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KTM, Halloween ink seven year contract
April 1, 2003: KTM has bought the exclusive naming rights to the holiday called ‘Halloween’, effective immediately. From now on, it will be known as “Halloween, Presented by KTM”. All Trick or Treaters must be mounted on KTM bikes, and wear orange clothing in order to secure sweets from their neighbors “It’s all about Branding” [...]
Exclusive: First-Ever 1080 degree backflip!
April 1, 2003: Carmichael does the impossible – again The ramp to ramp leap, documented by film crews for a prime-time television show, was measured at 700 feet. RC had almost nine seconds of hang time. The jump was performed at the recently closed SaddleRock Park. Says RC: “I started practicing for this about three [...]
2004 Supercross Schedules released
April 1, 2003: On Christmas Day 2003, the sport of supercross will make a historic leap to another level. A true worldwide world championship super series – 18 events – 9 different countries. And two different series! “We are trying to simplify it for the fans, while maximizing profits at the same time. I’m positive [...]
World MX GP – Round 1 – Spain
Bellpuig There are now three categories, 125, Motocross Grand Prix, and 650. 650 Results: Joel Smets KTM Javier Garcia Vico KTM Yves DeMaria KTM Cedric Melotte HON Pierrick Paget HON Trampas Parker KTM 125 Results: Mickael Maschio KAW Alessio Chiodi YAM Andrea Bartolini YAM Stephen Sword KTM Steve Ramon KTM Motocross Grand Prix Results: Mickael [...]
2003 World Motocross Grand Prix Schedule
March 30 – SPAIN – Bellpuig April 13 – NETHERLANDS – Valkenswaard May 4 – GERMANY – Teutschenthal June 1 – ITALY – Montevarchi June 8 – BULGARIA – Sevlievo June 22 – AUSTRIA – Karntenring July 6 – SWEDEN – Uddevalla July 20 – BELGIUM – Namur August 10 – NETHERLANDS – Lierop August [...]
Vuillemin out for season, fractured bone in back
David Vuillemin fractured the T-5 bone in his back from a crash at Daytona on March 8. He is out for the seaon.You can send David a get well message right here
Husqvarna celebrating 100 years of success, 1903 – 2003
The first bikes to be manufactured by Husqvarna date back to March 11, 1903. The company was located on the Vätteren Lake in the south of Sweden, named after the town Husqvarna. In 1986, under the leadership of MV Augusta Motorcycles, the company moved from Sweden to Lake Varese Italy. Husqvarna has won 63 World [...]
Daytona Supercross info
This is the 33rd running of the “Daytona Supercross by Honda”. Ricky Carmichael can tie Jeff Stanton’s record of four-straight victories if he wins on the long, rough, and sandy Daytona course. The support class will be the 125 East series. The track is designed by Gary Bailey. The ‘Daytona Supercross by Honda’ is considered [...]
Josh Demuth is the 2003 AMA Arenacross Champion
PICKERINGTON, Ohio: Josh Demuth wrapped up his second-straight AMA National Arenacross Championship by winning all four main events this past weekend, March 21- 22, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Demuth, age 23, from Fort Worth, Texas, now has 27 wins on his Shogun Yamaha’s with eight main events remaining, and has a good shot at topping [...]
American Honda announces 2003 racing contingencies
American Honda’s Motorcycle Division will have a total of 6.9 million dollars up for grabs in racing contingencies this year. This includes over 600 events across the USA, and will include Road Racing, Supercross, Motocross and Dirt Track series. “It’s the most aggressive program we’ve ever had” says Ray Blank, Vice President of American Honda, [...]
