Aaron is on PROPS Megatour in his home state of Texas. Be on the lookout for him.
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Dallas check in with Fox
Well finally riding again!!! Just carving the wake though for another 2 months....doctors order..ugh! But man does it feel good to be back
Justin Barcia Extends Points Lead
Round 10 of the AMA Supercross series took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, this past weekend. In the SX Lites East class, GEICO Honda’s Justin Barcia raced to his four
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
MX Adventures - Supercross Racers go Pink
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Supercross will undergo a 'Pink' transformation this weekend in Anaheim to show their support and help promote Breast Cancer Awareness, including contributions to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Orange County.
Expect to see a lot of masculine Supercross guys wearing pink riding gear, or somehow sporting the color to show their support for this great cause. Also it is a Valentines weekend, so many of the guys are getting all kinds of lady love ...
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/mx-adventures-supercross-racers-go-pink
Historic racing venue Moto Park, in Chatsworth, ON, will host the final two rounds of the 2011 Royal Distributing Canadian Enduro Championship September 17 & 18.
For Immediate Release - March 30, 2011read more
Help James Stewart pick his next boot design
James Stewart is looking for the next design to appear on his Nike boots, so a design competition called Red Bull Rubber & Sole was launched to solicit new ideas. James met the seven designers, hailing from Indianapolis, St. Louis, Detroit and Chicago at Got SOLE? Boutique in Indianapolis before the Supercross race. He narrowed the field down to his two favorite submissions.
That's where you come in. James needs help to decide between his top two design choices, and he wants you to help. Check out his picks here and vote for the one you prefer via text message, and look for James to be rocking the design at the St. Louis Supercross race on April 9.
The winner will be selected soon, so vote via text today!
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/help-james-stewart-pick-his-next-boot-design
Rob Herring George Holland Jeremy van Horebeek Kent Howerton
DC Moto TF Ride Day with Josh Hill
In the 2010 AMA Supercross Championship series, Josh Hill consistently found himself on the podium. He ended the season sixth overall in points, in which he finished second in 5 of the 17 Main Events. In July, Josh spent time preparing for the 'Speed and Style' event for X Games 16. His practice session went from 'landing a backflip on his first attempt' to 'under rotating the next time around.' This horrific crash sent Josh to the hospital with a list of injuries and a whole new respect for the sport of Freestyle Motocross. I caught up with Josh, at Pala Raceway for the DC Moto TF Ride day, where he talked about his rehabilitation, his plans for Supercross 2011, and more!
Josh Hill at the DC Moto TF Ride Day
Angela: Hey Josh, you are looking good. How are you feeling?
Josh: Yeah I am getting better, everything is starting to heal up and I am getting to where I can function normally again. So it is getting better, but I need to focus on getting my body stronger. That is my main thing right now.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/dc-moto-tf-ride-day-with-josh-hill
Honda Red Riders Score Big at First-Ever Dodger Stadium Event
The Honda Red Riders took on round three of the 2011 AMA Supercross series, an FIM World Championship at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, January 22. The weekend?s racing marked the first-ever Supercross event held at the renowned Dodger Stadium and American Honda Racing?s Trey Canard brought the battle to the Supercross [...]
Supercross 2011: Kyle Regal discusses move to L & M Racing Yamaha
Moving up from the Lites class to the full time 17 rounds in the premier 450 Supercross class is a big step for any racer. Making it a double whammy, Kyle Regal is also going from Privateer Status to a full Factory Sam Manuel L & M Yamaha ride.
Kyle rode a few 450 Supercross rounds last season, when he wasn?t racing in the Supercross East Coast Lites, but it was this summer Kyle really gained momentum on the 450, finishing ninth in the series final standings.
Antonio Cairoli Trey Canard Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Supercross.com's Fan Guide to Supercross 2011: Toronto, Canada
We provide direct links to the things we think you'll find interesting and helpful on Supercross.com, as the 2011 Monster Energy Supercross comes to the Rogers Centre, in Toronto, Canada for Round 12 of the AMA Supercross Series!
But first, info courtesy Feld Motor Sports:
Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/supercrosscoms-fan-guide-to-supercross-2011-toronto-canada
Ian Trettel Update - March 10, 2011
The following is an update from the family of Ian Trettel regarding the condition of the Rockstar Energy Suzuki rider following his practice crash last weekend at the Daytona Supercros...
“On Saturday, March 5th, Rockstar Energy Suzuki rider Ian Trettel sustained a head injury during practice at the AMA Supercross event in Daytona, Florida. He was quickly taken to Halifax Medical Center, where he was placed in a medically-induced coma. The accident caused bleeding as well as swelling in his brain and both have been stabilized with medical and surgical interventions. At this time, Ian remains in critical condition, but he is now stable and we expect his condition to improve from this point forward.”
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/ian-trettel-update-march-10-2011
RJ Says: Defending a Supercross Championship and season review
After watching the first three supercross races of the 2011 season, I'll share with you what I see at this point.
Two riders that have really impressed me so far are Ryan Villopoto and Trey Canard. Looking at their fitness, their riding technique, their ability to get thru traffic on the race track, both are far beyond what I thought they would be.
I knew Ryan would be fast. But when a rider has been away from racing for a while, as he has, sometimes it takes a while to knock off the rust. Ryan has looked great after his heat races - obviously the training with Aldon Baker has helped him a lot. I can see his fitness, how much he is sweating, and his ability to retain his breath and breathing after both his heats and main events. It's visible that Ryan has leaned down together with Aldon, and he's in awesome condition.
I thought it would take Trey Canard at least half a season in the premiere Supercross class to where he was really comfortable. As I watch Trey in these first three races, there are certain section of the different tracks where he is faster than either Villopoto or James Stewart. Once Trey puts together the whole track, and an entire 20 laps like that - look for him to win some races this year.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-defending-a-supercross-championship-and-season-review
MX Adventures
A Supercross is usually filled with its share of dramatic moments. From the jump off the gate to those first turn pile ups, all the way to that finish and everything in between, the action at Supercross is always nonstop.
The 2010 Phoenix Supercross had more dramatic moments than your normal race. However it was in those days that followed that the drama grew with various opinions that were blasted across message boards and blogs. I certainly appreciated the hot topics brought to the surface by the many people who love the sport of Supercross. And like you I have my own thoughts on the James Stewart and Chad Reed 'incident' ...
It was just one year ago when a controversy made headlines with Jason Lawrence, Josh Hansen and Steve Boniface were 'fighting'.
The backlash for those guys were met by AMA officials. Last year the Rules stated that the following offense is subject to disciplinary action:
An attack on a Racing official and/or engaging in a fight. This includes any person who attacks or is involved in a fight anywhere on the premises prior to, during, or after an AMA Supercross meet. There will be no maximum fine or suspension period for this offense.
My point here is that Supercross is no stranger to its share of drama but in the aftermath of last year, and now Phoenix, what does it take to show some true sportsmanship and character in tough occupation?
James commented thru his blog initially. Info on Chad Reed came thru Kawasaki and Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher stated that Chad would not return to racing until he is 100 percent. Chad is expected to miss a minimum of six weeks to heal his broken left hand. Six to seven weeks puts us near the Daytona Supercross and by then there will still be eight races left on the schedule.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/mx-adventures
David Philippaerts Mickael Pichon Jim Pomeroy Christophe Pourcel
Ricky Carmichael University
RickyCarmichael University
This year marked the 2nd annual RCU event. Families, racers and fans traveled from all across the country to partake in this in
Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/mx/blog/id/24396
Travis Pastrana Gautier Paulin David Philippaerts Mickael Pichon
Inventor, Entrepreneur: Eric Peronnard
If you are in the off-road motorcycling industry, you probably know, or know of Eric Peronnard. He's never won an AMA Supercross, he's not an FIM World Motocross Champion, but he's done a lot in the sport.
Ever hear of the US Open of Supercross in Las Vegas? Ever hear of MiniMoto Supercross? How about EnduroCross in the USA?
Eric 'made' those.
So, we give you a peek 'behind the scenes' in the sport of off-road motorcycling, with a bit of info on the life of Eric.
But let?s go back about 50 years ? Eric was born in the French Alps. When we asked him exactly when, his reply with a smile was 'a few years ago'. He first started motorcycling riding at age 14 - the earliest you could at that time in France.
Eric remembers the first 'big' race he went to, as a spectator - at the famed Payerne circuit in Switzerland, that was a big part of the World Motocross Championships for so many years. When asked who won that Grand Prix .... Eric says Roger De Coster on his factory Suzuki .... or maybe it was Heikki Mikkola : )
But Eric had a plan. A plan to come to the USA. And 26 years ago, he did. Why? The "American Dream" of course!
Eric talks about the plan of eventually coming to the USA from an early age, and more:
I only knew two things in my life then, and still do today ... that I would be in America and work in the American motorcycle industry, and that I feel very lucky every day.
In 1985, Jim O?Neal was kind enough to hire me as an employee, and I had a great time with him. Then I went to work with Bob Maynard at THOR. Finally, after get acclimated to life here in the USA, I decided to get back into the entrepreneurial life as I was doing when I was in France - when I left France I sold my Suzuki dealership, which was the third largest in the country ... and then came to America.
By 1988, I was running my own company here in the USA, with my wife Carol - we organized and produced events world wide!
My first job in the "racing" world was with the Paris Supercross - I became the US agent working together with Paris Supercross Director Xavier Audouard. Then I became involved with the Geneva Supercross, and some Italian Supercrosses. I still work today with the Paris and Geneva Supercross events.
For me, it was like a dream come true. It still is. I was able to work and know (and still do) ALL the top guns of Supercross and Motocross! I can't name them all ... but the generations span from Ricky Johnson to James Stewart! I am so lucky to have been able to engage on such a personal level with all those stars, and which many of them I can call "friend"!
That's not all Eric was doing. At the same time, he was running a large motorcycle tour company for European riders, in partnership with Yamaha.
And that partnership led the next chapter in the American Dream - he opened a Yamaha motorcycle dealership in Las Vegas, which went on to become one of the biggest Yamaha-only dealerships in Southwest USA.
Eric talks about the motorcycle adventure tour era in his life:
We were so busy in the 90?s ... we became producer of multiple adventure trips for the Philip Morris company (Marlboro) and organized a lot of crazy things with them! It was a lot of fun ... we just needed to be creative, ... and bankrolling projects was no object for them!
So, in 1995 thru 1997, Eric was running the tour business, did race productions, and owned a motorcycle dealership. In 1997 his son Alec was born. A joy and life changing experience.
In 1998 - the US Open of Supercross at the MGM Grand Garden Arena was 'born'. An 'Eric and Carol? creation.
In 1999, Eric sold his Yamaha dealership to run the US Open and his other business adventures.
In 2000, Eric sold the US Open race to Clear Channel (which is now Feld).
In 2001, Eric become VP of International Business for Clear Channel.
In 2002, Eric and his wife had their second son - Luca.
In 2003, Eric left the corporate career of Clear Channel, and resumed a more "entrepreneurial" life again.
What was next?
2004 - Co-creating of MiniMoto Supercross, and EnduroCross.
In 2005, Eric worked full time at MiniMoto SX, and EnduroCross, and also was working on the European races.
In 2006, MiniMoto Supercross and EnduroCross was sold to Source Interlink Media. Eric becomes VP of Motor Sports events for Source Interlink.
In 2007, Eric ran MMSX, EnduroCross, and other races worldwide. He also started something new - consulting with ESPN on the X Games.
In 2008, he opened a Victory / Polaris / KTM dealership in Florida (where he lives) while still doing the same jobs as the year before.
In 2009 - a fantastic temporary life change. Eric took a 'leave of absence'. He traveled the world, literally, for 12 months with his family. They visited over 35 countries! In Eric's own words, "by far the most educating part of my life". http://peronnardfamilyworld.blogspot.com/ At that same time, Mike Karsting and Lance Bryson with Source Interlink were doing a great job managing MiniMoto Supercross and EnduroCross.
Last year, Eric returned home, and resumed work with MMSX and Endurocross. And ESPN's X Games as a consultant. And keeping an eye on the Florida dealership. (fortunately with a great operating partner) And helped the MX of Nations to come back to America! (Lakewood, Colorado)
And now we have 2011. What is the plan for Eric? First order of business - MiniMoto Supercross, and the EnduroCross Series.
click on image above to learn more about MMSX!
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Eric reflects on what he has accomplished to date:
Was I thinking much? I don?t know (laughs), ... but I have good common sense, and every thing we've always done was clean and honest. Everything we ever done, we did with great passion ... and happened to be successful too.
MiniMotoSX was easy, my then partner (Tim Clark) had a pit bike magazine and that segment was on fire! I used my knowledge and connections in Las Vegas and, voila - we had a success!
On other hand, EnduroCross was a complete different animal. I knew it had legs and properly managed it would do very well ... and it did! The reasoning behind EnduroCross was to create a motor sport where we can have plenty of action without pushing up the speeds, since speed can be the enemy! Easier said than done, but I love the concept of EnduroCross, and keep trying to make it safer and even more spectacular!
It seems to be a winning combination, and we could have great news coming up this summer ?
The future ...
I would like to help the sport be a better place - mostly with less injuries and less noise. And I am talking about all off road motor sports. Noise is killing our sport, we HAVE to do something ...
We will still have an Electric bike race at MiniMoto SX, and don?t forget we opened the doors to EV four years ago. MiniMoto SX was the first to do it in the USA.
I really would like to encourage everybody to ride MiniMoto SX, just come for fun, bring your family and friends and experience the biggest (entry wise) indoor race in the world!
Eric Peronnard and his consulting firm are currently working with: Source Interlink media (MinimotoSX and Endurocross), Lariviere Organisation (Paris Supercross), DPO Organisation (Geneva Supercross), ESPN (Summer X Games) and Youthstream (Motocross MXGP and MXoN).
Eric ends by saying I still love riding and loading my bike to go to the track is still a magical moment. I have a KTM 350 SX, a Kawasaki Pro Circuit 250 (thanks Mitch), an Aprilia 450 MXV (bella machina) and couple pit bikes and trial bikes. I try to be on two wheels every day I can, mountain bike, scooter or MX bikes .... love it love it love it.
I am a very lucky man with a great family and a lot of friends! I would not change or trade my half century for anything or any other life.
I do believe in doing more than you say and not the other way around. I am quite private and very few people know what I am up to, but trust me - there are many projects in my mind!
What will 2012 bring for Eric, a motor sports inventor & entrepreneur???
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Eric with wife Carol
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Supercross.com's little video of Mini Moto Supercross 2010 in Las Vegas
Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/inventor-entrepreneur-eric-peronnard
MX Adventures - Supercross Racers go Pink
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Supercross will undergo a 'Pink' transformation this weekend in Anaheim to show their support and help promote Breast Cancer Awareness, including contributions to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Orange County.
Expect to see a lot of masculine Supercross guys wearing pink riding gear, or somehow sporting the color to show their support for this great cause. Also it is a Valentines weekend, so many of the guys are getting all kinds of lady love ...
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/mx-adventures-supercross-racers-go-pink
Monday, 28 March 2011
Artist Mark Jenkins - Shows at Volta, NY - March 3 - 6, 2011
Family Room
a solo exhibition of new work by
Mark Jenkins
At the Volta NY art fair in New York City, March 3 - 6, 2011.
Rockstar Metal Mulisha FMX Team Jump Show!
Wes Agee, Jimmy Hill, Julian Dusseau & the RS/MM FMX Team is heading out to Toyota Speedway April 2nd...
Source: http://www.metalmulisha.com/blog/2011/03/rockstar-metal-mulisha-fmx-team-jump-show/
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