July 03, 2008

Cock and Bull Kid and Lights Action just added!!

Check out the final Line-up for T in the Park! Just one week to go!!

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June 27, 2008

*Shels - Place your bids!!

We have 3 very special and unique A1 *SHELS canvases being auctioned off. Go to www.myspace.com/relentlessenergymusic and PLACE YOUR BIDS!!!!!!! Send us a message with your highest bid on canvas A, B or C in the order you see them, and if you are in the lead, your price will show up above the canvas! Auction ends 4th July 2008 at 6pm.


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June 26, 2008

Relentless partners up with T in the Park!!!

We are extremely excited and proud to be partenering up with one of the biggest UK festivals there is. T in the Park, is legendary for it's incredible line-ups and ground breaking festival infrastructures. We've secured our own arena, where we'll have the UKFMX, Animal mountain bike, and Vans BMX and Skate teams shredding the ramps throughout the weekend. On top of that we have in incredible line-up of bands on our stage. This is truly representative of up and coming music on the UK scene as we know it. Make a special effort to come and see our Relentless sponsored bands Haunts on Friday, Skirtbox and *Shels on Saturday, as well as In Case of Fire playing on the King Tut's stage. We've also just had confirmation from You Me at Six, and the most excellent Annie...
Our arena will be located on the famous 'dog leg' right by the main gate, and next to the Slam Tent... Come by and have a drink with us!!

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June 25, 2008

Win Tickets to Wakestock!!!

We are giving away several pairs of Relentless Wakestock tickets... This is on a first come first serve basis. All you need to do is add our music page as a friend and drop us a message with if you want to go to either Blenheim or Abersoch

www.myspace.com/relentlessenergymusic

good luck!!

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SIXTH OVERALL FOR LEWIS GREGORY

The fifth round of the Maxxis British Motocross Championship moved across the Irish sea to its now traditional visit to the sandy Desertmartin track in Northern Ireland at the weekend.

Heavy overnight rain and persistent heavy showers throughout race day made the sandy going very heavy, making it power and energy sapping for both bikes and riders.

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In the MX2 class, Lewis Gregory started his weekend off with a disappointing 13th in timed qualification after bike set up woes. Determined to put it behind him in the first race, his luck didn't improve initially after a wet first corner melee left him fighting back from 28th position. But a strong 30 minute comeback brought the Relentless backed rider up to an impressive eighth place by the flag.

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Race two was to see an improved start, with Lewis getting away cleanly and into race pace quickly, before being delayed by a boggy part of the track seeing him drop back into the middle of the pack. Determined not let this hold him back, Lewis battled through the pack again to finish in an impressive seventh place, giving him sixth place overall, and promoting the RM-Z250 rider to 10th in the series standings.

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In the MX1 class Jamie Law was ninth quickest in timed qualification on his RM-Z450. Race one saw Jamie get a mid-pack start and he again showed great determination and grit to fight through to eighth place at the flag. A crash on lap one of the second race left Jamie well down the field, after another spirited ride he reached the finish line in ninth, with another solid eighth place overall on the day.

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Team manager Rob Hooper commented, “I am very happy with both riders today, they have both showed real grit and ‘Relentless’ application to bring home some good results. The really heavy going was a test for both bikes and riders and the bikes were faultless in their performance.”

June 20, 2008

Relentless NASS 08!

Winner of Relentless NASS 08 - Mark Webb
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It's taken a couple of days longer than I would have liked to bring you this follow-up from Relentless NASS but as you can imagine there's a huge amount of work that goes into taking down every last bit of the country's most storming action sports and music festival this year so far (Boardmasters is still incoming don't forget)! Every last grain of dirt we used to build the jumps, every single last empty can of Relentless, the huge Athlete lounge and of course the best street course the country has ever seen(!!) ALL had to be dismantled/disposed of, and I for one am devastated it's all over!
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Animal Relentless Mountain Bike Tour

I could stay fully stoked for a decade about how this year's standard of BMX blew the roof, how every sport across the Industry was delivered to the highest degree, how much fun it was to have the new additions - street boarding and slalom skate - props to those boys, they all had a blast. Pendulum rocked the main stage at NASS and I believe many of you are hailing this event as the best NASS ever witnessed! Ta very much!
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The BMX final this year was hair raising, I'm still watching the play back on mpora.com and feeling like I'm watching the live event. Our Relentless rider Mark Webb put on a show that blew the audience away with tricks even Mark has never landed before himself. Mark cleaned up at the event gaining a 1st Place on the Braun Spine Ramp and an undisputed 1st Place on the Street Course. Ben Hennon was another awesome contender over the weekend, claiming 2nd in the Dirt Finals and 3rd in the BMX Street, and thanks to Renton Millar on Vert Skate who flew in for the event to put on a brilliant show.

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Dirt Jump-Tastic

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And finally, I just want to give a shout out to Scotty Hamblin - hope you're feeling better. You gave us all a shock but HUGE props for the near backflip to Superman!! Look forward to seeing you soon.
Lynchie
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Popular Athlete Lounge!

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Da Boss!

Relentless at the Isle of White Festival!!

Relentless kicked off it's summer of madness this weekend with both NASS and the Isle of White festival. Sunshine all weekend, and a picturesque site, played host to legends the Sex Pistols, The Police and Kaiser Chiefs who put on blinding sets for 60,000 eager party people.

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Main Stage

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Bring on Relentless Wakestock...!

June 18, 2008

The first Relentless Wakestock in less than 2 weeks!

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The first of the Relentless Wakestock events, at Oxford, is less than 2 weeks away! Boasting by far and away one of the country's strongest festival line-up's, Relentless Wakestock looks set to be an absolute blinder, GROOVE ARMADA, MARK RONSON AND GUESTS, THE STREETS, HAPPY MONDAYS, DUFFY, THE FUTUREHEADS, PENDULUM, THE HOOSIERS, CALVIN HARRIS, ZANE LOWE, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND, SAM SPARRO, MYSTERY JETS, AUDIO BULLYS, ELLIOT MINOR, ONE NIGHT ONLY, HADOUKEN, PLUMP DJS, DJ YODA, YOUNG KNIVES, ROYWORLD, NORMAN JAY, JAZZIE B, ADAM FREELAND, LIGHTSPEED CHAMPION and LOADS MORE. Not least forgetting the list of radio DJs to host the stages; Jo Whiley & Huw Stephens from Radio 1, Clint Boon, Dave Haslam & Gareth Brooks from XFM & the beautiful Goldierocks.
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Get to www.wakestock.co.uk for ticket and line-up info!

June 11, 2008

Art and Music...... Good Times!

Come down for an evening showcasing ultra talented artist Jimp's works, as well as music from Relentless band *shels amongst other incredibly talented musicians.

"Shelsmusic welcomes you to a rare special event and evening of music, art and visual amusements. On July 6th, Shelsmusic will showcase artists and musicians from around the world drawing from the label's own growing roster and also reaching beyond.

Featuring special performances by *Shels, The Pilgrim Fathers, Sons Of Noel and Adrian, Parliament of Owls and Thrown To The Wolves alongside the artwork of Jim Hollingworth, this one-off special event will draw upon all your senses and invite you to take part in the creative process like never before.

Unconfined by a stage, the bands will be dispersed freely throughout the gallery as they perform, allowing visitors to interact and be a part of the experience... The show will be more of a casual jam or band practice than your average show. Witness artwork and drawings being created in real time and projected on walls as music is performed.

Exclusive artwork and merchandise will also be available for sale at this show only, including rare limited edition T-shirts, hand made posters, prints, paintings and drawings.

Tickets will be sold at the venue on the night. More info about bands/artists below the flier."

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June 10, 2008

Relentless NASS - It's ON!!!!

The build for Relentless NASS has started and the Bath & West Showground is being transformed for this weekend's festival. An insane line-up including Pendulum, Less than Jake and my personal favourites at the moment Does it Offend You Yeah? will be following the day's huge offering of BMX, Skate, FMX, Inline to name a few.
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Yesterday the first dirt jump took shape and today Scarfy's team started putting the UK's best street course together for the ultimate BMX & Skate contests.
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With the event under new management, this year will be better than it has ever been. We're expecting Europe's best to descend on Shepton Mallet this weekend - and personally I cannot wait!
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Lynchie

June 09, 2008

Skirtbox - unsigned single of the week on radio 1 rock show!!

News from Skirtbox HQ!

"Ok so this week we were pleased to hear that our brand new singe that was released on Monday was given unsigned single of the week on Daniel P Carter's Radio 1 Rock show. As you can imagine we are all really stoked.
You can listen to the show again on the link below. We are about an hour into the show!!!
Now go and buy radio 1's rock show single of the week at hmv.com or itunes!!!!!!!!!!"

www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/rockshow

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John is also featured in this months edition of Surfer Girl magazine so keep your eyes out for that one!

Nice work chaps!

Relent-Les

Gallows to support Rage Against the Machine!!!!!

This just in!!

Gallows are to fly straight from the studio where they have been busy recording their second album for a one off gig supporting no less than legends Rage Against the Machine. This is an incredible opportunity for the lads, as Lags explains:

'So Download weekend, everyone's partying whilst we're in the studio writing the next record. Well not anymore, June 14th we're supporting Rage Against The Machine in Modena Italy. We're all huge fans of Rage and extremely happy they gave us this opportunity. We're just counting down the days now till the show.'

Awesome news fellas!

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Relent-Les

June 02, 2008

Less than 2 weeks til Relentless NASS 08!!!

Just a reminder that we are less than two weeks away from Relentless NASS. This truly is the UK's finest display of freesports, combined with an epic music line-up. See a host of our Relentless athletes in action, as well as several of the Relentless bands taking it to the main stage along the like of Pendulum and Less than Jake!

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Relentless own Mark Webb will be present and killing it as usual...
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Friday night headliners Pendulum are not to be missed..
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Skirtbox new single out TODAY!!!

Skirtbox's brand new single 'Two Hot Girls' is finally out to buy today....With Dan and Justing at the production helm this is an anthemic classic, and must have for all fans of great rock with big riffs and bigger choruses.

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Dowload it from itunes, Amazon, 7 digital and all other good online stores...
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June 01, 2008

Relentless Suzuki 1 & 2 in first race @ Isle of Mann TT

It was an all Suzuki podium in yesterdays TT Superbike race on the Isle of Man with Relentless Rider Cameron Donald taking his first ever Mountain Circuit victory.

Relentless Suzuki teammate Bruce Anstey followed him home in second place, with former TAS Suzuki pilot Adrian Archibald in third – a clean sweep for the K8 GSX–R1000 TAS Performance prepared Suzukis.

Guy Martin was the early race leader, but Donald was relentless in his pursuit of the Lincolnshire rider, taking over at the front on lap 4 when Martin retired at Sulby. Both Cameron & Bruce circulated together from as early as lap three, and when they eventually crossed the line at the end of six laps and 226 miles of racing, they were only separated by 10 seconds at the head of the field.

Donald also recorded his fastest ever lap around the 37.73-mile Mountain Circuit on lap six, with a time of 17 minutes 30.84 seconds at 129.256mph. In pursuit of Donald, Bruce Anstey also recorded a sub 18-minute lap with a speed of 129.207mph.

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We spoke to Cameron moments after he puled in to Park Ferme..

“It just hasn’t sunk in yet, but it’s great to have won my first TT – all thanks must go to Philip, Hector and the whole Relentless Suzuki team for the big effort.
When John [McGuinness] dropped out, I thought, ‘there goes the first Fireblade – this is my big chance.’ I could see Bruce at the end of the straights; then I got to follow him out after the first pit stop. I sat behind him then got past at Cronk Y Voddy. On my second stop the boys told me I was leading and to keep it smooth. I kept getting P1 +10, P1 +10 so I didn’t need to drop the hammer. Bruce came back past at Ballygarey on the last lap and really went for it but I hung in through Glen Helen. He put his foot out to me just before the 11th Milestone to come past and lift the pace. I was coming over the Mountain on the last lap thinking, I wish my dad was here to see this, and I was also thinking about big Martin [Finnegan] – I was tearing up in the helmet. My Relentless Suzuki was superb today and I’m just rapt.”

Bruce:-

“I didn’t have a great first lap, then when Cam came past me I knew it would be difficult to make any time back up. The bike worked well and I had no issues with the Pirelli tyres – everything worked superbly. I had a bit of a go on the last lap and I could see where Cameron was strong, but to finish second in a one-two for Relentless Suzuki in a Superbike TT is really good. I’m confident of a good run in the Senior next Friday.”

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Philip Neill – Team Principal
“To have three TAS Performance prepared bikes on the podium is a phenomenal achievement for my father and myself, and more importantly for every member of the team, from the lorry drivers to the engine builders. I’d like to offer a big thank you to Suzuki and Relentless, and of course our loyal sponsors.

What can I say about Cameron? He continues to astound us with his results and we must remember – he was not expected to win here this week. He was unlucky not to pick up his first win at the North West 200, but to put his name on a famous TT trophy in only his second year on a superbike is astounding. He has stuck to the plan we set for him over the winter and it has paid dividends.

Bruce has recorded another phenomenal result and it’s great to see him back on a Superbike TT podium. He is one of the best riders around at the TT and it would be nice to see him fulfil his ultimate ambition of a superbike win.

Final results

Superbike TT

Winner – Cameron Donald [Relentless Suzuki] 1hr: 47min 05.89 [126.826mph]; 2nd – Bruce Anstey [Relentless Suzuki] 1hr: 47min 16.66 [126.614mph]; 3rd – Adrian Archibald [AMA Racing Suzuki] 1hr: 48min 37.97 [125.034mph]

Next Race Tommorow.... Keep posted

Pezzle

May 28, 2008

Relentless UKFMX will be @ NASS

Relentless UKFMX will be making an appearance at NASS (National Action Sports Show) on June 13th to 15th. You will be able to see the guys doing superman seat grabs, heart attacka, nak naks and the infamous backflip.

NASS will also be featuring many core action sports like skate, BMX, street skate, inline, Animal mountain bike trails etc. It will be featuring music element to it this year from the likes of Pendulum, Late of the Pier, Does It Offend You Yeah, Utah Saints, Eddy Temple Morris, Uncle Buck and there will be public activities like access to pro street courses, paintballing and many more to keep the likes of all busy throughout the weekend.

If you don't manage to catch the The Relentless UKFMX team @ NASS, they will also be making the following appearances around the UK:
JUNE
14th & 15th NASS
21st & 22nd Donington park, MotoGP (Derby)

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Gary Taylor - Relentless UKFMX rider

JULY
5th & 6th Truck Fest - South West
12th & 13th T in the Park (Scotland)
19th & 20th Bug Jam - Santa Pod Raceway (Northamptonshire)
26th & 27th Nantwich Show

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See you all down there! (GR)

SPANISH CHALLENGE FOR RELENTLESS SUZUKI MX

The Relentless Suzuki MX team was out in action again at the weekend, this time at the combined World and European MX3 Championships at Alhama de Murcia in Spain.

Following an encouraging performance from Lewis Gregory at the last round in Portugal just one week ago, teammate Jamie Law would join in on the action this time, making his debut in the European Championships.

After a disappointing start in qualifying where Jamie qualified in 22nd position, the following day would see different track conditions due to overnight watering. Making a good start in the slippery conditions, Jamie was up to 11th spot by the end of lap one of the first race, eventually settling for a respectable 15th spot at the flag, after a battle in the final stages of the race. Race two would see a less successful start, leaving the Suzuki rider fighting for the whole of the race to finish in 18th position.

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Lewis Gregory

European regular Lewis Gregory started his weekend off in contrasting style, earning his best ever qualification position of ninth place. Unfortunately mediocre starts were his undoing, and with the conditions making it tricky to pass Lewis' frustration led to a costly mistake in race one leaving him finishing outside of the points. Keen to correct things in race two, Lewis managed to fight his way to 13th place at the flag - a great result considering he was brought down in a multi-rider pile-up and had to fight back from a lowly 35th place.

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Completing his European debut, Jamie Law flew home to the UK on Sunday night to take part in the traditional Bank Holiday Monday motocross at Bassenthwaite in the Lake District, where despite entering his third day of hard competition, Jamie won the event overall with a second place and two race wins.

Both Lewis and Jamie will now begin preparations for their entry in the British Grand Prix at Mallory Park this weekend (May 31st and June 1st)

LOWRY SHOWS WORLD CLASS FORM

Ian Lowry put his GSX-R600 Relentless Suzuki on the top step of the podium at Donington Park after a titanic battle with World Supersport riders Jonathan Rea and Andrew Pitt.

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It was a welcome return to the front of the pack for Lowry who spent the entire race mixing it with the Ten Kate duo, crossing the line in third place.

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Due to an infringement with the rules, both Ten Kate riders were subsequently disqualified, giving Lowry the win - nothing more than he deserved after a masterful performance.

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In the Superbike class, Michael Laverty was unlucky to stall his machine on the line at the start of the sighting lap in race one. And having been forced to start the race from pit lane, the Toomebridge rider came from last place in turn one, to take a fine ninth place at the chequered flag.

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In race two Laverty was as high as third place before a fuel starvation problem forced him back into the midfield runners. He eventually retired to the team garage with a faulty fuel pump.

See you all at Snetterton, Norfolk on the 15th of June for the next round of the Bennetts British Superbike (GR)

May 20, 2008

Lewis Takes a win at Landrake

Round three of the British Masters championship took place at the weekend, held at the ever popular Landrake circuit near Plymouth, with Lewis Gregory showing great form after recent injury woes.
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Starting out in striking style, Lewis took the lead in race one half way round the first lap and continued to lead for the rest of the race to take the win.

A first turn incident left Lewis with work to do in race two, but another strong ride throughout the 25-minute race saw Lewis capture third place in the race and seal the overall victory.

A G’DAY FOR DONALD AT THE TRIANGLE

Relentless Suzuki by TAS rider Cameron Donald made a strong international debut for the Moneymore based team at Saturday’s Kennedy International North West 200 with a brace of podium finishes. The Australian rider, in only his third North West 200, narrowly lost out to Steve Plater in the blue Riband superbike race after being block-passed into the penultimate chicane at Juniper Hill by BSB regular Michael Rutter. This let Plater slip through to take the victory.
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Ironically, Donald suffered the same fate, at the same chicane, on the final lap of the CP Hire Superstock race, when a Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing ‘one–two’ looked almost inevitable. When the chequered flag was unfurled it was Alastair Seeley who took the win with Anstey second and Donald third – a double podium for Relentless Suzuki.
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Cameron Donald said “I didn’t get much sleep last night running through that last lap of the North West 200 Superbike race. I tipped into the Juniper Hill chicane and thought, ‘I’ve done enough, this one’s mine’, then Rutter and Plater both came through! Rutter over-cooked it a bit, but I’d have done the same myself. In the opening superbike race I also felt really confident; not riding teeth gritted like I used to and I was comfortable, but a stone got caught in the throttle mechanism – a million to one shot – jamming it wide open, so I had to pull in [when I got it stopped!] at Metropole. Then in the superstock race Bruce came in a bit hot and I got duffed-up, again, at Juniper Hill on the last lap, but I’ve taken it on the chin. Phillip McCallen told me afterwards I shouldn’t have led onto the Coast Road on the final lap in the big race, but anyway, all of my GSX–R Relentless Suzukis are well ready for the TT so I’m pumped and ready for that. Thanks to all the boys in the team who worked really hard this week.”

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Bruce Anstey said “It was a tough weekend and very tight racing… I suppose I did all right, but I didn’t quite get the results I was after. Some of those guys like Plater have more miles under their belt this year – more than I’ve done in maybe three! A few guys were putting in some very hard moves in the races and I got lifted up a few times, which maybe cost me the first 600 race. In the superstock race I got too good a draught into Juniper Hill behind Cameron and ended up doing a bit of motocross over the grass! The bikes are all going really well and that’s good news for the TT – the team have done a great job.”

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Cameron deciding to race another machine instead of his Relentless Suzuki Superbike.

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The backdrop to one of the worlds best racing venues- only at the NW200!!

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The Relentless Suzuki hard at work in garage prepping the bike for race on Saturday.

Catch the Relentless Suzuki by TAS road racing team of Bruce Anstey and Cameron Donald at the Isle of Man TT races starting with practice next week and the racing the week after. See you there (GR)


Three wins in a week for Edmondson

Relentless Suzuki Enduro rider Paul Edmondson pulled of three wins in a week all on his new RMZ450.
Last weekend he won the opening round of the Michelin Fast Cross series, on Wednesday he won the opening round of the CF Racing XC series and topped it off with a win on Sunday in the third round of the Putoline XC Championship at Llandrillo, North Wales.

The final win of the week saw Edmondson once again choose the RMZ450 above his favoured RM250 2T.
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Edmondson: ‘The new 450 is just a brilliant tool for the job. The power is so smooth and although there is plenty of it, riding the 450 feels like riding a 350. It handles so well and the power is there when you need it without being harsh. I never thought I would take to a four-stroke so readily, but this is the bike for me at the moment. I love it!’
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The final win of the week gives Fast Eddy virtually an unassailable lead in the Putoline XC Championship and he looks set to take the title once again.

Bradley Smith takes full advantage of second chance

Bradley Smith took full advantage of the weather to finish a brilliant second in the five lap 125cc race at the Alice Grand Prix of France after the first race had been stopped because of rain.
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The 17 year old Polaris World Aprilia rider actually led the shortest race in grand prix history but settled for a safe second place after being overtaken by the Frenchman Mike di Meglio. After his crashes in Portugal and China this result, his best in grand prix racing, was a massive boost to the teenager and his team.
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“I was given a second chance by the weather and I was determined not to waste it,¨ said a delighted Smith, after finishing second behind Di Meglio. “In the first race I made a dreadful start from the front row and had fought my way back to ninth and then the rain started to fall and the race was stopped, giving me a big second chance. I made a good start from the third row and led the way in the wet. With one and a half laps remaining Di Meglio came by and when I went through to start the last lap the team held out a big pit board which said 2nd OK and I knew exactly what they meant. It was a fantastic feeling crossing the line after so many disappointments this year and now we can really get the season underway at Mugello in two weeks time.”

May 14, 2008

Relentless at the Snowboard Test, and new addition to the team

The Relentless snow team descended apon Kaunertal, Austria last week to shoot next year's ad campaign and generally bond in the spring snow at the Snowboard Test 2008! With news of Jon Weaver stepping down from the team to pursue his team manager job at The Program, we were also on the look out for a new team rider. I think I speak for everyone on teh team when I say that we are entriely 100% stoked to welcom Dom Harrington to the Relentless order!

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One of the sickest half pipe riders in the country and all round killer. Nice one Dom, and welcom to the team. Here is a sneak preview of the the team shooting the ads. Stay tuned to www.relentlessenergy.com for the full story. Peace out. Relent-Les

View of the park.
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Test Centre.
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Tyler Chorlton looking pretty.
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Shooting in the snow cave with Tom West and Joe Tyler!
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Avalanche remnants provide a dangerous, but interesting background.
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May 12, 2008

MOTOGP PREVIEW - BRADLEY LOOKING TO SCORE POINTS

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The talented British 125 cc rider Bradley Smith had a weekend in China he would want to forget. He crashed out in the difficult conditions and will be looking forward to getting back to points scoring in the 24 lap race on Sunday.

Last year Bradley Smith secured his one and only grand prix podium finish when he was third in the race won by Sergio Gadea. The 17 year old Polaris World Aprilia rider has started three of this year’s four grands prix from pole position and needs to transfer fantastic qualifying performance to the races where he has just one third place to show for his considerable efforts. We look forward to see some postive results for Bradley this weekend. (GR)

LAVERTY CLOSING IN ON BSB PODIUM

Michael Laverty continued his impressive superbike form on the Relentless Suzuki GSX–R1000 at Brands Hatch earlier today, with a fourth placed finish in race two. In race one, after a superb start, Laverty forced his way through to third before unfortunately crashing out at Druids when hot on the heels of Tom Sykes in second place.
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Ian Lowry had a tough weekend but battled bravely in today’s supersport race with a shoulder injury. Unfortunately Lowry just lost out on a points scoring finish after being forced to start his race from pit lane, due to a front brake problem on the warm-up lap.
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Michael Laverty said “I made a great start in the opening race but I suppose I just pushed too hard and lost the front while shadowing Tom Sykes. In race two I proved I could run at the front with the likes of Shakey and Rutter, but again we suffered with the tyre spinning on the rim."

This weekend proves that Michael can run with the front guys and we look forward to his first podium in the Bennetts British Superbikes. (GR)