News and Press Releases
Dubach: Memorable USGP Weekend
June 2009
Another memorable Glen Helen weekend for Doug "The Doctor" Dubach at the USGP. From autograph signings at Malcolm Smith, visiting with GP friends like Stefan Everts, to line advice with Ryan Hughes, a Marty Moates tribute, "The Lap of Honor", and 1-1 moto finishes for first overall in the Vet Championship, Dubach once again lived up to the billing as the "King of Glen Helen"......
Dubach To Ride Marty Moates Tribute Lap
May 2010
During the USGP on May 30th there will be a tribute to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Marty Moates historic victory at the 1980 Carlsbad USGP. The 'Moates Cup'will present $5,000 to the top-finishing American rider at Glen Helen along with a Lap of Honor....
Dubach To Race Vet Championship At USP
May 2010
Doug Dubach, Dubach Racing Development (DR.D) owner, is confirmed and ready to race the USGP at Glen Helen. The former Factory Yamaha racer, Supercross winner, 17x Vet World Champion returns to the GP roots that helped launch his career some 25 years ago. ...
Ben Townley Confirmed to Race US Grand Prix at Glen Helen Raceway
May 2009
Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda rider Ben Townley has confirmed that he will line up for the GP at Glen Helen just one week away. The former world champion and 250 supercross champion counts many of the GP riders and regulars as good friends. Ben spent the first part of his professional career touring the GP circuits before heading to America to chase AMA championships......
DRD “DualDsign” Rhino System Development, Durability shine with new “D” shaped twin exhaust
March 2010
Dubach Racing Development (DR.D) test riders Dustin Nelson and Doug Dubach offer the DR.D “Dual Dsign” exhaust that proudly are displayed on their personal Rhinos. Tested and designed withincreased power and superior durability as focal development areas, the DR.D “DualDsign” Rhino system can be appreciated by casual pit riders, dune aficionados and aggressive off-road explorers alike......
Justin Soule announces first Annual Justin Soule.com “Privateer Outreach” program
December 2009
Justin Soule announced today, his first Annual Justin Soule.com “Privateer Outreach” program presented by SHOEI Helmets & JR Publications. Over the next 3 weeks, Justin will be selecting (2) lucky riders to receive a helmet courtesy of SHOEI helmets, along with (5) FREE WORCS entries provided by JR Publications for the 2010 Race Season....
Taylor Robert wins last round of WORCS
October 2009
The last round of the WORCS series took place in Mesquite Nevada. It is notorious for it's sand whoops. This year would be no exception. With no rain in the forcast, and temperatures in the 80's, there would be dust and silt. The DT1 air filters would be tested to the limit. A good start would be critical......
Announcing the HD HERO from GoPro
September 2009
The HD HERO is a professional-grade, true 1080p HD wearable sports camera for only $299.99 MSRP. Shipping begins the second half of October, 2009. The HD HERO line shares the same small size and mounts as our previous cameras for full compatibility with all existing GoPro mounts......
MOTO The Movie Trailer
September 2009
"MOTO is the first film to truly showcase the complete spectrum of dirt bike riding and racing. No MX movie has ever captured so many of the world’s most progressive riders doing what they do best… from Big Mountain Freeriding, Supercross, OffRoad, Woods, Trials, European Extreme Enduro, FMX, and of course Motocross." Watch the trailer......
Western Hare Scrambles- Round #5 (Monticello, Ut)
September 2009
Kyle Summers battled a brutally tough course, extreme heat, dust, as well as Tim Weigand, Nick Brozovich, Taylor Robert, and Brenden Ritzman for three hours to emerge victorious at round five of the AMA Western Hare Scrambles Series this Sunday. Summers came to Utah just two weeks after recovering from injuries sustained in the WORCS Series....
Zip-Ty: Cory Graffunder third in round two of 2009 GEICO AMA EnduroCross Series
August 2009
DirtBike Magazine: By EnduroCross standards, Red Bull KTM's Taddy Blazusiak dominated themain event tonight in Guthrie Oklahoma. But the battle for second wasanything but boring as the large crowd cheered on a five rider battleover second that finally went to Monster Energy Kawasaki's DamonHuffman. The final spot on the podium went to Zip Ty RacingHusqvarna's Cory Graffunder, a top Canadian off road racer that hasbeen steadily improving his EnduroCross skills over the past year......
RPM RACING TEAM UPDATE #6
August 2009
Maria Forsberg • Brenden Ritzman • Bobby Prochnau: Maria Forsberg wins 2 WORCS rounds in Olympia, Washington, riding her Maxxis, FMF, GPR, Rekluse, KTM 250 XC F. After missing the last 4 WORCS rounds due to an elbow injury, Maria is back stronger than ever. Maria also won the Women’s WORCS Cross event......
Rollercoaster weekend for TLD / Lucas Oil / PPG / Honda
July 2009
The Troy Lee Designs/ Lucas Oil/ PPG/ Honda team had a roller coaster weekend at the Thunder Valley National in Colorado last weekend. Jake Moss and Chris Blose made it clear that they intended to have breakout rides over the weekend by posting the first and fourth quickest times in the second practice session. Their young teammate, Sean Borkenhagen, logged his best qualifying time this season with a ninth in the 250 class....
RPM Racing Team Update
June 2009
Maria Forsberg gets invited to ISDE Six Days in Portugal. All of us at RPM Racing Team are very proud of our 4 time Women’s WORCS Champion getting invited to represent the Woman’s USA Tophy Team for the second year in a row. Maria has been out with an elbow injury since April. Her first major injury in 6 years with this team......
Dirt Bike Reviews Muc-Off Foam Fresh
May 2009
Ron's helmet stinks. We don't know if it's his hair gel or some enzyme that people from Oklahoma secrete through their scalps, but it can make your knees weak. The helmet itself isn't that old, so we're pretty sure it's Ron's fault. The people at Muc-Off are heavily into being neat and clean. They smelled Ron's helmet and......
L.A.SLEEVE 2-Stroke Invitational is almost here!
May 2009
Its almost here! Wittness the smell, site and the sound of the legendary Two stoke! L.A.SLEEVE is proud to announce the 2nd annual L.A.SLEEVE TWO-STROKE Invitational being held at intermission of the AMA Glen Helen Outdoor National sat May 23 2009. Its killer that our Two- stroke race has been bumped into the main show......
The Torture Test - Niks Industries Yamaha WR450F
April 2009
We at Niks Industries felt the Yamaha WR450F was very close to being an all-around dirt bike right off the showroom floor. Although considered a "big pig" by the common motohead, we looked past its shortcomings at what we could do to shape and trim this Ding Dongs-donut-eating-princess and turn her into the captain of the cheer squad and certified prom queen......
Muc-Off sponsored Utag Yamaha WINS World MX2 GP Round 3
April 2009
It was a severe, rich and enjoyable case of Turkish delight for the British Utag Yamaha.com team at Hezarfen, Istanbul for the third Grand Prix of the 2009 FIM Motocross World Champion as Zach Osborne became the first ever American winner of an MX2 GP and gave the crew their first major piece of silverware since 2006......
AP Brake Pads Congratulates -The Threat- Taylor Robert
March 2009
AP Racing Brake Pads would like to congratulate Taylor Robert of team Precision Concepts/Northland Kawasaki on his 2nd place podium during round 3 of the WORCS championship series held on the treacherous beaches of Crazy Horse campground at Lake Havasu City......
Muc-Off My Bike
March 2009
"At many mountain bike events we have noticed Muc-Off being the weapon of choice to bring mud clogged bikes back to a presentable and usable condition. Meanwhile road racers, tend to do their cleaning in private, no doubt using secret potions, and crosser's often manage with a water bucket and spade......
Join Broc and Dayne Glover for the 2nd Annual Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis
March 2009
The 2009 edition of Broc Glover's Breathe Easy Ride Against Cystic Fibrosis (BER) takes place from 10am-4pm on Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Temecula's Old Town California Row. AMA Hall of Fame announcer Larry "Supermouth" Huffman will kick things off at 10am with pre-ride festivities including rider check-in and registration, raffles, autograph and photo ops, interviews with the Legends, food and fun......
Glen Helen Nationals To Host L.A.SLEEVE Two-Stroke Challenge May 23, 2009; You Could Race, Find Out How
March 2009
MXA is pleased to announce that Glen Helen will host its incredibly popular L.A. Sleeve Two-Stroke Challenge again this year. The two-stroke-only race will be held at half-time between the AMA 250/450 Nationals on May 23, 2009. It will be a one-moto race, but if it is anything like last year, it will be a barn-burner......
Brenden Ritzman Wins AMA Western National Hare Scrambles Race #3
March 2009
Brenden Ritzman, riding a Maxxis, FMF, GPR, KTM 450 XC F, finished 1st in the AA Pro Class. Brenden had a near perfect day running up with the front pack the first hour and a half. Brenden made a quick pit stop to top off with fuel and it was off for the final hour of the nearly 3 hour event. Brenden took the win......
The Risk Racing Magnetic "Light-Mine" a Winner in Dealer Expo New Product Contest
February 2009
The Risk Racing Magnetic "Light-Mine" Is a winner in the Dealer Expo Kickstart New Product Contest! Risk Racing is proud to announce that their new product, the Magnetic Light MINE, is a winner in the Dealer Expo “Kickstart” New Product Contest......
Jake Moss set to Return to Racing
February 2009
Troy Lee Designs / Seaspan / PPG / Honda rider Jake Moss will join the supercross fray this weekend in Anaheim. The colorful Australian rider broke his back in a practice crash in November and was not expected to be back on a motorcycle anytime soon. Despite the severe nature of the injury, Jake was determined to get back on the race track as soon as possible. Through a stringent rehabilitation program, and genuine grit, Jake has gotten himself healthy and ready to go...
Muc-Off Cleaner gets rave reviews from Dirt Bike Magazine
February 2009
We mow through cleaning sprays like tear-offs in a slime race. Because of this we use the path of least resistance and purchase Home Depot cleaners simply based on their price. When three bottles of Muc-Off showed up they got tossed into the "another gimmick that'll bleed the wallet" category. Our tune changed drastically with one trigger pull...
Muc-Off To Show New Products at Indy '09 Dealer Expo
January 2009
After a hugely successful launch of the Muc-Off motorcycle cleaning range at last years Dealer Expo, Muc-Off are set to return to this years show with even more impact. They have been working on many exciting new products for the 2009 season including the World’s most effective and easy to use motorcycle chain cleaning system...
AP Racing announces PRO LINE-UP for 2009 WORCS
January 2009
P Brakes USA has announced their 2009 PRO line-up that will be competing in the upcoming 2009 WORCS season. AP Racing has signed Taylor "The Threat" Roberts, Robby Bell, and Jamie Lanza under the Precision Concepts Kawasaki Tent. In addition, part of the PRO line-up will include Ryan Orr, Dennis Stapleton, and Penni Cyrus...
Wossner Pistons is the Official WORCS Piston for the 2009 and 2010 Seasons
January 2009
Wossner Pistons of Germany has announced that they will be partnering with WORCS beginning 2009 as the official piston for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Wossner is known around the globe for building and producing top quality pistons for both important international engine manufacturers and individual customers active within...
Successful Tech Results for AP Racing in World Superbike Championship
November 2008
AP Racing is having successful technical results in the World Superbike Championship with the famous French team Yamaha GMT94. Team Yamaha GMT94 has been extremely successful in Endurance racing, and is now gradually growing into the World Superbike world. David Checa and Sebastien Gimbert are the riders. The Yamaha R1's of GMT94 are equipped with...
Team USA Wins Motocross of Nations
October 2008
This weekend saw the Red Bull Motocross of Nations take place at Donnington Park in Leicestershire. Donnington Park is one of Britain's most popular racing circuits and home of many exciting and prestigious events, including the British Motorcycle Grand Prix, The British Touring Car Championships and World Superbikes. With the world's most elite Motocross riders in attendance and competing for the coveted "Chamberlain Trophy......
Dirt Rider Magazine Dream Ride: NIKS INDUSTRIES CRF450R WORCS Racer
September 2008
It's no great trick to build a fast bike. The trick is to build a bike that allows the rider to perform at his best with the minimum amount of energy expended. Niks Industries, known as a distributor of innovative products, focused on massaging a CRF450R motocrosser into a WORCS racer targeted at fast lap times and that goal of minimal rider (and machine) fatigue......
Muc-Off, Official Cleaner of Red Bull Motocross of Nations
September 2008
The world's elite will be heading for the Red Bull Motocross of Nations at Donington Park over the weekend of 27-28 September. Already, Team USA has confirmed a star-studded all-Kawasaki line-up for the event at the Leicestershire circuit....
AP Rider Bobby Bonds wins Round 8 WORCS
September 2008
AP Racing rider Bobby Bonds finally got the checkered flag all to himself at Round 8 of the World Off Road Championship Series (WORCS) on August 31 in Monticello, Utah. Bonds, who has taken five second-place finishes in the previous seven rounds, was able to stand on the top of the podium for the first time this season after winning the Monticello round by more than a full minute......
Wossner Pistons will be partnering with WORCS beginning 2009
August 2008
Wossner Pistons of Germany has announced that they will be partnering with WORCS beginning 2009 as the official piston of the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Wossner is known around the globe for producing top quality pistons for key international engine manufacturers as well as individual customers active within motorsports......
AP Racing Will Support Sean Collier #207 in 2008
May 2008
AP Brakes USA has announced that Sean Collier's Twisted/Tru-technologies team will be running AP Brake pads for the remainder of the 2008 WORCS season! Sean Collier adds with great enthusiasm, "After hearing about how well these pads perform in WORCS racing conditions"......
Muc-Off Foam Fresh Motocross Action Review 4 out of 5 Stars!
May 2008
A dirty name for an effective cleaning product... Muc-Off covers the gamut of motocross bikes and gear. The latest product in their arsenal is something that every rider needs a cleaner that freshens motocross gear. Called "Foam Fresh," it's a......
New Wossner catalogs available for motorcycle, automotive, and Harley-Davidson
April 2008
New catalogs for Wossner are now available for download. Pdf catalogs are available for Wossner Forged Motorcycle Pistons, Forged Automotive Products (Pistons - Conrods - Bolts - Gaskets), and Forged High Performance Pistons for Harley Davidson. ...
MUC-OFF JOINS THE TROY LEE DESIGNS SUPERCROSS AND SUPERMOTO TEAM FOR THE 2008 SEASON
October 2007
Muc-Off the UK's number one bike cleaner, today announced it is joining forces with Troy Lee Designs as a technical sponsor for the 2008 Supercross and Supermoto season. Commenting on the new partnership, Alex Trimnell Muc-Offs' Managing Director said: "Muc-Off is proud to be working closely with Team TLD for their 2008 assault...
VERMEULEN STORMS TO STUNNING SECOND PLACE AT LAGUNA SECA
July 2007
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP’s Chris Vermeulen raced his Suzuki GSV-R to a fantastic second place in yesterday's American Grand Prix. Starting from third on the grid, Vermeulen settled into that position for the first three laps and then passed...
ZIP-TY RACING AT THE ZACA STATION ROUND OF THE WORCS SERIES
May 2007
It is monday morning and just wanted to give everyone an update on our weekend at the Zaca Station round of the WORCS series. the biggest challnege we were going to face for the weekend would be the dust. The dust was thick and everywhere, as the track...
AP RACING: PRF RACING BRAKE FLUID
April 2007
For years team managers in today's NASCAR, FORMULA ONE, AMA SUPERBIKE, MOTO GP, AMA MOTOCROSS and SCORE off-road racing organizations have shared a huge secret! They all use AP Racing PRF Racing Brake Fluid. AP Racing's PRF brake fluid has a dry boiling point of 608°F, which, in testing...
BOBBY GARRISON GETS SECOND AT THE WORLD FOUR-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 2007
After coming back from an injury nobody expected the twenty one year old Bobby Garrison to be a front runner at this years Glen Helen World Four-Stroke Championship. But that’s right where he was. Garrison who races for the Zip Ty Racing Team took advantage of good starts and rode a smart race...
ZIP-TY RACING HAS CHOSEN AP RACING AS THEIR BRAKE PAD
December 2006
Zip-Ty Racing has announced that they have chosen AP Racing as their brake pad of choice for Ty Davis, Bobby Garrison and the entire Zip-Ty Racing team in 2007. After countless hours of testing, the Zip-Ty Racing team concluded that the AP Racing...
