31.12.09
Soup :: Expletive Deleted: Unfinished Business :: 12-30-2009
Soup :: Expletive Deleted: Unfinished Business :: 12-30-2009: "which is worse: some board of directors suit inflating his expense reports by $50k, or the clandestine sale of an AMA asset that brought in almost ten million dollars?"
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Distracted drivers a growing trend - ContraCostaTimes.com
Distracted drivers a growing trend - ContraCostaTimes.com: "distracted driving caused 515,000 injuries and 5,870 deaths in 2008 nationally"
Motorcycle market shows signs of life in November
Motorcycle market shows signs of life in November: that is, sales of 50cc scooters in Thailand.
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Microbes 1, H-D 0 in Wisconsin State Legislature - Dealernews I wonder if any Wisconsin legislators held Harley shares as their value crashed from $70 to $15?
fullstory Reminds me of back in the 80's when shock jocks joked that Ethiopians "should move where the food is." How long before Yamaha sells more R1's in India than they do in the US North America? (Blame Canada)
Godstone Ranch Motorsports Announces Impressive Driver Lineup For Daytona 24 :: PaddockTalk :: F1, Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, ALMS, And More!
Godstone Ranch Motorsports Announces Impressive Driver Lineup For Daytona 24 :: PaddockTalk :: F1, Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, ALMS, And More!
Scott Russell to drive Daytona 24 hours.
Scott Russell to drive Daytona 24 hours.
17.12.09
For Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Jeff Belskus, it cuts like a knife | 2009-12-16 | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com
For Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Jeff Belskus, it cuts like a knife | 2009-12-16 | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com: "Simply put, the money it costs the Hulman-George empire to run the Indy Racing League is greater than the profits from the three big events at the track."
Dividend Stocks – The Dividend Daily » Blog Archive » Harley-Davidson Added to Goldman Sachs “Conviction Sell” List (HOG)
Dividend Stocks – The Dividend Daily » Blog Archive » Harley-Davidson Added to Goldman Sachs “Conviction Sell” List (HOG): "Harley retail bike sales declines of 35%-40% yoy for October and November"
16.12.09
Canada’s Going Electric Motorcycle Racing Too | Autopia | Wired.com
Canada’s Going Electric Motorcycle Racing Too | Autopia | Wired.com: "The TTXGP North America Championship series"
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Harley-Davidson Recalls 112,000 Motorcycles - Dealernews H-D picks up where Buell left off, or remember the final spasms of the British motorcycle industry in the 70's?
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Olga Kevelos - Telegraph
Olga Kevelos - Telegraph: "In 1949 Olga Kevelos went on to win the first of her two gold medals, riding a 500cc Norton in the International Six-Day Trials in Wales. She was to ride with varying degrees of success in every Scottish six-day trial until she finally retired from the sport in 1970, and in every International Six-Day Trial until 1966. During that time, she won the backing of almost every major British motorcycle manufacturer, and the Italian and Czech manufacturers Parilla and Jawa/CZ respectively."
27.11.09
World around us: Bazooka Vespa - French proud
World around us: Bazooka Vespa - French proud
It turns out the French were modifying bikes the way you've always wanted yours... 50 years ago.
It turns out the French were modifying bikes the way you've always wanted yours... 50 years ago.
23.11.09
AMA Pro Racing - Road Racing News
AMA Pro Racing - Road Racing News DMG so broke they have to beg for air fence.
The Economics of Pinball « Cheap Talk
The Economics of Pinball « Cheap Talk When I played pinball at the penny arcade it cost a nickle.
Soup :: Guidestar Site Has Recent AMA Form 990 Filing :: 11-23-2009
Soup :: Guidestar Site Has Recent AMA Form 990 Filing :: 11-23-2009 AMA members get full value from sale of AMA Pro Racing.
21.11.09
Harley workers react to company's proposal - The York Daily Record
Harley workers react to company's proposal - The York Daily Record: "Harley becomes an average place to work"
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MIT Robot Rides Shotgun to Make Us Happier Drivers | Autopia | Wired.com
MIT Robot Rides Shotgun to Make Us Happier Drivers | Autopia | Wired.com: "It was going to be weird enough having a robot in the dashboard, so we didn’t want to make it too radical."
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Soup :: Dingman: We Are Powerless Against DMG :: 11-11-2009
Soup :: Dingman: We Are Powerless Against DMG :: 11-11-2009: Rob Dingman channels Lone Watie's "Endeavor to persevere." (in a hurry? skip ahead 1:57)
10.11.09
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Rossi backs down from Ducati comments
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Rossi backs down from Ducati comments: "It was a case of journalistic interpretation"
9.11.09
AdelaideNow... Health concerns over cycling ace
AdelaideNow... Health concerns over cycling ace: "after collapsing following a hot lap with Australia's 2007 MotoGP champion, Casey Stoner, on the Valencia circuit in Spain."
5.11.09
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CMG Online - Canadian Motorcycle Guide - Yamaha out, BMW in
CMG Online - Canadian Motorcycle Guide - Yamaha out, BMW in: "BMW Motorrad Canada will definitely be participating in the 2010 Parts Canada Superbike series"
3.11.09
Japan auto giants exit motorsports
Japan auto giants exit motorsports: "Winning in Formula One equated with what people thought was cool. But now..."
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2010 Tokyo Motor Show - Motorcyclist Magazine
2010 Tokyo Motor Show - Motorcyclist Magazine: "The only two-wheeled product featured on Suzuki's main stage was a prototype Burgman scooter powered by an Intelligent Energy-designed high-pressure, hydrogen fuel cell."
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In-Car Wi-Fi Puts ‘Infobahn’ on the Autobahn | Autopia | Wired.com
In-Car Wi-Fi Puts ‘Infobahn’ on the Autobahn | Autopia | Wired.com: "Connected cars are key to the Intelligent Transportation System."
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Amazon.com: Laptop Steering Wheel Desk: Electronics
Amazon.com: Laptop Steering Wheel Desk: Electronics must read customer reviews.
What Clown on a Unicycle? Studying Cellphone Distraction - Well Blog - NYTimes.com
What Clown on a Unicycle? Studying Cellphone Distraction - Well Blog - NYTimes.com: "“They put their eyes on things, but they don’t see it.”"
A live version of the gorilla suit experiment, with more detailed results. And another reminder that "seeing with your whole eyes" is a critical component of mindfulness.
A live version of the gorilla suit experiment, with more detailed results. And another reminder that "seeing with your whole eyes" is a critical component of mindfulness.
OneWheelDrive.Net » Will Apple Apps Save Motorcycle Magazines and Journalism?
OneWheelDrive.Net » Will Apple Apps Save Motorcycle Magazines and Journalism?: "the motorcycle industry is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, and is just now coming to terms with this “new thing called the Internet.”"
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Go to the Dark Side With BMW Night Vision | Autopia | Wired.com
Go to the Dark Side With BMW Night Vision | Autopia | Wired.com BMW latest excuse for inattentive drivers? "But I didn't see it on the screen!"
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Port's motorcycle noise signs getting attention | SeacoastOnline.com
Port's motorcycle noise signs getting attention | SeacoastOnline.com: "the town is still hoping the issue of motorcycle noise will be addressed at the state level"
14.10.09
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Bike Snob NYC: Ridden to Distraction: Can't Afford to Pay Attention
Bike Snob NYC: Ridden to Distraction: Can't Afford to Pay Attention: "until recently, the most frowned-upon of all mental states was intoxication. However, times change, and everybody knows worrying about DWI is like totally last century. The cool new thing that everybody's saying is really bad but everyone's doing anyway is 'driving distracted.'"
The Daily Star - Lebanon News - Baroud defends move to ban motorcycles at night
The Daily Star - Lebanon News - Baroud defends move to ban motorcycles at night: "decision to ban the use of motorcycles in the wake of a spate of security incidents"
12.10.09
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Holden all the places | Herald Sun
Holden all the places | Herald Sun: "a run of crashes that caught ... three-time world superbike champion Troy Bayliss"
At Polaris, a new wind blowing - TwinCities.com
At Polaris, a new wind blowing - TwinCities.com: "nonfuel-burning vehicles" for nonbrain-holding skulls.
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Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com: "France, 43, is a race car driver in the Grand-Am circuit, which was founded by his father, Jim France."
U.S. Department of Transportation Solicits Proposals From Small RFID Companies
U.S. Department of Transportation Solicits Proposals From Small RFID Companies: "includes a project for the development of a radio frequency-enabled license-plate system that would assist government agencies"
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com "Speedway Corp. earnings down sharply in third quarter" means more emphasis on destroying other forms of motorsports entertainment.
Business & Technology - newsjournalonline.com
Business & Technology - newsjournalonline.com When in hock, dilute your stock.
7.10.09
Bonhams - Sale Items
Bonhams - Sale Items: "A life size Kenny Roberts figure,
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500"
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500"
30.9.09
Vehicle Deaths Drop 10 Percent - NYTimes.com
Vehicle Deaths Drop 10 Percent - NYTimes.com: "motorcycle deaths rose for the 11th year, to 5,290, and now account for one in seven motor vehicle deaths." Dear AMA, Thanks for repealing all those helmet laws.
29.9.09
A whopper of an illusion is being shattered by Burger King ads -- latimes.com: "For anyone fascinated by advertising as culture, I recommend an afternoon watching a NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car race on TV. I also prescribe an overstuffed chair and a bowlful of M&Ms mixed with No-Doz."
Seriously, though, it raises the question of what has to happen to a sport for advertising to become the point of it, rather than simply a means to stage the events. Must its sporting nature be removed first, before serious sponsors can be attracted?
Seriously, though, it raises the question of what has to happen to a sport for advertising to become the point of it, rather than simply a means to stage the events. Must its sporting nature be removed first, before serious sponsors can be attracted?
22.9.09
Sputtering economy stalls motorcycle sales | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times
Sputtering economy stalls motorcycle sales | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times: "Seriously, you get a Harley-Davidson, and (when) it's 12, 15 years old, it's worth more than when it was new."
21.9.09
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com Speedway Corp. names office building
Motorcycle fest ends on sour note with IOUs for vendors
Motorcycle fest ends on sour note with IOUs for vendors coming soon to a racetrack near you.
Untitled Document
Untitled Document The future of sport touring is taking shape at Motus. The MST-01 is a comfortable sportbike designed for long distance canyon carving and face-melting performance. At the heart of the Motus MST series is a purpose built, liquid-cooled V4 engine with a scandalous exhaust note.
20.9.09
Cycle News | A Spec Harley XR1200 Class For AMA Racing?
Cycle News | A Spec Harley XR1200 Class For AMA Racing?: "it's ludicrous that that the largest selling brand in this country and the largest body of motorcyclists in this country are totally ignored when it comes to road racing. Those folks need a reason to buy tickets and help support our events."
19.9.09
26 Brother Speed motorcycles crash on I-5; traffic backs up for miles - OregonLive.com
26 Brother Speed motorcycles crash on I-5; traffic backs up for miles - OregonLive.com: "The bikers were heading north to take part in the Portland chapter's annual birthday bash and a weekend demolition derby"
16.9.09
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Electric TTXGP bikes circuit the Nurburgring
Electric TTXGP bikes circuit the Nurburgring: "the first TTXGP race bike to be replicated and on sale for racing early in 2010."
The Sentinel Online : News : Local : Harley move would have a long impact
The Sentinel Online : News : Local : Harley move would have a long impact: "Pennsylvania officials are fighting to keep the plant in York, with an economic package that includes job training and infrastructure, low-interest loans and $15 million for plant upgrades."
13.9.09
Grand-Am chief waits for answer | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY
Grand-Am chief waits for answer | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY: "the next step would be deciding whether Grand-Am would be paired with the Moto GP motorcycle race, the NASCAR Brickyard 400 or be a free-standing event."
12.9.09
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Workers at East Troy Buell plant face temporary shutdown during holiday months -- GazetteXtra
Workers at East Troy Buell plant face temporary shutdown during holiday months -- GazetteXtra: "In May, officials decided to not consolidate five leased facilities in East Troy into one facility that would have been built at the village's industrial park. The plan was to reduce costs and improve efficiency in the long run."
Police can force blood tests on suspected drunken drivers, high court rules
Police can force blood tests on suspected drunken drivers, high court rules: "state law allowing drivers to refuse such tests does not prohibit law enforcement from conducting a blood draw pursuant to a search warrant."
Kawasaki Ninja 250 rider claims 100 mpg after simple mods — Autoblog Green
Kawasaki Ninja 250 rider claims 100 mpg after simple mods — Autoblog Green Green Kawasakis. What will they think of next?
Sports stars start too young, retire too early » The Roar - Your Sports Opinion
Sports stars start too young, retire too early » The Roar - Your Sports Opinion: "Casey Stoner has taken a leave of absence due to extreme fatigue at the age of 23. What’s happening to our star athletes?"
9.9.09
Wheel deal_ Cycle nets _187_000 at auction | The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Wheel deal_ Cycle nets _187_000 at auction | The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Ind.: "The top seller was a 1976 Munch Titan, which sold for $187,000"
8.9.09
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13x Forums - View Single Post - JRP has a new ride
13x Forums - View Single Post - JRP has a new ride: "I have more claim to knowing what Superbike racing should be, than anybody else on the planet."
5.9.09
Potential Harley-Davidson plant could become tourist attraction
Potential Harley-Davidson plant could become tourist attraction IMS learns what it will take to get Harley riders to come to the USGP.
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3.9.09
Grand-Am completes successful Indy test, future race possible: AutoWeek Magazine
Grand-Am completes successful Indy test, future race possible: AutoWeek Magazine: "I saw [Grand-Am founder] Jim France today and he said he had some ideas for us. We’ll see what he comes back with."
1.9.09
Indy's News Center - 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis - Live. Local. First.
Indy's News Center - 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis - Live. Local. First. Union Leaders Say Harley Davidson Is Saber Rattling
2 local motorcycle dealers fined for sales violations
2 local motorcycle dealers fined for sales violations: "There are no 'street legal' kits or conversions that make an off-road motorcycle legal for on-road use or registration, the air board said."
IMS pleased with MotoGP weekend | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
IMS pleased with MotoGP weekend | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star It would be interesting to see a comparison to the first two years of F1 at the Brickyard.
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Yamaha Not Liable for Teen’s Rhino Death, Jury Rules (Update2) - Bloomberg.com
Yamaha Not Liable for Teen’s Rhino Death, Jury Rules (Update2) - Bloomberg.com: "Yamaha, based in Iwata, Japan, faces about 500 lawsuits in the U.S. on claims that design defects and a lack of safety features cause the Rhino to roll at low speeds."
NASCAR | Blogs
NASCAR | Blogs: "France was obsessed with the idea that a single, firmly governed sanctioning body was necessary if stock car was to be a success. He was well aware, as a driver and promoter, that the minor-league sanctioning bodies reeked of inconsistency." Some things never change.
25.8.09
F1 News > Indian government rules that Formula 1 is not a sport
F1 News > Indian government rules that Formula 1 is not a sport: "might be 'an entertainment' but was fundamentally a 'commercial initiative'."
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Soup :: Brno MotoGP Quote Machine Final '09 :: 08-16-2009
Soup :: Brno MotoGP Quote Machine Final '09 :: 08-16-2009: "I was comfortable running with Edwards, Hayden and the others until I suddenly got a butterfly trapped in my helmet. It was flapping around in front of my eyes and I couldn't see a thing!"
15.8.09
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Noise-polluting motorcycle community needs a tune-up | CITIZEN-TIMES.com | Asheville Citizen-Times
Noise-polluting motorcycle community needs a tune-up | CITIZEN-TIMES.com | Asheville Citizen-Times: "It is embarrassing and harmful the way our government has been influenced by “bad seed” bikers."
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The World According To AMA Pro Racing President Roger Edmondson: Part Three News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
The World According To AMA Pro Racing President Roger Edmondson: Part Three News Article // RoadracingWorld.com: "The sanctioning body ultimately has to make the decision whether or not to contract with the promoter, and that decision cannot be advocated to by people who are here today and gone tomorrow."
Here today and gone tomorrow people like Vincent Haskovec, Jimmy Adamo, Tom Wilson, Brett Metzger, Scott Zampach, Fred Merkel...
Here today and gone tomorrow people like Vincent Haskovec, Jimmy Adamo, Tom Wilson, Brett Metzger, Scott Zampach, Fred Merkel...
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BMW Quits F1 to Go Green, Hints at a Hybrid | Autopia | Wired.com
BMW Quits F1 to Go Green, Hints at a Hybrid | Autopia | Wired.com: "Sustainability is becoming increasingly important"
29.7.09
Why we learn more from our successes than our failures - MIT News Office
Why we learn more from our successes than our failures - MIT News Office: "Brain cells may only learn from experience when we do something right and not when we fail."
PhysicsCentral: Buzz Blog
PhysicsCentral: Buzz Blog: "Jerks actually reduce the risk of traffic jams"
25.7.09
YouTube - Ralf Waldmann 250ccm Donington 2000
YouTube - Ralf Waldmann 250ccm Donington 2000 In honor of the final 250 GP in England.
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Now I've seen Saturday's race, and Al Luddington on YouTube, of course I agree 100% with Luddington. On YouTube when Page says, "I'm part of it. It doesn't matter." That's when he loses any claim to "I held my line." It's binary. Page is either "part of" racing for a win or he's holding his line. If it's a parade, then it doesn't matter if Page is 26th in line. But it's a race. A Pro race. Page is supposed to be a "professional racer." All DMG's screw ups, this one they got 100% right.
I think the youtube video is Luddington's version of "they don't pay me enough to ride this bike." Especially after Ulrich's July 17 editorial. How do I know the video was uploaded with DMG approval? Because Ulrich published the link to it.
I think the youtube video is Luddington's version of "they don't pay me enough to ride this bike." Especially after Ulrich's July 17 editorial. How do I know the video was uploaded with DMG approval? Because Ulrich published the link to it.
Race Car Driver Prime Suspect In Ponzi Scheme - News Story - WFTV Orlando
Race Car Driver Prime Suspect In Ponzi Scheme - News Story - WFTV Orlando "he had the help of a partner named Paul Bellanca, a father of two in Ormond Beach. Neighbors said he is a man with a lot of connections to car and motorcycle racing."
21.7.09
Rob McCurdy: AMA put big boys to shame | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Mansfield News Journal
Rob McCurdy: AMA put big boys to shame | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Mansfield News Journal: "I always thought the old AMA had set the bar as low as it could go. I was wrong and I apologize to the good folks in Pickerington."
20.7.09
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The Columbus Dispatch : 2 officers' speeding tickets only ones delayed this year
The Columbus Dispatch : 2 officers' speeding tickets only ones delayed this year: "Footage from Lee's cruiser shows him recognizing Highsmith and turning off the sound halfway through the official recording."
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Patrol to investigate trooper in I-70 speeding case | newarkadvocate.com | The Newark Advocate
Patrol to investigate trooper in I-70 speeding case: "Midway through the video, Granville Post Trooper Bryan Lee turns off the sound after a second on-duty trooper leaves the scene."
13.7.09
F1 less relevant to Honda's goals: CEO | Sports | Reuters
F1 less relevant to Honda's goals: CEO | Sports | Reuters: "F1 is becoming less of a medium in which companies can test their various strengths and more of an event with mounting restrictions.
'There's little room for us to challenge new fields, so bearing in mind the current state of series, I don't think we have the desire to return, even if the economy improves."
'There's little room for us to challenge new fields, so bearing in mind the current state of series, I don't think we have the desire to return, even if the economy improves."
The Associated Press: Honda president pushes founder energy, hybrids
The Associated Press: Honda president pushes founder energy, hybrids: "Honda has fared relatively better than Toyota and has stayed in the black for the fiscal year ended March 31, partly because Honda did not have as many bigger models in its lineup, and also has a motorcycle unit, which wasn't as hard hit, especially in emerging markets."
7.7.09
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Highway Patrol trooper clocked at 147 mph on I-70 | newarkadvocate.com | The Newark Advocate
Highway Patrol trooper clocked at 147 mph on I-70 | newarkadvocate.com | The Newark Advocate: "His listed address on the ticket matches the patrol’s district headquarters"
3.7.09
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Business & Technology - newsjournalonline.com
Business & Technology - newsjournalonline.com "Private planes coming in [to DAB for the Coke Zero 400] are down, with only one request this year, he said. "Normally, we would have several hundred private planes come in.""
29.6.09
Metro Crash May Exemplify Paradox of Human-Machine Interaction - washingtonpost.com: "making automated systems safer leads to a paradox at the heart of all human-machine interactions: 'The better you make the automation, the more difficult it is to guard against these catastrophic failures in the future, because the automation becomes more and more powerful, and you rely on it more and more.' ...the manner in which machines provide feedback is important. When they are 'polite' -- waiting until a human operator has responded to one issue before interrupting with another, for example -- improved human-machine relationships produce measurable safety improvements that rival technological leaps."
28.6.09
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com NASCAR fighting to keep sponsors, fans and dollars coming in
25.6.09
Road test shows texting slows reaction time | Wireless - CNET News
Road test shows texting slows reaction time | Wireless - CNET News: "dramatically slower reaction times by two test drivers who tried to brake while reading and, separately, writing text messages"
18.6.09
donorcycles6-10-09.pdf (application/pdf Object)
donorcycles6-10-09.pdf (application/pdf Object) "organ donations due to motor vehicle accidents increase by 10 percent when states repeal helmet laws"
16.6.09
Flattrack.com - MILESTONE FOR CARR AT BULLS GAP
Flattrack.com - MILESTONE FOR CARR AT BULLS GAP Potential for 200th GNC podium at race in Tennessee.
15.6.09
Steve McQueen's Rolex sells for $234,000
Steve McQueen's Rolex sells for $234,000: "the actor's Scott Super Squirrel motorcycle painted by Von Dutch, which sold for $276,000, double its estimate"
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Key inspection looming for Donington Park -
Key inspection looming for Donington Park - Friday inspection to determine if WSBK & Motogp will race there.
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The Case for Working With Your Hands - NYTimes.com Book-larned geek tries to explain to others of same ilk that motorcycle mechanics must be intelligent. (In which Susan learns not to rely on abstracts of medical journal articles.)
20.5.09
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Buell scraps East Troy consolidation plan - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
Buell scraps East Troy consolidation plan - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:: New H-D management nix new Buell factory.
The Mission One Electric Superbike - Motorcyclist Magazine
The Mission One Electric Superbike - Motorcyclist Magazine: "an engineering staff poached from Silicon Valley's most powerful firms-Tesla Motors, Google and Intel, to say nothing of a CFO (Dan Kaplan) and Product Manager (Cleland) formerly of Ducati North America"
Successful operation for Laconi
Successful operation for Laconi: "The situation is reported to be positive and barring complications, for Laconi there should be no physical consequences."
17.5.09
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FIM apologise to KTM over KERS ban -
FIM apologise to KTM over KERS ban -: "They are destroying young engineers with this conservatism."
Lawyer faces extradition on theft charges | KULR-8 TELEVISION - Billings, Montana | Montana State News
Lawyer faces extradition on theft charges | KULR-8 TELEVISION - Billings, Montana | Montana State News: "accused of stealing $109,000 from the American Motorcyclist Association."
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AMA Pro Racing - Road Racing News
AMA Pro Racing - Road Racing News "Weight-to-Power Ratios Studied Among AMA Pro Daytona SportBike Superpole Contenders" so we know why the Buell's are a bit off the pace this weekend.
1.5.09
Many Harley returns: Auction services, tent sales market repossessed bikes - BostonHerald.com
Many Harley returns: Auction services, tent sales market repossessed bikes - BostonHerald.com: "The marketplace is replete with broken deals"
30.4.09
Donington BTCC axed – BSB, WSBK to follow? | BTCC News | 2009 | Crash.Net
Donington BTCC axed – BSB, WSBK to follow? | BTCC News | 2009 | Crash.Net: "brings into question whether the British Superbike Championship date will be able to go ahead on 25 May, and also possibly the World Superbike Championship on 28 June and the hugely popular and well-attended British round of MotoGP on 26 July."
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Moto2 bikes compete in CEV qualifying session | The Official MotoGP Website
Moto2 bikes compete in CEV qualifying session | The Official MotoGP Website 800cc MotoGP faster than 990's, 600cc Moto2 as fast as 1000cc FX. Has motorcycle performance reached a plateau?
19.4.09
Spirit of Daytona encouraged ahead of VIR return | Grand AM News | 2009 | Crash.Net
Spirit of Daytona encouraged ahead of VIR return | Grand AM News | 2009 | Crash.Net Scott Russell to drive at VIR next weekend.
18.4.09
New Twitter Worm Targets Celebrities | Epicenter from Wired.com
New Twitter Worm Targets Celebrities | Epicenter from Wired.com: "The worm hacks into Twitter profiles and automatically sends unauthorized Twitter status updates to contacts from the hacked accounts. Users who look at infected profiles are then automatically infected, and unauthorized posts are automatically sent to their contacts." (since everyone seems to be Twittering these days...)
15.4.09
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Bill requiring motorcycle license class picks up speed | CharlotteObserver.com
Bill requiring motorcycle license class picks up speed | CharlotteObserver.com: "the goal is not to make things harder for motorcyclists"
12.4.09
Cycle News | Rossi Supports Race Decision; Wants Day Race for Qatar
Cycle News | Rossi Supports Race Decision; Wants Day Race for Qatar: "the mistake is that we put already the bag in the car"
10.4.09
8.4.09
MotoGP Expands TV Coverage In New And Existing Territories :: PaddockTalk :: Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, MotoGP, ALMS, NHRA And More! If It Goes Fast...We're Talking About It!!
MotoGP Expands TV Coverage In New And Existing Territories :: PaddockTalk: "In the United States Speed TV will cover every Grand Prix live, whilst the two U.S. GPs at Laguna Seca (California) and Indianapolis (Indiana) will be broadcast via national network Fox TV."
7.4.09
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com Speedway Corp's earnings slide in first quarter
6.4.09
Buell’s Racing Success Is a Victory for American Manufacturing - Buell Motorcycles USA - pitchengine.com
Buell’s Racing Success Is a Victory for American Manufacturing - Buell Motorcycles USA - pitchengine.com Engines made in Austria are a victory for American manufacturing? Only in H-D world.
5.4.09
Infrastructure shortcomings throttling India | The Japan Times Online
Infrastructure shortcomings throttling India | The Japan Times Online: "It is aimed at capturing a significant part of the two-wheeler market, fulfilling the dreams and desires of those who want to travel in the comfort of a car."
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31.3.09
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com ISC - taking the money out of motorsports for 25 years.
Indiana Jones rides into Harley Museum | 1st5ive.com
Indiana Jones rides into Harley Museum | 1st5ive.com "The Harley-Davidson Museum is all about adventure." And by adventure of course he means live snakes.
29.3.09
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme: FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix: Changes to the 2009 Regulations
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme: FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix: Changes to the 2009 Regulations: "For 2010
1. Only one machine can be used during each MotoGP event.
2. A rider can use a maximum of 6 engines for the entire Championship."
1. Only one machine can be used during each MotoGP event.
2. A rider can use a maximum of 6 engines for the entire Championship."
26.3.09
Cycle News | Editorial: Chicanery
Cycle News | Editorial: Chicanery: "It isn't enough that they've designed a class where one machine is twice as large as the rest, has the greatest list of special allowances, and can weigh the same as the twins? Now they have to put the toughest competition, a multiple-time champion, in the docket."
22.3.09
11.3.09
7.3.09
Orlando Sentinel - Daytona 200: OK, I give up by
Orlando Sentinel - Daytona 200: OK, I give up by: "Remember that scene in 'Fargo' where William Macy tried to explain to the authorities what happened to all those Oldsmobiles? Yeah, it was like that."
6.3.09
24.2.09
cpsia.pdf (application/pdf Object)
It's not all about lead. It's about rallying the troops.
The CPSIA (link to pdf) starts out with kiddies eating lead but scroll down to page 57 where they get into setting standards for ATV's. Not just kids' models. All ATVs. Safety regulations. Emmissions standards.
Paving the way for the American National Standard for Four Wheel All-Terrain
Vehicles Equipment Configuration, and Performance Requirements
"The rule takes effect April 13, 2009."
Meanwhile, Honda makes money while other carmakers tank because they're selling tons of "indispensable" motorcycles in Asia and South America. Full story behind WSJ subscriber link.
The CPSIA (link to pdf) starts out with kiddies eating lead but scroll down to page 57 where they get into setting standards for ATV's. Not just kids' models. All ATVs. Safety regulations. Emmissions standards.
Paving the way for the American National Standard for Four Wheel All-Terrain
Vehicles Equipment Configuration, and Performance Requirements
"The rule takes effect April 13, 2009."
Meanwhile, Honda makes money while other carmakers tank because they're selling tons of "indispensable" motorcycles in Asia and South America. Full story behind WSJ subscriber link.
17.2.09
Stoner considers quitting season - Motorsport - Sport - smh.com.au
Stoner considers quitting season - Motorsport - Sport - smh.com.au: "It's been really disappointing finding out that after three months the wrist is a lot worse than I expected."
13.2.09
Langho salon’s champ for Foggy (From Lancashire Telegraph)
Langho salon’s champ for Foggy (From Lancashire Telegraph) Foggy as you've never seen him?
12.2.09
9.2.09
Ed Hinton: The Daytona you don't hear about - ESPN
Ed Hinton: The Daytona you don't hear about - ESPN You don't hear about it? I've been coming here 20 years and always heard stories like these.
6.2.09
5.2.09
Engineering firm powers classic bike deal (From The Oxford Times): "to design the power plant for the first motorbike produced by Norton since it returned to British ownership last year."
4.2.09
Internet Archive: Details: Across America by motor-cycle
Internet Archive: Details: Across America by motor-cycle Crossing the US on two wheels in 1919.
3.2.09
31.1.09
27.1.09
Japan Nikkei climbs 5 pct on funds news, yen | Markets | Markets News | Reuters
Japan Nikkei climbs 5 pct on funds news, yen | Markets | Markets News | Reuters: "Honda Motor Co (7267.T) surged over 9 percent following the announcement of further production cuts in North America and Japan, while a newspaper said the automaker would increase production capacity in China by 23 percent."
AFP: Yamaha says it is to recall 53,814 bikes
AFP: Yamaha says it is to recall 53,814 bikes: "due to a lack of tenacity"
Harley-Davidson seeks federal aid to make loans - JSOnline
Harley-Davidson seeks federal aid to make loans - JSOnline: "Harley's lending unit would only get federal funds if someone defaulted on his motorcycle loan."
26.1.09
Soup :: Suzuki Will Run Three Riders In '09 Superbike :: 01-26-2009
Soup :: Suzuki Will Run Three Riders In '09 Superbike :: 01-26-2009 There's a word missing from this press release. Hint: Starts with a Y and ends with oshimura.
24.1.09
23.1.09
20.1.09
MediaPost Publications - Ducati's Strategy Shift Built Brand Awareness - 01/20/2009
MediaPost Publications - Ducati's Strategy Shift Built Brand Awareness - 01/20/2009 "The company has become, per Lock, the fastest-growing motorcycle brand in the U.S. It has simultaneously reduced dealership numbers by a quarter since 2003, going "from more dealers to better ones," says Lock. "If we have two good dealers in Chicago, we don't need poor dealers scattered around the state." In the same period, sales have increased from 4,700 units to 10,000 bikes in 2008."
18.1.09
12.1.09
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman cuts Harley to sell, shares fall | Markets | Markets News | Reuters
UPDATE 1-RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman cuts Harley to sell, shares fall | Markets | Markets News | Reuters: "slashed its six-month price target on the stock to $11 from $30, said it expects considerable downside to the stock from headwinds in global luxury-motorcycle demand"
9.1.09
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com
No testing at DIS tests businesses: "The race car-testing period also is used to help train new servers at Hooters, who are hired to handle the busy tourist season. That will have to be done now during the Rolex 24 at Daytona." So be careful what you order.
8.1.09
7.1.09
West Covina family copes with loss of husband, father - Whittier Daily News
West Covina family copes with loss of husband, father - Whittier Daily News: "Johnson also said he was committed to going through with the motorcycle team."
5.1.09
Motorsport.com: News channel
Motorsport.com: News channel: "I've watched this race for the last six years on TV going I want to do it and now I'm in the car and I'm like why am I here."
3.1.09
AdelaideNow... Casey tipped pedal-power switch
AdelaideNow... Casey tipped pedal-power switch: "While Casey received a fishing rod on the big day – 'he loves fishing' – Vlasta was a little more reluctant to divulge what the sporting superstar had given her, eventually revealing that he was 'very generous', and had given her some mystery kitchen appliances."
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