September saw a busy month for the American Suzuki Motor Corporation as they celebrated six champions in 2009 at their corporate base in Brea, California. The seven time champion Mat Mladin, along with Dustin Wimmer, Ryan Dungey and other racing champs were recognized and celebrated by Suzuki and their sponsors. Team Suzuki is known as a rockstar racing team. Accordingly, they’ve been named “The Rockstar Makita Suzuki Factory Racing Team.”

They have have put together a dynamic team of skill, experience and enthusiasm.On Team Suzuki, they have the five time World Champion Team Manager, Roger DeCoster. DeCoster brought on this year’s Supercross defending champ, Chad Reed. Chad Reed is an internationally recognized racing champion, sure to bring the same honors to Team Suzuki. Be on the look out for Chad Reed on the racetrack, he’ll be riding the yellow No. 1 Suzuki RM-Z450. (His mechanic is Mike Gosselaar.) Another proud member of Team Suzuki is Mike Alessi and he’ll be riding the yellow No. 800 Suzuki RM-Z450. (His mechanic is Tim McAdams.) The next motoryclist on the list is Michael Byrne and he’ll be racing a yellow suzuki, No. 26 RM-Z450. (His mechanic is also Tim McAdams.) The last two are Ryan Dungey and Nico Izzi, riding No. 10 and No. 11.For those who want to race in the motorcross, you have to fulfill a few things for eligibility. You have to be over the age of 12, ride one of the RM or RM-Z models (includes the Suzuki fuel injected RM-Z450) and fill out their online registration form.

If you are in the early stages and learning about motorcycles and racing, getting a start with used motorcyles is a great way to go. Be sure to learn all the safety measures needed to ride with caution and get the right licenses needed to ride. The best and most accomplished riders also are experts at the safety precautions involved in motorcycle racing.