The Slaton Racing Team campaigning the West Coast Supercross series has agreed to cut ties with Nick Paluzzi. Sources close to the team did not want to elaborate but did say they felt it was best for both parties and especially the future of Slaton Racing. They did want to wish Nick the best of luck in the future.
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000124211/news/paluzzi-and-slaton-racing-sever-ties/
February 21, 2012 – To celebrate the release of their recent collaborative apparel line, Alpinestars and Nitro Circus are kicking off the “SEND ‘EM DOWN IN STYLE” contest. The joint effort, Facebook-based contest will allow fans to participate in the upcoming Nitro Circus Live tour with a unique opportunity to have a say in what goes down the Nitro Circus Gigant-A-Ramp. The contest, running through February 27th, will ask participants to suggest a vehicle they want to see the Nitro crew send down the ramp. One lucky winner’s suggestion will be added to the repertoire of wacky Nitro antics and added to the Live show, beginning May 11th in Brisbane, Australia. Contest details below.
What do you want to see the Nitro Crew take down the Gigant-A-Ramp?
The Nitro crew will be heading back down under for another Australian live show tour in May and they need your help. You’ve seen them descend the Gigant-A-Ramp with everything from bikes to boards, blades, Barbie buggies and of course a wheelchair… but they need new ideas.
Do you want them to jump a Razor scooter? A Big Wheel? An ice chest? They’ve done those already, so you’ll have to come up with something crazier! Nitro will pick the most inventive entry, and will film your stunt being performed Down Under. The winner will receive an Astars Nitro prize pack with autographed goodies from the Nitro crew, and the satisfaction of having been part of stunting history.
Every participant will also receive a $5 off coupon voucher for any of the Nitro/Astars tees!
Hurry, contest ends February 27th!
To enter the contest please visit:
www.alpinestars.com/sendemdowninstyle
www.alpinestars.com
www.nitrocircus.com
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000124017/news/alpinestars-and-nitro-circus-launch-unique-%E2%80%9Csendem-down-in-style%E2%80%9D-contest/
Cole Seely Fills In for Injured Trey Canard at Team Honda Muscle Milk Racing
Torrance, CA: Team Honda Muscle Milk announces today that current Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda Supercross Lites rider Cole Seely will fill in for injured Team Honda Muscle Milk rider Trey Canard at select Supercross races beginning with the coming Atlanta round next weekend.
Seely started the 2012 Lites West title chase with a bang, scoring a win in the opening round at Anaheim 1. The 21-year-old from Newbury Park, CA, added a pair of seconds to that win so far this season and is currently third overall in the championship as the Lites West series takes a nine week break.
“Cole proved last year that he has what it takes to run in the Supercross class,” said Team Honda Muscle Milk Manager Erik Kehoe. “He’s a hard-charger, and a good fit for the team. It’s a great opportunity for Cole to showcase his capability on the CRF450R, while maintaining his competitive skills during the break. I want to thank everyone at the Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda team and all their sponsors for allowing Cole the opportunity to race a factory Honda for Team Honda Muscle Milk.”
About Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and personal watercraft in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing, and operational activities for these products through authorized Honda dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to www.powersports.honda.com.
©2012 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000124019/news/cole-seely-fills-in-for-injured-trey-canard-at-team-honda-muscle-milk-racing/
Carlsbad, California (February 20, 2012) – In a devastating blow for TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed, injuries sustained at last weekend’s Dallas round of the AMA Supercross, have forced him to retire from the remainder of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.
Reed suffered a horrific crash while challenging for the race lead on Lap 7 and was unable to finish the race.
Initial scans have revealed the Australian has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, broken his tibia and fibula, sustained two broken ribs and has a broken T6 vertebrae.
At this point in time doctors are waiting for the swelling on his knee to subside before they conduct surgery.
“To say I am hurting right now would be a major understatement,” Reed said. “I am just trying to figure out what hurts more, the injuries or the fact that I am going to be out for a while with knee surgery.
“This is bitterly disappointing, I felt like I had everything in my corner this time. I’ve never felt more comfortable, from the bike and team to my riding.
“I was genuinely in a position to fight for race wins week in week out and expected to be going to Las Vegas for a shot at the title.
“To my sponsors and fans thank-you for your messages of support, they mean a lot. This is a difficult time,” Reed added.
The TwoTwo Motorsports team and sponsors will regroup over the next week and formulate a plan to move forward.
Reed is aiming to return for the outdoor season but that goal will be re-evaluated by doctors post surgery.
Chad Reed and TwoTwo Motorsports are proudly supported by Bel-Ray, Honda Motorcycles, Shift, Etnies, Skullcandy, Fox, Pro Circuit, Factory Effex, Specialized, Showa, Dunlop, Renthal, America’s Tire.com , Discount Tire.com , DT1 Airfilters, D.I.D, Hinson Clutches, VP Race Fuels, Matrix, JStar Motors, Dubya and Mechanixwear. Follow Chad on twitter and TwoTwo Motorsports on facebook.
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000123984/news/reed-withdraws-from-2012-ama-supercross-title-chase/
The 9th Annual DMXS Ride4A-T will be held on February 26, the day after the Monster Energy AMA Atlanta Supercross at the AMP MX motocross facility. All proceeds from the ride will go to the A-T Children’s Project for research and to support the children stricken with this disease. Please visit www.atcp.org for more information on Ataxia Talangiectasia, or A-T.
What: 9th Annual DMXS Charity RIDE4A-T
When: Sunday, February 26th
Where: AMP MX track
Details: www.Ride4AT.com
So enjoy the Atlanta SX Saturday night and then come out to AMP MX on Sunday for a fun day of riding with the family and support a great cause. The well-known track will be open for practice which will be divided up into classes for your safety.
Please help spread the word and help us move the research closer to a cure for A-T. Contact Heath Hamrick at 678-300-7773 or ride4at@aol.com for questions or to volunteer.
Thanks for the support!
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000123843/news/9th-annual-dmxs-charity-ride4a-t-at-amp-mx-on-february-26/
Supercross Lites Main Event Results:
1. Justin Barcia (Hon)
2. Darryn Durham (Kaw)
3. Ken Roczen (KTM)
4. Blake Baggett (Kaw)
5. Phil Nicoletti (Hon)
6. Malcolm Stewart (KTM)
7. Jake Canada (Hon)
8. PJ Larsen (KTM)
9. Cole Thompson (Hon)
10. Lance Vincent (KTM)
11. Alex Martin (Hon)
12. Hunter Hewitt (Suz)
13. Austin Politelli (Hon)
14. Justin Bogle (Hon)
15. Blake Baggett (Kaw)
16. Les Smith (KTM)
17. Angelo Pellegrini (Suz)
18. Sean Hackley (KTM)
19. Matt Lemoine (Kaw)
20. Kyle Cunningham (Yam)
Eastern Regional Lites Championship Points Standings (After 1 of 7 rounds):
1. Justin Barcia (25/1 win)
2. Darryn Durham (22)
3. Ken Roczen (20)
4. Blake Baggett (18)
5. Phil Nicoletti (16)
6. Malcolm Stewart (15)
7. Jake Canada (14)
8. PJ Larsen (13)
9. Cole Thompson (12)
10. Lance Vincent (11)
Top Lap Times:
1. Justin Barcia 48.903
2. Justin Bogle 49.100
3. Ken Roczen 49.147
4. Darryn Durham 49.150
5. Blake Baggett 49.709
Supercross Class Main Event Results:
1. Ryan Villopoto (Kaw)
2. Ryan Dungey (KTM)
3. Jake Weimer (Kaw)
4. Mike Alessi (Suz)
5. Josh Hansen (Kaw)
6. James Stewart (Yam)
7. Kevin Windham (Hon)
8. Brett Metcalfe (Suz)
9. Justin Brayton (Hon)
10. Kyle Chisholm (Kaw)
11. Broc Tickle (Kaw)
12. Nick Wey (Kaw)
13. Kyle Partridge (Kaw)
14. Bobby Kiniry (Yam)
15. Davi Millsaps (Yam)
16. Matt Goerke (Suz)
17. Gavin Faith (Hon)
18. Nico Izzi (Yam)
19. Jeff Alessi (Suz)
20. Chad Reed (Hon)
Supercross Points Standings (After 7 of 17 rounds):
1. Ryan Villopoto (158/4 wins)
2. Ryan Dungey (145/1 win)
3. Chad Reed (128/1 win)
4. James Stewart (116/1 win)
5. Jake Weimer (92)
6. Kevin Windham (92)
7. Brett Metcalfe (88)
8. Mike Alessi (81)
9. Justin Brayton (80)
10. Josh Hansen (80)
Top Lap Times:
1. Chad Reed 46.662
2. Ryan Villopoto 46.734
3. Ryan Dungey 48.027
4. Jake Weimer 48.220
5. James Stewart 48.289
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000123721/news/dallas-supercross-results-points-standings/
Once the racing concluded inside the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, we scoured the pits to ask the riders, “How Was Your Weekend?” This weekend, we caught up with Justin Barcia, Ryan Villopoto, Jake Weimer, Justin Bogle, Ken Roczen, Blake Wharton, Darryn Durham, James Stewart, Kyle Partridge, Kevin Windham, Mike Alessi, Jeff Alessi, Hunter Hewitt, Jake Canada, Kyle Chisholm, and Broc Tickle.
This post has multiple pages, so be sure to check them all out.
Justin Barcia/Justin Bogle
CATEGORIZED: Features, News, Supercross, Videos
TAGS: 2012, ama, Blake Wharton, Broc Tickle, dallas cowboys, dallas supercross, Darryn Durham, Feld Motorsports, How Was Your Weekend, hunter hewitt, jake canada, jake weimer, james stewart, Jeff Alessi, Justin Barcia, Justin Bogle, Ken Roczen, kevin windham, Kyle Chisholm, kyle partridge, Mike Alessi, Monster energy, ryan villopoto, supercross, video
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000123733/features/how-was-your-weekend-dallas-sx-2012/
By Jordan Powell
Photos by Jeff Kardas
The seventh round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series made its way East this weekend into a packed Dallas Cowboys Stadium. While Dallas marked the seventh round of the series, it also marked the first round for the East Coast Lites riders. Cold temperatures and heavy rain kept fans away from the pits, but the giant Dallas Cowboys’ Stadium offered a dry climate and incredible racing action for the 53,952 fans in attendance. In the 450 class, Ryan Villopoto rode a dominant race, and took an easy win while further extending the points lead. In the Lites class, 2011 East Coast Lites champion Justin Barcia started the 2012 season off right by winning his main, and collecting 25 points.
SUPERCROSS LITES HEAT 1
Blake Baggett grabbed the holeshot at the start of the first Lites heat race, but Red Bull KTM’s Ken Roczen immediately took over the lead. Kyle Cunningham kept close to the rear tire of Baggett, but he was unable to make the pass in the six laps. Justin Bogle made his first Supercross appearance, and he took a stylish fourth place finish by throwing down some huge whips on the last lap. JDR KTM’s PJ Larsen rounded off the top five.
RESULTS SUPERCROSS LITES HEAT 1
1. Ken Roczen (KTM)
2. Blake Baggett (Kaw)
3. Kyle Cunningham (Yam)
4. Justin Bogle (Hon)
5. PJ Larsen (KTM)
6. Phil Nicoletti (Hon)
7. Jake Canada (Hon)
8. Angelo Pellegrini (Suz)
9. Hunter Hewitt (Suz)
SUPERCROSS LITES HEAT 2
Rockstar Suzuki’s Blake Wharton led the pack through the first turn while Darryn Durham and Justin Barcia stayed close behind in second and third, respectively. Within the first lap, Durham tried to make some moves on Wharton, but he was unable to find that open door on the Suzuki rider. At the same time, Barcia was able to close the door on the two riders, and he took second away from Durham after a couple of laps. Wharton quickly had some company from Barcia, and within a couple of turns, the number one plate holder took the lead. As soon as that happened, Durham made the block pass on Wharton, as did Malcolm Stewart. Matt Lemoine had a solid ride back in fourth, but a bobble dropped him back to fifth, where he would eventually finish.
RESULTS SUPERCROSS LITES HEAT 2
1. Justin Barcia (Hon)
2. Darryn Durham (Kaw)
3. Malcolm Stewart (KTM)
4. Blake Wharton (Suz)
5. Matt Lemoine (Kaw)
6. Cole Thompson (Hon)
7. Alex Martin (Hon)
8. Lance Vincent (KTM)
9. Les Smith (KTM)
SUPERCROSS LITES LCQ
Sean Hackley took control of the Lites LCQ right from the start, while Daniel Herrlein sat in second. Austin Politelli had a fourth place start, but he found his way into second by the third lap, and he took the final transfer spot.
LITES LCQ RESULTS
1. Sean Hackley (KTM)
2. Austin Politelli
SUPERCROSS LITES MAIN EVENT
At the start of the 15 lap main, Darryn Durham rocketed out front on his Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki. As the pack of riders made their way around the track for the first time, Durham controlled the lead while Justin Bogle, Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen, and Malcolm Stewart took up the top five. The first rider within the top five to start making some moves was Barcia. He sat behind his teammate for a couple laps, and then he made his move on him and started to reel in Durham. When Barcia finally caught up to Durham, the two riders traded positions with each other a couple of times, but Bam Bam was able to make the move stick right about the halfway point. Roczen was the next rider to challenge Bogle for third, and he was able to make his pass stick, too. As Bogle came up through the whoops, he went side by side with Stewart. As the two entered the following corner, Malcolm dove in to make the pass, and the two riders collided. Both of them remounted, but lost positions. This collision allowed Blake Wharton and Phil Nicoletti to advance.
On the final lap, Barcia was far up front, and he crossed the finish as the new points leader headed into Atlanta. Darryn Durham was ecstatic with his second place finish, as was Ken Roczen with his third place finish.
TOP LAP TIMES
1. Justin Barcia 48.903
2. Justin Bogle 49.100
3. Ken Roczen 49.147
4. Darryn Durham 49.150
5. Blake Baggett 49.709
CATEGORIZED: Features, News, Photos, Race Report, Supercross
TAGS: 2012, ama, dallas cowboys, dallas supercross, Darryn Durham, jake weimer, Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen, Monster energy, race results, ryan dungey, ryan villopoto, supercross
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000123716/features/race-report-dallas-sx-2012/
By Brendan Lutes
Photos by Jeff Kardas
The rain is falling and the wind is howling outside Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas, however, inside the track is in pristine condition for the seventh round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. While this is the seventh round of racing for the Supercross class racers, the East Coast Supercross Lites class riders are in their opening round, and the heavy favorites are already at the top of the running order heading into the night show.
Geico Honda’s Justin Barcia qualified first heading into the night show.
At the conclusion of timed qualifying, defending East Coast Lites Champion Geico Honda’s Justin Barcia picked up right where he left off by posting the fastest time of 48.736. Behind him Red Bull KTM’s young German phenom Ken Roczen turned in the second quickest time of 48.910. Completing the podium in practice was JDR/KTM’s Malcolm Stewart with a time of 49.656.
In the Supercross class, Two Two Motorsports/Honda’s Chad Reed turned in the fastest time with a 46.537 just ahead of Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto’s quickest lap of 46.869. In third was JGR/Toyota/Yamaha’s James Stewart with a time of 47.072.
In other news, Geico Honda’s Kevin Windham will be doing arguably his biggest transfer ever during opening ceremonies—hopefully SPEED will show it in the live broadcast tonight. K-Dub was also going very fast during practice, turning in the fastest time in the first timed session. In one of his first races back since getting injured earlier this season, Valli/Star Racing/Yamaha’s Austin Stroupe went down and broke his collarbone. Monster/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett also hit the dirt fairly hard during the first free practice session, but showed up for the remaining sessions, finishing sixth in timed qualifying. Lastly, Supercross.com/Honda’s Andrew Short only rode a few laps before pulling out. Short separated his shoulder last week in a crash during racing in San Diego.
Don’t forget that tonight’s racing is live on SPEED, so check your local listings for times. Be sure to check back later for a full report and photos from the racing action.
RESULTS:
Lites:
1. Justin Barcia 48.736
2. Ken Roczen 48.910
3. Malcolm Stewart 49.656
4. Justin Bogle 49.672
5. Matt Lemoine 49.637
Supercross
1. Chad Reed 46.537
2. Ryan Villopoto 46.869
3. James Stewart 47.072
4. Ryan Dungey 47.233
5. Kevin Windham 47.602
CATEGORIZED: Features, News, Photos, Supercross
TAGS: chad reed, dallas, dirt bikes, james stewart, Justin Barcia, Ken Roczen, Monster energy, supercross, SX, texas
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000123706/features/dallas-sx-2012-practice-gallery/
The fourth round of the Muscle Milk TransWorld Motocross Winter Cup takes place this Sunday at Milestone Ranch MX Park. All riders will take to the exciting Main Track, which also plays home to TWMX’s Fall “Slam” event, and will give all in attendance a day filled with thrilling racing action. The track will open at 8am for a prepped practice session for those who would like more time on the Riverside,CA, circuit before Sunday’s event. Membership is not required for this weekend’s activities.
The newly created series has hit it’s stride in terms of exposure and industry involvement, as this weekend’s vendors row will be lined with numerous brands and products. FMF Racing, the official exhaust of the TWMXRS, will be on hand to offer trackside support, MTA will be the place to stop for those who’d like to purchase VP Fuel, sprockets or have their purchased Bridegestone tires mounted free of charge. Etnies will also be on hand showing their spring line, including the Chad Reed signature series, and make sure you keep and eye out for the Muscle Milk crew cruising the pits passing out all the flavors that keep you fueled up.
Online registration closes tonight, February 17th, at midnight. The option to sign up online is a choice that one should not pass up. By registering at www.twmxrs.com it makes check in quicker, you can pay by credit card and comes with two added benefits: those who sign up online will be automatically entered to win a new set of gear (pant, jersey, gloves) from One Industries and the chance of getting a better gate pick in your first moto. First moto gate picks will be determined in the order that your entry is received.
TIMES:
Saturday – Gate times 8am to 10pm. Practice 8am – 3:30pm (You don’t need the Milestone membership to practice Saturday or Race Sunday).
Camping price $20.00
Sunday gate opens at 6:00am.
MEMBERSHIP – $35 – INCLUDES:
[Annual membership fees will be collected onsite]
*First 300 sign ups will receive a custom Muscle Milk TWMX Race Series backgrounds!
About Muscle Milk TWMX Race Series
Owned and operated by TransWorld Motocross, this race series runs annually and consists of four, 6-race series (Winter Cup, Spring Cup, Summer Cup, and Fall Cup) totaling 24 races, all of which include riders of varying ages and ranges of experience from beginner to pro levels. The series title sponsor is Muscle Milk. Associate sponsors include: Bell Helmets, BTO Sports, and One Industries. Affiliate sponsors include: Asterisk, BRAKING, Farmer John, Leatt, Metal Mulisha, New Era Caps, Oakley and Works Connection. Racing classes include PeeWee, Minis, 250s, 450s, Girls/Women, 25+ and Vet. Go online to twmxrs.com for more information about the Muscle Milk TWMX Race Series.
Series Sponsors
Muscle Milk
Bell
BTO Sports
One Industries
Oakley
FMF
Yamaha
Farmer John
Leatt
New Era
Metal Mulisha
Braking
Works Connection
etnies
Asterisk
MX Style
About TransWorld Motocross
TransWorld Motocross is the largest motocross media outlet in the world, delivering comprehensive lifestyle coverage to an audience of new and experienced motocross enthusiasts about their favorite sport. Found online at transworldmx.com. TransWorld Motocross is published by TransWorld Media, the world’s leading action sports media company. TransWorld is a division of the Bonnier Corporation. Bonnier Corporation (www.bonniercorp.com) is one of the largest consumer-publishing groups in America and the leading media company serving passionate, highly engaged audiences through 50 special-interest magazines and related multimedia projects and events. Bonnier Corp. is the US division of the Bonnier Group (bonnier.com), a 200-year-old family-owned media group based in Sweden with business operations in 25 countries.
About Muscle Milk
Muscle Milk® Ready-to-Drink is a protein-enhanced functional beverage that promotes workout recovery, lean muscle growth, and sustained energy. Muscle Milk takes the guesswork out of high performance nutrition, delivering a precise blend of premium proteins, complex carbohydrates, functional fats, vitamins minerals. CytoSportTM, the maker of Muscle Milk®, is among the largest sport nutrition protein beverage companies in the U.S. and offers a complete line of protein-enhanced powders, shakes and bars. Muscle Milk® was named Ready-to-Drink Beverage of the Year by bodybuilding.com, Best Functional Beverage, and Beverage of the Year by BevNet and Company of the Year by Beverage Forum presented by Beverage Marketing Corporation and Beverage World.
Article source: http://motocross.transworld.net/1000123694/features/round-four-of-the-muscle-milk-twmx-winter-cup-this-weekend/
