top 20 in the series' points standings with Hansen in 10^th and Partridge in 16^th.

The Supercross Lites East Coast Series began on Saturday night. Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s racers Blake Wharton and Hunter Hewitt both made their series' debut. Both Wharton and Hewitt qualified for the main event out of their respective heat races, with Wharton holding the lead for part of his heat. In the main event, Wharton nearly grabbed the holeshot and the lead at the start. While challenging the race leader early on in the first lap the two collided, and Wharton went down. Wharton quickly remounted, and began working his way through the pack from his 13^th place position. By the end of the fifteen lap main event Wharton was in 4^th place, just off the podium. Teammate Hewitt rode consistent laps and finished in 12^th place for his efforts. 

The series continues to travel east this week stopping in Atlanta Georgia for round 8 this Saturday night.   

Follow all of Bel-Ray’s racers in action each week on www.belray.com and www.belrayracing.com

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

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

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Team Ohlins/Langston Motorsports/KTM Kick-off East Coast Lites Season With Solid Results

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Arlington, TX – (February 18, 2012) - With both participating riders making it to the night show, it was a commendable first race for Team Ohlins/Langston Motorsports/KTM for the opening round of the AMA Supercross East Coast Lites Championship Series held at Cowboy Stadium Saturday.

Les Smith had a 13^th place overall qualifying time and made it to the main event with a 9^th place finish in his heat race. Smith avoided the carnage in the first turn of the main event getting into 11^th place. He rode well for several laps but encountered some bad luck when another rider collided with him damaging his bike. Refusing to give up, Les nursed the ill-running bike to a 16^th place finish giving the team a solid foundation to build upon.

“I felt really good in the main. I had an outside gate pick so I checked up in the first turn when I saw everyone pushing out,” Smith said. “That allowed me not to get tangled up. I was riding pretty well but did make contact with another rider which somehow damaged my ignition. The bike was bogging out pretty bad but there was no way I was going to pull off.”

A.J. Catanzaro clinched a spot in the night show with an 11^th place overall qualifying time. In both his heat race and the LCQ he got tangled up with other riders off the start pushing him to the back. He rode hard trying to get up to qualifying position but there was too much ground to make up. “I am obviously disappointed not making the main but I felt like I was riding very well. I will now put in the work to be ready for Atlanta,” commented Catanzaro.

Team manager Grant Langston is overall very pleased with where they are as a team. “Obviously the results could be better but everyone gelled together as a team this weekend and we really got some things sorted out”, said Langston. “I am especially proud of Les’s performance. He rode smart and showed a lot of grit and determination when he encountered mechanical issues. We are all excited for the next event in Atlanta.”

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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up

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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up – February 13, 2012

Round 6 of the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Series took place on Saturday night in San Diego, California. 

TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed had always been the man to beat in San Diego, winning the main event a record 6 times in his career. After a confident win in his heat race, Reed was poised to add to that record. Reed took off well in the main event and settled into a 2^nd place position. Keeping the leader in sight Reed was ready to make a pass if the opportunity presented itself. Just two laps from the end Reed made his move and briefly led, but eventual race winner, Ryan Villopoto, was able to get by for the victory. Reed ended the night on the podium for the 5^th time this season. His well earned 2^nd place finish keeps him in 2^nd place in the series' points standings, now 6 points away from the top spot.

 Dodge/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing’s Josh Hansen came to San Diego hoping to rebound from last week’s DNF. When the gate dropped, Hansen was sitting outside the top 10 in 13^th place. He was able to move up to 10^th on lap 4, and charged through the pack for all 20 laps, eventually scoring his season best finish in 5^th place. Hansen's finish vaulted him back into the top 10 in the series' points standings. Teammate Kyle Partridge qualified directly for the main event with a well earned 4^th place in his heat race. Partridge struggled to find his groove during the main event and could only manage a 19^th place finish.

Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki’s racers Martin Davalos and Jason Anderson both qualified directly out of their heat races and were poised to have an excellent night of racing. Unfortunately poor starts and mistakes caused both riders to finish outside the top 10, with Davalos in 15^th and Anderson in 17^th. Both riders go into the break inside the top 20 with Anderson in 10^th and Davalos in 16^th. Teammates Blake Wharton and Hunter Hewitt will replace Davalos and Anderson for the East Coast rounds beginning this weekend, until the series returns to the West Coast in Seattle, WA on April 21st.

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eam MX Heaven Hooks Up with Öhlins for 2012 MX Season

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Team MX Heaven Hooks Up with Öhlins for 2012 MX Season

For immediate release: February 13, 2012

Hendersonville, North Carolina: Because they believe that dirt riding is spiritual, Team MX Heaven, the racing team representing America’s premier MX vacation experience, has signed on with Öhlins USA to run the world’s-premier suspension in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

For 2012, Team MX Heaven will be competing in the Pro “Outdoor” series on Honda CRF450R race bikes, with four riders that includes last-year’s regulars Fredrik Noren and Calle Aspegren, joined by new recruits Richard Sandberg and Robert Lind. The team is located in Perris, California, where lead mechanic Ola Nilsson prepares and maintains the machinery.

Team MX Heaven principal, Gunnar Lindstrom, said, “It’s a great honor and fits our team profile very well, to be working with a top technology company. We look forward to being part of the growing Öhlins family, both in racing and testing, and we’re confident from our performance last year that our riders can deliver top results.”

Racer Calle Aspegren, said, “I can't wait to get started this year. I learned so much last year, and this year everything will be familiar to us.  And now with Öhlins suspension and testing support, we will be so much more competitive.”

New teammate Richard Sandberg, said, “We’re super pumped to come to the US and compete in the Nationals. The addition of Öhlins suspension will make us much more competitive. We all have experience with Öhlins from racing in Europe, and to work with the USA technicians and development team here will be great. Together we expect great results.”

Watch for Team MX Heaven starting with the season opener at Hangtown, May 19, just outside Sacramento, California. More information about the team can be found at: www.mxheaven-usa.com. They can be contacted at: info@mxheaven-usa.com.

Team MX Heaven’s sponsors include: Öhlins USA (of course); GOLDfren brakes; Troy Lee Designs; X-Brand, NoToil; Works Connection; Dunlop; MTA; BelRay; Renthal; Acerbis; Gaerne; AME Grips; RK Excel.

Öhlins USA distributes and services the world’s leading performance suspension components for automobiles, motorcycles, and ATVs. Öhlins develops its proprietary and trend-setting suspension components, steering dampers and oils, at the highest levels of racing from open-wheel car racing, to Moto GP, to off-road competition on two and four wheels. Öhlins USA also provides training for service centers and dealers. Öhlins USA can be contacted at: 828-692-4525; www.Ohlinsusa.com
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Dubya to Provide Hansen Racing Team

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Orange, Calif. – February 10, 2012 – Hansen Racing Team riders Matt Lemoine, Nick Myers, and John Pauk will be using Talon/Excel wheelsets provided by Dubya USA for the 2012 Supercross and Motocross seasons.

“We’re happy to be working with the HRT Racing team this season,” said Dubya USA Co-Founder John Anderson. “The HRT team is full of talented up and comers in motocross, and we’re looking forward to working with them as the season progresses.”

Dubya’s Talon/Excel wheelsets begin with a race proven Talon Carbon Hub, which is then laced to an Excel Takasago or A60 rim by one of Dubya’s experienced wheel builders in their shop in Orange, California. Each Talon/Excel wheelset offers top-level performance that pro teams around the world depend on.

To find out more about Dubya USA and its products, visit their website at www.dubyausa.com. For the latest news and updates, like them on facebook at www.facebook.com/dubyausa, or follow them on twitter at www.twitter.com/dubyausa.
 
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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Preview

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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Preview – February 10, 2012

San Diego, California will be the site of the final Golden State appearance of the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Series. On Saturday night, February 11th, the stars of Supercross will compete for the top step of the podium.

Coming into San Diego after another podium finish is TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed. Second in the points standings, just three points away from the leader, Reed has confidence on his side this weekend. His six previous main event wins in San Diego are the most by any competitor. Look for #22 to be leading the pack when the gate drops this weekend.

The Dodge/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing team is hoping to rebound from last weekend's disappointing finishes in Anaheim. Josh Hansen’s DNF on Saturday night ended his string of Top 10 finishes, but Hansen intends to re-start his streak again this week.  Despite a strong showing in his heat race, Kyle Partridge struggled in the main event and finished 16th. Both riders are currently in the top 20 in the series' points standings coming into this weekend's event.

Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki's Martin Davalos and Jason Anderson both come to San Diego with something to prove. With a more than two month break ahead, a positive finish this weekend will set the tone for their training and preparations to finish the series. Teammates Blake Wharton and Hunter Hewitt will replace Davalos and Anderson for the East Coast rounds until the series returns to West Coast in Seattle, WA on April 21st. 

Follow all of Bel-Ray’s racers in action each week on www.belray.com and www.belrayracing.com

You can see all of the racing action this Saturday night, live on SPEED at 10:30 (ET).  Check your local listings for more information.

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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up – February 6, 2012

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Bel-Ray Racing-Weekend Racing Wrap-Up – February 6, 2012

Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California again played host to the Monster Energy Supercross Series on Saturday night. Southern California fans had the opportunity to witness exceptional racing for the second time this season.

TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed has been a favorite for each main event.  Reed had an excellent choice of starting gate position after he finished second in his heat race.   When the gate dropped he was in second place on the first lap. Reed slipped back into third place just before the half way point, a position he would hold until the end of the event. His third place finish moves him back into second place for the series, just three points out of the lead. 

Dodge/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing's Josh Hansen and Kyle Partridge both qualified well in their heat races, with Hansen taking a fourth place finish and Partridge taking  sixth. Hansen experienced technical issues in the main event and was forced out of the race. Teammate, Partridge, started near the middle of the pack, and rode a consistent race to finish in sixteenth place. Both riders are in the Top 20 in points, with Hansen in twelfth and Partridge in eighteenth place.

This season has had its share of ups and downs for Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki. Both Martin Davalos and Jason Anderson qualified directly for the main event from their heat races, with Davalos scoring third place in heat race #1 and Anderson scoring ninth place in heat race #2. The main event began with both riders just outside the Top 10 on the first lap. Anderson went down in a high speed corner, and Davalos went down just behind him. Davalos was quick to recover and finished in tenth place. Slower to make a recovery, Anderson finished in twentieth place.   Anderson sits tenth in the series' points standings, while Davalos is currently sixteenth place.

The series continues at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California this Saturday night.

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Troy Lee Designs A2 Auction for Breast Cancer Awareness

Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda will show its support for Breast Cancer Awareness at this weekend’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, by wearing custom pink TLD gear and helmets, as well as donning custom pink graphics on its race bikes.

Troy admittedly stated, “Just like a lot of people, the Troy Lee Designs family has been affected by breast cancer. We are committed to providing assistance in any way that we can, so we’ve designed these very special custom helmets and gear to be auctioned off for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ event in 2012. We will also have custom bikes for the night’s racing which hopefully will bring additional awareness to the movement – finding a cure for breast cancer.”
The auction will include one each (autographed) helmet and gear set worn by Travis Baker and Cole Seely at this Saturday night’s Supercross race in Anaheim. Proceeds from the auction will be used to sponsor Team Shasta in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ event in San Diego, November 16-18. Check the TLD website or Facebook page following the race for a link to the auction.
If you would like to make a donation to Susan G. Komen by supporting Team Shasta in the San Diego 3-Day event, use the donation form or visit the event website. If you want to show your support for Team TLD / Lucas Oil / Honda and Breast Cancer Awareness, pick up one of our new pink team hats.
About Troy Lee Designs
For over 30 years, Troy Lee has been customizing helmets “For The World’s Fastest Racers.” TLD’s relentless commitment to creating products that exceed the cutting edge of style, design and quality, has earned them the reputation as an innovator in many different fields of racing. Troy Lee Designs has since expanded into a full force operation, offering a complete line of helmets, apparel and premium protection for off-road motorcycling and bicycling, as well as seasonal lines of sportswear and accessories. Based in Corona, California, Troy Lee Designs has a global network of distributors. Visit www.troyleedesigns.com for more info, or follow TLD on Facebook (facebook.com/troyleedesigns.tld) and Twitter (@TroyLeeDesigns).
About Susan G. Komen 3-Day™
Thousands of women and men come together, each raising money for Susan G. Komen™. Then they take their commitment to end breast cancer one step further and walk 60 miles over the course of three days. 100% of the net proceeds from the 3-Day® benefit Susan G. Komen™ and fund innovative global breast cancer research and local community programs supporting education, screening and treatment. Virtually every major advance in the fight against breast cancer in the last 30 years has been impacted by a Komen grant. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ Series is rolling across the country in 2012, visiting 14 fabulous cities along the way.
For more information visit: www.the3day.org
About Susan G. Komen For the Cure®
Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.
That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1.9 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
For more information visit: www.komen.org
TLD would like to thank all of our team sponsors: Lucas Oil, American Honda, PPG, Red Bull, Adidas, Oakley, Seaspan, Fender®, Dunlop, Renthal, Alpinestars, ODI, McQueen Racing, Hot Wheels, GoPro, Shock Doctor, Pro Circuit, Showa, VQ OrthoCare, Couts Heating & Cooling, Specialized, Kasey Kahne, N-Style, VP Racing Fuels, DubyaUSA, Moto Tassinari, PixelMags, ARC, Braking, Cycra, Mammoth Mountain, DID, Dirt Star, Hinson, Twin Air, Pacific Collision Centers, Sports Care Center, Elrod Racing, and New Era.
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Red Bull Joins Forces with MX Nationals

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 1, 2012) - MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports have announced a multi-year agreement with Red Bull, the world's leading energy drink, to become the "Official Energy Drink of Pro Motocross" for the upcoming Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The partnership will be highlighted by Red Bull title sponsorship at three of the 12 national events this summer -- Budds Creek (June 16), RedBud (July 7) and Unadilla (August 18).

"We couldn't be more proud to welcome Red Bull to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship," said MX Sports Pro Racing President Davey Coombs. "Their presence within action sports and motorsports speaks for itself and with their commitment, Pro Motocross is sure to reach new heights this season and beyond."

In addition to serving as the primary sponsor for the KTM factory team and Troy Lee Designs, Red Bull also supports some of the sport's most recognizable names, including James Stewart, Ryan Dungey, international superstars Ken Roczen and Marvin Musquin as well as Women's Motocross athletes Ashley Fiolek and Tarah Geiger.

"Red Bull has been such a big part of motocross for so long that it's a natural fit for them to partner with Pro Motocross," said James Stewart, who will make his full-time return to the series since winning all 24 motos en-route to the 2008 championship. "The brand has been a great partner to me personally and I'm really excited that the whole sport will benefit from their involvement."

Red Bull's venture into series support presents expanded content and distribution opportunities for Pro Motocross, while also generating a noticeable presence at the races, thanks to its iconic Energy Station that will be present at select rounds of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Additionally, the brand's recognizable "World of Red Bull" image will be felt at each of the season's 12 events.

"It's so great that Red Bull will be the official energy drink of Pro Motocross," said three-time and reigning Women's Motocross Champion, Ashley Fiolek. "Red Bull's support and passion for motocross is so strong and I know it will be felt at the races!"

In addition to its on-site activation, Red Bull will establish expanded video content for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship by showcasing weekly highlight packages of the races on Servus TV, run by Red Bull Media House, as well as exclusive features on the nationals and Red Bull athletes on the brand's digital platforms.

With four former Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champions set to line up on the start gate this May, the anticipation for the 2012 season is at an all-time high. In addition to the premier 450 Class, the young superstars of the 250 Class and Women's Motocross Championship are set to provide a high level of competition all summer long.

Tickets for all rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be found at www.allisports.com.

For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross also, "like" the American Motocross Facebook page and "follow" @AmericanMX on Twitter for exclusive content and information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship action.

For media information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please contact MX Sports Pro Racing via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com.

For more information about Red Bull, log onto to the official Red Bull USA website.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.  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 an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products.  Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli Media which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli Ride Shop an online retailer carrying top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online retailer carrying top moto consumer products.  Alli Sports is owned by NBC Sports.  More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Red Bull Media House
Red Bull Media House is a global media company that creates compelling sports, culture and lifestyle programming and distributes it across multiple platforms. From film to television, print to digital and games, Red Bull Media House content is optimized for any device or platform. For more information, go to www.redbullmediahouse.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 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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Bel-Ray Weekend Racing Wrap-Up

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Round 4 of the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross series took place on Saturday night, January 28th in Oakland, California. The 2012 racing season has been full of exciting action and Saturday’s event didn’t disappoint the crowd.
TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing’s and winner of Round 3, Chad Reed, looked like he was going to continue his winning ways when he grabbed the holeshot in the main event. Reed led for the first half of the race until eventual race winner, James Stewart, got by. Reed kept Stewart in sight and continued to ride a smart race holding onto second place at the end of the race. Reed’s second place finish puts him into a tie for the points lead as the series heads south to Anaheim, California for Round 5.
Dodge/Hart & Huntington/Sycuan Casino/Bel-Ray Racing’s Josh Hansen scored another top 10 finish for the 4th round in a row. Fellow teammate Kyle Partridge qualified directly into the main event with a strong 6th place finish. Early in the main event, Partridge went down in a difficult section of the track and could not continue. He was credited with 20th place for the main event. Despite his 20th place finish in the main event, Partridge is 19th in the point’s standings.
Team Rockstar Energy Racing Suzuki team riders Martin Davalos and Jason Anderson provided a great deal of excitement on Saturday night. Davalos scored a confident 3rd place in his heat race while Anderson won the last chance qualifier for the second week in a row. Davalos took the holeshot in the main event and led early, while Anderson was coming through the field after a mid-pack start. Anderson was on a charge that brought him as high as 3rd before he was taken down in a corner by another rider. He was slow to remount and placed 12th by the end of the race. Davalos, allowed few riders to pass, giving up his lead, placing him 9th at the checkered flag. Both riders are in the top 15 in the series standings with Anderson in 7th and Davalos in 15th.
The series continues next Saturday night in Anaheim California for Round 5.
Follow all of Bel-Ray’s racers in action each week on www.belray.com and www.belrayracing.com.
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