Millville Race Report...Rockstar Energy Suzuki

Courtesy of Rockstar Energy Suzuki
Millville, Minnesota – The Rockstar Energy Suzuki team had a promising day of racing on Saturday at Spring Creek in Millville, Minnesota. With most of the team’s roster out with injuries, three racers took to the track at Round 7 of the AMA Pro Motocross series. Tommy Hahn, the team’s star 450-class racer, came back from a foot injury sustained at Round 5 and was ready to show that he’s one of the racers to watch in the premier class.

Hahn put together a great race in moto 1. Battling his injury, the excessive heat and humidity, and the other racers, Hahn got a mid-pack start and powered through the field to a sixth-place finish. Picking riders off right and left, Hahn was impressive on the track. "My bike setup was so good today. The bike is just awesome," Hahn said after the race. "I started the first moto mid-pack and worked up to sixth. I was happy with that."

Knowing he has the power and the speed to be a front-runner in the class, Hahn set his sights on the second moto. As the gate dropped for the second time in the 450 class, Hahn worked his way toward the front of the pack again by picking off riders and selecting the best lines on the track. He was in third and looking like he was going to move into second place when a punctured tire hampered his efforts. On the next lap, Tommy was forced into the mechanic’s area to replace the tire. By the time he got back into the race, he was no longer in the top 20. Although the end of the moto was disappointing, Hahn walked away knowing he has the skill and talent to run up front of the highly competitive class.

"In the second moto, I just put my head down and focused. I was trying to be smooth and fast, and it worked," Hahn said. "I was making good progress until I got a flat front. I had the podium wrapped up, but there’s nothing I can do about it now. I just have to focus on next week. I have the speed to be up there, and the work I’m doing at home is good, and I hope everyone sees that through the bad luck I’ve been having lately."

Jarred Browne, who’s filling in for the injured Jake Moss, took the team’s other RM-Z450 onto the track at Spring Creek. While his first moto was over before it began as he was held at the line until he was able to install the mandatory "Eject" safety device in his helmet, he concentrated on making up for it in the second race. He managed to stay on the right side of mid-pack for the entire moto and finished 16th, putting him in 20th overall for the day. In the 250 class, Chris Johnson filled in for the team. He finished inside the top 20 in the first moto but succumbed to bad luck in moto 2 where he finished 36th.

Look for Rockstar Energy Suzuki’s Tommy Hahn to be at the front of the pack in Washougal and battling for a podium finish. Round 8 of the series takes place on Saturday, July 24th. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

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Team TLD Race Report...Millville MN

Courtesy of TLD Racing
MA Motocross - Spring Creek

Spring Creek Motocross Park was the site of round seven of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Nationals in Millville, Minnesota. The Troy Lee Designs/ Lucas Oil/ Honda team posted solid finishes and surged forward in the point standings in two of the three classes they competed in.

Ben Townley turned a mediocre start around quickly in moto one by racing forward to fourth in the opening laps of the race. Ben struggled to find a rhythm but still ended the moto in fourth, setting him up for a good overall finish. In moto two Townley shot to the lead on the opening lap and looked to be on his way to a moto win. Then, just before the end of the second lap, Ben lost his front end in a turn and went down. The fall cost him multiple spots and he would spend the rest of the moto picking riders off. Ben was well outside the top ten after his crash and finished the moto in fifth, leaving him fifth overall on the day.

"Yeah, it was a little frustrating today," said Townley. "The first moto I couldn't seem to get it going. That was tough but my finish was still good enough that I could end up on the podium if I had a good second moto. In the second moto I got right to then front and I was feeling pretty good about the track. I made a stupid mistake and fell over and that was it. I did the best I could to make up spots but I really wasn't happy with getting fifth."

Townley's determination would move him forward in the point standings to third overall. Ben now sits just a handful of points out of second.

Tarah Gieger raced to a second and a fourth in Millville for yet another third overall finish. The podium finish locks Tarah into a solid third in the point’s race.

Cole Seely had a rough day in Minnesota. The young rider started moto one in sixth but a crash on the second lap would cost him a significant amount of time and he would enter the race again a lap down. Moto two started badly as Cole rounded the first turn mid-pack. Seely put his head down and charged, coming up to 14th by the motos end, which included a nasty rain storm that turned the track into a slimy mess. Despite the great ride in moto two Cole would only finish nineteenth on the day.

The team heads to Washington State next week seeking wins and podium finishes at the infamous Washougal Motocross Park.

The Troy Lee Designs Lucas Oil Honda race team would like to thank all of the companies that have supported our racing efforts over the years. They include Lucas Oil, American Honda, Red Bull, PPG, Wings for Life, Alpinestars, Avia, Couts Heating and Cooling, Dunlop, Epic Action Video Cam, Leatt Brace, McQueen Racing, Oakley, Pacific Collision, Pro Circuit, Rossignol, Santa Cruz, Selle Italia, Skullcandy, All Sport Dynamics, Cycra, Fasthouse, Flexfit, Hinson Clutch, Hot Wheels, Kahne Racing, Light Speed, Muc-Off, N Style, Nameplate, ODI, Primm, QTM, Renthal, RK Chain, Excel, Twin Air, Vasser Racing and VP Racing.

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Ryan Dungey Leads Rockstar/Rockwell Fast Lap Competition!

Courtesy of Rockwell Time
Ryan Dungey Leads Rockstar/Rockwell Fast Lap Competition!

After 6 of 12 rounds, Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey has established himself as the man to beat in the Rockstar Energy/Rockwell Time Fast Lap Competition. The Fast Lap Competition, new for 2010, awards one point to the rider who posts the fastest lap time in the second 450 moto at each round of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Nationals. After grabbing the Fast Lap bonus points at Budds Creek, Thunder Valley, and RedBud, Dungey heads into Milleville this weekend with 3 -point lead over Andrew Short and Mike Alessi, both of whom have 1 point each.

What’s the carrot for the 450 riders? How about a sick custom Rockwell watch!!! After the 2010 season wraps up at the series finale at Pala Raceway, the top three riders with the most Fast Lap points will be the proud owners of a one-off, custom engraved, diamond loaded Rockwell timepiece.

The current point standings are: 1. Ryan Dungey (4 points), 2. Mike Alessi (1 point), 3. Andrew Short (1 point).

Be sure to check out Rockwell’s entire lineup of watches at: Rockwell Time
Use promo code “DIAL” for a solid discount on all watches and apparel.

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Moose Rider Support for 2011 Season

Courtesy of Moose Racing

September 1 - November 15, 2010, MOOSE RACING will be accepting rider resumes. All resumes must be typed (or they will not be looked at) & include:

• Name
• Address
• Phone/Fax #
• E-mail address (Must have. This is the only way you will be notified with an answer.)
• Birth date
• Series (GNCC, Dist. 16, etc.)
• Class (Pro 125A, 250B, etc.)
• Current standings in each series & class
• Current sponsors
• Current grade & GPA (if applicable)
• List of your bike(s) / ATV(s) ~ (Model & year)
• Racing plans for 2011
• Why you would be a good representative for Moose Racing
• How you learned about Moose Racing & how you learned to send in resume
• Top 5 racing achievements
• Photos (1 action & 1 head shot). Photo's will not be returned & will become the property of Moose Racing. Do not send any CD's, DVD's or movies (they will not be looked at).

Don't forget to become a fan of the Official Moose Racing page on Facebook where we will have regular updates on racing, sponsorship and new product releases.

Mail to: MOOSE RACING
Attn: Roxane Erickson / Rider Support Manager
PO Box 5222
Janesville, WI 53547-5222

*A form is also available online at www.mooseracing.com beginning Sept.1, 2010. *

*Make sure all spelling and grammar are correct before mailing.*

**No resumes accepted after November 15, 2010.**

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Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Notes and Stats: Rockstar Energy Spring Creek Nationals

Courtesy of MX Sports

Series Statistical Report
Rockstar Energy Spring Creek National
Spring Creek MX Park - Millville, Minn., July 17

• Spring Creek has hosted AMA Motocross national events since 1983.
• The city of Millville has a population of about 200. On Saturday, that population will grow by at least 50 times that number when thousands of die hard motocross fans pour into the city.
• Hometown hero Ryan Dungey has won the last two years at Spring Creek in the 250 Class and will look to make it three in a row along with his move into the 450 Class.
• Veteran Kevin Windham will make his return to the outdoor nationals at Spring Creek, competing for the first time since Budds Creek last August.

• Dungey has captured eight of the last 10 motos and now has an average finish of 2.4. He is also the only rider in the class to capture more than one moto win.
• Andrew Short's streak of consecutive holeshots ended at five at the previous round, just missing out on sweeping his third consecutive race.
• Despite a surprisingly high average finish of 6.8, Chad Reed sits second in the 450 Class championship.
• Despite five consecutive wins by Ryan Dungey, the 450 Class has been extremely competitive, with second through sixth place in the standings separated by only 22 points.
• Dungey possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 450 Class at 2.4. Andrew Short possesses best average start at 2.5.
• Only Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki and GEICO Powersports Honda riders have won 250 Class motos in 2010.
• Christophe Pourcel has won at least one moto at each round this season and is the only rider in the 250 Class to have more than one moto victory.
• Trey Canard's 250 Class win was the first of his career in AMA Motocross.
• Of the five different winners in six rounds of the 250 Class, four are first-time winners.
• The top three riders in the 250 Class standings are not only all Pro Circuit riders, but they are also all international competitors.
• Three of Mitch Payton's four Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki riders have won an overall in 2010.
• Pourcel possesses the best average finish of any rider in the 250 Class at 2.5 as well as average start at 3.8.

450 Class Stats

• The first race held at Spring Creek was August 28, 1983. Bob Hannah would win on a Honda.
• This will be the 20^th time the gate will drop for a Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross race at Spring Creek.
• Ricky Carmichael, Jeff Emig, Ron Lechien and James Stewart have won at Spring Creek in both classes. Ryan Dungey is looking to join them.
• Ricky Carmichael boasts an undefeated record at Spring Creek MX Park, winning every race (eight) and every moto (16) from 2000-2007.
• Suzuki has won four of the last five races at Spring Creek.
• Hannah book-ended his career at Spring Creek, winning his first-ever race in the 250 Class on April 4, 1976 and winning his final race in the 450 Class on August 11, 1985.
• A total of four riders have posted their final career victories at Spring Creek.
• Spring Creek hosted the 500cc national from 1985-1993. Honda won all but one event.

Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki - 7
Honda - 6
Suzuki - 5
Yamaha - 1
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
Suzuki - 2009
Kawasaki - 2008
Honda - 2004
Yamaha - 1994
Riders to win Spring Creek in both classes
Ricky Carmichael
Jeff Emig
Ron Lechien
James Stewart
Brand Sweeps at Spring Creek
Honda, Bob Hannah, Ron Lechien - 1985
Kawasaki, Mike Kiedrowski, Robbie Reynard - 1995
Kawasaki, Jeff Emig, Ricky Carmichael - 1997, 1998
Suzuki, Ricky Carmichael, Broc Hepler - 2006
Suzuki, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey - 2009
2010 Stats

450 Class Point Standings - After 6 of 12 rounds

1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., Suzuki, 268
2. Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 204
3. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Honda, 201
4. Ben Townley, New Zealand, Honda, 189
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 189
6. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 182
7. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., KTM, 177
8. Kyle Regal, Kemp, Texas, Honda, 122
9. Ryan Sipes, Flaherty, Texas, Yamaha, 114
10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Yamaha, 108

450 Class Overall Wins
Ryan Dungey - 5
Chad Reed - 1

450 Class Moto Wins
Ryan Dungey - 8
Mike Alessi - 1
Josh Grant - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Andrew Short - 1
450 Class Wins by Brand
Suzuki - 5
Kawasaki - 1
450 Class Laps Led
Ryan Dungey - 77
Andrew Short - 39
Mike Alessi - 19
Josh Grant - 19
Chad Reed - 16
Ben Townley - 14
Brett Metcalfe - 9
450 Class Holeshots
Andrew Short - 5
Brett Metcalfe - 2
Mike Alessi - 1
Ryan Dungey - 1
Chad Reed - 1
Ryan Sipes - 1

250 Class Stats

• The first 250 Class race was held at Spring Creek on August 28, 1983. Ron Lechien would win on a Yamaha.
• This will be the 28^th time the gate will drop at Spring Creek for the 250 Class.
• Late local legend Donny Schmit gave Suzuki its first win at Spring Creek in 1987 and would go back-to-back with another win in 1988. New local legend Ryan Dungey achieved the same feat in 2008 and 2009 before moving on to the 450 Class.
• With Dungey's move into the 450 Class, Spring Creek will welcome a first time winner at the facility in the 250 Class.
• Suzuki has won three of the last four events at Spring Creek.

Wins by brand at Spring Creek
Kawasaki - 11
Suzuki - 7
Honda - 5
Yamaha - 3
KTM - 1
First time winners at Spring Creek
Andrew Short, 2005 - Honda
Nick Wey, 1999 - Kawasaki
Mike LaRocco, 1990 - Suzuki
Last win by brand at Spring Creek
Suzuki - 2009
Kawasaki - 2007
Honda - 2005
KTM - 2001
Yamaha - 1993

2010 Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 6 of 12 rounds

1. Christophe Pourcel, France, Kawasaki, 260
2. Dean Wilson, Scotland, Kawasaki, 227
3. Tyla Rattray, South Africa, Kawasaki, 212
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 205
5. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Yamaha, 180
6. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, Ga., Honda, 176
7. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 156
8. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Honda, 145
9. Martin Davalos, Ecuador, Yamaha, 132
10. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 129

250 Class Overall Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 2
Trey Canard - 1
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
Dean Wilson - 1

250 Class Moto Wins
Christophe Pourcel - 7
Justin Barcia - 1
Trey Canard - 1
Tyla Rattray - 1
Eli Tomac - 1
Dean Wilson - 1
250 Class Wins by Brand
Kawasaki - 4
Honda - 2
250 Class Laps Led
Christophe Pourcel - 87
Eli Tomac - 35
Dean Wilson - 33
Trey Canard - 14
Justin Barcia - 13
Wil Hahn - 4
Tommy Searle - 2
Tyla Rattray - 1
250 Class Holeshots
Christophe Pourcel - 4
Eli Tomac - 3
Trey Canard - 2
Wil Hahn - 2
Dean Wilson - 1

WMX Class Stats:

2010 Stats

WMX Class Point Standings - After 4 of 8 rounds

1. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Yamaha, 194
2. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda, 174
3. Tarah Gieger, Winter Gardens, Fla., Honda, 149
4. Vicki Golden, El Cajon, Calif., Yamaha, 121
5. Sara Price, Canyon Lake, Calif., Kawasaki, 120
6. Mariana Balbi, Brazil, Yamaha, 110
7. Sarah Whitmore, Cheboygan, Mich., KTM, 102
8. Alexah Pearson, Rocklin, Calif., Yamaha, 96
9. Tatum Sik, Temecula, Calif., Yamaha, 94
10. Erica Cook, Natalia, Texas, Yamaha, 84

WMX Class Overall Wins
Jessica Patterson - 3
Ashley Fiolek - 1

WMX Class Moto Wins
Jessica Patterson - 6
Ashley Fiolek - 2
WMX Class Wins by Brand
Yamaha - 3
Honda - 1
For tickets and fan and racing information on the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.
For more information about the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, please contact media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5750.

About the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship is the world's most prestigious motocross series. The Series is managed and produced by MX Sports Pro Racing, whose mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the promotion of professional championship racing events nationwide.
The series is also produced in conjunction with Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, a global business that encompasses national and international action sports events, multimedia production and a consumer-based lifestyle brand. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a vast network of athletes, fans, brands and properties.
The Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross series is sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America. AMA Pro Racing operates a full schedule of events and championships across every spectrum of motorcycle competition.
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Engine Ice Named the Exclusive Coolant and Anti-Freeze Sponsor of Loretta Lynn's National

Courtesy of Engine Ice
CycleLogic Products, Inc., the manufacturer of Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is proud to work as a strategic sponsor with MX Sports, Inc., which owns, manages and produces the  AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil, as the exclusive coolant and antifreeze product sponsor through 2012.

Available worldwide, Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is the top selling brand of coolant and antifreeze product in the U.S. motorcycle and powersports industry. Racers using Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant have won hundreds of National Championships, including several dozen Championships at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch.

"CycleLogic Products, Inc. and our product Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant have been long time supporters of the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil and we are proud to now support the event as an Official Sponsor of this long standing and prestigious event." - David A. Kimmey, President, CycleLogic Products, Inc.

Make sure you stop by the Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant Hospitality Area located by the swimming pool during the week of the Loretta Lynn’s AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships, presented by Amsoil to have a sit, cool off, meet new friends, relax and collect some of our fun giveaway items or join in some of our various activities.

About CycleLogic Products, Inc.: Based in Merritt Island, Florida, CycleLogic Products Inc. is the manufacturer of Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant, the World’s premier coolant and antifreeze product and also ProClean1000 products, the premier "Clean, Care, Chrome" products of the motorcycle industry.  Racers using Engine ice Hi-Performance Coolant have won hundreds of championships at most every level, amateur and professional in motocross, road racing, karting, auto racing and more. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant is distributed by Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky, Western Powersports and more, see http://www.engineice.com/distribution.html for additional distribution channels.

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AGV Rider Support Still Open

Courtesy of AGV
AGV would like to remind everyone we are still accepting race support resumes until July 31st. All levels of sponsorship are available. Riders are encouraged to send resumes electronically through MXSponsor, a fast and easy way to examine athletes for sponsorship.

How to Submit a Resume to AGV helmets:
To submit a sponsorship resume to AGV helmets, riders need to sign up, free, at www.MXSponsor.com. Once here, riders can build their online profile, upload action photos and videos, post race results and submit their profile resume to nearly 200 motocross companies. MXSponsor.com is the fastest and easiest way to be sponsored in the motocross industry and is the sponsorship partner of AGV.

To submit a resume to AGV directly, click here.

AGV USA
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On Track Offers College Level Courses

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On Track, the leader in customized education for extreme sports athletes looking to obtain a cutting edge education would like to present our new On Track Website, featuring the latest addition to the list of K-12 educational programs; accredited college level courses!

Enter our virtual school center as a guest and check out all of our courses!

Our college level program uses a one-of-a-kind web-based study method and an interactive testing system that ensures students are ready to pass their exams. Thus, we are not just an online provider of college curricula, but an interactive system that guides you and provides you with instant learning feedback to receive college credits in the time frame you desire. These courses are also available on a dual enrollment basis to our Junior and Senior high school students.

"The goal at On Track is to make it possible for students to achieve success while pursuing their dreams. I believe that learning is a life long process and when presented as an individualized, positive experience it allows doors to open for future success."
~ Andrea Leib, Director of On Track

For more information on customized learning solutions and to receive a registration discount visit www.stayontrack.net or contact Andrea Leib at 909-374-8851 for an On Track brochure and
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Ken Block Announces New Gymkhana Grid Motorsports Series

Gymkhana Grid and Ken Block launch the Ken Block Gymkhana Invitational!
Palmdale, CA (PRWEB) July 7, 2010 -- In 2008, Ken Block shook up the automotive world with Gymkhana Practice--the first in a series of viral videos. Seventy million views later, Block has teamed up with the Gymkhana Grid series to bring the action to you live. Starting with two events in 2010, these races will be lined with purpose-built, high-powered machines, piloted by some of the world’s biggest names in motorsport, pitted against each other in a heads-up race against the clock. The courses (co-designed by Block himself) are guaranteed to provide big smoke, long slides, excessive speeds and a challenge to all who battle for the crown.

Ken Block's Gymkhana 3 Ford Fiesta

“Ever since we filmed the first Gymkhana clip, I’ve been itching to not only get my professional racing friends to be able to come and play with me in this incredibly fun, sideways and technical motorsport, but also to make it possible for amateur drivers to participate, too ” says Block. “And Gymkhana Grid does exactly that.” Founded by Christopher Willard, the Gymkhana Grid series seeks to be more than a one-off event. With years of organizing track days under his belt, as well as co-founding the Redline Time Attack series, Christopher shared Ken’s passion for the sport and sought his expertise on course design, as well as overall rules and regulations. The two then presented the Gymkhana Grid Invitational, as well as an inaugural grassroots event.
The first event, being held August 7-8th in Hollywood Park, CA, will feature pro and amateur racers competing head to head, and testing the course layout with anything from a rear-driven sports car to all-wheel-drive sedans. For those new to the sport, there will be workshops and schools to help grow the awareness of gymkhana on the grassroots level.
Then, on December 3-4th, the first Gymkhana Grid Ken Block Invitational will kick off at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, CA. Competitors will range from rally racers like Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra, to drifters like Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Tanner Foust. This will be the first event of its kind, promising to not only provide competitors with a new and exciting racing format, but also to give spectators a true all-out, tire smoking, sideways sliding race. And all of this is just a glimpse of what will be coming from Gymkhana Grid in 2011.
Ken Block brought the term “Gymkhana” to the masses through viral videos such as Gymkhana Practice (2008), and Gymkhana Two: The Infomercial (2009). These two videos set the standard as to what Ken saw as a modern interpretation of a traditional form of racing, and in turn gained tens of millions of views worldwide. With its origins dating back to a style of horse racing (also known as gymkhana), the sport requires not only physical driving skills, but mental training as well. Courses are set up with both precision driving and high speed in mind, with a pre-determined sequence of drifts, figure 8s, donuts, and slaloms that the driver must memorize.
While the sport of gymkhana has a niche following in countries such as Japan and England, Gymkhana Grid introduces much bigger courses designed for high-powered cars and versatile drivers who can call upon a varied list of motoring skills, from drifting, rally racing and road racing. Only the most well-rounded racers will prevail.

More information, such as rules and regulations, can be found at www.gymkhanagrid.com
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Tonight on DMXS Radio

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Searle / Short / Canard / Beams / VURB Moto on DMXS Tonight


We have come to admire Honda Red Bull’s Andrew Short just as much off the track for the example he sets and the role model he has become for his many young fans. We’ll see what Shorty did during his break and get a report card on him half way through the outdoor school year.


It was a long time coming, but Geico Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard secured his first Lites outdoor overall at Red Bud after a tough and grueling battle to do so. They say the first is always the toughest, and the rest come much easier, so we’ll see if Trey just plans on running the table through the rest of the season if “they” are right. In all seriousness, we couldn’t let this milestone victory pass without having him on to celebrate just a little longer.


After finishing runner-up twice in the MX2 World Championships, Muscle Milk KTM’s Tommy Searle took the leap of faith across the pond to compete in the U.S. in 2009. While he’s shown flashes of his impressive speed and natural talent it has been a frustrating transition for the most part. The popular twenty-year-old has plenty of time to find his rhythm here in the states and we look forward to catching up with him tonight.


Motoendurance.net’s Robb Beams has teamed up with David Pingree to offer an unbelievable training package for no additional cost to go along with Ping’s new riding DVD that is sure to entertain while teaching. Robb will be on tonight to discuss the details, but you can go to www.Motocross101.com now for more information on the DVD.


Vurb Moto and DMXS have been kindred spirits from the very beginning and we are stoked to have Vurb’s Wes Williams and Brent Stallo in the studio with us tonight on the mics for the entire evening. We’ll be discussing just about everything motocross and beyond as we prepare to descend on Loretta Lynn’s ranch in a few short weeks.


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