KTM/FMF Motocross Fan Experience

KTM and FMF have again partnered together with MX Sports Pro Racing to bring KTM Motocross fans the ultimate viewing experience - The “KTM/FMF Motocross Fan Experience”. The events will take place this summer and in conjunction with four rounds of the Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Championship Series.

The KTM/FMF Motocross Fan Experience, which sold out at both venues last year, is a KTM exclusive trackside seating area and all-day VIP access offered to KTM fans and owners. The events will take place at the Hangtown Motocross Classic (5/22/10), Thunder Valley MX Park (6/26/10), Red Bud Motocross Championship (7/3/10) and the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship season finale at Steel City on September 4, 2010. Tickets are now available for purchase. 

With each ticket purchase fans will receive:

Race day admission pass
All-day pit access pass
Free parking for all participants – includes special motor home parking for the first 30 KTM/FMF fans that show up on the day of the race (does not include camping fees)
Free catered lunch
Access to KTM exclusive trackside seating area with Live Timing Screens
Special Autograph Signing with KTM Factory Riders
Post-race Track Walk with explanation of the various elements of the racetrack lead by Jagermeister/KTM and FMF/KTM Team Manager Casey Lytle
Free KTM/FMF event T-shirt
Free Jagermeister/KTM swag for fans over 25 years old

“KTM and FMF were determined to bring fans a pass that lets them live the day in a life of a factory team rider or member. This pass gives you everything – all day admission and pit access, free parking and great seating. Not to mention a free BBQ lunch! This opportunity is too good to pass up,” commented KTM President Jon-Erik Burleson.

A package of this type typically runs for over a $200 value. KTM has partnered with MX Sports to subsidize the tickets for KTM fans and owners and will be offering tickets for only $85.00. A very limited amount of tickets are available per event.

For tickets please contact motocross@ktmusa.com or visit your local KTM dealer.

See you at the races!

Jay Leno's Garage Interview

Jay Leno cracks wise about spanners, car fires, and marital harmony during my interview with him for Jay Leno's Garage, his Web-based show featuring the cars, motorcycles and authors that frequent his incredible garage in Southern California.

The High-Tech Side of Jay Leno's Garage

In honor of my interview last Sunday for Jay Leno's Garage, here is a video brought to my attention by book designer Tom Heffron. The piece showcases a super-cool machine called the NextEngine 3D Scanner that creates a 3D digital pattern for any part. You can then use Dimension 3D printer to make a plastic prototype of the part.

Note that writer Lindsay Brooke pointed out that rapid prototyping has been around since the 1980s. What's relatively new about this development is the fact that the machine used in the clip is quite affordable. You can pick a scanner up for about $3,000--check it out here. Hmmm . . . does your garage need one? Mine certainly does!

P.S. More on my visit with Jay last Sunday to come shortly.