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Fun in the Sun Ahead of the Red Bull Hare Scramble

Mark Webber joins the hard enduro party before the serious business of the Red Bull Hare Scramble.

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Ceduna Ready To Host Round Two Of The Peter Stevens SAMX Championship

The West Coast Motorcycle Club will host the second round of the 2015 Peter Stevens South Australian Motocross Championship this Saturday and Sunday the 13th and 14th of June The event will mark the first time South Australia’s premier Motocross Championship has headed to the coastal town since 2012 when the club hosted an extremely well ran and popular event on a track that put the states best riders to the test. The club has continued to work hard and develop both their track and facilities in the lead up to this years event and is looking forward to welcoming riders from all parts of the state to the Eyre Peninsula this weekend. “The track is coming together nicely now which has allowed us all to heave a huge sigh of relief.” Kelli Hoffrichter from the West Coast Motorcycle Club commented. “Ceduna is a largely a farming community and we have had a lot of helpers busy on their tractors seeding. At any given time we only have half dozen helpers around, so to achieve what we have is a great feeling. “As for the weekend we couldn’t do it without all the other officials and helpers from other clubs. The way we all help each other is what makes this sport so amazing and we are forever grateful. “We’ve had nice steady rainfall for the last month so the track has been great to work with.” In a bonus for riders making the trip across for the second round of the state championship, the club have more than a few surprises in store. “For those that have raced our track before you will be in for a surprise as we have changed it a lot since our last State round in 2012. “ Hoffrichter explained. “We have added another 10 start gates and our start gates have shifted to the old pit area. We’ve also added a 3 bay wash down area. “Our track surface is unusual as it is a mixture of soils. We have sand, shell grit and clay areas so it will prove a fun challenge for all.” Along with showing the wider motocross community just how great their local town and club is, the West Coast MCC is also looking forward to the opportunity to show the region just how great motocross racing is in South Australia and the great sportsmanship that comes along with such a great sport. “West Coast is a small club but we have on average 12 members representing us at all state rounds. It’s a feeling of pride to share our club and track with others and to provide a different sort of track. “I’m always raving on how good MX is and how even though it’s an individual sport everyone, even the fiercest of competitors, help each other in any way they can and I can’t wait to show that to our local community the sportsmanship that is MX.” Hoffrichter concluded. Motorcycling South Australia’s general manager Chris McArdle echoed Kelli’s thoughts and can’t wait to showcase the sport of motocross to Ceduna and the surrounding region. “The opportunity to bring the 2015 Peter Stevens Motorcycles SA MX Championships to Ceduna is great for the series and the region.” McArdle commented. “ Sport based tourism has significant benefit for regional economies, with most visitors staying for longer, and spending more than usual tourists. “Ceduna, its surrounding areas, and indeed the whole Eyre Peninsula has outstanding natural attributes to visit, see and enjoy. There is so much to do in the region, it is sure to be a fun trip for all that visit. “Riders will get to experience a different type of track, which is important to get diversity through the series, providing another challenge to determine the 2015 SA Championship. “The West Coast MCC always put on a great weekend, with true country hospitality and the whole community gets behind the event. “Everyone who has made the trip to Ceduna in the past has loved it, so I am sure another great weekend will be had by all.” McArdle concluded. Saturday will see the states junior motocross competitors take to the track with riders from as young as four years of age in the 50cc Demo class all the way through to 16 year old competitors in the 250 four stroke class doing battle. Sunday will see the state’s best riders hit the track in the two Expert classes along with classes for Intermediate, Clubman, Vets and Women. Practice will commence at 8.30am on both days with racing to commence at the conclusion of practice. For further information about this weekend’s event, please call Kelli Hoffrichter on 0488 198 278

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Erzbergrodeo...Need We Say More!

Qualifying for the Red Bull Hare Scramble on Sunday kicked off with the driest Iron Road Prologue in years. Searing heat, clouds of dust and slippery tracks meant it was tough going for the riders

Ronnie Renner Plays Golf

Is this every dirt bike riders dream...a pristine golf course to roost!

The Revolution...in the beginning DT1

What was your first bike? Mine was a DT1 a bike that changed the motorcycle world. Here's a little history about the beginnning.

Yamaha Revolutionizes Motocross

 If you've been around long enough you may remember seeing Karsmakers or Hannah blitz the motocross world on Yamaha's revolutionary new suspension system. Here's a look at the beginning.

Glen Helen: America's Burliest Motocross Track

 

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Just east of the Los Angeles hills lies Southern California’s Inland Empire, motocross’s mecca. There are more professional and amateur racers per square mile there than anywhere on the planet. Venture into one of the area’s billion housing developments, tee up a golf ball, and smash that masochistic white orb in any direction, and the odds are strong that you will hear the shout of a professional motocross rider as the ball careens through his kitchen window. Then as you speed away in mischievous delight, you might see Ken Roczen and Jessy Nelson at the stoplight. Really, though, that could happen. Of course, smack dab in the middle of the I.E. is Glen Helen Raceway.

There is no motocross track that captures the essence of the American dream like Glen Helen. A racetrack built into jagged Southern California peaks, a fortified hotbed of excess, at least as far as a motorcycle racer is concerned. The arms race to creating the biggest and baddest motocross track in the country during the sport’s rise in the '80s produced several greats, but nothing like Glen Helen. The hills are gigantic and steep, the absurd constructions of a small child’s imagination — the start, the first turn, the massive hills and the booter jumps. It’s a motocross racer’s Pipeline, his Matterhorn.

Take a moto 1 lap with Jessy Nelson!

Racing at Glen Helen might as well be a combination of motocross, Supercross, Hard Enduro and Rampage rolled into one (and freestyle motocross, if you are Marvin Musquin with the heel-clicker game). The track is one of the fastest of the year, and the roughest, with tremendously technical sections thrown into the mix for good measure. The crown jewel of Glen Helen is Mount Saint Helens, a 200-foot climb into the SoCal stratosphere, followed immediately by a descent all the way down. The GoPro videos you see here do not do it justice. The hill up and down are nearly impossible to walk: An overweight patron of the races might find himself losing his footing here and transforming into a human bowling ball. Now imagine racing a motorcycle on that incline with 39 other professionals, all of whom would love for you go away — quickly. The track builders might just be practicing sadists.

Neither Ken Roczen nor Jessy Nelson won at Glen Helen, but each finished in the top five, with Nelson actually landing on the podium by way of 4-4 motos in the 250 class. Nelson has always been great at starts, a talent that can be viewed in all its glory in the first few seconds of his POV from moto one, where he ripped a decisive and uncontested holeshot. It was a heartbreaker for Nelson to lose two positions in the last two laps, but consistency prevails in a sport of attrition like motocross, and he still stood on the podium at the end of the day.

Roczen was clearly feeling chipper compared to his day at Hangtown, where a recent back injury slowed him down considerably. He went down in turn one of the first 450 moto and came all the way through the pack to eighth by moto's end. In moto two, he managed a decent start in the top five and made his way to third on the first lap, where he would stay for the duration of the 36-minute moto. The next step for Roczen is the top step, so watch him closely at Thunder Valley this weekend.

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Joe Montana Visits Roseville Kawasaki Saturday

We are proud to announce that on Saturday, May 30th at 1pm NFL Legend Joe Montana will be visiting Roseville Kawasaki at 2014 Taylor Road in Roseville, CA to meet fans and sign autographs!!! Bring your favorite 49er memorabilia and get an autograph from the man himself!!! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the 4-time Super Bowl Champ, 3-time Super Bowl MVP and NFL Hall of Famer that broke records and captivated NFL fans throughout his legendary career. Admission is FREE for this event...hope you can join us!!! For more information, feel free to give us a call at (916) 784-2444. Hope to see you Saturday! Sean Coplen General Manager Roseville Yamaha Kawasaki Disclaimer: Arrive early for your best chance to meet Joe! Joe will sign most items. However, due to personal reasons and/or other contractual conflicts, Joe may be unwilling or unable to sign certain items. Limit one item per person -- this is at Joe's request to be fair to all fans. Sorry, no exceptions.

New Virginia MX Track Approved

Hanover Planning Commission approves motocross race, training facility

Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:30 pm

By LAURA KEBEDE Richmond Times-Dispatch Richmond.com

The Hanover County Planning Commission voted in favor of a proposal Thursday evening for a motocross dirt bike race track and training facility in Doswell.

Edmonia Iverson of the Beaverdam District, where the property is located, introduced a motion to deny the proposal after a nearly two-hour public hearing and discussion.

The commission voted down Iverson’s motion 2-5, with Jerry Bailey of the Henry District joining Iverson.

A motion to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the motocross facility — with a condition to eliminate outdoor lighting and limit evening hours — passed 5-2 with Iverson and Bailey dissenting.

It was not immediately clear when supervisors will take up the matter.

Dozens of families from Hanover, Spotsylvania County and even out of state filled the meeting room in support of the proposed motocross track.

Nearly 20 children in racing jerseys and adults with “Yes to MX” stickers pleaded with the commission to allow a dirt bike racing track, pointing out that the nearest training ground is in Maryland.

The planning staff recommended approval of the proposal, citing county supervisors’ recent approval of an economic development plan to promote sports tourism to boost hotel stays and other business from out-of-town visitors.

The nearly 44-acre property along U.S. 1 near Verdon Road is designated as industrial use in the county’s comprehensive plan. The facility would include 30 recreational vehicles campsites for race participants and be allowed to hold three races per year.

Several accommodations were made in the proposal to reduce noise. A natural ridge line running north and south hems the facility between U.S. 1 and train tracks just before Interstate 95. The proposal also includes a berm with a fence that would further decrease noise, said David P. Maloney, the Planning Commission secretary.

The area is heavily wooded to the north and south.

Training from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week would involve one to three bikes at one time, according to the applicant, Randall Everett.

Weekends would generally have 50 to 100 bikes at one time, which would translate to 130 to 150 people attending a practice at one time. Everett estimated attracting 200 people during race weekends.

Everett has competed with dirt bikes internationally and addressed some of the concerns nearby residents had about noise and thinking the facility would be a magnet for drugs and alcohol.

“There are a lot of positives,” said Everett, a Nokesville native. “The families here and the kids here need a safe place to ride. ... I strive to be a great neighbor and I promise you that.”

Opponents cited environmental, noise and traffic concerns.

“I endure the noise from Kings Dominion and the rock quarry,” said Regan Armentrout-Waggin, who has lived in Doswell for nearly 50 years. “Sometimes I can barely hear my TV over the noise.”