Carlsbad, California – In a devastating blow for TwoTwo Motorsports Chad Reed, injuries sustained at last weekend’s Dallas round of the AMA Supercross, have forced him to retire from the remainder of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.

Reed suffered a horrific crash while challenging for the race lead on Lap 7 and was unable to finish the race.

Initial scans have revealed the Australian has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, broken his tibia and fibula, sustained two broken ribs and has a broken T6 vertebrae.

At this point in time doctors are waiting for the swelling on his knee to subside before they conduct surgery.

“To say I am hurting right now would be a major understatement,” Reed said. “I am just trying to figure out what hurts more, the injuries or the fact that I am going to be out for a while with knee surgery.

“This is bitterly disappointing, I felt like I had everything in my corner this time. I’ve never felt more comfortable, from the bike and team to my riding.

“I was genuinely in a position to fight for race wins week in week out and expected to be going to Las Vegas for a shot at the title.

“To my sponsors and fans thank-you for your messages of support, they mean a lot. This is a difficult time,” Reed added.

The TwoTwo Motorsports team and sponsors will regroup over the next week and formulate a plan to move forward.

Reed is aiming to return for the outdoor season but that goal will be re-evaluated by doctors post surgery.

Ends.

Chad Reed and TwoTwo Motorsports are proudly supported by Bel-Ray, Honda Motorcycles, Shift, Etnies, Skullcandy, Fox, Pro Circuit, Factory Effex, Specialized, Showa, Dunlop, Renthal, America’s Tire.com, Discount Tire.com, DT1 Airfilters, D.I.D, Hinson Clutches, VP Race Fuels, Matrix, JStar Motors, Dubya and Mechanixwear.

Follow Chad on twitter (@crtwotwo) and TwoTwo Motorsports on facebook.

For further information, images or interview requests, please contact:
Matt Cousins
Phone: (07) 5535 0900 Fax: (07) 5535 0911
Mobile: 0416 015 650 Email: matt@fluidpr.com.au

Switch back drifting, highchair wheelies to seat stander and everything in between. It makes you want to stop riding . . .

http://stunter13.com/

for more visit https://www.facebook.com/stunter13dotcom

Camera by Maciek Kochman

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the fifth-straight year, legendary Supercross champion Ricky Carmichael will challenge riders with his latest signature course design in the 2012 Daytona Supercross By Honda scheduled for Saturday night, March 10, the only AMA Supercross event in Florida this year.

Amateur riders interested in competing in the Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross can sign up by visiting https://secure.tracksideonlineresults.com/daytonasx/

Grandstand tickets for the Daytona Supercross By Honda are on sale now. For ticket information for all Daytona International Speedway events, call 1-800-PITSHOP or go online to www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway)

FULL STORY AVAILABLE:  http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Articles/2012/02/Ricky-Carmichael-Supercross-Design-Unveiled.aspx?PromotionCode=DPROMO1242

Freestyle Stuntriding Battle – Pfeiffer vs. Griffin

These two BMW riders have a friendly battle in Zurich at Swiss Moto 2012, each guy is packing more tricks than a swiss army knife has gadgets. Pfeiffer and Griffin are both riding the BMW F 800 R with a mix of a trials bike with and with out a front wheel ripping around.

On the occasion of Street Bike Freestyle Show at the Swiss Moto 2012 in Zurich, afforded Chris Pfeiffer and Mattie Griffin a peaceful battle. Both go the way BMW F 800 R. This ride freestyle battle both each additional trial bike. Chris Mattie and a normal one without the front wheel.

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Color Form Bodywork

Hotbodies Racing takes pride in creating industry-first innovations like our NEW Color Form Race Bodywork, for
the world’s most competitive motorcycles. This new process developed by Hotbodies Racing, brings a new solution to painting your race or track day weapon, just add fasteners, sponsor decals and you’re off to the track!

This proprietary Color Form process is a paint-less process that can replace the expensive cost of painting a single color race bike, which allows racers and track day enthusiasts to save time and money while still looking professional if a custom paint job is not needed. The color is incorporated into the shape of the material using proprietary resins that allow flexibility and do not compromise on weight. Not only that,
but the color is stronger and more durable than standard automotive grade paints; you can even buff the finish to a high gloss shine that looks pro.

Race teams worldwide use Hotbodies Racing Motorcycle Bodywork for one reason; to win races and championships. There is no compromising in professional competition. Our high-quality motorcycle bodywork not only performs to those standards, it’s priced for a privateer’s budget.

MSRP $749.99 and up

Features:
- Add fasteners, decals and get to the track!
- Light Weight, durable Four-harness fiberglass.
- Ultra Flexible for easy installation.
- Kevlar reinforced mounting areas.
- AMA/WSBK Legal oil containment belly pan.
- Race Contingency paid in the USA.

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There are never bad videos of the Isle of Man, but this is one of the better ones!

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Take a road racer, two drift bike pilots, add water, and stir with triples. This may be the first and last time the three will be allowed together in the Barber Motorsports Museum. Watch those hooligans Ernie Vigil and Nick Apex stunt circles around Jason DiSalvo “the security guard” inside the epic Barber Motorsports Park Museum.

Featuring
Nick “Apex” Brocha
Ernie Vigil
Jason DiSalvo
Motorcycles
2012 Triumph Street Triple
2011 Triumph Speed Triple
Location
Barber Motorsports Park – Birmingham, Alabama

http://www.barbermotorsports.com

2012 MV Agusta F3 675 being assembled in Varese Video

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When it comes to big rides Deathridaz NYE 2011/2012 stunt ride has one of the biggest, Its not often you see tandem stunts let alone tandem street stunts but Deathridaz delivered In San Pedro territory tearing it up on the last ride of 2011.

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2012 Yamaha R1 dual exhaust system is now available at Two Brothers Racing

Performance Specs
Stock TBR Difference
Peak HP 152.5 hp 156.8 hp +4.3 hp
Peak Torque 78.1 ft-lbs 78.7 ft-lbs +0.6 ft-lbs
Max HP Gain - 6.3 hp @ 6200 rpm -
Max Torque Gain - 5ft-lbs @ 6100rpm -
Weight 11.5 lbs 8 lbs -3.5 lbs
Sound 96 db @5000rpm 103 db @5000rpm +7 db
Catalyst yes yes -
O2 Sensor yes yes -

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