James Lissimore, over at DMX, provides a sneak peak at a photo shoot with the Leading Edge Kawi team.  OOOHHHHH, this should really get your gears running for the soon-to-start Canadian Nationals.  Thanks James and DMX!!!

Go over to directmotocross.com to check some photos out...

http://www.directmotocross.com/news/mx-photo/2012/05/sneak-peak-2012-monster-energy-leading-edge-kawasaki-shoot

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Motocross Action releases some first looks at the 2013 KTMs.  If you are an orange-lover, you will love this link.

http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/2013-BIKES-FIRST-LOOK-AT-THE-2013-KTM-125150SX-250-8937.aspx

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Our favourite, and mega successful, Canadian-born mechanic, Scott Donkersgoed, tells all in a podcast with DMX.

Check the link below to listen...

http://www.directmotocross.com/news/mx-podcast/2012/05/dmx-podcast-withscott-donkersgoed

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http://mxpmag.com/motoconcepts-welcomes-motomarketing-canada/

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Brett himself was there once - entering a first full season as a Pro in Canada is a daunting move.  Some excel their first year, and most do not.  Most have to settle for mediocre results and have to focus on soldiering through the season.  Brett reflects on Drew Roberts' upcoming Pro debut.  For the full story click the link below....

http://mxpmag.com/betty-blog-year-one/

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From DMX online - "It was a fantasitc year for us in 2011 at DMX and with the 2012 season already underway we couldn't be happier. We get to see all you amazing racers and fans at so many great events across Canada every week. Here is a video shout-out to everyone who makes this great sport as amazing as it is and a thank you to everyone for all the support we receive here at DMX! Enjoy another amazing video by Mason Wrozyna and Fresh Pressed Productons."

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Always stirring the pot, Ryan Gauld has posted a new blog.  Ryan spends some time this week sharing his excitement for the Nationals starting soon and giving some kudos to Dangerous Don and his long, and well respected career milestone.

http://mxpmag.com/monday-maniac-20/

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There are many great clubs to race with out there and OCMC is one of them.  This past weekend, just north of Oshawa, Ontario, OCMC held their first cross country race of the season. 

For the full race report, head over to DMX via the link below...

http://www.directmotocross.com/news/mx-photo/2012/05/ocmc-raglan-race-report

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The Vet Master class was unreal this past weekend at RJ's.  Not to mention Kyle Keast killing the pack aboard his Machine Racing Factory Yamaha.  Check MXP's photo report from the weekend here...

http://mxpmag.com/rj-motosport-park-anq-photo-report/

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Gopher Dunes is a busy place.  With the wicked early spring weather and motocrossers excited to get their new bikes dialed in, tracks have been busy all over the country.  Gopher Dunes isn't known for being forgiving to riders that are out of shape, but the numbers have shown that there are riders ready for the punishment.  For the full press release on what's happening at Gopher Dunes, check the link below.

***note the guy "resting" in the corner of the pic attached.  Do you know who that is?

http://mxpmag.com/latest-news-from-gopher-dunes-may-10-2012/

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2012 WIESNER INSURANCE  CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

PRESENTED BY APEX CYCLE KTM IS SET TO GO THIS WEEKEND AT MOTOPARK!

 

Yes, the 2012 race season is finally upon us with a mere number of days before racers descend on round one at historic Motopark. It has been made clear to us that this excellent facility is a favourite among XC competitors with its fast forest sections and MX inspired layout.  

Work began this past weekend setting up this event which will be the first of two stops at Motopark in 2012. Round #1 on May 13^th will feature the full length forest system with the addition of some exciting new trail. Course length will be 6.5 kilometres and

 

As with every event at Motopark, full facilities are on site featuring washrooms, showers, camping, RV hook up, and complete restaurant.

 

This season will feature all the same racer benefits as past WEC XC events pioneered. Pros will continue to be awarded 100% cash payback. The $100 Wiesner Insurance Pro Holeshot award will be returning as well. In addition, there is another award compliments of Royal Distributing,

 

Amateurs will continue to compete for the $100 Apex Cycle KTM Amateur Holeshot Award. O  

The WEC youth program has generated some real stellar riders in the past three years. WEC XC events will continue to be sharply focused on our youth riders and we&n

 

Motopark Round #1 will operate in the “Classic” format of:

 

Pee Wee                                   30 minutes

Mini Junior / Mini Senior             1 Hour

All Amateur classes                   2 Hours

Pro                                           2.5 Hours  

After WEC introduced electronic transponder scoring in 2008, most riders are equipped with a transponder at this point but if any rider requires one, they will be available at registration. Many riders have already purchased their 2012 Competition license online as this serv

YOUTH and PEE WEE
Sign in 7:00am to 8:30am
Race 9:00am to 10:00am 1 hour Race time – 30 minutes for Pee Wee*

*Pee Wee riders will have a fantastic course professionally designed jumps specifically for minis.

Mini and Pee Wee trophies will be awarded at 11:00am (just in case you have to head home)

BEGINNER, JUNIOR, WOMEN, VET JUNIOR, VET SENIOR, SUPER SENIOR
Sign in 7:00am to 9:30am
Race 10:30am to 12:30 pm 2 hour Race time

Trophies for the morning program will be at 2:00pm

VET MASTER, INTERMEDIATE, PRO

ENTRY FEES:

YOUTH $25
ALL OTHER CLASSES $45

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Randy was at Gopher Dunes this past sunday to check out the Steel City Riders race action.  For the full photo report, check the link below...

http://rmwphotoca.blogspot.ca/2012/05/steelcityrider-at-gopher-dunes.html

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The always informative Frid'Eh Update has been posted on DMX.  Everything from Keast to Van Vugt, to various rewarding series going on in your neighbourhood, check it out here....

http://www.directmotocross.com/news/features/2012/05/frideh-update-19-presented-troy-lee-designs-canada

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A Basic Training Motorcycle Riders Program is being offered this Saturday, May 12th free of charge at Hully Gully, 1705 Wharncliffe Road South at Wonderland, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at our on-site beginners’ course.

This day will provide first time and re-entry level riders the confidence they’ll need to enjoy the sport of motorcycling plus they will have the proper safety gear to wear provided by Hully Gully while on the course.

There will also be opportunity to speak with our safety and accessories team for up-to-date safety gear information.

We’ll provide the bike, helmet and gloves as well as the free basic training on our beginners’ course in the interest of promoting safe and fun enjoyment of the sport.

Register or get your questions answered by calling Paul Goldsmith at Hully Gully at 519-685-8045.

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Ryan Daleman

Accessories Team Leader

519-685-8045

www.hullygully.com

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FROM Racer X online....
http://www.racerxonline.com/2012/05/09/2012-wmx-schedule-announced

2012 Women’s Motocross Championship to
Once Again Feature Eight Rounds of Action
Round-by-Round Recaps to be Seen on NBC Sports’ Weekly Highlight Shows

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – The Women’s Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing (WMX) returns for another eight-race schedule for the 2012 season of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. Perennial rivals Ashley Fiolek and Jessica Patterson have won the past four WMX Class titles and will once again lead the world’s fastest women into action for what is sure to be a highly-competitive summer.

The WMX Class will be showcased as the first set of motos at each of the eight rounds of the championship. As in years past, the women will engage in a pair of 15-minute motos to determine an overall winner. The gate will drop on the WMX Class’ opening moto to kick-start the day’s festivities, with the second moto following just prior to intermission.

“The WMX Class is always an exciting battle and you can expect that to continue this summer,” said MX Sports Pro Racing’s President Davey Coombs. “Over the last four years, the quality of racing has gotten better and better thanks to a continued increase in the depth of talent. The championship has clearly emerged as the world’s premier series for female riders and the WMX Championship boasts more factory-supported riders than ever before.”

The 2012 season will also mark the WMX Class’ return to television. Each round of the championship will be featured in the weekly Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlight Show on NBC Sports, recapping the captivating moments and storylines of all eight Nationals.

The WMX season kicks off on May 19 from the Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. Fiolek and Patterson will be challenged throughout the summer by veterans Tarah Gieger and Mariana Balbi, in addition to up-and-coming riders like Jacqueline Strong and Vicki Golden and Sayaka Kaneshiro.,

Following Hangtown, the schedule will take the women to staple racetracks – Hangtown, Freestone, Thunder Valley, High Point, RedBud, Washougal, and Moto-X 338 before joining their male counterparts in the 250 and 450 Classes at the inaugural race at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, the 2012 season finale.

For additional information please visit AlliSports.com/motocross also, “like” the American Motocross Facebook page, “follow” @AmericanMX on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content and information on the latest from Lucas Oil Motocross..

For media information about the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, please contact MX Sports Pro Racing via email at media@mxsportsproracing.com.

MX Sports Pro Racing
MX Sports Pro Racing manages and produces the world's most prestigious motocross series - the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The industry leader in off road powersport event production and management, its mission is to showcase the sport of professional motocross competition at events throughout the United States. Through its various racing properties, partnerships and affiliates, MX Sports Pro Racing organizes events for thousands of action sports athletes each year and attracts millions of motorsports spectators. Visit www.mxsportsproracing.com.

Alli Sports
Alli Sports, is an action sports lifestyle brand whose mission is to connect fans with athletes and brands through best in class events, media, and authentic branded products. Alli Sports includes: the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and the Red Bull Signature Series; Alli Media, which creates, produces, and distributes original content; Alli RideShop, an online retailer carrying top skate and BMX consumer products; and Alli MotoShop an online retailer carrying top moto consumer products. Alli Sports is owned by NBC Sports. More information can be found at www.allisports.com.

Lucas Oil Products
Lucas Oil is a worldwide leader in the production of oils, lubricants and additives. Based in Corona, Calif., Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest-growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry, featuring a premium line of oils, lubricants and problem-solving performance additives. Through innovative product research and development, along with aggressive marketing programs, Lucas Oil Products has established itself as the top-selling additive line in the American truck-stop industry. Lucas Oil is involved in an array of motorsports sponsorships, including the "Official Motor Oil of the Pro Motocross Championship." Visit www.LucasOil.com.

NBC Sports Group
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January of 2011, the broad reach and storied history of NBC Sports united with Comcast's 24/7 ability to super-serve fans to create the NBC Sports Group. The new sports media company consists of an array of broadcast television, cable television and digital sports assets, including NBC Sports & Olympics, Golf Channel, NBC Sports Network, 11 SportNets (regional sports networks) and their respective websites. Together, the new combined assets of the NBC Sports Group possess an unparalleled collection of television rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the Olympics, NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, PGA of America, USGA, IndyCar, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, Wimbledon, French Open, Tour de France and Kentucky Derby.

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Round one of the CMRC Southern Alberta Motocross Series kicked off last weekend at Temple Hill Motorcycle Park, just north of Raymond, Alberta. Mother nature decided to make things interesting, as most riders arrived Saturday in the rain to discover a snow covered track. The decision was made to wait it out and see how things looked in the morning. Fortunately, the snow had largely disappeared by sunrise and we were off racing! Save for a muddy practice, the track turned out great and we were treated to some awesome racing! Check out the beginning of what looks to be another stellar season of Southern Alberta motocross.

Check out the photo report from David Archilbald on DMX...

http://www.directmotocross.com/news/mx-photo/2012/05/photo-report-southern-alberta-series-round-1

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He may have the title "Public Relations Specialist/Race Director at Yamaha Canada," but Bryan Hudgin had humble beginnings in Canadian motocross.  He started out being a "banner-boy" on tour with the Canadian Nationals and proved that his drive, dedication, and love for motocross was going to take him places.  Many head cheeses in Canadian motocross had humble beginnings, so Bryan is not alone in his successes. 

DMX spends some time chatting with Bryan about Yamaha, motocross, and all the babies in his house.  From one well-rounded mx guy to another, listen to this podcast here....

http://www.directmotocross.com/news/mx-podcast/2012/05/podcast-bryan-hudgin-public-relations-specialist-race-director-yamaha-canada

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Everyone needs a Topher on their desktop.

Thanks James.

http://www.directmotocross.com/news/features/2012/05/thursday-wallpapers-2012-las-vegas-sx

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Didn't get a chance to go to Vegas this year but want everyone at work to think that you did?  Maybe this is what you need to shake the weekend off if you DID go. 

Racer X just posted some new wallpapers from Vegas.  Regardless of whether or not you went, this is exactly what you need to freshen up your work day. 

NOTE: Take comfort knowing that soon you can replace them with some OUTDOOR wallpapers.  Series starting soon!

http://www.racerxonline.com/2012/05/09/vegas-wallpapers

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