05-30-08 |
| |
MIXED WEATHER AT MUGELLO PUTS KAWASAKI ON TOP
Kawasaki's John Hopkins and Anthony West completed the two wet practice sessions at the Mugello circuit at the top of the field today, in first and third positions respectively on combined times. |
| |
REPSOL HONDA'S HAYDEN SECOND QUICKEST IN RAIN
Italian Grand Prix, Mugello
First day of practice, Friday May 30 2008 |
| |
RAIN DAMPENS PROGRESS FOR DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM AT MUGELLO
Bad weather took centre stage at Mugello today as the Italian Grand Prix got underway beneath heavy black skies and a series of showers that affected every practice session. |
| |
RACE NOTES AND WEEKEND PREVIEW FOR HONDA HANGTOWN MOTOCROSS CLASSIC ON MAY 31-JUNE 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 30, 2008) – With the opening round of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championships Presented by FMF in the books, the sport’s top riders head to the crown jewel of the season on May 31-June 1 in Sacramento, Calif., for the 34th Annual Honda Hangtown Motocross Classic Presented by Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino. |
| |
YAMAHA FREE PRACTICE REPORT - 30/05/2008
ROSSI HOMECOMING MARRED BY HEAVY RAIN IN MUGELLO |
| |
DAYTONA MOTORSPORTS GROUP: LITERBIKE EQUIPMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
All machines eligible for participation in Literbike must be approved by AMA Pro Racing and homologated by the manufacturer. |
| |
VERMEULEN ON TOP IN THE WET, CAPIROSSI SECOND IN THE DRY
Chris Vermeulen showed his wet weather skills to the full again today as he rode his Rizla Suzuki GSV-R to the top of the time-sheets at a rain-sodden Mugello in Italy.
|
| |
RAIN MAKES THE DIFFERENCE FOR MOTOGP RIDERS IN MUGELLO
Gran Premio d´Italia Alice - Friday May 29th
Report Day 1 |
| |
HAYES TAKES AMA FORMULA XTREME POLE AS ACTION KICKS OFF AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 29, 2008) - Taking pole for tomorrow's AMA
Formula Xtreme Championship race at Miller Motorsports Park, Erion Honda
Racing's Josh Hayes came away with the biggest prize on day one of the
HANNspree Superbike Championship(r) StriVectin-SD(r) USA Round and Honda
Summit of Speed AMA Superbike Championship weekend. |
| |
ATTACK’S RAPP AND DAVIES PUT PIRELLI ON FX FRONT ROW
Rome, GA – At Miller Motorsport Park’s biggest big track, Pirelli riders Steve Rapp
and Chaz Davies earned front-row starting positions for Friday’s Formula Xtreme
race. |
| |
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE ICONIC BONNEVILLE
- Belstaff and Ewan McGregor mark the occasion with a bespoke design - |
| |
TEAM ALTO EVOLUTION HONDA -- RIDER ANNOUNCEMENT
Thursday May 29th, 2008 – TOOELE – UTAH – Alto Evolution Honda Superbike would like to communicate to the world motorcycle media that from the USA Round up to the end of the season a new rider will take part of the Superbike World Championship together with Shuhei Aoyama. |
| |
FORMER AMA CHAMPION JASON PRIDMORE MAKING A FULL TIME RETURN TO SUPERBIKE RACING
Tooele, UT (May 29, 2008)- Jason Pridmore has signed with the Alto Evolution Honda World Superbike team. |
| |
05-29-08 |
| |
KAWASAKI RENEWS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF WMA NATIONALS
BEND, Ore. (May 29, 2008)---The Womenís Motocross Association (WMA) announced that Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) has renewed its position as the presenting sponsor of the AMA/WMA Womenís National Motocross Championship series for 2008. The six-race championship events get underway beginning this weekend (May 31 and June 1) at the famous Hangtown Classic course near Sacramento, Calif. |
| |
AMERICAN HONDA’S ASHLEY FIOLEK, FRESH OFF STRONG FINISHES IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS, IS SET TO GO AFTER THE 2008 WMA WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Pebble Beach, CA (May 29, 2008)- Multi-time amateur motocross champion and rising star in the Women’s Motocross Association (WMA) professional series, Ashley Fiolek, fresh from competing in two European rounds of the FIM Women’s World Cup of Motocross, is set to embark on her first full season in the WMA. |
| |
"ON ANY SUNDAY" REUNION BENEFITS PBTF
Motorcycle enthusiasts mix with legends at special screening |
| |
JASON TOLLESON WITH THE SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION (SEMA) APPOINTED AS THE OFF-ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION’S (ORBA) NEWEST BOARD MEMBER
BAKERSFIELD, CA (May 29, 2006) –At the May meeting of ORBA’s Board of Directors Jason Tolleson, Government and Public Affairs Manager for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), was selected to serve on the Board of Directors. |
| |
RIDERS WIN IN CANADA AND USA WITH BRAKING
Jordon Szoke on his Canadian Kawasaki Motors ZX-10R started the season showing the field why he is the 2 time defending Parts Canada Superbike and 600 Champion by crushing the competition by 5+ seconds at the finish. |
| |
RAIN GREETS MOTOGP ON ARRIVAL AT MUGELLO
Gran Premio D'Italia Alice - Thursday May 29th
Race Preview
|
| |
“MOTOSTARS: CELEBRITIES + MOTORCYCLES” WELCOMES KEITH URBAN
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles,” the new exhibit opening at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum on June 28, 2008, continues to add motorcycle enthusiasts from music, screen and industry. |
| |
WHERE THE AMATUERS GO TO BE JUDGED BY THE PROS:
Metzeler’s Custom Bike Contest To ROAR INTO Sturgis For SIXTH Consecutive Year |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: DANI AIMS TO GET INTO RHYTHM OF SUCCESS IN ITALY
Italian Grand Prix at Mugello
|
| |
PIRELLI TIRE NA APPOINTS FOXWORTHY AS MARKETING MANAGER
Rome, GA – Pirelli Tire North America is pleased to announce the addition of Stan
Foxworthy to its marketing team as Marketing Manager for its motorcycle division. |
| |
FANS TO GET UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS THIS WEEKEND AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 28, 2008) - Fans attending this weekend's
HANNspree Superbike World Championship(r) StriVectin-SD(r) USA Round and
Honda Summit of Speed AMA Superbike Championship event at Miller
Motorsports Park will enjoy access unprecedented in the history of
professional motorcycle racing. |
| |
05-28-08 |
| |
GEICO TRIPLE CROWN FOR MAXXIS ENDUROCROSS
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 27, 2008) The organizers of the AMA/Maxxis EnduroCross Championship and auto insurance leader, GEICO, are proud to announce the 2008 GEICO Triple Crown. |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: HONDA’S WORLD SUPERBIKE MEN SPREAD THEIR WINGS OVER AMERICA
American World Superbike at Miller Motorsports Park
Wednesday 28 May, 2008 World Superbike preview |
| |
HAGA AND CORSER HEAD TO THE USA FOR THE ALL NEW SALT LAKE CITY RACE
After two gutsy rides at his team's home circuit of Monza, Yamaha Motor Italia WSB Team rider Noriyuki Haga has now moved into overall third in the championship table. |
| |
RECREATION GROUP SUPPORTS MANAGED ACCESS FOR OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing |
| |
05-27-08 |
| |
FIM TO OBSERVE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 27, 2008) –The Federation International De Motocyclisme (FIM), the international sporting body for motorcycle racing, in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), will observe World Environment Day during the HANNspree Superbike World Championship® StriVectin-SD® USA Round and Honda Summit of Speed AMA Superbike Championship weekend at Miller Motorsports Park.
|
| |
AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP: MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK HONDA SUMMIT OF SPEED
The AMA Superbike Championship will share the stage with an FIM world championship event for the first of two times this season on May 29-June 1 at Miller Motorsports Park, in Tooele, Utah. |
| |
BRIDGESTONE MOTOGP BRIEFING - ROUND 6: ITALY
Tuesday 27 May 2008 |
| |
KTM RACING BREAKING NEWS
US Motocross Series: 1st round San Bernardino, CA
MDK KTM Factory rider Nick Wey earned 9th overall at the first round of the AMA Motocross Series at Glen Helen Raceway. |
| |
MOTORCYCLE AND SCOOTER RIDE TO WORK DAY IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2008
This year's seventeenth annual motorcycle and scooter commuting
demonstration will increase the number of riders on the road,
according to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization. "Riding
to work on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and
scooters for transportation. |
| |
DAYTONA MOTORSPORTS GROUP: DAYTONA SUPERBIKE EQUIPMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
All machines eligible for participation in Daytona Superbike must be approved by AMA Pro Racing and homologated by the manufacturer. |
| |
THE DUCATI XEROX TEAM GOES TRANSATLANTIC WITH A RETURN TO THE USA
Salt Lake City (USA) Tuesday 27th May: The Ducati Xerox Team will tackle a new track this weekend as the Superbike calendar takes them to America and the Miller Motorsports Park of Salt Lake City, Utah. |
| |
MAGNIFICENT MUGELLO AWAITS MICHELIN MEN
The Italian Grand Prix is one of the most keenly anticipated races on the MotoGP calendar. A superb, high-speed racetrack in a beautiful Tuscan valley that throngs with a vast and enthusiastic crowd makes Mugello an irresistible event for riders, teams and fans. |
| |
RAIN WILL NOT AFFECT SUPERBIKE RACES AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH – Although it is raining this morning in Northern Utah, and the forecast shows a possibility of rain later in the week, officials at Miller Motorsports Park remind fans that rain will not affect this weekend’s HANNspree Superbike World Championship® StriVectin-SD® USA Round and Honda Summit of Speed AMA Superbike Championship events. |
| |
STEWART WINS AMA TOYOTA MOTOCROSS OPENER IN SAN BERNARDINO
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Monster Energy Kawasaki’s James Stewart, of Haines City, Fla., won today’s opening round AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF at the 13th Annual Giant RV Motocross National Presented by Yamaha at Glen Helen Raceway. Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Austin Stroupe, of Lincolnton, N.C., picked up his first career win in AMA Motocross Lites. |
| |
SZOKE WINS AT CALABOGIE
CALABOGIE, Ont. – Two-time defending Parts Canada Superbike Champion Jordan
Szoke won the opening race of the 2008 season at Calabogie Motorsports Park
on Sunday. |
| |
BTOSPORTS.COM SPONSORS HOLESHOT AWARD FOR 2008 AMA TOYOTA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (May 24, 2008) – With the start of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF just hours away, the National Promoters Group (NPG) announced that BTOSports.com, a distributor of motocross parts and accessories, has signed on as official sponsor of the holeshot award, named the BTOSports.com Holeshot Award. |
| |
FIAT YAMAHA LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING STREAK IN MUGELLO
The Fiat Yamaha team head into their home Grand Prix at Mugello in Italy this weekend looking to continue the most successful ever start to a MotoGP World Championship for the Japanese factory. |
| |
DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM PREPARE FOR HOME RACE AT MUGELLO
The Ducati Marlboro Team is preparing itself for one of the most popular events of the season for the teams, riders and fans this weekend, as the Grand Prix of Italy takes place at the Mugello circuit, located less than 90 kilometres from the factory's headquarters in Borgo Panigale. |
| |
FIAT YAMAHA LOOK TO CONTINUE WINNING STREAK IN ITALY
The Fiat Yamaha team head into their home Grand Prix at Mugello in Italy this weekend looking to continue the most successful ever start to a MotoGP World Championship for the Japanese factory. |
| |
PERFECT STREET CREDENTIALS WITH RACING REPLICAS
Close correlation of products between the track and the street is a source of pride for Yamaha. Not only do the Aerox and JogRR scooters contain cutting-edge technology, but now the bikes themselves even physically resemble their distant racing ‘cousins’. Four replicas from the glamorous and exciting spheres of MotoGP and World Superbike now fill a prestigious place in Yamaha’s Scooter catalogue.
|
| |
NICKY HAYDEN RIDES MOTOGP DEMO LAP AT INDY 500
The USA’s most recent MotoGP World Champion was given a hero’s welcome by American race-fans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday as he undertook a demonstration lap on his Honda RC212V, shortly before the start of the 92nd staging of the Indianapolis 500 race. |
| |
05-23-08 |
| |
2008 HANNSPREE FIM SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Riders enthusiastic about return of World Superbike to USA |
| |
SCOTT JENSEN NAMED WORLD SUPERBIKE WILD CARD ENTRY AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 23, 2008) – Scott Jensen, a 32-year-old privateer motorcycle racer from Longmont, Colo., has been accepted by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and series organizers FGSport as a Wild Card entry for the HANNspree Superbike World Championship® StriVectin-SD® USA Round at Miller Motorsports Park, scheduled for May 29 – June 1. |
| |
FRENCH GP DEBRIEF: Q+A WITH TOHRU UBUKATA
Friday 23 May 2008 Bridgestone-shod Valentino Rossi took his second consecutive MotoGP victory of this highly competitive 2008 season at the Bugatti Circuit in Le Mans, France last weekend, to lead the riders’ championship by three points afterfive rounds. |
| |
CAPIROSSI READY FOR RIZLA SUZUKI HOME DEBUT
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP star Loris Capirossi will make his Suzuki debut in his home country of Italy next weekend, as the MotoGP circus begins an exhausting run of six Grands Prix in eight weeks. |
| |
THE RACER X MOTOCROSS SHOW ON MOTOCROSS.COM KICKS OFF THE SEASON AT GLEN HELEN WITH SPECIAL CO-HOST
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (May 22, 2008) - The critically acclaimed Racer X
Motocross Show on Motocross.com returns for a second summer this weekend as
the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF blasts off at
the 13th Annual Giant RV AMA Motocross National presented by Yamaha from
Glen Helen Raceway in San Bernardino, California. |
| |
PIRELLI TIRE SUPPORTS OTSFF SUZUKI, KTM CANADA AND MONSTER KAWASAKI RACE TEAMS IN 2008 MONSTER ENERGY CANADIAN MOTOCROSS NATIONALS
Rome, Ga. - In addition to supporting a host of riders and teams on the
Toyota AMA Motocross Championships and the FIM MX Championships this
summer, Pirelli Tire will field three teams at the Monster Energy Canadian Motocross Nationals that kick off this weekend at Ste. Julie, Quebec and concludes Sunday, August 17 in Walton, Ontario. |
| |
05-22-08 |
| |
IMS ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE PLANS FOR CENTENNIAL ERA
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 22, 2008 – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will celebrate 100 years of worldwide leadership in motorsports entertainment through its Centennial Era from 2009-2011, which will feature many special events, a new, retro corporate logo and redevelopment of the area surrounding the Racing Capital of the World. |
| |
MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK PREPARES FOR HANNSPREE SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
TOOELE VALLEY, UTAH (May 22, 2008) – No sooner did the last transporter roll out of Miller Motorsports Park this past Monday morning following the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix presented by The Grand and Little America Hotels than work crews sprung into action to prepare the facility for the HANNspree Superbike World Championship® StriVectin-SD® USA Round and Honda Summit of Speed AMA Superbike Championship weekend, scheduled for May 29 – June 1. |
| |
NEW DATES FOR RACING 2 SAVE LIVES AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK
Denver, CO – May 21, 2008 - Following the cancellation of its previously announced 2008 opening event, the children’s charity Racing 2 Save Lives is pleased to announce that Utah’s Miller Motorsports Park will host R2SL on July 3-6, kicking off the organization’s fifth season.
|
| |
PBTF TO BENEFIT FROM CHARITY AUCTION
(PICKERINGTON, OHIO) To celebrate its new "MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles" exhibit, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is offering enthusiasts the opportunity to take home a piece of exhibit-themed memorabilia while supporting a good cause. |
| |
05-21-08 |
| |
RECREATION GROUPS RESPOND TO THREATS TO MOTORIZED RECREATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FORESTS LAWSUIT
SACRAMENTO, CA (May 21) — The California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs led a coalition of recreational access groups seeking to enter the latest lawsuit challenging motorized recreation in California. |
| |
AMERICAN HONDA RACE REPORT
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA |
| |
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES MEMBER DISCOUNT AT CHOICE HOTELS LOCATIONS
PICKERINGTON, Ohio-- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce a new benefit for the Association's nearly 300,000 members: a 15 percent discount at participating Choice Hotels*. |
| |
S&S ANNOUNCES MOBIL 1 TO BE SPONSOR OF S&S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
LA CROSSE WI (May 20, 2008) S&S® Cycle is proud to announce that Mobil 1 is the title sponsor of the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration (www.sscycle50th.com) presented by the AMD World Championships. |
| |
05-20-08 |
| |
BRAKING – MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI GO 1-2
Destry Abbott made it two in a row with another wire to wire win at round six of the 2008 FMF/AMA National Hare & Hound Series in Delta, Utah. |
| |
HANGTOWN SET TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF MOTOCROSS ACTION
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 20, 2008) - Since opening its doors in 1968, Hangtown MX Park and the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club has played host to exciting motocross racing as the site of some of history's most memorable battles. |
| |
ROSSI CONCLUDES FRUITFULL LE MANS TEST
Valentino Rossi put in another valuable day’s work in Le Mans today, Sunday’s race winner completing 44 laps and setting a best time of 1’33.882. |
| |
CHARITY AUCTION KICK-STARTS “MOTOSTARS: CELEBRITIES + MOTORCYCLES” EXHIBIT GRAND OPENING
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – To celebrate the new “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” exhibit, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is offering enthusiasts the opportunity to take a piece of exhibit-themed memorabilia home – and support a good cause. |
| |
ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI CAPTURES SECOND SUPERBIKE DOUBLE-PODIUM AT INFINEON
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Spies & Mladin again first & second! |
| |
LEGENDARY ACE CAFE LONDON COMES TO STURGIS
Celebrating its 70th Anniversary at Champions Park on Lazelle St |
| |
AMA, NPG INTRODUCE THE RICKY CARMICHAEL HARD-CHARGER AWARD FOR THE 2008 TOYOTA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (May 19, 2008) – In recognizing the hard work and determination that became the trademark throughout Ricky Carmichael’s record-breaking career, the AMA and NPG have created a new award in his honor for the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship Presented by FMF, named the Ricky Carmichael Hard-Charger Award. |
| |
INFO ON JOHN MATHERSON SERVICES
Funeral services for John Matherson will be held this Friday, May 23rd at El Toro Memorial Park, 25751 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest CA, Followed by a Memorial and Celebration Reception @ 2:00 P.M. |
| |
U. S. REPRESENTATIVE BISHOP (R-UT) INTRODUCES RESOLUTION HIGHLIGHTING WORLD SUPERBIKE EVENT IN UTAH SCHEDULED FOR MAY 29-JUNE 1
Washington, D.C., May 15, 2008 - Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) has
introduced a resolution (H. Res. 1121) commending Miller Motorsports
Park, the County of Tooele and the State of Utah for hosting the first
FIM Superbike World Championship race on American soil in four years. |
| |
DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM CONCLUDE TEST SESSION IN FRANCE
A second day of post-race testing at Le Mans concluded early when the Ducati Corse engineers, studying the data in their possession, singled out the component that caused the breakdown of Casey Stoner's engine in the Grand Prix de France. |
| |
05-19-08 |
| |
ROSSI PUTS CELEBRATIONS BEHIND HIM TO CONCENTRATE ON NEXT STEP WITH BRIDGESTONE
After making another step up the all-time winners list to joint second with his 90th career victory yesterday, Valentino Rossi wasted no time in getting started on working towards number 91 at Le Mans today. |
| |
DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM COMPLETE FIRST DAY OF TESTS AT LE MANS
The Ducati Marlboro Team have concluded day one of testing at Le Mans today in cool and cloudy conditions. |
| |
REPSOL HONDA RIDERS LEARN MORE AT LE MANS
Repsol MotoGP tests, Le Mans, France
Monday, May 19 2008 |
| |
RED BULL AMA U.S. ROOKIES CUP APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2009 SEASON
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 19, 2008) -- With its inaugural season
successfully underway, applications are now being accepted online for the
2009 season of the Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup at
www.redbullrookiescup.com. |
| |
THOR RACE REPORT: MX GP - ROUND 5 -MANTOVA , ITALY
The 5th round of the FIM MX championship has seen THOR’s factory racer, David Philippaerts extend his lead in the MX1 title chase. |
| |
BRIDGESTONE-SHOD ROSSI TAKES SECOND WIN AND CLAIMS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD
Round 5: France - Race
Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans - Sunday 18 May 2008
|
| |
RAPP SCORES ANOTHER PODIUM FOR PIRELLI IN AMA FX
Rome, GA: It’s a new total of ten podiums for Pirelli for the 2008 AMA Superbike season, with NorCal local-star Steve Rapp finishing third in Saturday’s feature Formula Xtreme race at Infineon Raceway. |
| |
AMA ENDUROCROSS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS ANNOUNCED
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 15, 2008) The organizers of the AMA/Maxxis EnduroCross Championship Series proudly announce a key restructuring of the previously released six round national championship series. |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: HODGSON MOVES TO THIRD IN THE AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
Temperature: 30 degrees
Climate: Sunny, warm |
| |
PIRELLI RIDERS SHARE THE TOP PLACES AT INFINEON AMA EVENT
Rome, GA: On a seriously sunny Sunday in Sonoma, California, the AMA
Superstock race came to a close with an even split of the top-ten finishers; five of
them being Pirelli riders. |
| |
SUZUKI'S SPIES COMPLETES SUPERBIKE SWEEP AT INFINEON RACEWAY
SONOMA, Calif. (May 18, 2008) -- Suzuki's Ben Spies completed the sweep on Sunday at Infineon Raceway with a victory in the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts. |
| |
TOUGH DAY AT LE MANS FOR DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM
An otherwise positive weekend for Casey Stoner at Le Mans ended on a negative note today as his unbroken run of 22 points-scoring finishes came to an end. |
| |
ROSSI REACHES 90 WINS WITH PEERLESS DISPLAY TO HEAD ALL-YAMAHA PODIUM
Valentino Rossi made another historic step in his incredible career today when he took his 90th career victory in Le Mans, equalling the record set by the great Angel Nieto, to move into second in the all-time winners list behind Giacomo Agostini. |
| |
JOHN MATHERSON DIES IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
The motorcycle sport and industry mourns the loss of John Matherson over the weekend. |
| |
ROSSI TOPS ALL YAMAHA PODIUM IN LE MANS
YAMAHA RACE REPORT - 18/05/2008 |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: PEDROSA FIGHTS FOR FOURTH PLACE IN TOUGH RACE
French Grand Prix at Le Mans |
| |
FIGHTING FIFTH IN FRANCE FOR VERMEULEN, STRONG SEVENTH FOR CAPIROSSI
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racer Chris Vermeulen celebrated his best result so far this season by finishing in an impressive fifth position at Le Mans in France today, with team-mate Loris Capirossi crossing the line in an equally strong seventh place. |
| |
ROCKSTAR MAKITA SUZUKI’S SPIES WINS INFINEON SUPERBIKE RACE ON SATURDAY
Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Mladin follows teammate home in second
Round 6 – AMA Superbike Series
Sonoma, California
Infineon Raceway
May 16 - 18, 2008 |
| |
05-17-08 |
| |
RED BULL ROOKIES CUP 2008
Saturday 17th May Race Report |
| |
TOP WOMEN RIDERS VIE FOR TOP SPOT IN 2008 WOMEN'S MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (May 16, 2007) – Two new events highlight the six-race 2008 AMA/WMA Women’s Motocross National Championship presented by Kawasaki. |
| |
PIRELLI TIRE POST $336,200 IN CONTINGENCY FOR RACERS COMPETING IN THE TOYOTA AMA MOTOCROSS NATIONALS
Rome, Ga. – After making their footprint in the 2008 AMA Supercross Championship, Pirelli Tire will continue their support at the 12-stop Toyota AMA Motocross Championships this summer, offering a lion’s share of $336,200 in contingency. |
| |
PROMISING RACE PACE AND THIRD ROW START FOR VERMEULEN AT LEMANS
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racer Chris Vermeulen equalled his best qualifying position of the season so far, achieving eighth place at Le Mans in France. |
| |
MOTOBOWL 2008!
Bowling spots available for $50 a piece! |
| |
05-16-08 |
| |
EDWARDS QUICKEST YAMAHA WITH THIRD FASTEST TIME
Following on from his eventful weekend in China two weeks ago, Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo was back on his M1 at Le Mans today, battling on despite the pain of two fractured ankles. |
| |
KAWASAKI DUO SEE IMPROVEMENTS AT LE MANS
Kawasaki's John Hopkins and Anthony West finished today's opening practice sessions ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix in ninth and 16th positions respectively, after focussing on refining machine set-up during the two, one-hour track sessions. |
| |
STONER SECOND FASTEST AT LE MANS, MELANDRI MAKES LATE PROGRESS
Casey Stoner ended the first day of free practice for the Grand Prix de France as the second fastest rider around the Le Mans circuit on a cool (19¬8 C) but, most importantly, dry start to the weekend. |
| |
LORENZO BACK ON BOARD AND BATTLING ON DESPITE INJURIES
Following on from his eventful weekend in China two weeks ago, Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo was back on his M1 at Le Mans today, battling on despite the pain of two fractured ankles. |
| |
SIXTH PLACE FOR ROSSI ON DAY ONE IN FRANCE
Valentino Rossi rode his Fiat Yamaha Team M1 to sixth place on the opening day of the Grand Prix of France in Le Mans today. |
| |
FAST START FOR TECH 3 YAMAHA ON HOME SOIL IN LE MANS
The Tech 3 Yamaha team made a fast start to its home race at the historic Le Mans circuit in France today with Colin Edwards posting the third fastest time in the opening free practice sessions. |
| |
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA HIRES NEW MARKETING CHIEF
Cupertino, Ca (15 May 2008) - Ducati North America is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head of Marketing at its Cupertino, California headquarters. |
| |
PEDROSA TAKES FIRST DAY ADVANTAGE IN LE MANS
Fastest in both the morning and afternoon MotoGP sessions in Le Mans, Dani
Pedrosa holds the early advantage ahead of the Alice Grand Prix de France. |
| |
STRONG FIRST DAY FOR VERMEULEN AND RIZLA SUZUKI MOTOGP IN FRANCE
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP’s Australian star Chris Vermeulen had a positive first day’s free practice, in readiness for Sunday’s French Grand Prix at Le Mans. |
| |
WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING EVENT TAKING PLACE AT OHIO BIKE WEEK
"Women Riders: No Limits!" presented by Motolight happens in June |
| |
RED BULL AMA U.S. ROOKIES CUP READY TO ROCK IN SONOMA
Round Two gets underway this weekend at Infineon Raceway. Benny Solis
Looks for two wins in a row. |
| |
05-15-08 |
| |
HANGTOWN CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MOTOCROSS ACTION AT HONDA MX CLASSIC PRESENTED BY JACKSON RANCHERIA HOTEL AND CASINO
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 14, 2008) - The most senior circuit of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF celebrates 40 years of national event action with the Honda Hangtown Motocross Classic presented by Jackson Rancheria Hotel and Casino at Hangtown MX Park in the Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area, May 31-June 1. |
| |
DUKE ACCEPTS $6 MILLION GRANT FROM PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION
(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) presented an additional $6 million to its research institute at Duke University yesterday. |
| |
TEAM HUSQVARNA HAS RESPECTABLE FINISH ON “MUDDER’S DAY” IN SIXTH ROUND OF GNCC RACING SERIES
Veteran Scott Summers Wins Fourth Veteran A Class in a Row
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 15, 2008…Husqvarna Team Manager and five-time GNCC Champion Scott Summers posted his fourth straight win in a row on a Husqvarna TXC 510 in the Vet A (30+) Class in the sixth round of the 2008 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Racing Series held in Millfield, Ohio, May 10-11. |
| |
PROMARK MOTORSPORT MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT. May 8, 2008
Burlington Ontario: Promark Motorsport International Incorporated, parent company for The Raceline Radio Network Inc., Snow Trax Television Inc., and Dirt Trax Television Inc., today announced an update on the health of company President and CEO John Massingberd. Massingberd has been diagnosed with ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease”. |
| |
MICHELIN MEN AIM TO THE MAIN MEN AT LE MANS
Pedrosa & Lorenzo go into Michelin's home GP first & second on points |
| |
PIRELLI TIRES CONTINUE DOMINANCE AT FIM MX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BULGARIA
Philippaerts & Searle Victorious in MX1/MX2 Classes While Rookie Fiolek Earns Podium Position |
| |
RED BULL MOTOGP ROOKIES CUP VISITS LE MANS FOR FIRST TIME THIS WEEKEND
The fourth race in the 2008 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup will be contested at the Le Mans Bugatti circuit on Saturday May 17th with double Jerez winner Luis Salom defending a 3 point championship lead over American JD Beach. |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: PEDROSA AIMS TO HEAP PRESSURE ON TITLE RIVALS
French Grand Prix at Le Mans
16, 17 and 18 May 2008 |
| |
BIG BEAR CHOPPERS HAS FIRST CERTIFIED X-WEDGE POWERED BIKE
La Crosse, Wisconsin (May 14, 2008) S&S® would like to announce the first X-Wedge™ 50 state certified vehicle; the Big Bear Choppers™, G.T.X. Bagger. S&S worked very closely with Big Bear Choppers in the new S&S Emissions Certification Laboratory to give Big Bear Choppers this distinction. |
| |
LORENZO GETS GREEN LIGHT TO RACE AT LE MANS
Jorge Lorenzo has been given the official 'thumbs up' to participate in this weekend’s French Grand Prix, after undergoing assessment in Barcelona this afternoon by Doctor Xavier Mir. |
| |
05-14-08 |
| |
RED BULL X-FIGHTERS TEXAS: TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Santa Monica, Calif. (May 14, 2008) – Tickets are now on-sale for Red Bull
X-Fighters Texas - the first-ever U.S. stop for the world’s premier,
most-progressive freestyle motocross series. The third of five global
series stops will take on a rodeo theme at the Historic Fort Worth
Stockyards in Texas on Saturday night, June 14. |
| |
MICHAEL BECK SCORES CHAMPIONSHIP POINT IN WORLD SUPERBIKE SERIES MAY 11 AT MONZA
Substituting for injured GMT-94 Yamaha rider David Checa, Michael Beck scored his first world championship point in his first weekend of international competition. |
| |
PEDROSA AIMS TO HEAP PRESSURE ON TITLE RIVALS
The MotoGP calendar itself is perhaps the biggest challenge facing riders now as seven races in ten weekends loom. Anyone found wanting as this schedule of intense racing unfolds will surely lose sight of the big prize – the time to put points on the board is very definitely now. |
| |
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES REDESIGNED MAGAZINE, WEBSITE AND LOGO
PICKERINGTON, Ohio--The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) today unveiled its newly redesigned magazine, American Motorcyclist, a new web presence at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com, and a new logo.
|
| |
PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION GIVES $6 MILLION GRANT TO DUKE
PBTF Institute at Duke researchers are working to develop gene-based therapies, vaccines and other novel treatments for childhood brain tumors.
(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) is giving an additional $6 million grant to its research institute at Duke University, bringing total funding for the program to $12 million. |
| |
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION FOR THE YAMAHA CLASSIC RACING TEAM
Yamaha Motor Europe NV has officially announced its support for the Yamaha Classic Racing Team, founded and managed by former Yamaha GP mechanic Ferry Brouwer. In addition to a financial element, the support will include technical as well as promotional aspects. |
| |
05-13-08 |
| |
RIDE AT INDY IN THE LAP OF CHAMPIONS!
Want to be a hero to kids with brain tumors while making motorcycle history? Register at www.rideforkids.org to take a parade lap around the brand-new GP track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008! This will take place on a "hot" track immediately following the MotoGP qualifying sessions on Saturday. |
| |
FAST DATES CALENDAR KITTENS TEAM UP WITH ALSTARE SUZUKI AND MONZA RACE WINNER MAX NEUKIRCHNER AT MILLER MOTORSPORTS SBK RACE
May 12th 2008 - This month's May page in the 2008 Fast Dates Calendar has us getting ready for the return of World Superbike to America this month at Miller Motorsports Park, UT, May 30th -June 1st after a 4 year USA absence. |
| |
AMA RACING ANNOUNCES REVISIONS TO 2008 AMA FLAT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
PICKERINGTON, Ohio - AMA Racing announced today that two events have been removed from the 2008 Flat Track Championship schedule and a new event has been added. |
| |
BRIDGESTONE MOTOGP BRIEFING - ROUND 5: FRANCE
Tuesday 13 May 2008 |
| |
IDENTIFICATION CODES FOR PIRELLI MOTORCYCLE TIRES IN NORTH AMERICA
Milan (Italy), May 2008. Pirelli Tyre SpA announces that for logistics reasons, Pirelli motorcycle radial tires to be sold in the North American replacement channel will be manufactured solely with the markings required by local legislation. |
| |
SPEED CHANNEL TO BE EXCLUSIVE NETWORK FOR 2008 AMA TOYOTA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (May 12, 2008) – With a great team of hosts and a solid fan base, the SPEED Channel returns in 2008 as the official network of the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF. |
| |
MOTOGP’S NEW GENERATION SET FOR BATTLE AT HISTORIC LE MANS
Alice Grand Prix de France - Tuesday May 13th
Race Preview |
| |
05-12-08 |
| |
KAWASAKI FIRED UP FOR FRANCE
The Kawasaki Racing Team head for this weekend's French Grand Prix at Le Mans in confident mood, with both John Hopkins and Anthony West determined to make amends after the disappointment of Shanghai. |
| |
DIETRICH TAKES OVER IN HOLLISTER
WORCS Round 5 |
| |
KAWASAKI AMA SUPERBIKE SHOWDOWN: FACT SHEET
Infineon Raceway, May 16-18 |
| |
AMA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP: INFINEON RACEWAY
Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts |
| |
THOR RACE REPORT: MX GP - ROUND 4 - SEVLIEVO, BULGARIA
MX GP - Round 4 - Sevlievo, Bulgaria |
| |
DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM RETURN TO EUROPE FOR FRENCH GP
The MotoGP World Championship returns to Europe for the Grand Prix of France as the season enters its busiest phase, with five races coming up over the next seven weekends. |
| |
ROSSI AND LORENZO SHOW MOVES ON TO FRANCE
Fiat Yamaha riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo travel to the legendary Le Mans circuit this weekend looking to continue their trailblazing start to the 2008 MotoGP World Championship after dominating the headlines over the opening four rounds. |
| |
MINIMOTO SX - THE “RICHEST PITBIKE RACE ON EARTH”
Seattle , WA - (May 7, 2008) The minibike industry is putting together the “Richest Pitbike Race on Earth” with a staggering $20,000 pro purse that pays 10 deep. |
| |
HAGA TAKES WIN NUMBER TWO
Noriyuki Haga overcame some early weekend set-up issues to power his way to a superb race two win for his Yamaha Motor Italia WSB Team at their home track of Monza. |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: KIYONARI TAKES FIRST WORLD SUPERBIKE PODIUM
Italian World Superbike at Monza
Sunday 11 May, 2008
World Superbike and World Supersport race report |
| |
MICHELIN'S MotoGP MEN MAKE FAST START TO 2008
Pedrosa and Lorenzo placed first and second after first four races |
| |
05-09-08 |
| |
PLENTY OF TWO-WHEEL EXCITEMENT AT INFINEON RACEWAY, MAY 16-18
SONOMA, Calif. (May 9, 2008) – If it races on two wheels, you’re likely to see it at Infineon Raceway during the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, May 16-18. In addition to a Superbike double-header and a full slate of AMA Pro Racing, the weekend will also feature Supermoto USA, SBFreaks Street Freestyle and new for 2008, motocross. |
| |
KAWASAKI AMA SUPERBIKE SHOWDOWN, PRESENTED BY SUPERCUTS
SONOMA, Calif. (May 9, 2008) — Infineon Raceway will host the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, May 16-18, on the twisting 12-turn, 2.22-mile road course. Below are a series of quotes from top AMA riders for media use. |
| |
HAGA AND CORSER CHASE SET-UP AT MONZA
Noriyuki Haga (Yamaha Motor Italia WSB Team) was the fastest Yamaha rider on show on the first day at Monza, posting a time of 1'47.074 to go 12th fastest overall. He was just over one second from provisional pole, at this long 5.793km circuit. |
| |
RIZLA SUZUKI MOTOGP LOOKING FOR MORE OF THE SAME
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP is on its way to Le Mans in France, looking to emulate the result achieved by Chris Vermeulen last season. |
| |
METZELER'S CUSTOM BIKE CONTEST TO ROAR INTO STURGIS FOR SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
ROME, GA - May 1, 2008 Calling all amateurs! If you're an aspiring
amateur builder ready to show off your skills this is your chance. Join
Metzeler on Tuesday, August 5th for one of the Sturgis Rally's signature
events: the Metzeler Custom Bike Contest. |
| |
S&S® UNVEILS X-WEDGE AT THE ACE CAFE
LA CROSSE WI S&S® Cycle recently unveiled the new S&S X-Wedge™ www.x-wedge.com engine at the Ace Cafe in London to a large crowd attending the S&S event in accordance with the cafe’s monthly v-twin night. S&S also spent time at the first annual London International Bike Show, held at London’s prestigious Earls Court Exhibition Centre. S&S is celebrating its 50th year in business; ironically the Ace is celebrating 70 years since its inception in 1938. |
| |
MOTOCROSS RETURNS TO INFINEON RACEWAY AT AMA SUPERBIKE WEEKEND, MAY 16-18
SONOMA, Calif. (May 8, 2008) – Motocross racing makes its return to Infineon Raceway during the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts, May 16-18. More than 500 riders are expected for the event, which is hosted by Wine Country Motocross. |
| |
05-08-08 |
| |
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RIDERS FEATURED AT RED BULL AMA U.S. ROOKIES CUP IN SONOMA
SONOMA, Calif. (May 7, 2008) — The Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup Series will make its debut at Infineon Raceway, May 17-18, as part of the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, and two Northern California riders will be part of the action. The weekend is presented by Supercuts. |
| |
05-07-08 |
| |
OPENING ROUND OF 2008 AMA TOYOTA MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP MAKES TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (May 7, 2008) – After a four-year hiatus, the opening round of the 2008 AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented by FMF returns to the heart of the motocross industry in Southern California for the 13th Annual Giant RV AMA Motocross National presented by Yamaha at Glen Helen Raceway Park, on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25. |
| |
MV AUGUSTA REPORT: SECOND ROUND OF THE ITALIAN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP AT MONZA
After an exceptional performance in qualifying where Luca Scassa grasped a hard-fought second place, and following a promising warm-up, Luca was forced to retire during the second round of the Italian Superbike Championship at the extremely fast Monza circuit. |
| |
BARNEY LI R.I.P
Bernard Li (62), founder of Eagle One Car Care Products, tragically passed away Saturday May 3rd as a result of injuries received in a single motorcycle accident on Highway 260, just outside of Springerville Arizona. |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: UNIQUE MONZA EXPERIENCE LOOMING FOR CHECA AND CO.
Italian World Superbike at Monza
Wednesday 7 May, 2008
World Superbike and World Supersport preview
|
| |
HAGA RETURNS TO SCENE OF DOUBLE TRIUMPH
The World Superbike Championship moves from the classic circuit of Assen to an even more historic one - Monza - for the fifth round of the series this Sunday, May 11. |
| |
A TRIP TO MONZA FOR THE FIRST OF THREE "HOME" RACES FOR THE DUCATI XEROX TEAM
Monza (Italy) Wednesday 7th May: The Ducati Xerox Team looks forward to the first of three "home" races on the 2008 Superbike calendar, to take place this weekend at the Monza park circuit. |
| |
CHINESE GP DEBRIEF: Q+A WITH TOHRU UBUKATA
Wednesday 7 May 2008 |
| |
KTM'S SX ATV INTRODUCED AT SPAIN' BIGGEST MOTORCYCLE FAIR
KTM, continuing in its role as the world leader in sports motorcycles is present at the trendsetting Motorcycle Fair in Barcelona, Spain with the latest models in the successfully launched ATV series, including the new benchmark in the category SX ATV. |
| |
MSF URGES MOTORCYCLISTS TO GET INVOLVED DURING MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
Foundation Urges Motorcyclists to Get Involved
During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
|
| |
05-06-08 |
| |
LORENZO'S INJURIES CONFIRMED IN BARCELONA
Having flown straight back to Spain on Sunday night following his stunning ride to fourth place in Shanghai last weekend, Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo visited the Dexeus Institue in Barcelona on Monday morning for further examination by world-renowned specialist Dr. Xavier Mir. |
| |
BATTERED AND BRUISED, BUT UP FOR MONZA
Team Alstare Suzuki head to Monza this weekend battered and bruised but eager to attack the podium at the famous Italian circuit. |
| |
CAREY HART, LEGENDARY FREESTYLE RIDER, TO COMPETE AT AMA WEEKEND IN SONOMA
SONOMA, Calif. (May 6, 2008) — Carey Hart, one of the world’s best known freestyle motocross riders, will be at Infineon Raceway, May 16-18, for the Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts. |
| |
05-05-08 |
| |
BRAKING’S CHAD REED WINS THE 2008 MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Chad Reed didn’t settle for just finishing sixth or better to win the Championship, he battled from a seventh place start to win the final race in Las Vegas and put everyone on notice that he is the best! Reed won 9 of the 17 events. |
| |
THOR’S CHAD REED WINS THE 2008 MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
EL CAJON, CA (May 5, 2008) –
After 17 Rounds of grueling racing, and fighting through an injury that would put most riders out of contention, Chad Reed has completed his quest for his second Supercross Championship. |
| |
LOS ANGELES, TRIANGLE RIDE FOR KIDS EVENTS COMBINE TO RAISE $401,000
Motorcyclists in southern California and eastern North Carolina teamed up over the weekend to raise more than $401,000 for childhood brain tumor research. |
| |
SEASON ENDING AWARD CEREMONY AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT AND CASINO ROUND OUT 2008 MONSTER ENERGY(R) SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
AURORA, Ill. (May 4, 2008) - Tonight at Planet Hollywood Resort and
Casino's Theater of Performing Arts the supercross community gathered
for the year-end awards ceremony to recognize the championship's top
riders and industry personnel who enjoyed an exceptional 2008 Monster
Energy(r) AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season. |
| |
DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM BOUNCE BACK TO FORM IN CHINA
The Grand Prix of China saw both Ducati Marlboro Team riders return to the top five as Casey Stoner clinched third place and Marco Melandri produced his best performance of the season with a battle to fifth. |
| |
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month was officially launched with a news conference on Thursday, May 1, 2008 on the grounds of the nation's Capitol in Washington, D.C. |
| |
PERFECT RIDE IN CHINA SEES ROSSI TO TOP OF THE PODIUM
Fiat Yamaha Team rider Valentino Rossi took an impressive victory in Shanghai today, his second at the circuit having won the inaugural Chinese Grand Prix with Yamaha in 2005. It was Rossi's 89th career victory but his first in seven races, since Estoril last year, as well as his first on Bridgestone tyres. |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: PEDROSA PUTS IN DETERMINED RIDE TO TAKE SECOND
Grand Prix of China at Shanghai |
| |
REED WINS MONSTER ENERGY(R) SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP
Dungey Wins Second Consecutive Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout |
| |
MOTOGP INFO 2008: ROSSI ENDS WIN DROUGHT WITH CHINA TRIUMPH
Valentino Rossi ended his seven-race winless streak with a vintage display
in the Pramac Grand Prix of China, repeating his 2005 triumph at the
Shanghai International Circuit t |
| |
CAPIROSSI AND VERMEULEN ROBBED OF HIGHER FINISHES
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP’s Loris Capirossi was deprived of at least a top five position at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai today, through a mixture of bad luck and a small mistake.
|
| |
05-03-08 |
| |
DEREK COSTELLA DOMINATES 2008 MiniMotoSX!
LAS VEGAS , NEVADA (May 2, 2008) Derek Costella became the first rider ever to win both the 10-inch and 12-inch wheel expert finals on the same night at “The Biggest Mini Bike Race on the Planet”. |
| |
SURPRISES IN STORE AT SHANGHAI?
Tomorrow's Grand Prix of China will see Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR riders, John Hopkins and Anthony West, starting from 14th and 18th positions, respectively, after a tough qualifying session this afternoon. |
| |
REPSOL HONDA RIDERS ON ROWS TWO & FOUR
Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai
Qualifying, Saturday May 3 2008 |
| |
STONER BACK ON FRONT ROW AS MELANDRI MAKES IMPORTANT PROGRESS
Casey Stoner and Marco Melandri played leading roles in qualifying practice for the Grand Prix of China this afternoon. |
| |
FRONT ROW FOR ROSSI AS RAIN LOOMS FOR CHINESE CHALLENGE
Valentino Rossi put his Fiat Yamaha M1 onto the front row of the grid for the second time this season in Shanghai today, qualifying second for tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix. Rossi looked to have pole position sewn up before fellow Yamaha rider Colin Edwards took his third career pole, Yamaha's fourth from four races this season. |
| |
HONDA RACING INFORMATION: PEDROSA DIGS DEEP TO QUALIFY ON SECOND ROW
Grand Prix of China at Shanghai: final qualifying |
| |
YAMAHA QUALIFYING 1 REPORT - 03/05/2008
Edwards surges to stunning Shanghai pole position |
| |
05-02-08 |
| |
SUPERMOTO AND STREET FREESTYLE ADD TO EXCITEMENT OF MOTORCYCLE WEEKEND AT INFINEON RACEWAY
SONOMA, Calif. (May 2, 2008) - Supermoto and street freestyle motorcycle
stunt riding will return to Infineon Raceway, May 16-18, as part of the
Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown, presented by Supercuts.
|
| |
PROMISING START FOR KAWASAKI IN CHINA
The Grand Prix of China began today with the first two practice sessions of the weekend. In perfect warm, dry conditions, the premier class field headed out onto the 5.281km circuit at Shanghai with Kawasaki riders, John Hopkins and Anthony West, aboard their Bridgestone-shod Ninja ZX-RRs.
|
| |
EDWARDS AND TOSELAND UPBEAT AS SHANGHAI SHOWDOWN BEGINS
Tech 3 Yamaha duo Colin Edwards and James Toseland are confident they can make big improvements after finishing 10th and 13th respectively on a hot and humid day of opening free practice in China. |
| |
POSITIVE DAY FOR DUCATI MARLBORO TEAM IN CHINA
The Grand Prix of China kicked off today with Casey Stoner back on the pace, the World Champion lapping second fastest in the morning session and quickest in the afternoon to end the day on top of the timesheets. |
| |
STRONG START FOR BRIDGESTONE RIDERS IN SHANGHAI
All six teams using Bridgestone tyres performed strongly in today's opening two practice rounds at the Shanghai International Circuit, in preparation for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. |
| |
LORENZO FACES TOUGH TASK AFTER HEAVY MORNING CRASH
Fiat Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo has suffered a fractured left ankle and severe trauma and bruising to parts of the right ankle and foot after crashing in this morning's first free practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix. |
| |
ROSSI TAKES EARLY SHANGHAI ADVANTAGE WITH MORNING TIME
Valentino Rossi´s morning lap of 1´59.906 was enough to take the early
advantage in the MotoGP combined free practice standings at the Pramac Grand
Prix of China, with not even the Italian himself able to beat his hot lap in
the second session. |
| |
CONQUERR RAISES $84,000 FOR CHILDHOOD BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH
Minnesota motorcyclist wins extraordinary custom bike |
| |
SOLID FIRST DAY WITH NO SHANGHAI SURPRISES FOR RIZLA SUZUKI MOTOGP
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racers Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen both made positive steps towards finding the best set-up for their Suzuki GSV-R’s during the first day of free practice today for this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. |
| |
05-01-08 |
| |
SIX INDUSTRY ICONS WILL JOIN THE RANKS OF AMERICAN MOTORCYCLING LEGENDS
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – The Motorcycle Hall of Fame, home to the stories and legends of American motorcycling heritage, is pleased to announce the selection of six individuals for induction. |
| |
MV AGUSTA HONORS RACE LEGEND GIACOMO AGOSTINI, WELCOMES NEW BIKE MODELS TO NORTH AMERICA, AND REAFFIRMS JEANRICHARD PARTNERSHIP AT 2008 LEGEND OF THE MOTORCYCLE
Iconic Italian Motorcycle Maker Joins Luxurious Concours as Honored Marque, Welcoming AMA Hall of Fame Legend “Ago,” Displaying Most Stunning New Bike Models to Date, and Showcasing JeanRichard MV Agusta Timepieces |
| |
SHANGHAI SUNSHINE GREETS MOTOGP IN FAR EAST
Pramac Grand Prix of China - Thursday 1st May
For immediate release
|
| |