Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Pingree Will Return to Action at Morongo AMA Finale
Pingree Will Return to Action at Morongo AMA Finale
Cabazon, CA - October 30, 2007 - Despite the fact that he's nursing two broken wrists, David Pingree is determined not to sit idly by and let a national championship title slip from his grasp. After he and Brandon Currie took either first or second through the first six rounds of the 2007 AMA Supermoto Lites series (with "Ping" leading the duel 4-2), the journalist/racer was the odds-on favorite to win the crown; that is, till he bageled in Redmond with his wrist injury.
But now, with an expected "OK-to-race" from his doctor, Pingree has announced his intention to race every heat of Troy Lee's "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" on Nov. 10th and 11th.
"The long break in the series has given me time to heal. My plan is to go out and race for this championship," said Troy Lee Designs team rider Pingree. "I was in great shape before my crash, although Currie was right there with me in every race. But I don't see why I can't pick it right back up where I left off. Plus my team is bringing in a hot-shot Aussie rider to help our cause. He's a coal miner by trade, believe it or not, but he's fast as hell on a supermoto bike."
Ticket prices are more than reasonable for a full weekend of racing by the world's fastest racers such as David Pingree. 3-day weekend passes are just $40 for adults, $10 for kids (4-14). Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance online at www.troyleedesigns.com or at authorized Troy Lee Designs retailers (your favorite motorcycle shop is probably a TLD dealer).
Troy Lee's "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" is Southern California's last major motorcycle event of the year and a must-attend for all race fans. The final round of the 2007 AMA Pro Supermoto series will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2007, with the championship final occurring the next day on Sunday, November 11th. Preceding the weekend pro doubleheader, a promoter practice will kick things off on Thursday, November 8th, with a complete amateur race day on Friday, November 9th. Further details about the event, including plenty of photos and video, can be found at www.supermotomayhem.com.
Pingree photo: Wes Rowe.
Cabazon, CA - October 30, 2007 - Despite the fact that he's nursing two broken wrists, David Pingree is determined not to sit idly by and let a national championship title slip from his grasp. After he and Brandon Currie took either first or second through the first six rounds of the 2007 AMA Supermoto Lites series (with "Ping" leading the duel 4-2), the journalist/racer was the odds-on favorite to win the crown; that is, till he bageled in Redmond with his wrist injury.
But now, with an expected "OK-to-race" from his doctor, Pingree has announced his intention to race every heat of Troy Lee's "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" on Nov. 10th and 11th.
"The long break in the series has given me time to heal. My plan is to go out and race for this championship," said Troy Lee Designs team rider Pingree. "I was in great shape before my crash, although Currie was right there with me in every race. But I don't see why I can't pick it right back up where I left off. Plus my team is bringing in a hot-shot Aussie rider to help our cause. He's a coal miner by trade, believe it or not, but he's fast as hell on a supermoto bike."
Ticket prices are more than reasonable for a full weekend of racing by the world's fastest racers such as David Pingree. 3-day weekend passes are just $40 for adults, $10 for kids (4-14). Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance online at www.troyleedesigns.com or at authorized Troy Lee Designs retailers (your favorite motorcycle shop is probably a TLD dealer).
Troy Lee's "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" is Southern California's last major motorcycle event of the year and a must-attend for all race fans. The final round of the 2007 AMA Pro Supermoto series will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2007, with the championship final occurring the next day on Sunday, November 11th. Preceding the weekend pro doubleheader, a promoter practice will kick things off on Thursday, November 8th, with a complete amateur race day on Friday, November 9th. Further details about the event, including plenty of photos and video, can be found at www.supermotomayhem.com.
Pingree photo: Wes Rowe.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
2007 Rockstar U.S. Open Results
The 2007 Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open of Motocross concluded this past weekend, with Grant Langston emerging as the overall winner, collecting a whopping $100,000.
Carey Hart's new SX team made its debut at the US Open. The team currently features former AX champion Josh Demuth, although Hart plans to add one more 450 rider as well as a lites rider. Demuth ended up going 6-2 for 3rd overall at the Open, stoking out Hart by getting on the poduim at Carey's team's very first event which was held in his hometown of Vegas.
Open Class Overall Results
1. Grant Langston, Clermont, Fla., Yamaha, 38pts, 2-5
2. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha, 38pts, 1-8
3. Josh Demuth, Keller, Texas, Honda, 37pts, 6-2
4. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda, 36pts, 10-1
5. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 36pts, 5-3
6. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 34pts, 3-7
7. Dan Reardon, Australia, Honda, 32pts, 7-4
8. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, KTM, 28pts, 8-6
9. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki, 27pts, 4-12
10. Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki, 22pts, 9-11
Alpinestars Rematch Race Overall Results
1. Mike LaRocco
2. Damon Huffman
3. Jeff Emig
Open Class Results, Saturday
1. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda
2. Josh Demuth, Keller, Texas, Honda
3. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki
4. Dan Reardon, Australia, Honda
5. Grant Langston, Clermont, Fla., Yamaha
6. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, KTM
7. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
8. Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha
9. Heath Voss, Mico, Texas, Honda
10. Jason Thomas, Melrose, Fla., Honda
Alpinestars Rematch Race, Saturday
1. Mike LaRocco
2. Damon Huffman
3. Jeff Emig
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge Results, Saturday
1. Joey Crown, Metamora, Mich., KTM
2. Tristan Miller, Alpine, Calif., KTM
3. Sean Cantrell, Newbury Park, Calif., KTM
4. Shawn Lewis, Jackson, Ga., KTM
5. Bret Welch, Oklahoma City, Okla., KTM
6. Jack Flower, Dallas, Ore., KTM
7. Cobe Lehnertz, Lodi, Calif., KTM
8. Logan Chambers, Parker, Ariz., KTM
9. JJ Kepley, Laurel, Miss., KTM
10. Grayson Graham, Bainbridge, Ga., KTM
11. Skylar Demuth, Boca Raton, Fla., KTM
12. Dylan Bolinger, Corona, Calif., KTM
13. Christopher Boothe, Atkins, Va., KTM
14. Stephane Sum, Loretto, ON
15. Cody Purcell, Redondo Beach, Calif., KTM
16. Clay Woeste, Florence, Ken., KTM
Open Class Results, Friday
1) Chad Reed, Tampa, Fla., Yamaha
1. Grant Langston, Clermont, Fla., Yamaha
2. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda
3. Tim Ferry, Largo, Fla., Kawasaki
4. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki
5. Josh Demuth, Keller, Texas, Honda
6. Dan Reardon, Australia, Honda
7. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, KTM
8. Michael Byrne, Newnan, Ga., Suzuki
9. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Honda
Alpinestars Rematch Results, Friday
1. Mike LaRocco
2. Jeff Emig
3. Damon Huffman
KTM Junior Supercross Challenge, Friday
1. Tristan Miller, Alpine, Calif., KTM
2. Sean Cantrell, Newbury Park, Calif., KTM
3. Logan Chambers, Parker, Ariz., KTM
4. Cody Purcell, Redondo Beach, Calif., KTM
5. JJ Kepley, Laurel, Miss., KTM
6. Clay Woeste, Florence, Ken., KTM
7. Joey Crown, Metamora, Mich., KTM
8. Shawn Lewis, Jackson, Ga., KTM
9. Christopher Boothe, Atkins, Va., KTM
10. Skylar Demuth, Boca Raton, Fla., KTM
11. Cobe Lehnertz, Lodi, Calif., KTM
12. Dylan Bolinger, Corona, Calif., KTM
13. Grayson Graham, Bainbridge, Ga., KTM
14. Stephane Sum, Loretto, ON
15. Bret Welch, Oklahoma City, Okla., KTMJack Flower, Dallas, Ore., KTM
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Bigbore VS. Smallbore.....
Kick kick kick........bbbbbbbrrrraaaapp............! brrraaap. braaapppp...brrraaap ! ( feelin studley now !) ....clutch out....little squirt of gas OMG whoa...down girl down girl.......tire spin front tire off the ground...hmmmmm? tires are cold...easy on the next couple turns......straight stretch .....Bbbbbbbbbrrrraaappppp
shift shift shift shift ......whoaaaaaaaa .....hmmmmmm.......wrong brake point....shhhhhhiiiiiiiii.............dam ! This dam bigbore is much faster than I remember'd.....back end shudder goin into every corner......tire spins and front tire is lofted outa second gear corners.....! These are the thoughts that keep goin through my head.....power and speed are sooo much harder/faster than the orange 2fiddy, makes me think back when I was first learning ! Where did the corner speed go...? All I'm worrying about is gettin slowed down for the apex and god forbid hit the haybales and or fence.... I'm havin to re learn how to ride...Yyyyyuuup ! The bike ?? My husa 550 with a totally built motor...ego and seat of the pants tells me 70 hp....ok dyno test may tell a more realistic number ? the intitial ride is somewhat similar to bein on a one night stand with a gal on ludes....does it matter when you are on a bigbore ?? prolly not, its all about the riding experience.....! The 250 is so much less intense (non lowered and 38 hp) it makes me marvel at how different you have to ride the bikes....the 250 revs into the teens.. at least you know/think you are bookin...the big bores don't rev that way and with the huge torque you gather speed so much faster the corners come up almost 1 after another....with alot less fanfare....the other reality was gassin it outa the apex...carefull now, it just ain't the same...tire spin is at a hair of the throttle... at this point the 250 can be almost pinned where the 550 needs some loving to throttle coax her outa the last corner to the straight stretch...The biggest flaw in my riding style is I always dip inside of the rider infront when we leave the last corner to the straight stretch...well ok most corners.. I go down low and the 250 will hook up but lacks the needed drive to make the 250 great... my first year with the KX 500 is where I got the habit....yea the 500 when upright would smoke pretty much anything, and by the time you straighten up the power hits....
now enter the Husey... even different leaned over goin low, not catchin the best line, I have to watch the power as it will spin up...and usually the back end will slide out and I will lose the time....250's when the traction is bad you can get third gear and lug out...big bores when lugging turn knarly because it's on the torque/power curve...sooo no lugging a bigbore without being careful with the throttle....now that brings up a new thought ?? Different throttle cams and a lower profile cut on the rear ? owies ! waaay too much to think about....the next mental step is to clearly define what makes a small bore fast as well a bigbore, makes it easier when you climb on these bikes....My mental battle was startin on a 500 KX then goin to the 550 4 stroke then to a 250 then after a few months gettin back on a newly built 550......
Whats my point ? Start on a small bore 4 stroke...get the basics and place top 5 consistently in the races then graduate to a bigbore....Overall I have the most fun on the built 550...after that was the 500 2 smoker... I don't give a hoot about lap times and trophies but jusst the thrill...oooops did I mention my few trophies were on the 250.....ok you be the judge....!
First flat track event in two weeks........Further comparisons at that point.......Gotta go back to my writing lesson's now.......I'm battling with my run on sentences....
If your not on the gas be sure ya'll on the brake...ride safe ! Brian
shift shift shift shift ......whoaaaaaaaa .....hmmmmmm.......wrong brake point....shhhhhhiiiiiiiii.............dam ! This dam bigbore is much faster than I remember'd.....back end shudder goin into every corner......tire spins and front tire is lofted outa second gear corners.....! These are the thoughts that keep goin through my head.....power and speed are sooo much harder/faster than the orange 2fiddy, makes me think back when I was first learning ! Where did the corner speed go...? All I'm worrying about is gettin slowed down for the apex and god forbid hit the haybales and or fence.... I'm havin to re learn how to ride...Yyyyyuuup ! The bike ?? My husa 550 with a totally built motor...ego and seat of the pants tells me 70 hp....ok dyno test may tell a more realistic number ? the intitial ride is somewhat similar to bein on a one night stand with a gal on ludes....does it matter when you are on a bigbore ?? prolly not, its all about the riding experience.....! The 250 is so much less intense (non lowered and 38 hp) it makes me marvel at how different you have to ride the bikes....the 250 revs into the teens.. at least you know/think you are bookin...the big bores don't rev that way and with the huge torque you gather speed so much faster the corners come up almost 1 after another....with alot less fanfare....the other reality was gassin it outa the apex...carefull now, it just ain't the same...tire spin is at a hair of the throttle... at this point the 250 can be almost pinned where the 550 needs some loving to throttle coax her outa the last corner to the straight stretch...The biggest flaw in my riding style is I always dip inside of the rider infront when we leave the last corner to the straight stretch...well ok most corners.. I go down low and the 250 will hook up but lacks the needed drive to make the 250 great... my first year with the KX 500 is where I got the habit....yea the 500 when upright would smoke pretty much anything, and by the time you straighten up the power hits....
now enter the Husey... even different leaned over goin low, not catchin the best line, I have to watch the power as it will spin up...and usually the back end will slide out and I will lose the time....250's when the traction is bad you can get third gear and lug out...big bores when lugging turn knarly because it's on the torque/power curve...sooo no lugging a bigbore without being careful with the throttle....now that brings up a new thought ?? Different throttle cams and a lower profile cut on the rear ? owies ! waaay too much to think about....the next mental step is to clearly define what makes a small bore fast as well a bigbore, makes it easier when you climb on these bikes....My mental battle was startin on a 500 KX then goin to the 550 4 stroke then to a 250 then after a few months gettin back on a newly built 550......
Whats my point ? Start on a small bore 4 stroke...get the basics and place top 5 consistently in the races then graduate to a bigbore....Overall I have the most fun on the built 550...after that was the 500 2 smoker... I don't give a hoot about lap times and trophies but jusst the thrill...oooops did I mention my few trophies were on the 250.....ok you be the judge....!
First flat track event in two weeks........Further comparisons at that point.......Gotta go back to my writing lesson's now.......I'm battling with my run on sentences....
If your not on the gas be sure ya'll on the brake...ride safe ! Brian
Goat pulls out of Elsinore and plugs into Morongo
Lake Elsinore, CA - Despite canceling his 2007 Elsinore Grand Prix, event promoter Goat Breker still has every intention of attending a race that same weekend of November 9-11, by lending support to his longtime friend and fellow race promoter, Troy Lee.
"I always gave 110% as a racer and I approached race promotion the same way," said Breker, a former pro motocross racer. "I've made sure the Elsinore GP was a fantastic experience for racers and fans, but it looks like my event will not happen this year. So I'm gonna do everything I can to help my friend Troy put on the best supermoto race the country has ever seen at Morongo."
"I'm blessed to have the friendship and support of Goat Breker. You could fill a book with his racing and promoting knowledge," said Troy Lee, founder of Troy Lee Designs and promoter of Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo. "I love the Elsinore GP and I'm sorry that it's not going to take place this year, but I have to admit that I am so pleased to have Goat's backing for our Morongo event."
"It's also good news that the fans won't have to choose between attending two exciting races on the same weekend," added Lee.
Troy Lee's "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" is Southern California's last major motorcycle event of the year and a must-attend for race fans of all ages. The final round of the 2007 AMA Pro Supermoto series will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2007, with the championship final occurring the next day on Sunday, November 11th. Preceding the weekend pro doubleheader, a promoter practice will kick things off on Thursday, November 8th, with a complete amateur race day on Friday, November 9th. Further details about the event, including plenty of photos and video, can be found at www.supermotomayhem.com.
Ticket prices for "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" are more than reasonable for a full weekend of competition among the world's fastest racers. 3-day weekend passes are just $40 for adults and $10 for kids (4-14). Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance online at www.troyleedesigns.com.
SUPERMOTO STREET RIDERS: GET IN FOR HALF-PRICE Ride your street-legal supermoto bike to the race, you'll get HALF OFF your ticket price, plus VIP parking. Visit www.troyleedesigns.com for more details about this and other race weekend promotions!
"I always gave 110% as a racer and I approached race promotion the same way," said Breker, a former pro motocross racer. "I've made sure the Elsinore GP was a fantastic experience for racers and fans, but it looks like my event will not happen this year. So I'm gonna do everything I can to help my friend Troy put on the best supermoto race the country has ever seen at Morongo."
"I'm blessed to have the friendship and support of Goat Breker. You could fill a book with his racing and promoting knowledge," said Troy Lee, founder of Troy Lee Designs and promoter of Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo. "I love the Elsinore GP and I'm sorry that it's not going to take place this year, but I have to admit that I am so pleased to have Goat's backing for our Morongo event."
"It's also good news that the fans won't have to choose between attending two exciting races on the same weekend," added Lee.
Troy Lee's "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" is Southern California's last major motorcycle event of the year and a must-attend for race fans of all ages. The final round of the 2007 AMA Pro Supermoto series will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2007, with the championship final occurring the next day on Sunday, November 11th. Preceding the weekend pro doubleheader, a promoter practice will kick things off on Thursday, November 8th, with a complete amateur race day on Friday, November 9th. Further details about the event, including plenty of photos and video, can be found at www.supermotomayhem.com.
Ticket prices for "Supermoto Mayhem at the Morongo" are more than reasonable for a full weekend of competition among the world's fastest racers. 3-day weekend passes are just $40 for adults and $10 for kids (4-14). Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance online at www.troyleedesigns.com.
SUPERMOTO STREET RIDERS: GET IN FOR HALF-PRICE Ride your street-legal supermoto bike to the race, you'll get HALF OFF your ticket price, plus VIP parking. Visit www.troyleedesigns.com for more details about this and other race weekend promotions!
Friday, October 12, 2007
New Action Sports World Championship Event Takes Place April 12-13, 2008, at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium
October 10, 2007, SAN DIEGO – ESPN, The Worldwide Leader in Action Sports, the San Diego International Sports Council and Qualcomm Stadium today announced the launch of a new action sports championship event from the ESPN X Games team -- the Moto X World Championships. The annual event will feature the best Moto X riders in the world competing for the title of Moto X World Champion in a variety of disciplines, including Freestyle, SuperMoto, Best Trick, Step Up and Moto X Racing. The inaugural Moto X World Championships is scheduled to take place April 12-13, 2008, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif., and will mark the first time ESPN’s X Games team has returned to the city since it hosted the X Games in 1997 and 1998. Live coverage of the Moto X World Championships will be featured on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN360.com and EXPN.com.
“Given the tremendous success and excitement of Moto X at the X Games, we are very excited to present our first event dedicated exclusively to Moto X,” said Ron Semiao, senior vice president, ESPN Content Development. “The Moto X World Championships will determine the top Moto X freestylers and racers in the world, allowing riders to showcase their talents and the awesome progression of their sport on one of the biggest stages ever. We can’t think of a better place than San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium for an event of this magnitude.”
Joe Moeller, president, San Diego International Sports Council, said, “The city of San Diego and the San Diego International Sports Council are delighted to collaborate with ESPN to bring a world class action sports event such as the inaugural Moto X World Championships to San Diego. “We recognize the ever-increasing growth and popularity of motocross and see this event as an ideal platform to bring the residents of San Diego the best in world class moto competition and entertainment.”
Tickets for the Moto X World Championships at Qualcomm Stadium will be available through www.TicketMaster.com beginning February 2008.
Further information on the Moto X World Championships including event and telecast schedules and invited athletes will be forthcoming on EXPN.com.
About ESPN’s X Games Franchise
ESPN first developed its X Games franchise in 1995. As part of ESPN Content Development, the X Games, Winter X Games and All Access are just some of the original action sports programming currently shown on ESPN and ESPN2. In addition to the two U.S.-based events, ESPN has held X Games competitions and demonstration events around the world, including Dubai, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Malaysia, China and Spain. The global franchise has also expanded its reach to EXPN.com, the definitive site for action sports fans, and to consumer products such as X Games bikes, protective gear, skateboards and DVDs.
About Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium is owned and operated by The City of San Diego. With a seating capacity of 70,561, Qualcomm Stadium is located in the heart of Mission Valley, minutes from downtown San Diego. The Stadium is host to San Diego Charger and SDSU Aztec football, the Holiday Bowl, the Poinsettia Bowl, Street Scene and more.
Source: ESPN
// www.motostrano.com //
“Given the tremendous success and excitement of Moto X at the X Games, we are very excited to present our first event dedicated exclusively to Moto X,” said Ron Semiao, senior vice president, ESPN Content Development. “The Moto X World Championships will determine the top Moto X freestylers and racers in the world, allowing riders to showcase their talents and the awesome progression of their sport on one of the biggest stages ever. We can’t think of a better place than San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium for an event of this magnitude.”
Joe Moeller, president, San Diego International Sports Council, said, “The city of San Diego and the San Diego International Sports Council are delighted to collaborate with ESPN to bring a world class action sports event such as the inaugural Moto X World Championships to San Diego. “We recognize the ever-increasing growth and popularity of motocross and see this event as an ideal platform to bring the residents of San Diego the best in world class moto competition and entertainment.”
Tickets for the Moto X World Championships at Qualcomm Stadium will be available through www.TicketMaster.com beginning February 2008.
Further information on the Moto X World Championships including event and telecast schedules and invited athletes will be forthcoming on EXPN.com.
About ESPN’s X Games Franchise
ESPN first developed its X Games franchise in 1995. As part of ESPN Content Development, the X Games, Winter X Games and All Access are just some of the original action sports programming currently shown on ESPN and ESPN2. In addition to the two U.S.-based events, ESPN has held X Games competitions and demonstration events around the world, including Dubai, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Malaysia, China and Spain. The global franchise has also expanded its reach to EXPN.com, the definitive site for action sports fans, and to consumer products such as X Games bikes, protective gear, skateboards and DVDs.
About Qualcomm Stadium
Qualcomm Stadium is owned and operated by The City of San Diego. With a seating capacity of 70,561, Qualcomm Stadium is located in the heart of Mission Valley, minutes from downtown San Diego. The Stadium is host to San Diego Charger and SDSU Aztec football, the Holiday Bowl, the Poinsettia Bowl, Street Scene and more.
Source: ESPN
// www.motostrano.com //
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Some Support For A Columbian Supermoto Rider
This just in from a friend of ours in Columbia. Let's show some support for this racer!
On 10/10/07, salvatore@cable.net.co wrote:
Hi there all!
I'm writing to the most important people I know to ask a favor!
Our Colombian supermotard champion is currently contesting the AMA
supermotard championship in the USA!
DAVID GAVIRIA NO:700 HONDA 450
http://www.davidgaviria.com/home2.html
See
http://www.amaproracing.com/prorace/raceres/sm/totpoints.asp?cls=sm&snct=p55
40&year=2007
He is currently running 16th overall which is a miracle for a privateer from
Colombia!
I'm sure most of you understand how difficult this category is !
I enclose my last letter to him from the Supermotard club in Colombia!
If any of my friends in the USA and the UK could help him I would be over
the moon!
Even if its letting him know that there are people there at the track that
know who he is! that he's done well so far!
He needs a bit of moral support! HES A LONG WAY FROM HOME!
And if any of my suppliers would like to help him out, well I would be
overwhelmed!
I don't write these kind of letters normally asking for help and support
maybe I should more often! I wish I had done at the start of the season !
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TIME!
SALVATORE SALAMONE
CLUB SUPERMOTARD COLOMBIA
OWNER OF
WWW.SUPERMOTARDJUNKIE.COM <http://WWW.SUPERMOTARDJUNKIE.COM>
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------ Forwarded Message
From: "salvatore@cable.net.co"
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:07:00 -0500
To: Natalia Perez Builes
Conversation: Good luck
Subject: Re: Good luck
Dear David
Thanks for the mail my friend!
I'm sure its been tuff I have been watching your races!
I'm sooooooooo proud of you!
You are doing something that we all dream about doing!
I wish I could help you and im sure all your friend wish they could help
you!
Your first season is always going to be hard as you said its all new to you!
And your riding against the best factory riders in the world
Cheer up my friend I know how hard it must be for you!
But please remember its all a learning experience and your next race will be
the best race as you have already have new skills and new ideas to help you
in the next!
It must have been hard work in the cold weather bro and on a motocross track
I believe your the best my friend to come anywhere in the top 20!
Remember you are the best here in Colombia and you are flying the Colombian
flag for all of us!
I will send some mails to my friends in the usa to see if they can help you
at the track!
Animo
Your friend
Sal
I hope these pictures help you remember all the good times we have in
Colombia and that you are the best in Colombia my friend!
On 10/10/07 9:37 AM, "Natalia Perez Builes" < webmaster@davidgaviria.com>
wrote:
>
> Hi Salvatore!!! How are you doing?
>
> Thank you very much for you message, and for your wishes.
>
> This year has not been the best, everything is new to me and I had been a
> little down. I hope that in upcoming events I will do better.
>
> Your friend
>
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: salvatore@cable.net.co [mailto:salvatore@cable.net.co]
> Sent: martes, 09 de octubre de 2007 12:00 p.m.
> To: webmaster@davidgaviria.com
> Subject: Good luck
>
> David
> You look great my friend
> I wish I could be there to help out!
> Im sure the rest of the year is going to be yours!
>
> Salvatore!
>
>
>
------ End of Forwarded Message
On 10/10/07, salvatore@cable.net.co
Hi there all!
I'm writing to the most important people I know to ask a favor!
Our Colombian supermotard champion is currently contesting the AMA
supermotard championship in the USA!
DAVID GAVIRIA NO:700 HONDA 450
http://www.davidgaviria.com/home2.html
See
http://www.amaproracing.com/prorace/raceres/sm/totpoints.asp?cls=sm&snct=p55
40&year=2007
He is currently running 16th overall which is a miracle for a privateer from
Colombia!
I'm sure most of you understand how difficult this category is !
I enclose my last letter to him from the Supermotard club in Colombia!
If any of my friends in the USA and the UK could help him I would be over
the moon!
Even if its letting him know that there are people there at the track that
know who he is! that he's done well so far!
He needs a bit of moral support! HES A LONG WAY FROM HOME!
And if any of my suppliers would like to help him out, well I would be
overwhelmed!
I don't write these kind of letters normally asking for help and support
maybe I should more often! I wish I had done at the start of the season !
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR TIME!
SALVATORE SALAMONE
CLUB SUPERMOTARD COLOMBIA
OWNER OF
WWW.SUPERMOTARDJUNKIE.COM <http://WWW.SUPERMOTARDJUNKIE.COM>
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------ Forwarded Message
From: "salvatore@cable.net.co"
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:07:00 -0500
To: Natalia Perez Builes
Conversation: Good luck
Subject: Re: Good luck
Dear David
Thanks for the mail my friend!
I'm sure its been tuff I have been watching your races!
I'm sooooooooo proud of you!
You are doing something that we all dream about doing!
I wish I could help you and im sure all your friend wish they could help
you!
Your first season is always going to be hard as you said its all new to you!
And your riding against the best factory riders in the world
Cheer up my friend I know how hard it must be for you!
But please remember its all a learning experience and your next race will be
the best race as you have already have new skills and new ideas to help you
in the next!
It must have been hard work in the cold weather bro and on a motocross track
I believe your the best my friend to come anywhere in the top 20!
Remember you are the best here in Colombia and you are flying the Colombian
flag for all of us!
I will send some mails to my friends in the usa to see if they can help you
at the track!
Animo
Your friend
Sal
I hope these pictures help you remember all the good times we have in
Colombia and that you are the best in Colombia my friend!
On 10/10/07 9:37 AM, "Natalia Perez Builes" < webmaster@davidgaviria.com>
wrote:
>
> Hi Salvatore!!! How are you doing?
>
> Thank you very much for you message, and for your wishes.
>
> This year has not been the best, everything is new to me and I had been a
> little down. I hope that in upcoming events I will do better.
>
> Your friend
>
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: salvatore@cable.net.co [mailto:salvatore@cable.net.co]
> Sent: martes, 09 de octubre de 2007 12:00 p.m.
> To: webmaster@davidgaviria.com
> Subject: Good luck
>
> David
> You look great my friend
> I wish I could be there to help out!
> Im sure the rest of the year is going to be yours!
>
> Salvatore!
>
>
>
------ End of Forwarded Message
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Some Pictures from Redmond, OR
Thought you might enjoy some pictures from the track in Redmond.
Doni Wanat in the air.
Travis Marks in the dirt section
Travis Marks
Doni Wanat
Travis Marks following the competition closely!Saturday, October 6, 2007
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Press Release Rockstar/Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co./Motostrano.com-JSTracing/Leo Vince/Carter Powersport
Redmond, OR- September 28-29
Wow! This last weekend was a rush! The dirt section was technical, leading into a fast straight away and a twisted pavement section. Many a wheel was bent and there were quite a few crashes. The weather decided to cooperate a bit more on Saturday than it did on Friday, so we didn’t completely freeze, but by the time the Main event came around Saturday evening, it was very chilly.
Doni Wanat, rider and team manager, was in Redmond a bit early, helping to design and build the track. During the Promoter practice on Friday, Doni did very well, taking it easy and testing out the track. Unfortunately, Doni only got in one good practice on Saturday before he started having problems with his bike. He finished 5th in his heat race, landing him on the 3rd row in the starting grid for the final race. Due to engine problems with his main bike, he almost didn’t make it. With his mechanic’s frantic fixes, Doni was able to ride it in the main, taking it easy because of clutch problems. He finished 11th.
Travis Marks tore through the track this weekend, racing through the turns and passing competitors up in the dirt section. During the main event, Marks took off out of row 2 in the grid like a rocket! Avoiding the pile up in the last turn before the dirt section and quickly making it up to 3rd place. Unfortunately, in the 2nd lap of the dirt section, he hit the back tire of the rider in front of him and went down, losing his momentum. He got back up and was going hard, when he suddenly slowed. It was apparent to spectators that he was taking it easy. Back in the pits after the race, we found out that the shifter was completely gone from the bike and he had been stuck in 2nd for the majority of the race. Unfortunately, in the 2nd lap of the dirt section, he hit the back tire of the rider in front of him and went down, losing his momentum. He got back up and was going hard, when he suddenly slowed. It was apparent to spectators that he was taking it easy. Back in the pits after the race, we found out that the shifter was completely gone from the bike and he had been stuck in 2nd for the majority of the race.
Due to AMA Schedule changes and other obligations, Carey Hart was unable to join us for this round, however, he will be attending the remaining races. We know our guys will have better luck next time and with the speed they’re showing. We’re looking forward to the next race in Galveston, TX and hope to see you there!!
We would like to thank our sponsors for all their support, especially;
Rockstar, Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co., Carter Powersports, Motostrano.com-JsTRacing, Leo Vince, Weekend Warrior,
FOX, Parts Unlimited, DVS Shoes, TAG Metals, Alpina Wheels, Dunlop Tires, MotionPro, Works Connection, Factory Effex,
MB1 Suspension, Hinson, ACERBIS, Pinit Motorsports, Magura, and Moto-Master.
About Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company: Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company is the tattoo shop founded by freestyle motocross legend Carey Hart. The first Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company Shop opened in 2004 in the Palms Casino is Las Vegas, making it the first tattoo shop located in a casino. The tattoo shop has since grown to include a line of tattoo-inspired clothing. In addition to the Las Vegas shop, Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company is expanding with shops open in Waikiki, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Universal Studios Florida. For more information, please visit www.hartandhuntingtontattoo.com.
About Motostrano.com:
Motostrano.com is the leading supermoto parts and accessories company in the USA. Motostrano offers complete supermoto conversion kits for race and street duty, custom wheels, Moto-master brakes and more all for supermoto. To learn more about our services please visit www.motostrano.com.
Wow! This last weekend was a rush! The dirt section was technical, leading into a fast straight away and a twisted pavement section. Many a wheel was bent and there were quite a few crashes. The weather decided to cooperate a bit more on Saturday than it did on Friday, so we didn’t completely freeze, but by the time the Main event came around Saturday evening, it was very chilly.
Doni Wanat, rider and team manager, was in Redmond a bit early, helping to design and build the track. During the Promoter practice on Friday, Doni did very well, taking it easy and testing out the track. Unfortunately, Doni only got in one good practice on Saturday before he started having problems with his bike. He finished 5th in his heat race, landing him on the 3rd row in the starting grid for the final race. Due to engine problems with his main bike, he almost didn’t make it. With his mechanic’s frantic fixes, Doni was able to ride it in the main, taking it easy because of clutch problems. He finished 11th.
Travis Marks tore through the track this weekend, racing through the turns and passing competitors up in the dirt section. During the main event, Marks took off out of row 2 in the grid like a rocket! Avoiding the pile up in the last turn before the dirt section and quickly making it up to 3rd place. Unfortunately, in the 2nd lap of the dirt section, he hit the back tire of the rider in front of him and went down, losing his momentum. He got back up and was going hard, when he suddenly slowed. It was apparent to spectators that he was taking it easy. Back in the pits after the race, we found out that the shifter was completely gone from the bike and he had been stuck in 2nd for the majority of the race. Unfortunately, in the 2nd lap of the dirt section, he hit the back tire of the rider in front of him and went down, losing his momentum. He got back up and was going hard, when he suddenly slowed. It was apparent to spectators that he was taking it easy. Back in the pits after the race, we found out that the shifter was completely gone from the bike and he had been stuck in 2nd for the majority of the race.
Due to AMA Schedule changes and other obligations, Carey Hart was unable to join us for this round, however, he will be attending the remaining races. We know our guys will have better luck next time and with the speed they’re showing. We’re looking forward to the next race in Galveston, TX and hope to see you there!!
We would like to thank our sponsors for all their support, especially;
Rockstar, Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co., Carter Powersports, Motostrano.com-JsTRacing, Leo Vince, Weekend Warrior,
FOX, Parts Unlimited, DVS Shoes, TAG Metals, Alpina Wheels, Dunlop Tires, MotionPro, Works Connection, Factory Effex,
MB1 Suspension, Hinson, ACERBIS, Pinit Motorsports, Magura, and Moto-Master.
About Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company: Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company is the tattoo shop founded by freestyle motocross legend Carey Hart. The first Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company Shop opened in 2004 in the Palms Casino is Las Vegas, making it the first tattoo shop located in a casino. The tattoo shop has since grown to include a line of tattoo-inspired clothing. In addition to the Las Vegas shop, Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company is expanding with shops open in Waikiki, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Universal Studios Florida. For more information, please visit www.hartandhuntingtontattoo.com.
About Motostrano.com:
Motostrano.com is the leading supermoto parts and accessories company in the USA. Motostrano offers complete supermoto conversion kits for race and street duty, custom wheels, Moto-master brakes and more all for supermoto. To learn more about our services please visit www.motostrano.com.
Press Release Rockstar/Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co./Motostrano.com-JSTracing/Leo Vince/Carter Powersport
Press Release
September 22/23 - Stateline
The weekend started out with RAIN RAIN RAIN… Somehow, Marche worked
his magic and provided another successful weekend of racing in Primm , NV.
We had some awesome results for the weekend and hope to keep it up for
this next weekend’s AMA Supermoto championship race in Redmond, OR.
The weekend started off with Carey Hart and Doni Wanat winning the team
race. Carey’s weekend had its ups and downs. He took 3rd place in the
450 class but found no luck in the other races. Unfortunately, he broke a
hub and sprocket in the 25+ VET class, lost air pressure in his rear tire in
the 30+ VET, and fell in the last lap of the Open Pro main. The results just
didn’t due justice to how well Carey was riding over the weekend.
Team manager/racer, Doni Wanat, did very well in all of his races. Dealing
with nasty weather that tried to ruin the fun-filled weekend and doing a great
job with Carey in his first race of the weekend. He raced in four other
events over the course of the weekend; the 25+ Veterans class taking 3rd,
the 30+ Veterans class taking 4th, the Unlimited class taking 4th, and the
Open Pro class. Unfortunately, he took a spill in the Open Pro class,
knocking him back to 11th place. Great job Doni!!
Travis Marks couldn’t have done better with his finishes, landing on the
podium after every race he competed in! In the 25+ Veterans group, Travis
came up to the podium at 1st place and wasn’t far behind on the rest of his
endeavors. In the Unlimited class he finished 2nd, and took a strong 3rd
place finish in both the 30+ Veterans race and the Open Pro class
(sponsored by Motostrano).
Congrats to all the riders and thanks to the staff and mechanics for a job
well done!
We would like to thank our sponsors for all their support, especially; Rockstar, Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co., Carter Powersports, Motostrano.com- JsTRacing, Leo Vince, Weekend Warrior, FOX, Parts Unlimited, DVS Shoes, TAG Metals, Alpina Wheels, Dunlop Tires, MotionPro, Works Connection, Factory Effex, MB1 Suspension, Hinson, ACERBIS, Pinit Motorsports, Magura, and Moto-Master.
About Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company: Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company is the tattoo shop founded by freestyle motocross legend Carey Hart. The first Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company Shop opened in 2004 in the Palms Casino is Las Vegas, making it the first tattoo shop located in a casino. The tattoo shop has since grown to include a line of tattoo-inspired clothing. In addition to the Las Vegas shop,Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company is expanding with shops open in Waikiki, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Universal Studios Florida. For more information, please visit
www.hartandhuntingtontattoo.com.
About Motostrano.com:
Motostrano.com is the leading supermoto parts and accessories company in the USA. Motostrano offers complete supermoto conversion kits for race and street duty, custom wheels, Moto-master brakes and more all for supermoto. To learn more about our services please visit www.motostrano.com
September 22/23 - Stateline
The weekend started out with RAIN RAIN RAIN… Somehow, Marche worked
his magic and provided another successful weekend of racing in Primm , NV.
We had some awesome results for the weekend and hope to keep it up for
this next weekend’s AMA Supermoto championship race in Redmond, OR.
The weekend started off with Carey Hart and Doni Wanat winning the team
race. Carey’s weekend had its ups and downs. He took 3rd place in the
450 class but found no luck in the other races. Unfortunately, he broke a
hub and sprocket in the 25+ VET class, lost air pressure in his rear tire in
the 30+ VET, and fell in the last lap of the Open Pro main. The results just
didn’t due justice to how well Carey was riding over the weekend.
Team manager/racer, Doni Wanat, did very well in all of his races. Dealing
with nasty weather that tried to ruin the fun-filled weekend and doing a great
job with Carey in his first race of the weekend. He raced in four other
events over the course of the weekend; the 25+ Veterans class taking 3rd,
the 30+ Veterans class taking 4th, the Unlimited class taking 4th, and the
Open Pro class. Unfortunately, he took a spill in the Open Pro class,
knocking him back to 11th place. Great job Doni!!
Travis Marks couldn’t have done better with his finishes, landing on the
podium after every race he competed in! In the 25+ Veterans group, Travis
came up to the podium at 1st place and wasn’t far behind on the rest of his
endeavors. In the Unlimited class he finished 2nd, and took a strong 3rd
place finish in both the 30+ Veterans race and the Open Pro class
(sponsored by Motostrano).
Congrats to all the riders and thanks to the staff and mechanics for a job
well done!
We would like to thank our sponsors for all their support, especially; Rockstar, Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co., Carter Powersports, Motostrano.com- JsTRacing, Leo Vince, Weekend Warrior, FOX, Parts Unlimited, DVS Shoes, TAG Metals, Alpina Wheels, Dunlop Tires, MotionPro, Works Connection, Factory Effex, MB1 Suspension, Hinson, ACERBIS, Pinit Motorsports, Magura, and Moto-Master.
About Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company: Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company is the tattoo shop founded by freestyle motocross legend Carey Hart. The first Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company Shop opened in 2004 in the Palms Casino is Las Vegas, making it the first tattoo shop located in a casino. The tattoo shop has since grown to include a line of tattoo-inspired clothing. In addition to the Las Vegas shop,Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company is expanding with shops open in Waikiki, Hawaii, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Universal Studios Florida. For more information, please visit
www.hartandhuntingtontattoo.com.
About Motostrano.com:
Motostrano.com is the leading supermoto parts and accessories company in the USA. Motostrano offers complete supermoto conversion kits for race and street duty, custom wheels, Moto-master brakes and more all for supermoto. To learn more about our services please visit www.motostrano.com
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