2014 AMA Supercross Preview VideoWhen the New Year arrives, many look ahead to accomplishing all their resolutions. But for others, there are more important things happening, such as the start of the AMA Supercross championship.This year’s 17-round Monster Energy Supercross schedule begins Jan. 4 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
And once again, the racing is expected to be tight on top as three-time AMA SX Champion Ryan Villopoto (Monster Energy Kawasaki) defends his title against rivals like Ryan Dungey (Red Bull KTM) and Davi Millsaps (JGR Suzuki). If Villopoto succeeds, he will joint Ricky Carmichael and Jeremy McGrath as a rider to win more than four AMA SX titles.This year also marks something new for fans – the entire Monster Energy Supercross season will air live on Fox Sports.FOX Sports 1 will air 13 races live and Fox Sports 2 will air four races live, in addition to every race re-airing on FOX Sports 2. The live Monster Energy Supercross programming on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2 also includes live coverage on the authenticated FOX Sports Go app.Attached above is a video trailer previewing the season. For additional information on the series, visit SupercrossOnline.com.Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto – the reigning AMA SX Champ
Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory + Steve ’Stavros’ Parrish
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
Hello everyone and welcome once again to Ultimate Motorcycling’s weekly podcast—Motos and Friends. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
Our first segment features the new Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory. Senior Editor Nic de Sena brings us his report on the flagship version of Aprilia’s upright middleweight machine. He gives us insight into whether it’s worth spending the extra money on the Factory version, and also of course, whether this sporting Aprilia is really the motorcycle for you.
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The next guest segment of Motos and Friends is brought to you by the faster and most technologically advanced, 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. Check it out in person at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more.
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In this segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with (arguably) one of the most interesting Suzuki race riders of all time. the iconic RG500 alongside teammate double World Champion Barry Sheene. The two were almost as famous for their exploits off-track, as for their success on it. Those were the days! Steve also raced the Isle of Man TT for about ten years where he won 13 Silver Replicas, and got a podium finish. His insight into that particular brand of mayhem are fascinating.
But there’s waaay more to Steve Parrish than his motorcycle racing. He is also the most successful Semi-Truck racer ever, and, little known piece of useless trivia—he’s my birthday twin: 24th February. He is a natural entertainer and you can’t miss his recounting of the world’s most entertaining—and arguably terrifying—double-decker bus ride ever. If any of you were actually on that hell-ride then we’d love to hear from you!
