Gregory Aranda has always been a strong Supercross rider, and one week after his European title he claimed in Bercy another significant win. The 20 years old Frenchman beats countryman Cédric Soubeyras and American Kyle Chislom, who secured his second consecutive podium.
There was no more public tonight than yesterday, as the Palais Omnisports of Paris Bercy is ‘sold out’ for three nights, but the atmosphere was incredible as each Saturday evening. Thanks to delighted fans that came to cheer their heroes, the event keeps … Details
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nine motorcycling legends took their place in history Friday, Nov. 19, at the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by JT Racing, held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa.
Hosted by actor and motorcyclist Perry King, the event kicked off the AMA Legends & Champions Weekend. It recognized the Hall of Fame Class of 2010: legendary two-stroke engine tuner Eyvind Boyesen, dirt-track racer Don Castro, sidecar roadracing champion Larry Coleman, off-road rights activist Clark Collins, AMA 250cc Roadrace Champion David Emde, competition apparel pioneers and JT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory, desert racing champion and team manager Bruce Ogilvie, and championship team owner and Pro Circuit founder Mitch Payton … Details
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It’s been a short time since taking on your new role at KTM, how has the adjustment been. And what was it like to pack up your office at Suzuki after so many years?Â
Regarding Suzuki, I never thought it would happen. I thought I was going to be there until my retirement. What I wanted was to do another 3 years and then retire and maybe do a little bit of part-time stuff. After that I don’t know, it would depend on if I’m still healthy or not. Actually it came about indirectly. Usually I don’t start talking about my own situation that early but our team sponsors and the riders including Ryan and Ken Roczen from Germany they were asking questions, was I going to be onboard the following year? I told them that I didn’t have an agreement yet but I assume it’s not going to be a problem especially with the year we had. Then Ryan and Tony had a meeting at Suzuki and asked them specifically who’s staying because there are rumors about budget cuts and this and that and they told him no everything is going to be the same. Then, I had a list of items that I needed to discuss regarding  … Details
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Feld Motor Sports announced today a major format change to the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, Lites class race from Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas on May 7. Las Vegas will now serve as the season finale for both the Eastern and Western Regional AMA Supercross Lites class championships before the regions square off in the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout later that evening.
“Traditionally, the final stop of the Monster Energy Supercross championship crowns the World Supercross class champion, and the Lites class competes for … Details
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