Archive for September, 2010
For all the time that we spend talking about Motocross Gloves, Dirt Bike Gear, and Motorsports, sometimes we just have to stop and think about the other good things in life. Although there are not many things out in the world that gets a guy’s attention like motorsports, here’s one that’s pretty close.
A woman with a trifecta. (Not the horse racing trifecta) 1. Beautiful,2. funny, with a 3.great personality. Introducing Jill Wagner. Jill Wagner is the host of the ABC show Wipeout. She is always in a great outfit that compliments her body, and she cracks jokes with the best of them. The thought of women like Jill being out in the world makes a motorsports junky want to spend more time away from racing. Well…. not really, but she is close to perfect anyway. Too bad she 
can’t be a Speed Channel host for AMA races. Ratings would definitely go up.
For now we’ll just have to watch Wipeout and old Lincoln Mercury commercials to get a dose of the beautiful Jill Wagner.
Let us know who your favorites are.
With 5 races left to go in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rickey Carmichael sits 12th in points with 2 top fives and 6 top tens. This is Carmichael’s first real full season in the series with the same team and good odds. The GOAT of motocross has left his motocross gloves and his days of 2 wheel competition behind for promising career on 4 wheels.
Turner Motorsports owns Carmichael’s race truck and is ready to take the next step with the GOAT. Carmichael will make his Nationwide Series debut this weekend at Kansas Speedway. Carmichael will also bring his sponsor Monster Energy to the Nationwide Series. Long time Carmichael support Monster will hold on to its primary sponsor role on the GOAT’s Nationwide car for 3 races this year, and 7 races in 2011.Carmichael, Monster Energy and Turner Motorsports will also challenge for the 2011 Truck Series Championship once again. Carmichael continues to expand his 4 wheel future while many like time auto racers struggle to make it to the track. Good luck to Rickey Carmichael.
Why Carmichael can make it in Auto Racing and others Fail. http://www.probikehelmets.com/cross-over-value
The 2010 Race of Champions is scheduled for November 27 and 28 at Düsseldorf Esprit Arena in Germany. The Nation’s Cup to be run Saturday the 27th and the ROC on Sunday the 28th. The Nation’s Cup defending Champions will be on their home turf. German F1 drivers Vettel and Schumacher will again represent their country in the Nation’s Cup and try to win their 4th straight title.
Standing in the way of the Germans is Team US which will be represented by Travis Pastrana and Carl Edwards from NASCAR. Travis has made 5 ROC appearances and has participated in the finals of the Nation’s Cup before. Carl Edwards has participated in the ROC once before in 2008. Carl made the semi-finals in 08 knocking out Schumacher in the quarter finals. Travis Pastrana and his flying motocross boots may be in action in the same event. Travis has done freestyle exhibitions for this event over the years.
Good luck to Team USA! Can’t wait to see the winner of this event. Stand by for more news on the ROC.
The 2011 edition of the Dakar Rally in just a few months away. This once a year event draws riders and drivers from all over the world. In 2011 the rally will again be held in South America for the third year in a row.
200 atv and dirt bike riders have already signed up for the event. Riders who have not registered now have to hope someone drops out of their entry before anyone else can get in. 2011 entry cap for motorbikes is 200 entries.
Any part of a rider’s gear and equipment that survives this event has truly been tested. Enduro Jackets, and off road riding boots will be lucky to make it out of this event in one piece.
2011 Dakar Rally countdown begins. Stayed tuned for more information on the 2011 edition of the Dakar.
Team USA was victorious in the 2010 edition of the Motocross of Nations. This win on US soil in Colorado was the 6th consecutive win for team USA and the 21st win overall. Team USA won the competition by 7 points over Belgium. Germany looked like the biggest threat to the US early on in the competition but ended up 3rd.
Ryan Dungeywas the overall individual winner with Andrew Short coming in 2nd. Clement Desalle from Team Belgium and Antonio Cairoli from Team Italy were 3rd and 4th, the best of the rest.
Team USA riders sported red, white, and blue motocross gear in their battle on home turf. Congratulations to Team USA in their win in the Motocross of Nations.
The 2010 edition of the Motocross Of Nations will be held in Colorado on September 25 & 26. Lakewood Colorado is the lucky site of motocross’ equivalent of the Olympics.
32 countries have sent their best riders, equipment, and dirt bike gear to Colorado to do battle in the most prestigious motocross race in the world. The US team includes, Ryan Dungey, Trey Canard, and Andrew Short. This event has recently been dominated by US riders. James Stewart was not invited to participate on the team due to injuries.
All motocross fans will have their eyes in Colorado this weekend with the hopes of the US team coming out on top once again.
KTM got serious in US motocross this year with the introduction of their new bike the 350SX. The 350SX had some good performances in 2010 but KTM just increased their potential to win.
The Austrian motorcycle manufacturer has recruited Roger DeCoster as the center piece for their American operations beginning in 2010. DeCoster the Motorcycle and Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee and Team Manager for Suzuki will lead the KTM riders into competition in 2011. This is bad news for Suzuki and Honda. DeCoster is responsible for the careers of Rickey Carmichael, and of course rookie sensation Ryan Dungey.
DeCoster also leads the USA team in the Motocross of Nations.
KTM may not win a Championship in 2011, but with DeCoster’s leadership and Championship is not far off. Congratulations to Mike Alessi, you have now earned a chance to make your motocross dreams come true. KTM riders will be very excited about strapping on their motocross boots in 2011.
Now that the 2010 Supercross and Motocross Championships are decided, it is time to look into who’s riding what next year. Additionally, most major motocross gear manufacturers come out with their new line of gear around this time.
Dirt Bike Gear including motocross jerseys, motocross pants, motocross boots and dirt bike helmets have been redesigned and made new again. Even kids motocross gearwill have many improtant updates and style changes.
Now’s the time to by. Keep checking offroadaccesoryreview.com for more information on the latest motocross gear.
There are plenty of options to help keep all of your tools organized at the track. Whether you have a tool box, or a tool bag organization is key.
It is a good idea to keep your tools close by when going on an all day ride. Sometimes carrying the basics in your enduro jacket is just not enough. One of the best motocross accessories on the market right now is this Axo tool bag. This tool bag has multiple sections to keep tools organized. Wrenches and small replacement parts can be easily kept when using this bag. The Axo tool bag also has an specific space to keep a map dry and flat. Any trail rider or enduro participant will want to add this item to their wish list.
As expected, Ryan Dungey wrapped up the 2010 Lucas Oil Motocross Championship this past weekend in California. Ryan is the first rookie to win both the AMA Supercross Championship and Motocross Championship in the same year.
Although Ryan clinched the title a race ago, he can really begin to take it all in and Enjoy his championship. Ryan can rest the dirt bike gear for a short time. Soon it will be on to the next championship and eventually defending his titles. Congratulations to Ryan.