NJ in the Woods

NJ riders are not only competitive in motocross but New Jersey is also the home of the 7 time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty. The Lafferty family has been winning enduros for many years but most recently Mike (Estell Manor) has taken the top spot. The eight time National Champion is poised to take the top spot in the record books with a championship this season.

Of the three round run this season Lafferty has won riders have won two of them. Going into round 4 of 10 Lafferty holds a slim one point lead. Joining Lafferty chasing the National Championship dream is his brother Rich and Wally Palmer. Several other NJ riders are planning on doing selected rounds of the series including Joel Dengler and Mike Sigety who sit in 33rd and 36th place respectively in the series points standings.

For more information on the National Enduro Series and competing in local enduros the East Coast Enduro Association on their website at www.ecea.org

NJ in Texas

For the last couple of weeks the center of the Amateur motocross racing scene has been in Texas. First at Lake Whitney then at Oak Hill. A couple of NJ riders made the long drive and here is a brief list of their finishes.

Lake Whitney:

Frankie Lettieri (Brick)

• MX Lites B Mod 29th overall
• Youth 12-16 B/C 20th overall

Joey Peters (Asbury)

• Youth 12-16 B/C 18th overall

Oak Hill GNC Motocross Finals

Nick Desiderio (Washington)

• 125 Int Stock 19th overall
• 250 4 stroke Mod 30th overall

Frankie Lettieri (Brick)

• 125 Open Amateur 8th overall
• 250 4-Stroke Mod 15th overall
• 99-125 Schoolboy 12-16 Mod 22nd overall
• 99-250f Schoolboy 12-16 Mod 20th overall
• 99-250f Schoolboy 12-16 Stock 17th overall

Joey Peters (Asbury)

• 99-125 Schoolboy 12-16 Mod 17th overall
• 99-250f Schoolboy 12-16 Mod 25th overall

Job well done for all the Jersey guys.

Cool Carmichael Video

Check out this cool Ricky Carmichael video found on WWW.Current.com

Direct link: http://current.com/items/88874392_ricky_carmichael_goat

Ginolfi / Bogdan tops in AMA Arenacross Lites Series

Congratulations to NJ motocross racers Dave Ginolfi (Lake Hopatcong) and Dan Bogdan (Estell Manor) on their top 20 points standings finishes in the 2007-2008 Ama Arenacross Lites East Points Standings. Ginolfi was second overall and Bogdan rounded out the top 20 in 20th place.

NJOHVA meeting April 1, protect your right to ride

New Jersey Off Highway Vehicle Association Meeting

Next Tuesday, April 1, 2008 7:00 p.m.

THE APRIL NEW JERSEY OFF-HIGHWAYASSOCIATION MEETING WILL BE AT SPORTHONDA ON TUESDAY APRIL 1st AT 7:00PMNOTE: THIS LOCATION IS IN THE NORTH CENTRAL PART OF THE STATE.


Sport Honda Powerhouse911 Middlesex Ave. Metuchen NJ 08840Phone: 732-906-9292
For directions to Sport Honda Powerhouse please go to:
http://www.sporthonda.net/map_hours.asp

"Birth of a Racer" on Discovery

Check out this great motorcycle that was backed by Elf Moto lubricants. Elf's United States division is based in Linden, New Jersey.


Discovery Channel – Tuesday, March 25 – 8:00pm – “Birth of a Racer”

Michael Czysz is attempting to manufacture a racing motorcycle unlike any that has ever existed.
MotoCzysz's C1 prototype may lead to a revolution in the industry and change the face of American racing, but at what cost?

TV Listing times: http://dhd.discovery.com/tv-schedules/special.html?paid=66.14723.120576.0.0


Note: Michael Czysz contacted Total Lubricants USA at the beginning of the Motoczysz development to help with the bikes lubrication using the ELF Moto product line.
www.Motoczysz.com

Support Your Sport MX -press release

From-
Support Your Sport MX Goes Live
- press release -
Oceanside, CA (March 24, 2008) - SUPPORT YOUR SPORT MX (SYSMX) announced today the launch of its website www.SupportYourSportMX.com. The sole purpose of the site is to offer a "hub" for anyone and everyone who is interested in supporting various charitable organizations dedicated to helping injured or ailing riders and those connected to the sport of motocross.
In addition to topical press releases, photos and feature stories about various organizations and companies who have made a difference, the site will regularly feature interviews with injured pro and recreational riders who have risen above their unique and individual challenges. The site will also offer links to a handful of non-profit organizations to learn more about each specific cause and ways to help.
"We want to help raise awareness for the various special causes and for those in need," said SYSMX founder Mike Koger. "Support Your Sport MX is a portal to all the wonderful charities, companies and individuals devoted to helping others, the promotion of safety and the betterment of the sport of motocross, and bringing them all under one roof."
While there are dozens of foundations, projects, and websites in place to offer help and financial funding for injured riders, the goal of SYSMX is to raise awareness for safety and gain maximum exposure for charities, their individual causes, and special fundraising needs. All this as it relates to all the countless expenses associated with victims of motocross accidents, born ailments and the medical research necessary to combat the long term and often crippling effects of series injury and disease.
SYSMX is also a stout supporter of those who manufacture, distribute and advocate the use of safety equipment, as well as tracks and organizations that practice and adopt important riding safety measures.
The sport we are all endeared to is an "action" sport, which can be dangerous. As a result, there will always be a need for charitable organizations, support of the industry and simply people who care.
About Smooth Industries: Smooth Industries LLC is the leader in Officially Licensed Motocross apparel and accessories using images and the likeness of the sports biggest names including Jeremy McGrath, Travis Pastrana, Chad Reed, Ryan Villopoto, Kevin Windham, Monster Pro Circuit Kawasaki, Rockstar Makita Suzuki and more. It is our goal to provide quality motocross themed products for fans of all ages, giving them fresh and innovative designs to express their passion for not only their favorite riders and teams but the sport itself in hopes of continuing to aid in the overall growth of the sport of motocross. For more information, please visit our website at www.SmoothIndustries.com

Minneapolis SX photos

NJ photographers Chris Tedesco and Carl Stone are still at it following the Monster Energy Supercross tour. Chris' work can be found at his website www.tedescophoto.com as well as www.supercrossonline.com and Carl Stone's photos can be found at www.motonews.com and www.sponsorhouse.com

Check them out.

Learn to ride better...

Although not technically NJ motocross, NJ enduro racer Rich Lafferty has an interesting school you may want to check out.

Rich Lafferty is a 2 time East Coast Enduro Association (ECEA) Enduro Champion, one time ECEA Hare Scrambles Championship and one time A-250 AMA National Enduro Champion. He has competed in the AMA National Enduro Series and has finished in the Top 10 Overall Year-End Points five times with 4th place being his highest overall ranking.

In order to expand his student base and to help his students perform better long term teaching he has created a dynamic new website. www.rlafferty.com

Along with links to his riding school Rich has taken it one step better by offering a subscription service so that riders all around the world can take advantage of teaching. Video clips and tutorials are available from the comfort of your home on your PC to watch and learn from.

Check out the website at www.rlafferty.com or email Rich@rlafferty.com with any question.

Who knows maybe you'll pick up a trick that will get you into the lead.

Press Release: 3rd annual MX Kids Racing for Hope Fundraiser Event May 3rd

Press Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Rocco Cagno 732-266-0306
rmcagno@comcast.net

3rd annual MX Kids Racing for Hope Fundraiser Event May 3rd

The 3RD Annual MX Kids Racing for Hope will take place at Old Bridge Township’s Raceway Park on May 3 2008. The proceeds will benefit Embrace Kids Foundation of New Brunswick NJ.

Rocky Cagno, a fifth grader at Frost Elementary School in East Brunswick NJ, and local racers are once again ready to participate. The support over the last 2 years has been amazing and everyone involved in this fundraiser have had a large impact in helping the cause. Their support has not only been financial but by inspiring other children to get involved as well.

The Embrace Kids Foundation (formerly The Institute for Children) www.embracekids.org helps many children and their families by providing counselors, educational teachers, financial assistance and research to develop new treatment and a search for a cure for children with cancer and blood disorders.

The 2008 fundraiser will once again be held in conjunction with Raceway Park’s Youth day on Saturday May 3rd 2008.

Any youth rider or businesses wishing to participate by sponsoring the event or making monetary or raffle product donations please contact Rocco Cagno @ 732-266-0306 or email rmcagno@comcast.net by April 15th 2008.

About the Embrace Kids Foundation www.embracekids.org :
In 1991, a group of parents, staff and friends joined together to form The Institute for Children with Cancer and Blood Disorders. The original group has flourished into the newly renamed Embrace Kids Foundation, an impressive organization comprising parents of patients, working professionals, community leaders and college/high school students.
In 2007, Embrace Kids Foundation will provide over $1.2 million in services to children and families throughout the greater New Jersey area. The child patients range in age from infancy to young adulthood and encompass all ethnic and social backgrounds. Our family programs and support services are available at absolutely no cost to the family. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life and relieving emotional, spiritual and financial concerns.
Our support services include the David E. Zullo Pediatric Palliative Care (PACCT) Program, an Accredited Learning Center, Embrace Kids with Sickle Cell Initiative, a Financial Assistance Program and other Family Support Services. We also fund research at the Cancer Institute of New Jersey with the goal of improving treatment and searching for a cure.

About Raceway Park www.racewaypark.com :
About Raceway Park: Raceway Park, located in the heart of Central New Jersey is just thirty-five miles south of New York City & the four surrounding boroughs and just fifty five miles northeast of Philadelphia, will celebrate forty-three (43) years of fast family fun in 2008. Raceway Park conducts a very wide variety of motorsport events including Championship NHRA Drag Racing, Championship AMA Semi-Pro Motocross racing, WKA Karting, Auto Shows, NOPI Sport Compact & Import Shows, Junior Drag Racing, Musical concerts including festivals like the annual Vans Warped Tour, Auto flea markets, motocross practice tracks, theme events, family shows, monster truck shows, and much, much more. Opening soon will be an all-new 1.3 mile paved road racing course for cars and motorcycles.Annual attendance (based on fair weather conditions) is 560,000 people per year at more than two hundred different events conducted between March and November.

AMA announces Trophy Team for 08 ISDE

From the AMA press release:

AMA announces Trophy Team for 2008 International Six Days Enduro

- press release -

PICKERINGTON, Ohio-The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the U.S. Trophy Team that will take on the world at the 2008 International Six Days Enduro in Serres, Greece. For the 83rd ISDE, the following riders will contest the World Trophy Team Championship for Team USA: Destry Abbott, Kurt Caselli, Ricky Dietrich, Jimmy Jarrett, Nathan Kanney and Nathan Woods.

"We are extremely honored to have riders of this caliber representing the United States at the ISDE," said AMA Off-Road Racing Director Chuck Weir. "Thanks to new selection procedures this year, we're able to name our Trophy Team much earlier than in the past. This not only allows us to field our best riders, but it gives everyone involved an opportunity to be as prepared as possible to represent the United States at this storied international event."
One veteran on Team USA this year will be the 35-year-old Abbott, who is contesting the AMA FMF Racing National Hare & Hound Series for Monster Energy Kawasaki. The four-time AMA National Hare & Hound Champion is a two-time ISDE Gold Medalist and will be representing the United States on the Trophy Team for the fourth time. It will be his fifth time competing in the event.

"The team is very prepared this year. All six of us are committed and see this as a true team effort. We want to do what's best for the team and we're going to do whatever it takes," said Abbott, who is planning to ride a Kawasaki KX450.
Jimmy Jarrett, 31, also brings several years of experience to the team. Jarrett races off-road events for Team FMF Suzuki. This will be the Ohioan's fifth year representing the United States on the Trophy Team.

"It's really cool for riders of different teams here in the U.S. to come together for this event," said Jarrett, who is planning to ride a Suzuki RM250 in the ISDE. "It doesn't matter what kind of bike you're riding or who you race for here. When we go to the ISDE, we're all riding for one team, one goal."

On the other end of the ISDE-experience spectrum is the team's ISDE rookie, Nathan Woods. The 30-year-old races off-road for Team FMF Suzuki and competes in the AMA Endurocross series.

"I'm really looking forward to the ISDE format. I'm looking at it like a great trail ride with a race in between it all. Then going to a different country, riding different terrain and meeting different people, it's going to be awesome," said Woods, who expects to ride a fuel-injected RMZ450 at the ISDE. "We have a great chance this year. We have the talent. We have the drive. We're not going to get second place. Our goal is to win."

Probably the most decorated rider returning to the team is Caselli. The 24-year-old, who races off-road events for Red Bull KTM, led the ISDE overall during a significant portion of last year's event in La Serena, Chile, and ultimately won the E3 class. In 2006, Caselli also was a member of the championship Junior Trophy Team. This will be Caselli's second time representing the United States on the Trophy Team.

Ricky Dietrich, 20, joined Caselli on the championship 2006 Junior Trophy Team and currently races off-road events for Monster Energy Kawasaki. This will be Dietrich's first time representing the United States on the Trophy Team and his second time at the ISDE.

Nathan Kanney, 25, is currently contesting the AMA Grand National Cross Country series for Red Bull KTM. Kanney is an experienced ISDE and World Enduro Championship rider.

The Trophy Team is one of three premier teams that represent the United States at the ISDE. The Trophy Team features six riders who compete in all three displacement classes that contest the ISDE: the E1 class, which features 100cc to 125cc two-stroke and 175cc to 250cc four-stroke motorcycles; the E2 class, which features 175cc to 250cc two-stroke and 290cc to 450cc four-stroke motorcycles; and the E3 class, which features 290cc to 500cc two-stroke and 475cc to 650cc four-stroke motorcycles.

The other premier teams are the Junior Trophy Team, which fields four riders younger than 23-years old, competing in a minimum of two classes, and the Women's Trophy Team, which fields three riders.

While the Trophy Team, the Junior Trophy Team and the Women's Trophy Team are a critical part of the U.S. effort at the ISDE, they are only a small part of the entire U.S. contingent that makes the trek to the annual event. Dozens of club teams, to be partially determined this year by qualifier events on May 3-4 in New Lisbon, N.J., and May 31-June 1 in Idaho City, Idaho, will also represent the United States at the 2008 ISDE.

While the riders are clearly the most important part of the ISDE program, it wouldn't happen without a solid group of dedicated sponsors. Some of the companies who are making Team USA a possibility in 2008 are: Arai Helmets, Spectro Lubricants, Kenda Tires, Bob Lamphere's Beaverton Honda Yamaha, MSR/Tucker Rocky and Mountain Glass.

Everyone can help support Team USA and look good while doing it by buying an official Team USA ISDE T-Shirt. All the proceeds help get the riders, bikes and crew to Greece (and back). To buy a shirt, just visit www.AMADirectlink.com, click on Gift Shop, then select Apparel.

For more information on the ISDE and Team USA, please see www.AMADirectlink.com/amrace/2008/isde.

Motocross for your i pod

Looking for new video for your Ipod or Iphone. Well look no further than NJ videographer Matt Wozney's website www.motoxposure.com for the best in Northeast motocross racing including last weekends Loretta Lynn's qualifier at Budd's Creek.
For a direct link to the podcast go here: http://motoxposure.com/home.htm

While you're there order a copy of his latest DVD. Motoxposure 3

NJ on the cover

Check out the most recent issue of Dirt Rider (May 2008) on newsstands now. Jason Lawrence (Estell Manor) is featured on the cover and Frank Lettieri is featured on the March 2008 issue of The Pickle magazine along with an interview inside.

Jason Lawrence video interview

Jason Lawrence was featured in a Transworld MX video interview.
Check it out here:
http://www.transworldmotocross.com/video.jsp?ID=1000005594

Atco Opening Soon!!!

http://www.atcomxracing.com/
From Atco's website:


Welcome to the all-new Atco MX Park!Opening Day 2008 is Friday, March 21st at 5:00pm.
We are excited to bring you an all-new Atco MX Park for the 2008 Season and we are well underway with our plans to make it a whole new experience for riders of all ages. We have a practice schedule in place and our race schedule is coming soon, and both will be posted right here on our new web site. Our staff and several volunteers have been hard at work on the track upgrading our irrigation system and adding in several tons of new dirt and sand, which we feel will give us much better drainage and allow for the track to be ridden on much sooner after severe weather.
Throughout the 2008 season we will be adding to the web site and will keep the schedule, race results, and track points up-to-date, and will be adding in new photos from the track once in a while so be sure to check back to see if you made it into our photo gallery. Again, welcome to the new web site, be sure to take a look around. We look forward to seeing you at the all-new Atco MX Park.

Barry Carsten Daytona Photo

Barry Carsten (Bayville) before the rains came. Carsten would go on to finish 7th in the LCQ missing the muddy main event. Photo courtesy Vital MX

Raceway Park Opening Day RAINED OUT

UPDATE: 8AM Saturday, March 8th.
DRAG RACERS, Due to the weather and rain expected throughout the day, we have moved the BF Goodrich Tires Street Wars 1 until Sunday March 9th, that’s tomorrow, Street wars, along with the as scheduled test and tune.
MOTOCROSS RACERS, due to the rain that has already fallen, and the rain expected to continue throughout the day, tonight’s overnight parking, and tomorrow’s RACE have been officially RAINED OUT Please spread the word that there will be no motocross RACE this weekend.
MOTOCROSS PRACTICE TRACK RIDERS, there is no motocross practice today, and please check back for tomorrow’s practice after 8:30 am.

Rausch Creek Press Release

www.rauschcreekracing.com
978 Gap Street, Valley View, PA 17983

Phone: 570-682-4600 / Fax: 570-682-9051
Contact: Rob Feldman, General Manager / (570) 682-4600 / pr@rauschcreekracing.com

For immediate release
Press Release

Off-road Riding Thrives At Rausch Creek Land, L.P.
Rausch Creek Powersports, LLC to promote many types of riding at its
two unique facilities
Hegins, PA, December 31, 2007: Long the host of thousands of dirt bike and ATV
enthusiasts from all over the Mid-Atlantic region, the Rausch Creek family of companies is
growing to better serve two distinct groups of riders. Rausch Creek Powersports, LLC
(“RCPS”), commenced operations January 1, 2008, encompassing two Schuylkill County, PA
riding areas.
· Rausch Creek Trail Riders (“RCTR”) will continue a
tradition of membership-based access to over 8,500 acres of trails formerly operated by
Tower City Trail Riders, Inc. RCTR will expand its network of bike & ATV trails and
maintain a family campground accessible to members year-round. Rausch Creek plans to
invest significant resources in facility improvements, starting with permanent bathroom
facilities, road upgrades and trail enhancements.
· Rausch Creek MX & ATV Park (“RCMX”) is already unique
in its extensive mix of motocross and trail riding options for bike and quad enthusiasts of
all ages and skill levels. With over four miles of motocross tracks and several hundred
acres of trails, RCMX is enjoyed by thousands of daily riders each year. No annual
membership is required, though a limited number of 2008 season passes will be offered at
the request of our hard-core frequent riders.
Rausch Creek Land, L.P. (“RCL”) manages over 13,000 acres in the Tri-Valley area. Other
RCL motorsports interests include playing host to Rausch Creek Offroad Park for 4x4
aficionados and ongoing development of a premier road racing facility.

Raceway Park OPening Weekend Schedule

MX RACE TRACK

Schedule of Events for March 8-9 Weekend…





Saturday Schedule:

Gates open 5:00 p.m. – 10pm

Early Sign-up 8:00-9:00 p.m.



Saturday night Parking Fee- $15

Gates will close Saturday night at 10pm sharp!

Early sign up for Sunday’s racers approximately 8:00-9:00pm (Listen for announcement.)





Sunday Schedule:

Gates Open 7:00am

Sign Up 7:00-9:00 am

Practice 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Racing 11:00 a.m. -



Rider Entry Fees
1st Class $45.00 (Gate fee included)

2nd Class $35.00



Spectators/Gate Fee

Adults $15.00

Children 6 to 11 $5.00
5 & under FREE





REMINDERS-

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THIS SAT NIGHT- TURN YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD 1 HOUR!!!

PRO EXPERT/A RIDERS- BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR PRO POINTS SERIES

CLICK HERE FOR CLASSES BEING OFFERED IN 2008





We hope to see you all this weekend at Raceway Park!

NPG Supports AMA Pro Racing Announcement

March 07, 2008


NPG Supports AMA Pro Racing Announcement of Daytona Motorsports Purchase
- press release -




DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2008) – The National Promoters Group (NPG) released an official statement in support of today’s announcement made by AMA Pro Racing at the Daytona International Speedway.

AMA Pro Racing announced that the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG) has purchased the rights to all AMA Pro Racing motorcycle racing properties, including the venerable AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.

An official statement was immediately released by the NPG’s president Carrie Coombs Russell who represents the 12 track owners that are currently under contract to produce the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF.

“We are pleased with today’s announcement that AMA Pro Racing is turning things over to a company with the success and racing heritage that the Daytona Motorsports Group brings to our sport. The NPG and its 12 track owners continue their commitment to the long-term growth of AMA Motocross and look forward to developing a successful working relationship with DMG. The NPG has been instrumental in raising the level of professionalism of motocross racing in the U.S. but we also realize our job is not done. We have developed an aggressive and comprehensive plan that encompasses all areas of the series. From competitive issues to event site upgrades to overall fan interaction, the NPG will implement a series of programs designed to improve the overall look and feel of AMA Motocross. We feel strongly about our direction and future success for our series, its riders, teams and sponsors. In time we will learn of the inner workings of the business arrangements made by AMA Pro Racing with DMG and how our two organizations can capitalize on each other’s strengths. This was a positive announcement for motocross in the U.S. and we’re looking forward to another great summer of racing.”

AMA Pro Racing sold

March 07, 2008


AMA selects Daytona Motorsports Group to manage professional racing series
- press release -

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.--The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that the Association has entered into an agreement in principle to sell the sanctioning, promotional and management rights for its AMA Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG), based in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Led by Roger Edmondson, the founder of the CCS motorcycle racing series and currently the President of the Grand American Road Race Series LLC, and Jim France, Vice Chairman/Executive Vice President of NASCAR, DMG will assume responsibility for the AMA Superbike Series, the AMA Motocross Series, the AMA Flat Track Series, the AMA Supermoto Series, the AMA Hillclimb Series and ATV Pro Racing. The agreement in principle does not include the AMA Supercross and AMA Arenacross Series, the rights to which are held by Live Nation. Daytona Motorsports Group will license the use of the AMA name and trademarks to promote their motorcycle racing activities.

"For as long as I can remember, the AMA name has been synonymous with professional motorcycle racing in America," said France. Added Edmondson, "Our goal is to guide the sport into the mainstream of American culture and showcase the extraordinary abilities of the competitors and their teams."

"We are honored to be working with the Daytona Motorsports Group," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "This group of individuals has supported the AMA and motorcycle racing for decades. There isn't a better-resourced or more qualified entity in which to entrust the future of AMA Pro Racing."

The agreement between the AMA and DMG came as a result of an RFP (request for proposal) process undertaken by the AMA in September, 2007 to seek promotional partners for its professional racing series. The AMA will continue sanctioning amateur motorcycle racing and club activities.

"Today is a great day for professional motorcycle racing and for the AMA," Dingman said. "By placing AMA Pro Racing in the hands of people with a proven record of excellence in motor sports organization and promotion in a fashion similar to our successful partnership with Live Nation, the AMA will be able to focus its resources on its core mission to be a member advocacy organization."

Press Release Raceway Park motocross opening day

Press release for the 33rd annual season opener at Raceway Park, Englishtown NJ


For immediate release:

Media contact: Rich Schmidt

Email: mx775@comcast.net

Raceway Park motocross Opens for 33rd Anniversary Season.

Sunday March 9th marks the opening day for Old Bridge Township Raceway Park’s 33rd anniversary season of motocross racing. Local dealer Monmouth Cycles is the presenting sponsor for this season’s events. There are classes for everyone from the four year old beginners to the over forty year old expert racers. This season’s schedule contains 13 motocross events of which several are special events. The first of the special races is on March 30th as Raceway Park hosts round 2 of the Northeast Classic Motocross Series. April 12th and 13th is the 2nd annual Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier, June 29th is part of the District 6 Ultimate Motocross Series, and August 30th is the 16th annual Vet and Vintage Reunion sponsored by Mickey Kessler’s Kessler Pro Suspension. The first weekend in October, Raceway Park is the site for the 32nd annual Kawasaki Team Green Motocross Race of Champions and on October 19th the 23rd annual Suzuki NJ State MX Championship will be held.

In addition to its full schedule of motocross racing Raceway Park also hosts a series of Quad and Supermoto racing as well.

This New Jersey track is thought by many to be one of the best in the country and over the years has been ridden by the who’s who of the sport of motocross. Multi-time National champions Ricky Carmichael, James Stewart, and X-Games champion Travis Pastrana have all raced one the famous Raceway Park motocross track. For a complete schedule of events see website @ www.racewaypark.com

About Raceway Park:

Raceway Park, located in the heart of Central New Jersey is just thirty-five miles south of New York City & the four surrounding boroughs and just fifty five miles northeast of Philadelphia, will celebrate forty-three (43) years of fast family fun in 2008.



Raceway Park conducts a very wide variety of motorsport events including Championship NHRA Drag Racing, Championship AMA Semi-Pro Motocross racing, WKA Karting, Auto Shows, NOPI Sport Compact & Import Shows, Junior Drag Racing, Musical concerts including festivals like the annual Vans Warped Tour, Auto flea markets, motocross practice tracks, theme events, family shows, monster truck shows, and much, much more. Opening soon will be an all-new 1.3 mile paved road racing course for cars and motorcycles.



Annual attendance (based on fair weather conditions) is 560,000 people per year at more than two hundred different events conducted between March and November.



For any other info please feel free to contact me @ scott@njmotocross.com

Scott Lukaitis
Motocross Photography and Journalism
www.lukaitisphoto.com
www.njmotocross.com
www.themotopages.com
www.njmotocross.blogspot.com
www.scottlukaitisphotography.com

NJ in the Nation

NJ in the Nation is a section of NJ Motocross that focuses on people in the industry that used to call New Jersey home. This entry is about Donald Leib from Rocket Exhausts.

Here is a little info about Don:

Don Leib: Owner of Rocket Exhausts .Here is some background
- born in Plainfield 1959
- 1977 Englishtown 2nd overall 125cc amateur
- Attended Boston University and Syracuse from 78-82
- Moved to CA in 84
- 87 National Sales manager for ATK
- Raced off road events like Baja 1000 88 5th in class 22, Baja 500, San Felipe 250. I continue to ride MX today having made it to Loretta’s in the +45 class in 06
- 89 started Ad Agency
- 1990-2004 clients included Kawasaki, KTM, Yamaha Water Vehicles, Shoei, White Brothers, Pro Circuit, FMF, Factory Pipe, Alpinestars, VP……..
- 1997 founded Big Gun Exhaust which I sold in 2002
- Started Rocket Exhaust in 2003
- Wife Andrea of 23 years, also from NJ, has a home school business servicing motocross with over 80 students from all over the country. www.stayontrack.net
- Son Michael (15) has three national MX championships having won the Winter Olympics and the World Mini GP in Vegas as well as the KROC 65 class in 03
- Michael finished 3rd overall at Loretta Lynn’s in the Supermini class in 2006
- He rode for Team Green for 2 years and currently rides for American Honda. He is also a test rider for Dirt bike magazine.
- 18 year old daughter, Ali, getting ready to go to San Francisco Art College to study interior design
- Rocket Exhaust and our private SX track pretty much keep me busy….. not to mention working on Michael’s bikes.

ROCKET EXHAUST WEBSITE