Except when things are constantly ongoing. Happy New Year!
31.12.07
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AdelaideNow... Glitz for Mick Doohan's dream
AdelaideNow... Glitz for Mick Doohan's dream Doohan opens Cat House in Las Vegas
Surge in Off-Roading Stirs Dust and Debate in West
Surge in Off-Roading Stirs Dust and Debate in West: "off-highway vehicles do damage disproportionate to their numbers. In addition to loud engines, they have soft tires and deep treads that bite more deeply than a foot or a hoof. When they go off-trail, consequences often follow: erosion, destruction of fragile desert soils or historical artifacts, and disturbance of wildlife habitats"
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Expo facto
Expo facto: "a little birdie told us five-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi may make it to the Yamaha stall in Delhi"
19.12.07
The Jockey Journal » Blog Archive » The Board Track In Motion Board track racing in 1920. OK, so it's not Daytona but it's still pretty dang cool.
18.12.07
Gadget gizmos that won't break the bank -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Gadget gizmos that won't break the bank -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com One of the worst pictures of Rossi ever.
15.12.07
Energy Tech Stocks – The Financial News Site for The Global Energy Tech Revolution 2007 on track for electric motorbike sales of 20 million.
The FINANCIAL, News That Makes Money, Business News & Multimedia - SmartWeb: The mobile future for car drivers and motorbike riders
The FINANCIAL, News That Makes Money, Business News & Multimedia - SmartWeb: The mobile future for car drivers and motorbike riders: "...a motorbike rider can receive information from the internet at any time without distraction. The menu can even be navigated when wearing motorbike gloves." So it's only a distraction if you have to take off your gloves?
10.12.07
Motorsport.com: News channel
Motorsport.com: News channel DuHamel to race in 24 Hours of Daytona. (scroll down)
8.12.07
7.12.07
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | MONTEREY COUNTY PROPOSED TRACK RENTAL FEES FOR 2008 $600 per day for you and 24 friends.
F1 News > A new circuit in Portugal
F1 News > A new circuit in Portugal: "The construction work will be finished by October 2008 when the track will host a round of the World Superbike Championship."
5.12.07
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Petition to: Knight John Surtees the only Formula One and Motor Bike world champion.
Petition to: Knight John Surtees the only Formula One and Motor Bike world champion.: "You must be a British citizen or resident to sign the petition."
3.12.07
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Road Course Paving Complete; Work Continues On Schedule
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OneWheelDrive.Net - DNW 2007: Ducati 1098S vs. Ford GT: "I caught them by the chicane and rode their tail until passing them on the back straight while leaving a darkie."
25.11.07
3-D Printers Redefine Industrial Design
3-D Printers Redefine Industrial Design: "It's like the Terminator self-replicator machine or something,' Summit says. 'Machines are making the next-generation machines"
22.11.07
World Motorcycles Forecasts for 2011 & 2016
World Motorcycles Forecasts for 2011 & 2016 Demand for motorcycles worldwide will rise 5.4 percent annually to 55.7 million units in 2011, with growth emanating from a mix of developed market incremental improvements and emerging market expansions.
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Lci : Bourse - Actualites
Lci : Bourse - Actualites: Brembo reports: "the motorcycle segment grew decidedly (+41.2%) thanks to the main motorcycle manufacturers positive sales trend, magnified by the extension of supplies to Harley Davidson"
12.11.07
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Spoil Sports
Spoil Sports: "Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have, after all, done rather well out of the recent oil boom. In the past four years they have made $1.5 trillion - that's $1,500,000,000,000 - and they have to spend it on something other than hotels and luxury holiday homes. That something is, increasingly often, sport."
Cycle News Mobile
Cycle News Mobile: "Spies was riding as a journalist and was prohibited by Rizla Suzuki from talking to any of his fellow journalists. "
Good thing he writes that column for Soup.
Good thing he writes that column for Soup.
8.11.07
7.11.07
Bridgestone Brand To Be Title Sponsor Of Super Bowls XLII And XLIII Halftime Shows
Bridgestone Brand To Be Title Sponsor Of Super Bowls XLII And XLIII Halftime Shows: "This is an unprecedented opportunity to showcase the Bridgestone brand to the world"
6.11.07
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31.10.07
The Cup Scene Daily -»Voice of the NASCAR Nation: The source for daily NASCAR Nextel Cup Series news
The Cup Scene Daily -»Voice of the NASCAR Nation: The source for daily NASCAR Nextel Cup Series news: "Multiple sources are saying that NASCAR’s parent company, International Speedway Corporation, is studying the sale of the world’s largest stock car auto racing sanctioning body due to financial troubles. Two sources say that an investment bank, most likely New York based Lehman Brothers, has completed a study that placed a value on NASCAR and that a prospectus has been prepared."
26.10.07
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The hydrogen-powered motorbike that makes 'green' biking cool | the Daily Mail
The hydrogen-powered motorbike that makes 'green' biking cool | the Daily Mail: "But a new, and unlikely, partnership between Japanese superbike firm Suzuki and a British technology company has produced the world's first serious 'green' motorbike"
24.10.07
MotoGP: New 600cc class delayed for one year - Motorcycle Sport - MCN
MotoGP: New 600cc class delayed for one year - Motorcycle Sport - MCN: "new class will feature prototype chassis with rev limiters, maximum four-cylinders and no pneumatic valves. In a bid to slash costs as well, proposals under discussion will see teams only allowed to scrutineer one bike per rider, and there will be a limit on the engines used per rider at each event."
21.10.07
Racing news - newsjournalonline.com
Racing news - newsjournalonline.com: "Scott Russell, known as 'Mr. Daytona' for his record five Daytona 200 victories, retired around the halfway point of the endurance race when he was flicked off his bike on the road course."
19.10.07
18.10.07
Turning Trash Into Choppers: "'Man, people will pay big money to be trash,' Ponte said. 'Lawyers and doctors, they all want to be trash.'"
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12.10.07
Ducati Bike News | Ducati UK lead the way
Ducati Bike News | Ducati UK lead the way: "unprecedented demand has led to an increase in sales by nearly 37% (YTD September) and has helped Ducati UK to be the strongest performing subsidiary"
10.10.07
30.9.07
BMW announce 2009 entry - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
BMW announce 2009 entry - Yahoo! Eurosport UK: "BMW's move comes on the back of announcements from Italians MV Agusta that they are joining the championship with a factory-backed team, probably run by Kenny Roberts"
28.9.07
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Ducati World Championship Brings the Rush of Motorcycle Racing to Steam - PC News
Ducati World Championship Brings the Rush of Motorcycle Racing to Steam - PC News: "Ducati World Championship is the ultimate game for speed maniacs"
21.9.07
Meet our next world champion - Motorsport - Sport - smh.com.au
Meet our next world champion - Motorsport - Sport - smh.com.au: "18 months sounds pretty damn young. Most kids aren't out of a nappy at that age."
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MotoGP: Rules for 600cc MotoGP class drawn up - Motorcycle Sport - MCN
MotoGP: Rules for 600cc MotoGP class drawn up - Motorcycle Sport - MCN: "Four-stroke 600cc bikes racing in 2010 as replacement for the current world 250 championship has moved a step closer with draft technical rules for the new class being drawn up."
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Sport
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Sport Qatar proposed idea of MotoGP night racing
10.9.07
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Sport
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Sport: "Hopkins to feature in floodlit test session"
9.9.07
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Bloomberg.com: Worldwide
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide Harley-Davidson Cuts Forecasts on U.S. Sales Slump
6.9.07
Sail World - Powerboat-World: Sail and sailing, cruising, boating news
Sail World - Powerboat-World: Sail and sailing, cruising, boating news The American team will be joined by Italy's MotoGP rider Marco Melandri, currently ranked sixth in the overall MotoGP rankings.
5.9.07
Lancashire Telegraph - East Lancashire's daily newspaper
Lancashire Telegraph - East Lancashire's daily newspaper: "BLACKBURN Bullet Carl Fogarty says he will walk away from motorbikes if he is unable to secure sponsorship for his superbike team."
4.9.07
2.9.07
Iron Butt Rally - 2007
Iron Butt Rally - 2007 11,000+ miles in 11 days and a Sportster rider finished third.
1.9.07
Worcester Telegram & Gazette News
Worcester Telegram & Gazette News Bikers get earful as cities rev up noise ordinances
31.8.07
30.8.07
NASCAR struggle with series sponsor talks
NASCAR struggle with series sponsor talks: "It is claimed the $30m-a-year price tag has now been dropped by close to 50 per cent."
29.8.07
Stoner blasts San Marino MotoGP track - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
Stoner blasts San Marino MotoGP track - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News: "I did two laps on the Ducati tests bike and my brains nearly got rattled out through my head"
28.8.07
VGGEN.com News - Superbikes Storm the PS3, Xbox 360, and More
VGGEN.com News - Superbikes Storm the PS3, Xbox 360, and More: "No North American release date or publisher has been announced at this time"
25.8.07
Fisichella works out tax agreement - Autonet.ca
Fisichella works out tax agreement - Autonet.ca Italians allow F1 driver to pay only 22% of original tax bill.
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Live timing from Oschersleben. How do you win at endurance racing? After 17 hours, the leading Suzuki has made 17 pit stops in 12 minutes.
11.8.07
CJR: To Juice or Not to Juice?: "Journalists float the idea of legalizing sports doping" Sports writers support legalized drugs. Who knew? Too late for Anthony Gobert or Jeff Emig.
10.8.07
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Business - newsjournalonline.com
Business - newsjournalonline.com: "Motorsports fans worried rain, illness or work assignments might spoil their day at the races will soon be able to get insurance on tickets they buy in advance."
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Los Angeles Times: Ducati's Hypermotard: High-energy but not for off-roading
Los Angeles Times: Ducati's Hypermotard: High-energy but not for off-roading: "Ducati's U.S. staff has racked up at least nine tickets on the bike in the few weeks the Hypermotard's been here. Only some were for speeding."
1.8.07
The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH
The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH: Last month's IRL Honda 200 "wasn't the most attended event in Mid-Ohio history, but Trueman Gajoch said it was close and was certainly the largest crowd they've hosted in a number of years."
31.7.07
The Untucked Country Club - New York Times
The Untucked Country Club - New York Times: "the Bridge, a golf club principally owned by Robert Rubin, a former commodities trader and self-styled maverick, which is nearing completion on the site of the old Bridgehampton Motor Racing Circuit"
Digital50: News and more Business News
Digital50: News and more Business News: "American Motorcyclist Association and Squash Universe "
Bloomberg.com: Japan
Bloomberg.com: Japan: "Yamaha Motor Co., the world's second-largest motorcycle maker, reported second-quarter profit rose 51 percent after a weaker yen boosted the repatriated value of increased sales in Europe and Asia. "
30.7.07
Marketing News: Coca-Cola launches fruit-flavoured energy drink - Marketing Week: "The campaign will include advertising, sponsorship and experiential sampling aligned to action sports, motorbike racing and modern rock music."
The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH
The News Journal - www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com - Mansfield, OH: Motorcycle wreck kills Wisconsin man near Lexington. "participating in a demo ride sponsored by Triumph Motorcycles (America) when the cycle overturned"
29.7.07
28.7.07
Central Ohio - www.centralohio.com - Central Ohio, OH
Central Ohio - www.centralohio.com - Central Ohio, OH Local law enforcement plans SuperBike weekend crackdown
Article's Detail Page
Article's Detail Page One motorcycle race gained, thousands of seats lost
Speedway officials think revenue from MotoGP race will make up for Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 losses
Speedway officials think revenue from MotoGP race will make up for Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 losses
27.7.07
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25.7.07
World Superbikes set for US return in 2008 "confirmation that the series will head to America to race at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah"
Spies chasing MotoGP ride at Suzuki "I'm looking to move sooner rather than later, that's for sure."
16.7.07
6 injured after car hits 3 motorcycles in Rock County Hey, let's all ride motorcycles close together in big packs where nobody has room to maneuver, and half the group has to ride on the centerline as close to oncoming traffic as possible, and maybe stop at a few bars along the way. Oh, and don't forget: Helmet laws suck! and Loud pipes save lives!
15.7.07
MOTO-ST Race At Iowa Speedway Ends With Two-bike Crash; Kcraget Helicoptered to Hospital News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
MOTO-ST Race At Iowa Speedway Ends With Two-bike Crash; Kcraget Helicoptered to Hospital News Article // RoadracingWorld.com: "San Jose BMW's Brian Parriott apologized to MOTO-ST and track officials for attempting to organize a rider boycott, and paid a fine" Did Pariott apologize to the promoter & track before or after Higbee hit the wall?
Reuters Business News: Stocks to ride robust earnings wave - MSN Money
Reuters Business News: Stocks to ride robust earnings wave - MSN Money: "the likes of $3-a-gallon gasoline and $4-a-gallon milk appear to be pushing consumers to discount stores such as Target Corp. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. . This trend looks like it may hurt iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley Davidson Inc. , whose results are due Thursday."
nwi.com :: INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS week in review: Indianapolis Motor Speedway to hold parade for announcement
nwi.com :: INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS week in review: Indianapolis Motor Speedway to hold parade for announcement: "The Indianapolis Motor Speedway says it will hold a parade Monday afternoon from downtown to the speedway as part of a major announcement. IMS is expected to announce that it will hold a MotoGP motorcycle race on its road course in September 2008. The Speedway says nearly 200 vehicles will participate in the parade that will begin at the Murat Centre.The Indianapolis Motor Speedway says it will hold a parade Monday afternoon from downtown to the speedway as part of a major announcement. IMS is expected to announce that it will hold a MotoGP motorcycle race on its road course in September 2008. The Speedway says nearly 200 vehicles will participate in the parade that will begin at the Murat Centre.The Indianapolis Motor Speedway says it will hold a parade Monday afternoon from downtown to the speedway as part of a major announcement. IMS is expected to announce that it will hold a MotoGP motorcycle race on its road course in September 2008. The Speedway says nearly 200 vehicles will participate in the parade that will begin at the Murat Centre."
Tony George played his F1 hand correctly | IndyStar.com
Tony George played his F1 hand correctly | IndyStar.com: "The MotoGP motorcycle race may be cool, but it isn't Formula One"
14.7.07
San Jose BMW Pulls Out Of MOTO-ST Race Over Concerns With Safety At Iowa Speedway News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
San Jose BMW Pulls Out Of MOTO-ST Race Over Concerns With Safety At Iowa Speedway News Article // RoadracingWorld.com "The MOTO-ST advisory board features some of the most respected individuals in the world of motorsports, including Hall of Fame members, respected motorcycle racing journalists and renowned officials from various forms of road racing."
13.7.07
Parts Canada Superbike Championship - Series Press Release: CREVIER TAKES MOSPORT POLE
Parts Canada Superbike Championship - Series Press Release: CREVIER TAKES MOSPORT POLE "The ageless six-time national Superbike champion..."
11.7.07
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Love might be blind, but it certainly is deaf - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Love might be blind, but it certainly is deaf - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "You will mow the lawn and empty the litter boxes while I drink beer and watch superbike racing on TV, right honey?" I asked her gently. In response, she smiled and kissed my cheek.
7.7.07
Lancaster Online.com: News : Hey, pipe down
Lancaster Online.com: News : Hey, pipe down: "shift the focus of the city noise law from modified equipment and decibel levels to the intent of the motorcycle rider" What is the intent of a rider installing loud pipes?
6.7.07
DMH.MI Chart - Yahoo! Finance
DMH.MI Chart - Yahoo! Finance Ducati trades at 2 Euro per share in Milan, highest price since 2002. Notice the two peaks in 2002 at the 2 Euro level. Those are considered "resistance" because it will take a surge for the stock price to break through that level. Good thing Stoner & Bayliss are winning races.
Speaking of Stoner & gambling, last weeks' Assen GP was the first time Bet and Win or bwin.com listed Stoner's odds at winning higher than Rossi's.
Speaking of Stoner & gambling, last weeks' Assen GP was the first time Bet and Win or bwin.com listed Stoner's odds at winning higher than Rossi's.
5.7.07
WorthPlaying - Xbox 360 (X360) , PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo Wii, Xbox, PlayStation 2 (PS2), GameCube (NGC), PSP, Nintendo DS (NDS), GBA, Windows PC - All about games !
WorthPlaying - Xbox 360 (X360) , PlayStation 3 (PS3), Nintendo Wii, Xbox, PlayStation 2 (PS2), GameCube (NGC), PSP, Nintendo DS (NDS), GBA, Windows PC - All about games ! 'Ducati World Championship' Coming to North America
4.7.07
MCN Indianapolis MotoGP race to be announced next week
MCN Indianapolis MotoGP race to be announced next week: "A second MotoGP race in America to be staged at the famous Indianapolis circuit will be officially announced next week."
2.7.07
For Riders, Risk Is Growing "Mr. O’Connell’s accident was, so far as Honda knows, the first in which the air bag of a motorcycle deployed to protect a rider."
Battle over off-roaders not over "reckless off-roading the No. 1 problem facing public lands in the West. Last Thursday, the group urged a congressional inquiry into the costs to taxpayers from abuse of public lands and additional law enforcement necessitated by problem riders"
30.6.07
CASEY CURSES ILL WIND: Sporting Life | World Rally Championship, World Superbikes, Athletics, Golden League, Swimming, Rallying, Sports News, Live Scores, Betting and More
CASEY CURSES ILL WIND: Sporting Life | World Rally Championship, World Superbikes, Athletics, Golden League, Swimming, Rallying, Sports News, Live Scores, Betting and More It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
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The Official MotoGP Website
The Official MotoGP Website One stop shopping: buy flights, hotel, rent a car & race tickets direct from motogp.com
motogp, motorsport news, results, features, teams, drivers, updates
motogp, motorsport news, results, features, teams, drivers, updates: "With hindsight, the Texan wishes he'd crossed over much sooner "
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Associated Press Business News: Harley Shares Rise on Buyout Speculation - MSN Money
Associated Press Business News: Harley Shares Rise on Buyout Speculation - MSN Money: "Shares of Harley-Davidson Inc. rose Friday on speculation that Honda may be looking to buy the iconic motorcycle maker."
20.6.07
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newsjournalonline.com
newsjournalonline.com: "Chitwood's preference would be to have motorcycles on the track in the summer of 2008, but that could be tricky if the track continues to host three major races between late May and late July. Indianapolis is the world's only venue to hold races on the F1, IndyCar and NASCAR series.
'We'd have to talk with city officials and see what weekends are open, that sort of thing,' Chitwood said. 'We'd have to see what makes sense, but that's so far down the road right now.'
Instead, Chitwood wants to focus on keeping F1 at Indy."
'We'd have to talk with city officials and see what weekends are open, that sort of thing,' Chitwood said. 'We'd have to see what makes sense, but that's so far down the road right now.'
Instead, Chitwood wants to focus on keeping F1 at Indy."
East Volusia - newsjournalonline.com
East Volusia - newsjournalonline.com> Daytona reconsiders contract with events promoter: "Tom Cellie Productions Inc. ... has been responsible for staging city-sponsored events during Bike Week and Biketoberfest since 2004 but has not paid the city a dime."
13.6.07
AP Raw Video Click on any racing story in the major US papers, and you get a scroll of AP video headlines - including this MotoGP montage.
12.6.07
Soup :: Jimola From Imola: The Blue Bitch Of Marysville :: 06-12-2007
Soup :: Jimola From Imola: The Blue Bitch Of Marysville :: 06-12-2007 "In the background, I swear I could hear hushed, gothic chantings in Latin."
11.6.07
Carpool lanes for airplanes? - Los Angeles Times
Carpool lanes for airplanes? - Los Angeles Times GPS air-traffic control technology is available and in use, but passenger airlines resist replacing the 1950's-era system - despite gaps in coverage and a 12-second delay.
10.6.07
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Local heroes miss the cut in filmmaking - Sport - smh.com.au
Local heroes miss the cut in filmmaking - Sport - smh.com.au: "Fox says its average MotoGP audiences have doubled in size since Stoner took the lead. Last Saturday, the telecast of the Italian GP had an audience reach in Australia of 415,000. "
7.6.07
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The Denver Post - Bikers told to pipe down
The Denver Post - Bikers told to pipe down: "ordinance would allow officers to check late-model motorcycles for an Environmental Protection Agency stamp certifying that the exhaust system is in compliance"
4.6.07
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com
Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com Former NASCAR Chairman Bill France dead at 74
3.6.07
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31.5.07
NHRA Racing Sold to HD Partners Media / Entertainment Company
NHRA Racing Sold to HD Partners Media / Entertainment Company: "National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing will become the property of HD Partners, a company whose members established the DirecTV digital satellite television service, under terms of a recently announced $121 million agreement."
Film Students Hog Glory in Contest - Daily Nexus
Film Students Hog Glory in Contest - Daily Nexus: "students enrolled in the UCSB Film & Media Studies 118 course produced 10 short films about Harley-Davidson as part of a viral video contest"
30.5.07
If a World Superbike race is to run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year, a deal must come together quickly. Right now, that doesn’t seem likely.
“In a perfect world, [2008] is still on the table,” said track president Joie Chitwood, who hopes to stage a race in late August. “But each day that passes makes it more difficult [for it to happen]. The [time] window is shrinking.”
29.5.07
Dailymotos.co.uk
Dailymotos.co.uk: "Recent rumours have suggested a link between MotoGP, Team Alstare and former World 500c champion Kevin Schwantz. Schwantz has worked for Suzuki for years and could be seen as a natural figurehead/team manager or whatever for a new Suzuki MotoGP team, if that is what he and Suzuki have in mind for the future. So, could Schwantz work with Batta and Alstare ? Why not? Schwantz has known the Battas for years and it could be the making of a ‘dream team.'"
27.5.07
My nerves for bike ace | The Daily Telegraph
My nerves for bike ace | The Daily Telegraph: "They began dating as teenagers after Adriana asked Stoner to sign her stomach at Phillip Island raceway in 2003."
It's a man's world: James Toseland | the Daily Mail
It's a man's world: James Toseland | the Daily Mail: "World Superbike star James Toseland, lets us in on a few of his fashion and grooming secrets. He also reveals how scared he was posing naked for a women's magazine "
26.5.07
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Democrat & Chronicle: Local News
Democrat & Chronicle: Local News A judge who’s under fire for his decisions in two drunken-driving fatalities today withdrew a plea offer he had accepted in one of the cases.
22.5.07
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Arrivederci
Arrivederci: "I am also leaving my entire office (above photo) to all Ducati fans. There are many memories and relics that I have accumulated in ten years of passion. Everything will be put on auction starting next Thursday. All proceeds will go to Riders for Health"
18.5.07
Motorsports Country Club to be Built in Indiana - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick
Motorsports Country Club to be Built in Indiana - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick: "would include the longest grand prix style racetrack in the U.S"
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Review - SBK 07 Superbike World Championship // PlayStation 2 /// Eurogamer
Review - SBK 07 Superbike World Championship // PlayStation 2 /// Eurogamer: "But then we are talking about a game aimed at bikers. You know, the type who spend weekends going to 'meets' dressed in leather jumpsuits tighter than Darth Vader's codpiece and ponce about drinking lemonade before they die of dehydration on the way back to Milton Keynes."
12.5.07
Riding high on Ducati | IndyStar.com
Riding high on Ducati | IndyStar.com: "Ducati's U.S. business development manager, Nick McCabe, said the company is anxious to put its name on a dealership in a city known worldwide for its racing heritage. "
MCN Rossi, Capirossi and KRJR give green light to Indy
MCN Rossi, Capirossi and KRJR give green light to Indy: "Safety improvements at the world famous Indianapolis circuit have been endorsed by the three-rider MotoGP Safety Commission."
Strange & Unusual - Cat survives China-to-N.C. trip in crate
Strange & Unusual - Cat survives China-to-N.C. trip in crate: "China the cat had chewed through one of the boxes before it left Shanghai on April 3 and spent at least 35 days on a ship inside the container filled with motorcycle gear."
10.5.07
Another Blatter on world soccer stage - Technology - International Herald Tribune
Another Blatter on world soccer stage - Technology - International Herald Tribune: "In the days after the World Cup ended last month, Philippe Blatter, 42, took over as chief executive of Infront Sports & Media, which presided over global sales rights for the 2006 World Cup - an event watched live by 5.9 billion viewers around the world."
8.5.07
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com Daytona Live! entertainment complex planned for International Speedway Boulevard
5.5.07
Democrat & Chronicle: Local News
Democrat & Chronicle: Local News: "Telban’s blood-alcohol content was 0.24 percent" Where's the AMA now?
4.5.07
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | INAUGURAL INDUCTEES FOR LEGENDS OF LAGUNA SECA ANNOUNCED
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca | INAUGURAL INDUCTEES FOR LEGENDS OF LAGUNA SECA ANNOUNCED: "Five legendary racers – Dan Gurney, Wayne Rainey, Pete Lovely, Eddie Lawson and Bobby Rahal – are the first inductees into the recently announced “Legends of Laguna Seca” program. Each will be honored on their own race weekend during the 2007 season’s five major races. "
3.5.07
Isle of Man Today Isle of Man Sport - Ago's still a smooth operator
Isle of Man Today Isle of Man Sport - Ago's still a smooth operator: "However, there will never be any finer sight than Ago, Mike and Bill Ivy fighting off the girls at the Round Bar of the Palace Casino."
2.5.07
Legislative committee votes against motorcycle wheelies
Legislative committee votes against motorcycle wheelies When wheelies are outlawed only outlaws will have wheelies.
30.4.07
Toseland takes crash course to Superbike stardom | Motor sport | Guardian Unlimited Sport
Toseland takes crash course to Superbike stardom | Motor sport | Guardian Unlimited Sport: "He also won centrefold of the year, after posing nude for Cosmopolitan, but jokes that 'I was bollock-naked on a big motorbike, lying on the metal tank, and it was so freezing the old manhood shrunk so small I could've hidden it with a mini-bike'."
28.4.07
Variety.com - MTV shuffles executive deck
Variety.com - MTV shuffles executive deck: "Just two months after being promoted, MTV prexy of entertainment and programming Lois Curren will be cutting back on her responsibilities.
The exec will oversee three production projects in which she is closely involved--'Room 401,' biker reality series 'The Kentucky Kid' and a Menudo competition series--while also overseeing select development projects."
The exec will oversee three production projects in which she is closely involved--'Room 401,' biker reality series 'The Kentucky Kid' and a Menudo competition series--while also overseeing select development projects."
DUCATISTAS.COM - Punto de encuentro de Ducatistas en la red - EQUIPO 24 HORAS DBT CORSE - DUCATISTAS.COM
DUCATISTAS.COM - Punto de encuentro de Ducatistas en la red - EQUIPO 24 HORAS DBT CORSE - DUCATISTAS.COM Ducati 1098 to race at 24-hours de Catalunya. (en Enpanol)
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25.4.07
23.4.07
AMASuperbike.com - 2007 AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited results Spies out-qualifies Yates in the Warm-up but can only manage a fourth place in the race. Has Suzuki told Spies to let Jordan's team win for a change?
20.4.07
St. Cloud Times | Local News
St. Cloud Times | Local News: "Two men dressed as Superman and Spider-Man were acting aggressively toward a motorcyclist, a caller reported to police Wednesday. Police were called at 5:57 p.m. Wednesday to Dairy Queen at 2424 Division St. Police watched the two men for a bit and then told them to stay out of trouble. The men agreed."
19.4.07
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Melandri allowed to use old parts
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Melandri allowed to use old parts: "Honda have allowed Marco Melandri to use a 2006-specification front fork for this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix."
18.4.07
US COMPANIES TO SPEND $3.2M ON MOTORSPORT SPONSORSHIPS
US COMPANIES TO SPEND $3.2M ON MOTORSPORT SPONSORSHIPS: "US companies will spend an estimated $3.2 billion to sponsor motorsports teams, events, tracks and sanctioning bodies in 2007, up 11 per cent from the $2.9 billion spend in 2006, according to IEG Sponsorship Report."
17.4.07
Motorcycling: MotoGP to hold sponsorship summit | Motor sport | Guardian Unlimited Sport
Motorcycling: MotoGP to hold sponsorship summit | Motor sport | Guardian Unlimited Sport: "One of the measures being considered is the creation of a separate pits area for the prestige 800cc MotoGP bikes, away from the 125cc and 250cc support classes to reduce crowding and impress major backers"
16.4.07
Firm bans thousands of staff from riding bikes Johnson Controls is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Richard Teerlink, former chairman of the board at Harley-Davidson is now on the board of Johnson Controls.
15.4.07
As Growth Hits a Wall, Nascar Faces a Less Certain Future - New York Times Who's surprised when the NYT breathlessly reports old news and leaves out important data?
Surely it can't be an indicator of the economy, like those nutjobs in New Hampshire think. Remember this from a few days ago?
Bike Week may see smaller turnout "The economy is not good, despite what some people think. Our main market is middle-class Americans and the middle class has been harder-hit than anybody else by the economy."
And USA Today told us about this last November...
NASCAR's growth slows after 15 years in the fast lane "Higher gas prices, interest rates and the housing market could have a negative effect on fans' spending."
But if we were paying attention this was all known in 2005 when they signed this latest TV contract: TV ratings were down and they were having trouble putting butts in the seats.
Surely it can't be an indicator of the economy, like those nutjobs in New Hampshire think. Remember this from a few days ago?
Bike Week may see smaller turnout "The economy is not good, despite what some people think. Our main market is middle-class Americans and the middle class has been harder-hit than anybody else by the economy."
And USA Today told us about this last November...
NASCAR's growth slows after 15 years in the fast lane "Higher gas prices, interest rates and the housing market could have a negative effect on fans' spending."
But if we were paying attention this was all known in 2005 when they signed this latest TV contract: TV ratings were down and they were having trouble putting butts in the seats.
14.4.07
Capcom revs up MotoGP license - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot
Capcom revs up MotoGP license - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot: "The MotoGP brand is hugely popular in Europe, it's starting to gain momentum in the US."
12.4.07
Bike Week may see smaller turnout - Fosters
Bike Week may see smaller turnout - Fosters: "Daytona was down, if not flat, this year"
1.4.07
27.3.07
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Assen adopts asphalt run-off areas
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Assen adopts asphalt run-off areas: "Two 'asphalt plateaus' were installed at the start of last season, and after the 2006 race the MotoGP Safety Commission recommended that this approach was extended to other areas of the circuit"
26.3.07
Piaggio board to discuss 3-yr business plan on April 11
Piaggio board to discuss 3-yr business plan on April 11: "Product development will focus on three-wheel vehicles"
24.3.07
23.3.07
Motorcycle bill roars on towards disaster | Motoring News | Motoring | Telegraph
Motorcycle bill roars on towards disaster | Motoring News | Motoring | Telegraph: "At a stroke, the bill would destroy the British motorcycle-racing industry, decimate museums, kill off custom and classic bike shows"
Oh, dey got Repumblicams in Englum, too?
Oh, dey got Repumblicams in Englum, too?
20.3.07
Foolish Forecast: Ducati's Engine Check [Fool.com] March 20, 2007
Foolish Forecast: Ducati's Engine Check [Fool.com] March 20, 2007: "I'd love to give Ducati credit for improvement (by its calculations), but from an objective perspective, to me it still looks like things are getting worse."
Winning races don't count?
Winning races don't count?
19.3.07
motogp, motorsport news, results, features, teams, drivers, updates
motogp, motorsport news, results, features, teams, drivers, updates Image of crowd at Repsol launch in Madrid. I wonder how many would show up in NYC or SFO to see America's World Champion?
14.3.07
12.3.07
8.3.07
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Exclusive Q & A with FIM's Claude Danis "we will be using the Formula One track (at Indy)" Includes handy hand-drawn track map.
East Volusia - newsjournalonline.com: "'There's something to be said that we have spent this much time on one hour of drinking in Daytona Beach.'"
7.3.07
Spies' eyes focused on shaking Daytona hex - USATODAY.com
Spies' eyes focused on shaking Daytona hex - USATODAY.com Whoa! Two days, two motorcycle roadracing stories. What's come over USA Today? Remember to hit the Recommended button!
McWilliams works fingers to the bone-Sport-More Sport-TimesOnline
McWilliams works fingers to the bone-Sport-More Sport-TimesOnline: Asked what goes through your mind when you crash at high speed, the late Barry Sheene did not skip a beat before answering with pithy charm: “Your arse.”
6.3.07
MotoGP Champ Hayden stays 'hungry' - USATODAY.com
MotoGP Champ Hayden stays 'hungry' - USATODAY.com Be sure to click the Recommended link above Nicky's picture.
5.3.07
Edmondson: MOTO-ST Is Not A Class, It Is A Series News Article // RoadracingWorld.com So how much of the $750,000 is being "invested" in air fence? Or are Grand American Road racing & International Speedway Corp a charity case like Clear Channel?
Yamaha Unveil New Fiat Team Colours in Milan
Yamaha Unveil New Fiat Team Colours in MilanYamaha unveil Fugly Team Colors in Milan. Where are Milan's fashion police when you need them?
2.3.07
Multimedia - Daytona International Speedway
Multimedia - Daytona International Speedway (Scroll down to Video section, VERY slow download) DIS presents 2 Minutes with Jake Zemke & Miguel DuHamel.
1.3.07
Wheels24 - formula 1
Wheels24 - formula 1: "we need to financially underpin the construction of the circuit and produce the guarantees for the licence to stage the F1 and MotoGP events.we need to financially underpin the construction of the circuit and produce the guarantees for the licence to stage the F1 and MotoGP events."
28.2.07
MotoGrandPrix.it, MotoGP, 250, 125 Melandri is disappointed because Honda promised him the same kit as Pedrosa, but after the Jerez test he's sure Pedrosa has a different motor. (according to motograndprix.it who read it in MCN) So which motor does Nicky get?
26.2.07
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com Bar owners say: drinking during Bike Week doesn't make anyone drunk.
25.2.07
Cycle News Online
Cycle News Online: "It's unfortunate that these things don't happen until you hit the panic button" by talking to Dean.
23.2.07
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Jerez test crucial for Team Roberts' future
autosport.com - MotoGP News: Jerez test crucial for Team Roberts' future: "we're happy to be busy this weekend with interested parties" Advertising on 'Soup pays off?
22.2.07
Sign on I-4 gives NASCAR fans the cold shoulder - Orlando Sentinel : Volusia County News Sign on I-4 gives NASCAR fans the cold shoulder - Orlando Sentinel : Volusia County News
Sign on I-4 gives NASCAR fans the cold shoulder - Orlando Sentinel : Volusia County News Sign on I-4 gives NASCAR fans the cold shoulder - Orlando Sentinel : Volusia County News: "The electronic sign on the side of Interstate 4 is supposed to warn motorists of an upcoming exit.
This weekend, someone reprogrammed it with a slightly different message: 'NASCAR sucks. Go home.'"
This weekend, someone reprogrammed it with a slightly different message: 'NASCAR sucks. Go home.'"
21.2.07
MCN: The UK's number 1 motorcycling magazine"FG Sport does not exclude that it could be partnered again in the future with strong commercial, industrial or financial entities in order to further develop the SBK World Championship and the company's other projects."
20.2.07
SPEEDtv.com
SPEEDtv.com This year SPEED will provide 12 hours of combined live and tape-delayed coverage from Daytona
Motorcycle Death Rates Rising, Safety Chief Warns
Motorcycle Death Rates Rising, Safety Chief Warns: "It's time to make safety helmets standard equipment for motorcyclists, as U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters sees it."
WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information
WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information: "dirt-track and pavement motorcycle hero Bubba Shobert, will join the 160 racers already enshrined in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America"
19.2.07
A1GP to regionalise management focus
A1GP to regionalise management focus: "Scott Hollingsworth has been appointed to the position of chief commercial officer, responsible for franchise sales, marketing and PR, commercial and event sales."
18.2.07
17.2.07
Team KR: Does King Kenny Play Poker?
Team KR: Does King Kenny Play Poker?: "sources close to the paddock seem to suggest that Team KR already has a sponsorship contract signed and sealed"
16.2.07
AMASupermoto.com: Official website of the AMA Supermoto Championship
AMASupermoto.com: Official website of the AMA Supermoto Championship New Smyrna Speedway to Host AMA Pro/Am Supermoto
15.2.07
Koch secures Black Bean’s Superbikes - www.mcvuk.com
Koch secures Black Bean’s Superbikes - www.mcvuk.com: "Italian publisher Black Bean has signed a distribution deal with Koch Media for its upcoming, and now officially licensed, Superbike World Championship 07."
Rizla SUZUKI MotoGP news story
Rizla SUZUKI MotoGP news story Hopper: “I’m feeling pretty beat up at the moment – a 120mph high-side does that to you! I’ve got bruises on all four limbs and a couple of broken bones. I’m flying straight back to England to see a specialist first thing tomorrow..."
Paul Demming: “John has had some x-rays here and he has possible fractures to his hand and foot. We will know more on Monday because the swelling in his hand was too much to get a clear indication of what he has done."
Paul Demming: “John has had some x-rays here and he has possible fractures to his hand and foot. We will know more on Monday because the swelling in his hand was too much to get a clear indication of what he has done."
Sport - Dinnington Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More
Sport - Dinnington Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More: "JAMES Toseland begins his quest for a second World Superbikes crown in Qatar next weekend.
The youngest ever world champion has made no secret that this will be his final year in Superbikes as he bids to make the step up to the lucrative MotoGP next season."
The youngest ever world champion has made no secret that this will be his final year in Superbikes as he bids to make the step up to the lucrative MotoGP next season."
Quotes for DMH.MI - Yahoo! Finance
Quotes for DMH.MI - Yahoo! Finance Blue horseshoe likes red bikes.
12.2.07
The Sentinel Online : State
The Sentinel Online : State Harley lays off 440 employees in Wisconsin because of strike
11.2.07
10.2.07
Analysts suggest strike could help Harley - Roanoke.com
Analysts suggest strike could help Harley - Roanoke.com "Harley's inventory has sort of backed up on them. They need some time to get rid of it."
9.2.07
7.2.07
Listing of FIM homologated motorcycles for 2007 PDF File. According to the FIM's list released Feb. 7, Ducati's 1098 is legal for Superstock but not yet homologated for Superbike.
See the Best of Alabama Attractions During Alabama Speedweek 2007
See the Best of Alabama Attractions During Alabama Speedweek 2007 "We saw an increase in AMA attendance in 2006 which we attribute to the Alabama Speedweek concept”
newsjournalonline.com
newsjournalonline.com: "When it comes to talk of funding a pension, many in the garage area privately point to the staggering 65 percent chunk of television contract revenue that goes to racetracks - 12 of which, including Daytona International Speedway, are owned by International Speedway Corp."
6.2.07
5.2.07
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com: "A little-known law passed in June 1980 by the Daytona Beach City Commission granted the Speedway the opportunity to hire off-duty police officers from Daytona Beach directly, rather than having the officers apply through the department as they're required to do for all other outside details....
While Police Chief Mike Chitwood has to approve every outside detail an officer is interested in, jobs at the Speedway automatically are approved, said Deputy Chief Steve Beres. The Sheriff's Office has the same policy....
In addition, the roster of Daytona Beach officers who work at the Speedway is not kept by the Police Department, Beres said, and is therefore not a public record."
While Police Chief Mike Chitwood has to approve every outside detail an officer is interested in, jobs at the Speedway automatically are approved, said Deputy Chief Steve Beres. The Sheriff's Office has the same policy....
In addition, the roster of Daytona Beach officers who work at the Speedway is not kept by the Police Department, Beres said, and is therefore not a public record."
3.2.07
TT News : ORANGE ARMY SET NEW STANDARDS IN TT SAFETY
TT News : ORANGE ARMY SET NEW STANDARDS IN TT SAFETY How many corner workers does it take to staff the Isle of Man?
1.2.07
31.1.07
29.1.07
The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York
The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York: "Higbee Stands Out In Motorcycle Racing And DevelopmentHigbee Stands Out In Motorcycle Racing And Development"
Motorsport: Ambitions expand after A1GP - 27 Jan 2007 - Sport
Motorsport: Ambitions expand after A1GP - 27 Jan 2007 - Sport: "After hosting an A1GP meeting for the World Cup of Motorsport, Taupo's next venture may be a world motorcycle championship round."
26.1.07
Daytona Beach News-Journal Online -- Business
Daytona Beach News-Journal Online -- Business Failed N.Y. track project slams brakes on ISC profits
24.1.07
Buell's off-road life of rock 'n' roll thunder - Los Angeles Times
Buell's off-road life of rock 'n' roll thunder - Los Angeles Times: "the Buell chairman and chief technical officer is fronting the Thunderbolts rock band and designing a line of guitars"
23.1.07
Motorcycling Australia | Annual Island Classic revs into action
Motorcycling Australia Annual Island Classic revs into action "The Australian team is lead this year by ex Superbike World Championship rider Robbie Phillis"
22.1.07
15.1.07
14.1.07
Lexington Herald-Leader | 01/14/2007 | Final voting Kentucky Kid places 12th in Kentucky Sportsman of the Year poll.
13.1.07
News - Isle of Man Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More Last year, when Hodgson thought his position was secure, there was talk of him riding the Isle of Man but you knew the factory signing his paychecks would never allow it.
12.1.07
10.1.07
AMAMotocross.com: Official website of the AMA Motocross Championship "In an ongoing effort to control excessive sound at AMA Supercross and Motocross events AMA Racing officials have implemented new sound testing procedures"
5.1.07
Hip-hop goes NASCAR: "It matches my 'Js," said the Erwin High School 8th grader, referring to her Michael Jordan sneakers.
The Franciscan Center for Global Studies: President and Chief Operating Officer, Indianapolis Motor Speedway talks about 'The Future of Formula One Racing in the United States'
Pendle Sports News - Pendle Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More "Hodgson was the only rider not already established in flat track or speedway racing who managed to reach the final.
He finished seventh overall, beating fellow road racers John McGuinness and Steve Plater, who did not make the final."
He finished seventh overall, beating fellow road racers John McGuinness and Steve Plater, who did not make the final."
4.1.07
1.1.07
Letters: World-class athletes and the usual misdemeanors - Salon: "Even though Italy won the World Cup, there is one sport that surpassed soccer's viewing figures in that country for the first time in 2006, and that sport was . . . motorcycle racing. Why? Because the sport's World Champion from 2001 to 2005 was one Valentino Rossi, who has won more races than anyone, ever, by a very long way. Rossi is to motorbike racing what Lance Armstrong is to the Tour de France, what Michael Jordan is to basketball, what Tiger Woods is to golf: the best that ever was.
But do you know who beat Rossi to the Moto GP World Championship in 2006?"
But do you know who beat Rossi to the Moto GP World Championship in 2006?"
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