Rider Files

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2012 Marks Fifth Year for Bomber Built Construction and Carmichael Design Collaboration 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Immediately following the 54^th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, construction began to transform the famous Daytona International Speedway tri-oval into a challenging Supercross course for the Daytona Supercross By Honda, which will be held on Saturday night, March 10.

Construction began to transform the famous Daytona International Speedway tri-oval into a challenging Supercross course for the Daytona Supercross By Honda, which will be held on Saturday night, March 10. (Courtesy DIS)

Mark Barnett, a three-time national champion and owner of Bomber Built, is building the course for the fifth-straight year. Bomber Built is one of the leading track builders in the country, specializing in custom Motocross and Supercross track design.

Also returning for the fifth-straight year is course designer and five-time Daytona Supercross By Honda champion Ricky Carmichael. The Ricky Carmichael Signature Design course will draw some parallels to last year’s layout with the placement of the starting gate remaining on pit road and providing fans with a great view of the first turn. It will also feature slight changes in the course’s configuration, particularly in the corners.

“It’s an honor and a pleasure to design the course for Daytona, where there is so much racing history involved,” said Carmichael, a 15-time AMA champion and winner of 150 AMA Pro Racing races and the prestigious Motocross of Nations. “It’s fun to sit down at the drawing board and to think of a design that will be fun and challenging for the riders, as well as exciting for the fans and for the people watching on television.”

This year’s Daytona Supercross By Honda will host the best Supercross riders in America with top names expected to compete such as two-time Daytona Supercross By Honda defending champion Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Ryan Dungey and Kevin Windham.

Riders will battle on one of the toughest and most challenging layouts of the season in an attempt to put their name alongside greats such as Bob Hannah, Jeff Stanton, Jeremy McGrath and Carmichael as winners of the Daytona Supercross By Honda.

The first Daytona Supercross race was held in 1971, making this the 41^st year of Supercross at Daytona. This year also marks the 21^st year that Honda has sponsored the Daytona Supercross By Honda.

Here’s a look at some of the numbers behind the construction of this year’s Daytona Supercross By Honda course:

4 – Number of tractors working to spread the dirt (1 front loader, 1 crawler, 2 skid steer)

8 – Number of dump trucks used to transport loads of dirt

29 – Number of jumps on the track up three from last year

204 – Number of dump truck loads of dirt used to build the course on the tri-oval grass

128 – Number of man-hours needed to complete the construction of the course

420 – Number of 2×9 Styrofoam blocks which will be used for safety along the course

3,200 – Mileage (in feet) of the Supercross course from start to finish

4,500 – Yards of dirt needed to build the Supercross track

The paddock for Supercross teams will again be staged in the blue garages, which are located adjacent to the Sprint FANZONE and provide easy accessibility for the fans.

For more information and tickets for the Daytona Supercross By Honda, visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway).

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PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce that it is ramping up the program for the 2012 AMA Championship Banquet, bringing the event closer to Eastern riders and honoring more racers. The top three finishers in AMA-sanctioned motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle 2012 national championship competition will be honored Jan. 19, 2013, at the Aladdin Center in Columbus, Ohio.

“When we surveyed our champions, it was clear that everyone would welcome a return to an eastern venue for the championship banquet,” said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. “In addition, we’re adding more activities to the program, and expanding the format to recognize not just champions, but the top three riders in each national championship class.”

The program — which will include dinner, door prizes, refreshments, a bike show and an after party — will honor hundreds of top competitors in disciplines ranging from land-speed racing to motocross to woods racing and everything in between.

Class champions will receive medals and No. 1 plates at the banquet, while second- and third-place finishers also will receive awards. The winners of special annual awards, such as the AMA Grand Championship Athlete of the Year and the AMA National Championship Athlete of the Year awards, will be announced as well.

“We also use this opportunity to shine the spotlight on those who went above and beyond to promote all aspects of motorcycling,” Bromley added. “AMA Organizer Services will recognize top clubs and promoters in competition and recreational road and off-road events, as well as those who excelled in media coverage and as ambassadors of the sport.”

Columbus’ Aladdin Center, located adjacent to the expansive Easton Town Center shopping complex and only 20 minutes from AMA headquarters and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, offers free parking, easy access to Interstate 270 and is a short drive from Port Columbus International Airport.

For more information about AMA National Championship events and series, see AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Racing.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

AMA Pro Racing speaks with National Guard / Fairhills Group / Celtic Racing / Michael Jordan Motorsports Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport Rider Corey Alexander. Read more.

AMA Pro Racing caught up with two-time GoPro Daytona SportBike champion Danny Eslick for this week’s edition of Champions Chat. Read more.

AMA Pro Racing is excited to announce the return of the Rookie of the Year program to AMA Pro Road Racing and AMA Pro Flat Track through an expanded multi-year partnership agreement with Saddlemen. Read more.

Check out AMA Pro Racing’s Rider Spotlight on Yoshimura Suzuki Superbike racer Blake Young. Read more.

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DENVER, Colo. (March 1, 2012) – M1 PowerSports is thrilled to announce Triumph Motorcycles as the title sponsor of the Big Kahuna Triple Crown, three premier AMA Pro Road Racing events on the series’ 2012 calendar. Triumph’s reputation for producing some of the world’s finest high-performance motorcycles is a perfect match for M1 PowerSports’ mission of delivering exceptional entertainment at an unbelievable value. This year’s 2012 Big Kahuna Triple Crown consists of the Big Kahuna Atlanta at Road Atlanta (April 20 – 22, 2012), the Big Kahuna Miami at Homestead-Miami Speedway (September 21 – 23, 2012) and AMA Pro Road Racing’s season-finale event, the Big Kahuna New Orleans at NOLA Motorsports Park (October 5 – 7, 2012).

“What Triumph represents fits perfectly with the mission statement of M1 PowerSports,” said Cameron Gray, CEO of M1 PowerSports. “The folks at Triumph are dedicated, hard-working individuals who love the sport of motorcycle racing; anyone who knows us will understand why this new partnership is a natural fit. Getting people out to the track is the primary goal of M1 PowerSports and, simply put, it is amazing to begin a partnership with a company that feels exactly the same way we do.”

The world-class racing action put on by the AMA Pro Road Racing riders is enough to hook first-time fans, but the goal of M1 PowerSports is to provide ticketholders with more than just a motorcycle race. At each Big Kahuna event, fans can see their favorite AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike, GoPro Daytona SportBike, Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport and Vance & Hines XR1200 riders attack the track while enjoying non-stop activities, attractions and entertainment at first-rate motorsports facilities.

“Racing is a great way for the motorcycle community to come together to celebrate our sport, and we’re thrilled to be a part of the Big Kahuna Triple Crown,” said Greg Heichelbech, CEO of Triumph Motorcycles North America. “We think race fans and motorcycle enthusiasts in general will enjoy Big Kahuna’s combination of on-track racing and off-track entertainment, and we’re looking forward to having a great time with customers at these events.”

The family-friendly event schedules create a truly unique experience for both the devoted fan and the beginning spectator and feature activities such as stunt show performances by Jason Britton and Team No Limit, classic race bike displays and on-track exhibitions with former AMA Pro Road Racing champions as part of the Historic Moto Grand Prix, motorcycle build-offs and live concerts in the Café Racer Village, on-track fan laps, large expo areas with merchandise and displays, an open grid walk during opening ceremonies where fans can rub elbows with their favorite riders, a free autograph session and much, much more.

Tickets for the Big Kahuna Atlanta begin at just $20 and entertainment offerings are being added to the schedule by the day. Get ready for Atlanta’s biggest entertainment experience in years and grab your tickets now at the M1 PowerSports Big Kahuna Atlanta event page, located at http://www.m1powersports.com/big-kahuna-atlanta/.

For tickets and information about the Big Kahuna Miami, scheduled for September 21 – 23, 2012 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., visit http://www.m1powersports.com/big-kahuna-miami/.

For tickets and information about the Big Kahuna New Orleans, scheduled for October 5 – 7, 2012 as the first professional motorsports event at NOLA Motorsports Park in New Orleans, La., visit http://www.m1powersports.com/big-kahuna-new-orleans/.

About Triumph:
Fresh from achieving record sales in 2011, the UK-based manufacturer will celebrate its 110th anniversary in 2012. At the heart of Triumph’s philosophy is a commitment to developing class-leading motorcycles with distinctive looks, sound and performance. Triumph’s range of parallel twin and three-cylinder bikes combines classic British engineering and style with cutting edge technology and a character unrivaled by any other motorcycle manufacturer.

About M1 PowerSports, formerly M1 Entertainment:
A Denver-based company, M1 PowerSports has been working in motorsports for over 16 years. Originally spawned from Daniels Corporation under the name FAST, the fledgling company was heavily involved in television production for car and motorcycle racing. With the birth of Speedvision, FAST morphed into Race Promotion Management (RPM) and is now operating as M1 PowerSports with many of the same staff still in place. We still sell advertising for Speed, sell merchandise under the brand Moto 1 and promote our own events, keeping us busy year-round! For more information, please call 303-377-3278 or email info@m1powersports.com.

Stoner sets the mark as Sepang Test comes to a close
The second Official MotoGP™ Test of 2012 in Malaysia came to a close with the reigning World Champion again top of the timesheets, closely followed by team-mate Dani Pedrosa and Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Andrea Dovizioso. Read more.

Strong finish for the Repsol Honda Team in Malaysia
The Repsol Honda team leaves the Sepang circuit satisfied with a job well done at the second Official MotoGP™ pre-season Test of 2012. Read more.

Successful second Sepang Test for Yamaha
The second outing for Yamaha Factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies proved to be a great success as the riders worked through a number of updates including chassis, electronics and set up in both wet and dry conditions. Read more.

Barberá: “We need to refine the details, but I’m satisfied”
The final day of testing in Malaysia ended on a strong positive note for the Pramac Racing rider thanks to improved weather conditions that allowed the team to work productively on Thursday. Read more.

Edwards confirms himself as best CRT rider at Sepang
Three weeks after the first Official Test at the Sepang International Circuit, Colin Edwards and NGM Mobile Forward Racing returned to confirm themselves as the best CRT team in Malaysia. Read more.

Stoner back on top upon return
Day three of the Official Test in Malaysia saw all the Hondas back on track and Casey Stoner rising to the top of the times by the mid-way point. Read more.