Hey I would just like to point out that I am “Biker Chick of the Month” for June over at Biker Chick Tips! Lots of good reading there, cool website run by my friend Tina “Sash” Walker of RoadPickle.com fame!
You probably know of Chad Reed. He's originally from Australia, but has raced primarily here in the USA for over 10 years. He won the 2004 AMA Supercross Series Championship, the 2008 AMA Supercross Series Championship, and the 2009 AMA National Motocross Championship. And before all that, he raced in the World MX GP's.
Chad had a fall at the recent Dallas Supercross. Here is my video message to Chad.
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 [...]
My life is largely an open book. On this and other blogs you can read about my passion for motorcycles, hunting for vintage treasures at flea markets, family life, kids’ clay art, news and happenings in my local area, and – at least for a few brief months during the last Presidential election – my […]
Some riders who are just starting out riding motocross get nervous about riding on the same track as more experienced riders. They fear that the might get landed on or tangled up with another rider. The best advice I can give riders who are just starting out is to focus on what you are doing. […]
Last weekend, the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships kicked off the 2012 series at Hangtown near Sacramento, CA and the racing delivered in a big way. James Stewart made his triumphant return to outdoor racing, winning both of the 450 Class motos in his debut ride aboard the factory Yoshimura/Suzuki RM-Z450. In the 250 Class, the action was virtually non-stop, as Blake Baggett, Ken Roczen, and Justin Barcia vied for every inch of racetrack, with Baggett taking the win in both motos for the overall.
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 [...]
Last Saturday was the opening round of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series at "Hangtown" located in Racho Cordova, CA. Click Here for results from the opening round of the series.
On the Radar: Shayne Mercieca By Jeff McConkey Name: Shayne Mercieca Age: 15 Hometown: Whitby, Ontario Occupation: High School Student Number: 107 Bike: 2014 Honda CRF150R and 2014 Honda CRF250R
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.
Today was the second bone marrow drive for Jeremy McGrath's wife Kim at the Monster Energy Headquarters in Corona, CA. Kim was recently diagnosed with "Leukemia Cutis", which is Leukemia of the skin and will likely undergo a bone marrow transplant soon. Jeremy has taken to social media outlets in an effort to get more people registered as donors. The event was filled with friends and fans of the Motocross industry that were all willing to help "be the one to save a life." Joining the registry is a simple, and painless process - we truly have the power to save lives!
View the gallery from the "Be the Match" Bone Marrow Drive:
The World Cup downhill stop was in Leogang, Austria this past weekend. The Fox team had a great showing with Connor Fearon getting second and taking his first World Cup podium. He has been on the
The 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship started with an exciting day of racing in Northern California on the famed Hangtown circuit. Ken Roczen was all set to defend his 2014 title, but Ken
I was back out at Pala Raceway for something very special. I had already been there for four days for the Finale of the 2010 AMA MX season and the Awards Banquet.
But, as I mentioned, this was something special - the first official get together of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations. Team Manager Roger De Coster, racers Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short, Trey Canard, and all the support staff needed for an effort like this.
Ryan Dungey, Roger De Coster, Trey Canard, Andrew Short and Mitch Payton
I felt very privileged to be invited to such an event. I soon came to realize that the most unique and moving part of the day was seeing the look of real happiness, the feeling of true honor, and the comraderie for each person involved, as 'The Team' came together for the first time. It was contagious. They seem to be a real 'team' already, working together well, and have great things to say about each other. Again, it was contagious!
May 16 Hangtown Motocross Classic Sacramento, CA May 23 Glen Helen National San Bernardino, CA May 30 Thunder Valley National Lakewood, CO June 6 Tennessee National Blountville, TN June 13 High Point National Mt. Morris, PA June 27 Budds Creek National Mechanicsville, MD July 4 RedBud National Buchanan, MI July 18 Spring Creek National Millville, […]
‘Round here I write mostly about riding. I hardly ever write about my personal life unless it’s a major milestone or something. So you probably don’t know that my day-job (which many say I should not quit, despite my best efforts at blogging and karaoke) is that I work as the Lead Concierge at an […]
Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg is riding a 2012 Honda 450 this year and he's already made a few tweaks to it. First things first, Twitch has to make sure his ride is fresh with clean plastics and new graphics all the time. As for the rest of his mods, Twitch refers to them as tricks of the trade such as running flipped levers and he always rides a Hinson clutch. See what Twitch is riding in this Setup.
Rick Johnson is a seven time AMA Motocross / Supercross Champion. 1984, '86, '88 AMA 250 National MX Champion. 1987, '88 500cc National Motocross Champion. 1986, '88 AMA Supercross Series Champion.
The first race of the 2012 season has come and gone. I'll share with you my opinion on the top guys in the 450 class, the 250 West winner, and what I'd work on if I was racing in Phoenix Round 2.
Ryan Villopoto - I feel Ryan came ready to race. He picked up right where he left off last year. He looks better than I anticipated, as I thought he might come in a bit over confident. If you judge it by this first race, he's in a class by himself.
I was back out at Pala Raceway for something very special. I had already been there for four days for the Finale of the 2010 AMA MX season and the Awards Banquet.
But, as I mentioned, this was something special - the first official get together of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations. Team Manager Roger De Coster, racers Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short, Trey Canard, and all the support staff needed for an effort like this.
Ryan Dungey, Roger De Coster, Trey Canard, Andrew Short and Mitch Payton
I felt very privileged to be invited to such an event. I soon came to realize that the most unique and moving part of the day was seeing the look of real happiness, the feeling of true honor, and the comraderie for each person involved, as 'The Team' came together for the first time. It was contagious. They seem to be a real 'team' already, working together well, and have great things to say about each other. Again, it was contagious!
Rick Johnson is a seven time AMA Motocross / Supercross Champion. 1984, '86, '88 AMA 250 National MX Champion. 1987, '88 500cc National Motocross Champion. 1986, '88 AMA Supercross Series Champion.
The first race of the 2012 season has come and gone. I'll share with you my opinion on the top guys in the 450 class, the 250 West winner, and what I'd work on if I was racing in Phoenix Round 2.
Ryan Villopoto - I feel Ryan came ready to race. He picked up right where he left off last year. He looks better than I anticipated, as I thought he might come in a bit over confident. If you judge it by this first race, he's in a class by himself.
In a decision issued by the FIM International Disciplinary Court on 12 December 2014, James Stewart was handed a 16 month suspension following a positive doping control for a banned stimulant, and was disqualified from four races in the AMA supercross series in which he had participated while serving a provisional suspension from the FIM. […]
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 [...]
Haven’t seen anything like this before! The Red Bull straight rhythm saw riders compete on a straight track with a series of rhythm sections. This all happened in October 2014 s0 hopefully we will see it again this year. The track was made up of half-mile-long straight rhythm section where 32 riders raced against each […]
Frid’Eh Update #23 By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to week #23 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update, this week presented by Fox Racing Canada based right here in Calgary,
My life is largely an open book. On this and other blogs you can read about my passion for motorcycles, hunting for vintage treasures at flea markets, family life, kids’ clay art, news and happenings in my local area, and – at least for a few brief months during the last Presidential election – my […]
You probably know of Chad Reed. He's originally from Australia, but has raced primarily here in the USA for over 10 years. He won the 2004 AMA Supercross Series Championship, the 2008 AMA Supercross Series Championship, and the 2009 AMA National Motocross Championship. And before all that, he raced in the World MX GP's.
Chad had a fall at the recent Dallas Supercross. Here is my video message to Chad.
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.
Supercross will undergo a 'Pink' transformation this weekend in Anaheim to show their support and help promote Breast Cancer Awareness, including contributions to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Orange County.
Expect to see a lot of masculine Supercross guys wearing pink riding gear, or somehow sporting the color to show their support for this great cause. Also it is a Valentines weekend, so many of the guys are getting all kinds of lady love ...
There are a number of things that you should consider to reduce your chances of arm pump catching up with you on the track. These tips will help you to reduce or even prevent arm pump all together. 1. Don’t squeeze Relax your grip on the bars as much as you can without risking losing […]
Rick Johnson is a seven time AMA Motocross / Supercross Champion. 1984, '86, '88 AMA 250 National MX Champion. 1987, '88 500cc National Motocross Champion. 1986, '88 AMA Supercross Series Champion.
The first race of the 2012 season has come and gone. I'll share with you my opinion on the top guys in the 450 class, the 250 West winner, and what I'd work on if I was racing in Phoenix Round 2.
Ryan Villopoto - I feel Ryan came ready to race. He picked up right where he left off last year. He looks better than I anticipated, as I thought he might come in a bit over confident. If you judge it by this first race, he's in a class by himself.
Honda’s Jeol Roelants faces up to the toughest battle ever in this inspiring video – fighting through an injury at last year’s Italian GP where he broke he back. “I decided to be positive with everything, even though I was told I’d never walk again,” he says.
On the Radar: Simon Taillefer By Jeff McConkey Name: Simon Taillefer Age: 23 Hometown: Laval , QC Occupation: Technician at Speedomax Intl. Number: 121 Bike: 2015 KTM 250 sx , 2014 KTM
Over the past 4 days the NSSA West Coast Champs have taken place in Huntington Beach California where this prestigious event has been running for over 20 years. Fox athletes Jabe Swiercowski, Nol
In the 2010 AMA Supercross Championship series, Josh Hill consistently found himself on the podium. He ended the season sixth overall in points, in which he finished second in 5 of the 17 Main Events. In July, Josh spent time preparing for the 'Speed and Style' event for X Games 16. His practice session went from 'landing a backflip on his first attempt' to 'under rotating the next time around.' This horrific crash sent Josh to the hospital with a list of injuries and a whole new respect for the sport of Freestyle Motocross. I caught up with Josh, at Pala Raceway for the DC Moto TF Ride day, where he talked about his rehabilitation, his plans for Supercross 2011, and more!
Josh Hill at the DC Moto TF Ride Day
Angela: Hey Josh, you are looking good. How are you feeling?
Josh: Yeah I am getting better, everything is starting to heal up and I am getting to where I can function normally again. So it is getting better, but I need to focus on getting my body stronger. That is my main thing right now.
Today was the second bone marrow drive for Jeremy McGrath's wife Kim at the Monster Energy Headquarters in Corona, CA. Kim was recently diagnosed with "Leukemia Cutis", which is Leukemia of the skin and will likely undergo a bone marrow transplant soon. Jeremy has taken to social media outlets in an effort to get more people registered as donors. The event was filled with friends and fans of the Motocross industry that were all willing to help "be the one to save a life." Joining the registry is a simple, and painless process - we truly have the power to save lives!
View the gallery from the "Be the Match" Bone Marrow Drive:
Traxxas TORC series, presented by Amsoil, is an off road truck racing series. Supercross.com is pleased to announce it has joined with TORC in 2012 and beyond. More info will be coming.
We did want to share a few things now. First, to celebrate this new relationship, Supercross.com is pleased to offer you a $5 discount coupon for this weekend's TORC event at Red Bud Track and Trail in Michigan. (Yes, the same place where the AMA National Motocros race is!) Print out the coupon below and you get five bucks off!
President Kevin Miller of USAC (United States Auto Club) says "Traxxas TORC is one of the most exhilarating and exciting race series in the world. We are extremely proud to be associated with TORC, and that relationship fits right into what we also do with Silver Crown, Sprint Car, Midget, Ignite, and .25 Midgets."
Matt Cook, principal of Supercross.com media platforms, and driver/owner of the Supercross.com truck teams says “We are pleased to move forward in this new relationship with Traxxas TORC. The Supercross.com Off Road Truck Race Team is going to be racing at all the TORC events this season, and will be set-up to sell merchandise, interact and educate fans, and share all the excitement of what we do with the fans."
The Traxxas TORC Series - The Off Road Championship, is the fastest, most punishing short course racing series on the planet. TORC events are packed with flag-to-flag fender banging as drivers push the limits over whoop and jump filled natural terrain racetracks. Off-road racing fans come from far and wide to experience this most challenging form of high-octane competition and once they taste TORC for the first time they'll be hooked for life. Rick Johnson is the defending Pro 4 class champion. You'll see the 2012 schedule below, along with TV info.
Here is a nice highlight video of what TORC is all about
TORC (The Off-Road Championship) Series schedule:
Apr 20 - Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC)
Apr 21 - Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC)
May 26 - RedBud MX (Buchanan, MI)
May 27 - RedBud MX (Buchanan, MI)
Jun 16 - Crandon Off Road (Crandon, WI)
Jun 17 - Crandon Off Road (Crandon, WI)
Jul 19 - Chicagoland Speedway (Joliet, IL)
Jul 20 - Chicagoland Speedway (Joliet, IL)
Aug 11 - Bark River Off Road (Bark River, MI)
Aug 12 - Bark River Off Road (Bark River, MI)
Sep 1 - Crandon Off Road (Crandon, WI)
Sep 2 - Crandon Off Road (Crandon, WI)
Sep 29 - Cycle Ranch (Floresville, TX)
Sep 30 - Cycle Ranch (Floresville, TX)
Television: Live SPEED TV event on July 20. Additionally, 18 hours of reality programming starting in the fall, Sunday afternoons following NASCAR coverage on Speed - first Sunday in October for 18 weeks. December 29 - two hour NBC Special from Crandon Labor Day Werkend - A Red Bull a Signature Series program.
British based company Ducksmart have become partners with Youthstrream for the 2015 season. Ducksmart produce top of the range cleaning products which have all been mixed, bottled and labeled in house at their headquarters in Essex, England. As the official supplier of cleaning products for the 2015 MXGP World Championship, Ducksmart will supply Youthstream with […]
I stumbled across this program that claims to get rid of arm pump. It appears to be based on a strict diet regime so it may be hard to stick to so I’m a little skeptical. Has anyone tried this out for themselves? It’s written by former state Australian motocross champion Steve Smith. You can look […]
Nanaimo National Photo Report By Billy Rainford Photos by Clayton Racicot @claytonracicotphotography The Wastelands has been host to round 1 of the Rockstar Energy MX Nationals the past few years
Last Saturday was the opening round of the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship series at "Hangtown" located in Racho Cordova, CA. Click Here for results from the opening round of the series.
Some riders who are just starting out riding motocross get nervous about riding on the same track as more experienced riders. They fear that the might get landed on or tangled up with another rider. The best advice I can give riders who are just starting out is to focus on what you are doing. […]
May 16 Hangtown Motocross Classic Sacramento, CA May 23 Glen Helen National San Bernardino, CA May 30 Thunder Valley National Lakewood, CO June 6 Tennessee National Blountville, TN June 13 High Point National Mt. Morris, PA June 27 Budds Creek National Mechanicsville, MD July 4 RedBud National Buchanan, MI July 18 Spring Creek National Millville, […]
Round 4 of the Maxxis British Motocross championship went to Hawkstone today. Here’s all the MX1 and MX2 starts – and if you were wondering, Herlings and Simpson took the top honours. MX2 Race 1 MX1 Race 1 MX2 Race 2 MX1 Race 2 MX2 Race 3 MX1 Race 3 Image: ACU
