In this motocross tech tip we stress the importance of knowing how to properly clean your dirt bike air filter. Ironically, this critical, yet simple, maintenance task is one of the most controversial mechanical chores in the motocross world. Everyone seems to have their own 'best' way of doing it right. Some riders and mechanics use gasoline to clean the air filter, while others argue that gasoline is too ...

Our friend Jen Kenyon over at GNCC Racing just announced the 2013 race schedule: The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series returns in 2013 with a challenging 13-round tour making the same venues as last season, but in a slightly different order. Beginning in March, the series will once again kick off in conjunction with Daytona Bike Week at Westgate River Ranch, before traveling north just four days la ...

The 2012 Gatorback Amateur Motocross Mini O's (Mini Olympics) were off to a great start this past Monday, November 19th, with one of the best battles of the day in the 250A heat race. Check out Matt Wozney's footage for MXTV. Matt caught this killer heat race between Cooper Webb, Matt Bisceglia and Jace Owen, as the A riders traded places in a fierce battle that left the motocross spectators cheering throug ...

Dean Wilson just signed to ride again for Mitch Payton's winning Pro Circuit team in 2013. Wilson sent this photo to his fans via instagram today, with the breaking news of his 2013 Pro Circuit ride. After so much drama and uncertainty lately, it's admirable that the mx champion did not let that get to him too much. Many pro racers would have been extremely upset after losing what was supposed to be a solid ...

Chronic MX is very grateful to have a friend like Steve Wise around. Not only is Steve a proven champion out on the motocross track, but he also happens to be a very inspiring person too. With the spirit of Thanksgiving in the air...we thought we'd take a moment to share Steve's latest post from his very own Steve Wise Ministry. Enjoy and be grateful this Thanksgiving! Cheers, Chronic MX. Steve Wise writes: ...

Kyle Chisholm and Bobby Kiniry will race for Velocity 3 Racing in 2013. The newly created Yamaha support team recruited the two pro motocross racers to ride Yamaha 450's next year.  Velocity 3 Racing was created by owner's Kenny Germain and Brian Berry, both powerhouse mechanic's  within the pro MX racing industry. Kenny Germain, known as "Kenny G" is a former YOT (Yamaha Of Troy) and Factory Honda mechanic ...

MXPTV covered the highlights of the Ryan Patterson Fall Classic at the Blue Diamond MX Park in New Castle, Delaware. The event was focused entirely on the Ryan Patterson Motocross Foundation (RPM Foundation) and helping their cause to keep Ryan's spirit alive at the races, by providing free professional motocross school sessions and products for the youth of motocross. Motocross is a family sport and that i ...

The Florida Trail Riders Association (FTR), one of the largest off road motorcycle clubs in the country, continued its exciting motocross series, recently holding rounds 2 and 3. Round 2 of the FTR MX Series was held at Mesa Park in North Indian River County.  The track promoter had a terrific weekend planned which included not only great racing on Sunday but an outdoor Country concert featuring the band On ...

If you ride a dirt bike, it's very important to know how to make a basic motocross first aid kit. Let's face it, motocross is a blast and is one of the best action packed sports ever, but it is also a dangerous sport that requires proactive decisions to stay safe. So why not be prepared just in case there may ever be an accident. This 'basic kit' costs only pocket change to make and will take little time to ...

MXPTV's Matt Wozney captured the fast paced and talent packed action at Hog Heaven MX's 1st Pro Shootout event. Located in Godwin, North Carolina the Hog Heaven MX facility was packed for the event this past weekend. Kick back and check out three of Matt's action packed videos, capturing the entire weekend activities, including a fun music video showcasing the great times off the track and on the track... p ...

Motocross Tech Tip: How To Get Your Suspension Dialed In. You can spend all the money in the world on aftermarket hop up kits for your ride, pay top money to train with the best, buy the newest bikes on the market, and even keep an arsenal of perfect tires on hand...yet none of that will be worth much if your bike's suspension is not dialed in properly. Suspension and handling are always more critical than ...

The 2012 Gatorback Winter Olympics motocross races, held in Gainesville Florida, are rapidly approaching. Amateur motocross racers across the country are preparing for the prestigious event, hoping to make a statement by landing on the coveted podium. This year marks the events 41'st anniversary. Gatorback's Winter Olympics, nicknamed the 'Mini O's', are one of only a handful of amateur motocross events in ...

Thanks to James Stewart's hype and a host of ultra picky magazine test riders, almost everyone has heard that the new Yamaha YZ 450f chassis has room for improvement in the handling department. The claim is that the YZ450f has a tendency to get a bit loose heading into the entrance of certain turns. Ironically, those same complaints come from individuals that also confirm the new YZ 450f is without a doubt, ...

The Monster Energy Cup Helps Pro Supercross Racers Get 'Dialed In' For 2013. There is no question that the Monster Energy Cup's huge one million dollar purse was a big incentive for many pro racers to take home the win at this past weekend's Vegas showdown. The 'MEC' race proved lucrative for numerous riders, including Justin Barcia who won a sweet $100,000 for his 2-1-2 winning performance. Barcia scored t ...

Ricky Carmichael Joins Hart & Huntington As Team Manager Of  New RCH Racing Team. It was confirmed at the Las Vegas Monster Energy Cup that Ricky Carmichael, "The Greatest Of All Time", would be joining forces with Carey Hart to create a new team named RCH Racing. Broc Tickle was chosen as the team's lead rider and the RCH Racing team will be on Suzuki's backed by title sponsor Dodge Automotive (Chrysle ...

The 2013 Supercross pro rider numbers have now been announced. Many of the silly season rumors have now been confirmed, while many others have now been put to rest. With the Monster Energy Cup rapidly approaching, most race team riders have now been chosen and have set their plans for next year's 2013 Supercross season. Expect to see lots of new bikes and all the new 2013 race gear at this weekend's Vegas M ...

Could RJ Hampshire one day become a motocross legend? Vince Lombardi once said that "winners are not born, they are made". Well if that is the case, the Hampshire family sure knows how to "make" winners. RJ Hampshire, the youngest son in the family, is an extremely talented amateur motocross racer, with a very promising future in the sport. RJ is not the first Hampshire to frequent the podium. RJ's dad, Ric ...

Justin Brayton showed up to ride Club MX's 2nd annual 'Open House' this weekend. The newly signed Team JGR rider certainly wasn't the only fast rider present. Several other well known motocross pros were in attendance, including Phil Nicoletti, Alex Martin, Zach Osborne, Jace Owen, Shane McElrath, Aaron Lampi, Kaleb Russell, Kurtis Manderscheid, and Cooper Webb. The weekend event attracted some serious amat ...

One of Team Chronic MX's sponsors... Acerbis plastics, just announced the renewal of a two year deal with the dominant KTM offroad champion team. Acerbis, a world leader in high-quality aftermarket motorcycle plastic and accessories, made the announcement today. They stated a 'continuing partnership' with the KTM Factory Off-Road Team for the 2013-2014 seasons. Building on the association forged with KTM fo ...

ClubMX motocross facility will be hosting its 2nd annual open house on the weekend of October 13-14, 2012. This will mark the first weekend open practice will be held at ClubMX in 2012 and is sure to be a huge event. ClubMX is known for providing one of the best motocross training facilities worldwide. Numerous Pro riders will be debuting their brand new 2013 rides to the public on Saturday. Chronic MX will ...

Chronic MX is proud be one of paralyzed motocross racer Darius Glover's sponsors as he gains speed and exposure in his quest for stardom. Darius is one of a handful of America's real motocross heroes. The disabled motocross racer likely has more heart than any other rider on the planet. "Believe in yourself and you can do anything you want", says Darius Glover with a big smile. Just watch him ride, and you' ...

Motocross Ride Tip, "How to Ride Rhythm Sections fast and smooth by Justin Barcia". This week, let's rewind back to last year when Justin Barcia took time out of his busy race day to share an important ride tip for this Alli Sports video. Barcia knows how to get through rhythm sections better than almost anyone out there...so kick back and take notes from the lites champion. First off, it is obvio ...