Archive for April, 2010

Congress holds hearing on proposed law that could end sales ban on kids’ dirtbikes and ATVs

Friday, April 30th, 2010

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A Congressional hearing on a proposed law that could end the sales ban on youth-model dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) was conducted on Thursday, April 29, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reported today. The hearing on the proposed bill, the “Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act” (CPSEA), was held by the House Committee [...]

Utah Governor Gary Herbert and the Utah Sports Commission Welcome Back Monster Energy Supercross

Friday, April 30th, 2010

AURORA, Ill. (April 30, 2010) – To preview tomorrow’s Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race from Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium, Utah Governor Gary Herbert joined AMA Supercross class champion Ryan Dungey, current AMA Supercross Lites class points leader Jake Weimer and President of the Utah Sports Commission Jeff Robbins at a [...]

This Week in Monster Energy Supercross: Salt Lake City

Friday, April 30th, 2010

  AURORA, Ill. (April 30, 2010) – Last weekend, premier AMA Supercross class rookie and Rockstar/Makita Suzuki rider Ryan Dungey needed just a sixth place finish or better to become the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, title holder. While the task appeared easy enough, the Seattle track presented riders with arguably [...]

MX for Children Charity Reaches $500,000

Friday, April 30th, 2010

AURORA, Ill. (April 30, 2010) – Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, and MX for Children capped off an exciting season of fundraising at Saturday night’s stop at Qwest Field in Seattle. The race culminated the charity organization’s fifth year of Inside Line Experience (ILE), bringing total fundraising to more than $500,000 benefiting [...]

NBC and SPEED Provide Exclusive Coverage of American Motocross

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (April 29, 2010) – After introducing the most innovative domestic television package in motocross history last season, MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, return with exclusive coverage from SPEED and NBC Sports for the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship. All 12 rounds from the world’s most [...]

WMX Class Prepared for Exciting 2010 Season with Stellar Support

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

MORGANTOWN, W.V. (April 28, 2010) – The success achieved at last season’s Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX) has carried over into 2010 as the nation’s top female competitors prepare for another exciting eight-race championship featuring two new tracks, a new title sponsor and more support for the riders and the series than ever before.

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki is Thinking Championship in Salt Lake City

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Corona, Calif. (April 28, 2010) – With the AMA Supercross Lites Western Region season coming to a close in Salt Lake City, Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki is looking to claim its second championship of 2010. Jake Weimer currently leads the points standings and needs to finish 15th or better this weekend to hang the No. 1 [...]

Congressional hearing may impact ban on selling off-highway vehicles for kids

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — A U.S. House hearing scheduled for Thursday, April 29, will address the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act (CPSEA) of 2010. The CPSEA would modify earlier legislation that effectively banned the sale of youth-model dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles due to onerous lead-content standards.

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Jake Weimer Tightens his Grip on West Coast Title

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Corona, Calif. (April 26, 2010) – Jake Weimer is looking to match his Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki teammate Christophe Pourcel by hanging a No. 1 plate on the door of his team’s transporter. He came one-step closer in Seattle, finishing on the podium and building a 19-point lead in the standings. Josh Hansen showed speed early, [...]

Supercross Veteran Kevin Windham on a Roll Heading into Salt Lake City’s Rice Eccles Stadium

Monday, April 26th, 2010

AURORA, Ill. (April 26, 2010) – Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, returns to Salt Lake City’s Rice Eccles Stadium this Saturday for the penultimate race of the championship.  Last weekend, Monster Energy Supercross made its 39th visit to Seattle where AMA Supercross veteran and GEICO Powersports Honda’s Kevin Windham, secured his first [...]