Travis Pastrana Focusing on NASCAR Now as the end of 2011 approaches.  Travis Pastrana, the wild man on two wheels, four wheels and everything in between it seems is toning it down for 2012.  Travis was slated to drive the Boost Mobile Samsung Toyota Camry for the Pastrana-Waltrip Racing team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this year, but that cam unraveled in a hurry. 

Travis started the season in the K and N Pro Series learning the car and how to set it up, all while impressing those around him with how quickly he took to the ovals and pavement.  His NASCAR debut was to be at the Indianapolis Raceway Park in August-sandwiched in between X Games Events.  “Pastranathon” as it was dubbed, featured the dare devil performing on Thursday in Best Trick then Friday in FMX at the Los Angeles event.  The plan had him overnight on a chartered jet to Indy for car racing on Saturday, then back to L.A. for Rally X.  He made it 20 minutes into the game when he crashed twice attempting the vaunted 720 Air, breaking his Tib/Fib on the second try.  That put him out of the NASCAR race for the weekend.  A crash in a hand controlled rally car that Sunday caused much more serious damage to the previously broken right leg, sending him to bed for two months and off the bike for a year according to his physicians. 

Pastrana made an appearance at the Monster Mile in Dover, Delaware where he was previously scheduled to race and spoke with Freestylemx.com founder Marc Burnett during an interview.  Travis said he had lots of time to think about his future and that this years X Games was supposed to be his “retirement” from serious competition on the Boost Mobile Suzuki motorcycle and that it was not his plan to end it that way.  He also was surprised when Marc asked about a Triple Back Flip in the works earlier this year by exclaiming “How did you guys know about that?”  Travis says he will concentrate on NASCAR and will be practicing as soon as he is released to drive for a Nationwide Series debut in Phoenix next February.  As far as the 720 and the Triple Back flip- well I have never counted Travis out and at his age-another attempt is not out of the question in a couple years.

-Cory Stem

Matrix Concepts Signs Freestyle Riders Kyle Loza, Todd Potter and Javier Villegas

Matrix Concepts would like to welcome Kyle Loza, Todd Potter, and Javier Villegas to the Matrix Concepts Team. All 3 will be using the M2 Stand, M10 Factory Mat, M3 Utility Can, and M1 Tie-downs for the 2012 season. Make sure to follow the Matrix Concepts Facebook page for the next freestyle event near you and all these products are now available at www.matrixracingproducts.com.

About Matrix Concepts:
Matrix Concepts is based in Valencia, California founded in 2009 and is used by the top MX/Off-road race teams in the world and offers a complete range of track/garage necessities that include personalized off road motorcycle Stands, Loading Ramps, Tie Downs, Utility cans and Worx Mats. For more information on Matrix Concepts products, visit:

www.matrixracingproducts.com

www.facebook.com/matrixconcepts

 https://twitter.com/#!/MatrixConcepts

Sweet new video from JRay Films of the Freestylemx.com tour featuring X Games Gold hoarder Matt Buyten, and hot young rippers James Carter and Bryce Hudson at the 2011 Bonita Fest near San Diego. The organizers of the fest were unsure of the impact FMX would have on it’s fans. Watch this video and you’ll know that afterwards there was no doubt whether or not there would be FMX in 2012!

JRay Films Catches Freestylemx.com in the Air 

The riders had a couple weeks off of the Boost Mobile Freestylemx.com Worldwide Tour presented by Monster Energy and came in with some new ideas on the bikes. Seven Time X Games Gold Medalist and Step Up World Record Height holder (37 feet) Matt Buyten was getting into Shaolin Flips and said that as his career comes towards it’s end- he wants to get into Freestyle at X Games next year. Could we see him get into all moto events and medal everyone? We’ll have to see-Mr. Awesome is motivated! James Carter took two weeks off the bike and started right back where he left-perfecting the KOD Flip. He did that then turned it into possibly the gnarliest Tsunami Flip I have ever seen and definitely the biggest on a 75 foot ramp to ramp setup. Even Bryce showed us his take on the Nac Flip getting the bike and body so twisted=it never looks like he will land it and he is still one of the few in the world doing Base Jumper to No Hander Landers.

The crowd went nuts all day long and I would say that Bonita was the coolest SoCal show we have ever done because there was no SoCal attitude-just happy and frindly people who really appreciated what the riders were doing! They will be back next year and so should you!

Travis Pastrana Out of Bed and Talking 2012 Plans.  No tricks on a bike for at least a year he says during his visit to Chicagoland Speedway for the NASCAR weekend.  Read on as Travis explains the recovery process and getting back on track. No more 720?http://www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/nationwideseries/Travis_Pastrana_needs_more_surgery_hopes_to_make_Nationwide_debut_at_Phoenix_next_February.html

Dew Tour BMX Best Trick Highlights video provided by ALLI Sports and features Monster Energy athlete Kyle Baldock winning the $5k prize and the best that didn’t win.  Just go to our video section to see.  It is ridiculous to see what these guys are doing on bicycles.  What do you think may transfer over to moto in the coming years?  Anyone?

Check out our Video section for crash of the week! This guy gives new meaning to “taking it from the rear”!

Check Out Who Wants to Sponsor You!

Every year at this time is when companies open up thier bank accounts and start looking for riders, racers and teams to spend their money on.   This year is starting to shape up nicely showing more companies on the hunt, more new companies period, and more loot to spread around.  Here are a couple with links to follow that came up in the last week.  ALSO- keep your eyes peeled right here for an article about a new company who can help you get some sponsorship online!

-Moto Gate>>>From September 1^st to November 1^st, 2011 Moto-Gate will be accepting sponsorship applications from all skill levels to form our 2012 support team.  Send your resume in as soon as possible for consideration.

Please email your resume to jason@moto-gate.com or mail it to the Moto-Gate office:

Moto-Gate

9027 Canoga Avenue, Suite K

Canoga Park, CA 91304 

Attn: 2012 Rider Support

Race Tech>>>Applying for Race Tech’s Rider Support program is easy.

• You can head to HookIt.com, create a profile, and apply online.
• You can go to racetech.com, click on Rider Support, and fill out our online form.
• Or, you can email your application to ridersupport@racetech.com

For more information about Race Tech’s Rider Support Program, please visit racetech.com or call Rider Support at: (951)279-6655.

Works Connection>>>Works Connection is currently accepting rider resumes for the 2012 season.

Deadline to apply is 12/31/11.

Works Connection’s Rider Support Program is in its 21st year and is actively looking for riders to join the program. Become a part of the race support program that includes multi-time AMA Supercross and Motocross Champion Ryan Dungey. Support levels range from Beginner up through the National level. The program accepts riders of all disciplines including, but not limited to, Motocross, Supercross, Off-road, Flat Track, Hill Climb, Supermoto, Speedway, Endurocross, Trials, ATV and action sport athletes.

Apply for your sponsorship at http://www.hookit.com/members/works01/

Sunstar>>>

1-      Email (sales@sunstar-mc.com)

2-      Fax: Attn Race Support  937 743 9049

3-      Online through the Hookit or MXSponsor sponsorship websites

4-      Standard mail: Sunstar  Attn: Race Support  700 Watkins Glen Dr  Franklin, OH 45005

Please make sure to have your resume up to date with current race results, include photos if possible & your plans/goals for 2012!

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GET WELL SOON JIMMY HILL>>>Sounds like Metal Mulisha’s newest ripper is down with broken navicular bones in both wrists.  He was ripping a Superman Seatgrab Flip when it happened.  No word on recovery time.  A shame as I am pretty excited to see this kid rip it up in 2012-we’ll see if this slows that down.  More when I get it…..

NEW VIDEO ADDED TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL by a fan from the Boost Mobile Freestylemx.com Worldwide Tour presented by Monster Energy.  Chew on it NOW!

EXPN.COM and Tes Sewell Give FMX History Lesson with madman Andy Bell.  A great interview that drips some historic stuff from the early days of the sport!  Step Up on to the link right HERE!