Dakar set to kick on New Years Day 2012
Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/dakar-set-kick-years-day-2012.html
Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/dakar-set-kick-years-day-2012.html
Officially called the 2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro MX Championship Series, the 2012 event schedule is out, courtesy MX Sports. Here is the official info below:
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/2012-ama-motocross-schedule-released
From Husaberg
The 36-year-old was in a class of his own during the three-hour main event, riding a Husaberg TE 300 two-stroke to victory against Australia's leading off-road riders.
In a unique event that features a variety of obstacles including rocks, bricks, logs, balancing beams, tyres and dismantled ute trays, Jarvis made light work of the course to take home the $10,000 in prize money for the victory.
"I didn't know what to expect," Jarvis said. "The rain made it more difficult and it is a hard event, but it's a great event. I really hope to come back next year and have another crack at it."
Jarvis won the main event by a full lap in a spectacular display of riding, adding the victory to the Red Bull Sea to Sky Extreme Enduro that he won in Turkey last month.
The Englishman also took victory in almost all other world-class Extreme Enduro events such as Red Bull Romaniacs, Hell's Gate and The Tough One this seasons and will be on his way to South Africa shortly to make his debut at the last big event of the year, the Roof of Africa.
Jarvis had support from Top Gear Husaberg in Seaford, as well as Sunbury Bike Hub, during his stay in Australia.
Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/graham-jarvis-has-taken-victory-at.html
From Team Canada MX
Kade was released from Niguarda Hospital in Milan, Italy this morning and is with his Mother and Trainer in Novara.
He would like to thank the Hospital staff, Team KTM, His Manager, the event Promoter Pro Off Road Racing as well as the Canadian Consulates representative who visited him in the Hospital. ?All involved took amazing care of me and I?m most grateful?.
The Urgency and professionalism of the Off Road Racing staff and their Associated Emergency was outstanding, ?I was not breathing?they probably saved my life.?
The accident occurred when a foot peg broke off in the middle of the whoops section.
Kade helicoptered off the bike and luckily hit a tuff block first before bouncing into the ground face first. He is in great shape considering the seriousness of the accident and has no concussion or broken bones. Kade actually exercised mildly on a stationary bike a couple hours after being released.
Kade, was leading the SXR class at the UEM Supercross Championship Series prior to his crash. He won?t be racing in the final round in Genoa this weekend but will be attending Media Day. He will take a few weeks off at this point, returning home next week.
Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/kade-walker-update.html
You know that the 2012 AMA Supercross Series starts January 2012. Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. All the big names of supercross and motocross should be there. Champions like Ryan Villopoto, former champions James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey, and World MX Champions like Marvin Musquin, Kenny Roczen, and Tyla Rattray.
But Supercross 2012 is over one month away. Sooooo ..... let's flashback to earlier this year - Round 4 of the 2011 AMA / FIM Supercross Series in Oakland!
James Stewart wins AMA Supercross in Oakland! Broc Tickle wins 15 lap West Regional Supercross Main Event! It's round 4 of the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship, at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium! Stewart takes over series points lead.
An overcast day, with occasional mist as practice starts at 12:30 today.
In the 250 West Regional practice sessions, as of 4pm, the fastest lap times belonged to Martin Davalos (53.2 seconds), Josh Hansen (53.4 seconds), Eli Tomac (53.6 seconds), Broc Tickle (53.7 seconds), Kyle Cunningham (53.9 seconds), Cole Seely (54.13 seconds), Ken Roczen (54.15 seconds) and Tyla Rattray (54.6 seconds).
In the premiere Supercross class, James Stewart had a tough afternoon, with a couple of falls. It appears as if he will sit out the last practice session - but no matter. James has the quickest qualifying lap so far - 51.5 seconds. Next, Trey Canard (52 seconds), Ryan Villopoto (52.1 seconds), Ryan Dungey (52.2 seconds), Justin Brayton (52.9 seconds) and Chad Reed (53 seconds).
It has started to rain off and on, although lightly.
As the night-time program gets ready to start - the skies have cleared right now, there is no rain, and the track has been prepared very well.

250 West Heat 1 - Six laps. Gate drops for this first race of the night, and the leader is number 58 Travis Baker. As they start the second lap, Travis is passed by Ryan Morais. Broc Tickle is right behind him now. Good race already. Morais leading, Tickle chasing. They've already put a gap on third place as they start the next lap.
As the enter the fourth corner of lap four, a left hander, Tickle goes inside and pushed Morais up against the berm, and takes the lead! Running order after four laps now - Tickle, Morais, Cole Seely, Travis Baker, A Balbi.
The checkered flag goes to - Broc Tickle! Ryan Morais is next, then Cole Seely, Travis Baker, A Balbi and N Paluzzi.
Stephane Roncada Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini
From KTM Canada
Just weeks after the announcement that National #1 Colton Facciotti would join the orange squad, KTM Canada is excited to report the signing of National #2 Dusty Klatt. With this 1-2 duo headlining the KTM MX1 squad, the team looks forward to battling for moto wins and ultimately working hard to earn KTM Canada their first Canadian MX1 Championship.
Dusty is a proven champion in Canada. ?I feel he has what it takes to win again in 2012. I am sure at round #1 Dusty will be ready to put that 450 SX-F on the podium,? said KTM Racing Manager Andy White.
As a two-time Canadian National MX1 Champion and a former two-time MX2 West title holder, Klatt knows what it takes to win. With a new bike and a new set of challenges ahead, the Campbell River, BC native is more motivated than ever to reach the top step of the podium this season.
?I?m excited about riding and learning a new bike and I?m looking forward to all the challenges ahead of me,? said Klatt. ?It?s going to be fun. It?s like getting a fresh start. I am looking forward to testing and getting the bike dialed in and ready for the season.?
Klatt?s signing reinforces KTM Canada?s continued commitment to racing, and ultimately, to winning. With a MX1 championship team now assembled, the entire KTM squad is ready to put in the hard work needed to compete at the highest level this summer.
Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/12/ktm-canada-adds-national-2-dusty-klatt.html
Once paralyzed, motocross rider completes ride across America with victory lap around Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ? Jimmy Button reached his goal on Sunday ? standing on top of the box inside Gatorade Victory Lane at historic Daytona International Speedway spraying champagne in celebration.

Jimmy Button at the head of the pack on his victory lap around Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. (Photo credit: Robby Lyons)
Button, a former motocross rider once paralyzed in a Supercross practice accident 11 years ago, rode 2,428 miles from San Diego, Calif., to Daytona International Speedway with the objective of raising money for spinal cord research. Along with his trainer and longtime friend Cory Worf, he completed his ride with a victory lap around the storied 2.5-mile tri-oval.
Our second installment of "That's What He Said" features Andrew Short from the Jeremy McGrath / Larry Brooks / Honda motocross team. Shorty answers fan questions from Facebook and Twitter including questions about the upcoming supercross season.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/thats-what-he-said-andrew-short
George Holland Jeremy van Horebeek Kent Howerton Neil Hudson
Source: http://www.motocross.com/features/mullins-motos-do-you/
2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R
Last week, Ultimate Motorcycling's President Arthur Coldwells was at the press launch for the 2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R.
And as part of that launch, Coldwells and fellow moto-journalists were invited to Las Vegas Motor Speedway's quarter-mile track to have some fun with the all-new ZX-14 R with lessons from AMA Drag Racing Champion Rickey Gadson.
Gadson, who helped put Coldwells into the lower 10s on a stock ZX-14R, took a lightly-modified machine down the Vegas strip at an impressive 9:31 at 141.86 mph.
The modificiations? A Brock's lowering kit and two-teeth off the rear sprocket.
Attached above is a short of the pass from the Point of View of Gadson; the video also contains some commentary from Rickey himself.
To read more about the ZX-14R, click here.
Source: http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2011/gadson-9-31-pass-on-zx14r-pov-video
Travis Pastrana Gautier Paulin David Philippaerts Mickael Pichon