Boat Loads of Dirt Bikes Invade Catalina for the 2010 Red Bull Catalina Grand Prix

Boat Loads of Dirt Bikes Invade Catalina for the 2010 Red Bull Catalina Grand Prix

The Catalina GP got off to a red hot, Red Bull start on Saturday, December 4th.

This small island, located a scant 26 miles from the Golden Coast of Southern California, held the first day of competition for what promises to be one of the best races in America. A wide variety of off road racers and race enthusiasts were on hand for this unique race. Vintage racers, desert racers, motocrossers, Grand Prix riders, and almost everyone in between, made it out to the legendary island for some super charged race action.

Along with the recent Pala Raceway 'Day In the Dirt' this event was a huge hit with large numbers of West Coast race fans and riders. The day started out, cool and overcast, with light sprinkles, but soon blossomed into a bright A-typical California sun drenched day. The track itself, was a mix of long, fast straights, with uphills, dropoffs, downhills, and a fun and challenging layout. There was literally something for everyone racing.

Spectators also turned out by the boatload, to view the exciting race action on Saturday.  If you get a chance next year, jump on the Catalina Island Express and get out there and see who gets to claim the title of Catalina GP champ. Fun is assured.

Watch the 2010 Red Bull Catalina Grand Prix video at Off-Road Illustrated Magazine

2010 Red Bull Catalina GP - Race of the Year

The Catalina GP got off to a red hot, Red Bull start on Saturday, December 4th. This small island, located a scant 26 miles from the Golden Coast of Southern California, held the first day of competition for what promises to be one of the best races in America.

A wide variety of off road racers and race enthusiasts were on hand for this unique race. Vintage racers, desert racers, motocrossers, Grand Prix riders, and almost everyone in between, made it out to the legendary island for some super charged race action. Along with the recent Pala Raceway 'Day In the Dirt' this event was a huge hit with large numbers of West Coast race fans and riders. Stay tuned for more race action on the island, on Sunday, Dec. 5th.

The day started out, cool and overcast, with light sprinkles, but soon blossomed into a bright A-typical California sun drenched day. The track itself, was a mix of long, fast straights, with uphills, dropoffs, downhills, and a fun and challenging layout. There was literally something for everyone racing.

Spectators also turned out in droves, to view the exciting race action on Saturday. Now everyone is primed for a Pro Finale showdown on Sunday. If you get a chance, jump on the Catalina Island Express and get out there tomorrow to see who gets to claim the title of Catalina GP champ. Fun is assured.

Check for print and video coverage of the Catalina Grand Prix from the premier online magazine, Off-road Illustrated.

Malcolm Smith Prepares His 2011 KTM 250XE For The " No Wimps Ride"

Malcolm Smith... pay close attention to one of the Great Masters of our sport of off road riding.

A great little video talking to Malcolm Smith, prepping his 2011 KTM 250XE, getting ready for his "No Wimps" Dual Sport ride. Shows how entertaining, charming, and chock full of great set up and riding tips Malcolm is and what Malcolm Smith Racing is all about.... Off-Road Illustrated Magazine.

Mini Warriors 5 World Premiere at Malcolm Smith Motorsports

Malcolm Smith Motorsports and Working Dog Productions invites you to an evening of fun and entertainment with the World Premiere screening of the new "Mini Warriors 5: Generations" movie. This youth-rider focused event showcase the next generation of talented & aggressive young riders and their mentors. Cameo appearances in the film and at the Premiere by Malcolm and Alexander Smith of Malcolm Smith Motorsports. Seating is limited, RSVP for the World Premiere of Mini Warriors 5:GENERATIONS is required to attend. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

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Billy Hamill's Junior Speedway Academy

We can't say enough good things about what Doug Nicol and Billy Hamill are doing for the sport of American Speedway racing. A tip of the ORI visor to Martin Hagon, of Hagon shocks, as well, for donating the vehicles used for the Billy Hamill Junior Speedway Academy. This event lets future Speedway racers try out the sport, basically for free.

Billy Hamill's Junior Speedway Academy at San Bernadino's Inland Motorcycle Speedway at Orange Fairgrounds was a resounding success. This outstanding program is a result of Martin Hagon, of Hagon Shocks, who donated the machines, and Billy Hamill, Doug Nicol, and a dedicated crew of Speedway professionals, caring enough about their sport to give first time riders a free look at what racing Speedway is all about.

First time Speedway riders from 8-15, are offered Free Bikes, skid shoes and boots, to try their hands at Speedway racing at the Junior Speedway Academy. What a great way to get new blood into the sport. Billy Hamill and Doug Nicol's sons, lent their considerable skills to show what Speedway racing is all about.

 

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T.J. Lavin Seriously Injured at Dew Tour Championship.

Noted BMX and X Games racer, T.J. Lavin was listed in critical condition after being injured during qualifying at the Dew Tour Championships in Las Vegas Thursday night (10/14/10). The 33-year-old Las Vegas native and host of MTV's "Real World/Road Rules Challenge" is in a coma in critical condition at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Lavin was attempting a freestyle stunt at the event, but failed to get his feet back on the pedals before landing. He was thrown from his mxer and knocked unconscious. Lavin suffered a shattered wrist and multiple broken ribs. T.J. rose to fame on the BMX circuits, and had his best success in the early years of the X Games. He earned a silver medal in 1996, and gold medals in 1997 and '99. His main gig over the last few years was as the MTV host of the reality show "Real World/Road Rules Challenge." Our thoughts and prayers got out to T.J. and his family.

See updates at Off-Road Illustrated

2011 CRF 450 - Mini Test - Off-Road Illustrated

Off-Road Illustrated mini test of the all new 2011 Honda CRF450 with the help of Justin Jones. A first look at the new motocross bike. Read and see more about the Honda CRF 450 at Off-Road Illustrated Magazine. http://www.offroadill.com

Team America Wins MXoN in Colorado - Motocross

A determined effort from the American squad at the Red Bull FIM Motocross of Nations, saw the US team of Ryan Dungey, Trey Canard, and Andrew Short, take their sixth consecutive championship, against the best riders from all across the globe. With an estimated throng of over 32.000 spectators lining the Thunder Valley Raceway, located in Lakewood, Colorado, there was definitely some partisan cheers coming from this red, white, and blue audience. Read more about Ryan Dungey and Team USA at the Motocoss of Nations

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Gary Denton - Stealth Toy Haulers for Motocross, Enduro and ATV motorcycles

Gary Denton, 8-Time GNC MX ATV Champion and General Manager of Forest River RV's gives Off-Road Illustrated Magazine a tour and talks about the popular Stealth Toy Haulers at the Sand Sports Super Show in Costa Mesa, CA   Stealth Toy Haulers at Giant RV. Giant RV:(888) 636-1732  Off-Road Illustrated Magazine

Dungey and Canard Take National Motocross Titles at Lucus Oil AMA Outdoor Motocross National Finals at Pala

Team Suzuki/Rockstar/Makita racer, and newly crowned Supercross champ, Ryan Dungey did something few moto riders have ever done. With his win, at this years final outdoor motocross National at Pala Raceway, not only did Dungey break Ricky Carmichael's rookie season record of nine overall wins, he tacked that record onto his already impressive rookie season ow winning the AMA Supercross championship!

Talk about over achievers. Dungey did it with a smooth as silk performances aboard his Suzuki 450, after he and Suzuki Team manager, Roger DeCoster, addressed some of the early engine issues that surfaced in the season opener at Hangtown (see the Off-Road Illustrated, Roger DeCoster interview in our YouTube video section for more).

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Motocross Legend Roger DeCoster Talks about Ryan Dungey and the Future

Motocross Legend Roger DeCoster gives us his take on Suzuki's Outdoor and Supercross champ - Ryan Dungey. Roger also talks about the generational changes that have taken place in modern motocross, as well as the difference between factory bikes back in his "day" to what's out there today. Finally, he also spoke out on his plans for the immediate future with his new employer - KTM.

While talking with Roger D. at Pala Raceway, we also spoke with newly crowned champ- Ryan Dungey, about his amazing season on the Motocross circuit. Look for that video on this web site in the next few days. Our congrats go out to Roger DeCoster for a job well done, and Ryan Dungey and Suzuki for their "double" Championship seasons. Off-Road Illustrated Magazine

Cycle News Bites The Dust.

I got my start working at Cycle News Central, back in Austin, Texas in the mid seventies. I dropped by their offices, located on the posh, but low-brow, West side of Austin, near infamous Barton Springs.

A era in modern motorcycle journalism has come to an end. The announcement that Cycle News has indeed, discontinued publishing, layed off their remaining employees, and closed the doors, has hit everyone who ever worked at this weekly "Cycle" news paper hard.

The saddest thing is that the people working there were doing, and will continue to do, a great job in this industry. Cycle News was on the forefront of a lot of the changes happening in moto-journalism today. The idea that they were not adapting to the rise of the internet, or the fickle nature of people looking for news, instantly, just doesn't hold water.

They were among the first to make use of the internet and rapid news dissemination. Its founders, Chuck and Sharon Clayton, took a local weeky motorcycle paper and made it into one of the most progressive and loved institutions in our sport. Covering every aspect of motorcycling, including local events, on a National level.

Unfortunately, what took Cycle News down was a dogged refusal to maximize it strengths, and minimize its problems. In these trying financial and economic times, the ability to pull everyone in the same direction is critical and essential to success. That just did not seem to be in the cards for the troubled company, whose problems seem to mount over the last few years. Read More on the demise of Cycle News at Off-Road Illustrated

A "Day in the Dirt" Grand Prix

That is what you can plan on having at the annual 'Day In The Dirt' Grand Prix event coming in November. The race for motocross, dirt bike, desert, enduro, and off-road racers of all persuations, is scheduled for the same place as this weekends season ending, Lucas Oil Outdoor Motocross Nationals Look for this popular event to debut this coming November 26-28 at the Pala Raceway, located in sun-drenched San Diego County, California.

Sponsored by Troy Lee Designs and El Rod Racing, this race is one of the most anticipated and participated in by the off road film and stunt community. Which is where it got its name and start.....There will be lots of famous, near famous, and infamous celebrities in attendance. There is even a "Steve McQueen" Happy Hour of practice on the Friday before the event.

For more info go to their website at http://www.dayinthedirt.com or call 661 263-8722.

Read about Day In The Dirt at Off-Road Illustrated Magazine

Off-Road Illustrated Magazine - When You Need It Now.

Gary Jones (4 time 250cc National Motocross Champ) and his son Justin came out to Glen Helen to put in some time on Honda's fuel injected CRF250.

Are you a "hipper", more cost conscious, "Cabo Wabo", got to know right now….kind of "off-road specialist"?  Sure you are. You're reading this.

We happen to know you are.  The kind of enthusiast who wants the  latest news, entertainment, and most of all, information. You also need it now….Not three months down the road?  Guess what? Then you are someone we want to talk to.

Do you prefer to view this information on your I-phone, Droid, or I-pad? Its no secret that at a  traditional print magazine, the  lag time, between when it goes to the printer, and when you get it is a whopping 3 months!

Yep, that's how long it takes for it to arrive at  your local  newstand or mailbox.  What is our offer then? How about no more delay, between what  you are doing now and when you can see it?  Our plan is to offer you a digital copy of this new form of video/print/web/social media site for your to enjoy in "real time".

Not months old news, but up-to-the-date info on everything there is in the wide world of off roading. With our new website and digital media site, you don't ave to wait to enjoy the latest pictures, information, video and slide shows and even kicking tunes… (with your own input available as well with your digital subscription).  This will make Off-Road Illustrated Magazine the premium digital magazine and web site for I-pad, I-phone, Droid, and web based applications for the modern off roader.

So join us at Off Road Illustrated, the magazine, and www.offroadill.com the web site, so we can share this new and exciting wide world of off road fun together.

Roost-spectfully yours,

Dennis “Ketchup” Cox

Publisher/Editor Off-Road Illustrated

Off-Road Illustrated Magazine - When You Need It Now.

Are you a "hipper", more cost conscious, "Cabo Wabo", got to know right now….kind of "off-road specialist"?  Sure you are. You're reading this.

We happen to know you are.  The kind of enthusiast who wants the  latest news, entertainment, and most of all, information. You also need it now….Not three months down the road?  Guess what? Then you are someone we want to talk to.

Do you prefer to view this information on your I-phone, Droid, or I-pad? Its no secret that at a  traditional print magazine, the  lag time, between when it goes to the printer, and when you get it is a whopping 3 months!

Yep, that's how long it takes for it to arrive at  your local  newstand or mailbox.  What is our offer then? How about no more delay, between what  you are doing now and when you can see it?  Our plan  is to offer you a digital copy of this new form of video/print/web/social media site for your to enjoy in "real time".

Not months old news, but up-to-the-date info on everything there is in the wide world of off roaring. With our new website and digital media site, you don't ave to wait to enjoy the latest pictures, information, video and slide shows and even kicking tunes… (with your own input available as well with your digital subscription).  This will make www.offroadill.com  the premium digital magazine and web site for I-pad, I-phone, Droid, and web based applications for the modern off roader.

So join us at Off Road Illustrated, the magazine, and www.offroadill.com the web site, so we can share this new and exciting wide world of off road fun together.

Roost-spectfully yours,

Dennis “Ketchup” Cox

Publisher/Editor
Off Road Illustrated

Everybody shows for CMC Big Bucks Saddleback Motocross Race

Dave Miller of FMF riding his Penda.

 

Everybody shows for CMC Big Bucks Saddleback Motocross Race

 

Was it just a local CMC race or a National Championship round? Jim Weinert, Jim West, Rex Staten, Gary Semics, Tommy Croft, Gary Jones, Gaylon Mosier, Jim West, Billy Clements, Warren Reid, Dave Eropkin, Tim Lunde, Dave Miller, Danny La Porte, Tommy Croft, Ray Lopez, David Williams, Jeff Vidic, Morris Malone, Dave Carlson, Bob Stem, Kenny Zahrt, Doug Sherman. 108 Pros showed up.  Read it at So. Cal Motocross News

 

Suzuki RH125 RM125 Factory Replica Vintage Motocross - Dave Miller Concepts

 

Here it is, the latest, Dave Miller Concepts project made out of junk, dug out of a hole in Idaho. Originally got it for Marty Tripes series, 100cc, "Works Revenge" Vintage Race Series, that was going to be certain year/models. We were going to go have some fun with some old factory guys, race motocross on old stuff, not clear 80-foot triples, and drink beers after and laugh about it.

 

Read more about the Suzuki RH125 RM125 here or See the RH125 RM125 video here

 

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2010 Honda CRF250 - Motocross Test

 

With a new twin-spar, aluminum frame design, a peppy mid-range motor, and razor-tight handling, the 2010 Honda CRF250R can be layed down enough to drag the standard Renthal handlebars.

 

For 2010, Honda took what they had learned from the 450R and rebuilt their CRF250R with a dizzying list of improvements. First of all, it has a completely redesigned, fuel-injected engine. The motor uses similar space- and weight-saving technologies as their proven CRF 450R, and now comes with their new Twin-Spar aluminum frame. Read More...

 

Honda, surprisingly enough, was not content with having a competitive Middleweight roost rocket in the Super Lite pro motocross ranks. Even though Trey Canard propelled last years machine to the AMA East Lites Championship, Honda's engineers and designers were not about to rest on their laurels. So they rolled the dice, revamped the formula, and instituted a host of changes (minor and major) hoping to make this already fine machine, even better.

 

If you remember, it was only last year, that Honda reinvented the CRF450R. The rugged and reliable CRF450R, got a new frame, new fuel injection system and a lengthy list of moto-specific improvements. This particular machine has been their main weapon, in the do-or-die, pitched motocross battles that occur at tracks all across America's heartland.  Read More...

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