…a few random things to point out today. First off, Travis Pastrana and Johnny Knoxville have teamed up for a new Jackass type of TV series that is going to be airing on MTV soon. Apparently, it features stunts from all genres of extreme sports and anything that falls in between. What does this have to do with BMX? Well, not a whole lot at the moment although there are a couple clips in the trailer below that show a BMXer by the name of, Hubert Kowland. Who is Hubert Kowland you ask? Maybe he just owns a BMX bike but I’ve never heard of him. I’m not sure if more BMX is scheduled to be involved in this, but judging from my experiences hanging out with Hoffman and Knoxville last summer, I’m sure Hoffman and others will be involved. I’m just wondering what kind of stunts will be going down, cause the trailer looks ridiculous! It’s like Jackass hyped up on steroids but without all the sick vomiting and bodily fluid antics…Â More info Â
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Aprilia USA is introducing a new way for consumers to experience Aprilia motorcycles. Starting with the 2009 Daytona Bike Week, March 2 – 7, the company will offer its new Aprilia Adventure riding experience to serious enthusiasts with a taste for discovering the adrenaline rush of Aprilia motorcycles on a real-world ride. Participants who are considering adding more – or a new set of – cylinders to their garage can truly experience the latest Aprilia motorcycles on miles of scenic backroads, enjoy hospitality, refreshments and breathtaking views along the way, and take home a limited edition shirt, Aprilia Racing hat and other rewards. The Aprilia Adventure Daytona is open to licensed riders with proper riding gear for $20.00 per person… More infoÂ
Jimmy Fitzpatrick has been a busy man working on his new project, The Brothers Fitzpatrick. So right now you might be asking yourself, “What is The Brothers Fitzpatrick?” Well, Jimmy and his two older brothers, Brian and Brent, got the crazy idea to pitch a new reality TV show to MTV. As if one Fitzpatrick wasn’t crazy enough, wait till you see what three of them can do! If MTV picks this show up, they better have plenty of medical staff on hand and ready to go. I caught up with Fitz (after he took a massive digger into his foam pit) to get the low down on his possible new TV show…Â More info
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American Suzuki Motor Corporation announced today that the Rockstar Makita Suzuki Racing team will compete in the AMA Pro Racing Superbike series for 2009. After extensive discussions with AMA Pro Racing, American Suzuki has received clarification of the AMA rules that will see the Suzuki GSX-R1000 sportbike on the racing grid beginning with the opening round in Daytona, Fla., in March.
Road racing is an important activity for Suzuki at the professional and amateur levels. The manufacturer uses…Â More infoÂ