Austin Forkner Sweeps Greensboro – AMSOIL Arenacross

Courtesy of Feld Motorsport

GREENSBORO, N.C. (January 30, 2016) – When AMSOIL Arenacross last raced inside the Greensboro Coliseum two seasons ago it saw a new star emerge as Jacob Hayes earned his first career overall victory. When the championship returned to the storied venue on Saturday night for the fourth round of the 2016 season it happened again. In just his second AMSOIL Arenacross start, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner swept both Arenacross Class Main Events to capture his first career professional win and become the second Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross rider in history to claim victory in the premier division. In the Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class, A&Y Racing Honda’s Daniel Herrlein extended his points lead and became the first repeat winner in the division this season.

A GOAT stumbled into Greensboro and was throwing some whips!

In the first 15-lap Arenacross Class Main Event, Team Babbitt’s/Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki’s Gavin Faith raced to the holeshot with Forkner and Rockstar Energy Drink Husqvarna Factory Racing presented by FMC and OTSFF rider Kyle Regal in tow. Entering points leader Chris Blose put his Team Babbitt’s/Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki in fourth, just ahead of his Team Babbitt’s teammate Hayes. Faith and Forkner cemented themselves in the top two, but Regal and Blose battled for third, with Blose getting the upper hand on Lap 2.
Things appeared to be settling in until Faith crashed out of the lead on Lap 5, eventually remounting in sixth. That handed the lead to Forkner, ahead of Blose and Regal. On the ensuing lap the standings got shuffled again when Blose went down while running second. The points leader’s misfortune created an opportunity for Hayes to pass Regal and jump from fourth to second. Blose reentered the race in 14th. Out front, Forkner was keeping a hard-charging Hayes at bay. Hayes kept the rookie within striking distance but was unable to mount a serious charge. Forkner took the checkered flag just over a second ahead of Hayes, with TiLUBE/Tuf Racing Honda’s Jace Owen third, Regal fourth and Faith rebounding to finish fifth. Blose battled his way back to 11th.
Thanks to his first ever Main Event win, Forkner was tasked with selecting one of three cases to determine the inversion for the second Main Event. He chose the case with the number eight, meaning half of the 16-rider field would be inverted.
Despite having the eighth gate pick heading into the second Main Event, Forkner was once again able to put his Pro Circuit Kawasaki back out front, grabbing the holeshot ahead of Regal and Owen. Faith and Rockstar Energy Drink Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Kyle Bitterman rounded out the top five off the start, with Hayes and Blose tucking into eighth and ninth, respectively.
Regal put the heat on Forkner early and stayed within less than a second of the lead for the first half of the Main Event, but Forkner gradually started pulling away late. Owen and Faith enjoyed an intense battle for third, with Faith eventually working his way by on Lap 12. That opened the door for Woodstock/TZR KTM’s Travis Sewell to close in on Owen for fourth, making the pass on the final lap. Forker cruised to the win nearly three seconds ahead of Regal, leading all 15 laps. Faith was third, with Sewell fourth and Owen fifth. Hayes followed in sixth, with Blose seventh.
Forkner became the second rider to post a 1-1 sweep this season, solidifying his position as one of the sport’s most promising young stars, and ended the four-race winning steak Team Babbitt’s had to start the year. Forkner also became just the second Road to Supercross rider to win an Arenacross Class overall, the first since Aaron Plessinger did it in Baltimore during the 2014 season. Regal, the defending AMSOIL Arenacross Champion, earned his best result of the season in second (4-2), while Faith rounded out the overall podium in third (5-3). Owen was fourth (3-5) and Hayes was fifth (2-6) in his hometown race.

Jacob Hayes survived and walked away with the points lead after Greensboro.

In the RMATV/MC Head 2 Head Challenge earlier in the evening, Blose defeated his teammate Faith in the final to earn an additional championship bonus point. That helped Blose finish ninth overall (11-7) and marked the first time this season he failed to finish on the overall podium.
With Blose’s season-low finish to date, Hayes took over the Arenacross Class points lead. He has a four-point advantage over Blose, with Faith just one additional point back in third.

Daniel Herrlein won his 2nd AX Lites main event of 2016 in Greensboro.

In the 15-lap Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Main Event, Woodstock/TZR KTM’s Cody VanBuskirk secured the holeshot just ahead of Herrlein and Yamaha rider Justin Cooper. Herrlein was eager to get to the front and on the second lap he slipped past VanBuskirk for the lead, bringing Cooper along with him into second. One lap later, VanBuskirk re-passed Cooper for second. The pass at the front of the field signified the first time in 2016 that the Eastern Regional Championship featured an exchange for the lead in the Main Event. Once out front, Herrlein maintained about a two-second advantage over VanBuskirk, taking his second win of the season. Cooper completed the podium in third.
Herrlein’s control of the Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class standings extended to 30 points over Team Babbitt’s/Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki’s Jacob Williamson, who finished 16th. Hillview Motorsports Suzuki’s Steve Roman is third, 32 points back.
The 2016 AMSOIL Arenacross season continues next weekend with the championship’s return to Colorado Springs and the Broadmoor World Arena for a historic three nights, starting Thursday, February 4, through Saturday, February 6. The action each night kicks off at 7 p.m. MT / 9 p.m. ET.
Arenacross Class Results – Main Event 1

1. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki
2. Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Kawasaki
3. Jace Owen, Matoon, Ill., Honda
4. Kyle Regal, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna
5. Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki
6. Kyle Bitterman, West Pelzer, S.C., Husqvarna
7. Ben Lamay, Forney, Texas, Honda
8. Isaac Teasdale, Robbinsville, N.C., KTM
9. Cody VanBuskirk, Harvard, Ill., KTM
10. Joey Crown, Metamora, Mich., Kawasaki

Arenacross Class Results – Main Event 2

1. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki
2. Kyle Regal, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna
3. Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki
4. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM
5. Jace Owen, Matoon, Ill., Honda
6. Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Kawasaki
7. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Kawasaki
8. Ben Lamay, Forney, Texas, Honda
9. Kyle Bitterman, West Pelzer, S.C., Husqvarna
10. Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Mich., Kawasaki

Arenacross Class Overall Results (Main Event Results)

1. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki (1-1)
2. Kyle Regal, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna (4-2)
3. Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki (5-3)
4. Jace Owen, Matoon, Ill., Honda (3-5)
5. Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Kawasaki (2-6)
6. Ben Lamay, Forney, Texas, Honda (7-8)
7. Kyle Bitterman, West Pelzer, S.C., Husqvarna (6-9)
8. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM (13-4)
9. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Kawasaki (11-7)
10. Cody VanBuskirk, Harvard, Ill., KTM (9-12)

RMATV/MC Head 2 Head Challenge Results (bonus points)

1. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Kawasaki (2 points)
2. Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki (1 point)
3. Ben Lamay, Forney, Texas, Honda (1 point)
4. Jace Owen, Matoon, Ill., Honda (1 point)
5. Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Kawasaki (1 point)
6. Kyle Regal, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna (1 point)
7. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM (1 point)
8. Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki (1 point)

Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Results

1. Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda
2. Cody VanBuskirk, Harvard, Ill., KTM
3. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha
4. Ben Nelko, Aliquippa, Pa., KTM
5. Ramyller Alves, Coconut Creek, Fla., Yamaha
6. Stone Edler, Destrehan, La., Yamaha
7. DJ MacFarlane, Pinellas Park, Fla., Yamaha
8. Jared Lesher, Ball Ground, Ga., KTM
9. Steve Roman, Apollo, Pa., Suzuki
10. Dylan Walker, Lancaster, Ohio, Honda

Arenacross Class Championship Standings

1. Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Kawasaki – 137 (4 Main Event Wins)
2. Chris Blose, Phoenix, Kawasaki – 133 (1 Main Event Win)
3. Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki – 132
4. Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM – 120 (3 Main Event Wins)
5. Kyle Regal, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna – 110
6. Ben Lamay, Forney, Texas, Honda – 85
7. Gared Steinke, Woodland, Calif., Husqvarna – 78
8. Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda – 66
9. Jace Owen, Matoon, Ill., Honda – 65
10. Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Mich., Kawasaki – 63

Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Standings

1. Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda – 75 (2 Main Event Wins)
2. Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Mich., Kawasaki – 45 (1 Main Event Win)
3. Steve Roman, Apollo, Pa., Suzuki – 43
4. Dylan Walker, Lancaster, Ohio, Honda – 41
5. Lane Staley, Chillicothe, Ohio, KTM – 39
6. Tyler McSwain, Shelby, N.C., Yamaha – 35
7. Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 30
8. Henry Miller, Rochester, Minn., Honda – 24
9. Brandon Hartranft, Brick, N.J., Yamaha – 18
10. Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Kawasaki – 16 (1 Main Event Win)
11. Keith Tucker, Fuquay Varina, N.C., Yamaha – 16 (1 Main Event Win)

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AMSOIL Arenacross Rolls into Greensboro Coliseum This Weekend

Courtesy of Feld Motorsports

ELLENTON, Fla. (January 27, 2016) – The first three weeks of the 2016 AMSOIL Arenacross season have been loaded with excitement and the edge-of-your-seat competition that makes this one of the most exciting championships on the planet. An incredibly deep field is setting the stage for another great title fight in AMSOIL Arenacross. As the season prepares to complete its first month this Saturday, January 30, from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, Team Babbitt’s/Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki’s Chris Blose leads the way atop the Arenacross Class standings on the heels of his second overall win in 2016.

Broadcast Alert:

Coverage of AMSOIL Arenacross’ visit to Greensboro will air on Sunday, February 7,

at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m PT on FS1.

Blose has two overall wins through the first four races.

Photo: ShiftOne Photography

Now in his second season of AMSOIL Arenacross competition, Blose is beginning to cement himself as one of the lead contenders for the Ricky Carmichael Cup. He’s the only rider in the championship to finish on the overall podium at each race this season, and he’s the only rider with multiple wins to his credit. As a result, he carries a five-point lead into Greensboro with his Team Babbitt’s teammates Jacob Hayes and Gavin Faith hot on his heels.

While the Kawasaki trio has won each overall this season, it hasn’t been without stiff competition. Currently, Woodstock/TZR KTM’s Travis Sewell appears to be on the brink of a breakout season. He’s been a consistent contender for the podium and has three Main Event wins to his credit, one of just two riders with multiple wins. Sewell sits 13 points out of the lead and if he continues his solid effort, it’s only a matter of time before he captures his first career overall win and becomes an even bigger threat for the championship. This weekend in Greensboro also serves as an opportunity for Rockstar Energy Drink Husqvarna Factory Racing presented by FMC and OTSFF rider Kyle Regal, the defending AMSOIL Arenacross Champion, to throw himself into contention. Regal has been up front throughout the season, but misfortune has struck more than he’d like and his results are not an indication of how well he’s actually been riding. He currently sits fourth in the championship, 34 points behind Blose.

Sewell has been the one of the most consistent and impressive riders in 2016.

Photo: ShiftOne Photography

In the highly anticipated professional debut of Austin Forkner, the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki rider showed he has the talent to race alongside AMSOIL Arenacross’ most prominent names, ultimately finishing fifth overall. Forkner was in line for a podium finish during a heated battle with Blose in the second Main Event, but bobbled on the final lap and lost a spot. Nevertheless, Forkner gained invaluable experience at the pro level that should make him even more confident heading into Greensboro.

In the Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Championship, the parity continued with the fourth different winner in as many races. Team Babbitt’s/Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki’s Jacob Williamson raced to his first career AMSOIL Arenacross victory by leading all 15 laps of the Main Event, continuing another incredible trend. In each of the four Arenacross Lites Class Main Events, the eventual winner has led every lap. Considering there has been a different winner each race, starts are more important than ever with such a competitive group of riders in the Eastern Regional Championship. A&Y Racing Honda’s Daniel Herrlein sits atop the championship standings, 14 points ahead of Williamson.

Herrlein sits atop a highly competitive Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class.

Photo: ShiftOne Photography

 

The fourth round of AMSOIL Arenacross from the Greensboro Coliseum will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 23.

Previous Round Results

PPL Center – Allentown, Pa.

January 22, 2016

 

Arenacross Class Overall Results (Main Event Results)

1.     Chris Blose, Phoenix, Kawasaki (2-2)
2.     Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Kawasaki (4-1)
3.     Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM (1-5)
4.     Ben Lamay, Forney, Texas, Honda (7-3)
5.     Austin Forkner, Richards, Mo., Kawasaki (5-4)
6.     Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki (3-8)
7.     Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda (8-7)
8.     Kyle Regal, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna (13-6)
9.     Kyle Bitterman, West Pelzer, S.C., Husqvarna (9-10)
10.  Gared Steinke, Woodland, Calif., Husqvarna (6-14)

 

Arenacross Class Championship Standings

1.     Chris Blose, Phoenix, Kawasaki – 115 (1 Main Event Win)
2.     Jacob Hayes, Liberty, N.C., Kawasaki – 110 (4 Main Event Wins)
3.     Gavin Faith, Duncombe, Iowa, Kawasaki – 105
4.     Travis Sewell, Westville, Ind., KTM – 102 (3 Main Event Wins)
5.     Kyle Regal, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna – 81
6.     Gared Steinke, Woodland, Calif., Husqvarna – 78
7.     Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda – 66
8.     Ben Lamay, Forney, Texas, Honda – 65
9.     Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Mich., Kawasaki – 55
10.  Keith Tucker, Fuquay Varina, N.C., Yamaha – 47

Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Results

1.     Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Mich., Kawasaki
2.     Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda
3.     Dylan Walker, Lancaster, Ohio, Honda
4.     Cody VanBuskirk, Harvard, Ill., KTM
5.     Scott Zont, Algonquin, Ill., KTM
6.     Steve Roman, Apollo, Pa., Suzuki
7.     Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha
8.     Brandon Hartranft, Brick, N.J., Yamaha
9.     Dave Ginolfi, Miduale, Utah, Husqvarna
10.  Henry Miller, Rochester, Minn., Honda

Eastern Regional Arenacross Lites Class Standings

1.     Daniel Herrlein, Bethesda, Ohio, Honda – 59
2.     Jacob Williamson, Swartz Creek, Mich., Kawasaki – 44
3.     Lane Staley, Chillicothe, Ohio, KTM – 39
4.     Steve Roman, Apollo, Pa., Suzuki – 35
5.     Dylan Walker, Lancaster, Ohio, Honda – 34
6.     Tyler McSwain, Shelby, N.C., Yamaha – 31
7.     Henry Miller, Rochester, Minn., Honda – 24
8.     Brandon Hartranft, Brick, N.J., Yamaha – 18
9.     Austin Stroupe, Lincolnton, N.C., Kawasaki – 16
10.  Keith Tucker, Fuquay Varina, N.C., Yamaha – 16
11.  Justin Cooper, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Yamaha – 16

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Luke Clout Gets Two-Year Deal with MAD Racing/Dirt Candy Suzuki

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Temecula, California - MAD Racing Dirt Candy Suzuki powered by Yoshimura is proud to announce the official signing of Luke Clout. After his breakthrough debut ride at Anaheim 2, Clout has earned himself a full-time spot on the team to compete for two years in the 250 AMA Monster Energy Supercross Series and 250 Outdoor Nationals aboard the #492 Suzuki RM-Z250.

Luke Clout, former Australian MX2 champion, was originally slated to be a fill in for the injured Daniel Baker. However following his fourteenth place finish during his first appearance on the 250SX scene in the United States, it was clear right away that Clout had something unique to add to the MAD Racing stables. Joining teammates Daniel Baker and Matt Bisceglia, Luke has signed a two year contract extending through the length of two full supercross and outdoor seasons. “We are excited about having Luke [Clout] join the team. With his first week results we look forward to the rest of the West coast 250SX and are working to get him completely comfortable on the RM-Z250.”
MAD Racing Dirt Candy Suzuki powered by Yoshimura would like to thank all fans, sponsors, and media outlets for their continued support. To keep up with the team’s exciting journey into the depths of professional Supercross and Motocross please follow Team MAD Racing Dirt Candy Suzuki on social media.

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TICKLE INJURED IN PRACTICE RCH RIDER OUT FOUR TO SIX WEEKS

Courtesy of RCH Racing  

CHINO, Calif. (January 21, 2016) – Broc Tickle, rider of the No. 20 Soaring Eagle/Jimmy John’s/Suzuki Factory Racing RM-Z450 for RCH Racing was injured in a practice crash at the team’s test facility today and is expected to miss the next four to six weeks of Monster Energy AMA Supercross competition.

Tickle was diagnosed with a fractured distal radius in his right forearm at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Murrieta, Calif., where he underwent surgery to repair the fracture.
The Holly, Mich., rider finished 11th and 14th, respectively in the season’s first two races and is currently 13th in 450SX Class points heading into this weekend’s event at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

About RCH Racing …
RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy John’s/Suzuki Factory Racing is a professional Monster Energy AMA Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross team co-owned by 15-time AMA Champion Ricky Carmichael and Freestyle Motocross visionary and entrepreneur Carey Hart. RCH enjoys factory support from Suzuki as well as marketing partnerships with Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Jimmy John’s and Bel-Ray. Stay up to date on all the latest RCH Racing news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @RCHRacing.

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MotoIce Cryotherapy Compression Wrap Now Available

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Oakland, NJ – MotoIce announces the debut of their new cryotherapy compression wrap, the MotoIce Wrap. The MotoIce Cryotherapy Compression Wraps patented technology provides hours of relief from pain and swelling without the hazards and discomfort of ice or frozen gel packs or the irritation of menthol patches. MotoIce Cryotherapy Compression Wraps apply therapeutic cold and compression while conforming to the affected site and stay in place while you remain active! Suitable for sprains, repetitive motion injuries, pain associated with arthritis, bruises, and muscle cramps.

This MotoIce Cryotherapy Compression Wrap product all but eliminates the ice bag/pack.  Everyone knows that icing an injury or sprain or bruise is what you need to do, but who actually does it?  Who wants to stay completely immobilized with a dripping ice bag and an ace bandage for 20-30 minutes several times a day, all while getting soaked because the bag is wet and is leaking all over you, no one, that’s why no one does it.  The MotoIce Cryotherapy Compression Wrap solves all of the problems previously noted, it uses compression and cryotherapy as well as no dripping water, and it allows you to still function and move, all while treating and healing your affected area. As a competitive athlete, no one wants to show your competition that you have an “injury,” with the MotoIce Cryotherapy Compression Wrap you don’t have to, just put the wrap on and you can wear clothing that hides it.  A great way for mom and dad to make sure their son or daughter “ices” that tweaked wrist or knee.

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We are proud to be a part of Trey’s daily program as well as Jimmy Albertson's Motorcycle Superstore Suzuki team. 

Albertson has been testing and evaluating the product for months and this product has helped him expedite his recovery.

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STEWART TO MISS ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS

Courtesy of Suzuki

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 22.

Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s James Stewart will miss this Saturday’s AMA/ FIM World Supercross third round at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in California.

Stewart rode late this week, but is still not feeling 100% fit to race the American event and is now expected to return to action for the following race in Oakland, California, on January 30th.

The RM-Z450 rider was briefly knocked unconscious in the season opener at Anaheim on January 9th while running near the front early in the Main Event. But he ran in practice at San Diego last weekend before electing to not race.

“James rode yesterday and today and felt he still wasn’t back to where he wants to be to race,” said Yoshimura Suzuki Team Manager Mike Webb today. “The team is happy that James is taking a cautious approach to his return and we’re encouraged by his progress. We want him to feel fully-prepared before he gets back into a racing situation; and with the improvements he’s making, he feels confident he’ll able to race in Oakland.”

Stewart’s team-mate Blake Baggett has been back on the practice track and is getting back to fitness quickly. He was injured in a pre-season testing fall and is also slated to be back in action at Oakland.

“We’re looking forward to having both James and Blake back for Oakland and having the team back to full strength,” Webb concluded.  

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Austin Forkner to Make Arenacross Debut This Weekend

Courtesy of Kawasaki

Irvine, CA - Kawasaki rider Austin Forkner will make his AMSOIL Arenacross debut this weekend in Allentown, Pa. The 17-year-old Missouri native has been part of Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green™ since 2011. Forkner will be throwing his leg over a Monster Energy®/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki KX™250F for the first time as a pro under the lights of the PPL Center January 22 and 23.

“I’m definitely looking forward to it,” said Forkner, “I’ve been working really hard and I’m excited to see how I stack up against the Arenacross racers. My main goal is to earn the points I need to race supercross, but I’m a competitor first and foremost, being at the front is what I strive for. The arenacross series is intense and aggressive, so hopefully I earn my points quickly and learn as much as I can along the way.”

Forkner and Kawasaki Team Green raced to six AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn Ranch and three wins at Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas. Look for Forkner number 214, to make waves this weekend in his much anticipated arenacross debut.

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Oakley And Monster Energy Supercross Announce Three-Year Partnership

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JANUARY 20, 2016, FOOTHILL RANCH, CALIFORNIA: Today, Oakley and Monster Energy Supercross, a premiere global motorsports series, announced an exclusive three-year sponsorship, making Oakley the official eyewear and goggle brand of the series.

As part of the partnership, Oakley, a sports brand built on a foundation of motocross, will showcase the brand’s products and technologies at the world’s most premiere stadiums and venues in North America. The partnership will be activated at all Monster Energy Supercross events through customized, on-site fan experiences and product demos. During the Monster Energy Supercross series, Oakley’s elite motocross athletes, including Ryan Dungey, Eli Tomac, Ken Roczen, Chad Reed, James Stewart and the Troy Lee Designs Race Team, will be wearing Oakley goggles equipped with leading technologies to provide impact protection, enhanced peripheral view and comfort.

“As a brand deeply rooted in motocross, partnering with one of the premiere global motorsports series was a natural fit,” said Cuan Petersen, Oakley’s Global Director of Sports Marketing. “For decades, Oakley has created industry leading eyewear and goggles for some of the most recognized motocross athletes in the world, and this partnership will allow Oakley to showcase the brand’s product innovations and technologies designed specifically for the sport.”

Oakley will be showcasing the brand through different touch points at the races, as well as for fans watching at home through live-broadcast integrations. As the partnership progresses, Oakley will reveal innovative products to enhance riders’ performance on the track.

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Dungey Shifts into Points Lead Heading into Final Anaheim Race -- Webb Races for Third Consecutive Win

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ELLENTON, Fla. (January 19, 2016) - As Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, returns to Angel Stadium for the final time this season this Saturday night, reigning 450SX Class Champion Ryan Dungey sets his sights on a fourth win in Anaheim. Dungey is fresh off his first win of the 2016 season in which he took control of the points lead.

 

Saturday night's race will air live on FS1 and the FOX Sports Go app at 10:00 p.m. EST/ 7:00 p.m. PST.

 

Media Day will take place Thursday, January 21, at Noon PST inside the Diamond Club at Angel Stadium, featuring Cycle Trader/Rock River Yamaha, Red Bull KTM, and the Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Team.

 

On Saturday, January 23, fans can Log on to www.SupercrossLive.com to watch Race Day Live with Jim Holley and Andy Bowyer from 3:50 p.m. EST/ 12:50 p.m. PST to 7:30 p.m. EST/ 4:30 p.m. PST.

 

Some key insights to watch heading into this weekend's 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Championship race from Angel Stadium include:

• Dungey now has 18 consecutive podiums dating back to last season. Can he make it 19 in Anaheim?

• Chad Reed is now one start away from tying Larry Ward for third on the all-time 450SX Class starts list with 188.

• Can Anaheim Opener winner Jason Anderson take the red plate back from Dungey?

• Can Eli Tomac earn his 20th top-five finish?

• Cooper Webb is three victories away from breaking into the top-10 on the all-time 250SX Class win list

• Riders to win the first two Western Regional 250SX Class races have gone onto win the championship in eight of the 10 seasons it happened. Riders to win the first three Western Regional races are a perfect six for six in winning the championship. Webb could become the seventh rider to win the first three races in a Western Regional championship.

• Webb can become the first 250SX Class rider to win Anaheim in four consecutive races

• Can Zach Osborne earn the 30^th top-10 finish of his career?

Dungey gets his first win of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season at Petco Park.

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas

Before a crowd of 36,825 at San Diego's Petco Park last Saturday night, Dungey won his first race of the year and moved into the points lead, establishing a seven-point cushion in the 450SX Class' point standings. The win marked Dungey's 23 premier class victory.

 

Former two-time Monster Energy Supercross Champion Chad Reed finished second. Reed, who rides for the Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Team, now has 128 career podium finishes. Team Honda HRC's Cole Seely rounded out the podium with a third-place finish.

 

"It was a good night. I got off to decent start and as able to pick my way up to front. Chad [Reed] was on my heels the whole time, so I couldn't make a big mistake, although I made a few little ones. It feels good to get the win and move back into the points lead. That's the plan [coming into the season] and it's working [so far]."

With back-to-back wins, Webb carries the points lead into Anaheim this Saturday.

Photo Credit: Jeff Kardas

 

Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha's Cooper Webb won his second consecutive Western Regional 250SX Class race and now has a 14-point lead in the championship standings.

 

"I got another bad start unfortunately, but it was awesome to come through pack like that," said Webb, who has won six straight Main Events dating back to last season. "I had great battle with all the top guys since they were up front. I hope all the fans enjoyed that battle. It was a great night. I'm glad to be back up here and I'm looking forward to the rest of the year."

 

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Joey Savatgy finished second and GEICO Honda's Jordon Smith finished third for his first career podium result. Smith trails Savatgy for second by just one point in the season standings.

 

This weekend's race will be the second held at Angel Stadium this year. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Jason Anderson joined Webb as the winners of the first race at Angel Stadium, the 2016 season opener, in their respective classes.

 

450SX Class Results: San Diego

1.     Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM

2.     Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha

3.     Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda

4.     Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki

5.     Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna

6.     Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki

7.     Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda

8.     Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki

9.     Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM

10.  Justin Brayton, Mint Hill, N.C., KTM

 

450SX Class Championship Standings

1.     Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM - 47

2.     Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna - 41

3.     Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda - 40

4.     Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha - 37

5.     Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki - 36

6.     Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki - 31

7.     Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda - 28

8.     Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki - 22

9.     Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., KTM - 22

10.  Justin Brayton, Mint Hill, N.C., KTM - 22

 

Western Regional 250SX Class Results: San Diego

1.     Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha

2.     Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki

3.     Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda

4.     Christian Craig, Corona, Calif., Honda

5.     Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha

6.     Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna

7.     Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda

8.     Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda

9.     Kyle Cunningham, Willow Park, Texas, Suzuki

10.  Chris Alldredge, Powell Butte, Ore., Kawasaki

 

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings

1.     Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha - 50

2.     Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda - 36

3.     Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki - 35

4.     Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna - 35

5.     Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda - 31

6.     Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha - 30

7.     Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha - 25

8.     Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda - 25

9.     Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., KTM - 22

10.  Christian Craig, Corona, Calif., Honda - 22

 

Tickets are available at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone (800) 745-3000, or online at www.SupercrossLive.com orwww.ticketmaster.com. Practice and qualifying begin at 12:00 p.m. and the Main Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets starting at $20. Fans can also get in to the Pits for FREE from 12:00-6 p.m. Race Day when they recycle a MONSTER Energy Can at the stadium's pit entrance (valid only with event ticket).

 

The entire 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Championship will air live on FOX Sports, including two races on the FOX broadcast channel. In addition, the authenticated FOX Sports Go app will live stream each race.

 

As a precursor to the live television, don't forget to catch all of the pre-race coverage with Supercross Race Day Live presented by AMSOIL, which will stream on SupercrossLive.com from 12:50 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. local race time each Saturday during the season. Practice, qualifying, behind the scenes features, and key rider interviews will all be highlighted on the Supercross Race Day Live presented by AMSOIL    webcast.

 

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossLive.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLivewww.Twitter.com/supercrossliveand www.instagram.com/supercrosslive. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/supercrosslive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

 

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Dungey Takes First Win of 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Season in San Diego, Moves into Points Lead

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SAN DIEGO (January 16, 2016) - In front of a crowd of 36,825 at Petco Park, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, made its first of two visits to San Diego for the second race of the 2016 season on Saturday night. Following a runner-up finish at the opening race a week ago, Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey returned to the top step of the podium for his first win of the year, taking over the points lead in the process. In the Western Regional 250SX Class Championship, defending champion Cooper Webb earned his second consecutive Main Event win aboard his Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha with a come-from-behind effort.

Dungey got his first win of the 2016 season as well as the points lead.  

Photo Credit: Simon Cudby

 

The 20-lap 450SX Class Main Event started with Monster Energy/360fly/Chaparral/Yamaha Factory Racing's Chad Reed edging out BTO Sports/WPS/KTM's Justin Brayton for the SupercrossLive.com Holeshot Award, with Smartop MotoConcepts Racing's Vince Friese in tow. Dungey placed himself just outside the top three, but was soon sitting third after Reed got shuffled back to fourth. Brayton and Friese battled for the lead on the opening lap, but on Lap 1 Dungey seized control of the Main Event and took over the top spot. Reed fought his way back into podium contention and was able to pass Brayton for second on Lap 2.

 

On the third lap, RCH Soaring Eagle/Jimmy Johns/Suzuki Factory Racing's Ken Roczen threw his name into the mix, coming from a sixth-place start to grab third. However, Roczen crashed on the ensuing lap and dropped to 10th, allowing Brayton to once again run third briefly before giving way to Team Honda HRC's Cole Seely. The top three stabilized for the majority of the race, with Dungey and Reed opening a sizable gap over the rest of the field. On Lap 15 the battle for third heated up between Seely and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Jason Anderson, last week's winner and entering points leader. The two riders traded positions before Anderson took control of the spot on Lap 17 following a pass in which he and Seely made contact.

Anderson (left) was initially credited with third, but was later penalized and dropped to fifth.

Photo Credit: Simon Cudby 

 

Reed kept Dungey honest throughout the entirety of the Main Event, but the defending champion took the win after leading all but one lap for his 23rd career 450SX Class win and his first ever victory in San Diego.

 

"It was a good night. I got off to decent start and as able to pick my way up to front," said Dungey. "Chad [Reed] was on my heels the whole time, so I couldn't make a big mistake, although I made a few little ones. It feels good to get the win and move back into the points lead. That's the plan [coming into the season] and it's working [so far]."

 

Reed finished in the runner-up spot for the 128th podium result of his career and his first since rejoining the Factory Yamaha effort for the 2016 season. It was his best result since winning in Atlanta last season, nine races ago.

 

Anderson was initially credited for third, but was later penalized by race officials for jumping during a red cross flag situation for a downed rider that requires riders to keep wheels on the ground. The two-position penalty dropped Anderson to fifth, ultimately giving third place to Seely.

 

"That was exciting the way it ended up [on the track]," said Anderson on the podium, prior to the penalty. "I had to dice it up with Cole [Seely] there at the end, but I'm happy to put the Husqvarna back on the podium. I was pretty far behind [off the start] and had to make some moves. It was a little chaotic out there, so I just need to do better and make things easier on myself next weekend."

 

With Anderson's penalty, Dungey's advantage in the 450SX Class standings sits at six points over the Husqvarna rider. Seely is third, seven points behind Dungey and one point behind Anderson for second.

  Webb has back-to-back wins to start 2016. 

Photo Credit: Simon Cudby 

 

The 15-lap Western Regional 250SX Class Main Event got underway with GEICO Honda's Jordon Smith emerging from the first turn to capture the SupercrossLive.com Holeshot Award. As the field settled in, Smith's GEICO Honda teammate Jimmy DeCotis, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Joey Savatgy and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing's Zach Osborne battled for podium spots, while Webb was forced to battle from eighth. DeCotis soon crashed out of the top three, allowing Osborne to take over second and Savatgy third.

 

On Lap 5 Osborne got inside Smith after the whoops and took over the lead. At about the same time, Webb was completing the pass on Savatgy for third after a torrid run to the front. Just two laps later Webb moved into second with a pass on Smith and set his sights on Osborne out front. The following lap, Savatgy moved back into a podium spot with a pass on Smith for third. Osborne kept Webb at bay for a few laps but on Lap 11 the reigning champion made the winning pass with an aggressive move. Once out front, Webb pulled away while Osborne would crash out of second on Lap 13, allowing both Savatgy and Smith to take over second and third, respectively.

Webb took his second win at Petco Park, and the eighth win of his career, ahead of Savtagy in second.  Smith earned the first podium finish of his career in third.

 

"I got another bad start unfortunately, but it was awesome to come through pack like that," said Webb, who has won six straight Main Events dating back to last season. "I had great battle with all the top guys since they were up front. I hope all the fans enjoyed that battle. It was a great night. I'm glad to be back up here and I'm looking forward to the rest of the year."

 

Webb extended his early season points lead in the Western Regional 250SX Class Standings to 14 points over Smith. Savatgy and Osborne currently sit tied for third, 15 points out of the lead.

The 450SX Class has two different winners in two races. 

Photo Credit: Simon Cudby 

 

450SX Class Results

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM
2. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha
3. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda
4. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki 
5. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna
6. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki
7. Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda
8. Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki
9. Marvin Musquin, Corona, Calif., KTM
10. Justin Brayton, Mint Hill, N.C., KTM

450SX Class Championship Standings

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM - 47
2. Jason Anderson, Rio Rancho, N.M., Husqvarna - 41
3. Cole Seely, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Honda - 40
4. Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Yamaha - 37
5. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Kawasaki - 36
6. Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki - 31
7. Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda - 28
8. Jake Weimer, Wildomar, Calif., Kawasaki - 22
9. Davi Millsaps, Murrieta, Calif., KTM - 22
10. Justin Brayton, Mint Hill, N.C., KTM - 22

Western Regional 250SX Class Results

1. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha
2. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki
3. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda
4. Christian Craig, Corona, Calif., Honda
5. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha
6. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna
7. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda
8. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda
9. Kyle Cunningham, Willow Park, Texas, Suzuki
10. Chris Alldredge, Powell Butte, Ore., Kawasaki

Western Regional 250SX Class Championship Standings

1. Cooper Webb, Newport, N.C., Yamaha - 50
2. Jordon Smith, Belmont, N.C., Honda - 36
3. Joey Savatgy, Thomasville, Ga., Kawasaki - 35
4. Zach Osborne, Lake Elsinore, Calif., Husqvarna - 35
5. Jimmy DeCotis, Peabody, Mass., Honda - 31
6. Colt Nichols, Muskogee, Okla., Yamaha - 30
7. Alex Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha - 25
8. Kyle Peters, Greensboro, N.C., Honda - 25
9. Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., KTM - 22
10. Christian Craig, Corona, Calif., Honda - 22 

The 2016 Monster Energy Supercross season continues next weekend with the second of two visits to Anaheim, California, and Angel Stadium on Saturday, January 23. The pre-race show on FS1 will begin at 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET, followed by live coverage of the race at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET.

 

The entire 2016 Monster Energy Supercross Championship will air live on FOX Sports, including two races on the FOX broadcast channel. In addition, the authenticated FOX Sports Go app will live stream each race.

 

As a precursor to the live television, don't forget to catch all of the pre-race coverage with Supercross Race Day Live presented by AMSOIL, which will stream on SupercrossLive.com from 12:50 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. local race time each Saturday during the season. Practice, qualifying, behind the scenes features, and key rider interviews will all be highlighted on the Supercross Race Day Live presented by AMSOIL webcast.

 

For more information on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, please log on to www.SupercrossLive.com, the official website of Monster Energy Supercross. To follow Monster Energy Supercross on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, log on to www.facebook.com/supercrossLivewww.Twitter.com/supercrossliveand www.instagram.com/supercrosslive. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/supercrosslive. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig dhartwig@feldinc.com or 630-566-6305.

 

About Feld Motor Sports^®

Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports productions include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, and AMSOIL Arenacross. Feld Motor Sports is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment. Official Monster Truck Series only at Monster Jam. For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

 

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com. Not a member? Join the AMA today: www.americanmotorcyclist.com/membership/join

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