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Friday, October 17, 2008
MORGANTOWN, WV - Racer Productions, the producers of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series, has revised the previously-announced dates for the 2009 GNCC tour. The final two 2009 rounds will move back one week to accommodate the 2009 International Six-Days Enduro (ISDE), which will be held October 5-10 in Figueira da Foz, Portugal.
“We announced our dates in July, but we're happy to move them to fit the ISDE schedule,” says GNCC Traill Boss Jeff Russell, a multi-time ISDE Gold Medallist himself. “We're proud of the GNCC racers that compete in the ISDE every year, and we want them bring home more medals next year.”
Locations for each of the 13 rounds will be announced at a later time.
Revised 2009 GNCC Dates
February 28- Mar. 3
March 7-8
March 21-22
April 4-5
April 18-19
May 2-3
May 16-17
June 6-7
June 27-28
Summer Break
September 12-13
September 26-27
*October 17-18
*October 31-November 1
* New Date
About GNCC Racing:
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country series is America's premier off-road racing series. The 13-round championship series is produced exclusively by Racer Productions and has run since 1973. Cross country racing is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The nearly three-hour long GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging from eight to twelve miles in length. With varied terrain including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. GNCC Racing airs weekly television shows on the Versus network. GNCC featured sponsors include Can-Am, Parts Unlimited, Moose Racing, Maxxis, Pirelli, Wiseco, Acerbis, Elka, Geico, Klotz, FMF, ITP and Weekend Warrior, and riders compete for over $3 million in series prizes and contingency money. Associate sponsors include Alpinestars, Cometic, HiPer Technology, Laegers, Moose Utility Division, The National Guard, Powersport Graf X, REM, Scott, Thor, Tire Balls, Twin Air, Ogio, Rekluse, and MotoTee's. For more information log on to www.gnccracing.com.
Posted by on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 05:57 P
Friday, October 17, 2008
SPOKANE, WA. (October 17, 2008) – MotoConcepts Racing (MCRMX) announced today that they have signed current Australian Woodstock Thor Honda rider Daniel McCoy, for 2009. McCoy, a 23 year old from Camden Australia, will join current European Supercross leader Ben Coisy, and Americans Jeff Alessi and Cole Siebler for the 2009 AMA Supercross and Motocross series.
“We are excited to have these talented riders from France, Australia, and the United States join our team.” said team owner Mike Genova. “These are all very competitive riders who will represent our sponsors well on and off the track.”
Daniel McCoy began racing professionally in 2003 with instant success in the Lites class, finishing in the top three for the Australian Supercross and fourth in the Australian Motocross Championship. McCoy narrowly missed clinching last year’s Australian Pro Lites Supercross Championship by just one point, to finish in second place.
"To move into what many regard as the toughest two series in the world is great for Daniel and something he has always aimed for.” said his Manager Paul Shahin. “His best riding is still to come, His biggest attribute other than his natural ability is his mental toughness, and I think that he will fit in well straight away.”
McCoy is currently racing in the SuperX Australian Supercross Championships and will leave for the USA when his current Woodstock Thor Honda commitments finish later this year. Look for Daniel McCoy’s American Supercross debut with the MCRMX team January 3rd in Anaheim.
All interested team sponsor enquires please contact Alison Turner alison@atlantic-promotions.com 805-214-1106.
Posted by on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 03:33 P
Friday, October 17, 2008
Posted by on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 03:28 P
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“The Grass Race is traditionally a time to put aside the fierce competitions of the summer and have some fun. Some guys bring every bike they own, old and new, and ride as many classes as they can,” said RedBud’s Tim Ritchie. “We keep it light and make sure there’s something fun for everyone in the family to get involved with.”
Signaling that the onset of winter is right around the corner for the southwestern Michigan track, the Grass Race has long been one of the final big gatherings for competitors not only from Michigan, but also many of the surrounding states (Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin). Serpentining through the orchard on the back portion of the property – where fans of the RedBud MX National park and walk through the pro pits – the Grass Race melds both European-like GP racing with traditional American motocross as it uses both the naturally, untouched terrain and the existing pro MX track. “My dad (Gene) started the grass race back in the day out of necessity on a super muddy day, and now it’s a season-ending tradition. Every year it’s a different layout, so it’s new for everybody. This year we’re going up the ski jump for the finish line,” Ritchie explained.
“We’ve been racing at RedBud since 1978 so the old school feel of the Grass Race is right up our alley,” said Throttle Jockey’s Matt Davis of he and his brother/business partner, Robert. “That kind of terrain is what we grew up riding. So when we first heard about it years ago we had to go race it. We fell in love with the event and approached the Ritchie family about becoming the title sponsor. They loved the idea and we have been growing the event every year. The list of sponsors and support is great on top of the event just being plain fun, especially XR halftime races and people showing up in costume - it’s an absolute blast!”
This year's Suzuki Fall Classic weekend, the conclusion of the "Monster Moto Six-Pack" series, fell victim to the rains of Hurricane Ike, so the Suzuki contingencies and Monster swag will carry over to Sunday's grass race.
Locally, all the top riders from the great lakes region will boot up, along with a couple generations of LaRoccos (Mike & Ryder), frequent RedBud flyer/announcer Larry Witmer, who will no doubt - between his own motos - take over the P/A duties and talk up the locals like only he can. And, if you happen to sign up and race – and get beat by a neon pumpkin helmet – remember that was no ordinary neon pumpkin helmet, but in fact one worn by the ageless Grass Race legend, Connie Feist!
Here’s some quick facts on the race. All the important info is available on www.redbudmx.com
· Gates open Friday at 6 p.m.
· Saturday is Open Riding on the pro track (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
· Saturday night Trick-or-Treating in the pits
· Sunday Grass Race, featuring the XR 75/80 Championships, Single shock & Twin shock
· Sunday’s program includes classes for modern bikes, ATVs and vintage bikes.
· Practice starts at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday.
RedBud supports the sport of motocross and has since 1972! The region's most prestigious amateur events and Round Six of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship are held in the beautiful rolling hills of southwestern Michigan. A state with an affinity for off-road recreational vehicle use, RedBud owns the bragging rights to the highest attended U.S. motocross race year after year. Just the right soil mix, lots of passing and the BIGGEST jump on the circuit (LaRocco’s Leap), the track provides for some terribly exciting motocross racing. Definitely a top motocross destination in a region that loves its motorsports.
Posted by on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 03:20 P
Friday, October 17, 2008
I know that this will not be of interest to all of you, but if you know someone who it will forward it to them.
As many of you may know, there is an effort underway by a local individual (Brett Satterthwaite), to build a world class indoor MX facility in the Ogden area (West Weber). It is being met with some resistance and a show of support from the local MX community would go a long way to providing additional riding opportunities in our area. The details of the facility and a public hearing to discuss the facility, are contained in the e-mail below:
Below is some info on the indoor mx track that we are getting approval on in western WeberCounty.
EdgePlex MX LLC
Proposed Building location
9000 West 900 South
Ogden, UT
Site and Building Specs:
16 acre site (have lease option on additional 14 acres)
90,000 SF total building
73,000 SF riding area
35' Minimum ceiling height at edge of building
4,500 SF indoor pit area
6,000 SF spectator seating area
5,500 SF Lounge, restrooms, concessions, check in, offices
600 SF Merchandise store
The facility is designed for indoor motocross events year round. To provide the best riding environment throughout the year the facility will include ventilation to remove exhaust fumes, heating for winter months and evaporative cooling units for summer months.
We will offer open practices during the weekdays, times will be determined based on rider demand. We plan on being open everyday, with the hours of 7 am to 9 pm, rider turnout will dictate if these times are feasible. When large rider turnout occurs practices will be split into bike size and riding ability to accommodate all riders. We will hold several race events throughout the year primarily during the winter months. With Edgeplex MX we are no longer bound by seasons or daylight. This is a completely new concept for this area; we are looking forward to hearing your ideas and comments.
We go before the Weber County Planning Commission October 14, 2008, at 4:30 pm for our Conditional Use Permit. One of the conditions of this permit is to demonstrate that the proposed use is a benefit to the surrounding community. At the last meeting there were several residents that lived near (if over a mile away is near) the facility that voiced their opposition, the commission came away with the feeling that this would not be a benefit to the community. We are hoping to get those that would support a facility as this to voice their support by either emailing the commission or if time permits attending the planning commission meeting.
Their email address is: ssillito@co.weber.ut.us
WeberCounty Planning Division
2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 240
Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: (801) 399-8791
Fax: (801) 399-8862
The meeting will be held in the County Commission Chambers, located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah.
We are in the process of getting our website going the address is: www.edgeplexmx.com
We appreciate your help and support.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at brett@dunesedge.com
Thanks
Brett Satterthwaite
Edgeplex MX LLC
Thanks,
OCA
Please visit the club website for information regarding memberships, meeting times, and upcoming race dates: www.ocamx.com
Posted by on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:06 A
Friday, October 17, 2008
Blountville, TN - The 2008 THOR UNITED STATES MEGA SERIES presented by DUNLOP comes to a close at Muddy Creek Raceway on October 17-18-19. The series is one of America’s largest amateur motocross series featuring some of the nation’s top talent in the youth and amateur classes plus the nation’s fastest up and coming pros. This event was named in SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Magazine as one of “Tennessee’s Top Sporting Events”.
The series finale, the 21st annual SUZUKI TOP GUN SHOWDOWN, is always one of the season’s largest with 1100 to 1400 riders from 20 to 25 states. The unique event seeds the series “top 5” into the main event and pits them against the fastest who come in just for this event. Every year some of the nation’s fastest up and coming pro riders use this event to work on their speed as they transition from amateur racing to pro racing. As far back as Damon Bradshaw dominating in 1989, then Ricky Carmichael made this his second ever pro race as he and Mike Brown had a epic battle that locals still talk about. Last year it was PJ Larsen and Zach Osborne splitting pro class wins.
Since the first of March the THOR United States Mega Series has tracked across five states and it all comes down to this “MAIN EVENT” for the 2008 racing season! North Carolina rider Brad Modjewski is leading the series points in both pro classes, but he still has to perform well at the SUZUKI TOP GUN SHOWDOWN in order to win his first ever Mega Series title. Georgia’s Auston Albers is within striking distance in the Lites A class and Jon Boruff can win the title in the Motocross A class if Modjewski isn’t up to top speed.
There will be 39 different classes of racers, pee wees to the pros will be competing in Sunday’s “MAIN EVENT”. Saturday is a qualifier day to get the field narrowed down to a full gate of 40 riders in each class.
Muddy Creek Raceway – Exit #63 off I-81 and follow the signs 3 miles.
Saturday & Sunday = Racing at 9:00am - RAIN or SHINE.
The THOR UNITED STATES MEGA SERIES presented by DUNLOP Tires
The SUZUKI TOP GUN SHOWDOWN - the MAIN EVENT for 2008.
Posted by on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:01 A
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