IT'S
TIME--- Pro BMX Supercamp with Bubba Harris' Dad Burlin - August 5-6 -
only 50 spots and going fast (fewer than 10 left!) - you can sign up for
this exclusive training for half price - only $50!!!! --- CALL Tracy
541/815-5302
SLEEP
UNDER THE STARS SEPTEMBER 5---
Join us for
our first track camp out - after racing Friday night - enjoy a camp out
under stars. Camp out includes snack, breakfast, Saturday clinic AND
SPECIAL SATURDAY RACE - all just for $10 --- parents are welcome to
stay - (required for all campers under 10 please) --- Get your
permission slip at registration
--September 6 Clinic $5 -- (included for campers) 10 am - Noon
--
September 6 Saturday Race - Sponsor Appreciation Day - Registration Noon -
1pm - $8 (included with campers)
TRACK
PICTURE SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6 - PRIOR TO RACING -- !!!!
July 29
Regular Tuesday night Races Registration 6 -7
August 1
Regular Friday night Races Registration 6-7
August 5 Regular Tuesday night Races
Registration 6 -7
August 8 Regular Friday night Races
Registration 6-7
August 1 -
single point race Roseburg BMX
August 2-
SCR - Roseburg BMX
August 2 -
Earned Double River City BMX Grants Pass
August 3 -
SCR Medford BMX
August 4 -
SCR River City BMX -
Must race
all 4 doubles for Cup
August 16-17
Eugene SCR - Molalla SCR - Come on District 1 riders - let's take the title
this year!
September 13
(earned double) - September 14 - Finals
McCollum
Park BMX - Everett Washington
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Today's BMX Racing News - Monday, July 28, 2008 |
BMX Race Report - ABA Great Salt
Lake Nationals
Round #8 of the 2008 ABA Pro Series headed
up to one of the best ABA tracks on the tour, Rad Canyon BMX in Salt Lake
City, Utah. The track has gone through some recent changes, including a
newly paved 1st and 2nd turn and a all new rhythm section. These additions
to the already great track, helped make it one of the best tracks on the Pro
tour and made for some of the best Pro racing this season. Randy
Stumpfhauser and Danny Caluag were on hand for the race action and here is
how they finished up racing in Salt Lake City:
Danny Caluag had an
incredible weekend in Salt Lake City. Danny, the 2007 ABA #1 Pro, has
already had a great season with a slew of wins in both AA Pro and Pro
Cruiser. Danny had the fans stoked on his custom painted Bawls Blue Intense
Podium bike. On Day 1, Danny won both the AA Pro main event and Pro Cruiser
races. On Sunday, Danny once again won Pro Cruiser and finished up 6th in AA
Pro. Danny now has 6 wins in the AA Pro Class and 8 Wins in Pro Cruiser for
2008. Danny's Sponsors include Intense BMX, BAWLS Guarana, Fly Racing, Skull
Candy, Shimano, THE Products, SINZ Racing, Intense Tyre Systems, OGIO, Cyto
Sport, Thomson, Oakley, GO211.com, S & M Bars, and BMXpros.com
Randy Stumpfhauser had
a god weekend in Salt Lake City. Things started out for him on Thursday
with a great day at the Ogio Golf Tournament. On Friday, Randy traveled
to a local bike shop and did a dealer appearance with his GT Team Mate
Eric Rupe, Things really started to heat up for him on Saturday as he
was up for the win in AA Pro come main event time. 1 bad race kept him
to 5th for the day. That is how hard the AA Pro class is. On Sunday,
Stumpy came back and took home a 2nd in AA Pro. Randy now gets ready for
the NBL Grands, where he is going to be battling it out with Cristian
Becerine for the NBL Pro title .Randy's
sponsors include GT Bicycles, Bombshell, ODI, Tangent, Fly Racing, Sinz,
Shimano, GO211.com, OGIO, Cyto Sport, SDG, Toolshed, Sharp, and
BMXPros.com
Double A Marketing is the original BMX Racing Sports Marketing agency in the
world. We proudly represent Cristian Becerine, Kyle Bennett, Danny
Caluag, Steven Cisar, and Randy Stumpfhauser. For more information on any of
the BMX Pro riders or on Double A Marketing and our services, please visit www.BMXpros.com
or
e-mail us.
NBC Olympic cycling Poll
Time to show our strength,
BMX Family!
NBC TV is running a poll
on their Olympic
Cycling Site, asking the question, "Which discipline of cycling will you
pay the most attention to?"
It might not be THAT big
of a deal, but who knows who is checking that poll at NBC TV?
Might be someone with lots
of power to make big decisions and will be impressed that BMX Racing is the most
popular Cycling event that they show on TV in August.
Who knows?
As of mid afternoon on
Monday the 28th, we at BMX Racing have twice as many votes as the other cycling
disciplines, but don't let down your guard......Go Vote!
Click on the
NBC Beijing Logo above
or this link and scroll down to the bottom of the page to the
"Get In To The Games" feature and cast your vote!
BMXers UNITE!!!!!
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Today's BMX Racing News - Friday, July 25, 2008 |
BMX Mania Photo Of The Day
Little Kids Going Fast On A Big Hill In
Adelaide!
Local Hero, Arielle Martin to be Featured on Salt
Lake City Radio
Utah's own and Rad Canyon BMX local,
Arielle Martin will be representing BMX racing to the fullest once again.
Arielle will be the special quest on local X96 radio station. Salt
Lake City-based Radio Station X96 will feature Pro BMX racer Arielle Martin on
their morning show (Radio From Hell) during the segment called "Ask a BMX Pro".
So tune in for "Ask a BMX Pro"! Listeners will all be able to call in and ask
her questions... this happens to be the morning of ABA's Great Salt Lake
Nationals so many of you out of towners can tune in if you're here.
Who:
Arielle Martin, Utah Native and BMX Pro
Extraordinare.
When: Friday, July 25, 2008
Time:
8:00 AM Mountain Standard Time
Where: 96.3
FM (X96) in the Salt Lake City Metro area or
http://www.X96.com (streaming on-line)
MCS/Kovachi Wheels Clinic
NBL Southeast Regional in Augusta,
Georgia
When: August -1
Time: 12 Noon until 2PM
Cost: Only $25 and the clinic includes 2 hours of
instruction and a Kovachi Wheels Tee Shirt
Today's BMX Racing News - Thursday, July 24, 2008
VIRGINIA PRO-AM SERIES
100% PAYBACK
State
Qualifiers:
#2 - May 17, 2008 - Richmond BMX, Richmond
#3 - June 14, 2008 - Hampton Super Track BMX, Hampton
#4 - July 26, 2008 - Winchester BMX, Winchester
#5 - July 27, 2008 - Winchester BMX,
#1 – Sept
13th, 2008 - NOVA BMX, Woodbridge
State
Championship Final Event:
October 18, 2008 - Richmond BMX |
Event Times:
Saturday Qualifiers:
10:00am – 12:00noon - Registration, Bike Inspection and Practice
1:00pm - Race starts
Sunday Qualifiers:
9:00am – 11:00am - Registration, Bike Inspection and Practice
12:00noon - Race starts
$25 for open - Amateurs have to race
class
For more info
www.vabmx.org - Or
703-405-4005
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www.GDCtruck.com -
www.CooperCorvettes.com -
www.BMXbackyard.com
4th BMX Pro Open / Bordeaux,
France
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Hosted by the BMX
section of
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You are cordially invited to the
4th BMX OPEN PRO of
Bordeaux – FRANCE
Weekend of October the 18 th
& 19th
2008 |
ONE WEEK AFTER UCI
SUPERCROSS FREJUS!
What you need to know ...
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About the event :
• Junior and Elite Championship Class Races, Women and Men
• 3000€ worth of prizes to win
• One week after Fréjus UCI SUPERCROSS
During all your
stay, you will have FREE access to
• Our BMX Track
• The Indoor-Racing track of Bordeaux
• Our workout gym
• The 8 BEIJING Olympic Games finalists, Women and Men, will be
our start guests.
Upon their arrival
in Bordeaux, our organization will provide lodging and meals
until the end of the event.
• All
international pilots will also be our guests, lodging
and meals will be provided during the 2 day racing event |
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Top Notch Staff and
BMX riders will be attending the Event
• You will have the opportunity to ride with our top pilots -
Matthieu & Amélie DESPEAUX, Jordan LAJMI, Joris DAUDET, Eva
AILLOUD – and our coach Jean-Christophe TRICARD
• The
best French pilots will be present.
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| Leisure,
To make your stay more
enjoyable, come and discover
Bordeaux and its surroundings. |
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Listed as
UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Bordeaux is an 18th century architectural gem with over 350
historic monuments including 3 churches. Above and beyond its
lovely architecture, Bordeaux offers attractive, vibrant, and
cosmopolitan districts with numerous restaurants, pubs and
clubs. |
Wine tasting and cellar visits in the Medoc
Vineyard Capital of the
Wine World; Bordeaux offers a pallet of visits and wine tours.
Not far from our BMX track, you can discover the famous Medoc
Chateaux and taste its world renowned wine. |
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Our BMX track is located within 5 minutes of
Bordeaux’s Lake.
You can find numerous recreational and
lodging facilities, restaurants and even a casino. |
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Accommodation and easy access -
Conveniently located just 10 km
from the city center,
Bordeaux International airport
is the gateway to southwestern
France’s charming wine country and
only 15 minutes away from our
BMX track.
Wherever you come from, our BMX track is very easily
accessible. Our Staff will accompany you during your stay in
BORDEAUX |
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For more information:
Pease contact Patrick
MORA, phone +33 687 992 083, mail : section-bmx@stade-bordelais.com
| HOT NEW Free Agent Van! |
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Coming Soon, To A BMX National Near You! |
"Stay Strong" Collection For Stephen Murray
Tons of cool stuff for fallen BMXer, Stephen
Murray. Proceeds go to the help Stephen "Stay Strong" and the gear is just like
Stephen.........VERY Cool!
Men's & Women's, T-Shirts, Hoodies, Oakleys,
New Era Hats, Sun Rims and "Soldier" the new song from T.J. Lavin. Pictured
above, are the Stay Strong Sun Rim and custom rim artwork.
Contact: Kimarie Hunt - (740) 580-7736
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Today's BMX Racing News - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 |
Big Back To School Sale From
J&R!
Crupi’s Liam Phillips
earns a trip to the Olympics!
Arcadia, California
– Crupi Parts, Inc is proud to announce that Factory Elite Men Liam
Phillips of England has earned a trip the 2008 Olympics in Beijing,
China! Liam has been England’s big hope for the 2012 Olympics which
will be in London, England. However, Liam has recently stepped up
his game and at the secret British Cycling trials event in Aigle
Switzerland; Liam won all 4 time trial events putting him on top of
England’s Olympic list for 2008.
Liam’s parents Pete and Sharon Phillips have
been involved in BMX for many years and when they started some 12
years ago, they never imagined BMX could take their son to the
Olympics. This just goes to show you that hard work and dedication
from both rider and family can really make a difference and take you
just about as far as you are willing to go!
Liam will meet up with fellow Crupi team mate
Scott Erwood of Canada to make their Olympic debut. Join us in
wishing the best of luck to Liam, Scott and all of the Olympic BMX
athletes this August as they compete in the first ever BMX racing
event in the Olympics.
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Norway's
Sebastian Kartfjord Wins Berth In Olympic Games
Norwegian BMXer, Sebastian Kartfjord, was notified, July
17th, by the UCI that he will fill a spot left open by a withdrawal by a
country that had previously been awarded a spot in the BMX event at the
Olympic Games. Kartfjord and Team Norway teammate, Anders Gronsund, left
right away for the UCI "Olympic Lookalike" track at it's headquarters in
Aigle, Switzerland where they are currently training Sebastian for The
Games.
It had not been known if Anders would be allowed to attend the
Games as an Alternate, but while in Switzerland, he found out that he would not
be attending as an Alternate, but has continued to be a strong part of the team,
pushing and stretching Sebastian as he prepares for his August trip.
Kartfjord will make the trip to Beijing after training in Aigle
until July 27th, then will head back to Norway where he'll put together his hot
lookin' custom painted "Olympic Redline" and get his big trip organized.
Sebastian leaves August 11th for China where he will stay in an Olympic "precamp"
until the Olympic Village is open for biz.
The Norwegian is the 30th public choice to be finalized for the
first ever BMX Racing event in the Olympic Games, with only Hungary and China
not being known at this time.
For more info on 'Sea Bass' and his Olympic efforts, you can
visit his web site which is updated regularly, at
www.sebastiankartfjord.com.
You will not be able to follow SK.com after he moves in to the Olympic Village
as all Olympic Athletes will be forbidden by Olympic rules to comment on any web
sites at all until after the Olympic Games are over.
Photos courtesy of Sebastian Kartfjord web site,
www.sebastiankartfjord.com.
Bubba Harris And Long Time Sponsor,
Redline, Part Company!
THE FOLLOWING IS FROM BUBBA HARRIS
"On Monday July 21st, I was released from Redline Bicycles."
"With my injuries and recent surgery, I was unable to fulfill
my obligations under the current contract. After 8 years with Redline I want to
thank them for everything that they've done for me. I wish all of my teammates
the best in the future and will always consider them my teammates."
"As for me, I will be back and stronger than ever.....you
haven't seen the last of me. While the chapter of my racing career with Redline
is closed, I look forward to beginning a new chapter with a new sponsor. I would
like to thank my sponsors that have shown me their continued support, VISA,
NIKE, Kronik, Lizard Skins and Industrial. To all the Bubba Harris fans, I look
forward to seeing you at the track very soon. I know this experience will make
me a better person and BMXer in the future."
Thanks you, Bubba Harris
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Today's BMX Racing News - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 |
Big Money For The Ladies At
ABA Star Spangled Nationals!
Canada's Scott Erwood Is
Going To Beijing!
By
Gary Ahuja -
Langley Times - Published: July 15, 2008 5:00
PM
A few days
after the fact, and Scott Erwood is still coming to
terms with his accomplishment. “Even when my friends or
parents say that I am an Olympic athlete, it is kind of
weird hearing them say that,” Erwood said. “It is kind
of sinking in slowly. “(But) it feels pretty sweet.”
Erwood, 20,
will represent Canada in BMX at the Beijing Olympic
Games next month. He earned that honour after defeating
Alberta’s Jim Brown — a friend and road roommate — on
Saturday in Chula Vista, Calif. at the Olympic Training
Centre. The two were going head-to-head for the one spot
Canada had for the Olympics in the men’s BMX
competition. It came down to two time trial events and
three races, with whichever ride won three getting the
spot. Erwood won 3-0.
This is the
first year BMX is being offered as an Olympic medal
sport. Erwood, who grew up in Brookswood, got his start
in competitive racing as a 12-year-old. He found quick
success in the sport and was hooked. He actually got his
start in motocross at age nine before his mom decided
the sport was too dangerous. Next came racing
quarter-midgets. The whole time, Erwood would bring his
BMX bike along with him and ride when he wasn’t racing.
He soon switched to BMX, joining the club at Langley
BMX. “Ever since then, I have continued from there,”
Erwood said.
Four years
ago, he made the Canadian national team and Erwood has
now won the past two national championships. “If someone
had said you are going to the Olympics in four years, I
would have said ‘you are full of it.’” Wearing the red
and white and representing Canada is a great feeling. “I
am proud wearing the Canadian jersey,” Erwood said.
“Everyone likes Canadians so it is a good feeling when
other countries are cheering for you.”
Erwood
credits his parents, Bruce and Janet, for helping him
get to this point. “Definitely my parents have been the
biggest support,” he said. “If they hadn’t helped me
out, I would not be where I am. “They would always push
me to get out there and train harder and stuff like
that.”
Erwood leaves
for Switzerland on Sunday, where he will train for the
next 20 days. After that, it will be a week of training
in Taiyuan, China. and then off to Beijing. The BMX
event will be held Aug. 20-21.
Local Hero, Arielle Martin to be Featured on Salt
Lake City Radio
Utah's own and Rad Canyon BMX local,
Arielle Martin will be representing BMX racing to the fullest once again.
Arielle will be the special quest on local X96 radio station. Salt
Lake City-based Radio Station X96 will feature Pro BMX racer Arielle Martin on
their morning show (Radio From Hell) during the segment called "Ask a BMX Pro".
So tune in for "Ask a BMX Pro"! Listeners will all be able to call in and ask
her questions... this happens to be the morning of ABA's Great Salt Lake
Nationals so many of you out of towners can tune in if you're here.
Who:
Arielle Martin, Utah Native and BMX Pro
Extraordinare.
When: Friday, July 25, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: 96.3
FM (X96) in the Salt Lake City Metro area or
http://www.X96.com (streaming on-line)
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Today's BMX Racing News - Monday, July 21, 2008 |
GHP - Factory News -
Summer Nationals - Roseville, CA
Recently,
the GHP Factory Team travelled to the ABA Sumer Nationals......and through
the smoky sky appeared Oak Creek BMX. Home of this years ABA Summer
Nationals and the first Pro series to be held in California.
Matt Zito, Factory GHP team manager, and the riders from Reno hit the rode
to nor cal and put down some good laps and some serious racing.
Friday night started off with Justin "y-chi" Wike taking a much deserved 2nd
in the A pro race during the 105 degree smoky weather. He came out hard and
fast and was consistent all weekend, winning several motos and finishing
5th on Saturday.
With the Nor-Cal temp gauge staying in the red, the weather didn't cool down
any with Michael "Mayhem" Larson on the track. Mike has been on fire lately,
showing improvement with every race and he finally pulled it of. First
place. Going against the likes of Deak Brown, Travis Orasda and team mate
Justin Wike. Mike finished saturday with lowest points putting him on top
the podium. Sunday wasn't quite as kind to Mike, with the track getting
slippery, mike fell victim to two wrecks and a second for seventh overall.
It's not long now, we expect that he'll turn AA by the end of the year.
John purse and Robert Harris flew out to continue their beatings on the Vet
Pro class. The Jackal was out front and looked to be a contender with his
smooth and powerful style. John ended the weekend with a fourth and a fifth.
Harris showed why he's earned the Factory GHP jersey by making his main both
days and finishing with two sixth place finishes. These guys are serious
pro's and show their professionalism both on and off the track, wherever
they go.
Our amateur program is getting stronger each race with all riders making
their cruiser mains and several wins. The big wins on the amateur side came
from Jim "Hacksaw" Severt and Christian Martinez.
Jim won the 36 and over expert class on saturday. With this win Jim loses
his Peppermint Patty nick name and Matt Zito loses a seven month bet. Matt
was forced to eat a large pizza, by himself, as a result. Jim finished
sunday just a hair behind The Coov. Congratulations to both Jim and Bob. To
learn more about the bet and to see the aftermath - check out the link to
Hacksaw's blog site -
http://teamhacksaw.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/matt-zito-and-the-pizza-bet/#more-106
Christian Martinez got his first win of the national season on saturday in
the 17-20 cruiser class. He kept the momentum going into sunday and made an
incredible pass in the main for the win over Cody Perales. Christian is
powerful and made the main in 17-18 ex on saturday. This put him against the
likes of Jacob Trevino, Kory Cook and the ABA's national number one amateur
Nick Long. Martinez walked away with a hard earned 6th place. 6th out of 27
is nothing short of awesome.
Little 8 girl Stephanie Baldwin made all of her mains including making the
10 and under girls cruiser on Sunday. This was her first national racing the
cruiser class and she battled with the big girls. 8th in cruiser and two 7th
in class.
Zach Zito put in a strong weekend making 12 cruiser mains both days. Zach
battled to a pair of 4th against some pretty fast dudes, you know it's a
fast class when the current world champ doesn't take first.
Dakota Baca also put in some awesome racing this weekend. He made both
cruiser mains along with 11 x on saturday. Cruiser he finished with a 4th on
saturday and 6th on sunday. He earned a 7th in class racing hard. With
competing against likes of Jacob Abbe I would have to give Dakota a thumbs
up for the weekend. Way to go Chewbacca - let's hear your wookie war cry
each and every time you cross the finish line.
All in all it was a very successful weekend. The GHP crew is looking
foreword to the Great Salt Lake Nationals in South Jordan UT. for a couple
reasons. There the team will be able to use the Reno riders, formally
factory Tabu, on the factory team sheet. This will give our sheet more depth
and riders to choose from. Also just about all the GHP Factory riders will
be in attendance including Greg Hill, so if your at the race stop by and
check out the new GHP factory trailer and hang out for a while.
This report is brought to you by Matt "The Manager: Zito and Donald
"Dead Last" Fisher.
GHP would like to thank all their sponsors for their support: Attomlab, 4L
racing, Rockinrunner designs inc.,BMXMANIA.COM,
PeterPaulPics, HPR designs, Troylee designs, Ciari, Swiss American bicycles,
SIXSIXONE, FLY racing, and
bmxactiononline.com
BMX Pros.com / Double A Marketing
BMX Race Report
NBL Music City Nationals & ABA Summer Nationals
The Summer BMX Racing season is in full
swing and the top BMX pros in the world have had a busy Schedule so far in
2008. With the Olympics coming up for some and going after USA National
titles for others, the Pros of the Double A Marketing squad have been at
100% for the past few months. Kyle Bennett and Cristian Becerine both have
had their main focus on the Olympics, but both have made a run at the NBL
title as well in 2008. Danny Caluag and Steven Cisar have been focusing on
the ABA title as well as hitting some NBL events, and Randy Stumpfhauser has
held the points lead for most of the season in the NBL. With some big races
coming up in the next month, the guys are getting ready. Here is how the
riders finished up over the past few weeks of racing:
Cristian Becerine went
to Nashville 3rd in the NBL Pro points and was looking for a big weekend to
give him a shot at the NBL title. Cristian looks forward to a huge August
with the Olympics and then a shot at the NBL title and after the incredible
weekend he had at the Music City Nationals, he is one step closer to getting
his first US NBL Title. On Saturday, Cristian just missed the win as he
finished up 2nd. On Sunday, Cristian put it all together and won the Elite
Men's main event. With these 2 great finished, Cristian moves into the lead
of the NBL Pro points chase, just ahead of Randy Stumpfhauser. Look for some
great racing at the NBL Grands come late August to decided the 2008
Champion.
Cristian's sponsors include Free Agent, KHS, Fly
Racing, SINZ, Kenda, THE Products, ODI, Sun Ringle, Shimano, Cyto Sport, S &
M bars, OGIO, Thomson, and BMXpros.com
Steven Cisar has
gotten comfortable on his all new Haro Group 1 SR race frame in the short
month that he has been on it. It was no where more evident that at the ABA
Summer national in Roseville. On Saturday, Steven had his best finish ever
in the AA Pro Class in the ABA with a huge 2nd place. On Sunday, Steven was
once again looking strong, but one bad main event held him back to 5th
overall in the days AA Pro result. Look for a lot of great things from
Steven in the near future. Steven sponsors include Haro, Troy Lee Designs,
Vans, Oakley, Intense Tyre Systems, SINZ Racing, Rockstar, Stealth Hubs,
Alex Rims, S & M Bars, SDG, and BMXpros.com
Danny Caluag has had a
busy few weeks. First at the ABA Summer Nationals, Danny finished up 4th in
AA Pro and 1st and 2nd in Pro Cruiser. Danny currently holds the Points lead
in AA Pro and Pro Cruiser in the ABA. At the NBL Music City Nationals, Danny
had an off weekend and made the main event only on Sunday, where he finished
up 8th overall. Danny's Sponsors include Intense BMX, BAWLS Guarana, Fly
Racing, Shimano, THE Products, SINZ Racing, Intense Tyre Systems, OGIO, Cyto
Sport, Thomson, Oakley, GO211.com, S & M Bars, and BMXpros.com
Randy Stumpfhauser
has been off to his usual consistency, but still impresses his
fans and keep the GT Ultra Box in the AA pro and Elite men's main
events. At the ABA Roseville National, Randy was looking like he would
be racing for the win both days, but come main time a few crashes held
him back to 7th place overall each day. At the NBL event, Randy was just
off both days, not making the main event. Randy sits in 2nd in the NBL
Pro points and is getting ready for the last NBL Pro Points event on the
Friday night before the Grands to make a sure to go head to head with
Cristian for the NBL title.
Randy's sponsors include GT Bicycles, Bombshell,
ODI, Tangent, Fly Racing, Sinz, Shimano, GO211.com, OGIO, Cyto Sport,
SDG, Toolshed, Sharp, and BMXPros.com
NBL Music City National Results
Day 1- Elite Men- 1 Barry Nobles
2 Cristian
Becerine 3 Javier Colombo 4 Tyler Brown 5 Jason Rogers 6 Matt
Pohlkamp 7 Maris Strombergs 8 Jason Richardson
Day 2 Elite Men -
1 Cristian Becerine
2 Jason Richardson 3 Tyler Brown 4 Javier Colombo 5 Barry Nobles 6 Jeff
Upshaw 7 David Herman 8 Danny Caluag
Day 1 - AA Pro - 1 Khalen Young
2 Steven Cisar
3 Jarrett Kolich 4 Barry Nobles 5 David Herman 6 Mike Brabant 7
Randy Stumpfhauser 8 Denzel Stein
Day 2 - 1 Khalen Young 2 Joey Bradford 3 Jarrett Kolich
4 Danny Caluag 5 Steven Cisar 6 Mike
Brabrant 7 Randy Stumpfhauser 8 David Herman
Double A Marketing is the original BMX Racing Sports Marketing agency in the
world. We proudly represent Cristian Becerine, Kyle Bennett, Danny
Caluag, Steven Cisar, and Randy Stumpfhauser. For more information on any of
the BMX Pro riders or on Double A Marketing and our services, please visit www.BMXpros.com
or
e-mail us.
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Today's BMX Racing News - Weekend Edition, July 18/20, 2008 |
sunday pro results
Becerine & Barragan -
Elite Men/Women
Holmes & Oquendo -
Masters/Super Ex
Complete Results on BMX Mania Race Report Page!
PLUS! Tons O Pix
On The Saturday Photo Gallery Of Rad Racers Doin' Cool Bike Tricks!
Saturday, from Music City!
Nobles, Barragan take elite men's/Women's wins
Dinger & Oquendo win in Masters/Super Ex!
complete results on bmx mania race report page!
RACING IS UNDERWAY AT THE
NBL MUSIC CITY NATIONAL
UCI
Elite Men's World Champ, Maris Strombergs showed up in Nashville, Tennessee
for a little BMX Racing Action
on his way to The Olympics.
Cool! International BMX Race Action from the NBL Music City
National! Check out the......
MASSIVE RACE REPORT PAGE POSTED TO BMX MANIA!
$6,000 ADDED TEAM
PURSE AT NBL KEYSTONE NATIONALS
Trilogy Park BMX has
teamed up with Texas Roadhouse to create the Texas Roadhouse Team Challenge at
this year's Keystone National. The Big-A National will be coming to Pottstown,
PA on August 8-10.
They will be putting up an EXTRA $6,000 in team payouts.The National and Team
NBL team payouts will be bumped up an extra $1250 each day, plus the normal NBL
payouts for the Top 3.
In addition, there will be bonus money for the winners. The highest combined
team scores for both days in both National teams and Team NBL will receive an
additional $500 each.
Go say hi to the Knapper's and get some time on one of the best tracks in the
NBL!
For information about Trilogy Park Contact: Glen Knapper
(Track Director) -
Phone, 484-363-0592 - Email,
trilogypark@gmail.com
Today's BMX Racing News - Wednesday/Thursday, July 16/17, 2008
NBL MUSIC CITY NATIONALS READY TO ROCK NASHVILLE – TUNE INTO
GO211.COM TO WATCH THE ACTION
Music City
BMX, Nashville, TN – July 18-20
Only
three races remain in the NBL Pro series making this weekend’s
Music City National
in Nashville, TN
the most important Pro Series National of the year. All of the
top pros will be heading to the
‘Music City’ from July 18-20 and to honor one of
North America’s most celebrated music scenes, the winner of
Elite Men and Elite Women on Saturday will be awarded a brand
new Epiphone
G-400 Guitar. Music
City BMX will also be prizing out a
Gibson -
Epiphone Les Paul Classic,
signed by the pros, to one lucky winner along with 20 miniature
replica guitars - Rock on!
Kuwahara/BAWLS
Matt Pohlkamp
turned the Pro Men’s standings upside down after stunning the
critics with two huge wins at South Park. GT’s
Randy Stumpfhauser
still leads the men’s chase but Free Agent’s
Cristian Becerine and
Kyle Bennett have
quickly narrowed the gap. Redline’s
Kim Hayashi also won
both races at South Park but still trails Race Place BMX’s
Stephanie Barragan
and Madison Pitts
in Elite Women’s action.
In Master’s
action, Free Agent’s Dale
Holmes has resumed control of his destiny but
Supercross’s Kenth Fallen
is only 4 points back while Haro’s
Logan Collins and
Intense/Phantom On-Trac’s
Kris Fox share the lead in Super-Ex. With the
NBL Grands less than
two months away, the NBL Pro Series may be crowning as many as
four new Champions this year.
Tune into
GO211.com and watch
the Music City Nationals (http://www.go211.com/u/musiccity08)
and watch as the NBL season unfold in front of your eyes. Check
out highlights from South Park at
http://www.go211.com/u/southpark08
and then visit the NBL website
www.nbl.org to see full results and standings.
The 2008 NBL
National Series is proudly sponsored by
BAWLS
Guarana (www.bawls.com),
Intense BMX (www.intensebmx.com),
Kenda Tires (www.kendausa.com),
Standard Byke Company (www.standardbyke.com),
UGP (www.undergroundproducts.com)
Sinz Racing (www.sinz-racing.com),
THE Industries (www.bmxthe.com),
in association with GO211.com
(www.go211.com)
and Camp Woodward
(www.campwoodward.com).
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Special Events:
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Remaining Pro Series Events:
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Music City Nationals – Saturday, July 19
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Music City Nationals – Sunday, July 20
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War of the Stars Pro – Friday, August 29
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NBL Grands – Saturday, August 30 (Pro
Spectacular)
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2008
NBL Pro Series – Top 10 after South Park |
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NBL Elite Men
1.
Randy Stumpfhauser, CA 165-11
2.
Cristian Becerine, CA
146-10 *Argentina Olympic Athlete
3.
Kyle Bennett, TX
125-5 *USA Olympic Athlete
4.
Matt Pohlkamp, OH
110-9
5.
Donny Robinson, CA
110-7 *USA Olympic Athlete
6.
Jason Richardson, CA
93-11
7.
Philip Delizia,
NJ 90-7
8.
Jeffery Upshaw, OH
69-5
9.
Tyler Brown, CA
65-9
10.
Javier Columbo, CA
62-7 |
NBL Elite Women
1.
Stephanie Barragan, CA 183-9
2.
Madison Pitts, FL
132-7
3.
Kim Hayashi, AZ
120-5
4.
Rachel Smith, OH
83-5
5.
Danielle Brisson, CAN
82-5
6.
Amanda Geving, FL
80-4
7.
Liz Passwaters, DE
74-4
8.
Donna Snow, FL
73-5
9.
Alise Post, MN
50-2
10.
Toni Rude, MO
50-3 |
NBL Super-Ex
1.
Logan Collins, TN
171-13
2.
Kristopher Fox, CA
171-11
3.
Matthew Kelty, DE
146-8
4.
Warren McDow, GA
127-10
5.
Gavin Lubbe, CA
92-5
6.
Tyler Faoro, FL
85-6
7.
CJ McGuire, FL
82-4
8.
Randall Neave, FL
77-9
9.
Jason Morris, CA
73-4
10.
Travis Ohrazda, CA
66-4 |
NBL Masters
1.
Dale Holmes, CA
186-8
2.
Kenth Fallen, NM
182-8
3.
Tim Dinger, NC
173-12
4.
Percy Owens, FL
164-10
5.
Tommy Opincar, TN
156-12
6.
Jason Carnes, TX
138-10
7.
Philip Potosnak, PA
122-11
8.
David Bittner, CA
119-8
9.
Domingos Lammoglia, FL 76-7
10.
Ronnie Gaska, NY
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ARNAUD DUBOIS GETS BELGIAN "OLYMPIC STAMP"
The Belgian Postal Service recently released
a nationally distributed stamp commemorating BMX being an Olympic Sport for
the first time ever.
The stamp has the only contending Belgian BMX
Rider, with a chance to go to the Olympics, on it...........Arnaud Dubois.
Nice little "flattie", Arnaud, only one thing
wrong......Arnaud's not going to the Olympics.
Under Belgian Olympic criteria/standards,
Arnaud didn't make the BOC's grade, so he's staying home checkin' out his
Olympic Stamp and watching the event on TV.
How ironic.
Evidently, they didn't have enough time to
stop the presses, after the BOC made their decision, and now, even though he
can't go, Arnaud will have his own stamp.
It's the wacky world of the Olympics, folks,
hang on to your hats!
Break In At GT!
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Eric's GT UB2 Carbon
Fiber |
GT Pits With Stolen Bikes |
GT Power Series 24 |
GT Power Series Jr. |
GT Power Series Ultra Box |
The GT BMX Race Team trailer parked at
the Microtel Inn hotel in Tulare, CA was broken into on Sunday night
July 13th between 10pm and 7am.
The s
ide
door of the trailer was crow barred open and 5 bikes were stolen.
There
were three display bikes and Eric Rupe's two race bikes.
-2008
GT Power Series Jr.
-2008
GT UB2 Carbon fiber (Rupe's)
-2008 GT Power Series 24 race (Rupe's)
If you have any
info AT ALL email BMX Mania and we'll pass the word on to Eric.
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Today's BMX Racing News - Tuesday, July 15, 2008 |
Australian BMX
Great, Tony Harvey has been on the sidelines for a year or so, but is back on
the scene with a hot new product.
HRVfitness.com
online training is the next best thing to having your very own personal trainer.
You will receive a
day to day training schedule, including sport
specific strength training and track speed development.
Each program has been
designed to ensure the athlete reaches his or her full potential.
All these training
techniques have been tested and proven; the results will speak for them
selves.
So take the next step
in your BMX career and let
hrvfitness take
you to the next level.
Masters Pro, Tome Opincar picks up new ride
Tome Opincar has left his
long time sponsor & after winning both days in Woodbridge, VA at the recent
NBL National there.
He has joined forces with
Olish Farms Racing (OFR).
According to Tome,
“The main reason I chose
OFR was because of the geometry of the c-ya frame”.
MOJO HD AND USA
TODAY PRESENT A SHOT AT GLORY,
A SUMMER SERIES PROFILING TEN OF AMERICA’S TOP ATHLETES WITH
DREAMS OF COMPETING
IN BEIJING
Ten-Part Series to
Premiere Monday, July 28 and Run Each Consecutive Weeknight for Two
Weeks
New York,
July 8- What does it take to train all your young life and succeed at
the highest levels in athletics?
MOJO HD and USA TODAY Live
partner to present
A Shot at Glory,
introducing ten of the United States’ most promising athletes with hopes
to excel this summer in Beijing. Not all will make it. The ten-part, all
high-definition series delves into the mindset and motivation of the
competitors as they discuss their intense training schedules and
nutrition programs, their mentors and role models, their career-making
competitions and the personal stories behind each hard-fought climb to
the upper echelons of sport.
A Shot at Glory
premieres nationally on MOJO HD
starting Monday, July 28 at 9:00pm, ET/PT and airs every weekday evening
through Friday, August 8 at 9:00pm, ET/PT, (weekend marathons with
repeat episodes to be announced later).
Those
chosen to be profiled include wrestling’s Daniel Cormier, BMX biker
Donny Robinson, track and field’s Tyson Gay and Wallace Spearmon,
boxing’s Gary Russell, Jr., beach volleyball’s Nicole Branagh and Elaine
Youngs, triathlon’s Laura Bennett, canoe/kayak’s Brett Heyl, gymnastics’
Samantha Peszek, and swimming’s Kate Ziegler.
(See
biographies of featured athletes below.)
A Shot at Glory
also features candid interviews with high-profile medal winners about
their life experiences and what it truly requires to be the best in
their discipline, including boxing’s Sugar Ray Leonard; track’s Jackie
Joyner-Kersee; gymnastics’ Mary Lou Retton; beach volleyball’s Kerri
Walsh and Misty May-Treanor; BMX’s Mike King; kayaking’s Scott Schipley;
swimming’s Amy Van Dyken; triathlon’s Susan Williams and wrestling’s
John Smith. Additionally, experts in each sport will be featured,
detailing the psychological and body strength needed to compete; how to
overcome injuries and setbacks and how these new competitors compare
with previous champions.
A Shot at Glory
is produced by USA TODAY Live, the television production arm of USA
TODAY, in association with Orange Lion Productions. From USA TODAY Live,
Lauren Ashburn is executive producer with Ginger Hudson as senior
producer. From Orange Lion, Scott Henry is series producer. For
MOJO HD, Executive Producer
is Emilio Nunez with Siobhan Graham as supervising producer.
BMX: Donny Robinson
(July 29)
“A Champion
in Balance.” A professional BMX Racer measuring in at 5 foot 5 inches
and a buck fifty, Donny Robinson looks the part of the consummate
underdog. Originally from California, “dR” is a BMX national champion,
and with the trip to Beijing right around the corner, he’s not planning
on slowing down. Donny began at age
five at the Napa Valley BMX track, during the summer of 1989. In 1996 he
was named as one of "The 10 Hottest Amateurs" and future top Pro BMXers
by BMX Plus!
BMX debuts as an Olympic sport in 2008,
opening new doors for Donny including additional sponsors and cutting
edge training techniques. For a year Donny has lived by these
rules: a strict diet, strong faith and plenty of family time.
About USA TODAY:
USA TODAY
is the nation’s top-selling newspaper. It is published via satellite at
34 locations in the USA and at four sites abroad. With a total average
daily circulation of 2.3 million, USA TODAY is available worldwide. USA
TODAY is published by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI). The USA TODAY brand
also includes: USATODAY.com, an award-winning news and information Web
site that is updated 24 hours per day; USA TODAY Sports Weekly, a
magazine for enthusiasts of college and professional football and
baseball; USA TODAY Mobile, offering up-to-the minute news and
information on a variety of mobile platforms and devices; and USA TODAY
LIVE, the television arm of the USA TODAY brand that brings the spirit
and quality of the newspaper to television.
About MOJO HD
(www.mojohd.com)
MOJO HD
was created exclusively for the discerning upscale male, with attitude,
wit and style, and is among the most widely distributed HD networks on
cable. The company has been a pioneer in hi-def television since 2003.
Original shows are about wide-ranging
men’s interests including high tech, finance, comedy-reality,
adventurous travel, music, cuisine and spirits. Other
programming includes sports and movies and MOJO is the exclusive HD
cable home of “Heroes.” The network is
100% high definition, all shown in pristine
1080i picture and 5.1 sound
and is available as part of the HD offerings from Comcast, Time Warner
Cable, Cox Communications, Cablevision, Charter Communications Inc.,
Bright House Networks, Mediacom and others.
MOJO HD is owned by
iN DEMAND Networks, whose
members are Comcast iN DEMAND Holdings, Inc., Cox Communications
Holdings, Inc., and Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse
Partnership.
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Today's BMX Racing News - Monday, July 14, 2008 |
BMX Mania
Race Report Page Posted!!!!!
Late
Breaking News....Khalen takes Day Two....Doubles in AA Pro!
Saturday Pro Winners
... AA Pro/Khalen Young - Girl Pro/Alise Post - Vet Pro/Kenth Fallen - A
Pro/Mike Larson
The UCI Announces
Final Olympic Country Qualifying
Well.....All of the
figuring and returning of Olympic spots is over and the UCI has
officially announced the
Final Country Qualifying figures.
There were not a lot of surprises, but a couple of interesting things
transpired in the whole process over the last few weeks.
Belgium earned a spot due to World
Championship results but due to the only rider (Arnaud Dubois) in line, not
meeting the Belgian Olympic Committee's 'Qualifying Criteria', they declined the
spot which was picked up by Norway due to UCI Worlds Finish position, making
some as yet announced Norwegian BMXer (Possibly, Sebastian Kartfjord?) quite
happy. Hungary and Japan round out the men's reserve spots due to 1/8th final
finishes at the UCI Worlds in Taiyuan, China in May. Hungary and Japan in the
Olympics.......Who would have thunk it?
New Zealand earned two spots (Marc
Willers consistent UCI SX finishes/World Points #5) but turned one of them back,
and evidently will only send one men's Marc. BUT.....due to Sarah Walker's high
points production over the year (World #1 Elite Women's Points and good UCI SX
finishes) have qualified for and accepted two spots in the women's event, even
though they have no other women's rider with UCI Supercross style experience.
That ought to be interesting.
And in the only other final note of
interest in the selections, China received a "by invitation only" selection in
the women's event. No Chinese men in the men's event, though.
Check out the
BMX Mania
Olympic Race Report Page for the final listings and other Olympic
good stuff. (Or click on the cute little Olympic BMX Mascot!)
OAKLEY RIDER SEARCH
ANNOUNCES GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
Six community members to embark on the Ultimate Oakley Experience
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 9, 2008 – Six months of uploading, ranking and
rating culminated today when Oakley announced the winners of the Oakley Rider
Search (
www.oakleyridersearch.com ), an online contest built, hosted, and promoted
by Loop’d Network, the fastest growing social network for action sports and
youth culture.
The contest invited amateur snowboarders, skateboarders and skiers, along with
motocross, BMX and mountain bike riders to submit their best videos. Community
members ranked and rated the films, while Oakley selected monthly winners. Six
monthly winners from each sport then competed for a grand prize.
In six months, Oakley Rider Search drew over 10,000 members more than 1,500
video submissions and generated more than 500,000 views.
Grand Prize Winners:
Aspen Spora (SKI) This seven year old from Waterford, MI. won two days
of skiing and VIP treatment at the sixth annual World Superpipe Championships
next March at Park City Mountain Resort.
Christian Martin (SNOWBOARD) age 21, from Silverthorne, CO. won a Signature
Session at High Cascade Snowboard Camp at Mount Hood, where he will shred with
Oakley’s Gretchen Bleiler and Nicolas Muller for a week this month.
Adam Bestafka (MOTO) a seven year old from Hudson, FL. won tickets, lodging and
VIP treatment at an MX National or Supercross race of his choice where he will
tour some of the factory rigs and meet and greet Oakley pros.
Hugh Banderob (BMX) age seven from Center Point, IA. and Andre Tsougrianis
(SKATE) age 21 from Richmond, BC., each won a week long summer session at
Woodward East or West, where they will enjoy room, board and a week of
progressive instruction.
Jordan Vanderheyden (MOUNTAIN BIKE) This 19 year old from Ayr, ON. will ride the
world famous Whistler Bike Park in Whistler, B.C. during the infamous Crankworx
festival, the most groundbreaking mountain bike festival in the world.
To view the winning videos go to www.oakleyridersearch.com
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Today's BMX Racing News - Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
Emerald Valley BMX and The AST Dew Tour PARTNER up!!!!!
Emerald Valley BMX
in Portland, Oregon is excited to announce they have partnered with the AST Dew
Tour, the largest promoter of extreme sports for their upcoming Wendy's
Invitational in Portland, Aug. 21-24. This partnership will allow Emerald Valley
BMX and the AST Dew Tour to reach future BMXers and the rest of the community in
ways neither could do alone.
Emerald Valley BMX
combined forces with the AST Dew Tour "Street Team" for the "KidJam Celebration"
( July 12th) a free one day family event drawing more than 14,000 people to a
local Springfield park focused on getting today's youth out of the house and
involved with sports and activities. Emerald Valley BMX brought a fully
interactive BMX display that allowed all the kids to ride a real BMX race bike
setup on a trainer set in front of a TV playing a helmet cam video ride through
their track.
The AST Dew Tour
"Street Team" played video highlights of past Dew Tour action and even had a
Playstation lounge for those that wanted to take a load off and get out of the
94 degree sun for a few minutes. Thousands of people young and old alike came by
the booth for the ACTION and all of them left with FREEBIES and SMILES provided
by Emerald Valley BMX and The AST Dew Tour "Street Team". Emerald Valley BMX
would like to give Thanks to the AST Dew Tour and their "Street Team" for all
they have done for Emerald Valley BMX and the sport of BMX.....
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Today's BMX Racing News - Friday, July 11, 2008 |
BMX MANIA PHOTO OF THE DAY
No need to explain
anything.....A picture is worth a thousand words!
Love BMX Racing!
Mike Day - NBL Prunedale - Photo
by Derek Novaes/BMXmania.com
BMX Australia
Announces Probikx and
Champbikx
National Series Dates for 08/09 Season
BMX Australia are pleased to
announce the proposed dates for the 2008 - 2009 Probikx and Champbikx National
Series
They are as
follows:
Round 1 27th
September 2008, Cairns BMX Club, Showgrounds, Cairns, QlLD (Queensland State
Titles to follow)
Round 2 2nd
January 2009, Nerang BMX Club, Gold Coast, QLD (also UCI Oceania Round 4)
3rd
January 2009, Nerang BMX Club, Gold Coast, QLD (also UCI Oceania Round 5).
Round 3 21st
February 2009 South Australia 2009 location to be advised (South. Australia
State Titles to follow)
Round 4 7th
March 2009, NSW Club (to be advised) (also UCI Oceania Round 8)
Round 5 8th
March 2009, NSW Club (to be advised) (also UCI Oceania Round 9)
Round 6 30th
April 2009, Perth, WA State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon, WA *
Age groups are:
Champbikx- male and females
in 14, 15 & 16 year UCI classes
Probikx - male and female
junior and elite UCI classes
*double points
NB Dates and venues may be
subject to change.
For further queries contact: Daniel
Lynch, Executive Officer BMX Australia -
daniel.lynch@cycling.org.au -
www.bmxaustralia.com.au
Tyler
Brown High Level Summer Camp
Kim Hayashi Feels The Vibe
Redline's, Kim Hayashi picked up some pretty sweet
promotional value with an appearance in Vibe magazine, one of America's top
Hip Hop magazines.
Kim got a full page fashion shot astride her Redline and
looking pretty sweet lookin'.
Nice job, Kim.
Fuel Your Game!
BAWLS Guarana Forms Exclusive Partnership with GameFly
MIAMI—July
8, 2008 – BAWLS Guarana, the drink of choice for video gamers everywhere,
today announced the launch of a partnership with GameFly, the leading online
video game rental service. Through this new affiliation, BAWLS will give
customers a chance to try GameFly free for 30 days and GameFly users will
receive substantial, limited-time discounts on the purchase of BAWLS
Guarana/GameFly co-branded products.
“As a continued
supporter of the video game community, partnering with GameFly is a perfect
fit for BAWLS Guarana,” commented Founder and CEO
Hoby Buppert. “GameFly’s
easy-to-navigate site, expansive inventory and growing popularity will be a
big hit among our customers, the majority of whom are avid gamers.”
On July 8th,
GameFly users will receive a $2-off coupon for co-branded BAWLS/GameFly 16
oz. can 4-packs – available exclusively at Target
stores nationwide. BAWLS customers can also find 30-day GameFly trial
subscription codes inside BAWLS/GameFly specialty branded 4-packs
– available at Target stores nationwide this
month.
“BAWLS Guarana is
an excellent partner for GameFly. They are huge supporters of the video game
industry and their beverage appeals to GameFly’s
members,” said Sean Spector, GameFly Co-Founder
and Senior Vice President, Business Development and Content.
“This promotion will allow us to connect with new
customers via the on-pack promotion and special one month offer. It will
also introduce BAWLS to our members by providing exclusive discounts on all
BAWLS Guarana/GameFly co-branded products.”
No stranger to the
video game world, BAWLS Guarana is the nation’s
largest supporter of video gaming, sponsoring over 1000 gaming events each
year. BAWLS Guarana is also the Official Energy Drink of some of the world’s
largest gaming events, including QuakeCon 2008 and PAX 2008 and is a
supporter of Child’s Play –
a global charity created by the video game community.
About GameFly
GameFly™
is the leading online video game rental service. With a choice of more than
5,000 titles, GameFly offers the widest selection of games for the
PlayStation® 2, PlayStation®
3, Xbox™, Xbox 360™,
GameCube™, Game Boy™
Advance, Nintendo DS™, Nintendo Wii™
and PSP™ without the hassle of due dates or late
fees. With plans starting at $15.95 a month, GameFly subscribers can rent
one to four games at a time and keep them for as long as they like.
Subscribers manage their GameQ™ online and
receive games directly from the U.S. Postal Service via first class mail.
GameFly is also a great source for high quality, used video games at
exceptional prices. For more information and a free trial, please visit
www.gamefly.com.
About BAWLS
BAWLS is the
brainchild of entrepreneur Hoby Buppert, CEO of Hobarama, LLC, who named the
beverage for the caffeinated “bounce”
the drink packs. Widely distributed to local supermarkets, convenience
stores (7-Eleven, Speedway/SuperAmerica), Target, Microcenter stores and
gaming venues; BAWLS is a premium, non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage made
from the guarana berry harvested in the Amazonian Rainforest. The caffeine
found in BAWLS Guarana contains the same amount of caffeine as coffee and
nearly three times that of traditional sodas due to a naturally occurring
form of the stimulant found in the guarana berry. BAWLS’
unique refreshing flavor tastes like a citrus infused cream soda and its
popularity continues to grow among caffeine-deprived, refreshment-seeking
techies, students, professionals and athletes in need of a Bounce. For more
information, visit
www.BAWLS.com.
Race the V.C.!
500-point SCQ weekend in
Ventura County!
SoCal’s “coolest” new track—Freedom
Park BMX Raceway in Camarillo—and SoCal’s legendary
Sycamore BMX Raceway in Simi Valley will
be the BMX place to be July 18-20, 2008 when we will be hosting our back-to-back
State Championship Qualifier double-points races! With only 30 minutes
separating these two tracks, this promises to be a great weekend of racing!
First Gate drops with:
Mike Redman BMX Skills Clinic,
Freedom Park BMX, Friday 7/18, 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Train and learn from the
man himself—BMX trainer to the pros, 3X Factory Team Champion Manager and
Olympic Announcer! Open to riders of all abilities. Cost $35.00. Call
805.824.7854 to register. Reserve your spot now!
That’s when the race action
heats up:
Single Points Race
– Sycamore BMX, Friday 7/18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. sign-ups, racing ASAP. Cost
$10.00.
SCQ Double-Points Race
– Freedom Park BMX, Saturday 7/19, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. sign-ups, racing ASAP.
Cost $20.00. Awards to 3rd place.
SCQ Double-Points Race
– Sycamore BMX, Sunday 7/20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. sign-ups, racing ASAP.
Cost $20.00. Awards to 3rd place.
Sycamore BMX and Freedom Park BMX are also excited to announce
the 1st Annual Race the V.C. Summer Freeway Series!
Race weekends in August! Win lots of cool prizes! Series dates/times and more
information to come soon!
For more information or to register for the Mike Redman clinic
and/or the SCQ at Freedom Park BMX please contact us at:
Freedom Park BMX Raceway - Track Hotline: 805-824-7854 -
www.freedomparkbmx.com
For more information and to pre-sign for the SCQ at Sycamore BMX,
please contact us at: Sycamore BMX Raceway - Track Hotline: 805-583-BMX7 -
www.svbmx.com
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Today's BMX Racing News - Friday, July 10, 2008 |
2008 ABA Great Salt Lake Nationals Update
Rad Canyon BMX Gets Paved and
BMXers Get Paid!
Rad
Canyon BMX has been home to the ABA Great Salt Lake Nationals for over 10 years
and for 2008 the Rad Canyon crew has stepped up their program yet again! One of
the premier facilities in the country, Rad Canyon is always looking for ways to
improve itself.
For 2008 look for a fresh coat
of asphalt in turns #1 and #2 which will greatly enhance the speed and flow of
the world-class track. The asphalt turns will lend to the already fast and
challenging track that will serve as the proving ground for the worlds fastest
BMXers during the ABA Pro Series event.
Along with the new track
improvements the Rad Canyon crew would like to help out those who make the trek
out to Utah. In cooperation with Maverick Country Stores and Rad Canyon BMX
there will be over $500.00 in cash cards and prizes handed out during the 50/50
drawings over the course of the weekend.
It is just a little something
to say “Thank you!” to all of the wonderful BMX families who support the sport
of BMX and attend the 2008 ABA Great Salt Lake Nationals July 25th-27th.
For more information on the
2008 ABA Great Salt Lake Nationals please check out the following websites:
www.ababmx.com -
www.radcanyonbmx.com -
www.utahbmx.com
Music City National – Nashville, TN July 18-20
Nashville will be host
to possibly the largest NBL National of the year. The track is in great
shape and fast as ever before!!
The NBL has opened its
2 for 1 for ALL other sanctioned riders that don’t currently hold a NBL
license. Pay for 2 days NBL National you receive a free NBL membership
(2for1).
We invite everyone to
come and experience Music City BMX. Built in 1978 Nashville is one of
the original tracks that are still racing BMX when the east coast scene
exploded. Nashville has waived the parking fees for the weekend (hope
this helps) and the NBL has given Music City the green light to hold a
gate practice Thursday night 6:30 to 8:00 $5.00.
Looking forward to a
great weekend of BMX!
Special Events at NBL Nashville
National
· Standard
Byke Clinic - Friday, July 18 (Reg.
11-12, clinic 12-2pm).
Cost: $25. You get: Two
hours of detailed instruction with Standard Team riders, more track time,
and Standard Schwag.
Plus, everyone who takes a
clinic is automatically entered into a drawing for a Standard frame at the
2008 NBL Grands.
·
Pennant Series Race –
Friday Night. All participants get a cool pennant. See attachment.
·
Kenda Tire Toss – Sunday
·
UGP Open - $300 in prizes.
Make 2 open mains to race the UGP Open Championship at the Grands
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Today's BMX Racing News - Wednesday, July 9, 2008 |
Shimano PD-M647 Olympic Tuned BMX Pedals
Shimano in partnership with several of their sponsored racers
have developed an Olympic “race tuned” specification of their PD-M647 pedal
that meets the demanding requirements of world class BMX racers.
There are only 20 sets in the world and ten fortunate and
deserving riders will get one pair each. A training pair and a race day
pair.
This pedal is based on the PD-M647 platform and has been
modified to assure that the rider does not unclip under the extreme power
loads at the starting gate.
We specifically tuned the release angle and modified the
“free float” resistance in respond of countless hours of test monitor
feedback.
On top of that it has to be the greatest looking Shimano
pedal ever.
This is just one of those cool things Shimano does to look
out for there riders and continue to make great looking product.
News from Argentina BMX
Last
weekend were the 5th and 6th dates of Argentina BMX
Championship, it took place in Santiago del Estero city, where its one of the
most beautiful track of BMX that we have. The party started with the welcome
back of Hernán Santillán W1 of Cat. 13 years.
In the Elite
category the big winner was Fabricio Maturano from La Rioja, he showed his force
and technical riding his bike; now he is on the top of the championship.
In the Junior
(17-18 years) it was a wonderful show. The first final was for the local rider
Claudio Díaz Chevalier and the second one was for Ernesto Pizarro from La Rioja.
In both races they were chased by Facundo Narpe; who achieved the second
position on Sunday and in the Saturday’s race he fell down in the last stretch.
Whereas the
Argentina Selection is in Chula Vista, Cal. Training for the Olympics Games,
Argentina BMX continues showing excellent races and a lot of promise in the
young categories, as Nicolás Santolini, who won the race with Hernán Santillan
(W1).
Fernando Zito -
www.bmxargentina.com ..... Prensa FAB
- prensabmxargentina@hotmail.com
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Today's BMX Racing News - Tuesday, July 8, 2008 |
"RC" Brings BMX BACK To Peru From
Virginia/USA!
Here's
the story of one rider's struggle to bring BMX BACK to her homeland.......Even
though she is living far, far away.....Rocio "RC" Colon
Northern Virginia BMX - Woodbridge, VA ..... I
started racing BMX at the age of 10 in my country of origin, Peru, South
America. My brother, a BMX racer, invited me to the track to see some races. I
fell in love with the sport and started racing using one of his bikes.
A few months later I was invited to join a team
called INKAS BMX, the best BMX team in Peru. I did really well and won all of my
races. A short time later, I was invited to join TEAM PERU BMX, the national
team of Peru, and competed at the 1988 World Championship in Chile. I placed 7th
at the Worlds, not bad for being my first time at a huge event. Following
Worlds, I appeared on Peruvian TV shows and was featured in newspaper articles.
I trained for two intense hours after school four
times a week and raced in local events every weekend. It was awesome; our coach
was a great trainer, but very strict. I raced in and won many championships in
Peru. I raced internationally too with TEAM PERU, traveling to Colombia for a
Continental Championship, Venezuela for a Pan-American Championship, and Brazil
for a World Championship.
I was the Peruvian National Champion from 1988 to
1992, the year I moved to the U.S. My family moved to the U.S. for numerous
reasons, not the least of which was the terrorism and danger in Peru during
those years. My father was a congressman, and the threat of his being kidnapped
was very real. Another reason for coming here was the opportunity to pursue a
better education. Not speaking the language very well made starting over in a
new country hard for all of us, but we made it through the good and the tough
times. Although money was tight, I continued my BMX racing, joining the
Winchester BMX team. I competed in a number of U.S. national races, which I
found to be an exciting experience because of the new and tougher competition.
Due to different circumstances I quit BMX racing
in 1994, with motherhood and marriage soon to follow. Earlier this year, my
oldest son asked me to take him to the track to see a few races. He too fell in
love with the sport and started racing -- I guess he wants to follow mom’s
steps. I returned to racing too, although now as a 30-year-old married mother of
four; some people say I’m crazy, but hey, it’s my hobby.
I have improved a lot since I first returned in
April (of 2007); I can see the difference in my races and also in the way I
feel. I joined a BMX team called Rocket BMX and am racing in two classes. The 17
& Over women’s class is very tough; I am competing with much younger, but
awesome girls. I also am racing in the 30-34 ladies cruiser (cruiser bike), my
age class but still a lot of great competition which I enjoy very much. I have
won many local races and attended National races.
Last September, I raced the finals of the
Northeast Regional Championship and got 2nd place in the 17 & Over women’s
class. In October I won 1st place at the Virginia State Championship Series. I
couldn’t believe it! This was a big accomplishment for me and I was extremely
happy.
I have some goals set in mind that I want to
accomplish. I’m planning to attend many Nationals this 2008 season so I can
accumulate points for my National and Regional Standings in both of my BMX
classes; however, I am focusing more on my cruiser class this season.
Another goal I have in mind, even though I live
there now, is to someday represent Peru at an International Championship. BMX
racing in Peru is returning after a 14 year absence. It was stopped in 1993 due
to disagreements some parents had with the league. During a reunion of the old
school BMX Peru racers in August, I mentioned my return to racing, which sparked
interest in reviving the sport.
The BMX track in Lima was remodeled and races
began in December. The rebirth of the Peruvian BMX racing is a dream come true
to all of us old school BMX Peru racers. BMX is a tough, extreme sport. Like in
many other sports, when you fall, you fall hard. When you do fall though, you
just get back up. Even though now I don’t heal as fast as when I was a little
kid, I still love the sport. I guess I’m just a tough and crazy BMX mom. — Rocío
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| Rocio, BEFORE,
receiving a BMX award in Peru. |
Rocio TODAY,
hitting up some hot BMXin'
with HBR/SE Racing. |
BMX
Mania "Europorter" Sez, BMXers Will Want To Watch Samuel On The "Tour"!
Generally, our
Europorter doesn't get too excited about the Tour de France because:
- it's not as cool as BMX
- Way too many Americans and too few Frenchies have won it the past 10 years
- He's been there (on the side of the road), done that ( cheering) and got the
T-Shirt
But yesterday's win
was a little bit different:
Samuel Dumoulin, who
won the stage after a 130ish-mile "echappee" (We're guessing that means BATTLE,
in French, since we are unsophisticated Yankees here!) with 3 other riders, is a
former BMX champion from the Lyon area of France.
Like Damien Godet- and
specifically from Givors, the original home track of our veteran BMX Maniac,
Christophe BOUL :
The artist didn't wait
long to celebrate this amazing victory by "doodling" his support for Samuel. (
see pic)... He's not the first BMXer to win a stage though, remember Robby
McEwen?
Summer is here, Ride your BMX!
Psykopath BMX Summer Report
Hey it’s Arturo with the latest and the greatest
from our World Headquarters in Hayward, Ca. The Psykopath Family is
growing worldwide, so if you see a Psykopath say what’s up...
It's hard to keep up with what everybody is doing, but we try!
Here’s some news from just a little part of our Family.
This just in! Psykopath Industries will be sponsoring Vet Pro David
“Wrayzor” Wray, he will be hitting National’s around the country!,
for those that don’t know The Wrayzor, he is on a bike trip crossing
the U.S.A. Coast to Coast, on his 20” BMX and writing book along the
way! He will be doing clinics at some tracks or at the local trails
around the country, we can only dream to just ride and ride and ride
our BMX. So if you see him give him huge props! He can teach you to
drop everything, and awake the Psykopath within, Wray! chase your
dream brother, you only live once!.
Golden State Nationals saw Kyle “Z-man“Zondervan make both his mains
in Super X, he was smooth and fast.
Our favorite Lady Patty “Missile” Metzger dominated her class both
days, even scored a pic on Bmxmania.com!, we are all proud of her,
she’s not only a great Racer she is also a great person to be
around!, Patty you rock!, last but not least Ian Sorm came all the
way from Northfield, Ohio to take 2 second in class on Sunday,
Congratulations!
South Park Nationals is the race to be at in the East Coast. Hard
Tech track with the most respectable Pro section in the country! ,
that’s why Diego “Señor Smoothie” Alejandre loves going to this
race! He was flying! All weekend. He got a respectable 5th and since
it rained out Sunday they duplicate results from Saturday! Diego’s
training is paying off; look for Señor Smoothie to be a contender
for the SuperX title!, Rookie Pro Alex Larson had some fast laps,
hitting the pro section with style;I cannot forget to mention
Emileig Larson, she grabed 3th spot both days she was going really
fast!, good job Emileigh!.
Frank Hainsworth and Family Manages the East Coast Bike Shop Team
and they are doing a awesome job, they got a great team together to
hit up National’s in the East Coast, They even recruited Seventy
four years young Phares Parsons from Georgia, that’s right 74 years
old on a BMX bike racing nationals! So the next time you get lazy
think about Phares “THE BMX IRONMAN”.. Here is a group pic of
everybody! 1st row: Hunter Hainsworth(9 I)SC, Sean Kelly(7
I)NC,Jacob Solomon(10 N)SC, Nathan Tolley(13 I)SC, Dalton Pedota(13
I)Fla., Chris Dillon(12 I)Fla.,Kelsey Dillon(11 G)Fla., Frank
Hainsworth,Sr.(56&over)SC, Stevie Ward(16X)SC, Dillon Bryant(16 I)SC,
John Kelly(40 I)NC, Frankie Hainsworth,jr.(33 I)SC and Tracey
Kelly(38G-cr)NC From all of us here at Psykopath keep up the good
work.
Some of the Psykopath Pro’s in September will be racing a flats-only
BMX race with a $30,000 purse. The popular Metro Jam will be run at
the same time and is always a blast to attend, Tony Campos will be
representing Psykopath in Street. With Jay Miron involved you know
that track will be killer. With great cash prizes this should be an
interesting race! So throw away your clip shoes and pedals, and buy
some Psykopath Terry "T" pedals and ride like Mr. "T"! So just make
sure you get your hands on one set before they are all gone!
If you want more info on them please email me at
psykopath_industries@yahoo.com see ya at Roseville for the ABA
Summer Nationals!
Arturo “B. Mad.” Jimenez
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Today's BMX Racing News - Monday, July 7, 2008 |
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Elite Racing Association
Announces Pro Payout
For September Big Money Pro
Race
The Elite Racing
Association has announced the Pro Payout for the September 5th & 6th
$30000 Pro Race in Kingston, Ontario.
The winner will take home
a FAT lookin' $30000 to make this one of the most attractive pro
races of the year.
Besides that, Race
Organizer, Jay Miron (6-time World BMX Freestyle Champion and former
BMX Racer), sez he's comin' up with a TON of cool features for the
race that will make it the best ever.
Leave your clips at home,
boys cuz, it's FLATS ONLY, and you KNOW that'll make the race fun,
fun, fun for the riders and fans alike.
Ought to be a gas, check
out the moola, it's HUGE!!!!! |
ERA Purse
(Paid in
Canadian Dollars)
Entry fee - $100 (we will
accept Canadian or US dollars).
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1st
- $10,000
2nd- $5,000
3rd - $3,000
4th - $2,000
5th - $1,750
6th - $1,500
7th - $1,250
8th - $1,100 |
9th
- $900
10th - $800
11th - $700
12th - $600
13th - $500
14th - $400
15th - $300
16th - $200 |
Intense
Tyre Systems Dirt Jump Lite Micro Knobby 20 x 2.125
Intense Tyre Systems is proud to announce
the arrival of the 20 x 2.125 Dirt Jump Micro Knobby Tire. The Micro
Knobby has become the most popular tire in BMX and now its available
with a foldable Kevlar® Bead and 2 Ply Ultra Light Weight casing.
The tire still has a strong enough sidewall casing
to help prevent pinch flats while being one of the lightest tires out. Each tire
weighs in at 460 Grams or 16oz, an average of 4 oz lighter than most current
foldable beaded tires on the market today.
The Micro-Knobby is the most innovated tire in BMX
history. With more than 5,000 knobby's per tire, they are ramped for a super
fast rolling resistance. Tightly spaced and harshly square, makes this the
worlds best BMX tire. Available in 14 different sizes makes the Micro Knobby
available for everyone of any age and any bike.
The Intense Micro Knobby Dirt Jump Lite is available
in a 20 x 2.125 size and retails for $24.99 and can be found in stock at VSI and
dealers world wide so you can get an edge over your competition.
For more information on the line of the Intense Tire
Systems, please check out http://www.intensebmx.com or http://www.intensetires.com
Intense BMX and Intense Tire System are proud to be
associated with the finest Bicycle dealers’ world wide. Intense BMX Products are
a division of VSI Products. – www.vsiproducts.com
Crupi's Scott Erwod to battle for
Canadian Olympic Spot
Arcadia,
CA
Crupi' Scott Erwood is currently
training at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California in
preparation for his trials race on July 12th.
This race will determine which of
Canada's best pros will represent Canada in the Olympics.
Scott has a terrific chance at being
Canada's top rider for the Olympics and we are very proud of Scott and all of
his accomplishments this past season.
Please join us in wishing Scott the
very best on his road to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing!
ATTENTION
ALL OLYMPIC BMX ATHLETES!
Attention
all BMX Olympic Athletes: THE Products
will be producing special items for all the Athletes they currently sponsor that
are going to the BMX Olympic Event.
If you are one of the riders going to
the Olympics that currently use items from THE, please e-mail Pete Dylewski
at THE Products, via this
BMX
Mania Email Link.
We
need to get all of your personal info so we can get you the items and to make
sure we don’t leave anyone out. Thanks and congratulations!
Pete Dylewski/THE
Products
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www.oldskoolukbmx.co.uk
Posts Redois Interview
Who's that crazed looking Frenchman on the
cover of the May '89 cover of BMX Action mag?
Xavier Redois, that's who.
He was the French national Champion in
Superclass back in 86, 87, and 88 and the ranked World's number two
in 84, 85, and 89.
Oldskoolukbmx welcomes Xavier Redois to our
UK internet shores!
Xavier talks about his days back in the UK
working for Diamond Back and gives his outlook on today's BMX scene |
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Today's BMX Racing News - Thursday/Sunday, July 3/5, 2008 |
Zorry
We've Been Outta Touch!
Not much happenin' at
BMX Mania over the last four days, but LOTS has been happenin'.
Sorry, but we have
just finished with the BMX Mania Pro Training Camp at our local track, Hire Park
BMX in Warsaw, Indiana and we had a BMXin' Good Time! We had twenty five
rider/campers out to Hire Park for three action packed days of BMX Camp, with
the Kuwahara Factory Team And Friends. Good times, we'll be telling you all
about it with some Hot Shots comin' up where in a few days.
THEN, we had an NBL
Regional National at Hire Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and had some of
our BMX Mania Factory Team kids racin' and tearin' up the track at Hire, so it's
pretty much been just, "Go To The Track", day after day. LOTS O BMX Fun!
(Sunday Update! - We've just entered TONS O FOTOS
from Sunday AND Saturday NBL Regional Racing from Hire Park, check it out! Click
on Dee Fo Toe Bee Low)
That's why we haven't
updated BMX Mania since Thursday.......Just too busy with BMX!
Don't worry, we're
back on line.
Antelope Valley BMX in Lancaster, CA home of the 2008 Golden
State Nationals
The
long awaited location announcement for the Golden State Nationals is over. Book
your reservations now for Lancaster, California, home of Antelope Valley BMX.
ABA Vice President, BA Anderson, made a special stop by Antelope Valley BMX on
the way to the Olympic Trials to find a BMX facility worthy of a major event.
Not only will this be the first national event for Track Operators, Jerome and
Vanessa Ferree, but it will also be one of the last ABA PRO Series events. Mix
in the last Fire Magic Grill-Off Series Event, and not to mention one of the
last events to earn ABA National points towards the ABA Titles and the Suzuki
RMZ450 that comes with them. Add all this up and you have all the makings of a
2008 marquee event.
Facility Features -
Tons of
Parking - On-Site RV Park - BMX track located right off of Antelope Valley
Freeway 14 - "Live" Webcast from GO211.com - Great Track designed and built by
ABA Master Track Builder, Billy Allen! - Great Southern California weather in
October!
Host Hotel -
Holiday
Inn Express, 43719 17th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534 - Phone: 661-951-8848 -
Room Rate: $110 per night -
Make
sure you use Group Code: BMX for the discounted BMX rate
Directions -
2551
West Ave. H, Lancaster, CA 93536 - From the Antelope Valley 14 Freeway exit off
Ave. H and go West to 25th Street and make a right. Follow the road to the end
and the track will be on the right.
http://www.avbmx.com/
ABA BMX
would like to thank all the 2008 National Series sponsors:
American
Suzuki
- (www.suzukicycles.com)
Jig-A-Loo
- (www.jigaloo.com)
-
BAWLS Guarana
(www.bawls.com) -
Bawlstyle
(www.bawlstyle.com)
-
Redline Bicycles
-
(www.redlinebicycles.com) -
FLY Racing
-
(www.flyracingbmx.com) -
Sponsorhouse
- (www.sponsorhouse.com) -
Tangent
- ( www.tangentproducts.com) -
ABABMXRACERS
- (www.ababmxracers.com) -
Intense BMX
- (www.intensebmx.com) -
T.H.E.
(www.bmxthe.com) -
Fire Magic Premium
Grills (www.rhpeterson.com/firemagic/)
-
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
(www.disneysports.com) -
GO211.com
(www.go211.com).
Without their support, we couldn't make the 2008 ABA racing
season such a huge success. Support the sponsors that support ABA BMX racing.
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Today's BMX Racing News - Thursday, July 3, 2008 |
Action Sports Depot WILL BE AT THE ABA RACE IN ROSEVILLE
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www.actionsportsdepot.net
Phone: 619-276-3040
Call to check availability before placing your order. |
If you
want to purchase any items available from our website, have
them
brought to Roseville and save S&H costs, place your orders
now.
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Formula 2008 Nucleus
Frames 20" & 24"
Avent
Factor Race Frame 20" & 24"
Formula 2008 Solution Complete Bikes
Supercross 2008 Complete Bikes
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$ 36.95 |
$
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all orders over
$ 300.00
$ 15% discount on
all orders over
$ 400.00
Plus you save
on S&H
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Formco 3/32" x 1/2" Half Link Hollow Pin Chains
Formco 3/32" x 1/2" Half Link Solid Pin Chains
Formco Foundation Carbon Fiber Forks, Expert, Expert
Cruiser, Pro Cruiser
DRP Carbon Fiber Forks, Expert, Expert Cruiser, Pro,
Pro Cruiser
Bottom brackets, brakes, headsets, tires stems |
$ 28.95
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28.95
$ 199.95
$ 160.00
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Orders must be
placed no later than Monday, July 07
Orders can be picked
up as early as Thursday July 10 at the Roseville Track |
Jack McDaniel
Strikes Again!
No Arnaud Dubois At The Olympics!
BMX Mania Editor's Note -
I don't "editorialize" much here at BMX Mania, but this is a
GREAT example of someone making a decision who (It would appear to me) knows
absolutely NOTHING about BMX.
Arnaud Dubois is one of the best
BMX riders in the world. He's made UCI Supercross Finals, and has in fact
made the podium under tough "Olympic Like" conditions at UCI SX finals. I
personally think that he could podium at the Olympics, along with a gazillion
other of the fine athletes, just like him. Congrats to the Belgian Cycling
Federation who have worked hard and long at supporting Arnaud in his racing over
the last four years, we've watched them "pay their dues", make sacrifices and do
the HARD work that it takes to support a GREAT rider like Arnaud......Good job,
Ellen Bollansée and her outstanding team of BMX Folks!
Sorry, we can't say that about the
Belgian Olympic Committee........Someone
at the Belgian Olympic Committee needs to have their head examined!
Read on, if you can stand it! - Jerry Landrum/BMXmania.com
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From
Ellen Bollansee, Belgian Team Manager - Belgian BMXer, Arnaud Dubois
finally got the news from the UCI that there is a place for him at the Olympic
games in Beijing.
But doesn't get permission from the
Belgian Olympic committee.
Because Belgium was on the 14th place
in the Men's nation ranking, Arnaud Dubois had to get his spot for the Olympic
Games at the UCI World Championships in China at the end of May.
Dubois got a disappointing 6th place
in the 1/8 final and wasn't sure to get an Olympic ticket until last Wednesday.
At that time the UCI confirmed that
Dubois got his Olympic spot. But the Belgian Olympic committee decided that
Arnaud Dubois can't go to Beijing in BMX because he didn't meet the "Belgian
criteria" that they had set.
According to the Olympic Committee,
he had to get a Top 8 spot in the final ranking of the European championships
2007 or 2008 or a Top 16 spot at the worlds in 2007 or 2008.
Dubois ended the Euro season with
10th place at this years European championships and got 9th, by one point behind
Henrik Balterzen at last years European Championships.
The Belgian Olympic committee decided
that this was not enough against the defense and advice of Team Coach, Ellen
Bollansée who supported Arnaud Dubois for the last 4 years and who defended the
presence of Arnaud Dubois at the Olympics.
Arnaud himself is very disappointed
with this decision.
We hope Arnaud has enough courage to
prove that he did deserve this chance. We will definitely see him at the next
European and World Championships and who knows......stronger
than ever at the Olympics in 4 years.
Kind regards, Ellen Bollansée /
Belgian BMX Team Manager
NBL
Keystone National Team Challenge
Trilogy Park BMX in conjunction with Valley Forge Convention & Visitors
Bureau and Texas Roadhouse are proud to announce the addition of over $5000 in
team payouts for the NBL Keystone National in August.
The National
and Team NBL team payouts will be bumped up an extra $1250 each day plus the
normal NBL payouts for the top 3.
On top of
the extra money there is going to be a bonus of $500 for the team in both
divisions with the highest combined points for both days.
Wouldn't the
extra money come in handy for the Grands?
You can't
win it if you don't show up.
NBL Keystone National - August 9th & 10th
Go Purple With Limited Edition
Chainrings From MCS!
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Today's BMX Racing News - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 |
Loop’d Network Takes BMX Social in Beijing
BeijingBMX.com will be THE online destination for all that
is BMX in the 2008 Olympic Games
SAN DIEGO – July 1, 2008
– Loop’d Network, the fastest growing social network for action sports, today
launched
Beijingbmx.com in collaboration with BMX Mania, a premier BMX racing
destination on the web. Combining race action, lifestyle and behind the scenes
games coverage with social networking and community functionality,
Beijingbmx.com is the premier destination to follow and interact
around the sport as it makes its Olympic debut this August. Since being added
to the Olympics as a medal sport, BMX has exploded into the mainstream around
the globe.
Up to the
minute news from around the world, videos, photos, BMX history, exclusive
interviews and features, Olympic athlete profiles, BMX fan profiles, interactive
discussion and polls – Beijingbmx.com is a daily must visit to stay connected
with the Olympic action.
"I have been
involved in the sport for over 20 years and can say that this is the most
exciting time in BMX history," said Jerry Landrum of BMX Mania, "This community
will be the perfect venue to keep BMX Racing enthusiasts informed up to the
minute, to educate the world on the sport of BMX and to get the industry,
racers, fans, enthusiasts and new comers a place to interact around the Summer
Games.”
With over 75,000 members interested in
BMX, Loop’d Network provides the perfect medium to host a community dedicated to
this momentous event. Recently, Loop’d Network launched a community with the
American Bicycle Association for BMX racers from around the world a place to
connect, commune, and get featured on the web.
"We are really excited to combine our expertise in
community building with the original content from BMX Mania to chronicle this
amazing point in history for the sport of BMX." said Scott Tilton, CEO of Loop'd
Network. “Our hope is to provide a unique destination for the industry and
people from around the globe to pull together and support their riders in their
first ever Olympic event.”
In
addition to news, updates and community – members can learn about and interact
with the Olympic Athletes. Mike Day, Jared Graves, Jill Kintner, Robert de
Wilde and Damien Godet are among the athletes that fans can connect with through
interactive profiles.
To join the Beijing BMX Community, visit
www.beijingbmx.com
and create your profile.
About Loop’d Network
Loop’d Network
is THE social network for action sports. A place for Pros, Am’s and Fans to
share with friends, discover what’s happening in their favorite sports, showcase
their talent, and connect with sponsors. Our unique approach to social media and
sports marketing provides unprecedented solutions for brands and organizations
to personally connect with a highly influential youth demographic in more
relevant and authentic ways. For more information, visit
www.loopd.com .
About Our Partners
Beijingbmx.com is only possible because of the BMX Industry, media partners and
those companies that support the sport. Special thanks go out to BMX Mania,
Vintagebmx.com, Fatbmx.com, the ABA, the USAC and everyone that is a part of
promoting the community. To learn more about the history of BMX and the people
behind it, go to
www.beijingbmx.com/aboutbmx
About BMX Mania
BMX Mania has reported on BMX Racing since 1996 and is the leading online
publication dedicated to BMX Racing Internationally, covering events, lifestyle,
rumors and the industry with news, features and photos. To learn more, visit
www.bmxmania.com.
ATTENTION
ALL OLYMPIC BMX ATHLETES!
Attention
all BMX Olympic Athletes: THE Products
will be producing special items for all the Athletes they currently sponsor that
are going to the BMX Olympic Event.
If you are one of the riders going to
the Olympics that currently use items from THE, please e-mail Pete Dylewski
at THE Products, via this
BMX
Mania Email Link.
We
need to get all of your personal info so we can get you the items and to make
sure we don’t leave anyone out. Thanks and congratulations!
Pete Dylewski/THE
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USA CYCLING ANNOUNCES 2008 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM
USA Cycling has announced that Donny Robinson has been added to
the three man team for Team USA to compete in the Olympic BMX Event at the 2008
Beijing Games.
Donny joins Kyle Bennett and Mike Day on the Men's end of things
and Jill Kintner as the lone Elite Woman's participant.
Housing Co-Op For BMX Olympic Event?
Since all of our news
today seems to be BMX Olympic related, why break the trend?
Is there anyone out
there looking for a GREAT place to stay during the Olympic BMX Event?
A party of three is
looking for two more folks to share an apartment just 1 kilometer from the
cycling venue where the BMX Olympic Event will be taking place.
The lodging is an
apartment built in 2005, three bedrooms and HUGE list of amenities.
Two of the bedrooms
are spoken for but one is still open and if you'd be interested in sharing
expenses, you can contact the person in charge of this particular apartment, by
clicking this
email link.
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Today's BMX Racing News - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 |
Intense/Phantom/On-Trac Victorious in South Park!
South
Park is a legendary BMX track for anyone who has been around
the BMX community for a while and it was with great pleasure
the Intense/Phantom/On-Trac NBL squad dropped in to pay a
visit and try out the legendary fast track for ourselves.
As the last team race before the NBL Grand Nationals, the
team needed a couple of solid wins to establish a lead in
the NBL Factory title hunt trying to unseat the 9 times
winning Dan’s Competition squad AND win the Factory title in
both sanction; a feat not done since the glory days of GT!.
And that’s just how the weekend went down. Mother Nature
spared everyone Friday and most of Saturday and every rider
on the Intense/Phantom/On-Trac team took care of his or her
business and the squad should head into Louisville in a
competitive position to vie for the NBL title.
Kris Fox
in Super-Ex has developed - no earned - a reputation as one
of the smoothest riders on any track. Kris won virtually
every moto on Saturday and on the rare occasion he was
behind, his track speed had him flying by anyone between him
and the finish line. In the main, he found himself
elbow-to-elbow with a very determined David Oquendo from
Dan’s and Oquendo was able to stave off Kris’ attacks on the
track for the win, giving Kris 2nd.
In 17-18X,
Nic Long was all banged up after flat-bottoming HARD between
the 3rd and 4th obstacle on the 2nd
straight in practice Friday afternoon. The ground shook all
the way in the stands and Nic was in bad shape Saturday
morning. Nic, however, is made of stern stuff and toughed
the day out without complaint putting together an exciting
win in the main where he went through the am section and the
second place rider tried to take the win through the pro set
which looked like how the race would go down until Nic hit
the “super-charge” button and cut him off hard carving out
of the am section and straight to the finish line for the
win.
In 15X,
the Conman, Connor Fields was untouchable all weekend
pulling away from everyone and styling through the pro set.
In two visits to South Park, Connor has yet to lose a lap
and on Saturday he took home the win with ease.
14X
Rusty Nesvig looks to be returning to form as he dominated
the moto rounds. Things took a different turn when in semis
local rider Damien Cherepko swooped through the pro section
while Rusty cruised through the am being conservative
knowing the team needed his win. Rusty’s eyes must have
gone big when the local talent zoomed in front of him for
the semi win. In the main, Rusty knew he needed to separate
himself from Damien and the rest of the 14X’s and
established a BIG lead ensuring no-one would catch him.
Carolina’s
finest, Cole Tesar put on a show of his own, as well.
Cole’s powerful pedaling and evolving jump skills led him to
victory in 12X notching a nice win for himself and for the
team. And Cole’s mom, as always, wins “Mom of the Race”
breaking out the P, B & J, tuna helper and other healthy
snacks keeping the “tanks” of the riders full and raring to
go while Dad wrenches it up keeping everyone’s bikes
rolling. In fact, the Carolina’s were extremely well
represented not just by the Tesar’s but also with the Hines
team and family who were in the house cracking everyone up,
keeping things light and having a good ole time. Sadly,
Chase Hines took a nasty spill and took on 17 stitches from
which we hope he heals quickly. Get well soon, Chase!
And last,
but by no means least, we come to Felicia Stancil. For
those of you who wonder about the future of women’s BMX,
look right here. While most of the Elite Women were rolling
the doubles and triples at South Park, this lovely young 13
year old woman was not only clearing them with ease, but
manipulating the bike in the air getting her nose down and
taking backside. Folks – Felicia is THE “real deal”.
Felicia takes care of 13 Girls and does her job for the team
with ease and a coy little smile.
Sunday
rolled around and despite a valiant effort by the
volunteers, no amount of raking, kitty-litter and
air-blowers could stop the rain’s constant appearances and
the race was called, a decision cheered by the crowd, at
10:30 a.m. Saturday’s scores were doubled for Sunday.
As a
result, Intense/Phantom/On-Trac notched a pair of 92’s for
the weekend moving us into the NBL Factory lead with a score
of 908, if we’ve figured it right. Dan’s also gained a few
and sit six points behind in second with 902.
Remember,
“All calls are unofficial pending the NBL’s verification!”.
This sets up a great season finale in Louisville, Kentucky
at the NBL Grands where Dan’s Comp will be out in force
striving to hold on to their title and
Intense/Phantom/On-Trac will be working to win the first leg
of a dual-sanction victory for ‘08! And no-one can count
out Felt, OFR or the other formidable opponents we’ll be
facing. Should be fun, huh? Watch for all the race action
on
www.go211.com !
As always,
we’d like to thank our super sponsors who help make our
success happen. They are: Intense BMX (www.intensebmx.com),
On-Trac Garage Doors (www.ontracdoors.com),
Phantom BMX Products, Fly Racing
www.flyracingbmx.com, Bombshell (www.bombshellparts.com),
FSA (www.fullspeedahead.com),
THE Products (www.the-industries.com),
SINZ Racing (www.sinz-racing.com),
Intense Tire Systems,
(www.intensetires.com
), Group D (www.groupdmfg.com),
and Scott goggles
(www.scottusa.com).
BAWLStyle.com Race Report: Matt Pohlkamp Wins BIG in South
Park!
June 30, 2008 – BAWLS BMX Pro Matt “Ruckus” Pohlkamp turned
up the BOUNCE in a HUGE way on one of the most challenging
tracks out there– the
NBL
Stars N’ Stripes Nationals at South Park BMX – for his first
NBL Elite Series win of the year!
Matt is pumped for this big win, which puts him in the run
for a top spot in the NBL Elite rankings! “Pittsburgh is one
of the best races of the year, FAST downhill track filled
with a lot of big jumps…one race that I've always wanted to
win,” Matt commented.
The Stars N’ Stripes Nationals was rained out on Sunday due
to severe weather, so according to NBL rules on rainouts,
Saturdays score will also count for Sunday. One heck of a
weekend!
Matt has had a great summer so far! In addition to his win
in South Park, Matt’s one-of-a-kind BAWLS Cherry helmet and
Kuwahara jersey are all over this month’s edition of
BMX Plus! and
he’ll be hitting up this week’s BMXmania.com Pro Training
Camp on July 2-4 at Hire Park BMX in Warsaw, IN!
BIG MONEY RACE IN HOLLAND!
UEC BMX SUMMERRACE in Haaksbergen, The
Netherlands 05-July-2008
BIG MONEY
race on Saturday evening and we like to invite International Elite and
Junior riders.
First place Elite men € 1400
Registration
for UEC BMX SUMMERRACE Haaksbergen
is left open
till WEDNESDAY (02-July-2008)
with NO
CHARGE FOR LATE ENTRY.
Registration
by the National Federation or, DVO BMX CLUB Haaksbergen
email:
dvohaaksbergen@gmail.com
http://home.wanadoo.nl/fcvdvo/
Go211 will be rebroadcasting the Stars n Stripes
National day 1 today at 4pm.
We will run from the third round of
qualifying motos and go to semis and all main events.
(CHANGE OF PLANS! Sorry, not enough time to do
the motos, ONLY semi's and main's will be shown.)
As
you all know I am very passionate about the sport of BMX, as most of us
are. I started AFRICA CHALLENGE in 2006. The object of having this event
in Zimbabwe was and still is, to promote the sport within the country
and ultimately on the continent of Africa since only South Africa and
Zimbabwe currently have BMX. 
