MMI Announces Jeremy McGrath Scholarship Recipient
As the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season came to an end May 7 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, the season-long search for the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) Jeremy McGrath Scholarship winner came to a conclusion. Randy Cardwell of Granby, CT, was selected by McGrath to receive $10,000 for MMI training.
Bel-Ray Adds Three New Hats to its Online Store
Bel-Ray has announced three all-new Bel-Ray hats are now available on its website. Bel-Ray’s online store features a complete line of casual wear, including hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts, along with race team exclusive products from TwoTwo Motorsports and Hart and Huntington Racing as well. In addition, the new hats are available in two styles to meet a wide range of fashion needs.
Sunstar Celebrates SX Success in Vegas with Free Shipping Promo
The supercross season finale in Las Vegas saw the Sunstar backed DNA Shred Stix Star Yamaha race team on the podium in all 3 Lites class main events. To celebrate these supercross riders and teams, Sunstar has announced a free shipping promotion from now through the end of the month on all orders placed through its website (www.sunstar-mc.com) of at least $100.
Renthal Offers Limited Edition Crossbar Pad to Support Japan Relief
Renthal has announced that it will produce a special limited edition handlebar pad that will be sold exclusively on its website, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross for the Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief in Japan.
Makita Goes Pink To Support Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Makita, the official powertool of Supercross for 2011 and a primary sponsor of the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team, decorated their 53-foot Experience More trailer with pink in honor of the second annual “Supercross Goes Pink” race event held February 5 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA to support finding a cure for breast cancer.
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The Embodiment of the Competitive Spirit
Woman Motocross Pro Vicki Golden Prepares to Join the Men in AMA Arenacross Series
While the 2011 AMA Arenacross Series Championship continues to be dominated early by TUF Honda’s Jeff Gibson, a new storyline is developing as the Arenacross Lites Western Regional Championship returns to action this weekend in Denver.
JE Pistons Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification
JE Pistons, a manufacturer of forged and billet racing pistons for automotive and powersports applications, recently announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2008 quality certification.
Moose Racing Stacks the Deck Again in 2011 with Championship Proven Riders
For the 2011 season Moose Racing will again be fielding a talented group of riders.
Thor/Parts Unlimited and Pro Circuit Renew Partnership
For more than a decade, Thor Motocross has been the official racewear of Mitch Payton’s Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki race team. That partnership will continue in 2011 as preparations are well underway for the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season.
Bob Hannah To Be Honored At 2010Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Ask any motocross fan to name the greatest American racers of all time, and Bob “Hurricane” Hannah is sure to make the list. Hannah’s immense popularity helped the sport of motocross explode in the late 1970s, and on Friday, Nov. 19, he will be honored as a Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend at the annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nev.
Annual Suzuki Dealer Meeting Showcases 2011 Bikes
Suzuki announces that 2011 is “Just the Beginning” at its Annual Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas BREA, Calif. Oct 6, 2010
Scot Harden Joins Zero Motorcycles As VP
Scot Harden has joined Zero Motorcycles as Vice President of Global Marketing. Harden, who comes to Zero from BMW/Husqvarna, brings more than 40 years of racing, management, product development and brand building experience in the motorcycle industry to Zero. Throughout his career, Harden has held executive sales, marketing and race team management positions with a proven record of success in expanding market share and enhancing brand awareness for leading European motorcycle OEMs, most notably KTM, dating back to 1982. He returned to BMW/Husqvarna in 2008 and served as the National Marketing Director and Race Team Manager prior to making the jump to Zero.
Triple Off-Road Tire
Developed and tested in Arenacross and Supercross races, the Triple offers low profile sizes for improved cornering stability and traction. Sure Sellers: • Tread pattern designed for hard-packed, slippery surface • Dimpled knobs allow for quick tire warm up and extra traction • New Apex casing structure with improved sidewall stiffness to reduce flex •
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Jamie Little’s High-Test Trackside Reporting
Spy Optic Klutch Goggle
Spy Optic boasts the all-new Klutch goggle, which features unparalleled facial fit paired with Spy’s patented Scoop venting and exceptional peripheral vision. “The Klutch is sick. I can’t wait to use it at Atlanta Supercross,” says Spy team rider Jason Lawrence. Sure Sellers: • Triple layer Isotron face foam and a silicone ribbed strap to