AGV Introduces its 2010 Motocross “Dream Team” lead by Travis Pastrana

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan 25th, 2009 – AGV is pleased to announce that it
has signed Travis Pastrana. Travis who is widely regarded as one of the
greatest talents and greatest innovators of the sport of motocross and
freestyle, will be wearing AGV’s new motocross helmets for his “two-wheels
adventures” and AGV-manufactured helmets for his rally car competitions.
TP199’s achievements are already legends: 5-times US amateur motocross
titles, 2-times Canadian amateur motocross champion, World Freestyle
champion at age 14, member of Team USA at the Motocross des Nations, AMA
Pro National champion, AMA 125 East Supercross champion, most successful
competitor in the history of the X Games with multiple Gold medals and
most recently back-to-back champion at Rally USA.
The 26 year old Pastrana joins a storied roster of champions and legends
who have competed in AGV over the years from Giacomo Agostini, Angel
Nieto, Barry Sheene and Gennady Moiseev to Ezra Lusk, Max Biaggi, Marco
Simoncelli and Valentino Rossi.
Pastrana joins a strong team of AGV riders that includes Honda Red Bull
Racing’s Davi Millsaps and Ashley Fiolek in the USA and Team Rinaldi
Yamaha Monster Energy riders Gautier Paulin and 2008 World Champ David
Philippaerts in the FiM Motocross World Championships.
“Getting Travis on board is huge for AGV,” said AGV Dainese USA’s Head of
Operations, Roberto Sadowsky. “Working with athletes who are at the top of
their sports to help develop product is what AGV helmets have been doing
for the last 63 years, it is part of the AGV Dainese’s DNA. Along with
Davi and Ashley Fiolek, we see TP as a huge part of what’s next for AGV in
the motocross and off-road industry.”
“My head is something I can’t afford to take risks with and the AGV helmet
provides the best fit and more protection than anything on the market,”
said Pastrana. “I was surprise how light it was at first but after riding
a few hours with it, I can say that I haven’t used anything that light and
vented in the past.”
Part of the Dainese group, AGV helmets are the results of 63 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 and
motocross freestyle legend Travis Pastrana.
In the United States, AGV helmets are distributed by Parts Unlimited
www.agv.com

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DUNGEY TAKES 2ND VICTORY AT ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS

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DUNGEY TAKES 2ND VICTORY AT ANAHEIM SUPERCROSS



Team Suzuki Press Office - January 24.

Ryan Dungey has increased his lead in the 2010 AMA/ FIM Supercross Championship after racing to his second straight victory at Saturday night's third round at Anaheim in California.

The Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider raced his RM-Z450 to a three-second win over Joshua Hill in the Main Event, watched by almost 32,000 fans.

Said Dungey: "To get our second win was unbelievable and I can't thank the guys on the team enough. The guys at Rockstar Makita Suzuki did a great job with bike set up."

After a shortened practice schedule due to fears that the track wouldn't hold up after a week of rain in Southern California, Dungey was the fastest in the practice sessions. At the drop of the gate for the Main Event, he came out of the first turn in fifth, while his team mate Austin Stroupe grabbed the holeshot. Eventually, Dungey worked his way through the pack and was able to take the lead in lap 14. By the end of the race, Dungey had given himself a comfortable three-second lead at the flag.

"The way the Main Event happened was perfect..." said Team Manager Roger DeCoster. "... because if Ryan got the holeshot, people would say 'Well, he got the holeshot and that's what helped him win.' Coming from behind was good for Ryan. He was fifth coming out of the first turn, and having to pass some guys made the win that much better. It's good for his confidence, and the circumstances of the race were perfect for us."

Dungey was very calculated in his manoeuvres on the track, which allowed him to benefit from the mistakes of other racers.

"I had my work cut out for me tonight," Dungey said. "But I just had to be patient. I had the speed and I had the lines; it was just a matter of letting it come and not rushing it."

With consistent lap times and smart racing last night and so far this season, Dungey has opened up his points lead 15 points ahead of second place.

Another winner was the Rockstar Makita Suzuki RM-Z450, which has proved to be a holeshot machine: Austin Stroupe got the holeshot in Heat #1 as well as the Main Event, and Dungey got the holeshot in Heat #2. The fuel-injected RM-Z450 has grabbed more holeshots in the 2010 season than any other bike on the starting gate.

The race action moves to San Francisco's AT&T Park next weekend; January 30th.

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


 

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2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series Presented by Moose Racing, welcomes Husqvarna Motorcycles as series sponsor!

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After a 20 year hiatus, Husqvarna reenters the AMA National Enduro Series by joining the long list of valuable series sponsors and committing Glenn Kearney of Australia to the 10 race National Championship Series aboard their all new TXC250 four stroke.

Husqvarna once a dominant force in U.S. Enduro competition, winning 17 of the 18 AMA National Enduro championships from 1961 to 1986, sets out to start another Husqvarna winning streak in 2010.

“The NEPG is excited to add another manufacture to the series not only as a sponsor, but as a top level team to raise the level of competition even further”

Scot Harden, Husqvarna National Sales Manager; “The NEPG along with all of their partners, have been doing a tremendous job of elevating the sport of Enduro and we look forward to growing with them” 

For more information about the NEPG email Alan Randt at info@nationalenduro.com.  For more information as a competitor in the 2009 AMA National Enduro Series email Chuck Weir at cweir@ama-cycle.org

About the NEPG: The NEPG was formed by a group of Enduro enthusiasts to assist the AMA in promotion and management of the AMA National Enduro Series. Our objective is to work with the riders, clubs and sponsors to raise the level of participation and awareness to Enduro competition.

About the 2010 AMA National Enduro Series:  Enduros are the oldest form of off-road motorcycle competition in the USA.  Enduro’s can trace their beginnings back to 1920 and perhaps even earlier and it is still the premier off-road motorcycle competition around the world today. 

The sport has evolved several times over the years and the newest evolution was designed to meet the needs of today’s motorcyclists.  The NEPG is the promotional partner of the AMA National Enduro Championship Series and will work with clubs to build awareness and increase ridership at Enduro’s.  Our goal is to make sure that the oldest form of off-road competition will remain strong and viable well into the future.

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NOHVCC CREATES VIDEOS TO HELP RIDERS PROTECT TRAILS

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NOHVCC CREATES VIDEOS TO HELP RIDERS PROTECT TRAILS

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) has created a Public Land Advocacy Video Workshop series with help from Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. via their OHV Access Initiative, the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), the Specialty Vehicle Institute of American (SVIA), and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA).  The workshops are designed to give riders the skills they’ll need to keep trails open in their areas; covering everything who the enthusiasts are, planning a trail system, writing effective comments, moving forward from route designation, and much more.

The series consists of 14 easy to watch sessions ranging from 15 to 30 minutes each.  The content is based on NOHVCC’s successful onsite workshop sessions with NOHVCC topic experts.  The sessions are designed to give the people who can’t participate in an on-site workshop or a webinar the tools they need to help keep their trails open.

Russ Ehnes, Executive Director of the NOHVCC said “These are tight economic times and we need to take advantage of technology to help riders get the information they need.  This program is helping us reach thousands of OHV activists and riders who otherwise wouldn’t have a chance to take part in a NOHVCC workshop.  This may be one of the best tools that we have created so far for not only the enthusiast’s toolbox, but for program managers as well.”

The workshop modules were developed in cooperation with the American Motorcyclist Association, BlueRibbon Coalition, Motorcycle Industry Council, Off-Road Business Association, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and United Four Wheel Drive Associations

To order a DVD, e-mail us at trailhead@nohvcc.org or call us at 800-348-6487. The DVD will be shipped to you free of charge, courtesy of the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative.

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ONE Industries Announces RIDERS F1RST Featuring David Bailey

The inaugural RIDERS F1RST event featuring David Bailey was held on Friday night to celebrate the Icon and introduce a new program by ONE Industries to provide help for injured riders.

This year’s event was held at Oakley world headquarters in southern California and brought together key figures in the industry as well as some of the most successful riders in the world. The evening celebrated David’s achievements and raised awareness and money for a good cause.

RIDERS F1RST is a charitable organization established by ONE Industries to provide support to athletes who have suffered career-ending injuries and are in need of substantial help.  With the help of David Bailey, the goal is to find these people and address their needs with the money raised by the program to make a big difference in their lives.

ONE Industries will produce a limited run of 300 complete sets of racewear including a helmet, jersey, pants, and gloves. The first ten sets of gear were offered to the highest bidders in a silent auction at Friday night’s event, with the winning bid on the #6 set hitting $10,000!

Neil Calvesbert, CEO of ONE Industries said “The event was a great starting point for RIDERS F1RST, we got the ball rolling with David and this is something we will continue to drive forward. We all know the big name riders who get hurt but there are so many more riders at all levels that need a helping hand. The gear got a great response not only at the event but also when Ivan Tedesco wore it at Anaheim on Saturday. I want to thank David Bailey for helping us turn this idea into a reality and everyone who supported the event, Oakley, Racer X, Red Bull, Todd Huffman, Chris Williams and all of the athletes and industry people who came together despite the terrible weather last week”.

David Bailey adds, “Everything ONE industries does is carefully planned and well executed, but this project is their best yet. I'm honored they revived the 1986 florescent gear, but more honored to have a platform to help those who are and have been suffering.”  He continues, “I've been down before and I know how devastating it can be even though I had a lot of support. There are many who have been forgotten and it is time to lift them up and give them hope”.

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Pre-Entry Now Open for the Lake Whitney Spring Classic

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Pre-entry is now open for the 2010 AMA Parts Unlimited Spring Classic Presented by Thor, FMF, and Dunlop. Hook-ups for this event will be first-come first-serve and available for purchase when you pre-enter. There will not be a lottery for the hook-ups. The Lake Whitney Spring Classic will be held March 8-13. Please click HERE for more information.
 

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FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS GOES NUCLEAR!

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FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS GOES NUCLEAR!

Unprecedented NUCLEAR COWBOYZ℠ Show Roars Into

IZOD Center February 26-27

Featuring New Jersey’s Own Ronnie Faisst!

AURORA, Ill. (January 20, 2010) – Feld Motor Sports℠ announced today that tickets for Nuclear Cowboyz℠, featuring the world’s top freestyle motocross riders in a never-before-seen action packed, record-breaking theatrical freestyle motocross production, are now on sale for the debut engagement at IZOD Center.  Performances are Friday, February 26 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 PM

The Nuclear Cowboyz tour has assembled the world’s greatest cast of freestyle motocross riders, including Adam Jones, Mike Mason, Nate Adams, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Ronnie Faisst, Todd Potter, Beau Bamburg, Jim McNeil, Dustin Miller, Matt Buyten, Brian Foster, Jimmie McGuire, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Taka Higashino and Derek Garland. These legends of freestyle motocross will synchronize awe-inspiring tricks while attempting to break world records in a heart pounding two-hour scripted performance.

Fans will be blown-away by this new freestyle motocross performance format which includes a special appearance by Derek Guetter presenting an extraordinary back-flipping quad, the exclusive Nuclear Cowgirlz™ dancers, the latest pyrotechnics and pulsating hard rock music, exotic acrobatic fire presentations, sky-high stilt walkers, astonishing fire-breathers and the famed “Grindergirl.”

IZOD CENTER:

Friday, February 26 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 27 at 7:30 PM

A wide range of ticket options are offered.  “Power Plant” tickets (which include full cast post-show meet & greet autograph session, official tour t-shirt and poster) are $150.00.  Additional prices are $75.00, $60.00, $45.00 and $25.00.  Facility fee and taxes may apply.

Tickets are available at the IZOD Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations or by phone at 800-745-3000.  To learn more about this sensational new production, log onto NuclearCowboyz.com.

# # # #

Interviews and media opportunities, as well as photos and b-roll, are available upon request.

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^®, Monster Energy^® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, Nuclear Cowboyz℠ 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.

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ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI SET FOR ANAHEIM CLASH

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ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI SET FOR ANAHEIM CLASH



Team Suzuki Press Office - January 21.

Amidst a large group of storm systems hammering Southern California, Rockstar Makita Suzuki's Ryan Dungey and Austin Stroupe are preparing for another big clash this weekend at Anaheim 2, the third round on the AMA/ FIM Supercross Championship.

The 2010 RM-Z450 Suzuki has proven to be the class of the field so far this season with holeshot after holeshot and Dungey's fine breakout win in Phoenix. He currently sits atop the points standings but knows that it's still very early in the season.

'I'm going to put in a good week of practice and work on what we've got to," Dungey explained of his strategy. "We're going to show up to Anaheim 2 ready. Getting the win in Phoenix was cool, but Roger always tells me 'You're only as good as your last race.' So, I'm going to keep pushing."

Austin Stroupe (pictured) is also pumped for the return trip to SoCal: "For Anaheim 2, I want to maintain my good starts and make the top 10 again. That would be great. I want to stay safe and just put a good 20 laps in and then get ready for the East Coast, where I'll be racing the Eastern Regional AMA Supercross Lites class. I think riding the 450 will help me do well on the 250 later this season."

Dungey is the only 450-class rider to be on the podium at both events so far this season, something he wants to continue. The 2010 Suzuki RM-Z450 has proven to be fast and consistent. The Suzuki fuel injection makes the power useable, and has proven to have what it takes to get a holeshot. Just rewind to last week's double holeshots in the heat races plus the one-two first turn domination by Dungey and Stroupe in the Main Event.


It will be interesting to see how much the weather plays into the track conditions this weekend. The track crew is doing a great job in keeping things dry -- covering each section of track as they complete it -- so, it could be anything from a perfect track to a mud race. However, the action on the yellow bikes will be the same rain or shine -- looking to win.Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Honda Offers Up $46,750 in Contingency for Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series

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Honda Offers Up $46,750 in Contingency for Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series

Morgantown, W.Va. (January 18, 2010) - Longtime Can-Am GNCC supporter Honda returns for the 2010 tour with $46,750 in Contingency payout. Honda supports the top 5 finishers in several amateur and Pro bike classes for five events.
"We are very proud of our 2010 Contingency program," said Keith Dowdle, Assistant Manager of Honda Riders Club of America. "Our contingency program pays for 2008 and newer models. This economy is tough, and some may not be able to buy a new bike, even though we'd like you to. So if you're riding red, we'll support you."
Honda will award the XC1 Pro and XC2Pro Lites first place winner $150, followed by $125 for second, and $75 for third.
For more information on Contingency payouts for the 2010 season and for program rules, go to http://www.gnccracing.com/pages/2010-gncc-contingency-programs.
The 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series kicks off on February 27- March 2 as part of Daytona Bike Week at the Westgate River Ranch Resort in River Ranch, Florida, with the Parts Unlimited River Ranch GNCC. ATVs race on Sunday, February 28, and bikes race on Tuesday, March 2.
For more information, check out the official series website at www.GNCCRacing.com or call 304-284-0084.
About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed.  For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
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Tonight on DMXS Radio

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Fresh off the Red Bull: New Year - No Limits record-setting rally car jump of 269 feet, Travis Pastrana once again set the bar higher for anyone crazy enough to follow and added to the impressive ongoing living legend’s list of accomplishments. We will catch up with the infamous global star tonight to see what’s next on his to-do list and get his take on the racing so far this season and see if he plans to line up on the gate anytime soon.

The stars did not align for Timmy Ferry this year as nagging injuries and a down economy conspired to keep the popular Floridian off the gate at Anaheim 1 for the first time since 1983. Well, maybe not that long, but he was surely missed either way. His name has been bantered about as a replacement rider already this season so we will hear directly from Red Dog to separate fact from speculation. Let’s hope it works out because we all want to see him back racing sooner than later.

Mind of the Demon: The Larry Linkogle Story is a haunting and cautionary tale about one of the sport’s most independent and rebellious spirits ever to throw a leg over a dirt bike. This human story about one man’s struggle with drug addiction will shed light on the never-publicly-told story of the rise and fall of Larry Linkogle through interviews of those that know him best. This award-winning and motivational story is written, directed, and produced by FMX industry veteran Adam Barker, and narrated by Lemmy Kilmeister of Motorhead. The film will be screened at Slamdance January 23 & 26, and X Dance: Action Sports Film Festival on January, 24. Check out www.slamdance.com and www.x-dance.com for more information. We are stoked to welcome Larry and Adam on the show tonight.

We had to get Racer X’s Davey Coombs on the show tonight to help us break down and digest the incredible events that transpired in Phoenix last weekend. I don’t know if anyone, short of James Cameron, that could have scripted a wilder start to the supercross season. We will go over both classes tonight with DC and get the latest on the fallout and what it means for the rest of the season.

Don’t forget to jump in the chat room during the show to post your own questions to the guests, bench race, and take a shot at winning some cool swag from Vurb, SHIFT, Ogio, Racer X and more.

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