KTM Names Tye Hames Winner of the Rider for a Day Competition

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KTM Names Tye Hames Winner of the Rider for a Day Competition

Michael Sleeter and his KTM Factory Services/One Industries Team are proud to announce Tye Hames as the winner of the Rider for a Day contest at the opening round of the MX Sports AMA Motocross Series at Prairie City Raceway.

With over 70 entries to the competition, Tye Hames came out the winner. "We are excited to add Tye Hames as a member to our KTM Factory Services/One Industries Team for the opening round at Hangtown," remarked Mike Sleeter. "We were looking for a rider who was capable of qualifying for an outdoor national and with our help could finish above his expectations." In Hames case, his goal is to finish inside the top 20 in order to score national points at the first round of the season.

Hames received notice this morning of his new ride. "I am really excited to ride the KTM 450 SX-F. I was stoked when I found out about this competition because it gives a privateer like me a chance to ride on equipment that is far better than I can afford. I hope that my results at Hangtown will impress the crowd and hopefully help me to gain more exposure and potential sponsors."

Hames, a Palmdale, Ca native, has been racing professionally for four years. He competed in the west coast Outdoor Motocross Nationals in 2009 and plans to race the entire circuit for 2010. "I think this is a great opportunity that KTM is giving to the privateer riders. I feel more than fortunate to have been selected for such an amazing opportunity," remarked Hames.

As the winner of the contest, Hames gets to race a fully prepped KTM Factory Services 450 SX-F, his own mechanic and will be provided One Industries gear from head to toe, Von Zipper Goggles, Alpinestars boots and DVS shoes. His expenses for the weekend will be paid for by the team. He will truly be treated as a Factory rider for the weekend.

Fans can look for the orange #732 bike of Hames as the third member of the KTM Factory Services/One Industries Team. He will be joined by his teammates Sean Borkenhagen competing in the Lites class and Mike Sleeter competing in the 450 class aboard his KTM 250SX two-stroke race machine.

KTM Factory Services and One Industries would like to thank all applicants that applied for the competition and wish everyone a great racing season.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

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Extensive Amateur Day Racing Accompanies Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Weekends in 2010

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. (May 10, 2010) - Continuing the longstanding tradition of promoting amateur motocross competition in the U.S., MX Sports Pro Racing and the National Promoters Group (NPG) announce the 2010 Amateur Days schedule, which will run in concert with the 12-round Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series.
The amateur programs present a very special opportunity for local motocross racers to be a part of the most prestigious motocross nationals on the planet and on the same weekends as the world's best riders. This season, 11 of the 12 tracks on the schedule will host amateur events, including night racing at both Freestone and RedBud.
"I remember being out there when I was younger," said Rockstar/Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey. "Being from Minnesota, Millville was our national each year and being able to compete on the same track as guys like Carmichael, LaRocco and Henry was one of the highlights of my whole year. It's one of the most unique experiences I think any rider can have and it's cool to see MX Sports Pro Racing continuing with the tradition."
A wide variety of amateur classes are scheduled at each event, allowing athletes of all ages and skill levels the chance to take part in the action. Motocross is unique to other professional sports in that it offers the rare opportunity for fans and local participants to compete on the same weekend as the top professionals in the world with these designated amateur events.

2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Amateur Days Schedule*
Date(s)	Event	Day(s)
May 20-21	Hangtown	Thursday, Friday
June 4-6	Freestone	Friday (Night), Sunday
June 11-13	High Point	Friday, Sunday
June 18-20	Budds Creek	Friday, Sunday
July 1-4	RedBud	Thursday practice, Friday, Sunday (plus Fri/Sat night races)
July 15-18	Spring Creek	Thursday, Friday, Sunday (ride day)
July 22-23	Washougal	Thursday, Friday
Aug. 13-15	Unadilla	Friday, Sunday
Aug. 29	Moto-X 338	Sunday (no racing, all day practice)
Sept. 3-5	Steel City	Friday, Sunday
Sept. 12	Pala	Sunday (no racing, all day practice)
*Riders should check with each specific track for specific list of classes and schedules, which are subject to change.

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

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.
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Amateur National Arenacross Championship This Weekend

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AURORA, Ill. (May 6, 2010) – Since the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series wrapped up over one month ago, hundreds of the world’s fastest amateur arenacross competitors have been anxiously awaiting and training for their opportunity to compete for a national championship at the Amateur National Arenacross Championship (ANAC). This weekend, the ANAC will commence with its inaugural event from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium, sharing the spotlight with the season finale of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Qualifications for the 2010 ANAC took place throughout the AMA Arenacross Series season from January through March across five regions: North, South, East, West and Central. The highly competitive and highly popular amateur days produced stellar racing and has culminated with one of the most talented fields in the history of the ANAC.

On Saturday and Sunday, 23 classes will line up on the gate in an all out battle for a coveted national championship. The action kicks-off on Saturday afternoon, before the night show of the Monster Energy Supercross finale as 20 of the nation’s fastest riders in the 65cc (7-11) and 85cc (9-15) will put on a show for the capacity crowd inside Sam Boyd Stadium in what is sure to be a memorable pair of main events.

The remaining 21 classes will take to the track on Sunday for an action-packed day of the best amateur arenacross racing in the country. Doors open at 8 a.m. PST while the first gates drop at 10 a.m. PST. Tickets cost just $38 and are available at the Thomas and Mack Center Box Office, all UNLV ticket outlets, online at www.unlvtickets.com, or by phone at (702) 739-FANS. Day of show tickets can be purchased at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office.

Log onto www.arenacross.com for more information as well as a full lineup of competitors.

About Feld Motor Sports?
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, SuperBull?, Monster Energy Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Nuclear Cowboyz?, Gravity Slashers?, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

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Extremity Games Returns to Baja Acres

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Millington, MI – The fifth annual Extremity Games (eX5) returns to Baja Acres Motocross of Millington, Michigan for the 3rd year in a row this Memorial Day weekend, May 29, 2010. Organized by the Athletes with Disabilities Network, the Extremity Games includes a variety of extreme sporting events taking place throughout the country, where athletes living with limb loss or limb difference will compete for cash and prizes.
Similar to last years’ events, Extremity Games Motocross will feature divisions for athletes racing with either limb loss (i.e. amputee, etc) or limb difference (i.e. paraplegic, quadriplegic, etc). Although, unlike previous years, the 2010 Extremity Games will be integrated with Baja Acres’ annual Memorial Blast weekend featuring their local motocross program, as well as other fun events.
“The Extremity Games has been gaining more and more recognition over the past few years”, says eX5 coordinator Jim Wazny. “This year will be especially fun because we’ll be representing some of the best racers in the country during one of Baja’s favorite motocross events.”
A Michigan native and eX5 competitor himself, Wazny has been racing and competing in the Extremity Games since its inception. In fact, along with professional Snocross racer “Monster” Mike Schultz and 3-time Extremity Games Champion Chris Ridgway, all three athletes have won Extremity Games and X Games medals, and will be racing each other this May.
“This is where Adaptive Moto X got started and I'm proud to be a part of it”, says Ridgway. “This year, I'm gonna borrow Josh Grant's grease meter and turn it up to 11!”
For the second year in a row, the Extremity Games will also serve as a qualifier for the Moto X, Super X Adaptive races at the ESPN® Summer X Games 16. The Super X Adaptive Finals will be televised live on ESPN in late July/early August.
Aside from the racing and eX5 awards ceremony, the Memorial Blast will host a concert featuring the world famous Julian Pavone “The World’s Youngest Drummer and Inventor!”®. The extremely talented youngster will be joined by Alex Raz and Motown legend Charles Davis of the Contours. Moreover, as a nod to the 5-year old musical prodigy, Baja Acres will be hosting an MX Reflex tournament where the winner will receive a 5-piece acoustic drum set.
To find out more on the Extremity Games and Memorial Blast event, please click here.

About Baja Acres
Baja Acres is a motocross track in Millington, Michigan focused on providing a safe, fun, and challenging environment for all motocross athletes. Moreover, with quality service and innovative ideas, Baja Acres hopes to increase recognition and growth for racers and the motocross industry. For more information on Baja Acres, please visit their website at www.bajaacres.com
About The Extremity Games
Extremity Games is organized by Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN), a subsidiary of Easter Seals – Michigan. Established in 2009, ADN’s mission is to promote a better quality of life by creating opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. ADN organizes Extremity Games, as well as Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame, which recognizes and honors men and women who have overcome physical challenges to become elite athletes and superior role models. See more at www.extremitygames.com/
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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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World's Fastest Motocross Riders Showcased All Summer Long Exclusively on SPEED and NBC Sports

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World's Fastest Motocross Riders Showcased All Summer Long
Exclusively on SPEED^TM and NBC Sports
Schedule Highlighted by Multiple Live Broadcasts

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (April 29, 2010) - After introducing the most innovative domestic television package in motocross history last season, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, return with exclusive coverage from SPEED and NBC Sports for the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. All 12 rounds from the world's most renowned motocross circuits will be broadcast directly into millions of homes throughout the U.S.
For the second year in a row, NBC Sports will showcase the only motocross action on live broadcast network television for three rounds: the Rockstar Energy High Point National on June 12, the Rockstar Energy RedBud National on July 3, and the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National on August 14. High Point, RedBud and Unadilla are three of the best known circuits in the motocross world.
"The introduction of live races on SPEED and NBC was one of the most significant moments in American motocross history," said MX Sports Vice President Davey Coombs. "We are extremely excited for their return in 2010 and we can't wait to continue the tremendous growth the sport has achieved in recent years by being brought into millions of additional homes."
In addition to the trio of live events on NBC broadcast network television, SPEED will serve as the exclusive cable home of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, featuring a pair of live events with the Washougal Motocross National on July 24, as well as the championship finale on September 11. All seven remaining rounds of the series can be seen on SPEED via same-day coverage, with exception of the season-opening Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic, which will air next-day on Sunday, May 23, as a result of SPEED's previous commitment to NASCAR's All-Star Weekend programming.
The highly-talented 250 Class will also have an exclusive home on SPEED, with seven rounds shown via same day, back-to-back coverage with the 450 Class. The remaining five rounds can be seen on the Sunday following each national.
2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Domestic Television Schedule

450 Class
Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic	SPEED	May 23	6 p.m. EST
Freestone Motocross National	SPEED	June 5	9 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy High Point National	NBC Sports	June 12	3:30 p.m. EST
Budds Creek Motocross National	SPEED	June 19	9 p.m. EST
Thunder Valley Motocross National	SPEED	June 26	11 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy RedBud National	NBC Sports	July 3	3:30 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Spring Creek National	SPEED	July 17	9 p.m. EST
Washougal Motocross National	SPEED	July 24	7 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Unadilla National	NBC Sports	Aug. 14	3 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Southwick National	SPEED	Aug. 28	9 p.m. EST
Steel City Motocross National	SPEED	Sept. 4	9 p.m. EST
Season Finale	SPEED	Sept 11	7 p.m. EST
*BOLD indicates LIVE coverage
250 Class
Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic	SPEED	May 23	5 p.m. EST
Freestone Motocross National	SPEED	June 5	Midnight EST
Rockstar Energy High Point National	SPEED	June 13	6 p.m. EST
Budds Creek Motocross National	SPEED	June 19	8 p.m. EST
Thunder Valley Motocross National	SPEED	June 27	Noon EST
Rockstar Energy RedBud National	SPEED	July 4	4 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Spring Creek National	SPEED	July 17	8 p.m. EST
Washougal Motocross National	SPEED	July 24	8 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Unadilla National	SPEED	Aug. 15	4 p.m. EST
Rockstar Energy Southwick National	SPEED	Aug. 28	10 p.m. EST
Steel City Motocross National	SPEED	Sept. 4	8 p.m. EST
Season Finale	SPEED	Sept. 11	8 p.m. EST

The gates will drop and the bikes will roar in the shadow of the California capital of Sacramento in just over three weeks with the 42^nd annual event from legendary Hangtown on Saturday, May 22.
For tickets, fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.
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.

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.
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DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing/Yamaha - Seattle

Seattle, WA - Over the weekend DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing/Yamaha came away with its most successful race since the team’s inception six years ago. Seeing both #48 Max Anstie and #20 Broc Tickle achieve new things for the first time in their career that the industry has really taken notice of. Clear skies greeted the 51,442 fans that visited Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington for the penultimate round of the Lites West AMA Supercross Series.

The night show began with both the rookie and Tickle slated into Heat race #2, Anstie got the best of starts leading the field through turn one. This is when the big highlight all began to come together. Riding at his best and increasing his lead every single lap, Anstie rode flawless and was uncontested. In doing so, Anstie went on to win his first ever Heat race fresh off his hip injury. Also riding in a dramatic fashion, Tickle remounted after being taken down in a first turn pileup to come all the way up to a 4th place finish.

The 15 lap main event fired out of the gate, and once again Anstie was high up in the field, as well as Tickle after the first turn sitting in 3rd and 5th. Unfortunately, in the second turn the leader went down and Max had nowhere to go other than the ground to. Upfront, By the end of lap one Tickle had secured 2nd and was applying heavy pressure to the leader. Once Lap three was in circulation, it was easy to see how strong Broc was, and on this very lap he executed a pass into 1st. Now the leader, Tickle’s confidence kicked in, and he bolted taking the ridiculously treacherous track and making it look easy. Meanwhile, after not being able to restart his bike for some time, Max was nearly a half of a track length behind the second to last place rider in the early stages of the race. However, very methodically and fast, by the halfway mark the combination of those two things stated, enabled him to capitalize on other competitor’s mistakes. Lap eight saw the Yamaha pilot takeover 12th, and then on the very next lap he made a clean pass into 11th. At this point Tickle showed strength by finding his lines and breaking away to a good five second plus lead. With three laps remaining, Anstie was still on the charge and had made it to 10th. Never settling, the rookie prodigy leaped up to 9th in the closing stages of the race and went on to finish there. Back to Tickle, who took his DNA Shred Stix Yamaha 250F through its paces in the closing laps. Still riding solid as if he was a multi time winner, Broc successfully etched his name in the record books as a Supercross winner!

Star Racing thanks the following companies for their commitment.
DNA Shred Stix, Division 7, Yamaha Motor Corp, FLY Racing, DNA Energy, NCY, Bell Helmets, Easton ExP, FMF, Sunstar, Factory Effex, Dunlop, Enzo, DC Shoes, RK Chains, Yamalube, GYTR, Ride Engineering, Mechanix Wear, Twin Air, Lightspeed, ARC, Braking, Vortex Ignitions, CP pistons, Web Cams, ICW, JD Built, Renegade Fuels, Crank Works, Eibach, EVOMX fuel foam, Met Tec, Champion Tools.

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Dirt Wurx Rebuilds Winchester Speedpark

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MONROE, N.Y. (April 24, 2010) – Dirt Wurx USA recently put the blade to Winchester Speed Park’s supercross track, knocking the old track down completely and creating a newly designed and constructed track for the 2010 season.

“This is the one place in the Northeast where riders can experience a real Dirt Wurx USA supercross track. Yes, we do some things to make it safe for amateur riders, but for the most part this is the real thing,” said Winkler. “Dave actually came up with the basic design this year, and asked me for my input on any changes. It was really good just as it was, and I just said lets build it!

 “It’s definitely got the Dirt Wurx seal of approval.”

Working with Winchester Speed Park for the past decade, Winkler and track owner Dave Boisvert, a part-time Dirt Wurx operator himself, look to take the supercross track to a new level each year. 

“As riders at the track progress, and learn more supercross-specific skills, we need a track that progresses as well,” explained Boisvert. “I think we were able to design a challenging course with some good choice and timing sections, and a number of larger obstacles than we’ve featured in the past – but without the penalty involved when you come up short.”   

“We hit this one out of the park,” said Winkler. “The new Winchester SX is as close to a real supercross track as possible, while also being forgiving. Plus, for once, we had three straight days of dry weather, allowing us to finish everything correctly, without having to return to re-groom soft jump faces and fix mud holes. Track conditions are perfect.

Boisvert added that the riders attending opening day on the motocross track were “Watching our progress and were pumped to return to Winchester’s opening day for the new supercross track.”

Winkler pulled both from his experience building the world’s most visible supercross tracks at the premier stadiums here in the States (Monster Energy AMA Supercross) as well as in Europe, along with his experience designing and constructing tracks for both public and private use around the world. The end result at Winchester Speed Park was a track that can be used by both intermediate and expert/pro riders alike.

The state-of-the-art Winchester facility features both a motocross track and supercross track and plays host to the New England Regional MX Championships and 2010 Loretta Lynn’s qualifier

For more on Winchester Speed Park, link to: www.winchesterspeedpark.com

Dirt Wurx USA - the premier SX/MX track design and construction company in the world - is the exclusive supercross race track design and construction firm for Feld Motorsports and the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. With more than 18 years of global experience in the field, Dirt Wurx USA’s highly talented crew of designers and heavy equipment specialists not only build the world's most visible tracks, but are also accessible for affordable track design and construction at the local level. For more information, please visit www.dirtwurx.com

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Ryan Dungey Teams with Live Strong

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This weekend in Seattle, Ryan Dungey will we wearing an all-new set of gear from Fox Racing. The gear will be all yellow as a tribute to Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG foundation. This is a cause and a campaign that Ryan is very passionate about supporting.

As a way to get the fans interacting more with Ryan and the LIVESTRONG brand, there will be a scavenger hunt this Friday and Saturday in Seattle. The scavenger hunt will be run through his social media profiles and you can follow him at Facebook.com/RyanDungey or Twitter.com/RyanDungey for more information.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

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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DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing/Yamaha - Houston

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Houston, TX - The AMA Supercross series went to the mid west over the weekend, visiting Houston, Texas’ Reliant Stadium. DNA Shred Stix/Star Racing/Yamaha attended with high hopes for their lone East coast representative by the name of #577 Martin Davalos. The day started out fairly well for Yamaha backed rider, who put down an impressive lap time as 4th fastest in timed qualifying.

Slated into Heat #1, Davalos had been feeling confident all day and it showed when he reeled off a great start and settled into the 2nd spot. Immediately, Davalos started to apply pressure to the race leader with raw speed, and even nearly took the race lead for a brief moment. After filing back into the 2nd position following a few mistakes, Davalos regained his composure and had some luck on his side for sure. As mid way through the race the leader washed out his front wheel, and right there to capitalize was the #577 machine. Riding much more solidly as of late, Davalos rode on to a brilliant Heat race win.

When the gate dropped in the main event, this time Davalos was forced to sneak around the inside of the first turn in order to come out near the front of the field. Holding down 7th on lap one, Davalos wasted no time in getting out front and inside the top five. Racing with the lead group, Martin was once again establishing himself as a contender by holding his own and challenging for the 4th place position. Lap eight saw a minor setback after he missed his timing in a rhythm section, causing a slip of one spot to 6th. Not backing down one bit; he began to put his fitness to use and with only a handful of laps remaining until the checkers Davalos continued with lots of effort. Just for that he was graced with another touch of luck, when the third place rider took a soil sample on the final lap handing Davalos a stellar finish of 5th.

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HOT Houston Race Recap

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There was a great turnout of fans at this weeks venue, Reliant Stadium, and the track conditions and layout would inevitably lead to some great racing.

Heat 1:
When the gate dropped for Heat #1, Honda of Troy was at the front of the pack racing for positions. Sean Lipanovich pulled one of his patented great starts (2nd) and settled into 4th at the end of lap one, while Levi Kilbarger followed suit and was battling for a top 6 position himself. On lap 2, Kilbarger had a miscue in the long table top rhythm section that sent the #412 tumbling. This put him out of the race and into the LCQ. #505 Lipanovich put together a great ride constantly under pressure which netted him some great television coverage and made his transfer directly into the main with a 7th.

Heat 2:
The Houston dirt provided great traction and this allowed the Eleven 10 Mods horsepower to shine. When Willard looked to his left he found Pourcel and when he looked to his right he found Sipes- two of the quickest qualifiers of the timed practice- and when the gate dropped the #92 rocketed out to the front of the pack. Willard nabbed the holeshot and established the lead. Willard put up a great fight with Poucel but gave up the lead on lap 2. Michael was under heavy fire for the entire heat but put in a valiant effort and qualified a solid 5th.

The LCQ start was no different - #412 Kilbarger took the lead from the pack and began to pull away just a bit. Levi held on to the #1 spot for 3 ¾ laps when a slight mistake and a wide line left the door open for Kyle Cunningham. On the next turn, 30 yards from the finish line, Tevin Tapia tried a kamikaze maneuver that would claim himself and Kilbarger, taking them both out of the race and allowing Troy Adams a spot in the Main.

Main Event:
The Guys starts in the main left a little to be desired and they were going to have their work cut out for them. Lipanovich was about midpack, 12th or so and Willard was bringing up the rear in 20th. The main wore on and the competition was fierce. Willard was able to work his way forward trying the entire moto to catch Troy Adams, who is a few points in front of him in the overall points. Lipanovich encountered a few minor issues that stifled his progress. Willard finished an eventual 12th and Lipanovich held on to the 18th spot in the main.

Overall for the season Willard sits 6 points outside of the top 10 in 11th. That is his goal in St Louis, to secure a top 10 overall for the season. Kilbarger has made every main event this season until this weekend and no doubt he will come to do battle in St Louis. He consistently learns from him track encounters and this one will be not different. Lipanovich brings more to the table each and every week and he picks up speed with every second on the race track. #36 of Durham is still on the mend with a slight shoulder injury and the team is unsure he will be racing the St. Louis or sitting it out to continue healing for the upcoming outdoors.

The Honda of Troy/Kilbarger Racing Team would like to acknowledge the sponsors who make this effort possible.
Honda of Troy, Kilbarger Racing LLC, Eleven 10 Mods, WAR - We All Ride, Fox Racing Shox, Cycra Racing, Motorex, TAG Metals, Yoshimura, Motion Pro, Renegade Race Fuel, Faction Mx, N-Style, Dunlop, DP Brake Pads, QTM, G2 Ergonomics, ARC, Boyesen, Light Speed, Hinson, RK/Excel, Ride Eng., Hammerhead, Straight Shot Air Filters, Bell Helmets, Hot Hedz Designs, Von Zipper, Total Image AutoSport, Kicker, ICW, Rock’s Racing Services, Injectioneering, IMS Foot Pegs, Franklin Equipment, and Gabriel Logan 
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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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GEICO MiniMotoSX salutes Dallas SX Lites winner Blake Baggett, 2009 MMSX Youth champ!

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GEICO MiniMotoSX salutes Dallas SX Lites winner Blake Baggett, 2009 MMSX Youth champ!

Baggett, who rides minis for Red Baron, is the defending champ in Youth 10” & 12” – says he hopes to defend his mini titles this May 7^th in Vegas

ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 22, 2010) – GEICO Powersports MiniMotoSX, presented by Monster Energy, would like to congratulate its 2009 Youth 10” and 12” champion – Rockstar/Suzuki’s Blake Baggett - on his first Supercross Lites win this past weekend at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

Baggett, who runs the Red Baron brand minis at the GEICO MMSX, is a rookie on the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, tour and easily one of the fastest mini bike racers in the world.

“Everyone at GEICO MiniMotoSX was pumped to hear that Blake won the Dallas Lites main event,” said Mike Karsting, VP of Events for Source Interlink Media. “Blake’s one of our top young mini bike racers and ran the table last year in both the Youth 10 and 12-inch (rim) classes.

“It’s good to see he’s taken all he’s learned on our mini track at the Orleans and applied it to Cowboys Stadium,” added Karsting with a laugh.

A likeable, supremely fast mini bike racer with style to burn, Baggett – should he be cleared to race GEICO MMSX this May 7^th – will move up to MMSX’s premier “Expert” class to battle the likes of Costella, his Red Baron teammate Blose, Browning, Pingree, Abrigo and Lawrence. At that point, should he qualify, Baggett would be able to contest for the new GEICO MMSX World Final.

“I’m not 100% sure if I’m going to be able to race MiniMotoSX or not … depends where I’m at in the points and what my Rockstar Suzuki team says,” said Baggett. “But I really hope so. I’m ready and Red Baron has my bikes ready to go.”

Added Red Baron’s LeAnn McElyea: “We are very proud of Blake. Everyone at Red Baron was glued to the TV watching his every move and we were so excited when he won. Blake is a part of our family and we’re just so happy for him. We’ll have Blake’s bikes ready to go for Vegas - you can count on that. We’re all hoping his Rockstar Suzuki Team gives him the green light.”

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 presented by Monster Energy,  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.

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AMA AX Notebook: Dayton

Courtesy of Feld Motorsports
AURORA, Ill. – As the penultimate round of the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series looms just a couple days away from Dayton, Ohio’s Nutter Center, the world’s best arenacross competitors prepare for the 11th round of bar-banging action before one of the most devoted crowds in the U.S.

The 2010 season has been a true test of resiliency as all 12 rounds of the season are being run consecutively without a single weekend off. While some riders have succumbed to the challenge of such an action-packed season and the intense nature of arenacross competition, one team has stood above the rest, putting together what is likely the most dominating season in the history of the AMA Arenacross Series.

Babbitt’s Monster Energy/TiLUBE Kawasaki, featuring Tyler Bowers, Josh Demuth and Chad Johnson have put together a remarkable season both as a team and individually. Bowers is the AMA Arenacross class points leader, boasting a series-leading nine victories. Demuth follows him from the runner-up spot in the standings, showcasing five wins of his own. Johnson rounds out the top three in the championship, holding a single win to his credit in 2010. As a team, at least one member of the Babbitt’s team has captured a spot on the podium in every race this season and a Babbitt’s rider has stood atop the podium at all but one race, giving them a winning percentage of 93% with two rounds and three races remaining. It is often said that consistency wins championships and they have proved that better than ever in 2010, effectively solidifying the top three positions in the championship with a 44-point advantage over fourth place.

Luck plays a significant factor throughout the course of an AMA Arenacross Series season where bad luck appears to find every rider in the field at some point. While the Babbitt’s squad has managed to stay relatively unscathed, the 2010 season will come to an unfortunate close for Bowers as an injury suffered in training has sidelined him for the rest of the year. Control of the championship now sits in the hands of Demuth, 19 points behind Bowers. Despite the inopportune injury to him, Bowers has still established an incredible points margin and will finish no worse than third in the championship, further strengthening just how dominant the Babbitt’s team has been this season.

While a bit of a let-down will loom over the final three races of the season thanks to Bowers’ absence, the Babbitt’s AMA Arenacross class team has risen to the occasion each and every week and the success the program has achieved doesn’t stop at the premier class. The Babbitt’s-backed GPF Kawasaki team in the AMA Arenacross Lites class has also set the standard throughout the season. While the challenge presented to the pair of GPF riders A.J. Catanzaro and Daniel Aulsaybrook throughout 2010 has been stronger, two of the youngest riders on the circuit, each of whom are racing the entire season for the first time, have answered the call and each sits in position to claim the respective AMA Arenacross Lites Regional Championships.

The AMA Arenacross Lites Eastern Regional Championship concludes on Saturday night and fresh off his first career victory last weekend, Aulsaybrook sits just four points out of the lead. With the amount of momentum he garnered from his latest outing, it would be hard to doubt his ability and determination to overcome that deficit.

In the AMA Arenacross Lites Western Regional Championship, Catanzaro has four overall wins to his credit in 2010 and leads the standings by 20 points with just one round and two races to go next weekend from Denver. Over the last few weeks, Catanzaro has been the hottest rider in the series and at just 16 years of age, the rookie is amassing one of the most impressive inaugural seasons ever.

With at least one member from the Babbitt’s Monster Energy/TiLUBE Kawasaki team guaranteed to win the premier class championship and a great opportunity for each GPF/Babbitt’s Kawasaki rider to take home the Lites Regional titles, Babbitt’s-backed Kawasaki’s are in prime position to make 2010 a clean sweep of arenacross prestige, a feat that has never been accomplished.

This weekend, the intimate and exciting action of the AMA Arenacross Series will be showcased at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University. Serving as southwest Ohio’s premier sports and entertainment complex, the Nutter Center is home to NCAA Division I Wright State Raiders athletics and the ECHL’s Dayton Bombers hockey team.

Opened in 1990 and named for famous Ohioan Ervin J. Nutter, the main arena of the center seats a maximum of 12,000, but the facility also houses four basketball courts, a recreation running track, a fitness center, classrooms, and 60,000 square feet of exhibit space.

The action commences for the Dayton Arenacross Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Amateur Day concludes an exciting weekend of action on Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.

Advance tickets are available for this weekend’s race at the Nutter Center Box Office, Ticketmaster charge by phone and ticketmaster.com. Tickets cost $2 more the day of the race.

Tickets are available online at www.arenacross.com and www.ticketmaster.com. For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

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TLD/Lucas Oil Honda Signs Tarah Gieger

Courtesy of Troy Lee Designs Racing
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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