Brett Downey Safety Foundation eBay Auction

Courtesy of Brett Downey Safety Foundation

EVS Sports and the Brett Downey Safety Foundation have successfully teamed up to bring you an eBay auction to raise money and awareness for this incredible foundation.

According to Kenny Morris, Vice President of the Brett Downey Safety Foundation, “The mission of the Brett Downey Safety Foundation is to supplement the motocross community by increasing safety awareness of riders, parents, track owners, and promoters to make the sport of motocross as safe as possible, minimizing injuries and helping to preserve all motocross tracks.”

EVS Sports, the #1 Protective Gear Company in the industry, is excited to be partnering up with such an amazing organization. Since EVS’ main focus is to help prevent injuries to riders everywhere, it was an easy task to co-op with the foundation in order to help maintain and promote their overall mission.

As a result, EVS Sports will be auctioning off one set of WEB knee braces on eBay. These braces, which are the best of the best from EVS, are made of carbon fiber for strength and durability. Made to keep your knees as safe as possible, the WEB was designed to deflect, divert and absorb energy that is normally placed on the leg and knee joints during an impact or other excessive stress. With full coverage of the knee, thigh and shin, the WEB makes sure that your leg is completely protected.

All money raised from this auction will go directly back to the Brett Downey Safety Foundation on behalf of EVS Sports.

To bid on this auction item, click here - Brett Downey Safety Foundation - EVS Sports eBay Auction.

For more information on EVS Sports, please visit www.evs-sports.com.

To find out more about the Brett Downey Safety Foundation, log onto www.mxsafety38.org.

Smith Optics and Hart & Huntington Team up

Courtesy of Smith/ Hart and Huntington
mith Optics, a leader in off-road goggle technology, has teamed up with the Hart & Huntington brand to create a treat for all this fall.

Using the all new Smith Optics Fuel v.2 as their canvas instead of skin, Hart & Huntington debuts their first line of MX specific goggles. This is the perfect blend of attitude and function, integrating Carey Hart’s Vegas Tattoo-shop styling with the heritage and premium performance of Smith Optics. Utilizing the all new Ergonomic Outrigger Positioning System, the Fuel v.2 provides unmatched face fit and helmet integration. Exhaustive engineering on the updated frame design optimizes fit and comfort while promoting just the right amount of airflow to keep your vision clear and fog-free. Hart wouldn’t have it any other way.

1. Ergonomic Outrigger Positioning System

a: Months of rigorous R&D testing resulted in a completely new way of approaching goggle fit and helmet integration. The outrigger design draws the strap forward and away from the goggle frame to distribute pressure evenly against the face and provide a secure, perfect fit in all helmet face ports.

1. Updated Frame Design

a: Balancing sculpted lines with exhaustive engineering, the Fuel v.2 allows design to follow function – a priority here at Smith. Frame contours optimize fit and comfort while promoting just the right amount of airflow to keep your vision clear and fog-free.
*Although the frame has received a facelift, the Fuel v.2 utilizes the same lens as all the Fuel goggles.

The Fuel v.2 Hart & Huntington edition goggle will be available in three fresh, new colorways: Red / Silver, Black / Silver and White / Silver, all with a platinum mirrored lens installed and goggle bag that will retail at $80.
These bad boys will be available in November.

For more on this product, please check out www.smithoptics.com/hartandhuntington

EVS Now Accepting Resumes for 2010 Season

Courtesy of EVS

The 2009 racing season is coming to an end; that can only mean one thing: it’s sponsorship season! EVS is now accepting resumes for the 2010 race season and here are a few things to keep in mind while going through the process.

· Resumes are accepted between August 1st – November 15th, 2009

· No late resumes will be accepted!

· New resumes are requested for continued support (even if you have one in from last year)

· All age and skill levels are welcome to apply for sponsorship

· Resumes are best submitted through the following options:

1. Email to: jamey@evs-sports.com

2. Fax to: 608.754.4800

3. Mail to:

EVS Sports
Attn: 2010 Resume
119 W. Milwaukee St. – Suite B
Janesville, WI 53548

4. Online through:

sponsorhouse.com, mxsponsor.com, mxresultz.com

Don’t miss out on your chance to be sponsored by the #1 Protective Gear Company in the industry. 2010 is full of new potential, a new lineup of riders, and a new generation of innovation!

Raceway Park Schedule of Events for September 5-6 Weekend

Courtesy of Raceway Park
Schedule of Events for September 5-6 Weekend
- Saturday- Vet & Vintage and Pee Wee/Pit Bike/Youth Quad…
- Sunday- Regular MX Racing – (RP & D 34 Points)

Saturday- (Vet & Vintage and Pee Wee/Pit Bike/Youth Quad)
Gates open – 7am
Sign up- 7am – 9am
Practice- 8:30-10:30am
Racing- 10:45am
For more info on Vintage Racing, visit www.acrmx.com
For more info on Pee Wee MX, 65cc, & Youth Quad Classes etc, visit http://racewaypark.com/mydocuments/peeweeinfo2009.doc
For more info on Pit Bike Racing Rules, Classes, Etc, visit http://racewaypark.com/mydocuments/pitbikeinfo2009.doc

Saturday Fees: (The following Racer fees INCLUDE spectator fee)
Vet & Vintage Pee Wee/Pit Bike/Youth Quad
1st Class - $45 1st Class - $35
2nd Class - $35 2nd Class - $25
Adult Spectator $15
Youth 6-11 $5
Kids 5 & Under Free
Overnight parking - $15
Gates will close Saturday night at 10pm.
Sunday Racers may enter Saturday- $15 parking fee.
Early sign up for Sunday’s racers approximately 8:30-9:00pm

Sunday- (ALL MX Classes & Youth Quads)
Gates open 7:00am
Sign up from 7:00 to 9:00am
Practice from 8:30 to 10:30am
Racing from 10:45am

Sunday Fees: (Racing fee INCLUDES spectator fee)
Racer 1st class $45
Racer 2nd class $35
Adult Spectator $15
Youth 6-11 $5
Kids 5 & Under Free

Help Support Justin Weeks

Courtesy of RacerX
A donations website is now up and running for Justin Weeks.

Visit JustinWeeks381.com for more information.

Travis Pastrana's Great Divide Biking Adventure

Courtesy of Red Bull
http://www.travispastrana.com/#/en/CURRENT/News/The-Great-Divide/The-Great-Divide/

When the sun broke over the Rocky Mountains this morning, Travis, along with his friends Special Greg and Eric Roner, set out to conquer the "Great Divide Trail." The 2,493 mile trail begins in Montana and continues South along the Rockies before ending in New Mexico. Pastrana will ditch the familiarity of his motorized vehicles for a full-suspension mountain bike supplied by Giant Bicycles.

The trip will take approximately 39 days and Travis will make scheduled stops at post offices along the way. New gear, supplies and underwear will be exchanged for autographed postcards from Travis to randomly selected fans. Yes, you heard correctly, Travis will be sending out postcards to fans selected from his Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/travispastrana). Disconnected from technology, Travis has reverted to the old school methods of "snail mail" to communicate with fans throughout his journey.

Follow Travis's journey by checking out www.travispastrana.com for updates.

New England Legend John Dowd Lands on Southwick Podium with the Help of Pirelli

Courtesy of Pirelli Tire

New England Legend John Dowd Lands on Southwick Podium with the Help of Pirelli Scorpion MX Soft Tires

Rome, Ga. - Under consistent rain and treacherous conditions, MX-338 lived up to its billing as one of the most difficult circuits on the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship schedule. Known for producing spectacular rides over the years, last Saturday's MX-338 Motocross National was no different as semi-retired privateer John Dowd made his annual appearance at the national that he calls home. The Pirelli-backed 44-year old veteran showed what experience at the "Sandbox" can do, overcoming most of his considerably younger competition to land on the overall podium.

Dowd started the day with an impressive performance in practice and qualifying, posting the fourth fastest time overall and giving him a good gate pick for each of the motos. The track was a mixture between sand and mud with the considerable amount of moisture it absorbed, but the Scorpion MX Soft tires worked flawlessly, showcasing the outstanding versatility of Pirelli's premier off-road tire.

As the gate dropped on moto one, the Ludlow, Mass. native earned a start within the top 10, but a bobble on the second lap dropped him within the top 15 where he battled for the majority of the moto. He mustered a late surge over the final six laps to work his way up to 10th, giving him an opportunity at a solid overall finish for the day.

In the second moto, Dowd got an even better start and took advantage of the good track position early, moving from eighth to fourth within seven laps. Quoted as saying he only had a good 20 minutes in him, the two-time Southwick winner continued to move forward, finding himself in second place on lap 10 and closing in on the leader. The multiple-second deficit proved too large to overcome and Dowd settled into the runner-up spot, bringing home the stellar moto result that vaulted him to third overall on the day.

The performance allowed Dowd to keep his permanent number of 16 for another year and gave Pirelli its best result of the 2009 season. Fellow Massachusetts rider Robby Marshall brought home fifth.

Additionally, newcomer Taylor Futrell helped promote the caliber of the privateer by finishing fifth overall in the 250 Class where he ran up at the front of the pack for most of the day.

Overall Results
Moto-X 338 Motocross National - Southwick, Mass.

450 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Matt Goerke, Lake Helen, Fla., Yamaha (6-1)
2. Michael Byrne, Australia, Suzuki (3-3)
3. John Dowd, Ludlow, Mass., Kawasaki (10-2)
4. Tommy Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Kawasaki (9-4)
5. Robby Marshall, Stow, Mass., Suzuki (5-7)
6. Kyle Regal, Kemp, Texas, Yamaha (4-10)
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda (7-9)
8. Chad Reed, Australia, Suzuki (1-31)
9. Jake Moss, Australia, Kawasaki (2-30)
10. Ricky Renner, Lakeland, Fla., Honda (11-12)

250 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Justin Barcia, Cairo, Ga., Honda (1-3)
2. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki (6-1)
3. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda (4-2)
4. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki (2-4)
5. Taylor Futrell, Clinton, N.C., Honda (7-7)
6. Tommy Searle, Great Britain, KTM (9-6)
7. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda (3-15)
8. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha (8-13)
9. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki (13-9)
10. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki (15-8)

Pirelli Tire North America designs, develops, manufactures and markets tires for passenger vehicles in both the original equipment and replacement markets as well as markets and distributes tires for motorcycle and motorsports. Located in Rome, Georgia, Pirelli's Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) employs state-of-the-art technology to manufacture tires for both export and domestic markets. For more information please visit www.us.pirelli.com.

Arai Adds New "Akira" Graphic To Off-Road Helmet Line

Courtesy of Arai Americas

(Daytona, FL) Arai Helmets has added yet another new graphic design called the "Akira" to its VX-Pro3 off-road helmet line. Named for motocrosser Akira Narita, it is available now, in four different colors: Red, Blue, Silver, and Orange.

The new Akira is the latest of several mid-season-graphic additions to Arai's VX-Pro3 dirt model. The others are two Osborne Replicas (White and Black), and two Samurai graphics (White and Black),

The VX-PRO3 was introduced to unprecedented rave reviews from the entire off-road publishing world, some even calling it "the best helmet ever tested." (Editor note: Full list of press reviews available upon request.)

Although now copied, the Pro3 introduced yet another Arai innovation: the Emergency-Release Cheek Pad system created to allow easier access to an injured rider.

Such concepts have always been one of Arai's "greatest sources of pride," according to a spokesman. "For generations, Arai has fostered helmet improvements that aid in our primary mission of first protecting the rider. We've never been a company that favors 'flash and fashion' over function, which is why Arai designs tend to be more evolutionary than revolutionary." Another example of this Arai philosophy evident in the Pro3 is its unique rounded chinbar shape with less forward protrusion. The shape's design intent is to make the chinbar less likely to catch and snag a crashing rider than longer, more pointed chinbars.

Arai's VX-PRO3 comes in sizes XS to XXL; suggested retails range from $529.95 for solids, to $659.95 for Replicas like the new Akira. For more information and complete details, see your Arai dealer or log onto www.AraiAmericas.com.

Honda Red Rider Justin Barcia gets the win at Southwick

Courtesy of American Honda

At Southwick Motocross 338, the penultimate round of the 2009 AMA Motocross Championship, GEICO Powersports Honda rookie racer Justin Barcia stole the 250-class spotlight, winning his first-ever professional AMA Motocross Lites race and taking the overall victory.

Overcoming extremely wet and muddy track conditions, seventeen-year-old Barcia set a blistering pace on his CRF250R to lead and win the first moto. Disaster struck in the second moto when the start gate malfunctioned and delayed Barcia's start. He rounded the first turn in dead last way behind the leaders. While such a setback may have derailed other riders, Barcia instead put his head down and showed the depth of his talent and determination, catching and passing all but two riders in the field to finish a remarkable third and secure his first overall victory.

"It's incredible to be up on the podium and win not only my first race but my first overall," said Barcia, who was one of the country's top amateur racers before turning pro this year. "I had a lot of home-crowd support and fans trackside which makes this win all the more special for me. I scored my first-ever professional win in the morning moto and rode a great come-from-behind race to finish third in the afternoon. After my gate failed to drop on the start line, I was a long way behind everyone by the time I managed to get going. I'm really happy with the way I came back from dead-last to a podium finish. I'm on top of the world right now."

Heading into the final round of the championship in Pennsylvania, Barcia's victory moved him up to fifth in points. His GEICO Powersports Honda teammate Brett Metcalfe maintains third position in the championship after finishing third overall at Southwick.

KTM mourns the passing of Hans Trunkenpolz

Courtesy of KTM

The news of the completely unexpected death of Hans Trunkenpolz has been received by KTM with dismay and sadness.

The 65-year old died on Sunday following a heart attack suffered during a half marathon in Altötting, Bavaria. Hans Trunkenpolz retired in December 2008 following a professional life dedicated to motor sport and to KTM. The son of the company founder was himself a successful motor sports enthusiast as well as having discovered and nurtured motocross champion Heinz Kinigadner.

He led KTM to eight successive victories in the Dakar Rally, which transformed KTM into the dominant brand in rally sport. Even after he left the company, as well as remaining closely connected to the brand and with motor sport, he was a passionate and well trained runner who was known for his competitiveness and sporting ambition.

KTM above all mourns the loss of a wonderful human being. Our sympathy goes to the family of the unforgettable"Trupo".