Racedown in Germany Part 2
Now we got some pics of the first practice session from the "Red Bull Race Down to the Middle of the Earth" on February, 10th 2001, Sondershausen
Pics from the SX in Germany

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ABA Volunteer Nationals Memphis, TN Jan 20-21
Stop number 2 on the ABA 2001 ABA pro tour was held in Memphis, Tennessee this past weekend. With over 200 moto's, a great track design, and 22 of the top Pros in BMX, this race heated up the cold weather in M town. When not sight seeing Graceland, the pros battled it out for the top spots on the podium. Jamie Staff knows that being consistent is the way to win a title in BMX. Well, consistency maybe Jamie's middle name, as just like in Reno. Mr.Staff added another AA pro win. Jamie also won Pro Open on Sunday! Mark that down as win number 2 in AA pro for Jamie in ABA so far. Randy Stumpfhauser was just named one of the fastest racers for 2001 in BMX plus, and they were spot on. In Memphis, Stumpy Took 3rd in AA both days, as well as a 1st and 2nd in Pro Cruiser. Stumpdog is charging hard this season and is looking to add a few titles along the way. 
Nicolas Vouilloz to race the Rally of Monte Carlo
La Grave de Peille, France (Jan 16,2001) Nicolas Vouilloz has been selected to race in the 3 days Rally of Monte Carlo, commencing Jan. 19th. He will be driving a Renault Clio Williams Group N3. This is the most famous car race in France and is part of the World Rally Championships! Each day the competitors will start in Monaco, racing 4 to 6 stages on the roads in the surrounding area and then finishing the dayreturning to Monaco.This is not Nicolas' first try at car racing. He competed in the Rally of Vence two months ago. He performed very well, leading the N group (stock category) at the completion of the first day. Unfortunately, he as forced to abandon the second day, due to shifting problems.Nicolas is happy with his car, "I did try different sets of tires, including the snow tires, they make the car slide a little more on the dry sections, but I am getting used to it. We drove all the stages except the one we will race on Sunday. This is no big deal as they are my training roads."This time, Nicolas will be on stage with the very best Rally drivers n the world at a Championship event.Nicolas's results will be posted on www.vouillozracing.com for complete results of the race , visit www.rallye-live.com
News of the printed world
  • Sports: BMX
  • Country: Germany
  • Language:German
  • Contents:Australia tour, GT European Tour, a lot of great pics and cool stories
  • Sports:Mountainbike
  • Country: Spain
  • Language:Spanish
  • Contents: Sari Jörgensen interview, Myles Rockwell interview, test and set up stories
  • Sports:Mountainbike
  • Country: Spain
  • Language:Spanish
  • Contents:Bike tests and bike travel tours
  • Sports:Motocross
  • Country: Germany
  • Language:German
  • Contents:X-games Australia, SX worldchampionship leipzig, interview Marco Dorsch, a lot of ecxelent pics
  • Sports:Mountainbike
  • Country: England
  • Language:English
  • Contents:Adele Croxen interview, Vouilloz interview, Vans triple crown, a lot of different stories
  • Sports:Motocross
  • Country: Spain
  • Language:Spanish
  • Contents: Roncada interview, Pro Bike test: Bolley, Smets and Langston, Trial Bikes for Kids
  • Sports: BMX
  • Country: USA
  • Language:English
  • Contents:Northwest Roadtrip, big Poster, 2000 King of Dirt finals,
  • Sports: Mountainbike
  • Country: Germany
  • Language:German
  • Contents:big Bike -Guide for the internet, bike tests and some racing
  • Sports: Motocross
  • Country: Germany
  • Language:German
  • Contents:250cm3 test, Sx worldchampionships and Freestyle in Leipzig, Ralley and Enduro
Powerlite pro killed in motorcycle accident
Doug Luden from GT: "By now you might have hear that Mario Soto was killed yesterday, January 16th, in a motorcycle accident in Columbia. The information that we have at this time says that Mario riding a street motorcycle and lost control around a turn. His front tire hit a curb and he was thrown from the bike into a nearby fence. Mario was wearing a helmet, but his crash was too severe and he passed away. Mario was home on vacation, and was set to return to the USA in a short time to return to the BMX season. We will be working on some type of gathering here at GT one night next week for everybody to get together and remember Mario. When this information becomes available I will forward the details to you all."
Racedown in Germany
Red Bull is organizing a mountainbike Dual race 700 meters under the earth. The riders will race against each other and Red Bull is trying to get the best riders in the world to this event. The race will be in the east of Germany at the 10. Februar 2001. More in the future!
Carmichael Defeats McGrath And Wins Second-Career 250cc EA SPORTS Supercross Event
San Diego, Calif. - In front of the 61,368 fans that packed into Qualcomm Stadium, Team Chevy Trucks Kawasaki’s Ricky Carmichael (Havana, Fla.) won Round Two of EA SPORTS Supercross Presented by Speed Stick aboard his KX 250cc motorcycle. Team Yamaha of Troy/Fox-backed Justin Buckelew picked up his first 125cc EA SPORTS Supercross win.

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McGrath Kicks Off EA SPORTS Supercross With Big Win
Anaheim, Calif. - Seven Time supercross champion Jeremy McGrath put an exclamation point on his 2001 250cc EA SPORTS Supercross campaign with a win in front of 45,050 fans in the sold-out Edison International Field.

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 Bethys wins german sx-cup overall
Thierry Bethys won the overall of the german sx-cup and takes a brand new Audi TT home.

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  1. Bethys Thierry Honda Sarholz Racing Team

  2. Reed Chad Kosak Kawasaki-Team

  3. Anderson Craig Bodo Schmidt Motorsport

 
Ausbildung zum Mountainbikelehrer 5.-8.4.2001

Wolltet ihr schon immer in einer professionellen Mountainbikeschule arbeiten und euer Wissen und eure Begeisterung weitergeben? Die Mountainbikeschulen bikeride, Mountainbike Academy und Die Rasenmäher, geleitet von Manfred Stromberg, Stefan Herrmann und Holger Meyer bieten jetzt als Pilotprojekt zum ersten mal in Deutschland eine öffentliche Ausbildung zum Mountainbikelehrer an. Wenn eure Fahrtechnik sehr gut ist, ihr offen seid und glaubt, Lehrinhalte mit Freude und Humor vermitteln zu können, dann solltet ihr Euch noch heute melden. Erfahrt alles über die mehrtägige Ausbildung vom 5.-8.4.2001, die zum Selbstkostenpreis angeboten wird. Mit dieser Ausbildung besteht die Möglichkeit, für die Mountainbikeschulen der langjährigen Bikeprofis zu arbeiten. Kontakt: bikeride; tel: +49-(0) 23 02-94 18 48; info@bikeride.de
Crossover Challenge at Edison International Field
Paired in eight teams of three, Devenport, Barda, and Lopes put in consistent rides to dust the most competitive field this event has ever seen. Finishing second was Vanilla Ice (musician), Alan Foster (BMXer), and Alan Cook (BMXer). The third place team featured John Hopkins (road racer), Sunny Garcia (surfer), and Adam Booth (BMX). The individual winner of the race was mountain biker Randy Lawrence, who is Jeremy McGrath’s former mechanic. Lawrence’s team, composed of Aaron Burns (EA SPORTS) and Eric Carter (mountain biker), finished fourth overall.
SX-CUP Dortmund Day 2

  1. Reed Chad AUS Kosak Kawasaki-Team

  2. Bethys Thierry FRA Honda Sarholz Racing Team

  3. Smith KellyD. USA Bodo Schmidt Motorsport

  4. Aubert Jonny FRA Team Yamaha Kurz Casola

  5. Anderson Craig AUS Bodo Schmidt Motorsport

  6. Vehvilainen Jussi FIN Honda Sarholz Racing Team

  7. Hemery Jerome FRA Kawasaki Green Team Pfeil

  8. Ludwig Stefan GER Kawasaki Green Team Pfeil

  9. Obelisco Daniel FRA Honda Sarholz Racing Team

  10. Kovalainen Marco FIN Team KS Yamaha

  11. Caroll Troy AUS Team Yamaha Kurz Casola

  12. Boller Andreas GER Team ORTEMA Hallenberger

If he is not on the ground Chad Reed is flying and winning races like in Dortmund. On day one he was on the ground at least three times in his first moto. But on saturday he was all in front and showing good starts and a lot of style.

In 125 cm3 Markus Mauser from Austria is on a roll. He won his 5 straight race in Dortmund and managed to win the championship one day before the last race.
New racing dates in England

17th Feb  Ashcombe Winter DH 5  

24th Mar Combe Sydenham Winter DH 6

Johan Lammerts leaves GIANT

We heard that Johan Lammerts, the global team manager of the Giant mountain bike racing team, has made official his departure from the world's largest bicycle company. He worked together with riders like Rune Hoydahl, Christophe Dupouey and Jerome Chiotti. Last year his teamrider Myles Rockwell became worldchampion. Johan will be staying with bicycles and will work for a road team.

SX-CUP Dortmund Day 1

30 minutes freestyle show

Thierry Bethys

  1. Bethys Thierry FRA Honda Sarholz Racing Team

  2. Anderson Craig AUS Bodo Schmidt Motorsport

  3. Vialle Frederic FRA Team ORTEMA Hallenberger

  4. Vehvilainen Jussi FIN Honda Sarholz Racing Team

  5. Smith KellyD. USA Bodo Schmidt Motorsport

  6. Reed Chad AUS Kosak Kawasaki-Team

  7. Eckenbach Bernd GER Bodo Schmidt Motorsport

  8. Hemery Jerome FRA Kawasaki Green Team Pfeil

  9. Burkhart Mark USA Meyer Honda Racing Team

  10. Kovalainen Marco FIN Team KS Yamaha

  11. Ludwig Stefan GER Kawasaki Green Team Pfeil

  12. Wheeler Chris USA Meyer Honda Racing Team

New Stuff from McGrath

Jeremy McGrath new Truck
NacNac.com is proud to present the exclusive Jeremy McGrath Xtremebear. This collectible item is the start of a series that will include Travis Pastrana, Stephane Roncada and a few other racers in the near future.
Jeremy wanted to do more for his fans this year, especially the kids, so he had a "Jeremy character" made to walk around the pits. It will be at the first seven rounds as well as Salt Lake City and the final round in Las Vegas.
NBL Christmas Classic Columbus, Ohio
The 2001 NBL pro season kicked off once again in the Columbus Ohio convention center with one of the best built BMX racing tracks. The NBL once again out did itself with a tight and technical track with 2 huge pro sections. With the riders looking to get a head start on the pro points chase, it was a huge weekend with over 35 AA pros in attendance.Thomas Allier rode the NBL #1 pro plate for the first time in Ohio, and he didn't let any of his fans down. Thomas was one of the only pros to make both the AA pro and Pro Open main both days, and as usual if Thomas is in the main, he is going to do well. Thomas Won Both AA pro and Open on Sunday, as well as a 4th in AA and 7th in Open on Saturday. Look for another great season from last years NBL #1 pro, UCI World Champion, ABA Pro of the year, Vans Triple Crown round winner.
Team Scott 2001
Team International :
XC : Florian Vogel
DH : Céline Gros et Franck Parolin
Manager : Guillaume Koch
Team France :
XC : Remy Absalon (junior), Eric Achard, Charles Armatasset (junior), Jean Demaret (junior), Julie Rajol (junior), Benjamin Sevessand (espoir) Yoann Vachette (espoir)
DH : Jérôme Clémentz et Christopher Hatton
Manager : Franck Gamones
Tara Llanes teams up with Yeti
Anchoring the Yeti/Pearl Izumi`s powerful new team in 2001 will be Tara Llanes. Tara was the silver medallist in the Dual at the 2000 World Championships and finished 2nd overall in the UCI World Cup standings. Llanes has also proven her strength in the downhill, finishing third at the NORBA NCS #2 at Mount Snow, Vt.
Mikael Deldycke finds new sponsor
We heard that Mikael Deldycke will be riding for SCHWINN in 2001
Vouilloz Team 2001
The Vouilloz Racing Team the names of its new riders: Julien Poomans,a 19 year old , and Julien Camellini, a 16 year old. Both are some of the most promising French downhillers, and adding them will allow the team to develop long term goals. Julien Poomans was noticed this year in Spain when he won the Junior Men’s Downhill at the Mountain Bike World Championships. Julien has a great passion for cycling and motor sports (he also rides a MX bike). Julien started racing with BMX , but an elbow fracture lead him to change disciplines and try mountain biking. Julien Camellini proved himself this year during international races, with a second place at the Junior European Championships and a fourth place at the Junior World Championships. "With two more years as a junior, Julien can have serious expectations for international races, and we will make sure that all the advantages are on his side" explains Stéphane Girard the new teammanager. Julien Camellini started mountain biking at 10 years old. To diversify his training, Julien rides motorcross, BMX and plays tennis.