MXA PHOTO OF THE WEEK: HOW GOOD WAS THE RM500E?
MOTOOLS BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SALE
WORKS CONNECTION BLACK FRIDAY SALE
WORKS CONNECTION BLACK FRIDAY SALE TODAY
RIDE ENGINEERING BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY SALE
PRO CIRCUIT BLACK FRIDAY SALE
6D HELMETS BLACK FRIDAY SALE
THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: STEFAN, GARETH & RC
Nov. 23…Mike Katin
Nov. 24…Joel Albrecht 1972
Nov. 24…Gareth Swanepoel 1984
Nov. 25…Michael LaPaglia
Nov. 25…Stefan Everts 1972
Nov. 25…Zach Bell 1994
Nov. 26…Travis Hodges 1971
Nov. 26…Steve Boniface 1982
Nov. 26…Kyle Partridge 1986
Nov. 26…Marty Smith 1956
Nov. 26…Travis Hodges 1971
Nov. 27…Karsten Butler
Nov. 27…Ricky Carmichael 1979
Nov. 27…Casey Lytle 1978
Nov. 27…Brent Brown
Nov. 28…Andrew Short 1982
Nov. 28…Jeremy van Horebeek 1989
Nov. 28…John Rice 1935
Nov. 29…Brandon Butler
Nov. 30…Jacob Saylor
MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: ENZO/DRC HIGH-SPEED COMPRESSION ADJUSTER
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS VAL TAMIETTI?
The former CMC number one from Saddleback Park was involved in a crash at REM when he came up on a couple lappers who moved over on him. Val broke his tib/fib—the same ones that he broke years ago and had plated. He spend a couple days in the hospital while his doctors tried to decided whether to rod it, replate it or just cast it. In the end, the Doc decided that metal was out of the question and Val ended up with a full leg cast. The good news? He found the TV remote control.
3PALMS MOTO GAMES ON NOV. 24-25 IN CONROE, TEXAS
For more information (although they seemed to have squeezed everything short of “War and Peace” into their poster) go to www.3palmsasp.com
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6TH ANNUAL KURT CASELLI RIDE DAY ON DEC. 1 AT PALA
For more information go to www.kurtcasell.com
MXA TEAM TESTED: NEKEN SFH HANDLEBARS & SPECIAL ULTRA-THICK GRIPS
Doubling the thickness means the extra cushion of Kraton rubber offers a grippier surface and softer feel while reducing vibration from the engine and suspension. Every MXA test rider was skeptical of the tapered handlebar ends and cushy grips, but once on the track their doubts went away. Although double in thickness, the Neken half-waffle grips have the exact same outer diameter as a normal grip. The grips themselves were ultra-soft and plush. Test riders reported a reduction in vibration, more comfort and less hand fatigue. Additionally, the strength of the handlebar was not compromised by the smaller ends, because the load on a handlebar is closer to the bar mounts, not the bar ends.
MXA RATING: It is easy to think of the SFH handlebar as a handlebar design, but it is really all about the grips. If your hands suffer from blisters, fatigue, vibration or comfort issues, the Neken SFH bars are for you. They smooth out the rough spots.
ROBBY GORDON’S OFF-ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON NOV.30-DEC. 1
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VINTAGE 125 “MASTERS OF MOMENTUM “CHALLENGE SERIES
MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: REX SPEC DOG GOGGLES
Whether your dog has an eye condition, is a hunting dog who runs through brambles or you just want to take him for a ride on your street bike, Rex Specs will protect your pup’s eyes so he can focus on the road. They have fully adjustable dynamic straps that keep the goggles in place and secure, while the spherical single lens design provides a comfortable fit and unobstructed field of view.
Rex Specs provide reliable eye protection from debris, road hazards and harmful UVA/UVB rays. They are available in multiple sizes to fit a wide range of dogs, from feisty bulldogs to adventurous danes. The retail price is $79.95 at www.rexspecs.com
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KYLE YARNELL MEMORIAL TEAM RACE AT GLEN HELEN ON DEC. 16
MXA’S FIRST RIDE: 2019 TM 300MX TWO-STROKE
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MXA AD OF THE WEEK: THE BILLBOARD 1981 KWACKERS
SRA SPARKS OF LOVE CHARITY RACE AND TOY DRIVE ON DEC. 16 AT GLEN HELEN
2019 MOTOCROSS ACTION 450 SHOOTOUT VIDEO
2019 RACE SCHEDULE: FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T WAIT UNTIL JANUARY
Jason Anderson will be at Anaheim Stadium on January 5, 2019, to start his Supercross title defense.
2019 AMA SUPERCROSS SERIES
Jan. 5…………………………….Anaheim, CA
Jan. 12………………………….Glendale, AZ
Jan. 19………………………….Anaheim, CA (3-moto race)
Jan. 26………………………….Oakland, CA
Feb. 2……………………………San Diego, CA
Feb. 9…………………………..Minneapolis, MN
Feb. 16………………………….Arlington, TX
Feb. 23………………………….Detroit, MI (3-moto race)
Mar. 2……………………………Atlanta, GA (250 E/W Shootout)
Mar. 9……………………………Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 16………………………….Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 23………………………….Seattle, WA
Mar. 30………………………….Houston, TX (3-moto race)
Apr. 6……………………………Nashville, TN
Apr. 13………………………….Denver, CO
Apr. 27………………………….East Rutherford, NJ
May 4……………………………Las Vegas, NV (250 E/W Shootout)
2019 AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
May 18……………………Hangtown, CA
May 25.…………………..Glen Helen, CA
June 1..………………….Thunder Valley, CO
June 15..…………………Mt. Morris, PA
June 22.………………….Jacksonville. FL
June 29..…………………Southwick, MA
July 6.…………………….Red Bud, MI
July 20.…………………..Millville, MN
July 27.…………………..Washougal, WA
Aug. 10..………………….Unadilla, NY
Aug. 17..………………….Budds Creek, MD
Aug. 24.…………………..Crawfordsville, IN
2019 FIM MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 10……………………………TBA
Mar. 24……………………………England
Mar. 31……………………………Holland
Apr. 7……………………………..Italy #1
Apr. 21……………………………Hong Kong
May 1……………………………..Shanghai
May 12……………………………Italy #2
May 26……………………………France
June 9…………………………….Russia
June 16…………………………..Latvia
June 23…………………………..Germany
July 7……………………………..Indonesia #1
July 14……………………………Indonesia #2
July 28……………………………Czech Republic
Aug. 4…………………………….Belgium
Aug. 18…………………………..Switzerland
Aug. 25…………………………..Sweden
Sept. 8……………………………Turkey
Sept. 22………………………….Italy #3
2019 MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS
Sept. 29…………………………….Assen, Holland
2019 AMA NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
July 29-Aug. 3………………….Loretta Lynn, TN
2019 BRITISH ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Jan. 18-19………………………….Belfast, Irl
Feb. 1-2……………………………..Birmingham, GB
Feb. 15-6…………………………..Sheffield, GB
RYAN VILLOPOTO AMATEUR MOTOCROSS CUP
Aug. 22-25………………………..Grays Harbor, WA
2019 AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS
July 5-7…………………………….Lexington, Ohio
2019 GERMAN MX MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP
April 14……………………………..Princely Drehna
June 2………………………………Moggers, Austria
June 30…………………………….Molln
July 21……………………………..Tens
Aug. 11…………………………….Gaildorf
Sept. 1……………………………..Biel
Sept. 15……………………………Wood Gerlingen
MXA’S SNAP CHAT FEED
SAVE THE DATE! THE LAST RACES OF THE 2018 MOTOCROSS SEASON
2018 ROBBY GORDON OFF-ROAD CHAMPIONSHIP
Dec.1-2………………………..Glen Helen, CA
2018 REM GLEN HELEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Dec. 8……………….……Glen Helen, CA
Dec. 15……………………Glen Helen, CA
Dec. 22……………………Glen Helen, CA
Dec. 29…………..…….…Glen Helen, CA
2018 KYLE YARNELL MEMORIAL TEAM RACE
Dec. 16……………….…Glen Helen, CA
Photos: Debbi Tamietti, Jon Ortner, Ketchup Cox, Brian Converse, Jody Weisel, Travis Fant, Daryl Ecklund, MXA, MXGP