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Jim's Photo of the Week 5/23/12

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:05:58 -0800

What do you get when you combine Jim Huebner's photo talents with race action from the first national of the year? The answer is images like this exceptional shot of Justin Barcia and Blake Baggett dicing last weekend at Hangtown.

For more of Jim's photos from Hangtown, just click on the image.

Stead MX video

Sat, 05 May 2012 18:45:52 -0800

Luke Sorenson has quite a knack for capturing local race action on video, and this Stead clip is an excellent example.

Orange Square Films
Film/Edit - Luke Sorensen
Music: Ladyhawke - Magic

Jim's Photo of the Week 5/1/2012

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:25:42 -0800

It's hard to pick another shot for photo of the week when Billy Adams has whipped his Kawi beyond flat and Jim Huebner has captured the moment perfectly. Nice work, guys.

Click on the image of Billy to see more of Jim's work from Stead.

Interesting JS7 tweets

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:41:54 -0800

Riverfront Park under new managment

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:34:04 -0800

When I heard Marysville, California's Riverfront Park was under new management, I wondered what was next for the venerable circuit, which has endured a chaotic stretch over the last few years. But then I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the Armstrongs -- a longtime moto family based in northern Nevada -- were now at the helm.

I've known Zeb Armstrong and his parents since Zeb and I were on minis. After years at the local races, Zeb would go on to become a successful privateer on the AMA circuit before starting to teach MX lessons to local racers. Zeb's association with the local scene runs deep, and combined with his dedicated parents, Sue and Dale, I'm sure he will take Riverfront, an excellent track with a rich history, to new heights.

You can visit their new website and check out the details on the reopened track by clicking on the logo below.

Harley Fausey recovery account

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:25:52 -0800

From our message board:

Harley Fausey is a local 65cc rider who was injured while riding his dirt bike. An account has been set up to help the family with expenses.

Financial Horizons Credit Union
2711 Reno Highway
Fallon, NV 89406
775-428-6768

Account name: Ride On Harley 42F
Account number 54596008

Please show your support! No gift is too small and all donations are greatly appreciated.

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For more info, check out this thread on our message board.

Exit 28 edit

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:07:58 -0800

Here's some smooth Exit 28 action from Luke Sorenson.

Exit 28 Study Guide from Luke Sorensen on Vimeo.

Reno KTM Facebook

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:34:44 -0800

Looking to connect on Facebook with people who share your love of orange motorcycles? Better check out Reno KTM's Facebook page then. You can get there by clicking on the logo below.

Drake's Passage Episode 8

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:19:46 -0800

Here's more good stuff from Drake McElroy's televised travel diary, Drake's Passage. In this episode Drake takes in some nightlife in Moscow before heading to Red Square to judge the Russian installment of the Red Bull X-Fighters.

You can check out more episodes of Drake's Passage on Hulu or Fuel TV.

Sandbox GP

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:35:40 -0800

Ever wonder what it would be like if the disciplines of motocross and desert racing combined their best traits into a single event? Apparently, the Nevada OTHG and MRANN have. Behold the flyer for the first-ever Sandbox Grand Prix:

World Champs ride moto and bicycles

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:14:41 -0800

MX2 World Champ Ken Roczen and UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Champ Danny Hart got together recently in California for a little cross training on MXers and mountain bikes. Both riders looked great on their familiar rides, of course, but both also looked pretty comfortable when they switched rigs. I guess two wheels is two wheels.

I've ridden the mountain bike trail they were on in the video and it's pretty fun. I've ridden Lake Elsinore too (the moto track in the video), though I have fewer nice things to say about that place. No idea why anyone goes there when there are so many better tracks in SoCal.

By the way, if you haven't seen Hart's World Championship run from last year, set aside three minutes and check it out (even if you don't follow bikes). I still watch it each time I come across it, even though I've seen it 20 times by now. He beat the field by 11 seconds in this race, which would be like lapping the field at A1. Note the huge whip near the end of the run. The kid rides loose ... very loose.

Windham MSR clip

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:00:39 -0800

It's been said before, but Kevin Windham makes riding a dirt bike look very, very easy.

Specialized and motocross racers

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:41:08 -0800

Specialized has a long history of making cutting-edge bicycles, as well as a history of supporting top-level motocross racers. Recently, they brought out some of their moto guys, including Jeremy McGrath, Ryan Villopoto and Johnny O'Mara, to shred some trails and talk about their relationship to bicycles.

Specialized Meets Motocross - More Mountain Bike Videos

As it happens, I got a new Specialized bike myself recently, which I'm pretty fond of, so learning more about the company's connection to moto is just icing on the cake.

Reed on L.A.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:30:42 -0800

Chad Reed discusses his first win of the year in this extended interview with Jim Holley.

Shaun Palmer: The Miserable Champion

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:33:28 -0800

Not only is Shaun Palmer an action sports icon, he is also a local, having grown up in Carson City and South Lake Tahoe. This new film on his life looks like a great window into the man USA Today once called the world's greatest athlete.

Chainsaw Productions - Palmer "The Miserable Champion" from Chainsaw Productions on Vimeo.