Archive for April, 2010

The stands where packed and with the Surprise Arizona temperature hitting into the 90’s everyone was ready to see a great day of Lucas Oil Offroad Racing at Speedworld Park! Deegan raced in both the Superlite and Pro Lite class this weekend and was ready to take on anyone.

Deegan killed it this weekend in the Round 3 Pro Lite class and put on a show that will go down as one of the best short course off-road races of all time, and someone had to lead the battle into the beginning of the race!

This time it was Casey Currie in the #2 Monster Energy/Kawasaki Ford off the start in the Pro Light class but Deegan went after Casey and battled it out for a near perfect pass on Currie to take the lead in turn four and took it in for the 1st place win running a 59.058 which was also the fastest lap time of the race!

Cameron Steele killed it this weekend in his Mulisha Pro Buggy Unlimited and is holding 2nd in points along with Justin “Bean” Smith who pushed his way through as well in the Metal Mulisha Buggy Limited who also had the fastest lap time holding 2nd in points! Make sure to see the full photo gallery from this weekends event.

Stay tuned for the next race and details at MetalMulisha.com and www.lucasoiloffroad.com !
Speed TV Schedule:
Saturday May 15th 2:00 PM/ET
Saturday May 29th 3:00 PM/ET
Saturday June 5th 12:00 PM/ET
Sunday June 13th  3:00 PM/ET

Congratulations to Metal Mulisha Strikeforce Champion Gilbert Melendez for a dominant victory over Shinya Aoki at Strikeforce Nashville. With this win over #2 ranked Aoki, the Champ has established himself as top 3 in the weight class. Check out the video of Gilbert’s fight.

Make sure to tune into the Fuel TV’s The Daily Habit which will feature Metal Mulisha’s Jimmy Fitzpatrick and Cypress Hill Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) and telecast three additional times.

Check out the MSR/Metal Mulisha Video of our photoshoot at the Metal Mulisha Compound!

There are lots of exciting things happening in the world of Freestyle Motocross in 2010, including the opening of a first ever museum exhibit and a first class training center. The AFMXA’s new exhibit opening up at the San Diego Hall of Champions features some of the top athletes in the sport of Freestyle Motocross and all of its members. The exhibit includes all things freestyle with highlights on members, Nate Adams, Brian Deegan and new comer Lance Coury.

When asked about the AFMXA and his feature in the museum Nate Adams said “To be inducted is actually a really big deal for me. I was definitely surprised when I got the call. I’ve really made it my life’s work to be a professional motocross rider, so to be recognized for my efforts feels really good. I know that my friend Jeremy Lusk, rest in peace brutha, has an exhibit in the Hall of Champs as well. so to have something like this with Jeremy is a big deal for me.”.

And Lance Coury the sports up and coming Pro AM said “ The AFMXA is what the sport of Freestyle Motocross needs. I haven’t been in the sport half as long as some of these great riders but I have noticed as I got more into Freestyle Motocross that there needs to be more of a organization that can rank riders in classes, have events for the up incomers, and help keep building this sport we all love and enjoy.”

Exhibit luncheon, tour and a “Sports at Lunch” Q&A is on Wednesday April 21st at noon at the San Diego Hall of Champions. Tickets can be purchased on line at SDHOC.com

Other great news is the partnership with Pala Raceway and the development of the first ever FMX amateur training facility. It has been designed by the General, Brain Deegan and features include a foam pit, wall ride and several ramp to dirt jumps. This comes after many months of pushing forward with the mission of the AFMXA to promote growth in the sport and increase safety. Brian said “I’m really excited to help organize and build this sport to the levels these athletes deserve. We have a great team working together in the AFMXA and its for all riders so sign up and come ride the jump park!”

The facility is opening in May 2010 at the Pala Raceway with the grand opening scheduled for June 2010. For additional information on the AFMXA and upcoming events please visit AFMXA.org

About AFMXA:

The American Freestyle Motocross Association (AFMXA) is a trade association established by Freestyle Motocross riders and industry leaders to organize, protect, and develop the sport of Freestyle Motocross in a collective and collaborative manner.

On April 17th 2010 Metal Mulisha Strikeforce Lightweight Champion of the World Gilbert “EL Nino” Melendez will take on Shinya Aoki. We meet up with Gilbert at his San Fransisco training facility to get his take on the upcoming fight and get a inside look of his everyday life while preparing for such an event. Check out the video and lifestyle photo gallery of Gilbert Training.

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If you missed the FOX Sports Net broadcast, Bellator has released a video clip of the event’s Knockout of the Night, which came in a fight between Metal Mulisha’s Sponsored Athlete Georgi Karakhanyan and Bao Quach. Check out Georgi take out of Bao Quach! Good job Georgi, keep it coming!