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The latest from MX Sport's Andy Bowyer can be found HERE

MXA's interview w/ J-Law

MXA Mid-Week Report

Same Day TV Coverage of the Nationals

June 25, 2008


Same Day Television Coverage and Schedule Changes at Lakewood
- press release -




LAKEWOOD, Colo. (June 25, 2008) – With the historic occasion of the first-ever AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF night race, the Toyota Trucks AMA National at Thunder Valley Presented by Division 7 Insulation will include same day national television coverage on SPEED.

For the first time in 2008, the SPEED will feature same day coverage of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF. Ralph Sheheen and Jeff Emig will bring the telecast to millions all over the country with a late-night showcase of the premier AMA Motocross class at 11:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder Valley coverage marks the first of three same-day broadcasts that SPEED will feature this season, which also includes Budds Creek and Southwick.

With the premiere of two of the most revolutionary moments for the sport, the 2008 Toyota Trucks AMA National will undoubtedly be an event to remember.

SPEED Air Dates

AMA Motocross Class - Same Day Coverage

Event Premiere Time

Thunder Valley Sat. 6/28/08 11:30 PM/ET

Budds Creek Sun. 7/13/08 10:00 PM/ET

Motocross 338 Sun. 8/24/08 6:00 PM/ET

ATTN Loretta Lynn's Competitors....

The following is an important reminder from MX Sports to all qualified Loretta Lynn's participants:



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Thunder in the Sand Race Report

Thunder Moto
Blessing Cashes in on Wildwood Beach
By Scott Lukaitis / Photo by Lukaitisphoto.com
WILDWOOD NJ, MAY 31ST & JUN 1st

Adam Blessing

The sounds of the Atlantic Ocean and the thunderous boom of four-stroke engines combine for an event like no other. The Thunder in the Sand promoted by New Jersey Thunder Motorsports took place over the last weekend of May at Wildwood New Jersey.
The unique race is held twice a year once in the spring and once in the fall. Held over a period of two days with one moto in each class held on each day the relaxed events schedule allows for plenty of time to soak up the New Jersey sun. The Mark Hufnagle designed track is built right on the beach in the sand. With no other dirt brought in the shifting sand of the Jersey shore make for a challenging and exciting track for all.

Dave Ginolfi

The 250 and 450 “A” classes were the premier classes for the weekend. A large cash payout meant for a profitable weekend for the winner. The first class of the weekend was the 250 class, for up to 250c two and four strokes, Adam Blessing was the class of the field. Riding a borrowed Suzuki RM250 the Fox / Dragon Optical backed rider jumped out to an early lead and never looked back taking the victory. No Fear / Von Zipper backed Dave Ginolfi was second and Yamaha mounted Eric Balawejder was third. The three riders would repeat their moto scores in moto 2 and finish in the same order overall.
The 450 class saw Blessing on his more familiar Honda but the results were much the same. Blessing was again the winner of both motos with Ginolfi second in both motos. In the first moto LDR / Moose backed Chris Chomko put his Honda in third and Kawasaki rider Evan Forosisky in fourth. Those two riders would swap position in moto 2 thus giving Forosisky the final step on the podium.

Chris Chomko

Chomko was not left off the podium however as he used 1-1 moto scores to take the 25+ Expert class payday. Second behind Chomko was 30+ Expert class winner Brian Carroll and third overall was Honda rider Tristian Huey.
With classes for the youngest to the oldest and all bike sizes a great weekend was had. Even the torrential rain and threat of a tornado on Saturday afternoon didn’t hamper the great weekend. Make your plans now for the fall event held on the weekend of October 10th and 11th. Check out their website at www.thundermoto.com for more information.

Jacob Hartranft

Chris Suydam

Sorry for the delay. Better late than never. Here are the Race Results from the Thunder in the Sand Wildwood Beach race held on the weekend of May 30th thru June 1st.

+25 A: 1. Christopher Chomko (Hon); 2. Brian Carroll (Yam); 3. Tristan Huey (Hon); 4. James Mazza (Suz); 5. John Thomas (Hon);

+25 B: 1. Mark Wesnofske (Hon); 2. John Hurley (Kaw); 3. Rob Novak (Hon); 4. Ken Thomas (Hon); 5. Matthew Hangey (Suz);

+30 A: 1. Brian Carroll (Yam); 2. James Mazza (Suz); 3. John Thomas (Hon);

+30 B: 1. Mark Wesnofske (Hon); 2. Ken Thomas (Hon); 3. Todd Tennis (Yam); 4. Michael Smith (Kaw); 5. Thomas Gibson (Hon);

+30 C: 1. Stuart Thomas (Yam); 2. Charles Hock (Suz); 3. Christian Giaime (Hon); 4. Richard Trout (Suz); 5. Richard Tamburo (Hon);

+40 Senior: 1. Chris Suydan (Hon); 2. Thomas Gibson (Hon); 3. Bill Ford (Suz); 4. Robert Yahnite (Hon); 5. Louis Dorrico (Hon);

0-50cc 4-6 B: 1. Bryton Carroll (Cob); 2. Mitchell Mckee (Yam);

0-50cc 4-6 C: 1. Evan Knoll (Ktm); 2. Taylor Longphee (Drr); 3. Tim Brass (Hon); 4. Shawn Cacciola (Hon);

0-85cc 10-11 yrs: 1. Jacob Hartranft (Yam); 2. Lucas Brzostowski (Kaw); 3. Andrew Voroscak (Ktm); 4. Nicholas Mcclure (Ktm); 5. Rocky Cagno (Ktm);

0-85cc 12-13 yrs: 1. Michael Pettet (Suz); 2. Hunter Lucas (Hon); 3. Austin Lucas (Hon); 4. Garrett Schwippert (Yam); 5. Taylor Kief (Yam);

0-85cc 14-15 yrs: 1. Dylan Wolfe (Suz); 2. Dan Geiger (Yam); 3. Dashauyn Staten (Suz); 4. Dan Tino (Kaw); 5. Paul Beerley (Yam);

0-85cc 7-9 yrs: 1. Brandon Hatnranft (Ktm); 2. Ricci Randanella (Suz); 3. Scott Stockunas (Kaw); 4. Gage Solis (Pli); 5. Max Amato (Suz);

Supermini 12-15yrs: 1. Michael Pettet (Suz); 2. David Worden (Yam); 3. Eric Osmundsen (Hon); 4. Tyler Valcich (Hon); 5. Dylan Wolfe (Suz);

125 B: 1. Dakota Letsinger (Suz);

125 C: 1. Dylan Wolfe (Suz); 2. David Worden (Yam); 3. Steven Eggert (Yam); 4. David Magee (Yam); 5. Dan Tino (Kaw);

250 A: 1. Adam Blessing (Hon); 2. David Ginolfi (Kaw); 3. Eric Balawejder (Yam); 4. Eric Mckay (Yam); 5. James Dzierwinski, Jr (Kaw);

250 B: 1. Matthew Grant (Kaw); 2. Thomas Sherby (Hon); 3. J Grisham (Hon); 4. Steve Geist (Ktm); 5. Stephen Morelli (Hon);

250 C Group 1: 1. Todd Gordon (Hon); 2. Kyle Crammer (Hon); 3. Devon Grisham (Yam); 4. Troy Clark (Hon); 5. Christian Giaime (Hon);

250 C Group 2: 1. Andrew Herzog (Hon); 2. John Grisi (Hon); 3. Chris Chiofalo (Hon); 4. Joey Gluck (Hon); 5. Billy Stillwell (Suz);

250 C Group 3: 1. Mark Glassford (Hon); 2. Mason Foy (Yam); 3. Burley Crawley (Suz); 4. Timothy Vogel (Suz); 5. Mark Terpak (Hon);

450 4 Stk A: 1. Adam Blessing (Hon); 2. David Ginolfi (Kaw); 3. Evan Forosisky (Kaw); 4. Christopher Chomko (Hon); 5. Tristan Huey (Hon);

450 4 Stk B: 1. Joseph Corcoran (Hon); 2. Anthony Dalessandro (Hon); 3. Stephen Morelli (Hon); 4. Philip Albertson (Hon); 5. Douglas Zee (Hon);

450 4 Stk C Group1: 1. Derek Mowday (Hon); 2. Ethan Clymer (Ktm); 3. Kevin Difrancesco (Suz); 4. Billy Geist (Yam); 5. Samuel Detwiler (Hon);

450 4STK C Group 2: 1. Tom Greenhoe (Yam); 2. Trevor Lyons (Yam); 3. Timothy Vogel (Suz); 4. Michael Ciolino (Yam); 5. Bill Ford (Suz);

Schoolboy: 1. Matthew Grant (Kaw); 2. Thomas Sherby (Hon); 3. Eric Osmundsen (Hon); 4. Ethan Clymer (Ktm); 5. Joshua Watson (Kaw);

Collegeboy Group 1: 1. Teddy Grant (Kaw); 2. Evan Forosisky (Kaw); 3. Andrew Slowey (Hon); 4. Philip Albertson (Hon); 5. Anthony Dalessandro (Hon);

Collegeboy Group 2: 1. Tom Greenhoe (Yam); 2. Kevin Mccusker (Yam); 3. Kevin Clark (Hon); 4. Todd Gordon (Hon); 5. Andrew Herzog (Hon);

LCQ: 1. David, Sr Mcdermott (Hon); 2. Matthew Brandolini (Hon);

QUAD

0-50cc Quad4-6 C: 1. Joseph Serrao (Drr); 2. Julian Coffing (Drx); 3. Joseph Sweeney (Drx); 4. Mitchell Mckee (Yam); 5. Eric Karinalis (Pol);

0-90 Quad 7-9 Group 1: 1. Nathan Patrick (Drr); 2. Aj Garreffi (Drr); 3. Davis Eames (Apx); 4. Brandon Grace (Drr); 5. Sokha Ferroni (Suz);

0-90 Quad 7-9 Group 2: 1. David Clark (Apx); 2. Justin Clark (Cob); 3. Roy Gendron (Apx); 4. Joseph Cavaliere (Drx); 5. Alexis Tedesco (Can);

0-90cc Quad 10-12: 1. Michael Deluca (Cob); 2. Nicholas Major (Cob); 3. Eric Greene (Apx); 4. Kellie Moran (Drr); 5. Mike Lindsay (Hon);

0-90cc Quad 13-15: 1. Bren Marra (Cob); 2. Nicholas Gennusa (Cob); 3. Andrew Rosinski (Hon);

Quad 2 Stk B: 1. Dennis Ray (Yam); 2. Wayne Rocco (Hon); 3. Norman Hargrove (Hon); 4. Anthony White (Yam); 5. Shawn Burrough (Yam);

Quad 200-300cc: 1. Steve Minden (Hon); 2. Stuart Thomas (Hon); 3. Daniel Pagnini (Hon); 4. Chris Chiofalo (Hon); 5. Rob Novak (Hon);

Quad 4 Stk A: 1. Matthew Cusumano (Suz); 2. Rocco Arno (Hon); 3. Chris Butter (Hon); 4. Patrick Brown (Yam); 5. Richard Lindsay (Kaw);

Quad 4 Stk B Group 1: 1. John Shull (Hon); 2. Daniel Bergholz (Hon); 3. Frank Fortney (Yam); 4. Matthew Cusumano (Suz); 5. Tom Shinn (Hon);

Quad 4 Stk B Group 2: 1. Fred ,landwher, Iii (Hon); 2. Paul Callahan (Suz); 3. David Mcdermott (Hon); 4. Timothy Notarianni (Suz); 5. Rich Staino (Yam);

Quad C Group 1: 1. Brad Klimbo (Hon); 2. Christopher Clayton (Hon); 3. Daniel Altenburg (Hon); 4. Justin Lilick (Yam); 5. Tyler Adams (Suz);

Quad C Group 2: 1. Tyler Wittje (Suz); 2. Nicholas Simmermon (Hon); 3. Jason Widdoss (Suz); 4. John Kenney (Yam); 5. Samuel Wall (Yam);

Quad C Group 3: 1. Matthew Herbert (Suz); 2. Brett Butter (Yam); 3. Steve Lyons (Suz); 4. Tonido Dixon (Yam); 5. Devin Woolf (Yam);

Quad C Group 4: 1. Justin Carr (Yam); 2. Richard Perrini (Hon); 3. Chris Piano (Hon); 4. Jeffrey Wolf (Yam); 5. Bill Patterson (Yam);

Quad Unltd group 1: 1. Richard Lindsay (Kaw); 2. John Kenney (Yam); 3. Paul Callahan (Suz); 4. Eddie Przybszewski (Suz); 5. Corey Straga (Hon);

Quad Unltd group 2: 1. Corey Atherton (Hon); 2. Tyler Wittje (Suz); 3. John Shull (Hon); 4. Sean Neidlinger (Suz); 5. Scott Mcmaster (Hon);

Quad Unltd group 3: 1. Rich Staino (Yam); 2. Brett Butter (Yam); 3. Jeffrey Wolf (Yam); 4. Gary Jackson (Suz); 5. Fred ,landwher, Iii (Hon);

Quad Unltd group 4: 1. Justin Carr (Yam); 2. Andrew Capps (Yam); 3. Christopher Clayton (Hon); 4. Timothy Brand (Yam); 5. Kris Lilick (Yam);

Quad Vet Group 1: 1. Chris Butter (Hon); 2. Steven Stracka (Hon); 3. Dennis Ray (Yam); 4. Oakford Ale (Hon); 5. Steve Lyons (Suz);

Womens Open: 1. Krista Marie (Yam); 2. Jennifer Butter (Hon); 3. Samantha Ross (Yam); 4. Alisha Dipasquale (Hon); 5. Kellie Moran (Suz);

2009 Supercross Schedule announced

Although the Nationals are in full swing the 2009 Monster Energy AMA Supercross schedule has been announced. Some new locations have been added and some traditional locations removed. Take a look below.

2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Schedule

January 3, 2009 Anaheim, Calif. Angel Stadium

January 10, 2009 Phoenix Chase Field

January 17, 2009 Anaheim, Calif. Angel Stadium

January 24, 2009 Houston Reliant Stadium

January 31, 2009 San Francisco AT&T Park

February 7, 2009 Anaheim, Calif. Angel Stadium

February 14, 2009 San Diego Qualcomm Stadium

February 21, 2009 Atlanta Georgia Dome

February 28, 2009 Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium

March 6, 2009 Daytona Beach, Fla. Daytona Motor Speedway

March 14, 2009 New Orleans Superdome

March 21, 2009 St. Louis Edward Jones Dome

March 28, 2009 Toronto, Canada Rogers Centre

April 4, 2009 Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Municipal Stadium

April 18, 2009 Seattle Qwest Field

April 25, 2009 Salt Lake City Rice-Eccles Field

May 2, 2009 Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium

Blog reading

2 new blogs came across my computer screen this weekend. I recommend checking them out when you gat a chance. MXPTV's Matt Woney's popular blurbs column is now a blog. Check it out HERE

Also worth reading is New England racer Mike Martin's blog. You can read that one right HERE

Cover Me...J-Law style

Despite some recent issues Jason Lawrence appears to be a highly prized commodity in the magazine world. This month alone he appears on the cover of Moto Magazine from England and Transworld MX and RacerX Illustrated. Not to mention the many congratulatory advertisements in the issues as well. Fly, FMF, Yamaha of Troy, Von Zipper and others spent their ad dollars congratulating Jason on his recent SX Lites Championship.

Lafferty Back on Track

From Dirt Rider.com
Lafferty Wins National Enduro Round 5


Marquette, MI - Red Bull KTM Factory Team rider, Mike Lafferty, won the fifth round of the National Enduro Series in a tremendous comeback in his first race since his injury in April. Lafferty's teammate and current point leader, Russell Bobbitt, finished a very close second.

Lafferty was unsure if he would even race this event a few weeks ago when he was still nursing a broken ankle he suffered during a practice crash. "I started riding again ten days ago. At first it was painful, but after the first week it really didn't bother me to ride. That's when I knew I would be able to return and run up front for this race," commented Lafferty.

The race took place under perfect conditions. The weather was nice and the terrain was challenging for the riders with both sand and rock sections. The riders ran six special tests in which Lafferty and Bobbitt maintained their normal tradition of keeping the score close. The final result came down to the wire and Lafferty managed to top Bobbitt's score by a mere 25 seconds.

Although Lafferty was unable to compete in the fourth round, his win at round five helps move him closer to his teammate in overall series points. Bobbitt now leads the series with 126 points while Lafferty trails by 15 to hold second. "I am happy to know I am back where I left off," remarked Lafferty after his win.

Next Round: Blain, PA - July 20, 2008

Overall Results:
1. Mike Lafferty
2. Russell Bobbitt
3. Nick Fahringer
4. Cole Kirkpatrick
5. Aaron Wegner
6. Jeff Melik
7. Brad Bakken
8. Chris Galt
9. Dylan Debel
10. John Burgard

Overall Points:
1. Russell Bobbitt - 126
2. Mike Lafferty - 111
3. Cole Kirkpatrick - 90
4. Nick Fahringer - 65
5. Jeff Melik - 57

Carl Stone Photo Report from Texas

Check out this Texas sized photo report by NJ's own Carl Stone from the last round of the AMA National Series held in Freestone Texas.

MX1 Class

MX2 Lites

AMA Fines Lawrence and Hill

AMA Racing levies fines against Motocross riders Jason Lawrence and Josh Hill
June 12, 2008AMA Racing news
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) issued separate penalties today to professional motocross riders Jason Lawrence and Josh Hill for off-track activities detrimental to the sport at last weekend's AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF at Freestone County Raceway in Wortham, Texas, June 7-8.
"AMA Racing conducted an investigation on the reported incidents involving each rider at the event," said AMA Director of Motocross/Supercross/ATV Ryan Holliday. "It was determined that unacceptable behavior detrimental to the sport had occurred, and that the professionalism and the integrity of the series and its promoters had been severely compromised."
The nature of Lawrence's and Hill's offenses have been reported elsewhere in the media.
Lawrence and Hill have each been fined $25,000 by the AMA, payment for which will be suspended contingent upon the successful completion of a one-year probation period with no further offenses. If either rider is involved in any disciplinary action during the next 12 months, the suspended fine would be enforced, as well as the second offense penalty. In addition, further disciplinary action will be considered,including the suspension or loss of license from AMA competition.
The riders were notified of the penalties on June 12, 2008.

2008 MAXXIS MiniMotoSX:
TV REMINDER
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 9, 2008)

Announced a few weeks ago, the “the Biggest MiniBike Race on the Planet,” held the first week in May in the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas , will air on the Versus Network’s Lucas Motorsports Hour. Originally scheduled for the second week in June, the 2008 MiniMotoSX will now air on Saturday June 21st, at 5:00pm EST; with a second airing on June 26th at the same time.Versus Network’s grassroots based racing program, the Lucas Motorsports Hour will feature great behind the scenes action as well as race highlights from all 11 MMSX main events. “We are very thankful for all those who continue to dedicate their efforts to make the MMSX such a huge success,” exclaims MMSX originator, Eric Peronnard. “And thanks to Lucas Oil, we are proud to be able to put a deal together to get this exciting event on the Versus Network.” If you have never seen the AMA/Maxxis MiniMotoSX, don’t miss what’s been called “the best racing in Las Vegas !” We are already looking forward to next year!June 21st, Versus Network, Lucas Motorsports Hour… 2008 AMA/Maxxis MiniMotoSXMore information available at www.motorsportshour.com check your local listings. 2009 AMA/Maxxis MiniMotoSXTentatively planned for Friday May 1st Las Vegas ’ Orleans Arenawww.MiniMotoSX.com

MT Holly in Canada....photos

Check out this pair of photos graciously provided by my friend Emile Cooper north of the border in Canada. #280 Ryan Gainey and #381 tearing up some Gopher Dunes sand. For more of Emile's work check out www.squidphoto.com

Glen Helen Photos by Carl Stone

NJ Photographer Carl Stone is a well known contributor to many different publications and websites in the motocross field. Check out his Glen Helen National photo slide show from www.mxnationals.com SLIDE SHOW HERE

J-Law on cover of Moto Magazine

Click the link to read more.

http://www.motomagazine.co.uk/magazine/issue32

Mt Holly Racing North of the Border

Mt Holly Racing Teammates Ryan Gainey and Bryan Wallace spent the weekend in Canada racing round 2 of the Monster Energy CMRC Canadian National Series. Both rider qualified in the MX1 class with Bryan finishing 18-29 for 22nd overall and Ryan finishing 31-21 for 32nd overall.