BETA MOTORCYCLE WINS THE BAJA 500

BETA MOTORCYCLE
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (June 30, 2009)

When the dust settled on the 41st annual SCORE International Baja 500, a Beta Motorcycles dealer-sponsored team won the series’ premier Open Pro Motorcycle class on a Beta 450 RR.

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June 19, 2009 8:28 PM

David Knight leaves BMW Motorrad Motorsport.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport.
Munich 19.06.2009

With immediate effect, David Knight and the off-road team of BMW Motorrad Motorsport will be parting company. The two-times World Enduro Championship winner and winner of the US Grand National Cross Country only joined the BMW Motorrad Team Offroad at the beginning of the 2009 season. The move during the current enduro racing season is by mutual agreement.

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June 17, 2009 8:26 PM

Technical stewards announced for AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships

American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
PICKERINGTON, Ohio

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the technical stewards for the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, which will bring the fastest amateur dirt-track racers in the country to Du Quoin, Ill., this June 27-July 4. Tryce Welch, the country's leading authority on DTX bike setup and motors, will serve as chief DTX technical steward, and technical consultant Josh Lynn will serve as chief technical steward for all other disciplines.

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May 19, 2009 9:11 PM

Shock Doctor/KTM Factory rider David Kamo won the 5th round of the AMA/FMF Hare & Hound Series

KTM-Sportmotorcycles AG
National Hare & Hound Series - 5th round Jericho, UT

Shock Doctor/KTM Factory rider David Kamo won the 5th round of the AMA/FMF Hare & Hound Series at the Cherry Creek race, marking his second win of the season.

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May 1, 2009 8:36 PM

AMA Pro Flat Track Classes Added to AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships

AMA Pro Racing and AMA Racing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 1, 2009)

Professionally Licensed Riders Eligible to Compete in Pro-Only Classes AMA Pro Racing and AMA Racing, the amateur racing department of the American Motorcyclist Association, have reached an agreement to include professionally licensed riders during selected days of competition at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships to be held from June 27th to July 5th at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill.

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April 29, 2009 9:16 PM

Red Bull KTM factory rider Shaun Simpson injured in training accident

KTM-Sportmotorcycles AG,
Mattighofen, Austria

KTM Racing learned on Wednesday evening that Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team member Shaun Simpson suffered a training accident earlier today and has fractured his lower leg

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April 22, 2009 9:17 PM

Getting to Know...Dean Wilson

Canidae Motosport Kawasaki’s

This week’s Getting to Know is with Canidae Motosport Kawasaki’s Dean Wilson. He recently just won all four pro classes at the World Mini GP in Las Vegas. Check out the video to find out a little bit about this up-and-coming racer.

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April 21, 2009 9:49 PM

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Dietrich Makes It Two in a Row

Monster Energy Kawasaki
Irvine, Calif. (April 21, 2009)

“ Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ricky Dietrich added another win to his season tally with another dominating performance at the fourth round of the WORCS series at the Hollister Hills SVRA Park in Hollister, Calif. The win is his third of the season and brings him back to the top of the points standings. Not far behind Dietrich was teammate Damon Huffman who scored his best finish of the season just off the podium in fourth. Destry Abbott also put in a good ride in ninth to give the Monster Energy Kawasaki team its best overall finish of the season.

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Nichole Cheza to serve as honoree at AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships

AMA Racing
PICKERINGTON, Ohio

Trailblazing female racer will welcome amateurs from around the country to championship event

Every summer, the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, set for June 27-July 4 in Du Quoin, Ill., invites an active or retired star from the pro ranks to greet amateur racers at the event.

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Rounds added to AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships Holeshot Series

AMA Racing
PICKERINGTON, Ohio

AMA members who will be competing for national No. 1 plates at this summer's AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, set for June 27-July 4 in Du Quoin, Ill., now have three more opportunities to get a head start on the competition.

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March 30, 2009 8:56 PM

Online registration open for AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships

AMA Racing
PICKERINGTON, Ohio

Round added to AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championship Holeshot Series

Competitors can now preregister for the 2009 AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships, set for June 27-July 4 in Du Quoin, Ill. An online registration form and event supplemental regulations are available in the Amateur Championships section of www.amaracing.com.

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November 18, 2008 6:58 AM

Red Bull Knockout attracts 650 riders for mad beach scramble

KTM / Red Bull

Scheveningen, a beach on southern Netherlands and normally deserted in winter was the scene of an all-or-nothing, two-wheel scramble for glory at the weekend when 650 riders tackled a gruelling offroad course on the soft sand.

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October 20, 2008 7:59 PM

Kawasaki Sweeps WORCS Podium at Season Finale in Taft

Monster Energy Kawasaki
Taft, Calif. (October 19, 2008)

“ Kawasaki rider Bobby Bonds, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ricky Dietrich and Taylor Robert made it an all-green podium at the final race of the WORCS series at Honolulu Hills Raceway. The championship came down to the finale with Bonds taking the win and title by just one point over fellow Kawasaki rider Dietrich. Robert had an impressive professional debut, taking the final podium spot, while fellow Monster Energy Kawasaki riders Damon Huffman and Destry Abbott finished ninth and 12th, respectively.

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October 19, 2008 7:25 PM

Kawasaki’s Bobby Bonds Earns His First WORCS Championship at Season Finale in Taft

Kawasaki
Taft, Calif. (October 19, 2008)

“ Kawasaki rider Bobby Bonds captured his first WORCS title during the final WORCS round on Sunday at Honolulu Hills Raceway. Bonds had a dream season as a privateer, winning two rounds and runner-up in six of 10 round this season.