2011 Loretta Lynn's Regional Schedule Announced

Courtesy of MX Sports
Morgantown, W.Va. - MX Sports, producers of the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch, announce today the 2011 Regional Championship Schedule. The Regional Championships serve as the final races to seed riders into the National Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch, and only riders who finish in a qualifying position at a regional event are eligible to race the national.

"We're excited to announce this schedule, which includes an all-star cast of regional tracks, including six venues with experience holding AMA Pro National events" says MX Sports Director Tim Cotter. "The tracks have been selected based on their ability to produce large and complicated events."

"The best amateur motocross racers in the world earn their way to the top through the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships," says AMA Motocross Manager Kip Bigelow. "But qualifying to line up at Loretta Lynn's isn't easy. These competitors must race their way through a challenging Area and Regional qualifying system that guarantees a best-of-the-best lineup at the championships every summer. The AMA is looking forward to working with the dedicated and talented staff at MX Sports, and all the local track organizers who will make this happen in 2011."

Of note, Gatorback Raceway in Winter Garden, Florida, appears on the schedule for the first time in years, reducing the travel for the many Florida-based riders who usually travel further north for their Regional Championship. Thunder Valley Raceway in Lakewood, Colorado will host the South Central Regional Championship, a welcome break for the many Colorado riders who usually have to travel to Regional Championships further south. As always, the Regional Championship tracks revolve on a rotating schedule year-to-year.

Riders who qualify at the Regional Championships will then be eligible to race for the AMA Amateur National Championships at Loretta Lynn Ranch on August 1- 6, 2011.

2011 AMA Amateur National Motocross Regional Championship Schedule

Northeast Regional Championships:
June 11 & 12 Youth: Broome Tioga - Richford, NY
June 18 & 19 Amateur: High Point - Morris, PA

Southeast Regional Championships:
May 28 & 29 Youth: Muddy Creek - Blountville, TN
June 11 & 12 Amateur: Gatorback - Winter Garden, FL

Mid-East Regional Championships:
June 4 & 5 Youth: Sunday Creek - Nelsonville, OH
June 11 & 12 Amateur: Red Bud - Buchanan, MI

North Central Regional Championships:
June 18 & 19 Youth: Sunset Ridge - Walnut, IL
June 25 & 26 Amateur: Spring Creek - Millville, MN

South Central Regional Championships:
June 4 & 5 Youth: Freestone - Wortham, TX
June 11 & 12 Amateur: Thunder Valley - Lakewood, CO

Northwest Regional Championship:
May 28 & 29 Youth/Am: Washougal - Washougal, WA

Southwest Regional Championship:
June 18 & 19 Youth/Am: Competitive Edge - Hesperia, CA
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MX Ride For the Cure Combines a Great Cause and Dirtbikes

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MX Ride For the Cure Combines a Great Cause and Dirtbikes

TEMECULA, CA - June 21, 2010 - (Motor Sports Newswire) - MX Ride For the Cure is pleased to announce its fourth annual Ride Day presented by Kawasaki.  The event will take place on October 2, 2010 during breast cancer awareness month.  All proceeds will again be donated to Michelle's Place, a breast cancer resource center helping women with the disease (see www.Michellesplace.org ).  

The event will return to Cahuilla Creek Motocross Park in Anza, CA.  "We are happy to be holding the event at Cahuilla Creek Motocross where it all started in 2007.  Under new management, the park has made huge improvements to the facility over the last year which will only make the event even better," said Laurie Cary, Event Organizer.  Three tracks will be prepped and open for practice and several fundraising events will take place throughout the day, including a huge raffle, an auction, and the return of the Bra Parade (a huge hit last year). 

Of course there will be vendors, pros, and celebrity appearances.  Women's Pro Motocross Champion Ashley Fiolek will be there to sign autographs.  Pros past and present are looking forward to the event. Past Events have garnered a lot of media attention, and this year's event will be no exception. 

This year Kawasaki has signed on as a title sponsor. Kawasaki has supported the event from the beginning and showed time and again a big desire to help the cause.  They will be back in full force with some great activities planned.  Other sponsors include Applied Racing, Dubach Racing Development, Utopia Optics, Allredy Canopy, MSR, Wahoos Fish Taco in Temecula, CRFsonly, Temecula Motorsports, Factory Connection, Dunlop Tires, Hart & Huntington, Factory Effex.

The ride day is definitely the main event but for the first time, fundraising will take place all year long giving those who can't attend the ride day other opportunities to support this great cause.  At www.MXRideForTheCure.com you will find on-line donation, other fundraising events, and info on the new on-line auction which includes items such as Ryan Dungey autographed helmets and Ryan Villopoto's autographed number plate, and more.  Check the website often for updates. 

For Vending opportunities and raffle donations please contact the event organizer, Laurie Cary, at laurier4tc@gmail.com.

Contact: Laurie Cary
Phone: (951) 326-0148   

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Win the GNCC Points Leading Factory Suzuki RM-Z450

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Win the GNCC Points Leading Factory Suzuki RM-Z450

Morgantown, WV (June 3, 2010) -- American Suzuki and its FMF/Makita Suzuki factory off-road race team has already taken their race-prepped Suzuki RM-Z450 to the top of the podium. Now you can ride it off of the box and take it home.

Off-roaders and motocross riders alike can benefit from this: an RM-Z450 stocked with the latest, trickest aftermarket parts. Suzuki will give away the actual bike GNCC points leader Josh Strang races on following the MotorcycleUSA.com Snowshoe GNCC on June 27. The team is eager to prove Strang’s four wins this season came on a bike anyone could own.

To enter, raffle tickets can be purchased during the next two rounds of GNCC Racing, including this weekend’s Wiseco John Penton GNCC, and the Snowshoe race in two weeks. All proceeds from the raffle go to RiderDown.org, the foundation that helps injured riders up.

"We couldn't be more excited," said Bruce Vermeulen, President of RiderDown Foundation. "To have Josh Strang's 2010 race bike up for grabs and benefitting RiderDown is unbelievable. The support of guys like Josh who are out there campaigning the GNCC series means a lot to us and the injured riders we work with. My hat's off to Racer Productions and American Suzuki for making this happen."

This Suzuki is stocked with the good stuff. Acerbis has supplied all the body plastics along with handguards and carbon fiber frond disc cover. It has CV-4 red radiator hoses plus that red radiator cap. Works Connection provides radiator braces for protection, brake reservoir caps, engine plugs and oil caps. The DID O-Ring chain hooks up great on Renthal sprockets. TM Designs supplies a chain guide and a rear disc protector. The bike also has a GPR steering stabilizer, Renthal handlebars and grips. The rotors are from DP Brakes. RG-3 provides a top-of-the line suspension setup. Zip Ty racing supplies their oil filter cap, brake reservoir extension and chain adjusters.

The engine has engine hangers from Tokyo Mods and the FMF stainless exhaust complete with Mega bomb header that leads to the titanium 4.1 canister contributes more power. Hinson Racing adds to the engine with their billet clutch cover, inner and outer billet baskets and the pressure plate.
The 2.5 gallon fuel tank IMS hydrates the bike, and the Motion Pro quick turn throttle system helps make that happen more efficiently.

The bike rolls on Dunlop tires with foam inserts, but the team will swap in some traditional tubes if the customer wants them. And of course the look is complete with N-Style Team FMF/Makita Suzuki graphics.

This is the actual bike Josh Strang wins races on—the team will build it fresh for Snowshoe, let Josh race it, then wash it off and give it to the RiderDown raffle winner when the race is over. Enter now for your chance to win a dream ride, and help donate to a great cause.

The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series continues this weekend with the Wiseco John Penton GNCC in Millfield, Ohio.
For more information, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304.284.0084.

About GNCC Racing:
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. GNCC Television airs on Versus, now back on DirecTV, every Sunday and Tuesday. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

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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Courtesy of Michael Leib
After winning the 250 B Stock class at the 2009 Loretta Lyn Amateur National Series Michael Leib has decided to forgo the 2010 amateur season and go pro full time. Consulting with his trainer, Nathan Ramsey, and considering the options Michael feels he is ready. His training program has been adjusted to get him ready for the 30 minute plus two lap motos. REM Saturday Motocross races for the month of April have 30 minute motos and Michael has been riding with Mike Alessi at his training facility and has proven he has the stamina.

“The speed is coming and my fitness is good. I am pumped to be done with amateur racing and look forward to proving to myself I can be a top runner in the 250 class. I want to thank American Honda for supporting my decision to forgo Loretta’s and pursue my dreams. Rocket Exhaust will continue to build my Honda motors and Factory Connection is 100% behind me in the suspension department. All my supporting product sponsors are behind me as well. My bikes are really good and I know the rest will be up to me” said Michael.

Look for Michael at Hangtown on his Rocket Exhaust sponsored CRF250R. If anybody has any questions and or would like to help contact Michael at info@rocketexhaust.com. Special Thanks to American Honda, Rocket Exhaust/Motors, On Track Learning Solutions, Nathan Ramsey, Dave O’Connor, 180 Decal, AC Racing, Asterisk, Boyesen Engineering, Cycra Racing, Dirt Bike Magazine, Dunlop, Factory Connection, Gaerne Boots, Hinson, IMS, Leatt, Lightspeed, Matrix, Motion Pro, No Fear, QTM, Renegade Race Fuels, Ride Engineering, Rim Wrapz, RK/Excel, SDG, Seal Savers, Shoei, Spy, TAG, Torco, Twin Air, Vertex Pistons and Web Cam.    

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GNCC TV Returns to Versus This Sunday with Florida ATV Action

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GNCC TV Returns to Versus This Sunday with
Florida ATV Action

Morgantown, W.Va (April 22, 2010) - RacerTV, covering the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series on television show for the past 10 years, returns this weekend with the first episode of the 2010 season, the Parts Unlimited River Ranch ATV race. The GNCC Series continues as America's only off-road series offering bike and ATV racing coverage on cable television, and this year, the show will return with a new time slot on Versus, which also returns to DirecTV.
"I'm really excited for the 2010 season of RacerTV on Versus," said Producer Jason Hooper. "We've got great time slots, awesome HD racing footage and to top it all off, Versus is back on DirecTV!"
Host Jason Weigandt returns for his seventh season of GNCC broadcasts. "I do a lot of motocross and supercross announcing, but I still love the GNCC Series," says Weigandt. "It's hard to catch all the action at the track as a fan, but the TV crew manages to get to the cool spots and show how tough these races can be. After you watch these shows, you'll want to go riding yourself."
Shows air each Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and Tuesday at 5:oo p.m. with a few exceptions throughout the season. The River Ranch ATV Premiere kicks off at 3:00 p.m. this Sunday, April 25, with a 30 minute episode on VERSUS. Watch as new GNCC ATV Champion Chris Borich battles stiff competition in Yamaha's Taylor Kiser and Can-Am's Adam McGill. The show will repeat on Tuesday, April 27, at 5:00 p.m. Go to www.gnccracing.com/pages/gncc-television for the full 2010 TV schedule.
For more information, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. GNCC Television on Versus, now back on DirecTV, returns April 25.  For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

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Crush Grafix Racing Scores Big at Englishtown

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Levittown, PA - Crush Grafix Racing riders claim five out of six podium finishes at Raceway Park.

Crush Grafix Racing riders clinch five out of six podium positions at ESMRA round 2, Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ.

CGR’s Travis Oswald battled with Neal Olree for the majority of the Lites final with Oswald finishing second.

Crush Grafix Racing rider and 2009 Premiere points champion Boyd Brower secured his second win of the season at Englishtown. Teammate Kevin Hudasko, finished a close second to Brower in his Premiere class debut.

Teammates Brower, Oswald, and Hudasko were first, second, and third for a quarter of the Unlimited class final. Brower opened up a commanding lead and finished on the top spot of the podium joined by teammate Oswald in third. CGR’s Kevin Hudasko finished a respectable fifth.

CGR is proudly partnered with: One Industries, Gaerne, Acerbis, Twin Air, Hinson, EVS and CP Pistons, DNA Energy Drink, Nine One Nine Designs, Rockwell Timekeepers, SMX Optics, Braking, Sunstar, Eleven 10 Mods, Yoshimura, Outlaw Racing Products, Moto Hose and Amadeo Decada, and Privateer Media Solutions.

About Crush Grafix Racing

Crush Grafix Racing was founded in 2008 by team owner Drew Stoerrle. Stoerrle’s involvement in supermoto racing began in 2007 while providing design services to the Eastern Supermoto Racing Association. In their first full season (2009), CGR won two out of three pro points championships (Lites and Premiere). CGR’s accomplished three rider team is competing in the 2010 ESMRA and ENAC Can - Am supermoto series. Follow CGR online: www.crushgrafixracing.com, www.twitter.com/Team_CGR. Offical CGR gear: www.cafepress.com/TeamCGR.


About ESMRA

Based in Columbia, MD, the Eastern Supermoto Racing Association promotes a fifteen round race series that travels throughout the northeastern region of the United States. ESMRA offers seventeen amateur and professional classes and is the largest traveling supermoto series east of the Mississippi. Series information is available at www.esmra.com.

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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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Team GPF/Babbitt's Online Season Wrap Up

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It's been a season to remember for Team GPF/Babbitt's Online. After Team GPF rider Dano Aulseybrook wrapped up the AX Lites east title in Dayton, Ohio the series headed west to Denver, CO for the final round of the series and the finish of the Lites west championship.

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AJ Catanzaro came into Denver with a comfortable 20 point lead in the Lites west and only needed a consistant weekend to secure the title. AJ did just that on friday night in Denver riding a smart and smooth race coming home in 2nd place. With 2nd place in points, Cory Green, getting hurt during qualifying and not racing the main event AJ was able to wrap up AX Lites west championship for Team GPF.

On Saturday night in Denver the team made the decision to put AJ on the 450 and get his feet wet with the big boys of Arenacross. Unfortunately it didn't go so well for AJ. After logging some fast qualifying times in practice AJ got off the line badly in his heat race and then went down hard on the first lap in the rhythm section. AJ was bruised up but toughed it out and rode the LCQ but was unable ride like himself and failed to make the main event.

In the end Team GPF did exactly what we set out to do in the 2010 AX series and that was to win the LItes east and west titles. Can't thank our riders, AJ Catanzaro and Dano Aulseybrook, enough for all the hard work they put in this season. They put in the hard work and deserved it.

From my father Ray Woods and myself (Josh Woods) we can't thank you enough for all your support. This program wouldn't be possible without you. We hope to continue developing young riders and making you a part of our program for many years to come. Thanks again!

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Georgia Practice Facility, Babbitt's Online, MMCR, Decal Works, Dr. D, Moose, TLR Performance, Bell Helmets, TCX Boots, Dunlop, Factory Connection, K&N filters, Motorex, Wiseco, Barnett, ICW, Devol, DP Brakes, SDG, VonZipper and UFO.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Glen Helen Out of National Series

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. – MX Sports Pro Racing announced today the postponement of the Glen Helen round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, citing contractual differences with the promoter of the San Bernardino, Calif., facility. The second-round event, which was originally scheduled for Glen Helen Raceway on May 29, 2010, is now being slated for September 11.
“This was a difficult decision, but ultimately, we simply were not able to come to contractual terms with Glen Helen Raceway,” said Davey Coombs, Vice President of MX Sports Pro Racing. “By moving the date to September 11, we will have time to find a suitable venue. Riders, teams and fans are making travel plans now and we want them to feel secure that we will have an exceptional venue ready in Southern California. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change.”
MX Sports Pro Racing does not intend to fill the date of May 29 and will opt to leave the remaining series dates intact, giving competitors and teams Memorial Day weekend off. Details for the September 11 event will be announced soon.
The revised 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Schedule is:
Rd 1 May 22 Hangtown Classic Sacramento, CA
Rd 2 Jun 5 Freestone Raceway Wortham, TX
Rd 3 Jun 12 High Point Raceway Mt. Morris, PA
Rd 4 Jun 19 Budds Creek Motocross Mechanicsville, MD
Rd 5 Jun 26 Thunder Valley Motocross Lakewood, CO
Rd 6 Jul 3 RedBud Buchanan, MI
Rd 7 Jul 17 Spring Creek Motocross Millville, MN
Rd 8 Jul 24 Washougal MX Park Washougal, WA
Rd 9 Aug 14 Unadilla New Berlin, NY
Rd 10 Aug 28 Moto-X 338 Southwick, MA
Rd 11 Sept 4 Steel City Raceway Delmont, PA
Rd 12 Sep 11 TBA CA
Racing fans that have purchased advanced tickets or camping passes to this event should contact Glen Helen atwww.glenhelen.com.
Please stay tuned to www.allisports.com for updates and additional information on the series.

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Rockwell Time Race Report: Dallas

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Rockwell Time Race Report: Dallas



SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 22, 2010) Rockwell Time’s newest athlete, Justin Barcia, had a strong showing this past weekend under the lights of the new Cowboys Stadium in Dallas Texas. After qualifying a strong second behind Stroupe in the first Lites heat race, Justin was unfortunately tangled up in the first turn disaster of the Lites main event. Barcia battled back to the front of the pack and finished on the podium with a third place; impressive when you consider Justin had no front brake for a good portion of the race. Justin now sits third in points, just twenty points behind Stroupe. Rockwell’s other Lites rider, Jake Moss, unfortunately collided with Troy Adams on the second lap of the Lites main and, after not being able to finish, was awarded an 18th place finish.
After winning the first Supercross heat race, Rockwell Team rider Davi Millsaps grabbed a great start in the main and after the first lap, was running third behind Dungey and Hill. After passing Hill on lap four, Davi held on to second for the remainder of the race, holding off a hard charging Canard. Davi currently sits 4th in points. Rockwell Team riders Chris Blose and Ryan Clarke also found their way into the Supercross main event and finished 14th and 17th respectively.

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TLD/Lucas Oil Honda Signs Tarah Gieger

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Troy Lee Designs/ Lucas Oil/ Honda welcomes their newest rider to their 2010 Motocross racing team roster with the addition of top-ranked female racer Tarah Gieger. She will be competing in all eight stops of the Lucas Oil Women's Motocross Championships on her #18 Honda CRF250R, starting May 22 at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, Calif. Tarah will be joining the TLD squad which includes former World Champion and 250 Supercross champion Ben Townley, Wil Hahn, Cole Seely and Christian Craig.

"I am super excited to be on the Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull team," said Gieger. "Everyone on the team and at the shop has been very supportive of me being on the team. The bikes are awesome, and I know they will be very competitive."

One of the most recognizable names in women's motocross, Tarah Gieger's success can be measured in podiums and accomplishments. Since her pro debut in 2003, Tarah has won at every major contest and, in 2008, took home the gold medal at the X Games, the very first Women's Moto X event. Her past achievements include 2nd Overall in 2007 AMA/WMA series, taking 1st Place at the famous AMA Loretta Lynn's Championship in 2006 and 2007 and as well becoming the first female in history to compete in the Red Bull Motocross of Nations in 2007, representing Puerto Rico. Injuries prevented her from competing for a majority of the 2009 season, but she is now back, healthier and more focused than ever on winning a championship.

"I'm really excited to have Tarah on the team," added David 'Ping' Pingree, TLD team manager, "For me, racing is racing and if she's running up front it's going to be fun. I think she'll be in the hunt to win every weekend with the Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda team on her side."

"I am also glad to see that several teams are taking on female riders," said Gieger. "It just helps validate our series. We have been racing in our own series for some time, and now we are able to get the support that the men have enjoyed. It's going to be refreshing pitting with a real team, especially one that is as well respected as the TLD team. I am looking forward to the upcoming season and want to thank everyone that helped make this a reality."

Besides her racing, Tarah will also be the face of Troy Lee Designs Women's motocross and casual product line, as she will be featured through the brand's advertisements, in-store displays and select events.

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.

Follow the Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda team at www.troyleedesigns.com. Check out video of Tarah riding her TLD/Lucas Oil/Honda CRF250R at http://www.youtube.com/user/troyleedesigns
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2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. - With the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship just over three months away, MX Sports Pro Racing wanted to check in with a few of the stars of the outdoor nationals and get their thoughts on the upcoming season.

For 2010, the 12-race Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship schedule has been revamped, kicking-off on May 22 from the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova, Calif., rather than Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, Calif., which will commence the following weekend. Additionally, the Budds Creek National takes its new spot in the middle of the season for round five on June 19.

In conjunction with Alli Sports the video can be seen exclusively at AlliSports.com. To check it out, click here.

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.

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

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli TV Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT. AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

MotoConcepts Racings’ Ryan Sipes Fourth at Indy

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MotoConcepts Racings’ Ryan Sipes Fourth at Indy



Spokane, Wash. (February 22, 2010) – The first round of the Monster Energy AMA 250 East Supercross Series and the seventh round of the 450 Supercross class was this past weekend in Indianapolis, IN. A new level of excitement was injected into the series as a solid group of returning veterans was mixed with an exciting new batch of rookies. One of those veterans, Ryan Sipes, made the statement that he is here to contend for the title.

After qualifying third in practice, Sipes went out and posted a solid second place finish in heat number two, just three seconds behind defending East Champion Christophe Pourcel. MotoConcepts racing again placed both of their 250 riders in the main as teammate Vince Friese finished eighth in heat race one.

In the 250 main, both Sipes and Friese came around the slippery first corner clean with Sipes in fifth and Friese in tenth. Friese went on to tangle with another rider and after picking himself back up he managed to finish 17th overall for the night. The Missouri native will head to Atlanta next week looking to get back into the top ten.

The Kentucky native Sipes began his charge toward the front and moved into third place for the second half of the main. Everything looked positive for Sipes to grab a podium spot until the last couple turns of the final lap, were lapped riders dramatically slowed his progress and allowed the rookie Justin Barcia to pass. It was a frustrating conclusion to the main, but overall a positive start to the season for Sipes.

“It was great to see all four of our riders again advance to their respective main events and there was a lot of excitement in our pits after Ryan finished second in his heat,” commented Team Manager Michael Young. “Having the podium spot swiped out with literally fifty yards to go stung, but we know Ryan will be back and is determined to get on the box.”

In the 450 class, both Dan Reardon and Kyle Chisholm advanced to the main, with Chisholm fifth and Reardon eighth, in heat race two. Reardon hit the deck halfway through the main and called it a night to finish 19th. Chisholm battled with a difficult one-line track and managed to finish 14th overall. After seven rounds, Chisholm sits in 11th for the series and is only nine points away from ninth overall, held by an injured Andrew Short. Both riders will be back for round eight next Saturday night in Atlanta, looking to get back into the top ten.

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ANAHEIM TOUGH FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY SUZUKI

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Team Suzuki Press Office - February 16.


Rockstar Energy Suzuki hit Angel Stadium once again for the third Anaheim round of the AMA/FIM Supercross Series, hopeful of being back to racing at full strength with Ryan Morais rejoining team mate Hunter Hewitt in the Lites class and Tommy Hahn taking on the competition in the Supercross class.

But fate seemed to have other plans as Hahn fell ill the night before the race with a bad case of the flu, and Morais found himself still in great pain on Saturday from the injuries he sustained during his heat race at Anaheim 2.

With two of his team mates out for the night, the spotlight fell on Hewitt (pictured) in the Lites class: He was running a respectable sixth in the Main Event until another rider collided with him while turning onto the starting straight and knocked him over. “You have to watch your back when you’re running up front and that’s something I just wasn’t doing,” said Hewitt. “I was pretty mad about it, but that’s just part of racing and I did my best to keep going.”

The collision and resulting crash left Hewitt towards the back of the pack with his clutch lever bent out of position, but he continued to press on despite the damage and even without the use of his clutch, he managed to retake a few positions by the end of the race, placing 13th overall.

With the final Anaheim round finished, the series moves east for the first time to Indianapolis. Indy also marks the beginning of the Eastern Regional Lites Championship, which will bring in a whole new crop of Lites riders including Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s Blake Baggett and Jake Moss. “Things are going to be very competitive in the East,”

Team Manager Bill Keefe said. “There are a lot of fast riders out there, but Blake and Jake have put in a lot of hard work and we expect great things from them.”


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MORAIS SET FOR ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS RETURN

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MORAIS SET FOR ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS RETURN
Team Suzuki Press Office - February 12.


Rockstar Energy Suzuki rider Ryan Morais is preparing for his return to racing in the Western Regional Lites class at this Saturday’s AMA/ FIM Supercross sixth round at Anaheim, California.

Morais had to take some time away from racing after a crash in his heat race at Anaheim 2 resulted in several injuries, including some deep bruising to his kidneys, lungs and the surrounding muscle fibres. After participating in an aggressive rehab program for the past two weeks, he is fit enough to train with the team again and remounted his RM-Z250 this week to get in some solid laps on the practice track.

“Ryan’s times were very good, and he looked comfortable on the bike; like he’d never taken any time off,” said Team Manager Bill Keefe. “We are excited that he is up to speed and ready to race at Anaheim 3.”

Morais missed three races in the series, but finished on the podium every time he lined up at the starting gate. He’s looking forward to getting back on track at Anaheim and is feeling prepared for the race.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Troy Lee Designs & Chad McQueen Form McQueen Racing

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Chad McQueen has teamed up with Troy Lee Designs to unveil his newly formed company, McQueen Racing (www.mcqueen-racing.com), which will work with top designers, engineers, and industry veterans to develop and license performance motorsport products, custom motorcycle projects, and limited edition performance accessories. McQueen Racing will work with Troy Lee Designs on limited edition motorsport and motorcycle projects to be announced in 2010, and will become a sponsor of Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda racing team.

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"I am thrilled to work with Troy Lee Designs in the launch of McQueen Racing, and proud to support Troy Lee Designs racing team" said Chad McQueen, CEO of McQueen Racing. "Troy is a phenomenal artist, and completely gets the essence of McQueen Racing - the pursuit of pure performance, with an authentic yet stylish spirit. My dad taught me early on to work only with the best of the best - and Troy is the best artist I know."

"It is an honor to work with Chad on the launch of his company, and likewise to have McQueen Racing contribute to the success of our team," said Troy Lee, owner of Troy Lee Designs. "It's been great to witness Chad and his kids carry on the McQueen legacy of racing. I am looking forward to working with the next generation of the McQueen family, helping to develop products that celebrate their passion for racing."

McQueen Racing develops motorsport and motorcycle projects and products that bring to a new generation the pure joy of racing. Founded by Chad McQueen, the only son of the legendary racer and actor Steve McQueen, Chad inherited his dad's passion for racing while growing up on the set of legendary films like "Le Mans" and "Bullitt." Chad began racing dirt bikes at age 6 and by age 12, won his class at the World Mini Grand Prix. He went on to compete professionally in motorsports. His recovery after a crash during practice for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona lead him to focus on developing custom car and motorcycle projects and resulting in the launch of McQueen Racing.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

GEICO Powersports MiniMotoSX gets new dirt for the upcoming Vegas/Orleans race!

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GEICO Powersports MiniMotoSX gets new dirt for the upcoming Vegas/Orleans race!

The new red, er, brown-dirt carpet – 1,200 cubic yards worth of fresh clay

will be rolled out for the world’s top mini bike racers this May 7^th

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2010) – Great news for mini bike racers today as officials for the upcoming GEICO MiniMotoSX, presented by Monster Energy, announced that this year’s track at Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena will be constructed with entirely new dirt.

“Twelve hundred cubic yards of fresh soil with just the right amount of clay content so that the jumps stay peaked and the corners don’t rut up too badly,” said Mike Karsting, VP of Events for Source Interlink Media. “Thanks to GEICO and Monster Energy stepping up as sponsors, we’re confident that this new dirt will result in – by far – the greatest mini bike track ever constructed.”

The task to backing Karsting’s claim goes again this year to Schaefer Tracks. “For six years the same pile of dirt has been used to create the GEICO MiniMotoSX, we are thrilled to get a new supply of dirt for the greatest mini bike race on the planet” commented Shane Schaefer. 

Also … New for 2010 will be the MMSX World Final race intended to crown the fastest mini bike racer on the planet. The top three Youth and Expert 10” and 12” riders will be joined by the top ten international racers for one insane main event with $5,000 in podium prize money at stake for the Experts!

“The new World Final will be the war to settle the score as to a year’s worth of bragging rights to the coveted King of MMSX,” said Source Interlink Media’s Mike Karsting. “United States’ best versus the top international riders. You couldn’t ask for a more thrilling gate to cap off the night’s show!”

Also, for the first time ever, MMSX at the Orleans will feature electric bikes competing head-to-head with the combustion bikes in the 16” class. After years of being an exhibition class, electric bikes will finally get the chance to see if they can hold it down against the gasoline-powered bikes. Will they be able to keep up? Could they dominate? Are they gonna get waxed? You’ll have to be in Vegas on May 7^th to find out!

NOTE: The event track map is posted on www.minimotosx.com

The annual GEICO MiniMotoSX, presented by Monster Energy, is the largest indoor motorsports competition of its kind. With more than 600 registered riders in 2009 the event literally allows for mini bike enthusiasts to become part of the show. As one racer put it: “At GEICO MiniMotoSX you don’t just show up and watch racing in Vegas – you boot up and get on the track yourself to race in front of a packed house at the Orleans.” Featuring numerous classes at all age and ability levels, GEICO MiniMotoSX delivers an unforgettable day of racing action for both fans and racers alike, along with an affordable ‘Vegas experience’ given the hotel and ticket package at the Orleans Hotel and Arena. Registration for the event is open right now on www.minimotosx.com

Tickets On-Sale NOW at the Orleans Arena, 888-234-2334; or online at www.OrleansArena.com

For rules and race information visit www.EnduroCross.com or email endurocross@sourceinterlink.com. 

For TV airing dates/times visit www.motorsportshour.com

Source Interlink Media Motorsports:
Encompassing the highly successful AMA GEICO MiniMotoSX,  the AMA GEICO EnduroCross Championship Series and the AMA EnduroCross Grand Championships, the Source Interlink Media Motorsports brands reach millions of motorcycle enthusiasts with live events, DVD packages, web sites, television and magazine coverage. Visit www.minimotosx.com or www.endurocross.com.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

US Supercross Lites West Series: 5th round San Diego, CA

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US Supercross Lites West Series: 5th round San Diego, CA

The fifth round of the AMA Supercross West Lites Series marked the first round for FMF/KTM rider PJ Larsen after earning a replacement ride on the Factory KTM Team just days prior to the race. Larsen's eventual 8th place finish at Qualcomm Stadium satisfied his new team and presents a mark to improve from going into the next week's race.

With only a few days to prepare for the Supercross round, (Larsen has been focusing on motocross for his ride with the JDR Motorsports/Moterex/KTM Team in Australia) Larsen came to San Diego excited for his new challenge and ready to place his KTM bike in the top of the pack. "Despite the fact that I didn't have much time to practice for Supercross, I felt confident going into this round," remarked Larsen. "My KTM motor and suspension are great, and when you have confidence in your bike, everything else comes naturally."

The early morning rain storm caused the track officials to delay practice until 5:30pm that evening, allowing only one timed practice session for each group. Larsen was in the first practice group and put in a good run earning the fastest lap time in his practice session and the tenth fastest qualifying lap time overall. After practice, he and fellow KTM rider, Phil Nicoletti, began to prep for heat #1.  

When the gate dropped for the first Lites heat, Nicoletti got off to a great start putting his St. Lawrence Radiology/Alessi Racing/KTM in 2nd position around the first turn. Larsen didn't have as great of a jump and came around mid-pack. Halfway around the first lap Nicoletti was able to pass the current leader, Max Anstie, to take over 1st place. Meanwhile, Larsen had started his climb through the pack and sat in 5th as they crossed over the finish line on lap number one. Nicoletti continued to hold the front position for the next three laps, successfully holding off a hard charging Wil Hahn, followed by Max Anstie, Travis Baker and PJ Larsen. On the fourth lap, in an aggressive pass, Hahn snatched the lead from Nicoletti. With two laps to go, Nicoletti remained close and finished 2nd in the heat, Larsen crossed the line in 6th overall.

In the Last Chance Qualifier, the KTM Factory Service/One Industry rider Sean Borkenhagen, KTM privateer rider Hugo Dagod and Jake Canada battled for the final qualifying position in the quick four lap sprint. On the last lap and final turn, Dagod came on strong and put a block pass on Canada for the final transfer position.

With the rain still holding off, the main event was set to start right on schedule. The riders lined the gate ready to put in a solid fifteen laps. As the riders rounded the first turn, Nicoletti squeezed his KTM up into a top five position with Larsen a few spots back around 9th. With one lap down, Nicoletti held 4th position with Larsen back in 9th. On lap two, Nicoletti slipped to 5th position when Cole Seely was able to get by while Larsen moved up one spot passing Antonio Balbi for 8th. The two riders remained consistent and held their positions for the majority of the race. Larsen climbed as high as 7th position and held that place from lap 4 to lap 13 until he was passed by Trey Canard with two laps to go. Larsen eventually crossed the finish line in 8th place with Nicoletti a few seconds ahead in 7th.

"Overall I am happy with my result tonight," remarked Larsen. "I tightened up around lap ten because I haven't been riding Supercross lately. But I feel good. I am happy with a top ten finish in my first race this season and I hope to improve upon that finish at Anaheim 3 next week."

Larsen will race the Anaheim 3 Supercross for the FMF/KTM Team at Anaheim 3 and hopes to be joined by Tommy Searle who has been on the sidelines since Anaheim 2, recovering from a shoulder injury.

Results

POS.	RIDER	MANUFACT.	NAT.
1	12 Jake Weimer	Kawasaki
2	200 Cole Seely	Honda
3	49 Wil Hahn	Honda
4	48 Max Anstie	Yamaha
5	20 Broc Tickle	Yamaha
6	38 Trey Canard	Honda
7	175 Phillip Nicoletti	KTM
8	44 PJ Larsen	KTM
9	21 Blake Wharton	Honda
10	102 Christopher Gosselaar	Honda

Standings

POS.	RIDER	MANUFACT.	NAT.	POINTS
1	12 Jake Weimer	Kawasaki		122
2	38 Trey Canard	Honda		96
3	49 Wil Hahn	Honda		94
4	20 Broc Tickle	Yamaha		78
5	200 Cole Seely	Honda		76
15	19 Tommy Searle	KTM		27

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2010 AMA Pro Racing Motocross License Applications Now Available

Courtesy of MX Nationals

License Applications for the 2010 AMA Pro Racing Motocross season are now available on the AMA Pro Competition Section at http://www.amaproracing.com/competition/.  Direct links to the files follow: 2010 AMA Pro Racing Motocross License Application
Questions and inquiries about the licensing process can be placed to AMA Pro Racing Member Services at (386) 492-1014 ext. 152.


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