Brain Protection - New F2 Carbon MIPS Helmets

   This is what Santa wants you to have for Christmas...Protection!

Carbon fiber, Kevlar®, Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS®), Drylex Microfiber … the F2 Carbon in its standard form is as close to a factory race bike as a helmet can be. Used by top FLY racers Trey Canard, Andrew Short, Weston Peick, and Justin Brayton, this helmet is out-of-the-box and on-to-the-racetrack ready.

• MIPS® low-friction layer can absorb more of the rotational force of impacts, adding more protection than other helmets can offer
• Meets or exceeds the toughest safety standards on the market. Snell 2015, DOT approved for USA. Other standards include: ECE and AS (Australian).
• Shell is constructed using state-of-the-art, aircraft grade woven carbon fiber and Kevlar® composite materials, which create superior strength while remaining extremely light
• Dual density EPS liner combines two layers of EPS (Expanded Polystyrene), one softer, one slightly harder to provide more progressive impact absorption for different levels of impact
• Multi-port air induction cooling system includes 11 intake and 4 exhaust vents that create massive airflow to keep your head cool
• Quad-vent goggle anti-fog vents above goggle eye port draw air from goggle to help clear away fog
• Custom molded rubber trim with integrated nose guard helps keep rocks and debris away from your nose
• New Quick Release washable COOLMAX® comfort liner & cheek pads absorb sweat, provide plenty of ventilation, and are easy to remove
• Flow through EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and comfort liner air system align to maximize airflow
• Helmet is constructed using super-strong, lightweight machined aluminum screws, rivets, and stainless steel D-rings for superior strength and years of worry free use
• Optional carbon fiber intake vent wing can be added to the helmet for increased direction of airflow on the front vents

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Red Bull Knock Out In Slow Motion

Red Bull Knock Out returned to action for the first time since 2008 as 1,500 amateur and pro riders took on a tough and technical 5km track laid out on the beach at Scheveningen in the Netherlands.

The heavy, shifting sands, cold winds and sea spray caused big challenge, but they also faced a series of massive man-made obstacles built into the course.

After a sprint to the Pier, the riders faced back-to-back 3.5m jumps, the world’s longest washboard – 600m of bumps and jumps – a huge roller section and the 3.5m tree-hole jump: a small jump, followed by a dip leading to a high, 3.5m jump.

Kurt Caselli Foundation Ride Day

The 3rd annual Kurt Caselli Foundation Ride Day was held at Glen Helen Raceway Dec 4th 2015. Its great to see everyone come together and support a great racer's legacy and the foundation in his name that is doing great things for riders safety.

Matrix Concepts Donates KC66 Signed Stands - 20 stands given away at Kurt Caselli Ride Day

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Matrix Concepts will donate 20 limited edition KC66 M64 composite stands that are personally signed by multi champ Ryan Dungey at the third annual Kurt Caselli Ride Day at Glen Helen Raceway on December 4th. 100% of the donation proceeds raised from the sales of these very special stands will go directly to the KC66 Foundation to help them with their mission.

The Matrix Concepts KC66 M64 Stand is a lightweight, strong plastic composite stand with special KC66 graphics. This model is the same one used and endorsed by several of the top race teams worldwide. This special edition stand will look great in your home, office, garage or shop.

If you can’t make it out to Glen Helen Raceway for the KC Ride Day on December 4, 2015, you can still help the KC Foundation and purchase a KC66 M64 Stand (non signed) on line at: http://www.matrixracingproducts.com/m64-elite-stand-kurt-caselli-66-edition/. The profit for each KC purchase goes to the foundation.

About Matrix Concepts / Next Components / 1.7 Cleaning Solutions: Based in Valencia, California. Our products are used and developed by the top MX/Off-Road/Cycling race teams in the world and include personalized off road Motorcycle and Bicycle Stands, Tie Downs, Tool Boxes, Utility Cans, Mats, Next Levers, Grips, Hand guards, Foot-pegs, shifters, chain guides, sliders as well as 1.7 Cleaning Solutions. For more information on Matrix Concepts products please visit us at: www.matrixracingproducts.com

MotoCross...The Video

Here is a link to a good video covering many years of moto. It is a little long but shows DeCoster, Hannah, RJ, Wardy, McGrath and others. Good look at past racing.

https://youtu.be/VOX6f6GJPCM

Get an Insider's Tour of the KTM Factory

Matthias Walkner takes us behind the scenes where they build the bikes that have dominated Dakar.

It’s no coincidence that the last 14 editions of the Dakar Rally have seen a KTM rider on the top step of the podium. The Austrian manufacturer has built an era of invincibility through methodical preparation as well as expert riding over desert dunes.

In the clip below we join Red Bull KTM Factory Team rider Matthias Walkner as he takes you behind the locked doors of the KTM headquarters. Get a firsthand look at the massive logistical operation of the reigning Dakar Rally bike race champions as they prep to transport the team from Austria to Argentina.

WPS Opens Texas Distribution Warehouse

Midlothian distribution center will deliver next-day service to mid-south area dealers

Boise, ID ­– November 18, 2015 – WPS (Western Power Sports, Inc.) is pleased to announce the opening of its sixth distribution warehouse in the United States, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the town of Midlothian, Texas. The new 180,000+ square foot Texas warehouse facility is the newest addition to WPS’ five current locations in Boise, Idaho; Memphis, Tennessee; Fresno, California; Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; and Ashley, Indiana.

“The opening of this DC is an integral part of our vision for WPS in our expansion into new markets, providing the best service to our dealers and our vendor partners alike. This also enables us to better serve our dealers in the mid-south region of the United States by providing next day delivery,” states WPS President Craig Shoemaker. “This was the natural next step which falls in line with our ultimate goal to bring powersports dealers the best service, product, and delivery in the industry. And with the Dallas-Fort Worth area being a regional center for distribution facilities, it was clear we should choose this metropolitan area. Not only will we be able to better serve our mid-south dealers, but we’re also proud to be able help the community of Midlothian by bringing new jobs to the area. Additionally, we have added 24,000 sq ft. of office space at our state of the art HQ and nearly 400,000 sq. ft. of additional warehouse space nationwide in the last 18 months. This is simply another step in our overall vision for the continued growth of WPS.”

WPS began shipping product from its new Texas warehouse on November 13th. Dealers in the area can expect the new facility to become their default warehouse within the next few weeks.

 

For more information about WPS and its expanding list of brand and product offerings, or for information about how to become a WPS dealer, visit wps-inc.com.

About WPS

Boise, Idaho, based WPS (Western Power Sports) was incorporated in 1960 and distributes over 130,000 SKUs, including offroad and street motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and watercraft parts and accessories to thousands of dealers nationwide.

Atlas Brace...Free Shipping!

 

No Minimum Required. Standard Ground Shipping. Applies to U.S. Continental Orders Only.

If You Have A Local Track...Be Greatfull

DEP to inspect proposed Charlton motocross site

By Craig S. Semon
Telegram & Gazette Staff

Posted Nov. 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Updated Nov 13, 2015 at 7:01 PM

CHARLTON - The state Department of Environmental Protection will inspect the site of a proposed motocross project next week.

The inspection of the controversial Sunset City project is a result of a request last month by Jonathan Sanborn and a group of Charlton residents, who appealed the order of conditions issued to Sunset City by the town Conservation Commission.

“We have serious concerns about the potential environmental impact" of the project, Mr. Sanborn said in his appeal. “After reviewing the Order of Conditions…, it is clear that the Order does not sufficiently address environmental concerns.”

"This is just yet another attempt to use taxpayers' dollars to fight their campaign of fighting any development in Charlton," said Russell G. Jennings, one of Sunset City Inc. partners, developers and landowners. "I have talked to DEP numerous times throughout the process of approval on this project. As the Charlton Conservation Commission and DEP are both aware of, they have an open-door policy with us. They can come out anytime."

According to the DEP, the purpose of the site inspection is to determine the significance of the area under the state Wetlands Protection Act and to informally discuss issues relevant to the proposed project.

No construction can begin until all appeals are completed, according to Gary Dulmaine, environmental analyst in the DEP's Bureau of Water Resources.

Conservation Agent Todd P. Girard reviewed the plans, performed a site study and worked with the DEP regarding compliance with state regulations.

At the Conservation Commission’s Sept. 3 meeting, Mr. Girard said the developer had satisfied his and the state’s concerns with its plan to develop the driveway and wetlands replication first, the motocross track second and the campground as the final phase.

The Wetlands Protection Act sets a protective distance of 100 feet from wetlands for building or disturbing land surrounding a wetland. When a developer plans a project that includes work inside a wetland, or encroaches on a wetland, the Conservation Commission is responsible for reviewing the project to ensure it meets state regulations.

A group of Charlton residents filed an appeal to request that the DEP issue a superseding order of conditions that requires “a more cautionary approach” than the order issued by the Conservation Commission.

In the appeal, Mr. Sanborn alleges the Sunset City proposal includes a large amount of development inside protected wetlands. According to Mr. Sanborn, 14 wetlands are inside the 150-acre project. Much of the construction is concentrated over these wetlands, instead of being located away from the wetlands, he said.

On Sept. 16, the Conservation Commission approved a Sunset City application to disturb 538 square feet of wetlands to install a driveway campground and motocross park on land off Brookfield Road. The wetlands loss would be replaced with a 1,081-square-foot replication nearby.

Mr. Jennings insists the main reason for the project's location is to provide a buffer from neighbors.

"We've done alternative analysis on the project, being that the motorcross track was located closer to some of neighboring homes. Now, we've moved it," Mr. Jennings said. "We determined that it would be too close for comfort for ourselves and our neighbors. So, in the best interest of our neighbors and ourselves, that is where the project is designed today.

Mr. Sanborn said the Conservation Commission was not taking a precautionary approach to protecting wetlands and wildlife habitat.

"The Conservation Commission follows the rules and regulations that are established. That's what they have to do legally," Mr. Jennings said. "If they try to enforce more strident laws and regulations than they are legally able to do, the applicant would have to sue the town."

Baja Pre Run

If you're going to race the Baja night section you have to practice at night. Here's a shot of #33 and his team getting ready for a night ride.