MOTOCROSS ACTION’S MID-WEEK REPORT: (09/27/10)

On Sep 27, 2010 Last updated May 30, 2018

By the MXA staff

PHOTO OF THE WEEK:

What a year and a half it has been for Ryan Dungey! In the last 18 months he won the 250 National crown, led Team USA in the Motocross des Nations in his first 450 outdoor race, captured the 450 Supercross crown, won the 450 National title, and to top it off he piloted USA to its sixth win a row.

THE AGE LIMIT HAS BEEN LIFTED

According to a source, no less that 16-year-old wonder kid Ken Roczen, the AMA age limit rule has been dropped. The rule raised the original age limit from 16 to 17 for 2010 and to 18 in 2011. Now, it will return to 16. This frees for Roczen to race the 2011 AMA 250 West series for KTM.

RC TO MAKE HIS NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES DEBUT THIS WEEKEND

Ricky Carmichael. Photo: Turner Motorsports

Turner Motorsports has announced that Ricky Carmichael will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut in the No. 10 Monster Energy car at Kansas Speedway. Carmichael currently races the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Additionally, Carmichael is set to compete in the Nationwide Series races at Phoenix and Homestead-Miami Speedway. “I’m really excited about the opportunity that Steve and Monster have given me to step up to the Nationwide Series,” Carmichael said. “Just in my first full year of competition in the Truck Series, I feel like we’ve really made a lot of improvement. Monster Energy has been a great sponsor for of mine for many years ? I’m very fortunate that they came with me from two wheels to four ? and I’m looking forward to finding further success with them on the hood.”

MATT MOSS SAYS BYE-BYE TO AMERICA

Matt Moss had his only American victory at Glen Helen’s REM races.

Australian Matt Moss has announced that he will return to Australia for the 2011 season. Moss never had a solid shot at American fame, as he came to the USA injured and struggled in the AMA races?albeit equipped with Suzuki works bikes. Moss told Australia’s Moto Online “I’m coming back (to Australia) this year to do Supercross and then I’ll be back full-time next year for motocross and Supercross in Australia. Hopefully, I can get back to where I was and have another shot. I just need a year to get back my confidence and also to get back to full fitness around my family, my dad and my trainer. I need to feel good about myself, be headstrong and the reality is that this year I didn’t like it. I hated going racing. You’ve got to love where you’re at and love what you’re doing, so I’m going to try and get that fire back in my belly again and get going.”

MOTOCROSS DES NATIONS OUT-TAKES
By John Basher

Lakewood track owner David Clabaugh had 800 truckloads of dirt brought in, and it showed. Although areas of the track were dry by Sunday afternoon, other areas had deep rich loam.

On Saturday afternoon the winners of the individual qualification races were brought to the press room for brief interviews. Antonio Cairoli spoiled a Team USA sweep.

30 countries were represented at the 64th running of the MXDN. 20 teams made the A-Final, while ten others had to sit out. Still, it was great to see riders from different nations competing on the same track.

Ryan Dungey had Antonio Cairoli’s number on Sunday. Cairoli was this close in the combined MX1/MX2 race, but the MX1 champ couldn’t keep pace with the 450 National champ. So…who’s the fastest rider in the world?

Andrew Short and Trey Canard discuss gate choice before the MX2/Open race. The MXDN is one race where competitors (or soon-to-be competitors, in this case) toss aside rivalries and come together as a team.

Youthstream’s press release stated that the crowd attendance during the weekend was 32,000. As you can tell from this photo, plenty of people came out to watch the spectacle that is the Motocross des Nations. However, it’s hard to believe the attendance number. Still, Lakewood saw their biggest attendance to date.

Directly after the motos the FIM hand picked a few motorcycles to ru through the two-meter-max test. A bike must not break the 115 decibel threshold at wide open throttle, or else it is deemed illegal. Yoshitaka Atsuta’s bike makes the grade after the combined MX2/Open race.

When all was said and done, Team USA emerged victorious once again. It came down to the wire between the U.S., Belgium and Germany. A one-two punch is what Team USA needed, and a one-two finish is what they finished with. Aside from the obvious choices of Ryan Dungey and Trey Canard, Andrew Short came through when it mattered. This was a tough win for USA, but an even bigger win for Shorty. Way to go, USA!

FACTORY EFFEX ENTERS THE WHEEL BUSINESS & OFFERS $400,000 IN CONTINGENCY

You may think of Factory Effex as a graphics company, but Factory Effex has entered the wheel and rim business with their new line of MAG-series complete wheel sets. Factory Effex will also offer top-quality replacement rims that can be used with all late model standard and aftermarket hubs. According to Kris Jaeckin, Factory Effex Rider Support Manager. “To get more of our rims to the market and pair them up with some of the best racers throughout a variety of series and events in 2011, we have formed a contingency plan worth more than $400,000 to support the effort. It’s as easy as visiting us online and completing your contingency application form to start earning FX rim contingency.” The program starts now and ends in late 2011 To learn more go to www.factoryeffex.com.

BROC GLOVER TO RECEIVE EDISON DYE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: THE 14TH GRANITE PLAQUE ON THE “WALK OF FAME”

Broc.

This year’s recipient of the Edison Dye Lifetime Motocross Achievement Award is the six-time AMA National Motocross Champion Broc Glover. Broc becomes the 14th recipient of this prestigious award, and will be honored with a special ceremony on Sunday, November 7 at 12:30 p.m. at Glen Helen Raceway as part of the MTA World Vet Championships ceremonies. Broc will also be immortalized with a special monument, joining those other motocross greats in the Glen Helen Walk of Fame. Broc was selected by Bud Feldkamp and Tom White, two of the giants in the motocross industry, who both have tremendous knowledge of the history of our sport. Dubbed the “Golden Boy,” Broc Glover was one of the leading racers in the history of AMA Motocross. In all, Glover earned six AMA National Motocross Championships, a record which stood for nearly 20 years until 2003, when Ricky Carmichael finally eclipsed the mark. Glover won all of his titles riding for Yamaha.

Broc’s granite piece might be near that of archrival Bob Hannah’s 2007 award.

In addition, Glover won the 1981 Trans-USA Series (previously called Trans-AMA) held in the fall after the nationals. When he retired after the 1988 season, Glover held the AMA all-time wins record in both AMA 125cc motocross and 500cc motocross. He was also in the top 10 in career wins in AMA Supercross. He tallied an amazing 45 career AMA national wins in both motocross and Supercross and registered five wins in Trans-USA competition. He was also a member of the winning 1983 Team USA Motocross and Trophy des Nations squad and again part of the Trophy des Nations team as a last-minute fill-in for an injured David Bailey in 1984. He also won the 1978 125cc United States Grand Prix in Lexington, Ohio.

After retirement, Glover got married and started a family. He remained very active in the sport working for No Fear, PJ1 and Dunlop in his post-racing career. He was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2000. Broc also is the mainstay behind the Broc Glover’s “Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis,” and has raised thousands of dollars to help find cures to this serious condition. A special display will be presented at the World Vet by “The Early Years of Motocross Museum,” featuring photos, posters, memorabilia and motocross machines similar to those Glover rode during his career. After the special Edison Dye Award ceremony, Broc and a plethora of VIPs will be available for autographs and well-wishes.

KEEP IN CONTACT WITH RYAN DUNGEY

Fans of Ryan Dungey now have a new way to stay updated on what he has been up to with an all-new newsletter. The newsletter will feature photos and updates from all of the races and events Ryan attends. The very first newsletter will be released soon. “I love to stay in touch with all of the fans and this is another way for me to do that,” said Ryan. “It should be pretty cool!” Signing up is simple. All you have to do is visit www.RyanDungey.com and enter your email address under “Get Updates From Ryan.” You can also follow Ryan on Twitter www.Twitter.com/RyanDungey and Facebook www.Facebook.com/RyanDungey.

RED BULL METALLICROSS HAS BEEN CANCELED

According to a Red Bull press release: “Due to logistical challenges, Red Bull Metallicross at Pala Raceway (as well as the two qualifier events at Pala Raceway and E Street MX) have been cancelled. There are no immediate plans for rescheduling.” Metallicross was suppose to have James Stewart, Travis Pastrana, Ronnie Renner, David Knight and Geoff Aaron design different parts of the track to emulate Supercross, motocross, endurocross, freestyle and trials.The Red Bull Metallicross was going to be open to pros and amateurs alike with heat races, a last chance qualifier and wildcard elements that were supposed to keep the fans riveted to the action. The race was to take place in October at Pala, but not anymore.

MARTY TRIPES VINTAGE DAYS THIS WEEKEND AT COMPETITIVE EDGE: OCTOBER 2-3

THE ACTUAL ATTENDANCE FIGURES AT PALA

80,000 or 14,000?

According to the North Country Times (San Diego): The organizer of the motocross race in Pala that created a traffic jam on Highway 76 earlier this month said attendance and traffic estimates released by authorities were overblown. California Highway Patrol officers said the Sept. 11 event at the Pala Raceway created a traffic mess that extended from the Pala Indian Reservation to the outer limits of Oceanside.

A CHP officer told the North County Times days after the event that about 25,000 people were expected at the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship, but more than twice that number showed up, clogging the two-lane highway for hours.

Ryan Ouellette, president of MX Motopark Industries, the company that operates the Pala Raceway, said those initial estimates were too high. He said only about 14,000 people fit in the event venue and only about 8,400 people could have been on the road on their way to the event. The vehicles on the road may have included area residents, casino traffic and others travelers.

“The rumor was 80,000, but when you break it down mathematically, that is just impossible,” Sgt. Scott Payson said.

Pala Chairman Robert Smith said the tribe has not decided whether to allow another event of that magnitude. He said the traffic not only affected residents in the surrounding community, but the tribe’s casino patrons and other casinos further east on Highway 76, including Casino Pauma in Pauma Valley.

“If we were even to consider it again, it would have to be well-organized and limit the number of tickets, because it really impacted the backcountry and there is really only one way in and out,” Smith said.

King Freeman, a Pala tribal member who owns the Pala Store on Highway 76, said he was upset by the traffic the race created and the negative publicity it brought to the tribe, even though it was not organized by Pala. “It affected a lot of people,” King said. “It affected people that were going to Pauma and Rincon. It was all day and traffic was stopped. It was a mess.”

THERE IS ONLY ONE CHAMPIONSHIP LEFT TO WIN IN 2010: WORLD VET CHAMPIONSHIP

Doug Dubach can’t win forever. Can he? Last year Dubach won the Over-30 and Over-40 World Vet titles and the USGP round of the FIM World Cup.

When the MTA World Veteran Championship is held on November 6-7 the final major motocross championship will be decided for 2010.The World Vet is a major enterprise?the Glen Helen track is open for four days (Thursday open practice, Friday Vet-only practice, Saturday race and Sunday races).

With two days of racing there is always some confusion about who is actually the World Vet Champion in any given class. Here is a simple primer:

Saturday’s races only determine the World Vet titles for the Over-40 Pro class and the Over-25 classes. Saturday’s Over-40 Pro Class features a $2000 purse. For every other class it is a warm-up race that allows riders from foreign countries and other states to get used to Glen Helen’s unique layout.

Sunday’s races are the actual World Vet Championship classes for everyone else (and, in fact, there are no Over-25 classes on Sunday, but there is another Over-40 Pro race?although not for the crown). The most important Sunday class is the Over-30 Pro race (with a $6000 purse), but titles are also up for grabs for Novice, Intermediate and Expert riders in the 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60 and 70 classes. Sunday’s events also include the presentation of the Edison Dye Motocross Lifetime Achievement Award to Broc Glover.

Entries for the 26th annual MTA World Vet Championships, November 6-7, are now open. Classes are available for all racers, men and women, age 25 and above. There are classes all the way up to Over-70 years of age, all skill levels.

Returning this year to defend both his Over-40 Pro and Over-30 Pro Class Championships is 17-time World Vet Champion Doug Dubach. Dubach also won the USGP round of the FIM’s Vet World Cup. Ryan “Ryno” Hughes looked to have the Over-30 Pro Class covered last year until a second moto flat rear tire handed the win to Dubach. Hughes will be back for 2010, looking to regain the World Vet Championship. Spectators can purchase a weekend pass for only $20. Daily adult passes are available for $10. Children ages 6-12 years old are half price! For more information, call (909) 880-3090 or go online to www.GlenHelen.com.

These are the current 2010 champs?the World Vet is the last chance to get your name on this list.

Team USA – Motocross des Nations
Ryan Dungey – 450 Supercross Champion
Jake Weimer – 250 West Supercross Champion
Christophe Pourcel – AMA 250 East Supercross Champion
Ryan Dungey – AMA 450 AMA National Champion
Trey Canard – AMA 250 AMA National Champion
Ryan Dungey – MXA Grand National Champion
Antonio Cairoli – FIM MX1 (450) World Champion
Marvin Musquin – FIM MX2 (250) World Champion
Daniel Willemson/Gertie Eggink – FIM World Sidecar Champions
Jessica Patterson – WMA Women’s National Champion
Steffi Laier – FIM Women’s Motocross Champion
Dusty Klatt – 450 Canadian National Champion
Tyler Medaglia – 250 Canadian National Champion
PJ. Larsen – 250 Australian National Champion
Jay Marmont – 450 Australian National Champion
Bobby Garrison – MTA World Two-Stroke Champion
Weston Peick – MTA World Four-Stroke Champion
Mitch Payton – 2010 AMA Hall of Fame inductee
Eyvind Boyesen – 2010 AMA Hall of Fame inductee
Bruce Ogilvie – 2010 AMA Hall of Fame inductee
John & Rita Gregory – 2010 AMA Hall of Fame inductees

FASST COMPANY MOVES TO WASHINGTON…WASHINGTON, UTAH

Fasst Company’s Chris Tidwell said, “Moving to Utah has been a topic of discussion for Fasst Company over the last few years. Selecting an area for our new headquarters was an important decision and I am confident our location will help us grow and allow for the occasional lunchtime moto in our backyard! The city of Washington, Utah, has welcomed us with open arms and we couldn’t be happier with our choice to do business here in the state of Utah.” Fasst Company will retain a Southern California office for marketing, R&D and athlete management. The new address in Utah is 1480 South Sandhill Drive, Washington, UT 84780; Phone (877) 306-1801 or go to www.fasstco.com.

2011 CANADIAN CMRC NATIONAL NUMBERS

Blackfoot Yamaha rider Dusty Klatt (left) got number 1, while teammate Tyler Medaglia (right) will be number 11 next year. Photo: James Lissimore

1. Dusty Klatt
2. Kornel Nemeth
3. Bobby Kiniry
4. Kyle Keast
5. Josh Demuth
6. Mason Phillips
7. Freddy Karrle
8. Troy Adams
9. Kevin Urquhart
10. Colton Facciotti
11. Tyler Medaglia
12. Teddy Maier
14. Jeremy Medaglia
15. Kaven Benoit
16. Jared Allison
17. Parker Allison
18. Shawn Rife
19. Eric Nye
20. Kerim Fitz-Gerald
21. Spencer Knowles
22. Liam O’Farrell
23. Shawn Maffenbeier
24. Jonathan Parise
25. Kyle McGlynn
26. Marc-Antoine Genereux
27. Kyle Sidle
28. Dylan Kaelin
29. Brock Hoyer
30. Ryan Millar
31. Josh Snider
32. Kory Snelgrove
33. Travis Sewell
34. Richard Grey
35. Kohl Canaday
36. Brad Nauditt
37. Kenny Henry
38. Kevin Lepp
39. Willy Shatrau
40. Jay Burke
41. Kyle Beaton
42. Jerry Lorenz
43. Simon Homans
44. Aaron Pfrimmer
45. Nicky Beatty
46. TJ Phillips
47. P.O. Lavigne
48. Rhys Carter
49. Jared Stock
50. Kyle Ward
51. Justin Murray
52. Brandon Phinney
53. Tim Tremblay
54. Nathan Bles
55. Bryan Wallace
56. Alex LaLiberte
57. Devon Pilkington
58. Daniel Blair
59. Shane Sewell
60. Brad Lechelt
61. Davey Fraser
62. Michael Willard
63. Nathan Slater
64. Jared Petruska
65. Mike Brown
66. PJ Stratton
67. Todd Sewell
68. Ryan Zimmerman
69. Perry Boswell
70. Mitch McColl
71. Jack Carpenter
72. Kenny Lechelt
73. Julian Cerny
74. Ryan Gauld
75. Eric Jeffery
76. Parker Hoppe
77. Greg Durivage
78. Kat Shipley
79. Mitch Cooke
80. Derek Hamm
81. Andy Mathieu
82. Addison Kramer
83. Riley Blackmer
84. Kris Keefer
85. Luke Firth
86. Ryan Gainey
87. Scott Vande Borne
88. Shawn Robinson
89. Zach Pezderic
90. Darrin Mees
91. Dano Aulseybrook
92. Brady Breemersch
93. Donnie Vawser
94. Earl Reimer
95. Davey Sterritt
96. Ron Rothkrantz
97. Greg Small
98. Colby Peterson
99. Chris Spear

PRESS RELEASE: TYLER SJOBERG RIDING AGAIN
Great news! Tyler Sjoberg of Kawasaki Team Green was given the green light by his doctor to start training again. Coming off an injury he sustained before Ponca & Loretta’s while doing motos he’s glad to be off the side lines. A class Winner at both World Mini and Mammoth earlier this year, Tyler was looking forwards to both Ponca & Loretta’s to close out his successful Amateur career. “I’m going to start training in preparation for my 2011 Supercross pro debut, and I’m looking forward to riding my new SX track at home.” ~ Tyler Sjoberg. For additional information please contact: Dave Osterman Cell: (661) 510-8563 E-mail: [email protected]