With a name like “Champion” you’d think you’d be destined for greatness, but Scott Champion has been a struggling privateer for about a year now. Destiny may have reared its head at Washougal today, though, as Champion – who was at the track shooting photos for VitalMX.com on the new YZ250F – had a factory ride fall into his lap. He will be riding Josh Hill’s factory YZ450F at Washougal this Saturday. We caught him on the phone, thanks to GuyB, and this is how the conversation went.http://www.racerxonline.com/article/5-minutes-with-scott-champion-factory-for-a-day.aspx
5-minutes-with-scott-champion-factory-for-a-day
On July - 23 - 2009 Comments Off
Hall of Fame Jet skier’s hanging out at Lake Elsinore
On July - 21 - 2009 Comments Off
These guys ever change.
Ad some Spice to your MX/off road Riding
On July - 21 - 2009 Comments Off
Bruce Marada MX /Off Road Schools
Learn to ride like the Pro’s from a Pro
learn to win like a Pro from a Pro
Ever wonder how you could get started in mx and off road mx. Want to unleash the racer that could be? Well, herer’s how to start off on the right foot.
From grass roots racing to racing pro.
Bruce Marada’s been their. Bruce Marada. former motocross. Workz rider and AMA supermoto 250 lites’ Racer. Appa Jet Ski racer. Won the Jet Ski National Tour stop race at lake elsinore. Its all about what not to due when your out riding. Bruce currently doing MX Schools out at Pala Raceway in North San Diego, County.
for more info go to http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1569172914&ref=ts or www.palaraceway.com
Under the lights THIS WEEKEND
On July - 20 - 2009 Comments Off
The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series announced that the July 25th and 26th main events will be held under the lights in the evening at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex. Increasing their support of the series, Rounds 7 and 8 are proudly presented by Rockstar Energy Drink. Rockstar, with an extensive roster of drivers including Cary Hart and Brian Deegan will have a noticeably increased presence both on-site as well as continued featured athlete profiles in the television broadcasts of the event. Making their first appearance in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, the powerhouse Rockstar/Makita Team of Todd, Kyle and Curt LeDuc are also expected to be strong podium contenders in the extreme horsepower Unlimited 2 and Unlimited 4 truck classes
READ MORE ON THIS
TJ’s Action shot of the week
On July - 20 - 2009 Comments Off
Pic from the Lucas oil off road series
Chris MacClugage Tightens Grip On APBA National Racing Circuit
On July - 16 - 2009 1 COMMENT
July 16, 2009
Chris MacClugage on his Yamaha FZR Wins Round 8.
Yamaha continues to tighten its grip on the APBA® Pro-Am Runabout Stock championship with rider Chris MacClugage, aboard his Yamaha FZR™, winning Round 8 of the Watercross National Tour in Harbor City, MI.
Joining Mac on the winners podium in Michigan were veteran racers that recently mothballed their Sea-doo watercraft for the more competitive FZR.
Longtime Sea-doo racers Amy Green and Dustin Charrier switched to Yamaha FZRs last week and both finished on the podium with Green dominating the Women’s Pro-Am Runabout Limited class for first place and Charrier finishing second in the Pro-Am Runabout Stock class just behind MacClugage. Charrier is the reigning 2008 Pro-Am Runabout Limited World Champion.
“I am excited about the successful debut of our Dean’s Team FZRs at the Harbor Beach stop last weekend, “ said Green. “The FZR has such great acceleration and handling that with only minimal modifications and a short time to prepare, we were able to win the Women’s Limited class.”
More information can be found at: www.maccracing.com, www.rd-performance.com and www.yamaha-motor.com
Fans of the week
On July - 16 - 2009 Comments Off
Fans of the week from the Pala Launch Party
THIS WEEKEND AT THE MICKEY THOMPSON/KALGARD LUBRICANTS SXS STADIUM SERIES
On July - 15 - 2009 Comments Off
Don’t miss the Final Three Rounds of the Mickey Thompson/Kal Gard Lubricants SXS Series presented by Skin Industries kicking off THIS Saturday, July 18th!
It will be a good night in July to get out to the Perris Auto Speedway, this Saturday July 18th, as the we countdown the final 3 rounds of the series. The drivers will be putting everything they have out on the line to earn bragging rights at this event.
It will be a good night in July to get out to the Perris Auto Speedway, this Saturday July 18th, as the we countdown the final 3 rounds of the series. The drivers will be putting everything they have out on the line to earn bragging rights at this event.
The racing provided at the Mickey Thompson/Kal Gard Lubricants SXS Series is great family entertainment for all ages. With so many divisions at this race, there is something for everyone. Whether you are rooting for your favorite kid racer in the Karts or on the edge of your seat cheering for your favorite Truck or UTV to cross the finish line, you’ll have a great time out at the races!
Along with the great racing we will also have some awesome Street Bike Action, the Discount RV’s RV Showcase, as well as a Vendor Village with all your off-road necessities to rep the dirt lifestyle when you get back home!
Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6pm. General Admission is only $15 for adults and $10 for kids (6-12). Don’t forget if you want to get there early and be closer to the action you can get a pit pass for just $25 (ages 6 and older). Pit gates open at 8am.
PAS is located at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, Home of the Southern California Fair, at 18700 Lake Perris Dr Perris, CA 92571.
For more info please call 951-940-0134 or visit DirtAlliance.com or M4SX.com for more info!
For more info please call 951-940-0134 or visit DirtAlliance.com or M4SX.com for more info!
Pala Raceway launch Party MiniMoto SX Pic’s
On July - 15 - 2009 Comments Off
The Pala Raceway launch Party was a great opening to the new motorsports park. ken Johnson and his crew did a killer job with the MiniMoto SX Race. The racing was off the wall. All the new tracks and overnight camping Just added to the fun. This place is going to be the Disneyland of MotorSports parks. Here’s some pic’s from TJ’s photo guy
Frank Galante. Enjoy.
http://www.throttlejunkie.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=163
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Under the Lights in Lake Elsinore – Online Ticketing Now Av
On July - 13 - 2009 Comments Off
Corona, California (July 9, 2009) – The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series announced that the July 25th and 26th main events will be held under the lights in the evening at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex. With a successful June event held under triple digit heat, the Lucas Oil Off Road Staff concluded that an evening event would provide the best possible fan experience as the series returned to the popular Lake Elsinore off road track. “With this being the first Lucas Oil Off Road Race under the lights, this event should provide a spectacular opportunity for the fans to see some exciting racing and enjoy the cooler evening temperatures,” Said Lucas Oil Off Road Racing’s Tony Vanillo. “With the lighting system that we are putting in place, the show not only will be great for the fans in attendance but will definitely make for an impressive show for the television viewers as well.”
With gates open at 3pm both Saturday and Sunday race action featuring Karts, UTVs and Limited Buggies will be held throughout the afternoon while the fan friendly pit area will be open to all ticket holders. Main events featuring Unlimited Buggies and all of the popular truck classes begin with opening ceremonies at 8pm on Saturday the 25th and 7pm on Sunday the 26th.
For the first time, tickets may be purchased and printed online by visiting www.LucasOilOffRoad.com. Tickets are $30 for each event day for an adult and just $10 for children 4-12. A weekend pass is available for $50 or $15 for children. Friday practice and qualifying tickets are available for $10. For a $5 discount off all Saturday and Sunday tickets, please use coupon code “SLING DIRT.” Tickets also may be purchased by phone from 9am to 6pm Eastern Time (6am-3pm Pacific) by calling 1-888-71-TICKETS.
Catch the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series on SPEED
Catch all of the exciting action from the Lake Elsinore Rounds 5&6 of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series on SPEED on Sunday July 12th – 2pm and 3pm EST.
Robbie Maddison Video / backflips tower bridge in London
On July - 13 - 2009 2 COMMENTS
Freestyle motocross star Robbie Maddison took London by surprise last night as he performed a spectacular backflip over an open Tower Bridge in the British capital. The 27-year-old Australian took to the air at 2.55am and soared nearly one hundred feet over the Thames.
http://www.racerxonline.com/article/robbie-maddison-bridge-flip-video.aspx
LONDON, 13th July 2009. The early hours of Monday morning saw Maddison become the first rider in history to take on Tower Bridge on a motorbike. The Australian used the famous London landmark as a take-off and landing ramp as he cleared the gap above the Thames after the iconic bridge had been raised. With an approach speed of approximately 40 mph, Maddison took off from the north side of the bridge, performed a no-handed backflip, and held his landing in front of the south tower of one of the World’s most famous sights.
Maddison joined forces with Red Bull once again to make his UK dream a reality, having already chalked up the world’s longest ever motorbike jump (106.9m), and the highest ever vertical ‘step up’ at the replica Arc de Triomphe in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve 2008 (25.9m).
Maddison said: “The whole experience was awesome. Since the jumps in Las Vegas I’ve been set on doing something special here in London so the Red Bull team and I have been secretly scoping out Tower Bridge for months. We had a matter of minutes on the bridge and had to time everything to the second, there were so many factors to get right, but we pulled it off.
People say I’m crazy, but I just want to push the boundaries of my sport and my body to the limit and I love taking on these huge challenges. It was an incredible feeling to fly between the two towers and over the Thames.”
Maddison will return to London on 22 August to take part in the final stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2009 at Battersea Power Station.
Many people helped make this event possible, including Visit London (www.visitlondon.com) and the owners of Tower Bridge, the City of London Corporation (www.cityoflondon.gov.uk)
July is Women’s Motorcycle Month Part 2 of 5
On July - 9 - 2009 Comments Off
The American Motorcycle Association has many reasons to celebrate motorcycles and riders from month to month throughout the calendar year.
July is unique, though, as the association celebrates one of its fastest-growing membership ranks: women riders.
With so many women shifting from the backseat of bikes to the front, many riders are reporting wholesale changes in the industry and its aficionados. They cite a growing network of women who ride dirt bikes and street motorcycles.
They also point to an expanding outreach from the motorcycle industry that includes advice from professional women racers and promoters.
Read more on this story
