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Friday, October 24, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
2009 MX Nationals Schedule
New era of American Motocross begins with 2009 schedule
LAS VEGAS – MX Sports, now in charge of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, announced today the 2009 U.S. championship racing schedule.
The AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, which began in 1972, will commence on Memorial Day Weekend with the Glen Helen National event in San Bernardino, Calif., on May 23, 2009. The 12-round championship schedule will run throughout the summer, culminating with the Steel City National near Pittsburgh, Pa. on September 5, as part of the Labor Day weekend holiday.
The most significant change to the 2009 schedule is the move to Saturday afternoon races. After introducing the format this past summer at the Thunder Valley and Steel City events, the overwhelmingly positive response prompted MX Sports to make the transition to Saturday events. In addition, the race schedule will change to single-day competitions. Four weekends of rest are also built into the schedule in order to give riders and teams the opportunity to maximize their performance. Also, in order to help offset travel expenses, MX Sports has rearranged the events for a more cohesive and efficient travel schedule.
2009 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship
May 23
Glen Helen Raceway
San Bernardino, CA
May 30
Hangtown Motocross Classic
Sacramento, CA
June 6
Freestone Raceway
Wortham, TX
June 20
High Point Raceway
Mt. Morris, PA
June 27
Thunder Valley Motocross
Lakewood, CO
July 4
Red Bud
Buchanan, MI
July 18
Spring Creek Motocross
Millville, MN
July 25
Washougal MX Park
Washougal, WA
August 15
Unadilla
New Berlin, NY
August 22
Budds Creek Motocross
Budds Creek, MD
August 29
Moto-X 338
Southwick, MA
Sept. 5
Steel City Raceway
Delmont, PA
*schedule is subject to change
For more information, please contact AMA Toyota Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at Media@MXNationals.com or by telephone at (951) 203-2605.
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LAS VEGAS – MX Sports, now in charge of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF, announced today the 2009 U.S. championship racing schedule.
The AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, which began in 1972, will commence on Memorial Day Weekend with the Glen Helen National event in San Bernardino, Calif., on May 23, 2009. The 12-round championship schedule will run throughout the summer, culminating with the Steel City National near Pittsburgh, Pa. on September 5, as part of the Labor Day weekend holiday.
The most significant change to the 2009 schedule is the move to Saturday afternoon races. After introducing the format this past summer at the Thunder Valley and Steel City events, the overwhelmingly positive response prompted MX Sports to make the transition to Saturday events. In addition, the race schedule will change to single-day competitions. Four weekends of rest are also built into the schedule in order to give riders and teams the opportunity to maximize their performance. Also, in order to help offset travel expenses, MX Sports has rearranged the events for a more cohesive and efficient travel schedule.
2009 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship
May 23
Glen Helen Raceway
San Bernardino, CA
May 30
Hangtown Motocross Classic
Sacramento, CA
June 6
Freestone Raceway
Wortham, TX
June 20
High Point Raceway
Mt. Morris, PA
June 27
Thunder Valley Motocross
Lakewood, CO
July 4
Red Bud
Buchanan, MI
July 18
Spring Creek Motocross
Millville, MN
July 25
Washougal MX Park
Washougal, WA
August 15
Unadilla
New Berlin, NY
August 22
Budds Creek Motocross
Budds Creek, MD
August 29
Moto-X 338
Southwick, MA
Sept. 5
Steel City Raceway
Delmont, PA
*schedule is subject to change
For more information, please contact AMA Toyota Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at Media@MXNationals.com or by telephone at (951) 203-2605.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Southwick National This Weekend.
Check out the press release below for more information on this weekends National in the sands of Massachusetts. Southwick is less than 3 hours away from many NJ locations so why not check it out.
August 19, 2008
AMA Toyota MX Heads to New England for Kicker Audio Southwick National
- press release -
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (August 19, 2008) – Motocross 338, New England’s pro motocross facility, welcomes the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF for the penultimate round of the 2008 season with the Kicker Audio Southwick Motocross National. On August 23-24, the world’s best riders will tackle the “Sandbox” for round 11 of the 12-race championship.
Moving from its traditional mid-season date, the circuit’s only sand track will present new challenges for the competitors with weather conditions expected to be at their warmest ever. Since hosting its first AMA Pro National in 1976, Motocross 338 has seen many of the sports greatest riders grace the winners circle. However, no rider has been more dominant at Southwick than Ricky Carmichael, whose nine overall victories are five more than any other rider. For the first time since 1999, a new face will sit atop the podium.
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s James Stewart and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto have been the men to beat in the AMA Motocross and AMA Motocross Lites classes and both riders clinched their respective championships last weekend in Millville, Minn. For Stewart, it was his first career AMA Motocross title while Villopoto claimed AMA Motocross Lites crown number three. Heading into Southwick, Stewart is just four moto wins away from being the second rider in history to complete a perfect season while Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey guns for his third consecutive victory in AMA Motocross Lites.
Track manager Ralph Pittello has made significant strides to make the 2008 event at Southwick available to more fans, expanding the track’s VIP area as well as adding a large, yet limited number of bleacher seating free for those in attendance.
In addition to the excitement of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, the AMA/WMA Women’s National Motocross Championship Presented by Kawasaki competes in round five of its six-race season. Points leader Ashley Fiolek will lead the way while Massachusetts local Katlyn Crowley will have the hometown crowd on her side.
Mini Bike Nationals are scheduled to hit the track on Saturday, while the band Ten Man Push sets the tone on Sunday morning with a live show at 11:30 a.m. For fans watching at home, SPEED will present the final of three same-day coverage telecast of the season at 6 p.m. ET on August 24.
Ticket Information
Saturday-Sunday
Adult $40
6 and under FREE
Sunday Only
Adult $30
6 and under FREE
Interview opportunities are available to the media by contacting AMA Toyota Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at Media@MXNationals.com or by phone at 951-203-2605.
For more information on the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, presented by FMF, log on to www.amamotocross.com for live timing and scoring at @theWireLIVE!. Racer X Illustrated will host a new and improved webcast on www.motocross.com, with live racing action hosted by Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Motocross Show on Motocross.com has also been added on Saturday night of each race weekend, featuring practice footage and interviews taken earlier in the day.
Credential requests for each round of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF must be submitted via email to Media@MXNationals.com three weeks prior to the race. Media members interested in interviews with the riders of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF should contact Brandon at 951-203-2605 or email Media@MXNationals.com.
August 19, 2008
AMA Toyota MX Heads to New England for Kicker Audio Southwick National
- press release -
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (August 19, 2008) – Motocross 338, New England’s pro motocross facility, welcomes the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF for the penultimate round of the 2008 season with the Kicker Audio Southwick Motocross National. On August 23-24, the world’s best riders will tackle the “Sandbox” for round 11 of the 12-race championship.
Moving from its traditional mid-season date, the circuit’s only sand track will present new challenges for the competitors with weather conditions expected to be at their warmest ever. Since hosting its first AMA Pro National in 1976, Motocross 338 has seen many of the sports greatest riders grace the winners circle. However, no rider has been more dominant at Southwick than Ricky Carmichael, whose nine overall victories are five more than any other rider. For the first time since 1999, a new face will sit atop the podium.
Monster Energy Kawasaki’s James Stewart and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto have been the men to beat in the AMA Motocross and AMA Motocross Lites classes and both riders clinched their respective championships last weekend in Millville, Minn. For Stewart, it was his first career AMA Motocross title while Villopoto claimed AMA Motocross Lites crown number three. Heading into Southwick, Stewart is just four moto wins away from being the second rider in history to complete a perfect season while Rockstar/Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey guns for his third consecutive victory in AMA Motocross Lites.
Track manager Ralph Pittello has made significant strides to make the 2008 event at Southwick available to more fans, expanding the track’s VIP area as well as adding a large, yet limited number of bleacher seating free for those in attendance.
In addition to the excitement of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, the AMA/WMA Women’s National Motocross Championship Presented by Kawasaki competes in round five of its six-race season. Points leader Ashley Fiolek will lead the way while Massachusetts local Katlyn Crowley will have the hometown crowd on her side.
Mini Bike Nationals are scheduled to hit the track on Saturday, while the band Ten Man Push sets the tone on Sunday morning with a live show at 11:30 a.m. For fans watching at home, SPEED will present the final of three same-day coverage telecast of the season at 6 p.m. ET on August 24.
Ticket Information
Saturday-Sunday
Adult $40
6 and under FREE
Sunday Only
Adult $30
6 and under FREE
Interview opportunities are available to the media by contacting AMA Toyota Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at Media@MXNationals.com or by phone at 951-203-2605.
For more information on the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship, presented by FMF, log on to www.amamotocross.com for live timing and scoring at @theWireLIVE!. Racer X Illustrated will host a new and improved webcast on www.motocross.com, with live racing action hosted by Jason Weigandt. The Racer X Motocross Show on Motocross.com has also been added on Saturday night of each race weekend, featuring practice footage and interviews taken earlier in the day.
Credential requests for each round of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF must be submitted via email to Media@MXNationals.com three weeks prior to the race. Media members interested in interviews with the riders of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF should contact Brandon at 951-203-2605 or email Media@MXNationals.com.
Monday, August 11, 2008
New Jersey Racers North of the Border
A couple of NJ riders tried their luck North of the Border at Round 8 of the Monster Energy CMRC Motocross Nationals. This past weekend's event was held at the Sand Del Lee track in Munster, Ontario, Canada. In MX2 class action Freehold Honda backed Bobby Jimenez (Browns Mills) went 18-dnf for 23rd overall while Mt Holly Racing teammates Bryan Wallace and Ryan Gainey did battle in the MX1 class. Wallace went 13-15 for 15th overall and Gainey finished 19-19 for 20th overall. Wallace is now 26th while Gainey is 29th in the overall points stndings.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
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
Thursday, July 10, 2008
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
Monday, July 07, 2008
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, June 26, 2008
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
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
Friday, June 13, 2008
Carl Stone Photo Report from Texas
Saturday, June 07, 2008
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
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