My Motocross School is back, bigger and better than ever

Many people have called, texted, Facebooked, Tweeted, Skyped, e-mailed and stalked me, asking when the "Amanda MX School" would return. And since I'm here to give all the fans of Supercross.com, and the sport of Motocross, as much as possible, I'm here to announce that the Amanda MX School is back! Bigger and better than ever! [...]

Source: http://emotocrossblog.com/archives/1062

Guennady Moisseev Bobby Moore

The 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Season Celebration

This year's AMA Motocross Banquet & Season Celebration was held in a magnificent banquet room at the Pala Resort & Casino. The room was decorated beautifully, lined with motocross décor, as well as a stage decorated with the championship bikes and awards. The line-up of food, appetizers, desserts, and beverages was very elegant and delicious.

After dinner, the awards ceremony began. Jason Weigandt, along with Tim Cotter hosted the show. And of course Jason started it just like he does many of his shows - after slamming down an energy drink.

Jason went on to talk about each round of this summer's AMA Motocross Nationals, with a list of funny jokes pertaining to all the good and bad situations at each of the races. After that, the awards and trophies were handed out.

The night was filled with special memories, good times, and laughs. One poignant moment was when Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'. Kevin always has a great way of expressing himself, but made a great comment towards his friend & the team manager, Mike LaRocco. He commented on Mike's motivation, that pushed Kevin to work hard and do his best ... it was touching, but at the same time very funny.


Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/the-2010-lucas-oil-ama-pro-motocross-championship-season-celebration

Jeff Smith Marty Smith

Behind the scenes: Team USA for 2010 Motocross of Nations - together for the first time

I was back out at Pala Raceway for something very special. I had already been there for four days for the Finale of the 2010 AMA MX season and the Awards Banquet.

But, as I mentioned, this was something special - the first official get together of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations. Team Manager Roger De Coster, racers Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short, Trey Canard, and all the support staff needed for an effort like this.


Ryan Dungey, Roger De Coster, Trey Canard, Andrew Short and Mitch Payton

I felt very privileged to be invited to such an event. I soon came to realize that the most unique and moving part of the day was seeing the look of real happiness, the feeling of true honor, and the comraderie for each person involved, as 'The Team' came together for the first time. It was contagious. They seem to be a real 'team' already, working together well, and have great things to say about each other. Again, it was contagious!

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/behind-the-scenes-team-usa-for-2010-motocross-of-nations-together-for-the-first-time

Harry Everts Stefan Everts

Monster Energy Supercross Notes Package - Anaheim 1, Angel Stadium

Info courtesy Feld Motor Sports

  • Supercross Class - the first race was held on December 4, 1976, and Marty Smith won on a Honda
  • This race marks the 56th time the gate will drop for a Supercross Class race in Anaheim
  • From 2001 - 2010 Anaheim hosted three races
  • Anaheim holds the record for most Supercross Class races held at 55, and this is the 22nd time that it will host the opening race of the season
  • Supercross Class: Wins by Brand in Anaheim - Yamaha 20, Honda 19, Kawasaki 9, Suzuki 7
  • Supercross Class First-Time Winners in Anaheim - 1979 Kent Howerton, 1982 Donnie Hansen, 1983 David Bailey, 1984 Johnny O'Mara, 1990 Damon Bradshaw, 1993 Jeremy McGrath, 2003 Chad Reed, 2009 Josh Grant
  • Chad Reed will be racing for his seventh win in Anaheim
  • James Stewart will be racing for his ninth win in Anaheim
  • Supercross Class: Riders to Win the Season Opener and Championship (12 Riders) - Pierre Karsmakers, Jimmy Ellis, Bob Hannah, Mike Bell, Donnie Hansen, David Bailey, Johnny O'Mara, Jeff Ward, Jeremy McGrath, Chad Reed, James Stewart, Ryan Villopoto
  • This is the 38th season of Monster Energy Supercross (1974-2012)
  • Since 1974, there have been 538 Monster Energy Supercross races
  • There have been 54 different racers to win a Monster Energy Supercross main event
  • There have been 20 different racers to win the Monster Energy Supercross championship
  • There have been 6 different brands in a Monster Energy Supercross main event
  • Supercross Class: Wins by Brand - Honda 199, Yamaha 166, Kawasaki 106, Suzuki 58, Can-Am 7, CZ 2

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/monster-energy-supercross-notes-package-anaheim-1-angel-stadium

Fritz Betzlbacher Dave Bickers