Pomona, CA – From motocross to the SCORE Baja 1000, leading motorcycle adventure tours in Baja or instructing U.S. Military personnel on how to drive, Chris Haines has become a legend in the industry… a fact not lost on the Off-Road Motorsports Hall Of Fame selection committee. “Getting a nomination form for the Hall Of Fame is simple, in fact it is right on the website,” explained master of ceremonies and ORMHOF executive director Bob Bower. “Answering the question as to ‘why’ someone deserves to be included in the Hall is the hard part!”
Out of several dozen worthy applicants, only five made it into this year’s class of inductees, including Haines, KC HiLites founder Peter K. Brown, former state legislator and member of the House of Representatives Gene Chappie, racing hero Johnny Johnson (107 wins… and counting) and magazine editor Rick Pewe  … Details
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On Thursday, October 7, at The Grove of Anaheim in Southern California, TransWorld Motocross is pleased to be honoring Rick Johnson with the 2010 Legend Award during the annual TransWorld Motocross Awards Show. Rick Johnson was one of the greatest AMA motocross and Supercross racers of all time. He has been riding dirt bikes since he was three years old, winning his first National championship for Yamaha in 1984 at age 20. Â
“Ricky Johnson is one of the guys I grew up idolizing as a kid. Sadly, my career as a journalist didn’t overlap his amazing racing career, but I’ve still been fortunate enough to become friends with RJ,†said TransWorld Motocross Editor in Chief Donn Maeda. “I think everyone can agree that Ricky Johnson is one of our sport’s most beloved legends.â€Â   … Details
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It was nothing a few extra fans sucking air through the radiators couldn’t fix, but more than a few trucks and buggies were overheating in the scorching Arizona sun as the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series returned to Speedworld Off Road Park in Surprise, Ariz. At the end of the weekend, some drivers had turned their luck around, but not all for the better.
Carl Renezeder had what has been this year a rare double win on Saturday, winning in both Pro 4 Unlimited and Pro 2 Unlimited. He backed that up with a … Details
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