Video - Cody Gibson

RipItUpFilms posted another great video of Cody Gibson on YouTube this week. I'm not sure if this is before or after he broke his collar bone. My guess is before, as it looks like another Florida track. Enjoy!



As always, follow RipItUpFilms on their YouTube channel to get some great quad racing action.

ATV MX - Countdown to round one

RipItUpFilms posted another great video on YouTube of rookie pro Cody Gibson getting ready to take on the pro class aboard his Mushin Racing LTR450. I hope RipItUp doesn't get offended by us sharing the content, but they make such great vids of the pro quad racers! And I couldn't resist sharing this vid because they used one of my favorite bands, Zox, for the soundtrack. You've got to respect someone who can rock out on a violin, and the chorus is fitting. We'll be waiting to see how Gibson does in his pro debut at Alabama this weekend.





If you're not following them on YouTube already, check out RipItUpFilms for more great ATV racing videos.

RipItUpFilms - Who needs TV?

RipItUpFilms shines the spotlight on amateur and up-and-coming ATV racers better than anyone else. This year, they've been down to Florida filming the Mushin Racing team riders getting ready for round one of the ITP/Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series.

RipItUpFilms posted this video earlier this month of Mushin Racing riders Thomas Brown and Jeffrey Rastrelli. ATP Racing Engines, which gave the TPR project YFZR a 20 percent horsepower boost over stock, builds Rastrelli's engines. Check out the rest of their videos by subscribing to the RipItUpFilms YouTube channel.



Based in Harrisburg, Pa., RipItUpFilms is all about the amateurs. Here's a brief bio from their YouTube page: Ripitup was established in 2008. Designed to highlight the amateur riders and give them the exposure they deserve. We will be doing product testing. Track reviews and amateur spotlights. In 2009 we will be offering sponsorship videos and business commercials. We currently are looking for any company interested in working with us. We also offer private photoshoots and videoshots at a small fee. CONTACT at Ripitupfilms@verizon.net

Before and After ... Suzuki and Kawasaki

'Greener' pastures for former Kawasaki riders

The demise of Team Kawasaki's ATV motocross support has yielded positive results for at least three riders who saw great success piloting KFX450R quads last season. Chad Wienen, Josh Creamer and pro rookie Cody Gibson are all on strong teams for 2010, but Creamer and Gibson share one thing in common. They will both compete on Suzuki LTR450's this year. Wienen took a tour of duty with the Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura team in 2008 with mixed results. Can the LTR yield a championship for one of the former Kawasaki stars?

Before...

Cody Gibson dominated the Pro-am ranks last season on a Kawasaki KFX450R by winning both Pro-am titles. The young rider looked to have a spot all but wrapped up with Team Kawasaki before the factory pulled all its ATV support.

 ...After

Gibson will enter his rookie year in the Pro class on a Mushin Racing LTR450. Look for Gibson to be a threat if he has improved his endurance during the off season. Check out the  Mushin Racing team  announcement at ATVRiders.com.

Before...

Josh Creamer developed the KFX450R into a contender as the now defunct Team Kawasaki's longest supported pro rider. Creamer lost his green ride when Kawasaki pulled its funding for ATV motocross last fall.

...After

Fans of number 9 got a treat this week when Creamer posted some pics of him training on his new Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura LTR450 in Florida on his Facebook page. If Suzuki can build him a DNF-free quad like they have for Dustin Wimmer and Doug Gust, then expect Creamer to be on the podium a lot. Check out Josh Creamer's profile at SuzukiCycles.com.