Lots of moto products come and go here at GrindTV, but one thing we seem to keep around longer than anything else is our oversized OGIO bags. You can't go to the track without all of your gear, and you can't go with all of your gear without a lot of room. This is where our trusty old OGIO duffel comes in handy.

Just released are three new colorways for 2010. As the name implies, this bag offers 9900 cubic inches of storage space and weighs in at just 15 pounds. It also offeres separated ventilated boot storage, padded helmet storage, jersey, pant and chest protector storage as well as a front accessory pocket, goggle pocket and mud flap (fold out changing mat). The retractable pullman handle and heavy duty wheels make it easy for transporting your goods whether you're on smooth or rugged terrain.

The OGIO 9900 can be found in our shameless commerce department for $200.00.

Since his arrival in Paris, James is always smiling. The king is happy! (Photo P.Haudiquert)



Four starts per night in the Pro class (Photo P.Haudiquert)
Americans James Stewart and Justin Brayton dominate once more in the night 2 program at the Supercross of Paris Bercy, sharing all the success despite a strong opposition from Frenchies Marvin Musquin and Gregory Aranda. Stewart and Brayton didn't miss a podium, while Aranda and Musquin were both supported by an enthusiastic crowd!


James Stewart didn't win all the races in night 2, but once more he is the winner in Bercy (Photo P.Haudiquert)


Surprisingly Stewart didn't win the first battle of the night, as both Brayton and Aranda had a faster lap than the reigning champion during the 'Superpole' confrontation. The American star reacted immediately, showing to his rivals that Bercy was his 'garden' as he dominates the following three rounds of the 'American race'. But James had some pressure and even made a big mistake when he went out of the track, missing to crash in a technical section! He didn't got the holeshot in the main event but lead his rivals after two corners, and made another show to win easily this last race of the night. Aranda also made a mistake in the American race, but the Frenchman wasn't as lucky as James and retired; he got his revenge in the main event, keeping the second spot for a while until Brayton passed him. The ballot for the grid placement in the main event wasn't good for Justin and Musquin, but both did a great come back in the top four to secure the overall podium of the night behind Stewart. Third on his 250 KTM Musquin confirmed his ability on a Supercross track, and expect to get some great starts on Sunday for the third and last night of the event.

Injured on Friday night during the main event, Steve Boniface underwent surgery today in the famous hospital 'La Pitié Salpetrière' in Paris. The Frenchman suffers from a broken jaw, a damaged malleolus and a broken wrist, as well as contusions.

Superpole: 1.Brayton (USA, Yamaha JGR); 2.Aranda (FRA, Kawasaki Bud); 3.Stewart (USA, Yamaha L&M); 4 Musquin (FRA, KTM Red Bull); 5.Izoird (FRA, Suzuki); 6 Hill (USA, Yamaha L&M); 7.Coisy (FRA, Honda. 8.); 8.Boni (USA, Honda Campeneac Moto); 9.Wey (USA, Kawasaki Bud Racing); 10.Degli Espoti (ITA, Suzuki); etc...

American race (a five laps race to qualify the firth nine riders, then a four laps race to qualify four riders and a final race of three laps): 1.Stewart; 2.Musquin; 3.Brayton; 4.Boni / 5.Izoird; 6.Wey; 7.Degli Espoti; 8.Aranda; 9.Coisy / 10.Hill; etc...

Main event: 1.Stewart; 2.Brayton; 3.Aranda; 4.Musquin; 5.Izoird; 6.Wey; 7.Degli Espoti; 8.Hill; 9.Martin (FRA, Husqvarna); 10.Thomas (USA, Suzuki BC Motos); etc...

Overall 2nd night: 1.Stewart; 2.Brayton; 3.Musquin; 4.Aranda; 5.Izoird; 6.Wey; 7.Boni; 8.Hill; 9.Degli Espoti; 10.Coisy; etc...

Corey Floyd has been chasing the WORCS Pro2 Championship for quite awhile now and has had to deal with his share of adversity along the way. From untimely injuries to freak mechanical break downs this kid's seen it all. This year he finally achieved his goal by wrapping up the title by just 2 points over JP Davis at the final round in Mesquite, NV. Doing so, even though he missed a round mid-season due to an broken wrist. Corey is one of the nicest kids in the pits so we figured we'd catch up with him to see how he felt about his first major championship.

Well Corey, it's been a couple days since you wrapped up the WORCS Pro2 Championship, has it set in yet?
I was way too tired to be happy at first, but I think it really hit me when they called my name at the awards banquet afterwards.

Walk us through the last round, the pressure was on since you had missed a round due to a broken wrist, was the added pressure hard to deal with or did you just treat it like any other race?
I went into the race feeling really confident but when I finally geared up and went to the line, my heart was jumping out of my chest.

Well, you ended up pulling off the championship by 2 points so whatever you did must have worked!
Yeah, not quite sure how I pulled it off, but somehow it all came together.

I know this is something that you've been working towards for a long time and it hasn't been an easy road, you've had to battle quite a few injuries amongst other things, do you think this could be the breakthrough that you needed?
I would think so. Now that I got this championship under my belt and felt how good it was to win, maybe this will be the extra push I need to get to the next level.

Tell us a little bit about how you got started in racing and what led you to WORCS.
It all started up in Washington where I did a local off-road series. The top guys from that series tried some WORCS races a few years back. That's really how I heard about them. Plus WORCS is really the top off-road series in the nation in my opinion. So if you want to go big, you have to race where the big names are.

A lot of racers that are at your level work with trainers and coaches, do you have anyone that is helping you out with your program?
I haven't hired anybody but somehow I stumbled across of group of friends that are extremely helpful. They seriously will do anything for me. I do my own thing training wise, but when it comes to the race, I have a ridiculous amount of help. I think they see how much I want this, so they give any helping hand they can to make things a little easier for me.

This was an interesting year for you, I know the first round didn't go as well as you would have liked and then you had to deal with a broken wrist mid season, did you have to make any changes throughout the year to help you stay on top?
I think I made changes every race to be honest. Towards the end of the season I got a lot more serious. Like as far as suspension testing and just time on the bike. I also started training with Lance Smail in Washington, which helped huge. Just riding with him was a lesson in itself.

This was your first year riding for the Monster Energy/Kawasaki team which is the first real support ride you've had, how big of a help was that for you?
They are a life saver. I look back on last year when I did most things on my own and I wonder how I pulled it off. It almost just seems unfair how much easier things are for me this year in terms of bike preparation. Plus, just knowing that somebody believes in you enough to have you represent their company is an honor in itself.

What are the plans for next year?
Well with the way the economy is right now, I would just be happy to be able to ride again for another year. But I got another ride with Monster Energy/Kawasaki for one more year in the Pro2 class, so i'm really happy. Hopefully I can win the title again and get some better overall finishes.

You recently moved down to California from Washington so that you could concentrate on racing, what do you do for fun when you're not training or riding?
Well I recently got a new house with two of my best friends, so we have fun all day long. We all pretty much do the same stuff too. Our latest thing is going to rock climbing gyms. Our new house has a pool too so we have been swimming even when it's cold.

You keep a pretty tight knit group of friends around you who are also pretty good riders themselves; do you think this helps you out?
Yeah, like I said, any of them would do anything for anybody. I try to help them out as much as I can, but they are life savers to me.

Who would you like to thank?
Well let's see... Monster Energy Kawasaki, Moose, TBT, Shoei, Dunlop, Smith, Maxima, Fastway, GPR, Renthal and all my sponsors. Then of course my mom, my step dad Corey and my dad, Jason Smigel from Kawsaki, Dylan and all my friends that help me during race weekends, and you for wanting to interview me! Thank you!

Stroupe / Izzi / Weimer / Pingree and Dancing Bears on DMXS Radio Tonight!

When DNA Shred Stix/Yamaha/Star's recently signed Nico Izzi suffered compound fractures of his heels last year, there was some speculation that the injuries might even be career-ending. Obviously, that was not the case and Nico is in California on his new ride testing away this week as he prepares for the upcoming supercross season. Nico will tell his us about his struggles after the injury and the difficult path back to the starting gate.

Austin Stroupe had a rough summer after breaking his hip at Hangtown which was made worse by the rumors and speculation that surrounded his absence while recovering. Austin will have the opportunity to tell the story in his own words tonight and also give us the latest on the news that he signed with Factory Suzuki.

Pro Circuit's Jake Weimer is fast becoming one of our favorite guests to have on with his quick wit and unique sense of humor. "Oscar Mayer" Weimer had a great year that was topped off with a win at the prestigious Motocross des Nations, and yes I said "des." It will be interesting to hear his take after having a few weeks for it to all soak in.

Troy Lee Racing's David Pingree was able to see an entirely new side of racing last year as team manager and is trying to apply all that he learned to this season. The buck stops with Ping and he will give us an update on their silly season as Anaheim is quickly approaching.

Don't forget to check out Vurb's EPIC motocross movie that is garnering rave reviews throughout the industry. You can view the trailer and order your copy at www.vurbmoto.com/epic

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