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Phillip Island tip for Rossi v Bayliss | Herald Sun
Phillip Island tip for Rossi v Bayliss | Herald Sun: "Phillip Island Circuit managing director Fergus Cameron said he had been approached about staging the Superbike showdown"
Virtual racers given reality check by ads - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 24, 2008
Virtual racers given reality check by ads - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 24, 2008: "Over Christmas and the new year, this in-game advertising will deliver 320,000 road safety messages to a core target audience at a point where they are emotionally engaged with content which promotes dangerous road user behaviour"
A Rockin' Synergy Between Motorcycles and Music
A Rockin' Synergy Between Motorcycles and Music "The MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) made this connection and launched a new social networking website that proves that motorcycles are not just for Dad and his "Harley-loving" friends."
22.12.08
Ferrari motorcycle fails to sell - Motorcycle News - NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE
Ferrari motorcycle fails to sell - Motorcycle News - NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE Still looking for that last-minute Christmas present?
19.12.08
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Aound the tracks: December 19 2008 | carsguide.com.au
Aound the tracks: December 19 2008 | carsguide.com.au: "YAMAHA is extending its support of motorcycle racing in Australia"
Honda slashes forecasts on collapsing sales and dollar | Reuters
Honda slashes forecasts on collapsing sales and dollar | Reuters: "Honda, which is also suffering from softening motorcycle sales, now expects operating profit for the business year to March 31 at 180 billion yen ($2 billion), down 81 percent from last year"
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Bikers won't like sound of this!
Bikers won't like sound of this! Denver's legal reaction to motorcycle noise comes to the Big Apple.
FIM 2011 Moto2 Regs PDF The 16,000 rpm limit for 2011 600cc GP bikes is lower than some 2008 600cc streetbikes.
10.12.08
Bloody rich, but who the bloody hell is he? - Sport - theage.com.au "Bloody" is Austrailian for "fricken."
9.12.08
WMICentral - Man attacks photo enforcement camera with ax
WMICentral - Man attacks photo enforcement camera with ax: "a DPS motorcycle officer who was parked underneath the westbound side of the 59th Avenue overpass on the Loop 101 heard some very loud banging noises."
5.12.08
BBC News | The Economy | EU boycott call over US tariffs
BBC News | The Economy | EU boycott call over US tariffs Bikers Bust Beef Boycott like it's 1999.
News from the Associated Press - newsjournalonline.com
News from the Associated Press - newsjournalonline.com: Honda Withdraws from F1 "brought on by the sub-prime problem in the United States"
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motorcycle source:life - Google Image Search
motorcycle source:life - Google Image Search Google Images now contain Life Magazine archives. Here's their collection of motorcycle images.
19.11.08
Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Sport
Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Sport Prospect of fewer tests bothers Kallio on his promotion to MotoGP
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The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news
The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news This is what Hungary's MotoGP circuit is going to look like
Bloomberg.com: Asia
Bloomberg.com: Asia: Yamaha Motor Plunges Most in 26 Years on Worsening U.S. Outlook
5.11.08
In Conversation with Didier Miraton, Managing Partner, Michelin Tyres- Auto-Specials-The Economic Times
In Conversation with Didier Miraton, Managing Partner, Michelin Tyres- Auto-Specials-The Economic Times: "Unfortunately, the current top forms of motorsport seem to be focusing more on entertainment than competition."
4.11.08
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Date set for Dunlop buyouts - Business First of Buffalo:
Date set for Dunlop buyouts - Business First of Buffalo:: "Dunlop spokeswoman Diane Zwirecki said of the three product lines manufactured in Tonawanda, only motorcycle tires will continue to be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week."
30.10.08
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "Speaking from his Madrid office in Spain, MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta told TODAY that his company Dorna Sports, which holds the commercial rights to MotoGP, has signed an agreement with a Singaporean company to stage a round of the 18-leg world championships here, when the planned track is completed."
28.10.08
Racing news - newsjournalonline.com: "'We're all nervous,' Jason Pridmore said. 'We're all scared. I don't think any us will lie to you about that.' Scott Russell agreed. 'I'm getting to the point now where I can look around and breathe instead of hanging on,' he said."
26.10.08
Petra Ecclestone: the F1 child on her own track
Petra Ecclestone: the F1 child on her own track You know how some people talk about taking the money out of racing? Here' where it goes.
24.10.08
News
News: "Spirit of Daytona Racing will feature three motorcycle veterans in the No. 09 Porsche Coyote. Ricky Carmichael, a five-time Daytona Supercross By Honda winner, and five-time Daytona 200 By Honda winner Scott Russell, will join Superbike veteran Scott Pridmore. Joining the trio for the test will be the team's regular driver, Guy Cosmo."
21.10.08
Racing news - newsjournalonline.com"Edmonson considers the 2009 rules temporary. He plans to approach the International Motorcycle Federation about standardizing all national Superbike rules around the world. 'Not the World Superbike rules, but the same rules, worldwide, for national series,' he said."
Exactly when did DMG get representation at the FIM, one wonders. Was the status of National Federation for sale along with the racing properties?
Exactly when did DMG get representation at the FIM, one wonders. Was the status of National Federation for sale along with the racing properties?
20.10.08
This Week News : All Ohio Bike Fest will replace Honda Homecoming
This Week News : All Ohio Bike Fest will replace Honda Homecoming Partially overlapping Vintage Days.
19.10.08
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News from the Associated Press - newsjournalonline.com
News from the Associated Press - newsjournalonline.com: "'NASCAR needs to level the playing field,' said team owner Chip Ganassi."
14.10.08
Technology Review: A Helmet Patch to Measure Blasts
Technology Review: A Helmet Patch to Measure Blasts Coming soon to a motorcycle helmet near you.
7.10.08
Howzat — another Warney - Geoff McClure - Opinion - theage.com.au
Howzat — another Warney - Geoff McClure - Opinion - theage.com.au: "AND we've got to the bottom of the reason why Colin Stoner, father of Casey Stoner, cracked it with race officials at Phillip Island at the weekend. It was to do with a story in the official program by Ken Wootton (former editor of Australian Motorcycle News), who extensively quoted English-based South African Michael Scott, who has been covering the 500cc/MotoGP scene for nearly 30 years. Scott basically said Stoner had been prickly to deal with in the past, but was now showing signs of maturity. Colin Stoner obviously saw red but was told there was nothing to apologise for, that people who paid $8 for an official program deserved more than puff pieces about Casey. Those in the know say it's almost impossible for local press to get an interview with Stoner, even specialised magazines"
ATV enthusiasts zoned out | Yakima Herald-Republic Online
ATV enthusiasts zoned out | Yakima Herald-Republic Online: "Fundamentally, it is wrong that government can prohibit you from enjoying your own property without regard to whether it impacts your neighbor"
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IBJ.com – Indianapolis Business Journal - Motorcycle race brings unusual fan mix to Indy
IBJ.com – Indianapolis Business Journal - Motorcycle race brings unusual fan mix to Indy: "They are new to the speedway, and they definitely seem to enjoy buying merchandise"
20.9.08
Italian round holds no fears for Yamaha duo - Yamaha Racing
Italian round holds no fears for Yamaha duo - Yamaha Racing: "We will use the electronic suspension"
Heard Inside MIC's Board Room Yesterday... News Article // RoadracingWorld.com: "From MIC Board Chairman Larry Little:
'Roadracing World is an enemy publication.'"
Makes you wonder how they feel about Easy Riders.
'Roadracing World is an enemy publication.'"
Makes you wonder how they feel about Easy Riders.
15.9.08
Rossi earns 69th win in rough weather | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
Rossi earns 69th win in rough weather | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star: "In a break with tradition, official attendance numbers were announced by MotoGP, not only for Sunday's race but for the weekend. Indianapolis Motor Speedway does not provide attendance figures for the Indianapolis 500 or Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. A total of 174,052 fans were in attendance for the three-day event, broken down as follows:
• Friday: 30,978.
• Saturday: 52,010.
• Sunday: 91,064.
• Total: 174,052."
• Friday: 30,978.
• Saturday: 52,010.
• Sunday: 91,064.
• Total: 174,052."
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NASCAR.COM - NASCAR Holdings reveals plan to acquire Grand-Am - Sep 4, 2008
NASCAR.COM - NASCAR Holdings reveals plan to acquire Grand-Am - Sep 4, 2008 NASCAR buys MOTO-ST. What happened the last time corporate america owned a motorcycle roadracing series?
2.9.08
Biker walks away from high speed crash | Batesville Daily Guard
Biker walks away from high speed crash | Batesville Daily Guard: "Sandy, who was wearing a helmet, gathered up his belongings into a backpack and was attempting to start the motorcycle to continue on his way."
27.8.08
Gas prices impact sales at Yamaha - The Times-Herald
Gas prices impact sales at Yamaha - The Times-Herald: Yamaha's plant in Georgia is "the only overseas plant with no motorcycle product."
FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Road Trip Reflections On The State Of Professional Racing News Article // RoadracingWorld.com "Wood finished seventh in the AMA Formula Xtreme race and 10th in the AMA Supersport race. For his trouble, Wood earned $2250 in contingency money and another $1150 in purse money, for a grand total of $3400."
Good thing he's not racing in Grand-Am, a series run by Edmonson since 1999. A Grand-Am Prototype (the car costs at least $700,000) driver finishing seventh at VIR after racing 250 miles would have won a $4,000 purse. How do you think a Grand-Am Prototype team's weekend expenses compare to Wood's Supersport 600 effort?
Good thing he's not racing in Grand-Am, a series run by Edmonson since 1999. A Grand-Am Prototype (the car costs at least $700,000) driver finishing seventh at VIR after racing 250 miles would have won a $4,000 purse. How do you think a Grand-Am Prototype team's weekend expenses compare to Wood's Supersport 600 effort?
24.8.08
UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news, business and sports - Kevin Provencher's Motorsports: Old Guard not leaving East series to young guns - Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news, business and sports - Kevin Provencher's Motorsports: Old Guard not leaving East series to young guns - Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008: "A lot of money has taken over in the series, but we're doing it the hard way,' said Salemi of Nashua, whose crew chief is former AMA Superbike privateer and NASCAR North stock car racer Dale Quarterley."
22.8.08
News from the Associated Press - newsjournalonline.com
Demolition derbies take hit from high scrap prices:"Aggravating their situation is growing interest by a new breed of participants - doctors, lawyers and other professionals willing to spend more money on the vehicles. Some sink as much as $5,000 into a single engine."
Dang RUDDD's. Runein' ever'thin.
Dang RUDDD's. Runein' ever'thin.
21.8.08
Suzuki ready to confirm '09 riders. - Yahoo! Eurosport UK
Suzuki ready to confirm '09 riders. - Yahoo! Eurosport UK: "set to freeze Ben Spies out of the Suzuki squad. The highly regarded American was eyeing a Rizla ride for 2009, but it remains to be seen now where he will fit in beyond another season in the AMA."
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autosport.com - MotoGP News: MotoGP calls for new safety measures "The promoters of the circuits have spent more than 80 million euro, and presently they are spending more than 1.7 million more than they were three years ago on safety," said Ezpeleta.
"This is something that cannot continue, and is it necessary to go more and more fast? No it isn't."
The day the music died.
"This is something that cannot continue, and is it necessary to go more and more fast? No it isn't."
The day the music died.
11.8.08
Motor Sports Hall of Fame of America Announces Class of 2008
Motor Sports Hall of Fame of America Announces Class of 2008: "(accepting for Mr. Rainey: Roger Edmondson)(accepting for Mr. Rainey: Roger Edmondson)"
10.8.08
8.8.08
DMG/AMA Pro Racing's Edmondson Meets With Smaller Teams At Mid-Ohio News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
"There wasn’t a lot of solid information given, because I don’t think a lot of solid information exists."
"I think details are pending."
"If you take the money part out of racing it will even it out."
"There wasn’t a lot of solid information given, because I don’t think a lot of solid information exists."
"I think details are pending."
"If you take the money part out of racing it will even it out."
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Central Indiana Motorcycle Company to Expand - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick
Central Indiana Motorcycle Company to Expand - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick Vance and Hines Motorsports Inc. has announced plans to invest more than $4 million to build and equip a 66,000 square-foot exhaust systems manufacturing facility next to its current location in Brownsburg.
Astronomical calculator kept track of ancient Olympics, study finds - Los Angeles Times
Astronomical calculator kept track of ancient Olympics, study finds - Los Angeles Times 2,100 year-old computer. Nothing to do with bikes but it's pretty cool.
Honda Super Cycle Weekend: New AMA boss having busy year | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Mansfield News Journal: "Edmondson said he plans to meet with smaller teams this weekend at Mid-Ohio and give them an update on what's happening and what's coming."
"From a schedule standpoint, he sees next year being 12 or 13 races with an easier travel pattern and more time between events." Which means either adding rounds to the current 12-event schedule or taking away from the 19-race season.
"From a schedule standpoint, he sees next year being 12 or 13 races with an easier travel pattern and more time between events." Which means either adding rounds to the current 12-event schedule or taking away from the 19-race season.
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide Yamaha Motor Cuts Profit Forecast on Weak U.S. Demand
28.7.08
Tire problems dredge up bad memories for Indy fans - - SI.com
Tire problems dredge up bad memories for Indy fans - - SI.com: "FIRST-TIME OBSERVER: Motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden has been making regular trips to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year was back Sunday for the NASCAR race.
Surprisingly, it was the first time the Kentucky native had ever witnessed a Cup race in person.
'I had the weekend off, so I didn't have an excuse not to do it,'' Hayden said. 'I'm from Owensboro, Ky., so it's hard not to be Waltrip fans. It is their hometown, so I like them. I like Dale Earnhardt Jr. too.''"
Surprisingly, it was the first time the Kentucky native had ever witnessed a Cup race in person.
'I had the weekend off, so I didn't have an excuse not to do it,'' Hayden said. 'I'm from Owensboro, Ky., so it's hard not to be Waltrip fans. It is their hometown, so I like them. I like Dale Earnhardt Jr. too.''"
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Inside Track Breaking News Blog: NCATS: Ranger finishes fourth at St-Eustache; Tagliani's day ends early
Inside Track Breaking News Blog: NCATS: Ranger finishes fourth at St-Eustache; Tagliani's day ends early: "Miguel Duhamel: 'Today I learned that on an oval, there are a lot of left turns! Joking aside, I was here to learn as much as I could and my main priority was to finish the race. I had a few good moves on the track but also some mistakes. I asked to change the set-up of the car after the qualifying session but that made my car worse as I had little grip in the rear. In all, I really loved my experience and can't wait to start again.'"
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Cycle News Online
Cycle News Online: "The three OEM’s represented, Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki, disagree with the path that the Daytona Motorsports Group is taking"
Harley-Davidson chief Jim Ziemer is not enjoying an easy ride - Times Online
Harley-Davidson chief Jim Ziemer is not enjoying an easy ride - Times Online: "If there is one bright spot, it is the growth in sales outside America. Overseas revenue accounts for about 30% of all turnover, up from 20% or so only three or four years ago."
26.6.08
Cycle News Online
Cycle News Online: "looking at the Daytona Superbike program, I don’t see where there’s manufacturer participation, frankly from anyone, because to me it has more of a Supersport kind of feel. It appears as though it’s for club racing."
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Stoner takes second consecutive pole with Donington masterclass | The Official MotoGP Website
MotoGP.com: "Nicky Hayden ...had been told that he could only use the motor on the condition of a top four placing"
20.6.08
WAN Defends Sportswriters' Rights
WAN Defends Sportswriters' Rights: "“We are under attack by event organizers,” said Dominic Young, director of editorial services for News International"
18.6.08
I finally realized what this whole DMG/Loudon/WGI situation reminds me of.
It reminds me of last summer when gas prices were making their big steep climb.
In one day, gas prices would go from, say, $2.89 a gallon (I wish!) to $3.05 or $3.07. The higher price would stay there for two or three days until everyone had seen the gas stations' sign boards and had a chance to absorb the sticker shock. Then, they'd drop the price back down to $2.96 and everyone would be filling their tanks like there was no tomorrow because gas was suddenly so "cheap." This happened repeatedly over the course of several months.
Now, the analogy breaks down there because higher gas prices are inevitable and lethal tracks (IMHO) are not. But if there's one thing that DMG understands (and here I'm talking primarily about Bledsoe and Atlas, not the front guys), it's market psychology. If you want people to accept something scary, first show them something absolutely terrifying and then back off it. They'll be so relieved that they're NOT getting the terrifying thing, that they'll enthusiastically embrace whatever lesser evil you put in front of them. Wait for it.
It reminds me of last summer when gas prices were making their big steep climb.
In one day, gas prices would go from, say, $2.89 a gallon (I wish!) to $3.05 or $3.07. The higher price would stay there for two or three days until everyone had seen the gas stations' sign boards and had a chance to absorb the sticker shock. Then, they'd drop the price back down to $2.96 and everyone would be filling their tanks like there was no tomorrow because gas was suddenly so "cheap." This happened repeatedly over the course of several months.
Now, the analogy breaks down there because higher gas prices are inevitable and lethal tracks (IMHO) are not. But if there's one thing that DMG understands (and here I'm talking primarily about Bledsoe and Atlas, not the front guys), it's market psychology. If you want people to accept something scary, first show them something absolutely terrifying and then back off it. They'll be so relieved that they're NOT getting the terrifying thing, that they'll enthusiastically embrace whatever lesser evil you put in front of them. Wait for it.
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UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news - Top bikers poised to return to Loudon - Saturday, Jun. 14, 2008
UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news - Top bikers poised to return to Loudon - Saturday, Jun. 14, 2008: "The new group has made informal contact with the Loudon speedway's director of new projects, Ron Meade."
13.6.08
Updated With A Statement From Roger Edmondson: AMA Pros Will Now Race In The Rain At Mid-Ohio, Road Atlanta, Infineon Raceway And VIR News Article // RoadracingWorld.com
Soup :: Roger Edmondson Statement On Mid-Ohio, Etc :: 06-12-2008
Soup :: Roger Edmondson Statement On Mid-Ohio, Etc :: 06-12-2008 Edmonson blames "AMA channels" for his miscommunication. Who could have guessed that would happen?
"Our spectators need to feel confident that when they leave their homes and take the expense and time to attend our events" ... that they won't be seeing their favorite riders' careers end from racing in the rain on substandard racetracks.
"Our spectators need to feel confident that when they leave their homes and take the expense and time to attend our events" ... that they won't be seeing their favorite riders' careers end from racing in the rain on substandard racetracks.
Mark Story: Owensboro's NASCAR glory fading - SPORTS UPDATE - Kentucky.com
Mark Story: Owensboro's NASCAR glory fading - SPORTS UPDATE - Kentucky.com: "Owensboro has hardly passed from the racing scene.
It's just the town's big-time 2000s star is Nicky Hayden, 26, the international motorcycle racing standout."
It's just the town's big-time 2000s star is Nicky Hayden, 26, the international motorcycle racing standout."
10.6.08
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autosport.com - A1GP News: New venues on A1GP calendar
autosport.com - A1GP News: New venues on A1GP calendar: "The 2.9-mile Algarve circuit, near Poritmao, is due to be completed in October and will open with the final round of the World Superbike Championship on November 2."
8.6.08
UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news - Motorsports Notebook: Competing events go head-to-head with Bike Week - Sunday, Jun. 8, 2008
UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news - Motorsports Notebook: Competing events go head-to-head with Bike Week - Sunday, Jun. 8, 2008: "give the spectators paintball guns. That's interactivity."
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BSB: Ducati hit with 10 kilo weight penalty - Visordown Motorcycle news : Racing news: "as part of this move to use much less expensive standard major components" or Ducati riders can pay every other rider on the grid 1000 euros.
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Soup :: Infineon Superbike Press Conference Transcript :: 05-17-2008
Soup :: Infineon Superbike Press Conference Transcript :: 05-17-2008: "the stuff that's been going on this weekend at the racetrack is sad for motorcycle racing. I'm not sure if they're handing out pills at the gate to try and numb the fans up, but these motorcycle fans are a lot smarter than obviously what the new promoters think."
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Worthington Daily Globe
Worthington Daily Globe Scott's family sued the United States for $25 million after the U.S. attorney in Minnesota concluded Janklow - as a congressman - was on official business at the time of the crash, which made the federal government responsible for financial damages.
12.5.08
The Columbus Dispatch : Coop might turn into racing haven
The Columbus Dispatch : Coop might turn into racing haven: "Both seller and prospective buyer envision a motorsports complex with nice restaurants and a speedway, drag strip and go-kart track that would lure hot-rod races, car clubs and rallies." With drawings.
SunHerald.com : MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT CHANGING DIRECTION
SunHerald.com : MOTORCYCLE CIRCUIT CHANGING DIRECTION Josh Hayes talks to his local paper.
9.5.08
SURVEY RESULTS: Are you a bike fan? | MOTOGP News | Crash.Net
SURVEY RESULTS: Are you a bike fan? | MOTOGP News | Crash.Net Motocourse archives to be digitised.
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Students run Triumph motorcycle on apples
Students run Triumph motorcycle on apples: "achieving a speed 158.7mph sets a record for a production bike on home-brewed fuel"
4.5.08
Lars Anderson: Barber Motorsports Park a hidden gem - Lars Anderson - SI.com
Lars Anderson: Barber Motorsports Park a hidden gem - Lars Anderson - SI.com: "So here's a note to Tony George, the owner of IndyCar: Get your series to Barber next year," but for Pete's sake don't make them build walls to contain your cars.
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YouTube - Hitler's got the wrong bike.
YouTube - Hitler's got the wrong bike. Closed captioning NSFW. I know this has been making the rounds, but just in case you haven't seen it.
24.4.08
Soup :: Interview: American Honda's Ray Blank :: 04-24-2008
Soup :: Interview: American Honda's Ray Blank :: 04-24-2008: "coming to that table and paying for that seat, paying for the opportunity to contribute, and then walking into the room the next day and finding out that not only was your chair gone, but the door was locked. Nobody was very interested in even letting you know why this had happened. And then the next thing, hearing that 'here's how the world is going to be'."
23.4.08
Dezeen » Blog Archive » NE apartment by Yuji Nakae, Akiyoshi Takagi and Hirofumi Ohno
Dezeen » Blog Archive » NE apartment by Yuji Nakae, Akiyoshi Takagi and Hirofumi Ohno: "This 8-unit rental apartment house complex was designed to house motorcycle enthusiasts, with a built-in garage included in every unit."
Bikers Can Rest Their Harley-Davidson Motorcycles At More Than 1,000 Best Western Hotels In The U.S. And Canada
Bikers Can Rest Their Harley-Davidson Motorcycles At More Than 1,000 Best Western Hotels In The U.S. And Canada: "offering motorcycle riders wipe-down towels at check in and access to a wash station at no additional cost . In addition, some properties offer designated parking, tar remover, sunscreen and lip balm"
22.4.08
Bonhams - Sale Items
Bonhams - Sale Items: "Important Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia" Includes Gary Nixon & Mike Hailwood helmets.
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Cycle News Online
Cycle News OnlineHERE IT IS: The Class Structure For AMA Road Racing
HERE IT IS: My lunch all over the keyboard.
HERE IT IS: My lunch all over the keyboard.
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YouTube - John Travolta - Honda Motorcycle Commercial
YouTube - John Travolta - Honda Motorcycle Commercial Good things happen on a Honda.
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Push on for stiffer penalties in traffic fatalities | GreenvilleOnline.com | The Greenville News
Push on for stiffer penalties in traffic fatalities | GreenvilleOnline.com | The Greenville News: "South Carolina law, unlike that in other states, severely limits what police can do in traffic fatalities"
2.4.08
Richards: Middle East Pivotal to Motor Sport’s Future
Richards: Middle East Pivotal to Motor Sport’s Future: "This area of the world is looking at motor sport as a proper sustainable business plan and we should all pay attention."
29.3.08
Hell for leather: McQueen and the Belstaff jacket - Home News, UK - The Independent
Hell for leather: McQueen and the Belstaff jacket - Home News, UK - The Independent: "The actor...was the biggest-earning dead celebrity of 2007."
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autosport.com - the Daily Grapevine: F1: Schumacher shines in bike race
autosport.com - the Daily Grapevine: F1: Schumacher shines in bike race: "Schumacher's best lap of 2:01.309 was about six seconds slower compared to what his professional rivals were capable of"
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Champ leads egg run - Sheffield Telegraph
Champ leads egg run - Sheffield Telegraph: "SHEFFIELD'S motorcycle king James Toseland will take part in one of the most important rides of his life on Sunday - the Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity's 2008 Easter Egg Run."
15.3.08
EDMONDSON v. AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOC PDF File. "In late 1993,
Tom Mueller, a vice president of the AMA, directed Roy Janson, the
then head of the AMA’s racing department, to prepare a memorandum
regarding how the AMA could effect a secret takeover of
Edmondson’s interest in the 1994 joint venture. Janson had completed
and submitted the requested memorandum by the end of December
1993. In early April 1994, the AMA implemented the secret takeover
plan outlined in Janson’s memorandum with a few revisions."
When Janson prepared the memorandum, did he expect the AMA would be successful in carrying out the plan? Or did Janson create the memorandum knowing the plan would fail?
Either way, it is interesting that Janson is reported to be joining with Edmondson to manage AMA roadracing.
Tom Mueller, a vice president of the AMA, directed Roy Janson, the
then head of the AMA’s racing department, to prepare a memorandum
regarding how the AMA could effect a secret takeover of
Edmondson’s interest in the 1994 joint venture. Janson had completed
and submitted the requested memorandum by the end of December
1993. In early April 1994, the AMA implemented the secret takeover
plan outlined in Janson’s memorandum with a few revisions."
When Janson prepared the memorandum, did he expect the AMA would be successful in carrying out the plan? Or did Janson create the memorandum knowing the plan would fail?
Either way, it is interesting that Janson is reported to be joining with Edmondson to manage AMA roadracing.
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Cycle News Online: "The plan under consideration was to run motocross races at NASCAR Sprint Cup facilities, but a clause in the AMA’s contract with Live Nation prevents anyone from promoting motocross races in facilities with more than 32,000 fixed seats."
So now the plan is to run Superbike races at NASCAR Sprint Cup facilities.
So now the plan is to run Superbike races at NASCAR Sprint Cup facilities.
5.3.08
WSBK: Sentul bites the dust., motorsport news, results, features, teams, drivers, updates
WSBK: Sentul bites the dust., motorsport news, results, features, teams, drivers, updates: "The proposed Indonesian round of the World Superbike Championship and its support events has been canned, reducing the senior calendar to just 14 rounds in 2008."
4.3.08
Wrigley Airwaves chewing gum in new TV adverts - Talking Retail
Wrigley Airwaves chewing gum in new TV adverts - Talking Retail: "the Wrigley Company will continue with their successful sponsorship of the Airwaves Ducati British Superbike Team"
1.3.08
28.2.08
JS Online: Harley handles hard times
JS Online: Harley handles hard times: "Forty-eight percent of the dealers said they were selling new Harleys for below the manufacturer's suggested retail price" But you still have to get on a waiting list.
27.2.08
25.2.08
Soup :: Daytona: Two-Wheeled Activites For Bike Week :: 02-25-2008
Soup :: Daytona: Two-Wheeled Activites For Bike Week :: 02-25-2008: "Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, must-see activities as well as thrilling motorcycle racing"
Motorcycle racing takes a back seat in Daytona Speedway's own press release.
Motorcycle racing takes a back seat in Daytona Speedway's own press release.
Superbike champion considers V8 Supercars switch | The Daily Telegraph
Superbike champion considers V8 Supercars switch | The Daily Telegraph: "The only thing I can say is I'm not saying the word 'retire'.
'The only thing I'm doing is stopping from motorcycle racing"
'The only thing I'm doing is stopping from motorcycle racing"
21.2.08
20.2.08
CMGonline.com - Canuck rider heads south
CMGonline.com - Canuck rider heads south Greg White needs women.
19.2.08
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9.2.08
Workers with Speedway ties indicted with crime families FBI bribed ISC to let them dump contaminated fill dirt on Staten Island site.
5.2.08
WebZeum > Classic Conversatiions > Triumph
WebZeum > Classic Conversatiions > Triumph Pre WWII Triumph motorcycle manufacturing film.
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "Yamaha slumped 15 percent to 2,225 yen, the biggest drop since February 1982. The world's second-largest motorcycle maker forecast 2008 operating profit will slide 19 percent, the first drop in eight years, amid falling U.S. demand."
3.2.08
2.2.08
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31.1.08
The Online Resident - online edition of The Resident - Algarve and Lisbon Edition - News, information and classifieds
The Online Resident - online edition of The Resident - Algarve and Lisbon Edition - News, information and classifieds: "the ambitious race track under construction in Portimão, will be ready in time for the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship, scheduled for November 2."
30.1.08
26.1.08
JS Online: Harley expansion slows
JS Online: Harley expansion slows: "Buell motorcycles, a Harley-owned boutique brand, are popular in Europe."
25.1.08
The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper Guide
The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper Guide: "It's a thrill-a-minute ride on MotoGP champ Mick Doohan's Motocoaster at Gold Coast's Dreamworld."
24.1.08
Bloomberg.com: Asia
Bloomberg.com: Asia: "Suzuki expects its U.S. motorcycle sales will dip 17 percent"
23.1.08
22.1.08
The MacArthur Chronicle | MacArthur Region Local News
The MacArthur Chronicle | MacArthur Region Local News Motorbike ace among top-10 sports earners
17.1.08
Sowetan - News
Sowetan - News: "A motor collision after a night out with friends has cost professional motorcycle racer Lance Isaacs a R5000 fine, or six months in prison, for negligent driving."
16.1.08
CSB Announces Changes for Twins - MotorcycleUSA.com
CSB Announces Changes for Twins - MotorcycleUSA.com: "The new class structure is very similar to the top two classes of the SunTrust MOTO-ST endurance series in the United States, which is also sanctioned by PMP." If you say MotoST fast it sounds like "Mo' Toast."
Italy's Ducati to evaluate any acquisition opportunities with boosted finances - Forbes.com
Italy's Ducati to evaluate any acquisition opportunities with boosted finances - Forbes.com: "If there are opportunities that do not dilute our brand, we would consider acquisitions or alliances,' he said.
An acquisition is not 'a necessity' and Ducati's distinctive brand does not require this type of expansion, he said, rejecting becoming a mass producers."
An acquisition is not 'a necessity' and Ducati's distinctive brand does not require this type of expansion, he said, rejecting becoming a mass producers."
14.1.08
13.1.08
12.1.08
Riding into History
Riding into History Mert Lawwill to be Grand Marshal at Riding Into History fundraiser.
11.1.08
Hardcard and AMA Superbike (Part I) « Hardcard Motorsports Weblog
Hardcard and AMA Superbike (Part I) « Hardcard Motorsports Weblog: "While the performance of the AMA as Superbike series manager has always been subject to public scrutiny and criticism, the feedback that Hardcard has received from the folks that have a major stake and investment in the series has been pretty damn positive."
SPEEDtv.com - The Online Motorsports Authority | All News Page | The latest headlines from NASCAR, Formula One, Motorcycle Racing and more!
SPEEDtv.com - The Online Motorsports Authority | All News Page | The latest headlines from NASCAR, Formula One, Motorcycle Racing and more! Scroll down and vote for MotoGP in the Speed Poll.
4.1.08
2.1.08
Charlotte Observer | 01/02/2008 | SC motorcycle deaths up in 2007; task force studies law changes
Charlotte Observer | 01/02/2008 | SC motorcycle deaths up in 2007; task force studies law changes: "Recommendations will likely not require helmets..."
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