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.''"
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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."
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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."
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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."
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