Wednesday, April 28, 2010

MNSS SNOWBOARDER ANDREAS WIIG ON FUEL TV'S "THE DAILY HABIT"


Fuel TV will be hosting Slopestyle master and two time X Games Gold medalist, Andreas Wiig as he returns to the Habit. Airing Friday, April 30 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) and telecast three additional times, Andreas Wiig will re-appear on “The Daily Habit” throughout the week along with comedian Brian Posehn from the Sarah Silverman Program. For more information visit www.fuel.tv/TheDailyHabit

MNSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO SUFFERS SX SEASON INJURY AT ST. LOUIS

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto is recovering after a successful initial surgery to ’set and stabilize’ his broken right leg and a second additional surgery once the swelling subsided. The unfortunate injury occurred when Villopoto crashed while leading the St. Louis supercross event. “This is heartbreaking for both Ryan and the team,” said Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher. “RV was going for the championship and riding really well. It’s a shame this happened because Ryan has shown so much resilience this season while trying to attain his first supercross championship. I know Ryan will do everything he can to get back as soon as possible." Ryan wants to thank all his fans for their thoughts, prayers, and support during this tough time.

MNSS FMX RIDER ANDRE VILLA WINS RED BULL X FIGHTERS IN MEXICO CITY


Norway’s Andre Villa pulled off a surprise win at the first stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2010 in Mexico City. With the main event forced to be abandoned due to extreme weather conditions, the Norwegian used his win in Qualifying to claim victory in the city’s Plaza de Toros Monumental. This was Villa's first win in major competition. “I have trained hard my whole life and made so many sacrifices for this,” explained the delighted 27-year-old. In just a few weeks time, on May 14, the Red Bull X-Fighters will get their chance for revenge at the second World Tour stop directly in front of the world-famous Sphinx in Giza, Egypt. Further stops in Moscow, Madrid, London and Rome complete the World Tour 2010.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

MNSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO WINS HIS SEVENTH 2010 SUPERCROSS IN HOUSTON


Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto won his seventh AMA Supercross class race of the year. Villopoto grabbed a great drive out of the gate in the premier class main event to take the Spike Holeshot Award. As Villopoto quickly gapped the field, several heated battles ensued behind him. “I think this is my first actual holeshot of year,” said Villopoto. “It’s always great to get. I’ve definitely struggled in practice this season. I don’t know why but I turn it around come race time. It bums me out when I look at the board in practice and I’m not on it but at end of the night it’s awesome to lead all 20 laps and come out with a win. And tonight I was able to gain a lot of points.” Villopoto gained nine points on his championship rival with as the season heads into the final four, and currently sits just 12 points out of the lead. The 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season continues next weekend from St. Louis, Mo., at the Edward Jones Dome.