TORRANCE, Calif. (May 22, 2015)
– Team Honda HRC rider Trey Canard learned during a recent doctor
appointment that his hiatus from racing will have to be extended. The
Oklahoman broke his left arm in a crash at the March 21 Detroit Supercross and had a carbon-fiber plate applied to the broken bone during an operation on March 24. Canard will return to the doctor in two weeks to be reexamined.
Beginning at round three of the AMA Pro Motocross
Championship in Lakewood, Colorado, MotoSport.com/GPI Honda rider
Fredrik Noren will substitute aboard Canard’s factory Honda CRF450R.
The Swede, who also served in a similar role with the factory team
during the latter part of the 2014 season, will pit under the Team Honda
HRC tent through the June 13
High Point National in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, after which the
situation will be reevaluated based on Canard’s status. Noren also
serves as the official test rider for Team Honda HRC.
Quote from Dan Betley, Team Manager
“It’s very unfortunate that Trey will not be returning as quickly as we
had anticipated, but we’re pleased to have a solid fill-in rider like
Freddie on standby for situations like this. We’re staying hopeful that
Trey will be released to ride following his next doctor appointment, but
nothing is definite at this point and we’re going to be playing it week
by week. Until that happens, Freddie will be under our awning. He’s
comfortable on the bike and we’re looking to help him progress.
Quote from Fredrik Noren
“The relationship I have with Honda is awesome. Everyone on the racing
team is great, and I’m very thankful for the opportunities they’ve given
me. I’m happy to get another chance to fill in on the team, but I’m
also bummed because it means Trey is hurt; I’d rather have him out there
racing too. I’m looking forward to giving my best effort and to working
together with the team to keep improving.”
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MORGANTOWN,
W.Va. (May 20, 2015) - MX Sports Pro Racing, Alli Sports and the Lucas
Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced
today that core motocross company and longtime supporter of the
nationals, FMF Racing, will expand its sponsorship of the series for the
2015 season. Highlighting the Southern California-based company's
support of the championship is title sponsorship of the FMF Glen Helen
National, the second stop on the 2015 schedule on May 23, and the
introduction of the FMF Privateer Power Award.
FMF, an acronym for Flying Machine Factory, is synonymous with the
sport of motocross, with its roots as an aftermarket high-performance
exhaust company firmly entrenched within off-road motorcycling for over
40 years. Throughout that time, FMF has been a mainstay supporter of the
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship for decades and the 2015 season
served as an ideal opportunity to step up its support of the most
prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series on the planet.
"This is a key sponsorship renewal for the Pro Motocross
Championship," said Mark Carter, Vice President and General Manager, NBC
Sports Ventures, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. "FMF means so
many things to motocross, and having them step up their partnership and
take on the entitlement of the popular race at the famed Glen Helen
track is a win for the entire industry."
The FMF Glen Helen National will bring the world's best riders into
the heart of the motocross industry over Memorial Day Weekend. Arguably
considered the most physically demanding and challenging track in the
world, Glen Helen Raceway is synonymous with the sport in the same vein
as FMF. The Southern California roots of both entities, and their
influential legacy in motocross, makes an ideal fit for the
championship's annual visit to San Bernardino.
As part of its title sponsorship, FMF will host a 2-Stroke
Invitational at the Glen Helen National. FMF became a powerhouse within
the industry by virtue of its 2-stroke exhausts and it will honor that
legacy by inviting competitors, including several familiar names to
longstanding fans of the sport, to fill a full 40-rider gate and put on a
show for the Glen Helen spectators with a 20-minute moto preceding the
start of the FMF Glen Helen National. The sound and smell of the
2-strokes will fill the many caverns of the track, in the shadow of the
iconic Mt. Saint Helens.
FMF will also be represented in both the 250 and 450 Classes,
providing exhausts for several of the championship's top teams,
including the defending 250 Class Champion squad of Yamalube/Star Racing
Yamaha, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing,
Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha, Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM
and BTO Sports KTM.
FMF exhausts power defending 250 Class Champion Jeremy Martin. (Photo: George Crosland)
"Supporting and sponsoring the Pro Motocross Championship is part of
FMF's identity and the opportunity to step up our efforts this season by
partnering with a track we have supported for equally as long in Glen
Helen made perfect sense," said Donny Emler Jr., FMF Marketing Director.
"Our company's success was founded on developing exhausts for
2-strokes, so to host an invitational alongside the National will be
something special for all the hardcore fans and enthusiasts in SoCal."
In addition to the Glen Helen National, FMF will also provide
series-wide support with the introduction of the FMF Privateer Power
Award. Throughout the season, FMF will recognize the privateers that
continue to overcome the odds at each round in pursuit of their racing
dreams. Whether it‘s a tough race, some financial hardship or another
obstacle, FMF will pay tribute to the core of the competitors in the
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship that keep fighting through it all
each and every weekend by any means necessary.
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IRVINE, CA (May 19, 2015) – Fox today announced
motocross star Ryan Dungey has signed another multi-year agreement with
the company. Dungey represents Fox in helmets, boots, racewear, gloves,
footwear, apparel, and accessories.
The recently crowned 2015 Supercross Champion, Dungey has won his way
toward hall-of-fame status wearing the Fox brand and is excited to
continue his career with the No. 1 Motocross brand in the world. “I
choose Fox for a number of reasons,” Dungey said. “It’s a company and a
brand that really resonates with me. It’s focused on improving athlete
performance. It’s young. It’s innovative. They are committed to being
the best, and so am I. I never considered any other brand but Fox, as I
continue to race for event wins and Championships.”
“Ryan is an extraordinary athlete who is completely focused and
committed to being the best motocross athlete in the world,” said Pete
Fox, Chief Creative Officer of Fox. “He is the epitome of a Fox athlete,
and he is a key part of Fox during the most exciting time in Fox’s
history. We look forward to continuing to work with him to take his
remarkable career to the next level.”
All Raffle Proceeds Benefit Asterisk Mobile Medical Center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 15, 2015) - The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,
sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, which continues its 2015 season on
Saturday with the FMF Glen Helen National, has teamed up with the
sport's OEM's to give away a 450cc motorcycle to one lucky recipient.
The grand-prize winner will have the choice of model from any of the six
competing manufacturers of the Nationals - Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki,
KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha - with all proceeds benefitting the Asterisk
Mobile Medical Center (AMMC).
Entering the raffle is as simple
as logging onto WinA450.com and purchasing a $10 raffle ticket, limit
one entry per person. Entry into the raffle concludes on August 21, with
the winner announced on August 22 at the Bud Light Ironman National,
the 12th and final round of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.
"The
Asterisk Mobile Medical Center, and the dedicated crew of doctors and
health care professionals who staff the unit, play a critical role in
looking after the on-site medical needs of riders who compete in the
series," said Roy Janson, Managing Director at MX Sports Pro Racing.
"The raffle allows fans an opportunity to help to support this important
program."
Last year, the 450 giveaway raised over $30,000 for
the AMMC, a mobile emergency care facility made available to event
staff, participants, and crew members at every round of the Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Championship at no cost. The full 53-foot hospital trailer
is staffed with qualified and experienced medical personnel and offers
specialized equipment for the sport's unique injuries. The AMMC is
provided to the racing community by Asterisk, a developer of
state-of-the-art knee braces. Operational budget for the AMMC to provide
its service at the races comes from members of the racing community,
including MX Sports Pro Racing, organizers of the Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
began this past Saturday, May 16, with the GoPro Hangtown Motocross
Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.
For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com.
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing,
features the world's fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the
best bikes each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the
world. The 12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at
Indiana's Ironman Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier
motocross racing facilities in America, with events in California,
Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota,
Washington, New York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday
afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc
machines, and one for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship is managed by MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in
off-road power sports event production. The series is televised on NBC,
NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.
Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull,
GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki,
MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran
Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and
MotionPro. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.
Regional Championships for Loretta Lynn’s Begin on May 30
PAYSON, UT (May
18, 2015) – The next step of the journey to the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch
(commonly referred to as Loretta Lynn’s) takes place on May 30 with the
first Regional Championships. All riders who pre-register for a Regional
Championship will receive a $20 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC gift card as part
of the Fast Track program.
Riders
who qualified at an applicable Area Qualifier will be able to compete
in the corresponding Regional Championship. A total of 13 Regional
Championships will be held in eight regions across the United States
between May 30 and June 28. The first Regional Championships will be
held May 30-31 at Birch Creek in Sutherlin, VA; Freestone Raceway in
Wortham, TX; and Glen Helen in San Bernardino, CA.
“The
end of spring and the beginning of summer brings with it the most
competitive time of the year for the AMA Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur
Motocross Regionals. This is the biggest hurdle for the estimated 8,000
regional entries,” said MX Sports Director Tim Cotter. “Our Regional
Championship organizers have been planning for months to host these
prestigious events.”
“Loretta
Lynn’s represents the pinnacle of our sport at the amateur level,” said
Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. “As the title
sponsor, we want to congratulate all racers who have qualified for a
Regional Championship and wish them luck as they attempt to qualify for
the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in
July.”
Those
who have qualified for a Regional Championship must pre-register online
in order to guarantee their spot. In order to help offset the costs of
participating, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC will provide one $20 gift card to
each rider who pre-registers. Riders are eligible for one gift card for
every Regional Championship they pre-register for. Gift cards are mailed
to eligible racers after each Regional Championship has ended. This is
part of the Fast Track program which was implemented last year with
great success.
About the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at
Loretta Lynn Ranch is the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur
motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of 57
Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 13 Regional Championships
(May through June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the
country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (last
week of July) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music
star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Nearly 20,000 racers attempt
to qualify in 38 classes for the 1,482 available positions at the
National. Christened “The World’s Greatest Motocross Vacation,” the
National event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in
professional motocross and supercross, including Ricky Carmichael, James
Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey. The national program is
produced by MX Sports, Inc., a West Virginia-based race production
company and sanctioned by AMA. For more information, please visit www.MXSports.com.
Rocky
Mountain ATV/MC is the trusted online source for high quality riding
gear, parts and accessories for dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, dual sport bikes
and street motorcycles. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has provided low prices
and unparalleled customer service for over 30 years. With a frequent
buyer program, a fit-guarantee apparel exchange, free three-day shipping
and a price match guarantee, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC continues to deliver
a premier shopping experience for the off-road enthusiast. For more
information, visit www.RockyMountainATVMC.com.
KENNESAW, Ga., May 15, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series will
soon have a new name for motocross fans to watch out for: Team
MicroBilt/PRBC. But they will be partnering with a familiar name: Ronnie Stewart.
The new venture formally got under way this weekend at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, California,
and its inaugural season will run through the end of August. The team
came together quite quickly, as it was formed over just a two-week
period between supercross and motocross seasons. In the past, MicroBilt
and PRBC had been sponsors of another of Stewart's racing teams, but the
partnership decided to branch out to start this new venture together,
along with new full-time mechanic Zach Eller.
"MicroBilt and PRBC saw who Ronnie was not only as a rider but as role model and brand ambassador," said Brooke Madruga,
Team Manager. "Stewart is known to be one of the most humble riders,
making him likeable and approachable to the fans. His dedication to the
sport and motocross community make for a perfect business relationship."
Getting ready for the seasonStewart, a 25-year-old native of Easton, Pennsylvania,
has certainly made a name for himself in the sport over the last few
years, rising to be among the ranks of the best riders in the Northeast,
before moving into the national picture. The belief is that his No. 69
bike will make its way up the leaderboards with strong results over the
course of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season.
It
has truly been a team effort to get Ronnie to the first round of the
outdoor nationals and Team MicroBilt/PRBC would like to thank the other
sponsors for their dedicated support, including: Liberty Elevator
Corporation, Hellbound Racing, Pro Circuit, Ocean County Powersports,
Bel-Ray, ISC Racers Tape, 50yardlinesportsbar.com, MGX Unlimited, Strikt
Gear, Pirelli, and Rekluse.
About MicroBilt MicroBilt
is the single source and preferred provider of decision critical
information for over 35 years that responsibly assists businesses in
reducing risk and managing their business. MicroBilt offers the business
owner simple, cost-effective solutions and a wide selection of data
products for fraud prevention, consumer financing, debt collection and
background screening.
About PRBC PRBC
is the world's largest non traditional credit bureau and allows users
to prove their financial responsibility and gives members credit for
their utilities, phone/cable, rent, insurance and other bills. The
payment histories for these are utilized to create a free PRBC Score.
May 15th, 2015, Valencia, CA:
Factory Effex enters into a multiyear agreement with TwoTwo
Motorsports as the exclusive global source for all TwoTwo fan wear. “FX
has been working with TwoTwo Motorsports since 2012” says Scott
Gilly, Vice President of Factory Effex. “We have been involved in the
design phase of virtually all on-site racing assets, from Chads
team semi-truck and pit set up, to the team’s bike design. With Factory
Effex continuing to diversify its brand into the world of soft
goods as an extension to our graphics and accessories business, this
was a logical choice for us both as the official fan wear supplier. We
plan to grow the TwoTwo brand over the coming season by adding
premium quality designed casual wear and accessories.” "We are really
excited! It’s the perfect fit for our team and our young family. We
have worked closely with Scott and his team for the past few years and
they know what success in this business requires! We look forward
to sharing quality products with our fans! Thanks for the continued
support on our journey” Chad and Ellie Reed
Products will go on sale May 15th and will be available at all finer authorized FX Apparel stores worldwide or by visiting us at www.twotwomotorsports.com or www.factoryeffex.com.
For additional information regarding this announcement contact: Factory Effex media relations at (661) 255-5611, ext. 101. About Factory Effex:
Factory Effex is a Valencia, CA based company specializing in
graphics, seat covers, decals, hard parts, performance engine hose kits
for off-road and sports bikes, including a full range of
officially licensed apparel that consists of hats, t-shirts, hoodies,
jackets, back packs, socks, and more. For a complete list of
Factory Effex's products please visit our website at www.factoryeffex.com. About TwoTwo Motorsports:
TwoTwo Motorsports is the Official Team of multiple time
AMA/World Supercross Champion Chad Reed. TwoTwo Motorsports is proudly
sponsored by Discount Tire/America’s Tire, Monster Energy,
Shift, Fox, Kawasaki, Showa, Factory Effex, Renthal, Pro Circuit,
Pirelli, Oakley, Matrix Concepts, Acerbis, DT1 Air Filters,
Hinson Clutch Components, Dubya, D.I.D, Xtrig, Mechanix Wear, Braking,
CP Carrillo, Design Engineering, Inc., Web Cam Racing Cams, WPC
Metal Surface Treatment, DASA, Specialized, and Shimano.
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A California favorite, Billy Urban, will be honored this weekend at
the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Opener at Hangtown. Billy first hit the
trails aboard a Kawasaki
120 street-trail machine, quickly removing the lights and blowing up
the rear shocks all the while honing his riding skills. Urban’s first
“real” dirtbike was a 125 Penton and he was soon a regular on the
Southern California racing scene competing against the top motocrossers
of the day like Marty Tripes, Marty Smith and Broc Glover to name just a
few. As a young up and coming racer, Billy was known for his passion
for racing in the dirt and the always infectious smile he brought to the
track each weekend.
Alex Moroz:
“Broc Glover was and still is a huge Billy Urban fan and he tells a
story about Billy showing up to one of the major So Cal CMC motocross
events with his three bikes: a Puch 125, a Maico and a Husky.
Urban enters three classes, on three different motorcycle brands, and
beats top national caliber riders including Rich Thorwaldson, Marty
Tripes and Mike Runyard. Making Urban’s feat even more impressive was
that these early machines shifted on the right – so not only did he win
three races – he did it on bikes that shifted on the opposite side!”
In 1971 Billy won the famed Hangtown Motocross Classic aboard his
Puch 125. At only 16 years of age, Urban led the entire Hangtown field
on his European bike and without ever looking back and making Hangtown
history along the way.
Urban went on as a sponsored rider with Western Truck Equipment and
Tom Houser’s race team with teammate and local Southern California hero
Rick Pinnick. Saddled up on a 1973 Honda 125 at the time, Urban battled
every weekend against tough riders like Marty Smith on his way to
winning many races in the prestigious CMC series. Soon after this run
Billy met his wife Kui to whom he’s been happily married for more than
30 years.
Today, Billy Urban runs a successful landscaping and excavating
business, he still rides motorcycles in the desert. In recent years he’s
joined forces with his old friend and racing rival, Marty Smith and
together they manage the Slaton Racing Team.
Mr. Urban will be presented the Legends and Heroes award by Dunlop’s
Broc Glover and presented with a Rockwell Timepiece at Opening
ceremonies on Saturday followed by a meet and greet at the Legends and
Heroes display Saturday afternoon.
Brea, CA - It is no secret that
helmet technology has been virtually stagnant prior to the introduction
of 6D’s patented Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) system. Brain injury
and helmet safety is at the forefront of all athlete concerns today and
riders need to educate themselves about helmets. 6D’s ODS technology
provides a superior solution to that of a traditional helmet design by
addressing angular acceleration energy and low-threshold energy.
To learn more about these topics and other benefits of 6D’s ODS technology, go to www.6dhelmets.com and
watch the new educational videos. When riders learn more they’ll
understand the importance of selecting the best possible helmet for
their protection.
"Upon the introduction of our brand, we knew our biggest challenge
would be to properly educate the market as to why they need a better
helmet. Consumers should have awareness as to what their helmet may or
may not be doing for them in the event of an accident. Our goal through
these tech videos is to educate the consumer on 6D’s revolutionary ODS
technology, angular acceleration, low-threshold energy, and why these
topics are important to the athlete,” stated Bob Weber, CEO.
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Reigning 250 Class Champion Jeremy Martin Leads Field of Rising Stars into Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Opener at Hangtown
Ambitious Group of Challengers Each Seek to Earn First Career National Title
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 12, 2015) – The highly anticipated summer-long battle of man and machine known as the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will officially get the 2015 season underway this Saturday with the 47th
annual GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic, mere minutes from the
California State Capital of Sacramento. For decades the 250 Class has
been known as the division where stars are born and this season that
distinction couldn’t be more accurate. Fresh off his breakthrough season
a year ago in which he won his first career professional title,
Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Jeremy Martin is set to defend his 250
Class crown against a hungry field of contenders all eager to accomplish
the same feat and solidify themselves as the sport’s most promising
young prospects.
Prior to the 2014 season, Martin had two overall podium finishes
during his first full year of professional competition. While it was a
solid rookie campaign that established a foundation to build from,
virtually no one expected the Minnesota native to come out and dominate
the first half of last summer’s championship the way he did, going a
perfect 4-0 in motos to start the season and winning three of the first
six rounds. The fast start Martin set forth ultimately proved to be too
much for any of his competitors to overcome. He finished the summer with
a top-10 finish at all 12 rounds and scored five victories en route to
the title, including perhaps his most coveted at his home track of
Spring Creek MX Park, owned and operated by his parents. Martin will look to become the first rider to win consecutive 250 Class titles since Ryan Villopoto in 2007-2008. Photo: Courtesy of Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
Martin’s dominant season vaulted him to stardom and he
added his name to a list of budding talent in a division that has the
potential to provide the most competitive 250 Class season in many
years. He’ll enter Hangtown as the only rider with title experience, and
while there’s no reason to doubt Martin’s ability to become the first
repeat champion since Ryan Villopoto (2007-2008), he’ll have his work
cut out for him with a list of title contenders desperate for a national
title of their own.
Perhaps Martin’s primary challenger for this season’s championship
will come from a familiar face – Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha teammate
Cooper Webb. Like Martin, Webb is entering his third year in the 250
Class and has done well to build off his first career overall win and
third-place finish in the championship last summer. Thus far in 2015
Webb has been very impressive, cruising to his first career professional
title with a west region championship in supercross. Momentum and
confidence are weighing heavily in Webb’s favor and he looks poised to
continue Star Racing’s recent ascension to the forefront of the 250
Class.
This season’s east region supercross champion, Marvin Musquin, might
have more to prove than any of his fellow competitors in the Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Championship. The Red Bull KTM rider is one of the oldest
and most experienced riders in the division, and the Frenchman is no
stranger to winning championships, earning back-to-back FIM World
Motocross MX2 Championships in 2009 and 2010. The 2015 season is
Musquin’s final one in the 250 Class and while he’s already signed on to
stay with KTM and ride a 450 beginning next season, he’s yet to achieve
the title he came over to the U.S. to win. Musquin’s path to the
supercross title was a dominant one and while his fourth-place 250 Class
finish a year ago was solid, especially considering he was coming back
from a serious knee injury, it looks like the Frenchman is ready to pull
out all the stops this summer and leave the division in a big way. Fresh
off his first career supercross title, Musquin looks to end his final
season in the 250 Class with Red Bull KTM's first championship in the
division. Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull KTM
Another rider set to embark on his final season of 250 Class
competition is GEICO Honda’s Justin Bogle. The 2014 season was big for
Bogle, winning his first professional title in supercross and earning a
career-best Pro Motocross finish in fifth. He’s been as consistent as
ever so far in 2015 and he’ll be the true leader of a young GEICO Honda
squad this summer. The Oklahoma native got his first taste of the
overall podium on two occasions last season, and it’s not out of the
question to think he has the ability to take the next step and challenge
for wins in 2015.
Since he turned pro prior to the start of the 2013 season, it’s been a
rougher journey to stardom than Adam Cianciarulo expected. Arguably the
most successful amateur rider in the history of the sport, the Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki pilot has at times shown the speed that made
him the most highly touted amateur since Villopoto, but injuries have
plagued his development. A bout of salmonella poisoning delayed the
start of his rookie season while an injured shoulder kept him out of the
Nationals a year ago. Cianciarulo has endured more shoulder problems
this season already, missing supercross, but it allowed him to fully
focus on this summer. It’s been a over a full year since he’s logged a
lap of competition in any sort of championship, but Cianciarulo isn’t a
rider to ever count out and the entire Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki team is hoping he can help give them some success after
a winless supercross campaign.
Several other riders have shown impressive progression over the last
year and have the potential to add even more intrigue to an already
loaded group of championship hopefuls. Jessy Nelson narrowly missed out
on the first win of his professional career last season in Indiana, but
he’s maintained that speed into 2015 and parlayed it into a supercross
win in January for the revamped Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM
team. Nelson will undoubtedly make his presence felt this summer and
that success could very well filter down to his teammates Shane McElrath
and newly added Mitchell Oldenberg. Injuries
have prevented Cianciarulo from logging a lap of Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship competition since the 2013 season, but despite
that he is expected to contend for the title. Photo: Courtesy of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Joey Savatgy, Chris Alldredge and Arnaud Tonus round out a four-rider
lineup for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki. Savatgy has taken
advantage of the best opportunity of his career by becoming a consistent
podium threat in supercross and he’s capable of doing the same at the
Nationals. Alldredge joined the pro ranks at the tail end of last summer
and acclimated so well to the 250 Class that he nearly earned a top 20
finish in the points in just three races. With his first full season of
action awaiting, Alldredge is a favorite to earn Rookie of the Year
honors. However, one of his main challengers could be teammate Arnaud
Tonus. While a veteran to the sport, Tonus is new to the U.S. and
continues the legacy of talented European riders making the move
overseas to compete in the world’s most prestigious championship. The
Swiss rider has been fighting through a serious illness, but looks ready
to line up on the gate at Hangtown.
With two of the 250 Class’ most prominent title contenders,
Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha will surely see success from its other two
riders – Aaron Plessinger and Anthony Rodriguez. In his first season of
professional action, Plessinger already looks comfortable going
head-to-head against his more experiences counterparts and as a former
Horizon Award recipient at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur
National Motocross Championship, he’s got the speed to contend. The raw
speed of Rodriguez is on par with virtually any other rider in the 250
Class, but over the last year the Venezuelan rider has developed his
consistency and enters his sophomore season with greater expectations
following an up and down rookie campaign that was hindered by injuries.
Red Bull KTM will field two riders this summer as Justin Hill joins
Musquin in search of the team’s first 250 Class championship. Hill
enjoyed a stellar season in 2014 in which he emerged as a front-runner,
ultimately landing him a spot alongside Musquin for this season. While
2015 hasn’t gone as well as Hill would have hoped thus far, confidence
is as high as ever and the belief he has the speed and the bike to be up
front with his teammate is definitive. Bogle looks to break through with his best season of 250 Class competition before he moves on to the premier class in 2016. Photo: Courtesy of GEICO Honda
The aforementioned GEICO Honda squad will be loaded with youth behind
its leader Bogle. Matt Bisceglia will embark on his sophomore season,
looking to build on a 15th-place effort in his rookie
campaign that saw him miss multiple rounds with injury. RJ Hampshire got
a taste of the pro ranks last summer by competing in the final three
races of the season and thus far his first full year of professional
action has been promising with his first career podium result in
supercross. Rounding out the team lineup is rookie Jordon Smith. His
supercross debut earlier this season was delayed thanks to a broken
hand, but the North Carolina native is proving to be a quick learner,
posting a season-best fourth as the Nationals approach.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will make its anticipated
return to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a three-rider
effort in the 250 Class. Veteran Martin Davalos has fought through
illness and the effects of a broken foot suffered last season, but he
still remains one of the most recognizable and experienced riders in the
division that hopes to turn things around at the Nationals. The Zach
tandem of Zach Osborne and Zach Bell each provide stellar speed and both
riders have aspirations of becoming consistent podium contenders this
summer, looking to make Husqvarna a household name once again.
From top to bottom, the 250 Class is home to a deep well of emerging
talent. While title favorites have established themselves, look no
further than last season to realize that any one of these rising stars
has the potential to turn heads and make a surprising run towards a
championship.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins on May 16 with the
Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.
For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com.
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the
world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes
each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The
12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman
Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing
facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New
York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with
competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one
for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is
televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.
Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull,
GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki,
MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran
Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and
MotionPro. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.
MX Sports Pro RacingMX Sports Pro Racing manages and
produces the world's most prestigious professional motocross series -
the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
The industry leader in off road power sport 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.
AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the premier
professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a
full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle
disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
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Spearheads Exceptionally Deep Field of 450 Class Talent Set for Summer-Long Battle MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 12, 2015) – This Saturday the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will begin its summer-long journey to crown a 450 Class champion with the 47th
edition of the GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic, in the shadow of the
California State Capital of Sacramento. Leading the premier class into
action and carrying the number one plate for the first time in his U.S.
career will be Ken Roczen, the series’ first ever German champion in 43
years, aboard his new RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory
Racing machine.
One year ago, Roczen engaged in a spirited and captivating battle
with his then Red Bull KTM teammate Ryan Dungey that went all the way
down to the final lap of the season. Roczen outlasted his more
experienced, multiple title-winning rival to earn a historic
championship. During the offseason, he made a surprise departure from
KTM to join the budding RCH Racing effort co-owned by 10-time Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael and freestyle motocross pioneer
Carey Hart. A full factory-backed team, RCH Racing had made consistent
gains since its inception in 2013 but the addition of Roczen gives it
the bona fide star it needs in order to establish itself as a title
contender. With five overall wins to his credit last season, Roczen
brings tremendous accolades to the team and was able to earn a pair of
wins with RCH during this past supercross season before bowing out with
injury and focusing on his title defense this summer.
While Roczen enters the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship with a strong chance at repeating, he’ll be up against what
is one of the deepest and most talented 450 Class fields in series
history. Sitting atop Roczen’s list of threats to take away his title is
a familiar foe in Dungey. Following his third runner-up finish in five
seasons of premier class competition, with titles coming in the
remaining to years, Dungey brings in added momentum to the 2015 Pro
Motocross season thanks to his second career supercross title. He’s
established himself as one of the most consistent riders to ever throw a
leg over a bike and he already sits second both on the all-time wins
list (31) and all-time career podiums (55). Never finishing worse than
second in a 450 Class season, Dungey should be right there yet again
when the season draws to a close. Three-Time
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion and reigning 450 Class Champion Ken
Roczen grace the cover of the 2015 Souvenir Yearbook. Photo: Courtesy DMC Programs
Another rider expected to make his presence felt in the battle for
the championship is second-year premier class rider Eli Tomac. The GEICO
Honda rider showed impressive speed last season despite missing the
first four rounds with an injury and was able break through for victory
at Spring Creek en route to a fifth-place finish in the final standings.
For 2015 Tomac is at full health heading into the Nationals and is
coming off a breakout supercross campaign in which he earned three wins
and finished second in the championship. Confidence is high for the
Colorado native and he looks to have every bit of speed and endurance to
challenge Roczen and Dungey on a weekly basis.
A third former 450 Class titleholder that enters the 2015 season a
little under the radar is Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad
Reed. The Australian veteran is the most successful international rider
of all time and is one of three former premier class champions in the
field. As a result of being the oldest rider in the field, at age 33,
Reed seemingly always enters any championship as a bit of an underdog.
And almost always, Reed responds in a successful manner. This past
supercross season, the veteran took a convincing win just prior to
turning 33 and although he hasn’t won a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship race since 2011, Reed is as confident as ever that he’ll be
a factor in the title fight. Adding to his title hopes is the addition
of a teammate for the first time under Reed’s own TwoTwo Motorsports
banner in Josh Grant. The California native won the season opening moto a
year ago and is a 450 Class winner, back in 2009. He looks poised for a
strong season alongside his owner/teammate.
The Joe Gibbs Racing owned Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha effort brings
perhaps its most formidable effort into the 2015 season. Since bursting
onto the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship scene in 2009, Justin
Barcia has proven to be one of the most exciting riders in the sport.
His fearless and aggressive approach will always result in thrilling
competition and after enduring a lengthy injury in supercross, Barcia
and JGRMX have high hopes for a memorable summer. Complementing Barcia
is Weston Peick, perhaps the most improved rider in the premier class
thus far in 2015. Peick’s first opportunity aboard a factory motorcycle
resulted in his most successful supercross season and now he has his
sights set squarely on making his presence felt at the Nationals. The
competitiveness of each of its two riders could be beneficial to the
overall success of JGRMX this summer.
Justin Brayton was forced to miss some time during supercross but is
completely healthy coming into the Pro Motocross season for
BTOsports.com KTM. His presence will be important for the team, which
will begin the summer without veteran Andrew Short, who suffered a knee
injury late in supercross and hopes to return a few rounds in. Another
rider under similar circumstances is Trey Canard, a title contender for
Team Honda HRC. Last season Canard broke through to become a consistent
front-runner and even took the first win of his career at the season
finale in Utah to solidify third in the final standings. A broken arm
suffered in supercross has put Canard in an uncertain position as the
Nationals get underway, but his return appears to be imminent.
Lining up alongside Roczen under the RCH Racing tent is Broc Tickle.
Just a few years ago Tickle enjoyed a career season in the 450 Class,
finishing fifth, and he remains one of many riders that are expected to
be a fixture inside the top 10 each week. Last season the Michigan
native was forced to miss the summer with a serious back injury that
left his future in uncertainty. Fortunately, Tickle has fully recovered
and hasn’t appeared to lose any of the speed that has made him one of
the premier class’ most dependable riders. The added confidence
surrounding RCH has already benefitted Tickle’s efforts and he’ll be a
strong complement to Roczen throughout the season.
While the collection of experienced 450 Class riders is as deep as
ever, the addition of the strongest rookie class in recent memory is
adding to the anticipation heading into Hangtown. Former 250 Class
champion Dean Wilson will unfortunately miss the summer for Red Bull KTM
with a knee injury, but three other riders are each capable of
challenging for wins. Team Yoshimura Suzuki’s Blake Baggett is a former
250 Class titleholder in his own right, and his penchant for the
motocross discipline has some considering what he might be able to
accomplish this season. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is no
stranger to rookie 450 Class riders finding success and Baggett could be
the next in line.
Additionally, Team Honda HRC’s Cole Seely will bring the most
momentum of any rookie into the season thanks to a stellar supercross
campaign in which he won one race and finished third at season’s end.
Although he’s still in search of his first career Nationals win, Seely
is already comfortable aboard the big bike. Completing the rookie trio
is Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jason Anderson, who will
be the lead rider for the manufacturer’s anticipated return to the
series. Anderson has shown impressive speed aboard the new motorcycle
and has plenty of talent to put Husqvarna back onto the Pro Motocross
podium.
Even though the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season has yet
to begin, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing has already made the
biggest splash with the signing of Frenchman veteran Christophe Pourcel.
While he’s never raced a full season of 450 Class competition, Pourcel
has considerable experience in the 250 Class and has made a name for
himself with his unique European style and innate ability to lay down a
fast lap. He’s one of the most intriguing players for what is shaping up
to be a memorable 2015 season.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins on May 16 with the
Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.
For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com.
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the
world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes
each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The
12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman
Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing
facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New
York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with
competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one
for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is
televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.
Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull,
GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki,
MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran
Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and
MotionPro. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.
MX Sports Pro RacingMX Sports Pro Racing manages and
produces the world's most prestigious professional motocross series -
the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.
The industry leader in off road power sport 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.
AMA Pro Racing AMA Pro Racing is the premier
professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a
full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle
disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
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After a highly successful inaugural event in 2014, Red Bull Straight Rhythm will return for a second consecutive year.
The 2015 event will take place on October 11 and will once again be
held at Fairplex in Pomona. An evolution of the sport of supercross, the
event features head-to-head racing on an “unwound” track, where there
are no turns, just a 1/2 mile-long straight rhythm section. Straight
Rhythm is a flagship event of the Red Bull Signature Series, a
collection of the most innovative and progressive events in action
sports.
The inaugural event, held at the Auto Club Raceway at Fairplex, saw James Stewart win the Open Class, with Marvin Musquin
taking home the top spot in the 250cc Class. This year’s format will
feature 24 riders broken up into two classes – 16 riders in the Open
Class and 8 riders in the Lites Class (less than 250cc). Riders will
race in a head-to-head, best-of-three bracket format. By isolating just
the whoops, doubles, table tops and step on/offs, this format demands
that riders focus exclusively on reading the terrain in front of them
and correctly judging their speed / throttle input for precise distance
and control over the features. Many of the world’s top supercross and
motocross riders are expected to return to the competition.
“The Red Bull Straight Rhythm course demands a style of riding unlike
the traditional tracks we face all year long. Ultimately there’s less
time to recover from a mistake so the goal is to maintain a certain
rhythmic tempo. It’s a definite challenge," said James Stewart, 2014
RBSR Open Class champion.
Straight Rhythm will air on NBC on November 29, 2015 as part of the
Red Bull Signature Series, the most progressive action sports property
in the world. For more information, please visit www.redbullsignatureseries.com. For additional event information and updates, please visit redbull.com/straightrhythm. The event is presented by Pennzoil and supported by GoPro, Samsung Milk Video and Polaris RZR.
About Fairplex
Under the direction of the Los Angeles County Fair Association,
Fairplex is home to the L.A. County fair, one of the largest county
fairs in the nation. Fairplex is also home to the Auto Club Raceway at
Pomona dragstrip, which hosts both the opening and closing rounds of the
NHRA drag racing series annually.
About The Red Bull Signature Series
The Red Bull Signature Series is a collection of the most progressive
action sports events in the world, featuring some of Red Bull’s top
properties including Frozen Rush, Double Pipe, Joyride, Rampage and
Straight Rhythm. Red Bull Media House and Alli Sports, a division of the
NBC Sports Group, showcase the most progressive and innovative
snowboarding, mountain biking, off- road trucking, freestyle motocross,
skiing, surfing and BMX events, on custom courses from the inspiration
of the athletes themselves. For more information, please visit
www.redbullsignatureseries.com. Be sure to follow the Red Bull Signature
Series on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
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Hot on the heels of Josh Sheehan’s groundbreaking world first triple backflip on a motorbike, Nitro Circus (www.nitrocircus.com)
today announced details for its greatest ever all-new arena tour coming
to 25 North American cities this fall. The world's biggest live action
sports show will visit 11 first-time markets such as Chicago, Denver and
Washington D.C. as well as six Canadian stops, making it the most
extensive run that Nitro Circus has ever undertaken.
Nitro Circus Live’s latest creation takes things to a whole new level,
as the best athletes in freestyle motocross (FMX), BMX, skate and more
unite for a spectacular all-new production. Starring 17-time X Games
medalist Travis Pastrana, the tour will feature unbelievable new tricks,
record-breaking feats, insane stunts and the craziest contraptions
ever, plus a whole new repertoire of daredevil fun.
“We can’t wait to bring this all-new tour to North America. The stage
set is over the top and will definitely pump up the crowd,” says
Pastrana. “The energy fuels us to push ourselves to the limit and put on
an amazing show. You really never know what could happen.”
Pastrana will lead an elite team of athletes showcasing a star-studded
FMX line up that includes the world’s first triple backflipper and
reigning X Fighters champion Josh Sheehan, Australian X Games gold
medalists Blake “Bilko” Williams and Cam Sinclair and American superstar
Adam Jones. On the BMX side, show attendees can expect to experience a
cavalcade of never before seen madness, led by one of the most decorated
riders of all time, Chad Kagy, along with James Foster, the only person
currently performing the BMX triple backflip, plus a host of other big
names including “The Warrior” Jed Mildon, X Games medalist Andy
Buckworth, and plenty more.
On this tour, Jolene Van Vugt, the first female ever to backflip a
motorbike, will go for another groundbreaking World’s First as she
attempts to also become the first ever female to do a double backflip on
a BMX bike. Wheelchair motocross (WCMX) star Aaron “Wheelz”
Fotheringham will show what defying limits is all about by hitting
Nitro’s infamous 50 foot Gigant-A-Ramp. Also, completely new to the show
this fall and, in a breathtaking display of strength and skill,
three-time X Games gold medalist Daniel Bodin will backflip a 400-pound
snowmobile ramp to ramp. Additional show contraptions include quad
bikes, mini-bikes and a host of other outrageous new motorized and
non-motorized monstrosities. In all, there will be more than 10 world
first’s, each never seen in the USA.
.
Combined with a host of outrageous new contraptions launched from the
jacked-up, bigger than ever Nitro Gigant-A-Ramp, this is truly a visual
experience never seen before.
To top it all off, for its latest event Nitro is going really retro,
with the entire performance choreographed and styled as a 1920’s
three-ring circus featuring elephants, bears, clowns, trapeze artists,
flame throwers, lion tamers and much more. Painstakingly developed over
the past five years, this stunning new set and Nitro-composed
soundtrack will transport you into the past, to an eerily haunting,
abandoned, derelict Big Top. With mind-blowing new lighting and an
explosive pyrotechnic display, the new theme provides the perfect
backdrop for the most spectacular show in Nitro’s history. “Believe us
when we say, you have never seen a circus like this before,” says
Pastrana.
Pre-sale tickets for the U.S. shows are available now, with tickets
going on sale to the general public on Friday, May 15. In Canada, the
Nitro pre-sale begins one week later on Monday, May 18 with the public
on sale to follow on Friday, May 22. To sign up for the Nitro pre-sale
to http://nitrocircus.com/tour/.
Fans looking for the ultimate Nitro Circus experience will want to get
their hands on the all-new Nitro Club VIP package. Just $99 each (plus
applicable service fees), these exclusive passes include the best seats
in the house, as well as a chance to get up close and personal with
Travis Pastrana and the stars of Nitro Circus during an exclusive Q
& A session. Nitro Club pass holders will also receive a souvenir
lanyard and electronically signed A2 Nitro poster, as well as a chance
to win cool Nitro swag.
For Nitro Circus news, tour updates, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more, go to http://www.nitrocircus.com. Follow Nitro Circus on Twitter: @nitrocircus and Facebook: www.facebook.com/NitroCircus.
Nitro Circus Live Fall 2015 North American Tour
October 6
Columbus, OH
Schottenstein Center
October 8
Washington, D.C.
Verizon Center
October 9
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Arena
October 11
Boston, MA
TD Garden
October 14
Toronto, ON
Air Canada Centre
October 15
Ottawa, ON
Canadian Tire Centre
October 16
Montreal, QC
Bell Centre
October 18
Detroit, MI
Joe Louis Arena
October 21
Chicago, IL
United Center
October 22
Milwaukee, WI
BMO Harris Bradley Center
October 24
Minneapolis, MN
Target Center
October 25
Fargo, ND
Fargo Dome
October 28
Winnipeg, MB
MTS Centre
October 30
Saskatoon, SK
SaskTel Centre
November 1
Vancouver, BC
Rogers Arena
November 3
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Dome
November 4
Portland, OR
Moda Center
November 6
Los Angeles, CA
Staples Center
November 7
Anaheim, CA
Honda Center
November 8
Fresno, CA
Savemart Center
November 11
San Jose, CA
SAP Center
November 13
Glendale, AZ
Gila River Arena
November 17
Denver, CO
Pepsi Center
November 20
Salt Lake City, UT
EnergySolutions Arena
November 21
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Arena
About Nitro Circus
Nitro Circus continues to position itself as the leading youth action
sports & entertainment brand on the planet. From humble beginnings,
with Jeremy Rawle, Gregg Godfrey and extreme sports superstar Travis
Pastrana producing DVDs from a Utah garage in 2003, to a smash TV series
which has aired in over 60 countries, Nitro Circus has exploded to
global popularity, leaving a burning impression on the minds of young
people across the planet. Nitro Circus: The Movie, featuring cast
members from the MTV series, was released in 2012 in cinemas worldwide.
In 2010, the TV show was transformed by current CEO and action sports
industry guru Michael Porra into a must-see live event, creating the
global touring phenomenon that is Nitro Circus Live. Since its inaugural
Australian trek five years ago, the show has travelled the globe,
obliterating box office records and cultivating a legion of diehard
fans. Nitro Circus has now rolled across five continents, blown away
almost two million fans and sold-out shows in Europe, the United States,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan the Middle East and South
Africa.
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Courtesy of Rocky Mountain ATVMC
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC’s annual Ricky Carmichael University (RCU)
contest is currently accepting entries. Five winners will be chosen to
attend this year’s event at Muddy Creek on July 10, 2015.
Now in its fifth year, RCU has rapidly become the preeminent amateur
motocross training camp, boasting world-class instruction from MX stars
like Ricky Carmichael (the Greatest of All Time), Jeff Emig and Jeff
Stanton. This year, the event will be hosted at Muddy Creek Raceway in
Blountville, Tennessee, home of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Tennessee
National.
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC’s RCU contest is open to amateur racers of all
skill levels. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. However,
parents may enter on behalf of their children. Five winners will be
chosen.
Each winner will receive:
– One free entry to Ricky Carmichael University on July 10, 2015
– $300 travel reimbursement to get to and from the event
– Motel room for two nights
– Food and drinks
– Access to the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Racing rig at the track
“This has always been a wonderful contest in the past, and we’re
excited to bring it back again this year,” said Dan Thomas, CEO and
Founder of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. “This sort of opportunity is
priceless, but we consider it a privilege to give back to the amateur
motocross community in this way.”
“We’ve worked hard to make RCU what it is today, and we’re thrilled
to have organizations like Rocky Mountain ATV/MC involved to make the
experience even better,” said Ricky Carmichael.
“This contest really
represents what RCU is all about: giving riders a great opportunity to
come and learn while having fun doing it.”
Entries for the contest are accepted being accepted HERE.
Red Bull KTM and Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha Enter as Defending Champions
—PRESS RELEASE—
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 7, 2015) – The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,
sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will kick off the 2015 season in just a
matter of days from Prairie City SVRA in Sacramento, California, for the
GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic on Saturday, May 16. Headlining the
field of teams set to compete over the course of 12 rounds for the
respective 450 Class and 250 Class titles are defending champions Red
Bull KTM (450 Class) and Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha (250 Class).
Spearheading the title defense for Red Bull KTM in the 450 Class is
Ryan Dungey, a two-time Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champion and the newly
crowned Monster Energy Supercross Champion. Several other past
title-winning teams will also fill the field. Monster Energy Kawasaki
has won two of the last four 450 Class titles and will be led by Wil
Hahn, embarking on his first full season of premier class competition.
Team Yoshimura Suzuki won its last title with Dungey back in 2010, and
will have rookie Blake Baggett, a former 250 Class Champion, at the
helm. Team Honda HRC hasn’t won a Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
since 2004, but it will look to end that 10-season interval with rookie
Cole Seely and GEICO Honda rider Eli Tomac, a title contender in his
sophomore season. Former 250 Class Champion Trey Canard hopes to
potentially be ready as well coming off a broken arm suffered late in
the supercross season.
Several other potent teams will push to earn their first
championship. RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing will
look to rise to the forefront of the series with reigning 450 Class
Champion Ken Roczen leading the way. Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha will
rely on Justin Barcia, Weston Peick and Phil Nicoletti in its hopes for a
first championship for JGRMX, while former champion Chad Reed will
continue his historic career with his own Discount Tire Racing/TwoTwo
Motorsports, which added Josh Grant for the 2015 season. BTOsports.com
KTM will enter 2015 with Justin Brayton under the tent, while veteran
Andrew Short recovers from an injury suffered in supercross.
A new factory effort will join the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship as Husqvarna makes its anticipated return to competition
for the first time since 2002. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
will be in search of the manufacturer’s first title with rookie Jason
Anderson and Frenchman Christophe Pourcel, a former world champion who
was signed to the team mere days ago. Other teams like
CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha, The FLY Racing Privateer Journey and
the new Motosport.com/GPI/Honda squad will also field multiple riders to
line up on the 450 Class gate.
In the 250 Class, Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha will be in search of
back-to-back titles with reigning champion Jeremy Martin and newly
crowned West Region 250SX Class Champion Cooper Webb being flanked by
sophomore rider Anthony Rodriguez and rookie Aaron Plessinger. The two
winningest teams of the past decade, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki
and GEICO Honda, will both field formidable lineups as well. Pro
Circuit hopes Adam Cianciarulo can come back strong after missing both
the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross season and this past supercross
campaign with two separate injuries. The team will also feature Joey
Savatgy, Chris Alldredge and hopefully Swiss rider Arnaud Tonus, who is
recovering from an illness. GEICO Honda will be led by its veteran
Justin Bogle as well as Matt Bisceglia, RJ Hampshire and rookie Jordon
Smith.
Red Bull KTM has yet to win a 250 Class title, although Grant
Langston gave the manufacturer a 125cc title back in 2003, and it will
rely on newly crowned East Region 250SX Class Champion Marvin Musquin
and Justin Hill to accomplish that. Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red
Bull/KTM now has the factory support of the Austrian brand as well,
featuring a trio of riders in Jessy Nelson, Shane McElrath and veteran
Darryn Durham. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will also pilot a
250 Class effort with veteran Martin Davalos, Zach Osborne and Zach
Bell.
CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha hopes to be formidable with its
budding tandem of Alex Martin and Luke Renzland, while KTM Orange
Brigade will look to ascend the ranks of the division with Dakota Alix.
Motosport.com/GPI/Honda will field a 250 Class team as well, featuring
veteran Tommy Hahn and Kyle Peters.
Other teams contending the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
include AG Motorsports/Gurrnaid Racing, Team Tedder/Monster Energy
Kawasaki, ARMA Energy/Motosport.com Yamaha, JAB Motorsports, Barn Pros
Racing/Home Depot/Yamaha, Traders Racing, K1 Speed/BWR Engines Honda,
Blue Buffalo/Slater Skins Yamaha, Strikt Slaton Yamaha, Team Gus,
51Fifty Energy Drink Yamaha, Team RSR Racing, CGS Race Team, Creson
Racing, Team 3BR and more.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins on May 16 with the
Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.
For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com.
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May 5, 2015 – Johnson Creek, WI: CycleTrader.com/Rock
River Yamaha is excited to announce the addition of Kellian “Killy”
Rusk to the team for the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series. The
Colorado native will compete in the 450 MX Class beside 250 MX teammates
Alex Martin and Luke Renzland, while both Josh Hill and Gregory Gehrer
remain sidelined with injuries. 2014 was Rusk’s first year racing the
full Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series in the 450 MX Class and he
finished 19th Overall. He additionally won the Ricky
Carmichael Hard Charger Award at the Indiana National and turned heads
all summer with his consistent performances.
“The addition of
Kellian to the team has been really exciting for us. We really wanted to
give someone an opportunity to concentrate on their riding and let us
do the rest. To us, it wasn’t about having the biggest name under the
canopy, but about finding someone that fits the team best; and Killy
just seemed to be that guy. The philosophy has worked in the past; I
look at what Alex Martin has been able to do since joining us back in
2013. The possibilities are endless, and we’ll see come May 16th at Hangtown.” – Christina Denney, CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha Team Manager.
“I‘m
extremely grateful for the opportunity everyone at CycleTrader.com/Rock
River Yamaha is giving me. I’m really excited and ready to get the best
finishes of my career this outdoor season.” – Killy Rusk
The
entire team is proud to add such a hardworking rider to the roster and
looks forward to the start of the season at Hangtown MX in Sacramento,
California on May 16th.
CycleTrader.com/Rock River Yamaha would like to thank: CycleTrader.com,
Rock River Powersports, Yamaha Motor USA, Yamalube, GYTR, Roost MX,
WPS/Fly Racing USA, bLUcRU, ARC Levers, Bell Powersports, CV4, Cycra,
Dubya USA, Dunlop, Enzo, EVS Sports, Excel Rims, Eks Brand Goggles, FMF
Racing, Galfer USA, Gaerne, GoPro, Guts Racing USA, K&N Filters,
LightSpeed, ODI, VP Fuels, Works Connection, X-Trig, MindFX, Mechanix
Wear, Millenium Technologies and RaceTech Titanium.
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