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Mees: Arizona Race Report

For it being Arizona it was pretty chilly. Seems the cold weather is following the race circuit. I felt great in practice, was anywhere between 2nd to 4th fastest throughout practice and qualifying. I ended up 3rd overall which was pole in the 3rd Heat race. In the Heat I got the hole shot, but Kenny Coolbeth and Matt Weidman got by me. I returned the favor and started to make a little ground, winning the Heat, putting me in the Dash. I have not won a Dash yet so am still looking for that. I got a good start but Sam got through turns 1 and 2 fast and I couldn't get going fast enough, getting drafted by Coolbeth, finishing 3rd. » more
Weidman: Prescott, AZ Report

After viewing the schedule earlier this year, I knew it was going to be a really tough time being able to afford to hit these west coast races. However, a huge thanks to Ron Wood, as he let me come out and ride his beautiful BMW. My dad and I flew out Friday night, and drove up from Phoenix to Prescott. After hanging out and getting some rest, I headed off to the track ready to ride. Since it was a new track, the AMA let us have an extra free practice session. I went out for the first time ever on the bike and felt awesome! I finished the first round in 5th. It was a great start to the day, and we all were pretty excited. » more
Baker: 2010 Daytona Short Track National Race Report

The day before the first national, AMA Pro was kind enough to put on a three hour practice for us at the new short track. This was really helpful because it gave us a feel of the new track and an idea on bike set-up. By the end of the day, I was dialed in and ready to go for the national. » more
Rispoli: Daytona Report

The long awaited season opener for the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Singles Championship season has come and gone. I had such an awesome time the last two weeks and while I feel I could of done better, I was able to achieve a couple of podium finishes for the week and got out of there in 3rd place overall for the championship which was much better than last years start. My highlight of the week was making the podium and getting a second place finish on the new short track on its inaugural night at the famed Daytona Speedway in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 5,000. The only thing better was winning at the famed Daytona Stadium in 2009, the last time anyone will get a chance to do it again. Cool stuff for sure!!! » more
Rispoli: Daytona Report

The long awaited season opener for the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Singles Championship season has come and gone. I had such an awesome time the last two weeks and while I feel I could of done better, I was able to achieve a couple of podium finishes for the week and got out of there in 3rd place overall for the championship which was much better than last years start. My highlight of the week was making the podium and getting a second place finish on the new short track on its inaugural night at the famed Daytona Speedway in front of a sell-out crowd of more than 5,000. The only thing better was winning at the famed Daytona Stadium in 2009, the last time anyone will get a chance to do it again. Cool stuff for sure!!! » more
Weidman: Pomona Report

Matthew was fortunate to ride Chris Carr's XR750 again this year at Pomona. I am starting with a big thanks to Kenny Tolbert and Chris, Matt treasures these opportunities to work with both of these great people. » more
Halbert: Pomona Report

Going into Pomona I was thinking I needed to just go in and get 28 points, by winning the Dash for Cash, and the GNC Main event. I then would have guaranteed myself at least second place in the AMA GNC Twins Championship, and a shot at winning if Jared Mees finished 10th or worse. I felt like all the training I have done all year has built up to this event, and I was ready to put it to good use. » more
Rispoli: Gearing Up for Pomona

James "the Rocket" Rispoli gears up for the season finale of the inaugural AMA Pro Singles Championship at the THE FAIRPLEX AT POMONA, CA. James has already solidified an outstanding second place finish overall out of 68 pro-riders in the championship while riding his Weirbach Racing team bikes. For this weekend's final race of the season, James will be riding a bike provided by Sammy Sweet Racing as part of a one-off-race sponsorship package. » more
Coolbeth: A Very Special Guest

On Saturday morning, October 24, visitors to the 57th Annual California RV Show will have the chance to meet a very special guest - Three-time AMA Grand National Champion Kenny Coolbeth. » more
Rispoli: Chasing a record; BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials

What insanity! I just finished my mile race at Indy and hopped in the van to head to St. Louis to catch a morning flight out to Salt Lake. You see I had a date with a ten foot black beauty and a chase for a new landspeed record. » more
Rispoli: Chasing a record; BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials

What insanity! I just finished my mile race at Indy and hopped in the van to head to St. Louis to catch a morning flight out to Salt Lake. You see I had a date with a ten foot black beauty and a chase for a new landspeed record. » more
Mees: Springfield Labor Day Report

Jared Mees Reports from Springfield... » more
Rispoli: A Day at the Beach; Grove City Mile

It was hot, I mean real hot. I pounded down the liquids to keep hydrated, stayed consistent throughout the days qualifying, heats and main event and got out of there all in one piece gaining another (3) points toward the championship. » more
Rispoli: The Hills are ALIVE; Sturgis a motorcycle Mecca

James Rispoli reports from Sturgis » more
Rispoli: The Hills are ALIVE; Sturgis a motorcycle Mecca

James Rispoli reports from Sturgis » more