Industry News
PR, new-product releases, and other industry news direct from the companies that make up the sport.
- The Privateer Connection Team Announces Debut for Supercross 2011January 7, 2011The Privateer Connection / Motul / SVC Yamaha Supercross Team would like to announce its debut for the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross series. Rider #703 Ricky Yorks, will racing the lites west coast series.
- Moto Innovations Announces East Coast SX Lites TeamJanuary 7, 2011Drummonds, TN - Moto Innovations will make a presence in the 2011 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross Lites Class with two up and coming riders from the South competing in the East Coast rounds. A third team member will compete in limited events in preparation for full participation later in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Nationals.
- LeoVince USA Kicks-off 7th Year of Race Support at A1January 7, 2011Richmond, CA- LeoVince USA staff will be headed to Anaheim 1 for the first race of the 2011 AMA Supercross season and to kick-off the company’s 7th year of race support at Supercross races.
- Team Rockwell Time/Fire Police MX is Ready for SupercrossJanuary 7, 2011SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Rockwell crew is geared up once again for another assault on the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross series. With a new semi wrap, new sponsors, and a few new riders, Rockwell Time/Fire Police MX is looking forward to gate dropping this Saturday night at Angels Stadium.
- Legends Autograph Signing at Anaheim SupercrossJanuary 7, 2011Legends Autograph Signing at Anaheim Supercross
- Team San Manuel Kicks off 2011 SX Season with Stewart and RegalJanuary 7, 2011Team San Manuel Yamaha – Presented by Red Bull - is excited to announce that it’s 2011 racing effort will be led by returning Team rider and multi-time Supercross Champion James Stewart, along with AMA MX Series 2009 450 Class “Rookie of the Year” Kyle Regal. After a disappointingly short season in 2010, Stewart has been intensely focused on his return to the track this Saturday, January 8th, at Anaheim Angel’s Stadium, in pursuit of his third Supercross Championship Title. “I’m super excited to get back to racing this weekend. I’ve been anticipating my return for months.” As for Stewart’s new teammate, Kyle Regal, one of the most promising and talented new riders in Supercross, this Saturday marks the beginning of his first full year competing in the 450 Class of the Series. His track record to date and the intense training program he’s endured to prepare for the premier class competition have Kyle and his Team excitedly optimistic for the weekend. “Kyle has incredible talent on the race track and has been putting in the laps needed to be ready for Saturday. I am entirely confident in his ability to finish high among the best in the sport this season” said manager Larry Brooks.
- Introducing the Bell Moto-9 HelmetJanuary 7, 2011Bell Powersports is proud to announce the launch of the Moto-9, a new-from-the-ground-up helmet that elevates the category with not only improved fit, ventilation and comfort, but added safety features.
- Introducing The Newest Fantasy SX LeagueJanuary 6, 2011The newest league to Fantasy Supercross for 2011 is www.motocrossfantasy.com formed by a local motocross racer from Western Pennsylvania. While this is the inaugural year for them, they seem to be jumping in with both feet to compete with the big dogs by giving away a brand new 2011 motorcycle to the winner, along with lots of great prizes to the weekly winners.
- Moto Innovations Pins It Into 2011January 6, 2011New Year, New Website, New Peg Design – Moto Innovations is hanging it out for 2011! Moto Innovations is most recognized by our brand Ankle-Savers®. The evolution of the company stemmed from the invention of the product, a revolutionary new foot peg that provides protection by aiding in the prevention of the hyper-flexion of the ankle. From that concept grew a business structure of forward thinking and new innovative ways to provide a unique product that moto junkies cannot live without.
- New AX Team Fueled by Blair Brothers’January 6, 2011AURORA, Ill. – A pair of new faces are bursting onto the AMA Arenacross Series scene in 2011, driven by a passion for dirt bike racing as well as a desire to perform music for the masses. The Main Event is a term synonymous with the sport of arenacross and appropriately enough, it is the name of the band led by a pair of brothers who happen to be very fast on a motorcycle.
- PanicREV & the LaFountaine Family Launch The JL59 FoundationJanuary 6, 2011In May of 2010 we suddenly lost Jeagher LaFountaine, an up and coming A rider out of Southern California. Jeagher had a huge passion for motocross, and he touched a lot of lives doing a sport he loved! Jeagher's family hooked up with PanicREV Ministries to launch the JL59 Foundation to honor Jeagher and to impact the sport that Jeagher loved so much! One of Jeagher's goals was to race the Supercross Series. Recognizing this, the JL59 Foundation has partnered with the Truth MX/MB1/PanicREV Team to honor Jeagher, his goals, and his memory.
- Motorex Partners with Rockstar Makita for 2011January 6, 2011MOTOREX Oil of Switzerland is proud to announce a multiyear partnership with the Rockstar Makita Supercross and Motocross Team. MOTOREX has proudly supported the Rockstar Makita Superbike Racing Team since 1999 and it was a natural fit to join the Suzuki team for supercross and motocross. For the 2011 season and beyond, the team will endorse MOTOREX products exclusively and will use the new Racing Pro 0W40 engine oil which substantially increases horsepower output for their race engines.