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Yamaha Celebrates Outstanding 2023 Off-Road Racing Season with Multiple Championships

by Lou ModestinoNovember 2, 2023

MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, proudly marks the culmination of a remarkable 2023 off-road racing season, characterized by an outstanding collection of championship victories and significant philanthropic endeavors. With a string of notable championships, a generous donation for breast cancer research and care, and bike donations to schools through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative program, Yamaha’s successes this year reflects their dedication to making a positive impact at the local level. (more…)

AMA Congratulates 2023 AMA Supercross Champions in Honda Sweep of the Series

by Lou ModestinoMay 15, 2023

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA presented No. 1 plates at three different AMA Supercross events recently, with Hunter Lawrence becoming the first recipient at the Nashville AMA Supercross round; his brother Jett Lawrence earning his plate at the Denver round; and Chase Sexton being presented with his No. 1 plate on Saturday, May 13, in Salt Lake City at the final event of the season. (more…)

Circuit of The Americas Announce Several New Year-Round Sponsors in Advance of COTA’s 10th Birthday

by MikeOctober 18, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas (October 18, 2022) – Circuit of The Americas (COTA) announced today several new year-round strategic business partners that significantly enhance the fan experience, while also proving that COTA is a valuable marketing vehicle for their sponsors.

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Feld Motor Sports and MX Sports Pro Racing Partner to Form the SuperMotocross World Championship

by Lou ModestinoAugust 2, 2022

PALMETTO, Fla./MORGANTOWN, W.Va., (August 2, 2022) – Feld Motor Sports, Inc. and MX Sports Pro Racing today jointly announced a partnership that will see the formation of the SuperMotocross World Championship. Under this new alliance, the two companies will work together to grow both, Supercross and Motocross, creating a new championship platform that will reward the sport’s best athletes with a $10 million purse – the richest offering in either sports’ history.

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Supercross Series Delivers a Season of Groundbreaking Firsts

by Lou ModestinoMay 5, 2021

ELLENTON, Fla., (May 4, 2021) – The 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship was supposed to be a step back to normalcy after 2020’s incredible Responsible Return to Racing protocol that saw the racers and teams concluding the season – all seven remaining rounds – at a single venue. With new protocols, the 2021 season promised more venues, more traditional track variances, and a limited number of fans in attendance. The season delivered all that, but the racing wasn’t back to normal. It was extraordinary.
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Cooper Webb Sweeps Texas and Stretches 450SX Class Points Lead

by Lou ModestinoMarch 22, 2021

Arlington, Texas, (March 21, 2021) The final Texas race and Round 12 of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship was once again Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb’s night. The 450SX Class racer took a well-earned and dramatic win in front of the enthusiastic limited capacity, pod-seated crowd inside AT&T Stadium. (more…)

Two-Wheel Action on DAYTONA Road Course Begins Friday with Qualifying for DAYTONA 200; Historical Motorcycle Race Takes Green Flag Saturday

by Lou ModestinoMarch 12, 2021March 12, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 11, 2021) – Qualifying for the 79^th annual DAYTONA 200 that will set the starting field for Saturday’s anticipated, historical motorcycle road race at Daytona International Speedway is set for this Friday (March 12) with three different rounds scheduled. (more…)

Justin Barcia Takes Third-Straight Supercross 450SX Class Opening Round Win

by MikeJanuary 18, 2021

Houston, Texas, (January 17, 2021) Troy Lee Designs / Red Bull / GASGAS Factory Racing’s Justin Barcia kicked off the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship 17-round series with a win in the 450SX Class inside Houston’s NRG Stadium, marking the third time in series history an opening round was hosted in the great state of Texas. (more…)