LeoVince USA’s X3 “WORKS” Carbon Fiber Products Add Style, Strength

LeoVince USA's X3 "WORKS" Carbon Fiber products add style, strength, and superior crafting to a wide range of motorcycles. The product line was developed with the same corporate mandate that all LeoVince products have: any part or piece must be able to be produced in-house by our experts or we will not produce it.

By not relying on outside suppliers, manufacturers or processes, we are able to control costs, offer stronger pricing for our customers, and control production and delivery schedules. LeoVince Carbon Fiber is made using pre impregnated carbon fiber cured in an auto clave process. The "all in-house" process ensures durability and precision fitment.

As the SBK Factory Slip-ons and X3 Full Systems began using carbon fiber end-caps, straps and heat shields, LeoVince quickly realized the need for an expansion of the carbon fiber production department. This expansion created the ability to produce better quality pieces, not just for the exhaust tips and heat shields, but for new product ranges, as well.
As our expertise grew we have been able to realize a full range of ever-expanding products and pieces.

X3 "WORKS" Carbon Fiber is a range of OEM replacement pieces and accessories that functionally improve your motorcycle with weight savings and the strength of technical dry carbon fiber. They also improve the wow factor of your dirt bike with the eye-pleasing look of carbon fiber, and provide more durable protection than plastic. Tested by riders and teams worldwide and now available in the U.S., the list of riders and teams who rely on X3 "WORKS" Carbon Fiber accessories is growing daily.

LeoVince's X3 "WORKS" Carbon Fiber accessories are available for the following:

• Honda CR 125 
• Honda CR 250 
• Honda CRF 150 
• Honda CRF 250 
• Honda CRF 450 
• KTM 125 EXC 
• KTM 200 EXC 
• KTM 250 SX-F 
• KTM 250 EXC 
• KTM 250 EXC-F
• KTM 300 EXC 
• KTM 400 EXC 
• KTM 450 SX-F 
• KTM 525 EXC 
• KTM 530 EXC-R 
• Yamaha YZ 125 
• Yamaha YZ 250 
• Yamaha YZ 250-F 
• Yamaha YZ 450-F 
• Yamaha WR 250 
• Yamaha WR 450

Learn more about the X3 "WORKS" Carbon Fiber line, as well as other LeoVince products, at www.LeoVinceUSA.com.

TeamXMX.com News

The past few weeks have been crazy extreme!  I've been pushing the limits of my Kawasaki practicing and performing demos amongst the wildest of fans.  2 weeks ago Rock fest brought 50,000 freaks out of the wood work and the NHRA drag race brought out 50,000 top fuel nitro fans that sure know how to scream and party.  It was pretty amazing to see the unique vehicles these people build to cruise the grassy pits.  Yes all attached with AM/FM radios.  The weather was crazy too!  We had to take cover in a Mexican restaurant under a table to seek shelter from a Tornado Saturday night in Topeka!  I kept looking at the sheet metal ceiling thinking we were doomed!  There was no way the sheet metal roof was going to protect us so I kept eating chips and salsa like it was my job!  Luckily the tornado changed direction, it missed us by only 1 block.

Due to the lack of a photographer I really don't have any action shots this week, but do have a few iphone uploads of my experience!  The NHRA event was filmed live on ESPN and my demos received lots of coverage from what I was told.  I'm looking forward to the big GKE this weekend in Iowa, and then I'm back in KC for the NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway.  I will be performing on pit road from 10:30am to 11:30am during the Fan Pit Walk Concert on Sunday!  I'm trying to convince them to let me wheelie around the track during the National Anthem with a American flag on my back!  Stay Tuned for more updates!  Look for the TeamXMX rig trackside June 5th!!!



XDL Round 3 – Nashville, TN. June 9-11, 2011

FREE TICKETS are now available online at http://xdl.vbotickets.com until June 5th. There is NO service fee for online purchases and all forms of payment are accepted. After June 5th, tickets can be purchased online or at the gate on the day of the show.

Nashville Event Overview

Every year people tune in to the NASCAR race at Talladega to see "The Big One." This year, Nashville is where you're likely to see XDL's "Big One." For the first time since 2006 XDL is holding a "longest stoppie" competition, where riders accelerate to over 100mph, pull the front brake, lift the rear end of the bike up and proceed to ride just the front wheel for as long as possible. Most of us aren't comfortable going 100mph on four, let alone two wheels, so you can image the danger involved and the risks the riders are taking. XDL Riders Bill Dixon and Jesse Toler have both rolled over 1000 feet from an unlimited approach and Kane Friesen holds the official world record for fastest stoppie at 137mph. The longest stoppie will be our main event Friday night, so don't miss it.

Saturday XDL will unleash the full fury of the K&N Circle Challenge and the Racing 905 Speed & Style Competition, both of which are head-to-head stunt races. We end the evening with the FMF Cup main event and our fan favorite, the Sickest Trick competition.

Also for the second time this season, we have invited the Stuntride Amateur Freestyle Series to an XDL event. With the AFS running alongside XDL not only will you get to see the worlds best riders, but you will also be introduced to the young guns making their way up the ranks in the stunt world!

Two top ten finishes for Xavier Boog

Xavier Boog bounced back to form in 4th round of  the FIM World MX1 Motocross Championship series to twice finish top ten at Indaiatuba in Brazil.

The Frenchman made a spectacular start to the weekend with a stunning fourth place in the Saturday qualifying race to raise expectations of a return to the forefront of the action. Xavier's Kawasaki again got him out of the gate in the top six of both points-scoring races on Sunday, but rider errors, one early in race one and another towards the end of race two, cost Boog a couple of places.

His colleague Jonathan Barragan, still not fully recovered from a bout of sickness, had also performed well in the qualifying race to finish 8th, but bad luck dogged the Spaniard on race day. A first lap off-track excursion in race one left him with him with an inoperative brake as green fencing became entangled in his wheel and prevented an effective recovery, whilst the combination of a hot day and a tough track on his weakened body meant that he could only advance four places to finish 9th during race two.

Xavier Boog: “This weekend was much better than the previous GPs, and I hope it’s a first step forward in my season results. I had good starts all weekend, had consistent lap times and battled for a top five result for the first time this season. Unfortunately I made a couple of mistakes which cost me several positions; on the first lap of the opening race I came up too short on a jump and lost three places, then at the end of the second moto I made a mistake in a corner which let Nagl and Strijbos pass me. It's a pity I lost those points, but it was important for me to battle in the top five again. Next weekend I will defend my leadership in the final race of the French Elite series; it will be a good training before the French GP.”

Jonathan Barragan: “It was a tough weekend, especially in the first race. I crashed on the first lap and got some green fencing in my rear wheel, so I had no more brakes and crashed two times more. I could only get a few points, and then in the second race I was riding too stiff and finished ninth. I’ve been sick for two weeks and still didn’t feel well; now we have two weeks before the next GP so I will hopefully have time to recover.”

Yves Demaria: “Today we are disillusioned, as our riders didn’t get the results we could expect. I think that they are not enough confident in their potential, and that’s frustrated as we worked hard this winter to get stronger results. The riders are disappointed, the mechanics and technician too but we’ll continue to work hard. The riders must have fun of the bike, that’s important to get good results; I think that they have all what the need to succeed, and we expect strong results soon.”

West Coast Moto Jam Features Winners Both On and Off the Track

Photo by Mike Rowel

The West Coast Moto Jam at Infineon Raceway featured winners both on and off the track. On track, AMA Pro Road Racing competitors battled for race wins. Thanks to LeoVince USA, plenty of fans went home as winners, too.

If you were one of the fans who stopped by the LeoVince Last Lap Lounge during the West Coast Moto Jam from May 14-15, then you know it was an experience not to be missed. The LeoVince Lounge was the highlight of the Motorcycle-Store VIP Experience.

Shooting the T-shirt Cannon

Designed to give fans a place to cool off, relax, and watch the racing action on multiple TV screens, the LeoVince Last Lap Lounge also gave fans a chance to enter drawings for prizes. Over $5,000 in prizes were given away on Saturday alone.

The winner's list grew even longer on Sunday, as the LeoVince Last Lap Lounge continued to lavish fans with prizes. MotorcycleSuperstore.com, Scorpion, GPR, and Bell were among the companies giving out great motorcycle gear.

JD Beach

There was plenty of action on Infineon Raceway's 2.32-mile course to keep fans on the edge of their seats. LeoVince USA rider JD Beach earned a top-ten finish in his first American Superbike race aboard the Cycle World Attack Performance Kawasaki ZX-10. Congratulations to this 19-year old talent! (We recommend you keep an eye on this one!)

Travis Ohge's First Podium

Travis Ohge, another member of the LeoVince USA family, also notched a career first during the West Coast Moto Jam. Congratulations to Travis on his first AMA Supersport finish! He stood in the third spot on the podium after a stellar race on his Yamaha YZF-R6.

Many fans actually got on the race track themselves to be part of a winning effort. LeoVince USA supported the sixth annual Grape Crusher Ride and Track Day to raise money for the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research. LeoVince USA rider and AMA Daytona Sportbike racer Melissa Paris and her team are trying to raise $10,000 for the Foundation by the time the AMA Pro Road Racing series lands in Laguna Seca for round seven from July 22-24.

James Rispoli signing autographs

The Grape Crusher Ride featured riding through the beautiful hills of Northern California on the morning of May 12. After meeting up at LeoVince USA headquarters, the ride wound through the hills before landing at Infineon Raceway.

The Grape Crusher Track Day, also held on the 12th, gave riders an adrenaline-filled start to the West Coast Moto Jam. Hosted for LeoVince by Zoom Zoom Trackdays, the Track Day gave exclusive track time to just 50 fans. In addition to a great day of unleashing their inner roadracer, participants also had the satisfaction of supporting a great cause.

Jeremy Joya - Bell Helmet Winner

John Mulder - Bell Helmet Winner

Lynn Gordon - Scorpion Jacket Winner

Congratulations to all of the LeoVince Last Lap Lounge prize winners. Come out next year for another great weekend of racing, prizes, and VIP treatment from LeoVince USA!

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Husqvarna Canada’s Giroux & Chainé Win St-Raymond 500

May 13, 2011 – Saint John, NB – In the first official race of the 2011 season for the Feeding  Performance Husqvarna Canada race team, off-road legend Guy Giroux, joined rising star Philippe Chainé, to nail the Overall Win at the St-Raymond 500 team race in Quebec.  Giroux and Chainé waged war against 52 other teams en route to establishing an impressive 12 minute gap over 2nd place during the 2 day, 500km race.

Guy Giroux & Philippe Chainé

The St-Raymond race saw the riders attacking a 10km loop that featured a wicked fast  combination of grass track and sand sections. With each rider piloting separate machines  over the two day event, and only trading the transponder between shifts, Giroux was able  to put Husky’s all new 2011 TC 449 to the test while Chainé stormed the course on his TXC250.

“Saturday morning was cool and rainy,” said Giroux, “I got my old gore-tex kit out of the closest and I was ready to go out first. Our plan was to change riders every hour to save some time on the other teams.  I went out and had a blast. The track was just awesome, really fast grass section, whooped out sand section, everything that I like! Plus the bike was feeling super good, really stable and smooth; I was pulling major slides all over every corner. Phil got out there and was flying too but he was a bit underpowered for the fast soft grass. He was riding steady only 20 seconds off of my times. By the end of Day 1 we had an 8 minute lead.”

After completing 27 laps of the 10km course on Saturday, Giroux and Chainé set a blistering pace early on Day 2. In the first lap on Sunday, Giroux once again confirmed his well earned reputation as a fierce competitor by posting one of his fastest laps of the weekend; more than 30 seconds quicker than his fastest time the day before.

Chainé was also on the gas and churning out impressive lap times throughout the day.When the checkers flew, the pair had pounded through another 23 laps on their way to taking the overall victory and establishing an impressive 12 minute gap over 2nd.

“I did my 5 laps and gave Phil the lead,” said Giroux. “Phil was also 30 seconds faster than the day before, but Sam was the most impressive; shaving more than a minute off his time. Same for Karine, the sun was making her smile and fly.” Giroux hammered through his final shift on the TC449 and posted his fastest times of the weekend in the final 3 laps.

While Giroux and Chainé were leading the charge, Husky Canada’s star female rider, Karine Geoffrion, was working her way through the pack on her TXC250. Karine was teamed up with 14 year old wonder kid, Samuel Rousseau, and his Husqvarna CR150. While most teams consisted of 3 riders, Karine and Sam soldiered their way through the weekend together and posted a solid 4th in class and an impressive 10th overall. Geoffrion has already established herself as one of the best female racers in the country and it looks like young Rousseau is well on his way to making his own mark in the sport.

Karine Geoffrion

In its first year of competition in 2010, the new FP Husqvarna team enjoyed an enormous amount of success. In addition to over 20 podiums in Regional races across the country, including almost 10 Wins, the new Husqvarna Canada team has finished its debut in the Canadian Enduro Championship with 10 Pro Class Podiums and the Top Pro Junior Award.

With a victory to kick off its first official race of 2011, the Husqvarna Canada squad is definitely fired up for another great racing season!

We are very grateful to our many amazing sponsors that provide us with the outstanding support that has allowed us to help raise the bar in Canadian off-road racing. Without them, none of it would be possible.

Team Sponsors:
Husqvarna Canada, Feeding Performance Inc., Motovan, Rekluse, Ogio, Oakley, Xtreme, TCX, Axis, Zox, Pro-Tech, Etnies, Throttle Entertainment, UNI Filter, DID, LeoVince, GPR Stabilizer, Motul, LimeNine, EC3D, Impact Canopies, GoPro, Enduro Engineering, Supersprox, SkyCap, Boyesen, E-line, IMS, Matrix Concepts, Tuff As Gutz, TM Designworks, Dunlop and Zip Ty Racing.

Preview - Monster Grand Prix of France, Le Mans

Colin Edwards and Cal Crutchlow head to the all-important home race for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team in France this weekend confident they can continue their brilliant start to the 2011 MotoGP World Championship campaign.

And not only is this weekend's encounter at the legendary Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans the home race for Tech 3, the event is sponsored by the Team's main backer Monster, adding further importance to the fourth round of an engrossing season.

Edwards heads into this weekend's race in optimistic mood after he claimed his first top six finish of the campaign in the Portuguese Grand Prix earlier this month. And he impressed again during a one-day test at the Estoril track to finish inside the top six having worked on a range of suspension settings to improve rear grip with his Yamaha YZR-M1 machine.

The vastly experienced American has produced some of his finest MotoGP performances at the 4.815kms circuit and one of his three premier class pole positions came at the French venue in 2007. And two of his 11 podium finishes have been scored at the Le Mans circuit, which has been a permanent fixture on the MotoGP calendar since 2000.

British rider Crutchlow is aiming to continue his fantastic rookie campaign and the 25-year-old won't be daunted at the prospect of having to learn another new track. Crutchlow had never raced in Jerez and Estoril before but he qualified and finished comfortably inside the top ten in both races.

He's made another impressive top ten finish his prime target for this weekend after he produced a sensational performance in the recent Estoril test. Demonstrating how quickly he has adapted to the challenge of riding a lighter and more powerful MotoGP machine, Crutchlow finished fourth quickest behind Marco Simoncelli, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner and is determined to deliver another good result for Tech 3 and Monster in this weekend's 28-lap race.

Colin Edwards, 9th in standings, 18 points:

"I am really looking forward to Le Mans because it is a track where I've had a lot of success at in the past. The Yamaha YZR-M1 has always worked well there too with the sweet handling characteristics of our bike suiting the layout of the track. We had a really good test after the race in Portugal and found a good direction to work with for improving rear grip and that should help us a lot. The new Yamaha chassis has a lot of potential but we still have to understand it a lot more to get the best performance out of it. A top six in Portugal is going to be hard to repeat because the field is so strong this season, but that's what I'll be aiming for. This weekend is huge for Tech 3 and Monster and I'll be giving it 100 per cent to deliver a good result for both.“

Cal Crutchlow, 8th in standings, 21 points:

"I'm heading to Le Mans with a lot of confidence, even though it is another track I've only ever seen before on TV. I know it won't be an easy task but Estoril was obviously another great weekend form me and then to finish fourth quickest in the test showed what I am capable of. Each time I get on the bike I am learning more and more and thanks to my guys at Monster Yamaha Tech 3 I've been able to make some big progress. I'm always determined to get the best result possible but this weekend definitely has extra significance being the Team's home race and Monster being title sponsor of the event. If I can replicate the results I acheived in Jerez and Estoril I'll  be really happy."

Circuit Info:

• Length - 4.180 m / 2,597 miles
• Width - 13 m
• Left corners - 4 
• Right corners - 9 
• Longest straight - 674 m / 0,419 miles
• Constructed - 1966
• Modified - 2008

Records:

• Fastest Lap: Dani Pedrosa (Honda), 2008 - 1'32.647
• Circuit Record: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha), 2008 - 1'34.215
• Best Pole: Dani Pedrosa (Honda), 2008 - 1'32.647
• Top Speed: Casey Stoner (Ducati), 2009 - 292.6 km/h

LeoVince Grape Crusher Ride 2011 & Track Day Details

Richmond, CA – LeoVince USA is pleased to announce the return of the 6th annual Grape Crusher Charity Ride, an incredible ride through Northern California back roads and the wine country and a brand new event the LeoVince Grape Crusher Track Day! What better way to kick off your Infineon West Coast Moto Jam Weekend then with a great ride through the incredible scenery of Nor Cal or a full day riding the world famous Infineon Raceway.

You have two options for your day of fun.  Tickets are $25 for the 6th annual Grape Crusher Charity Ride which can be purchased in advance or on the morning of at LeoVince. The ride will commence on Thursday May 12, 2011 at the LeoVince USA headquarters located at 1445 South 50th street, Suite B, in Richmond, CA. Rider registration will start at 8:00 A.M. and the ride will start promptly at 9:30 A.M. We will take a spin through some great back roads ending up at Infineon Raceway between 12:30-1:00 P.M. for a lap of Infineon then refreshments and our raffle prize drawing!

The Grape Crusher Trackday will also be on Thursday May 12th, 2011, but riders will need to be at Infineon Raceway with safety gear and prepped bikes by 7:00 A.M. The Leovince Grape Crusher Track day tickets are $150 and this event is limited to the first 50 entrants and you must book your spot in advance. The trackday will be hosted for LeoVince by Zoom Zoom Trackdays and will be an exciting day of spirited riding!
For more information or to sign up now go to www.LeoVinceUSA.com, or email questions to grapecrusher2011@leovinceusa.com or call 510-232-4040 and secure your spot on either of these great rides.

GRAPE CRUSHER BREAST CANCER RIDE featuring AMA Pro MELISA PARIS 
Join Racer Melissa Paris at this year’s Grape Crusher charity ride as we work to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. LeoVince USA will be donating the proceeds raised on the Grape Crusher ride to help Melisa Paris reach her goal of raising $10,000.00 this year for breast cancer. Registration will begin at 8:00 A.M. at LeoVince USA located at 1445 B. South 50th Street, Richmond CA 94804. Riders will be split into three groups according to riders comfort level:

Group “A” will be a fast paced spirited ride with the most experienced riders and will be made up primarily of sport bikes and sport touring bikes.

Group “B” will be a moderately paced group and is ideal for sport bikes, adventure bikes, dual sports and sport touring bikes.

Group “C” will be a casual paced ride to look out and smell the roses and enjoy all that Nor Cal back roads have to offer, great for cruisers, adventure & touring bikes.
Rider meeting will be at 9:00 A.M. and groups will begin staging and rolling out at 9:15 A.M. and will end between 12:30 and 1:00 P.M. at Infineon Raceway with “One Lap of Infineon”. After we will serve refreshments and snacks and have our raffle drawing of awesome prizes!

GRAPE CRUSHER TRACK DAY INFO:
Riders who register for the Grape Crusher Track Day will need to be at Infineon Raceway located at Hwy 37 & 121, Sonoma California 95476 by 7:00 A.M. on Thursday May 12th. This is BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike) and bikes will need to have all glass and breakable lenses taped up (this can be done at track) and motorcycle must be in good running condition. Novice riders may wear an Aerostitch or similar one or two piece textile suit. Riders wanting to ride in the advanced groups (A, B) must have two piece zip-together leathers or one-piece leathers. Riders meeting will commence at approximately 8:00 A.M. and the track goes hot at 8:30 A.M. There will be one or two “Instructor Lead” morning sessions (instructor determined). Sessions will run between 20-30 minutes each. After the morning introduction session or sessions (instructor determined) riders will then be separated into “A, B & C” groups by the instructors. This will be done according to skill levels for rider’s safety and to ensure a good safe environment for riders of all skill levels. After group separation each day will be conducted as a normal track day. There will be a one hour lunch break between 11:30 A.M. & 12:30 P.M. and in the afternoon there will be more riding session throughout the afternoon until 3:00 P.M. when the track will go cold.