SAN DIEGO RESULTS: DID WE ACCIDENTALLY RUN LAST WEEK’S RESULTS AGAIN?
Marvin was third again this week,but farther adrift of Kenny and Ryan. However, two races and two podiums is soemthing Roger can be proud of.
RESULTS: SAN DIEGO 450 CLASS
1. Ken Roczen… Hon
2. Ryan Dungey…KTM
3. Marvin Musquin…KTM
4. Jason Anderson…Hus
5. Cole Seely…Hon
6. Eli Tomac…Kaw
7. Weston Peick…Suz
8. Davi Millsaps…KTM
9. Chad Reed…Yam
10. Justin Bogle…Suz
Jeremy Martin shows flashes of brilliance, but then it just falls apart (this week when he got stuck in the gate because Josh Hansen jumped it next to him). Time to relax and let it come to him.
RESULTS: SAN DIEGO 250 WEST
1. Shane McElrath…KTM
2. Justin Hill…Kaw
3. Aaron Plessinger…Yam
4. Martin Davalos…Hus
5. Austin Forkner…Kaw
6. Jimmy Decotis…Hon
7. Jeremy Martin…Hon
8. Phil Nicoletti…Suz
9. Hayden Mellross…Yam
10. Josh Hansen…Hus
Ken Roczen had to work hard in San Diego as Dungey pushed him all the way—in what was the most laps anyone ever raced in an AMA Supercross.
2017 AMA 450 POINTS STANDINGS
1. Ken Roczen…50
2. Ryan Dungey…44
3. Marvin Musquin… 40
4. Jason Anderson…36
5. Eli Tomac…31
6. Cole Seely…31
7. Davi Millsaps… 27
8. Weston Peick…27
9. Josh Grant….22
10. Justin Bogle…20
Everybody has to go through the sound test and tech. This is the Husqvarna FC250 of Washington State’s Kele Russell.
2017 250 WEST POINTS STANDINGS
1. Shane McElrath…50
2. Aaron Plessinger…42
3. Justin Hill…38
4. Martin Davalos…38
5. Austin Forkner…29
6. Jeremy Martin…29
7. Jimmy Decotis… 27
8. Tyler Bowers… 20
9. Mitchell Oldenburg…18
10. Dan Reardon…18
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EVERY SAN DIEGO SUPERCROSS WINNER SINCE 1980 — STARTING WITH MIKE BELL
Note that Jeremy McGrath won five San Diego Supercrosses in a row from 1993 to 1998. Chad Reed is the winningest rider in San Diego history, winning six times over a nine-year span. Ryan Dungey won both San Diego rounds in 2016. This year there is only one San Diego Supercross and Ken Roczen gets his name on the list for the first time.
TEAM YAMAHA FALTERS AS COOPER WEBB STRUGGLES
Cooper Webb (2) and Chad Reed are not in the top ten in Supercross points standings. Reed has a good excuse as he had a run-in with Weston Peick at A1—and Weston stayed up, while Chad went down. Webb finished 10th at A1 and 14th in San Diego, He is already 32 points behind points leader Ken Roczen. Reed ended up 20th after his incident with Peick at A1 and was 9th in San Diego
SAM SUNDERLAND WINS 2017 DAKAR RALLY
The top three in Buenos Aires: Sam Sunderland, Matthias Walkner and Gerard Farres Guell. Photo: ASO/F.Gooden
Brit Sam Sunderland took his first Dakar win in Buenos Aires after several failed attempts in previous years, ensuring the trophy stays with the official KTM team. Former MX3 motocross World Champion Matthais Walkner was second, 6 minutes back, with a third KTM, ridden by Gerard Farres Guell in third. The first Yamaha was Adrien Van Beveren in fourth. Early leader Joan Barreda, who was penalized an hour for illegal fuel stop, ended up fifth, with another MX3 World Motocross Champion, Pierre Renet, in sixth. For American fans who remember when Joaquim Rodriques raced in the USA from 2003 through 2007 (with a best finish of 3rd at the Pontiac 250 East class in 2005), he finished 10th overall in Dakar. On a side note: Multi-time motorcycle category winner Stephane Peterhansel defended his crown at the wheel of a Peugeot to win the car class.
FINAL STANDINGS: 2017 DAKAR RALLY
1. Sam Sunderland (Eng)…KTM….32 hours, 6 minutes, 22 second
2. Matthias Walkner (Aut)…KTM… + 32.00 min
3. Gerard Farres Guell (Spa)… KTM, + 35.40 mim
4. Adrien Van Beveren (Fra)…Yam… + 36.28 min
5. Joan Barreda (Spn)…Hon… + 43.08 min
7. Pela Renet (Fra)… Hus…, + 57.30 min
8. Franco Caimi (Fra)…Hon +1 hour 42 min
9. Helder Rodrigues (Por)…Yam… + 2 hour 03 min
10. Joaquim Rodrigues (Por)…Hero… +2 hour 19 min
COLE SEELY’S MILITARY APPRECIATION HELMET FROM SATURDAY NIGHT
Team Honda’s Cole Seely wore this specially designed Troy Lee SE4 helmet with +RED Elixer graphics on Saturday night. Cole finished 5th.
THE WINNINGEST SUPERCROSS RACERS OF ALL-TIME: ACTIVE, OVERALL & WHERE THEY RANK
When and if James Stewart returns to racing this year, he will be the active rider with the most wins, albeit 22 wins short of Jeremy McGrath’s all-time record of 72 Supercross victory.
MOST SUPERCROSS WINS BY ACTIVE RACERS (ASSUMING BUBBA IS ACTIVE)
1. James Stewart………50
2. Chad Reed……………44
3. Ryan Dungey…………31
4. Ken Roczen…………..11
5. Trey Canard…………..5
6. Davi Millsaps………….5
7. Eli Tomac……………….4
8. Jason Anderson………2
9. Justin Barcia…………..2
Chad Reed is fourth on the all-time list.
MOST SUPERCROSS WINS IN HISTORY
1. Jeremy McGrath……..72
2. James Stewart………..50
3. Ricky Carmichael……48
4. Chad Reed……………..44
5. Ryan Villopoto………..41
6. Ryan Dungey………….31
7. Ricky Johnson………..28
8. Bob Hannah…………..27
9. Jeff Ward……………….20
10 .Damon Bradshaw….19
As for Ken Roczen, his 11 wins place him 17th on the historical rankings (tied with Mike Bell).
WHERE ACTIVE WINNERS PLACE IN THE HISTORICAL RANKINGS
2. James Stewart……….50
4. Chad Reed…………….44
5. Ryan Dungey………….31
17. Ken Roczen…………..11
26. Trey Canard………….5
26. Davi Millsaps…………5
34. Eli Tomac………………4
37. Jason Anderson……..2
37. Justin Barcia………….2
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COULD NEXT YEAR’S KTM COST $20,000? THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THINKS SO
We went through this back in 1984 when Harley-Davidson got relief via a 49.4% tariff imposed on Japanese street bikes over 750cc, which the Japanese overcame by selling 700c street bikes. Now, because of a long-standing trade dispute over European Union regulations against American beef, the Office of United States Trade Representative wants to impose a 100% tariff on European motorcycles from 51cc to 500cc. Although this tariff hasn’t been passed yet, the AMA and the European motorcycles companies will have to launch an aggressive defense in the next month. To be clear, it isn’t just European motorcycles that will be hit by the tariff, but a whole laundry list of other products and European imports. However, motorcycle companies who will be affected by the tariff include all machines made in European Union countries, including KTM, Husqvarna, Aprilia, Beta, Gas Gas, SWM, Sherco and TM. Forget about the hardship on potential KTM or Husqvarna motocross, enduro, offroad and dual purpose riders, think about the economic impact on American dealerships and their employees. Motorcycle sales will suffer—which will trickle down to the aftermarket sector.
GODSPEED! CASEY FOLKS (1944-2017)
Casey Folks suffered a massive stroke on the morning of January 7, 2017 and passed away on January 12, 2017 in Parker, Arizona. Folks was born on August 31, 1944. He was doing what he loved, living his passion for off-road racing, getting ready to drop the flag on his latest UTV race event. Casey Folks is responsible for the Best in the Desert series, Vegas to Reno and Parker 250. Due to Casey’s drive, the “Best in the Desert “grew into North America’s largest and most prestigious off-road racing organization. Casey was inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2012, He is survived by the love of his life Diane DeLauer, wife Sheri Folks, sons Daryl and Bryan, sister Joan Ragona-Suarez, and three granddaughters: Adrianna, Morgan, Marlee.
NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT’S ANAHEIM 2 SUPERCROSS TRACK MAP
MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: TM DESIGNWORKS NEW “FACTORY EDITION SX” CHAIN GUIDES
The 2017 “Factory Edition SX” version of the popular TM Designworks chain guides are lighter than both stock chain guides and TM Designworks’ 2016 GP MX chain guides. Thenew chain guides feature a slimmer profile, increased ground clearance, impact memory, multiple colors, reduced surface drag and ae chain guide body is realigned to accept stock gearing (and up to two teeth more in rear sprocket size). This is an AMA Supercross and National tested product that retails for only $79.95 retail.
The new KTM/Husqvarna/Sherco model costs $89.95 and comes in black, orange, Husky blue, Swedish blue and Sherco purple-blue. For more info go to www.tmdesignworks.com or call (514) 772-4161.
TROY LEE DESIGNS LIMITED EDITION LIBERTY GEAR AVAILABLE NOW
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MOTOOL TO SPONSOR ROCKWELL/PHNX KAWASAKI TEAM
The Slacker V2 feature improved electronics, new cable, redesigned graphics and the unique “Auto Zero” feature.
Motool will be sponsoring the Rockwell/Nuclear Blast/PHNX Race team. The PHNX Race team’s riders are Zac Commans and Trevor Reis. PHNX Racing will use the all-new Slacker V2 digital sag scale to help with bike setup. The ease, accuracy and speed of the tool make this relationship a no-brainer for the team. This is PHNX Racing’s first year, but they are showing great maturity in their ability to field top riders like Zac Commans and Trevor Reis. Team owner Ryan Clark embraces new technologies like the Slacker digital sag scale as a way to make the team more competitive and efficient.
The new Slacker V2 features a host of new features and hardware updates. It now has a great “Auto Zero” feature which allows the team to take measurements without the bike being placed on on a stand. With the V2 in the “Auto Zero” mode, you simply liftg the bike to sero-out the measurement. There are many hardware upgrades as wellon the V2. Plus, the unit gets a new, more supple retractable cable material, new magnet to accommodate axle inserts for Ti and oversize axles and a fresh new look. The new Slacker V2 is being produced at a new production plant and is even better quality than the originals. For more information on the Slacker digital sag scale go to www.motool.com.
MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: PRO CIRCUIT’S 2017 HONDA CRF450 RADIATOR HOSE KIT
Pro Circuit’s Camilla Consonni says, “Premium-grade silicone materials are what make the new Pro Circuit high-performance radiator hose kit for the 2017 Honda CRF450 able to withstand higher temperatures and pressures than the OEM hoses. The Pro Circuit kit comes in a non-fading bright blue color and its radiator hose kit is a must-have to keep your bike running cool and performing at its best.” The retail price is $94.95 at (951) 738-8050 or by visiting www.procircuit.com.
MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MOOSE QUALIFIER SHADE GOGGLE
Keep your eyeballs protected with the Moose Qualifier Shade goggle. The optically pure mirrored-smoke polycarbonate lens helps you see clearly, while not fogging or scratching. A flexible molded goggle frame provides venting, while the large eye port gives you maximum peripheral vision. There’s also an elastic strap with tacky silicone to keep the strap from sliding around. The retail price is only $32.95. For more information go to www.mooseracing.com.
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VICTORY MOTORCYCLES WILL BE NO MORE
Polaris who owns Victory Motorcycles has announced that it will assist Victory dealers in liquidating their existing inventories, but will discontinue the brand. They will continue to supply parts for 10 years, along with providing service and warranty coverage to Victory dealers and owners. The announcement does not affect any other Polaris products. Polaris has been making Victory motorcycles for 18 years, but Victory has struggled to establish the market share needed to be profitable and want to focus on its Indian motorcycle brand, which Polaris manufacturers in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Z1R RISE MX HELMET
The Z1R Rise helmet and all its glory.
Not all helmets are alike. From the moisture wicking liner, dual-density EPS liner, vented shell and wide eye-port the Z1R Rise MX dirt helmet provides a great fit, comfort and safety. The Z1R Rise MX Dirt Helmet meets both DOT and ECE standards. This new design from Z1R has a sleek look and much lighter shell. An adjustable breath box is available to convert this helmet to snow. Available with eight graphic options and flat black. Sizes range from XS to 2X. Suggested Retail $89.95 for graphic models and $79.95 for flat black. For more info go to www.z1r.com.
MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: GRANT LANGSTON — “MOTOCROSS TRAINING WITH THE CHAMP”
Few riders in professional motocross have elevated themselves to the level achieved by South Africa’s Grant Langston. Grant was the 2000 FIM 125cc World Champion, 2003 AMA 125cc National Champion, 2003 AMA Supermoto Champion, 2005 AMA 250cc East Coast and 2006 AMA 250cc West Coast Champion. The pinnacle of Grant’s career came in 2007 when came from way back int he points to win the AMA 450cc National Championship for Yamaha and, he capped off that season by winning the the U.S. Open Championship in Las Vegas. Since then Grant has transitioned into riding coach, television commentator and successful business owner. Grant decided to share his vast knowledge in this one-of-a-kind production. In Grant’s 98-minute DVD, the champ covers motocross techniques that are very seldom shared and highly coveted. As an added bonus, GL also shares a 50-minute story of his life, “Making of a Champion.” The video is available at www.grantlangstonmx.com for $24.95 (plus shipping).
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MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DAL SOGGIO SPHERE FORK CARTRIDGE KIT
Dal Soggio’s Sphere Hydraulic cartridge kit is a sealed and pressurized cartridge system that increases the precision and sensitivity of your forks. The Sphere kit is available for Sachs, Marzocchi, WP 4CS and WP Open cartridge forks. Plus, Dal Soggio offers a spring conversion kit for Kayaba PSF-2 air forks. The Sphere kit uses a bladder to guarantee consistent performance. All the sliding parts are made from 7075-T6 aluminum and have a special hard anodizing with PTFE for durability. Amazingly, the cartridge is adaptable from fork to fork. Thus, if you had a Sherco with WP open cartridge forks last year, but changed to a WP 4CS fork this year, the Dal Soggio Sphere kit will fit in with a few adaptor pieces. For more information go to www.dalsoggiorace.com.