May 27, 2010 – Glen Helen Raceway, CA – All Active Military is welcome to attend the USGP at Glen Helen in recognition of Memorial Day. “Our service men and women give so much to this great country, so the Glen Helen staff and I wanted to give something back,” notes promoter Bud Feldkamp. “Since this race marks the return of the historic U.S. Grand Prix concept, pitting America’s best against the world, and it is Memorial Day, all active military in uniform are invited to attend Sunday’s racing action free of charge.”
For non-military, it is almost too late to … Details
www.stokednews.com
FUNCHAL (PORTUGAL), 25 May 2010 – The FIM Motocross World Championship will make a historic return to the USA this weekend when Glen Helen Raceway, one of the most famous tracks in the whole USA area, will host the 2010 USA Grand Prix 11 years after the 250cc Grand Prix in Budds Creek.Â
MX1 Championship leader Antonio Cairoli heads to America with the goal of winning his third GP of 2010 and showing the potential of his 350cc KTM Stateside. Onboard the classic 450cc, team mate Max Nagl chases him in second place while David Philippaerts completes the top three. Top racers from the American series such as Mike Alessi and Ben Townley will also attend this race of the century  … Details
www.stokednews.com
Jagermeister/KTM rider Mike Alessi reinforced that the KTM 350 SX-F is a bike that can run with the 450cc machines after earning 4-1 moto scores for 2nd overall at the opening round of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship at the Hangtown Classic. Â
The week started for Alessi at the Hangtown press conference at the State Capitol building on Thursday morning. Alessi was repeatedly questioned by competitors and media for his choice in racing a 350 SX-F machine – 100cc less than the competition. Alessi answered the skeptics during the second moto … Details
www.stokednews.com
The 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship kicked-off on Saturday with the 42nd Annual Rockstar Energy Hangtown Classic. Regning 450 Class Champion Chad Reed, of Australia, began his title defense with the overall victory in the premier class while GEICO Powersports Honda’s Eli Tomac, of Cortez, Colo., grabbed the 250 Class win in his professional debut.Â
Reed put himself in position to win on Saturday by taking the win in the day’s first moto. In moto two, the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider needed to work his way through the field after finding himself deep inside the top 10 after the holeshot. As the final minutes approached, he  … Details
www.stokednews.com