Steel City Report: American Honda

Courtesy of American Honda

Torrance CA: Honda Red Bull Racing’s Kevin Windham came out on top at round eleven of the AMA Motocross Championship at Steel City Raceway in Delmont, PA on Saturday, September 4, aboard his CRF450R. GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard made it a double victory for Honda by clinching the 250-class victory aboard his CRF250R.

 

Despite not competing in the premier 450 Motocross class for years, Windham showed that at 32 years of age he still has what it takes to win. In moto one the 16-year racing veteran battled for the lead with GEICO Powersports Honda’s Brett Metcalfe before taking control of the race and setting the stage for a Honda podium sweep. Windham came out on top, Metcalfe nabbed second and Troy Lee Design’s Ben Townley clinched third place aboard his CRF450R. In the second moto Windham moved into an early lead but relinquished a spot on lap four. The Honda racer held off a determined charge by Metcalfe once again to take the checkers in second place, which earned him the overall victory (1-2).

 

"This win is definitely up there with some of my greatest career moments and I’m stoked to have the opportunity to be out here racing," said Windham. "I’m learning to cherish each and every one of these moments with each passing year as I’m not getting any younger and you never know when the next opportunity will come again. The Honda Red Bull Racing team was awesome this weekend and I really had to work hard to keep Metcalfe honest in both motos."

 

The battle for second place in the championship got even hotter for Windham’s teammate Andrew Short, who came into Steel City with a three-point lead over Metcalfe in the series points standings. Short continued to rip off fast starts in both motos but his 4-5 moto results versus Metcalfe’s 2-3 tally saw the pair switch spots in the overall standings. Short’s hunt to regain second in the championship chase will be played out at the final round next weekend at Pala Raceway, CA.

 

Metcalfe’s 2-3 finishes at Steel City gave him second overall at the round. Despite suffering a broken nose during the first moto, Townley still finished third, but a first-turn pile-up in moto two took him out of the competition. Still his third place finish in moto one (plus a 37^th in moto two) gave him 10th overall.

 

In 250cc competition, Canard made a perfect sweep of both motos, pulling off a pair of flawless rides to score his fifth overall victory this season aboard his CRF250R. With just seven points separating Canard from the points leader with one round to go, his campaign toward winning his first-ever Motocross Championship will be decided at the final round next weekend. Teammate Eli Tomac had a good showing, going 4-5 aboard his CRF250R to finish just shy of the overall podium in fourth place. GEICO Powersports Honda’s Justin Barcia nabbed sixth (10-6) and Blake Wharton finished seventh (9-7) aboard his CRF250R while Wil Hahn got eighth (5-11) aboard his Troy Lee Designs Honda CRF250R. Rounding out the top ten, Honda privateer Darryn Durham went 8-10 to secure 10th overall.

 

In the Women’s Motocross Championship, Ashley Fiolek showed good speed from the get-go aboard her CRF250R, going 1-2 to take second overall for the round. In the opening moto, Fiolek grabbed the holeshot and went on to lead every lap of the race en route to taking victory. In moto two, she put in a solid chase for the lead that included a spectacular charge in the closing turns of the race. Unfortunately Fiolek went down with a turn to go but still managed to take the checkers in second spot to put her second overall. Tarah Gieger went 4-7 aboard her Troy Lee Designs Honda CRF250R for sixth overall.

 

450 Overall Results
1. Kevin Windham 1-2 (Honda)
2. Brett Metcalfe 2-3 (Honda)
3. Justin Brayton 5-4
4. Andrew Short 4-5 (Honda)
5. Mike Alessi 7-7
6. Ryan Dungey 40-1
7. Nick Paluzzi 10-8
8. Kyle Chisholm 14-6
9. Robert Kiniry 9-11
10. Ben Townley 3-37 (Honda)

 

450 Point Standings
1. Ryan Dungey 493
2. Brett Metcalfe 356
3. Andrew Short 351
4. Mike Alessi 301
5. Ben Townley 291
6. Josh Grant 260
7. Kyle Chisholm 238
8. Ryan Sipes 211
9. Chad Reed 204
10. Kyle Regal 201

 

250 Overall Results
1. Trey Canard 1-1 (Honda)
2. Christophe Pourcel 2-2
3. Tyla Rattray 3-4
4. Eli Tomac 4-5 (Honda)
5. Broc Tickle 7-8
6. Justin Barcia 10-6
7. Blake Wharton 9-7 (Honda)
8. Wil Hahn 5-11 (Honda)
9. Dean Wilson 17-3
10. Darryn Durham 8-10 (Honda)

 

250 Point Standings
1. Christophe Pourcel 443
2. Trey Canard 436
3. Tyla Rattray 402
4. Dean Wilson 387
5. Justin Barcia 317
6. Eli Tomac 296
7. Blake Wharton 285
8. Broc Tickle 259
9. Martin Davalos 229
10. Jake Weimer 195

 

WMX Overall Results
1. Jessica Patterson 2-1
2. Ashley Fiolek 1-2 (Honda)
3. Mariana Balbi 3-4
4. Alexa Pearson 7-3
5. Sara Price 5-5
6. Tarah Gieger 4-7 (Honda)
7. Vicki Golden 9-6
8. Sherri Cruse 6-9
9. Jacqueline Strong 8-10
10. Sarah Whitmore 11-11

 

WMX Point Standings
1. Jessica Patterson 335
2. Ashley Fiolek 313
3. Tarah Gieger 261
4. Vicki Golden217
5. Sara Price 212
6. Mariana Balbi 207
7. Sarah Whitmore 178
8. Alexa Pearson 172
9. Tatum Sik 152
10. Jacqueline Strong 136

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Rockwell Athletes Flashin’ Gold at X!

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Rockwell Athletes Flashin’ Gold at X!


SALT LAKE CITY, UT (August 6, 2010) Rockwell athletes Matt Buyten and Ashley Fiolek both brought home gold medals this past weekend at X Games 16. Buyten edged out fellow Rockwell athlete Ronnie Renner in the Moto X Step Up competition and took gold after clearing a height of 33’ 6’’. Renner put up a fight and posted a 32’ 6’’, good enough for silver. When asked what this win means to him, Buyten replied, “It means everything. Every year it’s a dogfight. These guys out here are amazing. Everyone makes it look easy, but it’s not. That landing sucks. I’ve got a chiropractor and massage appointment lined up for Monday.”

Rockwell’s Ashley Fiolek also came home with some golden hardware. Fiolek laid down some fast laps on her CRF and topped the Women’s Super X, adding another gold to her collection. After taking the win two years straight, Ashley will be looking to three-peat in 2011.

Rockwell Team riders Justin Brayton and Chris Blose finished 2nd and 6th respectively in the Men’s Super X while Ricky James finished 9th in the Super X Adaptive.

Remember, if you aren’t rockin’ Rockwell, you just ain’t rockin’ it right!
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AGV athletes Travis Pastrana and Ashley Fiolek win Gold at X Games 16

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Costa Mesa, Calif. – All at AGV helmets would like to congratulate Ashley Fiolekand Travis Pastrana for their outstanding performances at the X Games 16 on Thursday evening.

Travis added another medal to his legend by wining his 7th X Games Gold Medal when he returned to the Freestyle competition and dominated his competition, crowning the night with a double-backflip treat for the fans. After this impressive win, TP199 will continue his campaign for gold in the Speed & Style as well as the 2 rally competitions.
Winning another gold medal at the X Games was big on Ashley Fiolek’s agenda this year. A Two-time Women's Motocross Champion Ashley, who was also nominated for an ESPN ESPY Award for the second year in a row, loves winning and wanted to repeat her X Games success of 2009. Mission accomplished!

"Everyone at AGV helmets is very proud of what TP and Ashley achieved last night. From the R&D team to the people building the helmets, to the marketing and sales teams across the world, we are feeling very privileged to be associated with two such amazing personalities. Thanks to Ashley and Travis, we won our first 2 gold medals at X Games, we know this is only the beginning. It’s good to be back in dirt!" said Roberto Sadowsky, Head of

Operations for AGV Dainese USA.
Part of the Dainese group, AGV helmetsare the results of 64 years of hard work in finding the best solution in terms of safety and design. A tradition carried on by some of the most important riders of all times who helped AGV to make motorcycling history. Among them Giacomo Agostini, Angel Nieto, Barry Sheene, Kenny Roberts, Gennady Moiseev, Randy Mamola, Johnny Cecotto, Ezra Lusk, as well as Formula 1 racing drivers such as Niki Lauda and Emerson Fittipaldi.

Today the legend is carried on by the 9 times MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi, who is wearing an AGV helmet since the beginning of his thrilling career,2008 250cc World Champion Marco Simoncelli, Davi Millsaps, Ashley Fiolek, 2008 FIM MX1 World Champ David Philippaerts and motocross freestyle legend Travis Pastrana.
In the United States, AGV helmets are distributed by Parts Unlimited.

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Ashley Fiolek Wins Back-To-Back X Games Gold

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Torrance, CA: American Honda congratulates Honda Red Bull Racing’s Ashley Fiolek on winning the 2010 X Games Women’s Moto X Super X gold medal at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, July 29. Fiolek topped the competition just as she did last year to win back-to-back X Games gold.

Millions of X Games viewers worldwide watched Fiolek dominate the race by getting a good jump out of the start gate and racing her CRF250R into the number one spot on the opening lap. Setting the pace out front, Fiolek led every lap en route to clinching her second consecutive X Games gold. In addition, Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Tara Gieger took the silver medal making it a one-two finish for Honda at the hugely popular annual action sports event.

For more information, contact: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (310) 783-3745.

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Millville Race Report...Honda

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Torrance, CA: The Honda Red Riders took on round seven of the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship and Women’s Motocross Championship at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, MN on Saturday, July 17, and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Andrew Short, Kevin Windham and Ashley Fiolek led the way aboard their CRF450R and CRF250R race machines while GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard captured his second-straight overall 250-class victory aboard his CRF250R.

With Honda Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps out with an injury, veteran Honda racer Windham joined Short on the team to contest the 450 class aboard the CRF450R. In moto one, Windham got away to a flying start, grabbing the holeshot and racing to an early lead which he held for seven laps. Windham surrendered a few spots before the race’s end, including a spot to Short, to finish moto one in a solid fifth position. Once by Windham, Short continued to press hard among the leaders and eventually finished third. In moto two it was Short who was fastest out of the starting gate, grabbing the holeshot before fellow Honda racer Ben Townley got by aboard his Troy Lee Designs CRF450R to take the lead. Short retaliated with a series of aggressive maneuvers to regain control of the lead on lap two. A lap later, Short surrendered the lead and ultimately finished moto two in third place—putting him second overall for the round. Windham was never far away, taking the checkers in fourth spot for fourth overall.

"It feels so good to be back racing motocross," said Windham. "I was pumped to get such a good start and holeshot the first moto. I came into the first round not knowing where I stood in terms of race speed as I haven’t raced motocross in the 450-class since 2007. I personally was hoping for a top-ten finish, so to get fourth overall is awesome. It was definitely a lot of fun and I’m really looking forward to seeing what I can do at the next round."
In more 450-class action, privateer Honda racer Kyle Regal scored another solid result aboard his CRF450R, going 8-2 to finish the round third overall. Townley placed fifth overall with 4-5 moto finishes and GEICO Powersports Honda’s Brett Metcalfe went 16-6 to get ninth overall.

GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard made it two wins in a row in the 250 class, going 2-1 aboard his CRF250R to clinch his second consecutive overall victory. From start to finish, Canard battled back and forth for the lead in moto one before settling for the number two spot. Come moto two, the Honda Red Rider got away to a good start and quickly moved into the top spot, where he soon extended a lengthy lead he would never relinquish, clinching the overall victory. Teammate Justin Barcia joined Canard on the moto two podium and his 16-3 moto finishes put him eighth overall. Blake Wharton raced his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R to sixth overall (5-7) and teammate Eli Tomac went 13-11 to end the round 11th overall.

"I’m so happy right now," said Canard. "It was tough work in the heat and humidity but I got the job done and I’m really happy about that. It’s nice to be able to make it two in a row for the GEICO Powersports Honda team."
Ashley Fiolek finished moto one in third position but retaliated in moto two to dominate the competition and clinch her third moto win of the season and finish second overall for the round. Fastest out of the start gate in both races, Fiolek held off the competition to claim both holeshots. Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Tara Gieger joined Fiolek on the podium, going 2-4 to end the round third overall.

450 Results
1. Ryan Dungey 1-1
2. Andrew Short 3-3 (Honda)
3. Kyle Regal 8-2 (Honda)
4. Kevin Windham 5-4 (Honda)
5. Ben Townley 4-5 (Honda)
6. Josh Grant 2-10
7. Ryan Sipes 9-7
8. Kyle Chisholm 7-9
9. Brett Metcalfe 16-6 (Honda)
10. Nick Wey 11-11

450 Point Standings
1. Ryan Dungey 318
2. Andrew Short 229
3. Ben Townley 223
4. Brett Metcalfe 221
5. Josh Grant 215
6. Chad Reed 204
7. Mike Alessi 196
8. Kyle Regal 157
9. Ryan Sipes 140
10. Kyle Chisholm 134

250 Results
1. Trey Canard 2-1 (Honda)
2. Dean Wilson 6-2
3. Tyla Rattray 4-4
4. Jake Weimer 3-5
5. Christophe Pourcel 1-10
6. Blake Wharton 5-7 (Honda)
7. Broc Tickle 7-6
8. Justin Barcia 16-3 (Honda)
9. Tommy Searle 11-9
10. Alex Martin 8-15 (Honda)

250 Point Standings
1. Christophe Pourcel 296
2. Dean Wilson 264
3. Trey Canard 252
4. Tyla Rattray 248
5. Broc Tickle 209
6. Justin Barcia 201
7. Blake Wharton 175
8. Eli Tomac 174
9. Jake Weimer 165
10. Martin Davalos 147

WMX Results
1. Jessica Patterson 1-2
2. Ashley Fiolek 3-1 (Honda)
3. Tarah Gieger 2-4 (Honda)
4. Vicki Golden 4-3
5. Sarah Whitmore 9-5
6. Mariana Balbi 8-6
7. Sara Price 7-7
8. Jacqueline Strong 6-8
9. Penni Cyrus 10-10
10. Erica Cook 11-12

WMX Point Standings
1. Jessica Patterson 194
2. Ashley Fiolek 174
3. Tarah Geiger 149
4. Vicki Golden 121
5. Sara Price 120
6. Mariana Balbi 110
7. Sarah Whitmore 102
8. Alexah Pearson 96
9. Tatum Sik 94
10. Erica Cook 84

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Red Bud Race Report...Honda

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Torrance, CA: The Honda Red Riders took on round six of the 2010 AMA Motocross Championship and Women’s Motocross Championship at RedBud in Buchanan, MI on Saturday, July 3, and Honda Red Bull Racing’s Andrew Short made a solid run up front aboard his CRF450R while teammate Ashley Fiolek clinched her first overall victory of the season aboard her CRF250R. Another Honda racer to win at RedBud was GIECO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard, who scored his first-ever 250cc motocross race win and overall victory.

Two-time women’s champion Fiolek had her best showing of the season, going 1-1 in the women’s competition to clinch her first overall victory this season. Grabbing the holeshot in both motos, Fiolek dominated both races to take the overall win. Fellow Honda racer Troy Lee Designs’ Tara Gieger joined Fiolek on the podium going 3-3 to end the round third overall.

Short got a good start in the first 450cc moto and was among the lead group from the get-go. Rounding the opening lap in the number two spot, Short put in a solid performance to eventually take the checkers in third place. In moto two he again fired off to a fine start and went on to finish fifth, placing fourth overall for the round.

In other 450-class action, Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Ben Townley looked on target to record his first race win of the season, leading every lap in the opening moto until he fell in the closing stages on the final lap, which relegated him to fourth. Townley rebounded in moto two to grab third place and close out the round third overall. Brett Metcalfe’s 5-4 finish aboard his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF450R put him fifth overall and privateer Honda racer Kyle Regal finished seventh overall with 7-7 moto finishes.

GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard went 4-1 in the 250cc competition to successfully score his first-ever overall Lites motocross win on his CRF250R. Getting a lackluster start in moto one where he rounded the opening lap in 10th position, Canard worked his way through the pack, picking off riders one by one to eventually take the checkers in fourth place. Getting a better start in moto two and running among the lead pack, he set a blistering pace before moving into the lead on lap 11 where he remained until the race’s end. Teammates Justin Barcia and Blake Wharton were never far away with Barcia going 5-3 to finish in fourth overall and Wharton going 6-4 to get fifth overall. Eli Tomac finished 10th overall, going 12-9 aboard his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R.

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Rockwell Time WMA Championship at RedBud This Weekend!

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Rockwell Time WMA Championship at RedBud This Weekend!


SALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 2, 2010) Rockwell Time is proud to announce their title sponsorship of Round 4 of the Women’s Motocross Championships this weekend at RedBud. Rockwell Team rider Ashley Fiolek is determined to turn her season around and grab a victory; something that has eluded her thus far. Series point leader Jessica Patterson has maintained a perfect record for the first three rounds and heads into RedBud with a sizeable 26-point lead over Fiolek. The #18 of Tara Geiger is also in the hunt for her first overall and currently sits third in series points.

The WMA has made some amazing strides this year and Rockwell Time is proud to be apart of the Women’s Motocross Championships. Rockwell could not have picked a better race to sponsor, as this will be the first time that the fastest women racers in the world will take to the legendary RedBud track. The action is sure to be intense and the Michigan fans are in for a great battle.

To help bring in this holiday weekend, head to Rockwell Time and use promo code REDBUD for a special hook up on all watches and apparel.


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Behind the Scenes with Ashley Fiolek

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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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Tomac / Millsaps / DC / Beams / Freestone MX on DMXS Tonight!

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Tomac / Millsaps / DC / Beams / Freestone MX on DMXS Tonight!

The picture perfect day at Hangtown was a suitable backdrop for the drama that unfolded at the opening round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.  The crafty Frenchman and the rest of the class were introduced to Geico Powersports Honda’s Eli Tomac, who put on a masterful performance in his professional debut to secure the overall.  We have been closely following Eli’s amateur career since the beginning and could not be happier for the entire Tomac family. 

Factory Red Bull Honda’s Davi Millsaps finished on the podium at the opener after putting in an inspired ride that reminded everyone that he’ll be battling all summer long.  After finishing third in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship, Davi is looking to carry that momentum and consistency outdoors.

Davey Coombs was on hand in Sacramento and will help us break down the day with some good old fashioned bench racing.  We will also get the latest on the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series that resumes after the Memorial Day weekend break.

Motoendurance.net’s Robb Beams is well respected in our sport and continues to work with great riders like Ashley Fiolek, Ian Trettle, and Adam Cianciarulo.  Robb  will be on to discuss his exclusive 10-Week Performance Program specific for Ponca and the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at the legendary Loretta Lynn ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN.  We will also be taking questions from our chat room so make sure to tune in for some great training advice.

Freestone County Raceway in Wortham, Texas is the next stop for the boys of summer tour and Tony Miller will give us a behind-the-scenes tour of his facility as he prepares for a very busy month.  They will be having their North Texas Night Series race on Friday evening on a separate track, the AMA Lucas Oil National on Saturday, and an amateur day on Sunday on the big boy track. Check out www.FreestoneMX.com  for all the details. Tony is one of the nicest guys in our sport, and a true southern gentleman.  We’ll try to class up the place for his interview.

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Honda Kicks-off MX Opener On Top

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Torrance, CA: The 2010 AMA Motocross Championship and Women’s Motocross Championship kicked off at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Rancho Cordova on Saturday May 22. Honda Red Bull Racing’s Davi Millsaps, Andrew Short and Ashley Fiolek showed great speed at the opening round of the season aboard their CRF450R and CRF250R machines. GEICO Powersports Honda newcomer, 17-year-old Eli Tomac, scored his first-ever AMA Motocross overall victory in his AMA professional debut.

In the 450 class, Millsaps got away to flying starts in both motos on his CRF450R and challenged for the lead. Finishing the first moto in third and going one better in moto two with a second place finish, the Red Bull athlete kicked his Motocross season off to a great start with a third overall. Teammate Short was on target for a good result in moto one when he crashed after being hit hard in a turn, finishing in 15th place. He rebounded to nab fifth spot in race two, rounding out the weekend in 10th overall. Brett Metcalfe put in a strong showing in his 450-class debut for the GEICO Powersports Honda team, going 5-4 to finish fourth overall. Another Honda racer making his return to racing after a long bout with injuries was Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Ben Townley. He too was among the top contenders, finishing 6-7 for sixth overall on his CRF450R.

In the 250 class, Eli Tomac made an epic professional debut on his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R, winning a moto and scoring the overall victory. In the opening race, Tomac had a strong lead when he made an error in the closing stages of the race and finished third. With his first-race jitters behind him, he engaged in a battle for the lead in the second moto with his more experienced teammate, Trey Canard, before going on to win and clinch the overall victory.

“I am beyond happy right now,” said Tomac. “I think I am actually in shock and not sure how to feel about winning. I didn’t expect this. The first moto was purely lost due to a rookie error but I made sure I didn’t make the same mistake in the second moto. I was feeling it by about the 20-minute mark, but I held on right to the end and I’m really happy right now. The GEICO Powersports Honda team has been so supportive and helpful, and I can’t thank them and my parents enough for getting me this far.”

After getting the holeshot and finishing moto one in seventh spot, Canard rallied hard to take second in moto two and end the weekend third overall. Justin Barcia charged hard with two solid come-from-behind races after getting mid-pack starts to go 5-7 for fifth overall on his GEICO Powersports Honda CRF250R. Troy Lee Designs Honda’s Wil Hahn was fastest out of the start gate, grabbing the holeshot in moto two, and finishing eighth overall (13-6).
In the Women’s Motocross Championship, two-time champion Ashley Fiolek finished second overall on her Honda Red Bull Racing CRF250R. Challenging for the lead in both motos, Fiolek finished moto one in third and moto two in second spot. Tarah Geiger went 2-6 in her debut ride for the Troy Lee Designs Honda team to finish third overall and Elizabeth Bash—sponsored by Trey Canard Racing on a Honda CRF250R—nabbed sixth overall.

AMA Pro Motocross Championship
Round 1 of 12

450 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Chad Reed (1-3)
2. Mike Alessi (4-1)
3. Davi Millsaps, Honda (3-2)
4. Brett Metcalfe, Honda (5-4)
5. Josh Grant (2-10)
6. Ben Townley, Honda (6-7)
7. Ryan Sipes (7-8)
8. Ryan Dungey (10-6)
9. Ken DeDycker (8-11)
10. Andrew Short, Honda (15-5)

450 Class Championship Standings
1. Chad Reed 45
2. Mike Alessi 43
3. Davi Millsaps 42
4. Brett Metcalfe 34
5. Josh Grant 33
6. Ben Townley 29
7. Ryan Sipes 27
8. Ryan Dungey 26
9. Ken DeDycker 23
10. Andrew Short 22

250 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Eli Tomac, Honda (3-1)
2. Christophe Pourcel (1-3)
3. Trey Canard, Honda (7-2)
4. Jake Weimer (4-8)
5. Justin Barcia, Honda (5-7)
6. Dean Wilson (10-4)
7. Broc Tickle (11-5)
8. Wil Hahn, Honda (13-6)
9. Tommy Searle (2-31)
10. Tyla Rattray (8-16)

250 Class Championship Standings
1. Eli Tomac 45
2. Christophe Pourcel 45
3. Trey Canard 36
4. Jake Weimer 31
5. Justin Barcia 30
6. Dean Wilson 29
7. Broc Tickle 26
8. Wil Hahn 23
9. Tommy Searle 22
10. Tyla Rattray 18

WMX Class (Moto Finish)
1. Jessica Patterson (1-1)
2. Ashley Fiolek, Honda (3-2)
3. Tarah Gieger, Honda (2-6)
4. Mariana Balbi (9-3)
5. Alexah Pearson (5-5)
6. Elizabeth Bash, Honda (8-4)
7. Vicki Golden (4-10)
8. Sayaka Kaneshiro (7-9)
9. Tatum Sik (10-7)
10. Jacqueline Strong (14-8)

WMX Class Standings (Round 1 of 8)
1. Jessica Patterson 50
2. Ashley Fiolek 42
3. Tarah Gieger 37
4. Mariana Balbi 32
5. Alexah Pearson 32
6. Elizabeth Bash 31
7. Vicki Golden 29
8. Sayaka Kaneshiro 26
9. Tatum Sik 25
10. Jacqueline Strong 20

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Yoshimura Podiums in Two Classes at Hangtown

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Chino, Calif. – Yoshimura riders were on the podium in both classes they competed in on Saturday at the first round of AMA Motocross racing at Hangtown in Rancho Cordova, California. Davi Millsaps made his intentions of being a contender in the 2010 season known as he put himself on the podium in each moto and rode to a third-place overall finish in the hotly contested 450 class. Ashley Fiolek, the defending Women’s Class Champion, was on the podium after both motos and finished third overall in the Women’s class.

Davi Millsaps shot out from the start and settled into second place in Moto 1 of the 450 class. He stayed up front for the entire race, slipping to third just before the checkered flag. His Yoshimura-powered Honda CRF450 had plenty of power on the track’s elevation changes and worked well throughout the moto. Moto 1 didn’t go as easily for Yoshimura’s Ryan Dungey and Andrew Short, though. Short fell near the start of the race and worked his way back up from last place to finish 15th. Dungey also had a rough start and stalled his bike, working his way up from near 20th place to finish in 10th. Matt Moss, in his U.S. racing debut, had some issues as well in Moto 1. Moss missed the entire Supercross season due to injuries sustained at the end of last year, and he has not fully recovered. He finished Moto 1 in 27th place.

In Moto 2 of the 450 class, Millsaps again had plenty of power and pull, putting himself near the front of the pack. His bike kept the other racers at bay and Millsaps cruised across the finish line in second place. He landed on the podium after all the points were tallied with his 3-2 finishes, putting him in third overall. Andrew Short had a better time in Moto 2 and came across the finish in fifth place, with Ryan Dungey right behind him in sixth. Short ended his day in 10th overall, and Dungey ended up 8th overall. Moss had a run-in with another rider in the second moto and finished the day in 33rd place overall.

In the Women’s Class, Ashley Fiolek came out of the starting gate ready to race. She took third in Moto 1 against a class of very talented female racers. In the second moto, Fiolek improved her results by taking second in the race and ended up third overall for the day.

Overall Results, Round 1
450 Class
1. Chad Reed
2. Mke Alessi
3. Davi Millsaps
4. Brett Metcalfe
5. Josh Grant
6. Ben Townley
7. Ryan Sipes
8. Ryan Dungey
9. Ken DeDycker
10. Andrew Short

Overall Results
Women’s Class
1. Jessica Patterson
2. Tarah Geiger
3. Ashley Fiolek
4. Vicki Golden
5. Alexah Pearson
6. Sara Price
7. Sayaka Kaneshiro
8. Elizabeth Bash
9. Mariana Balbi
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General Admission Tickets on Sale Now for Each Round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship

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General Admission Tickets on Sale Now for Each Round of the
2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
Tickets Available at AlliSports.com

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (April 8, 2010) - With just over two months remaining until the start of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, MX Sports Pro Racing announces that general admission tickets for each round of the upcoming season are now available for purchase at the series website www.allisports.com.
The 2010 season will commence on Saturday, May 22, 2010, with the Rockstar Energy Hangtown Motocross Classic just outside Sacramento, Calif., and will travel throughout the United States over the course of the summer, hosting races in 10 different states before concluding Labor Day weekend from Steel City in Delmont, Pa.
Reigning 450 Class champion Chad Reed will lead the way aboard his new Monster Energy Kawasaki while challengers and 2009 race winners Ryan Villopoto, Mike Alessi, Ivan Tedesco, Josh Grant and Tommy Hahn, along with premier class rookie and defending 250 Class champion Ryan Dungey make their bid for the most prestigious motocross title on the planet. Additionally, 2009 runner-up Christophe Pourcel leads a stacked field of young talent in the 250 Class all looking to make a name at the top level of the sport.
The MotorcycleUSA.com Women's Motocross (WMX) Championship will be showcased at eight of the 12 rounds in 2010, led by reigning back-to-back champion Ashley Fiolek.
Get all general admission tickets for any round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at www.allisports.com.
For more information, please contact Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.

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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Ashley Fiolek Biography To Be Released April 27

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Ashley Fiolek Biography To Be Released April 27

April 2, 2010 (Pebble Beach, CA) – Kicking Up Dirt, a book written by the 2009 XGames
Women’s Moto-X Gold Medalist and two-time AMA Women’s Motocross
Champion Ashley Fiolek, will be available for sale in bookstores and online outlets
nationwide on April 27. Published by Harper Collins, this biography written by Fiolek
and co-written by Caroline Ryder reviews Fiolek’s amazing accomplishments as a
deaf, female, professional athlete.


Originally misdiagnosed as “mildly retarded,” the profoundly deaf Fiolek was a shy
and introverted child until her parents introduced her to the world of motorcycles.
Riding helped her escape the silence and connect with others who shared her
passion. She began racing at seven, and ascended to become the best female
motocross racer in America.

In the book, Fiolek discusses the challenges faced during her rise to the top,
including serious injuries and her battle for women’s equality in sport. The 19-yearold
star also reflects on becoming the first female to have secured a full factory
contract in motocross, signing with the Honda Red Bull Racing team.

Kicking Up Dirt is available for pre order now at http://www.harpercollins.com/
book/pre-order.aspx?isbn13=9780061946479. Fiolek kicks off her 2010 season this
weekend at the first round of the Women’s World Motocross Championship at the
Gorna Rositza Circuit in Bulgaria, April 4.

About Ashley Fiolek
Born profoundly deaf, Ashley began racing motorcycles at age seven and ascended
the amateur motocross ranks. In 2004, at the age of 13, she won her first national
title at the AMA Amateur Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn’s. Between
2005 and 2007 she won 12 more national championships and more than 100 races.

2008 marked Ashley’s first full season as a professional. She competed in select
world championship rounds in Europe and won the AMA/WMA Women’s Professional
Motocross Championship. In 2009, Fiolek won the X-Games Women’s Moto-X Gold
Medal and the AMA Women’s Motocross Championship. Ashley is proudly supported
by: American Honda, Red Bull, Able Planet, Alpinestars, Purple Communications,
Vans, Rockwell Watches, AGV, Moto Endurance and Smith. For more information
about Ashley, see www.ashleyfiolek.com.

About Hardcard
Hardcard Holdings, LLC is a leading motorsports management and consulting firm
specializing in motorsports and motorcycle-related marketing. Hardcard’s partners
are senior motorsports executives with experience in management of racetracks,
sanctioning bodies, brands, athletes, licensed merchandise, sponsorship
development, race teams and digital media. For more information, see
www.hardcard.net.

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MX Sports Pro Racing Announces 2010 WMX Schedule

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MORGANTOWN, W.V. - After a very competitive 2009 season, which saw factory Honda Red Bull Racing rider Ashley Fiolek take the championship as well as increased national television coverage, MX Sports announces the 2010 Women's Motocross (WMX) schedule.

With an increasingly deep field of talent, the series features eight races alongside the traditional 250 and 450 Classes. After introducing the eight-race season last year, the schedule receives a few small tweaks that are designed to broaden the reach and exposure of the WMX Class. The series will visit two new venues in 2010, with the first being at RedBud on July 3, followed by Spring Creek Motocross Park in Millville, Minn. on July 17.

"The action in the WMX Class during the 2009 season exceeded all of our expectations," said Davey Coombs, vice president of MX Sports. "Fans could always count on riders like Ashley Fiolek and Jessica Patterson to provide some of the best racing on the schedule and thanks to the commitment of our title sponsor Lucas Oil, they were showcased on national television. By introducing two new events for 2010, we expect to continue broadening the national exposure by visiting new parts of the country".

The WMX season will kick-off at the season-opening round from Hangtown on May 22 and will conclude Labor Day weekend from Steel City on September 4.

Season VIP tickets are on sale now at www.allisports.com (visit the motocross section) and available for every event on the schedule. VIP ticket benefits vary by track, but generally include such special features as an all day pit pass, a special viewing area, VIP parking, catered lunch, complimentary event program and many other special benefits. These are the best seats in the house and are available only in limited quantities, thus they will sell out quick.

2010 Women's Class of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship Schedule
May 22	Hangtown Motocross Classic	Rancho Cordova, Calif.
May 29	Glen Helen Raceway	San Bernardino, Calif.
June 5	Freestone Raceway	Wortham, Texas
June 26	Thunder Valley Motocross	Lakewood, Colo.
July 3	RedBud	Buchanan, Mich.
July 17	Spring Creek Motocross	Millville, Minn.
Aug 28	Moto-X 338	Southwick, Mass.
Sept 4	Steel City Raceway	Delmont, Pa.

For more information, please contact Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.

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, Maloof Money Cup, 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.

Lucas Oil Products

Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, greases, and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, greases, and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.

Forrest Lucas and his wife, Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989 after he spent 20 years as a truck driver and owner of a nationwide long-haul trucking fleet. They experienced firsthand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their equipment.

Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." For more information on Lucas Oil, please visit www.LucasOil.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.

Ashley Fiolek At T-Mobile Store In Washington, DC This Saturday

Courtesy of Hardcard
Pebble Beach, CA – Ashley Fiolek, the 2009 X Games Women’s Moto-X Gold Medalist and two-time AMA Women’s Motocross Champion will be meeting fans and signing autographs at a T-Mobile retail store in Washington, DC this weekend.  The 19-year-old Honda Red Bull Racing motocross champion will appear from noon to 3:00 PM Saturday, December 5 at:

T-Mobile
555 11th St NW, Suite C

Washington, DC 20004

The Red Bull Wings Team will be in attendance supplying Red Bull Energy Drink.  Fans will also have an opportunity to win a free T-Mobile Sidekick LX.

About Ashley Fiolek
Born profoundly deaf, Ashley began riding and racing motorcycles at age seven and worked her way up the amateur motocross ranks. In 2004, at the age of 13, she won her first national title at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn’s. Between 2005 and 2007 she went on to win 12 more national championships and more than 100 races.

2008 marked Ashley’s first full season as a professional.  She competed in select world championship rounds in Europe and won the AMA/WMA Women’s Professional Motocross Championship. 2009 has seen Fiolek win the X-Games Women’s Moto-X Gold Medal and the AMA Women’s Motocross Championship.  Ashley is proudly supported by: American Honda, Red Bull, T-Mobile Sidekick, Alpinestars, Leatt Brace, Vans, Rockwell Watches, Moto Endurance, Airoh and Smith.  For more information about Ashley, see: www.ashleyfiolek.com.

About Hardcard
Hardcard Holdings, LLC is a leading motorsports management and consulting firm specializing in motorsports and motorcycle-related marketing. Hardcard’s partners are senior motorsports executives with experience in management of racetracks, sanctioning bodies, brands, athletes, licensed merchandise, sponsorship development, race teams and digital media. For more information, see www.hardcard.net.

Team Dunlop 2010-The search begins at the 2009 Winter National Olympics

Courtesy of Dunlop

Buffalo, NY: Dunlop Tire Company is seeking the best up-and-coming minibike stars in the country to join the popular Team Dunlop amateur motocross program at www.teamdunlop.com. For the past three seasons, young amateur motocross racers throughout the country have been flying the colors of the elite Team Dunlop squad en route to collecting championships upon championships.

"We will begin our search for 2010 Team Dunlop riders at the Winter National Olympics November 23-28," said Dunlop Off Road Technical Manager Brian Fleck. "We will base our 2010 selections on the 2009 amateur national results and the 2009 final amateur power rankings. Factored into that will be rider attitude, professionalism and regional impact." Fleck added that participation in the 2009 Team Dunlop program is no guarantee of 2010 selection.

Seventeen riders made the Team Dunlop squad in 2009 (see below) and each one competed in a number of amateur national events. Some of the more accomplished riders who took home numerous titles in 2009 include Adam Cianciarulo, Jordan Bailey, Matt Bisceglia, Zach Bell and Sean Cantrell, just to name a few.

In just three years' of existence, the Team D support for young riders has proven to be extremely successful, with many young riders making smooth and rewarding transitions to the ranks of motocross professionals. Two of the most prominent success stories among Team D alumni include Ashley Fiolek, two-time Women's National Motocross Champion, 2009 X Games Women's Moto-X Gold Medalist and member of the Honda Red Bull Racing Team, and Justin Barcia, AMA Rookie of the Year in the 250 class, who rides for the GEICO Powersports Honda Team.

"Every year, working with the Team D kids has grown to be more and more fun," said Fleck. "We've been stepping up the program every year and teaming up with these young racers for some really excellent results. It will be exciting to see how far our 2010 riders end up going in their racing careers. Hopefully we will still be working with them when they transition to the pro ranks of AMA Supercross and Motocross."

About Team Dunlop
Team Dunlop identifies outstanding young people who compete on motocross bikes displacing up to 105cc and helps them move up to the next level. Dunlop has a long and proud history of amateur support for thousands of young racers every year. Additionally, Dunlop serves as the official tire sponsor of all the major amateur OEM groups, including Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Cobra and Polini. To submit your application for consideration to join Team D, visit www.teamdunlop.com.

Team Dunlop provides tire support and preferred service at select amateur races. Dunlop promotes and advertises Team Dunlop in national media as well as on the Dunlop Website. As a bonus, Team Dunlop riders become involved as development riders for the next generation of Dunlop racing tires in the youth segment. In 2009, Dunlop also contributed to an educational savings fund for the Team Dunlop riders to underscore the importance of staying focused on schoolwork. Team Dunlop riders can be easily identified because they sport a unique logo on their exclusively-branded Team Dunlop racetrack apparel.

Dunlop is especially proud of the Team Dunlop riders on the 2009 squad and congratulates each of them for their outstanding effort. Listed alphabetically, they are:

•     Jordan Bailey - KTM - Orlando, Florida
•     Zach Bell - Kawasaki - San Diego, California
•     Matt Bisceglia - Yamaha - Weatherford, Texas
•     Sean Cantrell - KTM - Newbury Park, California
•     Adam Cianciarulo - Kawasaki - Osteen, Florida
•     Thomas Covington - Kawasaki - Vernon, Alabama
•     Brad Esper - Kawasaki - San Diego, California
•     Steven Gretchen - Suzuki - McMechen, West Virginia
•     Lance Kobusch - Cobra - New Florence, Missouri
•     Connor Pearson - Yamaha - Powell Butte, Oregon
•     Jake Riggle - Suzuki - Colorado Springs, Colorado
•     Chase Sexton - Polini - La Moille, Illinois
•     Jordan Smith - Suzuki - Belmont, North Carolina
•     Tanner Stack - Kawasaki - Jackson, Michigan
•     Rookie White - Suzuki - Winchester, California
•     Clay Woeste - Cobra - Florence, Kentucky
•     Mark Worth - Kawasaki - Queen Creek, Arizona

About Dunlop Tires
Dunlop Tires is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S. and the only manufacturer of motorcycle tires in North America. With North American operations headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Dunlop has been making and selling high-quality tires in the U.S. since 1923. For more information, visit www.dunlopmotorcycle.com.

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Honda Red Bull Racing's Ashley Fiolek To Appear On NBC's Last Call With Carson Daly

November 4, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) - Ashley Fiolek, the 2009 X Games Women's Moto-X Gold Medalist and two-time AMA Women's Motocross Champion is the featured guest on Thursday night's edition of Last Call with Carson Daly on NBC. The show will air on NBC stations at 1:36 AM Eastern and Pacific and at 12:36 AM Mountain and Central time the night of November 5th (early morning on the 6th).

The show was taped on the back lot of NBC Studios in Burbank, CA in September when Ashley was in Los Angeles to be honored at City Hall by the L.A. City Council for her achievements and inspiration to the deaf community. The following day Ashley attended L.A.'s DEAFestival along with sponsors American Honda and T-Mobile.

For more information on Thursday night's broadcast of NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, see: www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with_Carson_Daly/.

About Ashley Fiolek
Born profoundly deaf, Ashley began riding and racing motorcycles at age seven and worked her way up the amateur motocross ranks. In 2004, at the age of 13, she won her first national title at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's. Between 2005 and 2007 she went on to win 12 more national championships and more than 100 races.

2008 marked Ashley's first full season as a professional, and she competed in select world championship rounds in Europe and won the AMA/WMA Women's Professional Motocross Championship. 2009 has seen Fiolek win the X-Games Women's Moto-X Gold Medal and the AMA Women's Motocross Championship. Ashley is proudly supported by: American Honda, Red Bull, T-Mobile Sidekick, Alpinestars, Leatt Brace, Vans, Rockwell Watches, Moto Endurance, Airoh and Smith. For more information about Ashley, see:www.ashleyfiolek.com.

About Hardcard
Hardcard Holdings, LLC is a leading motorsports management and consulting firm specializing in motorsports and motorcycle-related marketing. Hardcard's partners are senior motorsports executives with experience in management of racetracks, sanctioning bodies, brands, athletes, licensed merchandise, sponsorship development, race teams and digital media. For more information, see www.hardcard.net.

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