FansChoice.tv coverage from the Flat Track Season Finale
in Las Vegas now available for VOD viewing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2015) – AMA Pro Flat Track visited Las Vegas for the Flat Track Season Finale on Nov. 20 and the racing was incredible.
Entering the weekend, a mere seven points separated Jared Mees and Bryan Smith in the Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines point standings, but it was another rider in the premier class who ended up stealing the show. Although he finished third in the final race, Mees went onto earn his third GNC1 championship in the last four seasons.
Complete FansChoice.tv coverage of last weekend’s Flat Track Season Finale has been made available for viewing in high-definition.
Pre-Race
2015 Vegas Finale Pre-Race Show
2015 Vegas Finale Opening Ceremonies
Race Coverage
Heat Races
Dash for Cash_LCQ_Semi
GNC2 Main Event
GNC1 Main Event
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Every round of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track season will be available live, in high definition and free of charge for fans to watch online at www.FansChoice.tv.
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WAR Supermoto Joins Forces with Hunting Beach Honda
WAR Supermoto is happy to announce a new partnership with Huntington Beach Honda, creating the Huntington Beach Honda WAR Supermoto Series. The parentership has been created to introduce more people to the race series, as well as the largest selection of Honda Motorcycles in Southern California avalible exclusively at Huntington Beach Honda. Not only supermoto racers are invited, but mini riders, motocross racers and for the first time with WAR Supermoto a Honda Grom class is in the line up. The series kicks off December 11th & 12th at Apex Racing Center.
This years Winter Triple Crown will also bring a new purse structure format. The pro class purse will stay the same at each event, but an additional $1000 has been added for a pro class points payout. The top five riders in the championship will receive their payout at the final round Febuary 28th at Adams Motorsports Park. Racers must compete at all three rounds of the Winter Triple Crown to be eligible.
About WAR Supermoto:
Western America Racing Supermoto Series, or WAR for short, is Southern California’s new and exciting supermoto series. We are striving to grow the sport of supermoto, minimoto and the WAR Supermoto Series into a premeir race orginization that is fun for everyone. Come out and experience an awsome environment and meet our friendly staff and racers. For more information visit WARsupermoto.com
About Huntington Beach Honda:
All Honda’s all the time! Best selection, best experience! Come see what’s new with the largest selection of Honda Motorcycles in Southern California. For more information vistit HBHonda.com
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Family photo with Argentinian competitors – Copyright A.S.O. Crédit Martin Gallino
¡Argentina y Bolivia están listas!
La próxima edición del Dakar se acerca y Etienne Lavigne y Marc Coma han podido extraer el primer balance: los argentinos y bolivianos están preparados…
Mientras los vehículos de los competidores navegan hacia Buenos Aires, ciudad en la que tomarán la salida dentro de cinco semanas, el director del Dakar Etienne Lavigne y su director deportivo Marc Coma saltan el charco en avión para realizar una pequeña gira en la que presentan los detalles de la 38ª edición a los pilotos y equipos sudamericanos, que representan cerca de un 30% de los vehículos esperados. La primera cita es en la capital argentina, lugar particularmente emblemático en el contexto del Dakar 2016: “Argentina es el único país que ha estado presente en todas las ediciones del rally desde su llegada al continente y ha desempeñado un papel clave a la hora de encarar el desafío organizativo de los últimos meses”, recordó Etienne Lavigne en sus palabras de agradecimiento dirigidas en parte a Enrique Meyer. El ministro de turismo, que desempeñó un rol fundamental en el primer Dakar sudamericano en 2009, deja sus funciones en las próximas semanas y aprovechó la ocasión para extraer balance: “Cuando nos lanzamos a esta aventura en 2008, nos sentíamos en parte algo inquietos por acoger un evento deportivo tan importante como el Dakar. Sin embargo, rápidamente entendimos que esta excepcional prueba también ofrecía un grandísimo potencial para desarrollar el turismo en nuestro país”, explicaba.
Al día siguiente, Marc Coma acudía a La Paz para su cita con los pilotos y los periodistas bolivianos, así como con el presidente Evo Morales. Todos estaban expectantes por escuchar las explicaciones del cinco veces campeón de la prueba sobre el recorrido diseñado por él. En la tercera visita del Dakar a Bolivia, se pondrá de nuevo a prueba la resistencia física de los competidores, ante todo por las condiciones climáticas y atmosféricas previstas. Coma destacó la importancia de las etapas bolivianas y el Ministro de la Presidencia, Juan Ramón Quintana, felicitó el trabajo realizado por los organizadores: “Para diseñar la segunda versión del recorrido de 2016, los organizadores han realizado una auténtica proeza estos últimos cuatro meses. Queríamos afirmar nuestra fidelidad y nuestra lealtad hacía esta gran aventura que permitirá de nuevo a Bolivia aparecer en las pantallas de todo el mundo”. Los telespectadores que deseen descubrir las montañas bolivianas deberán apuntar el 7 de enero en la agenda para seguir las dos etapas previstas en la región de Uyuni.
2016 Dakar Press Conference in Argentina with Etienne Lavigne, Gob. Juan Manuel Urtubey, Min. Enrique Meyer, Marc Coma
Issy-les-Moulineaux, 30th of November, 2015
Argentina and Bolivia in the starting blocks!
Etienne Lavigne and Marc Coma have had a look at how things are coming together as the Dakar approaches: the Argentinians and Bolivians are ready…
While the cars of the European competitors are heading across the ocean to Buenos Aires, where they will start the 2016 Dakar in five weeks, Race Director Etienne Lavigne and his Sporting Director Marc Coma have crossed the Atlantic for a quick visit to go over the details of the 38th Dakar with the South American competitors and teams, which represent 30% of the overall field. And it is precisely in the Argentinean capital that the first rendezvous was scheduled, with a special significance in the context of the Dakar 2016: “Argentina is the only country that has participated in all the editions of the Dakar since its arrival on the Continent, and it has played a decisive role in the challenge that we have already met concerning the organizational plan these past few months”, recalled Etienne Lavigne in a recent thank you addressed to Mr. Enrique Meyer, the Tourism Minister, who was one of the major players of the first Dakar in 2009, and who will leave his post in the weeks to come and thus seized the occasion to take stock: “When we set off on this adventure in 2008, there were some uncertainties about hosting a sporting event of the importance of the Dakar. But we quickly understood that this extraordinary event also presented a very significant potential for our country’s tourism industry”, he explained.
The following day, Marc Coma arrived at La Paz to meet with the Bolivian competitors and media, as well as President Evo Morales who was also eager to hear about the route the five-time winner of the rally has come up with. The Dakar’s third visit to Bolivia promises to, once again, test the fitness of the participants, especially in terms of the weather and atmospheric conditions that they will certainly face. While the importance of the Bolivian stages was highlighted by Coma, the Minister of the Presidency, Juan Ramon Quintana made a point of saluting the effort of the organisers: “A tremendous amount of work has been accomplished the past four months to come up with a second version of the 2016 route. And we have affirmed our loyalty and commitment to this great adventure, which will once again allow Bolivia to be seen around the world.” Television viewers will have the chance to discover the Bolivian mountains this coming January 7 for the first of two stages that will be run in the Uyuni region.
Cross-country professionals share some inside knowledge ahead of the 2016 edition of the Dakar Rally starting in Buenos Aires in January.
Team Peugeot-Total Road to Dakar 2016: Sebastien Loeb, Daniel Elena, Carlos Sainz, Lucas Cruz
We’ve called on our squad of Red Bull Desert Wings to hand out a few pointers to help follow the rally and stay on the right track.
Saturday, January 2: Prologue – Buenos Aires to Rosario
Marcos Patronelli (Two-time quad bike champion): We hope to receive another great reception from the crowds when we leave Buenos Aires. We represent Argentina in the Dakar and we’ll be doing all we can to achieve another victory. The hardest race in the world has to start somewhere and I’m glad that this year we start in Buenos Aires. I’ll be focused during this short prologue on all the challenges that are to come in the following two weeks.
Sunday, January 3: Stage 1 – Rosario to Villa Carlos Paz
Carlos Sainz (2010 car race champion): I have many friends in Villa Carlos Paz after visiting there many times during the World Rally Championship. The motorsport fans here are some of the best in the world and they create a great atmosphere around the race. The Dakar stages are much longer than WRC stages. Maybe I will recognise 10 or 15km from my WRC days, but in a timed stage of over 250km that is not much. I expect this to be a challenging stage for our two-wheel drive car and we will be doing our best to keep pace with our competitors.
Monday, January 4: Stage 2 – Villa Carlos Paz to Termas de Río Hondo
Ayrat Mardeev (2015 truck race champion): Caution is our middle name throughout the race, so even though this long second stage occurs early we cannot say we will treat it any differently to any other stage. We always treat our truck with kid gloves because a critical malfunction can stop our race at any time. Of course we cannot be overly cautious because our intention is to win, so we push as much as we feel we can at any particular point during the Dakar.
Team Peugeot-Total Road to Dakar 2016: Carlos Sainz
Tuesday, January 5: Stage 3 – Termas de Río Hondo to San Salvador de Jujuy
Jordi Viladoms (2014 bike race runner-up): The situation has changed for me this time because now I’m the veteran in the team. This is my 10th Dakar and during that time I’ve encountered many situations that have built up my experience at this race. On a stage like this I know the weather can change quickly and when that happens the terrain can also change very quickly. Part of my job at this Dakar will be to share my experience with the younger riders in the team and hopefully this can help us to achieve some great results.
Wednesday, January 6: Stage 4 – San Salvador de Jujuy to San Salvador de Jujuy
Toby Price (2015 bike race Rookie of the Year and third place overall): This will be the first half of our first marathon stage, so that means no mechanical assistance until the end of the following stage. You really need to look after the bike and tyres because you can’t change anything. These are the days that you need to take it easy. Last year the marathon stages went really well for me, so the same result again this time would be nice. It helps that KTM have built such a great bike.
Thursday, January 7: Stage 5 – San Salvador de Jujuy to Uyuni
Nasser Al-Attiyah (Two-time car race winner and defending champion): This stage will take us to altitudes over 4,500m above sea level, so before the race I’m training a lot to be ready to cope with these demands. Last year I felt very bad with headaches when we were racing at altitude, so I’m training hard now so I’m in good shape this time around. I’m using the facilities at the Aspire Academy in Qatar to prepare for stages like this. As well as my physical training, I’m also having my oxygen levels and blood pressure analysed to guard against altitude sickness during the Dakar.
Friday, January 8: Stage 6 – Uyuni to Uyuni
Hélder Rodrigues (Two-time bike race podium finisher): As the race goes back to Bolivia there will be lots of solutions to be found for the engineers and mechanics. When I’m racing here, I’m constantly making decisions about how to save time and also save my bike. My priority is always to protect my bike because the Dakar is so long. It’s not about great times on individual stages, it’s about who manages to maintain the best speed, navigation and mechanics throughout the entire rally.
Saturday, January 9: Stage 7 – Uyuni to Salta
Kuba Przygonski (Car race rookie): This year we’re going to race more in Bolivia than we have done in previous editions of the Dakar. Last year there was lots of mechanical difficulties in the Salar de Uyuni region and I think this is a part of the race where luck plays a role. This year I will be driving a car for the first time, so even though I know this area from my time racing bikes I know it will not all be the same as before. I’ll be 100 percent focused on pushing forward for the best result I can get and reaching that finish line.
Sunday, January 10: Rest Day – Salta
Matthias Walkner (2015 FIM Cross Country World Champion): Last year I had a long sleep in a real bed the night before the rest day because we were able to go to a hotel. When I got back to the bivouac it turned out to be quite a busy day. I cleaned all of my gear (googles, helmet etc) and there was the roadbook for the next stage to prepare as normal. There were also a few media commitments. I have a better plan to manage my time on the rest day this year because last year was a bit too hectic. All the jobs I need to do can be done in about two hours so I will do that and then focus on relaxing for the rest of the day.
Monday, January 11: Stage 8 – Salta to Belén
Mohamed Abu Issa (2015 FIM Quads Cross Country Rallies runner-up): There are many unique aspects to the style of riding a Dakar stage on sand such as this one. Firstly the fact that I was born around this type of terrain helps a lot, as I have been familiar with it from a young age. Following in the sand is easier as many tracks are created, but leading can be very difficult, especially when opening the route into an open desert. Reading the dunes is something you have in you or you don’t; the quickest line is not always the shortest. The dunes hide many dangers such as drop offs and other surprises!
Tuesday, January 12: Stage 9 – Belén to Belén
Eduard Nikolaev (2015 track race champion): We are going to need stamina because this is a long stage and it’s usually very hot in this region in January. It’s likely that we’ll have to find our own route, so my co-driver takes on extra responsibility when that is the case. Our mechanic will also need to be ready to act fast because it is possible to suffer from punctures in this terrain. My task will be to keep us moving as quickly as possible.
Wednesday, January 13: Stage 10 – Belén to La Rioja
Stéphane Peterhansel (11-time Dakar champion): It’s never simple on the dunes in Fiambalá and I can remember some very complicated stages. There have been days when I have lost time in Fiambalá, but I also have some happy memories of this place. I would expect us to be racing off-piste for about 80 percent of this stage, so that makes the navigation very challenging. There will be long climbs over very soft sand and then the descent takes place over white dunes that are not easy to cross. Then we come to the canyon, which can be very dry or completely flooded depending on the weather at that moment. It’s amazing that such a small area has such a wide range of terrain.
Thursday, January 14: Stage 11 – La Rioja to San Juan
Joan Barreda (13 Dakar stage victories): I think that having Marc Coma as this year’s Sporting Director has helped to give us a very interesting route. Marc has won the bike race five times, so he knows the competition inside and out. This stage during the second week looks like it will present navigational challenges to the riders, this is typical for the stages we race close to the Andes. We will share the route with trucks and cars, this can often prove the difference between one rider and the others.
Friday, January 15: Stage 12 – San Juan to Villa Carlos Paz
Adam Małysz (Ski jumper turned rally racer): Such a long stage (900km in total) right before the end of the competition can turn out very tricky. Some may already be focused on the finish line, but even though it’s within reach you cannot afford a moment of weakness. In general, the Dakar requires excellent physical condition. I work with a doctor, Michal Wilk, who has prepared training plans for me and supervises my preparation for the Dakar. The last stages require special care of the car, because after covering so many thousands of kilometres it’s seriously worn out. At that point, I try to drive safe enough so that one mistake doesn’t squander two weeks of hard work.
Saturday, January 16: Stage 13 – Villa Carlos Paz to Rosario
Cyril Despres (5-time Dakar winner): At the Dakar it’s necessary to maintain complete concentration throughout the whole two weeks, so my mindset doesn’t change whether it’s the first, fifth or final stage. Depending on how my race has gone up to this final stage, I will be hoping to consolidate my position and take advantage of any opportunities to climb the rankings. There are days at the Dakar when you know you have to push really hard because there is the opportunity to make time on the competitors around you. However, in my experience the final stage is not the time to be taking big risks.
Team Peugeot-Total Road to Dakar 2016: Sebastien Loeb
Honolua Bay Pauses for Target Maui Pro Lay Day – swell forecast for big finish to target maui pro
– wsl title race on the line
– more at worldsurfleague.com
Caption: A slight dip in swell has prompted a lay day for the Target Maui Pro. Swell on the horizon is pointing towards an exciting finish to the 2015 WSL Title Race. Image: WSL / Poullenot
Location:
Honolua Bay, Maui/Hawaii
Event window:
November 21 – December 4, 2015
Today’s call:
Women’s Rounds 1 – 3 Completed
Conditions:
Three-to-Four foot (1- 1.5 metre)
HONOLUA BAY, Maui/Hawaii (Monday, November 30, 2015) – Following an incredible day of surfing at Honolua Bay, event organizers were prompted to call a lay day at the Target Maui Pro as they await an expected rise in swell throughout the week. After waiting for eight days, the world’s best got a taste of what the bay can deliver and will now wait for even bigger conditions forecasted.
“We came back today expecting it to drop off and it has pretty drastically from yesterday’s phenomenal waves so we’ve called it off,” WSL Women’s Commissioner Jessi-Miley Dyer said. “The middle of the week looks like another great swell, maybe even better than what we got, will be making its way here so we’re all looking forward to see what’s in store. We want to see the World Title race end in fantastic fashion and know that the bay still has more to offer.”
Lakey Peterson (USA) and Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW) will battle for elimination in the opening heat of Round 4 when competition resumes.
Surfline, the official forecaster for the World Surf League (WSL), are calling for:
New, long period NW swell will be on the rise through the afternoon on Saturday and peak on Sunday before easing on Monday. It looks like a slightly smaller, but still contestable, NW swell will move in for the 2nd-3rd.
The world’s best surfing will also be broadcast LIVE on Fox Sports in Australia, MCS Extreme in France, EDGE Sports in China, South Korea, Malaysia and other territories and on Globo TV in Brazil.
UPCOMING TARGET MAUI PRO ROUND 4 MATCH-UPS: Heat 1: Lakey Peterson (USA), Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW) Heat 2: Malia Manuel (HAW), Tyler Wright (AUS) Heat 3: Courtney Conlogue (USA), Coco Ho (HAW) Heat 4: Bianca Buitendag (ZAF), Johanne Defay (FRA)
About the World Surf League
The mission of the WSL is simple: to inspire positive change for surfing, our fans and the environment. Formerly the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), the WSL has been championing the world’s best surfing since 1976, running global products across the Samsung Galaxy men’s and women’s Championship Tours, Big Wave Tour, Qualifying Series, Junior and Longboard Championships, as well as the WSL Big Wave Awards. The League possesses a deep appreciation for the sport’s rich heritage while promoting progression, innovation and performance at the highest levels; it strives to put the world’s best surfers on the world’s best waves.
Showcasing the world’s best surfing on its digital platform at WorldSurfLeague.com, the WSL has energized an already-passionate global fan base with millions around the world tuning in to see the likes of Kelly Slater, Filipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Makua Rothman, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Greg Long, Stephanie Gilmore, John John Florence, Carissa Moore and others do battle in the most dynamic field of play in all of sports. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.
Iddon joins Tyco BMW alongside returning Laverty for 2016
Tyco BMW has announced their 2016 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship line-up with Christian Iddon moving to the Northern Ireland based team alongside the returning Michael Laverty.
Ulsterman Laverty has had a strong relationship with the team during his career and is looking to build on his first season onboard the Tyco BMW S1000RR, which he ended this season’s title battle in fourth place in the overall standings. Laverty ended his 2015 campaign in fine style, claiming his first win on the BMW at the season finale at Brands Hatch, adding to his three previous podium finishes.
Former World Supermoto star Iddon moves to Tyco BMW after ending his 2015 season in tenth place in the overall standings. The Stockport racer was hit with an injury and bad luck during the season but scored a best result of fourth place in the final two rounds of the season.
The team recently announced they will also fight for the 2016 Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship title with 11-time Isle of Man TT winner Ian Hutchinson, who will ride a S1000RR.
Laverty said: “We had a strong end to last season and I have really gelled with the BMW so I am happy to stay with the team and have some continuity because over recent years I have never stayed for two seasons with the same team and regretted it. It’s exciting to build on last season and we have a good development plan over the winter; we went out at the end of last season with a winning motorcycle and that signals our intentions for 2016.
“I also wanted to stay with BMW as there are lots of movers and shakers in the Championship next year and those teams and riders will have to do the groundwork – that is what we did last season. I am looking forward to being able to fine tune now after our development year. There is still a lot more potential to come from the Tyco BMW; we have a really fast engine and we can still do more work to polish off the power delivery, improve the chassis settings and that creates more harmony.
“We can only improve with small percentages and marginal gains but they all make a big difference. I definitely want to be in a position to stand on the podium from round one; we want to come straight out of the box and start where we finished last year. I hope to be stronger earlier on in the season next year and then we can have a game plan for the Showdown. I really think we have the tools to fight for the Championship.”
Iddon said: “I am looking forward to good year in 2016; it’s exciting as they are a top flight team who has been around for a long time. I met with the team and everyone was spot on and to be linked with BMW in their official team is also a big plus for me.
“We had a lot of misfortune last year, but I hope we can start the year with some solid performances and build on it from there. I am feeling confident and I want to run at the front and with the right package there is no reason why I can’t. Consistency is important for results, especially with the Showdown, we saw that this year. I don’t know what to expect yet but I can’t wait to have my first test on the BMW.”
Hutchinson said: “We secured the deal just over a month ago and now that my 2015 season is over, I’m really looking forward to getting going with Tyco BMW. After pretty much four years away from the sport I now need a bit of consistency. BMW is a huge brand and along with Philip Neill at TAS, they have shown how much they want to be involved with me for next season. That enthusiasm sold it to me and with direct support from BMW Motorrad it was hard to turn down.”
Team Manager Philip Neill commented: “After a very satisfying first season together with BMW Motorrad everyone at TAS Racing is looking forward to a second season with the BMW S1000RR. In turn, to have our long-term title partner Tyco Security Products remain with us for another year is very pleasing indeed. It was always our intention to continue with Michael for a second year: his experience and end of season form have left us feeling optimistic for 2016.
“I am extremely happy to welcome Christian to our team for 2016. I have always admired him as a rider to be honest. I truly believe that with our experience as a team, the quality of the BMW S1000RR package and Christian’s unique talent as a rider, we have all the ingredients to be successful.
“Obviously we are really excited to have Ian Hutchinson onboard as a member of Tyco BMW for next year, and together with the International Road Racing events, Ian will support our BSB campaign in the National 1000cc Superstock Championship.
“Finally, a big thanks goes to BMW Motorrad, Tyco Security Products and to each of our associate sponsors for your continued faith in TAS Racing.”
After a lot of work and many hurdles, we are really stoked and happy to officially launch our baby KORUA Shapes. With our first short movie “YEARNING FOR TURNING” we want to give a feel of what we are about and invite you to visit our website koruashapes.com. Our first season on KORUA was definitely not just fun, but hard work by trial and error. The learning curve has been very steep, but so have some of the slopes we got to ride. It has been a great and fulfilling journey and we hope to see you out there soon. http://www.epictv.com/player/embed-player/603874?title&seriestitle&partner=actionsportsconnectionâ%20frameborder=
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