Ram Truck, RCH Racing Team Up for Motocross

AUBURN HILLS, Mi – May 15, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Ram Truck and SRT Motorsports today announced they have partnered with RCH (Ricky Carmichael and Carey Hart) Racing to field a team in the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

“The Ram Truck brand is looking forward to working with Ricky Carmichael, Carey Hart and Broc Tickle, and being part of RCH Racing’s success in the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Motorcyclists rely on durable, proven trucks. Look at any motocross parking lot and all you see are pickups. Motocross is especially effective in reaching younger truck buyers, and we expect our Ram Express will make a lot of new fans this year.”

Michigan-native Broc Tickle will campaign the No. 20 RCH Racing Suzuki in the premier 450 class for the full 12-race series. He finished ninth in the recently completed Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, advancing to the Main Event in all 17 races. It was his first season of 450SX competition with RCH Racing.

“I’m really excited for the outdoor motocross season to start,” said Tickle. “I feel like our RCH Racing team has made really big strides the last four months and we want to carry that over into the outdoor season. I had the best outdoor season of my career last year and when I think about how fast our Suzuki’s are right now, it’s really easy to get pumped. Working with Ricky – the greatest outdoor racer of all-time – is a huge bonus. I feel that we’re in a great position to have success. I’m healthy and I have something to prove to everyone Having Ram on-board for the motocross season is really cool because our fans are die-hards and they love trucks. I can’t wait to get to Hangtown (Motocross Classic just outside Sacramento, Calif.).”

Tickle finished third in last year’s motocross championship. He had an average finish of ninth.

“I am really looking forward to my first motocross season as an owner,” said Carmichael. “Broc had a great rookie season last year and we are hoping he improves this year on his Suzuki RM-Z450. The outdoors are a different animal from supercross and the whole RCH Racing team is looking forward to their first season racing outdoors.”

Hart, the team co-owner, agreed. “I’m really excited to have the RCH team racing their first motocross season. To change from the supercross season, we will be representing the Ram brand and running Ram livery on all of our bikes and hauler. The outdoor series allows us to help promote the Ram brand to a whole new audience. We are very excited to be working with their team.”

In addition to the traditional motocross stops, two new venues have been added to the schedule. The series makes its first visit to Muddy Creek Raceway near Bristol, Tenn. on June 1 and Miller Motorsports Park in Salt Lake City on August 17. The season opens May 18 in Sacramento, Calif. Race coverage will be provided by NBC, NBC Sports and FUEL TV.

2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Schedule

May 18	Hangtown Motocross Classic	Sacramento, Calif.
May 25	Thunder Valley National	Lakewood, Colo.
June 1	Bristol National	Bristol, Tenn.
June 8	High Point National	Mt. Morris, Pa.
June 22	Budds Creek National	Mechanicsville, Md.
June 29	Moto-X 338 National	Southwick, Mass.
July 6	RedBud National	Buchanan, Mich.
July 20	Washougal National	Washougal, Wash.
July 27	Spring Creek National	Millville, Minn.
August 10	Unadilla National	New Berlin, N.Y.
August 17	Utah National	Salt Lake City, Utah
August 24	Lake Elsinore National	Lake Elsinore, Calif.

 

Fans can follow the Ram Truck brand on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ramtrucks) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ramtrucks and (www.twitter.com/TeamRamTrucks)

About Ram Truck Brand

The Ram Truck brand continues to establish its own identity and clearly define its customer since its launch as a standalone vehicle brand. Creating a distinct brand for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on how core customers use their trucks and what new features they’d like to see. Whether focusing on a family that uses its half-ton truck day in and day out, a hard-working Ram Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its commercial vehicles every day, Ram has the truck market covered.

The Ram Truck brand has the most innovative lineup of full-size trucks on the market. Ram Truck has emerged as a full-size truck leader by investing substantially in new products, infusing them with great looks, refined interiors, durable engines and features that further enhance their capabilities. Truck customers, from half-ton to commercial, have a demanding range of needs and require their vehicles to provide high levels of capability. Ram trucks are designed to deliver a total package.

About SRT Motorsports

The engineering expertise within SRT (Street and Racing Technology) extends well beyond its high-performance street vehicles. Technical support for the Chrysler Group’s various racing programs is provided by the astute engineers at SRT Motorsports, where lessons learned on the race track directly translate to improved vehicles for the company’s customers.

SOURCE: Chrysler Group LLC

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Yoshimura Rider Wil Hahn Scores Career First 250SX Championship

LAS VEGAS, NV – May 7, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yoshimura backed GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn took home the 250SX East championship at the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Series finale in Las Vegas. Hahn showed speed and consitency throughout the 2013. He showed true courage and the heart of a champion, lining up to race with a freshly broken hand, which he suffered earlier in the day during practice. He raced hard through the main, landing on the podium for 3rd, securing the 250SX East Title.

Wil Hahn 250SX East Champ

Eli Tomac, from the West Coast GEICO squad, showed prolific speed in his main event, reeling in 1st place, and making the pass on Roczen near the halfway mark of the race. With the exception of a holeshot bobble, Tomac rode as solid as he had all year. In true Tomac style, he put his head down and went to work, blasting from 7th place to the front of the pack, where he would stand atop the podium in 1st. Just 3 points shy from becoming the 250SX West Champion. Teammate Zach Osborne ripped the holeshot in the East main, but pulled off early after an uninvited mishap cut his night short.

Eli Tomac

Wil Hahn

In the 450′s, Yoshimura powered Muscle Milk Honda’s Justin Barcia took home a 5th in the Main, and a 4th in the 2013 Championship points standings. Teammate Trey Canard suffered a misfortune in the main, but was able to maintain a 6th overall in the championship. Trey has displayed remarkable determination this season, coming back from a devastating injury in 2012. He is far and away a fan favorite, known for his can-do attitude, and ability to overcome the odds.

Broc Tickle

Justin Barcia

Yoshimura backed team RCH Suzuki’s Broc Tickle ran consistent 450 Main Event, finishing 10th for the evening, as well as clinching 9th in the championship points. Teammate Josh Hill was able to finish the race mid-pack and earned an impressive 15th in the championship points.

Trey Canard

Josh Hill

450SX Results:

5. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, GA – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

10. Brock Tickle, Holly, MI – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

14. Josh Hill, Portland, OR – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

20. Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

East 250SX Results:

3. Wil Hahn, Decatur, TX – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

West 250SX Results:

1. Eli Tomac, Cortez, CO – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

20. Zach Osborne, Richlands, VA – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

About Yoshimura R&D of America

Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com

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Yoshimura Riders Canard & Barcia Score Top 5 Finishes at Salt Lake

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – April 30, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Yoshimura Backed Muscle Milk Honda rider, Trey Canard, grabbed a 5th place holeshot as the gate dropped on the 16th round of the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross. Canard maintained 5th, as the pack made its way around for lap 1, with teammate and Yoshimura backed rider Justin Barcia in tow. The duo stayed together throughout the race, making quick work of Justin Brayton in the opening laps, to finish out the race in the top 5. Canard took home 4th, and Bam Bam Justin Barcia rounded out with 5th place. That puts Barcia in 4th for the Championship standings, and Canard in 6th, as the Yoshimura backed Muscle Milk Honda team heads to the final round in Las Vegas.

Justin Barcia

Trey Canard

Yoshimura equipped RCH Suzuki ran a solid night. Josh Hill made it around the first lap in 9th, and was able to click off 2 positions to finish with a solid 7th. Josh Hill is currently sitting 15th in the Championship Standings. While the battle ensued up front, Brock Tickle was inching his way to the top 10. He finished the evening, just outside, in 11th. That made Tickle 10th in the Championship Standings, as RCH Suzuki heads to Las Vegas for the grand finale.

Broc Tickle

Josh Hill

The 250 class had its share of drama for the Salt Lake round, as the Supercross season draws to a close. Yoshimura backed GEICO Honda’s Eli Tomac left Rice-Eccles Stadium 2nd in the Championship points chase. GEICO Honda teammates Zach Osborne and Tomac came out swinging in the main event, as the duo grabbed the 1st and 2nd holeshot positions. A few bobbles from each of the riders, got them uncharacteristically moderate finishing results. Tomac finished 6th, and Osborne grabbed 12th. The Tomac/Osborne duo sits 2nd and 6th in the Championship Points, respectively.

Zach Osborne

Eli Tomac

The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross Championship season draws to a close, next weekend at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

450SX Results:

4. Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

5. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, GA – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

7. Josh Hill, Portland, OR – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

11. Brock Tickle, Holly, MI – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

East 250SX Results:

6. Eli Tomac, Cortez, CO – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

12. Zach Osborne, Richlands, VA – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

About Yoshimura R&D of America

Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com

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Yoshimura Rider Justin Barcia Scores his 2nd Win of the Season

SEATTLE, WA – April 23 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross made its way to the rainy Northwest for the 15th round of the series at CenturyLink Field. Riders were met with soggy conditions that tested their ability to maintain control over their motorcycle, despite the ever-changing track conditions.

Broc Tickle

Justin Barcia

Yoshimura equipped Muscle Milk Honda’s Justin Barcia rode a flawless 450 main event to take the checkered flag in first place. Barcia ripped the holeshot and avoided the first turn carnage that claimed several riders. He stretched out his lead and remained uncontested for the duration of the race as track conditions resembled those of his Upstate New York home. Seattle marks the second 450 Main win for the Yoshimura powered Muscle Milk Honda camp and Justin Barcia.

Trey Canard

Josh Hill

RCH Suzuki’s Josh Hill had an interesting night, as he found himself tangled in the first turn pileup. Hill rode his Yoshimura powered Suzuki from the very back of the pack to a hard-fought and commendable 12th. Teammate Broc Tickle made it comfortably into the top 10, with a 7th place finish.

Zach Osborne

Eli Tomac

In the 250 West SX class, Yoshimura backed GEICO Honda riders climbed to the podium, with Eli Tomac and Zach Osborne taking 2nd and 3rd respectively. Eli had an amazing night — leading much of the 250 West Main Event — before a spectacular over-the-bars get off put him on the ground. He gathered himself back up to finish the race in second. Teammate Zach Osborne was also on fire and nailed down his first podium of the year. The podium pair also set the top 2 fastest lap times in 250 A group qualifying practice.

450SX Results:

1. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, GA – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

7. Brock Tickle, Holly, MI – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

12. Josh Hill, Portland, OR – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

18. Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

East 250SX Results:

2. Eli Tomac, Cortez,CO – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

3. Zach Osborne, Richlands,VA – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

About Yoshimura R&D of America

Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com

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Yoshimura’s Hahn Stays on Top of the 250 Class Championship

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – April 16, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Despite the unseasonably cold weather in Minneapolis, things were hot inside the Metrodome. This year’s race, will be the last ever in the fabled stadium, as plans for demolition are underway.

Will Hahn

Yoshimura equipped GEICO Honda’s Wil Hahn lined up for the Minneapolis 250 Main Event on the far inside. When the gate dropped, he holeshot himself straight to the top 3. In the opening laps, Hahn nipped at the heels of Blake Wharton, as he looked for any opportunity to get by, and reel in the lead. The championship-leading Yoshimura GEICO Honda machine of Hahn slipped by Wharton, and began to zero-in on Marvin Musquin, who was out front. As the 250 Main drew to a close, it would be Hahn taking 2nd, getting on the Podium, and leaving town again as the Championship Points Leader.

Josh Hill

Brock Tickle

In the 450 Class, Yoshimura backed riders proved themselves with consistently improving results. Most notably, is RCH Suzuki rider Josh Hill, who has been climbing the charts all season, delivered a huge heat one win. Josh shot out of the gate in the 450 main, right on the heels of the holeshot artist Mike Alessi, for an impressive 2nd place start. He put in a solid ride, never leaving the top ten for a respectable 8th place finish. Hill’s Yoshimura backed RCH Suzuki teammate Broc Tickle, followed up with a lucky 13th.

Justin Barcia

Trey Canard

Over at the Honda camp, Yoshimura powered Justin Barcia and Trey Canard stealthily found themselves both well inside the top 10. While the battle ensued out front, the red riders Barcia and Canard, consistently clicked off the laps without incident, and finished 4th and 7th, respectably.

James Stewart

Yoshimura Suzuki’s James Stewart showed incredible speed all night. An unfortunate turn of events lead the worlds fastest rider to exit the main, after some bodily harm took him out of the running.

450SX Results:

4. Justin Barcia, Ochlocknee, GA – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

7. Trey Canard, Shawnee, OK – Honda Muscle Milk, Titanium Carbon RS9 Dual Full System

8. Josh Hill, Portland, OR – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

13. Brock Tickle, Holly, MI – RCH Racing Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

18. James Stewart, Haines City, FL – Yoshimura Suzuki, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

 

East 250SX Results:

2. Wil Hahn, Decatur, TX – GEICO Honda, Titanium Carbon RS4 Full System

 

About Yoshimura R&D of America:

Yoshimura is “The Leader in Performance” and has been for more than 55 years. With unmatched skills, knowledge, and passion for racing, Yoshimura is on the forefront of the aftermarket exhaust industry. Yoshimura pipes are race bred and feature the same legendary performance, fit and quality that has been their trademark for more than five decades. To learn more about Yoshimura and view their wide variety of performance products, visit www.yoshimura-rd.com.

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Baggett Makes History at Lake Elsinore National

CORONA, CA – September 10, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Blake Baggett is the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 class champion!

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Baggett celebrates his championship with his mechanic, Shawn Irwin.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

The final round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship was held at the Lake Elsinore National this past Saturday in Lake Elsinore, Calif. While the 450 championship had already been decided, the 250 championship was still up for grabs and it was Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett who would take home the championship in dramatic fashion. Baggett knew what he had to do to take home the title, and he kept his eyes on the prize as he went 1-2 to nail down both the overall win at Lake Elsinore and the 250 championship. Not only did he carry the 250 class red plate and points lead for 11 consecutive rounds, win the overall at Lake Elsinore, and take home his very first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross 250 class championship, but his overall win at Lake Elsinore would mark Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s 100th outdoor motocross win. Baggett and the rest of the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki crew will now prepare for the upcoming 2012 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, which will be held September 29 and 30 in Lommel, Belgium.

Teammate Broc Tickle has had an impressive season and ended it on a high note by finishing 3-3 for third overall in the 450 class at Lake Elsinore. He completes his first 450 season fifth overall in 450 point standings.

Baggett’s overall win at the Lake Elsinore National marks Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s 100th outdoor motocross win.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Broc Tickle earned third overall at the Lake Elsinore National.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Tickle completes the season fifth overall in 450 point standings.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

About Pro Circuit
Based in Corona, Calif., Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.

Created by former desert racer Mitch Payton, Pro Circuit proves its products and services week-in and week-out through its tagline “We Race.” Every product that dons the Pro Circuit stamp stems from the legendary Pro Circuit race team. A staple in the professional paddock, Pro Circuit Racing has earned 28 AMA championships and more than 200 race wins in more than 30 years of competition.

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Baggett Prepared to Fight for 250 Championship at Lake Elsinore National

CORONA, CA – September 7, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Blake Baggett is the current 250 points leader, and will go to battle this Saturday at the Lake Elsinore National in Lake Elsinore, Calif. with the hopes of bringing home the 250 championship.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

The 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will host its final round this Saturday, September 8, at the Lake Elsinore National in Lake Elsinore, Calif. The 450 championship has already been decided, but the 250 championship is still up for grabs. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett, the current 250 points leader, will be fighting tooth and nail in front of his home crowd in order to bring home his very first Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. Teammate Broc Tickle, currently in his rookie year in the 450 class, is fifth overall in 450 point standings. Tickle is focused on nailing down an overall podium this Saturday in order to put a positive finish on an already impressive season.

Don’t miss the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team this Saturday, September 8, at the Lake Elsinore National in Lake Elsinore, Calif., the final round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship.

AUTOGRAPH SIGNING:

Date: Friday, September 7, 2012
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Temecula Motorsports, 26860 Jefferson Ave., Murriet, CA 92562
MORE INFO

Follow the team on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Broc Tickle is currently fifth overall in 450 point standings. He hopes to cap off his impressive season with a podium finish this Saturday at the Lake Elsinore National.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

About Pro Circuit
Based in Corona, Calif., Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.

Created by former desert racer Mitch Payton, Pro Circuit proves its products and services week-in and week-out through its tagline “We Race.” Every product that dons the Pro Circuit stamp stems from the legendary Pro Circuit race team. A staple in the professional paddock, Pro Circuit Racing has earned 28 AMA championships and more than 200 race wins in more than 30 years of competition.

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Baggett Maintains Points Lead at Steel City National

CORONA, CA – September 3, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship hosted its penultimate round at the Steel City National this past Saturday in Delmont, Pa. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett maintains the 250 points lead after finishing fourth overall at Steel City. Teammate Broc Tickle was forced to fight for points after a tough first moto, and left Steel City fifth overall in 450 point standings.

Blake Baggett is currently leading the 250 class by 14 points.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

Baggett finished fourth overall at the Steel City National.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Baggett Holds on to the Red Plate
Baggett kept it steady at Steel City by finishing 4-4 for fourth overall. He has held on to the 250 points lead for 10 consecutive rounds, and his performance at Steel City will enable him to proudly run the red plate at the 250 class championship-deciding round this Saturday at the Lake Elsinore National. He is currently leading the 250 class by 14 points and, with the 250 championship up for grabs this weekend, he will be more focused than ever on making the final race of the series a successful one.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Broc Tickle is currently fifth overall in 450 point standings.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

Tickle Fights Back
Tickle suffered from an unfortunate first moto in the 450 class that left him unable to finish the race, but he returned with a vengeance in moto two with plans to collect as many valuable points as possible. He charged ahead and finished fifth in the moto, which put him 12th overall on the day. He is currently fifth overall in 450 point standings.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team now heads back to its home state for the final round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, which will be held this Saturday, September 8, at the Lake Elsinore National in Lake Elsinore, Calif. The 450 championship has already been decided, but the 250 championship will still be up for grabs, and Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett will go to battle in order to bring home the coveted title.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Follow the team on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki.

About Pro Circuit
Based in Corona, Calif., Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.

Created by former desert racer Mitch Payton, Pro Circuit proves its products and services week-in and week-out through its tagline “We Race.” Every product that dons the Pro Circuit stamp stems from the legendary Pro Circuit race team. A staple in the professional paddock, Pro Circuit Racing has earned 28 AMA championships and more than 200 race wins in more than 30 years of competition.

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Tickle Racks Up Another Podium at Unadilla National

CORONA, CA – August 20, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Broc Tickle and Blake Baggett stayed solid at the 10th round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, which was held at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, N.Y. this past weekend. Tickle had an excellent ride and racked up another podium finish, while Baggett kept it steady and maintained his double-digit points lead in the 250 class.

Broc Tickle stands on the 450 podium after earning second
overall at the Unadilla National.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Tickle Moves Up the Ranks
All the extra work Broc Tickle put in during the week leading up to the Unadilla National paid off in spades, as he had one of the best rides he’s had during the 2012 season and earned valuable points in the process. After leading the pack for a bit during the first 450 moto, he nearly claimed the victory, and his first career 450 moto win, by finishing just behind the leader in second. He finished fourth in moto two, which earned him second overall on the day. He is now tied for fourth overall in 450 point standings.

Tickle is now tied for fourth overall in 450 point standings.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Blake Baggett is currently leading the 250 class by 24 points.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

Baggett Keeps it Steady
Baggett rode with the red plate for the ninth consecutive round at the Unadilla National, and was keeping the championship in mind as he focused on having a solid, steady weekend. A 3-5 finish gave him fifth overall, and keeps him leading the 250 class by a solid 24 points. He will ride with the red plate for the 10th consecutive round at the Steel City National in two weeks.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

The 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship will take a week off before heading to the 11th round of the series, which will be held at the Steel City National on September 1 in Delmont, Pa. Follow the team on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki.

About Pro Circuit
Based in Corona, Calif., Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.

Created by former desert racer Mitch Payton, Pro Circuit proves its products and services week-in and week-out through its tagline “We Race.” Every product that dons the Pro Circuit stamp stems from the legendary Pro Circuit race team. A staple in the professional paddock, Pro Circuit Racing has earned 28 AMA championships and more than 200 race wins in more than 30 years of competition.

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Baggett Wins Southwick, Tickle Earns Another Podium

 

CORONA, CA – August 13, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Blake Baggett earned his fourth overall win of the season on Saturday
at the Moto-X 338 National in Southwick, Mass.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

Everything came into place this past weekend for Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Blake Baggett and Broc Tickle at the ninth of 12 rounds of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, which was held at the Moto-X 338 National in Southwick, Mass. Baggett earned a dramatic overall win, his fourth of the season, and stretched his points lead out to 24 points in the 250 class, while Tickle earned his second career outdoor podium finish in the 450 class.

Baggett sprays champagne on the fans after winning at Southwick.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Stretching it Out
Baggett was itching for an overall win after finishing third at the previous round at Washougal. He has been the 250 class points leader for the past eight weeks, but hadn’t been able to nail down an overall win since the sixth round of the series at the Red Bud National in Buchanan, Mich. With the series dwindling down, and a championship on the line, Baggett knew he had to stretch his 11-point lead out a bit more in order to fend off a stacked group of competitors. After finishing third in moto one, he dug deep in moto two and put on his signature charge to make a late-race pass for the win. Baggett’s Southwick win marks his fourth overall win of the season, and he is now leading the 250 class by 24 points.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

Baggett talks with Mitch Payton at the Moto-X 338 National.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

It was also announced this weekend that Blake Baggett will again compete for Team USA at the FIM Motocross of Nations Sept. 30-31 in Lommel, Belgium.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

Broc Tickle earned third overall at Southwick, his second career
outdoor podium finish in the 450 class.
(Photo: Steve Cox)

Another Podium Earned
Tickle was feeling the vibe after qualifying with the fastest time of the day in the 450 class. After finishing sixth in moto one, he came back in moto two and navigated through the pack to finish fourth. The 6-4 finish gave him third overall, which was his second career outdoor podium finish in the 450 class. He is currently fifth overall in 450 point standings.

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

(Photo: Steve Cox)

The Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team now prepares for the 10th round of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, which will be held this Saturday, August 18 at the Unadilla National in New Berlin, N.Y. Follow the team on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki.

About Pro Circuit
Based in Corona, Calif., Pro Circuit Products, Inc. is a leader in off-road motorcycle and ATV exhausts and aftermarket performance parts. Started in 1978, Pro Circuit is the go to shop for recreational riders and professionals for everything from suspension work to complete engine packages, and everything in between.

Created by former desert racer Mitch Payton, Pro Circuit proves its products and services week-in and week-out through its tagline “We Race.” Every product that dons the Pro Circuit stamp stems from the legendary Pro Circuit race team. A staple in the professional paddock, Pro Circuit Racing has earned 28 AMA championships and more than 200 race wins in more than 30 years of competition.

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