 n early December Alpinestars Inc. hosted the 2006 “Moto Cross Over” ride day at Star West Motocross Park in Perris, California. The ride day was established to promote a fun day of riding between friends who compete and work in skate, surf, snow, motocross and road race. The turnout was tremendous both in numbers and in action sport athletes. Some of the action sport athletes who made an appearance included skateboarders Ryan Sheckler, Bucky Lasek, and Mathius Ringstrom; motocrossers Jeremy McGrath, Mike and Jeff Alessi, Drake McElroy, Brian Deegan, Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Josh Hansen, and Trigger Gumm; roadracer John Hopkins; surfer Chava Greenlee; and commentators Cameron Steele (X Games, Champ Car World Series) and David Pingree (AMA Outdoor Motocross). The day featured an early morning open ride session, a team race on mini bikes, a catered lunch from Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, and an afternoon ride session.
The stable of machines provided for the mini-bike competition.
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MotoGP star John Hopkins hits a berm perfectly on his Suzuki RMZ. |
“Hopper” impressed many with his motocross speed.
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 ive Nation has announced that Hertz Equipment Rental has signed on as the “official” equipment rental company of record for the 2006-’07 Toyota AMA Arenacross Series season. Hertz Equipment Rental, one of the nation’s leading providers of all types of rental construction equipment – ranging from hand-held tools to earth movers, boasts nearly 300 locations in the United States and Canada and offers a variety of rental and purchase programs.
"It’s a highly beneficial fit for both parties regarding Hertz Equipment Rental joining the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series,” Lenny Fuller said of Live Nation. “Construction equipment is synonymous with the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series. From the time the first load of dirt hits the floor to when the last dump truck is filled, much of the success of Toyota AMA Arenacross Series relies on heavy equipment. That being said, Live Nation looks forward to growing a long-term relationship with our new partners at Hertz Equipment Rental.” With loaders, mid-size dozers and skid loaders – along with dump trucks – being utilized on an almost 24/7 basis leading up to the weekend’s events as well as during the events for track grooming purposes, reliable heavy construction equipment is paramount to the success of any Toyota AMA Arenacross event.
"Hertz Rental Equipment will be working closely with Live Nation and the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series to provide quality construction equipment from coast to coast,” said Michael Tracy, Senior Director, Marketing and e-Business for Hertz Equipment Rental. For more information on Hertz Equipment Rental, link to: http://www.hertzequip.com/
For more information on the Toyota AMA National Arenacross Series log on to www.arenacross.com.
 uomy USA has announced the re-hire of Don Schmidt in the dual position of Suomy Dealer Development and Race Services. “We’re very pleased to welcome Don back to the Suomy family,” said Rick Marlin, Director, Suomy USA. “After a short stint pursuing other interests, Don has returned to continue to offer his significant talents in dealer development and working with racers and race organizations throughout the USA.” In addition to working closely with Suomy dealers and their staff, Don will be representing Suomy at all national AMA road racing events and coordinating with all sponsored Suomy USA riders, providing the race support and track side service many racers have come to appreciate. For more information, please visit the SUSA website at www.suomyusa.com.
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 arts Unlimited has announced the addition of Adam Nystrom as a North Region Sales Rep. Adam graduated from Braham Area High School in Braham, MN before his passion of dirt bikes, ATVs and snowmobiles directed him to Excel Motorsports in Coon Rapids, MN. For five years, Adam worked as a parts salesman and helped coordinate merchandising displays, inventory levels, and customer service. Most recently, Adam worked for Hitching Post in Fridley, MN as a Parts Manager for two years. When Adam’s not working, he enjoys watching any type of racing and is very active in sports such as mountain biking, softball and basketball. Welcome, Adam!
 in, win, win is all David Knight seems to know how to do! And Moose Racing has grabbed this perfectionist by the handlebars! That’s right, Moose Racing is more than excited to announce that World Enduro Champion David Knight has signed on for sponsorship in 2007.
Knight has taken racing to perfection. He has shown the world that #2 is not enough. No course, no amount of time, no foreign land is too much for this man. He embodies what Moose Racing stands for; no limits, perfection, drive & unfounded quality time and time again. Born and raised on the Isle of Man, Knight has been racing since the age of 4. He mastered his skills at a young age on the breathtaking Manx hills. Over the years he has taken his talents to victory on the terrain of Italy, France, Slovakia, & the USA, to name a few. In 2007, Knight will be racing in the USA for Moose Racing at the GNCC series and all of the Red Bull off-road events.
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 he motorcycle industry unexpectedly lost one of its best known and most loved veterans, Marcel Fortney, who suffered a fatal heart attack at his ranch in Templeton, CA near Paso Robles on Monday, January 15th.
Fortney, 49, was most recently the U.S. agent for AGV, the prominent Italian helmet maker responsible for protecting Valentino Rossi’s head throughout his career. Fortney worked with AGV’s exclusive American distributor, Parts Unlimited.
“It’s unbelievable that Marcel is no longer with us,” said Parts Unlimited President/CEO Jeff Fox. “I’ve known him since he was representing Pirelli back in the ‘80s and there wasn’t a more knowledgeable or personable guy in the business.”
Fortney’s career in motorcycling spanned nearly 30 years, dating back to his first job with Cycle Guide magazine. He worked in various sales and marketing capacities with many of the industry’s most respected firms including Fox Racing, Pirelli, Yoshimura, Artehouse, and most recently, AGV Helmets. Fortney had also owned and operated several San Francisco Bay area motorcycle dealerships.
“‘Shocking’ doesn’t begin to describe Marcel’s passing,” said Justyn Amstutz, Executive Vice President and COO at National Powersport Auctions and a close friend of Fortney’s. “Scott Cox and I were just with him last weekend preparing for the third Monterey Classic Bike Auction.”
“Calm, cool, and creative; that was Marcel,” continued Amstutz. “I just can’t believe he’s gone. Not only was he a leader in our industry, but those of us blessed enough to also know him as a friend will miss him very much.”
Marcel Fortney leaves his wife, Christie, and daughter Mackie, 14. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in behalf of Marcel’s daughter to: The Mackie Memorial Fund c/o Mid State Bank, 1207 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023. For information regarding the fund contact Patti Michaels at 805-646-0111.
From all of us at Parts Magazine, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Marcel Fortney. Godspeed old friend.
 ancy Emde becomes the first woman rider on a winning motorcycle team in one of the world’s most grueling off-road races.
After last year’s Baja 1000, we were celebrating Nancy Emde and her team’s completion of the race. This year they upped the ante. Nancy (the sister of Parts Magazine publisher Don Emde and editor Jen’s aunt) and four others on the Thor-sponsored-Team 151x won Class 20 for 250cc four-strokes and in doing so, made history with Nancy becoming the first female rider to be a part of a winning motorcycle team in the famed event.
The harbor at La Paz is decked out to celebrate the finish of the famed Baja 1000. |
Two of Nancy Emde’s daughters, Kelly (left) and Lauren Brogger with the overall winning 1x Honda of Steve Hengeveld, Mike Childress and Quinn Cody. |
Nancy Emde between her husband Chris Steward (left) and SCORE founder and president Sal Fish, accepts the award for winning Class 20. |
Four members of the victorious team 151X (from left): Tony Rutter, Chris Steward, Nancy Emde and Mike Welsby. Rutter and Welsby are from New Zealand. A fifth rider, Mike Heffner, of Colorado, is not shown. |
 P Brakes, a pioneer company in sintered braking technology, has signed a record number of Motocross, Supercross, Arenacross, Off-road and ATV teams and riders for the 2007 season.
In Motocross and Supercross, the Pro-Circuit Kawasaki team consists of AMA Lites MX champ Ryan Villopoto with teammates Ben Townley, Chris Gosselaar and Brett Metcalfe. Another team will be Chaplin Kawasaki’s Robby Marshal, Billy Ainsworth and Craig Dube. In Arenacross there will be Tuf Honda Racing’s Danny Smith and Justin Buckelow competing in Toyota’s AMA Series. In the Boo Koo Series Babbitt’s Kawasaki’s Darcy Lange and Jeff Northrup will be relying on DP Brakes to get them to the podium.
On the various off-road circuits DP Brakes products will be used by Team Suzuki Offroad riders Rodney Smith, Jimmy Jarrett and Glenn Kearney in GNCC plus Ryan Hughes and Mike Kiedrowski in the WORCS Series. Team Pro-Circuit Kawasaki Offroad riders Fred Andrews, Cole Calkins, Scott Watkins and P.A. Allen will be competing in the GNCC Series plus other off road events. Team Green Kawasaki’s Destry Abbott will also be trying to defend his AMA National Hare and Hound Title. Other notable GNCC riders that will be counting on DP Brakes in 2007 are Andrew Matusek in 4 Stroke A; Chris Buzzelli in Open A, Jessica Patterson in Women’s Class, Mark Smith in Senior A and Michael Schwartz in Super Senior.
DP Brakes is once again sponsoring an impressive number of ATV riders in the GNCC series this year. Among the many riders who plan to slow down once in a while using industry leading DP Brakes sintered brake pads are Pro Riders Chris Borich, Chris Jenks, Chris Bithell, Adam McGill, Mike Houston, Jeremy Rice and Johnny Gallagher. In other classes Brock Parker, Mike Penland and Kevin Johnston in Utility; Angel Atwell, Stephanie Parton and Jennifer Albright in the Women’s Class; Brian Schmid in Open; Brandon Sommers and Cory Vickerd in the 4 Stroke A; plus John Gallagher and Ken Vickerd in the Super Senior Class.
“Many of these riders have chosen to use DP Brakes year after year and have provided us with great feedback so we can maintain our leadership in sintered brake technology. We wish them all the best in 2007, ” said Larry Mills, President of DP Brakes and Clutches North America.
For more information on the complete line-up of DP Brakes brake pads, shoes and clutch kits, contact DP Brakes North American Headquarters/Tony Mills International Inc. at 4401 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086, (716) 681-8806, or visit them on the web at www.dp-brakes.com.
 RAKING USA has announced their 2007 sponsored Supercross, Motocross, ATV and Off-road teams as well. All motorcycle teams will be using BRAKING’s 270mm Front Oversize Wave Rotor Kits that include – 270mm Front Wave Rotor, Caliper relocation Bracket, and BRAKING brake pads. They will also use the BRAKING Rear Wave Rotors. ATV riders will use front and rear BRAKING Wave ATV rotors.
Supercross/Motocross:
• Team MOTO XXX racers: Kyle Lewis and Josh Summey
• Team Rockstar/WBR/Suzuki racers: Michael Byrne, Troy Adams, Andrew McFarlane and Kelley Smith
• KTM Canada racers: Michael Willard, Matt Barnes, Eric Nye, Masson Phillips and Ian Hyden
• Bobby J’s Yamaha racer: Keith R. Johnson
• Fiber Wise Pasta Yamaha racer: Tommy Hofmaster
GNCC:
• Summers Racing / Parts Unlimited / Honda racer: Paul Whibley
ATV:
• Looney Tuned Exhaust (LTE) racers: Angel Atwell, Chris Bithell, and Jeff Pickens
• Top Amateurs: Tyler Bowers, Kevin Urquhart, Colt Nichols , Kevin Walker and Ashley Fiolek
TEAM GREEN PROGRAM
For information, please contact your Parts Unlimited rep or contact BRAKING’s North American corporate office at: Sales @BRAKINGUSA.Com. |
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