Industry News
PR, new-product releases, and other industry news direct from the companies that make up the sport.
- First-Ever Monster/Dakar Moto PodiumJanuary 5, 2011TUCUMAN, Argentina, – Monster Energy/Speedbrain’s Paulo Goncalves delivered Monster’s first-ever Dakar stage podium on a motorcycle, placing 3rd in today’s Tucuman to San Salvador de Jujuy contest – Stage Four of the 2011 Dakar Rally.
- Xtreme Motocross Series Announces Indoor EventsJanuary 5, 2011Ready to ride? Do you miss your buddies, the smell of race gas, the bench racing, smack talk and most of all riding your bike? Whether you are a serious racer or just riding for fun, you spend a lot on equipment and you wanna ride don’t cha? Well XMS has the answer for you! Put down the Xbox, get off the couch, drop the remote and come ride the new XMS Indoor Supercross Series, a fun and exciting time for racers and riders of all ages and skill sets. The Xtreme Motocross Series (“XMS”) is bringing a new indoor race series to the Northeast at MototownUSA, the largest indoor motocross facility in the Northeast!
- Anaheim Supercross Pre-Party Grows as Matrix & Scorpion Step UpJanuary 5, 2011Fullerton, CA - The list of celebrities and sponsors for the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross season pre-party is getting bigger as the industry is getting together to host a party for fans and friends. In addition to VIP racing greats like Broc Glover, Danny LaPorte and David Bailey coming, Eddie Cole has confirmed Matrix Concepts, makers of personalized racing stands, is all-in for the festivities. The party will take place Thursday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. and run until about 10:30 p.m. at the OC Sports Grill across the street from Anaheim Stadium.
- DC To Sponsor Rockstar Energy Suzuki Lites TeamJanuary 5, 2011HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – DC is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Rockstar Energy Suzuki Lites team for the 2011 AMA Supercross and Motocross season. This premier factory Suzuki Lites team includes some of the most promising and upcoming riders in the industry including Jason Anderson, Ian Trettle, Martin Davalos, and Ryan Morias.
- Team Violation1.com/Shea Racing/Travisa/National Switchgear Preps for A1January 5, 2011HOUSTON – An extraordinary semi hauler was loaded in Houston, Texas with well-equipped KTM 250SX-F race bikes and parts earlier this week to head to Anaheim, California for the opening round of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM Championship. Team Violation1.com/Shea Racing/Travisa/National Switchgear will make its debut with an impressively-expanded program that includes West Region Supercross Lites riders Austin Howell and Casey Hinson.
- Women's School of Motocross Announces New TrainerJanuary 5, 2011WSMX is proud to announce the addition of a new Motocross trainer in FLORIDA-Staci Woodrum! Staci has been riding and racing for years in the Florida hotbed, and recently hit the National trail! Staci is excited to get started and is ready to bring your skills to the next level!
- Bel-Ray Announces Partnership With Jay Clark Enterprise For the 2011 January 4, 2011FARMINGDALE, NJ – Bel-Ray Company, Inc, the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company, is pleased to announce a product partnership with Jay Clark and Jay Clark Enterprises for the 2011 season.
- Pit Posse Motorsports Returning as Offical Sponsor of 2011 PMF Fantasy SX Series January 4, 2011Pit Posse Motorsports is the cutting edge leader in dirt bike tools and motorcycle trailer accessories that Make Life Easier. This Supercross season, we also look forward to making it more FUN!
- GetDirtyMX.com Weekly Supercross ContestJanuary 4, 2011GetDirtyMX.com Weekly Supercross Contest
- MOTOREX Partners with Factory Red Bull KTM and JDR J-Star KTM for 2011January 4, 2011MOTOREX USA extends its partnership with Factory Red Bull KTM and welcomes JDR J-Star KTM MOTOREX USA is proud to extend its longstanding partnership with Factory Red Bull KTM SX/MX team and the Factory FMF/KTM Off-Road Racing Team. We are also proud to announce our support for the JDR Motorsports/J-Star KTM Team. For the 2011 season, all KTM Factory Supported Racing Teams will use and endorse MOTOREX products exclusively.
- First Look - Team Violation1.com Racing Semi RigJanuary 4, 2011Here is a "first look" of the semi rig for Team Violation1.co Racing/Travisa/National Switchgear powered by Munn Racing KTM. The photographs were taken just prior to leaving Texas for the opening round of the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series. The transporter was originally built for Bobby Rahal's Indy Car program.
- Rockstar Energy Suzuki “Follow Us” ContestJanuary 4, 2011Rockstar Energy Suzuki is offering fans its biggest giveaway to date with our “Follow Us” contest. By signing up as a follower of the new Rockstar Suzuki twitter account and by becoming a fan of their facebook you will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a signed team jersey from each team member (Ryan Morais, Jason Anderson, Martin Davalos and Ian Trettel), have an autographed picture taken with the entire team and win two VIP passes to the 2011 Supercross season finale in Las Vegas on May 7, 2011.