Motocross

Celebrities Join Northern Tool + Equipment to Honor Trade Workers

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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BURNSVILLE, Minn., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is National Tradesmen Day, and a new video from Northern Tool + Equipment is honoring the men and women in the trades who make our country strong. The video shows some notable celebrities, along with Northern Tool + Equipment team members and shop class instructors, celebrating the thousands of tradespeople employed across America.

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  • BURNSVILLE, Minn., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is National Tradesmen Day, and a new video from Northern Tool + Equipment is honoring the men and women in the trades who make our country strong.
  • The video shows some notable celebrities, along with Northern Tool + Equipment team members and shop class instructors, celebrating the thousands of tradespeople employed across America.
  • "Tradespeople make our country run, and we wanted to take the time to honor them for all of the hard work they put in every day," CEO Suresh Krishna said.
  • Northern Tool + Equipment is also committed to addressing the skilled trades labor shortage through its Tools for the Trades™ program.

Yamaha Celebrates 50 Years of YZ

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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First introduced in 1974, the YZ lineup has represented the pinnacle of motocross technological advancement and off-road performance.

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  • First introduced in 1974, the YZ lineup has represented the pinnacle of motocross technological advancement and off-road performance.
  • “As we look back at our rich history of YZ models, we felt it only natural to commemorate the 50th anniversary with special livery for 2024,” said Derek Brooks, Yamaha Motorsports Motorcycle Product Line Manager.
  • Underneath its sharp, aggressive new YZ styling lies the most refined, balanced and competition-ready YZ250F ever.
  • All 2024 YZ models are eligible for Yamaha’s current bLU cRU Off-Road Racing Contingency Program, which features nearly $7 million for Yamaha bLU cRU riders competing in off-road motorcycle racing.

Supercross Celebrates $1M Fundraising Milestone Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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ELLENTON, Fla., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the generosity of racers, teams, industry partners, and fans, Monster Energy AMA Supercross is pleased to announce it has surpassed the $1 million fundraising milestone in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®: Finding cures. Saving children.® This milestone marks seven years of commitment to St. Jude families. The partnership between Feld Entertainment and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital kicked off in 2017, when Feld Entertainment and Supercross legend Ryan Dungey launched the initiative within the Supercross community.

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  • The partnership between Feld Entertainment and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital kicked off in 2017, when Feld Entertainment and Supercross legend Ryan Dungey launched the initiative within the Supercross community.
  • "Every new bridge that Supercross and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital cross together just opens my eyes to how meaningful and impactful this relationship is and can be.
  • The spike in donations is a direct result of Supercross' commitment to St. Jude and this year's one-of-a-kind campaign.
  • For more information about Supercross and ways to support St. Jude please visit Supercrosslive.com/stjude .

Carvana Champions Accessibility with Pickleball For All, Donates Different Set of Wheels To Para-Athletes

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Alongside burgeoning national pickleball entertainment complex, Chicken N Pickle , and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), the event aims to bring attention to the millions of Americans who live with mobility limitations and enable all to play pickleball.

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  • Alongside burgeoning national pickleball entertainment complex, Chicken N Pickle , and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), the event aims to bring attention to the millions of Americans who live with mobility limitations and enable all to play pickleball.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230515005706/en/
    Carvana hosts the first annual Mobility Awareness Month clinic ahead of the PPA Tour’s Selkirk Texas Open.
  • “One of pickleball’s greatest strengths is its accessibility,” said Tom Dundon, Investor in the PPA Tour.
  • The event comes a week before the PPA Tour and professional pickleball players hit the court on June 1 at the Selkirk Texas Open.

Steel Commander Corp Announces New Racing Team: Steel Cavalry

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Steel Commander Corp, a leading US steel building manufacturer, today announced the creation of the Steel Commander Racing Team: Steel Calvary, a new addition to the world of professional racing.

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  • Steel Commander Corp, a leading US steel building manufacturer, today announced the creation of the Steel Commander Racing Team: Steel Calvary, a new addition to the world of professional racing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230511005213/en/
    Steel Commander Corp. announces its official Steel Commander Racing Team: The Steel Calvary.
  • With the launch of the Steel Commander Racing Team, the company aims to expand its racing teams into many categories including: MotorAmerica, NASCAR, Motocross, StreetRacing and much more.
  • Steel Commander Corp looks forward to a successful season with their “Steel Cavalry” and invites fans to follow along and support the team as they embark on this exciting new venture.

SUPER73 LAUNCHES K1D, BEST-IN-CLASS CHILDREN'S ELECTRIC BALANCE BIKE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SUPER73, the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric motorbikes, today announced the launch of its first youth series vehicle, the K1D. Developed with a perfectly complemented blend of fun and safety, the SUPER73 K1D offers a best-in-class electric balance bike option for kids ages four to eight years old.

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  • Developed with a perfectly complemented blend of fun and safety, the SUPER73 K1D offers a best-in-class electric balance bike option for kids ages four to eight years old.
  • Available in four colorways, the K1D's design was influenced by 80's BMX and Motocross culture to create a neo-retro balance bike with a 60-minute play time.
  • Further separating itself from the competition, SUPER73 emphasized a technology-focused theme throughout the kid's electric balance bike, including innovative technology such as regenerative braking and the safest battery in any kid's balance bike.
  • "The technological advancements in the K1D youth series balance bike is groundbreaking from a safety, performance, and durability standpoint.

100% NORG SNOW GOGGLE WINS 2022 ISPO AWARD

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 100% is proud to announce that the Norg Snow Goggle has won the 2022 ISPO AWARD for Design and Innovation. The Norg is the flagship model in the 2022-23 Snow Goggle Collection, which made its global debut last month.  Norg is equipped with 100% proprietary 3DPlane Molded Lens Technology first introduced in 2019 with their revolutionary MX & MTB goggle, the Armega.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --100% is proud to announce that the Norg Snow Goggle has won the 2022 ISPO AWARD for Design and Innovation.
  • The Norg is the flagship model in the 2022-23 Snow Goggle Collection, which made its global debut last month.Norg is equipped with 100% proprietary 3DPlane Molded Lens Technology first introduced in 2019 with their revolutionary MX & MTB goggle, the Armega.
  • 100% CEO and Co-founderLudo Boinnard said, "When we began building our new Collection of Snow Goggles over 2 years ago, we focused on the features that matter most to skiers and snowboarders.
  • The introductory styles Norg , Snowcraft , and Okan are purpose-built to enhance the on-snow experience for riders of all levels.

Volcon Announces Exclusive Co-Branding and Distribution Partnership with Torrot Electric Europa

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Over the years, Torrot has designed and manufactured motorcycles for well known brands including Gas Gas and Rieju.

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  • Over the years, Torrot has designed and manufactured motorcycles for well known brands including Gas Gas and Rieju.
  • In 2011, Torrot began focusing on designing technologically advanced electric vehicles which would ecologically fit within the world we live in today.
  • The successful incorporation of the Volcon branded products will allow Volcon to offer motorcycles to riders ranging from young, first time riders, to experienced adult enthusiasts.
  • It became more and more apparent that Torrot and Volcon have many complimentary synergies, said John Dixon, Chief Executive Officer of Torrot.

HRC Signs Contracts with Tim Gajser and Rubén Fernández

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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In 2021, Fernández joined the MX2 team Honda 114 Motorsports, but from Round 17 moved to the premier MXGP class.

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  • In 2021, Fernández joined the MX2 team Honda 114 Motorsports, but from Round 17 moved to the premier MXGP class.
  • A huge thank you to all my supporters around the world, and I look forward to meeting you at Team HRC next year."
  • "It is a dream come true to be riding for Team HRC in the MXGP class.
  • - Koji Watanabe, Head of Corporate Communications Supervisory Unit,
    "We are all very happy to have Tim signing again with Honda.

Yamaha Announces New 2023 Off-Road YZ Lineup

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Continuing across the entire 2023 range of Yamaha YZ models, a superior level of off-road performance and unmatched reliability remain a constant.

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  • Continuing across the entire 2023 range of Yamaha YZ models, a superior level of off-road performance and unmatched reliability remain a constant.
  • New 2023 Yamaha YZ450F & Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ450F:
    For the new 2023 YZ450F, Yamaha engineers were tasked with improving on an already class-leading package.
  • The remainder of Yamahas Motocross and Cross Country lineup, including the YZ65, YZ85, YZ85LW, YZ125, YZ125 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition, YZ250, YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ250F, YZ250F Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition, YZ250FX, YZ450FX, WR250F and WR450F all return unchanged for 2023.
  • All 2023 YZ models are eligible for Yamahascurrent bLU cRU Off-Road Racing Contingency Program, which features nearly $5 million for Yamaha bLU cRU riders competing in off-roadmotorcycle racing.