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Dennis Enerson, Ryan Nyquist and Craig Mast win big at Mirra’s backyard-style contest featuring some huge sponsors, including MonsterBy Pat Schutte Photos courtesy of Tyler Northrup/espn.com CORONA, Calif., (Dec. 15, 2009) – Monster Energy’s Dave Mirra hosted one of BMX’s more unique and certainly best-sponsored contests of the year this past weekend, featuring 16 of the world’s top stars of the sport - hand-picked by Mirra himself – in an inaugural event dubbed “King of the Animal House.” Mirra was more than pumped with the way things turned out, citing the not only the high-level prizes from companies like Subaru and DC, but the overall presence Monster Energy enjoyed at this first-ever contest at Mirra’s indoor Greenville, N.C. – aka “Protown” - BMX compound. “I can’t begin to explain how happy I am with the way things went this past weekend at the King of the Animal House,” said Mirra. “Most importantly the riders were super, super stoked at the end of it. I put a TON of time into this and, considering I’ve never put on a contest before, it was just really cool to see everything come together the way I’d imagined it in my head. “Subaru, DC – they were stoked with the way things turned out. But this was a Monster theme for sure.” The contest opened on Friday night with what Mirra dubbed a “Cash Jam” format. Here the riders would look to put up the burliest trick, or “a web clip,” as Mirra put it. The big winner on Friday night, as Mirra had earlier predicted, was Morgan Wade. The hard-hitting Texan threw a turndown over the park’s biggest gap and into the quarter pipe. And Wade pulled this gnarbuckle trick with a separated shoulder he’d popped the day before in practice. Add that to a jacked ankle and Wade was hobbling all weekend, even at the stellar awards banquet held at downtown Greenville’s LA Lounge. “BMX riders feed off each other and Dave (Mirra) knows this. There was 16 guys competing at this event that are all friends, and when you see a buddy throw something big it forces you to step up your own game,” said Monster Energy’s Zack “Catfish” Yankush, MC for King of the Animal House. “One guy throws down with something insane and the riding level literally goes through the roof.” With the amplitude level pinned and Catfish whipping everyone into a frenzy on the mic, Saturday’s contest blew up even bigger with a Subaru WRX – no doubt the biggest prize in the history of a grassroots backyard BMX contest such as Mirra’s – on the line, as well as a couple dirt bikes courtesy of DC and Yamaha. “We were looking for kind of a core feel with big prizes,” said Mirra. “And we organized everything with the riders in mind.” “It’s one of the best times I’ve ever had at a contest,” said Monster Energy’s Ryan Guettler. “Definitely had that backyard feeling with all your friends there. The practice sessions were just as excellent as the contests, mucking around and joking with your buddies. It was a real good time.” Note: Guettler stepped off a high line on an under-rotated front flip and mushed his heel in the Cash Jam, which all but knocked him out of major prize contention.
Coming out on top was Dennis Enerson, who ripped all weekend. Enerson got the WRX, with veteran Ryan Nyquist pulling off 2nd – and a Yamaha dirt bike – while Craig Mast scored a bitchin’ Monster Energy edition Breitling watch for 3rd. Regarding his plans for 2010, Mirra says he’s all for stepping up with the second annual King of the Animal House. “If I can get the sponsors interested in it like they were this year – or even more so – I’ll for sure do it again.” Monster Energy supports the sport. Be it BMX, go-karts, pit bikes, MX, SX, mountain bikes, PWC racing, off road, rally, insane distance jumping, MotoGP, road racing, supermoto, FMX, skate, rock crawling, wake, surf, snow – name it – seems athletes and bands are rockin' Monster Energy more than anything these days. Check out the types - Original Monster Energy, Lo-Carb Monster, Monster Assault, Monster's fruit juice hybrids dubbed Monster Khaos, Monster M-80 and Monster MIXXD, the ground-breaking Java Monster and X-Presso Monster premium coffee & cream drink line supercharged with Monster Energy's blend, 3 oz. Monster Hitman Energy Shooters, Monster Import, and the new nitrous oxide injected Nitrous Monster. Everyone at the inaugural King of the Animal House dug ‘em – so will you. On the ‘Net at www.monsterarmy.com and www.monsterenergy.com
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Goodridge, Minn. (Dec. 14, 2009) – Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s Tucker Hibbert was untouchable at round one of the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) in Duluth, Minn. Sunday afternoon, Hibbert become the first rider in history to sweep the AMSOIL Duluth National two years in a row. In the 18-year history of the event, no rider has ever won both pro classes twice. Riders experienced brutal riding conditions with temperatures in the single digits, piercing winds and limited visibility. Picking up where he left off last season, Hibbert remained undefeated by winning all four of his qualifying races and both pro main events. He had to fight for his win Saturday night in the Pro Super Stock final after pro rookie and fellow Arctic Cat rider, #60 Dan Ebert, took the holeshot and early lead. Hibbert made the pass on Ebert at the halfway mark of the 22-lap, 20-rider main event. Ebert held on for second with #48 Garth Kaufman rounding out the podium, making it an all Arctic Cat sweep. With the sun setting on Sunday afternoon, pro riders geared up for the second pro main event of the weekend. Flat light along with freezing temperatures caused extreme snow dust, making it nearly impossible for riders to see in the Pro Open final. Known for his incredible ability to read lines, Hibbert rode flawlessly and never backed down for his 48th pro win in what he called “the scariest race of his career.” Next up for Hibbert is round two of the ACSS tour Friday and Saturday at the historic Milwaukee Mile. It will be his first appearance at the Wisconsin venue. For more information on the event, check out isocracing.com. Tucker Hibbert – AMSOIL Duluth National Results Pro Super Stock Pro Open Round 1: 1st Round 1: 1st Round 2: 1st Round 2: 1st Final: 1st Final: 1st Tucker Hibbert #68 – Monster Energy/Arctic Cat “Things couldn’t have gone any better this weekend. I felt really confident going into this race but you never know what’s going to happen at Duluth. My Monster Energy/Arctic Cat was unbelievable and I felt strong the entire weekend. The Pro Open final was the scariest race of my career. I couldn’t see who was in front of me, behind me or beside me. I just tried to race off of memory and prayed for the best! All of the long hours preparing and testing paid off. It’s a good feeling going into a race knowing that you’ve done all you can. This is a great way to start the season!”
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The Monster Energy Slednecks Invasion Tour is once again partnering with the AMSOIL ISOC National Snocross Series for 2009-2010. Continuing on the success of last year's Invasion Tour, the Slednecks team backed by Monster Energy is once again fusing the high flying antics of freestyle snowmobiling with the best snocross series in the world. While the plans have been on the down low for the last while, Monster and Slednecks have planted riders Paul Thacker, Cody Borchers, Jeff Mullin, Dylan Harju, and Matt "Tinger" Tinstad, just outside of Duluth at the Black Bear Casino ready to put on a show for the rescheduled Duluth Nati onal this weekend.. Slednecks Invasion Tour Manager Paul Thacker states, "The course is set, the riders are ready, and we will put on a great show tonight and tomorrow. We are stoked to be working with ISOC once again this year." Previous Champion and 2009-2010 ISOC contender Robbie Malinoski also is excited to see freestyle back at the events. "I'm pumped to see the Slednecks Invasion Tour back! It adds another dimension to the show. I'm a freestyle fan as well as a race fan, and for fans to be able to see both in the same package is pretty cool." Special thanks are in order for Monster Energy for making these shows happen again. Check the Slednecks News page for Thacker’s ongoing blog of the weekend's events here and for the schedule of events click here. |
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(Vaughan, ON, December 14, 2009) Hayden on top for Pro Open points class championship after one round The CSRA Snowcross Championship kicked off this past weekend at Searchmont Ski Resort in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. And with over two feet of snow dumped on the region it was an auspicious beginning to the season. Team Monster Energy-Yamaha-OTSFF Racing was in full force at the event with Iain Hayden mounted on the potent four-stroke Yamaha FX Nytro®. After rigorous testing for the past month, Hayden and the entire crew were eager to get out onto the track and back into racing action. Durability tests had shown that the equipment was absolutely amazing and the weekend’s results were proof positive that the team is ready to be a major title contender in the premier Pro Open division. Hayden let it be known from the start of the first heat that he has every intention to add another CSRA title to his resume this year, his first full season on the Canadian circuit since 2007. The Espanola, ON native shot off the start line like a missile to nail the holeshot and convincingly take his first win of the season. In the remaining two heats, Hayden again took control from start to finish making it an impressive three for three. In the final, Hayden pulled yet another holeshot to take the field in tow. The race was short-lived, however, after a crash brought out the red flag. On the restart, Hayden again nailed the holeshot quickly pulling four to five sled lengths ahead of the chase group. By the end of the second lap, he had doubled that distance. While on the gas, he briefly got in trouble on a rough section of track that had already felled a number of other riders. The incident winded Hayden and jarred his shoulder, causing him to pull off the track to regroup before getting back into the fray. Rejoining the action dead last, he put on a clinic harnessing the FX Nytro’s® awesome power to still make his way into a seventh place finish, which together with the three heat wins saw him collect enough points to leave Round 1 of the title hunt at the top of the scoreboard. “We’re here to win this Canadian national series. We’ve got the equipment and the team to do it with. Race to race is important but we’re here for the long haul. We picked up some valuable points this weekend and we know we have the sled to get the job done,” said team owner/manager Andre Laurin. “It’s unfortunate that Iain got a little shook up but the good news is that he didn’t re-injure the shoulder which gave him so much trouble last season.” Team is off to ISOC Milwaukee race December 19-20 We would like to thank the following sponsors for their valued support: Yamalube® - GYTR® - Camoplast ® - FOX® - FXR – Woodys® -FLY® - WPS® - Motorsport Vision®, Speed Cell Batteries® - ROX® - C&A Pro® - Napoleon® - FAST® - BR Tech® This document contains many of Yamaha's valuable trademarks. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only. You are receiving this Monster – Yamaha – OTSFF Racing press release because you have requested receipt, are on a general snowmobile industry mailing list, or because your email address was forwarded to us by a friend. If you do not wish to receive Monster – Yamaha – OTSFF releases in the future, please advise us at anytime by replying to this email with “unsubscribe” in the subject box. We apologize if we have inconvenienced you.
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FUEL TV Airs “The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy” Friday, December 11, 2009 at 6:30pm PT / 9:30pm ET. Airing Friday, December 11, at 6:30pm PT / 9:30pm ET and re-airing several more times over the weekend, FUEL TV will showcase “The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau 2009.” Massive waves at “The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy” brought out former contest winners Kelly Slater, Bruce Irons, Keone Downing, Ross Clarke-Jones and 60-year-old Clyde Aikau, as well as big-wave vets Garrett McNamara, Shane Dorian, Andy Irons, Peter Mel, Michael Ho, Greg Long, Sunny Garcia, and Grant “Twiggy” Baker. The world’s best hit the huge surf at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu going for the $98,000 purse at this, the 25th Anniversary event. Held in honor of the legendary Hawaiian waterman, Eddie Aikau, The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau is the world's longest running and most prestigious big-wave invitational. Watch all the drama unfold through the contest as surfers post higher and higher scores, coming to conclusion with a dramatic finale as underdog Greg Long comes out of nowhere and steals the win from 9-time World Champ Kelly Slater. The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Air Dates: Friday, 12/11/09 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT Friday, 12/11/09 12:30am ET / 9:30pm PT Saturday, 12/12/09 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT Saturday, 12/12/09 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT Sunday, 12/13/09 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT Sunday, 12/13/09 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT Monday, 12/14/09 12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT Tuesday, 12/15/09 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT Greg Long on a beast. Greg Long drops in while the crowd watches. About FUEL TV FUEL TV is the action sports lifestyle network for skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle-motocross, and wakeboarding. A unit of Fox Cable Networks, FUEL TV was launched July 1, 2003 and is seen in 30-million U.S. homes. To subscribe to FUEL TV, call 877-4-FUEL-TV. For program times and other information, visit www.fuel.tv .
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Dave “Miracle Boy” Mirra’s invitational is being held this weekend in his personal warehouse/training facility. Subaru, Monster and DC kicked in BIG!! WRX-Subaru, Dirt Bike-DC, Breitling-Monster.
16 invited top dogs hand selcted by Dave “Miracle Boy” Mirra… including Monsters:
-Ryan Guettler
-Harry Main (just won in Berlin and back on his bike after being injured all summer/contest season)
-Zach “Catfish” Yankush will be announcing/MC
-Jamie Bestwick will be there as well.  |
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Goodridge, Minn. (Dec. 8, 2009) – Monster Energy/Arctic Cat’s Tucker Hibbert is set to defend his title this weekend at the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series’ (ACSS) season opener in Duluth, Minn. Less than ideal conditions pushed back the 18th running of the AMSOIL Duluth National two weeks from its traditional Thanksgiving weekend. Now, with temperatures in the teens and a blanket of snow across the state, the stage is set for an unforgettable kick-off to the ACSS season. Last year, Hibbert swept both pro classes becoming only the second rider in history to do so. He convincingly won his heat races and finals, setting the stage for the remainder of his season. He went on to win every time he and his Monster Energy/Arctic Cat hit the track. With virtually no changes to his race program, he is confident and prepared for another record-breaking season. Pro racing action begins Saturday at 3 p.m. and continues through Sunday afternoon. If you cannot make it to the event, log on to isocracing.com for a live audio stream and make sure to watch the all new, one-hour VERSUS broadcast Sunday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. EST. Tucker Hibbert – At-A-Glance Seventh Pro Appearance at AMSOIL Duluth National 2008: Pro Super Stock - 1 • Pro Open - 1 2007: Pro Super Stock - 6 • Pro Open - 1 2006: Pro Stock - 11 • Pro Open - 5 2002: Pro Stock - 1 • Pro Open - 7 2001: Pro Stock - 3 • Pro Open - 1 2000: Pro Stock - 2 • Pro Open - 1 Tucker Hibbert #68 – Monster Energy/Arctic Cat “I’m anxious for the season to start. It’s time to get back to the racetrack. The Monster Energy/ Arctic Cat crew has been working around the clock to get my equipment race ready. I was fortunate to log a lot of laps in the mountains and at a couple test facilities in Minnesota. Duluth is always tricky because it’s impossible to know how prepared the competition is until the green flag flies. I’m focused on only worrying about elements that I can control and am confident my entire program is ready for another amazing season.” Autograph Signing: On site at AMSOIL Duluth National Saturday: 6 p.m. • Sunday: 12:30 p.m.
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Quiksilver.com/Eddie is on “LIVE” right now on Quiksilver’s website: Aloha auninala! For only the eighth time in the past 25 years the legendary Quiksilver.com/Eddie, fueled by Monster Energy, is “ON” as live reports show thunderous 15 to 18-foot with occasional 20-foot waves breaking in Hawaii’s celebrated Waimea Bay. Monster-backed surfers Shane Dorian, Andy Irons and Makua Rothman have all been in the water for yesterday’s warm up and Monster’s Vipe Desai will be reporting back to us this afternoon on how the guys are fairing in surfing’s equivalent to the Super Bowl. THIS JUST IN: Irons is up in the first heat and is wearing the orange jersey. Check it out live now at: For those of you that can’t wait for this afternoon’s report, if you catch a break during your hectic schedule, link to: www.quiksilver.com/eddie and hit up the “Live” event cam. There’s also a photo section and a couple shots of Dorian during yesterday’s warm up session. The waves are said to be of epic porportions, according to Desai. This from Quiksilver: “Held in honor of the legendary Hawaiian waterman, Eddie Aikau, The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy, gathers the most skillful and dynamic big-wave surfers from around the globe. It is the world's longest running and most prestigious big-wave invitational and is the only one sanctioned by the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), the governing body of professional surfing.”
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