Archive for November, 2005

Interview with BlataÆs U.S. sponsored rider – Craig Martin

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis
Interview with BlataÆs U.S. sponsored rider – Craig Martin

Category: MiniGPX-NEWS, SEPRA What is it that puts this guy in one of the top spots of every race he enters? Is it just the fact of a sponsorship by a major manufacturer, or is he really deserving of his 2400 square foot trophy room? After this interview I think you’ll feel the same...

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Discovery Channel Canada goes pocketbiking

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis

Category: Canada, MMRAC, MiniGPX-NEWS Mini Moto, Mega Fun by Shannon Bentley ~http://www.exn.ca/dailyplanet/story.asp?id=2004113051~

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MiniBike Academy

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis
MiniBike Academy

Category: France, MiniGPX-NEWS This is a nice write up on the MiniBike Academy, run with the French Federation of Motor bike, in partnership with Honda. It is focused on riders 7-14 years of age. The school is conducted on Honda NSR 50s. Read the trnaslated article here: ~http://tinyurl.com/d4dsr~ For more information about the MiniBike...

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Will USMGP be back in 2006?

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis

Category: MiniGPX-NEWS, USMGP It appears that USMGP is asking pocketbike riders if they should continue to operate in 2006. At last check it was 2:1 that they should keep it going. You can make your voice heard by heading over to Cycle Forums and casting a vote. ~http://www.cycleforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=198610~

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OMRRA Announces Proposed 2006 Rules

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis

OMRRA has posted the proposed 2006 rules on their website. OMRRA members are encouraged to download and review the Proposed Pocketbike Rules for the 2006 season. These rules will be reviewed by a committee before they are finalized. The proposed rules are linked from OMRRA pocketbike website ~http://www.omrrapocketbikes.com~

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NWMRA Announces 2006 Rules

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis

Category: MiniGPX-NEWS, NMRRA Northwest Mini Road-Racing Association (NWMRA) has announced their rules for 2006. You may review the rules on their website. ~http://www.nwmini.net~ It appears the major rule shifts surround age brackets, with minor changes surrounding displacement and bike eligibility.

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SCminiGP’s 2005 Awards Banquet Details Announced

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis

Category: MiniGPX-NEWS, SCMiniGP SCminiGP’s 2005 Awards Banquet Saturday December 17, 2005 ~ 10:00am – 1:00pm Cost (includes raffel ticket, lunch and drinks) - $10/adult and $5/child under 9 yrs old Location – “The Showroom” Private Banquet room at Dave and Busters inside the Irvine Spectrum Entertainment Center: 71 Fortune Dr # 960, Irvine, CA...

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Peter Lenz double podiums in his first OMRRA expert events

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis
Peter Lenz double podiums in his first OMRRA expert events

MiniGPX.com sponsored rider, Peter Lenz rode his Factory BMS taking two second place finishes Sunday in his first OMRRA expert races held at Portland International Raceway. Previously, Peter won his OMRRA novice races and was moved up to the expert grid. In the morning heat races he was gridded at the back due to...

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BMS has a field day in Europe

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis

~http://tinyurl.com/9b3cz~

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Team BMS Factory Racing takes top spot in Junior Expert OMRRA

November 30, 2005
By jkocsis
Team BMS Factory Racing takes top spot in Junior Expert OMRRA

McMinville in June. As always, the unpredictable northwest weather made for interesting events peppered throughout some tight nail biting racing. Team BMS Factory Racing riders put their heads down and tucked knees this past OMRRA (Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association) weekend resulting in good success. Mother Nature showed her temper from the start. Sunday...

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