Latest on MXGirls http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:13:26 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb AMA Women's MX, Day in the Dirt, Answer Sponsorships, Tatum Sik http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2088-ama-womens-mx-day-in-the-dirt-answer-sponsorships-tatum-sik http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2088-ama-womens-mx-day-in-the-dirt-answer-sponsorships-tatum-sik MXGirls: There is one thing we don't need to wonder about anymore regarding part of the future of AMA womens Motocross - and that is regards to their 2010 AMA Womens Motocross National Numbers The series is growing, getting more organized, and I really like the sound of that!


I wanted to remind everyone of one the coolest and most rewarding "fun" races of the year,  A Day in the Dirt. It's right around the corner, taking place at LACR in Palmdale, California on Thanksgiving weekend. This year I will be at the event, but you will only find me trackside to make sure the Womens race, which goes down on Saturday, gets showcased here at MXGirls at Supercross.com.

The track layout is pretty sweet as you can see from the image below, and if you raced it last year (like I did) then get back on the entry list for 2009 because the track is going to be soooo fun!

If you are wondering why I am not racing it this year, its simple: I want to cover it better for MXGirls at Supercross.com, and ... I only have two knees and both have meniscus tears in them. And I will be cheering on my friends! Go Bridget Hill (first place last year in the womens intermediate class!) and Laurie Carey!!

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Here I am having a BLAST at 'A Day in the Dirt' 2008, took 2nd place behind Bonnie Warch in the Womens 30+ Expert Class

 

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This is the track layout for A Day in the Dirt 2009!


Whenever I start a conversation with one of our local Pro or Amatuer MXGirls ,we always get on the subject of how they need help getting more sponsors.

I just got off the phone with Ian Runyon at Answer Racing and he told me if you are looking to have your resume reviewed you BETTER hurry up and get it in, deadline is the end of November. Hint: Send a nice clean, to-the-point resume, highlight your race career and your 2010 race goals. Include an appropriate portait style photo and a action shot, and your done!!

Answer Racing email: ridersupport@answerracing.com
Pro Taper email: info@protaper.com
MSR MX snail mail: Attn: Rider Resume, 1055 Montecito Dr., Corona, CA 92879

Note: please make sure you always submit a valid email address with your resumes, you will be notified via email for sponsorship oppurtunity!


A couple of days ago I touched based with top female motocross racer and X Games 2008 Bronze Medalist Tatum Sik, so make sure you check out this quick little interview I did with her about what, when, why and how she is doing!

I always have one of our SoCal local riders on my mind because of her awesome engery and her infectous smile, not to mention, she does have one of the coolest names on the gate. Its been way to long since I've seen her in the headlines, so I reached out to Tatum Sik from for an update.

In 2008 Tatum had a great year - an invite to be part of the first-ever Womens Moto X at the X Games. And you could find Tatum racing at the AMA Women's National Motocross Series. Tatum was definitely on a high.

With this tremendous success, Tatum was gearing up for the 2009 race season .... but for some reason 2009 wasn't meant to happen as she wanted, and here is what Tatum has to say:

 

How would you best recap your 2009 WMX Outdoor National Season?

09 Outdoors was terrible! I went into the WMX Outdoors race series with a knee injury that progressively got worse with each moto. I had to re-look my race year and figure out how I was going to make something happen and heal up at the same time, so my plan went from going to all the WMX rounds to just getting through X Games.

 

You were looking awesome at XGames, ready to reclaim your position on the podium, what happened?

I was so bummed on X games! Supercross is my thing! I had almost everything dialed in on the track during our two practice rounds and my speed felt great as well as being really comfortable on the track. It all started with a bad start, the start killed it! And downhill from there! I had zero patience, I wanted my title back ... and it all ended when I did a really nice endo on a step up. The crash left me pretty beaten up, with some gnarly road-rash, as well as a broken wrist, collarbone, and dislocated shoulder.

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Are you healthy now? Are you back on the bike? Training?

Not healthy yet. I still have a few more weeks left, but I'm back in the gym and doing some rehab so I'll be healthy when I can start to ride again. I had full knee reconstruction surgery, so thats why I've been sitting on the couch forever! Haha!

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Yep. I was on Nitro Circus a while back but not sure what is goin' down in the future.



Plans for 2010?

2010 - Working on locking down sponsors, getting everything organized, so I can be fully prepared. I just wanna race as many local and WMX Outdoor Nationals as I can. Definitely X Games if they decide to invite me back, ... yes I have to be invited back to race. It's the real deal!


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Oh ... and here is a follow up picture from my Halloween Festivities! I had a fun Halloween with my family! Kept it real and real fun! Here is my nephew Griffin aka Freddy Krueger trying to end Little Red Ridinghood's life! LOL - Goodtimes!

 

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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - Blog Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:31:52 +0000
Happy Halloween, US Open Vegas http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2078-happy-halloween-us-open http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2078-happy-halloween-us-open By: Michele Johnson

Here I am again, running behind on my blog updates here on MXGirls at Supercross.com. I think that whole concept of time flys when you are having fun applies to my life.

So Halloween is today and I really hope you are all gearing up for a very spooky night on the town! Last night I went out with the girls, as seen below, but tonight I will be escorting Abby Cadabby from Sesame Street and a Gedi Storm Trooper through the streets of Murietta, California.

Happy Halloween to everyone!

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I wanted to share a couple picture highlights from the US Open in Vegas..  I was able to make it to the TWMX Awards show, it seems everyone in the mx industry was in attendence. The awards show was awesome, Rockstar kicked it into high gear with a hosted bar and the right vibe!

We started out in a limo bus from the MGM over to the Hardrock Hotel.  This crew was definitely pumped on attending the awards show.

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Looking around our fancy limo bus, I noticed the Deft Family was representing; large and in charge. This crew is promoting and sharing the new product they are launching into the motorsports community, the Deft Gloves.  Nate Adams having a lil interview session with Chris Kinman from TWMX and in true entourage style you can see the men of the Deft Family in full support.

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Since I am one of the biggest fans of womens motocross and this is MXGirls at Supercross.com, I highly suggest you visit the www.DeftFamily.com website, you will notice that one of our own MXGirls Tara Gieger is part of the family! Very cool. I took my 3 favorite things I found on the Deft Family website and made a collage [so girly of me], below you see Gieger, really cool gloves and super model Janelle McGuire showing off a cool thread for the ladies..

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This blog would not be right if I was not able to locate a Professional MXGirl in Vegas to take a power picture pose with! So here I am with the one and only Kawasaki Monster WMA Professional Sara Price. Im sure everyone is aware that Sara rocked the 2009 WMX Outdoor Race season with a 4th place overall finish, not bad coming off the Amateur gate. Sara looked beautiful at the awards night, so I just had to snatch her up and take a picture with her.

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Im so bummed I didnt capture a picture of the awesome moment, but Im going to at least mention it. Vicki Golden took the 2009 WMA Rookie of the Year Award! Awesome accomplishment from a very talented rider! I am looking forward to watching her race in 2010. You can check out some more cool details on Vicki at CRFSTUFF.com

I ran into another very fun yet inspiring woman, Docy Andrews, President of Impact Video and creator of the Impact Xtremey Awards here in Southern California. Docy lives for the sport of motocross and offroad racing. She is a huge supporter of womens motocross and I just adore her. From left to right: Docy Andrews, Kasey Brancroft, Cherie Kobiske, myself and Docy's best friend, shame on me for not remember her name!

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Besides spending most the days checking out the action in the pits, watching the race, doing buisness and making sure the MGM pool was up to standards, I also made it a priority to visit the Sheckler Racing launch party, so we bounced on over to Club Blush for some festivities to launch Sheckler Racing into fortune 500 status!! Randy Sheckler hosted a premier party! Here is the only picture I could fine with Randy and I in it, I swear Im in there, my back is better than nothing! 

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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - Blog Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:51:47 +0000
2010 AMA Woman's Motocross Class National Numbers http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-news/2087-2010-ama-womans-motocross-class-national-numbers http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-news/2087-2010-ama-womans-motocross-class-national-numbers With the conclusion of the 2009 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championships, MXSports Pro Racing has turned its attention towards 2010, making a number of improvements in the woman's motocross racing program.

One of the first things to get a make-over is how WMX racers earn, & score a prestigious national number. The new WMX national number selection process assigns national numbers based on final point standings from the previous season, rather than allowing riders to randomly choose their numbers, which was the case in 2009 and prior.

The new rule is stated as follows: Riders participating in the 2009 WMX race season will be assigned numbers based on final championship standings. Riders not participating in the 2009 WMX race season may request numbers. Numbers 100-119 are reserved for visiting international riders.

Says Jeff Canfield, Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Director: MXSports is excited to help continue growing the Women's Motocross Class. By changing the national number process to an assignment-based system rather than selection, we hope to make it easier for everyone, especially the fans, to identify the riders.

Below are the final standings from the 2009 Women's Motocross Class of the Lucas Oil Motocross Championship and the coordinating assigned national numbers for the 2010 season.

Ashley Fiolek will be the defending AMA Woman's national motocross champion for 2010.


Position - Name - 2009 Points - 2010 National Number

1 - Ashley Fiolek - 350 - 1
2 - Jessica Patterson - 345 - 2
3 - Sherri Cruse - 258 - 3
4 - Sara Price - 237 - 4
5 - Elizabeth Bash - 217 - 5
6 - Vicki Golden - 192 - 6
7 - Sarah Whitmore - 185 - 7
8 - Mariana Balbi - 170 - 8
9 - Penni Cyrus - 157 - 9
10 - Jacqueline Strong - 148 - 10
11 - April Zastrow - 102 - 11
12 - Tatum Sik - 101 - 12
13 - Ashley Boham - 98 - 13
14 - Kimberly Kocher - 81 - 14
15 - Sayaka Kaneshiro - 80 - 15
16 - Alyssa Fitch - 80 - 16
17 - Jackie Ives - 79 - 17
18 - Tarah Gieger - 70 - 18
19 - Nicole Madsen - 68 - 19
20 - Hailey Larson - 60 - 20
21 - Danielle Sawicki - 50 - 21
22 - Julie Anne Parizek - 40 - 22
23 - Allison Vrba - 39 - 23
24 - Tressa Rau - 39 - 24
25 - Heidi Cooke - 33 - 25
26 - Haruna Masu - 31 - 26
27 - Jessica Smith - 29 - 27
28 - Lindsey Scheltema - 27 - 28
29 - Ayla Cabus - 24 - 29
30 - Lindsey Palmer - 23 - 30
31 - Taylor Miller - 20 - 31
32 - Krisa Sweeney - 16 - 32
33 - Samantha Farr - 16 - 33
34 - Brittany Gagne - 11 - 34
35 - Lauren Volentir - 10 - 35
36 - Katelyn Crowley - 9 - 36
37 - Christina Reed - 9 - 37
38 - Vanessa Florentino - 8 - 38
39 - Kristine Wright - 7 - 39
40 - Elissa Grzincic - 4 - 40
41 - Jennifer Mead - 4 - 41
42 - Maria Forsberg - 2 - 42

In addition, MXSports has announced that 250cc two-stroke motorcycles will be eligible for competition in the WMX Class for the 2010 season. The class engine displacement will be 122-250cc.
 

 

 

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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:43:26 +0000
Ride for a Cure at Rynoland - Recap and Pictures http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-news/2035-ride-for-a-cure-at-rynoland-recap-and-pictures http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-news/2035-ride-for-a-cure-at-rynoland-recap-and-pictures alt
Michele Johnson and Elizabeth Bash having fun supporting the Ride for a Cure Event

The October 3, 2009, 3rd Annual  "Ride for a Cure" event out at Rynoland in Anza, California was a BLAST !!! Loaded up the dirtbike around 7am and pulled into the Rynoland training facility around 9am. The parking was already packed and the atmosphere was filled with the cause, everyone was here to show support and raise money for breast cancer.

As I was pulling in I saw more women riders then I have seen in years! Lots of the Womens Motocross Association Pro's were on hand to support the event. I noticed 2009 Womens Motocross Professional of the Year Sara Price, retired rocking race Tanya Satchwell, 2008 WMA Pro Meika Cornelius, XGames Bronze winner Elizabeth Bash and many more.. Lots of the local diehard MXGirls were on hand as well, throwing down some fun laps and littering the track with lots and lots of pink to support Breast Cancer Month!

I noticed a good amount of media support in the pits and I think I even saw FMX Superstar Mike Mason hanging out.  AMA Pro #111 Michael Sleeter was hauling around the track making everything look soooo easy!

A fun group of guys threw on decorated "contest" bra's to support the event, check out the pictures! As you can see Ryan Hughes now understands the meaning of support! The day was a blast and everyone was having way to much fun!

Laurie Carey, the founder of this event did an amazing job, tons of sponsors were on hand to help and donate. Kawasaki was in full effect with track side support, merchandising booth and a private area reserved for introducing the sport of motocross to new riders! It was awesome!

I hope you enjoy all the photos!

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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - News Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:16:09 +0000
MXGirls: Phat and Fitness http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2016-phat-and-fitness http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2016-phat-and-fitness
I am 34, and a mother of two. If you are into the motocross scene like I am, then you are aware that this is basically the off season for women's motocross. I'm not saying their isn't any racing going on, because you can always find a race or series to participate in. I have found that many of the riders who just finished competing in the AMA Women's Motocross Series are now taking a break .... and getting ready to pack on a couple pounds.

Hmmmmmm ..... maybe not the best idea, especially for a competitive athlete. Maybe now is the perfect time to build on what you have achieved in 2009 and become the racing machine you dream of being for 2010!

I have become a tad bit obsessed with the idea of heath and fitness. If you are my friend on Facebook you may or may not be tired of my mood updates which pretty much consist of entirely work and fitness. Its true, I'm 100% Mom, 100% Work and 100% Heath and Fitness. At this point in my life I couldn't imagine it anything other way. BTW, I am enjoying my new friends I meet each month (aka 1 pack, 2 pack, 3 pack, .... I cant wait until I have met all 6 of them! : )I do want touch base on some awesome heath & fitness regiments that have really helped me shape myself into the (addicted : ) heath & fitness person I am today. Before I get into that, I do want to share with you my reason for V-lining directly to my new addiction. I have been riding / racing MX for the past 15 years, and 5 years ago I had my first son (Talon) and then two years ago I had my daughter (Savy). Of course - all life changing as a woman!

I'm now a Mom, priorities change and so did my passion for being on the bike so many days each week. I battled with what I would call a slight depression .... should I continue riding or park the bikes?

In May of 2009, a new feeling came over me and I was OK with moving into a new sport. Don't get me wrong, I'm still ready to ride and I haven't parked my dirtbikes! I'm just OK with being a 'recreational' rider, and being a Mom comes first. And in moving forward in life, fitness, the gym, working out, has become my 'new' sport.Having fitness be my new sport of choice was not easy. It's not the same as getting on my MX bikes, railing a few corners, hitting a few jumps, and then call it a day. No no no! Having fitness as my new sport is a new way of life for me.

With fitness comes improved health and with improved health comes a whole new lifestyle. And that my friends is where I am at today.My goal here will be to add some fitness info though out my regular blogging schedule here at MXGirls. Today I wanted to share with you what I feel is the most important beginning to setting yourself to be a fitness & health addict like myself. Because I have a big handful of friends who are so lazy they feel like they are hitting rock bottom, I decided to share my findings with them, which now I am sharing with you.Women have an excuse for everything when it comes to health and fitness, don't we? I work too much, ... I have to focus on my kids, ... I have to focus on my husband/boyfriend, ... I just need a nap, ... I don't need to work out because I'm young, .... I'm naturally thin, ... I'm bloated, ... it's that time of the month, so on and so on and so on. Trust me, I am guilty of it too, (except the naturally thin stuff) so here is my advice:

Lets get our priorities straight and start feeding our body the necessary supplements it needs to perform in a healthy manner. Lets get our vitamins straight!

Yes, its similar to going to Detox to become healthy, and I promise it sucks booty. Imagine a month of "commitment", ... but lets just start week by week, and with your vitamins and water intake. It will make a difference just starting with that, and then it will be easier for you to focus on your fitness routine. Also, these vitamins I am going to suggest will take away all your fun monthly 'PMS' symptoms.

Between you and I, PMS symptoms are the most common excuse I had to be lazy and eat crappy almost 2 weeks out of the month. Making sure your vitamin intake is on schedule will help your body fight off many PMS symptoms.

Here is my disclaimer. I'm not a doctor. You should always consult your doctor for your needs. But I want to share with you what is working for me: (It is about a $70 - $100 investment every 3 months)

-Vitamin D 800 IU per day
-Calcium / ZINC / Magnesium 1000 mg per day
-Slow Release Iron 45.5 mg
-Womans Daily or Centrum Daily Multivitamin (The reason I feel you should also have a daily multivitamin is because our body only retains a certain amount of the vitamin we are putting in.)
-Natures EFA made by Nu-Tek - Omega 3, 6, & 9 w/ Sesamin
-Monavie 1-cup a day fruits/fiber
-32 oz Water – At least !!




I thought I would check with my buddy Elizabeth Bash who won the Bronze at XGames this year, and ask her what her fitness and riding regiment was like ... here is what she told me:

Monday - Spin bike, some push ups and sit ups. I do a lot of things that don't involve weights
Tuesday -  Ride MX, swim in the afternoon
Wednesday - Ride MX, swim or go for a long walk
Thursday - Ride MX, work on my bike
Friday - Spin bike, push ups, sit ups.


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Well, I hope you head off to store and finish off 2009 with your vitamins in check and get ready to join me in my health and fitness revolution!


p.s. Remember - always consult your doctor before doing anything regarding your health, nutrition, and any changes you might be considering. It's the best thing to do!




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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - Blog Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:49:03 +0000
MXGirls Blog, Bye 2009 WMX, Ride for the Cure, Makes MJ Smile http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2003-mxgirls-blog-september-17-2009 http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/2003-mxgirls-blog-september-17-2009
It’s been awhile since my last article, so I figured I would jump in here and give you some scoop on the important stuff ...

Women’s Motocross Rocks!

We all know that the Women’s Motocross season has come to an end, the racing was awesome and extremely competitive. Ashley Fiolek was crowned AMA Women's Motocross Champion of 2009, Jessica Patterson took second place, and Sherri Cruse locked in third place overall for the season! (You can see their Rider Profiles here.)

I was very impressed with how driven Jessica Patterson was to regain her top position on the circuit. She got stronger as the season went on! And Ashley Fiolek kept her drive up, showing how intense and passionate she is by finishing her last race of the year with a broken collarbone! Those two have a lot of experience .... and I think some of the 'rookies' that came into the series had a rude awakening as to how extremely competitive the pro class is, but it also gives them something to shoot for and improve upon and train towards - improving in 2010! Sara Price is a good example - she stayed consistent and I am sure she is going to arrive in 2010 with vengeance for a top 3 Championship finish.

3rd Annual 'Ride for the Cure', October 3rd, 2009 in Anza, California.

Super important. An up and coming event I feel is worthy of worldwide exposure! I will be in attendance and I will be doing some laps on my KTM Dirt Scooter! Looking forward to getting out and supporting this event! I do expect to see you there. You can come stop by and get my autograph! Ha-ha-ha Just kidding!

Here are the details on the Ride for the Cure: Rynoland Motocross Facility will be hosting the 3rd Annual Ride for the Cure October 3rd 2009 in Anza, California. The event will include motocross open practice, food, games, prizes, music, and a raffle. All the money raised will go directly to our local breast cancer resource center, Michelle’s Place http://www.michellesplace.org

We are hoping that you will show your support for this cause and attend the event in any way possible - rider, spectator, or even a vendor. The vending fee is only $50 for the day (Friday night set-up OK). 100% of all vending fees will be donated.

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Even if you cannot attend, you can help by donating some raffle items. The raffle is always greatly anticipated by attendees and it gives you an opportunity to showcase some products. For further information, feel free to contact Laurie Cary, e-mail laurie@panicrev.org

For information on event http://www.rynoland.com/

Stuff that makes me smile!

I’ve decided during the women’s motocross downtime I will thrill you with my favorite find on the women’s actions sports product scene, I will try to focus on the companies focused on women like myself … but, just in case I find something super amazing, just want to give you a heads up, I may travel outside the boundaries of women’s motocross. If you have a product you would like to share with me to be featured on my blog, please email me at Michele@supercross.com

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MotoCandy.com

I have personally been thrilled by the MotoCandy.com Clothing line, so thrilled I am now sporting the MotoCandy Logo Sticker on the back of my ride.

I felt it was necessary to lock down the specs on MotoCandy, so I shot off a couple questions to the creator of MotoCandy, Gina Downey out of San Diego, California, but I got her out of office reply. I think she is on lock down creating the 2010 MotoCandy line, so I wont bug her. Instead I will give you my personal description of a MotoCandy Girl.

Confident. Sexy. Dare Devil. In Control, OK enough from my head, here is what the website says "Girls that are into moto-sports are on the edgy side that's for sure. But the fact remains that they are GIRLS."

So, if you have any style-sense, you appreciate good quality, attention grabbing, self labeling clothing and you are a MotoCandy at heart, I would assume that your next purchase is going to be directly from MotoCandy.com. I will also be sporting my MotoCandy wear at the 3rd Annual Ride for the Cure October 3rd 2009 in Anza, California at Rynoland on October 3, 2009. MotoCandy is one of the companies donating to the cause, you better get your bootie out to Rynoland to make a bid on the MotoCandy basket and save some boobies!


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Here I am [Michele Johnson] , working from the home office with my MotoCandy Tank on.
I guess I can say this blog was powered by MotoCandy.com

And, let's not forget the recently wrapped up 2009 FIM Women's World Motocross Championship - the new world motocross champion? Steffi Laier from Germany! You can see her Rider Profile here

Thanks!
MJ
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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - Blog Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0000
MXGirls MJ Insider - X Games Day 1 http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/1904-mjs-never-ending-xgames-blog http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/1904-mjs-never-ending-xgames-blog Hello Everybody! I showed up at XGames this morning on Thursday, July 30th. Parking was already packed, credentials are on lock down, please don't email, text or call, I have zero powers! Ha-ha

When I walked into the Home Depot Center the women's motocross -moto x practice was in play. The girls on the track looked good, they were definitely taking their time getting to know the layout. Ashley Fiolek and Jessica Patterson were hucking the huge table top in no time!

I saw Miki Keller at the entrance to the track watching her girls in action. Definitely a fan of Miki's passion and commitment to make women's motocross part of the XGames. Still blown away by her achievement.

I am now sitting at a booth in the Group Y Action Sports Conference, here is the current panel speaking:
 

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Here I am directly across from Stefy Bau as I know her 2x WMA Motocross Champion and you may know her as the Youthstream Womens' World Championship Manager and my BFF forever and ever Kasey Bancroft. Here they are below:

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To the right of me I have Mike Story, President, owner of Big Daddy Media who supplied the internet service portol for us at the Action Sports Conference today.

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Here are some quick shots from today:

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Couldn't resist taking a picture of the "King" himself Jeremy McGrath, booty shot for the ladies!

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Check out Sherri Cruse getting some advice from Travis Pastrana

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Jessica Patterson is discussing the track and her 1st practice with her team.


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Our local Southern California hero and X Games 2008 Bronze Medal Winner, looking happy and confident with her practice!

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Jacqueline Strong is experiencing her 1st time at XGames, I'm sure her nerves are on edge! Lots of pressure on this track! 

Make sure you check out the over all day coverage, take the link below!! Lots of Photos of the men and womens of the X Games!

www.supercross.com/features/6-current-feature/1905-x-games-15-day-1-coverage


To see all the results so far from X Games, you can visit this link




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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - Blog Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:32:45 +0000
Women's Moto X at X Games, Bang Bang http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/1869-womens-moto-x-at-x-games-bang-bang- http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/1869-womens-moto-x-at-x-games-bang-bang-
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The list changes often due to injuries, etc .. So, here is the current list. When I view this list one name pops into my mind. Sara Price? Well here are the details. After a little chat with Jami from Thor Racing, the insider know is Sara Price will be racing Loretta's for 2009.

Check out the XGames Schedule at the bottom of my blog. 

Tarah Gieger        68      Yamaha
Sherri Cruse        3       Suzuki
Jessica Patterson   250     Honda
Ashley Fiolek       67      Honda
Tatum Sik           334     Suzuki
Elizabeth Bash      33      Kawasaki
Vanessa Florentino  75      Honda
April Zastrow       11      Honda
Penni Cyrus         15      Kawasaki
Jacqueline Strong   254     Honda

The Women's Finals are at 6:15pm on Saturday, August 1st and air LIVE on ESPN.

On a non-moto note, I'd like to share with you my most recent outing with some "inspirational" friends. I guess I will call it Project M, because it's totally undercover and if I told you the details this may be the last blog I ever post! So basically, lets sum it up to a lot of respect goes out to the men who live, breath and die for our country. I have a new love for these men, all of them, unsung heroes.


Sam is chomping into the local grind at the meat market in Downtown Iraq.


To many of you, Wee Man would be your hero. To me, my Brother in Law Kip Keune is my hero. He has given many years to the freedom of our country and now he is giving back to the soldiers who are walking in his steps.



From Riverside to Downtown Iraq in 2.5 hours ....


Downtown Iraq under fire


Sam, MJ, Steve - Protective Gear isnt always the most flattering!


Wee Man and myself with our hero's.


I ride dirtbikes, cook, clean, super mommy and I load the amo .. multi talented :-)


Grenade launcher - 300ft easy :-)


M280 Fully Automatic - This puppy was a beast!


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The X Games are the biggest action sports competition on Earth. The best skaters, bikers (both BMX and Moto X) and rally car racers will compete for gold medals and huge piles of cash, honor and fame, along with other extreme or action sports events! 
 
This is the X Games 15 schedule as of June 29, 2009. All times listed are Pacific Time (PT). Events listed with SC are held at the STAPLES Center, and events labeled HDC are held at the Home Depot Center. 

Thursday, July 30, 2009:

  • 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Hometown Heroes Practice, HDC
  • 9 a.m. - 10 a.m., Moto X Super X Women’s Practice, HDC
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Moto X Super X Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Skateboard Am Vert Practice, HDC
  • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hometown Heroes Street Elimination*, HDC
  • 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., Skateboard Big Air Practice, SC
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rally Car Racing Tarmac Practice, HDC
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Skateboard Park Legends Practice, HDC
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Skateboard Big Air Elimination, SC
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., BMX Freestyle Vert Practice, HDC
  • 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., BMX Freestyle Street Elimination, HDC
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Skateboard Park Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Moto X Freestyle Practice, HDC
  • 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Skateboard Vert Women’s Final, HDC
  • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Skateboard Street Women’s Practice, HDC
  • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., BMX Freestyle Big Air Practice, SC
  • 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Skateboard Vert Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Skateboard Street Women’s Final, HDC
  • 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., Moto X Best Whip Practice, SC
  • 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., BMX Freestyle Park Practice, HDC
  • 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Skateboard Street Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Skateboard Big Air Practice, SC
  • 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., BMX Freestyle Park Elimination, HDC
  • 5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Moto X Best Whip*, SC
  • 5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m., Skateboard Big Air Final, SC
  • 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Moto X Super X Adaptive Practice, HDC
  • 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Skateboard Adaptive Park Practice, HDC
  • 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Moto X Step Up Final, SC

Friday, July 31, 2009:

*** STAPLES Center is NOT open to the public until 4 p.m. ***
*** The Home Depot Center is open to the public 10 a.m. *** 
  • 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Moto X SuperMoto Practice, HDC
  • 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Moto X SuperMoto Seeding, HDC
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Hood Games Experience*, HDC
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Skateboard Park Adaptive Practice, HDC
  • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Skateboard Vert Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Moto X Freestyle Practice, HDC
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Hometown Heroes Street Final*, HDC
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Rally Car Racing Tarmac Practice, HDC
  • 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Skateboard Street Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Rally Car Racing Seeding, HDC
  • 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., BMX Freestyle Vert Practice, HDC
  • 12:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Skateboard Park Adaptive Jam*, HDC
  • 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., Skateboard Big Air Rail Jam Practice, SC
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., BMX Freestyle Park Practice, HDC
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Skateboard Street Men’s Elimination, HDC
  • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Moto X Best Trick Practice, SC
  • 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Skateboard Am Vert Practice, HDC
  • 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., BMX Freestyle Big Air Practice, SC
  • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., BMX Freestyle Street Practice, HDC
  • 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., Moto X Super X Men’s Practice/Seeding, HDC
  • 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Skateboard Park Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Skateboard Vert Am Final, HDC
  • 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., BMX Freestyle Street Final, HDC
  • 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Skateboard Vert Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., Moto X Super X Adaptive Practice, HDC
  • 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Skateboard Big Air Rail Jam Final, SC
  • 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Skateboard Park Legends Practice, HDC
  • 5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Moto X Super X Adaptive Final*, HDC
  • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Skateboard LA Shop Practice, HDC
  • 5:45 p.m. – 7 p.m., BMX Freestyle Big Air Final, SC
  • 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Moto X Super X Women’s Practice/Seeding, HDC
  • 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Moto X Best Trick Final, SC

Saturday, August 1, 2009:

*** The Home Depot Center is open to the public 10 a.m. ***
  • 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., Moto X SuperMoto Practice, HDC
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Skateboard LA Shop Practice, HDC
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Moto X Freestyle Practice, HDC
  • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Skateboard LA Shop Final*, HDC
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., BMX Freestyle Park Practice, HDC
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Moto X Freestyle Elimination, HDC
  • 12p.m. – 1:30 p.m., BMX Freestyle Park Final, HDC
  • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Skateboard Street Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Skateboard Vert Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., Moto X SuperMoto Final, HDC
  • 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Skateboard Park Men’s Practice, HDC
  • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Skateboard Street Men’s Final, HDC
  • 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., BMX Freestyle Vert Practice, HDC
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Skateboard Park Elimination, HDC
  • 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Moto X Super X Men’s Final, HDC
  • 4:30 p.m. – 6:30p.m., Skateboard Street High School Practice, HDC
  • 5 p.m. – 6:15 p.m., BMX Freestyle Vert Final, HDC
  • 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Skateboard Park Legends Practice, HDC
  • 6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Moto X Super X Women’s Final, HDC
  • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Skateboard Vert Men’s Final, HDC
  • 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Moto X Freestyle Final, HDC

Sunday, August 2, 2009:

*** The Home Depot Center is open to the public 10 a.m. ***
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Skateboard Street High School Practice, HDC
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Rally Car Racing Practice, HDC
  • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Skateboard Street High School Final, HDC
  • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Skateboard Park Practice, HDC
  • 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m., Rally Car Racing Elimination, HDC
  • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Skateboard Park Final, HDC
  • 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m., Rally Car Racing Super Special Final, HDC
  • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Skateboard Park Legends Final, HDC
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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - Blog Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:57:10 +0000
Shop Talk with Vicki Goldens Sponsor CRFSTUFF.com http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/1798-shop-talk-with-vicki-goldens-sponsor-crfstuffcom http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/1798-shop-talk-with-vicki-goldens-sponsor-crfstuffcom
I was able to catch up with Scott Hart from CRFSTUFF.com for a little grill session!

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MXGirls: Tell me about your company and how long you have been in business, along with a quick history of your motocross background / interest.


CRFSTUFF.com: The idea for CRF STUFF came about back in 2004 while sitting around the camp fire after a day of desert riding a few years ago. At the time I was general manager of a popular automotive performance parts & accessory company that focused on exceptional customer service and development of innovative parts based on customer input. My riding buddies kept bugging me about developing some parts and starting a business that specialized in parts exclusively for the HONDA CRF models. After 25+ years in the automotive industry, I was kind of getting burned out, so I decided to cash in some of my retirement and start CRF STUFF!

The CRF is far and away the most popular off road competition bike on the planet and there a bunch of companies already doing a great job of providing upgrades for the CRF’s. So we decided to focus on niche high end parts that either weren’t currently available or were difficult to source.  Our first product and our most popular is our 280mm Factory Team Replica big brake kit. We spent 2 years developing that kit and finally opened up for business in the fall of 2008. 

My first real race bike was a 1976 HONDA CR 125, the original “Red Racer”! Prior to that I had a hand me down XR75 that was worn out, but it still ran decent and was a lot of fun. I was 14 at the time and Marty Smith was in his heyday. Every kid on a dirt bike wanted to be him and with the CR 125 I was one step closer! I quickly became a top level intermediate rider at NW area tracks like Washougal, Mountain View, PIR, etc and raced consistently from 1976-1982 when I got out of college. My favorite bike during that time was the 1980 CR250R. I loved that bike!  I also enjoyed desert racing and trail riding. Even rode trials for awhile.  I got out of racing for almost 15 years and when I began to realize that I was in pretty poor shape from riding a desk all week long, I thought I’d get back into riding and racing to help keep in shape and de-stress. I have been riding consistently for the past 6 years and lovin every minute of it.


MXGirls: What sparked your interest in sponsoring Vicki Golden?

CRFSTUFF.com: Two things. 1st since Washougal is right in our back yard, we always go to the nationals and a few years ago, we got to see some really exciting women’s racing. For whatever reason, It’s been our experience that the Women’s pro class provides more of what we like to watch……… a lot of lead changes, passing and bar to bar action!

2nd, Miki Keller, founder of the Women’s Motocross Association and Darrel Saldana of Wonder Warthog Racing were both instrumental in getting CRF STUFF involved in working with the WMA. Miki rides at one of our local tracks and we’d always run into here and hear about new up and coming riders. We met Darrel at the Seattle SX this year and he also felt that becoming involved in the WMA would be good for us. Working with Vicki, really has been a “Golden Opportunity” (had to work that in here somehow!) for CRF STUFF. Her approach was plain and simple and we liked that. Vicki has a reputation for putting in the necessary work to be competitive at the pro level and her results speak for themselves. I’m confident we’ll see the red number plate on her bike more than once this year!  


MXGirls: Have you seen Vicki race in person?

CRFSTUFF.com: No, and we can hardly wait for the Washougal national so we can.  I will say that since we hadn’t heard of her prior to when her mechanic / manger Ben Hertel contacted us for brakes, we poked around on the internet a bit and found a few videos of Vicki racing and we were very impressed with what we saw. She has a confident and natural riding style that is pure pleasure to watch. 

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Vicki Golden at Hangtown 2009    Photo By: Carl Stone


MXGirls: Do you have a new outlook on women's motocross since your rider Vicki Golden has given CRFStuff.com so much podium time?

CRFSTUFF.com:
We’ve definately developed a new passion for the WMA and we are grateful for the advances that have come this year with the increased television coverage and races being held on the same day as the men’s events, however we are a bit disappointed that some of the mainstream media in our sport still give the WMA 2nd billing by delaying coverage of WMA results and stories etc.


MXGirls: Do you feel any benefits to supporting women racers vs. the men?

CRFSTUFF.com: Right now, sponsoring a top level WMA pro is a great marketing and PR opportunity as the sport is experiencing phenomenal growth and increased popularity among motorsports enthusiasts. The cost to sponsor a WMA athlete is a fraction of what it costs to sponsor one of the top 10 guys, yet the exposure is still pretty good. You better hurry up, I don’t think it’s going to stay that way long!

MXGirls: What is your best advice for up and coming WMA riders to pick up sponsors?

CRFSTUFF.com: Spend some time to professionally develop your riding resume including professional photography, some video content and if you have the time and resources put together a Face Book fan page or get set up on Twitter, where you can keep fans and sponsors informed with what you’ve been up to etc. Sponsors look at results, but they also want to know who they are working with, so it’s important to have a personal feel to your resume. Once you do get sponsored, it’s very important to keep in communication with your sponsors. We want to hear how the race was etc, etc. Ben and Vicki do a great job at this. It’s not unusual for us to get a text message from Ben during   Vicki’s motos at the nationals. That means a lot to us and really makes us feel like our support is valued! (And keeps us interested in continuing to be a sponsor)


I hope you enjoyed the awesome insight that Scott from CRFSTUFF.com shared with us! Now, I  couldnt think of a better way to introduce GEICO Powersports Honda Vicki Golden to you then recommending you to take a couple minutes and watch this awesome video of Vicki Golden out at Perris Raceway from PanicRev.org, Matt Francis met up with her while she was out putting in some laps, training for the next WMA race in Colorado this weekend!

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michele@supercross.com (Michele Johnson) MXGirls - Features Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:52:03 +0000
Honda Red Bull Racing's Supercross / Motocross Team Rider Ashley Fiolek nominated for ESPN ESPY Award http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-news/1795-honda-red-bull-racings-supercross-motocross-team-rider-ashley-fiolek-nominated-for-espn-espy-award http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-news/1795-honda-red-bull-racings-supercross-motocross-team-rider-ashley-fiolek-nominated-for-espn-espy-award
The Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards recognize individual and team athletic achievement and other sports performances for the prior calendar year. The 18-year-old female, deaf motocross champion faces snowboarding's Torah Bright, skiing's Sarah Burke and surfing's Maya Gabeira for the prestigious award.

"I found out I was nominated just last night and I was so pumped" remarked Ashley. "I am up against some tough action sports women. I am proud to represent the sport of motocross for the award."

The Female Action Sports ESPY will go to the athlete with the most online votes from fans. All fans of Ashley and motocross are encouraged to vote at http://www.ESPYS.tv. The awards will be presented Wednesday evening, July 15 at a show hosted by Samuel L. Jackson in downtown Los Angeles. The event will be broadcast Sunday, July 19 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN



To view Ashley's Rider Profile on Supercross.com, you can visit this link


To get news and feature updates from Supercross via Twitter, you can visit this link
http://twitter.com/supercrosscom








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race@supercross.com (Lex) MXGirls - News Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:06:20 +0000