TORRANCE, Calif. (May 22, 2015)
– Team Honda HRC rider Trey Canard learned during a recent doctor
appointment that his hiatus from racing will have to be extended. The
Oklahoman broke his left arm in a crash at the March 21 Detroit Supercross and had a carbon-fiber plate applied to the broken bone during an operation on March 24. Canard will return to the doctor in two weeks to be reexamined.
Beginning at round three of the AMA Pro Motocross
Championship in Lakewood, Colorado, MotoSport.com/GPI Honda rider
Fredrik Noren will substitute aboard Canard’s factory Honda CRF450R.
The Swede, who also served in a similar role with the factory team
during the latter part of the 2014 season, will pit under the Team Honda
HRC tent through the June 13
High Point National in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, after which the
situation will be reevaluated based on Canard’s status. Noren also
serves as the official test rider for Team Honda HRC.
Quote from Dan Betley, Team Manager
“It’s very unfortunate that Trey will not be returning as quickly as we
had anticipated, but we’re pleased to have a solid fill-in rider like
Freddie on standby for situations like this. We’re staying hopeful that
Trey will be released to ride following his next doctor appointment, but
nothing is definite at this point and we’re going to be playing it week
by week. Until that happens, Freddie will be under our awning. He’s
comfortable on the bike and we’re looking to help him progress.
Quote from Fredrik Noren
“The relationship I have with Honda is awesome. Everyone on the racing
team is great, and I’m very thankful for the opportunities they’ve given
me. I’m happy to get another chance to fill in on the team, but I’m
also bummed because it means Trey is hurt; I’d rather have him out there
racing too. I’m looking forward to giving my best effort and to working
together with the team to keep improving.”
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MORGANTOWN,
W.Va. (May 20, 2015) - MX Sports Pro Racing, Alli Sports and the Lucas
Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced
today that core motocross company and longtime supporter of the
nationals, FMF Racing, will expand its sponsorship of the series for the
2015 season. Highlighting the Southern California-based company's
support of the championship is title sponsorship of the FMF Glen Helen
National, the second stop on the 2015 schedule on May 23, and the
introduction of the FMF Privateer Power Award.
FMF, an acronym for Flying Machine Factory, is synonymous with the
sport of motocross, with its roots as an aftermarket high-performance
exhaust company firmly entrenched within off-road motorcycling for over
40 years. Throughout that time, FMF has been a mainstay supporter of the
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship for decades and the 2015 season
served as an ideal opportunity to step up its support of the most
prestigious off-road motorcycle racing series on the planet.
"This is a key sponsorship renewal for the Pro Motocross
Championship," said Mark Carter, Vice President and General Manager, NBC
Sports Ventures, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. "FMF means so
many things to motocross, and having them step up their partnership and
take on the entitlement of the popular race at the famed Glen Helen
track is a win for the entire industry."
The FMF Glen Helen National will bring the world's best riders into
the heart of the motocross industry over Memorial Day Weekend. Arguably
considered the most physically demanding and challenging track in the
world, Glen Helen Raceway is synonymous with the sport in the same vein
as FMF. The Southern California roots of both entities, and their
influential legacy in motocross, makes an ideal fit for the
championship's annual visit to San Bernardino.
As part of its title sponsorship, FMF will host a 2-Stroke
Invitational at the Glen Helen National. FMF became a powerhouse within
the industry by virtue of its 2-stroke exhausts and it will honor that
legacy by inviting competitors, including several familiar names to
longstanding fans of the sport, to fill a full 40-rider gate and put on a
show for the Glen Helen spectators with a 20-minute moto preceding the
start of the FMF Glen Helen National. The sound and smell of the
2-strokes will fill the many caverns of the track, in the shadow of the
iconic Mt. Saint Helens.
FMF will also be represented in both the 250 and 450 Classes,
providing exhausts for several of the championship's top teams,
including the defending 250 Class Champion squad of Yamalube/Star Racing
Yamaha, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing,
Autotrader.com/Toyota/Yamaha, Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM
and BTO Sports KTM.
FMF exhausts power defending 250 Class Champion Jeremy Martin. (Photo: George Crosland)
"Supporting and sponsoring the Pro Motocross Championship is part of
FMF's identity and the opportunity to step up our efforts this season by
partnering with a track we have supported for equally as long in Glen
Helen made perfect sense," said Donny Emler Jr., FMF Marketing Director.
"Our company's success was founded on developing exhausts for
2-strokes, so to host an invitational alongside the National will be
something special for all the hardcore fans and enthusiasts in SoCal."
In addition to the Glen Helen National, FMF will also provide
series-wide support with the introduction of the FMF Privateer Power
Award. Throughout the season, FMF will recognize the privateers that
continue to overcome the odds at each round in pursuit of their racing
dreams. Whether it‘s a tough race, some financial hardship or another
obstacle, FMF will pay tribute to the core of the competitors in the
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship that keep fighting through it all
each and every weekend by any means necessary.
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IRVINE, CA (May 19, 2015) – Fox today announced
motocross star Ryan Dungey has signed another multi-year agreement with
the company. Dungey represents Fox in helmets, boots, racewear, gloves,
footwear, apparel, and accessories.
The recently crowned 2015 Supercross Champion, Dungey has won his way
toward hall-of-fame status wearing the Fox brand and is excited to
continue his career with the No. 1 Motocross brand in the world. “I
choose Fox for a number of reasons,” Dungey said. “It’s a company and a
brand that really resonates with me. It’s focused on improving athlete
performance. It’s young. It’s innovative. They are committed to being
the best, and so am I. I never considered any other brand but Fox, as I
continue to race for event wins and Championships.”
“Ryan is an extraordinary athlete who is completely focused and
committed to being the best motocross athlete in the world,” said Pete
Fox, Chief Creative Officer of Fox. “He is the epitome of a Fox athlete,
and he is a key part of Fox during the most exciting time in Fox’s
history. We look forward to continuing to work with him to take his
remarkable career to the next level.”
All Raffle Proceeds Benefit Asterisk Mobile Medical Center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 15, 2015) - The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,
sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, which continues its 2015 season on
Saturday with the FMF Glen Helen National, has teamed up with the
sport's OEM's to give away a 450cc motorcycle to one lucky recipient.
The grand-prize winner will have the choice of model from any of the six
competing manufacturers of the Nationals - Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki,
KTM, Suzuki and Yamaha - with all proceeds benefitting the Asterisk
Mobile Medical Center (AMMC).
Entering the raffle is as simple
as logging onto WinA450.com and purchasing a $10 raffle ticket, limit
one entry per person. Entry into the raffle concludes on August 21, with
the winner announced on August 22 at the Bud Light Ironman National,
the 12th and final round of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.
"The
Asterisk Mobile Medical Center, and the dedicated crew of doctors and
health care professionals who staff the unit, play a critical role in
looking after the on-site medical needs of riders who compete in the
series," said Roy Janson, Managing Director at MX Sports Pro Racing.
"The raffle allows fans an opportunity to help to support this important
program."
Last year, the 450 giveaway raised over $30,000 for
the AMMC, a mobile emergency care facility made available to event
staff, participants, and crew members at every round of the Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Championship at no cost. The full 53-foot hospital trailer
is staffed with qualified and experienced medical personnel and offers
specialized equipment for the sport's unique injuries. The AMMC is
provided to the racing community by Asterisk, a developer of
state-of-the-art knee braces. Operational budget for the AMMC to provide
its service at the races comes from members of the racing community,
including MX Sports Pro Racing, organizers of the Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
began this past Saturday, May 16, with the GoPro Hangtown Motocross
Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship are available at www.ProMotocross.com.
For additional information, please visit ProMotocross.com.
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing,
features the world's fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the
best bikes each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the
world. The 12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at
Indiana's Ironman Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier
motocross racing facilities in America, with events in California,
Colorado, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota,
Washington, New York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday
afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc
machines, and one for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross
Championship is managed by MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in
off-road power sports event production. The series is televised on NBC,
NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.
Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull,
GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki,
MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran
Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and
MotionPro. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com. Was this post helpful? Add yours to our service or subscribe to our feed above.
Regional Championships for Loretta Lynn’s Begin on May 30
PAYSON, UT (May
18, 2015) – The next step of the journey to the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch
(commonly referred to as Loretta Lynn’s) takes place on May 30 with the
first Regional Championships. All riders who pre-register for a Regional
Championship will receive a $20 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC gift card as part
of the Fast Track program.
Riders
who qualified at an applicable Area Qualifier will be able to compete
in the corresponding Regional Championship. A total of 13 Regional
Championships will be held in eight regions across the United States
between May 30 and June 28. The first Regional Championships will be
held May 30-31 at Birch Creek in Sutherlin, VA; Freestone Raceway in
Wortham, TX; and Glen Helen in San Bernardino, CA.
“The
end of spring and the beginning of summer brings with it the most
competitive time of the year for the AMA Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur
Motocross Regionals. This is the biggest hurdle for the estimated 8,000
regional entries,” said MX Sports Director Tim Cotter. “Our Regional
Championship organizers have been planning for months to host these
prestigious events.”
“Loretta
Lynn’s represents the pinnacle of our sport at the amateur level,” said
Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder of Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. “As the title
sponsor, we want to congratulate all racers who have qualified for a
Regional Championship and wish them luck as they attempt to qualify for
the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship in
July.”
Those
who have qualified for a Regional Championship must pre-register online
in order to guarantee their spot. In order to help offset the costs of
participating, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC will provide one $20 gift card to
each rider who pre-registers. Riders are eligible for one gift card for
every Regional Championship they pre-register for. Gift cards are mailed
to eligible racers after each Regional Championship has ended. This is
part of the Fast Track program which was implemented last year with
great success.
About the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship
The
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at
Loretta Lynn Ranch is the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur
motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of 57
Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 13 Regional Championships
(May through June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the
country. The qualifying system culminates in the National Final (last
week of July) hosted annually since 1982 at the home of country music
star Loretta Lynn in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Nearly 20,000 racers attempt
to qualify in 38 classes for the 1,482 available positions at the
National. Christened “The World’s Greatest Motocross Vacation,” the
National event serves as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in
professional motocross and supercross, including Ricky Carmichael, James
Stewart, Ryan Villopoto and Ryan Dungey. The national program is
produced by MX Sports, Inc., a West Virginia-based race production
company and sanctioned by AMA. For more information, please visit www.MXSports.com.
Rocky
Mountain ATV/MC is the trusted online source for high quality riding
gear, parts and accessories for dirt bikes, ATVs, UTVs, dual sport bikes
and street motorcycles. Rocky Mountain ATV/MC has provided low prices
and unparalleled customer service for over 30 years. With a frequent
buyer program, a fit-guarantee apparel exchange, free three-day shipping
and a price match guarantee, Rocky Mountain ATV/MC continues to deliver
a premier shopping experience for the off-road enthusiast. For more
information, visit www.RockyMountainATVMC.com.
KENNESAW, Ga., May 15, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series will
soon have a new name for motocross fans to watch out for: Team
MicroBilt/PRBC. But they will be partnering with a familiar name: Ronnie Stewart.
The new venture formally got under way this weekend at the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, California,
and its inaugural season will run through the end of August. The team
came together quite quickly, as it was formed over just a two-week
period between supercross and motocross seasons. In the past, MicroBilt
and PRBC had been sponsors of another of Stewart's racing teams, but the
partnership decided to branch out to start this new venture together,
along with new full-time mechanic Zach Eller.
"MicroBilt and PRBC saw who Ronnie was not only as a rider but as role model and brand ambassador," said Brooke Madruga,
Team Manager. "Stewart is known to be one of the most humble riders,
making him likeable and approachable to the fans. His dedication to the
sport and motocross community make for a perfect business relationship."
Getting ready for the seasonStewart, a 25-year-old native of Easton, Pennsylvania,
has certainly made a name for himself in the sport over the last few
years, rising to be among the ranks of the best riders in the Northeast,
before moving into the national picture. The belief is that his No. 69
bike will make its way up the leaderboards with strong results over the
course of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season.
It
has truly been a team effort to get Ronnie to the first round of the
outdoor nationals and Team MicroBilt/PRBC would like to thank the other
sponsors for their dedicated support, including: Liberty Elevator
Corporation, Hellbound Racing, Pro Circuit, Ocean County Powersports,
Bel-Ray, ISC Racers Tape, 50yardlinesportsbar.com, MGX Unlimited, Strikt
Gear, Pirelli, and Rekluse.
About MicroBilt MicroBilt
is the single source and preferred provider of decision critical
information for over 35 years that responsibly assists businesses in
reducing risk and managing their business. MicroBilt offers the business
owner simple, cost-effective solutions and a wide selection of data
products for fraud prevention, consumer financing, debt collection and
background screening.
About PRBC PRBC
is the world's largest non traditional credit bureau and allows users
to prove their financial responsibility and gives members credit for
their utilities, phone/cable, rent, insurance and other bills. The
payment histories for these are utilized to create a free PRBC Score.
May 15th, 2015, Valencia, CA:
Factory Effex enters into a multiyear agreement with TwoTwo
Motorsports as the exclusive global source for all TwoTwo fan wear. “FX
has been working with TwoTwo Motorsports since 2012” says Scott
Gilly, Vice President of Factory Effex. “We have been involved in the
design phase of virtually all on-site racing assets, from Chads
team semi-truck and pit set up, to the team’s bike design. With Factory
Effex continuing to diversify its brand into the world of soft
goods as an extension to our graphics and accessories business, this
was a logical choice for us both as the official fan wear supplier. We
plan to grow the TwoTwo brand over the coming season by adding
premium quality designed casual wear and accessories.” "We are really
excited! It’s the perfect fit for our team and our young family. We
have worked closely with Scott and his team for the past few years and
they know what success in this business requires! We look forward
to sharing quality products with our fans! Thanks for the continued
support on our journey” Chad and Ellie Reed
Products will go on sale May 15th and will be available at all finer authorized FX Apparel stores worldwide or by visiting us at www.twotwomotorsports.com or www.factoryeffex.com.
For additional information regarding this announcement contact: Factory Effex media relations at (661) 255-5611, ext. 101. About Factory Effex:
Factory Effex is a Valencia, CA based company specializing in
graphics, seat covers, decals, hard parts, performance engine hose kits
for off-road and sports bikes, including a full range of
officially licensed apparel that consists of hats, t-shirts, hoodies,
jackets, back packs, socks, and more. For a complete list of
Factory Effex's products please visit our website at www.factoryeffex.com. About TwoTwo Motorsports:
TwoTwo Motorsports is the Official Team of multiple time
AMA/World Supercross Champion Chad Reed. TwoTwo Motorsports is proudly
sponsored by Discount Tire/America’s Tire, Monster Energy,
Shift, Fox, Kawasaki, Showa, Factory Effex, Renthal, Pro Circuit,
Pirelli, Oakley, Matrix Concepts, Acerbis, DT1 Air Filters,
Hinson Clutch Components, Dubya, D.I.D, Xtrig, Mechanix Wear, Braking,
CP Carrillo, Design Engineering, Inc., Web Cam Racing Cams, WPC
Metal Surface Treatment, DASA, Specialized, and Shimano.
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A California favorite, Billy Urban, will be honored this weekend at
the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Opener at Hangtown. Billy first hit the
trails aboard a Kawasaki
120 street-trail machine, quickly removing the lights and blowing up
the rear shocks all the while honing his riding skills. Urban’s first
“real” dirtbike was a 125 Penton and he was soon a regular on the
Southern California racing scene competing against the top motocrossers
of the day like Marty Tripes, Marty Smith and Broc Glover to name just a
few. As a young up and coming racer, Billy was known for his passion
for racing in the dirt and the always infectious smile he brought to the
track each weekend.
Alex Moroz:
“Broc Glover was and still is a huge Billy Urban fan and he tells a
story about Billy showing up to one of the major So Cal CMC motocross
events with his three bikes: a Puch 125, a Maico and a Husky.
Urban enters three classes, on three different motorcycle brands, and
beats top national caliber riders including Rich Thorwaldson, Marty
Tripes and Mike Runyard. Making Urban’s feat even more impressive was
that these early machines shifted on the right – so not only did he win
three races – he did it on bikes that shifted on the opposite side!”
In 1971 Billy won the famed Hangtown Motocross Classic aboard his
Puch 125. At only 16 years of age, Urban led the entire Hangtown field
on his European bike and without ever looking back and making Hangtown
history along the way.
Urban went on as a sponsored rider with Western Truck Equipment and
Tom Houser’s race team with teammate and local Southern California hero
Rick Pinnick. Saddled up on a 1973 Honda 125 at the time, Urban battled
every weekend against tough riders like Marty Smith on his way to
winning many races in the prestigious CMC series. Soon after this run
Billy met his wife Kui to whom he’s been happily married for more than
30 years.
Today, Billy Urban runs a successful landscaping and excavating
business, he still rides motorcycles in the desert. In recent years he’s
joined forces with his old friend and racing rival, Marty Smith and
together they manage the Slaton Racing Team.
Mr. Urban will be presented the Legends and Heroes award by Dunlop’s
Broc Glover and presented with a Rockwell Timepiece at Opening
ceremonies on Saturday followed by a meet and greet at the Legends and
Heroes display Saturday afternoon.
Brea, CA - It is no secret that
helmet technology has been virtually stagnant prior to the introduction
of 6D’s patented Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) system. Brain injury
and helmet safety is at the forefront of all athlete concerns today and
riders need to educate themselves about helmets. 6D’s ODS technology
provides a superior solution to that of a traditional helmet design by
addressing angular acceleration energy and low-threshold energy.
To learn more about these topics and other benefits of 6D’s ODS technology, go to www.6dhelmets.com and
watch the new educational videos. When riders learn more they’ll
understand the importance of selecting the best possible helmet for
their protection.
"Upon the introduction of our brand, we knew our biggest challenge
would be to properly educate the market as to why they need a better
helmet. Consumers should have awareness as to what their helmet may or
may not be doing for them in the event of an accident. Our goal through
these tech videos is to educate the consumer on 6D’s revolutionary ODS
technology, angular acceleration, low-threshold energy, and why these
topics are important to the athlete,” stated Bob Weber, CEO.
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Reigning 250 Class Champion Jeremy Martin Leads Field of Rising Stars into Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Opener at Hangtown
Ambitious Group of Challengers Each Seek to Earn First Career National Title
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (May 12, 2015) – The highly anticipated summer-long battle of man and machine known as the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will officially get the 2015 season underway this Saturday with the 47th
annual GoPro Hangtown Motocross Classic, mere minutes from the
California State Capital of Sacramento. For decades the 250 Class has
been known as the division where stars are born and this season that
distinction couldn’t be more accurate. Fresh off his breakthrough season
a year ago in which he won his first career professional title,
Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Jeremy Martin is set to defend his 250
Class crown against a hungry field of contenders all eager to accomplish
the same feat and solidify themselves as the sport’s most promising
young prospects.
Prior to the 2014 season, Martin had two overall podium finishes
during his first full year of professional competition. While it was a
solid rookie campaign that established a foundation to build from,
virtually no one expected the Minnesota native to come out and dominate
the first half of last summer’s championship the way he did, going a
perfect 4-0 in motos to start the season and winning three of the first
six rounds. The fast start Martin set forth ultimately proved to be too
much for any of his competitors to overcome. He finished the summer with
a top-10 finish at all 12 rounds and scored five victories en route to
the title, including perhaps his most coveted at his home track of
Spring Creek MX Park, owned and operated by his parents. Martin will look to become the first rider to win consecutive 250 Class titles since Ryan Villopoto in 2007-2008. Photo: Courtesy of Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha
Martin’s dominant season vaulted him to stardom and he
added his name to a list of budding talent in a division that has the
potential to provide the most competitive 250 Class season in many
years. He’ll enter Hangtown as the only rider with title experience, and
while there’s no reason to doubt Martin’s ability to become the first
repeat champion since Ryan Villopoto (2007-2008), he’ll have his work
cut out for him with a list of title contenders desperate for a national
title of their own.
Perhaps Martin’s primary challenger for this season’s championship
will come from a familiar face – Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha teammate
Cooper Webb. Like Martin, Webb is entering his third year in the 250
Class and has done well to build off his first career overall win and
third-place finish in the championship last summer. Thus far in 2015
Webb has been very impressive, cruising to his first career professional
title with a west region championship in supercross. Momentum and
confidence are weighing heavily in Webb’s favor and he looks poised to
continue Star Racing’s recent ascension to the forefront of the 250
Class.
This season’s east region supercross champion, Marvin Musquin, might
have more to prove than any of his fellow competitors in the Lucas Oil
Pro Motocross Championship. The Red Bull KTM rider is one of the oldest
and most experienced riders in the division, and the Frenchman is no
stranger to winning championships, earning back-to-back FIM World
Motocross MX2 Championships in 2009 and 2010. The 2015 season is
Musquin’s final one in the 250 Class and while he’s already signed on to
stay with KTM and ride a 450 beginning next season, he’s yet to achieve
the title he came over to the U.S. to win. Musquin’s path to the
supercross title was a dominant one and while his fourth-place 250 Class
finish a year ago was solid, especially considering he was coming back
from a serious knee injury, it looks like the Frenchman is ready to pull
out all the stops this summer and leave the division in a big way. Fresh
off his first career supercross title, Musquin looks to end his final
season in the 250 Class with Red Bull KTM's first championship in the
division. Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull KTM
Another rider set to embark on his final season of 250 Class
competition is GEICO Honda’s Justin Bogle. The 2014 season was big for
Bogle, winning his first professional title in supercross and earning a
career-best Pro Motocross finish in fifth. He’s been as consistent as
ever so far in 2015 and he’ll be the true leader of a young GEICO Honda
squad this summer. The Oklahoma native got his first taste of the
overall podium on two occasions last season, and it’s not out of the
question to think he has the ability to take the next step and challenge
for wins in 2015.
Since he turned pro prior to the start of the 2013 season, it’s been a
rougher journey to stardom than Adam Cianciarulo expected. Arguably the
most successful amateur rider in the history of the sport, the Monster
Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki pilot has at times shown the speed that made
him the most highly touted amateur since Villopoto, but injuries have
plagued his development. A bout of salmonella poisoning delayed the
start of his rookie season while an injured shoulder kept him out of the
Nationals a year ago. Cianciarulo has endured more shoulder problems
this season already, missing supercross, but it allowed him to fully
focus on this summer. It’s been a over a full year since he’s logged a
lap of competition in any sort of championship, but Cianciarulo isn’t a
rider to ever count out and the entire Monster Energy/Pro
Circuit/Kawasaki team is hoping he can help give them some success after
a winless supercross campaign.
Several other riders have shown impressive progression over the last
year and have the potential to add even more intrigue to an already
loaded group of championship hopefuls. Jessy Nelson narrowly missed out
on the first win of his professional career last season in Indiana, but
he’s maintained that speed into 2015 and parlayed it into a supercross
win in January for the revamped Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Red Bull/KTM
team. Nelson will undoubtedly make his presence felt this summer and
that success could very well filter down to his teammates Shane McElrath
and newly added Mitchell Oldenberg. Injuries
have prevented Cianciarulo from logging a lap of Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship competition since the 2013 season, but despite
that he is expected to contend for the title. Photo: Courtesy of Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki
Joey Savatgy, Chris Alldredge and Arnaud Tonus round out a four-rider
lineup for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki. Savatgy has taken
advantage of the best opportunity of his career by becoming a consistent
podium threat in supercross and he’s capable of doing the same at the
Nationals. Alldredge joined the pro ranks at the tail end of last summer
and acclimated so well to the 250 Class that he nearly earned a top 20
finish in the points in just three races. With his first full season of
action awaiting, Alldredge is a favorite to earn Rookie of the Year
honors. However, one of his main challengers could be teammate Arnaud
Tonus. While a veteran to the sport, Tonus is new to the U.S. and
continues the legacy of talented European riders making the move
overseas to compete in the world’s most prestigious championship. The
Swiss rider has been fighting through a serious illness, but looks ready
to line up on the gate at Hangtown.
With two of the 250 Class’ most prominent title contenders,
Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha will surely see success from its other two
riders – Aaron Plessinger and Anthony Rodriguez. In his first season of
professional action, Plessinger already looks comfortable going
head-to-head against his more experiences counterparts and as a former
Horizon Award recipient at the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur
National Motocross Championship, he’s got the speed to contend. The raw
speed of Rodriguez is on par with virtually any other rider in the 250
Class, but over the last year the Venezuelan rider has developed his
consistency and enters his sophomore season with greater expectations
following an up and down rookie campaign that was hindered by injuries.
Red Bull KTM will field two riders this summer as Justin Hill joins
Musquin in search of the team’s first 250 Class championship. Hill
enjoyed a stellar season in 2014 in which he emerged as a front-runner,
ultimately landing him a spot alongside Musquin for this season. While
2015 hasn’t gone as well as Hill would have hoped thus far, confidence
is as high as ever and the belief he has the speed and the bike to be up
front with his teammate is definitive. Bogle looks to break through with his best season of 250 Class competition before he moves on to the premier class in 2016. Photo: Courtesy of GEICO Honda
The aforementioned GEICO Honda squad will be loaded with youth behind
its leader Bogle. Matt Bisceglia will embark on his sophomore season,
looking to build on a 15th-place effort in his rookie
campaign that saw him miss multiple rounds with injury. RJ Hampshire got
a taste of the pro ranks last summer by competing in the final three
races of the season and thus far his first full year of professional
action has been promising with his first career podium result in
supercross. Rounding out the team lineup is rookie Jordon Smith. His
supercross debut earlier this season was delayed thanks to a broken
hand, but the North Carolina native is proving to be a quick learner,
posting a season-best fourth as the Nationals approach.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing will make its anticipated
return to the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a three-rider
effort in the 250 Class. Veteran Martin Davalos has fought through
illness and the effects of a broken foot suffered last season, but he
still remains one of the most recognizable and experienced riders in the
division that hopes to turn things around at the Nationals. The Zach
tandem of Zach Osborne and Zach Bell each provide stellar speed and both
riders have aspirations of becoming consistent podium contenders this
summer, looking to make Husqvarna a household name once again.
From top to bottom, the 250 Class is home to a deep well of emerging
talent. While title favorites have established themselves, look no
further than last season to realize that any one of these rising stars
has the potential to turn heads and make a surprising run towards a
championship.
The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship begins on May 16 with the
Hangtown Motocross Classic near Sacramento, California. Tickets for the
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross ChampionshipThe Lucas Oil Pro
Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the
world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, racing aboard the best bikes
each factory offers, on the roughest, toughest tracks in the world. The
12-rounds series begins at Hangtown in May and ends at Indiana's Ironman
Raceway in August. It includes stops at the premier motocross racing
facilities in America, with events in California, Colorado,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington, New
York, Indiana and Utah. The pro riders race on Saturday afternoon, with
competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one
for 450cc machines. The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship is
televised on NBC, NBCSN and MAVTV and streamed live on NBC Sports Live Extra.
Series partners include Lucas Oil (series title sponsor), Red Bull,
GoPro, Bud Light, WPS, Fly Racing, GEICO Motorcycle, Kawasaki,
MotoSport, Utah Sports Commission, FRAM, KTM, Oakley, FMF, Deltran
Battery Tender, Dunlop, Suzuki, Husqvarna, Pivot Works, Vertex and
MotionPro. More information can be found at www.ProMotocross.com.
MX Sports Pro RacingMX 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
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motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through
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Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each
year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.
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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.
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