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When our dealers came to dealer training last year and saw this tool on the production line, everyone wanted one…So, here it is. This socket fits all models of Cobra motorcycles, and it fits right on a standard 3/8” ratchet. If you do a lot of Cobra service work, this tool is indispensable. Made from hardened steel.
MCMUTL11 – $38.88
Check out our newest addition to the Cobra CARD accessory lineup. These aircraft aluminum gas caps come standard with vent hose and check valve, and they are available in three colors – Red, Blue, and Black.
Application:
2003-2010 CX50JR
2010 CX50SR (King)
2007-2010 CX65
All ATVs
Red – TCR60001R
Blue – TCR60001B
Black – TCR60001BL
MSRP: $48.88
Missouri’s “Lightning” Lance Kobush and Austin Forkner, along with Illinois’ Chase Sexton, headline Cobra’s 2010 factory effort
HILLSDALE, Mich.– Cobra is pleased to introduce today the world’s fastest young dirt bike racers – the members of the 2010 Cobra Race Team.
A new chapter in the “Cobra Generation” story begins to play out in the coming weeks at the first ever Daytona Amateur Supercross, Texas’ Lake Whitney Spring Classic and Oak Hill’s GNC Final, then continues on through the summer and fall at hallowed amateur MX racing grounds such as Vegas, Ponca City, Loretta Lynn’s, Branson and Gatorback – with a trip overseas for America’s top racers to join up and compete with Cobra’s top European stars against the world’s best mini cycle racers at the MX Masters (aka the Mini Des Nations).
Named to this year’s premier Cobra Factory team are three outstanding racers that have been aboard the Cobra brand for a number of years, winning multiple national championships along the way. Missouri’s “Lightning” Lance Kobush will be mounted on his King 50 and CX65, while Austin Forkner (Missouri) and Chase Sexton (Illinois) will run the 65cc class on factory-backed Cobra CX65s.
“Lance, Austin and Chase make up the core of a Cobra race team that features championship-caliber racers from top to bottom,” explained Cobra President Sean Hilbert. “We look forward to the coming weeks in Texas not only to showcase our talented factory-backed racers, but also to witnessing the challenges our top guys face from privateer-mounted Cobra racers in their quest for podium spots at the major amateur MX nationals.”
Rounding out the Cobra Team program are a number of equally fast racers from all points of the U.S. map, including:
| Racer | State | Classes |
| Michael Hicks | Missouri | 7-9 65cc |
| Julian Kempany | Georgia | 10-11 65cc |
| Palmer Kling | Georgia | F2, F3 (Road race, Supermoto) |
| Guage Keith | Maryland | 7-8 50cc & 7-9 65cc |
| Jonathan Lee | North Carolina | 7-9 65cc |
| Logan Leitzel | Pennsylvania | Stilez Robertson |
| California | 7-8 50cc | 7-8 50cc & 7-9 65cc |
| Stilez Robertson | California | 7-8 50cc |
| Jack Rogers | Maryland | 7-8 50cc & 7-9 65cc |
| Kruz Sampson | Tennessee | 7-8 50cc & 7-9 65cc (GNCC) |
| James Shocky | Virginia | 7-8 50cc & 7-9 65cc |
| Brandon Smith | New Mexico | 7-9 65cc |
| Vance Stiers | Ohio | 4-6 50cc |
| Jackson Turpin | Georgia | 7-8 50cc & 7-9 65cc |
| Chase Yentzer | Pennsylvania | 7-8 50cc & 7-9 65cc |
“We’ve got the Cobra support semi stocked with parts and are ready to hit the road for the Texas amateur national openers,” said Hilbert. “Everyone at Cobra R&D is looking forward to getting away from the computer monitors for a couple weeks and into the dirt for the opening races of the season.”
Cobra Moto is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the innovative Red Bull Elite Youth Cup motocross series.
This bold new partnership will see Cobra support a five man team over the course of the eight rounds as they battle it out with the best 65cc riders in the UK for the Elite 65cc crown. Bradley Malin, Ryan Vickers, Christopher Mills, Dee-Jay Walker and the 2009 Cobra Supercross 50cc Champion Dylan Woodcock will all be racing the ground breaking new 2010 CX 65 made in the USA. Additionally, this coming Spring, Cobra will offer a variety of support at all venues around the country to ensure on hand parts and service free of charge.
“We couldn’t be more excited to announce this new partnership with the Red Bull Elite Youth Cup Series” said a delighted Neil McClelland, General Manager of European Operations for Cobra Motorcycle Manufacturing Group. “We firmly believe that Cobra and the Red Bull Elite Youth Cup racers and enthusiasts share a common passion for the sport and are looking forward to seeing the youth racing moving forward to a new dimension in the UK. ”
“My first call was to MC Federation Chairman Matt Bates as they have a great thing going within the sport and have clear direction on how they see UK motocross progressing that we know will add to our promotional opportunities in the years ahead for our customers. We’re convinced this will be an outstanding partnership for years to come and we feel that working together with the MCF will give us and everyone in youth motocross an opportunity to take it to the next level in the UK. After talking to them it’s obvious that we share the same drive to see things improve.”
MCF’s Head of Communications Jeff Perrett couldn’t agree more. “Our principle aim is to lay on the best motocross series for the kids racing today but at the same time never losing site of trying to grow the sport and draw the attention of new kids and their families into the amazing values that motocross can bring. Having Cobra on board to help us bring that awareness forward in the youth market by offering up a great bike for the youngsters to start out their career is ideal. So many riders have started out at a young age and been blessed with a lifestyle that shapes your entire life and gives you something to shoot for. Riding motocross certainly kept me out of serious trouble anyway! The more new kids we can get into the sport the better. There’s definitely a value to us at the MCF in working with Cobra and credit to them for entering a full team of promising youngsters, we wish them well with that. I think it will be a good year for us all.”
James overcomes a big get off in practice to qualify for the main through his heat, then raced through the pack for 2nd in the finals
Photos courtesy of Carl Ogden
HILLSDALE, Mich., (Jan. 27, 2010) – This past weekend saw the Future West British Supercross Championship return to action after the holiday break at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
With no on bike practice due to the UK’s arctic winter it was a slow start and a big scare for SM Racing Cobra Mfg UK Auto rider James Scott as he fell heavily in the second free practice after miss timing a double jump. After catching his breath it was on to the heat race and to every ones surprise James showed true grit and determination to hole shot and lead until the very last lap when he lost the front on the sandy track but remounted for second and automatic qualification for the evening final.
As the gate dropped for the final James again gated well but was caught by surprise as the power of the Cobra King 50 resulted in a big wheelie and he shut the throttle and rounded the first turn mid pack. Determined to hit the front he made short work of the whoop section and rounded the next turn in second. Despite trying for the entire eight-lap final he was unable to catch the leader and his main championship rival but cruised to an easy 2nd place finish ahead of his two other main rivals, gaining valuable championship points in the process.
With the final round this weekend at the O2 in London, James trails the leader by 10 points and, as 2nd through 4th all tied on points, it’s all on the line for Saturday night.
In the Junior 65 Cobra’s Dylan Woodcock had just taken took delivery of the 2010 Cobra CX65 just the day before. After some time getting used to the bike Dylan looked good heading into the evening final. Again the sheer power of the new long stroke motor gave Dylan a shock as he got too much drive and had to shut the throttle. Competing against a field of talented riders all older than himself, Dylan took a while to get back up to the front and was only robbed of fourth at the flag due to a small mistake in the final turn. Considering this is Dylan’s first year on the 65 after winning last year’s Auto title his results are proof that he will be a force as the season gets underway.
Additional assistance for Cobra’s James Scott and Dylan Woodcock comes from: SM Racing, TALON Hubs & Sprockets, MOTUL Oils, Powerband Suspension and FWSX.
Also, a five-rider Cobra team is set to compete in the upcoming Red Bull Elite Youth Cup. Read more about it here:
http://motomagazine.co.uk/features/youth-news/cobra-motorcycles-sign-red-bull-elite-youth-cup.html
Cobra, founded in 1993, produces the most successful line of competition mini cycles and mini quads in the United States with more than 200 national titles in the last decade. Based out of Hillsdale, Mich., Cobra’s mission is to build premium products for the serious racer. For more information on Cobra products, please visit our website at www.cobramotorcycle.com.
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I have to admit…This last weekend was the first ice race I have ever attended. Growing up in Michigan, ice racing is simply an extension of the outdoor motocross season, but I never tried it. Winter was the time to take a break from motocross and go skiing, but after attending the Freeze X-Fest this weekend, I regret not giving it a go.
The Freeze X-Fest is the brainchild of motocross promoter Patrick Grzebinski. Pat runs one of the best tracks in the country, Baja MX, and I guess he figured he wanted to stay busy for the few months that he can’t run his outdoor track. Teaming up with Pat are the Bixby Brothers (Corey and Ben) who handle marketing and promotion, and Soaring Eagle Casino, who use their sprawling grounds, beautiful hotel and casino, and outstanding food service to help put on a first class weekend.
In addition to ice racing, there is a Snowboard Rail Jam competition and a Snowmobile Freestyle Show (featuring Jimmy Blaze of X-Games fame). Both added to the festive nature of the event, and in addition Red Bull put their DJ up on the hill to add some audio color to the weekend.
The racing was outstanding! Fans lined the track all weekend, the action was fast and furious, and Cobra Kids helped to put on some of the best racing of the event.
In the 50cc Auto Class, Jace Kessler finished second in his heat race. Before the main, his crew decided he needed some more top speed, so they went to a 16T front sprocket. That was the ticket! Going into the first turn in the final, Jace slid out and found himself on the ice and in last place by a full straightaway. Jace remounted and tore through the pack. He passed into the lead on the final lap and took the championship.
In the 65 Senior Class, Joey Crown rode his 2010 CX65 to a first heat race win. 
In the final he got slow jump on the start, and the ensuing race for the lead ended up being one of the best of the weekend. On the final lap, the lead traded several times, and Joey was forced to the outside in the final corner and came up inches short of the title. What a race!
Do you have any ice racing near you? If so, go give it a spin!
Sean @ Cobra
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