Villipoto fastest in practice at High Point
Ryan Villipoto has qualified as the fastest rider at the High Point motocross circuit with a best lap time of 2:43.253. Villipoto on his Kawasaki KX250F was half a second faster than Ryan Sipes on a KTM 250SXF who qualified with a time of 2:43.960 and a full second faster than Ryan Dungey 2:44.369 on his Suzuki RM-Z250 with Bret Metcalfe behind him by a whisker with a time of 2:44.370
Professional motocross riders Lawrence and Hill fined by the AMA for reckless behaviour
Lawrence and Hill’s off-track activities were seen as “unacceptable behavior detrimental to the sport” at round 3 of the AMA motocross championship at Freestone county raceway on the June 6-7 weekend.
AMA motocross championship coming to High Point raceway
With the Kawasaki riders Stewart and Villipoto on a roll it could well be a one man show in both the 450 and 250 classes. But don’t forget we have seen some strong rides from Mike Allessi, Davi Millsaps and Tim Ferry in the premiere class and also Ryan Dungey in the lites class. Jason Lawrence may just find what he’s looking for and make a return to form.
How to save time with your motocross pre ride inspection
Checking over your bike can be time consuming, so to make the process quicker for the next time, after you’ve properly torqued a nut and/or bolt, mark the surface beside the bolt or over the nut and bolt with a permanent marker as reference point.
James Stewart makes it 3 from 3 at Freestone
James Stewart has blitzed the pack yet again by winning the first three rounds of the AMA motocross series in 2008. James has won both motos at each event and has not been seriously challenge once out in fornt so far this season.
Chad Reed gives up Supercross for V8 supercars
The article states that Reed is in negotiations with various super car teams. I’m sure there is a big difference between riding a motocross bike at a professional level in supercross and motocross is a lot different to racing a V8 supercar at the same level. Years of dirt bike experience does not equal years of driving experience.
10 tips to improve dirt bike motocross riding technique
If you don’t do this, you will need to make a more concentrated effort when you apply the clutch or brake. This will result in you not using the controls any where near as much as you should be. You need to take the time to force your self into the habit of using one finger on the brake and two on the clutch. When you do this you will have increased stability and control over the bike.
2008 AMA motocross lites - Round 1 - Glen Helen
Unlike the open class, the lites class a great bunch of talented riders which could walk away with the 2008 AMA motocross lites championship. Round 1 at Glen Helen was packed with action with the top five riders within one or two seconds for both motos.
The Yamaha rider Jason Lawrence took the hole shot in […]
Chad Reed 2008 Supercross Season in Australia
Chad Reed is going to play a large part in the 2008 Australia supercross season as a competitor and in partnership Mike Porra the Promoter of the Crusty Demons live tours worldwide. Motorcycling australia granted the the partnership a 10 year licence to conduct the Australian Supercross series.
The partnership is promising big things including […]
Glen Helen motocross AMA post race report
In moto 1 of the premiere class Mike Alessi got the holeshot but James Stewart took the lead soon after. Both riders pulled away quickly from the rest of the pack, Ferry, Townley, Tedesco and Milsaps.
Milsaps soon started moving through the pack into fourth early in the moto.