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Inspiration Friday: Texas Sized WorldSBK Inspiration

September 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

There are a lot of great memories for me thinking about my home state in the USA, Texas. Big everything, wide-open freedom and incredible food/shopping. But today isn’t about me, it’s about BMW Motorrad Motorsport, […]

New 2024 Triumph 400cc’s: Both Affordable and Fun?

July 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In the past affordability and fun has gone hand-in-hand like USA and Canada neighbours, but recently affordability tastes more like mustard ice-cream! Triumph wants to change all and bring back the good-ol-days with their new […]

TOP-FIVE RESULTS AT HOUSTON SUPERCROSS

February 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

HOUSTON, Texas – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team-mates Aaron Plessinger and Cooper Webb have both put in strong performances to finish inside the top-five at tonight’s latest round of the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship in […]

Season-ending knee injury at start of AMA Supercross 250 East series

February 8, 2023 Michael Le Pard

It has been a rough couple of weeks for The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team, with a season-ending knee injury to Malcolm Stewart; and another injury that put Jalek Swoll on the sidelines before […]

Emerging teenager Talon Hawkins makes professional AMA Supercross debut

February 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Emerging teenager Talon Hawkins will make his professional AMA Supercross debut when 250SX East commences this weekend in Houston, filling in for the injured Jalek Swoll at Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing. The 19-year-old […]

Within four points to lead 2023 AMA Supercross Championship

January 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb has moved to within four points of the lead in the 2023 AMA Supercross Championship aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION, after finishing fourth […]

250SX & 450SX riders out due to Crashes and Surgery

January 29, 2023 Michael Le Pard

JALEK SWOLL UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL ARM SURGERY ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACER WILL MISS THE START OF 250SX EASTERN SERIES Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team rider Jalek Swoll has successfully undergone surgery this morning (Saturday) […]

SUZUKI ADVANCES TO HOUSTON NHRA PRO STOCK SEMI FINALS

April 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 25. The Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle Team returned to action at the weekend at the NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park for the second […]

Ready 4 Red Ducati 2022 tour

February 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Ready 4 Red tour is back! We’re touring the country showcasing our incredible new products. Get an exclusive, up-close preview of the new bikes before they hit showrooms. Meet the Ducati North America team […]

Stellar night at AMA/ FIM Supercross Houston with exciting on-track battles

January 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 25. John Short: Suzuki RM-Z250 – 8th The Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports/ Suzuki and BarX/ Chaparral/ ECSTAR Suzuki teams took on the third round in seven days to kick-off […]

Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship brings the heat to Houston

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart and Aaron Plessinger finished sixth and seventh, respectively, at Round 3 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship in Houston, Texas. Their rookie teammate Dylan Ferrandis was […]

Dominant supercross week in Houston Texas at NRG Stadium

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols and Christian Craig capped off a dominant week in Houston, Texas, with a 1-2 finish Saturday night at the NRG Stadium. The team’s third-consecutive double podium at the […]

Houston AMA Supercross World Championship Main Event Chaos

January 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Wrapping up their third race in just seven days, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team closed the first chapter of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship on Saturday in Houston, Texas as they look […]

MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND RACING ACTION – January 23rd

January 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 22. The fourth weekend of January sees Round 3 of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This is the third race […]

Teams battled hard at 2nd round of 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ World Supercross Championship

January 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 21. The Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports/ Suzuki and BarX/ Chaparral/ ECSTAR Suzuki teams battled hard at the second round of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA/ World Supercross Championship inside […]

Superb race in challenging conditions at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship

January 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis rode a superb race in challenging conditions to cross the line second at Round 2 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship on Tuesday night in Houston, […]

2nd Consecutive Double Podium at Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East Championship

January 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols and Christian Craig returned to the podium for the second race running, crossing the line second and third, respectively, on Tuesday night in Houston, Texas. It was […]

Round 2 AMA Supercross World Championship Results at NRG Stadium Houston

January 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team had all the ingredients for a successful night in Houston, where Round 2 of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship took place inside NRG Stadium for the second […]

2021 Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Season Opens

January 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 18. The Twisted Tea/ H.E.P. Motorsports/ Suzuki and BarX/Chaparral/ ECSTAR Suzuki teams are currently in Houston, Texas for the three-round back-to-back stint that begins the 17-round 2021 Monster Energy […]

Stewart Scores Top-Five Finish in Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Debut

January 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Malcolm Stewart kicked off the new year with his new team securing a solid top-five finish at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener in Houston, Texas. Dylan Ferrandis also […]

Stellar Night for Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing at Supercross Season Opener

January 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Christian Craig fired the first shot in the 2021 250SX East Championship with a dominant win on Saturday night in Houston, Texas. Colt Nichols came out on top in the […]

Opening round of 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship Houston Texas

January 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team took on the opening round of the 2021 AMA Supercross World Championship on Saturday, fielding a team of four riders across the 250SX and 450SX classes. It was […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHDULE – January 16-17th

January 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 16. The first major motorcycle race of 2021 kicks off this weekend in America with the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at NRG […]

2021 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross season Honda Squad

January 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Today in a virtual event, American Honda presented Team Honda HRC’s riders and staff for the 2021 AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross season. German Ken Roczen begins his fifth year with Honda’s factory team […]

2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule

December 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 19. A new updated schedule has been announced this week for the 2021 Monster Energy FIM/ AMA Supercross Championship that will see a total of 17 rounds from January […]

BMW Art Journey Artist Shortlist 2020 Announced

April 8, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Basel/Munich. Art Basel and BMW today announced the 2020 artist shortlist of the BMW Art Journey, a joint initiative recognizing and supporting emerging artists worldwide. Like a mobile studio, the BMW Art Journey can take […]

World of Ducati 29-stop USA city tour begins January 15

December 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

29-stop U.S. city tour begins January 15, 2020 New Streetfighter V4 headlines tour along with new 2020 model lineup New Ducati e-bike MIG-RR to make first U.S. appearance Ducati SuMisura, a bespoke leather race suit […]

Ducati Global Dealer Conference Shines Spotlight on Thriving North American Dealership Network

October 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Event highlighted 19 award-winners, including regional categories for sales volume and growth AMS Ducati Dallas awarded special recognition by global Chief Executive Officer Claudio Domenicali as Ducati Dealer of the Year 2019 for North & […]

TOP-5 FOR DECOTIS AND SUZUKI AT HOUSTON SX

April 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 1. Jimmy Decotis [250 Class, 5th Place] Justin Hill [450 Class, 11th Place] The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team was in Houston, Texas this weekend for round 13 […]

Houston Supercross Takes Toll on Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team

March 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was an unlucky round 13 for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team this Saturday at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The night ended early for Justin Barcia and Josh Grant at the […]

DEAN WILSON EARNS FIRST PODIUM OF THE SEASON AT HOUSTON SX TRIPLE CROWN

March 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team’s Dean Wilson had a stellar night in Houston, Texas for Round 13 of the 2019 AMA Supercross World Championship series at NRG Stadium. In a unique Triple Crown format, […]

Ferrandis on Fire with Second-Straight Supercross Win at Triple Crown In Houston

March 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Dylan Ferrandis backed up his first-ever Monster Energy AMA Supercross win last weekend in Seattle with another stellar victory at the third and final Triple Crown of 2019, Saturday night at NRG Stadium in Houston, […]

Tough Night For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team At Seattle

March 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 12 of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington, was a tough event for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Supercross Team. Justin Barcia finished 17th in the […]

The New 2019 MV Agusta Model Lineup – Art Over Engineering?

March 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Beauty over form, art over engineering, aesthetics over function. For 2019, MV Agustra introduces the most artistic lineup ever. Introduced a 3 year warranty, solved many technical issues, increased reliability, stabilized delivery, solidified the company […]