News from January 2009

Round 4 – AMA/FIM Supercross Series 2009 – Houston – January 24

James Stewart wins third 450 Supercross in a row! Chad Reed maintains points lead! Christophe Pourcel takes opening round of 250 East Supercross! 450 Results 1. J Stewart YAM 2. C Reed SUZ 3. R Villopoto KAW 4. A Short HON 5. Josh Grant YAM 6. Ivan Tedesco HON 7. Mike Alessi SUZ 8. Tim [...]

Supercross Autograph Session: Toyota Escondido – Jake Weimer & Rick Johnson, 3pm, Wednesday, Jan. 28th at Toyota Escondido

   Special Supercross Autograph Session at Toyota of Escondido with Jake Weimer, & Rick Johnson – 3pm, Wednesday, January 28th at Toyota of Escondido. Jake Weimer – the newest Member of Team Toyoyta Escondido! Rick Johnson has won 7 AMA Supercross and Motocross Championships, numerous races all over the world, and is now conquering the [...]

AMA Motocross National Camping Sites & Tickets go on sale March 1, 2009 for the Glen Helen race

Camping for the 14th annual AMA Motocross National “THE FIRST ROUND” of the Lucas Oil AMA MX Championships series will go online on March 1 at 12 noon. You have opportunity to reserve your camping and purchase your tickets all in advance. The website is www.glenhelen.com under the 2009 national. The nationals again will be [...]

Jeremy Albrecht talks about the Joe Gibbs Racing team & 2009 Supercross

Jeremy Albrecht is the Team Manager and more behind the NASCAR & Joe Gibbs fueled Supercross Team. In just their second full supercross season, new Team rider Josh Grant, riding a Yamaha YZ 450 four-stroke, won the opening round of the AMA/FIM Supercross Series in early January. We caught up with Jeremy for this early [...]

Roger De Coster talks about his Rockstar / Makita / Suzuki Supercross Team three races into the season

Roger De Coster is a five-time World 500cc Motocross Champion: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976. Roger has also won numerous races all over the world, and has helped popularize the sport of supercross and motocross as we all know it today. He has been the Suzuki Supercross/Motocross Team Manager since 1995. (2008 AMA/FIM Supercross Champion [...]

Toyota of Escondido signs Kawasaki Supercross rider Jake Weimer

Toyota Escondido is proud to announce that Jake Weimer of Team Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki, currently sitting third overall in West Coast Lites points of Monster Energy Supercross, has signed with Toyota Escondido as the newest member of their team. Toyota Escondido builds on their already strong commitment to the sport by adding Jake, while [...]

Privateer Spotlight: Chris Gosselaar

2009 250 West Coast Lites Privateer Spotlight Profile: Birthday: December 29, 1981 Height: 5’6″ Weight: 160 lbs Marital Status: Married Residence: Spring Valley Lake, CA Born in: Beverly Hills, CA Bike: Kawasaki 250F Hobbies: BMX, Fishing, Golfing Sponsors: Renthal, Dunlop, Pro Circuit, Cool Air Racing Mechanic: Todd Gosselaar Trainer: Self Training, Motocross, Mountain Biking Chris [...]

Amanda goes to Dainese

Yes, it’s true. I went to Dainese. Perhaps you’ve heard of them? Or maybe you’ve heard of one of their riders – Valentino Rossi? Actually, where I went is the new Dainese D-Store in Costa Mesa. They asked me to emcee their press conference and fashion show, showcasing their new line of stores and products [...]

Supercross 2009: Photos

Supercross 2009 is now in full-swing, as we head into round 3 of the AMA/FIM Supercross Series tonight in Anaheim. Below are photos from the season so far. Click on the thumbail to view the full image. Also, you can check out tonight’s updated race coverage here at this link Supercross 2009 Photo Gallery

Round 3 – AMA/FIM Supercross Series 2009 – Anaheim 2 – January 17

James Stewart wins Anaheim Supercross! Chad Reed takes over points lead! Ryan Dungey wins in 250 West Lites! 450 Supercross Results 1. James Stewart YAM 2. Chad Reed SUZ 3. K Windham HON 4. R Villopoto KAW 5. Josh Grant YAM 6. Andrew Short HON 7. Ivan Tedesco HON 8. Tim Ferry KAW 9. Mike [...]