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House Subcommitte to Vote on CPSC Lead Law

Thursday, May 12, 2011
A formal Discussion Draft entitled, "Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011 (ECADA)," will be voted upon tomorrow by the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade of the Committee on Energy & Commerce

AMA Pro Flat Track Sammy Halbert Interview

Thursday, May 12, 2011
Slammin' Sammy Halbert started the AMA Pro Flat Track season off with a bang after a perfect weekend in Daytona. We got a chance to talk to the current points leader in the GNC Expert Singles class.

Ricky Carmichael Award Returns to AMA

Thursday, May 12, 2011
MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, is proud to announce the return of the Ricky Carmichael Hard Charger Award for the 2011 season.

2011 Scott 250 Boots Review

Thursday, May 12, 2011
We spend several months riding in the new Scott 250 entry-level motocross boots. Find out if these affordable kicks are right for your budget.

2011 Dana Point 2 Avalon Jet Ski Race Report

Thursday, May 12, 2011
Climb on with MotoUSA as we tackle the 2011 Dana Point to Avalon and Back Offshore PWC Race on a Yamaha Wave Runner FX under less than ideal conditions.

AMA News and Notes June 2011

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
American Motorcycle Association comes out with the next edition of News and Notes for June 2011.

Mullins Leads Heading to Indy 100

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series heads to a freshly designed Indy 100 course at the schedule's newest venue in Gosport, Ind.

Moates Cup Legacy at Glen Helen USGP

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
To commemorate Marty Moates becoming the first American to ever win the 500cc USGP at Carlsbad, the 'Moates Cup' has been created and will return for 2011 to honor the Top American rider at the USGP.

Honda XR650L Project Bike Ride Report

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A surprise weekend off was the perfect opportunity to do some tire and gear testing with our long-term 2009 Honda XR650L Project Bike. Here's a quick report from a weekend of dual sporting.

MC Life: Tim Kang

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
MotoUSA chats with star T.V. actor Tim Kang about his love for street bikes, MotoGP racing and life away from the big screen.

Las Vegas Supercross Insider 2011

Sunday, May 08, 2011
Las Vegas lived up to its hype as the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Suprcross ended on a high note. Read on to see details of racing action at one of the most memorable season finales in years.

Las Vegas Supercross Results 2011

Saturday, May 07, 2011
The 2011 Supercross title was on the line at Vegas. Could Villopto hold on to the points lead in Sam Boyd Stadium to cap off an upredictable Supercross season.

Las Vegas Supercross Lites Results 2011

Saturday, May 07, 2011
A pair of Supercross Lites titles and the first ever East/West Shootout are on the line at Vegas. See what riders hit the jackpot and who goes bust at Sam Boyd Stadium and the 2011 Supercross season finale.

Las Vegas Supercross Notes 2011

Friday, May 06, 2011
The 2011 AMA Supercross series lands in Sin City where Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto will shoot for the first Supercross title of his career in Las Vegas.

2012 AMA Supercross Schedule Announced

Friday, May 06, 2011
Feld Motor Sports announced the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross schedule, featuring the tour’s newest stop on April 14 at Louisiana’s Superdome in New Orleans.

MotoUSA Photo of the Week - May 6, 2011

Friday, May 06, 2011
This week a technically composed landscape shot by MotoUSA forums user Wisart took the top honors in the Photo of the Week. Read on to learn more about his photo and to get a new moto-photo tip.

Limited Edition Bar Pads Benefit Japan

Thursday, May 05, 2011
Renthal is very proud to announce that we are producing a special limited edition handlebar pad that is going to be sold exclusively through our website, of which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross for the Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami relief in Japan.

Scorpion Introduces iPad/iPhone Application

Thursday, May 05, 2011
Scorpion catalog & social networking links now on tap with new Scorpion iPad/iPhone Application.

Las Vegas Supercross Preview 2011

Thursday, May 05, 2011
It will be a fight to the finish as the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship enters Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium to see who takes ultimate bragging rights in the final race of the season.

Makita to Sponsor Motocross Championship

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, introduce Makita Industrial Power Tools, a leader in the power tool market, as the Official Power Tool of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

This Weekend at Glen Helen Raceway

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
As the 2011 Monster Energy Grand Prix of the United States draws nearer, Glen Helen Raceway begins its final preparations for the gathering of worldwide talent and media that will soon descend on America's Playground in Southern California.

Win Tickets to the 2011 USGP

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Glen Helen has provided several 4-packs of Adult Weekend Passes to the 2011 Monster Energy Grand Prix of the United States to be given away to Rock 105.3 listeners.

Backmarker: Indian Reborn Yet Again

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
This month’s Backmarker focuses on the historic American marque Indian – the prestigious origins, messy recent past and its potential future under the guidance of new owner, Polaris Industries.

Legends & Champions Return to Las Vegas

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The AMA Legends & Champions Weekend features history's motorcycling legends, today's amateur champions and collectible motorcycles of every genre.

2011 Supercross Relived on CBS

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The greatest Monster Energy AMA Supercross season ever will once again be relived on CBS Sports following the season finale from Las Vegas’ Sam Boyd Stadium on Sunday May 8, 2011.

Husqvarna Salutes Women Riders

Tuesday, May 03, 2011
You might be surprised at how many women ride according to the latest figures from the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), nearly 25% of the 25 million Americans who ride are female... and that number is growing!

Motorcycle Awareness is Center Stage in May

Tuesday, May 03, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reminds all road users that May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Bel-Ray Sponsors TM Racing for 2011

Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Bel-Ray will be the official lubricant supplier to the Italian Manufacturers motorcycle racing teams for the 2011 racing season.

House Resolution 239 Affects Motorcycle Laws

Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Federal lawmakers oppose state lobbying by safety agency introducing House Resolution 239 that would focus the agency efforts on motorcycle crash prevention as the first step in motorcycle safety.

2012 Honda CRF Motocross First Looks

Tuesday, May 03, 2011
American Honda Motor Company has lifted the veil for their 2012 Honda CRF motocross bikes. Find out what Honda has in store for the 2012 off-road dirt bikes in our 2012 Honda CRF line first look.

International Female Ride Day

Monday, May 02, 2011
Women riders around the world will get on their motorcycles or scooters to celebrate the fifth International Female Ride Day.

Salt Lake City Supercross Insider 2011

Monday, May 02, 2011
A crash by James Stewart squanders his hopes for taking the 2011 AMA Supercross crown as Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto secures his sixth win of the season.

Riding Restrictions May Lift on 43 Million Acres

Monday, May 02, 2011
A bill has been introduced to congress which would free up almost 43 million acres of public land which would otherwise be off limits for OHV use.

Christophe Pourcel Joins MotoConcepts Yamaha

Sunday, May 01, 2011
Christophe Pourcel will ride for MotoConcepts Yamaha in the 450 class of the AMA Motocross Championship.

Salt Lake City Supercross Results 2011

Saturday, April 30, 2011
Shocking moments in the 2011 AMA Supercross Championship continue as Ryan Villopoto increases his lead in Salt Lake City with just one round remaining.

Salt Lake City Supercross Notes 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011
MotoUSA arrives in Salt Lake City for Round 16 of the 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship with possible snow in the weather forecast.

Jeff "Ox" Kargola Passes Away in Baja Crash

Friday, April 29, 2011
Freestyle motocross and off-road racing star Jeff "Ox" Kargola has passed away in Baja California, Mexico.

2011 Yamaha YZ450F GNCC Race Test

Friday, April 29, 2011
Yamaha built a 2011 YZ450F GNCC race bike and invited MotoUSA to North Carolina for the Steele Creek GNCC for a two-hour play session.

MotoUSA Photo of the Week - April 29, 2011

Friday, April 29, 2011
April 29th's Photo of the Week comes to use from Motorcycle USA Forums User RedDog and his wife Mamma Hen. Take a closer look at their unique perspective of Tennessee's Maggie Valley.

No Catalina Grand Prix in 2011, Return for 2012

Thursday, April 28, 2011
After a successful rebirth in 2010, the Catalina Grand Prix will take a year off before returning in 2012.

Honda Supporting Chad Reed in Remaining SX

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Honda will not fill the factory 450 seats at the remaining rounds of AMA Supercross, but will give its full resources to Chad Reed and TwoTwo Motorsports.

Windham Covers for Canard at Factory Honda

Thursday, April 28, 2011
Kevin Windham will contest the 2011 AMA Motocross Championship for the factory Honda team until Trey Canard and Josh Grant return.

2011 Honda CRF250R Project Bike Update 1

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
People ride motocross bikes in the woods, and so do we. Our 2011 Honda CRF250R Project Bike has taken the first steps towards becoming a WORCS-style dirt bike.

Cardo Systems Half-Helmet Accessory Kit Peek

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Cardo Systems, announced today the availability of its new Audio & Microphone Kit for Half-Helmets.

Yamaha Sponsors Raines Riding University

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Raines Riding University is a 1-3 day class that focuses on several different aspects of off-road racing; primarily fitness, technique, and raw speed.

Loretta Lynn's GNCC Postponed Due to Flooding

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Recent inclement weather conditions at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. have made it impossible to adequately prepare the course for the Parts Unlimited Loretta Lynn's GNCC April 30 - May 1.

Amateur Days Added to AMA MX Nationals

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
As American Motocross enters its 40th year of world-class competition, MX Sports Pro Racing and the National Promoters Group announce the 2011 Amateur Days schedule that will run in conjunction with each round of this summer's Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

Stefan Christman Joins Husqvarna/BMW

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Husqvarna continues to staff up, this time adding Stefan Christman to the team.

Salt Lake Supercross Preview 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The 2011 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship enters the Beehive State for the penultimate round of the series in Salt Lake City as Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto reaches for his first SX title.

Inaugural KLIM Adventure Bike Summit

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
KLIM will be hosting its inaugural Adventure Bike Summit and Scavenger Hunt on June 10th-12th in Idaho, offering limitless riding potential for the adventure enthusiast.
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