Motocross

With a second place and two heat wins Stefan Everts claimed victory for the third consecutive time in the Starcross di Mantova race in Italy. Riding in perfect harmony with his new aluminum framed Yamaha YZ450FM, the nine times world champion from Belgium opened the 2006 motocross season in the best possible way.

In the first heat Everts had to give in to Sebastian Tortelli, the French MX250 world champion of 1998 who returned from the US to campaign the 2006 MX1 world championship. In the other two heats Tortelli experienced bike trouble and could not prevent Everts claiming the other two heat wins. Other then Tortelli in the first heat there were no other riders to really challenge Everts. Unfortunately this also the case for Stefan's teammate Cédric Melotte who was not yet able to go all the way, due to a wrist injury that needs more time to heal.

Husqvarna Racing’s Adam Cini battled the trying conditions of the sandy Hervey Bay track to steer his Husqvarna into second place at the first round of the Queensland Shell Advance Sunshine State Motocross Series.

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Cini riding the number one plated Husqvarna Racing TC 450 in the Pro Open Class was determined to finish the first round of the season on the podium and set up a solid start to the championship.

A tough day at the office for Cini, saw him fight his way back to second position by lap four of the first 20min leg, and create a gap on Stephen Smith to finish the race in second position behind Ford Dale.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (February 9, 2006) – AMA Pro Racing lost one of its own on Wednesday morning, Feb. 8, when professional motocross racer Kevin Crine was killed in an auto accident near the tiny village of McKendree, Md. He was 32.

Crine was a regular in AMA Supercross and AMA Motocross Championships. His highest career national ranking was 14th in the AMA 250cc Motocross Championship in 1995. Crine also rode as a KTM factory rider in the mid-1990s. In addition, he competed in AMA Arenacross and was a leading rider in the ADAC Cup Supercross Series in Germany.

Crine turned pro in 1992 and competed in the AMA 125 East Supercross and AMA 125 Motocross Championship his rookie season. His career progressed and he earned a national number in 1994 and held a national number through 2002.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (January 25, 2006) – AMA Pro Racing has released its schedule for the 2006 AMA Hillclimb Championship presented by Pace American. Eight events comprise the 2006 series beginning on June 4 in Jefferson, Penn., and ending on Oct. 8 in Oregonia, Ohio.

This year’s All Star Challenge has moved from the Jefferson, Penn., location and will now be held on Aug. 6, in Mt. Garfield, Mich.

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For motocross racers, the holidays are a time to rest, eat too much and hopefully, find lots of moto goodies under the tree. Whether you need to burn off some of those calories, put some Christmas presents to good use, or both, the 2006 AMP/GFI Winter Motocross series is the place to do it. Both northern and southern California have full 5-round racing schedules starting as early as this weekend.

Winning championships is a thrilling business, especially for privateer motocross teams. Outside the factory ranks, there aren’t many realistic title shots, but Moto XXX’s Jessica Patterson sealed up the 2005 Women’s Motocross Association championship last weekend in Pennsylvania. As if simply winning the #1 plate wouldn’t be enough, “JP$

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I raced last Sunday at Byron Motosports Park. It was It was Nuke 6. I came in 5th in the 85 open. In the 85 senior I took last because I got a flat tire and couldn't start the second moto. I was pretty mad. This weekend I am either gonna race or have a lesson with my coach. I'm in 6th overall in the series in the open. I just wanna get in the top five to win sumthin. I got some new tires and I gotta put those on before this weekend. I also have to fix sumthin in my motor or spark plug or sumthin. My bike sounds all blubbery.

Husqvarna Racing’s Reece Westle has taken out the Intermediate Open class of Round 8 of the Shell Advance Sunshine State MX Series held at Echo Valley over the weekend. Westle’s last round win also secured him second position in the Intermediate Open Championship which was finalised yesterday.

Westle got off to a rocky start in the first of two heats yesterday, crossing in 10th position after the first lap. Despite the unfortunate start to the race, Westle managed to claw his way back into contention, eventually crossing for third position despite two falls in the process.

The second heat was the perfect race. Westle led from start to finish, and at one point had opened up an eleven second lead over second placed rider Brock Winston.

Husky Chix team rider Brooke Thiemann again impressed onlookers at Round 2 of the Thunder X Series held at Hervey Bay over the weekend, finishing equal 3rd on points for the round, keeping her in 3rd position in the Championship.

The Women’s Unlimited Championship was always going to be a tough battle, especially with the return of Tamara Gray fresh from racing in the US.

Thiemann’s consistency in the wet and rough conditions, saw her avoid any incidents as both championship contenders Jesse Slade and Rebecca Bateman came unstuck during the heats.

“I actually really enjoyed the conditions out there today. The track was well watered early in the morning, but as the rain came down later in the day the track became more challenging.