Honda Improves Red Riders Rewards Program for 2016
Honda kicked off the New Year by announcing that its Red Riders Rewards program has been improved and expanded for 2016, with nearly $7 million in earnings available to Honda racers.
Maxima Racing Oils Announces Professional Supercross/Motocross Teams for 2016
Since 1979, Maxima Racing Oils has been rooted in professional dirt bike racing and 2016 proves to be no different. Maxima has announced its technical partnerships for the 2016 season. Teams will exclusively use the full line of Maxima Racing Oils in their attempts to claim the top spot of the podium throughout the 2016 racing season.
Jorge Lorenzo and SHARK Helmets Confirm Partnership in MotoGP
Spain’s triple MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo, and SHARK, a French helmet manufacturer, announced the signature of a three-year partnership in MotoGP. Lorenzo will be wearing the Race-R PRO, SHARK’s flagship product, in all races.
Best of 2015 Pit Pass
Crashing Shoei’s Top Secret Hornet X2 Pre-Launch Party (January issue, page 56) A couple days before the North American premier of Shoei’s newest helmet at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC, a “top-secret” pre-launch press event was held in the wilds of Southern California… literally. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park played host to
Polaris RZR UTV World Championship Returns to Laughlin, Nevada in 2016
The four-day event format will once again feature one full day of racing, contingency and tech in downtown Laughlin, demo and enthusiast rides, and a business-to-business UTV industry summit.
Answer Racing Signs Justin Bogle for 2016 and Beyond
Answer Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Geico Honda rider Justin Bogle for 2016 and beyond. The 2014 Monster Energy AMA 250SX East champion, Bogle will be entering into his first full season in the highly competitive 450 class in both Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship series.
Racer Gloves USA is Now Accepting Rider Resumes
Racer Gloves USA is now accepting resumes for the 2016 Racer Gloves Rider Support Program. Resumes will be accepted through January 15, 2016. Rider support for gloves is available for Road Racing and Dirt Track in the USA.
Cobra Moto Kids, Led by Janik, Adams & Garroutte, Earn 50cc Titles at Thor Mini Os
The last big amateur outdoor national of the 2015 competition season again had a decided Cobra Moto flare to it as the heralded American-made competition mini cycle factory nailed multiple titles and podium finishes in the 50cc MX and SX classes.
INTERBIKE
Interbike is the largest bicycle industry tradeshow in North America, hosting the two-wheeled world for five full days of product demonstrations, education and industry networking in mid-September. However if you didn’t notice the lycra instead of leather in the apparel booths, a dealer could be fooled into thinking this was a motorcycle trade event.
American Rider Ryan Sipes Takes Gold at ISDE
History was made at the 90th International Six Days Enduro in Kosice, Slovakia, Sept. 7-12 as Team USA/MSR rider Ryan Sipes became the first American to ever win the overall title.
Chris ‘Short’ Blankenship’s Memory Races On
Final Ride On Earth But Still Riding Hard In Heaven [dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough August marked the 1-year anniversary of Chris Blankenship’s passing, his memory rides on! From local kids tuning up for Loretta Lynns to top level pros like his buddy Kevin Windham, Chris “Short” Blankenship touched many in the motocross community before his untimely passing in
Riding A Bear: We Ride the New Kodiak and Grizzly at Wind Rock Park
Yamaha has been very busy this year as the company has rolled out a number of new models to commemorate its 60th anniversary.
