News from April 2011
Preview: Motocross Grand Prix of Holland
It’s Round 2 of the 2011 FIM World Motocross Championships, at the famous sand track of Valkenswaard. MX GP of Holland! The track at Valkenswaard is a typical Dutch track – sand, sand, and more sand. The track becomes very rough as the day goes on, as the bumps get bigger and bigger. One thing [...]
Lucas Oil Motocross Championship Amateur Days Schedule Announced
Popular Amateur Day Racing Program Supports 2011 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship The core of motocross in America has long been rooted in the strong amateur racing scene featuring the future stars of the sport. As American Motocross enters its 40th year of world-class competition, MX Sports Pro Racing and the National Promoters Group (NPG) announce [...]
Metal Mulisha and Taka Offer Exclusive T-Shirt to Benefit Japan Relief Efforts
In response to the tragedy that struck Japan six weeks ago, Metal Mulisha fan favorite and X Games standout, Taka Higashino has announced an exclusive shirt to benefit the Banzai Fund and Red Cross. The tee is available now through Mulisha’s online store at www.metalmulisha.com. You can find more pricing and style info at http://www.metalmulisha.com/shop/clothing/mens/metal-mulisha-signature-clothing/taka-tee-support-japan/
LS Honda Racing Men Ready to Fight Back in Valkenswaard
FIM Motocross MX1 World Championship – The Netherlands Although the actual traveling for the second round of the MX1 World Championship is limited for LS Honda Racing’s riders Ken De Dycker and Shaun Simpson, the road to success in the black sand won’t be any less challenging! De Dycker and Simpson will be chasing for [...]
Every Day is Earth Day on a Motorcycle
As conservation takes center stage on Earth Day 2011, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) notes the environmental benefits of commuting and traveling on a motorcycle. “Regardless of how you use your motorcycle or scooter — commuting to work, riding down the block, across town, traveling across the country — your choice to ride instead of [...]
Dreams, Sacrifice, and Success: Celebrating 30 Years of Team Green
What started out 30 years ago as an idea written on a napkin has grown into the most successful amateur race support program in the world. In 1981, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. created the Team Green program to support Kawasaki racers at major amateur motocross events across the nation. Starting out as a couple of [...]
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Confirms Presence at the 2011 Monster Energy US Grand Prix of Motocross
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Teams have confirmed their presence at the 2011 Monster Energy Grand Prix of the United States. Andrew Short and Mike Alessi perform well outdoors; Alessi finished second last year at Glen Helen. Antonio Cairoli and Max Nagl of the FIM World MX1 Series; Cairoli took first in last year’s USGP. [...]
Nitro Circus Live to Perform One-Off Show at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Saturday, June 4
North American Debut to be Filmed for 3-D Movie, With the World’s Best Action Sports Athletes Performing in the Most Spectacular Live Action Sports Show Ever Produced LAS VEGAS – Based on the MTV smash hit series Nitro Circus, the explosive touring sensation Nitro Circus Live today announced details for a North American premiere Saturday, [...]
Ian Trettel Benefit Ride Day at Pala Raceway, April 23, 2011
What: Ian Trettel Benefit Ride Day Where: Pala Raceway When: April 23, 2011 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
A Day in the Dirt to Air on Versus TV – Saturday May 14, 6pm ET
The Lucas Motorsports Hour and Troy Lee Designs proudly present “A Day in the Dirt” on Versus TV – Saturday, May 14 at 6pm ET. Set your DVR, you don’t want to miss this presentation of the Fastest Race in Town. Narrated by David Bailey, and shot and edited by the crew at Lucas Oil. [...]
