TOM WHITE TAKES YOU ON A TOUR OF GLEN HELEN’S PREP FOR THE AMA NATIONAL & USGP
THE MEDICAL FALLOUT FROM THE DETROIT CRASH
Trey Canard: Broken radius in his left arm. A previously installed plate, from an old injury, was replaced with a new carbon fiber plate with 8 screws. Additionally, doctors performed a bone graft to ensure optimal healing.
Jake Weimer: Broken right humerus, concussion, bruised left lung, laceration on chin and throat/Adam’s apple injuries.
STEVE McQUEEN’S CYCLONE BOARD TRACKER SELLS FOR $775,000
Steve McQueen’s Cyclone.
A 100-year old motorcycle once owned by the late Steve McQueen sold for $775,000 at auction. The motorcycle, a Cyclone Board Track Racer, was made by the Joerns Motor Manufacturing Co. between 1913 and 1916. The bevel-driven, 996cc, V-twin was capable of 111 mph. McQueen’s Cyclone is one of six in existence. The last time one went up for sale it brought $551,200 (seven years ago). The McQueen name is magic at auctions as 8 of the top 100 motorcycles ever sold belonged to him. The most expensive motorcycle ever sold at auction was the $1.35 million paid last October for the chopper used in the film “Easy Rider.”
GODSPEED TYLER HOEFT (2000-2015)
A farewell from the Fasthouse crew to young Tyler Hoeft, who tragically passed away at Freestone last weekend.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE 2016 HONDA 400 FOUR-STROKE?
The Honda Bulldog.
Honda has a long history of building offbeat bikes. Even today you have the Grom and Ruckus as example of out-of-the-box thinking, but the Bulldog is outside of the room where they keep the box. It is a 400cc, twin-cylinder, four-stroke that rides on 15-inch wheels and has a 28-inch seat height. If you want to take some extra stuff with you, no problem. The gas tank doubles as a storage compartment — plus there are racks that bolt to the frame. Honda calls it a “Lovable Touring Partner.” It was offered up at a Japanese motorcycle show as a concept, but looks ready for production.
KEVIN STRIJBOS OUT OF ARGENTINE GRAND PRIX
Kevin Strijbos.
Earlier this week Kevin Strijbos had surgery on his wrist to relieve the pain of tendonitis. Strijbos will miss the Argentina round of the 450 World Championship this weekend. The 29-year-old has been complaining of pain in the joint after suffering tendonitis and having a similar procedure done before the start of the 2015 season. Strijbos has been competing with pain-killing injections, but went for an MRI scan on Monday, followed by more examinations on Tuesday, where he was advised to have further corrective surgery. The operation will mean a three-week period of convalescence and the Belgian has a tentative aim to be back in action at the Italian GP in Trentino, Italy, on April 19. Strijbos said, “I think this way I might be able to come back and get some track time in Italy and then start to build up for Holland and be back to normal. I never want to skip races, but I know I will be able to get something like 13 good GPs done and still be able to push.” Strijbos is current 7th in 450 GP points and 33 points behind Championship leader and Suzuki teammate Clement Desalle.
On a side note, Jordi Tixier, who was suspended for one month for an altercations with FIM officials in Thailand, will be replaced on the KRT Kawasaki team for this 250 GP round by David Herbreteau. The young French rider was fourth in the European 125 two-stroke last year.
“THE ART OF MOTO” COMING TO RANCHO CUCAMONGA AND GRANADA HILLS
“The Art of Moto” film has partnered with Tugg, a niche web-based platform that helps bring independent films to local theaters and communities, to do two screenings of the motocross movie on Thursday, April 2, the AMC Theatre at Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California, at 7:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 pm at the Regency Granada Hills 9 in Granada Hills. Additional screenings will be announced soon. All tickets must be reserved through Tugg. There is a catch, but it is for producer/director Mark Homan to worry about. For the screenings to happen, a minimum amount of tickets must be sold before a given deadline at each theatre.
“We are very excited to be working with Tugg to present “The Art of Moto” on the big screen in local communities,” said director and producer Mark Homan. “A theatrical screening really is the way to appreciate the dynamic cinematography and 5.1 surround sound of this spectacle of motocross. Tugg makes it easy to host, sponsor, or just attend an event. It’s a fun way to get your moto community together to celebrate the world’s toughest sport and connect with new and old friends at the same time. Through this model, other films, such as “On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter” and “Why We Ride” have been able to present their films in front of sold-out audiences on the big screen.”
To buy tickets to “The Art of Moto” showing listed above go to www.tugg.com/titles/art-of-moto or if you like “The Art of Moto” to show in your town fill out the Tugg Event request form at www.tugg.com/event_requests/new?movie=art-of-moto and choose a theater, date and time. If enough people are interested in your town, it won’t be long until you can sit back and enjoy the show.
HERE IS “THE ART OF MOTO” TRAILER
SUPERCROSS AT A GLANCE: ST. LOUIS IS THIS SATURDAY
With 5 wins in 12 races and a 77 point lead, Ryan Dungey is in the catbird seat.
Date Venue 450 250
Jan. 3…..Anaheim I………….Ken Roczen….….Jessy Nelson
Jan. 10…Phoenix……………..Eli Tomac………..Cooper Webb
Jan. 17…Anaheim II………….Ken Roczen……..Cooper Webb
Jan. 24…Oakland…………….Trey Canard….….Malcolm Stewart
Jan. 31…..Anaheim III…….…Ryan Dungey…..Cooper Webb
Feb. 7…..San Diego………..…Trey Canard…..…Cooper Webb
Feb. 14…Dallas……………..….Ryan Dungey…..Marvin Musquin
Feb. 21…Atlanta………….……Chad Reed…..…..Jeremy Martin
Feb. 28…Atlanta………………..Ryan Dungey…..Marvin Musquin
Mar. 7…Daytona………………..Ryan Dungey…..Marvin Musquin
Mar. 14…..Indy…..……………..Ryan Dungey…..Marvin Musquin
Mar. 21…Detroit………….…….Eli Tomac………..Justin Bogle
Mar. 28…St. Louis
Apr. 11…..Houston
Apr. 18….Santa Clara
Apr. 25….New York
May 2……Las Vegas
450 Points leader…Ryan Dungey (KTM)
250 West points leader…Cooper Webb (Yam)
250 East points leader…Marvin Musquin (KTM)
2015 GP’S AT A GLANCE UP TO ARGENTINA
After two mediocre racetracks in front of meager crowds, the GP circus goes to another never ridden on racetrack in Argentina. Clement Desalle is in the points lead.
Date Venue 450 250
Feb. 28……Qatar………..Max Nagl………………Jeffrey Herlings
March 8..…Thailand…….Ryan Villopoto……..Jeffrey Herlings
March 29…Argentina…..
April 19……Italy…………..
April 26……Holland……..
May 10…….Spain………..
May 24…….England…….
May 31….…France………
June 14……Italy…………..
June 21…..Germany…….
July 5………Sweden……..
July 12…….Latvia………..
July 26……Czech Rep….
Aug 2……..Belgium……..
Aug 16……Brazil………….
Aug 30……Holland………
Sept 13….Mexico………..
Sept. 20…Glen Helen….
450 Points Leader…Clement Desalle (Hus)
250 Points Leader…Jeffrey Herlings (KTM)
WHO’S WHO IN 2015 SUPERCROSS POINTS?
A lot of the wind has gone out the AMA Supercross Championship with Trey Canard’s broken arm.
2015 AMA 450 SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 12 of 17 races)
1. Ryan Dungey…271
2. Trey Canard…204
3. Eli Tomac…194
4. Cole Seely…180
5. Chad Reed…170
6. Ken Roczen…156
7. Blake Baggett…154
8. Jason Anderson…145
9. Andrew Short…136
10. Broc Tickle…134
Justin Bogle has been steady in the 250 East and, even with Marvin Musquin’s four wins to his one, Justin is only 13 points back.
2015 AMA 250 EAST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 6 of 9 races)
1. Marvin Musquin…144
2. Justin Bogle…131
3. Jeremy Martin…103
4. Joey Savatgy…93
5. R.J. Hampshire…84
6. Jimmy Decotis…69
7. Anthony Rodriquez…68
8. Kyle Peters…65
9. Martin Davalos…63
7. Vince Friese…58
2015 AMA 250 EAST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 5 of 9 races)
1. Marvin Musquin…122
2. Justin Bogle…106
3. Jeremy Martin…85
4. R.J. Hampshire…74
5. Joey Savatgy…73
6. Martin Davalos…62
7. Vince Friese…58
8. Jimmy Decotis…57
9. Kyle Peters…57
10. Anthony Rodriquez…52
Cooper Webb has a 30-point lead in the 250 West with Houston, Santa Clara and Vegas left.
2015 AMA 250 WEST SUPERCROSS POINTS STANDINGS
(After 6 of 9 races)
1. Copper Webb…136
2. Jessy Nelson…106
3. Tyler Bowers…104
4. Zach Osborne…102
5. Shane McElrath…86
6. Aaron Plessinger…81
7. Justin Hill…79
8. Josh Hansen…79
9. Alex Martin…75
10. Malcolm Stewart…69
MEMORIES OF THE WAY WE WERE
This 2014 Glen Helen National poster brings back fond memories of the way we were 13 months ago.
DAN ALAMANGOS’ PHOTO OF THE WEEK
As a factory Kawasaki rider Jeff “Chicken” Matiasevich got accurate pit board info from his professional mechanic. Now, gets semi accurate info from a local prankster.
WANNA FLAG THE GLEN HELEN NATIONAL?
Send an email to ghrproflag@verizon.net to sign on to a very important job.
PLANNING ON BUYING A PRO CIRCUIT EXHAUST? GET A FREE GEAR BAG
For more info go to www.procircuit.com. Offers end on April 19 (while supply lasts).
THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: JMB & THE VOHLANDS
Gautier Paulin (21) jumped from Kawasaki to Honda for the 2015 Grand Prix season. He is now 25 years old.
Mar. 26…Gautier Paulin 1990
Mar. 26…Mike Jones 1966
Mar. 26…Dr. John Bodnar
Mar. 27…Jimmy Gaddis
Mar. 27…Jeff Alessi 1989
Mar. 29…Nate Adams 1984
April 1…Jean-Michel Bayle 1969
April 1…Tyson Vohland 1969
April 2…Tallon Vohland 1972
April 3…Phil Lawrence 1971
April 3…Brock Sellards 1978
ST. LOUIS SUPERCROSS TV SCHEDULE
All times are Eastern. There are 5 races left on Fox Sports 1 and one on Fox. New York on April 25 is a day race.
DEBBI TAMIETTI’S PHOTO OF THE WEEK
You have to love the symmetry to this photo—especially when you learn that Bob Weber (6) owns 6D helmets. Mark Hall (left) doesn’t own a helmet company, but he did work at 6D, but he has also worked at the White Brothers, VP Fuels, MTA and is currently at Pro Circuit.
250/450 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
Clement Desalle (25) has gone 2-2-2-2 in the first two 450 GPs this year to lead the points over Tony Cairoli (222). This weekend they are on the pampas.
2015 FIM 450 POINTS STANDINGS
(After 2 of 17 races)
1. Clement Desalle…88
2. Tony Cairoli…79
3. Max Nagl….78
4. Ryan Villopoto…70
5. Romain Febvre…67
6. Gautier Paulin…67
7. Kevin Strijbos…55
8. Evgeny Bobryshev…45
9. Todd Waters…40
10. Shaun Simpson…38
Jordi Tixier’s 250 World Championship defense has gotten off to a rocky start after he missed the second moto in Thailand with heat stroke and was banned from racing in Argentina this week.
2015 FIM 250 POINTS STANDINGS
(After 2 of 17 races)
1. Jeffrey Herlings….1000
2. Dylan Ferrandis…78
3. Pauls Jonass…70
4. Julien Lieber…62
5. Valentin Guillod…58
6. Aleksandr Tonkov…56
7. Thomas Covington…53
8. Tim Gajser…52
9. Petar Petrov…41
10. Jeremy Seewer…38
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GLEN HELEN NATIONAL AMATEUR DAYS ON MAY 21-22
The 2015 Glen Helen AMA National will be here before you know it…and the Glen Helen Amateur days will be here two-days before that. Pre-entries are now open online for the National AMA Amateur Days on May 21-22.
On Thursday, May 21, there will classes for 50cc (4-to-6 Stock, 5-to-8, shaft drive/XR), 65cc (First-time/Beginner, 7-to-9, 9-to-11 ), 85cc (First time/Beginner, 9-to-11, 12-to-13, 14-to-16), 250F (A & B & C & D), 450F (A & B & C & D), Over-25 (A & B & C) and Over-40 (A & B & C & D) riders.
On Friday, May 22, the classes will be Over-50 (A & B), Over-60, Over-30 (A, B &C), Women (+14), Supermini (12-to-15), Schoolboy (12-to-16), Two-Stroke and College (16-to-24).
Both AMA Amateur Days will have practice at 7:30 a.m. with racing starting at 9:00 a.m. Gates will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There is a special online pre-entry race fee of $60 ($20 less than post-entry fee). AMA Membership is required, if you aren’t an AMA member you can purchase it at the track for $40 for one full year. You Must be registered to race either Amateur Day. Click here to register online www.glenhelen.com/register/.
COMING EVENTS: START MAKING PLANS
2015 AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
March 28……………..St. Louis, MO
April 11………………..Houston, TX
2015 FIM WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
March 29………………Neuwuen, Argentina
April 19………………..Arco di Trento, Italy
2015 WORLD OFFROAD CHAMPIONSHIP (WORCS)
March 29…………..Lake Havasu, AZ
April 19…….………….Hurricane, UT
2015 AMSOIL ARENACROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Mar. 28-29……………Austin, TX
2015 GNCC CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP
March 29…………………Morgantown, NC
2015 DUTCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
March 29…………….…Halle
2015 GRAND PRIX OF ARGENTINA
March 29………………Neuwuen, Argentina
2015 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
March 29……..…..…Horsham, Vic
2015 AMA SUPERMOTO CHAMPIONSHIP
April 3-5…………….…Riverside, CA
WORLD TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP
April 4…………………..Glen Helen, CA
NMA WORLD MINI GRAND PRIX
April 14-18…Glen Helen, CA
LAKE HAVASU WORCS RACE ON MARCH 27-29
For more info go to www.worcsracing.com
WORLD MINI GRAND PRIX AT GLEN HELEN: APRIL 14-18
For more info go to www.nmamx.com
Photos: John Basher, Debbi Tamietti, Dan Alamangos, Ray Archer, Massimo Zanzani, Suzuki, Geico Honda, KTM, Honda, Kawasaki