7.10.08

A-style: harmless nipple-slip or unfair tactics

A-style: harmless nipple-slip or unfair tactics

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"

20.9.08

Keith's excellent Indy Slideshow.

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.

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."

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?