This year's AMA Motocross Banquet & Season Celebration was held in a magnificent banquet room at the Pala Resort & Casino. The room was decorated beautifully, lined with motocross d�cor, as well as a stage decorated with the championship bikes and awards. The line-up of food, appetizers, desserts, and beverages was very elegant and delicious.
After dinner, the awards ceremony began. Jason Weigandt, along with Tim Cotter hosted the show. And of course Jason started it just like he does many of his shows - after slamming down an energy drink.
Jason went on to talk about each round of this summer's AMA Motocross Nationals, with a list of funny jokes pertaining to all the good and bad situations at each of the races. After that, the awards and trophies were handed out.
The night was filled with special memories, good times, and laughs. One poignant moment was when Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'. Kevin always has a great way of expressing himself, but made a great comment towards his friend & the team manager, Mike LaRocco. He commented on Mike's motivation, that pushed Kevin to work hard and do his best ... it was touching, but at the same time very funny.
Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'
Keanu Asing has been around Hawaii's North Shore scene pretty much his entire life. He caught his first wave on the inside combers at Haleiwa when he was just 4 ye
I was very impressed with the layout of the entire facility - the pits, the press, the track ... the entire presentation.
Everyone from Glen Helen Raceway - Dr. Bud Feldkamp (track owner) to Lori (track manager), their staff including Carl, Steve, Bob did a great job in representing the United States and California in having one of the greatest motocross tracks in America.
I sat with Dr. Wolfgang Srb, President of the FIM Motocross Commission, and he was very impressed with the preparation of everything as well, including the track, especially with the fact that the event was put on with 60 days notice. He thought everything was top notch, and is excited to have the event come back next year.
World MX2 Champ Marvin Musquin number 1 with holeshot in his first race, on his way to dominating both MX2 motos
MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, present the Rockstar Energy Freestone Highlight Video from Saturday’s Rockstar Energy Freestone National. The second round of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from Freestone Raceway challenged riders with a difficult track and high temperatures.
Much like Rep. Anthony Weiner, I find Twitter a lot harder to manage than Facebook. I’m very selective about who I follow, because I’ve found that some folks can really clog up the ol’ newsfeed with useless spammy crap and/or general impropriety. But, I still want to be able to catch the occasional comment from [...]
When the gate dropped in the final race of the 2011 AMA Supercross season opener at Anaheim 1 it was Ivan Tedesco who took the holeshot and led or a handful of laps. Villipoto and Dungey were placed in the top five early mixed in with Byrne and Windham. Reed was well back in the [...]
Courtesy Feld Motor Sports After a weekend that saw the remaining AMA Arenacross Series championships be awarded to their respective champions, the 2011 season will draw to a close this weekend from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. As one of the longest-tenured venues in AMA Arenacross Series history, Wells Fargo Arena will host the [...]
Great weather, great racing were the order of the day at “The 2011 WesTrac Manjimup 15000 MX Spectacular” which was run at the Cosy Creek MX track just outside Manjimup on the Foundation Day long weekend. ?I love racing at this event,? Marmont said after a long day. ?The track is easily one of the [...]
Nothing reminds me of motocross more than a rutted up, fast, flowing track.� This is the pinnacle obstacle that separates the men from the boys. �If you watched Southwick this past weekend, then you saw the insane ruts in the moist New England sand. �Most beginners find themselves nervous approaching long ruts and often end [...]
Courtesy Feld Motor Sports After a weekend that saw the remaining AMA Arenacross Series championships be awarded to their respective champions, the 2011 season will draw to a close this weekend from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. As one of the longest-tenured venues in AMA Arenacross Series history, Wells Fargo Arena will host the [...]
Moving up from the Lites class to the full time 17 rounds in the premier 450 Supercross class is a big step for any racer. Making it a double whammy, Kyle Regal is also going from Privateer Status to a full Factory Sam Manuel L & M Yamaha ride.
Kyle rode a few 450 Supercross rounds last season, when he wasn?t racing in the Supercross East Coast Lites, but it was this summer Kyle really gained momentum on the 450, finishing ninth in the series final standings.
Who: Cole. What: The 2012 Honda CRF150R. When and Where: It's available now in Honda dealerships across the USA!
Since it's release in 2007, the Honda CRF150 has smoked the competition, rewritten the rule books, and made young and old smile in anticipation of throwing a leg over it. And the CRF150R is back stronger than ever for 2012!
This model is on dealership floors now ... and Honda is kicking you back 200 bonus bucks and offering 1.99% financing. Sound like a gift that could go under the tree for Christmas?
Supercross.com test rider, Cole Bailey, age 8, is an experienced racer who currently competes in the 65cc and 85cc motocross classes. We headed out to Piru MX Track in Southern California for a day with American Honda and the new 2012 Honda CRF150R. Cole spent several hours riding the new CRF150R, as well as working with the Honda crew adjusting controls, setting sag, and turning clickers.
At the end of the day, we asked Cole (and his dad Sean) what they had to say:
When did you start riding?
Cole: I started riding when I was two ... on a PW50, with training wheels.
What bike do you race now?
Cole: A Cobra 65 and a Suzuki RM85.
Tell us about riding the new CRF150R ...
Cole: I really liked it because it's really fast and has lots of top end and bottom end ... it's smooth out of the corners ... and it's really fast ... really really fast ... and it's my favorite bike I've ever ridden ... and it handled good, so you can stay in the ruts and stuff like that.
Sean, what did you think of Cole on the CRF?
Sean: I'm really surprised ... he's riding it very well ... he seems very comfortable in the air on it ... and he's 9 seconds per lap faster today on the CRF than he was yesterday on the Cobra 65, and 4 seconds faster than on the Suzuki 85.
Here's more info on the new, 2012 Honda CRF150R:
New cylinder head, a lighter piston, and a redesigned camshaft produce improved power, torque and response throughout the powerband.
New 32mm Keihin FCR carburetor with an improved accelerator pump circuit provides more accurate fuel metering, resulting in crisp throttle response and improved drivability throughout the powerband.
Revised suspension settings front and rear produce improved action through even the toughest of track conditions.
New racing-style graphics match the newest CRF450R and CRF250R MX machines.
Honda Factory Incentives and Financing - $200 in Bonus Bucks! 1.99% Fixed APR on all Off-Road models! See participating Honda dealers for details!
Thanks again to American Honda for the invite and fun!
MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, present the Rockstar Energy Freestone Highlight Video from Saturday’s Rockstar Energy Freestone National. The second round of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from Freestone Raceway challenged riders with a difficult track and high temperatures.
Watching the pros, you can guarantee that every rider is going to scrub.� Even amateurs are perfecting the ?Bubba Scrub.?� This is not just something they do for fun.� This is a technique that can help you stay lower in the air and get back on Mother Earth and on the gas.� If you see [...]
American Honda is proud to announce that two-time WMA Women’s Motocross Champion and two-time X Games Gold Medal winner Ashley Fiolek will be racing once again in 2011 with the American Honda Racing factory team. Fiolek will join American Honda Racing teammates Trey Canard and Josh Grant and will campaign for a third WMA title in 2011 on Honda’s CRF250R.
Our warm-weather days are numbered here in central Iowa, but October has been a really beautiful month for end-of-season riding. We noted today at brunch that we hadn’t yet visited the Freedom Rock this year, so we decided to head over to Greenfield to take a look at the 2011 mural painted by Ray “Bubba” [...]
My dear friend Susan (Coyote) has taken on an enormous responsibility this year – she is leading the charge in our local HOG chapter to raise funds and support AHeinz57 Pet Rescue, a central Iowa rescue and adoption shelter. AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. is a non-profit no-kill animal welfare organization based in Adel/DeSoto, [...]
Friends of Fox - FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – on Share the Welt Tour now (remaining dates below) in support of their highly-anticipated new album, American Capitalist, sent me
This past Saturday we took some time to visit a unique site that has some significance for our family. The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience is a traveling three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and it was recently installed at Resthaven Cemetery here in the Des Moines area. Since 1990, the [...]
Where supercross started - the fabled Los Angeles Coliseum in 1972. This video is from 1985 at the L. A. Coliseum Supercross.
This video is part 1 of 2. I wanted to get it up for you as quickly as possible. In this video, for better or worse, you'll see a lot of me (I'm number 5 on a Yamaha). But in the second video that's coming, you'll see a lot more of my friends in the race like David Bailey, Bob Hannah, Jeff Ward, Goat Breker, Broc Glover, Ron Lechien, Johnny O'Mara, and others.
I think in 1985, we ran two 'main events' at each supercross. Part of what you see here (if my memory is correct) is me winning the first 'main event'.
And stay tuned for the second video! Both videos have the fabled Peristyle uphill / downhill. And especially in the second video coming late next week, with guys like Jeff Ward, David Bailey, Bob Hannah, Broc Glover, Ron Lechien, Johnny O'Mara and myself - you'll see riders with about 33 AMA Supercross and Motocross titles combined!
How many people remember the opening round of AMA Supercross 2011 back in January at Angel Stadium in Anaheim? Do you remember who won? How about the Lites West class? Let's flashback to the opening round of AMA Supercross 2011, as we look forward to the 2012 season. Below is the original article from "Anaheim 1" 2011.
Ryan Villopoto wins opening round of Supercross 2011, an AMA / FIM World Championship at Angel Stadium of Anaheim! Josh Hansen wins opening round of Supercross West Regional Lites class, as Monster Energy Pro-Circuit Kawasaki sweeps the podium!
Angel Stadium
It was a beautiful afternoon in southern California. And now, the top supercross racers in the world get ready to battle Saturday night in Anaheim.
250 West Heat 1 - first race of 2011 Supercross! The holeshot goes to number 20 - Pro Circuit rider Broc Tickle! Also in this race - Ryan Morais on Suzuki, Tyla Rattray is his first season of supercross, and Eli Tomac is his first season of supercross.
Lap times around 1 minute 2 seconds for the fastest guys.
The top four in this six lap heat - Tickle first, Morais second, Tomac third, Rattray fourth.
The short SX and MX off-season period is hardly a slow time of year, as the Honda Red Riders gear up in preparation for the 2012 AMA Supercross series, an FIM world Championship, which is set to launch on January 7 in Anaheim, California. With all the team rosters filling out, here?s a preview of things to come.
With heart rates constantly through the roof, moto is no doubt one of most physically demanding sports on the face of the planet. �Your heart is pumping just from the adrenaline, but throw in a rough track, huge jumps and some whoops, you will definitely work every energy system in your body. �Although it is [...]
Two-time Supercross champion Chad Reed will compete in Italy?s prestigious Superbowl of Supercross in Genoa on November 19th, 2011.
The event will provide a crucial shake down for Reed and his TwoTwo Motorsports team ahead of the opening round of the 2012 AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship in seven weeks time.
For our second Do It Yourself blog we thought we’d feature one of our office favorites, the one shoulder tank! This DIY tutorial is great for those maidens out there who want to turn an ordinary crew neck tee into a sexy one shoulder tank! Keep in mind that you can also do this same [...]
Monaco might be a playground for the rich and famous but nobody in town was ready for the intensity of last Thursday night?s FMX show in prime position down on the Port Hercule harbor. Bringing together six of the world?s best Freestyle Motocross riders for an exclusive show to coincide with MICS left jaws hanging all round the Principality. No matter if they?d seen F1 from behind barriers or overhanging the track this was something that had them jumping as a mass from start to finish.
There is nothing better than a freshly groomed track in the morning that is perfectly tilled.� The track might as well be an interstate which can make anyone feel like a pro.� However, once things get rough, you have pick and choose lines as well as deal with the challenging jump faces.� Those who ride [...]
There are two obstacles you will always have to face on the track: ruts and corners.� Combine the two and traversing themcan be frustrating.� The power and torque that modern four strokes produce is pretty incredible and lines get dug out quickly.� Corners are the backbone of speed which makes it essential to be extremely [...]
Practice laps at Stanmore motocross track in Brisbane, Australia. Footage is from a GoPro Hero Hi Definition camera mounted on the top of my helmet. Seems i need to tilt it slightly upwards or start looking much further ahead.
This year's AMA Motocross Banquet & Season Celebration was held in a magnificent banquet room at the Pala Resort & Casino. The room was decorated beautifully, lined with motocross d�cor, as well as a stage decorated with the championship bikes and awards. The line-up of food, appetizers, desserts, and beverages was very elegant and delicious.
After dinner, the awards ceremony began. Jason Weigandt, along with Tim Cotter hosted the show. And of course Jason started it just like he does many of his shows - after slamming down an energy drink.
Jason went on to talk about each round of this summer's AMA Motocross Nationals, with a list of funny jokes pertaining to all the good and bad situations at each of the races. After that, the awards and trophies were handed out.
The night was filled with special memories, good times, and laughs. One poignant moment was when Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'. Kevin always has a great way of expressing himself, but made a great comment towards his friend & the team manager, Mike LaRocco. He commented on Mike's motivation, that pushed Kevin to work hard and do his best ... it was touching, but at the same time very funny.
Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'
After weeks of speculation and rumors, X Games Medalist Jeremy ‘Twitch’ Steiberg announced yesterday that his 11 year relationship with the Metal Mulisha must come to an end. “We originally started out as a group of guys that just loved to ride dirtbikes and hang out and hey if we could earn a little money [...]
Noora Naraghi recently traveled from Iran to the USA to pursue her motocross racing dream. Her MX dream? To learn how to ride and race motocross from Stefy Bau, former 2 time Women's World Motocross Champion and owner/instructor of 211 MX school. 211 MX is the elite world wide motocross academy based in Florida, and designed specially for women riders and racers.
The first Supercross of 2010 was spectacular, to say the least. Many of you know the first race starts with a few pre kick off parties, media events, and a big press conference the Thursday before the race.
It's kinda' like a big adventure for all of us at Supercross.com as we get set to embark on this remarkable 17 race journey across the country for the 2010 AMA / FIM Supercross Series!
American Honda is proud to announce that two-time WMA Women’s Motocross Champion and two-time X Games Gold Medal winner Ashley Fiolek will be racing once again in 2011 with the American Honda Racing factory team. Fiolek will join American Honda Racing teammates Trey Canard and Josh Grant and will campaign for a third WMA title in 2011 on Honda’s CRF250R.
Much like Rep. Anthony Weiner, I find Twitter a lot harder to manage than Facebook. I’m very selective about who I follow, because I’ve found that some folks can really clog up the ol’ newsfeed with useless spammy crap and/or general impropriety. But, I still want to be able to catch the occasional comment from [...]
The second annual TWMX Industry Cup descended onto Milestone Raceway in Riverside, CA this past Friday (9/30), pitting all of the motocross industry in an MXoN-style race for moto supremacy. The
Courtesy of Suzuki, Clement Desalle (Suzuki's top rider in the MX1 FIM World Motocross Championships) talks about his recent past, and what's coming up in the future...
After two operations on my shoulders I am firmly in the process of taking things step-by-step to get back to normal. I am in the position now where the left one feels pretty good and I need to build up some muscle, although the state of the arm is not too bad. The right one is still a bit fragile and I will see the doctor next week; I hope he will be able to tell me I can start doing physical exercise and training without any worries.
I've been pretty busy recently although it does feel like a long time that I haven't been able to ride my Suzuki and I'm losing my patience a little! Andrea and I went on holiday to Tenerife and we had a fun time. Where our hotel was located was not the best for beaches because they are quite stony but we caught some sunshine and I took the chance of being by the pool every day to do some gentle exercises in the water. We went to visit the volcano and did a few touristy things. The holiday was a great time to relax and I ate everything! Normally I have to be a bit careful during the season but this was the moment to unwind and switch off.
Do I think Ryan will dominate Supercross the way he did outdoor MX in 2010? No, but after watching Ryan over the past few years, and especially at the MX of Nations in Italy in 2009, I've seen his confidence go up and up. Each time out, he gets a little faster, a little stronger, and smarter.
Kicking off on Friday during Supercross Weekend in Las Vegas and adding a new event in Sacramento
The 2012 GEICO AMA EnduroCross Series, presented by Lucas Oil will kick off on Friday, May 4th at the Orleans Arena during the Monster Energy Supercross finals weekend. A new event in Sacramento California on Saturday, June 9th will serve as round two and the point standings after these two opening rounds will also be used to qualify riders for the 2012 X Games Enduro X, which will serve as round three for the Expert riders.
The EnduroCross series will then take a summer break before returning to Ontario California, which was a big success during the first visit in 2011. Denver Colorado will be next on the schedule followed by Everett Washington, Boise Idaho and the traditional Las Vegas finals. The series will increase from seven to eight events in 2012.
?We are excited about the continued growth and awareness of EnduroCross since it provides great opportunities to showcase the talent of some of the top off-road motorcycle riders in the world?, stated Mike Karsting, VP of Events for Source Interlink. ?The two new events this season in Ontario and Boise had great crowds and we feel that Sacramento will prove to be another winner due to the strong off-road motorcycle market in Northern California?.
BELMAR, New Jersey / USA (Sunday, September 18, 2011) – Parker Coffin (Santa Barbara, CA)has won his inaugural ASP Pro Junior victory, taking out the ASP 1-Star Fins Pro Ju
The best thing about riding a motocross track is the elevation change.� This gives you more dimensions to the track and allows you to ?spice up? some obstacles.� One of these obstacles is the ski jumps.� Most of the time, you find these jumps right before a downhill and there is no real lip or [...]
It was announced earlier today that multi-time AMA Supercross and Motocross champion James Stewart has signed a multi-year deal with the Joe Gibbs Racing Motocross team. Watch a video of the press conference from JGR headquarters, as 'Coach' Joe Gibbs and his son Coy, welcome 'Bubba' to the JGRMX Team. Videos by Patrick Evans.
Official JGRMX James Stewart Welcome Video (Part 1):
Official JGRMX James Stewart Welcome Video (Part 2):
MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, present the Rockstar Energy Freestone Highlight Video from Saturday’s Rockstar Energy Freestone National. The second round of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship from Freestone Raceway challenged riders with a difficult track and high temperatures.
With heart rates constantly through the roof, moto is no doubt one of most physically demanding sports on the face of the planet. �Your heart is pumping just from the adrenaline, but throw in a rough track, huge jumps and some whoops, you will definitely work every energy system in your body. �Although it is [...]
American Honda announced today that Trey Canard will miss the remaining three rounds of the 2011 Supercross Championship after injuring his leg in a practice crash. Canard and the American Honda Racing team were at Competitive Edge MX Park in Hesperia, CA, making preparations for the upcoming Motocross season when the incident happened. You can send [...]
The second annual TWMX Industry Cup descended onto Milestone Raceway in Riverside, CA this past Friday (9/30), pitting all of the motocross industry in an MXoN-style race for moto supremacy. The
The USGP Motocross Track features some of the world's toughest technical turns and steepest hills. The Grand Prix MX at Glen Helen promises to be an exciting race as Europe's best riders match up against the top Americans.
Glen Helen Raceway is proud to announce the new track layout for the 2011 Monster Energy Motocross Grand Prix [...]
In 1982, I got a phone call from a guy I knew at the races. His name was Drew Lien. The conversation went like this:
Drew: I dig your bull dog style and never give up attitude. I'm starting a company and would love to sponsor you. I can't pay you right now, but I will give you all the free product you can have.
Me: Whats it called?
Drew: 100%
Me: What will you sell?
Drew: Heat shields and numbers.
Me: I'm in...
A few months later, all the top racers ran 100%: Bailey, O'mara, Ward, Glover, Lechien, Kehoe, Holley, and the list goes on.
From that point on 100% has been my life motto. I am giving 100% in whatever I do. Truck racing, coaching, working or loving my family. Win or lose. Happy or sad.
If I am giving 100%, I can go to sleep KNOWING I have done my best.
Drew has past, but his dream lives on. He was a special person with a big dream. God Speed my friend.
HOW MUCH EFFORT DO YOU GIVE?
Ricky Johnson
Read the Press Release below for more info about the return of 100%:
When Steffi Laier, Red Bull Teka KTM factory rider and two-time Women's MX World Champion takes to the track in the pre-season MX races in Valence, France, this weekend it will be her first competitive ride for 2011. Steffi has been training hard on the bike since mid December and in Valence tests herself against a field of male riders.
At the French pre-season special, she faces off with a strong lineup of riders including those from the Nestaan JM Racing KTM squad led by Joel Roelants, Yentel Martens and young talents like 125 European champion Jordi Tixier of France and Austrian Pascal Rauchenecker. Also in the field are other KTM riders like British rider Nathan Parker (PROPPA-COM KTM and French riders Loïc Leonce (B G R KTM) and Loïc Larrieu (WOLFF KTM). But these and other top riders hold no fear for Steffi who his very well known for her toughness, skill and courage when attacking any MX track.