Mark Burkhart To Field His Own Supermoto Team

Mark Burkhart To Field His Own Supermoto Team
With Mitch Hansen and HMC Racing

The Burkhart Racing Team Will Attend First Round of the 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Series

Mark Burkhart, the 2008 Moto X World Supermoto Champion, 2007 X-Games Supermoto Gold winner, and 2007 AMA Supermoto Champion has formed his own supermoto race team to compete in the X Games, the Proximus Superbiker event in Belgium and the AMA Supermoto Series. The team will be called Burkhart Racing.

He is teaming up with Mitch Hansen of HMC Racing and will be racing factory KTM bikes. Ulrich Toporsch will be crew chief for the team. Currently, all of them are busy preparing for the first round of the XTRM AMA Supermoto Series scheduled for March 22, 2009 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.

Sponsorship interest for the Burkhart Racing team has been very strong. Longtime supporters of Burkhart like Monster Energy Drink, Arai, Sidi, Scott, Cycra and Dunlop have committed to supporting his new team. In addition, HMC Racing also brings a number of sponsor relationships to the new team. HMC Racing sponsors include: KTM, Vortex, Fuchs Silkolene Oil, DID Chain, Beringer Brakes, Akrapovic Exhaust, Millennium Technologies, EBC Brakes, Wiseco Pistons, Cometic Gaskets, Hot Cams, and Pivot Works.

“I am looking forward to working with Mitch this year and racing the factory KTM bikes. I raced the KTM’s for the first time this past weekend in Florida and loved the way they handled. Mitch and Uli are a great team and they obviously know how to build bikes capable of winning championships. I am feeling strong and looking forward to racing again. The last few months have been very stressful and quite hectic. I was pleasantly surprised by all the support for Burkhart Racing from the motorcycle industry and appreciate all the sponsors coming through for me and the team in this tough economy. I also want to thank Larry Pegram and Ed Kuhlenkamp of Build-Momentum for advising me on putting together the team and working on the deals,” commented Burkhart.

About Burkhart Racing
Burkhart Racing is a professional Supermoto team owned by Mark Burkhart. Mitch Hansen of HMC Racing is responsible for the preparing and maintaining the bikes along with Uli . Mark Burkhart has won numerous supermoto championships including the 2008 Navy Moto X Games World Championships Gold, the 2007 X Games Gold, 2007 AMA Supermoto Championship, 2006 X Games Silver and 2005 AMA Supermoto Lites Championship. Team sponsors include Monster Energy Drink, Arai, Scott, Dunlop, Sidi, KTM, Cycra, Vortex, Fuchs Silkolene Oil, DID Chain, Beringer Brakes, Akrapovic Exhaust, Millennium Technologies, EBC Brakes, Wiseco Pistons, Cometic Gaskets, Hot Cams, Pivot Works. Additional information about Mark Burkhart can be found on his web site at www.markburkhart.com.

XTRM along with Troy Lee Designs announce racers to compete in 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto – Veteran Jeff Ward to lead the charge

XTRM Sports Network

XTRM Sports Network announces Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/Honda rider registrations for the 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Championship Series.  Veteran Jeff Ward is BACK.  Ward and rookie Joey Pascarella to lead the charge.

With just two weeks left until the season opening round of the XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Championship, riders and teams are gearing up for an action packed series. Leading the push for team Troy Lee Designs/Red Bull/PPG/Honda for another national title will be none other than motocross and Supermoto racing legend, Jeff Ward. Last year’s gold medal winner at the Summer X Games stepped down from full-time racing but is back to challenge for the title in 2009.

“I’m feeling good,” says Ward. Adding, “The series looks good this year and I am really stoked on our bike. From the first day I rode the 2009 CRF450 it was incredible.  We made a few changes and immediately we had a better package than we ever have. Our team has been working hard to make sure we have the best bike on the track and I’m confident that we do. I’m really excited to go racing on it.”

Jeff will compete for the 450 Premier title while his new teammate, Joey Pascarella, will vie for the Lites championship. Joey is a former Red Bull Rookies Cup rider and a former Supermoto amateur national champion. His first outing for the TLD team will be on March 22nd when the season kicks off in Fontana, CA at Auto Club Speedway.

To register for these events and find out more information, visit:  www.xtrm.com/supermoto

Ward in action

XTRM and AMA Pro Racing announce the detailed schedule for round 1 Supermoto Championship Series at Auto Club Speedway

XTRM, AMA Pro Racing and Auto Club Speedway are pleased to announce the schedule for the kick off to the 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Championship Series and 2009 XTRM AMA Amateur Supermoto Championship Series.

This year the Supermoto event kicks off with a large bang at Auto Club Speedway with excitement for all motorcycle fans.  Both the XTRM AMA Supermoto and AMA Suzuki Superbike races will be happening the same weekend!  Get ready for high-speed thrills and side-to-side motorcycle racing action as the starts of Supermoto and Superbike battle it out.
Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA – www.autoclubspeedway.com
Times Subject To Change

March 20-22, 2009

Friday March 20
8:00am        Promoter Practice Registration
8:00am – 2:00pm    AMA Sound Test (Note – must be completed prior to tech)
8:00am – 2:00pm    AMA Pro Tech Inspection
10:00am – 3:00pm    Open Practice
3:30pm – Dusk    Team Race

Saturday March 21
6:00am    Rider Registration
8:00am    Practice
1.    Mini –Moto
2.    Intermediate/Vet/400AM/Novice/Beginner (Group A)
3.    Intermediate/Vet/400AM/Novice/Beginner (Group B)
4.    Unlimited/450/250
9:00am    Timed Practice (Same Order As Above)
10:00am    Riders Meeting
10:30am    Heats (Same Order As Mains)
1:00pm    Mains
1.    Vet 30+
2.    Beginner
3.    250
4.    Mini-Moto Formula 110
5.    Vet 40+
6.    Mini-Moto 65
7.    400AM
8.    Intermediate
9.    Mini-Moto 150
10.    450
11.    Novice
12.    Unlimited

Sunday March 22
7:00am – 12:00pm    XTRM Registration and AMA Tech Inspection
8:00am            Riders Briefing: AMA Trailer (All Pro’s Mandatory)

9:00am – 10:00am    Practice
1.    All SMU – 15min
2.    ALL SML – 15min
3.    ALL SMP – 20min

10:00am – 11:00am    Timed Practice #1
1.    All SMU – 15min
2.    ALL SML – 15min
3.    ALL SMP – 20min

11:10am – 12:10pm     Timed Practice #2 (Same as above)
12:30pm – 2:30pm    Heat Races:
1.    SMU #1 / #2
2.    SML #1 / #2
3.    SMP #1 /#2

Main Program
2:50pm    Opening Ceremonies:     Top 3 Riders in Lites/Unltd, Top 5 in Premier
3:10pm    SMU Main Event:  AMA SUPERMOTO UNLIMITED (15 Min)
3:50pm    SML Main Event:  AMA SUPERMOTO LITES    (15 Min)
4:45pm    SMP Main Event:  AMA SUPERMOTO PREMIER    (20 Min)

For tickets, visit: www.autoclubspeedway.com or call 1-800-944-RACE

To register for either the pro or amateur event, visit:  www.xtrm.com/supermoto

2008 Supermoto Champions:  Currie, Herfoss and Drew

Location at Auto Club Speedway
Note:  road and dirt sections are not to scale
Superbike event taking place on the main track around Supermoto track

XTRM Sports Network and AMA Pro Racing Announces Online Registration for Supermoto 2009 Championship Series Now Open

XTRM Sports Network and AMA Pro Racing Announce Online Registration for Supermoto 2009 Championship Series Now Open

February 20, 2009:

XTRM Sports Network, the fastest growing online and offline action sports network, announces online registration now open for both the 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Championship Series and the 2009 XTRM Amateur National Championship Series.

To register for these events, visit:  http://www.xtrm.com/supermoto

All competitors planning on participating will need to complete and submit an official license application to AMA Pro Racing.  License applications for the 2009 AMA Pro Supermoto season are now available online at http://www.amaproracing.com/competition.cfm.

The first round is coming up fast at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA.   Both Pro and Amateur riders will be competing in this series kickoff showdown.

To view the entire schedule and for additional race details, go to http://xtrm.com/supermoto/schedule.htm

For information about Supermoto event and series sponsorship opportunities, contact XTRM VP of Sales – Steve Tsuruda,steve@xtrm.com.

XTRM Sports Network Announces the 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Championship Series

XTRM Sports Network Announces the 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Championship Series

February 10, 2009:

XTRM Sports Network, the fastest growing online and offline action sports network, partners with AMA Pro Racing to bring you the 2009 Supermoto Championship Series and the 2009 Amateur National Championship Series.

New this year, the series will feature both pro and amateur competitions to see who will end up on top at the end of these high action series. Both the Pro and Amateur series will kick off March 21 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA – ending September 20 at Mammoth Mountain, CA. This season promises to be an exciting challenge for all competitors in a brutal battle for the ultimate Supermoto champion.

The 2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto National Championship features the Yamaha, Honda, Aprilia, and KTM factory supported Supermoto teams as well as a host of new and existing teams and racing stars competing for top honors in the Premier Supermoto class, the Unlimited Supermoto class, and the Supermoto Lites class.

The addition of the amateur events on Saturdays encourages manufacturers and sponsors to gain additional bang for the promotional buck through the powerful XTRM Sports Network platform. XTRM efficiently manages the complete process from online registration and live timing and scoring to credentials, sponsorship and contingency programs.

2009 XTRM AMA Pro Racing Supermoto Championship Series Schedule:

1. March 22: Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA

2. May 17: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA

3. May 31: South Point Casino, Las Vegas, NV

4. August 1: Summer X Games, Los Angeles, CA

4. September 6: Miller Motorsports, Salt Lake City, UT

5. September 20: Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, CA

2009 XTRM AMA Supermoto USA National Championship Series (Amateur):

1. March 21: Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA

2. May 16: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA

3. May 30: South Point Casino, Las Vegas, NV

4. June 21: Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA

5. July 18: Prairie City SVRA Raceway, Sacramento, CA

6. August 30: Reno Fernley Raceway, Fernley, NV

7. September 5: Miller Motorsports, Salt Lake City, UT

8. September 19: Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, CA

The XTRM team is excited about the variety of venues and the inclusion of the amateur racers this season. “We are looking to truly ramp up the popularity and exposure of this unique discipline. The teams and sponsors have been very supportive as we take the reins of Supermoto” says Joe Lynam, CEO of XTRM.

To view the entire schedule and for additional race details, go to http://www.xtrm.com/supermoto

For information about Supermoto event and series sponsorship opportunities, contact XTRM VP of Sales – Steve Tsuruda, steve@xtrm.com.

Tribute to Jeremy Lusk

Our hearts and prayers go out to Jeremy’s family.  God speed.

XTRM Tricked – Supermoto Mechanic Rundown

XTRM Sports Network – XTRM Tricked Featuring Supermoto

Brandon Currie’s Mechanic run down of Super Moto

XTRM Tricked – Backflips

XTRM Sports Network

XTRM Tricked Motox Backflips

SNAFU ANOREXIC PEDAL PROTOTYPES

XTRM Sports Network:

1/2/09, Written by BART

John Chen at Wellgo outdid himself with SNAFU’S new Anorexic pedals for BMX, MTB and 700c: these babies are awesome. The weight of one 100mm wide Anorexic pedal for MTB and BMX is 178g—ascant 10 grams heavier than our incredibly light PC pedal.

Granted,the Anorexic pedal is four times more expensive than our plastic pedal, but it lasts four times longer, so the cost is a wash. Pro’s are becoming disenchanted by the disposable nature of plastic pedals,and our super low-profile Anorexic pedal has everyone on our team psyched. Ride testing on these prototypes begins immediately.

The 75mm wide Anorexic pedal is designed for direct-drive track bikes (narrow pedals are preferred on these machines to aid cornering clearance), but tiny BMX riders will love it, too. Everyone has a 16-and an 18-inch hardcore freestyle bike these days, and the SNAFU Anorexic 700c pedal is a perfect high-tech upgrade for these small BMX machines.

Colors include black, purple, bronze and  blue ano, and the traction pins will probably be black electroplate, not shiny nickel, on the finished product.

Cred:  FATBMX

XTRM Tip: Paintball Safety Tips from the Pros

XTRM Sports Network:

Paintball is a great sport, but it can be dangerous if you don’t follow some basic guidelines. Recently, PaintBall.com caught up with some of the pros in paintball to hear what they had to say on the issue. Here’s what they had to say:

“Check your goggle lens frequently and replace your lens at the slightest hint of a crack. Be sure to only use recommended goggle cleaning sprays or else you will weaken the lens, as well.

Even if your lens is still in pristine condition, you still need to replace it about every 6 months to a year. Check your manufacturer’s safety information on your lens since it tends to vary. This is extremely important since the loss of your eyesight is at stake. ”

“Safety is the most boring thing to talk about, but it is too huge to ignore. You can learn about safety on your own or you can be taught, but ignoring it can be real painful to say the least.

-Two main areas that must be focused on are the air system and the gun itself. Paintball guns are not toys. You can even read that statement on every gun on the market. It should be treated with the same respect and care as a real fire arm. I know you are trying to talk your mom into letting you get a “Marker”, but this safety tip may not help your cause.

- Your gun is always loaded. YOUR GUN IS ALWAYS LOADED! I wrote it twice because the most used excuse for accidental shootings is, “I did not think it was loaded”. This means, keep your gun aimed down to the ground, your finger off the trigger, and keep your barrel sock on at all times when not playing. Even in pro events now, players are only permitted to take their barrel socks off 10 seconds before the game starts.

- Now, we have all heard by now, how dangerous high pressure air can be. Never work on your own air system. If you are having trouble with your air system, have an expert at your local paintball store look at it. Always have certified tech work on your equipment. You can even learn how to do the maintenance and basic safety inspections for both your marker and air system. Ask to be shown the best ways from your local store.

- Last safety tip is to not eat paintballs! They taste bad and can cause an upset stomach. If you are hungry, please eat an apple. If you saw what these gelatin paintballs are made from, you might change your mind. Plus, you may stain the toilet bowl. “