PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The U.S. Interior Department’s new “Wild Lands” land-use policy was sharply criticized during a congressional hearing on March 1, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. The policy could close millions of acres of federal land to responsible motorized recreation. Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter argued that, with the new policy, the Interior Department [...] Continue Reading

FMF/KTM Factory rider Kurt Caselli landed on the podium for the second time this season, this time finishing 3rd overall at the second round of the WORCS in Primm, NV. The WORCS has switched to a two-moto format this year with the first moto running on Saturday afternoon and the second moto taking place on Sunday [...] Continue Reading

FMF/KTM rider Russell Bobbitt started the AMA National Enduro season in the best way possible – with an event win! Bobbitt, a 3-time National Enduro Champion, is no stranger to winning. After struggling with a separated shoulder throughout the majority of last season, he is back to top form for 2011. It’s no secret that Bobbitt [...] Continue Reading

Cypress California, February 28, 2011 – Seven time AMA National Enduro Champion and AMA Hall of Fame member Randy Hawkins and his AMPRO Team of Paul Whibley and Thad Duvall are ready to take on the 2011 Off-Road season. Both Paul and Thad will focus on the highly coveted GNCC XC1 class with each rider piloting [...] Continue Reading

River Ranch, FL (March 2, 2011) – Josh Strang, the 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Champion, already knows that defending a championship may be harder than winning one. The FMF Makita Suzuki rider can look to 2009 GNCC Champion Paul Whibley for proof. While Whibs struggled through much of 2010, Strang went to another [...] Continue Reading

In just three short days, Round 3 of the AMA/Kenda National Hare and Hound Championship Series will be in full swing as this third round of racing makes for the southern most stop on the 2011 circuit.  District 38, Roadrunner Off Road Racing along with Threat Racing will play host to their annual “King of [...] Continue Reading

Graffunder Gains Traction, Bonds Just Outside Top 10 March 2 – Corona, CA – Despite the threat of “the storm of the century,” the majority of the wet stuff held off at the second round of 2011 WORCS series in Primm, Nevada. In fact the cool weather and lack of dust worked to Team Zip-Ty Husqvarna [...] Continue Reading

Husaberg Factory rider Mike Lafferty put his Husaberg on the box at the opening round of the AMA National Enduro Series with a 3rd place finish. The eight-time National Enduro Champion was happy with his overall result, commenting, “I am excited to finish on the podium at the opening round. This is a much better start [...] Continue Reading

Red Bull KTM’s extreme Endurist Taddy Blazusiak of Poland has been crowned World Indoor Enduro Champion for the second year in a row after the final round of the competition was canceled. The title has now been confirmed by officials from the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) who had to decide if the title could be awarded [...] Continue Reading

Seattle, WA – (February 21, 2011) With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to start planning your motorcycle adventures for 2011.  Touratech-USA has the perfect way to get you inspired for one of the best new rides of the year, offering a waterproof route map from Butler Motorcycle Maps, and an expedition documentary DVD from Noren [...] Continue Reading

Husaberg Factory rider, Nick Fahringer, earned 5th overall at the opening OMA National held in Tuscumbia, AL. Fahringer turned an average start into an impressive ride. “I got off to a slow start, around mid-pack. While on the first lap, I got around quite a few people and was sitting in 7th before I slid out [...] Continue Reading

Over 250 cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs from 20 U.S. States, Seven countries expected for March 12 desert race in Mexico; Course map, GPS files available on www.score-international.com; Race to honor memory of long-time SCORE Mexican liaison Jose ‘Pepe’ Limon LOS ANGELES—As pre-running over the rugged race course starts Saturday for next month’s 25th anniversary of the MasterCraft Safety Tecate [...] Continue Reading

The 2011 Dealer Expo, the industry trade show put together by Advanstar communications, started today with an excelent crowd  and a bunch of new products. Even in the down ecomomy companies are still developing new and exciting products that we can look forward to.  Below are some highlights from Fridays show: LA Sleeve’s New Piston line up,LA [...] Continue Reading

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — In written comments submitted for a congressional hearing held on Feb. 17, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) asked lawmakers to exempt kid-sized off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the “lead law” that effectively bans the sale of the vehicles at the end of the year.   In the statement sent to the House Subcommittee on Commerce, [...] Continue Reading

  Round 2 of the AMA/Kenda National Hare and Hound Championship Series has come and gone, and Kurt Caselli has brought himself right back into the game with his first win of the season.  The battle for the remaining spots behind him was the true race to watch, however Caselli stole the show at Round 2 [...] Continue Reading