Archive for September, 2009
2009 BYMX Championship – 85cc BW Champ Ryan Houghton
The 2009 BYMX Championship in the UK saw some terrific battles and title chases, none more spectacular than the 85bw class. This class now has some exotic and expensive 150f machines powering around the circuits, but it was the 85cc KTM of Ryan Houghton that took a very deserved Championship win. Ryan battled his way all season against the 4st’s
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More local racers are switching, how about you?
In our local area the resurgence of two-strokes continues to grow. Sure there has been great debate about which is better… two or four. The truth is that without the displacement advantage the four-stroke would never have made the advances into motocross racing. Just the fact that the manufacturers
Small package packs a big punch
YMA is pleased to announce a new locally developed variant to its comprehensive motocross lineup… the powerful and compact YZ144 two-stroke racer. The YZ144 has been developed in Australia primarily to compete in up to 150cc two-stroke classes where it will line up alongside juniors on similar capacity
“BAD BRAD” LACKEY’S VIDEO FOR DANNY “MAGOO CHANDLER VAN FUND RELEASED
FULLERTON, CALIF. (September 21st, 2009) – Brad Lackey has produced a broadband viral video on YouTube about how viewers around the world can help him and his motocross friends raise funds to build and purchase a custom, modified van for 1982 Motocross and Trophee des Nations Champion Danny “Magoo”
The American Institute For Advanced Motocross Studies – 5 Year Plan
My fellow followers of the Ratio-Rite; Thank you for permitting me to alert you to the Five Year Plan, a comprehensive course-of-action for professional motocross, that not only heavily promotes the inclusion of two-stroke motocross bikes, but relishes and worships their participation. We, the people
Berry has a blast on Serrano Maico
Maico Internationals Dunlop Maxima rider Neil Berry hit the ground running, or should I say riding when he landed in Phoenix (America) earlier this week and will be the personal dinner guest of former Maico factory rider Carlos Serrano over the weekend. Meeting up with the former G.P. rider at P.M.P.
Why the rules to equalize displacement in Pro Racing will be tough to change
Last weeks Racerhead column (#37) written by Davey Coombs brought up the subject of changing the rules in Pro MX Racing to allow 250 two strokes to compete head-to-head against 250 four-strokes. As usual when this subject is brought up there a huge contingent of racers and fans that want to see it happen.
Jim Davies crowned 2009 British 125 Two Stroke Champion
TM UK’s Jim Davies survived an incident-packed meeting at Wakes Colne on Sunday to seal the 2009 Fuchs Silkolene British 125 championship. A regular in the series since its first incarnation back in 2005, Jim took third overall on the day, which was enough to clinch the title with a round remaining
Davies seals British 125 crown with gutsy Wakes Colne ride
The Fuchs SIlkolene British 2 Stroke Championships headed east to Wakes Colne on Sunday – as at Pontrilas a fortnight ago, the pre-mix crew were combined with the Red Bull Pro Nationals to make one big glorious day of racing. With a lot of water laid down on the Essex circuit, practice was a touch
Brian Shuckhart – Two Stroke Hero!
At the Steel City Pro MX National on September 5th something very strange happened. A two stroke qualified and raced both motos in the 450F class!! Local Pennsylvania MX hero Brian Shuckhart piloted his Suzuki RM250 onto the track and made quite a few two-stroke fans happy. He finished in 25th position
