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According to the San Bernardino Sun: "Motocross champion Ricky Carmichael, who owned the outdoor course at Glen Helen, is expected to sign a NASCAR developmental contract with MB2 as early as today. That's a real surprise to many in the…
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There are some injuries that are common to all sports and all athletes. Two of those are sprains and fractures. Last week we discussed sprains to both the ankle and wrist. This week we are going to take a look at fractures: how they…
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The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and AMA Pro Racing have announced the schedule for the 2007 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF. The 2007 calendar highlights include an all-new event at Freestone County Raceway in…
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WHAT IS IT? A creative suspension setup for no-link suspension systems (read KTM).
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Buffalo, NY - Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is pleased to announce the addition of the SoBe No Fear/Samsung/Honda Racing Team to the Dunlop racing family in 2007. This Honda-supported squad is the premier factory-supported satellite team…
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At the sensational Mickey Thompson murder trial, the prosecution had Mike Goodwin's messenger and driver testify that he overheard Goodwin say back in 1987, "We're going to screw Mickey out of everything." The driver, Stewart Linkletter,…
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American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) announced that the company's race contingency program will total almost $11 million for the 2007 season. All Suzuki RM- and RM-Z-mounted riders competing in motocross, off-road and/or flat-track racing…
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A lawyer, who once represented slain race promoter Mickey Thompson, testified at the Mike Goodwin trial that the litigation between Goodwin and Thompson was the most contested he had ever encountered. Lawyer, Philip Bartenetti, told jurors…
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REM's whoop section had two good lines. Glen Helen's weekly REM races are set to take a week off for October 14th's "24 Hours of Glen Helen" endurance race, so the SoCal locals were taking advantage of the last chance to hammer out long…
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According to the Riverside Press enterprise: Revenge over bitter business lawsuits motivated Michael Frank Goodwin to arrange the killings, said Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson, who showed jurors enlarged photographs from Thompson's…
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Until his 1988 murder, Mickey Thompson scorched the asphalt setting hundreds of speed and endurance records, including the land-speed record of 400 mph.The probe into the slayings of Thompson and his wife, Trudy, however, has been a long,…
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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (October 31, 2006) — Say it three times fast- Ronnie Renner wins the Red Bull Ride to the Hills at both locations- plus best whip, best line and the overall competition which finished up at Glamis,…
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What is a sprain? A sprain occurs when a ligament around a joint is injured. Ligaments are very strong, flexible, fibrous connective tissues that…
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WHAT IS IT? A carbon fiber version of the popular Thor Force helmet. WHAT'S IT COST? $399.95. (Black/Red and Black/Silver)—(619) 448-8467. www.thormx.com WHAT'S IT DO? The MXA wrecking crew has fond memories of AXO's original helmet…
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Nov. 2, 2006) -- 2006 AMA Toyota Motocross Lites Champion Ryan Villopoto has garnered the final nomination for this year's AMA Pro Racing SPEED Athlete of the Year Award. Villopoto, an 18-year-old from Poulsbo, Wash.,…
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The Maxxis EnduroCross takes place in Las Vegas, inside the Orleans Arena on November 18 and is the only Indoor Off-Road race of its kind in America. This "Invitation Only" event boasts a $20,000 purse with $10,000 going to first place. The…
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By John Basher For great number eight I'll take a look into the high dollar world of pit bike riding. To be completely honest, my view on this segment of the industry has drastically changed from only a year ago.…
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ONE: WHO GETS TO BE AN MXA TEST RIDER? There are three levels of MXA test rider: (1) In house; (2) MXA Race Team; (3) Photo Session. "In house" test riders have been testing bikes for years. They have ridden virtually every bike made,…
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