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[ Aug 26, 2026 ] Beta USA signs Shane McElrath to compete in 450 Supercross News
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About Michael Le Pard

Michael Le Pard (“Mr. Totalmotorcycle”) is the Founder of Total Motorcycle, the world’s largest motorcycle information site, trusted by over 430 million riders since 1999. With over 34 years of experience in motorcycles, gear and rider culture, he has built a global community dedicated to empowering and inspiring motorcyclists. Total Motorcycle remains his passion project. Combining expert research, hands‑on knowledge and a commitment to helping riders make informed decisions about bikes, gear and safety worldwide.

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Wheel-to-wheel battle for AMA National Grand Prix Championship at Honolulu Hills Raceway California

Feb 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the AMA National Grand Prix Championship took place today at Honolulu Hills Raceway in Taft, California, where Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Austin Walton grabbed his second runner-up finish of the […]

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AMA SX450 third outing at Angel Stadium in Anaheim California

Feb 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Eli Tomac took home a runner-up finish in challenging conditions at last night’s third outing at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. His fourth-consecutive podium helped extend his lead in […]

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Racer Sweeps Anaheim Monster Energy AMA Supercross

Feb 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Christian Craig swept all three Anaheim rounds of the season with a start-to-finish dominating win last night inside Angel Stadium for Round 6 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross. The Californian […]

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Deep dark wet sand of Hawkstone Park MX2

Feb 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

One week after taking a 5th place result at the Lacapelle Marival International on home turf, Frenchman Vialle travelled to the deep, dark and wet sand of Hawkstone Park and was close to the overall […]

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West coast stretch 2022 AMA Supercross Championship delivers

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team rounded out the west coast stretch of the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship on Saturday and the third time was a charm for Malcolm Stewart, who delivered his best […]

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Come out swinging in Minneapolis 2022 AMA Supercross Championship

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin captured a top-five finish at Saturday’s Anaheim SX, serving as Round 6 of the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship. Returning to Angel Stadium for the third time in […]

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INDONESIAN TEST BRINGS 2022 MOTOGP™ PRE-SEASON TO A CLOSE. NOW: QATAR!

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing had three days and plenty of laps to get acquainted with the new Pertamina Mandalika Circuit on the island of Lombok in Indonesia for the […]

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Tough three days of MotoGP testing at Lombok Indonesia

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller concluded the final pre-season test at the Mandalika Street Circuit in Lombok. The brand new Indonesian circuit was inaugurated in 2021 and will host MotoGP for the first time in […]

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MotoGP Suzuki’s Joan Mir falls suddenly ill needs doctor

Feb 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 13. Alex Rins: 6th – 1’31.477 (+ 0.417) Joan Mir: No Time Set Team Suzuki Ecstar have wrapped up a challenging but rewarding three-day test in Indonesia. The next […]

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NEW COMMEMORATIVE LIVERY FOR 2022 MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS ANAHEIM

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Cypress, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2022) – Motul, the world-class oil and lubricants company founded in 1853, is excited to announce a collaborative livery between two of its sponsored teams: Pfaff Motorsports and AJE Motorsports/Motul. After a […]

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Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship milestone 50th anniversary

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Milestone Season of World’s Most Prestigious Off-Road Motorcycle Racing Series to be Showcased on MAVTV and MAVTV Plus Global Streaming Service MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (February 11, 2022) – MX Sports Pro Racing, in conjunction with longtime series […]

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Grippy Pertamina Mandalika circuit with positive lateral flow

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 12. Joan Mir: 5th – 1’31.586 (+ 0.297) Alex Rins: 13th – 1’31.884 (+ 0.595) The second day on track at the Pertamina Mandalika circuit proved to be tricky […]

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KAZUKI WATANABE TO RACE 2022 ALL JAPAN SUPERBIKES

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 11. Kazuki Watanabe will race in the 2022 All Japan Road Race Championship JSB1000 with the Yoshimura Suzuki Ride Win team. Watanabe, who was part of the Yoshimura SERT […]

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Progressive IMS Outdoors schedule 2022

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 24TH The second annual Progressive® IMS Outdoors schedule is here spanning eight cities across the U.S., bringing you a weekend full of powersports and outdoor fun! Both riders and enthusiasts alike can […]

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Fast & Furious 2022 Back for More Action

Feb 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

When the gate drops, the talking stops and with the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship fast approaching, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are revved up and ready to […]

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