Applying the brakes to the Hard Enduro season

The latest Hard Enduro Series has already served up plenty of breathtaking action, as fearless riders tackle some of the most challenging courses ever dreamt up.

It all started in April, when the inaugural edition of Red Bull Minas Riders brought the best and bravest bikers to Belo Horizonte in Brazil. Spaniard Alfredo Gómez came out on top, but there was there were plenty more riders celebrating as Hard Enduro planted its flag in yet another continent.

Watch the clip above to see action from Brazil as well as Austria and Romania in stunning slow-motion.

Coming Soon!

YZ Big Bike Build

Can you turn an old YZ two stroke into a competative race bike, capable of running with the 450 four strokes? Stay tuned and we will show you how!

Promising debut for all-new 2017 CRF450RW in the USA

Evgeny Bobryshev gave the all-new Honda CRF450RW a promising debut today at the MXGP of the Americas, held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Whilst race one proved something of an acclimatisation run for the Russian, who was using the new machine for the first time in anger at an MXGP event, in race two Bobby was right in the podium fight for the duration of the race.

From the start, Evgeny Bobryshev launched towards the front with a strong start and was quickly fighting for second position. As the race progressed, that fight became for third, but Bobby and the team were very encouraged with the promise and potential the new bike showed on its maiden outing.

“I really enjoyed my day today – the track was great and riding the new 2017 CRF was fantastic. In the first race I needed to understand the bike in a race condition so it took us a little time to get really used to it, but the second race was way better,' Bobryshev explained.

'I had a good start and sat in fourth place for the whole race pushing for third. The speed was the same so I couldn’t make a pass unfortunately, but we definitely had podium pace here with the new bike. I really feel comfortable on the bike and I really enjoy to ride it – I know that there are many more positive results coming.”

Meanwhile on the number 21 machine, Gautier Paulin started the day strongly and was attacking the front of the field in the opening free and timed practice sessions, but sadly it wasn’t to be his weekend. Two bad starts left him in the melee, and his day was cut short when he caught his foot in a rut in the second race, crashed and twisted his knee.

“It was a really good venue and a really good track here in Charlotte, and I enjoyed riding it a lot. They did a lot of hard work since the rain yesterday and the condition of the track today was good. Unfortunately though I had two bad starts today which made it hard,' Paulin said.

'My riding was good but I’m not happy with myself about the starts. The track was really technical and had some nice flow, and I think with good starts we could have been in the mix today.

'In the second moto, I also twisted my ankle badly which is why I had to stop. On the inside of one corner I got my foot stuck in the mud so I lost the front end because of that, and when I crashed it twisted my ankle. The team have worked on it already tonight and it’s feeling better, but at first there was so much pain I couldn’t continue," the Frenchman concluded.

KTM Recalls 250 SX-F

KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Motocross-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Motocross competition off-road motorcycles

Hazard: The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: KTM North America/Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ktmusa.com or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on "Service" and then "Safety" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 920

Description: This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number "13" is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2016 motorcycles have a letter "G" in the 10^th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the rod cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: 2016 KTM Motorcycles were sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for between $8,400 and $9,100. 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles were sold at Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $8,400.

Importer/Distributor: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio

Manufactured in: Austria

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Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.

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Collie Shire Council moves to secure track lease

Collie Shire Council moves to secure track lease

Thomas Munday | thomas.munday@fairfaxmedia.com.au

THE SHIRE of Collie has passed a motion to secure the future of one of Collie’s most popular sporting facilities. 

The council approved the lease renewal of the Motor Cycle Scramble Course at Stockton Lake at the meeting of Tuesday, August 2. 

The council is set to lease the track from the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPAW) and sub-lease it to the Collie Motocross Club for the next ten years. 

The council confirmed it would be a community built and operated sub-lease with the additional requirement for the club to be responsible for reinstatement ahead of the lease’s termination.

Shire of Collie chief executive officer David Blurton said the renewal ensured the club and community’s continued use of the area. 

“The Collie Motocross Club has operated from the Stockton Lake Scramble Track for many years,” he said. 

“There has been no change to the lease conditions or the lease area, so the main benefit of the lease renewal for a longer term is that it will provide security of tenure for the club. 

“Now that DPAW have provided a lease renewal, the Shire will prepare a sub-lease to the Collie Motocross Club.”

Mr Blurton said the move aligned with the Shire of Collie’s push for sporting and tourism-related facilities in the longer term. 

“In the recent Reimagining Collie community survey and consultation participants were in favour of a strong tourism focus providing diversification for the local economy and employment opportunities,” he said.  

“This aligns with council’s adopted Strategic Community Plan which includes strategies that aim to grow the local tourism industry. 

“The club has indicated that it will proceed to expand its events calendar and upgrade the infrastructure at the grounds.”

Collie Motocross Club president Paul Bevan said the council’s decision has secured the Collie Motocross Club’s future for an extended period. 

“It’s a big deal for the club, it gives us assurance going into the future and with the up-keep and renewal of assets and infrastructure it gives us the ability to have confidence going forward, continue to grow the club and grow our infrastructure,” he said. 

“It’s something the club has been asking and searching for for the past 10 years, we’ve got 170 members were a valuable part of the community, we provide a controlled environment for motorcycle enthusiasts so for us to grow as a club, and to have that assurance too, it’s a big deal.”

Mr Bevan said the track was one of numerous facilities that highlighted the town’s passion for sport, entertainment and tourism all year round. 

“We complement the Collie Motorplex, we support like-minded clubs – we’ve have the quad club and vintage motocross come and ride – all that brings business to town through fuel, accommodation, food etc.,” he said.

The Collie Motocross Club has announced plans to expand its events calendar for the upcoming season. 

Fly Racing Says Thanks To Andrew Short!

On Saturday, August 27th, 2016 Andrew Short finished his last professional race and rode off into retirement. It’s been FLY Racing’s pleasure to have worked with such an amazing athlete and person. We honor him for his career achievements and for all that he’s done for the sport of motocross. He’s been a true ambassador, not only for the FLY Racing brand, but for the sport as a whole; a role model and inspiration for many young racers and fans alike. Thank you for the memories, Andrew. You will be missed.

~ Best wishes from your friends at FLY Racing.

In honor of Andrew’s career, FLY Racing has compiled this gallery of career highlights:

http://www.flyracing.com/breaking-news/thank-you-andrew-short

Focused // Josh Strang

With the Unadilla GNCC on the horizon, it is now time for Josh Strang to become focused and lock his sights on another Xc1 championship! Can he do it?

Haaker Wins Round One

Monday Shout Out - Colton Haaker

 

Picking up the AMA EnduroCross Championship exactly where he left off the SuperEnduro series by winning ensures Colton Haaker deserves a very worthy Monday Shout Out.

Rolling into the Atlanta arena for the opening round of the 2016 AMA EnduroCross Championship the agenda were pretty damn clear for the SuperEnduro World Champion - nail 15 perfect laps and check out for the main event win.

“I’m here to win main events, it’s what I’ve trained for. It’s what I’ve put the hours and hours of work in for. That’s what matters to me,” told Haaker with the first round of the eight-race series having gone his way.

Determined to produce the form on home turf that saw him become world champion, Haaker looked the polished real deal come the gate dropping in Atlanta.

Slotting into second behind Taddy Blazusiak, he then confidently sat back for almost two laps before diving down the inside of Blazusiak in the log pit to take the lead. 

From there on out it was a matter repeating one of his countless main event drills mistake free - or as near as you can get to it in endurocross - to win.

How the series will inevitably pan out remains to be seen but one things for sure Haaker means business. He’s much more the finished package than ever he was before. 

And with that world title providing that final piece of championship-winning self belief, he’s one step away from adding a debut AMA title to his collection.

It’s going to be a very interesting season indoors…

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