Champs Crowned at Extremity Games

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Rochester Hills, MI (May 29, 2013) – Celebrating its 8th year of joining together adaptive athletes on a national stage, Extremity Games 8 went off without a hitch last weekend on May 25th, 2013.  Competing on what is arguably one of the toughest tracks in the Midwest, Baja Acres Motocross Park of Millington, Michigan hosted the event as part of their Memorial Day Weekend where 3 champions were crowned, taking home top honors in their respective classes.

Organized by Athletes with Disabilities Network, Extremity Games provides athletes living with limb loss (i.e. amputees) or limb difference (i.e. paraplegics) a venue where they can compete on an equal playing field with other adaptive athletes.
Alongside returning Extremity Games Champion, and professional motocross legend Doug Henry, two new Champions earned their place on the top step of the podium in 2013.  Max Gomez from New Rochelle, New York and Steve Howe from Menifee, California both went 1-1 in the Stand-up-Lower and Stand-up-Upper classes, respectively.  Both racers were first-time Extremity Games competitors, adding even further depth to the ever-growing field of adaptive racers.
“I was a little nervous, but the race went well”, said Stand-up-Upper 1st place finisher Steve Howe.  “I ended up getting the holeshot in the first and second moto… kinda put my head down, charged away, and didn’t look back.”
Supported by RCH Racing (a professional motocross team lead by 15-time National Champion Ricky Carmichael and freestyle motocross pioneer Carey Hart), Steve Howe credits a long list of RCH partner companies who reached out to provide various resources, and especially its Team Manager Kenny Watson and mechanic Shawn Bell for his success and the new-found experiences that Extremity Games has provided him.
Racers Mike Schultz, Harold Glissen, and Doug Henry echoed this statement, thanking their respective sponsors and speaking to the significance of Extremity Games and its importance for disabled athletes across the country.
“It gives people with a disability the ability to go back to doing something they love”, said Henry when asked about the Extremity Games.  “When I was in the hospital and I got to see someone that was paralyzed—riding a motorcycle—I knew that there was hope”.
Podium Results for all three classes are as follows:
Stand-up (Lower Extremity)
1^st Max Gomez
2^nd Mike Schultz
3^rd Jason Jackson

Stand-up (Upper Extremity)
1^st Steve Howe
2^nd Drake Smeltz
3^rd Harold Glissen

Sit-down (Paraplegic)
1^st Doug Henry
2^nd John Harris
3^rd Tyler Frye

To find out more on the Extremity Games and how you can help spread awareness for this great event, please visit extremitygames.com or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/extremitygames.
About Extremity Games
Extremity Games, organized by Athletes with Disabilities Network, is an extreme sports event including competitions, instructional clinics and exhibitions for individuals amputations or spinal cord injuries.  Organized to raise awareness of the abilities of athletes with limb loss or limb difference to compete in extreme sports, Extremity Games allows participants to demonstrate skill, persistence and passion while competing for cash and other prizes.  You can brace a limb, replace a limb, but There is No Replacement for the Competitive Spirit™. For more information, visit www.extremitygames.com

About Athletes with Disabilities Network
Extremity Games is organized by Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN), whose mission is to promote a better quality of life by creating opportunities for people with physical disabilities. In addition to Extremity Games, ADN operates and organizes the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame, the only Hall of Fame completely dedicated to honoring individuals with disabilities for sport and recreation achievement.  Other programs include Mentoring and Outreach, and the Adaptive Sports Coalition.  For more information, visit www.adnpage.org.

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RPM Foundation Fall Classic and School

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RPM along with Blue Diamond MX will be hosting the 2nd annual “Ryan Patterson Fall Classic” on November 10, 2013. The RPM school will be on November 8, 2013.
We are starting to prepare for this event. We have some returning instructors-Brian Carroll, Barry Carsten, Jimmy McIlvaine, Ty Wozney, John Thomas, Keith Santora and Dan Callahan.
We are also working with Club MX as well as recruiting new instructors- Jesse Pierce and Ronnie Stewart. RPM along with Alan-BDMX. have decided to make the enrollment of the mx school a little more challenging this year.
We are asking all that are interested in attending to please write and essay-150 words-or less as to why motocross is important to you, how you use the discipline in this sport in your everyday life, and what you would like to gain from attending this school.
Younger students can have their parents help.
Deadline to return the essay is September 22, 2013 (Delaware States Weekend). You can return to Alan at the track, or mail to:
PO Box 1046, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
We are hoping to have all of our instructors on board again as well as inspirational speaker-Harold Glissen-Only One Inspiration. We will also be raffling of a pit bike again this year.
Thank you again for all your support. Together we can make this event bigger and brighter this year-2013. RPM will keep all posted as plans develop.
Mark & Michele Patterson
info@rpmfoundation.com

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Atlas Cycles Pre-Race Muddy Creek Party

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Atlas Cycles will host the 1st annual “Pre Race Party “for the upcoming Built Ford Tough Tennessee National at Muddy Creek Raceway on Friday May 31st.
Autograph session with Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto, Jake Wiemer; Monster Energy/Pro Circiut Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson, Blake Baggett, Darryn Durham, Adam Cianciarulo, Martin Davalos; Muscle Milk Honda's Justin Barcia and Trey Canard; GEICO Honda's Zach Osborne, Eli Tomac, Justin Bogle, Zach Bell; JGR Toyota Yamaha’s Josh Grant and Justin Brayton; Clubmx staff and riders; BTOSports.com KTM's Andrew Short and many more scheduled to attend.
We will kick things off at 4 pm with tons of prize pack giveaways, free pizza scheduled to arrive at 5 along with a local radio station for live broadcast. Riders are set to arrive at 6pm for autograph sessions.
Atlas will  also be selling advance tickets to the race through the pre race party on Friday evening.
Please plan to join us !!!
Atlas Cycles
2377 Lee Hwy
Bristol , VA. 24202

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Bel-Ray Racer Jason Anderson Scores Top 10 Overall at Thunder Valley

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Bel-Ray Racer Jason Anderson Scores Top 10 Overall at Thunder Valley

Rockstar Racing Teammates all finish in Top 20

FARMINGDALE, N.J. (May 28, 2013) ― The Rockwell Watches Thunder Valley National came to Lakewood, Colorado, for the second round of the AMA National Motocross Series. The mile-high location’s thin air and demanding conditions tested both man and machine, but the Bel-Ray racers attending were up for the challenge.

Bel-Ray’s efforts in the 450 class were led by Rockstar Energy Racing’s Ryan Sipes. Sipes was hoping to back up his top-ten overall finish in round one, but bad starts and a scary crash in the first moto didn’t allow for the results he expected. A first moto 19th was backed up by a second moto 13th, for 16th place overall. Sipes is looking forward to the upcoming weekend and Muddy Creek in Tennessee. Sipes, a Kentucky native, spent many years racing at Muddy Creek and hopes to put this experience to good use against the best the series has to offer. “I’m looking forward to next weekend,” said Sipes. “It’s probably as much of a home race as you can get. I grew up racing the mega series down at Muddy Creek since I was on 50s. I know the track is ‘gonna be completely different, but it should be fun.”

Joining Sipes in the 450MX class were Bel-Ray privateers Derek Anderson and Tucker Saye. Both riders are Colorado natives, and the local crowd could be heard cheering them on as they circled the track. Anderson ran inside the top 15 for most of the first moto, eventually finishing 17th. He backed it up in the second moto with a strong 22nd place, finishing 16th overall. Saye also ran well all day long. He qualified to the main show with a strong 2nd place in the Last Chance Qualifier and backed up this ride with 35th and 32nd place moto finishes for 35th overall.

Jason Anderson led Bel-Ray’s charge in the 250MX class. The Rockstar Energy Racing rider finished 5th in the first moto, and he charged back from a first turn crash in the second to secure 12th place in the moto, passing 28 racers along the way. These results secured him an 8th place overall finish. “This weekend was pretty good, well ‘kinda good. Half good," said Anderson. “The first race I ended up 5th, which was a decent 5th, but I feel like I should have ended up 4th. The second moto I took a digger in the first corner and came back to 12th, so I think I secured the RC Hard Charger Award. That’s about the end of my day.”

Anderson’s teammates, Blake Wharton and Nico Izzi, also performed well, with Wharton’s 14th and 8th moto places earning him 11th overall, while Izzi’s 11th and 13th moto finishes earned him 13th overall. Wharton, who hails from Texas, is looking forward to the weekend at Muddy Creek. ”I’m looking forward to racing next weekend. We’ve never raced a national there, but I grew-up racing on that track. Muddy Creek is kind of well-known, so that will be cool.” Izzi missed the entire Supercross season due to an injury, and he is just starting to get his race speed back. Brake issues halted his charge in each moto, but as the season progresses, look for him to be among the top racers in the class.

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The series continues in Blountville Tennessee on June 1st for the Built Ford Tough Tennessee National. Bel-Ray racers are scheduled to race in both classes, with a complete race report to follow on June 3rd.

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

Follow Bel-Ray racers all season long at www.belray.com  

ABOUT BEL-RAY COMPANY, INC.

Bel-Ray Company, Inc.was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman-owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, industrial steel, and textile industries. “Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray.

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Motorcycle-Superstore partners with Tickle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 17) -- Motorcycle-Superstore.com has entered into a new partnership with RCH Racing and rider Broc Tickle for the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The new deal with Tickle and RCH Racing co-owners Ricky Carmichael and Carey Hart begins at this weekend's Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento.
"We're thrilled to team with Ricky, Carey and Broc for the motocross season," said Tim Clark, Director of Sports Marketing for Motorcycle Superstore. "Fans of motocross are a large part of our customer base and we look forward to interacting with them at Hangtown and all the other motocross races this season.
"We're also excited to announce that we will reward one lucky fan with a 2013 Ram pickup through our Motorcycle Superstore and RCH Racing sweepstakes."
The sweepstakes begins this weekend in Hangtown and fans can enter at either the Motorcycle Superstore vendor booth or at the RCH Racing pit area.
First prize in the sweepstakes is a 2013 Ram 1500 pickup (regular cab, short bed), second prize is a 2013 Suzuki RMZ450 RCH replica motorcycle, while third prize is a complete set of Fox riding apparel.
"Motorcycle Superstore is definitely the major player in online retail," said Kenny Watson, General Manager for RCH Racing. "Their enthusiasm for motocross and motorcycling in general makes them a perfect partner for us as we cross the country racing for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship."
Tickle will be meeting with fans and signing autographs from 11-11:30 a.m., Saturday, at the Motorcycle Superstore booth in Hangtown.
Additionally, in conjunction with the return of the Motorcycle Superstore Holeshot Award, fans can experience the thrill of getting a holeshot themselves aboard an RCH replica bike. The Motorcycle Superstore vendor booth features a Holeshot Experience dyno available for fans to test their reactions off the start gate on a real bike.
For more information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series and television viewing schedule, visit www.AlliSports.com.

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

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Rock River Yamaha WMX Report

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Jefferson, WI – The Rock River Yamaha team made their way to Sacramento, CA with two of the fastest women’s motocross racers in the world for the Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic. Both racers have traveled to the United States with the hopes of finding success in the Lucas Oil Professional Motocross series with the support of the Rock River program behind them. Courtney Duncan and Mackenzie Tricker turned heads in the first round of the WMX Triple Crown with impressive finishes as newcomers to the WMX series.
New Zealand native, Courtney Duncan set the bar high with impressive lap times in qualifying. Her best lap time of a 2:13 was almost four seconds faster than the rest of her competition allowing her to feel confident heading into the first moto. As the day progressed and the track conditions became rougher, lap times were not as fast as they were earlier in the day, but Duncan maintained consistency allowing her to be a front runner in both motos. In the first moto, Duncan made her way past Sayaka Kaneshiro and Mackenzie Tricker to take over the lead, where she would stay for the remainder of the moto. She dominated the first moto as she gapped the rest of the women and finished with a substantial lead over second place, Sayaka Kaneshiro of Japan. In moto two, Duncan was faced with passing Kaneshiro and six-time WMX champion Jessica Paterson. Duncan made the passes and took the win in moto 2. She finished 1-1 for the first round of the three round WMX series. The 17-year-old Rock River Yamaha rider made a bold statement winning both motos aboard her YZ125 and beating some of the fastest girls in the sport in her WMX debut.

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Mackenzie Tricker of Australia also took home valuable championship points to go along with the various amateur national titles she has collected since coming to the States. She was able to get out front early in the first moto as she grabbed the holeshot and lead the pack of talented female riders. Tricker finished the moto in third after a long battle with Kaneshiro. In moto two she was able to stay towards the front of the pack and finish sixth. With the third and sixth place finish aboard her Rock River backed Yamaha, Tricker leaves the first round of the WMX Triple Crown with a fourth overall.
The Rock River riders proved to be tough competition as new additions to WMX. Round two of the WMX Triple Crown will be held at the High Point National in Mt. Morris, PA on June 8.
Rock River would like to thank the team sponsors for their support throughout the 2013 season:  JT RACING, YAMAHA RACING, GYTR, YAMALUBE, ROOSTMX, FMF, K&N, XTRIG, MOTOSTAR, MATRIX, DUNLOP, RACE TECH, RENEGADE, ODI grips, FRITH CO., VERTEX, BELL, LIFT MASTER, MOTO TASSINARI, MILLENIUM CONCEPTS, CYCRA, VORTEX, GUTS, EVS, BOYESEN, JETT BOOTS, PEGARMOR.
http://www.rockriverracing.com the official website of the Rock River Racing Program.
To follow the Rock River Racing Team on Facebook and Twitter please visit http://www.facebook.com/RockRiverRacing and https://twitter.com/RockRiverYamaha

About the Rock River Racing Program:
The premise behind program is to support riders from their PW50 years through their 450 Supercross years.  Rock River's program does not focus on 1 rider, though winning a title would be a dream for the team, they are more interested in helping young talent step into the professional ranks and make a career out of racing.  They often refer to themselves as a stepping-stone, and while that may be true, the list of Rock River Alumni is long and strong in terms of talent.  Their team structure is set up for consistency throughout both the amateur and pro program.  For more information, please visit: http://www.rockriverracing.com/home

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Bel-Ray Racers Sipes and Anderson Earn Top 10 Overalls at Hangtown

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FARMINGDALE, N.J. (May 20, 2013) ― The 2013 AMA National Motocross Series began this weekend in Sacramento, CA at the Red Bull Hangtown Classic. Following a grueling Monster Energy Supercross series that saw racers crisscross the country for 17 rounds in 18 weekends, the racers are enjoying a one-week break before the outdoor racing begins. The 12-round outdoor series begins in northern California in May and ends in Southern California in August, stopping in 10 additional states along the way. Bel-Ray racers are represented in both the 250MX and 450MX classes during the year.

In 450MX class racing, Bel-Ray sponsored Rockstar Energy Racing’s Ryan Sipes took advantage of his new move to the 450 class with an excellent 6th place overall following 8-7 moto finishes. Sipes raced the 250 class during the Supercross season, but he made the move to the 450 class after teammate Davi Millsaps was forced to have season ending surgery on an injured leg. Millsaps will rehab during the summer in preparation of defending his second place Supercross series finish. In addition to Sipes, Bel-Ray privateers Derek Anderson and Lowell Spangler qualified for the 40-man final motos. Anderson’s 27th overall came from 38-23 moto finishes. Anderson’s first moto was cut short after a flying rock cut his face, and he was forced to pull out. He received stitches in between the motos and soldiered back for a strong second moto. Spangler took the long trip from his Pennsylvania home to compete against the best in the county, and his 26-28 moto scores earned him 30th overall for the day.

In 250MX class racing, all three Rockstar Energy team members scored top 20 moto results, with Jason Anderson leading the way. Anderson finished 12th in the first moto and backed it up with a strong 6th in the second moto for a 7th place overall finish. Teammate Blake Wharton overcame a 17th place first moto to finish 10th in moto 2 for 13th overall. Despite missing the entire Supercross season due to injury, Nico Izzi came out swinging at Hangtown. He finished 22-16 for 21st overall, a score that is sure to improve as the series proceeds.

             

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The series continues in Lakewood Colorado on May 25th for the Thunder Valley Nationals.

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

Follow Bel-Ray racers all season long at www.belray.com 

ABOUT BEL-RAY COMPANY, INC.

Bel-Ray Company, Inc.was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman-owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, industrial steel, and textile industries. “Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray.  Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Bel-Ray Racers Searle and Lupino Score Top 10 Finishes in Portugal MXGP

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Bel-Ray Racers Searle and Lupino Score Top 10 Finishes in Portugal MXGP

Grand Prix rookie Decotis earns first grand prix points.

FARMINGDALE, N.J. (May 20, 2013) ― The 2013 FIM World Championship series continued at the Beto Carrero circuit in Brazil for the 7th round of the 17 race series. Bel-Ray sponsored Team CLS Kawasaki racers Tommy Searle, Alessandro Lupino, and Jimmy Decotis all came to Brazil looking for top finishes in their races.

Despite being unable to train due to an injured finger suffered during the previous round, MX1 competitor Tommy Searle gutted out determined races throughout the event. His eighth place finish in moto one was backed up with a ninth place in the events Super Final. “I struggled all weekend with my broken finger,” said Searle following the Super Final race. “I couldn’t ride since Portugal. Before I got here, I did not think that it would make such a difference! I’m weak in my shoulders, and I got tired. In the MX1 race, I had a good start. On the second lap, I crashed and lost many positions. It’s good that we now have two weekends free; I need to recover and then get back on the bike to be ready for France. I know that my speed is OK. I just need to be fit again.” Searle is currently in sixth place in the series standings.

Team CLS Kawasaki fields two Bel-Ray powered racers in the MX2 class. Both team racers Alessandro Lupino and Jimmy Decotis scored points in this highly competitive class. Despite suffering from broken ribs suffered in a crash in the Italian round of the series, Lupino showed grit and determination, scoring an excellent top 10 finish with an 10th place finish. He backed this up with a strong ride in the Super Final. This race includes the top racers from each the MX1 and MX2 class, with the MX2 riders at a noticeable power disadvantage. Despite this, Lupino finished in 20th place in the moto and 7th in his class. Lupino spoke about his struggles following the Super Final. “Since I broke two ribs at the Italian GP, I haven’t been able to train normally. A s a result, my physical condition is not at its best. So here in Brazil, it was not a good weekend for me. In the MX2 race, I already got an arm pump after two laps. In the Super Final, I lost time when (Mel) Pocock crashed in front of me at the second corner. I now have three weeks to recover, and I will go to Holland to train. We are nearly at the halfway point of the season, and I want to race in the top five in France to give the team the results they expect.” Lupino is currently in 9th place in the series standings.

Lupino’s teammate, Jimmy Decotis, scored the 1st world championship points of his career with a 17th place 1st moto finish. The Brazil event marked only the third world championship race for the young American racer. Admittedly still adapting to the pace of GP racing, Decotis will use the upcoming break to increase his endurance in advance of the next grand prix. “This is definitively a crazy place with such great fans. The track was one of the better ones that I have faced since I started racing the GPs, and I feel that I have made progress since Portugal,”said Decotis. Everyone is working hard to achieve this, and I scored points in both races here. My speed is better, but I still need to improve my fitness so that I can keep the pace for the en tire 40 minutes. I’m sure it will come soon.”

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

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

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

The series continues June 9 at the Circuit Raymond DEMY in Erneee, France.

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

Follow Bel-Ray racers all season long at http://www.belray.com

ABOUT BEL-RAY COMPANY, INC.

Bel-Ray Company, Inc.was founded in 1946 and is a privately held, woman-owned business serving the lubrication needs of powersports, industrial and mining customers worldwide. Bel-Ray is recognized as the leader in the specialty lubricants industry for setting high standards of quality and performance with products formulated for the motorcycle, automotive, aviation, energy, food, marine, military, mining, OEM, industrial steel, and textile industries. “Flex Your Engine” with Bel-Ray’s superior Powersports line that delivers top quality Made-in-the-USA products to motorcycle and recreational vehicle enthusiasts around the world. Bel-Ray products are available at powersports dealers worldwide. Visit Bel-Ray.com for a complete dealer listing. Find the right lubricant for your equipment with Bel-Ray’s Lubricant Advisor. Like us on Facebook.com/BelRay or follow us on Twitter/Bel_Ray.

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Dedicated Ride Welcomes Travis Preston

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San Diego, CA: Dedicated Ride Company is extremely excited to announce the signing of former Supercross Lites champion and former facorty racer Travis Preston for round 1 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at Hangtown. Preston had a great professional career riding for several factory teams and was highly competitive at the highest levels of motocross and supercross. After retiring in 2009, Preston recently announced he would be racing round one of the outdoor championship to show that he still has the speed to race with the fastest racers in the world.

Dedicated Ride Co. jumped at the opportunity to support this past champion. We are dedicated to motocross and the deep history of the sport. We also understand the dedication it takes day in and day out to compete at the highest level of our sport. Look for Preston tearing it up aboard his JGR Toyota Yamaha #111 and be sure to check out travisprestonmx.com to increase your speed!

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N-Fab Yamaha's National Motocross Lineup

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. – With the 2013 AMA Motocross race season just days away, the N-Fab/TiLUBE/Yamaha team today announced the talented group of riders who will be contesting the entire 12-race series this summer. Headlining the four-rider team will 450 class racers Phillip Nicoletti, Chris Blose and Bobby Kiniry. Complimenting this trio will be six-time WMX national champion Jessica Patterson. Final preparations are being done and the team is looking forward to getting things off on the right foot this Saturday, May 18 at the Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif.
Phil Nicoletti (Bethel, New York),Chris Blose (Phoenix) and Bobby Kiniry (Holland Patent, New York) will pilot the revolutionary Yamaha YZ450F across the American countryside as they look to make their mark on the 2013 season. Jessica Patterson (Tallahassee, Florida) will pilot the Yamaha YZ250F in the WMX class looking to add a seventh title to her resume.
Team Manager Allan Brown is certainly excited about contesting the complete motocross series with such a talented team, “We are hoping for good things out of the 23 year old Phil Nicoletti who showed tremendous potential in 2012, capping off the motocross season with a string of top 10 finishes in the 450 class,” said Brown. “I have worked with Chris Blose in Supercorss for several years now and this will be his return to Motocross. He is hungry and wants to show everyone he is not just a Supercross rider. Bobby Kiniry is the veteran of the team and we hope he will be able to show what heart and detrmination are all about. As for Jessica Patterson, we have already won three national titles together and are certainly looking to add another!”
Brown went on to say team will also be offering limited support to Gareth Swanepoel (South Africa) on a race-by-race basis. “As a former outdoor moto winner we are happy he (Swanepoel) is running our graphics on his own program,” said Brown. “By racing and being prepared, should an opportunity arise, he could quickly and easily step into that role. We’re looking forward to a successful season not only for Nicoletti, Blose, Kiniry and Patterson, but also for Swanepoel.”
N-Fab, producers of industry-leading off-road accessories, is also looking forward to a successful 2013 campaign, "We are very excited to be continuing our partnership with TiLUBE and Yamaha Racing for the 2013 Motocross series,” commented Thomas Fichter, N-Fab President and CEO.
Be sure to stop by the team transporter in the Hangtown pits to check out some of the latest products and get autographs from all of the team riders. We’ll see you there!

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Rockwell Watches Announced as Title Sponsor of Thunder Valley National

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Rockwell Watches Announced as Title Sponsor of Thunder Valley National
Venue to Host Second Round of 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – It was announced today that Thunder Valley Motocross Park, host of the second round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, has signed Rockwell Watches to serve as title sponsor of the Thunder Valley National scheduled for Saturday, May 25, in Lakewood.
Thunder Valley Motocross Park has hosted a round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship since the 2005 season. The 2013 campaign signifies the earliest the track has ever been in the championship, moving up one round from last season. In its eight seasons as a stop in the world’s most prestigious motocross series, Thunder Valley has been the sight of many memorable moments, including the first ever motocross national to be run at night during the 2008 season.
“I’m excited to welcome Rockwell Watches as the title sponsor of this year’s Thunder Valley National,” said promoter David Clabaugh. “They have become a familiar name in the sport in recent years and their support will be invaluable to the success of this season’s event.”
Since Rockwell was founded in 2007, the Utah-based company has been a fixture in the world of motocross. Rockwell has provided sponsorship support to both teams and riders that have included 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450 Class Championship runner-up Mike Alessi, veteran rider Davi Millsaps, and 1995 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion Jeremy McGrath. The brand continues to be one of the most recognizable names in the pits thanks to the support it provides to the sport and its athletes.
“Becoming the title sponsor of a National is just a natural progression for Rockwell,” said Danny Wilson, Director of Branding for Rockwell. “We’ve been avid supporters of this sport from the very beginning and this is a tremendous opportunity to take our commitment to motocross as a whole to a new level. It’ll be an amazing event.”
The Rockwell Watches Thunder Valley National will kick off the Memorial Day Weekend celebration with an action-packed day of racing at one of the most picturesque, yet challenging tracks in the world. Thanks to its near mile-high elevation, Thunder Valley Motocross Park provides and added element of difficulty for both teams a riders. Due to the thinner air, the motorcycles must be adjusted to perform at their peak despite trying atmospheric conditions. Additionally, riders’ stamina will be tested in the high altitude over the course of a pair of 30-minute motos to crown an overall winner.
Racing from the 2013 Rockwell Watches Thunder Valley National begins at 3 p.m. EST on Saturday, May 25, with competition in both the 250 Class and 450 Class.
Additional information about Thunder Valley MX Park can be found at http://www.tvmx.net/. Also “like” the Thunder Valley Motocross Park Facebook page.
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Cobra Moto salutes its Amateur National Arenacross Championship champs!

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Cobra Moto racers rack up the titles at Las Vegas’ South Point Arena this past weekend, led by New York’s Reed Cooper who won both 50cc & 65cc titles!

LAS VEGAS (May 10, 2013) – The 14^th annual AMSOIL AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championship had a decided Cobra Moto appeal to it in the junior classes as kids on their American-made Cobras nailed national AMA titles in three 50cc class championship divisions, as well as a national title in the 65cc class.

New York’s Reed Cooper was the top dog for Cobra at the ANAC, taking division titles in both the hotly-contested 65cc 7-9 class, as well as the overall No. 1 position in the 50cc class’ senior 7-8 division. Cobra Moto’s Dane Morales (Calif.) – who doubles as one of the nation’s top young BMX racers when he’s not ripping on his King 50 - would reign supreme in the 50cc 4-6 class. And Pennsylvania’s Cole Bader would add Cobra Moto’s impressive fourth title with an overall victory in the 50cc 4-8 class.

1^st - 50cc (4-8)*: Cole Bader – Quakertown, Pa. – Cobra

1^st - 65cc (7-9)*: Reed Cooper – Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. – Cobra

1^st - 50cc (4-6)*: Dane Morales – Huntington Beach, Calif. – Cobra

1^st - 50cc (7-8)*: Reed Cooper – Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. – Cobra

Adding solid podium finishes for Cobra Moto at the ANAC were California’s Ty Freehill, who was the runner-up in both the 7-8 50cc and the 4-8 50cc classes. New York’s Ryder Cooper, Reed Cooper’s younger brother, placed 2^nd in the 4-6 50cc class and California’s Chandler Jones rounded out Cobra’s scoring at the ANAC with a 3^rd place finish in the 7-9 65cc class.

Up next for Cobra: The Monster Energy Mammoth (Calif.) Motocross, June 21-30.

Don’t forget your entry for the “Cobra Tales” video contest. For official Contest Rules, Submission Guidelines and Contest Eligibility link to our website at: http://www.cobramotorcycle.com/v2_2013videocontest.asp

Teaming with Cobra Moto on the world’s most successful competition mini cycles are: Liquid Petroleum, Haas, Bel-Ray, Autolite, Pro Circuit, SKF and CARD.

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FMF Racing’s Davi Millsaps Captures 2nd Place Overall in the 2013 Supercross Series

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FMF Racing’s Davi Millsaps Captures 2nd Place Overall in the 2013 Supercross Series
As the last firework exploded over Sam Boyd Stadium to signal the end of the 2013 Supercross Series, FMF’s very own Davi Millsaps celebrated yet another podium finish to help him secure 2nd in the overall championship point standings. With a season that saw him collect an astonishing 12 podiums and 2 wins, Davi has a lot to be happy about and we here at FMF couldn’t be more proud of him. With his FMF Factory 4.1 equipped Rockstar Energy Racing race bike getting results on the track, and his signature DM18 FMF T-Shirt line scoring style points for him off the track, Davi helped embody the FMF philosophy: “Style For Days…Motocross Forever.” Congrats on a great season Davi!
About FMF Racing
Established in 1973, FMF Racing is one of the most dominant and influential brands in the world of Off-Road Motocross Racing. Founded by Don Emler in his Hawthorne, CA garage, the brand’s steadfast dedication to supporting the sport, along with its athletes and partners, has earned the respect and loyalty of industry consumers and insiders.  From cutting-edge design to efficient manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, operations and distribution, FMF strives to elevate performance in every facet of the business. FMF Racing’s iconic red-and-yellow logo is still fueling the growth and passion for the sport of motocross more than 37 years later, expanding its collection of performance products and apparel. The family-owned and operated company also features top level world-class race teams that continue to dominate the podium at events around the globe. For more information, please visit www.fmfracing.com

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MX Royalty to Attend MX Rewind at Unadilla

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New Berlin, New York - Fifteen former racing legends, with countless International and National Motocross Championships to their names, have once again committed to attend and participate at MX Rewind at Unadilla, which is taking place June 14-16, 2013.
Returning to Unadilla will be a familiar voice who called all the races in the 1970s and 1980s ---- Larry Maiers. Maiers voice will once again be heard at Unadilla as he calls the races of the legends and lends his hand as Master of Ceremonies at the various bench racing sessions. Back on the bike, the racing legends will be led by "Bad Brad" Lackey, the first American to win a World Championship, Danny "The Door" LaPorte, who became the second American World Champion, and Trampas Parker, the third American to win a World Championship and the only one to do it twice. The list of legends is both long and distinguished and reads like a whose-who of Motocross.
Joining the three American World Champions will be Gary "The Professor" Bailey, John "The Flyin' Hawaiian" DeSoto, New Jersey's own Mickey Kessler, Warren Reid, Gary Semics, and New York's own Jimmy "The Jammer" Weinert (1974 and 1975 500cc National Champion).
From the more recent era of the 1980s and 1990s, we have Guy Cooper (1990 125cc National Champion), Ryan "Ryno" Hughes (1st place overall in the 125cc National at Unadilla in 1994 and 1995), Shaun Kalos, "The Dogger" Ron Lechien (a member of the winning U.S. team at the 1985 and 1988 MX des Nations and 1985 125cc National Champion, as well as winner of the 1984 USGP at Unadilla), Nate Ramsey, and Jeff Stanton (a member of the winning U.S. MX des Nations teams in 1989,1990, and 1991, 250cc National Champion in 1989, 1990, and 1992, and winner of the Unadilla 250cc USGP in 1990,1991, and 1992).
"We are once again very excited and amazed at the response of the legends to this event. To have this impressive and formidable list of former racers joining us for the second annual MX Rewind weekend is unbelievable', states Unadilla's Greg Robinson. "For those of us who grew up going to the track to watch these heroes back in the day, this is yet again a dream come true. The MX Rewind legends represent four decades of motocross racing history. To have America's three World Champions here together, and three members of winning American MX des Nations teams is simply unheard of. Last year the legends blew everyone away with their stories and willingness to autograph and bench race. This year will be no different. We can't wait to hear more racing stories. It is a wonderful opportunity for motocross fans young and old to hear from and celebrate this great sport of ours."
All of the legends will be in attendance from Friday through Sunday taking part in a variety of meet and greet opportunities, a Saturday and Sunday vintage and post vintage champions race, autograph sessions, and a Saturday night Dinner of Champions.
Advance sale tickets, camping passes, racing pre-entries, and event information can be found at www.mxrewind.com.

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Motorcycle-Superstore.com brings holeshot award to AMA Pro Motocross Championship

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Motorcycle-Superstore.com brings holeshot award to AMA Pro Motocross Championship

 

MEDFORD, Ore.- Being out of the gate first can add up to big money for riders in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, which will kick off May 18 at the Hangtown MX Classic in Sacramento, Calif., because Motorcycle-Superstore.com will again stake the holeshot award for both the 450cc and 250cc classes.
"The holeshot is such a vital part of success in a motocross race," said Motorcycle Superstore Director of Sports Marketing Tim Clark. "We're adding a little extra incentive for the riders out there, which we think will add to the fun and excitement for the fans."
In a switch from conventional holeshot awards, this year's riders will have a chance to collect four points per race in each of the 12 stops on the outdoor circuit this year. Moto 1 will be worth one point, Moto 2 will be worth two, and a rider who sweeps both holeshots will get a bonus point. The rider with the most points at the end of the season will collect the bonus money, which is $25,000 for the 450cc class and $15,000 for the 250cc class.
"Sponsoring the holeshot awards have become a signature feature for Motorcycle Superstore," Clark said. "We've made our mark in prestigious amateur races like the Loretta Lynn's and the Ricky Carmichael race in Daytona and we wanted to bring that same excitement to the pro level."
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship season gets underway next Saturday at the Hangtown MX Classic and will conclude Aug. 24 at the Lake Elsinore National in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

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AC292 to Made National Debut at Hangtown

Courtesy of Pro Circuit Racing

Irvine, Calif. – (May 9, 2013) – Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green™ rider Adam Cianciarulo will be on the gate for the entire 2013 AMA Pro Motocross season with today’s announcement that the 16-year-old rider will make his professional debut on May18th at Hangtown. Cianciarulo will race for one of the most decorated teams in AMA motocross history as he joins the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki stable riding the No. 292 Kawasaki KX™250F.
“I can’t wait for the season to start,” said Cianciarulo. “This is something I’ve been dreaming about since I saw my first ever supercross race when I was 4 years old. To be able to race for Mitch Payton and the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team is an honor. I am looking to learn a lot this year because everyone knows how good this team is and I know my job is to put more number one plates on the door of the truck.”
Cianciarulo is following in the footsteps of some of the greatest riders in the history of the sport as he makes the transition from Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green to race professionally. While an amateur, the Port Orange, Fla. native became the winningest mini-bike rider in the history of the AMA Amateur Motocross National Championships at Loretta Lynn’s with 11 championships. After winning four titles at Loretta’s in the last two years, Cianciarulo put his name in the record books ahead of superstars like Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto.
“Adam is a testament to Kawasaki’s Team Green amateur racing program,” said Senior Manager of Kawasaki Racing Reid Nordin. “Like many supercross and motocross champions, Adam has grown up on green and I am excited to see how he continues to mature as a professional.”
Cianciarulo last raced his KX250F at the Monster Energy Cup in October in the Amateur All Star class where he finished second overall after finishing fifth in the first race and winning the second race. Following the Monster Energy Cup, Cianciarulo was injured and did not return to riding until February of this year. Since then he has been training to achieve his goal of lining up at the 2013 AMA Pro Motocross opener at Hangtown.
“Obviously we have been watching Adam for a long time,” said Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Mitch Payton. “He is a special kid who will bring a lot to the team this summer. I know he has been working hard all spring to get ready to race and we are going to provide him with the best equipment on the track. It will also help him to have veteran teammates like Blake (Baggett), Martin (Davalos), Dean (Wilson) and Tyla (Rattray) who can help him as he makes the jump to professional racing.”
Cianciarulo will line up on the gate for his professional racing debut on Saturday, May 18 at The Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, Calif.

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Veterans Eligible for Free Admission at the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

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Tickets Available Through Nonprofit Veteran Tickets Foundation

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 9, 2013) – Thanks to an initiative with the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), active and retired military veterans will once again have the opportunity to attend any round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, at no cost.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross event promoters have donated 50 General Admission tickets for each of the 12 rounds of the Nationals to Vet Tix, which will be available to all military veterans through VetTix.org.
“We are thrilled that for the second year in a row veterans will be able to experience the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,” said CEO and Founder of Vet Tix Michael Focareto. “We’re also incredibly grateful that organizations like this are thinking of Vet Tix first when it comes to philanthropic opportunities.”
Major sports franchises from Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, National Football League, and National Hockey League have also partnered with Vet Tix, as have World Wrestling Entertainment and Professional Bull Riders. Lucas Oil Pro Motocross is one of the first prominent motorsports in the country to offer this one-of-a-kind service to all veterans of the armed services.
Vet Tix is a national nonprofit organization based in Phoenix that provides free tickets to veterans and active-duty members of the military and their families. The concept of Vet Tix was developed in 2008 by U.S. Navy veteran Michael Focareto. Since then, the organization has given away more than 300,000 tickets to veterans nationwide. More information about Vet Tix can be found at VetTix.org.
The 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off next Saturday, May 18, with the Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. The world’s best riders will compete over the course of 12 rounds on the most renowned motocross tracks in the country.
Tickets for all rounds of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be purchased at www.allisports.com.

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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.

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FMF/Orange Brigade/KTM Racing Team Announced For 2013 Outdoor Nationals

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Joey Savatgy will contest the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with the newly formed FMF/Orange Brigade/KTM.

Murrieta, CA – KTM Motorsports is proud to announce the launch of a new KTM-backed support team for the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series, the FMF/Orange Brigade/KTM Racing Team, which will feature 250 Motocross rider Joey Savatgy and will be overseen by Team Coordinator James Coy.
After the announcement of the collapse of the JDR/J-Star/KTM Team, KTM Motorsports and FMF Racing combined efforts to create a team for Savatgy, recently named the AMA Rookie of the Year.
“We see great potential with Joey in his rookie year and want to continue to help him achieve his goals and improve his results with our brand,” stated KTM North America, Inc. President Jon-Erik Burleson. “Unfortunately, his former team encountered struggles that have left Joey without an outdoor ride. Our long-standing relationship with FMF and their current involvement with our company and vested interest in Joey and his future have made this collaboration possible. We are excited to say that Joey will remain on a KTM for the outdoors series where we look forward to seeing continued progress in his results.”

Joey Savatgy

Donny Emler, Marketing Director of FMF Racing, commented, “We have supported Joey since he was riding KTM 65’s as an amateur and it is great to support his effort in his first year pro. We have a great relationship with KTM and we are excited to come on as the title sponsor to this first year team.”
Savatgy, who is fresh off his first Supercross season, is excited for the launch of the new team at the start of the outdoor series. “This is my first year competing in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series and it feels like a new beginning. I have already been riding KTM for six months now, but to have a team of sponsors that I strongly support and that feel the same about me makes this an exciting opportunity. I am looking forward to the first gate drop at the Hangtown event. I am very excited about my future with the FMF/Orange Brigade/KTM Team.”
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Bel-Ray Racer Searle Finishes Top 5 in Portugal MXGP

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Bel-Ray Racer Searle Finishes Top 5 in Portugal MXGP

            FARMINGDALE, N.J. (May 6, 2013) ― The 2013 FIM World Motocross Championship series continued on Sunday, May 5th in Agueda for the Grand Prix of Portugal. Bel-Ray racers Tommy Searle, Alessandro Lupino, and Jimmy Decotis were all in attendance, fit and ready to compete against the best racers in the world.

In MX1 competition, Tommy Searle overcame the pain from a finger injury suffered early in the day to score a strong sixth place in the opening moto. Searle again showed he is one of the top riders in the world in the second moto as he came through the field after a mid-pack start to finish just off the podium in 4th place. Searle was credited with a 5th overall for the event. “In the first moto I took a stone on the middle finger of my left hand; the ligament was broken so the race was tough but I managed to finish sixth. I was wondering if it would be OK for the second race, but the pain subsided after a couple of laps and I was able to charge to fourth place. The track here is always demanding, but it was much more difficult in the tight corners with a 450 than with a 250, particularly with my hand injury.”

The MX2 class was not as kind to Bel-Ray racers Lupino and Decotis. Lupino suffered a crash in the first moto while he was in a top ten position and was credited a 21st place finish. He charged back strong in the second moto to score a 7th place finish and valuable championship points. Lupino spoke about the day following his second moto. “I felt good on the bike this weekend and had a good feeling with the track but I was unlucky and didn’t get the results I deserved. I was not feeling 100% for the second moto, but nevertheless I finished seventh.”

Lupino’s teammate, American racer Jimmy Decotis, is still adapting to life across the Atlantic and struggled for a top finish. He is optimistically looking forward to the rest of the season and continues to work hard preparing for each weekend. “I’ve worked hard with the team since Bulgaria, but again this weekend I had difficulty with the track,” said Decotis. “I had the worst place on the grid and crashed during the opening lap of race one, then in race two I started last and finished twenty-first; for sure it’s not what I and the team are expecting but we’ll continue to work until we get there.”

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

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The series continues May 19th in Brazil for the next round of the series.

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

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Feld annoubces 2014 Supercross Schedule

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AURORA, Ill. (May 3, 2013) – Feld Motor Sports announced today that the 2014 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season will feature 17 races inside North America’s most renowned football and baseball stadiums. For the first time ever the Monster Energy Supercross checkered flags will drop inside the greater New York Metropolitan area’s MetLife Stadium. In addition, Detroit’s Ford Field will be returning to the Monster Energy Supercross schedule.

Tickets for the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season will once again be offered first to Cross Club Members, beginning on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 following the 2013 season finale in Las Vegas. The Ticketmaster pre-sale kicks off on Wednesday, May 8 and concludes on Thursday, May 9. General public on sale begins on Friday, May 10. For more information and to become a Cross Club member for free, log onto http://www.supercrossonline.com/crossclub/.

“Monster Energy Supercross is in the midst of the most competitive eras of racing we’ve ever seen,” said Charlie Mancuso, President, Feld Motor Sports. “With 40 incredible seasons behind us, we look ahead to continue bringing the best racing on the planet to new markets and new audiences across North America. The sport is at an all-time high in terms of attendance, popularity, and media exposure, so it’s only natural that we continue to expand to the largest media market in the world – New York.”

The state-of-the-art MetLife Stadium, in the greater New York Metropolitan area, is not only one of the newest venues in the country, but it sits on one of the most iconic pieces of land in the history of major sports competition. For over 30 years, The Meadowlands, which was torn down a few years ago and replaced with the beautiful MetLife Stadium, has been the site of some of the biggest events in sports and entertainment, including a five-year period with Monster Energy Supercross in the late 80s and early 90s. MetLife Stadium will play host to the penultimate stop of the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season on April 26.

“I’m looking forward to the new stops during the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross season,” said newly crowned three-time defending champion Ryan Villopoto. “I think it'll be good to race in some new stadiums. There's a big racing community in the Northeast, which should draw a big crowd. Just like in Seattle, being that far north in the winter, the weather will likely play a part in the dirt and temperature. It'll be cool to go somewhere new with no expectations. Every stop we go to is unique, but I'd say the racing tends to get better on the East Coast because the dirt allows us to push a little harder.”

The “Motor City” has not hosted a Monster Energy Supercross race since the 2008 season. The stadium will once again serve as the host site of the Detroit stop for the fourth time, as the 11^th race of the season on March 15. Monster Energy Supercross has raced in the Detroit area for 32 years, dating back to 1976. The first 29 years were hosted in nearby Pontiac, inside the legendary Silverdome.

Continuing from a timeline that spans across four decades, Angel Stadium, in Anaheim, Calif., will once again host three races, including the season opener on January 4. The proverbial home of Monster Energy Supercross has hosted a total of 60 races in the 40-year history of the sport and will extend its legacy as the most visited venue of all time.

"Every year Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, keeps us on our toes," said FIM President Mr. Vito Ippolito. "The 2013 season was an interesting and hard fought one with some very nice surprises. Monster Energy Supercross racing is tough! One cannot but admire the valiant riders who go out there and fight it out every year, and 2014 should not be any different. It will be a long summer and winter before we start racing again. The 2014 season opener in Anaheim will be here sooner than we think."

In total, the 2014 Monster Energy Supercross schedule will challenge the fastest riders on the planet with 17 races over the span of 18 weeks on the most intricately designed and physically demanding tracks ever conceived. The Monster Energy Supercross schedule will open in Anaheim, Calif., and conclude the first weekend in May inside Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium.

“As it has in 2013 with the thrilling on-track battles between Ryan Villopoto, Ryan Dungey, Davi Millsaps, Justin Barcia and others, each year Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, delivers amazingly competitive and entertaining racing," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "Our AMA amateur racers strive to make it to this level and achieve worldwide recognition. The quest for the coveted AMA No. 1 plate begins in Anaheim, Calif., in January 2014 and we are extremely pleased to be working once again with Feld Motor Sports to produce another world-class season of championship racing."

At the conclusion of the 450SX Class and 250SX Class Western and Eastern Regional Championships, a total of three champions will be crowned, with each title winner overcoming the deepest and most talented field of competitors ever assembled.

 

Date                                         Venue                                                  City
January 4                                 Angel Stadium                                      Anaheim, Calif.
January 11                               Chase Field                                          Phoenix
January 18                               Angel Stadium                                      Anaheim, Calif.
January 25                               O.Co Coliseum                                     Oakland, Calif.
February 1                                Angel Stadium                                     Anaheim, Calif.
February 8*                              Qualcomm Stadium                               San Diego
February 15                              Cowboys Stadium                                Arlington, Texas
February 22                              Georgia Dome                                      Atlanta
March 1                                    Lucas Oil Stadium                                Indianapolis
March 8**                                 Daytona International Speedway            Daytona Beach, Fla.
March 15                                  Ford Field                                            Detroit
March 22                                  Rogers Centre                                      Toronto
March 29                                  Edward Jones Dome                            St. Louis
April 5                                      Reliant Stadium                                    Houston
April 12                                     CenturyLink Field                                 Seattle
April 26                                     MetLife Stadium                                  East Rutherford, N.J.
May 3                                       Sam Boyd Stadium                              Las Vegas

 

* Qualcomm Stadium will not be going on-sale with the National on-sale.  On-sale date TBD.

** Not a Feld Motor Sports Race

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Legends and Heroes to Honor Kevin Windham at Las Vegas

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The 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season is about to wrap up in Las Vegas, and the Legends and Heroes Tour is ready to close out the season by honoring the venerable number 14 - Kevin "K-Dub" Windham, who has been called the best and most consistent rider to have never won a national championship, while coming in a close second in five separate seasons.

Kevin first began riding motorcycles at the age of three, and hasn't been able to step off two-wheels since. Not only did he have an impressive professional career, but he also was very successful in the amateur rankings. After many successful years of working his way up the amateur classes, Kevin Windham won both the 125cc A Modified and the 250cc Open A Modified divisions at Loretta Lynn's, setting a new lap record, grabbing his seventh and eighth amateur national titles, and extending his personal win streak at Loretta Lynn's to eighteen consecutive motos.

Kevin Windham, who is now 35 years old, began his pro career at age 17 with a Kawasaki support ride, which assisted him in becoming the highly acclaimed AMA "Rookie of the Year" and helped land him a full factory ride for Yamaha by the end of the 1994 season. He has raced for many factory teams during his pro career, and although Kevin has never held an AMA Pro national championship, this legend holds several titles, including back-to-back AMA 125 West Supercross Championships in 1996 and 1997, the 1999 United States Grand Prix of Motocross held at Budds Creek, Maryland and the 2005 Motocross des Nations team championship.

The Legends and Heroes Tour managing partners Alex Moroz and Mike Owens note: "We have watched K-Dub's career from his early days as an amateur to his swan song exit this year from professional racing. The man is a true champion and fan favorite. He has given so much to our sport as a racer and continues to be a great ambassador of motocross and Supercross. He is truly one of the good guys of our sport."   

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