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Round 5 AMA NGPC Series at Fox Raceway in Pala California

April 30, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Pala, CA Round Five April 27, 2025 DeMartile Charges to Second at Fox Raceway Round 5 of the AMA NGPC Series took place at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. Despite light rain leading into the […]

Interactive Friday: Buying Electric in 2025? Slow Speeds & Shocks!

January 10, 2025 Michael Le Pard

Here at Total Motorcycle my heart goes out to those affected by the California wildfires. I wanted to share some incredible imagery you wouldn’t see on the news. What better media to use than motorcycles […]

Fox Raceway marked the return to competition for Aaron Plessinger in the 450MX ranks

May 26, 2024 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. – A convincing start to the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship saw Chase Sexton finish third overall at Fox Raceway on Saturday, delivering 4-2 results across the pair of 450MX motos, while Red Bull […]

High hopes for 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship beginning this Saturday in Pala California

May 23, 2024 Michael Le Pard

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will enter the 2024 AMA Pro Motocross Championship beginning this Saturday in Pala, California, where Chase Sexton and Aaron Plessinger intend to challenge for the 450MX Class title, […]

Tonight’s title-deciding final round of the season in Salt Lake City Supercross

May 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Tom Vialle has clinched the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship in the 250SX East division following tonight’s title-deciding final round of the season in Salt Lake City. […]

New AMA Supercross 250SX West Champion after clinching 2024 title in Salt Lake City Utah

May 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire is the new AMA Supercross 250SX West Champion after clinching the 2024 title at tonight’s final round of the season in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hampshire came […]

AMA HALL OF FAMER RICKY JOHNSON NAMED LEGEND OF THE SPORT AT 2024 QUAIL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING

April 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Johnson to share inspiring stories from his career at renowned motorcycle event Carmel, Calif. (April 10, 2024) – The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is proud to announce that it will honor AMA Motorcross and Supercross icon […]

Gnarly and super-happy Austin Walton achieved pair of podiums across two different states

April 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton achieved a pair of podium results across two different series and multiple states this weekend, claiming second position at Round 3 of the National Hare & Hound Championship […]

Supercross season Round 5 out of California and into Detroit Michigan

February 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Detroit, MI Round Five February 3rd, 2024 Round Five – Detroit For the fifth round of the Supercross season, the series headed out of California and into Detroit, Michigan. The track at Ford Field was […]

National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) – Round 2 in Taft California

February 5, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Round 2 of NGPC saw Pro Class title prospect Walton battle an ultra-rough circuit in Taft, California, with the Rockstar Energy Factory Racing pilot charging his Husqvarna Motorcycles FX 450 to a fourth-place finish after completing […]

Stoked at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action Anaheim California

January 28, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider RJ Hampshire rebounded to a well-deserved second-place finish in the 250SX West Class at Round 4 of AMA Supercross action in Anaheim, California, on a night where 450SX contenders Malcolm Stewart and Christian […]

Super Mud Round 2 – AMA Supercross Championship in San Francisco

January 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton delivered his first win for the team at Round 2 of the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship, taking a dominant wire-to-wire victory in the muddy […]

Ideal conditions for WORCS opener in Taft California

January 11, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Taft, Ca Round One January 5th, 2024 DeMartile Wins His First WORCS Race to Open Season The best way to kick off the season is to go out and win. That is exactly what […]

Applying Immense pressure results in season-best for Austin Walton at AMA National Grand Prix Championship

October 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Austin Walton continues his charge toward the front of the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) Pro Class field, after earning second place at the eighth round of the season in Ridgecrest, California, as teammate Dalton Shirey […]

65cc World All-Stars Announced for Opening SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Round

September 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Ultra-Talented Field of 65cc World All-Stars Announced for Opening SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Round 22 Elite Amateur Racers Ages 8-12 to Showcase Sport’s Youngest Stars ELLENTON, Fla. // MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (September 7, 2023) – As the anticipation continues […]

ALL-HARLEY KING OF THE BAGGERS PODIUM ON SUNDAY AT LAGUNA SECA

July 11, 2023 Michael Le Pard

FACTORY HARLEY-DAVIDSON RIDER KYLE WYMAN TOPS ALL-HARLEY KING OF THE BAGGERS PODIUM ON SUNDAY AT LAGUNA SECA Vance & Hines/Harley-Davidson racer Hayden Gillim wins on Saturday MILWAUKEE (July 10, 2023) – Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle […]

Mixed fortunes for Ducati as MotoAmerica made its only California stop

July 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., July 7, 2023 — Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati NYC duo Josh Herrin and Xavi Forés enjoyed mixed fortunes as MotoAmerica made its only California stop on the 2023 tour. It was a positive […]

Motocross series turned up the heat on riders at Hangtown MXGP

June 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round two of the Pro Motocross series turned up the heat on the riders as they headed for their annual visit to the rolling foothills of California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada at Hangtown. 250 MX […]

Impressive Hangtown comeback with Round 2 AMA Pro Motocross Championship

June 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claimed another strong haul of points at Round 2 of the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, with Cooper Webb charging to the 450MX podium in third overall, directly ahead […]

Big Win at Dallas Half-Mile American Flat Track (AFT) action

May 31, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing and Reigning AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees Win Big at Dallas Half-Mile Mees Captures Second Win of the Season, Indian Motorcycle Privateer Brandon Robinson Finishes Third MINNEAPOLIS (April 24, 2023) […]

2023 Pro Motocross Championship season starts in style

May 28, 2023 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing commenced the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship in style at Round 1 of the season, with 450MX riders Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb opening the outdoors with a pair […]

Complete four-rider roster in 2023 Pro Motocross Championship

May 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Murrieta, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will field a complete four-rider roster in the 2023 Pro Motocross Championship, featuring Cooper Webb and Aaron Plessinger in 450MX, alongside 250MX contenders Maximus Vohland and Tom Vialle […]

Honda’s first premier-class AMA Supercross title in 20 years

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

May 14, 2023 — SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Chase Sexton takes Honda’s first premier-class AMA Supercross title in 20 years 450SX crown follows 250SX East and West titles by Hunter and Jett Lawrence With a main-event […]

Welcome return to racing and podium at 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals Salt Lake City

May 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider Aaron Plessinger made a welcome return to racing and the podium at the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship finals in Salt Lake City, charging to a […]

Brothers win 2023 AMA 250SX West & 250SX East Championships in a week

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

NEWS FLASH: 2023 AMA 250SX West Region Championship to Jett Lawrence May 7, 2023 — DENVER, Colorado Title comes one week after brother Hunter Lawrence won 250SX East crown Fourth AMA 250 title for Jett […]

Big AFT SuperTwins win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway

April 25, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Indian Motorcycle Racing and Reigning AFT SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees Win Big at Dallas Half-Mile Mees Captures Second Win of the Season, Indian Motorcycle Privateer Brandon Robinson Finishes Third MINNEAPOLIS (April 25, 2023) […]

Baja Dakar NGPC series at 29 Palms California Results

April 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 5 29 Palms, CA April 1st, 2023 DeMartile Top Ten at 29 Palms The NGPC series descended on the 29 Palms Motorsports Complex for round 5 of the championship. The course featured some Baja/Dakar […]

Season Best at AMA National Grand Prix Championship NGPC Glen Helen

March 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A convincing charge to fourth position was earned by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Austin Walton in the AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) round at Glen Helen, followed by Dalton Shirey in a […]

SEASON-BEST FOURTH FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA’S AUSTIN WALTON AT BLYTHE NGPC

February 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider Austin Walton delivered his strongest result of the 2023 National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) in Blythe, California, on Sunday, where he claimed fourth position overall. Walton completed lap one […]

Extreme flooding in Bay Area Postpones AMA Supercross Championship

February 19, 2023 Michael Le Pard

This week the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team headed to Oakland, California for a rare make-up date in the AMA Supercross Championship, following the postponement of original date due to extreme flooding in the […]

Double at Tampa 2023 AMA Supercross Championship

February 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

TAMPA, Florida – Two-time 450SX champion Cooper Webb led a Red Bull KTM Factory Racing podium double at tonight’s Tampa round of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, picking up his first victory of the season and […]

2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) Blythe Results

February 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Sunday’s second round of the 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) saw Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton earn a top-five finish in Taft, California, providing him a platform to further build upon […]

US Hard Enduro King of the Motos Johnson Valley California Results

February 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Lewis finishes just outside Top Ten After taking a year off, the King of the Motos returned to the US Hard Enduro series. This is a GPS-based hard enduro event that was held in Johnson […]

Inspiration Friday: Ducati’s Electric Historic Moment

January 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

“The beginning of a new and important chapter in Ducati‘s history…that of electric sports bikes.” Welcome to week #230 of Total Motorcycle’s Inspiration Friday: Ducati’s Electric Historic Moment! The start of production of the “V21L” […]

Results 450SX & 250SX SuperMotocross World Championship – San Diego

January 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Two-time 450SX champion Cooper Webb has made it two podiums in a row to commence the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider claiming a convincing runner-up result […]

MotoGP, MXGP and Supercross Yamaha & Monster Energy Partnership

January 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy and Yamaha Racing Strengthen Global Partnership Monster Energy and Yamaha Racing celebrate partnership with a new global race team livery for the 2023 MotoGP, MXGP and AMA Supercross and Motocross seasons. Yamaha Motor […]

National Grand Prix Championship Round 1 Delano California

January 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

National Grand Prix Championship Round 1 Delano, California January 15th, 2023 DeMartile Secures Second Place The first round of the NGPC series kicked off in Delano at the American MX Compound. Muddy conditions from a […]

2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) SoCal GP American MX in Delano California

January 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The 2023 AMA National Grand Prix Championship (NGPC) took off with the SoCal GP at American MX in Delano, California, over the weekend and Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton opened his campaign with […]

2023 AMA Supercross Championship Round 1 Oakland California

January 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round 1 – AMA Supercross Championship ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has begun its 2023 AMA Supercross Championship campaign strongly, as multi-time champion Cooper Webb led the charge with an impressive come-from-behind […]

Team Honda HRC Presents Lineup Ahead of 2023 Season

December 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Riders expected to fight for titles in both classes Team to campaign 2023 CRF450RWE, CRF250R With the racing season fast approaching, Team Honda HRC presented its 2023 roster, including riders, management and technicians, to the […]

Conclusion of the 2022 NHRA season

November 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 15. Angelle Sampey – 6th in championship – 2,353 pts Eddie Krawiec – 7th in championship – 2,306 pts Displaying the speed that made it a championship contender throughout […]

Results National Grand Prix Championship Blythe California

November 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton rebounded from a challenging last round to score his fourth podium finish of the season at the National Grand Prix Championship in Blythe, California. Additionally, Husqvarna Motorcycles-mounted riders […]

CALIFORNIA NATIVE INKS TWO-YEAR SUPERCROSS AND MOTOCROSS DEAL

October 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to welcome Christian Craig to the team’s 450 lineup in both AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross Championship racing. Inking a two-year deal, the California native will remain […]

HUSQVARNA SALVAGES CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS AT VIEWFINDERS GP

October 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton has shown his skill and consistency by capturing a top-five finish at the first seven rounds of the AMA National Grand Prix Championship but had a tough break, […]

DALTON SHIREY CROWNED 2022 AMA NATIONAL HARE & HOUND CHAMPION

September 27, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Husqvarna Motorcycles-supported rider Dalton Shirey secured the 2022 AMA National Hare & Hound Championship over the weekend with a dominant performance at the penultimate round in Lovelock, Nevada. Scoring his second-straight win at Round 7, […]

Motocross Season Closes Out in California

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Justin Cooper overcame extreme temperatures and a tough track to cap off the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship with a podium finish at Fox Raceway in Pala, California. His 3-3 […]

Perfect score claims fourth-career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac capped off an epic season with a perfect score to claim his fourth-career Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 450MX Championship at the season finale at Fox Raceway. His come-from-behind […]

Definitely hot successful 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship season

September 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

PALA, Calif. – The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team concluded a successful season in the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship on Saturday with a fighting performance at the Fox Raceway II National in Pala, California. Extreme […]

VINTAGE LOOK AT FOX RACEWAY II NATIONAL MOTOCROSS

September 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Celebrating the long tradition of Husqvarna Motorcycles competing at the highest level of motocross racing in the U.S., the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team came into the Fox Raceway II National adorned with a […]

Deep ruts of Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville Indiana for Motocross

August 30, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 29. Marshal Weltin: RM-Z450 – 15-11 Preston Kilroy: RMZ-250 – 18-13 On a tough race weekend, Suzuki riders put in strong charges throughout round 11 of the 2022 AMA […]

SEASON-BEST FINISHES IN 450MX CLASS

August 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s RJ Hampshire put on a strong showing in Crawfordsville, Indiana, delivering 2-4 moto results to finish fourth overall in 250MX at the penultimate round of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross […]

450MX class penultimate round 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship

August 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – With 3-3 results at the Ironman National, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger has secured third overall in the 450MX class at the penultimate round of the 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. Ryan […]

Bad start and traffic results in disappointment for Husqvarna

August 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton captured his seventh top-five finish in as many rounds with a fighting fifth-place at the AMA National Grand Prix Championship in Preston, Idaho. Walton felt the effects of […]

Race Purse Increased to Sport’s Richest – $10 Million

August 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. & PALMETTO, Fla. (August 2, 2022) – MX Sports Pro Racing and Feld Motor Sports, Inc., today jointly announced a partnership that will see the formation of the SuperMotocross World Championship. Under this […]

SUZUKI & SAMPEY MOVE CLOSER TO NHRA PRO STOCK LEAD

July 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 19. Angelle Sampey and her Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Hayabusa edged closer to the lead in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship points standings with a solid run […]

Another masterclass performance at MotoAmerica WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

July 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Gagne Claims Championship Lead with Laguna Seca Sweep Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha Racing’s Jake Gagne put on another masterclass performance at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca to leave Monterey, California, with a pair of […]

Front-running MotoAmerica ways at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey California

July 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 10. Tyler Scott (SS): GSX-R750 – 2nd Richie Escalante (SBK): GSX-R1000R – 4th Cory Ventura (SS): GSX-R750 – 8th Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer continued their front-running ways […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION CALENDAR – JULY 9-10TH

July 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 8. The second weekend in July sees Suzuki teams in action in America. Twisted Tea Suzuki Presented by Progressive Insurance riders Brandon Hartranft and new 450-class team rider Marshal […]

We looked for someone with Superbike experience who could get a result and was available

July 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 8. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki will field two replacement riders at this coming weekend’s MotoAmerica AMA/ FIM North American Road Racing round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in […]

World-famous Laguna Seca host to round six MotoAmerica 2022

July 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MotoAmerica Round 6 – Petrucci In Command As The Field Hits Laguna Seca The world-famous Laguna Seca plays host to round six of MotoAmerica 2022 with Danilo Petrucci on top of the points Sunnyvale, Calif., […]

Scouting for Prospect Development at RedBud Motocross

June 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

MX Sports Pro Racing Scouting Moto Combine Set to Embark on Second Season of Prospect Development at RedBud Rider Coach Lineup of Michael Byrne, Broc Glover, Chad Reed, and Jeff Stanton to Provide Mentorship of […]

Double MotoAmerica win despite suffering broken thumb and bruised hip

June 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 27. Tyler Scott (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 2nd Liam Grant (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 6th Richie Escalante (SBK): Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 6th Sam Lochoff (SS): Suzuki GSX-R750 – 15th […]

Inspiration Friday: National Get Outdoors Day 2022

June 10, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Celebrate Inspiration Friday with National Get Outdoors Day 2022 simply by getting outside and win epic prizes, even free park passes. Discover new possibilities, experience off-road motorcycles, trails, camping across 200 epic destinations nationwide. It […]