ODI Teams With MotoConcepts Racing For 2010

Riverside, CA - ODI is proud to announce that they have signed a sponsorship agreement with MotoConcepts Racing.  The MotoConcepts team announced earlier this year that they will be competing with riders Dan Reardon (450), Matt Goerke(450), Jeff Alessi(250W), Travis Baker(250W), Ryan Sipes(250E and Vince Friese (250E).  Look for all riders to be using the American made grips to control their machines.

ODI is excited to work with the MotoConcepts team for the 2010 Supercross and National seasons.  ODI has always built their products based on the demands from the racers.  More commonly known for setting the industry standard when they introduced the Lock-On Grip Technology system in the bicycle industry, ODI has been producing quality American made products for over 20 years.  Specializing in grips, ODI looks forward to working with the MotoConcepts team and other top race teams to develop the new products throughout the 2010 season.

KTM Riders Ride for FREE

Murrieta, CA - Come celebrate the holidays while riding orange with KTM staff and enthusiasts. KTM North America, Inc. would like to extend a Christmas invitation to all KTM riders to come and ride at Pala Raceway on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 9:00am - 5:00pm absolutely FREE.

Each year, the KTM west office holds an internal Christmas party exclusively for KTM staff. This year, in spirit of the holiday season, KTM President, Jon-Erik Burleson, along with the promoters of Pala raceway and presenting sponsors Jagermeister, FMF, Powersport Grafx, Motorex, Thor and GE Money have decided to open the invitation to all KTM riders for FREE!

KTM dealers and presenting sponsors will be on hand to show their new product and give you great gift ideas for your family and friends this holiday season. KTM riders Tommy Searle, Ronnie Renner, David Kamo, Nate Kanney, Cory Buttrick, Mike Brown, Kurt Caselli, Russell Bobbitt, Kasey Martinez, Brenden Ritzman and Michael Sleeter will be present to turn laps before the start of their 2010 racing season. Renner and some of his very talented freestyle friends will put on an afternoon freestyle exhibition. In addition, Jagermeister will bring a live DJ to blast rockin' music through the pits all day. To top it off, Santa Claus will be on hand to take pictures with riders young and old before the Christmas holiday.

A lunch will be served between 12:00pm and 1:00pm with all proceeds going to the local Fire Department. Raffle prizes from the presenting sponsors will be awarded throughout the day, including one to the person with the most holiday spirit. No RSVP is necessary. Mark your calendar now for this exciting event and show up at Pala Raceway December 11th "Ready to Race."

Third Consecutive Title For Desert Master Nick Burson!

November 19, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Nick Burson accomplished more in a week than many racers achieve in a career. On November 7th the Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna fastman took the overall victory at the legendary Elsinore Grand Prix - in his first ever attempt! Then he backed that achievement up last Sunday with his third consecutive U.S. Desert Racing series pro class title.

"With three wins and a second place so far in the U.S.D.R. series, I was in a good position to win the title," explains Burson. "But I didn't have the 2009 Championship completely locked up. I still needed to finish which meant that I had to complete at least 3 laps of the 5 lap race." Confident, yet cautious, Nick settled into a comfortable pace in third place off the start. Two other riders dashed ahead, battling to win for the day, but Burson's focus was to get his Husqvarna TXC 510 to the finish line without mishap.

The plan worked smoothly for most of the first two laps - then the bike died! "I was going to try to stay close to the leaders and see if I could win it, but about 4 miles from the end of lap two, my bike came to a stop," says Burson. Fortunately he was prepared for any eventuality. "Lucky for me, I carried a fanny-pack full of tools that I don't normally carry. In fact, my bike ran like a top all season long." Cool as a cucumber, Nick quickly diagnosed the problem, fixed it and was back in the hunt.

Burson quickly was back on pace, but had to settle for winning the Championship rather than the race as rival Ryan Kudla was long gone. So what did Burson do to celebrate his third consecutive championship and his Elsinore GP win? He started prepping for his next race.

"It has been a great season and I am happy to have put the #1 plate on my Husqvarna, but I still have two more big races to finish out the year," notes Nick. "I've gotta go out and train with Ty Davis for the EnduroCross finale in Las Vegas on November 21 and then race the Big 6 GP at Rhyno Land on December 4-5." Given the week he had, don't bet against him in Vegas during the EnduroCross or the Big 6 GP!

"I would really like to thank my Mom and Dad for supporting me in everything. Thanks also to Zip-Ty Racing and Husqvarna for the awesome opportunity they gave me this year," says the Desert Master. "I will be back next year as strong as ever looking to defend my title!"

GNCC Racing Congratulates Randy Hawkins on Induction into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Morgantown, W.Va. (November 16, 2009) - Racer Productions, producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, is pleased to announce that off-road racing legend Randy Hawkins has been inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Hawkins, a long-time GNCC competitor who now owns and manages the Am-Pro FMF Yamaha team in the GNCC tour, is a seven-time AMA National Enduro Champion, 13-time International Six Days Enduro gold medalist and has won 73 AMA Nationals. He is a true ambassador of the sport.

"Randy helped raise the game for off-road racing both on and off the track," said GNCC Trail Boss Jeff Russell, who battled Hawkins for AMA Enduro Championships. "He was a fierce competitor, but he's also a great person and a real professional. His family was into car racing, and I think he brought that NASCAR mentality to bikes, which really helped the sport grow."

Hawkins started his racing career on go-karts and had early thoughts about car racing, but soon switched to motorcycles. Hawkins worked his way through the ranks until he won his first national in Texas in 1986. Hawkins signed his first factory deal in 1987 and won his first championship in 1988. From there, he launched his storied career in off-road racing.

Now, as owner and Team Manager of Am-Pro FMF Yamaha, Hawkins manages a team of championship-winning riders like Barry Hawk, Jason Raines and Thad DuVall and support riders Joe Scherer, Ryan Belue and Kyle Redman in a variety of off-road series.

"I'm honored and blessed with the career I've had racing motorcycles," Hawkins said. "I never even knew anything about a Hall of Fame; I just rode motorcycles for fun on the farm. It took a little while to sink in because it's such a great honor. I couldn't have done it by myself; so many other people were involved through support and friendship to get here. It's a blessing and an honor I will cherish forever."

Hawkins is currently featured with other 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers on the cover of the December issue of American Motorcyclist.

About GNCC Racing
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series. Founded in 1979, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to 12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. For more information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.

OGIO Flight Vest

Considered one of the most versatile packs ever, the OGIO Flight Vest offers tons of storage and disperses weight evenly around the torso.  The 70 oz. (2.0L) hydration reservoir located on the ventilated back comes with an insulated hose to keep you hydrated in any weather condition.  Dual side expansion buckles and multiple adjustment points allow a customized fit. Whether you're a fisherman, photographer, medic, off-road rider, skier or snowboarder the multifunctional storage pockets throughout the Flight Vest will match your demands.   

The Flight Vest retails for $129.99.  For more information visit www.ogio.com or contact your local Ogio dealer.  

Colors: Stealth
Size: Once size fits most
Weight: 3.44 Lbs/6.8 Kg

Fly Racing Re-signs Team BTO Sports/BBMX

Fly Racing is proud to announce that they have re-signed team BTO Sports/BBMX to a helmet and clothing endorsement contract for the 2010 season. Butler Brothers MX will be seen on the track in the new Fly Racing F2 Carbon Helmet and Evolution and Kinetic Race wear. Team riders Jason "JT Money" Thomas, Bobby Kiniry, Kyle Keylon, Ben Evans and Lucas Crespi will all compete in the 2010 AMA Supercross series and other select events. Look for Fly Racing and BBMX at the Anaheim 1 opening round of the 2010 AMA Supercross series in January.

About Fly Racing
Established in 1996, Fly Racing began as a manufacturer of motorcycle handlebars and helmets and has quickly developed into one of the fastest growing off road riding apparel and hard part brands. Fly Racing develops high-quality products for the competitive and demanding North American market and is distributed in 40+ countries.

 I just received the following scary letter from a buddy at the COHVCO in Colorado. Apparently, some anti-motorcycle hippies are trying to raid our own OHV registration funds and use them to SHUT DOWN TRAILS! The best way we can fight this at the moment is with a flood of letters, so please take a moment to send the pre-written form letter below.

Act now and help save some of the best trails in the Rockies!

 **COHVCO ALERT**
We Need 200 More E-Mails by Wednesday 11/18/09
Please Act Now!
 
Thanks to all of you who have responded,
but more E-mails are needed to stop the raid!

To make it easier, if you have not sent your message yet,
we have created a form letter (below) for you
to send into State Parks.
 
Now it is a cinch to help protect your sport.

 
YOUR COLORADO OHV PROGRAM FUNDS ARE UNDER SERIOUS ATTACK !!!!!!!

WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?


Responsible Trails American, a notorious anti-access and anti-OHV preservationist organization from the east coast has an agenda to take your Colorado OHV registration funds.  They want this money because in many cases funding trail maintenance is the only thing that stands between you and extensive closures.  They want over 70% of your funds to go to law enforcement and trail closures. THIS IS NOT WHAT THESE FUNDS WERE INTENDED FOR!
HOW ARE THEY TRYING TO DO THIS?
By hiring a prominent local Colorado lobbying firm (yes, the same firm that tried to raid the OHV fund last year) to lobby the Park's Board to force the use of our funds their way, which attempts to destroy the program.  They have submitted a resolution to the Park's Board to adopt at the November 20, 2009 Parks Board meeting.  The entire resolution misrepresents our nearly 20 year old program.  It spits in your face!

HOW CAN YOU STOP THEM?
They can only be stopped by the voice of the OHV community.  You must contact the Colorado State Park's Board to save your fund.  If you do not, then your money will go towards the destruction of your sport!

YOU HAVE TO CONTACT THE COLORADO STATE PARKS BOARD!!
Tell them you are CONCERNED ABOUT OUR OHV FUNDS.   The deadline for contacting them is:  November 18, 2009 

Click here: parksinfo@state.co.us to send an E-mail NOW to
The Colorado State Parks Board 

Then Cut and Paste this Form Letter and Send E-Mail Now:
(Its OK to send just the Form Letter, but feel free to edit or add your own comments)

Mr. Dean Winstanley Director
And the Colorado Parks Board
Colorado State Parks
1313 Sherman Street, Suite 618
Denver, CO 80203
 
 
Dear Mr. Winstanley and Board members:
 
I strongly object to the Resolution submitted by the Southern Rockies Conservation Alliance (SRCA).  The SRCA Resolution would shift funds from critical trail maintenanceoperations currently funded by the OHV program.  Doing so will result in mandatory closures of trails that do not meet "standard."
The program has always struck the proper balance between maintenance, education, signing, and environmental protection.  It is recognized by both the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management as one of the best programs in the country.
Decades ago, Colorado's OHV community voluntarily "taxed themselves" to ensure that federal land managers would have the resources to manage our recreation.  As an OHV recreationist who pays, I will not support these fees going to advance the agenda of anti-public access and anti-motorized recreation groups who do not pay to manage their recreational use.
The SRCA Resolution takes facts out of context as to the current status of OHV recreation in Colorado.  The facts are that once Travel Management Plans are in place, compliance is increased, law enforcement is effective, and impacts are reduced.
Colorado's OHV Program directly responds to priorities of the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, as the state funded projects must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act
In response to concerns about unlawful OHV use, our community supported HB1069, which is designed as a highly effective enforcement tool.  HB1069, passed in 2008 allows every law enforcement officer in the state to enforce restrictions on OHV travel, more enforcement is not necessary as only a small number violate the law.
Colorado's OHV Program was intended to provide those that pay into it with recreational opportunities.  People or organizations from outside Colorado should not be allowed to modify a statute to the detriment of those who pay their way.
The Program is far different from similar programs in other states, and is not in need of tying up funds to satisfy outside interests; our program is uniquely well operated.
A recent legislative audit found that the OHV Program was in compliance with the law and very properly administrated.
 
Sincerely,
 

(BE SURE TO Include your name and address)

--
Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition

Las Vegas, NV - Fastway Performance announced today that they will be teaming up with Off Road Support this weekend to provide pit support for Fastway/Pro Moto Billet racers at the final round of the AMA/GEICO Powersports EnduroCross Series in Las Vegas, Nevada. With products right in the pits available for rider use all weekend, racers and fans will have the opportunity to experience the Fastway/Pro Moto Billet way of racing firsthand.

"It's just the perfect fit for us," says Fastway/Pro Moto Billet rider support manager, Brian Elliott. "Off Road Support and the Argubright family have just been so great to work with and our companies share the same passion for giving support to amateur off-road racers."

Off Road Support will provide two factory race mechanics on site to answer questions and offer technical support throughout the duration of the event. With a truck stocked full of parts, racers will be able to fix just about any problem in the pits without having to leave the Orleans Arena parking lot.

"We are happy to team up and provide any help that we can," Steve Argubright of Off-Road Support commented. "The guys at Fastway have been a great help to the (ORS) team, and this is just a chance for us to give back to them. EnduroCross is the future of off-road racing, and this is exactly the place where Off Road Support needs to be."

Argubright's son, Jacob, will be returning to EnduroCross after missing three months of riding due to a bout of mononucleosis. The illness left him out of contention for the AMA National Hare and Hound championship, as well as the 2009 EnduroCross Series. But with two podiums in as many races since recovering from illness, Jacob is ready to get back into the EnduroCross arena.

"I feel good," Jacob explained. "The last month has been filled with constant trips to the gym and trying to get my body back into shape. The guys at Fastway/Pro Moto Billet have set me up, and I'm excited to bring them home a couple wins this weekend."

AMA/GEICO Powersports EnduroCross racing action concludes for the 2009 season in Las Vegas on November 21, 2009. The Strip will NOT be the hottest place to be in Sin City this weekend; race fans from all over the country will converge on the Orleans Arena for over 10 hours of indoor enduro-style race action. Be sure to make a stop at the Fastway/Pro Moto Billet booth for a chance to meet and greet some of the most talented riders in EnduroCross and check out some of the toughest performance products in off-road.

About PMB/Fastway
ProMoto Billet/Fastway is proud to offer an extensive line of billet aluminum performance motorcycle products. From Factory Racers to Weekend Warriors, we have the parts that will optimize your riding experience. From the inception of Pro Moto Billet, the focus of the products was to make everyday riding more enjoyable and convenient. With the addition of Fastway Performance, Pro Moto Billet has now added the focus of making serious off-road racing products. Our belief is to make the best products we can, and always stand behind what we sell. We work hard to offer customer service that is second to none, and we pride ourselves on helping our customers whenever they need it. For more information on our company or products visit www.ProMotoBillet.com

About Off Road Support
Off Road Support was created in 2008 as a means of providing race side pit support at off road events across the country. The brain child of Steve Argubright, Off Road Support has attended over 40 events alone in 2009 and kept more than a fair share of racers on their bikes. Specializing in Kawasaki parts, Off Road Support aims to be the everyday racers link to factory pit support. Based out of Southern California, Off Road Support has become the go-to parts service for all racers in the District 37 family. For 2010 the company will cross the country in chase of Jacob Argubright as he competes at the national level in all off road events. For more information on Off Road Support, visit www.jacob911.com.

The search begins at the 2009 Winter National Olympics

Buffalo, NY: Dunlop Tire Company is seeking the best up-and-coming minibike stars in the country to join the popular Team Dunlop amateur motocross program at www.teamdunlop.com. For the past three seasons, young amateur motocross racers throughout the country have been flying the colors of the elite Team Dunlop squad en route to collecting championships upon championships.

"We will begin our search for 2010 Team Dunlop riders at the Winter National Olympics November 23-28," said Dunlop Off Road Technical Manager Brian Fleck. "We will base our 2010 selections on the 2009 amateur national results and the 2009 final amateur power rankings. Factored into that will be rider attitude, professionalism and regional impact." Fleck added that participation in the 2009 Team Dunlop program is no guarantee of 2010 selection.

Seventeen riders made the Team Dunlop squad in 2009 (see below) and each one competed in a number of amateur national events. Some of the more accomplished riders who took home numerous titles in 2009 include Adam Cianciarulo, Jordan Bailey, Matt Bisceglia, Zach Bell and Sean Cantrell, just to name a few.

In just three years' of existence, the Team D support for young riders has proven to be extremely successful, with many young riders making smooth and rewarding transitions to the ranks of motocross professionals. Two of the most prominent success stories among Team D alumni include Ashley Fiolek, two-time Women's National Motocross Champion, 2009 X Games Women's Moto-X Gold Medalist and member of the Honda Red Bull Racing Team, and Justin Barcia, AMA Rookie of the Year in the 250 class, who rides for the GEICO Powersports Honda Team.

"Every year, working with the Team D kids has grown to be more and more fun," said Fleck. "We've been stepping up the program every year and teaming up with these young racers for some really excellent results. It will be exciting to see how far our 2010 riders end up going in their racing careers. Hopefully we will still be working with them when they transition to the pro ranks of AMA Supercross and Motocross."

About Team Dunlop
Team Dunlop identifies outstanding young people who compete on motocross bikes displacing up to 105cc and helps them move up to the next level. Dunlop has a long and proud history of amateur support for thousands of young racers every year. Additionally, Dunlop serves as the official tire sponsor of all the major amateur OEM groups, including Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Cobra and Polini. To submit your application for consideration to join Team D, visit www.teamdunlop.com.

Team Dunlop provides tire support and preferred service at select amateur races. Dunlop promotes and advertises Team Dunlop in national media as well as on the Dunlop Website. As a bonus, Team Dunlop riders become involved as development riders for the next generation of Dunlop racing tires in the youth segment. In 2009, Dunlop also contributed to an educational savings fund for the Team Dunlop riders to underscore the importance of staying focused on schoolwork. Team Dunlop riders can be easily identified because they sport a unique logo on their exclusively-branded Team Dunlop racetrack apparel.

Dunlop is especially proud of the Team Dunlop riders on the 2009 squad and congratulates each of them for their outstanding effort. Listed alphabetically, they are:

•     Jordan Bailey - KTM - Orlando, Florida
•     Zach Bell - Kawasaki - San Diego, California
•     Matt Bisceglia - Yamaha - Weatherford, Texas
•     Sean Cantrell - KTM - Newbury Park, California
•     Adam Cianciarulo - Kawasaki - Osteen, Florida
•     Thomas Covington - Kawasaki - Vernon, Alabama
•     Brad Esper - Kawasaki - San Diego, California
•     Steven Gretchen - Suzuki - McMechen, West Virginia
•     Lance Kobusch - Cobra - New Florence, Missouri
•     Connor Pearson - Yamaha - Powell Butte, Oregon
•     Jake Riggle - Suzuki - Colorado Springs, Colorado
•     Chase Sexton - Polini - La Moille, Illinois
•     Jordan Smith - Suzuki - Belmont, North Carolina
•     Tanner Stack - Kawasaki - Jackson, Michigan
•     Rookie White - Suzuki - Winchester, California
•     Clay Woeste - Cobra - Florence, Kentucky
•     Mark Worth - Kawasaki - Queen Creek, Arizona

About Dunlop Tires
Dunlop Tires is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S. and the only manufacturer of motorcycle tires in North America. With North American operations headquartered in Buffalo, NY, Dunlop has been making and selling high-quality tires in the U.S. since 1923. For more information, visit www.dunlopmotorcycle.com.

American Motorcyclist Association urges support for language that would protect kids' access to youth-model off-highway vehicles

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is urging all motorcyclists and ATV riders to ask their U.S. senators and representatives to support language in an appropriations bill that would allow kids' dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to continue to be sold.

The language, written by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) and included in the House fiscal year 2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill, would bar the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from spending money to implement or enforce a section of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) that relates to youth-model off-highway motorcycles and ATVs.

The CPSIA limits the amount of lead allowed in products meant for children 12-years old and younger. While aimed at toys originating in China, the law also covers youth-model off-highway motorcycles and ATVs because certain parts, including batteries and valve stems, may contain lead.

When the law took effect, off-highway motorcycle and ATV manufacturers told their dealers to stop selling machines meant for kids 12 and under, as well as some of the parts to maintain them. That's because no new or used kids' machines or certain parts for those machines could be sold unless they were tested and certified at government-approved labs to meet the new federal lead-level requirements.

"Unfortunately, while Washington bureaucrats bicker over the meaning of words, the intent of Congress to protect kids from dangerous toys is being ignored," said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. "The federal government is now forcing children to ride adult-sized motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles -- a serious danger that's much more real than the invented threat of chewing on a battery cable or valve stem.

"I don't know of anyone in the House or Senate who intended this, and it's important to off-road enthusiasts and American families that we work together to fix it once and for all," Rehberg said.

Earlier this year, the CPSC said it would not enforce the ban on the sale of kids' dirt bikes and ATVs until May 1, 2011.

While the Rehberg language is in the House bill that was approved by the full House and sent to the Senate for consideration, there is no similar language in any Senate appropriations bill. Therefore, the AMA is asking concerned motorcyclists and ATV riders to urge their senators and representatives to include the Rehberg language in the final version of the fiscal year 2010 Financial Services appropriations bill or the Omnibus Appropriations bill, whichever passes the full Senate.

The most effective way to contact your senators and representative is to call them. To obtain contact information for elected officials, go to AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues & Legislation. Additionally, a prewritten e-mail is available immediately to send to lawmakers by following the "Take Action" option and entering the constituent information.

"AMA members and motorcyclists everywhere have shown that we can make a difference when we pull together and act as a group," said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. "Now is the time to work with your elected senators and representative to get them to include the Rehberg language in the appropriations bill that comes out of the Senate. Let them know how important it is to continue to allow responsible and safe family enjoyment in riding dirtbikes and ATVs."

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.

2010 Rider Support Program Now Open

Renthal has officially opened up their Amateur Rider Support program for 2010.  2010 will see Renthal's 22nd year of their amateur support program in the USA which has seen so many of the sport's elite stars come up through it.  Riders like Villopoto, Stewart, Millsaps, Alessi, Carmichael, Windham, Emig and McGrath were all aspiring amateurs on the national circuit fighting for a chance to fulfill their dream of riding for one of the factory teams.  Renthal has been involved with supporting riders at the amateur level longer than any of our competitors and our handlebars and chainwheels have won more national championships than all of them combined.  Even in these tough economic times, we understand the importance of offering support at the grassroots level and that having a direct connection between the racers who use our products and us is imperative.

For 2010, we will again be partnering up with Kawasaki Team Green and Honda of Houston Racing as their official handlebar, chainwheel and grip supplier.  With Kawasaki Team Green, this will be our 22nd year as an official sponsor and it will be our 13th year with Honda of Houston Racing.  "We are excited to be able to open up our rider support program once again for 2010 and continue on with a tradition that has helped so many riders over the years," stated Jeremy Garges, Renthal's Director of Amateur Rider Support.  "We are also proud to introduce our new online sponsorship application tool at www.renthalsupport.com which allows you to upload all your information directly from our support site and attach a resume in Word or PDF format."  

If you'd like to be considered for our support program for the 2010 season, please visit www.renthalsupport.com.  For those riders who are a part of Sponsorhouse on the Loop'd Network, you can visit our homepage at http://www.loopd.com/Members/renthal/Default.aspx for further information and to apply for sponsorship.  Also visit our homepage at www.mxsponsor.com/companies/renthal.  

For more information please contact:

RenthalSupport.com
410 E. Walnut St., Unit 2
Perkasie, PA 18944
Toll Free (800) 749-2890
Local (215) 258-5124
E-mail: info@renthalsupport.com
Website: www.renthalsupport.com

FMF's Revolutionary Megabombs Now Available in Durable Stainless Steel Construction

FMF now offers its patented Megabomb header in durable stainless steel construction.  By constructing the Megabomb header in stainless steel, customers will now receive the same performance gains as our patented titanium Megabomb, while maintaining the durability necessary for off-road use.  

Do not be fooled by knock-offs, FMF's patented Megabomb header increases output from a stock motor as much as 10% and reduces sound output as much as 1.5dB.  All FMF products are made from premium American material right here in the USA.  Stainless Steel Megabomb headers are now available for all late model motorcycles at your local dealer or www.fmfracing.com

Retail price from $274.99
TAKE 20 price (limited time only) $219.99

"We don't make suspension, we make it better"

The NEPG is proud to announce Coppersmith Suspension as one of our newest sponsors of the 2010 AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Series presented by Moose Racing.

Coppersmith Suspension of Akron Ohio specializes in Ohlins suspension components and steering dampers for MX, Off-Road, Street and ATV's

Coppersmith owner Thom Smith handles suspension set-up and track side assistance at various events throughout the country each year, while still taking time to travel to Sweden yearly, to spend time with the Ohlins engineers. This gives Thom firsthand knowledge of the new product before it hits the US as well as what is on the drawing board for the future.

As an avid Off-Road racer Thom has hands on experience with the conditions you will face in one of America's premier off-road racing series.

NEPG President Alan Randt: "We are very excited to have Coppersmith provide suspension set-up and track side support at our events in 2010, Thom brings years of experience of the Ohlins product to the table benefiting riders from the beginner to the pro."

You can contact Coppersmith at (330) 724-2900 or www.coppersmithusa.com

About the NEPG: The NEPG was formed by a group of Enduro enthusiasts to assist the AMA in promotion and management of the AMA National Enduro Series. Our objective is to work with the riders, clubs and sponsors to raise the level of participation and awareness to Enduro competition. 

About the 2010 AMA National Enduro Series: Enduros are the oldest form of off-road motorcycle competition in the USA. Enduro's can trace their beginnings back to 1920 and perhaps even earlier and it is still the premier off-road motorcycle competition around the world today.

The sport has evolved several times over the years and the newest evolution was designed to meet the needs of today's motorcyclists. The NEPG is the promotional partner of the AMA National Enduro Championship Series and will work with clubs to build awareness and increase ridership at Enduro's. Our goal is to make sure that the oldest form of off-road competition will remain strong and viable well into the future.

Yoshimura Now Accepting 2010 Race Resumes

Chino, CA - November 17, 2009 - Yoshimura R&D of America, the leader in exhaust performance, is now accepting pro and amateur Motocross, Supercross and ATV race resumes for the 2010 season. Yoshimura provides varying levels of sponsorship, and riders can apply for sponsorship at www.sponsorhouse.com or www.mxsponsor.com. You can learn more about Yoshimura, including the company's long and storied racing history, by visiting www.yoshimura-rd.com.

E-mail race resumes to Rbasinger@Yoshimura-rd.com or mail them to:

Yoshimura R&D
Attn: Sponsorship Dept.
5420 Daniels St.
Chino, CA 91709

About Yoshimura R&D of America
Yoshimura is "The Leader in Performance" and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view the wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com.

The National Hare and Hound Association (NHHA) is proud to announce KENDA as the Title Sponsor for the upcoming 2010 AMA/KENDA National Hare and Hound Championship series.  KENDA has signed a 3-year deal with the NHHA as the title sponsor and are very excited to be a part of this desert racing series.

Gus Niewenhous, Marketing Manager for Kenda Powersports states "We're really excited to be a part of this series.  We're working on an initiative to expand our presence out west and to the desert racing community, and this provides us the perfect opportunity to do so.  I've had some conversations with Chris (Blais) and we can't wait to get the 2010 season started."  

"It's really great to have KENDA on board with their support of this series.  It's going to be a really good fit to have their products at our desert races.  We are very excited to get the 2010 season going.  Make sure to stop by the sign-up/registration area and the Blais Racing Services pit at the events to check out the KENDA products", Chris Blais states, the NHHA Series Promotions Manager.

A little KENDA History:
Kenda is a leading manufacturer of automotive, bicycle, motorcycle, ATV, industrial, and trailer tires.  Since their beginnings in 1962, they have operated on core values of honesty, innovation, quality, and customer service.   For the past forty years, Kenda has continued to develop and expand its product selections to meet changing market demands.

About the NHHA:
The NHHA was formed in early 2009 by a group of four Desert racing clubs with the intent to revive the National Hare and Hound Series. Through intense promotion and a revised operations plan, the NHHA is changing the "experience" of a National Hare and Hound event. The knowledge and instruction of Chris Blais as the Promotions Manager ensures that the series will remain about the racing.  For more information visit:  www.NationalHareandHound.com

Sponsorship:
Along with KENDA, there will also be sponsorship from Blais Racing Services and from KTM for the 2010 season.  If you would like to inquire about sponsoring this series, please contact Chris Blais at contact@BlaisRacingServices.com or (760)961-9127.

Pit Pass Moto Weekly - Motorcycle News and Talk Show

www.pitpassradio.com

Advance, North Carolina (November 17, 2009) - Top talent and industry insiders from the motorcycle world give their uncut opinions and race stories. Get your weekly motorcycle news live from Pit Pass Moto Weekly. Pit Pass Moto Weekly is now heard in over 50 countries around the world.

7 pm to 9 pm Central - Motorcycle Radio streaming individual interviews from www.pitpassradio.com, or download the program from our archives to your ipod or mp3 player anytime.

Rich Winkler, Founder - Dirt Wurx USA
Rich Winkler founded DIRT WURX U.S.A. in 1990. He is a former AMA professional rider with over 30 years experience in Motocross racing, Motocross and Supercross event production, and racetrack design and construction. Over the years his company, DIRT WURX U.S.A. has demonstrated the ability to design and construct race courses that are safe but challenging to riders ranging in skill from local sportsman to world class professionals, while at the same time being exciting and spectacular to the paying fans.
www.dirtwurx.com

Mike Lafferty, Pro Enduro Racer - Husaberg
After spending 15 years as a Factory KTM rider, Mike is starting a new chapter with Husaberg (owned by KTM). The eight-time National Enduro Champion, three-time ISDE Gold Medalist and 2003 AMA Athlete of the Year is confident that the Husaberg has what it takes to win championships. He made the switch in October and has already started racing local events in preparation for the January 31st series opener.
www.husaberg.com

Chris O'Neal, Mechanic, Freestyle and Videographer
Chris has had an interesting career working as a motorcycle mechanic, then getting into freestyle motocross, photo journalism and now focusing on video and film development. He won a Freestyle MX event in 1999. He also created the DVD videos "Out of Control" and "Fracture Point". His new venture is Privateer MX TV.
www.privateermxtv.com

Doug Henry
Doug Henry was a three-time AMA Motocross national champion in the 1990s. He was on the leading edge of a revolution in professional motocross racing by becoming the first prominent rider to race four-stroke machines in national competition against a sea of traditional two-stroke motorcycles. Just a few years after Henry became the first four-stroke rider in AMA Motocross history to win a national championship in 1998, AMA Motocross Championship racing would become almost exclusively the domain of four-stroke bikes. After retiring from motocross full-time, Henry went on to become one of the leading Supermoto riders in the world winning the X Games Gold in 2005.
www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/hofbiopage.asp?id=377

Joe Dryden
Joe is coming off his first full year as the factory Aprilia Street Stunt rider competing on the 2009 Aprilia Shiver. He turned in his best results at the XDL Series in Indy where he placed 2nd in the Speed and Strength Sickest Trick event and finished out the weekend entertaining the fans at the MotoGP. Joe was also part of the show at the Ace Cafe event in England where there were 80,000 fans to cheer him on. When Joe is not competing in street stunt events, or flying around the world to entertain motorcycle enthusiasts he can be found at the Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show at MGM Studios where he is one of the motorcyclists in the stunt show.
www.joevertical.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LpBFkqj90g

Crew at Pit Pass Radio
Scott Casber, Tony Wenck, Tony Tice, Jack DeLeon and Ed Kuhlenkamp.

Pit Pass Moto Weekly is a syndicated motorcycle talk show heard across the U.S. on radio stations and around the world via the internet at www.pitpassradio.com. The show airs every Tuesday from 5-7 pm Pacific, 6-8 pm Mountain, 7-9 pm Central, and 8-10 pm Eastern at www.pitpassradio.com. Companies interested in advertising on the show or marketing partnerships can contact Ed Kuhlenkamp at (336) 293-9103, or click on contact in the menu and make sure to list advertising in the email.

Interested in the Pit Pass community visit us - www.myspace.com/pitpassradio

If you have any questions you can call in Tuesday nights from 7 - 9 pm Central, toll free 866-333-5966, or 515-284-5966.

Korean OEM -S&T Motors meets American OEM -ATK at EICMA 2009 in Milan

MILAN ITALY, November 10, 2009 - S&T Motors /"HYOSUNG" Motorcycles (KSE000040) of Korea announced today at a 2009 EICMA motorcycle show press conference that S&T will partner with ATK Motorcycles company on several important strategic projects.

The goal of the partnership is to strengthen the competitive position of both companies and provide tangible benefits to customers, dealers, suppliers and shareholders.  Each company will continue to be run separately, but will work together on several specific cooperative projects involving new product development, distribution, manufacturing, and purchasing.

"This partnership is a very natural fit for both of us." added Dr. Taekwon Kim, CEO of S&T Motors Korea.  Mr. Frank White, ATK CEO commented, "S&T and ATK complement each other well and we are very excited about our new relationship.  By joining forces, we believe we can strengthen our distribution network, reduce our production costs, spread development costs and substantially accelerate our entry into the street bike business.  We also look forward to sharing some of our off-road technology with S&T.  The ATK and S&T management teams should work well together - both companies are driven by innovation, passion, quality and demand for success."

"I believe this partnership will provide substantial benefits to S&T and ATK and both company's dealers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders for years to come." Said Taekwon Kim.  "We have long admired ATK and are excited about working together to strengthen both companies.  S&T can benefit from ATK's substantial experience in the American motorcycle market and ATK's presence inside the Harley Dealer network."

According to Frank White, "there will be some differentiation between S&T branded products and the ATK branded products.  S&T will send parts from Korea and we will integrate those with our own American and European parts.  These American-Utah assembled motorcycles will be targeted to be sold through a select group of Harley-Davidson Dealers who are looking for a quality smaller displacement motorcycle to be sold under the US ATK brand name."  Frank White went further to comment, "The management at Harley-Davidson knows what we are doing with some of their dealers, however, they do not endorse our activities in any way."

About S&T Motors Company Ltd.
S&T Motors is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Korea.  Started in 1978, S&T has been manufacturing "Hyosung" branded motorcycles ranging from 250cc to 650cc, exporting to Asia, Australia, North & South America and Europe, totaling more than 60 countries worldwide.  S&T Motors is to display a total of 15 models, including the GV700-Classic at the EICMA 2009 Motorcycle Exhibition.  The GV-700 Classic was solely developed by S&T R&D Department.  The features of this model include traditional cruiser styling, powerful engine, neutral handling, and comfortable riding position which makes it perfect for long distance cruising.  S&T will focus on GV700-Classic sales and the bikes will be available in dealerships for 2010.

In addition to the GV-700 Classic, S&T Motors launched its first-ever electric scooters in Milan. Two units include the GEM-2.0 (2Kw) and GEM-4.0 (4Kw). The GEM-2.0 and GEM-4.0 will be available in late 2010.

About ATK:
ATK is best known for its racing legacy. The first ATK conceived in 1985 won the legendary Barstow to Vegas Off-Road Motorcycle Race and since then has won multiple AMA National off-road and Dirt Track Championships. ATK is the second oldest continuously running US motorcycle manufacturer and currently is the only US based off-road motorcycle manufacturer. Over the past 25 years ATK has manufactured over 15,000 Motorcycles / ATV's with a small staff of individuals in the Salt Lake City Utah area. ATK has been a pioneer in innovation and technology advances including being the first motorcycle company to introduce fuel injection back in 1991. In 2003 ATK purchased all the parts from the publically traded Cannondale Motorsports Corp and for the past five years has focused on refining the platform and making it much more reliable.  

ATK is a privately owned company with the two principle shareholders being Frank White ATK CEO and Malcolm Zanca, owner and operator of multiple Harley-Davidson Dealerships.  Zanca is also a former two-time Harley-Davidson Dealer Advisory Chairman.  The balance of the shareholders being individual Harley-Davidson Dealers.

For more information on ATK visit their website: www.atkusa.com

Husqvarna Motorcycles NA Expanding Sales Staff

November 17, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Husqvarna Motorcycles NA is proud to announce the addition of Travis Flowers as Dealer Relations Mgr. His primary responsibility will be to assist Husqvarna's growing dealer network with all aspects of dealer support functions including sales, after sales and service. The increase in staff is in response to the huge growth in motorcycle sales and a rejuvenated dealer network due to Husqvarna's resurgence in the U.S. as member of the BMW Group.

Mark Brady, president of Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, commented on Travis' recent addition. "Travis has already proven to be a great addition to our team. His passion for off road motorcycling coupled with his education and experience are important assets that will help us enormously in our efforts to improve our communication with dealers. More importantly since Travis will be traveling a great deal in this role, he will be than just a voice on a phone, he will also be the face of our company to many dealers across the country. His personality, listening skills and commitment to follow-up on every transaction are qualities I had in mind when we created this position. Our future is connected directly to the development of our current dealer network. Travis has a vital role to fill to help us achieve this objective."

Prior to joining Husqvarna Travis had been working for one of the nation's premier power tools manufacturer in a similar capacity. "Dealers are the lifeblood of ours or any company", commented Travis. "I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to work with such a great group of business professionals. My focus will be on accountability and accessibility. As a primary point of contact and information on Husqvarna's products, programs and systems, I want the dealers to know that I'm here to assist them in any way possible to help them reach their goals. Husqvarna is on a roll. It's an exciting time to be a part of the company".

Travis will be based out of Charlotte, North Carolina and will be traveling extensively throughout the United States. He can be reached by calling (704)616-8859 or by emailing Travis.Flowers@husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com.

The Assignment Inc. has just released their highly anticipated film, MOTO The Movie...

Go to your local dealer and request they stock it or order it online.

For more information, and to view the trailer, visit www.moto-themovie.com.

Order online at www.motoxcinema.com and be the first to have it at $27.95. 

First ever win for Burson and a first Elsinore win for Husky in decades.

November 13, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ - With a championship almost in hand and the last race of the season just days away, most racers would be content to find a quiet place and hunker down before the final showdown. Not so for Zip-Ty Racing Husqvarna rider Nick Burson who's zen was interrupted by a call from his boss Ty Davis, the owner and manager of Zip-Ty Racing. 

"Ty suggested I race the Elsinore Grand Prix. I'd never entered the event before so I said 'Why not?' I hadn't planned to race 'til the USDR final but Elsinore is close to home and it'd be good training if nothing else," said Burson. "Now that it's all over I'm glad that Ty called and proud to be able to list an Elsinore Grand Prix victory on my resume!"

Burson's Elsinore race day began with a couple of Expert class laps that allowed he and Davis to prep Burson's Husqvarna TXC 510 for the weekend's main event The Harvey Mushman 100, which borrows its name from Steve McQueen who entered the 1970 Elsinore Grand Prix using the pseudonym. McQueen raced the event at the urging of then winner Malcolm Smith. The pair rode Husqvarna motorcycles and they both figured prominently in Bruce Brown's 1970 epic film documentary "On Any Sunday".

"I thought it'd be good for Nick to enter a special race like the Elsinore Grand Prix. Events like this are good publicity opportunities for our team and for Husqvarna. The course is a lot different than the desert races Nick rides with fans lining the entire course which he never sees at a desert race," offered Davis. "The Elsinore Grand Prix has so much history and so many great riders have raced and won here. Not sure how long it's been since a Husky rider won here but it's been a lot of years and today was a good day for Nick Burson and Husqvarna to win it!"

Since joining Zip-Ty Racing, Burson has been a dominant desert racing force. His string of wins and top finishes have done a lot to shine a spotlight on the Husqvarna motorcycles he and the Zip-Ty Racing team compete on. Throughout the 1970s and '80s Husqvarna was the bike of choice for desert and Baja racers and with the success of modern day riders like Burson, the brand is rekindling its past glory.

With Elsinore behind him Burson's focus is back to the high desert and the USDR (U.S. Desert Racing) finale. He'll enter the Nov. 15th event as both the defending 2008 Pro class #1 plate holder as well as the 2009 season points leader. Through 4 rounds Burson posted three overall wins and a runner up finish but by his own admission the 2009 title is not an absolute a slam-dunk until he suits up this weekend. "I still have to complete three laps on Sunday to clinch the title," said Burson. "Once that's done I'm hoping that I'll be in a position to finish my season with another race win."

Las Vegas, NV November 21st 2009 

astway Performance, the official handgaurd sponsor of the 2009 Geico EnduroCross Series, announced today that it will award $250.00 to the top placing Vet Class rider using Fastway Handguards at the final round of EnduroCross in Las Vegas.

The rules are simple... The vet rider running Fastway Handguards that has the highest placing finish will walk away with a pocket full of cash!

Fastway Performance manufactures a variety of different handgaurd systems, offering the ultimate in protection and strength. Lynn Hodges, owner of Fastway Performance, states, "We have been with EnduroCross from the start and the rugged terrain and challenging obstacles provide a great showcase for our high quality handguards and other products."

Fastway Performance manufactures and sells billet aluminum accessories and performance parts out of their Southern Idaho headquarters and is a division of ProMoto Billet Inc. To choose which Fastway Handguard system is best for you and see the other quality products available, log on to www.FastwayPerformance.com

Team San Manuel's James Stewart Forced To Withdraw From International Supercross Races

Temecula, CA - In a difficult yet critical decision, it was announced today that James Stewart will withdraw from competing in the Genoa Supercross (Genoa, Italy) and Brisbane Super X (Brisbane, Australia) due to medical reasons. James was forced to withdraw from the 3rd day of racing the Bercy Supercross (Paris, France) and forfeit his potential win as a result of contracting a severe case of food poisoning. Upon return to the United States and his home base in Florida, James took minimal time to recover before getting back into an aggressive training and testing program for the upcoming races and 2010 Supercross season. After recent medical evaluation, his Doctor and L&M medical staff found his immune system to be dangerously compromised and James was advised by his Doctor and Team that he should discontinue any strenuous activity and not travel out of the country at this time.

When asked about the decision, James had this to say: "I am really bummed about not being able to race in Italy and Australia. I've had such a great experience racing internationally. The fans are incredible and the race organizations really go out of their way to support me racing. I really wish I could still go but after talking with my doctors and team it's not in my best interest to jeopardize my health before the long Supercross season starts."

Said Larry Brooks, Team San Manuel Manager "At this time, James will be focusing on getting healthy and preparing to defend his Supercross championship title. Taking time to improve his health and well being is our first priority." James will continue to undergo medical evaluation and refrain from any kind of strenuous training activity until his Doctor and medical staff advise he is fit to resume.

About Team San Manuel

Team San Manuel is a unique partnership between the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and L&M Racing, LLC, with the sole purpose of reaching out to Native and non-Native communities and sharing with them the value of perseverance and dedication. Building a winning team comprised of top-notch talent and community service, Team San Manuel honors the Serrano belief of caring for our community. (www.sanmanuelracing.com) L&M Racing LLC Team San Manuel 41610 Date Street #107 Murrieta CA 92562 ph 951.696.5665

About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, California. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Despite challenges and hardships, the San Manuel tribal community has continued to progressively maintain and enhance its unique form of government - focusing all efforts on providing a better quality of life for its citizens. Through economic diversification, both on and off the reservation, the tribe has been forward thinking in its efforts to build infrastructure, maintain civil services and promote social, economic, educational and governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment and continues to pursue opportunities for future generations.

About L & M Racing
L&M Racing was formed in 2006 by Owner/Team Manager Larry Brooks and partner Mike Kranyak. The company's 2008 team, Team San Manuel Yamaha, consisted of 2004 Supercross Champion Chad Reed and former West Coast Lites Champion Nathan Ramsey producing the indie race effort the 2008 Supercross Championship! The 2009 race season has 2007 Supercross Champion James Stewart and rookie Kyle Chisholm in place for L&M Racing. Led by Brooks, a key component in the Jeremy McGrath/Chaparral Racing team's three-year championship reign in Supercross, Brooks' race effort yielded the first and only independent team to ever win an AMA Supercross Series Championship. L&M Racing is headquartered within an 8,000sf state-of-the-art race facility in Southern California and is one of the most successful independently owned and operated teams in professional Supercross racing today. 2009's Team San Manuel Yamaha presented by James Stewart Entertainment is sponsored by: DID Chains, Yamalube, Akrapobic, Vortex, Bridgestone, Cycra Braking, Light Speed, TAG Metals, Big Bear Mountain Water, Factory Effex, VP Racing Fuels, and GYTR.

About James Stewart
In May, Stewart claimed the 2009 Supercross Championship finishing the season with 11 wins; 3-2nd; 1-3rd; 1-7th; 1-19th and 377 Championship Points. In 2008, Stewart earned the AMA Motocross Championship with a perfect season winning 24 of 24 races, only the second rider in history to do so; won the US Open of Supercross; and was honored as the 2008 AMA SPEED Athlete of the Year. Hailing from Haines City, Florida, Stewart is the 2007 AMA Supercross Champion. Stewart's 2009 sponsors include L&M Racing; San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; Yamaha; James Stewart Entertainment; Oakley, Inc.; Red Bull; Answer Racing Gear; Bell Helmets and Nike.

Murrieta, CA - Husaberg Factory Racing, a division of KTM Motorsports, Inc, is proud to announce its 2010 Husaberg Factory racing riders: 8-time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty and 2-time WORCS Champion and ISDE Gold Medalist Nathan Woods.

It was announced in October that Lafferty had moved from his 15-year relationship with KTM to ride the Husaberg and return to the National Enduro Series in 2010 to contend the title and hopefully his record breaking ninth championship. The latest news is that Lafferty will be joined by fellow multi-time champion, Woods, who is set to join the yellow and blue team and compete in the 2010 WORCS events as well as select EnduroCross, GNCC and Hare Scramble races as his schedule permits.

Both multi-time champions are excited about their switch to Husaberg and were ready for a change and a chance to help develop a new and innovative product. "I have been riding the bike for two months now and have even raced a couple of times. The product is great and I know the bike has what it takes to help me win my ninth championship," commented Lafferty. "I am excited about signing a contract with Husaberg as I will be the first factory rider on the west coast and am thrilled to be able to help launch the product. Beginning a relationship with Husaberg is a great step for my career as I return to the WORCS series to add some more wins to my list," stated Woods, known as the rider with the most wins of the WORCS events.

"Husaberg is excited about the chance to work with two multi-time championship winning riders. The experience and expertise these two riders will bring to the team will be a great asset to Husaberg's racing success as well as future R&D development with the Husaberg product line," commented Husaberg Team Manager Antti Kallonen.

In addition to the two factory riders, Husaberg will continue to support Nick Fahringer in the National Enduro and OMA Racing Series. Fahringer was a consistent podium finisher in both series during the 2009 season and is looking forward to returning to the podium box in 2010.

Amped About The Ampt!

Lake Forest, CA September 17, 2009 -Give the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season with the latest lid from Scorpion. The big news for the "Ampt" VX-24 helmet is the addition of Scorpion's trademarked AIRFIT(r) technology taken from the top-of-line roadracing helmets and adapted for off-road use. Scorpion is pumped about its all-new off-road lid, literally! Simply put, you can pump up the cheek pad inflation system along the jaw line to ensure the perfect fit.

In addition to the perfect fit, the VX-24 maximizes protection as the polycarbonate shell is combined with Scorpion's state-of-the-art dual density EPS liner to absorb maximum energy. In fact, this combination meets or exceeds all Snell/DOT safety standards.

Above and beyond passing the protection test, Scorpion's KwikWick(r) washable moisture-wicking comfort liner keeps riders cool no matter how hot the action is on the MX track. Speaking of cool, the all new Aero-tuned front ventilation system and redesigned rear exhaust ports ensure plenty of airflow over the top of the scalp. While they were at it, the Scorpion engineers also redesigned the mouthpiece at the front of the chinbar to flow more air without skimping on protection.

The chinbar wasn't the only piece getting a revamp - the rubber nose roost shield now deflects more debris without reducing the generous goggle/eye port area. Capping all the technical improvements off, the Ampt graphics definitely pump things up! The VX-24 is also available in Solid Black and Matte Black. Best of all, Scorpion still offers a full three-year warranty.

MSRP: $119. 95 in solid black; $129.95 in matte black, and $139.95 for the Ampt Graphic

Join Team Scorpion! More information about the full range of ScorpionExo(tm) Helmets and Scorpion Sports, Inc.'s complete ScorpionExoWear(tm) line can be found at www.ScorpionUSA.com.

About Scorpion Sports
Scorpion Sports, Inc. (SSI) is a California-based company supplying helmets and riding gear directly to motorcycle dealerships. SSI is the only factory-owned source for the full line of unique ExoWear as well as dirt, snow and street helmets. Determined to build the brand based on innovation and high quality, all street helmets feature the exclusive SpeedShift(r) quick-change faceshield system, EverClear(r) no-fog faceshield and comes with a washable, removable, moisture-wicking KwikWick(r) liner. AIRFIT(tm) is an air adjustable cheek pad system to personalize helmet fit on the higher end products. SpeedView(tm) retractable sun visor accommodates varying light conditions quickly without changing face shields on specific EXO models.

ScorpionExo, SpeedShift, EverClear, KwikWick, ShadeShifter, SpeedView, AIRFIT, RaceCase, EXO-TEC, EverHeat, AirVent, ABRADIUM, EXO-Stitch, NightViz, AirGuard and the ScorpionExo logos are trademarks of Scorpion Sports, Inc. (c)2009 Scorpion Sports, Inc.

U.S. representatives request administrative order to close 9.4 million acres in Utah to OHVs

From AmericanMotorcyclist.com...

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. representative from New York who is sponsoring U.S. House bill H.R. 1925, which would close 9.4 million acres to off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding in Utah, has sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar requesting the secretary use his administrative powers to close those lands, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.), along with 88 other U.S. representatives who joined Hinchey in sending the letter, is asking for the administrative action while the House debates H.R. 1925, also called America's Red Rock Wilderness Act of 2009.

Not a single representative from Utah supports H.R. 1925, which would designate 9.4 million acres managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as Wilderness.


Once land is designated as Wilderness, no vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs or bicycles, are allowed on that land. Even horseback riders would be banned.


"It is outrageous that Rep. Hinchey would attempt to bypass congressional procedures to put into motion the intentions of a bill that lacks the support of even one representative from the state that bill would impact," said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. "This attempt is even more shocking in the sense that much of the land in question does not even meet the definition of Wilderness included in federal law. According to the Wilderness Act of 1964, Wilderness can only apply to lands 'retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habitation.'"

Included in the 9.4 million acres that the representative from New York wants to close forever to Utah's OHV community are existing OHV riding areas around Moab, the San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock. These popular OHV areas represent some of the most important remaining OHV recreation areas in Utah, and are some of the most popular with responsible OHV riders. The targeted areas also include existing roads and developments.

H.R. 1925 would be particularly harmful coming on the heels of the recently enacted Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which closed more than 2 million acres of public lands. This vast Wilderness bill would take away additional recreation opportunities that stimulate the local economies and are currently enjoyed by local residents and visitors alike.

The AMA is calling on all motorcyclists and OHV enthusiasts to help stop H.R. 1925. The fastest way to reach your U.S. representative is a telephone call. You can find contact information for your elected officials by entering your zip code at AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues and Legislation. A pre-written e-mail is also available to send to your representative by following the "Take Action" option after entering your information at the above website.

To see the Utah delegation and Ranking Member Doc Hastings speak out against H.R. 1925, click here: http://republicans.resourcescommittee.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=147628

The Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources held a hearing on Oct. 1 to consider H.R. 1925. To view a video recording of that hearing, click here: http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=27&extmode=view&extid=292

To read the AMA's press release on the subcommittee hearing, click here: http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/news/story.asp?id=1375

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future generations.