Be Bel-Ray’s Guest at Mt Morris National

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FARMINGDALE, NJ –– Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – Be Bel-Ray’s Guest at Mt Morris National Motocross

Be our guest at the Mt Morris National-

Bel-Ray will give away a 4-pack of tickets to the June 11^th National motocross event at Mt. Morris, PA.

To enter, all you need to do is “Like” Bel-Ray on Facebook and post “Bel-Ray-Flex Your Engine” on Bel-Ray’s wall.  

A winner will be selected at random and notified on Monday morning, 6/6/11.

For more information about Bel-Ray Lubricants, please visit us at www.belray.com.

Bel-Ray on Facebook www.facebook.com/belray.

Contest ends 6/5/11 @ 11:59 pm EST.

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Reed Makes it 2 in a Row

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FARMINGDALE, NJ – May 31, 2011 – Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – Reed Makes it 2 in a Row

Round 2 of the AMA National Motocross Championship series took place on Saturday, May 28th in Freestone, Texas. Two Two Motorsports / Bel-Ray Racing's Chad Reed came into the weekend tied for the points lead with series' rival, Ryan Dungey, and he became the sole points leader when the dust settled at the end of the day.

The oppressive Texas heat and humidity was no match for the Australian native as Reed dug deep and showed the class what he was made of. After setting the second fastest time in the mornings' timed qualifying session, Reed was ready for a successful afternoon.

The first moto saw Reed get a Top 5 start and he quickly found his way into second place. Ryan Dungey made his way up to Reed's rear fender and challenged him for several laps. He pulled away from Dungey and found his way past the moto leader, Christian Craig, and into the lead that he would not relinquish. At the checkered flag, it was Reed with the win.

The second moto again saw Reed with a good start and he was quickly into second place. He tried an alternate line to try and gain time on moto leader, Ryan Dungey, and went down. Quickly back up and underway, he regained second place, but Dungey was too far out front. Disaster struck Dungey as his bike broke less than 2 laps from the end. Reed inherited the lead and the moto victory. His third a row.

Reed's 1-1 moto finishes gave him the overall win and sole possession of the points lead. He now holds a 21-point lead over second place in the quest for the national championship.

Bel-Ray Elite racers Lowell Spangler and Dakota Kessler were also in the main events at Texas this weekend. Spangler's 22-33 moto finishes for 30th overall, while Kessler used 27-31 moto finishes for 32nd overall.

The series takes this upcoming weekend off and resumes on June 11th in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania.

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Updated GNCC Schedule

Courtesy of GNCC
Morgantown, W. Va (May 26, 2011) – Racer Productions, producer of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, is pleased to announce updates to the 2011 series schedule today. The updated schedule includes the announcement of the T.B.A location in September, as well as make-up dates for the Loretta Lynn and Indy 100 races, which were rained out.
Round 11 of the series will take place at the Mountain Ridge ATV Trails in Somerset, Pa., September 24 and 25. Mountain Ridge returns to the GNCC schedule for the fifth year in a row.
“We are excited to announce the return of Mountain Ridge to the 2011 GNCC schedule,” said Trail Boss Jeff Russell. “Somerset is a great location and we couldn’t be more excited to bring the GNCC racers and fans to the Pennsylvania area once again this year.”
The Loretta Lynn and Indy 100 GNCCs, hosted at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. and Gosport, Ind., respectively, both cancelled due to flooding, have been rescheduled for the weekend of November 4-6. The rescheduled November race will mark the first-ever double header in GNCC history. Bikes are scheduled to race on Friday, November 4 and then again on Sunday, November 6. ATV racing will resume on the regularly scheduled Saturday, in between the two days of bike racing.
“There has never been a double header GNCC as long as I’ve been racing so I’m excited to see it unfold at Loretta’s this year,” said Barry Hawk, 8-Time GNCC Champion and track crewmember. “With increased travel expenses, we decided to hold a double header so families wouldn’t have to make an additional trip to make-up the Indy 100 bike race,” Hawk added.
Friday’s race will be the Indy 100 make-up bike race, while Saturday and Sunday will be the Loretta Lynn make-up weekend race, co-sanctioned by the AMA East National Hare Scramble (NEHS). The 50cc bike class will race on Saturday evening, in conjunction with the NEHS.
Furthermore, an additional throwaway has been added to account for the unusual scheduling. Amateur bike class championships will now be determined by the rider’s best finishes in a minimum number of 8 events, rather than the previous 9 events. A rider must now enter a minimum of 8 events to be eligible for series awards and national class ranking, as Racer Productions realizes that not all riders can attend Friday’s race. The additional throwaway affects only the amateur bike classes.
The 2011 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series heads to Patton, Pa., this weekend, May 28 and 29, for the first annual Rock Run GNCC. ATV racing will take place on Saturday, followed by bike racing on Sunday. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com
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 1,500 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. Riders compete for more than $3 million in prize money, which draws talent from all over the U.S., Europe, Australia and New Zealand. GNCC Racing is televised and airs every week on the Versus Network. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com
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MXPTV Launches Mid-West Tour

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MXPTV is launching its Midwest Tour coverage this weekend at Lincoln Trail Motosports in Casey, IL (www.lincolntrailmotosports.com).  MXPTV will be covering the events over the course of the weekend and putting together a race highlights show of the event.  The show will be posted over three consecutive days on MXPTV beginning June 1st.  The show aims to be the most comprehensive amateur motocross race coverage available on the internet.  The show will feature race highlights clips from all of the A classes, all of the B classes, the Women’s class, and many more.  Top ten results will be displayed for the classes being covered on the show.

In addition to the race highlights coverage, the Midwest Tour will be feature special segments highlighting the riders and the companies from the Midwest region that support them.  For this first show, MXPTV will be taking an inside look at custom paint company Shades of Gray (www.shadesofgrayonline.com) and how they create their unique custom helmets.

This year’s Midwest Tour shows will be hosted by broadcasters and riders, Brittany Newman and Tom Bradley, who both bring a wealth of knowledge and talent to the set.  The show will be produced by veteran television camera operator Ben Lynn.  In addition to multiple manned cameras the show will be utilizing a number of on-board camera angles to ensure that the major battles are caught on video and available for the highlights.  The show is being shot on a full studio set designed with the motocross enthusiast in mind.

This ground-breaking show will provide amateur motocross racers with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their talents on MXPTV.

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AlliSports.com to Feature Historical Motocross Video Footage

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MORGANTOWN, WV – May 25, 2011 – In conjunction with the ongoing celebration of the 40th season of American Motocross, MX Sports Pro Racing, and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, announce a unique new partnership with Pipeline Digital Media. AlliSports.com, the official website of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, is the new home to the most historical motocross footage over the past four decades of the world’s most prestigious motocross series.
Pipeline Digital Media are the producers of the highly acclaimed Motocross Files television show, as well as numerous historical motocross videos, including One Chance to Win and The Saddleback Massacre. The company is widely respected as the market leader in historical motocross video production and archiving.
In order to showcase some of the history, stories and battles from the past, this unique new partnership will feature a bi-weekly video blog with some of the best stories from the Pipeline archive. The videos will be hosted on AlliSports.com and are the definitive source for capturing the deep history of American Motocross.
“We are very excited to partner with the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship and open up more access to all of these stories and content that we have compiled,” said Todd Huffman, of Pipeline Digital Media. “Some of the stories are pretty darn funny, while others are just plain gnarly. But regardless, we will be posting a few each week, and hope that, both new and old fans alike will enjoy the content”.
“Anyone who knows Todd Huffman and his team’s work on the Motocross Files know how much knowledge they have about motocross, and how much heart they put into their programs,” said MX Sports Pro Racing’s Davey Coombs. “I am a huge fan of everything they do, and everyone involved in the series, and the sport in general, owe a debt of gratitude to Pipeline Digital Media for their work in bringing these great American Motocross stories back to the forefront. We are really pleased to be showcasing this work during such a pivotal year for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.”
With a nod towards history, the first video hosted on the site is a story of three-time AMA 125cc Champion Mark Barnett and the trip he made with his mother to California to race the opening round of his first professional season back in the late seventies. Needless to say, “The Bombers” mother was not thrilled with his choice of music for the entire trip, as viewers will come to find upon watching the feature. Additionally, the captivating showdown between Marty Smith and Bob Hannah at Hangtown in 1976 is also featured.
Barnett’s story and the Smith vs. Hannah battle are just the first of many to make their way onto the World Wide Web throughout the summer, and enthusiasts all over the world will have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to get an in-depth look at the illustrious history of the sport. To view the first installments, simply click on the hyperlinks – Mark Barnett and Smith vs. Hannah. For future features and all other inform pertaining to the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log on to www.allisports.com/motocross.
The 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship continues this Saturday, with the Rockstar Energy Freestone National from Wortham, Texas.
Tickets for the upcoming Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship are on sale now at www.allisports.com. Special discounts and incentives are available for advance ticket purchasers.
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. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. 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 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Alli TV Productions 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. Visit www.allisports.com.
Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants 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, lubricants and problem-solving performance 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. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the “Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship.” Visit www.LucasOil.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing sanctioning body in the United States, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization sanctions professional motorcycle racing competition, which includes, AMA Pro Motocross, AMA Pro Road Racing, and AMA Pro Flat Track. Visit www.amaproracing.com.
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MX vs ATV Alive to Feature Honda in DLC

Courtesy of THQ

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced its collaboration with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. to offer downloadable content for the just released fifth iteration of the 10 million unit-shipping MX vs. ATV® video game franchise. MX vs. ATV® AliveTM will have an exciting lineup of Honda downloadable content, including the Honda CRF450R, CRF250R and CR125R motorcycles, in addition to the TRX450R ATV.

“With a history of more than 100 national racing titles, the addition of Honda bikes to MX vs. ATV Alive is invaluable,” said Michael Lustenberger, THQ Vice President of Global Brand Management, Online/Digital Games. “Providing the Honda motorcycles and ATV as downloadable content is an integral part of our approach in making this game the most realistic and enjoyable motocross game in the market today.”

Head over to MXvsATV.com for more downloadable content updates and the opportunity to sign up now for the community, where you will gain access to exclusive members-only content, swag-loaded giveaways, interviews with pro riders, monthly newsletters and much more!


About MX vs. ATV Alive
MX vs. ATV Alive takes THQ’s leading owned franchise to exhilarating new heights with Bar-to-Bar racing, enhanced physics and the next step in downloadable content distribution.  The new Bar-to-Bar racing mechanic allows for increased physical contact between riders so players can battle for position on the track like never before, creating the most intense, realistic racing experience yet.  Featuring an advanced version of the franchise’s celebrated physics engine, MX vs. ATV Alive delivers refined terrain deformation and smooth, intuitive controls that will appeal to newcomers and hardcore fans alike.  MX vs. ATV Alive also employs an “a la carte” method of digital content distribution that allows players to pay for only what they want to play.  And for the first time in the series’ history, MX vs. ATV Alive features a prominent motocross athlete on the cover and in a variety of in-game videos: two-time AMA Supercross Champion James Stewart.  MX vs. ATV Alive delivers the ultimate motocross racing experience on Xbox 360 and PlayStation3 for a suggested retail price of $39.99 in the U.S.  For more information on MX vs. ATV Alive, please go to www.mxvsatv.com.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ, MX vs. ATV, MX vs. ATV Alive and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.

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House Committee Voting On Changes To Lead Law, Action Urged

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On May 25, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee, chaired by Representative Fred Upton (R-MI),will be holding a markup Wednesday, at 4:00 p.m. in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building on H.R. 1939, “Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (ECADA).” The Committee will only be conducting opening statements on May 25.
The Committee will reconvene on May 26, at 10 a.m. in the same room. It is during this time that votes will occur on amendments and the draft bill.
According to the committee, the legislation would revise the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 and seeks to give Consumer Product Safety Commission greater authority and flexibility to regulate based on risk.
The CPSIA, commonly called the “lead law,” was designed to ban small toys with high lead content. However, because of broadly written language in the law, it has been interpreted to apply to all products for kids, including dirtbikes, bicycles, clothing and books.
Since the markup is an opportunity to offer amendments, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) will be working with cosponsors of H.R. 412, the “Kids Just Want to Ride Act” to offer it as an amendment. The Kids Just Want to Ride Act would permanently exempt youth-model motorcycles and ATVs from the deleterious effects of the lead-content limits of the CPSIA.
Please note that this markup is scheduled during the same time period as the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb event. The Hill Climb is being held to send a clear message to federal lawmakers that action is needed now to exempt kid-sized dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from the CPSIA. For more information on this event, please click here.
Time is of the essence. Please call your Representative now. Your Member of Congress’ contact information can be reached by following the “Call Now” option.
For more information on this issue, click here.
Tell your Representative to offer H.R. 412, the Kids Just Want to Ride Act of 2011, as an amendment to ECADA.
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New Jersey Motorsports Park announces bankruptcy recovery plan

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New Jersey Motor Sports, LLC, operator of New Jersey Motorsports Park announced Tuesday that it has proposed a definite plan to emerge from bankruptcy, following a court hearing scheduled for July 14 in Camden, N.J., at which it anticipates the plan to be confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. NJMP filed Ch. 11 bankruptcy on March 7, with an agreement with its secured lender, Merrill Lynch Mortgage Capital, Inc.
Under the terms of the proposed arrangement, Merrill Lynch is reducing its secured debt from $30.4 to $20 million, and will act as co-sponsor of the plan, along with NEI Motorsports, LLC, which will pay $2,000,000 to fund certain obligations pursuant to the plan. In the event this $22,500,000 transaction is determined to be the highest and best, NEI will be a majority owner of NJMP upon bankruptcy emergence and Merrill Lynch will hold a minority interest, along with its $20,000,000 restructured secured loan. NEI's shareholders include some of NJMP's shareholders.
As with all transactions that seek a bankruptcy court's approval, NEI's and Merrill Lynch's proposal is subject to higher and better cash offers with a minimum of $23 million. As such, Brownstein Corporation, NJMP's court-approved Financial Advisor, will be sending out solicitations via e-mail and mail to determine whether there might be potentially interested parties with better terms than the bid that NEI and Merrill Lynch are offering.
The NEI/Merrill Lynch plan will not affect the longstanding and valuable relationships NJMP has established with its members, patrons and sponsors, nor will there be any material changes in the company's operations, including its scheduled events, the Drivers Club, Shade Tree Garages, Breighton Villas, hospitality suites, sponsorships, or other aspects of its operations. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.

Raceway Park To Hold Free Pro Practice For East Coast AMA Nationals

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RACEWAY PARK TO HOLD FREE PRO PRACTICE FOR ALL EAST COAST AMA PRO NATIONAL ROUNDS
May 23, 2011- Englishtown, NJ – Raceway Park, the Northeast’s premier motorsports facility in Englishtown, New Jersey, will offer free Wednesday practices to all professional riders who qualified for the 2010 Nationals.

Raceway Park would like to extend to all riders who currently hold a pro license from the AMA, the ability to practice for free during the 2011 Racing season.  This offer will be good for any Wednesday Race Track practice before an East Coast Pro National Round.  To take advantage of this offer you must have either qualified into the top 40 at any one of the 2010 or 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Nationals or have an AMA Pro ranking of 100 or less.   Rider must show proof of qualifying by printing out and showing a copy of a “Final Entry List,” which can be found at  HYPERLINK "http://www.allisports.com/motocross/race-results" http://www.allisports.com/motocross/race-results.  A letter from the AMA stating your national pro number is also a valid form of ID.

“This is a great for us to give back to the racing community and show the top riders that we have the best facility on the East Coast,” says track manager Carl Anderson.  “Our Race Track, which is open for practice every Wednesday of the month, will condition riders and get them ready for the big show, better than any other track out there.

Raceway Park’s Race Track, one of three tracks in the facility, offers nearly three-minute lap times and is constantly changing to help keep riders in peak conditioning.  It’s legendary 7 story high step-up jump, mix of loam, sand and clay soils, 100 foot plus tables and sweeping corners that you just lay the bike over in, give the riders every possible scenario to train like the top guys.   And to top it all off, when this track gets rough, it simulates any national track on the circuit.

Raceway Park is centrally located in Englishtown, New Jersey just one hour Southwest of New York City.  It is 3.5 hours South of Southwick MX338, 3 hours North of Budds Creek, 4 hours Southeast of Unadilla and 5.5 hours from Steel City and High Point.  Its facility is RV friendly with plenty of parking with overnight camping and just minutes from the major restaurants and hotels.   Please go to  http://www.racewaypark.com for more information, date and weather conditions.  Practice Here, Win Anywhere.
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Bel-Ray and Reed Claim National Victory

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FARMINGDALE, NJ – May 20, 2011 – Bel-Ray Company, Inc.  – Bel-Ray and Reed Claim National Victory

Two Two Motorsports / Bel-Ray Racing’s Chad Reed started his assault on the 2012 AMA National Motocross Title with a victory at the first round in the series held last weekend in Sacramento,  California.

After a successful 2012 Supercross Series, that saw Reed take second overall in the final points standings, capturing 2 victories along the way, Reed came to the Prairie City OHV Park, ready to continue his momentum.

Reed was fast all day and set the second fastest time in the morning’s timed qualifying session.  An excellent pick on the starting gate allowed Reed to get a top 5 start behind his championship rivals. Reed held steady, keeping the leaders in sight and eventually worked his way into second, just behind moto 1 winner, Ryan Dungey. When the checkered flag fell, Reed was comfortably in second place.

The second moto again saw Reed at the front of the field. He took control of the lead near the middle point of the 30 minute plus 2-lap moto and never looked back. The Honda mounted rider held off a late moto charge from first moto winner, Ryan Dungey, to take the win.

Reed’s 2-1 moto finishes gave him the overall win and the points lead after the first round of the series.

The team hopes to continue their winning ways this upcoming weekend in Wortham, Texas.

450 Class Overall Results:

1. Chad Reed, 2. Ryan Dungey, 3. Ryan Villopoto, 4. Kevin Windham, 5. Brett Metcalfe, 6. Davi Milsaps, 7. Tommy Hahn, 8. Christophe Pourcel, 9. Ricky Dietrich, 10. Christian Craig

You can follow all of Bel-Ray’s racing action this season online at www.belray.com

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