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The NBL Stars & Stripes Nationals, held at South Park BMX in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 25-27, drew over 1000 racers and fans to race and watch the action at the longest-running NBL National. The seventh race of the season for the NBL’s Elite Series featured more than 400 fast Pros and top amateur riders from across the country on the world-renowned South Park track. The Pro Spectacular began with local rockers, Good Brother Earl, taking the stage to entertain the crowd. Fun contests and 

Name: Kelvin Batey
Age: 29
Hometown: Sheffield, UK
Sponsors: Intense, THE, Sinz, Howies, Profile Europe, Route 55

Good BMX track: Sandnes, Norway
Good BMX company: Intense
Good BMX shoes: Vans
Good BMX race announcer: Richard Eames

Elite Men
1 Josh Meyers
2 Ramiro Marino
3 Jason Rogers
4 Robert DeWilde
5 Matt Pohlkamp
6 Sifiso Nhlapo
7 Matt Kelty
8 Cristian Becerine

Elite Women
1 Dominique Daniels
2 Amanda Geving
3 Alaina Henderson
4 Ziggy Callan
5 Jamie Lilly
6 Madison Pitts 

Name: Corben Sharrah
Age: 18
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Sponsors: Redman bikes, Rockstar energy drink, Troy Lee designs, S&M, Profile racing, ODI, Tangent products

Good BMX track: Manzanita BMX Tucson, AZ
Good BMX company: Redman

Elite Men results
1 Barry Nobles
2 Ramiro Marino
3 Jason Rogers
4 Sifiso Nhlapo
5 Josh Meyers
6 Danny Caluag
7 Phil Delizia
8 Cristian Becerine

Elite Women results
1 Dominique Daniels
2 Amanda Geving
3 Madison Pitts
4 Alaina Henderson
5 Ziggy Callan
6 Jamie Lilly 

The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games is fast approaching and they are making history again with the development of the revolutionary Tampines Bike Park (TBP). Spanning over 23 hectares, the upgraded TBP is the first of its kind in Olympic Games. Its unique design allows spectators of the Singapore 2010 races to have a clear view of the BMX competition – and watch the start and end of Time Trial and Mountain Bike events from the spectators stand.

Until about 1935, motorcyclists or cyclists didn’t wear helmets – with tragic consequences. Seat belts in cars? It seems strange now, but they only became mandatory for the first time in 1970. Likewise, the neck brace is the most recent safety innovation that is starting to already become common sense. The Leatt-Brace® is lab-designed to fit almost any rider: young or old, amateur or professional. Comfortable and adjustable, the Leatt-Brace® is designed and tested to help lessen the risk of neck injury in BMX racing and Downhill Mountain biking. The patented Alternative Load Path Technology forms the basis of this by helping disperse the energy of an impact to the head and helps to assist in the

Donna Snow, 2010 Miss Florida U.S. International, has been named the new spokesmodel of the NBL. Donna’s unique blend of racing talent and pageant beauty has made her one of the more popular women in the Elite Series. Her presence in forthcoming NBL ad campaigns will help raise the profile of BMX Racing and bring the sport to new audiences. NBL CEO Gary Aragon introduces Donna, “As we move into a new era of the NBL with exciting marketing campaigns and promotions, Donna Snow will play a key role.

Name: Rihards Veide
Age: 18
Hometown: Valmiera
Sponsors: Gordijnhuis, Meybo, Thor

Good BMX track: Valmiera, Lake Perris
Good BMX company: Meybo
Good BMX shoes: Shimano DX
Good BMX race announcer: Redman
Good BMX race: SX Chula Vista
Good race result: SX Madrid 2010 1/2 final
Good BMX federation: NBL, ABA
Good looking girl on the track: Alice Post
Good looking girl off the track: Megan Fox
Good food: Latvian
Good candy: Laima
Good drink: Coke
Good Gym: LA Fitness
Good trainer/coach: Olafs Lakucs

The American Bicycle Association and GO211.com are pleased to announce an exclusive agreement through 2015. The agreement between GO211.com and the ABA will ensure webcast of ABA National events through 2015. “Through our partnership with GO211.com we are able to bring the most exciting BMX racing events to the masses. We understand that entire families are not always