News from March 2009
Billy Laninovich Joins Monster Energy Kawasaki Supercross Team
Courtesy Kawasaki Monster Energy Kawasaki has tabbed Billy Laninovich to ride the final six rounds of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM Championship. Laninovich has been testing with the team and is now ready to compete. “Billy has been great for us at the test track,” said Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher. [...]
When the ‘big race’ comes to town
I live in San Diego. It’s a nice city. And it’s a convenient place to live for supercross. There are three of the Anaheim Supercrosses that are about 100 miles to the north of me – easy to go to those. (I hope they add a few more Anaheim supercrosses next year : )  And [...]
Travis Pastrana to race St. Louis Supercross
As was reported on Supercross.com first a number of weeks ago, it is now ‘officially’ confirmed that Travis Pastrana will be racing this weekend at the St. Louis Supercross in the 450 Supercross class. Below is the press release from supercross promoter Feld Motor Sports: Former Eastern regional AMA Supercross Lites class champion and multi-time [...]
Dunlop introduces new Geomax series of MX/SX tires
Dunlop, one of the world leaders in tires, has introduced a new series of motocross and supercross tires – the Geomax Series. They have the MX 31, which is for very soft terrain, they have the MX51, which covers intermediate terrain, and coming eventually, the MX 71 for really hard dirt. So, our friends at [...]
AMA President discusses ‘lead ban’ on youth motorcycles
AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman discussing the ban and encourages viewers to contact their representatives in Congress and the Consumer Products Safety Commission to end the ban. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) has effectively outlawed the sale of youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs). According to section 101(a) of the enacted legislation, [...]
Round 11 – AMA/FIM Supercross Series 2009 – New Orleans – March 14
James Stewart back on track with 450 Supercross Main Event win in LA! Austin Stroupe scores 15 lap East Supercross Main Event win! 450 Supercross Results 1. James Stewart YAM 2. Chad Reed SUZ 3. Broc Hepler YAM 4. Kevin Windham HON 5. Andrew Short HON 6. Mike Alessi SUZ 7. Josh Grant YAM 8. [...]
Motorcycle Hero Malcolm Smith to stage protest over ‘lead’ ban
Motorcycling hero and friend Malcolm Smith is mad as hell and he’s not taking it any longer, so he’s committed to staging a protest against the latest CPSCI Act which restricts the sale of motorcycle and ATVs to kids. Please commit in any way you can – write on our message boards, be there to [...]
My angry, sarcastic, maybe even funny blog
March 14, 2009 I am considering writing a blog. I hope no one looks at it, because it will probably be a big waste of your time. I’ll write when I want … more of when I feel motivated to write. When I do write, I hope to write something insightful and funny … but [...]
