Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Garrison Leads a Kawasaki Podium Sweep at Racetown 395

Irvine, Calif. (May 21, 2012) – In the heat of the high desert, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Bobby Garrison was able to overcome the elements on his KX™450F to take his second World Off Road Championship Series (WORCS) win in Round 6 at Racetown 395 in Adelanto, Calif. Garrison set himself up for the overall after [...]

Fiolek and Barcia on the Podium in Hangtown Season Opener

Torrance, CA: Round one of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and Women’s Motocross Championship kicked off this weekend at the FMF Hangtown Motocross Classic held in Sacramento, CA. Team Honda Muscle Milk’s Ashley Fiolek and GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia both had impressive starts to the season, placing second overall aboard their Honda CRF250Rs.
The [...]

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett Eclipses the Field at Hangtown MX Opener

Irvine, Calif. (May 19, 2012) – A day before a solar eclipse hit Prairie City OHV Park, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett stole the show at Round 1 of the 2012 AMA Pro Motocross Championship in Sacramento, Calif. Baggett commanded his first win of the season with a perfect 1-1 moto result. Teammate Ivan Tedesco [...]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY RACING TEAMS ON THE GAS AT SEASON-OPENING ROUND OF AMA PRO MOTOCROSS

Rockstar’s newest rider Jessica Patterson wins WMX at Hangtown National
SACRAMENTO, CA (May 21, 2012) – The Rockstar Energy Racing teams got off to a promising start of the 2012 AMA Pro Motocross season at Saturday’s opening round at the Hangtown National in Sacramento, CA. The Rockstar Energy Racing and Star Valli Yamaha teams left Hangtown [...]

Kyle LeDuc and Toyo Tires, Six Consecutive Wins and Counting

SURPRISE, ARIZONA – Kyle LeDuc and Toyo Tires® have been an unstoppable force this year in the Pro 4 Unlimited class of the Lucas Oil® Off Road Racing Series. LeDuc battled 10 other competitors in searing 100-degree temperatures to sweep Rounds 5 and 6 this past weekend at the Speedworld Off-Road Park in Surprise, Arizona. [...]

AMA/Husqvarna National Dual-Sport series kicks off with a bang

Cory Graffunder utilized his Endurocross skills to gain an advantage on the high-speed Racetown course.
Corona, CA – May 21, 2012 – Husqvarna’s TE dual-sports took center stage as the 2012 AMA/Husqvarna National Dual-Sport Series presented by FMF kicked off. Nearly 300 riders took part in the opening event of the series (more than double the [...]

Ford Motor Co. and SEMA Join Forces on Mustang Build Powered by Women

Diamond Bar, CA (May 21, 2012) – Ford Motor Co. and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) teamed up to present the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. Under the direction of the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) and built entirely by SBN members, the project is designed to shine the light on women working in [...]

Craig Vetter to be honored as Grand Marshal at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame member and noted designer Craig Vetter — whose contributions to motorcycling range from the iconic Windjammer fairings and the Triumph X-75 Hurricane to the Mystery Ship limited-production high-performance motorcycles and a number of high-profile motorcycle fuel-economy contests — will be honored as this year’s grand marshal at [...]

YOSHIMURA SUZUKI RACING WINS SEASON-OPENING AMA PRO MOTOCROSS AT HANGTOWN NATIONAL

Yoshimura Suzuki’s newly signed James Stewart sweeps 450 motos & teammate Brett Metcalfe cards fifth
SACRAMENTO, CA (May 20, 2012) – Team Yoshimura Suzuki Racing could not have scripted a sweeter start to the 2012 AMA Pro Motocross season if they’d tried. Returning to the motocross series for the first time since 2008, new Yoshimura Suzuki [...]

Philippaerts at it again with second in Brazil

Monster Energy Yamaha’s David Philippaerts survived a wet and muddy Grand Prix of Brazil and the fifth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship to post his second podium finish in a row and claim runner-up position overall in South America.
After travelling from Mexico during the week Monster Energy Yamaha found a first-class facility in [...]

KTM riders salvage point in muddy Brazil GPs

Red Bull KTM MX1 & MX2 riders did it tough in the GP of Brazil in Beto Carrera but managed to salvage championship points in tough races after heavy rain turned the well prepared track into a quagmire.
While they left the venue without their usual cache of trophies, they were still able to hang on [...]

Wienen Sweeps Sunset Ridge ATV Motocross in Home State

Walnut, Ill. (May 20, 2012) – Chad Wienen came into round four of the 2012 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship with heavy momentum as the series returned to his hometown track at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Illinois. Wienen once again swept both motos of the day, marking seven of the eight moto wins this [...]

Dungey and Roczen finish 2-3 at Hangtown Motocross Classic

Rancho Cordova, CA – Red Bull/KTM Factory riders Ryan Dungey and Ken Roczen opened their outdoor season with flair at the Hangtown Motocross Classic on Saturday. Dungey finished second in the 450 class and Roczen scored a podium third in the 250 class.
Dungey rode the KTM 450 SX-F, Roczen and teammate Marvin Musquin rode their [...]

Rugged Radios Introduces Pink Headsets for the Ladies and ‘lil Princesses!

SAN LUIS OBISPO, California (May 18, 2012) – Rugged Radios is proud to introduce pink headsets. Originally offered in an ‘over-the-head’ model, the new pink color is now available in the ‘behind-the-head’ model as well! The new pink is perfect for professionals, passengers, pit crews and precocious progeny.

Both models feature a DNC microphone for clear [...]

New PURELL Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Formulations Deliver Next-Generation Skincare

AKRON, Ohio – GOJO(r) announces the new PURELL(r) Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer – a next-generation family of products designed to offer unprecedented germ-fighting qualities and a skin-friendly formulation.
PURELL Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer combines leading antimicrobial and skin care science with advanced germ-fighting protection in a formulation that’s gentle and nurturing to hands. According to research, [...]

AMA/Husqvarna National Dual-Sport Series Presented By FMF Kicks Off This Weekend

Buckeye Dual-Sporters host first event of the series at 16th annual Hanging Rock 200.

Come ride with us at the opening round of the 2012 AMA/Husqvarna National Dual-Sport Series this weekend!
 
Corona, CA – May 17, 2012 – This Saturday, May 19, will mark the start of the 2012 AMA/Husqvarna National Dual-Sport Series presented by FMF. The [...]

Team DragonFire Wins WORCS Race At Race Town 395

Mesa, AZ – May 17, 2012 – After a tough couple of races, Team DragonFire’s Ken Benson blazed to a commanding Class 2 (850cc Production UTV) win at the WORCS race at Race Town 395 in Adelanto, California this past weekend. Described as a “torture test,” Benson blitzed through the tough terrain due to his [...]

Tread Lightly! and its Respected Access Campaign Cited as Vital to Public Lands Management

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Tread Lightly!’s Respected Access is Open Access campaign, created in partnership with the hunting and shooting sports community, was cited by both the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC) as being vital to the continued management of recreational shooting on the Sonoran Desert [...]

STI READY TO RUMBLE WITH NEW DIRT SERIES

The staff at STI Tire & Wheel is excited to be hooked up with the brand-new Dirt Series, which kicks off this weekend, May 20, 2012. Round one launches at Cahuilla Creek Motocross, near Anza in Southern California. Subsequent races take place at both established and off-the-grid facilities.

The eight-round Dirt Series opens with over $65,000 [...]

Pre-running begins Friday on ‘brutally-rugged’ 450-mile course for 44th annual Tecate SCORE Baja 500 desert race

Round 4 of five-race 2012 SCORE Desert Series to be held June 1-3 in Ensenada, Mexico; Entries from 32 States,
13 countries already including 39 SCORE Trophy Trucks; course map available at www.score-international.com

LOS ANGELES—With the release of the official course map, GPS files and course notes this week, pre-race activity increases significantly starting Friday when the [...]