MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, ANOTHER OPENS

GAUTIER PAULIN’S BRUTAL CRASH IN SLOW-MO: BROKEN COLLARBONE AND HAND


INSIDE CYCRA’S ALL-NEW YAMAHA  YZ-F PLASTICS: IT’S SLEEKER


MXA’S WEEKEND SCOREBOARD: WHO DID WHAT WHERE

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Ryan Villopoto.

 

LAS VEGAS SUPERCROSS RESULTS: 450 CLASS
1. Ryan Villopoto (Kaw)
2. Ryan Dungey (KTM)
3. Ken Roczen (KTM)
4. Justin Barcia (Hon)
5. Trey Canard (Hon)
6. Josh Hill (Suz)
7. Josh Grant (Yam)
8. Jake Weimer (Kaw)
9. Chris Blose (Hon)
10. Andrew Short (KTM)

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LAS VEGAS SUPERCROSS RESULTS: 250 WEST
1. Dean Wilson (Kaw)
2. Cooper Webb (Yam)
3. Justin Hill (Kaw)
4. Cole Seely (Hon)
5. Malcolm Stewart (Hon)
6. Jason Anderson (KTM)
7. Zach Osborne (Hon)
8. Shane McElrath (Yam)
9. Jessy Nelson (Hon)
10. Jake Canada (Hon)

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LAS VEGAS SUPERCROSS RESULTS: 250 EAST
1. Jeremy Martin (Yam)
2. Justin Bogle (Hon)
3. Matt Biscelgia (Hon)
4. Kyle Cunningham (Hon)
5. Jimmy Decotis (Hon)
6. Mitchell Oldenburg (KTM)
7. Alex Martin (Yam)
8. Gannon Audette (Kaw)
9. Jackson Richardson (Hon)
10. Vince Friese (Hon)

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LAS VEGAS EAST/WEST SHOOTOUT RESULTS
1. Justin Hill (Kaw)……………est
2. Dean Wilson (Kaw)………West
3. Jason Anderson (KTM)….West
4. Cooper Webb (Yam)……..West
5. Jeremy Martin (Yam)……..East
6. Cole Seely (Hon)……….…West
7. Jake Canada (Hon)………..West
8. Kyle Cunningham (Hon)……East
9. Shane McElrath (Yam)……West
10. Jessy Nelson (Hon)………West

LAS VEGAS ENDUROCROSS RESULTS
1. Cody Webb
2. Colton Haaker
3. Taddy Blazusiak
4. Bobby Prochnau
5. Taylor Robert
6. Geoff Aaron
7. Gary Sutherlin
8. Cory Graffunder
9. Bryan Roper
10. Jamie Lanza

WORLD SIDECAR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: PLOMION, FRANCE
1. Ben Adriaenssen / Ben van den Bogaart…Wasp/ Hus
2. Jan Henrickx / Elvijs Mucenieks……………Wasp/KTM
3. Valentin Giraud / Nicolas Musset…………..Wht/KTM
4. Stuart Brown / Josh Chamberlain…………..Wasp/Zabel
5. Gert Van Werven / Peter Beunk……………..Wasp/Zabel
6. Jason van Daele / Tim Smeuninx……………Wht/Zabel
7. Phillip Stenborg / Simon Stenborg…………..VMC/Zabel
8. Thijs Derks / Jan Bielen…………………………EML/Zabel
9. Vaclav Rozenhnal / Bruno Kaelin……………VMC/Zabel
10. Richard Jenkins / Dan Chamberlain………Wasp/Zabel

DUTCH GRAND PRIX RESULTS: 450 CLASS
1. Tony Cairoli (KTM)…………………….3-1
2. Jeremy Van Horebeek (Yam)………2-3
3. Kevin Strijbos (Suz)……………………6-2
4. Clement Desalle (Suz)…………………4-4
5. Joel Roleants (Hon)……………………8-5
6. Tyla Rattray (Hus)………………………7-7
7. Steven Frossard (Kaw)………………..10-6
8. Gautier Paulin (Kaw)………………….1-D
9. Tanel Leok (TM)………………………..11-11
10. Evgeny Bobryshev (Hon)…………..5-18

DUTCH GRAND PRIX RESULTS: 250 CLASS
1. Jeffrey Herlings (KTM) …………..1-1
2. Romain Febvre (Hus)……………..3-3
3. Jordi Tixier (KTM)………………….2-5
4. Valentin Guillod (KTM)…………..4-7
5. Arnaud Tonus (Kaw)……………….12-2
6. Dylan Ferrandis (Kaw)…………….8-4
7. Aleksandr Tonkov (Hus)………….5-8
8. Jose Butron (KTM)………………..10-6
9. Julien Lieber (Suz)………………….7-10
10. Tim Gajser (Hon)…………………..9-9

THIS ISN’T MOTOCROSS, BUT THE 2015 SUZUKI TU250X IS INTERESTING

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With styling that recalls yesterday’s classic motorcycles, the 2015 Suzuki TU250X is retro, affordable, street bike. Equipped with a single-cylinder, 250cc, air-cooled engine, but still fuel-injected with a digital ignition. In this day of mega-dollar motorcycles, both street and offroad, the TU250X is designed to get more newcomers into the sport. Plus it has a timeless look, thanks to its round headlight, sweptback chrome exhaust and classic design. Best of all, the suggested retail price of $4399.
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Old fashion or retro chic? Ahh, we’ll go with old fashion.


CATCHING UP WITH THE BROKEN TODD WATERS


DRUG TESTING  IS THE LAW FOR THE 2014 AMA NATIONALS

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MX Sports Pro Racing announced this week that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to implement a comprehensive anti-doping program in accordance with the World Anti-Doping code (WADA code) for the 2014 AMA National Motocross Championship.

USADA is responsible for the testing and results management process for athletes in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, and is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs. Information on the World Anti-Doping Agency Code or the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is available at www.usada.org.


2015 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE: TWO ATLANTA’S

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Jan. 3………………….Anaheim, CA
Jan. 10…………………Phoenix, AZ
Jan. 17…………………Anaheim, CA
Jan. 24…………………Oakland, CA
Jan. 31…………………Anaheim, CA
Feb. 7………………….San Diego, CA
Feb 14…………………Arlington, TX
Feb 21…………………Atlanta, GA
Feb 28…………………Atlanta, GA
March 7………………..Daytona, FL
March 14……………..Indianapolis, IN
March 21……………..Detroit, MI
March 28……………..St. Louis, MO
April 11………………..Houston, TX
April 18………………..Santa Clara, CA
April 25………………..East Rutherford, NJ
May 2…………………..Las Vegas, NV

NATIONAL CHAMPS IN THIS YEAR’S NATIONALS

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Ryan Dungey.

 

One thing that motocross fans get to look forward to in this year’s AMA 450 Nationals is a surplus of AMA National Championships. The 450 Nationals might see four former 450 Champions; James Stewart (2008), Chad Reed (2009), Ryan Dungey (2010/12) and Ryan Villopoto (2011/13). Plus, the addition of former 250 National Champions Ivan Tedesco (2005), Trey Canard (2010) and Eli Tomac (2013). That puts 7 former Champions on the track at the same time. For comparison, Blake Baggett (2012) and Dean Wilson (2011) will be the only former National Champions contesting the 250 AMA Nationals.

Side note: Eli Tomac reportedly broke his collarbone practicing this week and will have to miss the Las Vegas Supercross. Being ready for Glen Helen is a possibility.

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Trey Canard.

 

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Chad Reed.

 

USED IT, ABUSED IT, TESTED IT: X BRAND GOX GOGGLE

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The X Brand GOX is a well-crafted, no-nonsense, basic motocross goggle without frills. It lacks fancy air scoops, quick-release lens systems, nose guards or outrigger brackets. In their place, it offers a low price point.

VERDICT: The best compliment the MXA wrecking crew can pay to the GOX goggle is that we didn’t notice it while riding. It did everything well and was totally unobtrusive. We admit there there are goggles with better straps, peripheral vision, lens mounting systems and more bells and whistles, but the X Brand GOX is above average in everyone of those categories.

DIGITS: $34.00 to $47.00–www.eksbrand.com or (818) 592-6434.


LET’S MOVE ON: 2014 AMA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

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In three weeks the AMA 250/450 Nationals start at Glen Helen.

 

May 24………Glen Helen…San Bernardino, CA
May 31………Hangtown….Sacramento, CA
June 7……….Thunder Valley…Lakewood, CO
June 14………High Point…Mt. Morris, PA
June 28………Muddy Creek…Blountville, TN
July 5…………Red Bud…Buchanan, MI
July 12……….Budds Creek…Mechanicsville, MD
July 19……….Spring Creek…Millville, MN
July 26……….Washougal…Washougal, WA
Aug. 9………..Unadilla…New Berlin, NY
Aug. 16……….Indiana…Crawfordsville, IN
Aug. 23……….Miller Motorsports…Tooele, UT

BIRTHDAYS OF THE STARS: ROLF CELEBRATES 77

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May 2…Tania Satchwell 1980
May 3…Bryan Hinson

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May 3…Carlos Rivera

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May 3…Mark Kalpakoff

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May 5…Rich Eierstedt 1954
May 5…Mike Koger

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May 5…Joel Roelants 1989

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May 6…Brett Metcalfe 1984
May 7…Matt Tedder

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May 7…Rolf Tibblin 1937

HOW MUCH PURSE MONEY DID SUPERCROSS PAY IN 2014?

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Ryan makes at least $100,000 in bonus money per event win, has earned over $100,000 in purse money, will get a $100,000 Supercross purse fund and a $1,000,000 bonus for the 2014 Supercross Championship.

 

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IMPORTANT RACES ON THE HORIZON: VALKENSWAARD, HIROSHIMA & VEGAS

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The third round of the All-Japan National Motocross Championship will be in Hiroshima on May 11.

 

DATE             EVENT                                  PLACE
May 9-11……..WORCS Offroad…………………..Ridgecrest, CA
May 11………..250/450 Grand Prix………………Spain
May 11………..300 Two-Stroke…………………….Spain
May 11………..All-Japan National………………..Hiroshima
May 18……….World Sidecar……………………….Ukraine Cancelled
May 18………..Maxxis British National…………Canada Heights
May 18……….AMA Vintage Series……………….Athens, OH
May 18………..Australian National………………Murray Bridge, SA

 GRAND PRIX NEWS, BRUISES & SAND MASTERS

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Tony Cairoli.

 

This weekend’s GP is round six of the 18-race world Championship series. Since it will be held in the sand of Valkenswaard it is a foregone conclusion that Jeffrey Herlings will win the 250 class and Antonio Cairoli the 450 class.

Tommy Searle will return to action in the 450 class this weekend in Valkenswaard. Searle crashed heavily in Thailand when his bike bogged on the non-regulation fuel that they had to run because of civil unrest in Bangkok.

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Jeffrey Herlings (84) won’t have Glenn Coldenhoff (259) to kick around at Valkenswaard.

 

Glenn Coldenhoff, who was running third in the 250 World Championships, also crashed while practicing and tore the ligament in his knee, and had surgery on it.

Ken DeDycker has yet to make his return to action after a preseason injury sideline the KTM factory rider.

Alessandro Lupino damaged his knee and will have surgery on the May 14. His recovery should take several months.

Max Nagl, who broke his wrist while practicing at a local track, is out of action. The same crash took out Husqvarna’s Todd Waters (with a broken leg, fractured hip and a broken collarbone).

MOTO-QUIZ: CAN YOU NAME THIS FACTORY HONDA RIDER?

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He had a cool nickname and was on the same Honda team as Gary Jones, Rich Eierstedt and Chuck Bower, but is best remembered for a racing a different brand. The answer is at the bottom of the page.

 

IT’S ALL OVER BUT THE SPENDING: 2014 SUPERCROSS WRAP-UP

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DATE     EVENT                    450                           250
Jan. 4…..Anaheim I……………Ken Roczen…………..Jason Anderson (W)
Jan. 11…Phoenix…………….…Ryan Villopoto……….Jason Anderson (W)
Jan. 18…Anaheim II………….Chad Reed…………….Cole Seely (W)
Jan. 25…Oakland………………Ryan Villopoto……….Jason Anderson (W)
Feb. 1…..Anaheim III………..Chad Reed……………..Dean Wilson (W)
Feb. 8…..San Diego…………..James Stewart………..Justin Hill (W)
Feb. 15…Dallas…………………James Stewart………..Adam Cianciarulo (E)
Feb. 22…Atlanta…………….…Ken Roczen……………Martin Davalos (E)
Mar. 1…..Indy…………………..Ryan Dungey……….…Adam Cianciarulo (E)
Mar. 8…..Daytona…………….Ryan Villopoto……….Blake Baggett (E)
Mar. 15…Detroit…………….….James Stewart……….Adam Cianciarulo (E)
Mar. 22…Toronto……………..James Stewart……….Justin Bogle (E)
Mar. 29…St. Louis…………….James Stewart……….Martin Davalos (E)
Apr. 5……Houston……………Ryan Villopoto………..Jason Anderson (W)
Apr. 12….Seattle…………….…Ryan Villopoto……….Cole Seely (W)
Apr. 26….New York……..…..Ryan Villopoto………..Justin Bogle (E)
May 3……Las Vegas…………Ryan Villopoto………..Jeremey Martin (E). Dean Wilson (W)
450 points leader …………..Ryan Villopoto (Kaw)
250 East points leader …..Justin Bogle (Hon)
250 West points leader ….Jason Anderson (KTM)

2014 SUPERCROSS HOLESHOT LEADERS

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450 Class:
1. Ryan Villopoto……….5
1. Mike Alessi……………3
3. Ryan Dungey…………2
3. Ken Roczen…………..2
5. Matt Moss……………..1
5. Vince Friese…………..1
5. James Stewart……….1
5. Andrew Short………..1
5. Cole Seely……………..1

250 Class:
1. Martin Davalos………..3
2. Dean Wilson…………..2
2. Adam Cianciarulo……2
2. Cooper Webb………….2
5. Jessy Nelson…………..1
5. Justin Bogle……………1
5. Vince Friese……………1
5. Dakota Tedder………..1
5. Cole Seely……………….1
5. Jason Anderson………1
5. Jimmy Decotis……….1

 WHO WON THE POLE POSITION THE MOST TIMES?

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Early in the series Ryan Dungey said that he was no longer going to concentrate on setting the fastest lap—and, true to his word, he didn’t.

 

(After 16 of 17 races)
1. James Stewart…………6
1. Ryan Villopoto………..5
3. Ken Roczen……………4
4. Justin Barcia………….1
4. Dean Wilson…………..1

 

 

ANSWER: The late Gassin’ Gaylon Mosier was best remember as a Wheelsmith Maico rider, but had factory rides with both Honda and Kawasaki.

 

Photos by Massimo Zanzani, Ray Archer, Debbi Tamietti, Pro Circuit, Scott Mallonee, Monster Energy, John Ker, John Basher

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