24.12.08
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
18.12.08
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"
14.12.08
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11.12.08
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"
29.11.08
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20.11.08
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
14.11.08
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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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31.10.08
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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17.10.08
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"
6.10.08
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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."
9.9.08
5.9.08
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."
17.8.08
16.8.08
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."
7.8.08
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31.7.08
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
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