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
14.9.09
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
10.9.09
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
7.9.09
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.
4.9.09
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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