Canard Goes Back-to-Back in the 250 Class
MILLVILLE, Minn. (July 17, 2010) – The second half of the 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship began on Saturday from one of the series’ most renowned facilities for the 28th running of the Rockstar Energy Spring Creek National at Spring Creek Motocross Park. Thousands of enthusiastic great plains motocross fans packed the hillsides as local hero Ryan Dungey, of nearby Belle Plaine, Minn., put his Rockstar/Makita Suzuki atop the 450 Class podium for the sixth straight race. GEICO Powersports Honda’s Trey Canard, of Shawnee, Okla., captured the win in the 250 Class.
Much like the last five rounds, Dungey appeared to be … Details
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There’s never been a better time to be a girl interested in pursuing a career in racing motorcycles. Five years ago there were no factory rides for the ladies, they were lucky to get a good support role on a team. Today, the factory teams are getting behind the WMA effort in a big way. The second in what will prove to be a long line of factory WMA riders is Sara Price.
After taking a number of amateur titles, plus Rookie of the Year in her freshman season as a pro, Kawasaki decided to throw her under the factory tent with the likes of Chad Reed. Her dramatic rise through the ranks is a testament to the growth of WMA racing and her dedication to the sport. We had a chance to catch up with young Price for a quick interview. Here’s what she had to say … Details
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 Valentino Rossi is set to return to MotoGP at the Sachsenring this weekend after being given the all-clear by his doctors.
The reigning MotoGP champion has already missed four races due to his broken leg, but completed 46 laps of Brno on a Yamaha Superbike on Monday. Yamaha is prepared for Rossi’s return, although he still needs to be signed off by the event’s chief medical officer on Thursday.
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