MX Sports Congratulates Hall of Fame Inductees

Courtesy of MX Sports
When the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductees were enshrined on Friday evening in Las Vegas, four people who have made great contributions to the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship over the years were among the honorees. Pro Circuit founder Mitch Payton, JT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory, and Eyvind Boyesen, the man behind Boyesen Engineering, were all honored in the ceremony at the Red Rocks Resort for their work in and around American Motocross.

MX Sports Pro Racing, organizers of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, as well as our partners at Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, and the 12 race promoters that make up the National Promoters Group (NPG), wish to congratulate Payton, the Gregorys, and the entire Boyesen family on their respective honors.
 

Mitch Payton's success in the motorcycle industry is a testament not only to his work ethic and perseverance, but also that of his family, his staff at Pro Circuit, and all of the racers and mechanics and team sponsors that have participated in his program over the years. Payton was an aspiring racer himself until a desert-racing accident left him in a wheelchair at 17 years of age. He then went into the aftermarket business, taking a small bike shop in Anaheim, Calif., and building it into the global motocross power that is Pro Circuit, now based in Corona, Calif. Along the way he has won numerous races and titles with lineups that have included the likes of Jeremy McGrath, Ricky Carmichael, Ryan Villopoto, Mickael Pichon, Grant Langston, Ivan Tedesco, Mike Brown and more.

John and Rita Gregory founded JT Racing together as motocross in Southern California was just taking off some 40 years ago. Together they built a riding-gear empire, leading the way in motocross fashion for nearly two decades. Along the way they worked with a long line of AMA Motocross Champions and future Hall of Famers, including Marty Smith, Bob Hannah, Broc Glover, Danny LaPorte, Chuck Sun, Donnie Hansen, David Bailey, Rick Johnson, Ron Lechien and more. In fact, many of those riders were in attendance at the ceremony, including Glover, who came out dressed in the exact same JT Racing gear he wore in the mid-eighties to introduce John and Rita into the Hall of Fame.

Eyvind Boyesen has long been one of the most respected men in motocross. A former racer from Norway, he emigrated to America in the 1960s to work on rocket engines for NASA, then started his own namesake company, Boyesen Engineering, in 1972. Based in Lenhartsville, Pa., Boyesen's innovations include reed valves, carburetion, two-stroke and four-stroke engines, water pumps, and more. Boyesen held more than 40 patents in the motorcycle aftermarket industry. He continued to be an active racer himself until this past year, as well as a sponsor of countless motorcycle racers. Sadly, Eyvind Boyesen passed away on the eve of his induction into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame after a long battle with leukemia. He was 68 years old.

MX Sports Pro Racing, Alli Sports, and the NPG all wish to congratulate Mitch Payton, John and Rita Gregory, and everyone in the Boyesen family on the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame. Congratulations also go out to dirt-track racer Don Castro, sidecar road-racing champion Larry Coleman, off-road rights activist Clark Collins, AMA 250cc Roadrace Champion David Emde, and desert racing legend and team manager Bruce Ogilvie were also part of the Class of 2010 for the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

2011 National Enduro Series Schedule

Courtesy of AMA/NEPG
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today the schedule for the 2011 AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing. The 2011 season will feature 10 rounds of premier off-road racing and showcase a range of skill-, age- and displacement-based classes.

"The AMA Racing Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing, is coming off another strong season in 2010," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "Working with the National Enduro Promotions Group (NEPG), we've made some key improvements to the series that have led to some of the highest participation in the history of the championship. We're looking forward to more improvement in 2011."

The AMA Racing National Enduro Championship dates to the founding of the AMA in 1924. It is one of the longest-running national motorsports championships in the world and today is one of the premier off-road racing series in the country. It is designed to provide a competitive landscape for all levels of riders, from amateur competitors to the country's fastest enduro racers.

"The NEPG would like to give our thanks to all of the clubs that have hosted an AMA Rekluse National Enduro," said the NEPG's Alan Randt. "The success of the series would not be possible without their hard work and dedication to the sport. We would also like to welcome five new clubs to the 2011 series, two of which are hosting their first ever National."

Although each year features historical favorites, such as the Jack Pine Enduro in Moorestown, Mich., the AMA Racing National Enduro Championship Series often races in new locations each year. The new venues on the 2011 schedule include Salley, S.C.; Forest Hill, La.; Bismark, Ark.; Cross Fork, Pa.; and Chandlersville, Ohio. The new clubs are Ohio's Zanesville Trail Riders and the Arkansas Dirt Riders.

This year's championship will begin on Feb. 27 in Salley, S.C. The 10-round championship will wrap on Oct. 1 in Matthews, Ind. The full schedule is below. For updates, see AMARacing.com and NationalEnduro.com.

2011 AMA National Enduro Championship Series Schedule:

Round 1

Feb. 27
Columbia Enduro Riders
Rhonda Dennis
(803) 788-4220
mastercraft@bellsouth.net 
LOC: Salley, S.C.

Round 2

March 20
Acadiana Dirt Riders
Tracy Barstow
(337) 519-2520
cornerstoneglass70506@yahoo.com
www.acadianadirtriders.org 
LOC: Kisatchie National Forest, Forest Hill, La.

Round 3

April 3
Lubbock Trail Riders
Kelly Simmons
(806) 548-1260
krsiii@nts-online.net
www.lubbocktrailriders.org
LOC: Glass Ranch, Kalgary, Texas

Round 4

April 17
NATRA
Paul Traufler
(256) 837-0084
wintrak@hiwaay.net
www.natra.dirtrider.net 
LOC: West Point, Tenn.
GPS: 35° 7.991" N 87° 33.116" W

Round 5

May 22
Arkansas Dirt Riders
Steve Pierce or Jim Holub
(501) 529-5122
ssnyder@cdicon.com
www.arkansasdirtriders.net 
LOC: Bismark, Ark.

Round 6

June 19
Inyan Kara Riders
Paul Douglas
(307) 468-2840
pauld@rtconnect.net
LOC: Upton, Wy.

Round 7

July 17
Lansing Motorcycle Club
Jeff Hunt
(231) 267-9534
mike@nationalenduro.com
www.lansingmotorcycleclub.org 
LOC: Moorestown, Mich.

Round 8

July 31
Brandywine Enduro Riders
Peter Burnett
(610) 368-7332
pburnett75@aol.com
www.ber.us
LOC: Cross Fork, Pa.

Round 9

Aug. 28
Zanesville Trail Riders
Kory Young
(614) 204-1438
kory@zanesvilletrailriders.com
www.zanesvilletrailriders.com
LOC: Chandlersville, Ohio

Round 10

Oct. 1 (Note: Saturday event)
Muddobbers MC
Doug Spence
(765) 998-2236
dspenceh250@yahoo.com
www.muddobbersmc.org
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2011 Legends And Heroes Tour News

Courtesy of Legends and Heroes Tour
October 3, 2010 - Merced, CA: The Professor and Motocross Champion, Gary Bailey, and Managing Partner, Alex Moroz, of the Legends & Heroes Tour announced today a partnership to develop a true rolling museum of the rich history of American Motocross for the 2011 season. The Legends & Heroes Tour has been on the road the past 2 years displaying classic motocross iron and presenting a time line of motocross history to the fans. Most recently, the tour has been present at the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series events, the USGP at Glen Helen Raceway, the  Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and FIM World Championship series, the FIM Motocross of Nations, and the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid Ohio. The current modular display will be redesigned to incorporate a tangible 40 foot 5^th wheel specifically designed to carry the most dynamic motocross and supercross display around the country. The new display will travel to the 2011 Pro Supercross series, the Pro Outdoor nationals, the USGP and other select events.

 

"This is an exciting time for us and we are excited with this partnership with Mr. Bailey.  We see this as a catalyst to bring our rich history to the masses in a professional presentation and share not only with the fans but the general public on our rich history" states Alex Moroz, Managing Partner of the Legends and Heroes Tour.   

  

Professor Gary Bailey states "I am so excited about being able to donate my 5^th wheel trailer to the Legends & Heroes Project.  I think it is time to get the big top on the road.  For so long I have tried to save some of my old stuff just so my kids would have it.  I feel that the motocross history is important and I want my grandkids and great grandkids to know what it was like, back in the day.  What made me stop and think about all the history of motorcycles and motocross was that I don’t have many things on my grandfather. He won a lot of races like cross country, board track, and long distant races. I think it would be cool if I knew more about that history, so I don’t want this part we know to get lost"".
 

"Not only do I have a chance to help with this trailer, but also for me the most exciting thing is that I get to partner up with Alex Moroz to help get the show on the road. And I hope to get to as many events as possible to help make this thing big.  I want the young and the old to see and enjoy the bikes and the Legend & heroes that got this all started.   Save our history" Bailey concludes.

Stay tuned to future updates and photos coming your way soon!

About the Tour
The Legends & Heroes Motocross Tour is a professional historical display and time-line of Americas greatest motorsport.

The tour includes the machines and the champs of Motocross. The project was conceived by a dedicated group of Motocross Enthusiasts who, over the years, have discovered the value of the rich 40+ years of Motocross legacy and its impact on the American motorsports history. "The dedication and passion of the sport has brought the Legends & Heroes Motocross Tour to the next level of sharing this legacy, the history of the machines and men, as well as the women of Motocross. The history of the Classic Iron and its' champions is a dynamic model ever changing. We see this rich history as a great learning lab for all ages" according to Alex Moroz the tours managing partner.

 

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Dungey 2010 National Champion

Courtesy of Suzuki
Brea, Calif. – August 30, 2010 – History has been made. Ryan Dungey is the 2010 AMA Pro Motocross Champion, securing his second title of the year this weekend at Southwick MX in Massachusetts. The 20-year-old rookie has gained enough points in the series with his complete domination of the 450 motocross class to take home the trophy with two races still left on the schedule. Dungey claimed the 2010 AMA Supercross title in May, making him the youngest rookie racer ever to do so, and now has added the Pro Motocross championship to his list of accomplishments, making him the only rookie ever to clinch both titles. Dungey has been unstoppable on his Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 and has taken home the win in the past nine races in a row and won 16 out of 20 motos

"What Ryan has done, no one has ever done before including McGrath, Stewart, Carmichael," Team Manager Roger DeCoster said. "No one has ever won both the Supercross and a National Championship back to back as a rookie. It's pretty impressive. Sometimes, because Ryan is such a subdued nice guy, you don’t really realize what a big thing that he has done. I expect more and more perfection, but you look back and see that he is doing things that no one has ever done before – it's pretty impressive."

Dungey went into Southwick focused on racing his best race, like always. He lined up at the gate determined to give his best performance on the sandy, technical track in Massachusetts, and at the start of moto 1, Dungey started near the front of the pack. He moved into second place and stayed there most of the race. During the last lap, Dungey was battling for the lead when the opportunity to move up presented itself. Dungey and his RM-Z450 took the lead with less than a lap to go and took the win.

With the championship in view, Dungey lined up for moto 2 focused on finishing strong again. Dungey moved into the lead early in the race and by the time the checkered flag flew, he was more than 24 seconds ahead of second place. Dungey clinched the title by ending the day 151 points ahead of second place with only two races left on the schedule.

"This feels great," Dungey said after the race. "It’s a lot of hard work and a lot of long weeks in the off season to prepare for this, but its all the better when you pull it off and win the championship. It's not all me, everyone on the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team put in 110 percent into everything they do and that’s all I could ever ask. We work well together and enjoy working together at the same time. It makes it fun."

"The Suzuki family is ecstatic to add this championship to our trophy case," Rod Lopusnak, Suzuki’s National Sales Manager for the Motorcycle Division, said. "Looking back at the last year, it is hard to find one word other than ‘Champion’ to express what Ryan, the RM-Z450, and Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki have accomplished in their rookie season!"

"Congratulations to Ryan Dungey for his awesome, record-breaking rookie season!" Yoshimura R&D of America Vice President Don Sakakura said. "Ryan's courage, superior skills, and diligent conditioning were instrumental in his dominating motocross season, accomplishments which Ryan will surely cherish for a lifetime. His Suzuki RM-Z450 performed flawlessly all season long, and we must offer sincere appreciation to the Suzuki engineering team abroad, as well Roger DeCoster and his team of race technicians."

"It's been a perfect season; probably a season we will remember for the rest of our lives," DeCoster said. "It's never happened before – a rookie has never won back to back championships. Ryan has done it."

Dungey has made history winning a total of four national titles in the past two years. Ryan won two titles in 2009, the AMA Supercross Western Regional Lites and the 250 Motocross championships, both on the RM-Z250, as well as being the hero of Team USA at the Motocross of Nations in Italy. Now with the 2010 Supercross and the Motocross title in his possession, Dungey was named the captain of Team USA and hopes to keep the Motocross of Nations championship in the U.S.

The next AMA Pro Motocross race takes place at Steel City in Delmont, PA, on September 4th. Dungey, despite having clinched the title, will be focused on battling for the lead there.

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Mega Series, PAMX, AMA Pro-Am Triple Sanction and Contingency for Steel City National Weekend Sept 3-5

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Mega Series, PAMX, AMA Pro-Am Triple Sanction and Contingency for Steel City National Weekend Sept 3-5

Morgantown, WV (August 23, 2010) - Bellco and MX Sports, in association with Victory Sports, the PAMX and the AMA Fall Classic Series, announce a massive triple-sanction weekend packed with contingencies during the Steel City Raceway Pro National from Sept 3 - 5. On Friday, Sept. 3, riders can compete for PAMX Grand Championship Series points. On Sunday, Sept. 5, the Thor Mega Series presented by Dunlop rolls into town, paying points alongside the PAMX Fly Racing State Championship Series presented by Western Powerports and the Fall Classic Series, which pays AMA Pro-Am points and features a $3000 purse. And in between, the best riders in the world compete on Saturday, Sept. 4, in round 11 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
"This is going to be an amazing weekend, we expect great weather and we know we're going to get great racing," says Sam Gammon of Victory Sports. "With Mega Series points, we'll see some of the fastest riders coming from the south, and with PAMX points, we'll see the fastest riders from the North. And there's Pro-Am points, too, as well as a real chance to race on the exact same national track as the pros."
"We're really excited about triple sanctioning with these great series," says Tim Cotter of Bellco and MX Sports. "And this is a rare opportunity to race on the same track riders like Dungey, Short, Pourcel, Canard, Fiolek and Patterson will race on during the weekend. Race hard on Friday, watch some great racing on Saturday, then race again yourself on Sunday!"
Sunday's race will pay contingency from Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha, as well as points in the Thor Mega Series presented by Dunlop, the PAMX Fly Racing Pennsylvania State Championship Series presented by Western Powersports, and the AMA Pro-Am and Two-Stroke MX tours.
For more information, check out www.steelcitymx.com for the Steel City pro national weekend schedule, or visit www.victory-sports.com for Mega Series info, and www.gopamx.com for the PAMX series.

About Steel City Raceway
Located in Delmont, Pennsylvania, just east Pittsburgh, Steel City Raceway is a premiere motocross racing facility, hosting both professional and amateur events, for both motorcycle and ATV competitors.   Since 1986, Steel City has hosted some of the nation's most prestigious motocross events, including the U.S. World Motocross Gran Prix in 1987 and the annual AMA Pro Motocross National since 1988.  Bellco, Inc., manages and produces all events at Steel City Raceway.  For more information, please visit www.steelcitymx.com.

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Southwick & Heal Clothing Honor Doug Henry

Courtesy of Heal MX Clothing
Monroe, CT-  HEAL Clothing (Helping Extreme Athletes Live) and Southwick MX-338 are teaming up to bring you a special offer to watch the AMA Lucas Oil Motocross Championship race at Southwick with Doug Henry on Saturday, August 28th beginning at 7:00 a.m.EST.  Southwick is naming a section of their famous sand track after the AMA Hall of Fame member Doug Henry.  To celebrate this unveiling at the race, HEAL has made a limited edition t-shirt with the track sections logo and name on it HEAL Clothing’s online store.

The purchase of this shirt at the VIP price of $75, will allow attendees the opportunity to watch the racing in a private area along the newly named part of the track honoring the legendary Doug Henry.  Henry will be available for photo and autographs in the special area.  Food and beverage provided by Great Brook Farms will be served in a covered area that only people that have purchased a VIP shirt package can enter.

"I’m looking forward to being in an intimate setting to watch the race with fans for the first two motos of the pro races.  I’m humbled by the honor Southwick is providing, the fans going above and beyond to watch a sport they love," said award-winning Doug Henry.

All the proceeds from the sales of these t-shirts will be donated to the Road 2 Recovery to help injured motocross athletes.  Shirts can be purchased through HEAL Clothing.

About Doug Henry
Doug Henry is a multi AMA Champion in motocross/supercross as well as an X Games Gold Medalist.  Doug is known for his comeback after a career ending injury to win a championship and revolutionize the sport of Motocross by pioneering the 4-Stroke bike to be competitive in both motocross and supercross.

About HEAL Clothing:
HEAL (Helping Extreme Athletes Live) is an action sports apparel line that is based on providing donations to help injured action sports athletes with money raised in sales of their clothing.  HEAL donates to help non-profits that look after injured action sports athletes such as Road 2 Recovery and Athlete Recovery Fund.
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Unadilla Race Report...Arma Energy SNX

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Carlsbad, CA – The ARMAEnergy SNX backed Kyle Regal, (Merge Racing Honda) went 8^th/6^th for 5^th place overall on Saturday at the 41^st annual Unadilla MX National in Upstate New York. Regal’s 5^th place finish solidifies his 8^th place overall Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship points standings.

Unadilla was prepped for the rain but fortunately the sun came out allowing perfect racing conditions. Hailing from Texas, Regal exemplifies the true meaning of a privateer. From paying his own way, to driving to all the races in his Sprinter, to supplying his own mechanic with absolutely no factory support, Regal was the 7^th fasted in the 450 qualifiers with a 2:08:087 lap time right behind Mike Alessi and Josh Grant. Regal was stuck in the pack with a poor start in the first moto having to battle his way up to the front finishing an impressive 8^th.

Regal was then able to battle out of the pack in the second moto after another tough start. He was hanging tough with Andrew Short and Kevin Windham to eventually finish with a solid 6^th place finish. The 8^th/6^th finish for Regal for a 5^th overall should open some eyes for this consistent privateer. 

 "ARMA is proud to support Kyle and his racing efforts. He exemplifies the true meaning of what a privateer stands for and shows how much he wants to win", said ARMA spokesman Scott "Hollywood" Sepkovic.

Look for Kyle and fellow ARMA teamrider JLaw returning to the dirt this weekend at the AMA Southwick National Motocross in Southwick, MA.

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Unadilla Race Report...Troy Lee Designs Racing

Courtesy of Troy Lee Designs Racing
AMA Motocross - New Berlin, NY
After a few weeks off the entire team returned to New Berlin, New York healthy and ready to race. Ben Townley was coming off an injury he suffered at Washougal and Wil Hahn was back after shoulder surgery nearly two months ago. Cole Seely even spent some time on the sidelines with a broken nose and he was back at Unadilla as well.
The 450 motos did not go the way Ben Townley planned.

After climbing as high as third in the championship standings two rounds prior, Ben was looking to make up some ground on his competitors at a venue that he is quite fond of. BT fought with Andrew Short for the first part of moto one as he tried to make his way into the top five. By the mid-way point in the race Ben seemed to lose his drive and slipped several spots to seventh by the end of the moto. His second moto would prove to be more frustrating and Townley would cross the stripe in ninth position for sixth overall on the day.

"This definitely wasn't the result I was looking for today," said a disappointed Townley. "I put on a bit of a charge right at the beginning but then I just couldn't find a way around Short and it stalled me out a bit. The second moto wasn't much better. I was really hoping to do well here because I do like this track. All I can do is look forward and prepare for next weekend. I love that facility as well and I need to get back up to the front."

Wil Hahn and Cole Seely were both returning from injury as well. Seely posted one of his better motos all year in the first go-round with a ninth. Hahn could only get to fourteenth by the end of the race. The second moto Cole didn't get the start he needed to capitalize on his first moto finish and he would spend the entire race making passes towards the front. Wilbur would do likewise and get to eleventh at the checkers while Cole could only get to eighteenth at the finish. Wil Hahn just cracked the top ten with 14-11 motos for tenth. Cole Seely posted 9-18 moto scores to get a twelfth overall on the day.

As the series moves to New England and the infamous MX338 in Southwick there is much to be hopeful for. All of the TLD riders, including Florida resident Tarah Gieger, love the sandy conditions. Look for great things out of the team next weekend.

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Team USA: Dungey, Short and Canard

Courtesy of  MX Sports
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Last Saturday, prior to the start of Round 9 of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from Unadilla Valley Sports Center, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced three of American motocross' biggest names to complete the lineup of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations from Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Colorado. Reigning Motocross of Nations champion and current 450 Class points leader Ryan Dungey will return as the team captain in the MX1 class aboard his Rockstar/Makita Suzuki while GEICO Powersports Honda's Trey Canard (MX2) and Honda Red Bull Racing's Andrew Short (MX3) make their respective debuts at the world's biggest professional motocross event.


Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations.
Courtesy Steve Cox/Racer X

Team manager Roger DeCoster, who has won 16 MXoN titles as a rider and 20 as a team manager for the United States, and assistant team manager Mitch Payton selected the trio for the 62nd running of the event based on each rider's performance throughout the 2010 season up to this point. With a five-year winning streak in tact, Dungey, Canard and Short will look to make it six-in-a-row while competing on American soil at the same facility that has hosted a round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship since 2006.

"I believe this is one of the strongest teams the U.S. has ever fielded," said DeCoster. "Each of these riders have earned their spot on the team thanks to tremendous efforts thus far in the championship. With his win last year, Ryan (Dungey) will lead the team in MX1 while Canard and Short will serve as strong complements in MX2 and MX3."

Dungey made his 450cc motocross debut at the Motocross of Nations last season in his first selection to Team USA. He capped off the event with a win in the final moto, solidifying the United States' fifth straight win. This season, he's dominated the premier class of American motocross as a rookie, winning eight consecutive races to put himself in position to claim the world's most prestigious motocross title. He also won this season's event from Thunder Valley.

Current 450 Class points leader Ryan Dungey will head the team in MX1.
Courtesy Steve Giberson/VitalMX.com

"It's always an honor to be a part of this team," said Dungey. "It was an amazing experience last year and I can't wait to be a part of it again. We have a great team with Andrew (Short) and Trey (Canard) and I think it'll give us a great chance to take the win again."

For Canard, the selection to Team USA is his first. So far in 2010, Canard has experienced a breakout season. Prior to this year, he had never won an overall event in the motocross discipline, but after capturing his first career victory last month, he's gone on to win four straight events. Now with three rounds remaining, he sits in position to claim the 250 Class title in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

250 Class contender Trey Canard will make his MXoN debut in MX2.
Courtesy Steve Cox/Racer X

"Man this is just incredible," said Canard. "I was lucky enough to be a spectator at the 2007 Motocross of Nations from Budds Creek and I knew then that this is something I wanted to be a part of someday. Words can't express how proud I am to be a part of this team."

After eight years of professional motocross competition, the 2010 Motocross of Nations will serve as Short's first chance to compete for his country on a global stage. After finishing second in the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship 450 Class standings, he has been a staple at the front of the field again this year, boasting four podium finishes through nine rounds, each of them in the runner-up spot. Additionally, Short has a moto win to his credit and leads the 450 Class in holeshots with eight. As a Colorado native, Thunder Valley will serve as a home race for the current championship runner-up, making it the perfect site to make his Team USA debut.

Andrew Short will compete in MX3 during his first MXoN appearance.
Courtesy Steve Giberson/VitalMX.com

"I'm really excited to race in Colorado," said Short. "We have a great team here with myself, Ryan (Dungey) and Trey (Canard) and I think we have a great chance at going out there and winning. I've always dreamed of being a part of Team USA and it's really special to be selected this season."

Thunder Valley Motocross Park, located in the city of Lakewood, just a short drive from downtown Denver, is the third U.S. venue to host a Motocross of Nations, joining Unadilla in 1987 and Budds Creek Motocross Park in 2007. The event commences on the weekend of September 25-26, just two weeks following the conclusion of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

For event and ticket information about the 2010 Motocross of Nations from Thunder Valley, log onto www.tvmx.net. Camping, VIP Packages and General Admission tickets are available.

For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.

For more information about the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5750.


About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.

The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand.

Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.

The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.  Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Jason Anderson is the AMA Racing Motocross Horizon Award

Courtesy of American Motorcyclist Association
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Thirty-five American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) members have joined the ranks of the 2010 AMA Racing national champions following a week of bar-to-bar racing at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by AMSOIL, at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

"More than 1,400 qualifying riders worked through nationwide qualifiers for a chance to come to Loretta's to win an AMA Racing National No. 1 plate at the world's biggest week in motocross, and when the dust settled 35 remained," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "MX Sports, the organizer of this event, put on another great week of racing in conditions that ranged from brutal heat to sloppy mud and gave our members a stellar track for deciding our 2010 AMA Racing amateur national motocross champions."

One of the most impressive riders of the week was AMA Racing Motocross Horizon Award winner Jason Anderson from Bernalillo, N.M. The Monster Energy Team Green Kawasaki rider won four of his six motos in the 450 A and 250 A/Pro Sport classes and took the national championship in 450 A. A DNF in the final 250 A/Pro Sport class, following two class wins earlier in the week, likely cost Anderson a second No. 1 plate.

"I'm really excited to win the Horizon award," said Anderson, who's also backed by Pro Circuit, Fly Racing, Volcom, Oakley, Sebastien Tortelli and Coach Seiji. "So many big names have won it, and I'm just exited to be one of them."

Anderson's final moto wasn't without drama, however. He had to race back from dead last to fifth to secure the championship.

"The week went really well at the beginning, and then on the last day, I had my bike break and the last moto I crashed three times on the first lap," Anderson said. "I was mad at myself for getting myself in that situation, but I just put my head down and charged through the pack. I was just pinned everywhere. I had a million people cheering me on. My last pit board said I had to get one more guy, so I wasn't sure I had one it until it was all over."

The AMA Racing Youth Motocrosser of the Year was Cooper Webb. Webb, from Newport, N.C., raced a Honda Red Bull JGR Racing CRF150R to a national championship in the SuperMini 1 class with two moto wins and a second. In the SuperMini 2 class, Webb finished second overall with a win and two thirds.

"This is the biggest achievement I've done," said Webb, who's also backed by Triangle Cycle, Thor, Smith, Kenda, Decal Works and FMF. "I won the first two motos, and then during the mud race, I had clutch problems, but still managed to get second. I'm really honored the AMA selected me for this. It's what I've been working for, as far as my goals, training, going to school and right now, I feel like this is one of my biggest achievements."

In the Vet ranks, Keith Johnson earned the AMA Racing Vet Motocrosser of the Year. Johnson, from Carver, Mass., took the Vet 35+ championship over Loretta Lynn legend Kevin Walker, from Gray, Tenn., who claimed his record 14th AMA Racing national championship No. 1 plate in the Senior 40+ class.

Rockstar Suzuki teammates Gannon Audette and Ian Trettel were two other high-profile champions. Audette, from Cairo, Ga., won the 450 A/Pro Sport class with three wins. Florida-based Trettel topped the 250 A class with a second and two moto wins.

A full list of the 2010 champions from the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by AMSOIL, is below. For complete results from the week of racing, see MXSports.com.

The AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship finals have been organized since their 1982 founding by MX Sports. A list of past champions includes such superstars as Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, James Stewart, Kevin Windham, Ryan Dungey, and more.

2010 AMA Racing National Motocross Champions

250 A
Ian Trettel

250 A / Pro Sport
Zackery Freeberg.

450 A
Jason Anderson

450 A / Pro Sport
Gannon Audette

250 B Stock
Brad Frace

250 B Mod
Justin Bogle

450 B Stock
Justin Bogle

450 B Mod
Chris Plouffe

Women
Alexah Pearson

250 C Stock
Ryan Breece

250 C Mod
Broc Gourley

450 C
Sean Baxley

Collegeboy B/C (17-24)
Tyler Bereman

Jr. 25+
Robbie Reynard

Vet B/C 30+
David Jones

Vet 35+
Keith Johnson

Sr. 40+
Kevin Walker

Sr. 45+
Doug Dubach

Masters 50+
Matt Tedder Sr.

51 (4-6) Stock Multi Spd
Dylan Varn

51 (4-6) Stock Shaft Drv
Steel Gately

51 (4-6) AMA 1 Stock
Gage Linville

51 (7-8) AMA 2 Stock
Jackson Turpin

65 (7-9) Stock
Jordan Bailey

65 (10-11) Stock
Jake Pinhancos

65 (7-11) Modified
Luke Purther

85 (9-11) Stock
Austin Forkner

85 (9-11) Modified
Austin Forkner

85 (12-14) Stock
Chris Alldredge

85 (12-14) Modified
Steven Gretchen

Super Mini 1 (12-15)
Cooper Webb

Super Mini 2 (13-16)
Jace Owen

Schoolboy 1 (12-16) B/C
Luke Renzland

Schoolboy 2 (13-16) B/C
Joey Savatgy

Girls (12-15)
Amanda Maheu

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

2010 ISDE Team Announced

Courtesy of American Motorcyclist Association
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the riders who will contest the 85th International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) for AMA Team USA. The World Trophy Team will headline the U.S. effort. This year, taking on the best off-road racers in the world Nov. 1-6 in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, are: Destry Abbott, Mike Brown, Kurt Caselli, Jimmy Jarrett, Timmy Weigand and Nathan Woods.

"With the ISDE in Mexico this year, AMA Team USA is looking forward to competing so close to home, and this is the team that can put us on the box in 2010," said AMA Off-Road Racing Manager Chuck Weir. "These riders are hungry for success at off-road racing's crown jewel event, and each one of them is committed to doing what's necessary to win at this storied international competition.

"Our team announcement was delayed this year due to some international concerns regarding the location," Weir continued. "However, the Federation International de Motocyclisme, which sanctions this world championship event, recently finalized its report following a site visit. The report found the location suitable for this competition, and we are permitted to proceed. All systems are go for AMA Team USA at the 2010 ISDE."

The World Trophy Team is one of three premier teams that represent the U.S. at the ISDE. The other premier teams are the Junior Trophy Team, which fields four riders younger than 23-years old, and the Women's Trophy Team, which fields three riders. In addition, several club team members represent the United States at the event.
The AMA Team USA Junior Trophy Team will include Ian Blythe from Sedalia, Colo.; Cory Buttrick from Logan, Ohio; Nick Fahringer from Englewood, Ohio; and Taylor Robert from Scottsdale, Ariz. Blythe will ride a KTM 250 SXF in the E1 class. Buttrick will ride a KTM 450 XC-W in the E2 class. Fahringer will ride a Husaberg FE450 in the E2 class. Taylor will ride a Yamaha YZ450F in the E2 class.

The AMA Team USA Women's Cup Team will include Nicole Bradford from Avon, Colo.; Amanda Mastin from Whitehouse, Ohio; and Kerrie Swartz from Moore, Okla. Bradford will compete on a KTM 250 EXC. Mastin will race a Yamaha YZ250F. Swartz will ride a KTM 200 XC. All of the Women's Cup Team riders will compete in the E2 class.
Although it is not a recognized class by the FIM, AMA Team USA also designates a Senior Club Team of veterans from the club team members. This year, the club team will feature Billy Burns from Dorset, Vt.; Jeff Fredette from Beecher, Ill.; and Donald Williams from Minden, Nev.

Riders at the ISDE compete in one of three displacement classes: the E1 class, which features 100cc to 125cc two-stroke and 175cc to 250cc four-stroke motorcycles; the E2 class, which features 175cc to 250cc two-stroke and 290cc to 450cc four-stroke motorcycles; and the E3 class, which features 290cc to 500cc two-stroke and 475cc to 650cc four-stroke motorcycles.

Veterans anchor World Trophy effort

Abbott, from Peoria, Ariz., is an AMA Team USA veteran and World Trophy Team co-captain. In addition to the ISDE, Abbott contests the AMA Racing National Hare & Hound Championship Series for Monster Energy Kawasaki. The 37-year-old five-time AMA National Hare & Hound Champion is a four-time ISDE Gold Medalist and will represent the U.S. on the Trophy Team for the sixth time. Abbott is competing on a Kawasaki KX450 in the E2 class.

"The ISDE continues to be one of my all-time favorite events," Abbott said. "I look forward to it every year, and I'm excited to see what we can accomplish as a team. This year's team is extremely strong, and consists of five riders who know what to expect and what it takes to conquer this event and bring home a gold. Our rookie ISDE guy this year is Mike Brown, whose reputation speaks for itself. I know he's wanted to compete in the ISDE for a while, and I also know what he's capable of, so I'm looking forward to seeing what he accomplishes."

Abbott added that while the team expects to benefit from the event being held in the Americas this year, success will require a strong commitment from everyone involved.

"The fact that the ISDE is being held in Mexico this year has really helped with overall support," Abbott said. "The manufacturers are 100 percent behind us and believe we can do something special, but it's still going to be a lot of work and we all need to ride our best. For those who have never had the opportunity to attend, it's by far one of the coolest events to watch. It's the closest you'll ever get to see the best off-road riders in the world, so I'm hoping a lot of Americans try and make it down to support us."

Caselli, from Palmdale, Calif., is the other co-captain of the World Trophy Team and is returning to the team for the fourth time. The 26-year-old Caselli, who races off-road events for the KTM/FMF Racing factory team, has placed the ISDE near the top of his racing program the past few years. Caselli will race a KTM 250 EXC in the E1 class.
Caselli battled for the overall lead at the 2008 ISDE before crashing out on day three. In 2007, Caselli also led a significant portion of the event before ultimately winning the E3 class. In 2006, Caselli was a member of the championship Junior Trophy Team.

Brown, from Bluff City, Tenn., is a new rider this year. Brown, who currently competes in off-road events for the FMF/KTM factory team, is an accomplished national-caliber motocross racer. Brown won the AMA 125cc National Motocross Championship title in 2001. Brown will race a KTM 250 EXC in the E1 class.

Weigand, from Santa Clarita, Calif., replaced an injured Woods on AMA Team USA in 2009 and returns to the team for the second time. Weigand rides for Johnny Campbell Racing and is the 2009 AMA Racing Western Regional Hare Scrambles Champion. Weigand will race a Honda CRF450R in the E2 class.

Jarrett, from Salem, Ohio, also brings several years of experience to the team. Jarrett races the GNCC Series for GEICO Monster Kawasaki. This will be the Ohioan's sixth year representing the U.S. on the Trophy Team. Jarrett will race a Kawasaki KX450 in the E2 class.

This will be second trip to the ISDE for the 30-year-old Woods, who races WORCS for Team FMF Suzuki and competes in the AMA Endurocross series. Woods, from Paso Robles, Calif., will race a Husaberg FE570 in the E3 class.

Club teams out in force

While the Trophy Team, the Women's Trophy Team and the Junior Trophy Team are critical pieces of the U.S. effort, they are only a part of the AMA Team USA contingent that makes the trek to the annual event. Club team riders also will ride on the team.

The following riders were selected as club team members: Michael Berenbak from Reno, Nev.; Chase Bishop from Monterey, Tenn.; Jordan Brandt from Boulder Creek, Colo.; Sam Buffa from Brooklyn, N.Y.; Fred Hoess from Stanhope, N.J.; Nolan Irwin from Santa Rosa, Calif.; Jeremy Ketchum from Gallatin, Tenn.; Zachary Klamfoth from Canal Winchester, Ohio; Mike Monroe from Helena, Ala.; Duell Murphy from Huntington, Ind.; Wallace Palmer from Mullica Hill, N.J.; Cory Pincock from Pleasant View, Utah; Cody Schafer from Wheat Ridge, Colo.; Anthony Simontacchi from Rohnert Park, Calif.; Brian Sperle from Hayward, Calif.; Shawn Strong from Alpine, Utah; Jarkko Vainio from Park City, Utah; and Lars O. Valin from Eureka, Mo.

The AMA Team USA ISDE effort would be impossible without the support of various companies. These include Arai, Spectro, Motion Pro and KLIM.

America's motorcyclists can help support Team USA, and look good while doing it, by buying an official Team USA ISDE T-Shirt. All proceeds support the massive effort to transport the riders, bikes and crew to and from Portugal. To buy a shirt, just visit the AMA's online store at AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Gear > Apparel > 2010 ISDE T-shirt. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Washougal Race Report...KTM

Courtesy of KTM
Washougal, WA – Jagermeister/KTM rider Mike Alessi’s 11th place overall race result does not do justice for the effort and speed he brought to the Washougal Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship round over the weekend.
Alessi was running practice times within the top five before crashing and tweaking his knee in the first practice session on Saturday morning. He took it easy in the second practice and eventually was credited with 13th gate pick going into moto one.

When the gate dropped for the first moto Alessi came around the corner in 10th place. He rode strong throughout the moto and was able to make up four positions to move into 6th place before the checkered flag.

In the second moto Alessi had a good jump but, oddly enough, came together with his brother Jeff Alessi in the second corner and once restarted was way back at the tail end of the pack. He spent the first half of the moto picking up every position he could and once he had passed about half of the pack he made another mistake that sent him to the ground. Now even more determined Alessi put on a hard charge and ran lap times consistent with the 2nd place runner. He eventually finished 13th for the second moto unable to make up the time lost from the crashes.

"I felt a lot more comfortable today and was glad to finally put down some good lap times. I have suffered from too many crashes over the past few weeks and have found myself at the back of the pack too many times. I need to work on riding more relaxed to help keep it on two wheels. I am just disappointed with my results lately and am more determined than ever to show that my KTM belongs on the podium," commented Alessi.

His FMF/KTM teammate Tommy Searle had a decent showing in the 250 class in only his second week back from injury. Searle rode to a solid 10th place finish in moto one but turned heads in the second moto when he went from about 13th to 7th. His moto scores earned him 8th overall for the day. "I am still working on my endurance since returning from my shoulder injury. Each day I feel better and I am getting stronger in the end of the race. I hope to be back within the top five at the next round," remarked Searle.

Overall Results 450 Class –
1. Ryan Dungey (1-1)
2. Andrew Short (2-2)
3. Brett Metcalfe (3-5)
4. Thomas Hahn (7-3)
5. Nick Wey (10-6)
6. Ryan Sipes (5-11)
7. Kevin Windham (9-9)

8. Kyle Chisholm (8-10)
9. Dan Reardon (12-7)
10. Kyle Cunningham (11-8)
11. Mike Alessi (6-13)
12. Josh Grant (4-16)
13. Justin Brayton (17-4)
14. Weston Peick (16-12)
15. Ben Evans (15-18)

Overall Results 250 Class –
1. Trey Canard (1-1)
2. Christophe Pourcel (2-2)
3. Tyla Rattray (4-3)
4. Blake Wharton (5-4)
5. Dean Wilson (6-6)
6. Jake Weimer (3-11)
7. Eli Tomac (7-9)
8. Tommy Searle (10-7)
9. Vince Friese (12-12)
10. Martin Davalos (22-5)
11. Nico Izzi (9-18)
12. Darryn Durham (38-8)
13. Tommy Weeck (15-14)
14. Travis Baker (8-37)
15. Les Smith (17-13)
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Renthal Support on Location at Loretta Lynns

Courtesy of Renthal
Renthal will be on hand once again at the 29th Annual AMA Amateur National Championships in Hurricane Mills, TN for the entire week from Monday August 2nd through Saturday August 7th.

Renthal will have a complete inventory of handlebars, chainwheels, grips, chain and accessories for all support riders who will be attending the event. All participants of the event are welcome to stop by and check out all the products on display.

For more information about Renthal’s amateur support program, please visit www.renthalsupport.com or contact us at (877) 736-8125, or via e-mail, info@renthalsupport.com.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Honda Announces CRF150 Cup

Courtesy of MX Sports

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (July 21, 2010) -In association with American Honda, MX Sports Pro Racing announces the introduction of the Honda CRF150 Cup. The Honda CRF150 Cup is a pair of special races held in conjunction with the final two rounds of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, held at Steel City and Pala Raceways, in Pennsylvania and Southern California, respectively.  The races, which will be held the same day as both nationals and on the exact same track as the pros, will take place on September 4 (Steel City) and September 11 (Pala) and are designed as a platform to showcase the next generation of motocross talent.

These special races will feature significant support from American Honda as well as the Honda Riders Club of America (HRCA).  The back-to-back competitions will boast some of the most talented amateur motocross riders in the country, allowing the future stars of American motocross a unique opportunity to ride and compete on the same tracks as the world's fastest riders in front of thousands of motocross fans, plus a global television and internet audience.

The rules governing the Honda CRF150 Cup stipulate that all competitors must adhere to AMA-sanctioned Supermini (12-16) provisions, and contains a special stipulation that allows girls ages 12-16 the ability to participate. All riders must be aboard 2007 or newer Honda CRF150R or CRF150RB models.

In support of this exciting competition, American Honda has posted a significant contingency payout for each event, with over $11,000 in Honda Red Rider Rewards contingency up for grabs.

Visit powersports.honda.com/racing/contingency for Honda Red Rider Rewards program details and payout information. Entries will be strictly limited to the first 30 riders who register. The race schedule includes a practice session and one 15-minute moto.

These races are an exciting opportunity for youth riders to race in front of the large crowds and spectacular tracks that are part of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. MX Sports Pro Racing is pleased to work with American Honda and the Honda Riders Club of America in offering young athletes and their families a chance to participate in the world's most prestigious and competitive motocross tour.

For more information, including registration forms and the official rules, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com and click on Honda CRF 150 Cup, located under the Schedule tab, or please email crf150cup@mxsports.com.

For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.

For more information about the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5750.

About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.

The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand.

Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.

The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.

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Millville Race Report...Rockstar Energy Suzuki

Courtesy of Rockstar Energy Suzuki
Millville, Minnesota – The Rockstar Energy Suzuki team had a promising day of racing on Saturday at Spring Creek in Millville, Minnesota. With most of the team’s roster out with injuries, three racers took to the track at Round 7 of the AMA Pro Motocross series. Tommy Hahn, the team’s star 450-class racer, came back from a foot injury sustained at Round 5 and was ready to show that he’s one of the racers to watch in the premier class.

Hahn put together a great race in moto 1. Battling his injury, the excessive heat and humidity, and the other racers, Hahn got a mid-pack start and powered through the field to a sixth-place finish. Picking riders off right and left, Hahn was impressive on the track. "My bike setup was so good today. The bike is just awesome," Hahn said after the race. "I started the first moto mid-pack and worked up to sixth. I was happy with that."

Knowing he has the power and the speed to be a front-runner in the class, Hahn set his sights on the second moto. As the gate dropped for the second time in the 450 class, Hahn worked his way toward the front of the pack again by picking off riders and selecting the best lines on the track. He was in third and looking like he was going to move into second place when a punctured tire hampered his efforts. On the next lap, Tommy was forced into the mechanic’s area to replace the tire. By the time he got back into the race, he was no longer in the top 20. Although the end of the moto was disappointing, Hahn walked away knowing he has the skill and talent to run up front of the highly competitive class.

"In the second moto, I just put my head down and focused. I was trying to be smooth and fast, and it worked," Hahn said. "I was making good progress until I got a flat front. I had the podium wrapped up, but there’s nothing I can do about it now. I just have to focus on next week. I have the speed to be up there, and the work I’m doing at home is good, and I hope everyone sees that through the bad luck I’ve been having lately."

Jarred Browne, who’s filling in for the injured Jake Moss, took the team’s other RM-Z450 onto the track at Spring Creek. While his first moto was over before it began as he was held at the line until he was able to install the mandatory "Eject" safety device in his helmet, he concentrated on making up for it in the second race. He managed to stay on the right side of mid-pack for the entire moto and finished 16th, putting him in 20th overall for the day. In the 250 class, Chris Johnson filled in for the team. He finished inside the top 20 in the first moto but succumbed to bad luck in moto 2 where he finished 36th.

Look for Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s Tommy Hahn to be at the front of the pack in Washougal and battling for a podium finish. Round 8 of the series takes place on Saturday, July 24th. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

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Team TLD Race Report...Millville MN

Courtesy of TLD Racing
MA Motocross - Spring Creek

Spring Creek Motocross Park was the site of round seven of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Nationals in Millville, Minnesota. The Troy Lee Designs/ Lucas Oil/ Honda team posted solid finishes and surged forward in the point standings in two of the three classes they competed in.

Ben Townley turned a mediocre start around quickly in moto one by racing forward to fourth in the opening laps of the race. Ben struggled to find a rhythm but still ended the moto in fourth, setting him up for a good overall finish. In moto two Townley shot to the lead on the opening lap and looked to be on his way to a moto win. Then, just before the end of the second lap, Ben lost his front end in a turn and went down. The fall cost him multiple spots and he would spend the rest of the moto picking riders off. Ben was well outside the top ten after his crash and finished the moto in fifth, leaving him fifth overall on the day.

"Yeah, it was a little frustrating today," said Townley. "The first moto I couldn't seem to get it going. That was tough but my finish was still good enough that I could end up on the podium if I had a good second moto. In the second moto I got right to then front and I was feeling pretty good about the track. I made a stupid mistake and fell over and that was it. I did the best I could to make up spots but I really wasn't happy with getting fifth."

Townley's determination would move him forward in the point standings to third overall. Ben now sits just a handful of points out of second.

Tarah Gieger raced to a second and a fourth in Millville for yet another third overall finish. The podium finish locks Tarah into a solid third in the point’s race.

Cole Seely had a rough day in Minnesota. The young rider started moto one in sixth but a crash on the second lap would cost him a significant amount of time and he would enter the race again a lap down. Moto two started badly as Cole rounded the first turn mid-pack. Seely put his head down and charged, coming up to 14th by the motos end, which included a nasty rain storm that turned the track into a slimy mess. Despite the great ride in moto two Cole would only finish nineteenth on the day.

The team heads to Washington State next week seeking wins and podium finishes at the infamous Washougal Motocross Park.

The Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Honda race team would like to thank all of the companies that have supported our racing efforts over the years. They include Lucas Oil, American Honda, Red Bull, PPG, Wings for Life, Alpinestars, Avia, Couts Heating and Cooling, Dunlop, Epic Action Video Cam, Leatt Brace, McQueen Racing, Oakley, Pacific Collision, Pro Circuit, Rossignol, Santa Cruz, Selle Italia, Skullcandy, All Sport Dynamics, Cycra, Fasthouse, Flexfit, Hinson Clutch, Hot Wheels, Kahne Racing, Light Speed, Muc-Off, N Style, Nameplate, ODI, Primm, QTM, Renthal, RK Chain, Excel, Twin Air, Vasser Racing and VP Racing.

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Engine Ice Named the Exclusive Coolant and Anti-Freeze Sponsor of Loretta Lynn's National

Courtesy of Engine Ice
CycleLogic Products, Inc., the manufacturer of Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is proud to work as a strategic sponsor with MX Sports, Inc., which owns, manages and produces the  AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil, as the exclusive coolant and antifreeze product sponsor through 2012.

Available worldwide, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is the top selling brand of coolant and antifreeze product in the U.S. motorcycle and powersports industry. Racers using Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant have won hundreds of National Championships, including several dozen Championships at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.

"CycleLogic Products, Inc. and our product Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant have been long time supporters of the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil and we are proud to now support the event as an Official Sponsor of this long standing and prestigious event." - David A. Kimmey, President, CycleLogic Products, Inc.

Make sure you stop by the Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant Hospitality Area located by the swimming pool during the week of the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil to have a sit, cool off, meet new friends, relax and collect some of our fun giveaway items or join in some of our various activities.

About CycleLogic Products, Inc.: Based in Merritt Island, Florida, CycleLogic Products Inc. is the manufacturer of Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant, the World’s premier coolant and antifreeze product and also ProClean1000 products, the premier "Clean, Care, Chrome" products of the motorcycle industry.  Racers using Engine ice Hi-Performance Coolant have won hundreds of championships at most every level, amateur and professional in motocross, road racing, karting, auto racing and more. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is distributed by Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky, Western Powersports and more, see http://www.engineice.com/distribution.html for additional distribution channels.

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Red Bud Race Report...Rockstar/Makita Suzuki

Courtesy of Suzuki Racing
-Ryan Dungey went 1-1 and claimed his fifth victory in a row aboard his Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 on Saturday at the legendary Red Bud MX track.
-Dungey is now 64 points ahead in the series with six races left on the schedule.
-The RM-Z450 pulled Dungey to the holeshot in moto 2 and gave him the power to gain an 11-second lead by the end of the race.

Brea, Calif. – Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey kept the moment rolling at the sixth round of the AMA Pro Motocross series at the notoriously tough Red Bud MX track in Buchanan, Michigan, on Saturday. Dungey and his Suzuki fuel-injected RM-Z450 fought hard in the first moto to take the win, and the second moto they went from holeshot to finish line in true championship fashion.

In moto 1, Dungey took the win after a three-racer battle that was easily one of the most thrilling races in recent history. Dungey came off the gate and was in third as he settled in to study the racers ahead of him. As he took note of the fastest lines on the track, Dungey prepared to make his move. With 10 minutes left in the moto, Dungey used the renowned power of the RM-Z450 to make a pass into second place. He diced with the leader until the last lap of the race when his dedication to physical training and his mental agility let Dungey capitalize on a mistake made by the leader. With the championship-winning power of the RM-Z, Dungey crossed the finish line first.

As the racers lined up for moto 2, Dungey was ready to take on the competition again. His RM-Z450 shot him off the starting line and took him to the holeshot. While Dungey had some competition in the first lap, he started to pull away from the pack soon after. By the end of the race, Dungey had put an 11-second gap between himself and the rest of the field.

Dungey’s 1-1 victory gave him his fifth overall win in a row, and he now controls the championship chase by 64 points.

Dungey’s teammate Matt Moss put together his most consistent and solid performance to date at Red Bud. The Australian rookie finished 15th in both motos, earning 14th overall, which is his best finish so far in 2010.

Round 7 of the AMA Pro Motocross Series takes place after a break in the schedule. The racing continues on July 17th at Spring Creek in Millville, Minnesota, which is considered Dungey’s home track. Look for the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team to put together another awesome race performance there.

Red Bud 450 Class Overall Top 10
1. Ryan Dungey 1-1
2. Chad Reed 2-2
3. Ben Townley 4-3
4. Andrew Short 3-5
5. Brett Metcalfe 5-4
6. Josh Grant 6-6
7. Kyle Regal 7-7
8. Ryan Sipes 8-8
9. Mike Alessi 10-9
10. Nicholas Wey 9-12

450 Class Overall Points
1. Ryan Dungey 268
2. Chad Reed 204
3. Brett Metcalfe 201
4. Andrew Short 189
5. Ben Townley 189
6. Josh Grant 182
7. Mike Alessi 177
8. Kyle Regal 122
9. Ryan Sipes 114
10. Kyle Chisholm 108
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Lakewood Race Report...Fly Racing

Courtesy of Fly Racing
AMA Outdoor Motocross Series, Round 5 – Lakewood, Colorado

The AMA Lucas Oil Motocross made stop number five this past weekend at Thunder Valley MX in Lakewood, Colorado for another great round of racing. The day started out strong with Andrew Short setting the second fastest qualifying time in the 450 practice. In the 250 class, it was Martin Davalos also setting the second fastest time during practice, giving both Fly riders great gate picks to start the motos.

450 Class Highlights

Fly riders Andrew Short, Weston Peick, Ben Evans, Kyle Regal, Josh Clark, and Terren O’Dell all qualified for Motos via timed practice, with Short setting the second fastest time. In Moto one, it was Honda Red Bull Racing’s Andrew Short with the holeshot and early lead. Short began to pull a slight lead until a lap five crash moved him outside the top ten, forcing him to charge his way back to an 8th place finish. Fellow Fly rider Kyle Regal was close behind, finishing 9th. Rounding out the top twenty for Fly racing was Weston Peick in 20th.

In Moto two it was once again Andrew Short with another holeshot setting him up for another great finish with a 3rd place, which was good enough for fifth overall on the day. Merge Racing/American Honda backed rider Kyle Regal also had a good second Moto finishing 6th, with Team Rock River Powersports rider Weston Peick riding to a 16th place finish.

Overall Finishes:
Andrew Short: 5th (Kinetic Mesh Racewear, Formula Helmet) Factory Honda/Red Bull Racing
Kyle Regal: 6th (Kinetic Mesh Racewear) Merge Racing/American Honda
Weston Peick: 18th (Kinetic Racewear, Formula Helmet) Rock River Powersports
Terren O’Dell: 25th (Kinetic Racewear, F2 Carbon Helmet) Rock River Powersports
Josh Clark: 26th (Kinetic Racewear, Formula Helmet) Privateer
Ben Evans: 27th (Evolution Racewear, Formula Helmet) Ti-Lube/Brown Motosports/Carls Cycle Sales

Lites Class Highlights
In the Lites class it was Fly riders Max Anstie, Broc Tickle, Martin Davalos, Alex Martin, Kyle Gills, along with privateers Hunter Clements, Preston Mull, Michael Akaydin, Johnny Moore, Bobby Fitch and Donald Vawser, all making it out of timed qualifying to put themselves into motos for the day.

In Moto one it was DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing rider Broc Tickle Leading the way finishing 5th followed by fellow DNA rider Martin Davalos in 8th. Fellow Fly rider Alex Martin finished just outside the top ten with an 11th followed by Max Anstie in 12th.

In Moto two it was more of the same and leading the way was Star Racing Yamaha/DNA Shred Stix backed riders Broc Tickle (finishing 6th) and Martin Davalos in 8th, followed closely by Alex Martin and Max Anstie finishing 16th and 19th.

Overall Finishes:
Broc Tickle: 6th (Kinetic Racewear) Star Racing/DNA Shred Sticks/Yamaha
Martin Davalos: 7th (Kinetic Racewear) Star Racing/DNA Shred Sticks/Yamaha
Alex Martin: 12th (Evolution Racewear) Ti-Lube/WWR
Max Anstie: 16th (Kinetic Racewear) Star Racing/DNA Shred Sticks/Yamaha
Hunter Clements: 25th (Evolution Racewear) Privateer
Kyle Gills: 30th (Kinetic Racewear, Trophy Helmet) Privateer
Johnny Moore: 31st (Kinetic Racewear, F2 Carbon Helmet) Privateer
Preston Mull: 33rd (Evolution Racewear, Formula Helmet) Privateer
Donald Vawser: 35th (Evolution Racewear, Formula Helmet) Privateer
Michael Akaydin: 38th (Kinetic Racewear, F2 Carbon Helmet) Privateer
Bobby Fitch: 40th (Evolution Racewear, F2 Carbon Helmet) Privateer Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

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