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Rossi undergoes shoulder surgery. 18 Nov: On Monday (our time) Valentino Rossi underwent a shoulder operation at the Cervesi di Cattolica hospital in Rimini, Italy. |
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The Pourcel brothers join Kawasaki for 2012 Wednesday 05 March: Team CLS Monster Energy Kawasaki Pro Circuit has signed the Pourcel brothers for their assault on the 2012 FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship. The Pourcel family is back to Kawasaki! |
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2012 AMA numbers released Wednesday 05 October: The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the 2012 national numbers for pro-licensed riders competing in Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, and the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship (Outdoors) for the 2012 season.
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Ben Townley on DMXS Radio Friday 07 October: 34 minutes and 38 seconds to be precise. |
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Caps worn by NZ Team at MXoN now available Friday 08 October: |
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Suzuki Desert Storm this weekend Friday 11 October: All roads to Taupo featured many bikes on trailers today - over 800 riders are pre-registered to ride the 2011 Suzuki Desert Storm this weekend. |
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Finals frenzy at 2011 Honda Australian Junior MX Championship Saturday 08 October: To explain the multi 150 Classes. In Australia they run 125cc 2-strokes at 144cc, hence all the 150 classes. |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 10 Saturday 08 October: The latest issue of Motocross Illustrated is 110 pages and once again Geoff Meyer and the team have really put together a great issue. Issue 9 had 25,000 readers. |
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Coma remains King of the Desert in Egypt with fifth Pharaons victory Monday 10 October: KTM’s Marc Coma has triumphed in the sand once again with his fifth victory in the Pharaons Rally in Egypt adding yet another title to his collection. |
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Chris Birch finishes 3rd in Red Bull Sea to Sky Hard Enduro Monday 10 October: The first ever Red Bull Sea to Sky, held in Turkey, wrapped up on Sunday with two KTM riders on the overall podium with bright new KTM star 20 year-old Johnny Walker (UK) in second and KTM’s evergreen Chris Birch (NZ), three time winner of the Roof of Africa, in third. Veteran Graham Jarvis took the eventual overall honors on a Husaberg.
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NZ Vets and Womens MX Champs this weekend Monday 10 October: The Manawatu Orion Motorcycle Club are hosts of this years Champs at Ewen Bird's property, Lees Road, Feilding. It's a natural terrain venue, green grass paddock.
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The Netherlands win the 2011 UEM Motocross of European Nations Monday 10 October: Sevlievo (Bulgaria) – The Netherlands became the winners of the 2011 UEM Motocross of European Nations for second year in a row. Copy and photos courtesy of Youthstream. |
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Australia's 2011 Monster Energy SuperX series Tuesday 11 October: Only 11 days to go to the opening round of Australia's 2011 Monster Energy SuperX series - 5 rounds back to back. |
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David Knight fights hard for sixth Weston Beach Race win Tuesday 11 October: After an intense fight for three-hours around the grueling dune course, three time World Champion David Knight (MBE) took an emphatic win today at the Monster Energy fuelled RHL Beach Race at Weston-Super-Mare, after a battle which saw a number of riders take the lead throughout the super-tough race. |
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Paul Whibley's dramatic finish at St Clairsville GNCC Wednesday 12 October: He caught up to and was racing his team mate Thad Duvall to the finish, with Paul coming off second best to a tree. He got his bike to the finish line and collapsed from the pain of a dead thigh. |
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MotoGP circus arrives at Phillip Island Thursday 13 October: Phillip Island hosts Round 16 of the 2011 MotoGP World Championship this weekend. |
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Taupo's Extravaganza at Labour Weekend Thursday 13 October: Huka Honda Labour Weekend Extravaganza at Digger McEwen MX Park, Miro Street, Taupo is one of the better known annual Motocross events. |
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Barragan joins De Dycker at LS Honda Racing Thursday 13 October: The 26-year old is Spain’s greatest ever motocross hero. Jonathan has 6 MX1 GP wins under his belt and boasts 3 Spanish MX1 titles, he collected two podium finishes and finished the GP season eighth overall. Barragan will join the team for their 2012 FIM MX1 World Championship campaign. |
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Ben Townley at the Kawasaki test track in Corona Thursday 13 October: BT101 at the Kawasaki test track in Corona, California preparing for the Monster Energy Cup. Courtesy RacerX Films. |
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FIM Speedway GP at Western Springs next March Friday 14 October: 169 days to go to the sensational season-opening FIM New Zealand SGP at Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium on 31 March 2012 is the only new track which will play host to world speedway’s brightest stars as the competition returns to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time in 10 years. |
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Josh Coppins on the MXoN selection debate Friday 14 October: With the kind permission of KIWIRIDER we reproduce Josh's column on Page 121 of the November issue. |
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2011 Monster Energy Cup Press Day Friday 14 October: Monster Energy Cup press day video with Adam Cianciarulo, Kyle Loza, Ricky Carmichael, Mike Alessi, Marvin Musquin, Justin Brayton, Josh Hansen, Kevin Windham, Ryan Villopoto. Ben Townley features riding. Courtesy of RacerX Films. |
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Villopoto's US$1 Million at Inaugural Monster Energy Cup Sunday 16 October: Justin Hill captures the Amateur All-Star Championship and Adam Cianciarulo claimed the Super-Mini Title.
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2011 NZ Veterans & Womens Championships Monday 17 October: Hosted by the Manawatu Orion MCC over the weekend on an open terrain track near Feilding. Conditions were not the greatest for Saturday but they did get three rounds done. Heavy overnight rain meant paddock access was impossible and day two was cancelled. Here are the results, more detail to come. |
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Round 2 of the European Supercross series, Marseille, Tuesday 18 October: Xavier Boog won both nights in Marseille of the European Supercross Championship - his first winning experience in Supercross. |
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Jeff Ward and L&M partnership Tuesday 18 October: L&M Racing have announced a partnership with Jeff Ward, forming JWR - Jeff Ward Racing. Mike Kranyak is the 'M' in L&M Racing. |
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Stoner clinches the 2011 MotoGP title on home turf Tuesday 18 October: In front of a his home fans at Phillip Island, Casey Stoner rode a flawless race to claim his second MotoGP World Championship title at the Iveco Australian Grand Prix. Simoncelli and Dovizioso joined the newly crowned Champion on the podium.
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Manukau MX over Labour Weekend cancelled Wednesday 19 October at 4pm. |
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Yamaha reveal all-star SuperX line up Thursday 20 October: Australia will unleash their strongest line up yet at the opening round of the 2011 Monster Energy Australian Super X Championship when the series hits the Melbourne Knight's Stadium this Saturday. |
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Bercy 2011, once more the best of Supercross Thursday 20 October: As usual in the wake of the Motocross of Nations, when the outdoor season is over, the fastest off-road motorcycle racers begin to focus on their Supercross programmes and once more at the end of this month the best riders from across the discipline will travel to Paris Bercy for the greatest and most prestigious Supercross meeting organised in Europe. |
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R.I.P. - Marco Simoncelli Tuesday 25 October: For what was a wonderful holiday weekend here in NZ, with the All Blacks winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup (yes, we were there, thanks to a very generous friend in Australia) I was personally saddened to hear of the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli. |
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Paul Whibley 3rd at GNCC Indiana Tuesday 25 October: Ironman, Indiana is Round 11 in the GNCC Series. Rain during the week had the track primed and in perfect shape for the event. |
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Aussie Super X kicks off with a Melbourne mud bath Tuesday 25 October: The first round of the Monster Energy Super X took place in Melbourne on Saturday night in incredibly tough conditions with huge downpours throughout the day and night making the track extremely wet and slippery. |
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Huka Honda's Taupo Extravaganza Tuesday 25 October: Taupo Motorcycle club raised the bar yet again for New Zealand Motocross at Huka Honda’s Labour Weekend Extravaganza. The two day event produced awesome racing from Juniors and Seniors alike on a track which challenged even the most skilled and experienced riders. Sharon Cox reports.
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James Stewart Signs with JGR - Press Conference Wednesday 26 October: Vurb Moto filmed James Stewart as he signs with JGR Toyota Yamaha - Joe Gibbs Racing - for the 2012 - 2014 Supercross and Motocross seasons. This is the press conference of James Stewart and the Q&A. |
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Honda World Motocross Team take debut win with 2012 CRF450R Wednesday 26 October: Competing at the Sugo round of the Japanese National Championship, team riders Rui Gonçalves and Evgeny Bobryshev had their first opportunity to familiarise themselves with the machinery they will be using to contest the 2012 MX1 World Championship – and they would start just as they mean to go on, putting it on the top step of the podium. |
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Four weeks until Auckland Motocross Champs Thursday 27 October: Just over 4 weeks until the Auckland MX Champs held at the Pukekohe Motorcycle Club's Harrisville track on 19-20 November. Some track changes are underway and Jumps #1 and #1.5 will be included. Entry form available on the Club's website www.pukemx.com |
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Bobryshev guides Russian Motocross Friday 28 October: When Evgeny Bobryshev stood on top of the podium at the Grand Prix of Germany, he was the first Russian rider in 30 years to win a round of the FIM World Motocross Championship. Geoff Meyer reports for Youthstream. Photos courtesy of Honda World Motocross. |
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Wollongong all set for SuperX action Saturday 29 October: Yesterday, a number of South Coast supercross stars took a first look and test run of the Wollongong Super X track today as they prepare to battle it out in front of their home crowd at round two of the Monster Energy Super X championship at WIN Stadium tonight. |
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McCoy powers to upset win in Wollongong Sunday 30 October: Round two of Monster Energy Super X was held last night at WIN Stadium, returning to Wollongong for the first time since 2008. |
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War of words in Australia Monday 31 October: The following is a response from ASBK promoter Yarrive Konsky to the article entitled 'Race fans deny their inner ghoul' by Jill Singer, published in the Herald Sun on the 26th of October. |
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Kyle Chisholm - 29th King of Bercy Tuesday 01 November: At the start of the last day of the great classic Parisian, anything was possible for the award of the prestigious title of King of Bercy! Translation from French courtesy of Alan H and Google. |
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Josh Hayes to join Tech 3 Yamaha in Valencia Tuesday 01 November: American Superbike Champion Josh Hayes will replace injured Colin Edwards for this weekend's Valencia MotoGP round in Spain. We also have an update on Colin Edwards injury. |
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100% making a comeback Tuesday 01 November: I read a story about Drew Lien and 100% on Motocross Action Magazine and went looking. Read the interview, it's special. Clothing will be out next year. Copy and images courtesy of www.ride100percent.com |
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2012 NZ Motocross Champ dates released Tuesday 01 November: The MNZ Motocross Commission has announced the dates and venues for the 2012 New Zealand Motocross Championship. Rotorua and New Plymouth drop out of the Championship and two 'new' venues are introduced. |
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Dion Picard off to the USA Wednesday 02 November: Dion Picard has an opportunity many will envy, an invitation from Colleen Millsaps to go over to Millsaps Training Facility and compete in an event titled Mini O’s 2011. Sharon Cox catches up with Dion. |
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2012 FIM Motocross World Championships calendars Wednesday 02 November: The calendars for the 2012 FIM MX1, MX2, MX3, Junior and Women’s Motocross World Championship have been made official. Plus the provisionally confirmed list of 2012 Officially Approved Teams. |
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Paul Whibley's ninth OMA win in a row Wednesday 02 November: The Moose Run in Illinois was the ninth win in a row and closes out the OMA season for 2011 for AmPro Yamaha's Paul Whibley. Whibley's fourth consecutive championship season. |
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MTA World Vet Championship underway today at Glen Helen Friday 04 November: Pete DeGraaf is the current Over-50 World Champion. A title that has been won in the past by Toon Karsmakers, Brent Wallingsford, Alan Olson, Gary Jones, Hideaki Suzuki, Rich Thorwaldson and others.
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A look at the tracks for MX1/MX2 for 2012 Friday 04 November: For Youthstream, Geoff Meyer reviews the FIM World Motocross Championship calendar for MX1 and MX2 and what an exciting calendar it is. |
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Jay Marmont takes out Round 3 at Campbelltown Sunday 06 November: CDR Rockstar Yamaha’s Jay Marmont has taken out round three of the Monster Energy Super X in Campbelltown tonight in a memorable win only two days after his baby boy Jax was born. JDR Motorex KTM’s Brendan Harrison was victor in the Lites. |
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Stoner wins dramatic Valencia GP at the line Monday 07 November: World Champion Casey Stoner could not have finished the season any better, after winning the final race of the season in Valencia in spectacular fashion in a race to the line with Ben Spies. Dovizioso seals third in the Championship.
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Rockstar Energy Suzuki MX1 on show Tuesday 08 November: The 2011 race season may well be over, but for Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 team riders Clement Desalle and Steve Ramon, along with team manager Eric Geboers and many of the race team staff, the off-season work continues, promoting Suzuki, Rockstar Energy and all the team's other top sponsors. |
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Mullins and Caselli Crowned Champions Tuesday 08 November: With two long seasons coming to an end, both the Can-Am GNCC series and WORCS Racing series crowned champions this weekend. Thor rider Kurt Caselli successfully defended his WORCS Racing championship, and Charlie Mullins finally realized the thrill of earning his first Can-Am GNCC title. |
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Reed cements solid future for TwoTwo Motorsports Tuesday 08 November: TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed has hit the ground running since returning to the USA, today announcing one of the most important partnerships of his career. |
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Paul Whibley's 2nd overall in the GNCC Wednesday 09 November: The double header at Lorretta Lynns in Tennessee was the final - Rounds 12 & 13. |
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Crunch time for Australian Superbike contenders Friday 10 November: It's all on at Symmons Plains Tasmania (Round 7 of 8) starting today and Rookie Superbike racer Troy Herfoss believes second place in the QBE Australian Superbike Championship is within reach. |
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Invitation to apply for the 2012 DBG MX Team UK Friday 11 November: An open invitation to all riders in NZ to apply for a position to join the NZ DBG Race team in 2012 in Europe. It is their second year with great results including podiums in 2011. They are also looking for mechanics so any contacts of persons wishing to spend 7 months in the UK and Belgium. |
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An open letter from Harley Quinlan Saturday 12 November: For Harley Quinlan, 09 Nov 2010 was the eve of travelling to NZ to compete in the SuperX series with team-mate #26 Luke Styke. Harley sustained a severe injury to his spinal cord during supercross training and lost the use of his legs. |
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Dirt Day Afternoon Saturday 12 November: Saturday 05 November, after a big working bee at the Pukekohe MCC's Harrisville track it was practice time for the 130 riders that turned out. |
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Lawson Bopping takes out SuperX Round 4 Sunday 13 November: Clear conditions once again provided some great racing for fans at the only day race of the 2011 Monster Energy Super X series. |
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Whakatane pairing wins 3 Hour Endurance at Taupo Tuesday 15 November: BJ Cawthorn and Tony Rees finish at the top of what was a very eventful race. |
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Townley joins Carlton Dry Honda in Australia for 2012 Saturday 19 November: Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing today confirmed Ben Townley to the team’s 2012 line-up. Townley will join British MX1 Motocross Champion Brad Anderson at the factory Honda team, with the duo to contest the Open class on board Honda CRF450 machines. |
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Auckland Motocross Champs - Junior/Mini results and comments Saturday 19 November: Big day in the life of all the Puke MX Committee. As Commentator Neil Ritchie said; "It looks like the Village Green". Sun out most of the day but that southerly wind never gave up. |
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Jay Marmont takes out his first ever Monster Energy Super X title Monday 21 November: It was nonstop action at the final round of the Monster Energy Super X, the Australasian Supercross Championship, in Ipswich on Saturday night. We also publish Mike Porra's retort to comments made by Chad Reed and Fluid PR. |
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Suzuki quit MotoGP and announce new SBK rider Monday 21 November: Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to suspend temporarily its participation in MotoGP from 2012. Then a day later they announce Crescent Suzuki has retained the services of John Hopkins for 2012, for the team's World Superbike challenge. |
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Auckland MX Champs - Sunday Tuesday 22 November: Showtime for Seniors, Vets and Women. Weather was going to be the same as Saturday - overcast to sunny but the wind was still there. Despite dismal fields we were in for some excellent racing. |
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Honda New Zealand's MX Team for 2011/2012 Friday 25 November: A new naming right sponsors and Ben Townley who will also race for Honda in New Zealand, as well as Australia. |
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Taddy Blazusiak takes charge in SuperEnduro Round 1 Monday 28 November: Taddy Blazusiak on Saturday night launched his bid to retain the World Indoor Enduro title (now rebranded as SuperEnduro World Championship) in Genoa, Italy coming away with three superb victories in all three finals. |
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KTM announces factory lineup for Moto3 2012 Monday 28 November: KTM, which returns to MotoGP competition in 2012 to contest the new Moto3 class, has announced the rider lineup for its Red Bull KTM AJO Factory Racing team. KTM is not new to the MotoGP having contested the 125 cc and 250 cc class in the past. |
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2012 Contenders for the FIM World MX1 Championship Monday 28 November: As we saw this season with several Grand Prix winners and interesting battles, the MX1 class remains the strongest series in the World. Geoff Meyer reports for Youthstream. |
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Cody Cooper in pictures Tuesday 29 November: The Auckland MX Champs was ideal for photographing Coops as he had a clean bike, out front winning by margins of 36, 33 and 11 seconds. Here are images from four differing cameras. |
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Catch-up with Luke Burkhart Wednesday 30 November: Having gone 1-1-1 at the recent Auckland Champs, Luke Burkhart gave the MX2 Class the message that - Burga's back!
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2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Schedule Wednesday 30 November: Just weeks after celebrating the conclusion of an epic 40th season of professional motocross racing, MX Sports Pro Racing and partners, Alli Sports, are pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. |
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The Moto Show picked up by SpeedTV.com Wednesday 30 November: After airing four successful pilot episodes in August 2011, "The Moto Show With Jim Holley" (TMS) has been picked up to run on SPEEDTV.com as featured content, in addition to YouTube. |
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40th Anniversary of Summercross Friday 02 December: 40th Anniversary, Josh Coppins, Ben Townley, Cody Cooper plus full gates in MX2 and Youth MX. Stacks of talent in the Junior ranks - can't wait! |
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David Philippaerts back on track Saturday 03 December: Monster Energy Yamaha rider David Philippaerts took to the track last week for the first time in four months. |
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Carey Hart anounces new SX team at Sycuan Casino Saturday 03 November: Carey Hart, team owner of Hart and Huntington Racing, unveiled the new Supercross team riders and sponsors for the 2012 season during a press conference in San Diego yesterday at Sycuan Casino. |
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Kawasaki Racing Team prepares 2012 Sunday 04 November: KRT went to Southern Europe for several testing sessions, it's the best opportunity to test all new factory parts a few months prior the new season. |
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Belgian chargers – four years of waiting Monday 05 December: It was back in 2007 that Steve Ramon won Belgium their last FIM World Motocross Championship. That’s four years without a World title for Belgium and the first time since 1963 that Belgium has had such a long spell without a number one plate. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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2012 Motorcycling Australia Provisional Calendar released Tuesday 06 December: The 2012 Motorcycling Australia Provisional National Calendar has been released, with dates confirmed for several of the major national series and Australian Championships. |
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2011 Suzuki International Tri-Series Tuesday 06 December: At Hampton Downs on Saturday. Motocross legend Daryl Hurley will ride a Suzuki RMZ450 in the closely contested 450 Moto category. |
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2012 NZ Supercross Championship Tuesday 06 December: Otherwise known as the Supplementary Regulations, here they are. |
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Fastest - the movie starts today Thursday 08 December: Starting at Hoyts Cinemas today and Event Cinemas tomorrow NZ audiences have just a few days to get a rider’s-eye view of the thrilling, terrifying reality of the MotoGP. Fastest is a new documentary feature from award-winning director Mark Neale. |
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A plea from the South Canterbury Motorcycle Club Thursday 08 December: The South Canterbury Motorcycle Club needs to know who is actually coming to ride Round 1 of the New Zealand Supercross on Wednesday 04 January 2012. |
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Jay Marmont quits CDR Rockstar Yamaha Thursday 08 December: The secret is finally out, Jay Marmont is leaving the Australian CDR Rockstar Yamaha team after 5 National Championships over 4 years with the factory Yamaha team. |
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MR Motorcycles Paparimu charity trail ride this Sunday Thursday 08 December: No.2 in this, the 21st annual series of trail rides with proceeds to the Paparimu School. Fire Extinguishers are compulsory for each rider - you can purchase on the day. |
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Luke Smith back into Freestyle Thursday 08 December: I had just read Fraser Davey's story on Luke in the December DRD, about life after Freestyle MX. Next day I got an email from saying he was back on the Freestyle ramps. |
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KTM and the Dakar 2012 Newsroom Friday 09 December: The Dakar Rally is a true international event. It is one of motorsport’s real adventures and it now has a rich and colorful history. |
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FIM Motocross World Champion's Awards Friday 09 December: For the second year in a row the prestigious Casino Estoril in Portugal hosted the FIM Gala Ceremony where all the FIM Motorcycling World Champions gathered together to be awarded for their achievements during the 2011 season. |
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Motocross Illustrated – Issue 12 Saturday 10 December: With the off-season and not a lot happening in Europe at the moment Geoff Meyer and the team at MX Illustrated thought it might be a good time to bring you some memories from the past. |
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Official comment on Trey Canard Sunday 11 December: American Honda announced today that Team Honda Muscle Milk rider Trey Canard will miss the opening rounds of the 2012 Supercross Championship. |
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Round 1 of the Suzuki International Tri-Series Monday 12 December: Hampton Downs hosted Round 1 on Saturday in warm, fine conditions. Round 2 is at Manfeild, this Saturday 17 Dec followed by Round 3 at Wanganui's Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day. |
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Famous Faces - Part 1 Monday 12 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised. There were some I didn't but knew they were famous simply by the reaction of the crowd. We were going to do this as a feature in DRD but some of the images were not up to print standard. I will do one a day as we count down to Christmas. |
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KTM's Taddy Blazusiak wins in Lodz Tuesday 13 December: KTM Enduro factory rider Taddy Blazusiak on Saturday swept to yet another Extreme Enduro victory to thrill his Polish fans in his first-ever ride in from of his home crown when he took all three races in the second round of the newly branded FIM SuperEnduro Championship. |
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Eddie Lawson 500cc GP World Champion 1984, 1986 and 1988 Tuesday 13 December: Another in the Yamaha 50th Anniversary Series. |
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Famous Faces - Part 2 Tuesday 13 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised. There were some I didn't but knew they were famous simply by the reaction of the crowd. We were going to do this as a feature in DRD but some of the images were not up to print standard. I will do one a day as we count down to Christmas. |
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The MX Italia story Wednesday 14 December: Italy has really proven to be one of the most important nations over the last 30 years when it comes to Motocross. Geoff Meyer put this piece together for Youthstream. |
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Paul Whibley wins NZ GNCC, Maddix Park Tauranga Wednesday 14 December: I just received my new YZ450 with enough time to set it up, a quick ride then head north to the latest round of the NZ GNCC series at Maddix Park. |
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Famous Faces - Part 3 Wednesday 14 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised. There were some I didn't but knew they were famous simply by the reaction of the crowd. I will do one a day as we count down to Christmas. |
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Famous Faces - Part 4 Thursday 15 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised, there were some I didn't. I knew who this was, I snapped this pic during Saturday's Qualifying races.
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Famous Faces - Part 5 Friday 16 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised, there were some I didn't. |
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Summercross up to 525 entries Saturday 17 December: The 40th Anniversary of Summercross is just 10 days away and the Senior Classes are now full. It's important to remember that the Senior day is on Tuesday the 27th. |
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Famous Faces - Part 6 Saturday 17 December: Well, maybe not famous! but it was a Kiwi face I recognised in the crowd of 68,000 ... and a long way from home. |
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Defending Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto ready for repeat Sunday 18 December: Defending Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, champion Ryan Villopoto looks hungry. |
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Famous Faces - Part 7 Sunday 18 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised, there were some I didn't. This was one I didn't but was fascinated with his retro JT Racing cap. Photographer Dick Koers, who was travelling with us, told me who he was. |
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Paul Whibley on the cover of Dirt Bike Monday 19 December: Nice Christmas present for Paul, on the cover of the January 2012 issue of Dirt Bike magazine. Hi Torque Publications in California also publishes Motocross Action, Dirt Wheels, ATV Action and three 'pedal power' mags. |
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Stroud grabs narrow lead at Manfeild Monday 19 December: Hamilton riders shared the F1 Superbike spoils during round two of the Suzuki International Tri-Series held under windy conditions at Manfeild on Saturday. |
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Bel-Ray SuperB Honda Team and Dakar 2012 Monday 19 December: Team Honda Europe has announced two important new sponsors for Dakar 2012 and will start the famous rally in Mar Del Plata, Argentina, on 01 January under the new name of Bel-Ray SuperB Honda with its best-ever rider line-up of Quinn Cody, Juan Carlos Salvatierra and Sam Sunderland.
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Famous Faces - Part 8 Monday 19 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised, there were some I didn't. This 'Famous Face' was in New Zealand in 2006. Day late as I could not get the external hard-drive going to extract the 2006 photos. |
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Xavier Boog - King of Strasbourg Tuesday 20 December: Xavier Boog ended the 2011 season with a perfect result during the two day Supercross of Strasbourg, in his native country. |
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Taupo to host NZ Supercross Champs Final 14 January Tuesday 20 December: The Taupo Motorcycle Club will host the Final of the BackFlips New Zealand Supercross Champs on the Addiction SX Track on 14 January. |
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Famous Faces - Part 9 Tuesday 20 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised, there were some I didn't. Tony Cooksley was talking to this guy, I had absolutely no idea who he was. |
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CRD Yamaha signs Lawson Bopping Wednesday 21 December: The powerhouse CDR Rockstar Yamaha team have signed Lawson Bopping for the 2012 Motocross and Super X season partnering Josh Coppins in the 2012 MX Nationals. |
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Famous Faces - Parts 10 and 11 Thursday 22 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised, there were some I didn't. These two are an ‘item’ and were pitted close to the Doeksens. |
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Ryan Dungey talks Red Bull KTM and another Championship Thursday 22 December: In just two seasons of Supercross Class competition, Ryan Dungey, is already considered one of the fastest riders on the planet. The 2010 Champion rejoins mentor Roger DeCoster at Austrian brand.
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Yamaha pushing for Dakar glory as 2012 edition nears Thursday 22 December: The months and weeks of preparation for some of the bravest off-road riders in the world will shortly come to a head when the 34th Dakar Rally sets off from Buenos Aires for the 9000km two week race, regularly dubbed as one of the toughest in the world. |
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Injury update on Max Nagl Thursday 22 December: It is no secret that Red Bull Teka KTM Factory Racing’s Max Nagl of Germany put on a heroic display in the second half of the 2011 MX1 World Championship season, riding through the pain of a serious back injury. |
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Memories of Wayne Rainey Friday 23 December: Wayne Rainey will forever be remembered as one of Yamaha’s greatest stars in an era of the FIM World Championship Grand Prix where talent, technology and speed combined to create some of the most captivating seasons of racing seen in the sport. |
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Famous Faces - Part 12 Friday 23 December: At the MXoN in France there were famous faces I recognised, there were some I didn't. This is the finale and this is Stefan Everts. |
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New Italian Tean to challenge MX1 World Championship Saturday 24 December: A new Motocross Team was officially presented in Viterbo, Italy: the Marchetti Racing Team, that will participate in the FIM Motocross World Championship. |
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Monster Energy Riders - 2012 Sunday 25 December: Monster Energy have put a lot of effort into the sport of Motocross in recent years, but none more so than in the 2011 FIM World Motocross Championship and MXoN. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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Yoshimura Suzuki set for 2012 Supercross Monday 26 December: Yoshimura Suzuki Racing is ready for the 2012 AMA/ FIM Supercross season that kicks-off next month. |
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NZ Supercross final round at Taupo this Saturday Tuesday 10 January: After rounds at Timaru and Motueka the third and final round is being hosted by the Taupo MCC this Saturday 14 January. Let's hope for more entries at Taupo? |
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Villopoto wins Monster Energy Supercross at Anaheim 1 Tuesday 11 January: Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won the Anaheim opener of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, before a sold-out crowd of 45,050 fans at Angel Stadium. |
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Elsinore MX Park is the new home of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Thursday 12 January: It's been rumoured for a while with no word on Pala but MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports have announced that the brand new Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park will become the new home of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, in Southern California. |
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2012 Backflips NZ Supercross Championship Sunday 15 January: The final Round 3 was hosted by the Taupo MCC on Saturday. |
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Ryan Dungey gives KTM their first Supercross Class win in Phoenix Monday 16 January: A huge crowd of 49,236 fans filled Chase Field in Phoenix Arizon on Saturday night for the second race of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season. |
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KTM Racing News Dakar 2012 Final Report Tuesday 17 January: I stayed away from the whole Dakar 'thing' as daily reports from KTM, Honda, Yamaha and the event organisers. Sharing this final one from KTM as it's was their 11th consecutive win. |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 13 Wednesday 18 January: With 217,341 clicks for the last issue, interest continues to rise for this FREE e-magazine and they expect to reach 300,000 within the next six months. |
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The Week That Was Thursday 19 January: I still get asked to bring back the html emails but they are too time consuming to build. I still get lots of interesting info, emails and releases not worthy of their own actual Latest News entry. Let’s try this format and see where it goes? |
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Stefan Everts - my team Friday 20 January: Belgian great Stefan Everts is of course well known to Motocross fans as the 10 times World Motocross Champion. Copy and photo courtesy of Geoff Meyer for Youthstream. |
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Australia MX National dates released Saturday 21 January: New venues, new timing partner and a new logo have been revealed for the 10 round 2012 MX Nationals. No overlap or clash with NZ's 4 rounds which finish at Taupo on Sunday 18 March. |
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2012 DRD Valley Champs - Juniors Sunday 22 January: First 'major' event of 2012 is the 2-day Valley Champs hosted by the Patetonga MCC. |
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2012 DRD Valley Champs - Seniors Sunday 22 January: Continuation of Satuday with the lesser numbers. 71 Senior riders plus 12 ATVs. Like Auckland Champs there was 14 in MX1, 24 in MX2 and 14 in 125. There was 12 in MX3 and 17 Vets. |
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Chad Reed wins the Monster Energy Supercross at Dodger Stadium Monday 23 January: TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed won the Supercross Class main event at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, at Dodger Stadium before 35,741 fans, marking his first win of the season. |
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Stroud faces big title challenge Tuesday 24 January: Andrew Stroud faces an uphill battle if he wants to win a record tenth NZ Superbike title for Suzuki in 2012. |
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The Frenchmen in MX1 Tuesday 24 January: There is no doubt that the French riders will play a major part in this year’s FIM World MX1 Championship. Geoff Myer reports for Youthstream. |
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Paul Whibley wins Raglan Rocx 4 hour solo Tuesday 24 January: He's done 4 hour races before but this was the first time he'd had a crack at The Rocx in the Ironman class. |
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Riders named for 2012 British Motocross Championship Tuesday 24 January: The ACU have released their rider list for the 2012 Maxxis British motocross championship which starts at Fat Cats on March 11th. One Kiwi name in there this year - Kieran Scheele, back with Team DBG but now on a Honda. Rex Michau advises Hamish Harwood is joining them and will reserve in the MX2. |
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2012 Honda International Motocross GP Wednesday 25 January: The 51st annual Woodville GP is on this weekend. Minis and Juniors race on Saturday and Seniors on Sunday. |
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Cairoli enjoys 'beautiful experience' at Ferrari Thursday 26 January: Red Bull motocross rider Antonio Cairoli fulfilled a longstanding ambition by receiving a guided tour of the Ferrari headquarters from motocross fan and team boss, Stefano Domenicali.
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The Week That Was Friday 27 January: Lots of compliments on this new weekly review. |
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2012 Honda Woodville GP - Saturday Monday 30 January: Friday's practice, qualifying and first races were postponed 'till Saturday due to rain. Sunshine and racing was underway for Juniors, Women and Senior Support Unders and Overs. That was a total of 256 riders plus 74 Minis. |
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Stewart scores emotional first win at Oakland Tuesday 31 January: James Stewart took an emotional first win of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross in front of 46,017 fans at O.com Coliseum on board his Toyota/JGRMX Yamaha. |
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2012 Honda Woodville GP - Sunday Tuesday 30 September: No, I wasn't there but 153 riders were plus 15 in the two River Race features. |
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Paul Whibley on the Woodville River Race Wednesday 01 February: Always lots of excitement with spectators and riders lining the banks of the river for the two races. With rain on the Friday there was always the concern of river levels. Images: Dick Koers. |
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Introducing the Finnish motocross team ICE1RACING Friday 03 February: ICE1RACING, the motocross team representing Finland in the World Championships, starts its’ season from the Helsinki Supercross the weekend after the Motorcycle Show 2012. |
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The Week That Was Friday 03 February: |
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Villopoto wins Anaheim II Sunday 05 February: Villopoto becomes first Monster Energy Supercross rider to win two races in the 2012 Championship with Anaheim 2 victory. |
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Monster Energy's 'take' on Anaheim II Monday 06 February: We always run the 'official' AMA SX reports from Feld Motor Sports Inc. (who do an excellent job for us readers) but it's interesting to hear what the teams have to say about their successes or otherwise. Monster Energy's report from Corona California. Photos courtesy Monster Energy. Photographer; Simon Cudby
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TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing’s 'take' on Anaheim II Monday 06 February: We always run the 'official' AMA SX reports from Feld Motor Sports Inc. (who do an excellent job for us readers) but it's interesting to hear what the teams have to say about their successes or otherwise. |
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KTM's 'take' on Anaheim II Tuesday 07 February: We always run the 'official' AMA SX reports from Feld Motor Sports Inc. (who do an excellent job for us readers) but it's interesting to hear what the teams have to say about their successes or otherwise. |
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Yamaha's 'take on' Anaheim II Tuesday 07 February: We always run the 'official' AMA SX reports from Feld Motor Sports Inc. (who do an excellent job for us readers) but it's interesting to hear what the teams have to say about their successes or otherwise. |
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JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha Team's 'take' on Anaheim II Tuesday 07 February: We always run the 'official' AMA SX reports from Feld Motor Sports Inc. (who do an excellent job for us readers) but it's interesting to hear what the teams have to say about their successes or otherwise. |
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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s 'take' on Anaheim II Tuesday 07 February: We always run the 'official' AMA SX reports from Feld Motor Sports Inc. (who do an excellent job for us readers) but it's interesting to hear what the teams have to say about their successes or otherwise. |
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New location for the Motocross GP of Brazil Tuesday 07 February: In two months time the FIM Motocross World Championship will start in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. |
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Youthstream announces the Officially Approved Teams for 2012 season Wednesday 08 February: Funchal (Portugal), Please find below the list of officially approved teams (OAT) and their officially approved riders to take part in the 2012 FIM Motocross World Championship. |
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Update on Harrisville's track changes Thursday 09 February: No 'The Week That Was' this week as nought extra to report on. Off in the morning to Timaru, to pit for Tony Cooksley who is riding MX1. |
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Final line-up for Round 1 of the NZ Motocross Champs Saturday 11 February: Walked the track at Timaru this afternoon. Well prepped and watered. Similar to last year's layout but changed rhythm section leading into the finish line. Up to 10 metres wide in some sections. New berms on several corners. Looks like it will rut up like last year. |
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Supercross results and team reports from San Diego Tuesday 14 February: Day late due to our getting back from Round 1 of the NZ Motocross Champs. |
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Paeroa's Mobil 1 Battle of the Streets Tuesday 14 February: The 21st running of this iconic motorcycling event takes place this Sunday. It’s just been confirmed Tony Rees is heading back to Paeroa on his 2005 championship-winning Superbike to race against Australian Dan Stauffer who is riding Tony’s current superbike!
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Cairoli going for six – five is not enough Wednesday 14 February: Italian legend Antonio Cairoli will enter this year’s FIM World MX1 Championship as the favorite to win the Championship point’s race and be crowned FIM World Motocross Champion. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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FIM Speedway GP line-up confirmed for Auckland Thursday 16 February: Four world champions will launch their 2012 World Championship campaigns in the first ever FIM New Zealand Speedway Grand Prix at Western Springs Stadium in Auckland on Saturday 31 March. |
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Rockstar Energy Suzuki set for Valence Friday 17 February: The new-look Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe team roars into action this weekend as the European motocross scene comes to life with the first major international meeting of 2012. |
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2012 NZ Senior Motocross Nationals - Round 1 Timaru Monday 20 February: Taken a week to put this together - a very detailed review of Round 1 with images and Christchurch revisited. |
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Harrisville - what a difference two days make! Wednesday 22 February: FIM / Youthstream's Greg Atkins was 'let loose' on Harrisville's Supercross section on Monday and this is what he did in two days - 18 hours on either the digger or bulldozer. |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 14 Wednesday 22 February: This issue is loaded with great features. First a preview on the 2012 GP season. Also a very special interview with former World MX and AMA MX Champion Greg Albertyn. Another feature on Monster Energy Yamaha team manager Steve Dixon and much, much more. |
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Round 2 of the NZ Senior MX Nats at Patetonga this Sunday Friday 24 February: Round 2 of the 2012 NZ Senior Motocross Nationals are being hosted by the Patetonga Motorcycle Club this Sunday 4th of March. Patetonga is north of Morrinsville in the lush farming area of the Waikato Region. |
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Monster Energy Supercross Results: Atlanta Monday 27 February: Ryan Dungey grabs second win of 2012 Monster Energy Supercross season in Atlanta. Justin Barcia stays perfect in Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class. |
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Checa wins as Biaggi makes incredible recovery Tuesday 28 February: WorldSBK celebrates it's 25th year with the season opener at Phillip Island. |
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2012 NZ Motocross Nationals - Round 2 Patetonga Tuesday 28 February: Tim Gould made this 7 minute video, covering MX2 and MX1 - I still haven't even done my report yet!! Plus footage of Tom Hughes fire. |
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Paul Whibley wins OMA opener in Alabama Tuesday 28 February: The OMA season for 2012 is underway with the Seven Springs XC in Tuscumbia, Alabama over
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MNZ taking ownership of the Battle of the Clubs? Wednesday 29 February: Driven by the affiliated Clubs for the last 2 years, the following release to those Clubs, intimates that it is now a MNZ event. |
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Patetonga - race by race review and photos Friday 02 March: I take notes throughout the day and 'marry' them to the photographs, which sometimes tell a different story. It's 5 days later but faster than a magazine and more than just the results. |
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2012 NZ Motocross Nationals - Round 3 - Pukekohe Monday 05 March: Harrisville had 28mm of rain on Friday when the weather bomb hit. Scattered showers on Saturday with very high winds. Sunday was the complete opposite, no wind and developed into a hot sunny day. |
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Monster Energy Supercross Results: St. Louis Monday 05 March: Villopoto extends Monster Energy Supercross with a win in St. Louis. Barcia wins third consecutive Supercross Lites Class race.
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Monster Energy Yamaha continue Italian Championship sweep Monday 05 March: Steven Frossard and Christophe Charlier controlled the MX1 and MX2 classes at Arco di Trento on their factory YZ450FM and YZ250FM machinery for the second round of four in the 2012 Italian Championship, ‘Internazionali D’Italia’. |
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Double win for Kawasaki MX in France Tuesday 06 March: Kawasaki riders dominated the opening round of the French series, winning all races in Romagné to lead both classes. Xavier Boog and Gautier Paulin are close in the MX1 standings, while Valentin Teillet leads Bud Racing team mate Dylan Ferrandis in the MX2 class.
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Dirtbike-Gym Eastwood Honda MX Team 2012 Thursday 08 March: Now based in Belgium and moved to Hondas. Kieram Scheele breaks his ankle and out for 8 weeks. Hamish Harwood on the Podium. |
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Barry's Point Road Superbike Series Promo 5pm to 7.30pm on Thursday 15 March. Barry's Point Road is the 'mecca' for motorcycle dealerships on Auckland's North Shore and they have joined forces with this unique promotion. |
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Ryan Dungey will sit out the Daytona Supercross Saturday 10 March: Red Bull/KTM Factory rider Ryan Dungey will sit out the Daytona Supercross after undergoing surgery this week to repair a broken collarbone. |
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Round 10 - AMA/FIM Supercross Series 2012 - Daytona Monday 12 March: Daytona was the roughest, muddiest track of the year. The big winner - James Stewart! Ryan Villopoto had a couple of falls, but finished fifth. In 250 East Lites racing, Justin Barcia, four-for-four now, as he wins that class again. Plus KTM Racing and Monster Energy reports with pics. |
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KTM Racing podium at Dutch and Italian MX Champs Monday 12 March: Good day out for Jeffrey Herlings at Dutch Championship. Cairoli takes charge of MX1 in Rd. 3 of Italian Championship. |
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Wins for Pourcel and Roelants with their new teams Tuesday 13 March: Sébastien Pourcel and Joel Roelants had a very successful weekend, taking home two victories after a round in their national series.
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Harri Kullas in winning form at Frankenbach Tuesday 13 March: Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe clicked their 2012 motocross campaign into a higher gear at the weekend with Harri Kullas. |
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Honda World riders enjoy strong weekend at National Events Tuesday 13 March: Honda World Championship riders Evgeny Bobryshev, Ken De Dycker, Rui Gonçalves and Jonathan Barragan were all in action over the weekend. |
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Monster Energy Yamaha success in Italy and UK Tuesday 13 March: Steven Frossard, Arnaud Tonus, David Philippaerts, Christophe Charlier and Zach Osborne were all in action over the weekend. |
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Yamaha and JGRMX on Daytona SX mudbath Tuesday 13 March: James Stewart took his JGRMX Yamaha YZ450F to a second AMA Supercross victory of the season in extremely difficult conditions at Daytona for round 10 of 17 in the series - also an FIM World Championship. |
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Final Round 4 of NZ Motocross Champs at Taupo this Sunday Tuesday 13 March: It all started in Timaru, two weeks later at Patetonga and only one week later at Harrisville. Two weeks later and the final is upon us at Taupo this coming Sunday. |
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GP of Belgium set for June 17 at Bastogne Walloon Region Wednesday 14 March: Youthstream and the organiser MX-Dema, represented by Edmond Detry and Andre Mathieu, have announced the comeback of the region of Walloon in Belgium to the FIM Motocross World Championship calendar. |
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Report #2 - Dirtbike-gym Eastwood Honda MX Team Thursday 15 March: |
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Set-back for Reeves not such a tragedy Thursday 15 March: It is going to take a lot more than one little set-back to derail Adam Reeves’ national enduro championship campaign. |
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Paul Whibley wins GNCC Round 1 Florida Friday 16 March: |
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Villopoto and Wharton win at Indianapolis Monday 19 March: Villopoto captures sixth victory of the Monster Energy Supercross season. Wharton wins his first Lites Class race of the eason. |
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Ben Townley to Two Two Motorsports Monday 19 March: At the final round of the NZ Senior Motocross Champioship at Taupo yesterday BT101 himself confirmed that he's off to contest the Lucas Oil AMA Outdoors under the Two Two Motorsports banner. |
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Stroud Wins New Zealand TT Title Tuesday 20 March: Andrew Stroud took a pair of impressive Superbike wins on his Suzuki at Hampton Downs on Sunday, including the prestigious New Zealand Tourist Trophy title. |
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Official releases from TwoTwo Motorsports and Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing Tuesday 20 March: TwoTwo Motorsports and Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing both today confirmed a joint agreement which will see Ben Townley contest the AMA Pro Motocross Championship before returning to lead the Australian factory team’s assault on the National Supercross Championship. |
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Paul Whibley 3rd at GNCC 2 in Georgia Wednesday 21 March: |
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2012 NZ Motocross Nationals - Round 4 Taupo - Mind The Gap Wednesday 21 March: The final round of the NZ Moto Nationals 2012. Filmed by Tim Gould and Hamish Stone on the pole cam. FYI - the big high-side is Mike Phillips. |
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ilabb: combustion and a fist full of dirt (2012) final chapter Wednesday 21 March: Fourth and final combustion video ready to shreddzilla your eyes over! |
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NZ Senior MX Champs – final round at Taupo Friday 23 March: We walked the entire track Saturday afternoon and whilst it looked like a speedway we knew that would only last 5 minutes. Digger McEwen looked a million bucks. Double corner options everywhere and on the other corners heavy wet sand had been ripped in and that would rut up nicely. I will add photos progressively.
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2012 Monster Energy Supercross Season - Toronto Sunday 25 March: Villopoto wins again with seventh victory of 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Season in Toronto. Barcia grabs fifth win in Eastern Regional Supercross Lites Class. |
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The week that was Monday 26 March: |
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Robbie Bugden reclaims NZ Superbike crown Tuesday 27 March: Australian Superbike star Robbie Bugden regained his New Zealand Superbike Championship with two dominant victories for Suzuki at Taupo. |
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Paul Whibley wins OMA Round 2 - Kentucky Tuesday 27 March: Over the weekend round two of the OMA series ran at a new venue in southern Kentucky. The quads had the track pretty torn up on Saturday but with some hard work by OMA promoter Bill Gusse, the track was reworked and was almost completely fresh for the bikes come Sunday. |
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Dirtbike-Gym Eastwood Honda MX Team update Tuesday 27 March: Training and Racing in Belgium - 18 to 26 March. |
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Frossard successfully defends Italian Motocross Championship Tuesday 27 March: For the second year in a row Monster Energy Yamaha’s Steven Frossard has claimed the number one plate in the Internazionali D’Italia MX (Italian MX Champs) after winning the Elite category at Gazzane Di Preseglie for the fourth and final round of the series. |
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Racing 'Royalty' to attend MX Rewind at Unadilla Wednesday 28 March: Fifteen former racing legends, many of whom have International and National Championships to their names, have committed to attend MX Rewind at Unadilla (New Berlin, New York) which is taking place 1-3 June. |
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Power Teams of MX1 this season Wednesday 28 March: Despite tough times in the world economy the Motocross manufactures have started putting more effort and money into the FIM World Motocross Championship. Geoff Meyer reports for Youthstream. |
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Red Bull City Scramble returns this Sunday Thursday 29 March: Carrying on from the phenomenal success of the 2009 event, Red Bull City Scramble returns to the Auckland waterfront this Sunday - 01 April. |
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Australian MX Nationals set for Sunday Thursday 28 March: The opening round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will fire the series into life at Conondale in Queensland this Sunday, 01 April. |
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World Speedway GP this Saturday night. Friday 30 March: The FIM Buckley Systems New Zealand SGP on Saturday and there has been a-buzz about Auckland this week with a big crowd expected at the Western Springs venue. |
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Hancock takes Auckland's inaugural SGP Saturday 31 March - 10:35pm: |
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Christophe Pourcel – The Question Mark Sunday 01 April: After his stunning performance at the 2011 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations where he nearly put France on top of the podium, Pourcel has been hidden away working hard for his 2012 season. Geoff Myer writes for Youthstream. |
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Villopoto secures second straight Supercross title Sunday 01 April: Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto clinched his second consecutive Monster Energy AMA Supercoss, an FIM Championship title on Saturday (local time) at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.
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Houston's Monster Energy AMA Supercross Race Report Monday 02 April: Ryan Villopoto clinches the title at Reliant Stadium and Ken Roczen races to his first Supercross Lites Class win for 2012. |
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2012 World Superbike results from Imola, Monday 02 April: With its 3.067-mile circuit containing 22 turns, Imola was the first of three Italian courses to challenge the 25-rider grid in the 2012 World Superbike Championship. |
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Roczen wins in Houston SX Lites Monday 02 April: Red Bull/KTM’s Ken Roczen took his first win of the season at the seventh round of the AMA East Supercross Lites Series in Houston Texas by capitalizing on a last lap crash by championship leader Justin Barcia. |
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Townley, Gibbs and Long take out Monster Energy MX Nationals opener Monday 02 April: The opening round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, was at Conondale in Queensland yesterday. |
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CDR Yamaha laid down the foundations for MX Nationals Monday 02 April: The CDR Yamaha team laid down some solid foundations for their 2012 championship aspirations with a strong showing at the opening round of the Monster MX Nationals. |
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What happened to Cooper & Columb at Conondale? Tuesday 03 April: Cody Cooper and Scott Columb were racing at Round 1 of the Australian MX Nationals on Sunday for Motul Pirelli Suzuki but were rarely mentioned when following it via Twitter and Facebook. |
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Monster Energy Yamaha Motocross 2012 Wednesday 04 April: The Monster Energy Yamaha team boasts the talents of Steven Frossard, David Philippaerts, Shaun Simpson, Arnaud Tonus, Zach Osborne and Christophe Charlier for the 2012 FIM Motocross World Championship. |
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Whibley 2nd at Steele Creek's GNCC Round 3 Thursday 05 April: Paul's Race Report from GNCC Round 3 at Steele Creek in North Carolina. A large turnout of racers and spectators packed the pits both days of the third round at Steele Creek, one of the older venues on the GNCC circuit.
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Villopoto joins Monster Energy Supercross’ elite Thursday 05 April: Villopoto's second consecutive world championship title was clinched in record time. |
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Marcus Schiffer wins German MX opener Thursday 05 April: Marcus Schiffer kicked off the German ADAC MX Masters Motocross series with victory in the opening round at Fürstlich Drehna in Brandenburg at the weekend. |
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Herlings and Cairoli dominate Round 1 in the Netherlands Tuesday 14 April: The 2012 season has finally started in the sandy track of Valkenswaard and Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings won the MX1 and MX2 qualifying races respectively on their Sunday - racing was Easter Monday. Copy, results and photo courtesy of Youthstream. |
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Youthstream's full race report from Valkenswaard Tuesday 14 April: In front of 23,000 people the first motos of the GP of the Netherlands were run in dry conditions, but by the first half of the second MX2 race started raining heavily. |
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Paul Whibley wins OMA Round 3 Arkansas Wednesday 15 April: The Am Pro Yamaha rider had a long 13 hour drive to the western corner of Arkansas, where round 3 of the OMA series was staged basically inside the city limits of Fort Smith. |
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Lorenzo opens 2012 with victory in Qatar Wednesday 15 April: Jorge Lorenzo triumphed at the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner after an excellent ride saw the Spaniard claim victory from pole position, as the 2012 MotoGP™ World Championship got off to a marvellous start. |
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Backflips 2012 New Zealand Junior Motocross Champs Thursday 12 April: One day to go for the Junior Nationals hosted by the South Canterbury MCC. |
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Townley will ride Aust MX Nationals at Coonabarabran Thursday 12 April: The Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will enjoy its second visit to Coonabarabran’s Goanna Tracks complex when the series continues this weekend, 14-15 April. |
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Catch up with Courtney Duncan Friday 13 April: Courtney Duncan has been notable for her absence from top-level motocross in recent months, but as Yamaha NZ reports, it probably won’t be long now before we see her tormenting the boys once again. |
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The top three podium men Friday 13 April: There can only be one way to describe the opening round of the 2012 FIM World Motocross Championship and that would be Domination. Geoff Myer reports for Youthstream. |
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Backflips NZ Junior MX Nationals Sunday 15 April: Here are the Top 20 results of the championship classes. Results courtesy of Timing Tech. |
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Coppins, Styke and Leary claim wins at Coonabarabran Sunday 15 April: Saturday afternoon we were stunned by the news that Ben Townley had crashed out of Saturday's qualifying and had been airlifted to hospital. |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Round 14 New Orleans Monday 16 April: Villopoto cruises to ninth victory of the season. Barcia secures Eastern Regional Supercross Lites title as Durham wins. |
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Red Bull X-Fighters in Dubai - Sherwood wins Monday 16 April: New Zealand's Levi Sherwood was the victor of the 2012 season opener of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour in Dubai. The former 'wunderkind' of FMX got his first victory since 2010. |
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Moto-Media exclusive on soft-shell jackets Monday 16 April: At Pacific Asia Apparel we have landed a cancelled shipment of waterproof Loap brand, soft-shell jackets. |
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Paul Whibley 2nd at GNCC Round 4 Wednesday 18 April: Paul's and the AmPro Yamaha team race report from GNCC Round 4 at Big Buck, South Carolina. |
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Three Men and Bulgaria Wednesday 18 April: For Youthstream, Geoff Meyer writes about three riders who will go into the motocross Grand Prix of Bulgaria at Sevlievo this weekend, with something to prove. |
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Ben Townley begins recovery process after successful surgery at Brisbane Private Hospital Wednesday 18 April - 10:45 AM |
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Six years of the Bulgarian Grand Prix Thursday 19 April: This weekend is Round 2 of the FIM MX1 and MX2 World MX Championship. Geoff Meyer reviews those 6 years for Youthstream. |
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Qualifying at Sevlievo - MX GP of Bulgaria Sunday 22 April: Gorna Rositza’s track hosted day one of the Bulgarian Grand Prix, where Antonio Cairoli and Tommy Searle clinched the pole for tomorrow’s races. The first EMX125 race took also place today in Sevlievo and Tim Gajser dominated it from beginning to end. |
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Monster Energy Supercross in Seattle Monday 23 April: Andrew Short captures his first career Monster Energy Supercross victory with Ken Roczen second. Ryan Sipes wins Western Regional Supercross Lites’ return to action. |
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MX1 and MX2 results and video from Sevlievo in Bulgaria Monday 23 April: The sun was shining in Sevlievo today and the 15000 spectators present at Gorna Rositza’s track enjoyed incredible racing in both MX1 and MX2 classes, as well as during the race two of the UEM EMX125. |
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KTM's Coma wins inaugural Sealine Rally Monday 23 April: KTM’s 3-times Dakar winner Marc Coma on Saturday underlined he is King of the Desert by taking overall victory in the first ever Sealine Rally in Qatar. |
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FIM Superbike World Championship - Round 3 - Assen Monday 23 April: A huge crowd at Assen were treated to changeable weather, red flags, crashes and treacherous racing conditions. The sun was out just before Race 2 which had already been declared a wet race - dry lines were everywhere. |
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Coppins leads Monster Energy MX Nationals field into Wonthaggi Wenssday 25 April: The Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will march into round three of the 2012 season at Wonthaggi in Victoria on 28-29 April. |
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Villopoto out for 2012 Motocross title defense Thursday 26 April: It's official from KMC-USA that after his Seattle crash where he injured his knee, he's now out of the much anticipated outdoors. |
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Paul Whibley reports from the National Enduro Round 4 Tennessee Thursday 26 April: With some lessons learned from the last National Enduro and a clearer idea of how the day would run we ventured west to the latest round of this series.
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MX1 and MX2 Qualifying from Fermo, Italy Sunday 29 April: The beautiful and emblematic track of Fermo, located at the Adriatic coast in Italy, will host the third Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship and the second round of the UEM EMX125 series. Fermo is a traditional hard pack motocross track. |
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Australian MX Nationals - Wonthaggi Sunday 29 April: Round 3 of the 2012 Monster Energy Australian Motocross Championship were in Victoria today with 9 Kiwis riding. |
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Dungey bounces back after crash to win at Salt Lake City Sunday 29 April: It was Ryan Dungey's third Monster Energy Supercross win. Also, Eli Tomac clinches theWestern Regional Supercross Lites Class Championship. |
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Stoner takes first ever Jerez victory in epic race Monday 30 April: Reigning World Champion Casey Stoner took his first ever premier-class victory at the Gran Premio bwin de España as he fought an epic battle with championship rival Jorge Lorenzo.
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Herlings and Pourcel win at Fermo in italy Monday 30 April: Red Bull Factory KTM rider Jeffrey Herlings picked himself up from the floor at turn one in race two to win a dramatic MX2 Italian Grand Prix. In MX1 it was the CP377 Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider Christophe Pourcel who took the victory, while Antonio Cairoli took second overall, after winning the second. Copy by Paul Malin. |
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Rory Mead takes first win at Can-Am Mammoth GNCC Tuesday 01 May: Kiwi, Rory Mead came into round five of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series as a silent sleeper, especially since he’s shown the ability to conquer courses with a heavy technical aspect. Copy courtesy of Jen Kenyon for GNCC Racing. Photos: Ken Hill |
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Paul Whibley reports from GNCC Round 5 Cave City Kentucky Tuesday 02 May: This was a new venue and the trail system was fresh apart from the 500 odd quads on Saturday and the couple hundred bikes over the course during the morning races. |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 16 Thursday 03 May: Interviews with 2012 GP winners Antonio Cairoli and Gautier Paulin, a look at the KTM assault on America as Pit Beirer gives us the inside news on bikes sales and rider salaries, plus a story on the slow death of Belgian Motocross. |
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Faenza will host the penultimate GP of the season Friday 04 May: Youthstream has announced that Faenza will host the Grand Prix of Europe, which will be celebrated during the 9th September weekend. |
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Dungey wins finale in Las Vegas - Barcia wins East/West shootout Sunday 06 May: Ryan Dungey Scores 4th win of 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Season at Season Finale in Las Vegas. Justin Barcia wins the Dave Coombs (Senior) East/West shootout. |
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Bring on Mexico and Brazil Sunday 06 May: The coming weeks will see the FIM World Motocross Championships move to the exotic countries of Mexico and Brazil and with two unknown circuits for the riders anything is possible. Geoff Meyer reports for Youthstream. |
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JGRMX and James Stewart mutually agree to part ways. Monday 07 May: Received at 4am this morning NZ time. |
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Sykes wins as SBK Race 2 is halted early due to rain Monday 07 May: After rains fell and halted the first attempt at running the opening Superbike World Championship race of the day, with only a couple of laps completed, the attempted restart eventually had to be abandoned. After a track inspection as the rains fell more heavily, it was deemed unsafe to continue. |
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Win for Stoner and another podium for Pedrosa at Jerez Monday 07 May: Repsol Honda Team’s Casey Stoner made it two wins in a row to take the lead in the MotoGP™ championship with victory at the Grande Prémio de Portugal Circuito Estoril.
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Justin Barcia signs with Factory Honda Tuesday 08 May: American Honda welcomes Justin Barcia to Team Honda Muscle Milk for the 2013-2014 seasons. Barcia will contest both the AMA Supercross Championship and AMA Motocross Championship aboard a factory-prepared Honda CRF450R race machine. |
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James Stewart signs with Yoshimura Suzuki Tuesday 08 May: Yoshimura Suzuki Racing has signed Supercross and Motocross Champion James Stewart to a multi-year contract effective immediately. |
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Rattray to fill in for Villopoto at Monster Energy Kawasaki Wednesday 09 May: Monster Energy Kawasaki tabs Tyla Rattray to contend for the AMA 450cc Motocross Championship. |
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Michael Godfrey Memorial Motocross Thursday 10 May: The 29th Annual event is on 2-3 June. Entries and sponsorship opportunities available. |
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Australia's MX Nationals Round 4 this weekend Friday 11 May: Australia’s premier motocross contenders will make a long-anticipated return to Western Australia for the first time since 2009 this weekend on 12-13 May when the Monster Energy MX Nationals reaches round four at Wanneroo. |
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Coppins and Styke win at Wanneroo's Monster Energy MX Nationals Monday 14 May: CDR Yamaha enjoyed a glorious return to Western Australia on Sunday for the fourth round of the Monster Energy MX Nationals at the sand-filled Wanneroo Motocross Park. |
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Todd Potter wins Red Bull X-Fighters at Glen Helen. Monday 14 May: American Todd Potter was the king of the hill at the second stop of the $1 million 2012 Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour on Saturday, mastering the biggest and most challenging course in the history of the sport in front of an enthusiastic Southern California crowd in Glen Helen.
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Cairoli and Herlings top Mexican podium Monday 14 May: A first time for the Mexican Grand Prix at Nicolas España’s track in Guadalajara, Mexico. MX-Life TV Commentator Paul Malin reports for Youthstream. Malin was a member of the 1994 winning MXDN British Team. Thumbnail: Moto Mag. |
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Adrian Smith wins one title and targets another Monday 14 May: It is one down and one to go for Mokau’s Adrian Smith. |
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Superbikes at Donnington Monday 14 May: Great weather and great racing greeted fans at Donnington. |
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Double KTM victory while Philippaerts shines in Mexico Tuesday 15 May: This is the official Youthstream race report that goes in-depth after the initial report from MX-Life.TV Commentator Paul Malin. |
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Repsol Honda riders head to Le Mans, France Wednesday 16 May: This weekend the 2012 MotoGP World Championship heads to Le Mans. The Grand Prix of France, fourth round of the calendar, welcomes the Repsol Honda Team with Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa. |
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Paul Whibley reports from GNCC Round 6 - Limestone Wednesday 16 May: The Limestone 100 was another new venue to the GNCC series, although I had raced at this
property many moons ago when it was used for the OMA series. |
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Tony Cooksley named Motocross of Nations Team Manager. Thursday 17 May: Pukekohe’s Tony Cooksley will be hoping it is third time lucky when he again manages the New Zealand squad heading to Europe for the annual Motocross of Nations this September. |
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Stoner announces retirement at end of 2012 Friday 18 May: MotoGP™ World Champion Casey Stoner announced on Thursday afternoon that this season would be his last in the sport.
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Gearing up for 44th Hangtown Motocross Classic Saturday 19 May: Over the course of 12 weekends of the American summer, riders in the 450 and 250 Class will do battle for 24 Motos. Some of the world’s fastest women riders will also go head-to-head for eight rounds in the Women’s Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. |
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The Kiwi Road to Lommel Saturday 19 May: The annual Motocross of Nations is, for 2012, at the sand specialist track of Lommel in Belgium on 29-30 September. |
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James Stewart and Blake Baggett win at Hangtown Sunday 20 May: James Stewart wins in his return to Motocross at the opening round of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship from Hangtown. Baggett captures his second straight Hangtown win in the 250 Class. |
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Murray Bridge - 5th Round of the Australian MX Champs in South Australia Sunday 20 May: Race reports to come. MX1 - Cody Cooper 5th and Josh Coppins 6th. MX2 Justin McDonald 4th and Scott Columb 6th. Under 19s Kayne Lamont 1st, John Phillips 10th and Dion Picard 15th |
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Murray Bridge Monster Energy MX Nationals Report Monday 21 May: Waters, Cachia and Lamont claim Murray Bridge wins at Round 5. Courtesy Alex Gobert, TwoThree Public Relations for the Monster Energy MX Nationals by WEM.
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Searle and Pourcel win in Brazil Monday 21 May: Heavy rain could not dampen the spirits of the sell out crowd at the Honda Grand Prix of Brazil as Tommy Searle and Christophe Pourcel secured victories in MX2 and MX1 respectively. Also on the podium as well for Christophe Charlier and Jose Butron in MX2 and David Philippaerts and Kevin Strijbos in MX1. |
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Lorenzo retakes MotoGP lead after rain master-class at Le Mans Monday 21 May: Le Mans is difficult at the best of times but when it's raining - made for some of the best television ever. |
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Yoshimura Suzuki's take on James Stewart's Hangtown Tuesday 22 May: Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart raced his RM-Z450 to victory in both 450 motos to take the overall win in round one of the AMA Motocross Championship at Hangtown in Sacramento, California at the weekend. |
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Sebastién Tortelli speaks about the GP of Mexico Tuesday 22 May: Former Motocross World Champion and member of the organizing committee of the Grand Prix of Mexico Sebastién Tortelli makes a balance of what happened last weekend in Guadalajara during the fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. |
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Paul Whibley wins OMA Round 4 in Michigan Thursday 24 May: With very dry and dusty conditions, a good start was going to be super important at the fourth round of the OMA series. The tight sandy trails combined with some choking dust would make passing very difficult. |
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Race Report - Team Dirtbike-Gym / Eastwood Honda - Round 3 British ACU Championships - Lyng Thursday 24 May: Rex Michau supports young Kiwi Motocrossers Kieran Scheele and Hamish Harwood racing in the UK and Europe - experience of a lifetime. Don't forget you can always apply to Rex now for 2013. |
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NZ Battle of the Clubs Saturday 26 May: Pukekohe MCC won it in 2010 and Roturua MCC 2011. Who will it be 2012? Results courtesy of Nicole Bol from MX Timing. |
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NZ Battle of the Clubs - how the actual riders went Sunday 27 May: Whilst it's a team event under a Club banner, it's the performances of the individuals that make up the team result. |
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James Stewart and Eli Tomac win at Freestone Sunday 27 May: Stewart, Dungey, Alessi, Weimer, Grant in the 450 Class and in the 250 Class Tomac, Baggett, Roczen, Wharton, Barcia. Copy and pics courtesy Alli Sports written by Nick Thiel. |
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MX1 and MX2 – until now Sunday 27 May: For Youthstream, Geoff Myer says; "To say it has been an exciting season would be an understatement." |
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Whibley 1st and Mead 3rd at Round 7 of the GNCC Tuesday 29 May: At the inaugural Mountaineer Run GNCC in West Virginia Paul Whibley retakes the lead by 5 points over Kailub Russell. Copy by Jen Kenyon for GNCC Racing. |
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Jeffrey Herlings crowned Dutch Champion after another double victory Tuesday 29 May: Red Bull KTM factory rider Jeffrey Herlings continued his domination of his Dutch national championship on Monday at races held at the Axel circuit and came away with the title after two more superb victories. Plus Ken De Dycker launches the 2013 KTM 450 SX-F in Europe.
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 17 online Tuesday 29 May: The latest issue of our FREE e-magazine Motocross Illustrated is online and once again we have some really special stories. |
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Canadian MX Nationals season opener set for Nanaimo 03 June Friday 01 June: Nanaimo (British Columbia) is the first of the nine rounds that make up the 2012 Monster Energy Motocross National Series. Despite being allocated entry numbers both Mason Phillips (MX1 #8) and Kieran Leigh (MX2 #17) have not returned. |
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French army ready to conquer home soil Saturday 02 June: The French Grand Prix will take place this weekend in Saint Jean d’Angely, France, After the overseas campaign, the FIM Motocross World Championship goes back to Europe to celebrate the sixth out of sixteen Grand Prix of the season. |
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St Jean d'Angely – The Circuit Sunday 03 June: St Jean d'Angely is in the South West of France , not far from Cognac. It was the location of the 20111 MXoN and this year the GP of France. Geoff Myer writes for Youthstream. |
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Dungey and Barcia take the wins at Thunder Valley Sunday 03 June: Dungey puts KTM atop the podium for the first time with inaugural win of 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Season and Barcia captures second career victory in the 250 Class. |
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Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings win in France. Monday 04 June: Pending the official release from Youthstream here is the basics from Paul Malin. |
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McGuinness on a mission as he claims 18th TT victory Tuesday 05 June: Honda TT Legend John McGuinness took his 18th Isle of Man TT victory today in a thrilling Superbike opener that saw the Morecambe man tackle the six-lap, 226-mile race with poise and control. Kiwi Bruce Anstey was 3rd.
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Youthstream's official release for the MXGP of France Tuesday 05 June: Saint Jean d’Angely woke up this morning with some intimidating clouds, but in the end just some drops came down during the first heats. Copy and pics courtesy of Youthstream. |
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Lorenzo's emphatic victory at Catalunya GP Tuesday 05 June: Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo stormed to victory at the Gran Premi Aperol de Catalunya in front of his home crowd ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso. |
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Frossard out for the remainder of the season Wednesday 06 June: Monster Energy Yamaha’s Steven Frossard will have a second operation on the right knee he injured at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria on 21 April. |
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Woodhill Two-Man Roud 1 Thursday 07 June: Chris Power teamed up with super-sub James Ainsworth, as he did in 2011, to win the first of the Woodhill Two Man series. |
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Paul Whibley continues his winning ways Thursday 07 June: A weekend break from the riguers of the GNCC and OMA series had Paul at a local North Carolina Hare Scramble Series (NCHSA) event a couple hours’ drive away in Denver NC.
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Erzbergrodeo - Red Bull Hare Scramble Thursday 07 June: Held from 7 to 10 June as part of the Erzbergrodeo in the Austrian town of Erzberg, the Red Bull Hare Scramble is the world’s biggest enduro event. |
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Cairoli and Herlings win qualifying in Agueda - Portugal Sunday 10 June: Day one of the Portuguese Grand Prix started with menacing clouds which ended up with some light showers during both qualifying races, which did not stop Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings winning their qualifying heats. |
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Ryan Dungey and Eli Tomac win at High Point Sunday 10 June: Dungey makes it two-in-a-row to extend Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship lead at High Point and Tomac becomes first repeat winner in 250 Class.
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Clement Desalle shines in Portugal Monday 11 June: Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 rider Clement Desalle secured his first GP victory of the season. Jeffrey Herlings (Red Bull KTM) clinched his fifth overall victory in MX2. Commentator Paul Mallin reports for Youthstream. |
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UK’s Jonny Walker takes coveted Red Bull Hare Scramble Monday 11 June: KTM’s UK factory rider Jonny Walker won the notorious Red Bull Hare Scramble on Sunday in what is considered the world’s toughest one-day Hard Enduro competition. Plus Taddy Blazusiak wins the EnduroCross in Sacramento |
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SBK - Misano Adriatico, Republic of San Marino Monday 11 June: Misano World Circuit now becomes known as 'Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli'. |
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Hat-trick for Desalle in Portugal Monday 11 June: The 'official' race report from Youthstream. The Portuguese Grand Prix started with some rain, but the sun came up for the second races and the crowd of 18,000 in Agueda. |
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Destin Cantrell getting sideways Tuesday 12 June: At 22, Destin has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most stylish freeriders in the game. You have to watch this several times to see him turn through a full 180 - amazing!!! |
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Yamaha confirms Lorenzo for 2013 and 2014 Wednesday 13 June: Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd can confirm the extension of Jorge Lorenzo’s contract to ride for the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team for 2013 and 2014. |
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Paul Whibley wins OMA Round 5 in Tennessee Wednesday 14 June: Now at the half-way stage Paul Whibley leads Nick Fahringer by 33 points and another 37 to Russell Bobbitt. |
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X Games Los Angeles is just two weeks away Saturday 16 June: ESPN X Games 18 takes over Downtown Los Angeles from 28 June – 01 July. Moto-Media will be there for the moto events.
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Dungey dominant at Budds Creek. Baggett wins 250 Class Sunday 17 June: Ryan Dungey’s winning streak grows to three with a dominant Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship outing at Budds Creek whilst Blake Baggett takes his second 250 Class victory, to extend his points lead. |
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Chris Birch finishes 2nd on Day 3 of the Romaniacs Sunday 17 June: Red Bull Romaniac's former winner Chris Birch of New Zealand, riding with a suspected fracture in his foot pulled out the stops to be second on Day 3 and Jonny Walker finished 6th even after crashing and dislocating his shoulder. |
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Perfect day for Cairoli in Belgium Monday 18 June: Round 8 of the FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship and Antonio Cairoli took two convincing wins. In MX2 Tommy Searle traded places with Jeffrey Herlings to record his third GP victory of the season. Paul Malin reports for Youthstream before the detailed official report and results. |
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Lorenzo takes dominant win at Silverstone Monday 18 June: At the Hertz British Grand Prix at Silverstone it was Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo who recorded a hard fought victory in an exciting MotoGP™ race ahead of Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa. |
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Cairoli and Searle triumph at exciting battle of Ardennes Monday 18 June: After the rain on Saturday the sun was shining on Sunday in Bastogne and more than 18,000 people came to see the Motocross Battle of the Ardennes, where Antonio Cairoli and Tommy Searle were the clear dominants. |
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Levi Sherwood and Jackson Strong ready for the X Games Friday 22 June: 2012 marks the 18th running of X Games, which is held throughout various venues in downtown Los Angeles and Moto-Media will be there. Levi explains his bike setup in video and Australian Jackson Strong talks about his 12month lead-in. |
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Paul Whibley 3rd at GNCC Round 8 Snow Shoe, West Virginia Wednesday 27 June: Tough day for the series leader but good to see fellow Kiwi Rory Mead atop the podium. |
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Australian Monster Energy MX Nationals resume this weekend Thursday 28 June: The second half of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals will commence at Hervey Bay in Queensland this Sunday. |
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Taka Higashino wins Moto X Freestyle. Friday 29 June: Well it's only Thursday night here in LA and Kiwi Levi Sherwood takes the Silver Medal. Nate Adams was not happy with his 4th. |
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Monster Energy's Taka Higashino Friday 29 June: |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 18 Saturday 30 June: Interviews with Mel Pocock, Giuseppe Luongo and Roger De Coster tells. Also mini Interviews with Pit Beirer, Tommy Searle and Max Anstie. Columns from Dave Thorpe, Steve Dixon, Dave Bulmer and Tinus Nel. Images from Ray Archer and other leading MX photographers. |
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Catchup with Jeremy Stenberg Saturday 30 June: Today we had a chance to catch up with Monster Energy’s Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg to talk about tonight’s Moto X Best Whip competition. |
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X Games rally practice crash Saturday 30 June: This all happened well before we arrived at the X Games this afternoon. Toomas Heikkinen crashes big during RallyCross racing practice - only a broken leg. |
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Stenberg wins Moto X Best Whip Saturday 30 June: When the riders came out you knew Stenberg was the favourite from the capacity crowd's reaction. Add to that, same as last year, it was a Text-To-Vote competition so the betting odds had to be in his favour.
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Renner breaks height record for Moto X Step Up Gold Saturday 30 June: Riders Go 11 Rounds, 47 Feet Record Landed. It took seven straight rounds of 'mano a mano' battle for Ronnie Renner to overcome Matt Buyten, clearing a record-breaking height of 47 feet to win X Games Moto X Step Up gold at the STAPLES Center. |
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Jackson Strong wins back-to-back gold medals at X-Games Saturday 30 June: Already running late the due to a delayed start and the extended step-up session, the finale of the night was the Best Trick. Of the first 4 runs, 2 crashed out heavily. Bilko was on the commentary team and his great sense of humour was entertaining. |
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X Games Moto X Women's Racing Saturday 30 June (LA time): Vicki Golden made it two years and two X Games gold medals as she took the win in Moto X Women's Racing Saturday night at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. |
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Australian Monster Energy MX Nationals at Hervey Bay in Queensland Sunday 01 Jul (California time): Lawson Bopping, Luke Styke and Kayne Lamont land Monster Energy MX Nationals Hervey Bay victories. |
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Desalle doubles up in Sweden and grabs MX1 red plate Sunday 01 Jul (California time): Uddevalla (Sweden) and the he rain was once again present this weekend and it made the Swedish Grand Prix be tougher and more demanding than usual. However, Clement Desalle and Tommy Searle proved once again their potential and they were on the top of the podium.
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Philippaerts operation a complete success Friday 06 July:The former MX1-GP World Champion suffered fractures to both wrists after a crash during the first moto of the Grand Prix of Sweden at Uddevalla last Sunday. |
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Results: RedBud Sunday 08 July: Dungey continues dominance with fourth consecutive victory at RedBud. Points leader Baggett makes it two-in-a-row in 250 Class. |
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Chaos for Cairoli in Sweden Monday 09 July: In what has turned out to be one of the most dramatic days in the career of Antonio Cairoli’s career the five times World Motocross Champion ended his Grand Prix of Sweden with zero points and his stronghold on the MX1 red plate for 2012 was over. Geoff Myer writes for Youthstream. |
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Max Nagl is back racing Monday 09 July: Max Nagl has been away from the MXGP tracks since the GP Italy in Fermo in September 2011 when he decided to undergo a back surgery. Marionna Leiva writes for Youthstream. |
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Pedrosa charges to first season win in dramatic Sachsenring race Monday 09 July: At the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland at the Sachsenring it was Repsol Honda Team’s Dani Pedrosa who took victory in a dramatic race in front of Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso. |
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Marc Marquez to race MotoGP with the Repsol Honda Team Thursday 12 July: Honda Racing Corporation is pleased to officially announce Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez as the two factory Honda riders for 2013 and 2014. |
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Paul Whibley wins GNCC Round 9 - Millfield Ohio Thursday 12 July: Super hot and humid conditions cooked the track at Millfield. Paul's report is below Kailub Russells helmet cam - intense racing. |
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Monster Energy MX Nationals at Horsham Monday 16 July: Round 7 of 10. MX1: Cody Cooper 2nd and Josh Coppins 3rd. MX2: Justin McDonald 8th and Scott Columb 9th. MXD: Kayne Lamont 1st. |
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship: Spring Creek, Milville Monday 16 July: Ryan Dungey's winning streak grows to five with dominant victory at his home race from Minnesota's Spring Creek MX Park. Eli Tomac capitalises for third 250 Class win of the season. Highlights video at the bottom.
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Cairoli grabs back red plate as Roelants toasts maiden victory Monday 16 July: The MXGP of Latvia will remain in the memories of many, especially for Antonio Cairoli, who was back on the top of the podium and recuperated the red plate, Ken De Dycker because he obtained the maiden podium of the season and Kevin Strijbos, whose last heat win was back five years ago. |
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MotoGP race at the Gran Premio d’Italia at Mugello Monday 16 July: In a hard-fought MotoGP race at the Gran Premio d’Italia TIM at Mugello it was Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo who stormed to a dominant victory ahead of Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso. |
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MXGP of Latvia 2012 Race Highlights Wednesday 18 July: Hard day at the office for the stars of the FIM Motocross World Championship but watch Joel Roelants race to his first Grand Prix win in the MX2 category. A brutal track, some heartache and great action at this tenth round of sixteen at Kegums. Checkout Cairoli's crash and near miss below it? |
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Antonio Cairoli interview – Crashes and Red Plates Thursday 19 July: Five times World Motocross Champion Antonio Cairoli is very much a man on a mission. Geoff Meyer talks to Antonio for Youthstream.
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Levi Sherwood and the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour Friday 20 July: Las Ventas bullring in Madrid will play host to a freestyle motocross fight of the highest order this weekend, with a strong Australasian contingent eyeing off the top prize at the Spanish stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour. |
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Home debut for Bobryshev and Tonkov Friday 20 July: The eleventh Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship is ready to take place in the Technical Sports Centre Semigorje, located opposite the lovely Country Hotel Semigorje set up on the territory of 40 ha overlooking picturesque banks of the Volga river at about 400 km from the capital of Russia. |
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Dan Reardon announces his retirement Friday 20 July: Accomplished Australian Motocross and Supercross racer, Daniel Reardon will retire from professional competition at the end of 2012 after years at the pinnacle of the sport. |
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Sherwood triumphs over hometown hero Sunday 22 July: New Zealand’s Levi Sherwood won an epic battle against both Dany Torres and a pulsating crowd of 20,000 frenzied Spaniards at the Madrid stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters $1 million World Tour today. |
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Dungey, Alessi, Short at Washougal Sunday 22 July: Points leader Dungey continued his streak with his sixth consecutive Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship win at Washougal. Barcia from Tomac and Baggett in the 250 Class. |
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Cairoli and Herlings lead another KTM double at packed Russian GP Monday 23 July: Semigorje (Russia) and Round 11 the MXGP of Russia. Overalls: MX1 was Cairoli, Desalle, de Dycker. MX2 was Herlings, Searle, van Horebeek
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Chris Power wins 450cc New Zealand Enduro Champs Monday 23 July: The final round of the New Zealand Enduro Champs took place about 20 minutes out of Taupo on the Napier road and included already established trail as well as some brand new tracks that needed some serious bedding in. |
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FIM Superbike World Championship - Round 9 - Brno Monday 23 July: Round 9 of 14 in this, the 25th Anniversary Year of World SBK. |
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Jeremy Seewer unlucky at Russian Euro MX Tuesday 24 July: You may recall the friendly, young Swiss rider at the Junior World's at Taupo. He was being spannered by Swiss/Kiwi Goudenz Gisler. Going into this Round 3, Seewer was in 3rd Overall. |
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Pocock again EMX2 winner at Russian GP Tuesday 24 July: Monster Energy Yamaha's Mel Pocock has maintained his 100% win record in the European EMX2 series. |
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Ben Townley - the next stage Wednesday 24 July: Russell Brothers Films check in on Ben Townley as he recovers from his pelvis injury sustained in Round 2 of the Australian Monster Energy MX Nationals. Won't be long now before BT101 is back on the bike. www.russellbrothersfilms.com |
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Paul Whibley wins OMA Round 6 at Millville Thursday 26 July: Paul Whibley is chasing down a record fifth consecutive title in the Off-Road Motorcycle and ATV (OMA) series in America. Whibs won Round 6 at Millville, Minnesota at the weekend. With four rounds to go he has a 42 point lead over Russell Bobbitt and Nick Fahringer who are tied on points. |
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3 Rounds to go in the Australian MX Nationals. Thursday 26 July: The points race tightens up as the Monster Energy MX Nationals enters Round 8 at Appin. Appin is a town in the Macarthur Region of New South Wales, situated about 16 kilometres south of Campbelltown and 35 kilometres north west of Wollongong. |
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Coppins wins at Appin. Lamont 3rd but holds MXD lead. Sunday 29 July: CDR Yamaha’s Josh Coppins has claimed a pivotal third win of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, extending his MX1 Australian Motocross Championship lead to 12 points at Appin in New South Wales today. |
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Stoner storms to victory in close-fought Laguna Seca race Monday 30 July: At this weekend’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix in Laguna Seca it was Repsol Honda Team’s Casey Stoner who recorded a hard-fought victory ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa. |
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Hamish Harwood going to Junior World MX Championship Monday 30 July: The 2012 Monster Energy FIM Junior World Championship will take place in Sevlievo, Bulgaria, during the 26th August weekend and one Kiwi will be there. |
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Round 6 of the British MX Champs at Hawkstone Tuesday 31 July: Hawkestone Park, Shropshire was the venue featuring MX1, MX2, Veterans and MXY85. Highlights were Mel Pocock regaining the MX2 red plate and in MX1 Kevin Strijbos extends his lead.
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Ken Roczen back in the FIM motocross World Championship Wednesday 01 August: Ken Roczen has publicly announced that he will be back racing the FIM Motocross World Championship. Marionna Leiva reports for Youthstream. |
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2013 Thor Motocross Gear Thursday 02 August: Thor is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated 2013 line. |
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Race Report 8 - NZ DBG MX Team Thursday 02 August: The content has been written mainly by the riders this month. Hamish still getting points and Kieran back on the bike. The next report will cover the Junior World Championships in Bulgaria and Round 7 of the British Champs. |
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Team USA - Defending the MXoN Thursday 02 August: With Villopoto and Stewart on their injury list, the USA also have a dilemma in choosing their Under 23yrs MX2 rider. Lommel is the toughest of sand tracks - hard pack specialists need not apply. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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The British MXGP at Matterley Basin Friday 03 August: The FIM Motocross World Championship enters the last two-month stretch of it 16-round schedule this weekend with the 12th Grand Prix of the season set to take place on the hilly climbs of Loket in the Czech Republic. Loket will include a UEM EMX250 Class. However much of the 'attention' in Europe is towards next weekend's British GP at Matterley Basin. |
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Championship battles at Loretta Lynn's Friday 03 August: The Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world's largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The national qualifying program consists of 50 Area Qualifiers (February through May) and 12 Regional Championships (June), hosted at select motocross facilities across the country. Jen Kenyon writes for MX Sports. |
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Motocross Illustrated Issue 19 Saturday 04 August: Antonio Cairoli on the verge of collecting his 50th GP victory is interviewed, as is American Legend Bob Hannah. A look into the situation with Ken Roczen, asking a couple of insiders what their opinions are. Also a cool column from British Motocross Legend Dave Thorpe and a lot more. |
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24 National Champions crowned at Loretta Lynn's Sunday 05 August: As the penultimate day of racing comes to a close in the 2012 Red Bull AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by Amsoil, 24 National Champions were crowned and several others received top honors in their respective classes. Jen Kenyon reports for MX Sports. |
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Final day of racing concludes at Loretta Lynn's Ranch Monday 06 August: Racing has come to a close after five consecutive days of amateur motocross at the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Jen Kenyon reports for MX Sports. |
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Historic day for Cairoli in Loket Monday 06 August: Antonio Cairoli (Red Bull KTM) secured his 50th career victory in emphatic fashion as he took both moto victories at the Casino Bonver Grand Prix of Czech Republic at Loket. His MX2 team-mate Jeffrey Herlings also took two race wins and extended hi championship lead to fifty-seven points in the process. Paul Malin writes for Youthstream. |
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KTM rule Czech Republic as Cairoli celebrates 50th career win Monday 06 August: The Casino Bonver GP of the Czech Republic took place today in Loket and the 23,000 spectators were able to see Antonio Cairoli winning his 50th Grand Prix and Jeffrey Herlings obtaining his seventh overall victory of the season. |
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Superbikes at a wet Silverstone Monday 06 August: Wet, wet, wet, delays and red flags - that was Silverstone. |
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Paul Whibley wins OMA Round 7 at Medora, Indiana Tuesday 07 August: OMA Champion in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, and with just three rounds remaining in 2012, Paul Whibley has extended his lead out to 47 points. |
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Congratulations 2012 USA Amateur National Champions Thursday 09 August: Courtesy of Jen Kenyon for MX Sports. |
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Antti Pyrhönen - ten years at the MXoN Thursday 09 August: Antti Pyrhönen has been active in the world motocross championships over the last 12 years and a third place in MX3 is still possible this season, as he is only a handful of points behind. Harry van Hemmen writes for Youthstream. |
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Where did you get those flags? Friday 10 August: Been at a motorsport event or Fieldays and you thought about getting some promotional flags but the price put you off? |
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2012 U.S. MXoN Team Dungey, Barcia, Baggett Sunday 12 August: The official press release out of Pickerington, Ohio, from the American Motorcyclist Association. |
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship: Southwick Monday 13 August: Moto-X 338 National - Southwick Mass - Round 9 of 12. Dungey makes a pit-stop to secure his seventh straight Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Victory of the season in Southwick. Baggett returns to top of 250 Class podium with fourth win. |
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Yamaha Factory Racing statement re Rossi Monday 13 August: Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd confirms the signing of Valentino Rossi to ride for the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team for 2013 and 2014. |
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Mud jacket clearance Monday 13 August: Another exclusive offer. Like those softshell jackets, first in first served. |
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NZ Team to MXoN announcement imminent Wednesday 14 August: MXoN 2012 is on 29-30 September in the sands of Lommel. After fielding a 'development' team last year MNZ have committed to sending the best riders available. Let's analyse who they could (or should) be. |
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NZ Team to MXoN announced Wednesday 15 August: Josh Coppins, Cody Cooper and Kayne Lamont in the Under 23 class. Also attending as Reserves will be Rhys Carter and Hamish Harwood who is based at Lommel with the Dirtbike Gym MX Team. |
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Monster Energy MX Nationals head to Moree for penultimate round Wednesday 15 August: The Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will reach its penultimate round of the season this Sunday, 19 August, at Moree in New South Wales. |
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Darryll King wins Race 1 at the FIM World Vets Friday 17 August: Congrats to DK who has won the first race of two at Matterley Basin. His second race is on Saturday - UK time. |
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MXGP Festival already underway at Matterley Basin Friday 17 August: The MXGP Festival is already a reality, as three out of the ten classes taking part at the event started racing today at the British track. |
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Darryll King - 2012 FIM Veterans Motocross World Cup Champion Sunday 19 August: Nikki Scott posted: "It is so amazing to hear your own National Athem all the way on the other side of the world!! Sensational ride @Darryll King 2012 World Champion #PROUDKIWI" |
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Kiara Fontanesi clinches first World Title Sunday 19 August: Kiara Fontanesi finished in third position in the second moto at the British Grand Prix today to confirm her first FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship and the first title in the category that was inaugurated in 2008 for the Yamaha YZ250F. |
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Title for Dungey at Unadilla Sunday 19 August: Round 10 of 12 - eighth victory of the season secures Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Title for Dungey at Unadilla. Musquin emerges with first career 250 Class win on U.S. soil after Roczen claimed Race 1. |
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Coppins extends his lead at Moree Sunday 19 August: Josh Coppins picked up another 2 points for winning the overall and now has a 14 point lead. Cody Cooper was 3rd overall. In MX2 Scott Columb was 9th overall on the countback from Rhys Carter in 10th, who was also on 32. In MXD Kayne Lamont was off the podium in 4th but still enjoys a 32 point lead with one round to go, next weekend at Coolum. |
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Results - FIM Grand Prix of Great Britain Monday 20 August: Results from Matterley Basin's 4 day event. 8am here and unusually no Youthstream presss release as yet. In MX2 Tommy Searle beat Jeffrey Herlings in both motos. In MX1 Max Nagl came home 2nd - personal satisfaction after last weeks announcement? |
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Historic weekend at Matterley Basin Monday 20 August: The British track of Matterley Basin, one of the most spectator-friendly circuits on the schedule and one of the favourite tracks among many riders, has made history this past weekend hosting the MXGP Festival. Temperature: 29°C. Crowd attendance: 35000 |
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Pedrosa charges to second victory of season at Indianapolis Monday 20 August: It was Repsol Honda Team’s Dani Pedrosa who recorded a dominant victory at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix in an eventful race ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso. |
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Paul Whibley wins the OMA Round 8 and the Title Wednesday 22 August: Paul's words: "Hi, Round 8 of the OMA series was held in Dayton Iowa over the weekend. With the win I was able to take the title also for 2012. Attached is my race report." |
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Who crashed Honda’s party? Wednesday 23 August: This year Blue Wing Honda celebrates 40 years of sole distribution in New Zealand. The occasion was the annual national dealer conference and held in picturesque Queenstown earlier this week.
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Monster Energy MX Nationals titles to be decided at Coolum Friday 24 August: The final of the 10 round series and Josh Coppins (MX1) and Kayne Lamont (MXD - Under 19s) are both in great position to take their class titles. Will Darryll King, crowned 2012 FIM World Veteran Champion last Saturday in England, turn up to defend his Australian Veteran title? Go the Kiwis!! |
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Townley's Back... Friday 24 August: After a false start on Thursday night ..... Meanwhile Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing has confirmed former World Motocross Champion Ben Townley will remain with factory team in 2013. |
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Coppins, Dale and Lamont crowned at Coolum Monster Energy MX Nationals finale Monday 27 August: Retiring CDR Yamaha rider Josh Coppins clinched his first MX1 Australian Motocross Championship series victory at Coolum in Queensland on Sunday, 26 August, in the final round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals. |
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2012 Monster Energy FIM Junior MX World Champions crowned in Sevlievo Monday 27 August: The Gorna Rositza track hosted today the ninth edition of the Monster Energy FIM Junior Motocross World Champion in as temperatures soared to 46 celsius. Kiwi Hamish Harwood was 10th in the 125cc Class. |
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Pedrosa blows MotoGP Championship open with win in Brno thriller Monday 27 August: Repsol Honda Team’s Dani Pedrosa stormed to a thrilling victory at this weekend’s bwin Grand Prix České republiky in Brno ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Cal Crutchlow, opening up the championship race once more. |
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Coppins title is fifth consecutive MX Nationals Championship for CDR Yamaha Tuesday 28 August: CDR Yamaha’s Josh Coppins created the fairy-tale finish for his stunning, 17 year professional racing career, winning the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals championship on a glorious day at the Coolum Pines Circuit in Queensland. |
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9th Race Report - DBG Youth MX Development Ltd - Foxhill Masters and Balen, Belgium Nationals Wednesday 29 August: Update on Kiwis Kieran Scheele and Hamish Harwood. The report is at the bottom below the Langrish video.
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Ben Townley Interview 30 August Thursday 30 August: Especially for Moto-Media, Andrew Leiataua, Breakfast Host at More FM Taupo and self confessed Motocross fan, talks to BT101 this morning. They talk Coolum, MXoN, DK, the state of Motocross in NZ, BT's return on the bike and his association with Jet Pilot.
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The Lierop Legend Thursday 30 August: The final busy stretch of the 2012 FIM Motocross World Championship will begin this weekend with the Grand Prix of Benelux across the flat and sandy layout of Lierop in the Netherlands. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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KTM signs Musquin and Roczen to two-year US contracts Friday 31 August:
KTM Motorsports has announced that former MX2 World Champions Marvin Musquin and Ken Roczen have both been given a new two-year contract with the US Red Bull/KTM Factory Racing Team. |
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FMF Steel City National this weekend Friday 31 August: The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will host the penultimate round of the 2012 season on Saturday with the Labor Day Weekend tradition that is the FMF Steel City National, from renowned Steel City Raceway in Delmont, PA - the series' second stop in the State of Pennsylvania. |
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33 Nations entered MXoN 2012 Friday 31 August: The 2012 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, set for Lommel, Belgium, on 30 September is just four weeks away. The FIM have released the list of entries as at 30 August. Thanks Dick Koers for the heads-up. |
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Lucas Oil Pro MX Championship: Steel City report Sunday 02 September: Ryan Dungey wins at Steel City for ninth straight Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship victory.
In the 250 Class, Eli Tomac dominates en route to his fourth class win of the season. |
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Frossard confirmed as Monster Energy Yamaha rider for 2013 Sunday 02 August: Monster Energy Yamaha will again count on the speed and determination of 2011 FIM MX1-GP Motocross World Championship runner-up Steven Frossard for the 2013 campaign set to start next March. |
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MXGP of Benelux at Lierop - Results Monday 03 September: The Grand Prix of Benelux started today at Lierop with the MX1 and MX2 and the penultimate round of the UEM EMX250 championship. Kiwis, Kieran Scheele and Hamish Harwood, rode in the MX2 Class for DirtBike Gym coming home 30th and 29th respectively.
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KTM close to MX1 and MX2 title success after Benelux MXGP Monday 03 September: The Grand Prix of Benelux at Lierop with the MX1 and MX2 and the penultimate round of the UEM EMX250 championship. With two rounds to go (Italy and Germany) Antonio Cairoli has a 76 points lead in MX1 and Jeffrey Herlings a 65 point lead. Herlings was outstanding in the sand, lapping everyone except second place in the first race. |
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Tony Cooksley is back on the bike Tuesday 04 September: After a three months layoff due to injury, Tony received a medical clearance last Friday and was back on his Yamaha YZ450 at Mercer’s sand track on Saturday. |
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Mike Brown claims back-to-back Tennessee knockout titles Wednesday 05 September: With strong competition on some of the toughest terrain these riders face, Brown battled for the lead during the 10-lap main event, but with adjusted time ended up winning by 16 seconds. Teammate Russell Bobbitt also put together a great race to round out the podium in third. |
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US MX Outdoors concludes with inaugural Lake Elsinore National this weekend Wednesday 05 September: The 2012 Lucas Oil Motocross titles are up for grabs as the 250 Class and Women's Motocross Championship crowns are still undecided.
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Coppins to make Grand Prix bow with Monster Energy Yamaha Wednesday 05 September: The secret's out, Josh Coppins will ride for the Monster Energy Yamaha factory team in the last two GPs. |
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Desalle aims to seal MX1 season place Thursday 06 September: Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1's Clement Desalle goes into this weekend's Grand Prix of Europe at the Faenza circuit in Italy close to wrapping-up second position in the 2012 FIM Motocross World Championship. |
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Paul Whibley survives the Tennessee Knockout with a 4th Thursday 06 September: Attached is my race report (below the video) from the grueling TKO race held over the weekend. |
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Kieran Scheele goes top 10 in the British Champs Friday 07 September: Round 7 Race Report from Rex Michau of NZ DBG MX Youth Development Ltd . Over the last 4 weeks the team has competed in 1 x Belgium Champs Round, 1 x British Champs Round, 2 x World FIM GP’s in MX2 and Hamish Harwood at the Junior World Champs in the 125cc class. |
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Coppins Qualifies 10th at Faenza Sunday 09 September: MXGP of Europe at Faenza, Italy. Josh Coppins 9th fastest in the free practice, 8th in the timed practice and 10th in the qualifying race. |
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KTM obtains MX1 and MX2 World Titles in Faenza Monday 10 September: Full race reports. Copy, images and video and courtesy of Youthstream. |
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Cody Cooper tests the new RM-Z450 Monday 10 September: Fresh out of the crate, Team Motul Pirelli Suzuki MX1 Rider Cody Cooper took the fifth generation of Suzuki's cutting edge open class, championship-winning, 4-stroke motocrosser for a ride and was more than impressed by the new engine upgrades, frame, Showa Forks and more. |
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Lake Elsinore - Race Report Monday 10 September: Baggett and Fiolek emerge as Champions at Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship finale from Lake Elsinore. Dungey closes out season with 10 straight wins. Copy and images courtesy of Brandon Short for MX Sports Pro Racing. |
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Main Event format returns to ASX Tuesday 11 September: Leading riders are in full support of a return to traditional ‘Main Event’ racing format that will feature at all four rounds of the new Australian Supercross Championships. |
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Motocross Illustrated Issue 20 Tuesday 11 September: The latest issue of Motocross Illustrated is out and we have a special MXGP Festival and Motocross of Nations issue. Stories with some of the great MXoN heroes from the past, plus a report on the MXGP Festival in England. Check it all out here. |
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Annual Lucas Oil Motocross Season Awards Wednesday 12 September: Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season celebration honors the best moments and Influential Individuals of 2012. The ATV Motocross Championship was also recognised. All images courtesy of Carl Stone |
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Jeffrey Herlings - 2012 FIM MX2 World Champion Wednesday 12 September: Jeffrey Herlings obtained his maiden FIM MX2 World Title in Faenza, Italy, after winning the Grand Prix of Europe and having still one MXGP left in the calendar. Check out the video - celebration Dutch style. |
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Heading back to Harrisville Friday 14 September: Summer's coming so that means Mercer closes and the Club returns to Harrisville. |
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NZ MX Team to Lommel on the move Friday 14 September: It’s only two weeks to the 2012 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, at Lommel, Belgium, on 29-30 September and the Kiwis are on the move. |
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Lorenzo charges to dominant victory in dramatic Misano race Monday 17 September: At this weekend’s Gran Premio Aperol di San Marino e della Riviera de Rimini in Misano it was Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo who charged to a dominant victory in a dramatic race ahead of Valentino Rossi and Álvaro Bautista. |
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How tough will Lommel be? Tuesday 18 September: Two weeks from now we will all know. You be the Judge? Check out the highlights from the 2011 Belgium MX1 and MX2 GPs at Lommel. Why 2011? Belgium's GP in 2012 was at Bastogne on 17 June. |
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Whibley leads GNCC by 13 points with 3 rounds to go Tuesday 18 September: Round 10 of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series saw a record number of nearly 1900 participants this weekend at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center in New Berlin, New York. Rory Mead was 9th and is 3rd overall. Video now added. |
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2012 Vets MXDN - The Battle of the Nations Wednesday 19 September: What an amazing event ! With over 360 of the best classic and evo riders in the world in attendance the Farleigh Castle track gave way to some awesome racing at the 2012 VMXdN. |
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JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha Team signs Justin Brayton Wednesday 19 September: The JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha Team is proud to be reunited with Justin Brayton, who rode for the team during the 2010 and 2011 racing seasons. |
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Paul Whibley's report Round 10 GNCC - Unadilla Thursday 20 September: Long haul home for them so I posted Jen Kenyon's GNCC report earlier this week. |
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MXGP of Germany at Teutschenthal this weekend Friday 21 September: Germany has a great history with the sport of Motocross, going all the way back to 1960's and 70's when riders like the late Paul Friedrichs and Adolf Weil were regular Grand Prix winners. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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Paulin and Van Horebeek with KRT in 2013 Friday 21 September: The Kawasaki Racing Team has confirmed that Gautier Paulin will again lead the team in 2013; he will be joined by Jeremy Van Horebeek who is be back in green for his move to the MX1 class.
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Steve Ramon Signs with Buildbase Honda Friday 21 September: Two times World Motocross Champion and Belgian motocross star Steve Ramon, has signed to race for the Buildbase Honda Team in 2013. |
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Cairoli and Searle dominate qualifying races in Teutschenthal Sunday 23 September: Day one of the German Grand Prix took place this morning in Teutschenthal and although the temperature was a bit low, loads of German fans came already today to see the comeback of their idol Ken Roczen to the MXGP. Copy and images courtesy of Youthstream.
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MXGP Germany results and World Championship overalls Monday 24 September: The German Grand Prix at Teutschenthal is the final round in the FIM World Championship and this brings us around to the 2012 MXoN this coming weekend at Lommel in Belgium - go Team New Zealand! |
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Massive German GP crowd see action-packed season send-off Monday 23 September: The last MXGP of the year was celebrated today in Teutschenthal and it could not have a better ending with up to 40000 spectators witnessing how their home rider Ken Roczen finished on the second step of the podium in the MX1 Class. |
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Honda signs Max Nagl for the next two seasons Monday 23 September: Max Nagl who rode for KTM this season has signed with Honda World Motocross MX1 for 2013 and signed a two year contract to extend the team of Martin Honda. Max will be team-mate to Evgeny Bobryshev.
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KTM's Walkner wins MX3 World title Monday 23 September: 25 year-old Austrian Mathias Walkner is MX3 World Champion. The 9th and finale round was at the FIM MX1/Mx2 World Motocross Championship finale at Teutschenthal, Germany this morning. |
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2012 MXGP - News - GP of Germany Tuesday 25 September: The final round at Teutschenthal. The official count was 40,000 fans. |
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Paul Whibleys report - Mid East Hare Scramble Series, Hickory, NC Tuesday 25 September: Fellow Kiwi Adrian Smith had his first race in the States but had brake problems. |
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World SBK at Portimao Tuesday 25 September: Round 14 of 15 at Portimao a 4.592km Portuguese racetrack. |
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Seven nations represented at Sydney Red Bull X-Fighters Wednesday 26 September: TWELVE of the world’s best freestyle motocross riders will bring style, flair and unwavering confidence to Sydney’s highly-anticipated Red Bull X-Fighters finale at Cockatoo Island on 06 October. |
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Jake Nicholls re-signed with Nestaan JMRacing KTM Wednesday 26 September: He's also confirmed for KTM factory engine material. That's Jacky Martens team who has supplied Kayne Lamont's bike at the MXoN. |
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Barragan signs for Team STR KTM for 2013 Wednesday 26 September: Jonathan Barragan will be joining Team STR KTM to compete in both the World Championship and the British Championship. He will be riding the all-new KTM 450SX-F and will be partnering Matiss Karro to give the team a great mix of experience and youth. |
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Lommel - Monster Energy MXoN Wednesday 26 September: The sight for this weekend's Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, the Lommel circuit, is a great rough sand circuit that has had several brilliant moments in the sport. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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End of the road for Christophe Pourcel and CLS Friday 28 September: Last round of the 2012 Motocross World Championship, the GP of Germany was the last one for team CP377. Christophe Pourcel and Jean Jacques Luisetti parts away but will keep a friendly relationship. |
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Lommel ready to host the 2012 Monster Energy FIM MXoN Saturday 29 September: Everything is ready in the Belgian track of Lommel to host the 66th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. Images courtesy of Youthstream. |
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MXoN back in the USA in 2015 Saturday 29 September: During the welcome press conference of the 66th edition of the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, Mr. Giuseppe Luongo, Youthstream’s President, announced that the 2015 Monster Energy FIM Motocross World Championship will be celebrated in the prestigious American track of Glen Helen in Southern California. |
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MXoN - a closer look at MX2 Saturday 29 September: German rider Ken Roczen will be going for this third straight overall in the MX2 class at the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations, set for Lommel, Belgium, this weekend. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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Germany, Belgium, Italy on pole for 66th MXoN Sunday 30 September: Qualifying is over and Team NZ are relegated to 20th and another B Final, after Cody Cooper's 'factory' Suzuki failed a post race noise test and he was given a 1 minute penalty. He had finished 15th but was put back to 22nd. Extremely confusing from this part of the world as Youthstream's results have changed several times this morning. |
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Youthstream awards the 2012 FIM MX World Championship personalities Suinday 30 September: Following last years’ tradition, the Youthstream Awards Ceremony took place on day one of 2012 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Lommel in the beautiful VIP Hospitality. |
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Honda announces European CRF150R series at MXGP races Monday 01 October: Honda is pleased to announce together with Youthstream the Honda 150 European championship, which is a new race series for young riders at Grand Prix events for the next three years. |
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Germany makes history in Lommel Monday 01 October: In front of HRH Prince Philippe of Belgium and Duke of Brabant and 65,000 spectators. New Zealand (15th) and Australia report at the bottom (10th) |
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MotoGP - Pedrosa rules in Aragón with dominant victory Tuesday 02 October: In a thrilling race at the Gran Premio Iveco de Aragón it was Repsol Honda Team’s Dani Pedrosa who took a dominant victory under sunny skies at his home race ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso. |
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Gariboldi Honda signs David Philippaerts Wednesday 03 October: DP19, a former World Champion departs 'factory' Yamaha for Team Honda Gariboldi. |
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Interview with NZ's MXoN Team Manager Tony Cooksley Wednesday 03 October: Alan Henderson talks to Tony Cooksley on Tuesday morning Euro time. |
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2012 Motocross of Nations - the Motos Thursday 04 October: The MX-LIFE.TV unofficial versions followed by the American CBS versions. |
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Motocross of Nations 2012: Dirt Bike Racing's Greatest Show Friday 05 October: This you have to see. From Monster Energy it's the best video thus far and features Josh Coppins on camera several times. |
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Monster Energy Cup track design finalised Saturday 06 October: Feld Motor Sports, along with 15-time AMA National Champion Ricky Carmichael, finalised the track design for the second-annual Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium on 20 October. |
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Levi Sherwood leads the way in Red Bull X-Fighters Qualifying Saturday 06 October: Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour equal points leader Levi Sherwood gained the upper hand on his competition claiming first place in qualifying on Cockatoo Island yesterday afternoon.
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Champions crowned at AJMX in Coolum Sunday 07 October: After a week of blistering motocross action, competition has come to a close at the 2012 Honda Australian Junior Motocross Championship (AJMX) in Coolum with the names of sixteen new Aussie Champions etched in the record books. |
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Red Bull X-Fighters Sydney: 2012 Highlights Sunday 07 October: Short and sweet and excuse the language. |
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The MXoN effect is still alive Monday 08 October: It has been a week that the MXoN has been celebrated, but everybody who was present at the event and those who watched it from home are still feeling the MXoN effect. Plus new pics of the Kiwis from Gino Maes. |
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Half a point gives Max Biaggi the Championship Monday 08 October: The Superbike World Championship took place at Magny-Cours, in France, this morning. |
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Whibley 3rd at Powerline Park - points lead down to 4 Monday 08 October: Factory FMF/KTM’s Kailub Russell bounced back from a tough loss last round to secure his fifth win of the season, now sitting within four points of current points leader Paul Whibley in the championship standings. Rory Mead was 5th and is 3rd overall. Jen Kenyon reports for GNCC. |
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Maddix Park's Blue Moon BT Trophy Event Tuesday 09 October: Hidden away in a picturesque native bush setting only 15km from central Tauranga. Home of the Dean family on their 200-acre property, Maddix Motorcycle Park has been used for more than 45 years. |
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Townley confirmed for Australian Supercross opener Wednesday 11 October: There was a clue this morning on Facebook (at 1:35am NZ time) when BT101 posted the comment "Who's ready for Dubbo SX??" |
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Go road racing on your YZ450 Thursday 11 October: How exciting is this? Have you ever wanted to get into road racing but were put off by the high cost and technical barriers? Now there are no excuses. |
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Motocross Illustrated Issue 21 Friday 12 October: The Motocross of Nations is looked at, Motocross Illustrated rider of the year Award plus a cool feature on Ben Townley at home, and amazing images from the Ray Archer camera. With 251,264 impressions for issue 20 Motocross Illustrated continues to be the fastest growing Motocross magazine in the World.
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Australian Supercross kicks off in Dubbo this weekend Friday 12 October: Australasia’s best Supercross riders will be at the opening round of the Terex Australian Supercross Championships at Dubbo’s Morris Park Speedway on Saturday. Motocross 'whispers' have Chad Reed coming for Round 2. |
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2012 NZ Vets’ and Women’s MX Champs this weekend Friday 12 October: The venue is Wadsworth’s farm, Fabiens Valley Road, Northbank, Marlborough. |
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Marmont marks return to form with Supercross win in Dubbo Sunday 14 October: Jay Marmont has opened his Terex Australian Supercross Championship defence with a resounding win at the series opener at Dubbo’s Morris Park Speedway overnight. |
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Herlings takes debut RHL Beach Race victory after fantastic battle Monday 15 October: MX2 World Champion Jeffrey Herlings took victory today at his debut RHL Beach Race at Weston-Super-Mare. |
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Pedrosa reigns in Japan in enthralling Motegi race Monday 15 October: In an enthralling MotoGP™ race at the AirAsia Grand Prix of Japan in Motegi it was Repsol Honda Team’s Dani Pedrosa ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Álvaro Bautista who claimed 3rd after Cal Crutchlow ran out of fuel on the last lap. |
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Harrisville 3 Hour Cross Country Tuesday 16 October: This now annual event is hosted by the Pukekohe Motorcycle Club, organised by Scott Wilkins with all proceeds to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. 1.5 hours for Juniors and 3 hours for Seniors. 16 riders started the Senior 'ironman' solo. |
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Chad Reed confirms Australian Supercross Championship campaign Tuesday 16 October: Chad Reed and his TwoTwo Motorsports outfit are excited to confirm they will contest the three remaining rounds of the Terex Australian Supercross Championships with Reed’s first home appearance as an owner/rider to come in less than a fortnight. |
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Monster Energy Cup live on ESPN this Sunday Wednesday 16 October: The world's top supercross and motocross riders take to the stage for the second-annual Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium this Saturday night Nevada time. SKY in NZ will screen it live on ESPN (Channel 34) from 3pm Sunday NZ time. |
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Ben Townley interview this morning Friday 19 October: Andrew Leiataua, Breakfast Host at MORE FM in Taupo catches up with BT101 who talks about what actually happened at the Dubbo SX, the Monster Energy Cup in Vegas this Sunday and Taupo's Extravaganza this weekend where he will be 'wearing' the #1 plate. |
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Barcia Cashes in for Monster Energy Cup Win Monday 22 October: Labour Weekend in New Zealand and we disappeared to the beach. Alas no broadband but we did have, for the first time ever, ability to watch a major motocross event 'live', thanks to ESPN via SKY TV. |
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Whibley runs out of fuel and loses GNCC overall lead Tuesday 23 October: After three full-hours of intensity and turmoil, Factory FMF/KTM’s Charlie Mullins secured his first win of the 2012 Can-Am GNCC season at Sunday’s Amsoil Ironman GNCC. Jen Kenyon reports for the GNCC. Now includes Whib's version at the bottom. |
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Taupo's Huka Honda Extravaganza Results Tuesday 23 October: The annual event was well attended with 92 Mini starters and 125 Juniors on the Saturday. On Sunday there was 108 Seniors including two classes of Vets. |
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Ricky Carmichael joins Hart & Huntington as Team Manager of new RCH Racing Team Tuesday 23 October: RCH Racing announced at the ME Cup the joining forces of Carey Hart’s Dodge/Sycuan Casino Racing team with Ricky Carmichael and factory support from Suzuki and Yoshimura research and development, as well as the signing of Broc Tickle to ride the 2013 RM-Z450. |
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2012 Honda Summercross Tuesday 23 October: Entries are open, go online to enter now. Click on this to open? |
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Roelants joins Frossard and Charlier for 2013 Monster Energy Yamaha effort Friday 26 October: One of Belgium’s most exciting young racers, Joel Roelants, will be a factory Monster Energy Yamaha rider in the premier MX1-GP class with Steven Frossard and also Christophe Charlier in the Rinaldi-run section of the works squad. |
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Aussie gets surprise call-up into MotoGP field Friday 26 October: Casey Stoner will not be the only Australian in the premier class of world motorcycle racing at Phillip Island this weekend. He will be joined on the AirAsia Australian MotoGP grid by Kris McLaren who has received a late call up. |
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ESPN confirms live Supercross and Motocross in NZ for 2013 Friday 26 October: After viewing the Monster Energy Supercup live last Sunday Moto-Media / Alan Henderson had been 'annoying' SKY and ESPN re the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross and the Lucas AMA Outdoors. SKY screens ESPN on their CH34. |
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Reed leads Phillip Island Supercross start to finish in front of record MotoGP crowds Monday 29 October: A packed Phillip Island crowd turned out to watch TwoTwo Motorsports’ Chad Reed take victory as the Terex Australian Supercross Championships made a spectacular debut showing alongside the AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday.
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Lorenzo crowned Champion as Stoner makes it six at Australian GP Monday 29 October: Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo was crowned 2012 MotoGP™ World Champion after taking second place at the AirAsia Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island where local hero Casey Stoner made it six wins in succession and Cal Crutchlow took his second-ever podium. |
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Pocock, Desprey and Ferris confirmed for Monster Energy Yamaha MX2-GP in 2013 Tuesday 30 October: The firm emphasis on exciting youth and promising talent is bolstered by the addition of French teenager Maxime Desprey alongside the duo in the Steve Dixon-run division of the squad. |
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ICE1Racing changes its colors and signs Goncalves Tuesday 30 October: World Championship motocross team ICE1Racing has singed the Portuguese MX1 rider Rui Goncalves for the season 2013. The team has also changed its’ colors along with the agreement together with the KTM factory. ICE1Racing reaches to the top as a KTM factory satellite team. |
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Greg Aranda and Jens Getteman confirmed with LS Honda Racing Wednesday 31 October: LS Honda Racing is pleased to announce their rider line-up for the 2013 FIM MX1 Motocross World Championship. |
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Whibley's OMA winning streak ends at 17 Wednesday 31 October: The OMA Mosse Run at Morrison, IL is the 8th of 10 rounds. Sounds action packed in Whib's report. |
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Milner clinches A4DE in own backyard Wednesday 31 October: The 2012 Yamaha WR450F Australian 4 Day Enduro (A4DE) motored to a thrilling close in Warragul yesterday, with local rider Daniel Milner clinching top honours in front of an appreciative home crowd. |
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2013 applications open for the DIRTBIKE-Gym/Eastwood Honda team Thursday 01 November: 2012 Team members Kieran Scheele (also 2011) and Hamish Harwood are both back home in NZ after a very busy motocross year. |
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Craig Anderson to hang up helmet at home Supercross race Friday 02 November: Australian Supercross stalwart Craig Anderson will conclude a successful racing career spanning 26 years in the same town that it all started for him.
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Ryan Hughes talks us through a test session on his new Ride Engineering RM-Z450. Saturday 03 November: Adrian Ciomo from Ride Engineering sent us this video of Ryan Hughes track testing the Ride offset triple clamps, steering stabiliser, lowering link and front brake caliper at Glen Helen for his new 450.
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Chad Reed on racing recovery + TwoTwo Motorsports 2013 Monday 05 November: Reed talks about rehabbing from hisinjury about nine months ago in Dallas, Texas. Reed goes into what it took from him mentally to rehab himself, what it was like losing sponsors, plus how he has managed to balance his family with career as he continues to build his brand, TwoTwo Motorsports. Filmed just before the Aust SX trip. |
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GNCC report on Paul Whibley's overall win by 4 points Monday 05 November: Jen Kenyon reports. It was a head-to-head battle at Saturday’s Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series finale between AmPro Yamaha’s Paul Whibley and FMF/KTM’s Kailub Russell in the XC1 Pro class. |
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Paul Whibley's race report plus Digital Offroad's event video Tuesday 06 November: As Katherine Whibley said on Facebook; "What a year to remember. GNCC and OMA champion. Hole shot every race except Snowshoe - they don't have one. Podium every race except Crawfordsville - 17 consecutive." Paul's report at the bottom. |
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Giant Toowoomba Supercross track to test world-class field Friday 09 November: Riders will take on one of the biggest and most demanding tracks created in Australian Supercross history at the penultimate round of the Terex Australian Supercross Championships at the Toowoomba Showgrounds tomorrow - Saturday. |
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Terex Australian SX Champs - Rnd 3 Results from Toowoomba Sunday 11 November: Race report not in as yet. Good to see BT101 back on the podium. Points courtesy of Fullnoise. |
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Reed resilient in tough conditions to win Toowoomba Supercross Sunday 11 November: A crowd of over 6000 braved the wet conditions to witness a clash of the titans at last night’s round three of the Terex Australian Supercross Championships at Toowoomba Showgrounds. |
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Pedrosa wins dramatic Valencian GP as Stoner says goodbye Monday 12 November: Final round of the 2012 season, the Gran Premio Generali de la Comunitat Valenciana - the Grand Prix of Spain. |
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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer Crowned King of Bercy Supercross Wednesday 14 November: Following three days of racing in Paris, France, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer was crowned King of Bercy Supercross on Sunday. To win the overall and the title of King of Bercy, Weimer had to stay consistent throughout all three main events that spanned over the three-day weekend. |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 22 Wednesday 14 November: After working two years with Ian Roxburg MI have decided to do the design inhouse and while the first issue doesn't have the magic of Mr. Roxburg, you will see big improvements by issue two. So don't be too hard on them and we hope you enjoy it anyway. |
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Chris Power on his win in NZ's GNCC Round 2 Thursday 15 November: Murray Jensen's farm is 15 minutes from the Bay of Plenty township of Te Puke - closer to Tauranga than it is to Whakatane. |
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Having won both titles Whibley wins final round of the OMA Thursday 15 November: Having already won the OMA Series in the USA, Whibs went on to win the GNCC Series, the second time he has won both titles in the same year. As you read this Paul and Katherine are jetting their way back to NZ - Happy Birthday Katherine! |
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Harrisville set to go for the 2012 Elf Auckland MX Champs Friday 16 November: The Pukekohe Motorcycles Club's track at Harrisville is looking better than it did for Round 3 of the Nationals in March this year but what is the weather going to do? Latest forecast is rain for Saturday and showers for Sunday but that is never reliable. |
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Newcastle hosts final round of epic Supercross season Friday 16 November: The Terex Australian Supercross Championships’ title contenders are at Newcastle tomorrow's final with mixed objectives – the leaders must defend with absolute resolve, and their pursuers must lay everything on the line. |
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Reed wins as 2012 Champions are crowned in Newcastle SX Monday 19 November: The Terex Australian Supercross Champions of 2012 have been crowned following a gripping season finale in front of a crowd of over 10,000 in Newcastle on Saturday night. |
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2012 Elf Auckland Motocross Champs Tuesday 20 November: Not a race by race report, just a series of notes, rumours etc as being on the Committee there is always something to be done. |
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MXoN's under 23yrs rule for MX2 scrapped Thursday 22 November: FIM Motocross and SuperMoto Comission have announced changes to the World Championships regulations. |
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Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki 2013 Team Lineup Thursday 22 November: Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki welcome back familiar faces and inject new blood into its legendary and championship-winning program. |
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Changes to the FIM Motocross World Championships Regulations Sunday 25 November: On the 23rd at a meeting in Mies, Switzerland between Youthstream, FIM, manufacturers and teams, the Motocross and SuperMoto Grand Prix Commission unanimously decided to adopt the following changes to the 2013 Regulations. |
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Australian Monster Energy MX Nationals calendar confirmed by WEM Tuesday 27 November: Following a very successful 2012 championship series, Williams Event Management is excited to announce the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, schedule. |
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Suzuki Tri-Series only a week away Friday 30 November: The 2011 Suzuki Tri-Series drew thousands of motorcycle race fans from all over New Zealand and the 2012 edition is shaping up to be even bigger. |
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Jeffrey Herlings - The MX1 / MX2 Challenge Friday 30 November: Geoff Meyer reports for Youthstream. When news came out that the four overseas races in Qatar, Thailand, Mexico and Brazil would see the MX1 and MX2 riders combined in two motos, 2012 FIM World MX2 Champion Jeffrey Herlings looked at a new challenge. |
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Magne Klingsheim signs with the Bike It Monster Energy Yamaha Team Sunday 02 December: Team Director / Manager, Steve Dixon ran some big names this year: Shaun Simpson - MX1, Arnaud Tonus - MX2, Mel Pocock - MX2 and Zach Osborne - MX2
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Monster Energy Supercross moving from Dodger Stadium Monday 03 December: The 19 January race has been moved to Angel Stadium in Anaheim. |
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Iván Cervantes returns to ‘spiritual home’ Monday 03 December: ‘Spiritual home’ - the KTM Enduro Factory Team |
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One season closes and the 2013 European Motocross Season opens Wednesday 05 December: The 2013 European Motocross season starts early with the Mantova Starcross in Italy, on 26-27 January and then there is Hawkstone Park on 10 February. Then the FIM MX1 and MX2 season starts in Qatar on 02 March. |
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DRD Valley Champs at Patetonga this weekend Thursday 06 December: DRD Valley Champs - 8th & 9th December 2012 - Minis and Juniors on Saturday and Seniors on Sunday. |
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Let the battle begin Thursday 06 December: 2012 Suzuki Tri-Series is New Zealand’s richest motorcycle road race series and it kicks off at Hampton Downs on Saturday with more than $36,000 prize money up for grabs. |
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Paparimu Charity Trail Ride this Sunday Thursday 06 December: The second in this hugely popular series is this Sunday the 9th. Starts at Paparimu School which is signposted from SH2 and Bombay. |
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America's 2013 Moto Calendar Thursday 06 December: We gave you the Euro dates so here is the USA dates courtesy of VitalMX. |
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Stroud leads Suzuki Tri-Series after Round 1 Sunday 09 December: Racing didn’t go to plan for the some of the fancied F1 Superbike riders during the opening round of the Suzuki Tri-Series at Hampton Downs on Saturday. |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 23 Wednesday 12 December: A great interview with Jake Nicholls on his challenge to Jeffrey Herlings, also a story on American Eli Tomac and Australian Todd Waters. Stefan Everts and Jamie Dobb talk about the MX1 and MX2 combining for 2013 and 2014 and much, much more.
Amazing images from the Ray Archer camera, a mini interview with Jeffrey Herlings and also the story of J.M.Bayle. All for FREE!!!!! |
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John Phillips signed for Dirtbike-gym / Eastwood Honda Team 2013 Friday 14 December: In 2011, Rotorua's John Phillips gained excellent results with rides in the top 10 in the British ACU Championships and finished 3rd in the MX2 Pro Class in the UK’s AMCA series. |
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Lieber signs with Rockstar Suzuki Europe Monday 17 December: Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe has signed Julien Lieber for the 2013 World MX2 Championship to ride alongside Briton Max Anstie.
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Lorenzo races with the Champions in Bangkok Monday 17 December: 2012 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo took some time out this week in the winter break to enjoy the legendary Thailand hospitality with a bit of racing excitement added. |
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Suzuki Tri-Series - Manfeild full race reports Tuesday 18 December: Defending champ and fastest qualifier Andrew Stroud had a day to forget. Stroud fell at the last corner of the opening race while in the lead. He was taken to hospital and suffered a broken right collarbone, ending the Suzuki star’s fifth title chances. |
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AlliSports Catching Up: Justin Brayton Tuesday 18 December: Justin Brayton, #10 on JGR/Toyota/Yamaha, talks through his 2012 outdoor season from start to finish and his team changes that followed. Find out why Justin Brayton is so excited to be back riding for his old team and what challenges he has set for 2013 in this Catching Up |
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Red Bull KTM Team Wishes You a Merry Christmas Tuesday 18 December: The Red Bull KTM Team wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas! Credit: KTM |
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ALiAS MX 2013 Geico Honda Team photo shoot Wednesday 19 December: Check out Eli Tomac, Zach Osborne, Justin Bogle, Wil Hahn & Zach Bell show off their 2013 setup with Alias gear and 6D helmets. |
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Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle Wednesday 19 December: A stretched 05 Kawasaki ZX10 piloted by Nick Brocha vs. a Corvette-Powered RX7 driven by Jim Guthrie in a high speed drifting battle. Close to 11 million views of this - awesome footage. |
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Paul Whibley on two New Zealand events Wednesday 19 December: Back home in New Zealand Paul Whibley reports on two events, a GNCC at Tauranga and a Bush Rider's XC. |
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Red Bull X-Fighters adds Japan and South Africa for 2013 Thursday 20 December: The Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour will expand across Asia and Africa in 2013 with stops in Japan and South Africa added to the traditional hotspot locations in Dubai, Glen Helen (USA), Madrid. Back on the schedule for the tour that is going genuinely around the world next year is Mexico City. |
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Pro Circuit 2013 Team Yearbook - Part 1 Thursday 20 December: Least likely to grow up? Most likely to end up in jail? Here's what we think in Part 1 of 3 of the 2013 Team Yearbook.
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RIP Georges Jobe - A Legend Friday 21 December: Youthstream and all the motocross family wish to pass their deepest condolences to the family of the charismatic motocross legend Georges Jobe, who passed away on 19 December. By Geoff Meyer for Youthstream. |
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Josh Grant - it's time Friday 21 December: JGR's UNIT moto athlete Josh Grant has faced his fair share of challenges in life, and heading into Anaheim 1 on January 5, 2013, he will face one of his biggest to date. |
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547 confirmed entries for Honda Summercross Saturday 22 December: Can't complain about that many entries whilst other events have suffered. Is it because it's now Summer holidays and the exams are all over for the students, or is it because you don't need a MNZ licence? |
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Joel Doeksen signs with Corrado Maddii Sunday 23 December: Joel rode for New Zealand in the 'development squad' at the 2011 Motocross of Nations after a season riding MX3. His lap times had him midfield and in his first Open Class race he was up near the front but got taken out big time in the second corner. |
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Interview with ... Eric Geboers Tuesday 24 December: When it comes to somebody who has done everything in the sport then you can look at Eric Geboers as that man. Geoff Myer write for Youthstream. |
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Final riders confirmed for Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic Monday 24 December: The final three riders have been confirmed for the Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic, with two of the biggest names in road racing, and Australia’s most decorated Dirt Track racer confirmed for the 19 January event at Taree Motorcycle Club. |
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Suzuki Tri-Series - Wanganui race report Friday 28 December: Underground Brown Suzuki GSXR1000 rider Dennis Charlett won the 2012 Suzuki Tri-Series at his first attempt on a Superbike, at Wanganui on Boxing Day. |
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Honda 2012 Summercross - Minis, Juniors and Women Saturday 29 Deecember: Sorry but the 2 Degrees / Vodafone broadband internet at Cooks Beach is tooooo slooooow to put up all the individual results. |
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Honda 2012 Summercross - Seniors and Veterans Sunday 31 December: Vets were all lined up for their first race when the rains arrived and turned the lower sections of the track into a quagmire. Again, this 2 Degrees broadband is just too slow to put up the individual class Top Tens. |
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Behind the Scenes - 2013 Red Bull KTM Team Photo Shoot Thursday 03 January: Check out the behind the scenes footage from the 2013 Red Bull KTM Team Photo Shoot, featuring Ryan Dungey, Marvin Musquin and Ken Roczen. |
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NZ 2013 Superbike Champs are underway Saturday 05 January: Ruapuna, just north of Christchurch is host of the first of three consecutive South Island rounds, then in March they have Hampton Downs and Taupo. |
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Catching up with ... Tony Cooksley Saturday 05 January: Alan Henderson chats to the 2007 World 50+ Veteran Motocross Champ whist holidaying at Cooks Beach on New Zealand's Coromandel Coast. |
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New Zealand Superbike Grand Prix from Ruapuna Sunday 06 January: Winning the New Zealand Superbike Grand Prix had a special meaning for Australian star Robbie Bugden in Christchurch today. From Bernard Carpinter for MNZ. |
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Monster Energy Supercross: Anaheim opener results Sunday 06 January: Tomac dominates Western Regional 250SX Class opener en route to victory and Millsaps wins Monster Energy Supercross with a dramatic last-lap pass.
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Solid fourth for Reed in Supercross season opener Monday 07 January: TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed has finished a credible fourth, in the opening round of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, at Anaheim’s Angel Stadium last night. |
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Red Bull KTM report from SX opener in Anaheim Monday 07 January: Red Bull KTM Factory rider Ryan Dungey finished third overall on the KTM 450 and Germany’s Ken Roczen scored a podium second in the SX Lites West riding the KTM 250. In 2013 Marvin Musquin is contesting the SX Lites East competition. |
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James Stewart's report and video from Anaheim Tuesday 08 January: James Stewart overcame an injury in practice to finish eighth in his debut Supercross ride for Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing at Saturday's opening round of the AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. |
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Paul Whibley report - Crazy Cross and Root 100 Tuesday 08 January: Cam Smith asked Whibs if he was up for a trip to The Farm for their annual event. It’s a long drive from the Manawatu but it was worth the time spent on the road. |
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Welcome Home Vale! Wednesday 09 January: The Doctor is back! 2013 will see Valentino #46 reunited with his beloved YZR-M1. |
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From that GoPro on Davi Millsaps' helmet Wednesday 09 January: Shot 100% on the HERO3® camera. Davi Millsaps grabs the win at the first round of the season! Watch the winning moments from his point of view as he churns up the track in Anaheim, CA.
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Max Nagl and his new Honda Friday 11 January: For the 2013 season the Honda World Motocross squad is looking forward to inviting Max Nagl to the Honda family for its campaign in the MX1 World Motocross Championship. |
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2013 RM-Z Motocross model launch Saturday 12 January: Team Suzuki Racing has just uploaded a new short film showcasing the 2013 RM-Z Suzuki models and featuring Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe's talented teenager Jorge Zaragoza. |
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Motocross Illustrated - Issue 24 Saturday 12 January: Geoff Myer's Motocross Illustrated with interviews with two of the leading MX1 contestants Max Nagl and Ken De Dycker. A special tribute to Georges Jobe from Joel Smets and David Thorpe and a lot more. |
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Eli Tomac's gym workout Saturday 12 January: Eli Tomac works out with Ryan Hughes at the Ryno Power Gym. View more workouts, riding tips and advice at www.rynopowergym.com. |
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This Week in Monster Energy Supercross: Phoenix Saturday 12 January: Round 2 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship season opener, heads to Phoenix’s Chase Field Saturday night - USA time. |
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Brave move beats Superbike champ Sunday 13 January: Craig Shirriffs ended Australian Robbie Bugden’s run of victories with a risky-looking but perfectly judged move at Timaru’s second round of the national Superbike championships today. Bernard Carpinter reports for MNZ. |
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Barcia's first-ever Monster Energy Supercross win in Phoenix Sunday 13 January: Rookie Barcia soars to his first-ever Supercross win and Tomac opens 250SX Class with back-to-back victories. |
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Ken De Dycker interview - preparing for 2013 Tuesday 15 January: Red Bull KTM Factory rider Ken De Dycker has been working hard in the winter to find the extra speed to compete against his team-mate Antonio Cairoli. Geoff Myer interviews for Youthstream. |
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Woodville 2013 Tuesday 15 January: It's less than two weeks to the Manawatu Orion MCC's hosted 2013 Honda International NZ Motocross GP at Woodville on 26 & 27 January and entries closed last night.
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Joel Roelants getting to grips with his new Monster Energy Yamaha Thursday 17 January: Whilst many of us took a break at Christmas new MEY recruit Joel Roelants was putting in the miles across the cold sand of Dunkirk and enjoying his first outings in Yamaha colours and on the YZ450F. |
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NZ Enduro Championship now 8 rounds Thursday 17 January: Off-road motorcycle riding typically combines strength, endurance, balance and co-ordination, resourcefulness and tenacity in equal measures, but this year’s national enduro series is going to be bigger and tougher than ever before. |
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Race report from Paul Whibley Thursday 17 January: This time it's the Energy Honda and Taranaki MC X-Country Round 1 at Glen Nui, Mangamingi (Eltham) in Taranaki - western corner of NZ's North Island. |
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Anaheim 1 Supercross - video Thursday 17 January: 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Anaheim 1. 250 West Class and 450 class main events.
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Serco Yamaha confirm Styke and Clout for 2013 Thursday 17 January: Serco Yamaha is proud to announce the continued support of Luke Styke and Luke Clout for the 2013 motocross and supercross season. |
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Valentino Rossi gets reacquainted with his Yamaha Thursday 17 January: After two years away, Valentino Rossi couldn't resist the allure of the title-winning Yamaha. "Best Moments", takes a look back at the Doctor's first steps back on the M1 in preparation for the 2013 season. |
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Catch up with Evgeny Bobryshev Friday 18 January: 2012 proved to be one of the toughest years yet for 25-year-old Evgeny Bobryshev, but having had some time away from the MX1 Grand Prix races and a lot of focus put into his training, the Russian star is looking forwards to getting back. |
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2013 Monster Energy Supercross Round 2 - Phoenix Friday 18 January: Round 2 of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Series from Chase Field in Phoenix. |
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NZ Motocross Champs just 3 weeks away Friday 18 January: Thats right, only 3 weeks to go until Round 1 of the 2013 Backflips New Zealand Motocross Champs being held at Chisholm Road, Pleasant Point, Timaru.
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Reed looks for improvement on return to Anaheim Saturday 19 January: Chad Reed and his TwoTwo Motorsports team return to Anaheim’s Angel Stadium this weekend hopeful of making inroads and a return to the Monster Energy Supercross podium.
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This Week in Monster Energy Supercross: Anaheim Race 2 Saturday 19 January: Through two weeks, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, has seen two different winners. |
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Troy Lee Designs - Rockin' in Phoenix Saturday 19 January: Fender has been one of Troy Lee Designs/Lucas Oil/Honda’s sponsors since the beginning, and with their corporate headquarters based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, Mike Eldred, Vice President of Fender, presented the crew with this custom painted guitar. |
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Superbike Champ has to fight ferocious wind Sunday 20 January: Australian Superbike ace Robbie Bugden had to fight off a fierce wind as well as a strong Kiwi challenge before he managed to win both New Zealand Superbike Championship races at Invercargill’s Teretonga circuit today |
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Monster Energy Supercross Results: Anaheim II Sunday 20 January: Reigning Monster Energy Champion Ryan Villopoto claims first win of 2013 Season in Anaheim and Eli Tomac stays perfect in Western Regional 250SX Class. |
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MX Sports Pro Racing Congratulates Kevin Windham on successful career Tuesday 22 January: Windham, a longtime competitor in the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced his retirement during opening ceremonies of the Anaheim II Supercross on Saturday night. |
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Inaugural Troy Bayliss Classic - now with video Tuesday 22 January: A crowd of over 5000 turned out to see a spectacle like no other as 23 invited guests of Australia’s triple World Superbike Champion put on a show at the inaugural Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic. |
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Wednesday #1 Wednesday 23 January: Amazing the amount of people who still say they miss the weekly email. It took too long to lay-up the HTML format and quicker to do as per below. As I still get the same tips, gossip, half-truths and lies, by Wednesdays I have it sorted! |
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Van Horebeek and Searle talk Thursday 24 January: Jeremy Van Horebeek and Tommy Searle are two of the new men in the MX1 class and they are two riders who will enter 2013 with a lot of expectations. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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2013 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MX1 team presentation Thursday 24 January: The 2013 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MX1 squad is getting ready to face the upcoming FIM Motocross World Championship season and claim back the MX1 World Title. Copy and photo/video from Marionna Leiva of Youthstream. |
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ICE1RACING, a completely renovated team for 2013 Thursday 24 January: After completing their second season in the FIM Motocross World Championship, Kimi Räikkönen’s ICE1RACING team will enter the 2013 championship fully renovated. Marionna Leiva writes for Youthstream. |
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SHIFT MX reunites with Carlton Dry Honda Racing Friday 25 January: 2003 was a landmark year for Honda Racing with the Full Throttle Sports team making its national Supercross and Motocross debut. |
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Pedrosa and Márquez unveil new 2013 livery for the Repsol Honda Team Friday 25 January: Today in Repsol's Headquarters in Madrid, Dani Pedrosa and Marc Márquez revealed the new look Honda RC213V for the 2013 season during a crowded Team Launch to the international media. |
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Honda World Motocross team are at Mantova Friday 25 January: The Honda World Motocross team is looking forward to its first race of the season at the Mantova Starcross in Italy, for the annual pre-season international this weekend, in preparation for the start of the World MX1 Championship in March.
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2013 Honda Woodville Gp - Senior's results Sunday 27 January: Results up to 25th only. Others: http://www.mylaps.com/results/showevent.jsp?id=865283 |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Oakland report Monday 28 January: Villopoto dominates Monster Energy Supercross in Oakland and Roczen races to first 250SX Class win and moves into the points lead. |
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Oakland Interview - Andrew Short Monday 28 January: Andrew Short has endured a tumultuous couple of seasons. Not due to his performances but because of team and finance related issues. Just before Oakland, Shorty once again found himself in a tough situation, but he is determined to come out on top.
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Woodville - the highs and lows Monday 28 January: The reports are rolling in and will be added progressively. |
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2013 SBK World Championship Tuesday 29 January: Season start on 24 February at Phillip Island is certainly not far away and apart from a few team releases there has been little information from the new management. There are two Phillip Island test sessions scheduled Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th Feb before the Round 1 race. |
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Mantova Starcross race reports Tuesday 29 January: Geographically east of Milan and south of Verona in Northern Italy, the MX world awaits the start of the 2013 season and Mantova is the annual startup. |
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Max Nagl diagnosed with fractured hand Wednesday 30 January: Honda World Motocross rider Max Nagl was involved in an incident with Clement Desalle while leading the third heat at the Mantova Starcross on Sunday in Italy, which saw both riders collide and crash out. |
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Josh Coppins introduces JCR Yamaha Wednesday 30 January: JCR Yamaha's Scott Columb and Alex Snow preparing for the 2013 motocross season. Filmed at JCR - Motueka - New Zealand by Tim Gould. |
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Interview with ... Broc Tickle and Ricky Carmichael Wednesday 30 September: Broc Tickle scored a season-best finish of eighth at the weekend's Oakland SX. Here, the 23-year-old Dodge/ Sycuan Casino/ RCH Racing/ Bel-Ray/ Suzuki rider reflects on the race with co-Team Owner Ricky Carmichael and looks forward to this weekend's fifth round at Anaheim. |
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Wednesday #2 Wednesday 30 January: Several positive inputs so will keep it up. Running late as they keep rolling in. |
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Roger De Coster extends contract to 2016 Friday 01 February: Even though Roger De Coster, Team Manager of the Red Bull KTM Factory Teams in the USA, had a valid contract through to the end of the year, the course for the future was settled a few days ago when his cooperation with the factory team was extended to 2016. |
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After the Checkered Flag - Round 4 - Oakland Friday 01 February: Ralph Sheheen and Jeff Emig breakdown all the racing action from Oakland, and what we can expect to see in Anaheim this weekend.
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The European MX season begins Sunday 03 February: Last weekend in Mantova, Italy, under relatively good weather conditions a handful of the leading MX1 riders came together to start the 2013 European Motocross season. Geoff Myer writes for Youthstream. |
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Monster Energy Supercross Results: Anaheim Race 3 Monday 04 February: Ryan Dungey scores his first Monster Energy Supercross Win of 2013 Season at Angel Stadium and two in-a-row for Ken Roczen with another 250SX Class win. |
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KTM's double victory at Anaheim 3 Monday 04 February: Red Bull KTM Factory rider Ryan Dungey won his first 450SX Supercross race of the season in front of a packed Anaheim crowd at Angel Stadium. Dungey’s win marked the second KTM win of the night after his teammate, Ken Roczen, took the victory in the 250SX class for the second weekend in a row. |
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Huka Honda MX Extravaganza 2012 Monday 04 February: Just received this video from Andrew Leiataua in Taupo - well worth the wait. |
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Anaheim 3 Main Events Videos Monday 04 February: Have to say quickest we have ever had them available. |
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Billy MacKenzie amongst Timaru MX Nationals entries Monday 04 February: Confirmed entries are posted and MX1 names like Townley, Cooper, Waters, Gibbs, Macdonald and Phillips are joined by MacKenzie, not on green but on a JCR Yamaha.
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Wednesday #3 Wednesday 06 February: Waitangi Day today and what a beautiful day it was in Auckland. Beaches were packed 'till sunset. |
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Tales from the Track - Josh Grant Thursday 07 February: You can't catch all the story from the stands, and HD doesn't capture everything. There was way more to Josh Grant's night than battling with his Toyota/JGRMX/Yamaha teammate, Justin Brayton, for a heat race win. |
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Wairamarama Trail Ride this Sunday Thursday 07 February: Round 3 of the 22nd Annual Charity Series this Sunday and signposted from the Tuakau and Mercer Bridges. Starts at the Wairamarama Hall and is rolling to steep country. Separate family loop and a pee-wee loop. Proceeds to the Wairamarama Community. |
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The Yamaha Classic Racing Team prepares for it's final season Thursday 07 February: Yamaha Classic Racing Team (YCRT) founder Ferry Brouwer has announced that 2013 will be the final season for the unique team of legendary racing bikes and riders from Yamaha’s golden era. After nearly a decade of activity the time has come for Ferry to retire from the project. |
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MotoGP - Day 2 of testing in Sepang Thursday 07 February: The first official MotoGP test of 2013 entered its second day today at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. |
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Getting to know Ryan Dungey Friday 08 February: Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey talks on his favourite film, what car he'd buy if money was no object, what country he'd like to visit and whether he believes in Aliens...and more!
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GP Stars talk over Qatar and Thailand GP’s Friday 08 February: Anticipation is building as we start counting down to the opening rounds of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Qatar and Thailand. Nikki Scott reports for Youthstream. |
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Monster Energy Supercross Results: San Diego Monday 11 February: Millsaps dominates in San Diego to extend his championship lead and Tomac takes control of 250SX Class for his fourth win of the season. |
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Italian International MX Championship in Malagrotta this morning Monday 11 February: Cairoli and de Dycker continue to dominate MX1 in Italian Championship. Of particular interest from New Zealand was Joel Doeksen's first race with Maddii Racing in MX1. |
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Backflips NZ MX Champs – Round 1 Report Tuesday 12 February: I was semi-watching ‘blind’ via the live-on-line link whilst in Wellington and the following is compiled from those MyLaps results and feedback from those that were there. Check back as comments will be added as they come in - in italics. |
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SX Live: Official Post Show from San Diego SX 2013 Tuesday 12 February: Jim Holley and Kevin Barnett from San Diego, the 6th stop of the Monster Energy SX series. Credit: SupercrossLive |
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The Ryan Villopoto Story Tuesday 12 February: It's a biggie - all 43mins 37secs of it but worth the watch. |
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2013 Rockstar Energy Suzuki MX1 livery Wednesday 13 February: Here are the first official Team Suzuki Racing photos of the 2013 Factory RM-Z450 motocross machines that Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 riders Clement Desalle and new team-mate Kevin Strijbos will race in this year's FIM World MX1 Championship. |
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ilabb present the 2013 “combustion and a fist full of dirt” Wednesday 13 February: Chapter 1 of ilabb.com's little four part doco, from a little southern hemisphere country, following a little collection of riders, who all have a big love for there sport. |
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Dirt Shark - San Diego Wednesday 13 February: Dirt Shark and Crew are back to their hometown to introduce the "Sharklets" to the Monster Energy Supercross and lurk the pits to get all the behind the scenes Debauchery, Athlete Interviews, and Race Footage!!! |
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Wednesday #4 Wednesday 13 February: Well I started it on Wednesday but it's now half-way through Thursday and no, nothing to do with Valentine's Day!! |
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37th Enduropale du Touquet en France Thursday 14 February: Join Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe's new World MX2 signing Julien Lieber in the 37th Enduropale du Touquet in France earlier this month. |
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WorldSBK interview with Eugene Laverty Friday 15 February: At the time of his arrival, back in 2011, Eugene Laverty turned a lot of heads by showing immediate speed and competitiveness in Superbike World Championship. |
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Mind The Gap - Stateside 2013 Friday 15 February: Mind The Gap take a trip to California to scope out the factory test tracks prior to the San Diego supercross. Featuring Factory Honda, Troy Lee Designs and the Factory KTM test tracks, Mike Metzgers ink shop and the San Diego Supercross. |
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What's happening at CDR Yamaha in Australia? Friday 15 February: With their #1 rider Josh Coppins now running JCR Yamaha in New Zealand with Billy MacKenzie in MX1 and Scott Columb in MX2 we look at what's happening at CDR Yamaha in 2013. |
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Courtney Duncan tells all to Backflips Saturday 16 February: Backflips motocross rider Courtney Duncan is heading back to America at the end of February to try her hand against some of the world’s best child motocross stars. Johny Bonnar caught up for a quick chat. |
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Dean Wilson by Vurb Platinum Saturday 16 February: Dean Wilson's vurbmoto Platinum a little unorthodox; a little bit of throwback, a little punk rock, some fisheye lenses, hot chicks, and close ups of Deano in amazing zebra spandex. Some serious fun, throw some big whipper tails, and cause mad ruckus. |
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Cooper & Moss confirmed for Team Motul Pirelli Suzuki Saturday 16 February: Focus is on the premier MX1 category with the all new RM-Z450. |
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Dinsdale and Wilson form GYTR Yamaha Australia Saturday 16 February: The GYTR Yamaha MXD team is back for 2013 armed with two new riders and ready for action. |
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Greg Atkins – MX GP Circuit Designer Monday 18 January: |
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Ryan Villopoto Races to third Monster Energy Supercross victory of the season Monday 18 February: Dean Wilson dominates ppening Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship race. |
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Puke MX’s dramatic Club Day Monday 18 February: In hindsight, not a great day to get back track-side with the camera but will get to that shortly. |
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Backflips NZ Motocross Championships – Round 2 Thursday 21 February: Round 2 at Patetonga this Sunday. See www.patetongamx.co.nz/ for directions. |
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Dirt Shark - Dallas Supercross 2013 Friday 22 February: Running late this week - haven't even done Wednesday's yet! Busy working!
DIrt Shark Lurked back to the Dallas Supercross for the East Coast 250 SX Opener, Watch all the behind the scene Laughs, Debauchery, and Riding Footage with Top Supercross Athletes, Monster Girls and friends. |
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First Time - Grand Prix of Qatar Friday 23 February: With only a week to go before the Grand Prix of Qatar fires the 2013 FIM World Motocross Championship into life and the fact a number of things that will happen for the first time is just amazing. Geoff Myer writes for Youthstream. |
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Wednesday #5 Saturday 23 February: Yep, I'm 4 days late - been back concrete polishing !! |
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Monster Energy Supercross Results - Atlanta Sunday 24 February: James Stewart captures his first Monster Energy Supercross win of 2013 at the Georgia Dome and Will Hahn races to his first win of his career in the Eastern Regional 250SX Class. |
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Backflips 2013 NZ Motocross Champs - Patetonga Round 2 Monday 25 February: Yes, I was there, as the sun rose to be exact. This time I will go through the day by Class. Photos will be added as soon as I get time. |
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James Stewart talks Atlanta Tuesday 26 February: Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart talks about his start-to-finish victory at Saturday's eighth-round AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship event at Georgia Dome in Atlanta. |
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Team JCR - NZ Motocross Nationals Round 2 - Patetonga Wednesday 27 February: Film and edit by Tim Gould. Team JCR's Scott Columb and Billy Mackenzie at the second round of the New Zealand motocross nationals at Patetonga. |
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Patetonga - Mind The Gap Wednesday 27 February: Round two of the 2013 NZ Motocross Nationals at Patetonga featuring Cody Cooper, Todd Waters, Billy Mackenzie, Justin McDonald, Ben Townley, Scott Columb and Reece Carter amongst others. MTG's Tyler Cooksley leaves BT speechless. Get wells to Steven Cunha. |
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Livia Lancelot ready for a new season Friday 01 March: Olivia Lancelot is only the woman with a Motocross World Title, to enter a MX2 Grand Prix - this weekend in Qatar. |
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ilabb's chapter two - exhilaration Friday 01 March: Focuses on what its like to shred on a mx steed. |
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Losail MX Track ready to host a historical MXGP Friday 01 March: This weekend starts the 2013 FIM Motocross World Championship season at Losail’s Motocross track in Qatar. |
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Motocross and SuperMoto Word Championships calendars updated Sunday 03 March: Youthstream has announced the last update of the FIM Motocross and SuperMoto World Championships calendars. The main changes are marked in bold.
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Monster Energy Supercross Results: St. Louis Sunday 03 March: Ryan Villopoto picks up win #4 at St. Louis and Will Hahn moves Into 250SX class points lead with a pivotal win. |
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Cairoli, Desalle and Herlings take Qatar MXGP honours Monday 04 March: The first Grand Prix of the 2013 FIM Motocross World Championship took place today under the floodlights of Losail’s Motocross Track. |
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St. Louis 450 & 250 Main Events Monday 04 March: |
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Chris Power and Callan May win the Castrol Honda 6 Hour Tuesday 05 March: |
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Whibley wins opening round of the Mid East XC series Tuesday 05 March: |
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Courtney Duncan Diary - Millcreek National 2013 Day 1-2 Thursday 07 March: She's chasing her dream in the USA to qualify for the Loretta lynns, to become a pro motocross racer. She's also doing some national races as she travels around the country. |
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Thailand awaits the MXGP riders Thursday 07 March: After a successful start to the season in Qatar the FIM Motocross World Championship travels all the way from the Middle East to the exotic land of Thailand. |
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AIR.CRAFT - behind the scenes with Robbie Maddison Friday 08 March: You've seen DC's AIR.CRAFT starring Robbie Maddison. This is the behind the scenes that tells the stories that happened while filming this epic short film. |
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Harrisville set to go - just add riders! Saturday 09 March: The Pukekohe MCC is host for Round 3 of the 2013 Backflips NZ Motocross Championship this Sunday. |
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Harrisville's Round 3 via the Helicopter Sunday 10 March: 2013 Backflips New Zealand Motocross Championship hosted by the Pukekohe MCC at Harrisville
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Harrisville's Round 3 - Results & Podiums Sunday 10 March: 2013 Backflips New Zealand Motocross Champs hosted by the Pukekohe MCC at Harrisville |
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Levi Sherwood 3rd at Red Bull X-Fighters Mexico City Sunday 10 March: Frenchman Tom Pages had a capacity crowd gasping in disbelief with his electrifying freestyle motocross tricks en route to winning the Red Bull X-Fighters season opener in Mexico City’s rarified atmosphere. |
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New points leader Ryan Villopoto carries two-race win streak into Indianapolis Monday 11 March: Wil Hahn holds onto slight advantage in 250SX Class |
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Cairoli and Herlings successfully open Thai MXGP chapter Monday 11 March: The second Grand Prix of the 2013 FIM Motocross World Championship took place at Si Racha, Thailand, for the first time in the history of the series, in front of 17,000 spectators. |
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Team JCR at Harrisville's Round 3 Thursday 14 March: Team JCR's Scott Columb, Billy Mackenzie and Jay Wilson at the third round of the New Zealand motocross nationals at Pukekohe. By Tim Gould - Mind The Gap Films. |
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MXGP the Netherlands - changes create curiosity Thursday 14 March: With a fresh breeze in the sales, the Organization of GP Valkenswaard gets closer and closer to the Easter weekend. By Leanne Arts and Marionna Leiva for Youthstream. |
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X Games Moto X Best Trick discontinued after 2013 Thursday 14 March: We were there in 2012 and 2 of the first 4 riders were stretcher'd off |
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Superbike contender has to stick neck out Friday 15 March: New Zealand Superbike Championship at Hampton Downs this weekend. |
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ilabb's chapter three - determination Friday 15 March: The 'combustion' series is here to give you an insight to what its like to ride and race motocross in NZ. This features Nick Saunders, Ben Townley, Harrisville's Round 3 and me! |
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Dirt Shark - Daytona Friday 15 March: The Dirt Shark crew rolled to the DAYTONA SUPERCROSS to catch all the behind the scenes Havoc at Bike Week. Watch the hilarious interviews with top SX athletes, Monster Girls and exclusive race footage. |
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Paul Whibley's GNCC Round 1 - Florida Saturday 16 March: "Sorry bit late getting this out as its been a busy week with the race on Tuesday and Rnd 2 on this Sunday." Paul. |
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Courtney Duncan wins twice at Oakhill Saturday 16 March: Courtney wins her first USA National Championship for 2013 at Oakhill this afternoon. |
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Monster Energy Supercross Results: Indianapolis Sunday 17 March: Villopoto extends points lead with a win in Indianapolis. Musquin wins second consecutive 250SX Class main event. |
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Arnaud Tonus to return to racing at Valkenswaard Monday 18 March: Tonus has received the all-clear to prepare for the GP of the Netherlands at Easter after it was discovered that the injuries sustained in Qatar are not as bad as initially feared. |
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Dennis Charlett wins NZ Superbike TT at Hampton Downs Monday 18 March: Charlett cemented his reputation as NZ’s fastest granddad as he won the New Zealand Superbike TT at the Hampton Downs Round 4. |
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Paul Whibley suffers armpump at GNCC's Round 2 Tuesday 19 March: Aonia Pass MX - Georgia, Washington. |
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Dean Ferris set for quick recovery Tuesday 19 March: Injury update from www.yamaha-racing.com |
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MXGP of Bulgaria - Sevlievo in Bulgaria. Wednesday 20 March: It is simply known as the best facility in the sport of Motocross. We are not talking in Europe, but the whole World. Geoff Meyer writes for Youthstream. |
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Kailub Russell's helmet cam - GNCC 2 Thursday 21 March: A 'must watch' this first win video for Kailub Russell in Washington, Georgia last Sunday. |
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Interview with Mike Leitner, Race Engineer to Dani Pedrosa Thursday 21 March: Dani Pedrosa heads into 2013 with the firm goal of clinching a maiden MotoGP™ title. |
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Rockstar Energy Suzuki MX Video Thursday 21 March: Excellent production by Mikey Neal with the MX team and the straight shooting Joel Smets. |
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Meet 6x MX World Champ - Tony Cairoli Friday 22 March: Check out this 'different' portrait clip of 6X Motocross World Champion Tony Cairoli, as he prepares for the 2013 |
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Levi Sherwood - Home Again - Part 1 Friday 22 March: A 'reflective' Levi Sherwood whilst taking a break from the Red Bull X-Fighters series. |
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Speedway GP at Western Springs tonight Saturday 23 March: The waiting is over, Round 1 of the 2013 Monster Energy FIM World Speedway Championship is just hours away. Keep up to date on: https://www.facebook.com/speedwaygp |
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Hampel takes out Speedway's NZ Round 1 Sunday 24 March: A big Kiwi crowd - more than at the cricket!, lots of atmosphere, high speeds, chanting by lots of Polish fans plus the best racing by Aussie rider Darcy Ward. |
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Lorenzo leads the way as final pre-season test begins at Jerez Sunday 24 March: Yamaha Factory Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo kicked off day one of three of the final pre-season test of 2013 at the front, leading the MotoGP field by over a second in the time sheets. |
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Nerve-wracking end to NZ Superbike Champs Monday 25 March: It was a slow finish wins NZ Superbike Championship at Taupo yesterday. |
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Villopoto’s seventh victory of the season in Toronto Monday 25 March: Ryan Villopoto’s win streak grows to four with his seventh Monster Energy Supercross victory of the season in Toronto. Marvin Musquin makes it three-straight Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship. |
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2013 Maxxis British MX Championship - Round1, FatCat, Doncaster Monday 25 March: Checkout the highlights from Round 1 of the 2013 Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship at FatCat Motoparc produced by Greenlight TV. |
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2013 Cliffhanger Hill Climb - Jay Lawrence smashes his record Tuesday 26 March: Jay Lawrence, White's Bridgestone tyre specialist, rides the 2013 Cliffhanger Hill Climb. |
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Rounds 3 and 4 of the World Enduro Championship in San Juan, Argentina Tuesday 26 March: Antoine Meo emerges top KTM Enduro factory rider in Argentina. Now with independent videos. |
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More rain for last day of pre-season testing Tuesday 26 March: Monday was the final day of pre-season testing ahead of the 2013 MotoGP™ season. |
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The FIM Motocross World Championship goes social Tuesday 26 March: Youthstream has announced that the new social platforms for the FIM Motocross World Championship have been recently launched. |
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Levi Sherwood - Home Again - Part 2 Wednesday 27 March: Levi talks us through his newly created triple line, then it's off to town for a go-kart session with his friends. We finish the day with some fishing out at the beach. |
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Courtney Duncan - Dream Chaser - Chapter 2 Wednesday 27 March: Courtney talks about winning 2 USA National Motocross titles at Oakhill National, and a little about Millcreek National MX. |
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Monster Energy AMA Supercross - Toronto videos Wednesday 27 March: Round 12 is the only Canada round of the 2013 season as 48,669 Canadian fans converged inside Toronto’s Rogers Centre on Saturday night. |
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Ben Townley announces retirement Sunday 31 March: Final Round of the Backflips NZ Motocross Champs at Taupo and Ben Townley announced his retirement at the start of Round 2. |
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Cairoli and Coldenhoff take pole in Valkenswaard Monday 01 April: The Grand Prix of The Netherlands started today in Valkenswaard under very cold conditions but it did not stop the riders to go out for the qualifying races and offer great racing. |
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Cairoli and Herlings unbeaten in Holland Tuesday 02 April: The Grand Prix of the Netherlands took place this morning in Valkenswaard. |
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2013 NZ Motocross Nationals - Round 4 - Taupo Tuesday 02 April: The final round from Tim Gould. |
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MotoGP in Qatar - the logistics Wednesday 03 April: |
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Backflips NZ MX Champs - Top 30 Overalls Wednesday 03 April: The overalls only became available tonight. What number are you entitled to wear? - sorry but for 31 to 40 you have to refer to: http://www.mylaps.com/championship/index.jsp?id=46316 |
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Paul Whibley 3rd at OMA Round 2, Kentucky Thursday 04 April: Lots of overnight rain and an injured clutch hand, he was lucky to even make the event. |
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CLS Kawasaki Monster Energy Pro Circuit sign Jimmy Decostis for MX2 Friday 05 April: 21 year old New Englander Jimmy Decotis has signed for Team CLS MX2 Kawasaki Monster Energy Pro Circuit for the remainder of the 2013 FIM World MX2 Motocross Championship series. |
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Backflips own video of final round at Taupo Sunday 07 April: |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Houston Report Sunday 07 April: Spoiler Alert - delayed replay on ESPN at 7pm if you don't want to read-on. |
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2013 US Supercross videos - Houston Monday 08 April: 2013 US Lites East and Main Event from Round 13 in Houston. |
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Lorenzo wins in Qatar from Rossi and Márquez Monday 08 April: |
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What happened to James Stewart at Houston? Tuesday 09 April: A tough night for James Stewart and the Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing Team. |
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Paul Whibley's GNCC Round 3 Steele Creek Wednesday 10 April: A sore hand and stopping to attend an injured Thad Duval - at Spring Creek, North Carolina.
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Australia's Round 1 of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals Wednesday 10 April: No Ben Townley, no Josh Coppins. Cody Cooper, Rhys Carter, Kayne Lamont and Logan Blackburn will be racing. |
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Kiara Fontanesi interview Friday 12 April: Monster Energy Yamaha rider Kiara Fontanesi scored an impressive double moto win at the opening round at Valkenswaard.
Geoff Meyer reports for Youthstream. |
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2013 Maxxis British MX Championship Round 3 Friday 12 April: After a cancelled Canada Heights, tRound 3 is at the old school track of Cadders Hill. |
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Arco di Trento - the fourth MXGP of the season Friday 12 April: The MXGP of Trentino will also include the first round of the EMX125 European Championship. |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Minneapolis Report Monday 15 April: Ryan Dungey captures hometown win in Monster Energy Supercross’ return to Minneapolis. Musquin wins fourth race to tighten Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship. |
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Cairoli and Herlings shine at Arco di Trento Monday 15 April: The fourth Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship took place today at Arco di Trento in front of 23000 people. |
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Australian Monster Energy MX Nationals Opener Monday 15 April: Round 1 of 10 with not 4 Kiwis competing but 5. |
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Australian Monster Energy MX Nationals Opener Video Monday 15 April: MotoOnline.com.au highlights from MX Central's opening round of the MX Nationals yesterday. |
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World Superbikes at Aragon Monday 15 April: World SBK Round 2 at MotorLand Aragon was raced under blue skies. |
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Past Manx GP winners line up to celebrate 90th Anniversary Tuesday 16 April: Organised by the Manx Motor Cycle Club past winners of the Manx Grand Prix are set to take a lap of the Mountain Course. |
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Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2013 - Dubai Tuesday 16 April: Dany Torres' towering win next to world's tallest building |
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Who is Pauls Jonass? Tuesday 16 April: The first round of the EMX125 European Championship took place last weekend at the Italian track of Arco di Trento. |
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On board with Pedrosa and Márquez at Circuit of the Americas Wednesday 17 April: Spectacular on-board video courtesy of Repsol. |
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Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Diaries - #1 Wednesday 17 April: Behind the scenes with YFR - your monthly appointment to exclusive content.
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MX Champs - NZ Seniors - Taupo video Thursday 18 April: Andrew Leiataua, Breakfast Host at 93.6 More FM in Taupo has some new skills! |
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Cody Cooper's 2nd at the Australian MX opener Thursday 18 April: Motul Pirelli Suzuki's Cody Cooper claimed the team's first overall podium of the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals Australian Motocross Championship season at Raymond Terrace in New South Wales last Sunday. |
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Adrian Smith hoping the momentum favours him Thursday 18 April: It is two down and two to go as Taranaki’s Adrian Smith passes the halfway stage in his National Cross-Country Championship title defence. |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Minneapolis - Videos Thursday 18 April: 2013 US Lites East Round14 Main Event and the SX450. |
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Introducing Petar Petrov Thursday 18 April: For Youthstream, Geoff Meyer talks to Petar Petrov. |
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Catching-up with Simon Crafar Friday 19 April: Home is Buckland, just south of Pukekohe in rural South Auckland, walking distance from the new New Zealand home of V8 Supercars. |
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Motocross Illustrated - April Issue Friday 19 April: In this issue they cover the FIM World Motocross Championship heroes Evgeny Bobryshev and Elliot Banks Browne, plus the FIM and AMA series. They also look at the Maxxis British Motocross Championships. |
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Kevin Strijbos talks Sunday 21 April: Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MX1 rider Kevin Strijbos talks about his 2nd in qualifying in Bulgaria. |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Seattle Report Sunday 21 April: Rookie Barcia wins his second career Main Event and Roczen claims his third Western Regional 250SX Class Championship victory.
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Overall victory for Paulin and maiden podium for Lupino in Sevlievo Monday 22 April: The fifth Grand Prix of the FIM Motocross World Championship took place today in Sevlievo, Bulgaria early this morning NZ time. |
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Marquez becomes youngest ever winner of a MotoGP Monday 22 April: Marc Marquez has become the youngest ever race winner in MotoGP™, triumphing in Sunday’s inaugural Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas from teammate Dani Pedrosa. |
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Sevlievo - what the riders said Monday 22 April: We always hear from the 'factory teams' but what did the riders have to say in Bulgaria?
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Monster Energy Supercross - Seattle videos Tuesday 23 April: 2013 Round15 Main Events. |
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Paul Whibley's GNCC Round 4 - Big Buck SC Tuesday 23 April: Some humour from Whibs !! |
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Murray Bridge - Round 2 of the Aust MX Nationals this Sunday Thursday 25 April: Murray bridge is in South Australia and is one of the rider’s favorites on the tour, big Jumps, fast sections and good whoops. As they day goes on the track changes and gets very rough by days end. |
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Motorex KTM bringing the red plate to Murray Bridge Friday 26 April: Motorex KTM Racing Team enters this weekend’s second round of the MX Nationals at Murray Bridge in the enviable position of leading the championship. |
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All roads lead to Murray Bridge for Yamaha Racing Friday 26 April: The red loam and challenging Murray Bridge motocross circuit await Yamaha Racing this weekend as they contest round two of the MX Nationals. |
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Cachia hopes for hometown advantage at Murray Bridge Friday 26 April: Cachia will be looking to draw on hometown support when Round 2 of the Monster Energy MX Nationals hits Murray Bridge Motocross Track this weekend. |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Salt Lake City Report Sunday 28 April: Ryan Villopoto secures his third consecutive Monster Energy Supercross Title and Jason Anderson breaks through for his inaugural 250SX Class victory. |
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Aust Monster MX Nationals - Round 2 Report Monday 29 April: From Murray Bridge in South Australia |
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Superbike World Championship - Essen Monday 29 April: Round 3 of eni FIM Superbike World Championship at Assen |
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Euro MX1 and MX2 rider injury updates Monday 29 April: Two riders are currently out with injury, MX2's Julien Lieber and MX1's Xavier Boog. |
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Five from five for Josiah Natzke Monday 29 April: That was five wins from five starts at the 2013 Dragon NZ Junior Motocross Nationals. |
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Trials World Championship: Round 1 - Motegi Monday 29 April: Repsol Montesa HRC team mates Toni Bou and Takahisa Fujinami take a win apiece at Honda's home GP |
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Team shirts from $34.50 Tuesday 30 April: 2 designs and 17 differing colourways to choose from, for only $34.50 +gst +embroidery |
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Paul Whibley's Mid East Round 5, Airport, Hickory Wednesday 01 May: A full days rain before this popular event. |
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Red Bull X-Fighters return to Glen Helen 11 May Thursday 02 May: The world's top freestyle motocross riders compete at Red Bull X-Fighters Glen Helen in Southern California. This will mark the second year in a row the series has descended on Glen Helen Raceway, which will again feature the largest, most progressive FMX course ever built. |
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The Return: Nico Izzi Episode 1 Thursday 02 May: Few stars have shined as bright as Nico Izzi. |
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Jerez press conference kicks-off European MotoGP™ rounds Friday 03 May: The pre-race press conference in Jerez on the eve of the Gran Premio bwin de España. |
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Chad Reed on the internet show 'Greg's Garage' Friday 03 May: Chad talks about his disappointing 2013 SX season, the surprise of Davi Millsaps, the upcoming 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, his future in car racing and more. |
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Josh Grant is back Friday 03 May: Three months off due to injury, Josh at the Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX test track in North Carolina. |
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Lorenzo on pole after dramatic Jerez qualifying Sunday 05 May: Jorge Lorenzo has clinched his second pole position of the 2013 MotoGP season, this time on his 26th Birthday. |
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Pedrosa celebrates first win of 2013 in Spain Monday 06 May: Dani Pedrosa has clinched his maiden victory of this year’s MotoGP™ World Championship, winning the Gran Premio bwin de España on Sunday. |
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Monster Energy Supercross - Las Vegas Report Monday 06 May: Villopoto wins 10th Monster Energy Supercross race of 2013 in Las Vegas. Hahn and Roczen Claim Regional 250SX Championships. |
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Portugese GP win for Gautier Paulin Monday 06 May: The beautiful layout and challenging red dirt of Agueda (Portugal) hosted the sixth Grand Prix of the 2013 FIM Motocross World Championship this morning. |
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Wonthaggi - Round 3 of the Australian MX Nationals Monday 06 May: Wonthaggi is in Victoria as is Broadford which is Round 4 on May 19. |
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Thad DuVall wins Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Mammoth GNCC Tuesday 07 May: Paul Whibley was 5th and drops to 6th in the Championship, now 59 points behind the leader Charlie Mullins. |
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Kevin Schwantz to make his racing comeback at the Suzuka 8-Hour Tuesday 07 May: Former 500cc GP World Champion Kevin Schwantz is to make his international racing comeback this year at the Suzuka 8-Hour World Endurance Championship second round in Japan. |
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Paul Whibley's GNCC Round 5 Kentucky Tuesday 07 May: Earlier today we posted the GNCC report and now here is Paul's. |
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Monster Energy Yamaha 2013 Team Video Wednesday 08 May: Hidden from our eyes for 2 months - Sardinia with the 2013 Monster Energy Yamaha MX Team. Steven Frossard, Joel Roelants and Christophe Charlier. |
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2013 Isle of Man TT - 25 May to 07 June Thursday 09 May: The call it "The Greatest Show on Earth" with speeds of 322kmh - a Street Race. Here's a taste of 2012, already viewed by 12,988,953 TT fans. |
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Dirt Shark- 2013 Vegas Supercross Friday 10 May: The Dirt Shark Crew lurked to the last stop of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross. Watch them kill it one last time as they capture all the exclusive behind the scene race footage with athletes and hot girls. |
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Adam Cianciarulo to compete in the AMA Pro Motocross season Friday 10 May: The 16-year-old rider will make his professional debut on May 18th at Hangtown. |
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The Daryl Hurley Story Friday 10 May: Leaning on the fence at Taupo’s Round 4 there was two ‘youngsters’ next to me. “Who’s that” asked one as #912 in one of the MX1 racers passed. “Dunno” said the other. “Daryl Hurley” I said - “Ohhhhh” was the disbelieving response! |
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Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship this weekend Saturday 11 May: Round 4 on Sunday at Milton MX Park in Northampton. |
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2013 Pro Motocross prep at Lake Elsinore Sunday 12 May: Ryan Dungey, Ryan Villopoto, Broc Tickle, Ken Roczen and more bust out laps in California as they prepare for the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships.
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2013 Maxxis British MX Championship - Round 4, Milton Park Monday 13 May: Milton MX Park circuit was in prime condition for the fourth round. Hundreds of tons of wood chip has been worked into the circuit to hold moisture even with a little rain which had fallen in the Northamptonshire area. |
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Michael Leib signs with the Beursfoon Rockstar Suzuki Team Monday 13 May: We saw him briefly in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross but at Anaheim2 he broke his left arm. |
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World Superbikes at Monza Monday 13 May: Monza's Autodromo Nazionale was drama-a-plenty and not because of the weather. |
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Ferrandis and Aranda win at French Elite MX Champs Tuesday 14 May: The penultimate round of the French Elite Motocross championship was a great one for team Rockstar Bud Racing Kawasaki, who dominates both classes. |
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Honda announces major MX upgrades Wednesday 15 May: The CRF450R and CRF250R are renowned winning packages with a combination of power, agility and reliability that makes them popular with professional racers and hobby riders alike. |
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A week's racing with RCH Wednesday 15 May: Take a trip through the Houston, Texas stop of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross season with the RCH Dodge Sycuan Racing Team! Part owner Ricky Carmichael and team riders Josh Hill and Broc Tickle. |
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Joel Doeksen to bow out of Euro Motocross Saturday 18 May: MX3 World Champs in 2011 and with Maddii Racing in Italy this year, Joel has decided to bow out of top level Motocross. Alan Henderson catches up with Joel.
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Paul Whibley Report - Round 3 of the OMAs Sunday 19 May: Round three of the OMAs was a venue the series had used a few years ago near Bedford in Indiana. |
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Opener at Hangtown Monday 20 May: Villopoto and Roczen sweep 45th running of Hangtown Motocross Classic which drew a record crowd at Prairie City OHV Park - Sacramento. |
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Courtney Duncan - Hangtown report and images Tuesday 21 May: If you follow MX then you can hardly have missed Courtney's big win at Hangtown - by 29 and 15 seconds. Here is Yamaha NZ's release. |
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2013 Red Bull Hangtown Motocross highlight video Tuesday 21 May: MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of NBC Sports Group, presents. |
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45000 fans at Beto Carrero for the MXGP Brazil Tuesday 21 May: Once again the Grand Prix of Brazil was a great success thanks to the outstanding facilities of Beto Carrero as well as the great racing in both MX1 and MX2 classes and of course in the Super Final. |
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Introducing Honda's Grom Wednesday 22 May: You only have to go near a University, Tech Institution or High School to see how big the scooter market is here. Here's an alternative. |
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Changing of the Guard - Episode 2 Wednesday 22 May: 2013 brought an array of talented riders to the track for an action packed Monster Energy Supercross season. This episode of Changing of the Guard takes you through Davi Millsaps' role in the 2013 season.
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2013 Schools MX Championship - Ardmore Results Wednesday 22 May: This hugely popular annual event on 12 May attracted 99 Teams, from Whangarei down to Palmerston North. Any queries or info on 2014 to: Paula Cobb at schoolsmxchamps@gmail.com |
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Courtney Duncan says Thursday 23 May: After all the hype of Courtney taking out Hangtown, Sharon Cox talks to her about it and where it's all going. |
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2013 ilabb MX Academy coaching day tomorrow near Taupo Friday 24 May: Late notice from us ... but ilabb offering training tomorrow with two of NZ's top MX1 riders 10 minutes from Taupo. |
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MR Motorcycles Fun Day MX on Sunday Friday 24 May: The second and final in the Fun Day Motocross series this Sunday at Mercer, across the river from PukeMX's track. |
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Aussie Meg to the FIM Women’s MX World Champs Friday 24 May: Kawasaki supported rider Meghan Rutledge has been given the chance to capitalise on her podium finish at the first round of the 2013 FIM Women’s MX Champs with another Kawasaki team extending her a ride.
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Yamaha Insider May Edition Friday 24 May: Welcome to edition two of the interactive 2013 Insider Digital Magazine. |
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Pedrosa wins drama-filled race at Le Mans Friday 24 May: Ooops forgot to put this up on Monday!! |
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NZ Supermoto Nationals Friday 24 May: Round 1 starting 16 June on the track built 6 months ago on the inside of Powerbuilt Raceway at Ruapuna Park in Christchurch. |
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Round 2 at Thunder Valley Sunday 26 May: Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac prevail at Rockwell Watches Thunder Valley National. Villopoto and Roczen maintain points leads after Round 2 of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. |
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The Racer X Motocross Show: Thunder Valley 2013 Tuesday 28 May: For the second round of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Racer X Motocross Show hosts Georgia Lindsay and Jason Weigandt take you through the intense racing action at Thunder Valley. |
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PukeMX's annual move from Harrisville to Mercer Tuesday 28 May: Queen's Birthday Monday is the traditional opening of the Mercer Sand Track. |
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MNZ's Annual General Meeting 2013 Tuesday 28 May: Motorcycling New Zealand held the 95th AGM at Wellington at the weekend. Sharon Cox attended and furbished this report. |
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MX Illustrated - May Thursday 30 May: Interviews with Grand Prix riders Dean Ferris and Jake Nicholls, also interviews with AMA competitors Blake Baggett and Tyla Rattray. Plenty of images and features. |
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Isle of Man TT - Pit Webcam Thursday 30 May: Keep up to date as to what's happening over the next few days via livestream. |
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Paul Whibley Report - Round 4 of the OMAs Thursday 30 May: Round 4 was at Fort Smith, Arkansas, which was a long drive from South Carolina. |
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Yamaha delivers on more than value this Fielday's Season Thursday 30 May: Getting down to business in the global economy is the theme set for this year’s National Fieldays held in Mystery Creek 12-15 June. |
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FIM World Motocross Championships heading to France Thusday 30 May: Geoff Meyer thought it might be a good idea to check out the circuit that will run the 8th round of this year's FIM World MX1 and MX2 Championships. |
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Changing of the Guard - Episode 3 Friday 31 May: This episode takes you through Kevin Windham's 2013 |
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Yamaha signs 2013 Dakar Champ Cyril Despres Friday 31 May: Yamaha Motor France has announced the signing of 2013 Dakar Rally Champion Cyril Despres. |
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Mercer all set to go Sunday 02 June: Queen's Birthday Monday is the traditional opening for their Mercer Sand Track with an open practice day. Three new drop-offs feature. See www.pukemx.com for details. |
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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Round 3 at Inaugural Tennessee National Sunday 02 June: Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin win big at inaugural 'Built Ford Tough' Tennessee National. Villopoto and Roczen maintain points leads after Round 3 of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross. |
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2013 Built Ford Tough Tennessee National Highlights Monday 03 June: Lucas Oil Pro Motocross returned to the Southeast for the first time in 15 years, hitting Muddy Creek Raceway for the inaugural Built Ford Tough Tennessee National. |
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30th Anniversary of the Michael Godfrey Memorial Monday 03 June: Huge turnout for this event organised by the Christchurch Offroad Motorcycle Club and judging by the photos lots of spectators too. |
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Muddy Creek's 'The Bomber' Tuesday 04 June: The inaugural 2013 Tennessee National at Muddy Creek featured an enormous new uphill triple that the 250s struggled on. |
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Higashino stuns Pages in thrill-filled Osaka finals Tuesday 04 June: Hometown hero Taka Higashino of Japan won the first Red Bull X-Fighters event of his career, upsetting World Tour leader Tom Pages of France in a thrilling final in front of Osaka Castle watched by 11,000 fans. |
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JGRMX - Muddy Creek Tuesday 04 June: A look at the Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX Team's attendance of the inaugural Muddy Creek Pro National from Press Day to Race Day.
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Lorenzo completes hat-trick of Mugello wins Tuesday 04 June: Jorge Lorenzo has won the Gran Premio d’Italia TIM for the third successive year, leading home MotoGP™ championship leader Dani Pedrosa and Britain’s Cal Crutchlow. |
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Blake Gillard - Mercer Practice Tuesday 04 June: Ben Carter made this with Blake at Queen's Birthday Monday's Mercer MX Club Practice. Music by Flume: facebook.com/flumemusic |
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Paul Whibley's GNCC Round 7 Millfield Ohio Wednesday 05 June: "A little gutted to end up in fourth after being in contention for a podium finish all race." |
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Two French titles for Dylan Ferrandis and Kawasaki Wednesday 05 June: Coming to the final round of the French Elite series leading both the French MX2 class and the ‘Internationaux de France’, Dylan Ferrandis got both titles with team Rockstar Bud Racing Kawasaki. |
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Joey Dunlop Tribute Wednesday 05 June: To mark the 30th anniversary of Joey's Dunlop first Isle of Man TT win with Honda, his former team-mate and Honda TT Legends rider John McGuinness contested the Isle of Man TT Superbike race in tribute Dunlop livery.
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Monster Energy Aust MX Nationals - Conondale Wednesday 05 June: Conondale’s fifth round of 2013. MotoOnline.com.au’s Alex Gobert and Monster Energy MX Nationals series - compare Kam Williams. |
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Get to know ... Meghan Rutledge Thursday 06 June: Meghan was here in New Zealand during our MX Nationals and was to ride at Patetonga's Round 2 but a shoulder injury during training put an end to that. |
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MOTO's Foxhills 2013 British Motocross Championship Edit Thursday 06 June: The historic circuit of Foxhills did not fail to deliver a memorable day of racing for the 5th round of the Maxxis British Championship. Sit back and enjoy MOTO's edit.
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Coma takes victory in the Sardinia Rally Thursday 06 June: KTM’s Marc Coma on Wednesday sealed victory in the Sardinia Rally to complete a hat trick of wins in this season’s FIM World Cross Country Rally Championship to have a perfect score card of 60 points. |