Press of Atlantic City
Thursday, July 31, 2008
NJ representin' at X
Check out this article in a mainstream newspaper about teh NJ athletes competing at X Games 14
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Lawrence to compete at X Games 14
From Monster Energy
Jason Lawrence to Ride for YOT at X-Games!
He’s Baaaaacckkk!!!
Well, for one race at least. Monster Energy’s Jason “JLaw” Lawrence’s in the house for ESPN's X games Moto-X Racing the Home Depot Center
CORONA, Calif., (July 30, 2008) – Monster Energy’s Jason “JLaw” Lawrence (Yamaha of Troy) – the reigning 2008 WSX Monster Energy Supercross champion – has confirmed he’ll be competing this week/weekend at the ESPN Summer X Games in the Moto-X Racing event.
Lawrence, who’s serving a bit of a suspension from the AMA Outdoor, will run his smokin’ fast Yamaha of Troy YZ250F - the same bike that got him a moto win at the Glen Helen (Calif.) MX opener - for the X Games. In addition, ALL of Lawrence’s sponsors have his back and are pumped to see him racing again.
Catching up with Lawrence, he’s ready to give answers to some of the more pressing questions – between burning some mind-blowing fast laps out at Glen Helen.
Monster Energy: What’s been happening?
JLaw: “Just been working on sorting out some issues, man. I’m back training with Ryno, which is cool. Riding as much as I can, getting ready for X Games this week.
ME: We read somewhere on the Internet that you’re racing in Australia.
JLaw: “Yeah, I’m told you can read a lot of stuff on the Internet lately (laughter). Naw, I’m not planning on racing in Australia. Just working on putting the pieces back together here.”
ME: What have you done in the last couple weeks to move forward with things after what went down at RedBud.
JLaw: “There’s a short list of people I’ve surrounded myself with that are giving me advice. The main thing is I’ve got to avoid the situations that have gotten me in trouble in the past. I think the best piece of advice I’ve got is that ‘you’ve got to pick your spots.’ I mean, I’m 21 and like to have a good time. But I’m also realizing now that there’s a difference between going out and having a good time and going out and having things get out of hand.
“So that’s the immediate thing I’m working on – avoiding the situations that have got me in trouble. (pause) But at the same time I’m not going to quit enjoying the fact that I race dirt bikes for a living and, until I gotta get a desk job or something, I plan on having fun doing what I’m doing.”
ME: What have your sponsors said to you?
JLaw: “Man, that’s the best part. Everybody – and I mean EVERYBODY – has got my back. Yamaha of Troy, Monster – I couldn’t have asked for better sponsors. And yeah, I’ve been smacked around a bit in a couple meetings, but hell, what do you expect? I let a lot of people down, so now I want to prove to them that I can rally, make it back to where I was feeling the greatest – like after winning the title – everybody’s saying ‘Dude, we’re proud of you.’”
ME: What’s next?
JLaw: “X Games. I plan on showing up and killing it. I’ll have about a month of frustration to release and I’m either going to win or crash big trying again.”
ME: Any parting words?
JLaw: “Yeah, you know, I just want to let everybody know I’m learning from my mistakes. I’m never going to be the clean cut poster boy some people think I should be, but to the people that are important to me – my friends and family, sponsors and, mostly, my fans – I plan on being the same rowdy, take-no-$%@! racer you can either come to cheer for or hate – I’m good with it either way.
“So I’m all about maintaining that edge I’ve always had – just gotta be sure now to avoid the situations that have got me in some trouble in the past, know what I mean?”
ME: Right on. Thanks for the time, Jason.
JLaw: “Thanks for coming out. And hey, tell everybody to keep an eye on the No. 338 bike at the X Games because it’s going to be insane.”
Monster Energy supports the sport. Be it Monster Energy Supercross, MX, MotoGP, road racing, supermoto, off-road, FMX, skate, MTB, surf, snow, BMX – name it – the athletes are rockin’ Monster Energy more than anything these days. Check out all the types – Original Monster Energy, Monster Lo-Carb, Monster Assault, Monster Khaos, the new Monster/fruit juice hybrid called “M-80” and the ground-breaking Java Monster premium coffee & cream supercharged with our Monster Energy blend. Jason Lawrence digs ‘em – so will you. On the ‘Net at monster energy .
Jason Lawrence to Ride for YOT at X-Games!
He’s Baaaaacckkk!!!
Well, for one race at least. Monster Energy’s Jason “JLaw” Lawrence’s in the house for ESPN's X games Moto-X Racing the Home Depot Center
CORONA, Calif., (July 30, 2008) – Monster Energy’s Jason “JLaw” Lawrence (Yamaha of Troy) – the reigning 2008 WSX Monster Energy Supercross champion – has confirmed he’ll be competing this week/weekend at the ESPN Summer X Games in the Moto-X Racing event.
Lawrence, who’s serving a bit of a suspension from the AMA Outdoor, will run his smokin’ fast Yamaha of Troy YZ250F - the same bike that got him a moto win at the Glen Helen (Calif.) MX opener - for the X Games. In addition, ALL of Lawrence’s sponsors have his back and are pumped to see him racing again.
Catching up with Lawrence, he’s ready to give answers to some of the more pressing questions – between burning some mind-blowing fast laps out at Glen Helen.
Monster Energy: What’s been happening?
JLaw: “Just been working on sorting out some issues, man. I’m back training with Ryno, which is cool. Riding as much as I can, getting ready for X Games this week.
ME: We read somewhere on the Internet that you’re racing in Australia.
JLaw: “Yeah, I’m told you can read a lot of stuff on the Internet lately (laughter). Naw, I’m not planning on racing in Australia. Just working on putting the pieces back together here.”
ME: What have you done in the last couple weeks to move forward with things after what went down at RedBud.
JLaw: “There’s a short list of people I’ve surrounded myself with that are giving me advice. The main thing is I’ve got to avoid the situations that have gotten me in trouble in the past. I think the best piece of advice I’ve got is that ‘you’ve got to pick your spots.’ I mean, I’m 21 and like to have a good time. But I’m also realizing now that there’s a difference between going out and having a good time and going out and having things get out of hand.
“So that’s the immediate thing I’m working on – avoiding the situations that have got me in trouble. (pause) But at the same time I’m not going to quit enjoying the fact that I race dirt bikes for a living and, until I gotta get a desk job or something, I plan on having fun doing what I’m doing.”
ME: What have your sponsors said to you?
JLaw: “Man, that’s the best part. Everybody – and I mean EVERYBODY – has got my back. Yamaha of Troy, Monster – I couldn’t have asked for better sponsors. And yeah, I’ve been smacked around a bit in a couple meetings, but hell, what do you expect? I let a lot of people down, so now I want to prove to them that I can rally, make it back to where I was feeling the greatest – like after winning the title – everybody’s saying ‘Dude, we’re proud of you.’”
ME: What’s next?
JLaw: “X Games. I plan on showing up and killing it. I’ll have about a month of frustration to release and I’m either going to win or crash big trying again.”
ME: Any parting words?
JLaw: “Yeah, you know, I just want to let everybody know I’m learning from my mistakes. I’m never going to be the clean cut poster boy some people think I should be, but to the people that are important to me – my friends and family, sponsors and, mostly, my fans – I plan on being the same rowdy, take-no-$%@! racer you can either come to cheer for or hate – I’m good with it either way.
“So I’m all about maintaining that edge I’ve always had – just gotta be sure now to avoid the situations that have got me in some trouble in the past, know what I mean?”
ME: Right on. Thanks for the time, Jason.
JLaw: “Thanks for coming out. And hey, tell everybody to keep an eye on the No. 338 bike at the X Games because it’s going to be insane.”
Monster Energy supports the sport. Be it Monster Energy Supercross, MX, MotoGP, road racing, supermoto, off-road, FMX, skate, MTB, surf, snow, BMX – name it – the athletes are rockin’ Monster Energy more than anything these days. Check out all the types – Original Monster Energy, Monster Lo-Carb, Monster Assault, Monster Khaos, the new Monster/fruit juice hybrid called “M-80” and the ground-breaking Java Monster premium coffee & cream supercharged with our Monster Energy blend. Jason Lawrence digs ‘em – so will you. On the ‘Net at monster energy .
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Follow your favorite rider at Loretta Lynns
Want to follow your favorite NJ racer this week at Loretta Lynns?
Click the lriders name for the Amsoil Loretta Lynn's Championship results:
Grant Desiderio
Bryton Carroll
Brandon Hartranft
Jacob Hartranft
Luke Renzland
Kody Renzland
Frank Lettieri
Charles Sherby
Chris Duymich
Nick Myers
Tyler Wozney
Dakota Kessler
Anthony Roth
Brian Mulcahy
Darren Edsall
Click the lriders name for the Amsoil Loretta Lynn's Championship results:
Grant Desiderio
Bryton Carroll
Brandon Hartranft
Jacob Hartranft
Luke Renzland
Kody Renzland
Frank Lettieri
Charles Sherby
Chris Duymich
Nick Myers
Tyler Wozney
Dakota Kessler
Anthony Roth
Brian Mulcahy
Darren Edsall
Got X??
Get the TV ready. X games is on this week. Here is a link to the TV schedule. http://expn.go.com/expn/story?id=3508213
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Mini Rider magazine is no more
Mini Rider/Mini Moto Ceases Publication; MiniMoto SX to Continue
- press release -
Los Angeles, CA (July 21, 2008) —Source Interlink Media’s Motorcycle Group announced that it was ceasing publication of Mini Rider/Mini Moto Magazine with the September issue. Editor Chris Denison will now concentrate full-time on sister publication, Dirt Rider, with an emphasis on the Web site and other projects that serve the youth dirt bike and pit bike categories, which had been Mini Rider’s focus.
The MiniMotoSX will live on. The largest mini-bike race in the world, MiniMotoSX celebrated its fifth anniversary this year at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas with nearly 700 entries. The 2009 event is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2009 during the weekend of the AMA Supercross Finals. See www.minimotosx.com for further information
The Motorcycle Group consists of Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Super Streetbike, Motorcycle Cruiser, Dirt Rider, ATV Rider, Hot Bike, Hot Bike Baggers, and Street Chopper magazines, with a combined circulation of 757,000 and a total audience of over 8.4 million. The group is published by Source Interlink Media, a division of Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing services company and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences. Source Interlink is also a leading distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, video games, books, and related items.
- press release -
Los Angeles, CA (July 21, 2008) —Source Interlink Media’s Motorcycle Group announced that it was ceasing publication of Mini Rider/Mini Moto Magazine with the September issue. Editor Chris Denison will now concentrate full-time on sister publication, Dirt Rider, with an emphasis on the Web site and other projects that serve the youth dirt bike and pit bike categories, which had been Mini Rider’s focus.
The MiniMotoSX will live on. The largest mini-bike race in the world, MiniMotoSX celebrated its fifth anniversary this year at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas with nearly 700 entries. The 2009 event is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2009 during the weekend of the AMA Supercross Finals. See www.minimotosx.com for further information
The Motorcycle Group consists of Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Super Streetbike, Motorcycle Cruiser, Dirt Rider, ATV Rider, Hot Bike, Hot Bike Baggers, and Street Chopper magazines, with a combined circulation of 757,000 and a total audience of over 8.4 million. The group is published by Source Interlink Media, a division of Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing services company and one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences. Source Interlink is also a leading distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, video games, books, and related items.
AMA announces Motocross of Nations Team
July 19, 2008
AMA/NPG news
The American Motorcyclist Association announced today members of AMA Team USA for the 2008 Motocross of Nations. This years event is being held at the Donington Park Circuit in England on September 27-28.
Leading the way will be MX1 entrant James Stewart. The 2007 AMA Supercross Champion and current AMA Motocross Championship points leader will return to Team USA after missing the 2007 event with a knee injury. "I'm excited to be a part of Team USA," said Stewart. "My main goal this season was to win the motocross championship and I knew if I could do that I would have a good chance of representing the USA at the Motocross of Nations." Stewart has recorded perfect scores during the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship and recently positioned himself 4th on the all-time AMA wins list behind Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath and Bob Hannah.
After his dominating performance at last years Budds Creek Motocross of Nations, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto will make his third consecutive appearance as AMA Team USA's MX2 rider. Villopoto has been the overall MX2 champion at the event in both of his appearances and is looking to wrap up his third straight AMA Motocross Lites Championship before closing out his stellar Lites class career at the Motocross of Nations. "Riding for Team USA is a great experience" said Villopoto. "This will be my last race on a Kawasaki KX250F and I really want to end my lites career with another great run against the world's best."
Veteran Tim Ferry will return to AMA Team USA as the Open class rider, marking his third appearance at the famous event. Ferry was a member of the 2003 team in Zolder, Belgium where the team finished second overall. His most recent run came with the victorious 2007 effort in which Ferry was the overall Open class champion. "It is an honor to be a part of this team," said Ferry. "Being on the team with James and Ryan is awesome and I know we are going to do our best to win it all again."
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
2009 Arenacross schedule announced
AURORA, Ill. (July 22, 2008) - Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc., announced today the 11-stop 2009 AMA Arenacross Series schedule that kicks off with a prequel race to the season at Des Moines. Wells Fargo Arena November 7-9.
There are three new additions to the 2009 schedule, Tulsa, Okla., at the BOK Center, Fresno, Calif., at the Save Mart Center and Highland Heights, Ken., at Bank of Kentucky Arena. Also new this year is the consolidation of the schedule eliminating the split weekend format that was implemented two years ago. Reigning AMA Arenacross Series champion Chad Johnson will defend his 2008 championship as the series celebrates its 25th year of racing.
"We've made some changes to the AMA Arenacross Series for the 2009 season that we feel is a benefit to the riders, teams and sport of arenacross," said Jayme Dalsing, director of arenacross, Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc. "The prequel race at Des Moines is the perfect way to preview the season and help riders prepare for the kick off in Grand Rapids."
"As the defending champion of the series, I am looking forward to racing in front of my fans in the cities that we will return to and expanding my fan base in Highland Heights, Fresno and Tulsa," said Chad Johnson, 2008 AMA Arenacross champion."
Each stop of the series will feature Sunday amateur days and qualifying for the Amateur Arenacross World Finals that takes place at Las Vegas? MGM Grand Garden Arena.
2009 AMA Arenacross Series On-Sale Schedule
*November 7-9 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Iowa
January 2-4 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, Mich
January 9-11 1st Mariner Arena Baltimore, Md.
January 17-18 Ervin J. Nutter Center Dayton, Ohio
January 23-25 Broadbent Arena Louisville, Ken.
January 31-February 1 Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C.
February 7-8 BOK Center Tulsa, Okla.
February 14-15 Save Mart Center Fresno, Calif.
February 21-22 Arco Arena Sacramento
February 27-March 1 Reno Livestock & Events Center Reno, Nev.
March 13-15 Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza Wilkes Barre, Pa.
March 20-22 Bank of Kentucky Arena Highland Heights, Ken.
*This is the prequel race to the 2009 season and is not part of the championship
Stay connected to www.arenacross.com for further major announcements on the series, the television schedule, sponsors and teams competing in the series.
Tickets are available online at www.arenacross.com, www.ticketmaster.com, www.tickets.com. For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.
Please note, although no boardcode and smiley buttons are shown, they are still useable
There are three new additions to the 2009 schedule, Tulsa, Okla., at the BOK Center, Fresno, Calif., at the Save Mart Center and Highland Heights, Ken., at Bank of Kentucky Arena. Also new this year is the consolidation of the schedule eliminating the split weekend format that was implemented two years ago. Reigning AMA Arenacross Series champion Chad Johnson will defend his 2008 championship as the series celebrates its 25th year of racing.
"We've made some changes to the AMA Arenacross Series for the 2009 season that we feel is a benefit to the riders, teams and sport of arenacross," said Jayme Dalsing, director of arenacross, Live Nation Motor Sports, Inc. "The prequel race at Des Moines is the perfect way to preview the season and help riders prepare for the kick off in Grand Rapids."
"As the defending champion of the series, I am looking forward to racing in front of my fans in the cities that we will return to and expanding my fan base in Highland Heights, Fresno and Tulsa," said Chad Johnson, 2008 AMA Arenacross champion."
Each stop of the series will feature Sunday amateur days and qualifying for the Amateur Arenacross World Finals that takes place at Las Vegas? MGM Grand Garden Arena.
2009 AMA Arenacross Series On-Sale Schedule
*November 7-9 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Iowa
January 2-4 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, Mich
January 9-11 1st Mariner Arena Baltimore, Md.
January 17-18 Ervin J. Nutter Center Dayton, Ohio
January 23-25 Broadbent Arena Louisville, Ken.
January 31-February 1 Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C.
February 7-8 BOK Center Tulsa, Okla.
February 14-15 Save Mart Center Fresno, Calif.
February 21-22 Arco Arena Sacramento
February 27-March 1 Reno Livestock & Events Center Reno, Nev.
March 13-15 Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza Wilkes Barre, Pa.
March 20-22 Bank of Kentucky Arena Highland Heights, Ken.
*This is the prequel race to the 2009 season and is not part of the championship
Stay connected to www.arenacross.com for further major announcements on the series, the television schedule, sponsors and teams competing in the series.
Tickets are available online at www.arenacross.com, www.ticketmaster.com, www.tickets.com. For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.
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Ponca City Updates
Check www.AmateurMX.com on Wednesday when the 2008 Ponca City Grand National Championship kicks off racing for race updates, results, race photos and video from each day's racing!
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Friday, July 18, 2008
MXPTV invades Tennessee
From MXPTV's Matt Wozney
Are you ready for 3 weeks of pure Loretta Lynn coverage? MXPTV is! So, here's
what's in store for MXPTV the next 3 weeks!
Week 1:
MXPTV is putting on its first ever "Flashback Week" by showcasing my next day
videos from Loretta Lynn's in 2007. 5 days of racing action from Loretta Lynn's
and 1 video from that collection will be posted each day (Monday thru Friday)!
So check MXPTV DAILY for a taste of Loretta's from 2007 so you can get your
craving for some awesome racing that will occur at Loretta's in 2008!
Week 2 (Loretta's):
MXPTV will be putting together a small photo update page that will cover this
year's event each day from Monday thru Saturday with photos provided by Pro Para
Photo's own Mark Garvey!
Week 3:
While Mark takes care of the photo side of things, I will be at Loretta's
filming everything pretty much and throwing together short videos the week after
Loretta's. I plan on doing a mini-show format starring some of the top racers
from Loretta's for each day with some interviews and more racing action that
will make you feel like you were there!
Get ready for 3 weeks of pure Loretta Lynn coverage at MXPTV!
www.mxptv.com
Are you ready for 3 weeks of pure Loretta Lynn coverage? MXPTV is! So, here's
what's in store for MXPTV the next 3 weeks!
Week 1:
MXPTV is putting on its first ever "Flashback Week" by showcasing my next day
videos from Loretta Lynn's in 2007. 5 days of racing action from Loretta Lynn's
and 1 video from that collection will be posted each day (Monday thru Friday)!
So check MXPTV DAILY for a taste of Loretta's from 2007 so you can get your
craving for some awesome racing that will occur at Loretta's in 2008!
Week 2 (Loretta's):
MXPTV will be putting together a small photo update page that will cover this
year's event each day from Monday thru Saturday with photos provided by Pro Para
Photo's own Mark Garvey!
Week 3:
While Mark takes care of the photo side of things, I will be at Loretta's
filming everything pretty much and throwing together short videos the week after
Loretta's. I plan on doing a mini-show format starring some of the top racers
from Loretta's for each day with some interviews and more racing action that
will make you feel like you were there!
Get ready for 3 weeks of pure Loretta Lynn coverage at MXPTV!
www.mxptv.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
National Motocross comes to Unadilla
AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Makes Lone Trip to New York
AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Makes Lone Trip to New York
For Monster Energy National at Unadilla on July 19-20
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. (July 15, 2008) The first-ever AMA-sanctioned motocross event at Unadilla Valley Sports Center was held in 1972 and every year since the natural terrain circuit has been a fixture of American motocross. This season, the Monster Energy National at Unadilla Presented by Renegade Haulers will host round eight of the 12-race AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF on July 19-20.
For 2008, track promoter Ward Robinson is introducing three new sections to the circuit, while also resurfacing the layout. However, the old-school elements of Gravity Cavity, the Wall and Skyshot, all appropriately named sections of the track that are loved so dearly by riders and fans alike, return to provide high-flying action. Additionally, 13,000-cubic yards of sand has been brought in to challenge the riders. That’s enough sand to fill a football stadium three feet deep.
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s James Stewart continues his push towards a perfect season. The series points leader missed out on the action in New York last season due to injury but is eager to return and solidify his spot in second on the all-time win list at the circuit.
In AMA Motocross Lites, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto holds a healthy points lead as he makes his run at a third-consecutive title. An overall winner at Unadilla his rookie year, he had a rough outing in 2007 and hopes to return to the top step of the podium.
As the dust settles after the pros finish with practice on Saturday evening, New York’s very own Ten Man Push will bring Unadilla Valley Sports Center to life with the first of two concerts supporting the event. Playing tracks from their album “Kingdom of Fools” along with covers of some of the most popular mainstream hits, this fast rising foursome will set the tone for an energized evening with a 7 p.m. show. On Sunday, the band will bring the excitement to a boil with an 11:30 a.m. performance leading into the opening ceremonies.
Monster Energy steps up in 2008 as the event’s title sponsor while Renegade Haulers makes its return for the third year in a row as the presenting sponsor.
On track action can also be seen in the form of amateur racing on Friday and Saturday. One of the largest programs for a AMA Toyota Motocross Championship weekend, over 1,000 riders are from the United States and Canada are expected to compete.
Additionally, the inaugural Road to Recovery Golf Tournament on Friday, July 18 brings in local support and interest to the sport of motocross. Registration and lunch for the tournament are at 11:30 a.m. ET with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. ET. All the festivities take place at the Shenandoah Golf Club at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y.
Television coverage of the Monster Energy National at Unadilla Presented by Renegade Haulers can be seen on SPEED, with an AMA Motocross class one-hour broadcast on July 26, at 10 p.m. ET and an AMA Motocross Lites one-hour show on July 29, at 2 p.m. ET.
Ticket Information
Friday-Sunday
Adult $65
Children (6-12) $25
Saturday-Sunday
Adult $40
Children (6-12) $15
Sunday Only
Adult $30
Children (6-12) $15
AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Makes Lone Trip to New York
For Monster Energy National at Unadilla on July 19-20
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. (July 15, 2008) The first-ever AMA-sanctioned motocross event at Unadilla Valley Sports Center was held in 1972 and every year since the natural terrain circuit has been a fixture of American motocross. This season, the Monster Energy National at Unadilla Presented by Renegade Haulers will host round eight of the 12-race AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF on July 19-20.
For 2008, track promoter Ward Robinson is introducing three new sections to the circuit, while also resurfacing the layout. However, the old-school elements of Gravity Cavity, the Wall and Skyshot, all appropriately named sections of the track that are loved so dearly by riders and fans alike, return to provide high-flying action. Additionally, 13,000-cubic yards of sand has been brought in to challenge the riders. That’s enough sand to fill a football stadium three feet deep.
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s James Stewart continues his push towards a perfect season. The series points leader missed out on the action in New York last season due to injury but is eager to return and solidify his spot in second on the all-time win list at the circuit.
In AMA Motocross Lites, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto holds a healthy points lead as he makes his run at a third-consecutive title. An overall winner at Unadilla his rookie year, he had a rough outing in 2007 and hopes to return to the top step of the podium.
As the dust settles after the pros finish with practice on Saturday evening, New York’s very own Ten Man Push will bring Unadilla Valley Sports Center to life with the first of two concerts supporting the event. Playing tracks from their album “Kingdom of Fools” along with covers of some of the most popular mainstream hits, this fast rising foursome will set the tone for an energized evening with a 7 p.m. show. On Sunday, the band will bring the excitement to a boil with an 11:30 a.m. performance leading into the opening ceremonies.
Monster Energy steps up in 2008 as the event’s title sponsor while Renegade Haulers makes its return for the third year in a row as the presenting sponsor.
On track action can also be seen in the form of amateur racing on Friday and Saturday. One of the largest programs for a AMA Toyota Motocross Championship weekend, over 1,000 riders are from the United States and Canada are expected to compete.
Additionally, the inaugural Road to Recovery Golf Tournament on Friday, July 18 brings in local support and interest to the sport of motocross. Registration and lunch for the tournament are at 11:30 a.m. ET with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. ET. All the festivities take place at the Shenandoah Golf Club at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, N.Y.
Television coverage of the Monster Energy National at Unadilla Presented by Renegade Haulers can be seen on SPEED, with an AMA Motocross class one-hour broadcast on July 26, at 10 p.m. ET and an AMA Motocross Lites one-hour show on July 29, at 2 p.m. ET.
Ticket Information
Friday-Sunday
Adult $65
Children (6-12) $25
Saturday-Sunday
Adult $40
Children (6-12) $15
Sunday Only
Adult $30
Children (6-12) $15
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ride in Movie at Freehold Honda
Motorcycle Movie Madness
This Friday, July 18th, ride or drive down to Freehold Honda Triumph for our 5th annual outdoor “Ride-in Movie”! This year we’ll be showing “Dust to Glory”. This movie chronicles the Baja 1000 and comes with rave reviews! Quoted as a “must-see for both race fans and non race fans alike”, it features big names such as Mario Andretti, James Garner, Robby Gordon, Ricky Johnson, Mike McCoy, Chad McQueen and many more! So bring your whole family for a night out at the big screen. Bring chairs or blankets if you can. In usual movie fashion, popcorn and soda will be served. Movie will begin around 8:30 pm (at sundown). See you then!
Location: Freehold Honda Triumph, 4413 Route 9 North, Freehold 07728
This Friday, July 18th, ride or drive down to Freehold Honda Triumph for our 5th annual outdoor “Ride-in Movie”! This year we’ll be showing “Dust to Glory”. This movie chronicles the Baja 1000 and comes with rave reviews! Quoted as a “must-see for both race fans and non race fans alike”, it features big names such as Mario Andretti, James Garner, Robby Gordon, Ricky Johnson, Mike McCoy, Chad McQueen and many more! So bring your whole family for a night out at the big screen. Bring chairs or blankets if you can. In usual movie fashion, popcorn and soda will be served. Movie will begin around 8:30 pm (at sundown). See you then!
Location: Freehold Honda Triumph, 4413 Route 9 North, Freehold 07728
NJ Riders make the "Big Show"
Dateline Hurricane Mills TN. NJ racers to compete for national championships.
The last mini rider from NJ making the show is Luke Renzland (Hewitt, NJ). Luke qualified in both the Super Mini (12-15) and 85 (12-13) Modified class.
The 27thannual Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships takes place at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills TN the week of July 28th. Several NJ riders made it through the rigorous qualifying procedure where a field of more than 20,000 racers is narrowed down to 1386 qualifying positions. For many of these riders this event could be the next step to a lucrative motocross career.
Here is a little on each NJ rider making the trip:
Grant Desiderio (Washington, NJ) is the younger brother of Suzuki Support rider Nick Desiderio. Nick will be competing in the Schoolboy 12-16 class. Their dad Steve used to compete on the national circuit in the 80's and his riding skills have rubbed off on the young KTM rider. Grant made the cut in the (4-6) Stock Shaft Drive class.
Bryton Carroll (Vineland, NJ) is also the son of a former National series competitor. If fact his dad Brian was a Loretta Lynn's champion in 2001. Bryton qualified in the 51 (4-6) AMA 1 Stock class.
Brandon Hartranft (Brick, NJ) and his brother Jacob are the other brother duo from NJ taking the trip to Loretta Lynn's. Brandon qualified in both the 65 (7-11) Modified and 65 (7-9) Stock classes.
Jacob Hartranft (Brick, NJ) qualified in both the 85 (9-11) Stock and Modified classes.
Suzuki rider Damian Robinson (Little Falls, NJ) will join Hartranft in both the 85 (9-11) Stock and Modified classes as well.
The last mini rider from NJ making the show is Luke Renzland (Hewitt, NJ). Luke qualified in both the Super Mini (12-15) and 85 (12-13) Modified class.
The Schoolboy class has the most NJ riders. Frankie Lettieri (Brick,NJ) quakified in both the Schoolboy 1 (12-16) B/C and Schoolboy 2 (14-16) classes.
Also racing in the Schoolboy 1 and 2 classes at Loretta Lynn's is Charles Sherby (Woodbine, NJ) and joining Lettieri and Sherby in the Schoolboy 2 class is Nick Desiderio (Washington, NJ) (No Photo)
Chris Duymich (Millstone Twp, NJ) is taking his first trip to the ranch in 2008. Chris qualified in the MX Lites "C" Modified class.
Nicholas Myers (Egg Harbor Twp, NJ) qualified in both the Motocross "B" Stock class and MX Lites "B" Modified class and is joined in the Lites class by Tyler Wozney (North Haledon, NJ)(No Photo)
In "A" class racing three NJ riders have qualified. Dakota Kessler (Farmingdale, NJ) qualified in in the Motocross "A" and MX Lites "A" classes
Anthony Roth (West Creek, NJ) qualified in the Motocross A and Motocross A Pro-Sport classes
And Brian Mulcahy (Hewitt, NJ) qualified in the MX Lites "A" class.
And rounding out the NJ group making the race is Darren Edsall ( Lafayete, NJ). Darren is the lone vet rider from NJ. He qualified in both the 25+ and 35+ classes.
Good luck to all from racing. You can learn more about the Amatuer National Championship at MX Sports website. http://www.mxsports.com/
Monday, July 14, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
WOZ UP at Amateur MX
Local writer and videographer(at least for a little longer) Matt Wozney's first column for AmateurMX Magazine is up at their website. Check it out below: WOZ UP
Carl Stone Photo Report from Red Bud
NJ photographer Carl Stone has this photo gallery from this past weekends race at Red Bud over at Motonews. Check them out in the links below.
Motocross Class
MX Lites
Pit Photos...including Monster Girls
Motocross Class
MX Lites
Pit Photos...including Monster Girls
J-Law Suspension
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE AMA:
AMA Racing Suspends Motocross Rider Jason Lawrence
Posted: Jul 9, 2008
PICKERINGTON, Ohio--The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that it has suspended professional motocross rider Jason Lawrence for unacceptable behavior detrimental to the sport. According to AMA officials, Lawrence was arrested for disorderly conduct at Red Bud Track & Trail on July 4 while in Buchanan, Michigan, for round six of the AMA Toyota Motocross Series Presented by FMF. The incident follows a penalty and suspended fine issued in June for conduct detrimental to the sport at the Freestone County Raceway during round three of the series in Wortham, Texas.
"Mr. Lawrence is suspended indefinitely," said AMA Director of Motocross/Supercross/ATV Ryan Holliday. "In addition, the $25,000 fine that was issued after the June incident and suspended contingent upon the successful completion of a one-year probation will now be imposed." Holliday added that the AMA would not reconsider Lawrence's status until the conclusion of the 2008 season.
Lawrence was notified of the suspension at the race on July 5.
AMA Racing Suspends Motocross Rider Jason Lawrence
Posted: Jul 9, 2008
PICKERINGTON, Ohio--The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that it has suspended professional motocross rider Jason Lawrence for unacceptable behavior detrimental to the sport. According to AMA officials, Lawrence was arrested for disorderly conduct at Red Bud Track & Trail on July 4 while in Buchanan, Michigan, for round six of the AMA Toyota Motocross Series Presented by FMF. The incident follows a penalty and suspended fine issued in June for conduct detrimental to the sport at the Freestone County Raceway during round three of the series in Wortham, Texas.
"Mr. Lawrence is suspended indefinitely," said AMA Director of Motocross/Supercross/ATV Ryan Holliday. "In addition, the $25,000 fine that was issued after the June incident and suspended contingent upon the successful completion of a one-year probation will now be imposed." Holliday added that the AMA would not reconsider Lawrence's status until the conclusion of the 2008 season.
Lawrence was notified of the suspension at the race on July 5.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Monday, July 07, 2008
Race Report Raceway Park June 29th
Warm temperatures and a threat of severe storms throughout the day greeted the 600+ riders who came to Old Bridge Township's Raceway Park on June 29th for Round # 7 of the Ultimate MX Series. With contingencies on the line from all of the major manufacturers and series ponts at stake the competition was sure to be excellent.
Danny Congdon was the winner of the 50cc Oil Injection (4-6) class.
Joe Mancini was the winner of the 50cc 7-8 stock class
Brandon Hartranft won the 65cc 7-9 class and was second in the 85cc 9-11 class
Alexander Frye won the 85cc 9-11 class.
Taylor Futrell was the big expert winner for the day taking all 4 motos he entered on teh way to the 250 and 450 Expert class overall.
Barry Carsten won the 30+ and 40+ Expert Classes
Frankie Lettieri won both Schoolboy classes
Josh Emmi was the winner of both the 250 and 450 "B" classes.
Jesse Pierce won the Junior Mini class. 
Avery Brown won the Super Mini II class for 14-16 year olds. 
Raceway Park
06/29/2008
125 2 Stroke: 1. Jude Harper (Yam); 2. Brian Ruggierio (Hon); 3. Tom Duggan (Hon); 4. Patrick Duddy (Yam);
250 Amatuer "B": 1. Josh Emmi (Kaw); 2. Sal Calamita (Hon); 3. Kyle Sidle (Suz); 4. Kody Renzland (Yam); 5. Zak Klaptosky (Suz);
250 Novice "C": 1. Jake Scott (Yam); 2. Frank Robie (Suz); 3. Kyle Thompson (Hon); 4. Timmy Vogel (Suz); 5. Marcello Vasquez (Hon);
250 Pro/Expert "A": 1. Taylor Futrell (Hon); 2. Brian Mulcahy (Kaw); 3. Ryan Blizzard (Kaw); 4. Anthony Roth (Hon); 5. Kyle Willis (Hon);
30+ Amateur "B": 1. Frank Smith (Yam); 2. Dean Bush (Hon); 3. John Ward (Hon); 4. Michale Dardzinski (Kaw); 5. Michael Lewis (Hon);
30+ Novice "C": 1. Gerry Scaletti (Hon); 2. James Pizzo (Kaw); 3. Patrick Nolan (Yam); 4. Emiliano Penazzi (Kaw); 5. Neal Witson (Yam);
30+ Vet Expert "A": 1. Barry Carsten (Suz); 2. Kurt Mcmillen (Suz); 3. James Mc Ilvaine (Hon); 4. Darren Edsall (Hon); 5. Brian Smith (Kaw);
35+ A: 1. Kurt Mcmillen (Suz); 2. James Mc Ilvaine (Hon); 3. Jerry Seip (Hon); 4. Victor Schepisi (Hon); 5. Mark Loniewski (Hon);
35+ B: 1. John Ward (Hon); 2. Ethan Waybright (Hon); 3. Michael Lewis (Hon); 4. John Tavernese (Suz); 5. David Hall (Hon);
40+ B/C: 1. Dean Bush (Hon); 2. Dean Mauro (Kaw); 3. Patrick Nolan (Yam); 4. Phil Spagnola (Hon); 5. Bill Ostlin (Hon);
40+ Senior Expert "A": 1. Barry Carsten (Suz); 2. Kurt Mcmillen (Suz); 3. James Mc Ilvaine (Hon); 4. Jerry Seip (Hon); 5. Marc Tiesler (Hon);
45+: 1. Jerry Seip (Hon); 2. Joseph Fritz (Hon); 3. Rick Rosseter (Kaw); 4. James Mcgee (Suz); 5. Jose Clemente (Hon);
50 OIL INJ (4-6): 1. Danny Congdon (Oth); 2. George Doherty (Oth); 3. Jordan Jarvis (Oth); 4. Alyssa Bolden (Cob); 5. Grant Desiderio (Ktm);
50 OIL INJ (7-8): 1. Duke Gomez (Ktm); 2. Ryder Fox (Ktm); 3. Lawrence Fellippello (Ktm);
50cc 4-6 Stock: 1. Bryton Carroll (Oth); 2. Jordan Jarvis (Oth); 3. George Doherty (Oth); 4. Evan Knoll (Ktm); 5. Danny Congdon (Oth);
50cc 7-8 Stock: 1. Joseph Mancini (Oth); 2. Cody Wagner (Oth); 3. Eddie Clark (Oth); 4. Trenton Poust (Ktm); 5. Devin Kusmider (Ktm);
65cc 10-11: 1. Alexander Frye (Ktm); 2. Andrew Maroney (Ktm); 3. Schae Thomas (Ktm); 4. Miguel Correia (Suz); 5. Joseph Galbraith (Suz);
65cc 7-9: 1. Brandon Hartranft (Ktm); 2. Sean Gillies (Ktm); 3. Justin Tompkins (Suz); 4. Joe Tait (Oth); 5. Peter Davis (Suz);
85cc 12-13: 1. Luke Renzland (Yam); 2. Jesse Pierce (Suz); 3. Kevin Tompkins (Suz); 4. Matthew Gahrmann (Kaw); 5. Michael Pettit (Suz);
85cc 14-15: 1. Adam Scicchitano (Suz); 2. Ryan Hernandez (Hon); 3. Alexander Miller (Yam); 4. Kevin Seidel (Yam); 5. Christian Valdes (Kaw);
85cc 9-11: 1. Alexander Frye (Ktm); 2. Brandon Hartranft (Yam); 3. Jacob Hartranft (Yam); 4. Luke Palonicola (Kaw); 5. Miguel Correia (Suz);
College Boy (14-24 years): 1. Nick Johnson (Hon); 2. Michael Sowa (Kaw); 3. Jon Reber (Suz); 4. Joshua Willin (Oth); 5. Donald Daquila (Kaw);
Junior Mini (9-13 years) 2nd: 1. Jesse Pierce (Suz); 2. Alexander Frye (Ktm); 3. Kevin Tompkins (Suz); 4. Jacob Hartranft (Yam); 5. Max Gomez (Suz);
Open Amateur "B": 1. Josh Emmi (Kaw); 2. Kyle Sidle (Suz); 3. Joshua Willin (Oth); 4. Zak Klaptosky (Suz); 5. Tyler Golding (Hon);
Open Expert "A": 1. Taylor Futrell (Hon); 2. Dakota Kessler (Hon); 3. Anthony Roth (Hon); 4. Barry Carsten (Suz); 5. Brian Mulcahy (Kaw);
Open Novice "C": 1. Kyle Thompson (Hon); 2. Sean Koeller (Ktm); 3. Patrick Desantis (Suz); 4. Larry Cella (Kaw); 5. Marcello Vasquez (Hon);
Schoolboy (12-16 years) 2-str: 1. Frank Lettieri (Suz); 2. Luke Renzland (Yam); 3. Michael Mackeprang (Kaw); 4. Jake Scott (Yam); 5. Tyler Hawk (Yam);
SChoolboy (14-16 years) 4-str: 1. Frank Lettieri (Suz); 2. Sal Calamita (Hon); 3. Kyle Sidle (Suz); 4. Michael Sowa (Kaw); 5. Kody Renzland (Yam);
Supermini I 12-14: 1. Luke Renzland (Yam); 2. Kevin Tompkins (Suz); 3. Brad Roth (Suz); 4. Jesse Pierce (Suz); 5. Avery Brown (Suz);
Supermini II 14-16: 1. Avery Brown (Suz); 2. Brad Roth (Suz); 3. Adam Scicchitano (Suz); 4. Stephen Vertucci (Hon); 5. Connor Vail (Hon);
Women (12+up): 1. Nikki Stewart (Yam); 2. Samantha Fritz (Hon); 3. Rachel Engdahl (Suz); 4. Madison Lindeman (Kaw); 5. Melinda Giberson (Yam);
J-Law in Trouble with the Law
From Cycle News J-Law Arrested, Suspended For Red Bud
Nj native Jason Lawrence will not compete in theis weekends race at Red Bud in Michigan. Already on probation with the AMA for an incident last week in Texas Jason's recent troubles could cost him his Yamaha of Troy ride. Hopefully Jason will be able to get his career back on track after this bump in the road. Lawrence is the MX Lites West Coast SX Champion and hails from Estell Manor NJ.
Nj native Jason Lawrence will not compete in theis weekends race at Red Bud in Michigan. Already on probation with the AMA for an incident last week in Texas Jason's recent troubles could cost him his Yamaha of Troy ride. Hopefully Jason will be able to get his career back on track after this bump in the road. Lawrence is the MX Lites West Coast SX Champion and hails from Estell Manor NJ.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
NJOHVA Meeting
You are invited to attend the July 2008 meeting of The New Jersey Off Highway Vehicle Association on Tuesday July 8, 6:00 PM to be held at:
Hanover Powersports
70 Route 10
Whippany, NJ
(973)428-1735
For a map and directions to Hanover Powersports please go to:
http://www.hanoverpowersports.com/map_hours.asp
We hope to see you there!
Hanover Powersports
70 Route 10
Whippany, NJ
(973)428-1735
For a map and directions to Hanover Powersports please go to:
http://www.hanoverpowersports.com/map_hours.asp
We hope to see you there!
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