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Motocross Racer Vinyl Wall Art Decal
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Replay XD STD Bike Clamp Mounts Motorcycle Camera Accessories - Sz. 1-1/4"
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DescriptionRugged and lightweight billet aluminum chassis mount. Features 3-Way, 360° positioning for unlimited camera angles. V-block and C-clamp shape with 10° incremental Camera ring position allows for a positive and rock solid mount... |
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Replay XD STD Bike Clamp Mounts Motorcycle Camera Accessories - Sz. 7/8"
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DescriptionRugged and lightweight billet aluminum chassis mount. Features 3-Way, 360° positioning for unlimited camera angles. V-block and C-clamp shape with 10° incremental Camera ring position allows for a positive and rock solid mount... |
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Thor MX Phase Pro Circuit Youth Boys Off-Road Motorcycle Jersey - X-Small
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DescriptionGet the offi cial team look in a package that's sized just right for youth riders and racers. This is the genuine article, right down to the sponsor logos and sewn-on team patches. The PC Youth Gear delivers incredible durability and value in a package loaded with performance materials and quality construction... |
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Thor MX Phase Pro Circuit Youth Boys Off-Road Motorcycle Pants - Size 20
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Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger
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Battery Tender Waterproof Jr. Motorcycle Battery Charger
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Description12V-800mA charger is 100% waterproof, lightweight and compactThree-step constant current charge program with SuperSmart technologySpark-proofShort circuit and reverse polarity protectedWeighs just 1 lb. |
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Cardo Systems Inc G4 PowerSet Scala Rider Communication Head Set Accessories
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DescriptionBike-to-bike intercom communications with 3 other headsets with a remarkable range of up to 1 mile (with flip up antenna for extended range)Link together for 4-way intercom conference calling between 2 couples riding on 2 motorcycles (full duplex)Multi device compatibility headset is compatible with the following types of devices: (a) A Bluetooth enabled mobile phone (for hands-free communication), (b) A stereo Bluetooth enabled MP3 player, adapter or mobile phone (for wireless music), (c) A non-Bluetooth enabled MP3 player (accepts MP3 card), (d) A Bluetooth enabled GPS unit (for in-helmet voice instructions) GPS must support headset connectivity, (e) A Scala Rider Q2 headset (for hands-free communication up to 500m/1,640ft), (f) Scala Rider Solo/FM/TeamSet driver headset (for hands-free rider to passenger communication)VOX Activation: intercom calls, answer, voice dial, redial and call reject functionsIncludes an embedded FM radio with scan and seek features and 6 station channel memoryIndividual audio sources - each G4 headset can conduct mobile phone calls or listen to the FM radio or MP3 audio independentlyFull Duplex - allows simultaneous talking and listening when using intercom connectionsTalk time up to 10 hours, standby time up to 10 daysAGC Technology - headset automatically adjusts its own volume based on ambient noise and driving speedNoise canceling microphoneWeather resistant designFits virtually all 3/4 and full face helmetsNote:Range may vary according to terrainIncludes 2 G4 Head Sets |
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Fox 2012 Low Pro Hydration Pack - 30046
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DescriptionHydrapak brand 68 oz (2L) reservoir . Detachable hose and slide-top opening allows for easy cleaning and filling. Small zippered pocket for carrying basic essentials for a shorter ride |
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Avon AV50 SP Pro-Xtreme Rain Dual Sport Motorcycle Tire - 180/55R-17, Load/Speed: 73H - Rear
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DescriptionSupermoto/Road Racing Rain Radial Tires Supersoft S-Compound is optimized for on-track performance ATAC (Advanced Tread Arc Combination) profile on front delivers fast-steering response Twin Kevlar belted construction (160-series rear tire) or AVBD (Advanced Variable Belt Density) construction (180-series rear tire) Tread pattern is optimized for on-track rain performance DOT legal; ideal for SuperMoto H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph |
Crossover Value of a Motocross Racer
Motocross racers of today are valuable athletes. The physical strains on a motocross racer's body are unmatched. The value of a motocross or motorcycle racer has been evident in the last 5-10 years due to the amount of 2-wheeled racers that are recruited into the four wheel ranks. A professional 2 wheeled racer is rarely over the age of thirty. On the other hand, a 4 wheel racer can still be competitive into their mid- forties and even fifties. Pro motocross racers are attractive to large auto racing teams because they already have a large following of fans as well as loyal sponsors.
There is a long list of ex motorcycle professionals that are now competing in professional auto racing. Here are a few examples. Travis Pastrana; motocross and freestyle motocross champion now driving Rally Cars for team Subaru America. Rickey Carmichael; GOAT (Greatest of all Time) of motocross now driving full time in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Brian Deegan; freestyle motocross pioneer now a regular on the Lucas Oil Off-Road Series. Jeff Ward one of the first transplants from motocross to 4 wheels nearly won the Indy 500 in 1997. All great motocross athletes that have moved on to 4 wheel racing.
Travis Pastrana is now age 26, Carmichael 30, Deegan 34, and Ward 48. All these racers deemed old men by today's pro motocross standards but able to be competitive for years to come in auto racing. Not to say that these guys could not win a motocross competition today. For example, Jeff Ward in his 40s won the AMA supermoto championship. Pastrana and Carmichael still make appearances at the X-Games on motocross bikes. Take nothing away from these guys on a bike, but their ability to win and win often is much more likely in auto racing at this point in their life than on a motocross bike.
Auto racing teams are million dollar businesses that have layer after layer of management and employees. Many life time auto racers may find it confusing why a race team would select an ex-motocross racer with little to no 4 wheel racing experience instead of a veteran four wheel racer. It's about the money. Top motocross racers bring sponsors with them. Whether its motocross apparel, energy drinks, champion motocross racers bring money that a hot new auto racer cannot match. Stock Car racer Eric Holmes has won the NASCAR West Regional Championship twice won countless major west coast races including NASCARS Toyota All-Star Challenge. Eric has not competed in NASCAR's top 3 divisions like Ricky Carmichael has. Why? Ricky brings support of Monster Energy Drinks with him. Eric cannot boast the same support. Monster Energy bought Rickey time to learn to compete at a high level. Something few top regional racers can bring.
Popular motocross racers will always have a place in auto racing's top division because of their experience at marketing's top level, the money they can bring with them, and the fact that they have already demonstrated top level commitment to excellence. This does not mean that two wheel racers will make new young auto racers an endangered species. In tough economic times it is hard to find a company willing to spend millions on an unknown rookie. When a rookie already has, money, fans, and proven success, it's hard for a race team not to choose experience over potential.
About the Author
Joey Brasil is an experienced racer and coaches young racers just beginning their career. Joey has raced cars for 13 years and has been involved in 2 and 4 wheel motorsports for 16 years. Joey actively writes articles for http://www.probikehelmets.com/ and www.offroadaccessoryreview.com