Central Indiana supermoto riders… New Castle Motrsports Park is going to let us on the big track Monday nights again. 2010 is going to be the busiest year New Castle has ever had. They have booked all their weekends with big kart races but they had already planned on making the track available to us on alternating Monday evenings again. I know we all want weekends and I’d love to be able to go out anytime and alternate on track with karters but we just aren’t there yet and the karters are getting larger in numbers still.

When: April 12th is the first open night. Dates will eventually be posted on the NCMP website here as well: http://www.newcastleraceway.com

TIME: 4-8pm

COST: $20 per rider. You’ll need to sign in inside the store at the parts counter and get your wristband. Cash or credit works.

REQUIREMENTS: Handlebar, Footpeg and Axle sliders are a must. NO SLIDERS = NO RIDE. No anti freeze type coolant. Water or water & water wetter type additive only. Catch cans for fuel and water. Oil breather can or to air box. Usual SM riding gear or leathers. Use common sense, no cutting corners, enter and exit track at pit entrance and exit only.

Now to answer the FAQs:
1) Pavement only is scheduled. We’ve got help and equipment but are missing the dirt and the tri axles at the moment. Contact me with any leads. I’m willing to front some coin to get it started.

2)No you won’t have to share with karts after 4pm. They shut the track to karts just for the bikes. Let’s be friendly with the karts and clean up after ourselves, etc.

3) NCMP is full service. They have showers and restrooms, RV hookups, drinks and snacks available in the store, a warm (or cool) place to hang out indoors with a view of the track, and wifi.

4) They also have 100 octane fuel available but you’ll need to call them to check the spec is right for you.

I’m going to try and get some flyers out to the local bike shops. The more people we get the more pull we’ll have to get more track time. Spread the word. Back to the fun! See you out there on April 12th. Check their web site for future nights.

Central Indiana supermoto riders… New Castle Motrsports Park is going to let us on the big track Monday nights again. 2010 is going to be the busiest year New Castle has ever had. They have booked all their weekends with big kart races but they had already planned on making the track available to us on alternating Monday evenings again. I know we all want weekends and I’d love to be able to go out anytime and alternate on track with karters but we just aren’t there yet and the karters are getting larger in numbers still.

When: April 12th is the first open night. Dates will eventually be posted on the NCMP website here as well: http://www.newcastleraceway.com

TIME: 4-8pm

COST: $20 per rider. You’ll need to sign in inside the store at the parts counter and get your wristband. Cash or credit works.

REQUIREMENTS: Handlebar, Footpeg and Axle sliders are a must. NO SLIDERS = NO RIDE. No anti freeze type coolant. Water or water & water wetter type additive only. Catch cans for fuel and water. Oil breather can or to air box. Usual SM riding gear or leathers. Use common sense, no cutting corners, enter and exit track at pit entrance and exit only.

Now to answer the FAQs:
1) Pavement only is scheduled. We’ve got help and equipment but are missing the dirt and the tri axles at the moment. Contact me with any leads. I’m willing to front some coin to get it started.

2)No you won’t have to share with karts after 4pm. They shut the track to karts just for the bikes. Let’s be friendly with the karts and clean up after ourselves, etc.

3) NCMP is full service. They have showers and restrooms, RV hookups, drinks and snacks available in the store, a warm (or cool) place to hang out indoors with a view of the track, and wifi.

4) They also have 100 octane fuel available but you’ll need to call them to check the spec is right for you.

I’m going to try and get some flyers out to the local bike shops. The more people we get the more pull we’ll have to get more track time. Spread the word. Back to the fun! See you out there on April 12th. Check their web site for future nights.

Michelin Supermoto Tires are proud to release the 2010 Contingency program for the Supermoto 5280 competition series. All rounds will pay contingency.

2010 "Team Michelin" Contingency Information
1. Competitors must register and purchase tires from Authorized Team Michelin race tire distributor or associate.
2.Competitors must list Michelin as a sponsor
3. Display minimum 8" Michelin decal on both front fork tubes,Mr Bib decal on both sides of swingarm
4.Riders must display a minimum of one Michelin patch on riding gear
5. Must run Michelin on front and rear to be eligible for Team Michelin contingency.
6. Register online with XTRM to receive the automated payment on the www.xtrm.com/michelin 24/7 access to your account
7.Each class must start a minimum of 8 riders for contingency dollars to be paid 1st- 4th, 6 riders to pay 1st -3rd.
(MINIMUM 6 riders to earn contingency).

You MUST be registered at www.xtrm.com/michelin prior to the first round or contingency will NOT be paid. Also, if you have Michelins from last season that you will be running you MUST notify me prior to the event to guarantee contingency payments.

Finishing Position – 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
OPEN SUPERMOTO $150 $100 $75 $50
SUPERMOTO LIGHTS $125 $100 $75 $50
SPORTSMAN $100 $75 $50 $25
COLORADO (Asphalt) $100 $75 $50 $25
YOUTH SUPERMOTO $40 $30 $20 $10
Premier $40 $30 $20 $10
Novice $40 $30 $20 $10
Beginer $40 $30 $20 $10
Women $40 $30 $20 $10

Finally the 2010 Supermoto5280 race schedule is ready to go. Eight Round Championship!

May 9 IMI Motorsports Complex
May 23 Grand Junction Motorspeedway
June 13 IMI Motorsports Complex
June 20 PPIR Colorado Springs
July 11 IMI Motorsports Complex
Aug 15 IMI Motorsports Complex
Aug 29 Grand Junction Motorspeedway
Sep 19 IMI Motorsports Complex

Rain date if needed: Sep 26 PPIR Colorado Springs

More information on classes, entry fees, and registration will be updated on supermoto5280.com within the next few days.

www.gorally.com

Our next Open Track Day will be Saturday 16th January 2010.
Pavement and (Dirt) will be open, (weather permitting).
Gates open 8:00am
Track hot 9:00am

**$10** Discount for online entries, good till noon Fri. 15th 2010.

Hope to see you here……..:D

Pedaltudamedal

We are working the details out on the contengency for the tire brand, and a KILLER price for the tires. Stay tuned

Here is a question though….

…What if we wanted to go to a Spec tire for 2011 in the PRO class or other classes? Just kicking it around….:hmmm:
Any thoughts?

2010 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

The DR-Z400SM welcomes you to the exhilarating world of supermotard riding with cutting-edge dual purpose bike designs and stylish, functional top-grade equipment that captures the essence of free-spirited street riding pleasure.

For exceptional performance on the street, the DR-Z400SM offers remarkably smooth performance, along with a rush of torque across the powerband. For crisp handling, it features a lightweight, compact design, complemented by advanced suspension front and rear, including an RM250-derived inverted fork.

The DR-Z400SM Supermotard. It?s the definition of performance ? wherever you ride.

Features and Benefits:

398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine shared with the DR-Z400S produces lots of useful torque, and features amazingly compact, lightweight and streamlined high-tech designs give full pleasure of supermotard riding.

Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plated engine?s aluminum cylinder bore for durability, weight reduction and superior heat transfer.

Dry-sump oiling system keeps the crankcases compact for agile handling.

Clutch, magneto and cam covers all made of lightweight aluminium-alloy.

Digitally mapped DC-CDI system monitoring throttle position/engine rpm and adjusts ignition timing efficient combustion.

Compact electric starter motor and automatic compression release system for easy starting.

Massive 310mm floating type front disc brake, same size used on the GSX-R1000 and 240mm rear disc brake shared with the RM250 provide h3 stopping power.

Showa inverted front forks derived from the RM250 make for extra-smooth stroke action.

Compression damping force 21-way adjustable and rebound damping force 19-way adjustable.

Long-travel, damping and spring preload adjustable rear shock absorber also using RM?s technology, and stylish tapered aluminum-alloy swingarm with a progressive linkage. Spring preload fully adjustable compression damping force 20-way adjustable and rebound damping force 17-way adjustable.

Based on the advanced Dual Purpose model DR-Z400S, the DR-Z400SM?s bodywork is sculpted as slim as possible, especially at footpegs, and features super-smooth transitions between major section such as fuel tank, seat, radiator covers, side covers and rear fender.

Narrow, lightweight thin-wall chrome-moly steel tubing frame and a bolt-on type, aluminium-alloy subframe made for light, responsive handling.

17-inch high-grip front and rear radial tires on the wide and stylishly black-coloured aluminium-rim wheels.

Easy-to-read multi-function digital instrument includes speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters with both addition and subtraction functions, clock and stopwatch with subtraction capability.

Bright 60/55W halogen headlight with maintenance-free battery.

2010 Suzuki DR-Z400SM ? USA Specifications
MSRP: $TBA USD

TBA

2010 Suzuki DR-Z400SM ? Australia Specifications
MSRP: $TBA AU

ENGINE: 398cc, four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled

STARTER: Electric

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed

FRONT SUSPENSION: Inverted telescopic, oil-damped, adjustable compression and rebound damping

REAR SUSPENSION: Link-type, fully-adjustable spring preload, adjustable compression and rebound damping

FRONT BRAKES: Single hydraulic disc

REAR BRAKES: Single hydraulic disc

WHEELBASE: 1,460mm

SEAT HEIGHT: 890mm

LENGTH: 2,225mm

WIDTH: 870mm

HEIGHT: 1,185mm

CURB MASS: 146kg (322 lbs )

FUEL CAPACITY: 10 litres (2.64 US gallons )

COLOURS: White

WARRANTY: One year unlimited km

Pics up on www.supermoto-central.com! I like the white plastics!!

When can we expect to see it??:anim_peep:

well, not exactly new but the new swingarm makes it looks soooo much nicer. cheaper than the ktm and the husky 600s, looks equally as good.
http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/p…eet/xt660x.jsp

Anybody heard or maybe I missed it somewhere ? Is there any good bikes coming from japan with maybe a 450 on it in street legal form,SM or enduro ? I would love to get back into the SM thing and miss my DRZ. I know there’s the KTM’s & Husky’s,Duc too. I’m hoping japan step’s up ?:hmmm:

Does anyone know when the 2010 schedule will be posted?:hmmm:

I wrote a booklet on how to get sponsorship. It is very nice and being printed. They should be ready by next Friday. I have sold 80 already and keep getting e mails and checks in the mail. They will be 20 dollars and it is all about getting a good base line going for your race program. I have had great success in my racing and getting sponsors involved. If you need a professional resume done, go to racer13.com shelly is my new team manager and has done resumes for racers from all over and even across sea’s. If you have any questions you can contact me at bbartlowrace@aol.com or cell (559) 273 4429

I wrote a booklet on how to get sponsorship. It is very nice and being printed. They should be ready by next Friday. I have sold 80 already and keep getting e mails and checks in the mail. They will be 20 dollars and it is all about getting a good base line going for your race program. I have had great success in my racing and getting sponsors involved. If you need a professional resume done, go to racer13.com shelly is my new team manager and has done resumes for racers from all over and even across sea’s. If you have any questions you can contact me at bbartlowrace@aol.com or cell (559) 273 4429

Great news!!:bannana:
Woody, the owner and President of Woody’s Cycles in Perth Ontario is coming to the big event in Shannonville on October the 17th to display the new 2010 450 Husaberg.:thumbup:
Woody has been selling KTM products forever and there is no one on the planet who knows KTM products like him.:bowdown:
Well, he had a good look at the 2010 Berg and is so impressed with the product that he has decided to take the line on. If Woody made that decision then you have to know that there is something great about it.
So… Come and see the new Berg and meet the Famous Woody of Woody’s Cycles. :clap:
Woody is also the President of the Bytown Motorcycle Association and can answer any questions about what is happening in the off road scene or Ice Racing. He is up on it all.
See you at the Races.:arsenal

I just reserved this for 1 week: http://www.thetreetops.com/tailofthe…_theridge.html

July 9, 2010 – July 16, 2010

We have room for 8 total people. So far, 4 people have verbally committed. I have financially committed. as people financially committ, the names list will be updated. I can take PayPal if you have a cash flow issue. PM me to discuss payment. Here are the terms: $50 deposit now. Balance on July 2, 2010. Balance will be determined by total number attending. Total for the rental is $1,163. Your total will be determined by total participants. I expect 8 so it should be $146 each, total.

If you want to reserve your spot, reply here AND contact me via PM.

I am new to this fiorum so if you want to go, we should at least ride together once. The other guys that are going are sportbike guys I ride with sometimes. I’d REALLY like to have at least ONE guy up there on a SuMo with me.

- Tim

Ok I know I should be thinking happy thoughts about next season, but honestly I see a lot of clouds on the horizon and I haven’t spoke to a lot of people who are excited about the state of things right now.

Am I the only one who feels like there might not be a 2010 supermoto season?

I have been asked for years how I get the sponsorship and support I have had through the years. I have been road racing for many years at all levels and had full sponsorship support. Since so many friends and racers have ask how to do it, I thought I would write a booklet on the steps I have used. I feel all levels of riders can benefit from beginners to pro?s. I came up with 20 chapters that I feel will get you started in getting sponsorship for 2010. I have signed with many sponsors already for next year and very excited to help other racers. There is money out there to get, you just need to know how to get it. The booklet will be available in two weeks and I have over 50 AFM ?rs who already placed an order. The cost is 20 dollars and my contact info is available online at racer13.com or you can e mail me at bbartlowrace@aol.com or cell at (559) 273-4429.

I have asked for years, how do i get the support and sponsorship i get. Well about a month ago i was read a great book called Mind Gym. This book is about being focused on your support and how to get your mind in the zone. It also talked about going after your goals and thoughts. Well I have thought about writing a book on how to get sponors. Since everyone wants help and ive had great succes getting sponsors, i thought i would help by writting a book. So i stayed up all night and came up with 20 chapters on how to get sponsors. I will be avilable in two weeks and cost 20 dollars. I sold 50 already to AFM people and still counting. The booklet is nt even out yet, but i am recieving checks already. If anyone is intrested in getting one , let me know, My e mail is bbartlowrace@aol.com or you can check my 2010 resume and respond through that at racer13 and click on resume. Thanks for your support and pass this on.:bannana:

No good news or bad news about a 2010 AMA pro series

Sometimes no news is good news but after last year – who knows

Anything in the works?

Funny how this site has not even had mention of the completely new YZ450F……when all the other sites are blowing up about it and locking up sites from so much traffic.

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr…0/gallery.aspx

Maybe already been around the block, but first I’ve seen of it. Pretty trippy steps Yamaha took:

http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/ne…ls-2010-yz450f

PLammer #73

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/p…ource=pus257xq

:bannana::bannana:

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/p…ource=pus257xq

:bannana::bannana:

Check it out…. Can’t wait!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a9EEAxqDrs

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