From: AMA Pro Racing
By Jim Kimball
With the proliferation of Four Strokes and perimeter frames, getting to your carburetor is like performing surgery! Now, thanks to James Troutman, the founder of AMR, jetting your high-tech four stroke dirt bike just got much easier.
In just a few days the largest three day racing event in North America will host hundreds of pro and amateur Quad, Supermoto and UTV (Side X Side) racers have already signed up for the Stateline Supermoto Challenge through xbux.com.
Jeff Ward has decided to forgo his original planned retirement to again race the entire 2008 AMA Supermoto series with Team Troy Lee Designs. Wardy has previously won the series championship in 2004, and 2006. In 2007 Wardy finished 2nd in the points, and in 2008 he will be attempting to raise his current AMA title count to 10.
This motorcycle is the ultimate weapon for ambitious street-fighters. And Mitch Hansen, the Team Owner of multiple National Championships, wants one in his stable. Continued»
From: AMA Supermoto
By Jim Kimball
Just as in the upper end Faction pant, the SHIFT Strike pant utilizes and simple articulated waist and ratchet enclosure that operates easily and very efficiently. But even before you get them on, you realize how lightweight they are – much of the lightness is no doubt due to the low profile, yet prominent, TPR logos.
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that the Association has entered into an agreement in principle to sell the sanctioning, promotional and management rights for its AMA Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports Group (DMG), based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Led by Roger Edmondson, the founder of the CCS motorcycle racing series and currently the President of the Grand American Road Race Series LLC, and Jim France, Vice Chairman/Executive Vice President of NASCAR, DMG will assume responsibility for the AMA Superbike Series, the AMA Motocross Series, the AMA Flat Track Series, the AMA Supermoto Series, the AMA Hillclimb Series and ATV Pro Racing. The agreement in principle does not include the AMA Supercross and AMA Arenacross Series, the rights to which are held by Live Nation. Daytona Motorsports Group will license the use of the AMA name and trademarks to promote their motorcycle racing activities.
KTM’s Riding Experience provides an exciting opportunity for you to experience first hand the defining attributes of KTM’s Ready To Race philosophy — performance, adventure, purity in design, and an ability to achieve the extreme.
This summer and fall the KTM Riding Experience crew and rig is scheduled to visit several regions throughout North America. Accompanying them is the full range of the exciting, new 2007 KTM on-road / street machines including the new fuel injected 990 Super Duke, 690 Supermoto, 950 Supermoto, and 990 Adventures. Continued»
AMA Racing news
AMA Racing has announced its schedule for the 2008 AMA Supermoto Championship.
Hansen Brings Fillmore Back Home to Team KTM HMC
January 14, 2008 – Wisconsin - Team KTM HMC is pleased to announce the signing of the talented Supermoto veteran and rising star, Chris Fillmore, for the 2008 AMA Supermoto Championship. Fillmore joins the team having placed a solid 4th in the 2007 AMA Supermoto Championship. His goal for 2008 is to take all the marbles and win in the premier 450cc class as well as taking a podium in the X-Games. Continued»
AMA Pro Racing
By Jim Kimball
What’s the coolest thing about the new Alpinestars Tech 3 boot? Like its big brother, the (top-of-the-line) Tech 10, it looks amazingly well built and thought out. But, it’s about $300.00 less! As one of the best low-cost boots around, the Tech 3 retains many of the higher-end features of the Tech 10. Features such as the buckles, excellent bonded sole, and overall appearance make the Tech 3 an excellent buy. Continued»
