RacerTV Premieres All-New Racer X News and Highlight Show

Courtesy of Racer X

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (June 24, 2014) – RacerTV, the West Virginia-based motorsports television production company, is pleased to announce the newest addition to its ever-expanding online broadcast network lineup on RacerTV.com. Premiering this Tuesday, June 24, The Racer X Show with Greg White, presented by Chaparral Motorsports, features news and highlights from the world of motocross, off-road and road racing, focusing on motorcycle, ATV and Side-by-Side disciplines.

The weekly news and highlight show will be posted Tuesday evenings on RacerTV.com and covers top professional racing series such as the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, the AMSOIL AMA Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC), GEICO Motorcycle Endurocross Series, AMA Pro Flat Track Series, Mtn. Dew AMA Pro ATV Motocross Championship (ATVMX) and so much more.

Hosted by television and online personality Greg White, The Racer X Show will bring viewers unique insight from the previous weekend’s racing, as well as behind-the-scenes footage and information that only this show can offer.

“The goal of The Racer X Show is to not only bring highlights and information from the top racing series in the world, but to get fans connected with the people that make this sport work from promoters to racers and teams, and key people from within the industry,” said The Racer X Show host Greg White. “There’s such a need for a one stop shop of all things racing in the U.S. and the Racer X Show is here to provide it.”

Greg White has been a presenting motorcycle television for 16 years. Over the years White has worked on a variety of motorcycle racing shows, including AMA Supercross and Arenacross, the AMA Pro Superbike Series, World Superbike, MotoGP, AMA Pro Flat Track and more. He continues to commentate on Fox Sports 1 coverage of the MotoGP World Championship and currently hosts “Greg’s Garage”, a powersports lifestyle show.

“We are really excited to be able to bring racing highlights back to the masses,” White added. “Being a part of the RacerTV.com and Racer Productions family is an amazing experience. The knowledge, of all forms of racing, that lives inside this building is invaluable.”

Coming up on this Tuesday’s Racer X Show premiere: an update on James Stewart’s provisional suspension, highlights from the High Point Pro Motocross National, the Snowshoe GNCC, ATVMX’s Ohio National, EnduroX from Sacramento, the Superbike Shootout from Auto Club Speedway, and information about the FIM ENI World Superbike Championship. For more details tonight’s show follow @TheRacerXShow and @GregWhite on Twitter. 

For more information on RacerTV and its programming, please visit www.racertv.com. For advertising inquiries for RacerTV.com, please contact Tim Crytser: tim@racerxonline.com.

About RacerTV

RacerTV is a motorsports television production company and online broadcast network that features high quality racing broadcasts, original content shows and live streaming racing events. RacerTV features both off-road and motocross racing events in the motorcycle, ATV and Side-by-Side divisions. RacerTV is proudly supported by AMSOIL, Can-Am, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and Chaparral Motorsports. More information on RacerTV can be found by visiting www.RacerTV.com.

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Deft Family Now Accepting Resumes On MxSponsor

Courtesy of MX Sponsor

MxSponsor is pleased to announce Deft Family has opened their 2014 sponsorship program and is accepting applications. Deft Family chose to use MXSponsor for its sponsorship needs because it caters to their specific audience. To be a part of the Deft Family rider support team, please fill out your profile to the best of your ability with results, photos, videos and send electronically through MXSponsor.com.
How to Submit a Resume to Deft Family:
To submit a sponsorship resume, riders must go to www.MXSponsor.com where they can sign up for free. 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.
About MXSponsor.com
Since launching in 2005, MXsponsor.com is the only sponsorship website exclusively dedicated to the motocross industry and works for racers of all age and skill levels that are looking to get sponsored.  There are currently 60,000+ Motocross riders using MxSponsor to connect with the largest brands in the industry. Hundreds of thousands of sponsorship connections have been completed since 2005.
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James Stewart Tests Positive at 2014 Seattle SX

Courtesy of  Yoshimura Suzuki

CHINO, CA (June 19, 2014) – Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing’s James Stewart has reported that he received notification from the FIM on June 17th, 2014 that a WADA test administered to him on April 12th, 2014, after the Seattle AMA/FIM Supercross, showed a positive result for a substance on the WADA 2014 Prohibited List. The medication in question is and has been prescribed to Stewart by his physician to treat a long-term condition.

Stewart, with the full support of Yoshimura Suzuki Racing, is willingly communicating with WADA and taking all appropriate steps to resolve this matter and plans to be at the starting gate at the Tennessee National in Blountville, TN on June 28th, 2014.

 

About Yoshimura R&D of America: Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com.

 

About Suzuki: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) distributes Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Outboard Motors and Automotive Parts and Accessories via an extensive dealer network throughout 49 states. SMAI’s supplier, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a diversified worldwide manufacturer of Motorcycles, ATVs, Scooters, Automobiles and Outboard Motors. Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has 147 distributors in 201 countries. For more information, visit www.suzuki.com.

 

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High Point National Notes

Courtesy of MX Sports

38th Annual UPMC Sports Medicine High Point National
presented by United Bank and Coastal Drilling EastHigh Point Raceway - Mt. Morris, Pa. - June 14

• High Point will host its 38th Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National.
• The UPMC Sports Medicine High Point National is the only round in the state of Pennsylvania.
• The High Point National is located only 15 miles from MX Sports headquarters in Morgantown, West Virginia, serving as the home race of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.
• High Point Raceway also hosts a round of the Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series.
• High Point and Hangtown share the distinction of having the most international winners, with seven different riders combined across the 450 and 250 Classes.
• For the last six seasons, the 450 Class winner at High Point has gone on to win the championship.
• Ryan Dungey currently holds second place on the All-Time Race Wins list with 28 career wins. Ricky Carmichael is at the top with 76 career wins.
• Hometown hero Darryn Durham will not compete in his home state of Pennsylvania for this year's High Point National due to injury.
• Jeremy Martin has swept five of the first six motos in the 250 Class, putting Yamaha on-track to capture its first 250 Class championship since 1992. Yamaha riders Cooper Webb and Christophe Pourcel sit second and third respectively through the first three rounds

450 Class Stats

• The first 450 Class race was held at High Point on May 29, 1977. Tony Distefano won on a Suzuki.
• This will be the 38th time the gate will drop for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at High Point.
• In 2011, Ryan Villopoto became the sixth different rider in history to win in both the 450 Class and 250 Class at High Point.
• Chad Reed is the only rider in history to get his first career wins in both the 450 Class and 250 Class at High Point.
• Five different riders have won the 450 Class at High Point in the last seven years.
• Four of the last seven High Point winners are all former Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Champions and will be lining up in the 450 Class Saturday.
• Ricky Carmichael is the winningest rider at High Point, with six-consecutive victories from 2002-2007.

Wins by brand at High Point

Honda - 11
Suzuki - 10
Yamaha - 8
Kawasaki - 7
KTM - 1

Last win by brand at High Point

Kawasaki - 2013
KTM - 2012
Suzuki - 2010
Honda - 2004
Yamaha - 2001

First time winners at High Point

Damon Bradshaw, 1990 - Yamaha
David Vuillemin, 2000 - Yamaha
Chad Reed, 2009 - Suzuki

Riders to win at High Point in both classes

Ryan Villopoto
Chad Reed
James Stewart
Ricky Carmichael
Jeff Emig
Doug Henry

Brand Sweeps at High Point

Kawasaki; Ryan Villopoto and Blake Baggett - 2011
Kawasaki; James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto - 2008
Honda; Damon Bradshaw and Scott Sheak - 1997
Kawasaki; Jeff Emig and Kevin Windham - 1996
Yamaha; Damon Bradshaw and Jeff Emig - 1993
Honda; Jeff Stanton and Brian Swink - 1991
Honda; Jeff Stanton and George Holland - 1989
Honda; Ricky Johnson and Micky Dymond - 1986

2014 Current Stats

450 Class Point Standings - After 3 of 12 rounds

1. Ken Roczen, Germany, KTM, 141
2. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 129
3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 111
4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, Okla., Honda, 110
5. Brett Metcalfe, Australia, Kawasaki, 89
6. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 78
7. Weston Peick, Wildomar, Calif., Suzuki, 77
8. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Yamaha, 74
9. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 74
10. Chad Reed, Australia, Kawasaki, 61

Overall Wins

Ryan Dungey - 1
Ken Roczen - 2

Moto Wins

Ken Roczen - 3
Ryan Dungey - 1
Josh Grant - 1
James Stewart - 1

Overall Wins by Brand

KTM - 3

Laps led (total)

Ken Roczen - 59
James Stewart - 17
Josh Grant - 16
Brett Metcalfe - 3
Trey Canard - 2
Justin Barcia - 1
Ryan Dungey - 1
Total: 99

Holeshot Winners (total)

Josh Grant - 2
Ken Roczen - 1
Ryan Dungey - 1
Jake Weimer - 1
Trey Canard - 1

250 Class Stats

• The first 250 Class race at High Point was held May 29, 1983, exactly six years after the track hosted its inaugural event. Mark Barnett won on a Suzuki.
• This will be the 32nd season the gate will drop for a 250 Class race at High Point.
• Marvin Musquin is looking to become the third rider in history to claim back-to-back 250 Class wins at High Point, joining Ricky Carmichael and Micky Dymond.
• KTM's first ever Lucas Oil Pro Motocross victory came at High Point, when Kelly Smith took the overall in the 250 Class during the 2000 season.

Wins by brand at High Point

Kawasaki - 12
Honda - 9
Suzuki - 5
KTM - 3
Yamaha - 2

Last win by brand at High Point

KTM - 2013
Honda - 2012
Kawasaki - 2011
Yamaha - 2002
Suzuki - 2001

First time winners at High Point

Erik Kehoe, 1985 - Suzuki
Brian Swink, 1991 - Honda
Tim Ferry, 1995 - Suzuki
Scott Sheak, 1997 - Honda
Kelly Smith, 2000 - KTM
Chad Reed, 2002 - Yamaha
Mike Alessi, 2005 - KTM
Tyla Rattray, 2010 - Kawasaki

2014 Current Stats

250 Class Point Standings - After 3 of 12 rounds

1. Jeremy Martin, Millville, Minn., Yamaha, 140
2. Cooper Webb, Morehead City, N.C., Yamaha, 114
3. Christophe Pourcel, France, Yamaha, 93
4. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 91
5. Justin Bogle, Cushing, Okla., Honda, 90
6. Jessy Nelson, Paso Robles, Calif., Honda, 85
7. Marvin Musquin, France, KTM, 82
8. Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., KTM, 81
9. Justin Hill, Yoncalla, Ore., Kawasaki, 65
10. Matt Bisceglia, Weatherford, Texas, Honda, 63

Overall Wins

Jeremy Martin - 2
Blake Baggett - 1

Moto Wins

Jeremy Martin - 5
Blake Baggett - 1

Overall Wins by Brand

Yamaha - 2
Kawasaki - 1

Laps Led (total)

Jeremy Martin - 72
Blake Baggett - 11
Jessy Nelson - 8
Christophe Pourcel - 5
Total: 96

Holeshot Winners (total)

Zach Bell - 3
Justin Bogle - 1
Jeremy Martin - 1
Jessy Nelson - 1

Past Winners

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450 Class

Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
June 8, 2013 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
June 9, 2012 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / KTM
June 11, 2011 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
June 12, 2010 / Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, MN / Suzuki
June 13, 2009 / Chad Reed, Australia / Suzuki
June 15, 2008 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
May 27, 2007 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
May 28, 2006 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
May 29, 2005 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Suzuki
May 30, 2004 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
May 25, 2003 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
May 26, 2002 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Honda
May 27, 2001 / David Vuillemin, France / Yamaha
May 28, 2000 / David Vuillemin, France / Yamaha
May 30, 1999 / Greg Albertyn, South Africa / Suzuki
May 24, 1998 / Ezra Lusk, Bainbridge, GA / Honda
May 25, 1997 / Damon Bradshaw, Boise, ID / Honda
May 26, 1996 / Jeff Emig, Riverside, CA / Kawasaki
May 28, 1995 / Doug Henry, Oxford, CT / Yamaha
May 29, 1994 / Mike Kiedrowski, Canyon Country, CA / Kawasaki
May 30, 1993 / Damon Bradshaw, Mooresville, NC / Yamaha
May 24, 1992 / Damon Bradshaw, Mooresville, NC / Yamaha
May 26, 1991 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
May 27, 1990 / Damon Bradshaw, Charlotte, NC / Yamaha
May 28, 1989 / Jeff Stanton, Sherwood, MI / Honda
May 29, 1988 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
May 24, 1987 / Ron Lechien, El Cajon, CA / Kawasaki
May 25, 1986 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Honda
May 26, 1985 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
May 27, 1984 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
May 29, 1983 / Bob Hannah, Carson City, NV / Honda
May 30, 1982 / Rick Johnson, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
May 24, 1981 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
May 25, 1980 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
July 8, 1979 / Kent Howerton, San Antonio, TX / Suzuki
July 29, 1978 / Jim Ellis, E. Hampton, CT / Honda
May 29, 1977 / Tony DiStefano, Morrisville, PA / Suzuki

250 Class

Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
June 8, 2013 / Marvin Musquin, France / KTM
June 9, 2012 / Eli Tomac, Cortez, CO / Honda
June 11, 2011 / Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, CA / Kawasaki
June 12, 2010 / Tyla Rattray, South Africa / Kawasaki
June 13, 2009 / Christophe Pourcel, France / Kawasaki
June 15, 2008 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
May 27, 2007 / Joshua Grant, Riverside, CA / Honda
May 28, 2006 / Ryan Villopoto, Poulsbo, WA / Kawasaki
May 29, 2005 / Mike Alessi, Apple Valley, CA / KTM
May 30, 2004 / James Stewart, Haines City, FL / Kawasaki
May 25, 2003 / Michael Brown, Johnson City, TN / Kawasaki
May 26, 2002 / Chad Reed, Australia / Yamaha
May 27, 2001 / Travis Pastrana, Annapolis, MD / Suzuki
May 28, 2000 / Kelly Smith, Ludington, MI / KTM
May 30, 1999 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
May 24, 1998 / Ricky Carmichael, Havana, FL / Kawasaki
May 25, 1997 / Scott Sheak, Germantown, NY / Honda
May 26, 1996 / Kevin Windham, Baton Rouge, LA / Kawasaki
May 28, 1995 / Tim Ferry, Palm Harbor, FL / Suzuki
May 29, 1994 / Doug Henry, Oxford, CT / Honda
May 30, 1993 / Jeff Emig, Highland Ranch, CA / Yamaha
May 24, 1992 / Mike LaRocco, South Bend, IN / Kawasaki
May 26, 1991 / Brian Swink, Fenton, MI / Honda
May 27, 1990 / Jean-Michel Bayle, France / Honda
May 28, 1989 / George Holland, Kerman, CA / Honda
May 29, 1988 / Guy Cooper, Stillwater, OK / Suzuki
May 24, 1987 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
May 25, 1986 / Micky Dymond, Yorba Linda, CA / Honda
May 26, 1985 / Erik Kehoe, Granada Hills, CA / Suzuki
May 27, 1984 / Jeff Ward, Mission Viejo, CA / Kawasaki
May 29, 1983 / Mark Barnett, Bridgeview, IL / Suzuki

500cc Motocross

Date / Winner, Hometown / Machine
May 26, 1985 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
May 27, 1984 / David Bailey, Axton, VA / Honda
May 29, 1983 / Danny Chandler, Foresthill, CA / Honda
May 30, 1982 / Darrell Shultz, Trinidad, CA / Honda
May 24, 1981 / Broc Glover, El Cajon, CA / Yamaha
May 25, 1980 / Chuck Sun, Sherwood, OR / Honda
July 8, 1979 / Gaylon Mosier, Huntington Beach, CA / Kawasaki
July 9, 1978 / Rick Burgett, Sandy, OR / Yamaha

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Fox Racing Re-Signs Ken Roczen

Courtesy of Fox Head Inc

IRVINE, CA (June 6, 2014) – Today Fox Head Inc. announces the re-signing of premier class rider Ken Roczen to its stable of championship athletes. The friendly and out-going motocross athlete is highly regarded as a top prospect in the pits and will continue to help Fox innovate and elevate the worlds most advanced motocross gear.
During the past few years Roczen has captured the 2011 FIM MX2 World Championship, was a member of the 2012 MX of Nations (Team Germany) and in his first year as a pro rider captured the 2013 AMA 250SX West Championship. 2014 saw him elevate to the 450SX class where he finished third as well as being awarded the 2014 Rookie of the Year. Currently he is leading the 450 Outdoor Series after two rounds.
“Having been with Fox since I was 11 years old, I’m very happy to keep such a solid and long relationship with the Fox Racing family” said Roczen.
“Our relationship with Ken, like the relationship of Fox and Ricky Carmichael, began at an early age. Just as with the GOAT we look forward to supporting Ken throughout his career,” said Fox Founder, Geoff Fox.
“We couldn’t be happier to have Kenny continue his career with Fox.” Mark Finley, Global Category Director (MX) further stated, “His on track success combined with his involvement in the development and testing of our products is integral to our brand success”.
Roczen began his tenure with the brand in 2005 at the age of eleven as a Fox Brigade amateur athlete. Accomplishments include multi-time MX Champion of Thuringia, 2007 Junior World Champion- 85cc, 2005 German Youth Motocross Champion- 85cc and 2004 Youngest German Champion of All Time-85cc.
At the age of 15 Ken Roczen was the youngest rider to ever win a MX2 race. He has won the MX of Nations MX2 class four times in a row. Since coming to the USA to continue his racing career in the AMA series Ken has won six 250SX main events, two 250MX overalls, two 450SX main events and one 450MX overall. And he is just getting started.
Be on the look out for big things to come from Ken Roczen and Fox Head Inc.
For more, visit foxhead.com
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AMA announces U.S. World Trophy Team for 2014 International Six Days Enduro AMA News

Courtesy of American Motorcyclist Association

The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the U.S. World Trophy Team for the 89th International Six Days Enduro, the world's premier off-road world championship event. Leading the U.S. riders in San Juan, Argentina, Nov. 3-8, will be Mike Brown, Thad Duvall, Charlie Mullins, Zach Osborne, Taylor Robert and Kailub Russell.
Antti Kallonen, who guides KTM's off-road racing teams in North American competition, will manage the U.S. ISDE team.
"Our Trophy team is a strong, experienced team that will work well together toward our goal of winning the World Trophy," Kallonen said. "Despite our loss of Team Captain Kurt Caselli, our team is motivated and ready to step up and win for Kurt. Kurt, along with his dad, was the most influential person to push the AMA-led effort and the U.S. team to the next level. This year's race being in South America means there is no home advantage for the European teams, and I'm expecting us to take advantage of this and provide a strong result."
In 2013, the U.S. World Trophy Team finished second, equaling its finish from 1982. The U.S. squad has never won the prestigious event.
"It is a longstanding American dream to win Six Days," said AMA Off-Road Manager Chuck Weir. "Last year, our riders showed us what they can do on the world stage. For 2014, we're ready to take our game to the next level. Our goal is no less than a team world championship at the ISDE this November."
Brown, from Bluff City, Tenn., will serve as team captain.
"I'm honored to once again represent the United States at the ISDE, and I'm humbled to serve as team captain this year," said Brown, who races Husqvarna motorcycles. "I hope to make Kurt proud in Argentina and help lead the U.S. riders to a world championship."

Mike Brown, 2014 U.S. World Trophy Team captain
Robert, from Scottsdale, Ariz., was the top-finishing American in 2013 and the KTM rider is expected to play a significant role in the U.S. effort this year.
"I'm excited to return to Six Days to compete against rest of the world," Robert said. "We have a great team put together and the conditions in Argentina are expected to be similar to what we see on the West Coast. I'm looking forward to great results."
Mullins, from Hickory, N.C., also will race a KTM at Six Days. Osborne, from Abingdon, Va., and Duvall, from Williamstown, W.Va., will race Honda motorcycles.
Brown, Robert, Mullins, Osborne and Duvall were members of the U.S. World Trophy Team in 2013. New to the U.S. World Trophy Team is Russell, from Kingston, Ohio. Russell, a KTM rider, made his Six Days debut in 2013 when he was a member of the U.S. Junior Trophy Team.
The World Trophy Team is one of three premier teams that represent the United States at the ISDE. The others are the Junior Trophy Team, which fields four riders younger than 23 years old, and the Women's Trophy Team, which fields three female riders. In addition, several club team members represent the United States at the event.
The AMA will announce the full contingent of U.S. riders following qualifier rounds this weekend in Idaho City, Idaho, and June 14-15 in Wellston, Ohio.
For more information about the U.S. ISDE effort, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/internationalcompetition/isde.

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Stats and Notes- Glen Helen

Courtesy of MX Sports

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. - The 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicks off in just a few days with the highly anticipated Red Bull Glen Helen National in San Bernardino, California. The season opener, taking place this Saturday, May 24, will serve as an industry homecoming for the motocross-rich Southern California area, as Glen Helen Raceway returns to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross schedule for the first time since 2009.
Glen Helen Raceway held its first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National in 1993, where it served as the final round of the championship during its inaugural season. Glen Helen then moved to become a Mother's Day staple from 1996-2003, hosting the opening round in six of those years, before returning to the final stop of the championship from 2004-2007. Glen Helen returned to hosting the opening round in 2008 and 2009, and will once again serve as the opening round in 2014 for the sixteenth running of the Glen Helen National.
Not all the hype surrounds the return of Glen Helen to the National schedule, though, as three former Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450 Class Champions will line up to reclaim the #1 plate following the news of reigning 450 Class Champion Ryan Villopoto's absence. Villopoto suffered a serious knee injury in the closing stages of the recent AMA Supercross Championship, forcing him to take the summer off for surgery and rehabilitation. Leading the way will be two-time 450 Class Champion Ryan Dungey, last year's runner up. Joining Red Bull KTM's Dungey will be the 2008 450 Class Champion James Stewart, aboard his Yoshimura Suzuki and TwoTwo Motorsports/Discount Tire Racing's Chad Reed, who claimed the 450 Class title in 2009.
Of the current riders lining up at this weekend's season opener, Haines City, Florida's James Stewart is the only rider to have won in the 450 Class at Glen Helen, where he won in 2006 and 2008. Additionally, Stewart has claimed two wins in the 250 Class at Glen Helen in 2002 and 2004.
While Dungey has yet to compete in the 450 Class at Glen Helen, the 2009 250 Class Champ is the last rider to secure a win there in the 250 Class.
Two Southern California natives, Mike Alessi of the Smartop/MotoConcepts Racing team, and Toyota/JGRMX/Yamaha's Josh Grant, will make an appearance in front of a hometown crowd this weekend. In 2009, Grant and Alessi each swapped a second place moto score, finishing atop the last National podium held at Glen Helen. While Alessi has never won a National at Glen Helen, he has finished second in four consecutive attempts, once in the 250 Class (2006) and three times in the 450 Class (2007-2009).
With 2013 250 Class Champion, Eli Tomac of the GEICO Honda team, having moved into the 450 Class this season, the door is now open to any one of a number of top title contenders. Two former 250 Class Champions and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki teammates Dean Wilson and Blake Baggett will return to the class this season in hopes of becoming the next multi-time 250 Class Champion since Ryan Villopoto's three-year streak from 2006-2008.
Additional notes and stats for Glen Helen:

• Glen Helen held its first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross National in 1993, where it used a unique one-moto format.
• Doug Henry won Glen Helen's first National in the 125cc class, while Mike LaRocco won the 250cc class.
• Mount Saint Helens drops about 200 feet in elevation, which equals 20 stories.
• Ricky Carmichael is the all-time leader in wins at Glen Helen with eight career victories, three in the 250 Class and five in the 450 Class.
• In 15 years of Nationals, 10 different riders have emerged victorious in the 450 Class.
• Eleven different riders have won in the 250 Class and the class will feature its eighth straight new winner in 2014.
• Every manufacturer but KTM has won in both the 450 Class and 250 Class at Glen Helen. KTM has yet to win a 450 Class race here.
• In the 250 Class, Kawasaki has won 10 of the 15 races held at Glen Helen, where they enjoyed a seven-year winning streak from 2002-2008.
• Four riders have won at Glen Helen in both classes: Ricky Carmichael, Grant Langston, James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto. Ryan Dungey is the only rider who can attempt to join that list with a 450 Class win this weekend.
• Ryan Dungey became the first rider to win in the 250 Class on a Suzuki during the 2009 race at Glen Helen.
• In 2009, Ryan Villopoto won his first 450 Class race in his first career start.
• A total of five international riders have won at Glen Helen: Grant Langston (250 Class & 450 Class), Mickael Pichon (450 Class), Sebastien Tortelli (450 Class), Stephane Roncada (250 Class).
• Three riders have won at Glen Helen to capture the very first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship race they ever entered: Sebastian Tortelli (1999), Grant Langston (2001), James Stewart (2002).

Previous Glen Helen National Winners:
Date                             450 Class                   250 Class
Aug 1, 1993                 Mike LaRocco             Doug Henry
May 12, 1996               Jeremy McGrath         Kevin Windham
May 11, 1997               Jeff Emig                     Ricky Carmichael
May 10, 1998               Mickael Pichon            Ricky Carmichael
May 9, 1999                 Sebastien Tortelli         Ricky Carmichael
May 14, 2000               Ricky Carmichael        Stephane Roncada
May 13, 2001               Tim Ferry                     Grant Langston
May 12, 2002               Ricky Carmichael        James Stewart
May 11, 2003               Ricky Carmichael        Mike Brown
Sep 12, 2004               Ricky Carmichael        James Stewart
Sep 11, 2005               Ricky Carmichael        Grant Langston
Sep 10, 2006               James Stewart            Ryan Villopoto
Sep 9, 2007                 Grant Langston           Ben Townley
May 25, 2008               James Stewart            Austin Stroupe
May 23, 2009               Ryan Villopoto             Ryan Dungey
The 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off this Saturday, May 24, in San Bernardino, California for the Red Bull Glen Helen National. For more information or to purchase tickets for this weekend's event, please click HERE.
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Ken Roczen, Cooper Webb earn 2014 AMA Supercross Rookie of the Year honors

Courtesy of AMA

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is proud to announce that Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen, in the 450 SX class, and Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha’s Cooper Webb, in the 250 SX class, are the 2014 AMA Supercross Rookies of the Year due to their strong showings during the 2014 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season.

“Both of these riders had outstanding seasons,” said AMA Supercross Director Kevin Crowther. “Ken and Cooper have shown repeatedly that they are part of the AMA Supercross competitive landscape, and will be for years to come. We congratulate them on their performances in 2014.”
AMA Rookie of the Year honors are awarded to the eligible rookie rider with the most points accumulated in each class.

Roczen, from Apolda, Germany, finished third in the AMA 450 SX Championship. This was Roczen’s first season contesting the premier class championship. Roczen won the AMA 250 SX West title before moving to the 450 SX class full-time for 2014. Roczen won two 450 SX main events in 2014 — Anaheim I and Atlanta — in addition to finishing on the podium six additional times.

Webb, from Newport, N.C., finished fifth in the AMA 250 SX West Region Championships, earning the most season points of any AMA 250 SX class rookie. This was Webb’s first season competing at the professional level. Webb had two second-place finishes in AMA 250 SX West competition on his way to Rookie of the Year honors.

AMA Supercross returns for the last event of 2014 with the Monster Energy Cup on Oct. 18 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information on AMA Supercross, and to see the 2015 schedule, visit www.amasupercross.com or www.supercrossonline.com.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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Free Admission to Glen Helen National and Hangtown Motocross Classic Now Available to Military Veterans and Active-Duty Members Through VetTix.org

Courtesy of MX Sports

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Celebrates Three Years With Nonprofit Organization
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 14, 2014) – MX Sports Pro Racing and the National Promoter’s Group (NPG) are pleased to announce that General Admission tickets for the first two rounds of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, are now available free of charge to military veterans, active-duty members and their families through VetTix.org.
Through the continuation of an initiative with the Veteran Tickets Foundation, active and retired military veterans will once again have the opportunity to attend any round of the 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at no cost. Fifty General Admission tickets will be available through a lottery process two weeks prior to each event through VetTix.org.
The Red Bull Glen Helen National will take place on Saturday, May 24 at Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California. Opening ceremonies begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, and the first gate drops for 450 Class Moto 1 at 1 p.m. Glen Helen Raceway offers amenities for the entire family, including grandstand seating, food/drink/beer concessions, permanent restroom facilities, handicap viewing and parking, a baby changing station and more. For more information on this event, please click HERE.
The GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic will take place the following weekend, on Saturday, May 31, at the Prairie City OHV Park in Sacramento, California. Opening ceremonies begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, and the first gate drops for 450 Class Moto 1 at 1 p.m. Hangtown offers amenities for the entire family, including grandstand seating, food/drink/beer concessions, permanent restroom facilities, handicap viewing and parking, a baby changing station and more. For more information on this event, please click HERE.
Vet Tix is a national nonprofit organization based in Phoenix that provides free tickets to veterans and active-duty members of the military and their families. The concept of Vet Tix was developed in 2008 by U.S. Navy veteran Michael Focareto. Since then, the organization has given away more than 725,000 tickets to veterans nationwide.
All active and retired military veterans can create an account on VetTix.org to receive emails and reminders about when Lucas Oil Pro Motocross tickets become available. More information about Vet Tix can be found at VetTix.org.
The 2014 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off Saturday, May 24, with the Glen Helen National in San Bernardino, California. The world’s best riders will compete over the course of 12 rounds of action on the most renowned motocross tracks in the country.
For additional information, please visit our new URL ProMotocross.com and LIKE the Pro Motocross Facebook page and follow @ProMotocross on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and additional information on the latest Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship news.
MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world’s most prestigious professional motocross series – the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road power sport 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 Sports
Alli Sports is a media, event and branded content company that specializes in action, adventure, and adrenaline based sports. Alli Properties include the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, the Red Bull Signature Series, World of Adventure Sports presented by Go Pro and Octane Academy founded by Ford and Alli Media, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners and distributes content through a variety of channels. Alli Sports is a division of the NBC Sports Group. More information can be found at www.Allisports.com.
AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.
NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the sports assets of the two companies combined to form NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of a unique array of broadcast television, cable television, radio and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBC Sports Network, Golf Channel, 12 NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio and all of their respective digital properties. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLS, Tour de France, French Open, Formula One, IndyCar and many more.
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 Pro Motocross Championship.” Visit www.LucasOil.com.

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MAG and Tucker Rocky Complete Merger

Courtesy of MAG Group

Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice and Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) today announced the completion of their merger. The combined company will operate under the MAG name.

J.A. Lacy, President and CEO of LDI, Ltd., the majority shareholder of the combined company, is the Chief Executive Officer. Brian Etter continues in his role as President of MAG’s branded product, media and online retail operations. Dan Courtney continues as President of Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice.

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. and other legacy MAG shareholders retain a significant minority interest in the combined company.

About Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG)
Founded in 2000, MAG is a leading independent manufacturer of branded aftermarket products for the powersports industry. Major brands in the MAG portfolio include Vance & Hines, Küryakyn, Performance Machine, Progressive Suspension, Mustang, Renthal, Dragonfire and Roland Sands Design. MAG is also the leading online retailer in the powersports industry through its Motorcycle Superstore and J&P Cycles websites. For more information, visit www.maggroup.com.

About Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice
Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice is a leading distributor of motorcycle and ATV aftermarket parts, apparel and accessories to powersports dealers. With seven distributions centers throughout the United States, Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice sells over 100,000 products with next-day delivery. Tucker Rocky / Biker’s Choice also designs, develops and markets a portfolio of proprietary apparel and equipment brands including Answer, MSR, ProTaper, Speed and Strength, BikeMaster, Firstgear, River Road, QuadBoss and Twin Power. For more information, visit www.tuckerrocky.com and www.bikerschoice.com.

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