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Ruben Xaus signs with BMW Motorsport
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
BMW Motorrad Motorsport are delighted to announce that they have agreed terms with Ruben Xaus and that he will ride their all-new BMW S1000 RR in the Superbike World Championship in 2009. The contract between BMW Motorrad Motorsport and Ruben is for two years and is the first step in BMW Motorrad MotorsportÔÇÖs entry into World Superbikes. Ruben was born in Sant Cugat des Valles in Catalunya, Spain and now resides with his wife (Mariona) and daughter (Julia) in Andorra. He has been a WSBK regular since 1998 and has taken 34 podiums, including 10 victories.
Peter Mueller (Executive Vice President Development & Model Lines)
Ever since we announced that we would enter the 2009 Superbike World Championship, there has been a lot of speculation about and interest in our bike and our riders. Everybody has already had some information about our new S1000 RR bike, and today we can reveal one of the riders who will join us in this great adventure next year.
Ruben is a strong and combative rider, full of enthusiasm and with a passion for racing. This fits our philosophy completely and together we will take on this new challenge.
We know that the Superbike World Championship is a very hard and competitive series, but we are not entering it just to make up the numbers: we will be taking part because we want to win! Of course, we are starting with a brand new bike but, together with Ruben, we believe we can progress quickly and maybe surprise a few people along the way.
Ruben Xaus
When I met the BMW guys, I was very impressed by their commitment, their passion for racing and their ideas about the future. We discussed how the WSBK project was going and I realised that I wanted to be a part of it straightaway. It is not often that you get the chance to start a completely new project, but I am really looking forward to the challenge. Although itÔÇÖs going to be tough racing a new bike, I believe BMW will give me a good bike and great support and thatÔÇÖs all I ask for.
DUST AND TREES THWART PODIUM FINISH FOR TEAM HUSQVARNA IN EIGHTH ROUND OF GNCC RACING SERIES
06/27/2008
"Redhead" Veteran Scott Summers Wins Seventh Veteran A Class in a Row
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 27, 2008... The Wellborn Family Farm -- site of the Yadkin Valley Stomp -- had not seen rain in nearly a month, leaving the track dry, dusty, and treacherous for the eighth round of the 2008 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Racing Series in Yadkinville, NC, June 21-22. Of the 23 riders in the XC1 Pro Class, many struggled with the harsh conditions and more than a few - including members of Team Husqvarna -- connected with trees throughout the course.
Husqvarna Team Rider Glenn Kearney was on track to score his third podium finish in a row. However, while in second place, he made a slight miscue and rode into a tree rather around it. Kearney regrouped after losing a few positions, soldiered on, and managed to earn fifth in the Pro Class and overall. Gordon Crockard and guest rider Heath Voss dropped out of the race on lap two, after having accidents.
In his racing debut as a redhead, Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers posted his seventh straight win in a row on a Husqvarna TXC 510 in the Vet A (30+) Class, once again proving the Husky reliable and consistent even in dusty harsh conditions. Summers fulfilled a promise to dye his hair red when one his redheaded riders finished on the podium. That hope became a reality when Glenn Kearney finished second in the seventh round of the GNCC series.
Podium Finish for Husqvarna in Round 3 of AMA Eastern National Hare-Scramble Series
Kearney earned a second spot on the podium, finishing third in Round 3 of AMA Eastern National Hare-Scramble Series, June 14-15. The Husqvarna Team took a detour between rounds of the 2008 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Racing Series and traveled to the Miles Mountain Motocross facility in Elkland, PA. The event was the first National Hare Scramble the Husqvarna team has attended this year.
Husqvarna Team Rider Glenn Kearney finished third overall in the Pro Class, while teammate Gordon Crockard and guest rider Heath Voss finished eighth and ninth on Husqvarna TXC 450 bikes. Voss's performance was especially significant, considering it was the first national off-road race for the veteran Supercross/Motocross rider and he had only ridden the Husqvarna for the first time the day before the race.
"I was extremely impressed with many of the features on the bike, and I am confident that I can improve upon my results when I personalize those features for my riding style," said Voss.
Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers posted his sixth straight win in a row on a Husqvarna TXC 510 in the Vet A (30+) Class at the Eastern-National Hare Scramble Series.
Ninth Round of the GNCC Racing Series Coming Up
Team Husqvarna will travel to Somerset, PA, July 5-6, for the ninth round of the GNCC racing series - Geico Mountain Ridge. According to racing veterans, those who ride well in rocks will have an edge as this venue is covered in them. Rocks and boulders are everywhere, so riders need to be prepared with good armor, good tires, rock suspension and a cool throttle hand.
Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC -- part of BMW (US) Holding Corp. - announced a return to off-road racing competition earlier this year, after reaching an agreement with Scott Summers, Inc. to provide a professional race team to compete in the GNCC Racing Series. The riders pilot 2008 Husqvarna TXC 450 off-road models in the GNCC's XC1 class.
Crockard, of Burlington, KY, is enjoys doing battle against the best GNCC riders in the world. The 29-year-old former World Motocross Champion contender participated with Jean-Francois Goblet and Anders Erickson in an ?ûhlins suspension test in southern Spain, prior to arriving in America for the start of his debut season in the GNCC series, which attracts riders from the United States, Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Kearney, of Hickory, NC, rose to prominence as an off-road racer in Australia, riding for the factory Yamaha team and earning top spots on the WR250F in several series. In the U.S., the 26-year-old Australian Enduro Champion, has proven to be one of the hardest working riders in the GNCC series, adhering to a grueling training program and possessing considerable heart and determination on the track.
Scott Summers, one of the most celebrated off-road racers of our time, is partnering with Husqvarna after racing very successfully for American Honda for nearly two decades.
During his time with Honda, he earned nearly 100 overall national off-road event wins as well as 9 AMA Championships (five in the brutally competitive GNCC series and four in the far-reaching National Hare Scrambles Series. During his career, Summers did much more than win races and titles. He successfully transitioned from his role as a professional athlete to that of a businessman and the owner of his own race team. Since then, Summers has mentored other young up-and-coming racers, helping them understand what it takes to win at the highest level of the sport. During the 2007 GNCC Series, the most competitive Off-Road Championship in the world, Summers Racing earned podium finishes in 25% of the championship rounds.
Team Husqvarna sponsors include Axo, Spectro, Pirelli, Wiseco, Tireballs, Arai, Scott, EK Chain, Twin Air, UFO, Tag, Mechanix Wear, Holeshot Motorsports, Powersports Grafx, CTI, LeoVince, DP Brakes, and Cycra.
The AMA/ATVA-sanctioned Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series and one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The riders must navigate rugged terrain such as woods, mud, dirt, rocks and jumps for nearly three hours, while racing against the best talent in the world. The 13-round race series stretches through the eastern US, starting with the season-opener in Melbourne, FL in March and concluding with the season-finale in Crawfordsville, IN in October. Upwards of 1,500 racers compete at each GNCC round and the race action draws several thousand fans each weekend as well as a loyal following on television.
For more information about the Grand National Cross Country Series, visit http://www.gnccracing.com/.
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
BMW Motorrad Motorsport are delighted to announce that they have agreed terms with Ruben Xaus and that he will ride their all-new BMW S1000 RR in the Superbike World Championship in 2009. The contract between BMW Motorrad Motorsport and Ruben is for two years and is the first step in BMW Motorrad MotorsportÔÇÖs entry into World Superbikes. Ruben was born in Sant Cugat des Valles in Catalunya, Spain and now resides with his wife (Mariona) and daughter (Julia) in Andorra. He has been a WSBK regular since 1998 and has taken 34 podiums, including 10 victories.
Peter Mueller (Executive Vice President Development & Model Lines)
Ever since we announced that we would enter the 2009 Superbike World Championship, there has been a lot of speculation about and interest in our bike and our riders. Everybody has already had some information about our new S1000 RR bike, and today we can reveal one of the riders who will join us in this great adventure next year.
Ruben is a strong and combative rider, full of enthusiasm and with a passion for racing. This fits our philosophy completely and together we will take on this new challenge.
We know that the Superbike World Championship is a very hard and competitive series, but we are not entering it just to make up the numbers: we will be taking part because we want to win! Of course, we are starting with a brand new bike but, together with Ruben, we believe we can progress quickly and maybe surprise a few people along the way.
Ruben Xaus
When I met the BMW guys, I was very impressed by their commitment, their passion for racing and their ideas about the future. We discussed how the WSBK project was going and I realised that I wanted to be a part of it straightaway. It is not often that you get the chance to start a completely new project, but I am really looking forward to the challenge. Although itÔÇÖs going to be tough racing a new bike, I believe BMW will give me a good bike and great support and thatÔÇÖs all I ask for.
DUST AND TREES THWART PODIUM FINISH FOR TEAM HUSQVARNA IN EIGHTH ROUND OF GNCC RACING SERIES
06/27/2008
"Redhead" Veteran Scott Summers Wins Seventh Veteran A Class in a Row
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 27, 2008... The Wellborn Family Farm -- site of the Yadkin Valley Stomp -- had not seen rain in nearly a month, leaving the track dry, dusty, and treacherous for the eighth round of the 2008 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Racing Series in Yadkinville, NC, June 21-22. Of the 23 riders in the XC1 Pro Class, many struggled with the harsh conditions and more than a few - including members of Team Husqvarna -- connected with trees throughout the course.
Husqvarna Team Rider Glenn Kearney was on track to score his third podium finish in a row. However, while in second place, he made a slight miscue and rode into a tree rather around it. Kearney regrouped after losing a few positions, soldiered on, and managed to earn fifth in the Pro Class and overall. Gordon Crockard and guest rider Heath Voss dropped out of the race on lap two, after having accidents.
In his racing debut as a redhead, Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers posted his seventh straight win in a row on a Husqvarna TXC 510 in the Vet A (30+) Class, once again proving the Husky reliable and consistent even in dusty harsh conditions. Summers fulfilled a promise to dye his hair red when one his redheaded riders finished on the podium. That hope became a reality when Glenn Kearney finished second in the seventh round of the GNCC series.
Podium Finish for Husqvarna in Round 3 of AMA Eastern National Hare-Scramble Series
Kearney earned a second spot on the podium, finishing third in Round 3 of AMA Eastern National Hare-Scramble Series, June 14-15. The Husqvarna Team took a detour between rounds of the 2008 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Racing Series and traveled to the Miles Mountain Motocross facility in Elkland, PA. The event was the first National Hare Scramble the Husqvarna team has attended this year.
Husqvarna Team Rider Glenn Kearney finished third overall in the Pro Class, while teammate Gordon Crockard and guest rider Heath Voss finished eighth and ninth on Husqvarna TXC 450 bikes. Voss's performance was especially significant, considering it was the first national off-road race for the veteran Supercross/Motocross rider and he had only ridden the Husqvarna for the first time the day before the race.
"I was extremely impressed with many of the features on the bike, and I am confident that I can improve upon my results when I personalize those features for my riding style," said Voss.
Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers posted his sixth straight win in a row on a Husqvarna TXC 510 in the Vet A (30+) Class at the Eastern-National Hare Scramble Series.
Ninth Round of the GNCC Racing Series Coming Up
Team Husqvarna will travel to Somerset, PA, July 5-6, for the ninth round of the GNCC racing series - Geico Mountain Ridge. According to racing veterans, those who ride well in rocks will have an edge as this venue is covered in them. Rocks and boulders are everywhere, so riders need to be prepared with good armor, good tires, rock suspension and a cool throttle hand.
Husqvarna Motorcycles NA, LLC -- part of BMW (US) Holding Corp. - announced a return to off-road racing competition earlier this year, after reaching an agreement with Scott Summers, Inc. to provide a professional race team to compete in the GNCC Racing Series. The riders pilot 2008 Husqvarna TXC 450 off-road models in the GNCC's XC1 class.
Crockard, of Burlington, KY, is enjoys doing battle against the best GNCC riders in the world. The 29-year-old former World Motocross Champion contender participated with Jean-Francois Goblet and Anders Erickson in an ?ûhlins suspension test in southern Spain, prior to arriving in America for the start of his debut season in the GNCC series, which attracts riders from the United States, Europe, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Kearney, of Hickory, NC, rose to prominence as an off-road racer in Australia, riding for the factory Yamaha team and earning top spots on the WR250F in several series. In the U.S., the 26-year-old Australian Enduro Champion, has proven to be one of the hardest working riders in the GNCC series, adhering to a grueling training program and possessing considerable heart and determination on the track.
Scott Summers, one of the most celebrated off-road racers of our time, is partnering with Husqvarna after racing very successfully for American Honda for nearly two decades.
During his time with Honda, he earned nearly 100 overall national off-road event wins as well as 9 AMA Championships (five in the brutally competitive GNCC series and four in the far-reaching National Hare Scrambles Series. During his career, Summers did much more than win races and titles. He successfully transitioned from his role as a professional athlete to that of a businessman and the owner of his own race team. Since then, Summers has mentored other young up-and-coming racers, helping them understand what it takes to win at the highest level of the sport. During the 2007 GNCC Series, the most competitive Off-Road Championship in the world, Summers Racing earned podium finishes in 25% of the championship rounds.
Team Husqvarna sponsors include Axo, Spectro, Pirelli, Wiseco, Tireballs, Arai, Scott, EK Chain, Twin Air, UFO, Tag, Mechanix Wear, Holeshot Motorsports, Powersports Grafx, CTI, LeoVince, DP Brakes, and Cycra.
The AMA/ATVA-sanctioned Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series and one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. The riders must navigate rugged terrain such as woods, mud, dirt, rocks and jumps for nearly three hours, while racing against the best talent in the world. The 13-round race series stretches through the eastern US, starting with the season-opener in Melbourne, FL in March and concluding with the season-finale in Crawfordsville, IN in October. Upwards of 1,500 racers compete at each GNCC round and the race action draws several thousand fans each weekend as well as a loyal following on television.
For more information about the Grand National Cross Country Series, visit http://www.gnccracing.com/.
