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Justin Smith
Updates:
Check out Moto X Dream's scoring of the top 125 supercross riders in 2002, just in time for Vegas.
"The MMU!" This is the NPG's mobile media center for the AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championships, provided by the fine folks at Pete's RV. Business:
Round 1 of Vans Triple
Crown of FMX on TV May 4.
Rock Band does good: This isn't Strung Out, but the babes are hot. This came from Strung Out: "STRUNG OUT BREAKS INTO THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 NATIONAL SALES CHARTS. "An American Paradox" entered the charts at #186 this week and it was all due to the incredibly loyal fan base we have as well as the hard work of Jason, Eric,Toby, Brian, Vanessa, Marc, and everyone else at our lovely label, Fat Wreck Chords. This is big exciting news for us being its the first time we have entered the Billboard charts. What does it mean? It means that each and every single one of you hardcore dedicated Strung Out fans is so appreciated. It's just so rewarding to realize the ongoing non-stop support you people have given to us. We can't thank you enough. The new website has also received 20,000 plus hits since it's launch on April 23rd which has pretty much blown us away as well. Hats off to Brandon for his long time continuous efforts with www.strung-out.com. We can't thank him enough. Well, we can't wait to get back on the road to start playing for all of you. We hope to make it everywhere that there are people that want to see us. We will do our best. Look forward to seeing you all at a show."
From Kawasaki: James Stewart is featured in this week's Sports Illustrated (April 29th issue with Kenyon Martin on the cover). It is featured in the Adventure section that was included in a limited edition, available to about one-half of the normal circulation base. The article, entitled "Eye of a Tiger," gives a brief rundown on Stewart's quick rise to the professional ranks and highlights his family background and friendship with baseball star Ken Griffey. There is also a subtle mention of his similarities to another famous African-American sports star named Tiger. Check MXGirls.com for an interview with Sarah Whitmore.
Life:
People photos from Pontiac
are up!
Thursday is the Road 2
Recovery Golf Tourney in Las Vegas,
registration starts at 11:30, tee off at 1:00pm.
Driving
Directions: I-95 north to the Summerlin
exit. Summerlin Rd. to Rampart. Left on
Rampart to Alta Dr. turn right on Alta; 1/4 mile on the left.
Motonews will be there.
Fox had championship T-shirts made for Bubba just in case they got a break, but as you know Preston cruised for second and won the title. The shirts were in Fox rep Scott Taylor's renta car at his hotel, and someone broke the window and stole a box of them. Sheesh. So, be on the lookout for people wearing one, they probably stole it. If you see them let us know on Mototalk. Damon Huffman, like Ernesto Fonseca, will be making the switch to the 125 class for the outdoors. Ben Riddle will be racing 250s.
A concussion and DNF, a wipeout at Pontiac, and some very strong competition from DV still couldn't stop the remarkable Ricky Carmichael from taking his second 250 supercross championship 1 week early. RC is the reigning champion of everything there is to win in the US: Supercross, outdoor nationals, and the US Open. At the post race press conference at Salt Lake City, RC said this year was mentally easier than last year, but physically tougher since he had to overcome the crash at Anaheim.
3D Racing's Jason Thomas, who is recovering from a wrist injury, will be on the CCE web cast for the supercross finals this weekend. Chad Reed's success in American racing is helping other Australian riders market their talents here, and more may be on the way. YOT has already signed Reed's cousin Craig Anderson ("Ando") and he may bring his young brother with him next season. Also in the rumor mill are Daryl Hurley and Troy Carroll. Last week a rumor was floating that Bell Helmets was done and even MC and the YOT crew may have to find new lids. Not so, according to pit news this weekend. Bell was sold and nothing should be changing for now. Tomorrow the AMA will announce it's own motocross web site, just for the AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championships, which start at Glen Helen on May 12. Check out www.usmotocross.com.
Racing:
250 Racing at SLC Another sign (or missing sign) that things are not happening at AST. For a couple of races the "AST" has been removed off MC's truck. It is still on YOT's track and everyone's gear.
Wet weather will delay practice at Salt Lake City. It is not pouring, but Friday night was pretty wet and Dirt Wurx is trying to make the best of it in hopes the evening will be clear. The track walk will be about 2pm instead of 12:30. Honda has high hopes for a double title night. RC can clinch the 250 series with a win, and Travis Preston is 10 points ahead of Bubba so he can take it tonight with a 5th or better. Mud can make anything happen in supercross. A bad start can be a disaster more than ever (unless you are Tortelli, or DV who always wins in the mud at Stade de France). The race is going up against an NBA playoff just a few blocks away in an indoor arena (Delta Center) so that's not good for attendance. It could be the only ones happy about this weather are the French guys!
DC is at home waiting for his wife Shannon to have their first baby! Good Luck. Cycle News has an excellent Salt Lake City preview up at http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=3318 Champs getting married: MC's wedding to Kim is August 3. RC and Ursula get married in October. Renthal's Shawn Norfolk is a proud papa of a daughter, Kiersten Angelina Norfolk. Life: People Photos from St Louis
Salt Lake City on Friday: Rain was forecast and Friday practice was cancelled and the track covered with plastic. Then it didn't rain, sheesh. This will mean everyone gets two short practices in the morning and then race. If anyone has any issues with the altitude they will be fixing them on race day.
West coast regional 125 series leader Travis Preston doesn't let stress get a chance. Friday he was relaxed and ready for Saturday's title night. Honda can win two titles: Honda has a possibility of leaving Salt Lake City with two championships. Travis Preston is 10 points ahead of Bubba Stewart and this is the last west race. RC has 27 points on DV so if he wins at SLC the title is his.
Check out this Hackensmith art you can buy on Roncada's site, www.ronronmx.com. From
Ronnie Faisst METAL MULISHA:
For those of you interested in Faisst we will have
www.RonnieFaisst.org up and running soon. For updated info on Faisst & fan
mail please write:
FaisstMail@deadman.com
Business: Silly Season 2003. Here's a preview of the Teams 2003 list that should be coming out on Red Bud weekend. Check out which bike MC will be racing, and where KW is going. Also check out the newest French rider scheduled to move here next year for Team Escondito Cycles. Check out AGP's WML riders at http://www.mxgirls.com/. Remember WML round 1 is the same weekend as Glen Helen.
Life:
People Photos from New
Orleans
Branden Jesseman poster that appeared in bike shops in Australia!
What happened to Bubba at Dallas? No one mentioned this yet. When Bubba fell in that lap 12 crash with Tedesco, he bent a brake disc and his wheel wasn't right. He fell right after that two more times and TV made it look like he just forgot how to ride or something. It was the wheel. Chad Reed was the hottest property available for a 250 deal next year, and now that Yamaha signed him already the clothing companies are next. Reed already visited Fox and will do the same for Thor before deciding, and he may visit some others. There is talk that Bell Helmets may be out of the MX helmet business, details are sketchy. It probably won't affect pros yet, but they are backing off amateur racing. And speaking of out of business, there is also much talk that AST, the marketing company that made a big splash last fall when it announced a deal with Thor to put MC and the YOT guys in AST by Thor gear, is about to disappear off the gear.
Cool story by Dave Baccus (WFO)
about Dallas SX: "I recently had a buddy pass away while
racing, he was 33. He left behind a wife and
3 kids, ages 7,4 and 18 mo. We wanted to do
something special for the oldest boy Jamie,
so we talked with one of the guys at Team Honda on Friday and he said he
would help. First we went and took photos with RC
Sat before the main. Then we went back after
the race and RC gave Jamie a signed "Scorpion" Jersey that he wore in the
main. Then RC's mom came up with another signed jersey (Scorpion). Then
Nate-Dog came over and donated some
pants and a pair of goggles. We had an
auction today and one of the jerseys went for 2k, then the guy donated it
back to Jamie. All in all it was amazing,
and what great bunch of people at Team Honda.
Team Plano Honda gave Jamie a Travis Elliot
Jersey and some stickers along with a tour of the rig and some photos with
the team. KTM gave Jamie Factory
graphics/seat cover for his KTM along with goggles and a cap.
MC let Jamie into the Bud
Light rig and gave him an autographed photo.
Photos: Action photos from Dallas
Honda sweeps 125 podium with Preston, Gosselaar and Elliot at Dallas, and RC wins on the Scorpion King bike!.
Team ECC is looking forward to next year and is already starting silly season (who isn't?) One of the riders they are talking to is Ryan Morias. The very fast Morias started the season riding for McGrath Racing in an kind of un-announced deal and got hurt at Anaheim.
MC is racing one more SX season after this one and after that he will need to hire a rider that isn't underage because of the Bud Light sponsorship, and he will need someone that can connect with fans as well as MC does (if that is possible!). As far as what bike, he doesn't have a contract with Yamaha yet. Rumors (JUST rumors) are that McGrath Racing will switch to Kawasakis. This is probably like the thing with Chad Reed-he talked to everyone before deciding on Yamaha, who wouldn't? Bud Light is stoked with supercross and MC/McGrath Racing and the future possibilities are exciting and, well, heavy duty. MC may be the first top pro to make a smooth transition from champion to race team owner/partner with big backing, and a team name that stands on its own as a brand, much like NASCAR has the Tide car, the Interstate Batteries car, etc. Years from now we could be talking about who is riding "the Bud Light bike," and people will still be standing in line for MC's autograph. Update on Brock Sellards:
"Dallas was a tough weekend for Brock as he was forced to drop out of
competition after becoming faint and almost passing out after the heat race.
This was a tough decision as Brock has always been one to ride through
injuries such as the torn knee he sustained earlier in the year. Brock
managed to contract a severe sinus infection for the second time this year
and the doctor advised him not to fly and suggested he should not race. He
felt very out of rhythm and had no sense of balance as he could not
consistently jump the obstacles. Brock decided after the heat race that he
was not only endangering himself but also his competitors and decided to
pull out of the event. He has been seeing a nose and throat specialist and
has been advised to have nasal surgery in the off season for the second time
in four years. Brock will most likely return at the Vegas shootout and is
looking forward to competing for the outdoor championship."
RC's bike with the Scorpion King graphics he will race with at Dallas. (Baccus photo). For more info on Dallas check CCE's preview. Reed is racing the 2250 class this weekend. An excellent Friday practice report in on David Bailey's web site, look here. The good news is it might not rain after all. This is good for MC, since the track had plenty of lime mixed in to soak up water and now it is becoming very hard packed.
Issue 2 of Aussie magazine NSW Motocross Rider, featuring Reed on the cover with his #1 plate. Pro snowboarder Kurt Wastell has signed Action Sports Management as his exclusive representation agency. Wastell, a member of the steller Sims Snowboard Team, is one of the most well-known, well respected pros in snowboarding. "Kurt is one of the most progressive freestyle snowboarders in the sport. He is constantly pushing the sport and his riding. We are excited to have him aboard," said "Ninja" Jay Isaacs of ASM. ASM also represents freestyle MX'er Nate Adams, and Ernesto Fonseca and Plano Honda.
Business: Dallas Supercross on ABC Sports the Following Day. The Canadian Amateur National
Motocross Championships are July 11 thru 14, 2002
Racing:
Photos added to Pontiac 250
Racing. Life: Read this Danny Carlson Interview by Rupert X. Links: Two Mototalkers went to the Pontiac SX. Check out the photos... 1)
Jeff Kardas's Pontiac Photos
The latest on Travis is not only will he miss Dallas, but he will miss Salt Lake City and Vegas too. He is having his tonsils removed this week. Just before they were infected and waiting for it to clear up. Jeremy Garges from Boyesen and his wife Michelle had a baby girl, Hope Arlene Garges, on their second anniversary, Monday April 15th. He's still at the hospital with Michelle, the family will be released tomorrow! Holeshot master Kelly Smith may be on his own for the nationals. Right now he is with Moto XXX on a YZ250F.
After Pontiac the AMA got RC's frame to check out. According to Racer X, the frame is legal and is going back to Honda. Business: The official NPG site for the outdoor
national series, www.MXnationals.com,
gets an all new look. Here's
the press release.
Will Travis be back for Dallas? This weekend the word from the team was yes, but that is changing. Now its maybe. The cool Travis Pastrana concept car will soon appear at the races along with the Motoworld Racing dot com semi.
Marc Williams from Addison, TX is an
LCS Racing sponsored dirt tracker!
Photos: Action photos from Pontiac. This is from Steve Caballero, the skateboarder who rode the Supercross Crossover at Anaheim 1: "Saturday night at the ESPN Action Sports and Music awards show in Universal city... Stacy, Tommy, Lance, McGill, Tony and myself all got together to present the "Skateboarder of the Year" award. It was an amazing event with lots of cool celebrities, musicians and Action Sports stars. you can watch it this Tuesday night (April 16th) at 6PM West coast time and 9PM East coast time on ESPN. So tune it and watch the fun!"
"Hi, I am from Corona." As you know Yamaha's factory rider
David Vuillemin is from Corona and pays
George Bush his taxes. Now you can add another Corona
rider, Eric Sorby, who is moving into an
apartment next week near DV's.
Silly Season: Aussie Craig Anderson will race a YZ250F for Yamaha of Troy in 2003. There was a rumor that he would be on the Sobe Suzuki team this year but it won't happen. Racing:
125 Racing at Pontiac This May The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Show will feature IFMA freestylers instead of the supercross demo they did in the previous 2 seasons. Look for Mad Mike, Dustin Miller, Kenny Bartram and a couple more, plus Travis as the announcer on May 10, just before Glen Helen. Dr. Steve Augustine filled in for Dr Bodnar as the official supercross Dr at Pontiac. Dr Bodnar went to the Long Beach Grand Prix to see how their mobile medical unit works. If there is something they are doing that can be helpful in supercross they might adapt it.
Pichon wins Bellpuig GP 250s. Press releases on Mototalk.
MXA's web site corrected the story about Grant Langston and the Suzuki testing. Langston does not have a contract that excludes him from testing another bike according to team manager Ron Heben. KTM (and all the other brands) obviously don't like someone riding different bikes but these tests are part of silly season and riders are going to do them no matter what. Langston did jam his ankle riding and RM before St Louis but he rode fine that weekend. When he was injured the following Tuesday it was on his KTM. Travis will be back for Dallas.
The Big One: The Supercross war is officially over! Here's the press release on what is up between the AMA and CCE in supercross for the next 7 years. Things have been quiet in the Suzuki camp about Travis returning this weekend-that means it is not too likely. At least we will get to see Doug Henry at a supercross this weekend if all goes well. Business: NPG Announces Motocross Point Fund Increase
This supercross ad is on the back of 114 taxis in Las Vegas!
Photos: CCE did 5 Special Billboards for the SX Finals in Las Vegas. www.nacnac.com: MC's official web site has a photo tour of the inside of the McGrath Racing rig and photos from Thursday when MC toured Anheuser-Busch and threw out the pitch at the Cardinals game.
Ask Gerald: What's up with Grant Langston? Everything if you believe internet rumors. Cut through the crap and get the news direct from his dad Gerald. Cool Contest: Check Out You Can be Team Manager for a Day
Racing:
125 Racing at St Louis, with
Photos
Oops!
Chad Reed celebrates at St Louis. Check out his official site here.
Cool site: Check out www.jeffgibsonracing.com.
Larry Lawrence worked the media room at Daytona. Five billboards are going up in Las Vegas for the supercross, one for Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, and KTM, and they just have the date of the supercross and a "Thanks-Good Luck at (supercross logo)" to each company.
Why is Lou Lopez looking at us? www.cyclenews.com has a news item that suggests Chad Reed's cousin Craig Anderson is in talks with the Suzuki factory in America.
Nate Adams won the LXD freestyle championships (X Games Qualifiers).
Business: Boston Celtics sponsors John Dowd. AMA Pro Racing's operations manager Gary Mathers has resigned. Here's the Cycle News article.
The location near Competition Park that got the MXdN this September is actually on the Soboba Indian reservation. Racing:
125 Racing from St Louis
RC sits with Racer X's DC after winning t St Louis to answer the new "10 Questions" feature, check out www.racerxill.com.
Photos: 51 Action photos from St Louis are up News: Good job Motoworld: Here's an update on the SX wars.
Gadzooks has big plans for marketing with SX/MX. Watch for more.
Racing: Here a preview of what went on behind the scenes at St Louis. The St Louis Post Dispatch ran a story with (two Motonews photos) about Chad Reed on the front page of the Sports section.
Business: Kawasaki's press release on hiring Eric Sorby to race for Pro Circuit. Yamaha of Troy's Chad Reed is 23 points ahead of Mike Brown for the east regional supercross title, and he hopes to do well enough to clinch the title this weekend at St Louis so he can make the switch to the 250 class for Pontiac.
Dreamco, the Xtreme bear people, are doing bobblehead dolls of MC, Travis and Bubba! There are no photos yet but when they are out we will have some. Dreamco's web site is www.dreamcoinc.com and the phone number is 800 651-2190. In case you are doing a MXdN or something and need the number there it is.
Motonews.com concept car, should be at car shows this fall. According to David Bailey, www.davidbaileymx.com, Doug Henry plans on racing the Pontiac supercross on April 13!
Is freestyle burning out? No. Motonews went to the IFMA Vans Triple Crown of Freestyle Motocross and found a smooth show and people having a good time. According to CCE senior director of marketing Dan Krolczyk, "IFMA is solid right now and only growing. The riders respect the operations staff and the way we do things and we respect the riders and the talent. Gotta be happy when it's all working together." Life: The first round of "4 Questions," a new Motonews feature, is up. Read answers from Tim Cotter, Malcolm McCassey, Steve Caballero, Jeff Gibson, Jason Thomas, David Bailey, and Ernesto Fonseca!
Travis Pastrana concept car, don't look for one at the dealer though. This was at the New York Auto Show, Javits Convention Center. VRM Site of the Day: Check out Travis Elliot's official site: www.traviselliot.com. Business: Yamaha Confirms Chad Reed Signs 2 Year Deal.
VRM Site of the Day: Check out Tim Weigand's official site: www.timweigand.com. Supercross series contender David Vuillemin has pulled the plug for now on his web site, www.davidvuillemin.net. DV has 5 races to make up 17 points on Honda's RC for the supercross championship, and he doesn't want the distraction. RC has the momentum, but it looks like this one could go down to the last race. If you don't have a Motonews password and missed the Indy Vans Triple Crown pics, they are also on the IFMA's official site, click here.
Photos: 83 More photos from the Vans Triple Crown of Freestyle Motocross at Indy
Photos:
Indy IFMA Vans
Triple Crown FMX, Friday Travis Pastrana is not racing St Louis, according to DC on Racerhead. Many of the riders doing LXD qualifiers for the X Games are not happy with the dates that conflict with IFMA events, low payout, and track conditions. This led to Dustin Miller leaving an X Games qualifier last weekend and he did the second night of an IFMA instead. Some of the flap is posted on www.freestylemx.com, and some on Mototalk. There is pit buzz about a rider organization/union/something, and some are wondering if the X Games are worth the trouble. This one will heat up on the web all week!
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