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Mxforum.com :: View topic - Biggest Crash.

Motocross Saturday 4 March 2006

Mxforum.com :: View topic - Biggest Crash.

Kind of says it all, doesn’t it?

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Stefan Everts takes the first Beligium Championships round

Motocross Friday 13 January 2006

Moerbeke-Waas, Belgium
13/3/2006

World Champion Stefan Everts continued his excellent run of results in the build-up to the 2006 Grand Prix season by dominating the first round of the Belgian Championship yesterday in a soggy Moerbeke-Waas.

The Belgian guided his factory YZ450FM to first position in all three motos and led the last race from start to finish. It was another confident display from the 33 year old who has now won all of the four events he has contested (the first three being the Internationals in Italy, France and Britain) since the motocross calendar cranked into life during February.

Riding the new version of the YZ, Everts has already stated how comfortable he feels on the 450 and is happy with the testing programme and modifications carried out by the Rinaldi team. Combined with this recent sizzling form Everts is a sure-fire favourite going into the first round of the World Championships that will take place in three weeks time at the Zolder circuit in Belgium for the Grand Prix of Flanders.

“It went well and the conditions improved during the day,” he said regarding his latest success. “It had been raining before the meeting and the temperatures dropped the eve of the race so the track was frozen in the morning. It started to melt however and this meant that it was very soft and became rough. The jumps were very rutty so it was a very technical course.” “Except for the first race I was happy with my riding. We made some suspension changes after that first moto and everything was great; I just got stronger. Strijbos pushed hard and then Ramon was there also, but I led the last moto from start to finish.”

It was a busy weekend for national motocross as most domestic series commenced their 2006 campaigns. Reigning MX2 World Champion Antonio Cairoli was only able to score 3rd and 7th positions at Gallarate, Malpensa for the third round of the Italian series. The De Carli Yamaha rider lies second in the standings behind KTM’s David Philippaerts, but was forced to concede the runner-up spot yesterday to Ricci Racing’s Davide Guarneri. The young Italian’s team-mate, former World Champion Alessio Chiodi, was fourth overall.

In Britain Billy Mackenzie was second to Marc de Reuver (making a one-off appearance in the series) at the Cadders Hill circuit in Norfolk with results of 4th and 2nd. The Bike it Yamaha representative negotiated a bumpy track in cold conditions for a positive start to the first of eight races in the typically action-packed British competition. “At every first round of the British Championship I have either won or crashed so I was determined that I would leave with a couple of good races this time,” the 21 year old Scotsman said. “I was only worried about Carl Nunn and the options for the Championship as he will be the one to beat. Overall it was not a bad weekend,” he summarised. “For once it was a steady performance and taking De Reuver out of the equation I am leading the series so in that respect it was positive.”

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Enduro WCH: 3rd round Portugal, Fatima

Motocross Saturday 9 April 2005

Samuli Aro, Ivan Cervantes and David Knight took all the first places to KTMin the sunny Portugal WEC. �� This day is perfect for the KTM Factory team,told happy team manager Fabio Farioli. Stefan Merriman retired and Samuli Aro took the lead in Enduro 2 class

RESULTS
Competition 3/ 18 9.4.2005 POR
Class Enduro 1
1 Ivan Cervantes SPA KTM 29:15.69
2 Simone Albergoni ITA Honda +0:19.57
3 Alessandro Belometti ITA KTM +0:22.03
4 Paul Edmondson GBR Honda +0:40.36
5 Marc Germain FRA Yamaha +0:41.96
6 Petteri Silvan FIN KTM +0:48.32
7 Bartosz Oblucki POL Yamaha +0:48.87
8 Richard Larsson SWE TM +0:49.29
9 Simone Tonelli ITA Yamaha +1:11.36
10 Roman Michalik CZE TM +1:19.25
19 Mike Hartmann GER KTM +2:14.34

Class Enduro 2
1 Samuli Aro FIN KTM 29:39.04
2 Fabien Planet FRA KTM +0:11.44
3 Alessandro Botturi ITA KTM +0:23.20
4 Anders Eriksson SWE Husqvarna +0:28.53
5 Bj??rne Carlsson SWE Husaberg +0:44.01
6 Jari Mattila FIN Husqvarna +0:46.85
7 Helder Rodrigues POR Gas Gas +0:49.11
8 Miska Aaltonen FIN Gas Gas +0:49.81
9 Paulo Goncalves POR Honda +1:02.09
10 Andrea Beconi ITA Yamaha +1:07.66

Class Enduro 3
1 David Knight GBR KTM 29:17.55
2 Alex Zanni ITA Honda +0:31.55
3 Mika Ahola FIN Husqvarna +0:33.93
4 Sebastien Guillaume FRA Gas Gas +0:38.93
5 Alessio Paoli ITA TM +0:49.70
6 Xavier Galindo SPA KTM +0:50.80
7 Thierry Klutz BEL Gas Gas +0:57.53
8 Marko Tarkkala FIN KTM +1:15.06
9 Gerard Farres SPA Husqvarna +1:23.77
10 Daniel Persson SWE Husaberg +1:32.33
12 Vita Kuklik CZE KTM +1:41.22
13 Marcus Kehr GER KTM +1:46.15
17 Michal Rudolf CZE KTM +2:47.23

———–
Classification of the Championship
Class: Enduro 1
1 Ivan Cervantes SPA KTM 75
2 Paul Edmondson GBR Honda 54
2 Alessandro Belometti ITA KTM 54
4 Marc Germain FRA Yamaha 53
5 Simone Albergoni ITA Honda 50
7 Petteri Silvan FIN KTM 46
14 Mike Hartmann GER KTM 18

Class: Enduro 2
1 Samuli Aro FIN KTM 67
2 Fabien Planet FRA KTM 62
3 Anders Eriksson SWE Husqvarna 52
4 Stefan Merriman GBR Yamaha 50
5 Bj??rne Carlsson SWE Husaberg 47
6 Alessandro Botturi ITA KTM 45
22 Olivier Pain FRA KTM 5

Class: Enduro 3
1 David Knight GBR KTM 75
2 Marko Tarkkala FIN KTM 55
3 Alex Zanni ITA Honda 52
4 Sebastien Guillaume FRA Gas Gas 49
5 Alessio Paoli ITA TM 47
6 Xavier Galindo SPA KTM 45
13 Vita Kuklik CZE KTM 23
14 Xavier Puigdemont SPA KTM 22
15 Marcus Kehr GER KTM 18
16 Michal Rudolf CZE KTM 17
21 Jakub Horak CZE KTM 6

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Demaria victim of ill fortune in MX3 opener

Motocross Sunday 3 April 2005

Today in Castelnau de Levis, France, defending MX3 World Champion Yves Demaria finished runner-up in the first moto and was leading the second race until a rear wheel problem forced his retirement, giving an eighth place finish overall.

It was an eventful day for the Jacky Martens-led team. Demaria made several mistakes and had to rise from twentieth position to earn second in the first MX3 outing of the season. He was then foiled by bad luck later in the afternoon as countryman Julien Vanni claimed the overall victory.

Sven Breugelmans was leading Moto1 from Marco Dorsch until his chain broke. The Belgian then took fourth in the later sprint. Julien Bill had been
fighting against illness all weekend. Registering a temperature of almost 40 degrees the youngster collided with Andrea Bartolini and DNF-ed. He then finished fifth behind his team-mate in Moto2.

Results:

MX3 Race 1:

1 DORSCH Marco YAMAHA
2 DEMARIA Yves KTM
3 VANNI Julien HONDA
4 KADLECEK Michal YAMAHA
5 LOZANO Alvaro KTM
6 BETHYS Thierry HONDA
7 GODRIE Christof HONDA
8 COMPAGNONE Felice KTM
9 SALVINI Alex SUZUKI
10 ODDENINO Enrico SUZUKI
36 BREUGELMAS Sven KTM
37 Bill Julien KTM

MX3 Race 2:

1 VANNI Julien HONDA
2 KADLECEK Michal YAMAHA
3 BARTOLINI Andrea YAMAHA
4 BREUGELMANS Sven KTM
5 BILL Julien KTM
6 DORSCH Marco YAMAHA
7 CHERUBINI Luca SUZUKI
8 ODDENINO Enrico SUZUKI
9 GODRIE Christof HONDA
10 COMPAGNONE Felice KTM
32 DEMARIA Yves KTM

MX3 Overall:

1 VANNI Julien 45
2 KADLECEK Michal 40
3 DORSCH Marco 40
4 GODRIE Christof 26
5 LOZANO Alvaro 25
6 ODDENINO Enrico 24
7 COMPAGNONE Felice 24
8 DEMARIA Yves 22
9 BARTOLINI Andrea 20
10 CHERUBINI Luca 20
11 BREUGELMANS Sven 18
12 BILL Julien 16

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Everts wins Belgian GP

Motocross Sunday 3 April 2005

Round: 1 - Zolder
Circuit: Zolder
Date: 3 April 2005
Crowd: 14000
Temp: 23�?C
Weather: Sunny

Stefan Everts rode his Yamaha YZ450 FM to the 80th GP victory of his career at the opening GP of the 2005 Motocross World Championship in Zolder, Belgium. A dominant ride in the first race handed Stefan the win in the opening race and was followed by a third place in the second heat. Mickael Pichon (Honda) finished second in both races to claim second overall, Joel Smets (Suzuki) won the second race and completed the podium. Everts’ team mate Brian Jorgensen had a tough race weekend and finished 12th overall.

The 2005 Motocross World Championship could not have hoped for better kick-off conditions with a 14.000 strong crowd on Sunday, blazing sunshine and a challenging, technical track awaiting the riders. Home rider Kevin Strijbos grabbed the holeshot, but Mickael Pichon (Honda) quickly took command in race one. Strong race tactics saw Yamaha L&M Motocross’ Stefan Everts going from strength to strength after what was not the best of starts. The eight-time world champion was third after four laps, and passed MX2 world champion Ben Townley for second in lap seven. When Everts passed Pichon on the inside of a tight left hand drop just halfway past the race, the French star had no answer. Stefan controlled the race and rode to an impressive first race win of the season before Pichon and Townley. Belgians Ken De Dijcker (Honda) and Joel Smets (Suzuki) rounded out the top five. Team Yamaha De Carli’s Claudio Federici damaged his front brake in the first corner and was forced to retire.

Strijbos claimed the second MX1 holeshot of the day as well, with his team mate Smets in tow. Five-time world champion Smets quickly moved into the lead, with Pichon chasing behind him. When Everts moved up from an initial sixth to fourth behind Spanish talent Jonathan Barragan (KTM) it only seemed a matter of time before Everts would continue his march forward. However Barragan proved tough to pass and the race ended in the same order with Smets taking his comeback win after an injury marred 2004, Federici fought the pain of an ankle injury sustained on Saturday to finish 13th.

The second round of the championship takes place in Bellpuig, Spain next in two weeks time (17th of April).

Stefan Everts (Yamaha L&M Motocross Team) - overall winner “I felt strong in the first heat and I was able to control my race even after a bad start. I found a couple of really good lines around the track, but near the end of the race I felt that I had to dig really deep to come back. This was probably the reason why I lacked the energy and power to push in the second race. I got stuck in fourth behind Barragan and only until I found some good lines at the back of the track I was able to make a pass on him. Obviously I’m happy with the end result today and hopefully I can still improve on my condition as the season goes on.”

Brian Jorgensen (Yamaha L&M Motocross Team) - 12th overall “Twelfth overall is not exactly a great result, but at the end of the day I’m still quite happy because I tried everything I could today. Physically I have been working hard to get in shape for the first GP, but I also need to rebuild my mental strength. Half race distance I went over the handle bars and I damaged my rear brake. After that I lost my confidence to push hard. I missed my start in the second race and because I did not feel completely comfortable on the track I did not want to take any risks.”

Race classification MX1

Round: 1 - Zolder
Circuit: Zolder
Lap Record: 1′ 46.006 (Mickael Pichon, 2005)

Race: 22 Laps
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 S. Everts Yamaha BEL 40′ 6.703
2 M. Pichon Honda FRA +2.397
3 B. Townley KTM NZL +4.833
4 K. De Dijcker Honda BEL +14.200
5 J. Smets Suzuki BEL +16.362
6 J. Coppins Honda NZL +38.830
7 K. Strijbos Suzuki BEL +49.262
8 P. Cooper Honda GBR +57.319
9 T. Leok Kawasaki EST +1′ 3.228
10 N. Kornel Suzuki HUN +1′ 5.764
11 D. Theybers Suzuki BEL +1′ 7.198
12 G. Crockard Yamaha IRL +1′ 7.468
13 Y. Atsuta Suzuki JPN +1′ 8.198
14 J. Noble Honda GBR +1′ 13.322
15 P. Leuret Honda FRA +1′ 22.707
16 A. Pyrhonen TM FIN +1′ 24.120
17 S. Ramon KTM BEL +1′ 24.526
18 L. Freibergs Suzuki LVA +1′ 35.299
19 J. Barragan KTM ESP +1′ 43.765
20 B. Jorgensen Yamaha DNK +1′ 51.523

Race 2: 22 Laps
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 J. Smets Suzuki BEL 40′ 8.222
2 M. Pichon Honda FRA +17.965
3 S. Everts Yamaha BEL +43.679
4 J. Barragan KTM ESP +50.583
5 B. Townley KTM NZL +1′ 3.764
6 K. Strijbos Suzuki BEL +1′ 5.724
7 J. Noble Honda GBR +1′ 7.776
8 B. Jorgensen Yamaha DNK +1′ 17.494
9 K. De Dijcker Honda BEL +1′ 32.036
10 P. Cooper Honda GBR +1′ 37.606
11 J. Coppins Honda NZL +1′ 41.579
12 S. Ramon KTM BEL +1′ 42.589
13 C. Federici Yamaha ITA +1′ 48.091
14 J. Vehvilainen Honda FIN +1 lap(s)
15 P. Leuret Honda FRA +1 lap(s)
16 T. Leok Kawasaki EST +1 lap(s)
17 D. Theybers Suzuki BEL +1 lap(s)
18 N. Kornel Suzuki HUN +1 lap(s)
19 L. Freibergs Suzuki LVA +1 lap(s)
20 L. Seguy Yamaha FRA +1 lap(s)

Fastest Race Lap:
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 M. Pichon Honda FRA 1′ 46.006

Championship standings MX1
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Points
1 Stefan Everts Yamaha BEL 45
2 Mickael Pichon Honda FRA 44
3 Joel Smets Suzuki BEL 41
4 Ben Townley KTM NZL 36
5 Ken De Dijcker Honda BEL 30
6 Kevin Strijbos Suzuki BEL 29
7 Joshua Coppins Honda NZL 25
8 Paul Cooper Honda GBR 24
9 James Noble Honda GBR 21
10 Jonathan Barragan KTM ESP 20
11 Tanel Leok Kawasaki EST 17
12 Brian Jorgensen Yamaha DNK 14
13 Nemeth Kornel Suzuki HUN 14
14 Danny Theybers Suzuki BEL 14
15 Steve Ramon KTM BEL 13
16 Pascal Leuret Honda FRA 12
17 Gordon Crockard Yamaha IRL 9
18 Claudio Federici Yamaha ITA 8
19 Yoshitaka Atsuta Suzuki JPN 8
20 Jussi Vehvilainen Honda FIN 7

Manufacturers standings MX1
Pos. Manufacturer Points
1 Yamaha 25
2 Honda 22
3 Suzuki 20
4 KTM 18
5 Kawasaki 10

MX2 : Melotte runner up in Zolder

Round: 1 - Zolder
Circuit: Zolder
Date: 3 April 2005
Crowd: 14000
Temp: 23�?C
Weather: Sunny

Yamaha L&M Motocross Team rider C?�dric Melotte did not miss his start of his assault on the MX2 world title. Melotte battled hard and took second overall, behind the dominant Tyla Rattray (KTM) who won both races. French teenager S?�bastien Pourcel (Kawasaki) was the surprise of the day taking the first podium of his career in Zolder.

Australian Andrew McFarlane (Yamaha Team Ricci) repeated last year’s holeshot effort in the opening MX2 race. McFarlane was followed through the first turns by four other Yamaha riders and standings at the end of the opening lap read: McFarlane, Melotte, Rattray, Chiodi and Maschio. With Rattray (KTM) clearly as fastest rider on the track it was only a matter of time before the South-African would take command. After a brief lead of two laps home rider C?�dric Melotte comfortably settled for second behind Rattray, McFarlane rode his YZ250FM to third. Exciting battles behind the leading trio saw Pourcel, Cairoli, Chiodi and Sword swap positions. Young Italian Antonio Cairoli recovered from an early mistake to climb up from tenth to fifth in the end, fellow countryman Chiodi finished seventh.

Race two saw very similar proceedings to the first. This time 2004 MX2 rookie of the year Antonio Cairoli was the fastest through the first turn,
but Tyla Rattray left no doubt about his intentions and immediately passed Cairoli. The most remarkable performance of the race came without doubt from C?�dric Melotte who bounced back to second after a disastrous start that saw him as low as 18th. The Namur-born rider charged hard and picked up one rider after the other on the fifth lap ‘Melotski’ moved in behind the compact group of Eggens, Nunn, Brown and Cairoli and behind leader Rattray and runner up Pourcel. C?�dric managed to pass everyone in front of him- including Pourcel thanks to a last lap move. Melotte crossed the finish line completely exhausted 4,5 seconds behind Rattray. Cairoli finished fourth, ahead of Mike Brown (Honda) and McFarlane.

C?�dric Melotte (Yamaha L&M Motocross Team) - second overall “I came from third to the lead in the first race, but I got awful arm pump
and I just had to let Rattray go. I completely missed my start in the second race and it was hard to find the right rhythm and to see properly through all the dust. Only after 10, 15 minutes I found my pace and than I started to move forward. Last year I won the MX1 GP here, but I’m not disappointed with my second overall because I had hurt my shoulder during a practice crash in the week before this race so my mission to limit the damage has been successful. Of course I knew before the season Rattray was going to be strong, but my goal is to be consistent throughout the year.

Andrew McFarlane (Yamaha Team Ricci) - fourth overall “I had a good start in the first race, but I made mistake in the back section when Rattray and Melotte just had passed me. I lost about eight seconds, even after I got up to a similar speed as Melotte I could not make up for the time lost. At the start of the second race I got a good jump from the gate initially but I was pushed wide by Mike Brown and I almost ran into the rear wheel of Rattray. I was about eighth after that and I did not find my way around the track like I had done in the first race.”

Antonio Cairoli (Team Yamaha De Carli) - fifth overall “During the warm up this morning I crashed and my right ankle was caught in
the spokes of the wheel. Considering the pain I had with my ankle I’m pleased with my results today. When I hit my ankle again after five or six
laps in the first race I could not push any more. My start in the second race was really good, but when I had another impact on my ankle the pain was just unbearable. Rattray proved that he is very fast in the sand, but the championship is still long and I’m confident for the next races.”

Alessio Chiodi (Yamaha Team Ricci) - seventh overall “I had good starts in both races but I struggled to come to terms with the track and I’m a little bit disappointed with the outcome of the race. I know the speed is there and I feel good on the bike, so I hope to show my form in Bellpuig in two weeks. ”

Race classification MX2

Round: 1 - Zolder
Circuit: Zolder
Lap Record: 1′ 44.832 (Tyla Rattray, 2005)

Race: 22 Laps
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 T. Rattray KTM RSA 39′ 43.910
2 C. Melotte Yamaha BEL +16.724
3 A. McFarlane Yamaha AUS +31.925
4 S. Sword Kawasaki BGR +42.738
5 A. Cairoli Yamaha ITA +46.553
6 S. Pourcel Kawasaki FRA +49.311
7 A. Chiodi Yamaha ITA +50.353
8 P. Caps Honda BEL +53.843
9 E. Eggens Honda NED +56.280
10 C. Nunn KTM GBR +1′ 0.198
11 M. Maschio Yamaha FRA +1′ 2.132
12 A. Boissiere Yamaha FRA +1′ 4.038
13 R. Goncalves Yamaha POR +1′ 5.601
14 M. Nagl KTM GER +1′ 6.885
15 D. Philippaerts KTM ITA +1′ 27.785
16 C. Campano KTM ESP +1′ 29.303
17 N. Aubin Kawasaki FRA +1′ 29.316
18 M. Brown Honda USA +1′ 33.013
19 A. Leok KTM EST +1 lap(s)
20 W. Avis Honda RSA +1 lap(s)

Race 2: 22 Laps
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 T. Rattray KTM RSA 40′ 36.402
2 C. Melotte Yamaha BEL +4.517
3 S. Pourcel Kawasaki FRA +12.580
4 A. Cairoli Yamaha ITA +27.664
5 M. Brown Honda USA +30.323
6 A. McFarlane Yamaha AUS +36.840
7 E. Eggens Honda NED +40.031
8 B. MacKenzie Yamaha GBR +53.989
9 C. Nunn KTM GBR +1′ 4.176
10 A. Chiodi Yamaha ITA +1′ 6.296
11 M. Maschio Yamaha FRA +1′ 10.353
12 A. Boissiere Yamaha FRA +1′ 23.967
13 M. Bonini Honda ITA +1′ 26.543
14 P.A.. Renet Yamaha FRA +1′ 29.235
15 R. Goncalves Yamaha POR +1′ 29.890
16 M. Seistola Honda FIN +1 lap(s)
17 M. Monni KTM ITA +1 lap(s)
18 S. Sword Kawasaki BGR +1 lap(s)
19 W. Avis Honda RSA +1 lap(s)
20 C. Campano KTM ESP +1 lap(s)

Fastest Race Lap:
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Total Time
1 T. Rattray KTM RSA 1′ 44.832

Championship standings MX2
Pos. Rider Manufacturer Nat. Points
1 Tyla Rattray KTM RSA 50
2 Cedric Melotte Yamaha BEL 44
3 Andrew McFarlane Yamaha AUS 35
4 S?�bastien Pourcel Kawasaki FRA 35
5 Antonio Cairoli Yamaha ITA 34
6 Erik Eggens Honda NED 26
7 Alessio Chiodi Yamaha ITA 25
8 Carl Nunn KTM GBR 23
9 Stephen Sword Kawasaki BGR 21
10 Mickael Maschio Yamaha FRA 20
11 Mike Brown Honda USA 19
12 Anthony Boissiere Yamaha FRA 18
13 Rui Goncalves Yamaha POR 14
14 Billy MacKenzie Yamaha GBR 13
15 Patrick Caps Honda BEL 13
16 Matteo Bonini Honda ITA 8
17 Pierre-Alexandre Renet Yamaha FRA 7
18 Maximilian Nagl KTM GER 7
19 Carlos Campano KTM ESP 6
20 David Philippaerts KTM ITA 6

Manufacturers standings MX2

Pos. Manufacturer Points
1 KTM 25
2 Yamaha 22
3 Kawasaki 20
4 Honda 15

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WMA Announces 2005 National Motocross Schedule

Motocross Wednesday 30 March 2005

The Women��s Motocross Association released the 2005 AMA/WMA National Motocross Championship schedule today. The Championship will commence at Glen Helen Raceway��s Pro National warm-up race ��The Prequel��, and will conclude at the Steel City Raceway National with the traditional final moto on Sunday prior to the AMA Pro Motocross Championship races. Highlights include WMA pro racing at four of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship events.

2005 AMA/WMA National Motocross Championship:
Rd 1 May 14-15 Glen Helen Raceway, San Bernardino, CA
Rd 2 May 21-22 Hangtown Classic, Sacramento, CA
Rd 3 July 23-24 Thunder Valley Motocross Park, Lakewood, CO
Rd 4 July 30-31 Washougal Motocross Park, Washougal, WA
Rd 5 Sept. 3-4 Steel City Raceway, Delmont, PA

In 2004 WMA Nationals were featured regularly in the GKA shows that air on Fuel TV. The WMA also had several segments on Two Wheel Tuesday which airs on the Speed Channel, and racing highlights from the Hangtown Classic were included in the 125cc AMA Motocross coverage for Espn2.

In addition, the WMA will have three WMA Cup Warm-Up races (May-August), promote two inaugural women��s classes at the Areanacross Finals at the US Open in Las Vegas (October), and host the 3rd Annual Z1R Helmets WMA Cup at the Cycle Ranch MX Park, Floresville, Texas in November.

For more information visit www.womensmxassociation.com

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Gundersen and De Reuver updates as MX photos go on

Motocross Thursday 17 March 2005

Kenneth Gundersen continues steady recovery plans but may miss Zolder and
Marc de Reuver has undergone surgery. Team photos now available.

Photographs, including portraits, action and team shots are now available of
the MX1, MX2 and MX3 KTM factory teams. The high resolution images can be
downloaded for media use and are found at: www.ktmimages.com

Kenneth Gundersen is well ahead of schedule in his recovery from a cartilage
operation however it is unlikely that the factory MX1 rider will make the
gate for the first Grand Prix of the season at Zolder on April 2nd-3rd.
The Norwegian is currently at home but will visit a specialist in Sweden
next Tuesday for a check-up on his knee; a full two weeks earlier than was
originally planned. The 23 year old has been training hard and starting to
ride cautiously over the last fortnight. If the initial examination is
satisfactory then Gundersen will continue to work for another two weeks
before returning to Sweden where he will remain for several days undergoing
more comprehensive tests on the strength and durability of the knee. Once
through this phase the super-fit rider should then have a green light to get
up to full GP speed.
��We are happy for Kenneth because everything seems to be progressing nicely
and he is feeling more confident,�� stated Team Manager Toby Gustafson. ��His
leg muscles have returned to normal and he can fit his knee braces properly
again. We hope that the next few weeks will continue in the same way. I am
doubtful if he will be able to ride at Zolder but a return with the first
three GPs is a certainty.��

Marc de Reuver has had surgery on the three ligaments broken in his right
knee. The operation was performed last Wednesday and the 21 year old now
embarks on the slow, lengthy road of recovery and rehab. The Dutchman is now
certain to miss the majority of the 2005 FIM World Championships but is
optimistically eying a return to action for round sixteen, his home GP at
Lierop in September.

��Everything went OK last Wednesday,�� he commented. ��When I had the MRI scan
the injury was worse then they had originally expected. The three ligaments
were broken and I needed a total reconstruction. I am wearing a brace now
and have to walk with crutches; it swells up easily. I have to be really
careful in the first few weeks not to make any more damage. There is limited
movement with the knee and I know that I will have lots of rehabilitation
work, like cycling, ahead. It is going to be at least four months before I
can go near a bike so it will be six months before I can think about GPs. I
plan on being at Zolder to watch on the Saturday. I am already excited about
making a comeback at Lierop and I want to be really strong.��

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Gundersen and De Reuver updates as MX photos go on

Motocross Thursday 17 March 2005

Kenneth Gundersen continues steady recovery plans but may miss Zolder and
Marc de Reuver has undergone surgery. Team photos now available.

Photographs, including portraits, action and team shots are now available of
the MX1, MX2 and MX3 KTM factory teams. The high resolution images can be
downloaded for media use and are found at: www.ktmimages.com

Kenneth Gundersen is well ahead of schedule in his recovery from a cartilage
operation however it is unlikely that the factory MX1 rider will make the
gate for the first Grand Prix of the season at Zolder on April 2nd-3rd.
The Norwegian is currently at home but will visit a specialist in Sweden
next Tuesday for a check-up on his knee; a full two weeks earlier than was
originally planned. The 23 year old has been training hard and starting to
ride cautiously over the last fortnight. If the initial examination is
satisfactory then Gundersen will continue to work for another two weeks
before returning to Sweden where he will remain for several days undergoing
more comprehensive tests on the strength and durability of the knee. Once
through this phase the super-fit rider should then have a green light to get
up to full GP speed.
��We are happy for Kenneth because everything seems to be progressing nicely
and he is feeling more confident,�� stated Team Manager Toby Gustafson. ��His
leg muscles have returned to normal and he can fit his knee braces properly
again. We hope that the next few weeks will continue in the same way. I am
doubtful if he will be able to ride at Zolder but a return with the first
three GPs is a certainty.��

Marc de Reuver has had surgery on the three ligaments broken in his right
knee. The operation was performed last Wednesday and the 21 year old now
embarks on the slow, lengthy road of recovery and rehab. The Dutchman is now
certain to miss the majority of the 2005 FIM World Championships but is
optimistically eying a return to action for round sixteen, his home GP at
Lierop in September.

��Everything went OK last Wednesday,�� he commented. ��When I had the MRI scan
the injury was worse then they had originally expected. The three ligaments
were broken and I needed a total reconstruction. I am wearing a brace now
and have to walk with crutches; it swells up easily. I have to be really
careful in the first few weeks not to make any more damage. There is limited
movement with the knee and I know that I will have lots of rehabilitation
work, like cycling, ahead. It is going to be at least four months before I
can go near a bike so it will be six months before I can think about GPs. I
plan on being at Zolder to watch on the Saturday. I am already excited about
making a comeback at Lierop and I want to be really strong.��

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Moto XXX Introduces Brand New Mini Team

Motocross Thursday 17 March 2005

In early 2005, Moto XXX co-founder Erik Sandin developed a plan to start the team��s first mini cycle racing effort. Along with some fellow racers and close friends, he started talking to potential sponsors and outlining what would become the most organized mini racing effort to date. Still in its infancy, the team has already had startling success both on the track and in securing sponsorship. In the Podium Productions Aftermath Series, an 8-round championship that paralleled the first west coast Supercross rounds, team riders captured two titles. Upcoming events include this year��s Mini Moto SX in Las Vegas along with many others. Officially dubbed Moto XXX/A-Ride MX, the team is proud to announce its inception and introduce the riders.

Team Riders:

Oscar Valdez (Pro):
1st overall: 2005 Aftermath Series, 110cc Pro Unlimited class

Jayson Abbott (Pro):
Former Loretta Lynn��s AMA Amateur National Champion
Former GNC, GFI and CMC motocross champion
2004 Mini Moto Magazine Test Rider/Tech
Current Cycle News Test Rider
1st overall: Oakley MX Holiday Jam
12th overall: 2004 Mini Moto SX, Midsize Pro class
5th overall: 2005 Phoenix Mini Supermoto, Open Pro class

Mike Spasbo (Am):
1st overall: 2005 Aftermath Series, 50cc Unlimited class
1st overall: Holiday Series, 50cc Unlimited class
1st overall: Arco Arena National Super Mini Motard

Robert Barr (Am):
2nd place: Early finish in 2005 Aftermath Series, 110cc Open class
2nd place: Early finish in 2005 Aftermath Series, 110cc Mod class
Returning from injury to race local events and 2005 Mini Moto SX in Las Vegas

Erik Sandin (Am): Team Manager/Rider
3rd overall: 2005 Suzuki Celebrity Crossover Challenge at San Francisco Supercross
5th overall: 2005 Phoenix Mini Supermoto
Many local podium finishes

Moto XXX/A-Ride is supported by: TCS, Two Brothers, N-style, Marzocchi, Utopia Optics, Billetwear, Oneal, Tag Metals, Dunlop, Spaz Out Ink, Wheelspin, Podium
Productions.

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Moto XXX Combo Effective at Daytona

Motocross Tuesday 15 March 2005

After having nary a healthy rider for the ��04 Daytona Supercross, Team Honda/Moto XXX was happy to enter the toughest race of the 2005 series with a pair of healthy racers. Kyle Lewis was still doing some recovering from a huge crash in Indianapolis, but was looking forward to the grueling, outdoor style track in Daytona. After a departure from the 125 East series top ten in St. Louis, Justin Buckelew was looking forward to getting back where he belongs in the super speedway��s infield.

Up against a laundry list of factory riders, Buckelew took to the rough Daytona track aboard his trusty CRF250R. After qualifying safely from his heat race, he had a decent gate pick and was eager to test himself for 15 laps. Unfortunately, he didn��t get the start he was looking for and came out of the first turn in 16th place. ��Bucky�� rode with confidence, though, and methodically worked his way up in the standings. He took the checkered flag in 10th place. The come-from-behind effort served to boos his confidence, as well as his ranking in the series, which is now 11th.

Kyle Lewis has had one of those seasons that could easily have him looking forward to the outdoor Nationals already. A series of crashes, mistakes and plain bad luck has challenged the privateer icon since the very first gate dropped, but in true journeyman fashion, he approached Daytona with the same work ethic and confidence that he does every race. Once again, he found trouble on the track in qualifiers, but got himself in nonetheless. In the main event, his hard work was rewarded with a season-best finish of 12th. Naturally, ��Lucky�� was pleased with the progress and plans on using the result as a springboard to even better ones in the remaining rounds.

As for the team itself, the West Coast Customs-decorated big rig and all of the mechanics decided to stay in Florida for the week leading up to the Orlando race. They��ve been able to do all the maintenance, engine work and bike prep on the road that they��d normally do back at the race shop. Team Manager, Allan Brown says that if they get it all done early enough, he might let the crew visit Mickey and Goofy before this weekend��s race.

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