Langston, Boni and Izer on the Pulpmx Show Tonight

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This week on the Pulpmx Show, we have one of the most accomplished riders in the world in Grant Langston coming on. This former motocross, supercross and world champion is currently out with an injury and has a few things on his mind he’d like to talk about. GL8 is one of the sports good guys and calls it like he sees it. He’s going to talk about rider safety and a few other issues that have been on his mind.

Matt Boni of the Rockstar/Hart & Huntington team crashed hard in practice at Salt Lake City and was unable to compete. Last season’s Privateer of the Year will be in-studio to hang out all show and with his team manager being Kenny Watson, this should be interesting.

Also on the show is DMXS founder David Izer. DMXS is the godfather of motoshows and we’ll have him on to talk about the upcoming nationals, the shows origins and much more.

You’re also going to have the chance to talk to Langston, Boni, Izer, Watson or Matthes by calling in to (702) 586-7857 tonight. Have something on your brain for one of the above people? Feel free to pick the phone up and bring your best questions.

What you’ll want to do is visit pulpmx.com tonight at 6PM PST/9PM EST and click on the Pulpmx.com show banner. That will take you to the live stream of the show and that’s where you can also text-chat with other listeners or download the Ventrilo program, plug in your headset and you can voice-chat with others.

There will also be tons of giveaways tonight and throughout the season as we reward our loyal listeners with a discount on a purchase at TREmx.com, EKS(X) Brand Goggles, Rockwell watches and much more!

You can access the show archives on ITunes as well as the archive will be up the next day on pulpmx.com.
So be in front of your computer tonight at 6PST/9EST for an entirely new way to get your moto information. See you there!

The PulpMX show is brought to you by EKS(X) Brand goggles, tremx.com, JGR Motors and Suspension and Rockwell Watches
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Ethika Supports Amateur Motocross

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Ethika, a performance lifestyle driven brand, is proud to get behind the amateur motocross scene. Ethika was founded in 2001 and has continued to grow since. We will be giving away our performance underwear to the top three overall winners in all of the 65cc and 85cc classes at the World Mini Grand Prix. We are a family of close friends that grew up around the amateur motocross scene and knows what it takes to get to the top. Our goal is to not only outfit the pros of our sport but also the next Ryan Villopotos and Davi Millsaps, as well. Some familiar names right now that are racing in Ethikas are Jeremy McGrath, Chad Reed and Grant Langston, as well as top amateur prospects Adam Cianciarulo and Zach and Chase Bell. Ethika is about going after your dreams and being with you till you accomplish them.

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Grant Langston Races for a Cure in Anaheim

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Feb. 10, 2010 Simi Valley, CA:  This Saturday on February 13, 2010, Supercross will partner with Komen For The Cure in hosting the first-ever breast cancer awareness Supercross race at Anaheim Stadium. 

All contributions from the event will go directly to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure 60-mile walk.

For O’NEAL, established in 1970, this is a special event as O’NEAL has been a long time contributor in the fight against cancer. For this reason, Any 3 series or 5 series Helmets purchased from www.oneal.com on

February 13th or February 14th 2010 will have all the net proceeds paid directly to City of Hope for the continued fight against Cancer.

 

In addition, O’NEAL will be outfitting multi time Champion Grant Langston in a custom made set of signature plaid Hardwear race wear this weekend with a pink twist. O’NEAL’S Senior Product Designer 

Eric 'Rudy' Rudolph said "I knew Grant would definitely want to be a part of the A3 Cancer Awareness considering his own personal battle with Eye Cancer. He loves loud gear, so I decided to go with a custom

set of bright Pink Plaid Hardwear Gear made especially for him for this momentous night."

 

This weekends race event hits home specifically for Multi time champion O’NEAL rider Grant Langston. Grant was diagnosed with Melanoma of the eye in 2008, which at the time was considered to be a career 

ending injury. Grant was able to successfully fight the disease and return to racing in 2010 aboard the J-law Racing/AM-PM/Boost Mobile/Langston Motorsports backed YZF 450. Grant is in full support of the Breast 

Cancer Awareness theme for this weeks supercross, stating ”I’m excited to see Supercross get involved in a great cause! As a fellow cancer survivor, this helps to get more people aware and involved in fighting the 

disease. I would also like to thank O’NEAL for the special pink gear which will be auctioned off for charity after the race.”

 

O’NEAL, established in 1970, produces superior quality motorcycle protective apparel, helmets and accessories and distributes them worldwide.

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R2R Auctions for San Diego SX

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Scottsdale, AZ - The Road 2 Recovery Foundation announces great auctions for Round Five of the 2010 Monster Energy Supercross in San Diego, California. The first auction includes 4 VIP Credentials with all access pit passes, Reserved VIP seating in the Press Box, Tour of JLaw Yamaha Factory Team Rig, Parts Unlimited Track Walk, Monster Energy Hospitality Credentials for lunch and autographed jersey from JLaw Yamaha Team rider Grant Langston.

The second auction includes 4 Tickets with all day & night pit passes (Rider Seating Section 49-54), tour of JLaw Yamaha Factory Team Rig, Parts Unlimited Track Walk, access to the Parts Unlimited Hospitality Tent for lunch, 4 XBalm Gift Packs.

The Road 2 Recovery would like to thank Feld Motor Sports, Monster Energy, Parts Unlimited, JLaw Yamaha Racing, X-Balm and Grant Langston for making these auctions possible. All proceeds to benefit the injured riders’ fund. Don’t miss out on these super auctions this holiday season and surprise the motocross fans in your life!

The Road 2 Recovery Foundation is dedicated to helping AMA licensed motocross members with financial assistance if they sustain career ending injuries as well as providing motivational, emotional and spiritual support to these individuals and their families. For more information and sponsorship opportunities contact Road 2 Recovery at 480-276-1131 or info@road2recovery.com.

DUNGEY PODIUMS IN ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS DEBUT

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DUNGEY PODIUMS IN ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS DEBUT


Team Suzuki Press Office - January 10.

Reigning Supercross Lites and AMA 250cc Motocross class champion Ryan Dungey raced to second place in his first Supercross Main event at Saturday's 2010 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM season opener at Anaheim Stadium in California.

The Rockstar Makita Yoshimura rider took a close second place to winner James Stewart aboard the RM-Z450 Suzuki in front of almost 44,000 spectators at Angel Stadium.

Dungey had the second-fastest lap time in practice and remained consistent throughout practice and qualifying. At the drop of the gate for the Main, Dungey and his fuel-injected RM-Z450 shot out of the gate and grabbed the holeshot. He continued to put distance between himself and Stewart, who was in second place, leading for an astounding 17 laps amidst the roar of the crowd who stood and cheered the entire 19-minute race. As lappers began to factor into the race, Dungey gave up the lead to Stewart but didn't give up the race: He battled the final three laps, nearly overtaking Stewart on the last lap. At the wave of the chequered flag, Dungey took the second spot on the podium.

"I'm really happy with Ryan's finish" Team Manager Roger DeCoster said after the race. "I think for his first season on the 450, it's awesome. He did really, really well. I mean, when you look at third place was half a lap back, the whole team is really happy. I had a good feeling we'd be on the podium before the race, but the way he did it was even better than I expected. You can see Ryan did not luck into that position today; he rode solidly, like a veteran."

"Tonight was fun," Dungey said, surrounded by a crowd of fans outside the Rockstar Makita Suzuki race rig. "I came in second, but I can't be mad. I worked really hard this off-season to make sure that I would be up front, because that's where I want to be. I was able to get some really good, clean laps out front and I think that was very valuable."

"Right off the start I had instant power," Dungey said of his holeshot. "I have never launched out of the gate like that before, and it stayed on and kept powering. The Rockstar Makita Suzuki bike did a really great job tonight, EFI, suspension, the whole team helped me make the bike work great and I'm glad we could put it on the podium." As for knowing the reigning Supercross champion was behind him, Dungey said, "I knew he was behind me from the beginning. I could hear him, I know what his bike sounds like, but I was just trying to ride my race."

Austin Stroupe also made his Supercross debut on Saturday night. The 19 year old is set to compete in the Supercross Lites East series, but due to an injury to team mate Matt Moss, Stroupe will race the first few rounds of the 450 class. Stroupe grabbed the holeshot in the second qualifier, ahead of James Stewart. In the Main Event Stroupe completed four laps before succumbing to a mistake that took him out of the race.

"It's too bad that Austin and Chad Reed bumped, but it showed that Austin can do well on a 450," DeCoster said. "It's his first race, and in his first qualifier he got fourth and the holeshot, which is really good."

"Getting the holeshot in the qualifier, that was definitely the highlight of the night for me," said Stroupe. "I didn't know what to believe. I didn't know if I was in a different world or what! I prayed on the line for a good start, because I just wanted to get qualified for the Main, and then I got the holeshot and I heard the fans cheering."

Though Stroupe won't be competing in the entire 450 class series, he knows that this experience will help him in his battle for the Lites East Championship. After the race, Stroupe reflected on the lesson he could take from his shortened debut. "I learned tonight that I just have to be on my game all the time. Every guy out there is blistering fast, but I think the switch to Rockstar Makita Suzuki has been nothing but great for me and I'm comfortable here."

Watching the race was team mate Matt Moss. The Australian will wait a few more weeks before making his Supercross debut, but he's already mentally preparing for his first race. "I feel good on a 450, and as long as I'm 100 per cent I think I can go out there and do well. I don't want to go out there half hearted, I want to go out there and give it my all. I want to show them what I've got."

"That race was amazing," Moss said after the return of his team mates from the track. "It was great to watch Dungey. He went from a 250 championship to battling the best in the world. He pretty much dominated for 17 laps. This only my second time being at the AMA Supercross races, and when you watch it on TV you dream of watching a battle like that, and to see it unfold in person was amazing."

A Suzuki RM-Z250 was also on the podium Saturday night as Team Rockstar Energy Suzuki, Presented by Canidae's Ryan Morais took the third spot in the Supercross Lites West Series.

Supercross Main Event: 1. James Stewart (Yamaha); 2. Ryan Dungey (Rockstar Makita Suzuki); 3. Kevin Windham (Honda); 4. Andrew Short (Honda); 5. Ryan Villopoto (Kawasaki); 6. Josh Hill (Yamaha); 7. Ivan Tedesco (Yamaha); 8. Justin Brayton (Yamaha); 9. Davi Millsaps (Honda); 10. Grant Langston (Yamaha).

 

Grant Langston Returns to Racing with O'neal

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Simi Valley, CA - The last season Grant Langston raced was in 2007.  The 25-year-old Langston ­­had battled his way thru the AMA National Motocross Series to win the Championship title in the premier 450 class! Grant then went onto the Las Vegas US Open in 2007 and also walked away victorious taking the 2007 US Open title! 

After a World Championship title, 2 AMA Outdoor National titles, 2 Supercross Championship titles and a US Open title, it was clear, the young racer was in fact one of the most talented riders to ever grace the sport.

At the start of the 2008 Racing season Grants life took a tragic detour. Grant developed a problem with his vision.  At first, it was thought to be a minor eye issue but was soon discovered to be Cancer of the eye.  In true racers form, Grant battled the disease thru 2008.  In early 2009, Grant was given a clean bill of health from his doctors.  Indeed, the cancer was in remission and the unthinkable was told to Grant – He was clear to go racing!

Grants triumphant return to racing is no longer a dream.  Grant will be entered into Round one of the US Supercross series in Anaheim California on January 9, 2010. 

Grant is taking this journey seriously and has been carefully preparing his body, bike and equipment so that he has the absolute finest tools to compete throughout the 2010 season.

Grant has chosen O’NEAL protective apparel and Yamaha motorcycles for his triumphant return.  Langston will compete in the 450 class for both the US Monster Supercross Series and the US AMA National Motocross series in 2010.  “I was lucky and caught the cancer early.  I spent 2008 treating the cancer and with the support of my family and friends have since recovered well.  I have been training hard and am eager to be on the bike racing again.”  Langston went on to say, “O’NEAL makes some fantastic gear and I am excited to be racing in their new 2010 line.”

O’NEAL, established in 1970, produces superior quality motorcycle protective apparel, helmets and accessories and distributes them worldwide.  Frank Kashare, O’Neal’s Vice President said, “We are proud to be associated with Grant.  He is an inspiration to all of us at O’NEAL and we look forward to racing with Grant for many years to come.  He truly is a Champion on and off the track!”

Look for # 8 to be a regular on the podium throughout the Supercross and Outdoor National Series.