AMA Arenacross Series Notebook:  Des Moines

AURORA, Ill. (November 6, 2009) - As the lineup of teams and riders for the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series begins to take shape, the series makes its annual visit to one of the most recognizable and loved venues in the history of the sport. For the 12th year, Des Moines, Iowa will host an AMA Arenacross Series race.

The Des Moines round is a stand-alone, non-points paying race with pride and $11,000 in prize money on the line. Several of the AMA Arenacross Series' most well-known riders will be on hand, taking their shot at some early-season success and getting some competitive racing under their belt before the gates drop on the 2010 season in Grand Rapids, Mich., January 8-10.

Last season, Des Moines proved to be a breakthrough event for Ohio's Michael Willard who entered the race as a privateer and proceeded to win three of the four main events of the weekend, posting a runner-up finish in the fourth behind two-time AMA Arenacross Series champion Josh Demuth. As a result, Willard earned a factory-supported ride for the 2009 season, solidifying his uncertain plans for the year.

This season, the on-track action is shaping up to be as unpredictable as ever, with four past AMA Arenacross Series champions, a trio of series winners and a former Monster Energy(r) Supercross contender looking to capture the win on Saturday night.

Perhaps the biggest name and one of the latest additions to the prequel race is defending AMA Arenacross Series champion Jeff Gibson. The Tuf Honda rider dominated en route to his first AMA title last season and will look to get some time on the bike before defending his crown in just a couple of months.

After choosing to take some additional time off last season by skipping the Des Moines race, two-time champion Chad Johnson and Iowa native Teddy Maier return this weekend and should be at the front of the pack when the gates drop Saturday night.

For Johnson, the 2008 AMA Arenacross Series champion, 2009 was a disappointing year by his standards. The two-time champion won just one race last season for Babbitt's Monster Energy Kawasaki and battled with consistency. He finished fourth in the final standings but has the hunger to return to the top in 2010.

"I definitely wasn't happy with the way last season turned out," he said. "We had some bike problems early in the season as well as at the end that hurt us in the championship. Now that we're moving to the big bikes I'm really excited. I enjoy riding the 450 and I think it will add a lot to the racing."

Maier is coming off arguably the most successful season of his career. The Iowa native sat out the 2009 AMA Arenacross Series and was missed by both his competitors and the fans. However, he placed a more concentrated effort on his motocross training in preparation for the 2009 summer season and as a result was able to capture the CMRC Canadian Motocross Nationals championship in the MX2 class. With high confidence, Maier is eager to return to the intimate atmosphere of the AMA Arenacross Series with TiLUBE Motorsports and give the world's best a run for their money.

Also adding to the talented field is Demuth, who joins Johnson on the Babbitt's Monster Energy Kawasaki team and looks to defend his night one win from 2008. Joining him is perennial AMA Arenacross Series front-runner Kelly Smith who sat out for the majority of the 2009 season after broken leg cut his run at the title short. He enters the new season with a new team at Junior Jackson KTM and a rejuvenated spirit.

Triple Effect Kawasaki's Gray Davenport boasted a career year last season, capturing his first career victory and a sixth-place finish in the standings. He enters Des Moines looking to catch a wave of momentum heading into 2010.

After a short hiatus from the AMA Arenacross Series, Robbie Reynard and Tom Hofmaster make their anticipated returns to the intimate confines and will no doubt be players as the laps wind down on Saturday evening's main event.

"Since the series moved to using 450's it made me want to come back," exclaimed Reynard. "I feel much more comfortable on the 450 and Des Moines gives me a chance to get out there and race. I really like to race so hopefully something works out from now until the season starts and I'll try to return to the series full time."

"I've actually taken a real job since leaving arenacross," explained Hofmaster. "I work for EVS now so Des Moines just presents a chance for me to just go out there and have fun. I'm lucky to still have some great sponsors helping me out so I have don't have any real high expectations this weekend other than (enjoying myself)."

As a whole, the entry list for Saturday night's 2010 sneak preview is one of the most impressive AMA Arenacross Series lineups in history.

The Wells Fargo Arena is located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa as part of the Iowa Events Center. Built in 2005, it can hold up to 16,980 fans with various seating charts depending on the event. In the past, the arena has served as the home to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League, Iowa Chops of the American Hockey League, and Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League.

2009 Des Moines Prequel Race Rider List

#    Rider    Team
1    Jeff Gibson    Tuf
2    Brock Sellards
3    Josh Demuth    Babbits
4    Chad Johnson    Babbits
5    Nathan Skaggs    Spinechillers
6    Gray Davenport    Triple Effect
10/1E    Willy Browning    Spinechillers
11    Zach Ames    Spinechillers
12    Jim Neese    Carolina Express
14    Teddy Maier    Ti Lube Motorsports
16    Cory Green    Reynard Mods
17    Robbie Reynard    Reynard Mods
21    Dave Ginolfi    Mandingo Pickles
27    Ryan Poulter    Funmart Cycle Center
33    Kelly Smith    Funmart Cycle Center
36    Brian Foster    Storm Lake
115    Kevin Johnson
144    Alex Martin    Ti Lube Motorsports
273    Gavin Gracyk    Funmart Cycle Center
316    Derrick Brister
33    Zach Osborne    U Tag
617    Gavin Faith    Ti Lube Motorsports
774    Devin Reed    Ti Lube Motorsports
821    Ricky Draper    Storm Lake
838    George Cyrus
890/1C    Kurt McCabe    Storm Lake
911    Tyler Bowers    Babbits

Tickets are available at the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office, all Dahl's Foods locations, online at www.dahlstickets.com, or charge by phone at (866) 55-DAHLS. (All seats $2 more on day of show. All tickets subject to $1 Facility Fee. Child discount applies to children ages 2-12. ) Show times are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Doors open on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday. Front Row tickets for Saturday night cost $40 and Gold Circle seats are just $25. 100 to 300 level seats range from $18 - $20. Sunday tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for kids. All seats $2 more day of show. Note: Kids = children ages 2-12.

$5 discount tickets are available at Hicklin Powersports from 10/19/09 through 11/7/09 while supplies last.

Fans in attendance also can take part in the Track Party on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. for the chance to meet the riders and get autographs. Simply recycle any MONSTER ENERGY can at the gate entrance for FREE admission. Must have valid Saturday event ticket to enter.

For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Babbitt's Monster Energy Kawasaki Features Ultra-Talented Trio in Quest for 2010 AMA Arenacross Series Title

Pair of Past Champions and Multiple Race Winner Set to Dethrone Tuf Honda

AURORA, Ill. (November 5, 2009) - With the silly season in full effect within the AMA Arenacross Series, Michigan-based Babbitt's Monster Energy Kawasaki became one of the first teams to solidify its lineup for the 2010 season, just a few short days before the Des Moines prequel race this Saturday night.

Returning to Babbitt's after a promising first season is two-time AMA Arenacross Series champion Chad Johnson, of Rhinelander, Wis. The 2006 and 2008 title-holder finished fourth overall in 2009, posting one victory in what was a disappointing season by his standards.

"Chad is doing a little bit different type of training this year," said Babbitt's Monster Energy Team Manager Denny Bartz. "I don't think he will ride as much has he has in the past. He is going to pull that back a little bit in an effort to come out fresh at the beginning of the year and get some wins."

Joining Johnson is Arenacross legend and two-time champion in his own right Josh Demuth, of North Richland Hills, Texas. After competing for the Babbitt's team back in 2006, he returns fresh off a full-time comeback to the series last season in which he captured two victories en route to finishing third in the championship.

"I think if Josh comes prepared to win races, then that is what he's going to do," added Bartz. "He's definitely capable and has the Arenacross experience so I believe he'll be one of the guys to beat for sure."

Bartz believes his lineup is talented enough to run up front and with the trio competing in the new 450cc displacement AMA Arenacross class, the experience each rider possesses should help in the adjustment.

"With Josh and Chad, between the two of them, Josh has a total of three Arenacross championships while Chad has two AMA (Arenacross) championships," he stated. "That gives us a really mature team for this year and by bringing Tyler Bowers in, the young guy, hopefully some of that speed will be put down and we can capture a championship between the three of them."

The newest face to the Babbitt's team is a familiar one to the AMA Arenacross Series in former race winner Tyler Bowers, of Danville, Ky. Competing primarily in the Monster Energy Supercross championship over the past two seasons, Bowers continues to develop as a professional rider and at just 18 years of age has the talent to be a star in the sport.

"Tyler is an aggressive rider and I know that he goes to the line every time to try and win races. He puts the work in and has what it takes to run up front in Arenacross and that's what we're looking for. There are a lot of guys in the AMA Arenacross Series that don't have the ability to come through the field if necessary. If they get a bad start they tend to stay there. I feel like all three of the guys we have can work their way through the pack if the situation presents itself."

The action for the second annual Des Moines prequel race kicks-off this Saturday night from Wells Fargo Arena.

Tickets are available at the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office, all Dahl's Foods locations, online at www.dahlstickets.com, or charge by phone at (866) 55-DAHLS. (All seats $2 more on day of show. All tickets subject to $1 Facility Fee. Child discount applies to children ages 2-12. ) Show times are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Doors open on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday. Front Row tickets for Saturday night cost $40 and Gold Circle seats are just $25. 100 to 300 level seats range from $18 - $20. Sunday tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for kids. All seats $2 more day of show. Note: Kids = children ages 2-12.

$5 discount tickets are available at Hicklin Powersports from 10/19/09 through 11/7/09 while supplies last.

Fans in attendance also can take part in the Track Party on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. for the chance to meet the riders and get autographs. Simply recycle any MONSTER ENERGY can at the gate entrance for FREE admission. Must have valid Saturday event ticket to enter.

For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy® Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, and IHRA® Nitro Jam®.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Americans for Responsible Recreational Access - November 2009 - Washington Newsletter

Bad News for Tellico
OHV enthusiasts along the east coast received some sobering news on October 14th when they learned that the Forest Service decided to permanently close the Upper Tellico OHV trail system in North Carolina. The closure will allow the Forest Service to correct and prevent further erosion problems in the Upper Tellico River watershed.

The news is especially disappointing since there are independent studies that show how these trails can be restored so that run-off problems are corrected, while still allowing for OHV recreation. During its review process, the Forest Service asked for comments on six alternatives for the future management of this area. More than 2400 comments were received. Rather than electing to manage recreation, the Forest Service decided to take the easy course of closure. Disappointing news, indeed!

FLAME ACT
One of the miracles of conference committees is that they can do extraordinary things even though only one legislative body may have taken similar action. That was the case when the House/Senate Conference on the Interior Appropriations for FY 2010 incorporated the FLAME Act, the Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement Act, as a part of the conference agreement on this spending bill.

The House of Representatives passed the FLAME Act earlier this year as well as in the previous Congress, but the measure never made it through the Senate. ARRA has been a strong supporter of this legislation. The rising costs of fighting wildfires has been a growing financial burden on both the Forest Service and BLM, requiring annual accounting practices of "robbing Peter to pay Paul." In those years when the cost of fighting forest fires was exceedingly high, agencies were forced to reallocate funds from other programs, including recreation programs. The FLAME Act establishes reserve accounts for the Forest Service ($2.1 billon) and BLM ($856 million) that can tapped when a fire reaches a size of 300 acres or when regular wildfire suppression funds are depleted. This budgetary fix is long overdue and we are very pleased this is now going to become law.

Transportation Reauthorization
The House and the Senate continue to disagree on how to tackle the major reauthorization of surface transportation programs, with very little referee help from the White House. Back in our July newsletter, we wrote about the disagreement between the White House and Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee over the length of the extension. The White House only wanted an 18-month extension while Rep. Oberstar wanted a full six-year extension.

Since then, little progress has been made and the current authorization was set to expire. Without an extension, highway construction dollars cannot flow from the federal government to state and local governments. The reason we care about this is the fact that the Recreational Trails Program is a part of the underlying legislation.

That same conference bill on Interior Appropriations for FY 2010 also included language for Continuing Resolution extending federal spending for those agencies without a permanent FY 2010 appropriation as well as a simple extension of the highway program. This extension will only be until December 18th so we will continue to keep you posted of future developments. You should consider the Continuing Resolution as a form of congressional life support for highway construction and the Recreational Trails program.

Interior Appropriations
To be fair about it, not all of the news coming out of the Congress is bad news. We already reported on the FLAME Act being a part of the House-Senate agreement on Interior Appropriations and that the surface transportation program was extended until December 18th. The other good news coming out of the agreement is the fact that funding for federal recreation programs on public lands has been finalized for FY 2010. The chart that follows provides information about recreation programs for both the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service for FY2010.

See chart at http://www.arra-access.com/site/PageServer?pagename=arra_washingtonnewsletter_nov2009

You will note that there is a drop in funding for trail construction between FY 2009 and FY 2010. The high number for 2009 was due to the fact that American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provided the Forest Service with an additional $1.15 billion for economic stimulus projects. Some of the extra funds went towards trail construction and the FY 2009 budget reflects this increase.

Sincerely,

Larry E. Smith
Executive Director
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access

Read this issue and about other important access issues that may affect your use of public lands. Now on the ARRA Website: http://www.arra-access.com/

MX Sports Presents Certificates of Achievement and Merit to All 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Qualifiers

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (November 4, 2009) - As part of the continued evolution of American Motocross, MX Sports Pro Racing is introducing a series of very special acknowledgements that will be awarded to each and every AMA Motocross racer that qualified for one of the 12 rounds of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

Certificates of Achievement and Merit are personalized to each rider who made it into the final motos, be it in the 450, 250 or Women's class. The awards are intended to congratulate the athletes possessing the talent, desire, and obvious work ethic that is required to make the cut at a national event, in what is the world's most prestigious motocross series.

"While we usually only see the top three finishers on the podium after any given race, anyone who even qualifies for an AMA Motocross race has accomplish something admirable that is deserving of this recognition," said MX Sports' Vice President Davey Coombs. "It takes an unbelievable amount of hard work and dedication and, in some cases, good luck to qualify for one of these races. These awards are our way of showing these very capable riders that we recognize their accomplishment, and that we wish to extend our personal congratulations in a format that can be displayed for years to come."

Motocross competitors are some of the best athletes in the world and the task of competing in a world-class professional event is something a small number of the population has the privilege to experience. In all, 260 different riders across the 450 and 250 and Women's classes qualified to participate in the final two motos of a 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship event.

For more information, please contact Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.

For fan and racing information on the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli TV Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, greases, and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, greases, and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.

Forrest Lucas and his wife, Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989 after he spent 20 years as a truck driver and owner of a nationwide long-haul trucking fleet. They experienced firsthand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their equipment.

Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." For more information on Lucas Oil, please visit www.LucasOil.com.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT. AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

Sunstar is proud to announce the partnership recently developed with the DNA Shred Stix / Star Racing / Yamaha program for 2010 and possibly beyond.

This Yamaha Lites program will consist of 4 250F riders including Nico Izzi, Martin Davalos, Max Anstie and a member of their 2009 team Broc Tickle.  It is yet to be determined which coast each rider will ride on for 2010 but 2 will be on the east and 2 on the west with all 4 racers competing in the MX Outdoor Lites series in the summer of 2010.  Former racer and current team coordinator Donovan Mitchell is very excited for the upcoming season and had this to say, "this is the best combination of riders that the Star Yamaha program has had to date and we look forward to a great 2010 season with guys competing for championships while having one of the most well known, recognizable sponsors in the industry with Sunstar sprockets."  

For more information on Sunstar, please visit www.sunstar-mc.com

The General has received a number of private emails from riders who are asking what, if any, land-use lessons can be learned from yesterday's political earthquakes in Virginia and New Jersey.

The easy answer would be to say that yesterday's vote was a referendum on the Obama Administration's policies that seek to expand the role of government, increase taxes, and decrease people's freedom. Any political commentator could say that.

Follow this link to read more...
http://thegeneralsrecreationden.blogspot.com/2009/11/nov-3-election-land-use-lessons-and-ohv.html

Honda Red Bull Racing's Ashley Fiolek To Appear On NBC's Last Call With Carson Daly

November 4, 2009 (Los Angeles, CA) - Ashley Fiolek, the 2009 X Games Women's Moto-X Gold Medalist and two-time AMA Women's Motocross Champion is the featured guest on Thursday night's edition of Last Call with Carson Daly on NBC. The show will air on NBC stations at 1:36 AM Eastern and Pacific and at 12:36 AM Mountain and Central time the night of November 5th (early morning on the 6th).

The show was taped on the back lot of NBC Studios in Burbank, CA in September when Ashley was in Los Angeles to be honored at City Hall by the L.A. City Council for her achievements and inspiration to the deaf community. The following day Ashley attended L.A.'s DEAFestival along with sponsors American Honda and T-Mobile.

For more information on Thursday night's broadcast of NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, see: www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with_Carson_Daly/.

About Ashley Fiolek
Born profoundly deaf, Ashley began riding and racing motorcycles at age seven and worked her way up the amateur motocross ranks. In 2004, at the age of 13, she won her first national title at the AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn's. Between 2005 and 2007 she went on to win 12 more national championships and more than 100 races. 2008 marked Ashley's first full season as a professional, and she competed in select world championship rounds in Europe and won the AMA/WMA Women's
Professional Motocross Championship. 2009 has seen Fiolek win the X-Games Women's Moto-X Gold Medal and the AMA Women's Motocross Championship. Ashley is proudly supported by: American Honda, Red Bull, T-Mobile Sidekick, Alpinestars, Leatt Brace, Vans, Rockwell Watches, Moto Endurance, Airoh and Smith. For more information about Ashley, see: www.ashleyfiolek.com.

About Hardcard
Hardcard Holdings, LLC is a leading motorsports management and consulting firm specializing in motorsports and motorcycle-related marketing. Hardcard's partners are senior motorsports executives with experience in management of racetracks, sanctioning bodies, brands, athletes, licensed merchandise, sponsorship development, race teams and digital media. For more information, see www.hardcard.net.

Check out MSR's 2010 apparel collection on the new MSRMX.com

Corona, Ca - Tired of wasting your day waiting for sites to download? Well, here is the abbreviated site for those of you who haven't seen MSR's 2010 apparel collection. This is just a teaser site, so stay tuned for an all new website soon to follow.

This new "Boutique" website is very easy to navigate through and has everything you are looking for from MSR. As you browse through the site be sure to check out all the apparel lines, videos, rider support and the downloadable catalog with pricing and part numbers. So, log onto MSRMX.com and check out all of the 2010 collection presented by MSR.

MSRMX.com

About MSR
MSR was founded in 1971 by motorcycle racing legend Malcolm Smith.  What started off as a small accessory business importing throttle and brake cables is now an industry leading motorcycle apparel and hard parts manufacturer.  MSR offers a complete line of riding gear, covering the motocross and off-road rider from head to toe with innovative designs and second to none performance.  MSRHP is constantly progressing its line of revolutionary hard parts that make your bike perform better, last longer and look more stylish.

MSR utilizes exceptional distribution through Tucker Rocky and a continued focus on producing quality products to satisfy its thousands of loyal dealers and customers.  From a first time rider to supercross star Kevin Windham, MSR is committed to providing you a superior product.

MSR - One Brand Fits All

Happy Thanksgiving from Rynoland

Hello Everyone

Hope everyone had a fun, safe Halloween!  We at Rynoland are excited about the cooler weather, as riding season is back!  We have had some really great events at Rynoland in the last month, including The Ride for The Cure on October 3rd and the Over The Hill Gang's MX Race on November 1st.  We have also had some big corporate ride days, as well as private rentals.

Ryan Hughes' MX schools have been in session on Tuesday and Thursdays mornings from 9:30-1:30 pm and we had a larger school on Saturday, Oct 17th..  Ryan's been teaching schools all over the globe and has several scheduled at Rynoland in the next few months, with upcoming schools on Saturday, November 14 and Tuesday, December 29.  Ryan's MX Schools are the perfect gift for the motocross lovers in your life!  Visit www.shop.ryanhughesmx.com to enroll today. Cost is $150 per person and our one day schools are limited to 20 riders.

Also, The Vikings MC will be hosting the last round of the Big 6 Series at Rynoland, on December 5 and 6th.  Visit the Vikings MC website at http://www.vikingsmc.com for further information about the race and entries.

Lastly, Rynoland is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for practice from 9 am-3 pm for only $25 per person.  With 500 acres of "playgrounds" for our tracks, we offer you a vast variety of challenges for riding!  

We have 7 tracks for your use, including an MX, Outdoor MX, WORCS-style track, SX Track, Mini-track, and two off road loops-one eight miles long and the other ten miles long. We also feature an Off-Road/CORR track upon request.

Rynoland will be closed on Thanksgiving, but open again on Saturday, following Thanksgiving.

We look forward to seeing you our at Rynoland in the near future.  Thank you for your continued support and customer loyalty.  

Happy Thanksgiving!  
The Rynoland Crew

Kawasaki's Whibley Tops Off Championship Season with Perfect OMA Record

Irvine, Calif. - Kawasaki's Paul Whibley concluded his impressive off-road season with a win at the final round of the OMA National Series in Morrison, Ill., completing his quest for a perfect season aboard his Kawasaki KX(tm)450F. Teammates Scott Watkins and Jimmy Jarrett clinched second and third, respectively, in the series points to make it a sweep of the top three overall spots for the JG Off-Road/GEICO Powersports/ Monster Energy Kawasaki team.

Challenging Final Race
The last round of the OMA Series was a true test of the rider's abilities with two 35-mile loops of fresh cut trails in Illinois. Whibley came into the race wanting to win and before the first loop was complete, he had taken back the lead and was able to finish the day out front.

"I got the holeshot and led part of the first pro section, but I missed some arrows and was trying to figure out the tight course," said Whibley. "It was a little difficult the first lap trying to go fast through fresh woods. The track was pretty tough on the second lap, but I was able to pull a pretty good gap on Jimmy (Jarrett) and finish with the win."

10 For 10
Whibley's win capped off a perfect season in the OMA National Series and a great overall season of off-road racing.

"Going for a perfect season wasn't something I was thinking about at the beginning of the year," said Whibley. "I knew Jimmy was going to be hungry to win the championship back from me, but as the season wore on, I realized that it was something that could be achieved. It feels great."

Coming Back
Jarrett's return to racing has been a process as his wrist continues to get stronger each race, although it still isn't 100 percent. The progress he's made has been better than anticipated and his second place in Illinois is proof.

"This is one of my favorite races on the circuit," said Jarrett. "I got a decent start and was riding with Paul (Whibley) most of the first lap, but I got stuck twice before the pit stop and he pulled about a three minute gap on me. I was able to get it down to about a minute and a half. I didn't expect to pull off third overall after breaking my wrist. I know the team was happy to have us take the top three spots and considering my luck this year, it was good to finish third."

A New Experience
For Watkins, the OMA National Series has been a brand new experience for the veteran off-road racer. He was able to excel early and finished the year behind his teammate in second overall. The two loop race in Illinois was also a new experience for Watkins who finished fourth for the day through the tough terrain.

"I've never done this style of racing before," said Watkins. "It was interesting. We were really trying to learn the terrain the first loop, which took us two hours. It was really fun, but you definitely had to pick and choose your lines. On the second lap, the track was a lot more tore up from the other classes that rode behind us, which made it tricky. I definitely want to come back and race the series next year. It was a whole new challenge for me and I enjoyed it."

One, Two, Three
With a good result from Jarrett at the final race, the team wrapped up a one, two, three sweep in the championship standings.

"It's really great to see the team do well," said Whibley. "The Kawasaki KX450F was a great bike all year and I think our results have proven that it is a winner."

Results
OMA Nationals
Morrison, Ill.
November 1, 2009

Pro Class Results
1. PAUL WHIBLEY, KAWASAKI
2. JIMMY JARRETT, KAWASAKI
3. Nick Fahringer, Husaberg
4. SCOTT WATKINS, KAWASAKI
5. Jason Thomas, Yamaha

Bridgestone Motorsport Announces 2010 Motocross Products

NASHVILLE, TN (November 3, 2009) - With Bridgestone-equipped riders winning all three Supercross (SX) championships and both Motocross (MX) championships in 2009, Bridgestone's off-road technology and products remain highly competitive.  For 2010, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) will have a complete line of off-road tires available through the current distribution system, including the following motocross products:

M203 / M204:  Soft - Intermediate Terrain
The soft to intermediate terrain M203/M204 returns to the Bridgestone MX line-up for 2010.  Designed to work well in soft terrain conditions, these tires also cross over well to intermediate soils, while offering good durability and handling.  Key features and benefits are listed below.

•   M203 (front) has tire design technology for a broad range of soft and intermediate terrain applications
•   M203 (front) provides improved grip traction with directional pattern rotation to enhance stability and increase braking power
•   M204 (rear) offers a race-proven tread pattern designed with extra wide block spacing for great drive performance and improved slide control on firm base soil
•   M204 (rear) has tall tread blocks with shoulder steps and large base angle radius for reliable stability and durability in a broad range of abusive soil conditions
•   Solid grip and traction matched with available sizing adapts to the demands of today's four-stroke machines

M403 / M404:  Intermediate Terrain
Bridgestone's most popular off-road tire combination stays in the line up as the M403/M404.  These tires offer great performance in many varied terrain applications.

•   Bridgestone's broadest range motocross and off-road tires
•   Complete sizing and applications for all machines 50cc up to 450cc
•   Improved rubber compounds and tread design patterns
•   Fine-tuned casing constructions
•   Derived from top factory SX/MX and off-road racing technologies
•   Improved durability covers wider range of soils
•   M403 (front) provides improved cornering control and feedback even at full lean angles
•   M404 (rear) offers added traction and slide control for better acceleration out of corners

M603 / M604:  Intermediate - Hard Terrain
In hard terrain applications, the M603/M604 provides solid performance and durability while crossing over to intermediate conditions as well.

•   M603 (front) features a mid-camber basin with decreased rubber thickness between the tread blocks to give flexibility and plant to the tire without dropping stiffness of the tread block
•   The M603 (front) allows each block to adapt to the ground surface which gives an improved balance of lean grip, straight drive stability and light handling
•   M604 (rear) has a redesigned broad range SX proven tread pattern which cuts through loose terrain to find traction and grip on a firm base
•   Improved grip and traction adapts to the high power and torque of current four-stroke machines

About Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations:
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is a business unit of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world's largest tire and rubber company. Reporting into the BATO business unit are the company's Latin American tire operations, the U.S. and Canadian consumer tire businesses and the U.S. and Canadian commercial tire businesses. BATO develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. The business unit is focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, motorcycle, agricultural and other tires to its customers in the Americas. In addition, through its Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions unit, retreading customers have access to industry-leading research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales expertise, providing them with a total tire solution.

AMA Arenacross Series Interview of the Week: Series Director Jayme Dalsing

AURORA, Ill. (November 3, 2009) - The excitement of the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series is just around the corner, but before the intense competition of the new year is officially underway, fans will have the chance to get a taste of the bar-banging action this weekend at the second annual Des Moines Prequel Race from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.

$11,000 in prize money is on the line for several of the world's best arenacross racers as they compete for bragging rights in a sneak peek of what lies ahead for the upcoming year.

The man behind the scenes that is responsible for the unforgettable, jaw dropping action of the AMA Arenacross Series is Director of Operations Jayme Dalsing. For the second year, one of most beloved venues in AMA Arenacross Series history serves as the site for what is arguably the most exciting race of the year with no pressure or points and nothing but cash on the line when the gates drop on Saturday night.

We caught up with Dalsing to ask him what the dedicated Iowa fans can expect to see this weekend and for the highly-anticipated 2010 season.

Jayme, last season was a great year for the AMA Arenacross Series and featured a first-time champion in Jeff Gibson. What can fans expect to see in 2010 and will Jeff be coming back to defend his title?

2010 is shaping up to be another great year. We have heard a lot of interest from current and former supercross racers as well as our top Arenacross riders from the past few years. One of the great things about Arenacross is the fact that year after year we have had 7 - 10 different main event winners in each season.

Jeff has committed to coming back and seems very determined to defend his title. I think we'll see a great list of guys lining up at Grand Rapids aiming at that number one.

There are some changes to the schedule this year. Some new cities and venues as well as a much more compact season overall. Can you talk about whats new for 2010?

The season schedule really came out great this year. As you said there are a few changes in the schedule from last year, we have a few cities that we have been away from for quite some time that were very eager to have Arenacross back such as Hampton, Va., Kansas City, Mo., San Antonio, Texas, Council Bluffs, Iowa and Denver, Colo. We've added an event weekend to the schedule this year as well so we will be running straight through from January 8th to March 27th without a break. One of the biggest changes that we made to Arenacross this year actually takes place during our Sunday Amateur events. Every Sunday at Arenacross we will be holding qualifiers for the Amateur National Arenacross Championships which will be held this year on May 9th in Las Vegas at Sam Boyd Stadium. Each class winner at Las Vegas will be crowned with a prestigious AMA National Championship.

Before the gate drops on the regular season in January, a special prequel race is being run at Des Moines this weekend. What is this race all about and what kind of opportunities does this present for riders in preparation for the upcoming year?

This year with the switch to 450's for the premier Arenacross class, riders will be looking to get some race time on their new bikes and Des Moines will be just the place to do it. As we saw last year with Michael Willard, this is a great race to come out and see where you stack up with the rest of the Arenacross field. Michael was able to put on a great weekend of racing and earn himself a factory ride for the 2009 season. I'm sure we will see some surprise visitors testing their skills at Des Moines again this year. We will also have a one night $11,000 purse up for grabs.

Des Moines has been a big part of the AMA Arenacross Series for many years. What makes it such a special race?

The fans make this race special. Des Moines just loves Arenacross and great fans make a great event. We've been coming to Des Moines for 12 years and this year is proving to be the best ever.

Who can the fans expect to see this weekend?

We've had a lot of commitments from our top guys like Babbitt's Monster Energy Kawasaki's Chad Johnson and Josh Demuth, Junior Jackson Racing KTM's Kelly Smith, Triple Effect Kawasaki's Gray Davenport, as well as Robbie Reynard from Reynard Mods Suzuki. Local Fort Dodge, Iowa rider Teddy Maier will be attending along with Des Moines favorite Tom Hofmaster, who will make a return to Arenacross for this special one-off race. We've also had a few rumors flying around about some guys that could be a threat to the podium such as Tyler Bowers, Gavin Gracyk, and Zach Osborne. Add the Spinechillers Racing/Storm Lake Honda team of Willie Browning, Nathan Skaggs and Zach Ames and this could end up being the best line up of riders Des Moines has seen in a long time.

There is nothing quite like the sport of Arenacross and it hooks a lot of first time viewers. For those who have never been to an AMA Arenacross Series race before and are maybe thinking about checking it out this weekend, what kind of things can they expect to see on Saturday night?

Arenacross is and always will be some of the best, tightest racing you can find. 16 riders on an eight-man gate with a 20-foot wide first turn combined with the tight corners and short laps make for an exciting race every time.

Tickets are available at the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office, all Dahl's Foods locations, online at www.dahlstickets.com, or charge by phone at (866) 55-DAHLS. (All seats $2 more on day of show. All tickets subject to $1 Facility Fee. Child discount applies to children ages 2-12. ) Show times are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Doors open on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday. Front Row tickets for Saturday night cost $40 and Gold Circle seats are just $25. 100 to 300 level seats range from $18 - $20. Sunday tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for kids. All seats $2 more day of show. Note: Kids = children ages 2-12.

$5 discount tickets are available at Hicklin Powersports from 10/19/09 through 11/7/09 while supplies last.

Fans in attendance also can take part in the Track Party on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. for the chance to meet the riders and get autographs. Simply recycle any MONSTER ENERGY can at the gate entrance for FREE admission. Must have valid Saturday event ticket to enter.

For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam(r), Monster Energy(r) Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, and IHRA(r) Nitro Jam(r).  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Pit Pass Moto Weekly - Motorcycle News and Talk Show

Advance, North Carolina (November 3, 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.

Justin Brayton, Supercross racer, JGRMX, Toyota, Yamaha Team
After a successful season at the Jagermeister/MDK//KTM / and logging his first career 450 Outdoor win, Justin is now racing with the Gibbs team. He's already proved his worth after only one race under their tent as Brayton is the newly crowned "King of Bercy". He's back in the states now and sets his sights on the Supercross series that starts in January.
www.jgrmx.com

Jeff Gibson, AMA Arenacross Champion, Tuf Racing
Of the 17 national Arenacross rounds last year, Jeff found himself in the top five 15 times and was on the podium in 12 of them. He won 6 of those races and became the latest Arenacross Champ that Tuf Racing has produced. Jeff now enters his second full season with Tuf as they will contest the Arenacross series to defend that #1 plate. Gibson is 27 years old and is excited to prove himself once again. He will be in Des Moines this weekend at the AMA Arenacross race thats been dubbed the "Prequel" to the season alongside many of the regular Arenacross riders with some additional Supercross riders.
www.tufracing.net

Colin Izzard, Carmichael Training Systems
Colin's experience in athletics began at an early age, ranging from swimming to bicycle racing.  His passion for motorcycle riding and racing is second only to his passion for helping his athletes excel in their given disciplines. He currently serves as the head coach for the Carmichael Training Systems Regional Center in Asheville NC where he coaches full time and over sees a staff of eight. CTS Coaches currently work with AMA superstar Miguel Duhamel and motocross racer Tim Ferry, and have worked with Ben Bostrom, Kevin Windham, and others as well. In auto racing, CTS Coaches work with Carl Edwards and Bobby Labonte.
www.trainright.com/asheville

Jake Holden, Superbike Racer - Privateer
Jake raced this past season with the Corona Racing Honda Team in AMA Superbike. Prior to racing with Corona he raced with Jordan Motorsports. He is recently back from racing in Australia for the ESG Woodstock bourbon Honda team. At the Phillip Island race he qualified 7th and got 5th the first race and had electrical problems the next two races and finished 4th the last race and ended up winning 1st as a privateer in superbike. Jake has racked up a number of impressive finishes in both AMA Superbike and Superstock classes. He is currently working on his plans for the 2010 season.
www.jakeholden.com

Arun Sharma, Aficionado/Direttore Generale - MotoCorsa
Beginning his moto career as an art broker & night club promoter who was a part-time Ducati salesman on the side, Arun Sharma has now managed MotoCorsa, a Ducati dealership in Portland, Oregon, for the past eight years. In that time he has helped turn a failing dealership into North America's #1 Ducati dealer in a very unlikely city. Since his management take over in 2002, MotoCorsa has seen more awards than any single Ducati dealership in North America and recently set a new record for the most new Ducati's sold in a single month - 61.MotoCorsa's nontraditional approach to motorcycle retailing has also helped MotoCorsa become North America's largest Ducati dealer for the 2009 model year.
www.motocorsa.com

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AMA Arenacross Series Returns to Wells Fargo Arena for Second Annual Des Moines Prequel Race
One Race Dash for Cash Offers Bragging Rights Heading into 2010

AURORA, Ill. (November 2, 2009) - As the dawn of a new AMA Arenacross Series season looms just nine weeks away, the stars of the AMA Arenacross Series are prepared to put on a show for one final time in 2009 as Des Moines, Iowa's Wells Fargo Arena plays host to the second annual prequel race. After a stellar debut one year ago, the prequel returns this weekend on November 7-8 with some of the biggest names in the sport in an all-out run for the money with $11,000 on the line.

The Des Moines race is a standalone race and not part of the 2010 AMA Arenacross Series schedule. Saturday night features the premier competition of the pro classes while Sunday showcases the always popular Amateur National Arenacross Championship qualifier.

Wells Fargo has been series staple for many years, serving as one of the most popular stops on the tour. Last year, two nights of action witnessed the return of an AMA Arenacross Series legend and the breakout of a future star within the sport. Two-time champion Josh Demuth kicked-off a full-time return to the series, grabbing the Arenacross class victory on night one. On night two, privateer competitor Michael Willard turned heads by dominating the evening aboard a borrowed motorcycle. Throughout four main events across two nights of action for the Arenacross and Arenacross Lites classes, Willard took home three victories as well as a runner-up finish. As a result, he received a factory-supported ride with Kawasaki for the 2009 season.

Thanks to Willard's breakthrough weekend, the Des Moines prequel has taken on additional appeal as the final stage for riders to showcase their talents in hopes of capturing a fully-supported ride for the upcoming season. With a lineup of series stars and hungry riders looking for a chance at AMA Arenacross Series stardom, this weekend's race is sure to showcase the memorable bar-banging action that makes this the most intimate and exciting form of motorcycle racing on the planet.

Demuth returns for 2009, looking for another shot at bragging rights. However, a potent roster of past champions and race winners are ready to stake their claim at the grand prize. Leading the way is fellow two-time champion and Demuth's Babbitt's Monster Energy Kawasaki teammate Chad Johnson and newly added teammate Tyler Bowers. Alongside will be former supercross veterans Kelly Smith and Gavin Gracyk, riding for Junior Jackson KTM. Triple Effect Kawasaki's Gray Davenport along with Arenacross legends Robbie Reynard and Tom Hofmaster will also be present. Locally, the Des Moines crowd will have the chance to cheer on the entire TiLUBE Motorsports team and Iowa natives Teddy Maier, Gavin Faith and Devin Reed.

Tickets available at the Wells Fargo Arena Box Office, all Dahl's Foods locations, online at www.dahlstickets.com, or charge by phone at (866) 55-DAHLS. (All seats $2 more on day of show. All tickets subject to $1 Facility Fee. Child discount applies to children ages 2-12. ) Show times are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. Doors open on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday. Front Row tickets for Saturday night cost $40 and Gold Circle seats are just $25. 100 to 300 level seats range from $18 - $20. Sunday tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for kids. All seats $2 more day of show. Note: Kids = children ages 2-12.

$5 discount tickets are available at Hicklin Powersports from 10/19/09 through 11/7/09 while supplies last.

Fans in attendance also can take part in the Track Party on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. for the chance to meet the riders and get autographs. Simply recycle any MONSTER ENERGY can at the gate entrance for FREE admission. Must have valid Saturday event ticket to enter.

For more information on the AMA Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.

About Feld Motor Sports
Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the world leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motor sports entertainment.  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. productions include Monster Jam(r), Monster Energy(r) Supercross, AMA Arenacross Series, Freestyle Motocross, and IHRA(r) Nitro Jam(r).  Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a division of Feld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of live family entertainment.  For more information on Feld Entertainment, visit www.feldentertainment.com.

Morgantown, W. Va. (November 2, 2009) - The charity auction for former Team Honda factory motocross racer Danny "Magoo" Chandler continues on eBay, with seven new items added to the list. Fans can access the auction by typing "Magoo Auction" into eBay.

The proceeds from the auction will help defray the costs of a new mobility van for Chandler, whose career ended in a racing accident 25 years ago. "Magoo" is one of the most popular riders of all time, as his wild riding style and incredible talent made him a legend.

This week's list of items includes some high-end items, including signed Bob Hannah Toyota posters and a Steve Lamson '96 Honda Jersey donated by Rich Pettit.

Two Hannah Toyota posters - Signed
Steve Lamson 1996 Honda Jersey
Tyla Rattray Jersey - Signed
Tommy Hahn Jersey - Signed
James Stewart '09 Jersey
Bob Hannah HRP Jersey - Signed
Kyle Cunningham Jersey- Signed

Each week a new set of items will debut on eBay. Type "Magoo Auction" to access or use this link http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=Magoo+Auction&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Tough time for Knight at Sheffield IEWC
David Knight Media Service 2009
For immediate release - 31.10.2009

Due to suffering severe breathing problems Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team rider David Knight was forced to withdraw from the opening round of the 2010 Indoor Enduro World Cup having placed fourth at the end of the night's first final.

Confident of a great result at the first round of the IEWC series, and enjoying the chance to compete in front of his home fans, Knight's evening started well when he recorded the second fastest time during the timed practice session. Qualifying through into the main event thanks to a winning ride ahead of Dougie Lampkin and Joakim Ljunggren in his heat race, David made a great start to the first IEWC final. Banging bars at the front of the race during the opening two laps David went on to place an eventual fourth. Finding it hard to breath Knight had little option but to withdraw from the evening's proceedings.

David Knight: "I can't really explain how disappointed I am that things ended the way they did. I didn't feel geat during the practice session, and hadn't been feeling great all week. I just thought I had a cold, but I just couldn't breath durng the last two laps of the first final at Sheffield. I had a similar problem a few years back but tests didn't show that there was anythig wrong with me. I'm going to get checked out again and see what the doctors say. It's not every day a round of the Indoor Enduro World Championship comes to the UK, which makes this twice as disappointing. Hopefully, I can get it soreted and get back to practicing soon."

Results - Indoor Enduro World Cup 2010 Rnd 1, Sheffield
Final #1
1. Taddy Blazusiak (KTM) 5.49:37; 2. Antoine Meo (Husqvarna) 5.54:40; 3. Mike Brown (KTM) 5.59:16; 4. David Knight (Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team) 6.04:19; 5. Ivan Cervantes (KTM) 6.06:11; 6. Graham Jarvis (Sherco) 6.11:52; 7. Joakim Ljunggren (Husaberg) 6.20:99; 8. Christophe Nambotin (Gas Gas) 6.26:33; 9. Daniel Gibert (KTM) 6.30:18; 10. Dougie Lapkin (Beta) 6.31:36...

Taddy dominates IEWC opener at Sheffield

Taddy Blazusiak Media Service '09
Indoor Enduro World Cup Rnd 1, Sheffield, England, 31.10.2009

KTM Enduro Factory Team / Red Bull rider Taddy Blazusiak has made a triumphant start to his 2010 Indoor Enduro World Cup campaign, claiming three commanding race wins at the championship's opening event held in Sheffield, England. Returning to Europe just a few days after clinching the '09 US Endurocorss title, Taddy made light work of a challenging course to end his night with a 13-point championship advantage over US rider Mike Brown, with Britain's Graham Jarvis third.

In similar style to most of his US Endurocross performances this season Taddy posted the fastest time during timed practice before going on to qualify into the finals thanks to a solid win in his heat race. Topping the four-lap race ahead of Ivan Cervantes and Antoine Meo, Blazusiak showed just how much he has improved in the past 12 months after riding a calculated and controlled race.

In each of the first two finals it took Taddy little time to move into the lead. With fast starting Mike Brown ahead of him initially, once out front Taddy extended his lead before claiming comfortable wins. Wining the first final by five seconds Blazusiak then topped the second by close to eight seconds. In the third final, knowing that the overall win was his for the taking, Taddy simply sat back and waited for the riders ahead of him to make mistakes, which they eventually did. Securing a third win to put the finishing touches to a perfect night Taddy now heads back to the US for the final round of the US Endurocross championship in Las Vegas on November 21.

Taddy Blazusiak: "Coming back from the US as the '09 Endurocross champion and winning the opening round of the Indoor Enduro World Cup is really great. It's been a long week but everything has been perfect. I couldn't have asked for things to go any better. I got the fastest time in qualifying, won my heat race and then had three great starts in the finals, and won all three races. I think that was the best part of the event for me - starting alongside a rider as good as Mike Brown and competing against him on every start. The first two races went really well. I made a few small mistakes, but I think it was impossible not to because there were a few tricky places on the track. In the third race I was third and decided just to take it easy. The guys ahead of me made some mistakes and I was able to win again, which was a great end to a great night. I'm going to take a few days off now before flying back to the US and the final round of the Endurocross series. I'm going to give that event everything. The championship's already mine so I'm just going for the win. Then it's back to Europe and the second IEWC event in Italy, which I'm really looking forward to. Hopefully, I can repeat the result I've had here."

Results - '10 IEWC series standings
1. Taddy Blazusiak (KTM Enduro Factory Team) 45 points
2. Mike Brown (KTM) 32 points
3. Graham Jarvis (Sherco) 25 points

Graffunder to ride for Husqvarna in 2010

October 30, 2009 - Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- Rapidly rising off-road star Cory Graffunder has been contracted by Husqvarna Motorcycles North America to compete in the 2010 season. Although the talent scouts have had their eyes on the likeable young Canadian rider all season long, it was his ride at Round #2 of the AMA EnduroCross Series that landed him and his Husqvarna on the podium that really opened some eyes.

"Cory's first ride on a Husqvarna at the EnduroCross in Oklahoma proved to us that he is someone we should have our eyes on," said Husqvarna Sales & Marketing Manager Scot Harden. "We're very pleased to have him join our Zip-Ty Racing team for 2010." In addition to the full AMA EnduroCross series, the 21-year-old British Columbia native will ride select local, national and international events, including the newly established World Endurocross Championship as well as the time-honored extreme events such as the Erzberg Rodeo in Austria, Hell's Gate and the Red Bull Romaniacs in Romania.

"Cory is a good choice for our team," said Zip-Ty Racing owner Ty Davis. "He's young and skilled, and he thinks when he's on the bike. His height and riding style also make him strong in the extreme races where you've got to ride smart." Under Davis' tutelage, motocross training will also play a role in Graffunder's training throughout 2010. "Cory has a lot of potential with a very bright future ahead of him."

"Joining Team Husqvarna and Zip-Ty Racing is a dream come true for me," exclaims Graffunder. "I'm excited about it and happy that all of my hard work has paid off. Things really started to click this past Spring. After I finished in 18th place at Erzburg in 2008, I knew I had to really step up my game," Graffunder explains.

"I went home to BC and did my homework. In 2009 I finished 5th overall at Erzburg and 7th at the opening round of the EnduroCross... then I got on the Husky and things really started happening! I had never ridden a Husqvarna before, but I really wanted to be on the 250 4-strokes this year. Even with me being a big guy at 190 lbs. I was blown away with both the torque and the fact that the bike was so light," claims Cory!"

The big Canadian kid also looks forward to riding the other products in the Husqvarna range like the WR300 2-stroke. "Ty and the guys really proved to everyone just how good the WR300 is by putting it on the podium at the Glen Helen 24 hour endurance race," Cory concludes.

Husqvarna Motorcycles. Tradition on two wheels since 1903.
Husqvarna Motorcycles, a part of the BMW Group since October 2007, are widely known and respected in the off-road world for a heritage of competition and numerous motocross and enduro world championships. Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Varese, Italy since 1987.

Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC
Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC is part of BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America is located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC returned to off-road racing competition in 2008 and during 2009 Husqvarna will expand its professional race team to compete in AMA GNCC, Endurocross, National Hare & Hound, the AMA Hare Scrambles Series, and WORCS competition. Husqvarna team riders will compete in the premier classes of each series aboard 2009 Husqvarna TXC 450, TXC 510, and WR 300 off-road models.

The General's (aka Don Amador) Recreation HQ

See thoughts on new Quiet Recreation Economic Tool being used to try and shut OHV use down on public lands.

Read Don Amador's full blog at: http://thegeneralsrecreationden.blogspot.com/2009/10/quiet-recreation-is-making-noise.html
 

The General's (aka Don Amador) Recreation HQ

 This is an example of a Forest (Mount Hood NF) using a newly developed highly restrictive filter or decision matrix to exclude or limit OHV recreation and to drastically change the DEIS's purpose and need/proposed action from the original NOI purpose and need/proposed action (e.g. the closure of 90% or 2,000 miles of forest roads to non-street legal OHV use)

Read The General's full blog at: http://thegeneralsrecreationden.blogspot.com/2009/10/buffers-filters-camels-and-travel.html

The inaugural RIDE THE MOUNTAIN with MALCOLM SMITH Dual Sport & Adventure Ride is coming up quickly on  Sunday, November 15th and there are still spots available for the ride that has something for everyone.

Start your day off with Malcolm and his friends as they enjoy a pancake breakfast presented by the Orange County Dualie motorcycle club (www.dualies.com) with voluntary donations going to the pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (www.pbtfus.org) (Yours truly will be flipping pancakes!).  Then it's time to saddle up and ride the San Bernardino National Forest trails that helped make him an off-road legend and star of the famous motorcycling movie - ON ANY SUNDAY.

The ride's basic route contains fun trails and roads that is challenging, yet can be ridden by most riders without any difficulty. Adventure class riders will especially enjoy the challenge of this ride, as will entry level riders as the roll chart has been developed to call out information route information. All of the ride's routes contain great vistas with plenty for room and time for you to enjoy the day.

In keeping with the NO WIMPS tradition, Malcolm himself, along with son Alexander Smith and SOBOBA Trail Ride promoter Bob Graziano, laid out aggressive hard sections for riders ready to accept a "A-Level Enduro Rider Only" challenge. Better bring your bike in top shape and your skills in full working order!

With the weather cooling and moisture coming into the mountains the riding conditions will never be better. Click on  www.sobobarides.com for more ride information and an entry form.

We'll see you out there on the trail.

The Soboba Rides Team

First-Ever AFMXA Awards Show and West Coast Amateur Competition Brings the Past, Present and Future of FMX to Pala, CA on November 7th

Irvine, CA (October 30, 2009) -  The American Freestyle Motocross Association ("AFMXA"), a governing collective of Freestyle Motocross riders and action sports industry leaders, today announced the nominees for the 2009 AFMXA Awards presented by FUEL TV, taking place at Pala Raceway and Casino in Pala, CA on November 7th.  Established to recognize top athletes and companies for their accomplishments, commitment to and influence on the sport, the AFMXA sent out award ballots to over 40 professional FMX riders, and a winner in each category will be determined by highest number of votes.  An all-access show will air on FUEL TV on December 28th at 8pm ET/5pm PT, and again at 11pm ET/8pm PT, in FUEL TV's "Meet & Brotatoes" programming block.  Show coverage will also be featured on FUEL TV's web site (www.fuel.tv) in HD quality, and on the Association's site (www.afmxa.com) immediately following the broadcast.

Hosted by Metal Mulisha team rider and X Games Gold medalist, Todd Potter, and FUEL TV's Pat Parnell from "The Daily Habit," the AFMXA Awards will bring some of the biggest names in action sports together in one room to celebrate freestyle motocross and its talent.  With a variety of categories, including Best Spread in a Magazine and Biggest Slam, this year's most dedicated rider will be recognized with the Lusk Legacy Rider of the Yearaward, in memory of fellow FMX gold medalist, Jeremy Lusk.  

The 2009 AFMXA Awards nominees are: 

1. Best Part in a Video: Jeremy Lusk - On the Pipe 5; Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg - Hood Rich; Mike Mason - On the Pipe 5
2. Biggest Slam: Beau Bamberg; Cameron Sinclair; Takayuki Higoshino
3. Best Spread In a Magazine: Blake Williams; Jeremy Lusk; Todd Potter
4. New Blood: Jackson Strong;  Lance Coury; Levi Sherwood
5. Mucho Cohones: Cameron Sinclair; Robbie Maddison; Travis Pastrana
6. Unsung Hero: Dane Heron; Dr. Gus Gialamas; Lizz Leach
7. Legends Award: Brian Deegan; Mike Metzger; Travis Pastrana
8. Lusk Legacy Rider of the Year: Blake Williams; Jeremy Stenberg; Nate Adams

The 1st annual AFMXA Amateur Competition is scheduled to take place earlier the same day,and is shaping up to be filled with great young potential from around the world.  Riders from Japan, Mexico, Canada and across U.S. are registered to compete.  In order to qualify, riders must be at least 14 years of age and submit video entries to www.afmxa.com.  The deadline for submissions was October 20th, and. the top 10 selections chosen for best execution, style and innovation will be invited to compete in the event.  The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place titles will be decided by a judging panel that includes Brian Deegan, Ronnie Faisst, Jeremy Stenberg, Mike Mason and Nate Adams, among others.

To check out clips and photos from the events and see what the AFMXA is all about, go to www.afmxa.com.
 

2009 AFMXA Amateur Event and Awards Ceremony Presented by FUEL TV Details:
Amateur Competition    Awards Ceremony
November 7, 2009    November 7, 2009
8:00am - 2:00pm    6:00pm -- 7:30pm
Pala Raceway     Pala Casino
12799 Highway 76    11154 Highway 76
Pala, CA 92059    Pala CA 92059

About the AFMXA
Founded in 2009, the AFMXA is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of America's Freestyle Motocross industry.  A collective of professional, recreational, and corporate members, the AFMXA was launched to assist in more formally organizing the sport and continue supporting its growth and exposure.  The Lusk Legacy Foundation, established to help improve overall safety in the sport, protect the livelihoods of riders and their families, and provide them with legal, medical and financial consultation and representation, has been named the official charitable organization for the AFMXA.  Further information about our mission, events, membership and partners can be found online at www.afmxa.com.

About FUEL TV
FUEL TV is the action sports lifestyle network for skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross, and wakeboarding.  A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in 30-million U.S. homes. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv

MX Sports Pro Racing Announces 2010 Women's Motocross Class National Numbers

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (October 30, 2009) - Just under two months removed from the conclusion of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, MX Sports Pro Racing has already turned its attention towards 2010, making a number of improvements in the program.

One of the first things to get a make-over is how WMX racers earn and score a prestigious national number. The new WMX national number selection process will assign national numbers based on final point standings from the previous season, rather than allowing riders to randomly choose their numbers, which was the case in 2009 and prior.

The new rule is stated as follows:
Riders participating in the 2009 WMX race season will be assigned numbers based on final championship standings. Riders not participating in the 2009 WMX race season may request numbers. Numbers 100-119 are reserved for visiting international riders.

"MX Sports is excited to help continue growing the Women's Motocross Class," said Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Director Jeff Canfield. "By changing the national number process to an assignment-based system rather than selection, we hope to make it easier for everyone, especially the fans, to identify the riders."

Below are the final standings from the 2009 Women's Motocross Class of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship and the coordinating assigned national numbers for the 2010 season:

Position Name 2009 Points 2010 National Number
1    Ashley Fiolek    350        1
2    Jessica Patterson    345        2
3    Sherri Cruse    258        3
4    Sara Price    237        4
5    Elizabeth Bash    217        5
6    Vicki Golden    192        6
7    Sarah Whitmore    185        7
8    Mariana Balbi    170        8
9    Penni Cyrus    157        9
10    Jacqueline Strong    148        10
11    April Zastrow    102        11
12    Tatum Sik    101        12
13    Ashley Boham    98        13
14    Kimberly Kocher    81        14
15    Sayaka Kaneshiro    80        15
16    Alyssa Fitch    80        16
17    Jackie Ives    79        17
18    Tarah Gieger    70        18
19    Nicole Madsen    68        19
20    Hailey Larson    60        20
21    Danielle Sawicki    50        21
22    Julie Anne Parizek    40        22
23    Allison Vrba    39        23
24    Tressa Rau    39        24
25    Heidi Cooke    33        25
26    Haruna Masu    31        26
27    Jessica Smith    29        27
28    Lindsey Scheltema    27        28
29    Ayla Cabus    24        29
30    Lindsey Palmer    23        30
31    Taylor Miller    20        31
32    Krisa Sweeney    16        32
33    Samantha Farr    16        33
34    Brittany Gagne    11        34
35    Lauren Volentir    10        35
36    Katelyn Crowley    9        36
37    Christina Reed    9        37
38    Vanessa Florentino    8        38
39    Kristine Wright    7        39
40    Elissa Grzincic    4        40
41    Jennifer Mead    4        41
42    Maria Forsberg    2        42

In addition, MX Sports has announced that 250cc two-stroke motorcycles will be eligible for competition in the WMX Class for the 2010 season. The class engine displacement will be 122-250cc.

For more information, please contact Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship media coordinator Brandon Short via email at brandon@mxsports.com or by telephone at (949) 365-5752.

For fan and racing information on the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, log onto www.allisports.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. An industry leader in off road powersport production and management, its mission is to raise awareness of motocross racing through the production of professional championship racing events nationwide. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing fields more than 60,000 action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of active fans, spectators and enthusiasts. For more information, please visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports
Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is a global business that encompasses national and international action sports tours and events, multimedia production, and a consumer facing lifestyle brand. The Alliance includes: the Dew Tour, Winter Dew Tour, China Invitational, Maloof Money Cup, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, King of Wake series, and the Gatorade Free Flow Tour; Alli TV Productions, which creates original content, produces and presents content with partners, and distributes Alli content through a variety of channels. Alli is owned by NBC Sports and MTV Networks and represents a network of athletes, fans, brands and properties. Its mission is to facilitate the momentous growth of action sports, through competition and lifestyle, for a new generation of fans and athletes. The Alli properties are home to more than 550,000 spectators each year and broadcasts more than 150 hours of original content in 100 countries and 280 million homes worldwide. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, greases, and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, greases, and problem-solving additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry.

Forrest Lucas and his wife, Charlotte, founded Lucas Oil Products in 1989 after he spent 20 years as a truck driver and owner of a nationwide long-haul trucking fleet. They experienced firsthand the need for better lubricants and fuel treatments to maintain their equipment.

Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship." For more information on Lucas Oil, please visit www.LucasOil.com.

AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships for a variety of motorcycle disciplines. From its Daytona Beach headquarters, the organization operates and manages AMA Pro Road Racing, which includes AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, AMA Pro SuperSport and AMA Pro SunTrust Moto-GT. AMA Pro Racing also manages and works closely with the day-to-day operational organizations of the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship and the AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Series in addition to other two-wheel and ATV series. Learn more about AMA Pro Racing at www.amaproracing.com.

2010 YZ 450F. DYNO TESTED. TRACK PROVEN.

Introducing a full line of FMF exhaust components for the 2010 YZ 450F-ready for competition.

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•  Includes Park Legal 96dB and AMA Pro Race Legal 94dB insert
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•  Available in natural titanium or blue anodized finish
•  Utilizes RCT - Resonance Chamber Technology
•  41 slip-on uses FMF or stock header
•  Easily serviced for repacking

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•  Removable spark arrestor included
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•  Patented design