News from July 2008
World MX2 Motocross Champion Tony Cairoli out for remainder of 2008 GP season
Knee injury curtails 2008 campaign for Tony Cairoli Courtesy Yamaha MX2-GP World Champion Antonio Cairoli has undergone surgery on his left knee after scans yesterday in Belgium revealed a damaged ACL. Renowned specialist Dr Claes performed the successful procedure and the repercussions of the injury sustained last weekend in South Africa and the subsequent recovery [...]
AMA Racing announces 94dBA sound limit for 2009 Supercross and Motocross championships
Courtesy AMAThe American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that the 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, and the 2009 AMA Motocross Championship will adopt the FIM 94dBA sound standard.“This decision was reached following meetings with user groups, manufacturers, distributors, the aftermarket, the FIM, Live Nation, the Daytona Motorsports Group and MX Sports,” [...]
Team ECC / Escondido Cycle Center’s Annual Charity Casino Night
Aloha friends! Island fever is hitting Escondido Cycle Center for their annual Charity Casino Night! You can join the motocross community for this special aloha-style casino night, Saturday, August 9th, at Escondido Cycle Center. The fun kicks off at 8pm with 18 tables of Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, and Texas Hold ‘Em. Also includes food, beverages, [...]
AMA Motocross Round 8 – Unadilla NY – July 20, 2008
James Stewart and Ryan Villopoto continue their wins streaks … 450 Motocross Results 1. James Stewart 1/1 KAW 2. Michael Bryne 2/3 SUZ 3. Cody Cooper 5/2 SUZ 4. Tim Ferry 3/6 KAW 5. Antonio Balbi 8/4 HON 6. Sean Hamblin 7/7 YAM 7. Andrew Short 4/14 HON 8. Matt Boni 14/5 HON 9. J. [...]
2008 FIM World Motocross – Round 10 – South Africa
Jon Barragan takes the win in the MX1 class, and Tommy Searle overall winner in MX2 class today MX1 Results 1. J Barragan 3/1 KTM 2. M. Nagl 4/2 KTM 3. S Ramon 1/8 SUZ 4. D. Philippaerts 2/6 YAM 5. S. Pourcel 8/3 KAW 6. J. Coppins 9/4 YAM 7. B Mackenzie 7/5 HON [...]
Monster Energy Kawasaki to Represent Team USA at the Motocross of Nations
Three Monster Energy Kawasaki riders will be trading in their familiar green and black graphics for red, white and blue as James Stewart, Timmy Ferry and Ryan Villopoto have been chosen to represent the USA at the Motocross of Nations at Donington Park in England. Monster Energy Kawasaki team manager Mike Fisher, “It’s an honor [...]
Blogging from South Africa …
Tuesday, July 15: Never did I EVER think I would go to South Africa in my life. But … I’m on my way! It actually started (again) the night before, with packing my bags and getting no sleep. We drove to LAX (the Los Angeles airport), and after checking in – a big surprise for [...]
4 features from the South African Motocross GP – The Safari, The Race, Amanda’s blog, story of Leatt brace
Nelspruit is home to the 2008 FIM World Motocross Series Grand Prix of South Africa. You’ll see four features listed here. First, in the video below, a group on people, including ‘hometown’ hero and 2008 MX2 Championship series points leader Tyla Rattray, 2007 MX1 World Motocross Champion Steve Ramon, and 2007 MX2 World Champion Antonio [...]
AMA Motocross Round 7 – Budds Creek MD – July 13, 2008
James Stewart double moto win in 450 Motocross class, Ryan Villopoto double moto win in 250 MX Lites class. Both continue to steam-roll the competition and lead their respective championships. 450 Motocross Results 1. James Stewart 1/1 KAW 2. Tim Ferry 2/2 KAW 3. Andrew Short 3/3 HON 4. Josh Hill 4/6 YAM 5. Michael [...]
More 2009 World Motocross Championship updates: improved pit structure
In another preview as to what’s coming to the sport of motocross in the FIM World Championship Series, schematics were shown today to Supercross.com about the pit infrastructure improvments for 2009. In the three images below that you can click on, you’ll notice major improvements in these areas: 1. Motocross has never seen anything like [...]
