© 2022, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the February 2022 issue of Roadracing World: Extract: “Do you want to take one off-road?” Someone asked me. “I’ve driven the (Multistrada) 1260 off-road, and I think this one would be even better,” I replied. I was speaking with Ducati Brand Ambassador …
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Suzuki and Team Hammer announce 2022 riders Escalante and Lewis bring their championship experience to Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki BREA, Calif., February 7, 2022 — Suzuki Motor USA, LLC announces the return of Team Hammer as the Official Road Racing Partner for the 2022 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road …
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MotoAmerica/Roadracing World Action Fund raised nearly $150,000 in 2021 “Rainey’s Ride To The Races”, Dunlop ECSTAR 2 Up Rides and more has contributed to a fund that promotes motorcycle racing safety and the use of soft barriers IRVINE, Calif. (January 26, 2022) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing …
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Featured in the January 2022 issue of Roadracing World: On September 17, 1961, Mike Hailwood on a four-cylinder RC162 won the 250cc Swedish Grand Prix at Kristianstad and with this victory secured Honda’s first world championship. Jim Redman finished the race in fourth, completing a top-four sweep for Hwave. The …
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© 2022, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the January 2022 issue of Roadracing World: “When I first started racing, one of the biggest challenges I faced was transporting my bike and my stuff around the circuit. I only had a car that couldn’t tow anything, so I had to …
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The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum looks to the future New advanced design center makes advanced design easier Birmingham, AL – Traditional museums only look back in time, but the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is looking boldly into the future with the launch of its state-of-the-art Advanced Design Center. An interior …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the December 2021 issue of Roadracing World: The MotoAmerica AMA / FIM North American road racing series crowned six new champions in the 2021 season. Here’s a recap of who won what in Moto America’s six full-time racing classes. —2021 MotoAmerica …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the December 2021 issue of Roadracing World: This month’s column is my attempt to answer the question “How do you create these detailed illustrations of racing bikes?” ” We all have talents; God gave me a fascination with everything mechanical and …
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[ad_1] Justin Barcia: “I’m really happy for the second year in the team! The first year we had so much fun and we worked really hard. We won two races which was great but our goal is still to win the championship and that is what we are looking for …
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[ad_1] How much does an entry cost? The registration fee associated with a Supercross Futures event is $ 125 per class. These registration fees cover entrance fees, parking fees, training fees and race fees. It also allows the runner to enter the pits, access the track (at the allotted times) …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World: When American Honda presented its all-new 2022 Grom model to reporters, the company let them go on the narrow mountain roads of the Angeles National Forest, north of Los Angeles. And for a base …
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[ad_1] Featured in the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World: “The large group of riders gathered in the pit lane of the Jerez circuit, eagerly awaiting the blue garage doors to roll and unveil their new 2022 KTM RC 8C track bikes. finally opened, they revealed a fleet of 25 …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Just over 20 years ago, a series of high-level management meetings were held at Harley-Davidson’s corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, on the shores of Lake Michigan. During these encounters, there were two opposing factions. First, …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World: How powerful is the newest Ducati Streetfighter? The answer depends on the equipment you are in. The question arose when Roadracing World tested a 2021 Ducati Streetfighter kit, which felt as fast as anything …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World: “El Hefe was tearing the guitar from the ‘We Called It America’ intro apart when the little Marshall 25w speakers in the front of the fairing were drowned out by a terrible cacophony as …
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[ad_1] MotoAmerica Welcomes AutoParts4Less.com as Title Sponsor of MotoAmerica 2022 and 2023 Championship Successful Auto Parts E-Commerce Platform to be Main Sponsor of 2022 and 2023 4Less MotoAmerica Championship Series IRVINE, CA (November 2, 2021) – MotoAmerica, the first series of motorcycle road races in North America, is delighted to …
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[ad_1] Featured in the October 2021 issue of Roadracing World: In 1961, Yamaha made the decision to enter the Grand Prix World Championship series with two machines: the 125cc RA41 and the 250cc RD48. The factory team participated in three events, including the grueling Isle of Man TT, with the …
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[ad_1] Featured in the October 2021 issue of Roadracing World: “In addition to being a motorcycle enthusiast, I am a baseball fan. In the 100+ years of professional baseball, the game evolved at a freezing pace until recently. When I was a kid in the 1980s, some teams had years …
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[ad_1] Featured in the October 2021 issue of Roadracing World: When Ginger Molloy decided to become a Grand Prix driver, he polished his Matchless G50, packed a suitcase, filled a toolbox and drove to the local train station. It was January 1963 and Molloy was a tough kid from Huntly, …
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[ad_1] Featured in the October 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Spoiler alert: not everything you see in some museums is real. That lunar orbiter that you last saw? Maybe he was a trainer. These relics from an Egyptian tomb? Maybe they were aftershocks. That tyrannosaurus rex skeleton? It is likely …
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[ad_1] Free entry to the largest motorcycle market in the region; Two-wheeled racing action will be featured on an iconic 3.51 mile road course DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (October 11, 2021) – Scene from the Fall Cycle, the annual event at Daytona International Speedway Biketoberfest the event, which is a biker’s …
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[ad_1] The sale is expected to drop from £ 800,000 to £ 1,000,000 as all 1,500 lots go under the hammer in what is Europe’s largest auction of its kind. Based in East Anglia but operating nationwide, Cheffins is Europe’s premier auctioneer of vintage machinery, and this sale is set …
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[ad_1] Featured in the September 2021 issue of Roadracing World: There’s an old adage when it comes to helmet design and safety: tell me exactly what kind of crash you’re going to have, and I’ll design the perfect helmet for it. The front shock absorber rod suspension falls into this …
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[ad_1] Wellington International Airport is home to a unique moped-class electric motorcycle, with its own FTN Motion Street dog takes center stage in the terminal. The all-electric Streetdog special edition marks the capital-based start-up’s first release and was designed in collaboration with famed local artist, Gina Kiel. FTN Motion’s mission …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the September 2021 issue of Roadracing World: 1949 was an important year for three reasons: it was the first year of the new Grand Prix road racing series that eventually became MotoGP; last year the Norton Manx had piston rear suspension; …
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[ad_1] Featured in the September 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Motorcycles are like music, they resonate emotionally for those who are tuned to their frequencies. This thought occurred to me as I stood by the side of a canyon road in Southern California on a calm Friday afternoon, listening to …
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[ad_1] Featured in the September 2021 issue of Roadracing World: (EXTRACT) “… When you step into the MotoGP paddock, don’t expect anything from anyone. You have to fight for it and take it; it is the principle of combativeness … “ As he says these words, he hits the table …
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[ad_1] Featured in the September 2021 issue of Roadracing World: “My wife Sandy has long supported my racing habits and recently told me that she was impressed that many years ago I was ordering Avon tires shipped from England for my old Kawasaki EX500. SIn a way, the grunt work …
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Editorial note: American Brandon Paasch, who looks back on his Dynavolt Triumph Daytona 765 after breaking his right hand earlier this month, finished sixth in British Supersport Race Two on Sunday at Oulton Park. The showdown is on! Nine points separate the top three ahead of Donington Park Tommy Bridewell …
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© 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the September 2021 issue of Roadracing World: “My wife Sandy is a long time supporter of my racing habits and recently told me she was impressed when many years ago I ordered Avon tires shipped from England for my old Kawasaki EX500. …
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Editorial note: American Brandon Paasch, who looks back on his Dynavolt Triumph Daytona 765 after breaking his right hand earlier this month, finished ninth in British Supersport Race One on Saturday at Oulton Park. Confrontational drama: Mackenzie wins over Brookes as O’Halloran crumbles The opening round of the Bennetts British …
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[ad_1] Featured in the September 2021 issue of Roadracing World: The speedometer flashed at 133 mph at the end of the short front straight of the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway just before I hit the brakes and lean the bike slightly to the right to cross the bend before the next …
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[ad_1] Brittany Force’s time on Friday was confirmed as Top Fuel’s fastest. John Force has made his way to first place for the 163rd time in his career. Aaron Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Steve Johnson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also qualified No.1. Funny Car points leader John Force worked his way …
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80e Edition of the DAYTONA 200 Weekend scheduled from March 10 to 12, 2022; New rules, a new partner and, for the first time, the king of baggers racing on the high banks Daytona Beach, Florida – MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike and North America’s premier road motorcycle racing series, …
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[ad_1] Press release | September 8, 2021 Titles on the line as progressive AFT arrives at the legendary Sacramento Mile This is an American Flat Track press release… Daytona Beach, Fla. (September 8, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track Championship battles are shifted into high gear as the series hits …
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[ad_1] Damon Motors Reaches $ 35 Million In Pre-Orders, Expands Management Team To Meet Global Demand For HyperSport Motorcycles Company Adds Broc TenHouten (CSO and Board Member), Chris Efstathiou (VP, Supply Chain) and Mike Galbraith (CFO and Senior VP, Operations) VANCOUVER, BC – September 8, 2021 – Damon Motors announced …
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[ad_1] SANTA CRUZ, Calif .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycles and powertrains, today launched several new 2022 model year motorcycles featuring the all-new FXE. Design and technology are at the forefront of the new model. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the motorcycle space, Zero …
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[ad_1] FRENCH custom motorcycle builder FCR worked hard during the lockdown to create two CMX 1100 Rebel custom bikes that will be unveiled at the Wheels and Waves festival in Biarritz. Both bikes are called the Bobber – a stripped down, minimalist bike in silver and black, and the Racer …
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[ad_1] TORROT ELECTRIC EUROPA ANNOUNCES A NEW PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES WITH CENTRAL POWERSPORTS DISTRIBUTION Girona, Spain. – Torrot Electric Europa has agreed with Central Powersports Distribution (CPD) to distribute and represent Torrot eKids Electric Minicycles and Muvi Electric Scooters in the United States. “Torrot is a long-standing manufacturer …
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[ad_1] Motorcycle racer Ace Marc Marquez has revealed he looks to compatriot Rafael Nadal for inspiration as he sits injured. PUBLICITY The article continues under this ad Speaking to Spanish publication La Pelotita, the eight-time MotoGP world champion has made a comeback this year after a long injury, winning the …
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[ad_1] Toni Elias to replace Kyle Wyman at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca round TUCSON, Ariz. (July 1) – Kyle Wyman Racing has announced that the team will field 2017 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion and 2010 Moto2 World Champion Toni Elias in his Panera Bread Ducati Panigale V4 R at the MotoAmerica …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By David Swarts. MotoAmerica: Ford CEO opts for 160 MPH race on Dunlop ECSTAR two-seater Superbike at Road America Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley went for a 160 mph lap with former Superbike rider Chris Ulrich on the Dunlop ECSTAR …
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[ad_1] Rennie Scaysbrook | June 15, 2021 Have you ever wondered how the world’s fastest runners do what they do every other Sunday? This is a question that has occupied the brain of rider trainer Andy Ibbott for as long as he can remember, so about fifteen years ago he …
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[ad_1] Press release | June 14, 2021 Smith is the newest member of the MIC Dealer Advisory Council The following is a press release from the MIC Dealer Advisory Council… Irvine, Calif. (June 14, 2021) – Alexander Smith, of Malcolm Smith Motorsports in Southern California, is the newest member of …
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[ad_1] KWR Ducati team ready for round three of Superbike in Wisconsin TUCSON, Ariz. (June 8) – The KWR / Panera Bread Ducati team will travel to Road America this weekend in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin for the third round of the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship. Kyle Wyman will not only …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the May 2021 issue of Roadracing World: MotoGP is closer than ever and overtaking is harder than ever, so race weekends have never been more complicated for riders and engineers. Not so long ago, the Fridays and Saturdays of a MotoGP …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the May 2021 issue of Roadracing World: “Complacency is the enemy of competition. While we won the opening round of the N2 / WERA National Endurance Series at Summit Point with an impressive lead, our post-mortem on lap times and pit …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the May 2021 issue of Roadracing World: The 2021 Ducati MultistradaV4 S is arguably one of the most technologically advanced mass-produced motorcycles currently on sale. Don’t you think so? Consider this: The owner’s manual has 172 pages covering only the dashboard …
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[ad_1] Featured in the May 2021 issue of Roadracing World: In the 1978 film Hooper, actors Burt Reynolds and Jan-Michael Vincent portrayed Hollywood stuntmen working in the film industry. Vehicle crashes, high falls, fight scenes and huge car jumps highlighted the action / comedy and the real work stuntmen do …
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[ad_1] Featured in the May 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Francisco “Paco” Bulto, road racing enthusiast and engineer, helped train Montesa in 1944. But the motorcycle company didn’t want to spend money on racing, so Bulto finally left in 1958 to start his own. company, Bultaco. Several staff from Montesa’s …
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[ad_1] Featured in the May 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Casey Stoner is one of the greatest road motorcycle riders of all time and the only one to have won a MotoGP World Championship on Ducati’s Desmosedici, the bike that has baffled many world champions. The notoriously delicate Desmosedici hasn’t …
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[ad_1] Press release | May 26, 2021 The AHRMA 24 Hour Dream Team will compete in the Perry Mountain 24 Hour Challenge June 5-6 in Maplesville, Alabama. The following is an AHRMA press release… Elora, TN (May 26, 2021) – A “dream team†of professional and amateur racers representing the …
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[ad_1] Featured in the May 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Yamaha hasn’t won as many Grand Prix races as Honda, but manufacturer Hamamatsu is arguably the biggest racing brand of them all. The company contested its first Grand Prix in May 1961 and since then has always competed in GPs, …
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[ad_1] Who is FUELL? May 17, 2021 – Who is FUELL? This is an excellent question. FUELL is an innovative manufacturer serving the urban electric mobility revolution through a full range of form factors and technologies. FUELL is led by two leaders with real experience and the desire to change …
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[ad_1] FUELL – Reinventing urban mobility May 7, 2021 – FUELL’s mission is to reinvent the pleasure of riding. The main concept behind FUELL is to develop a unique range of vehicles for new urban adventurers, thanks to the freedom of design, engineering and distribution. The Flluid Electric Bike is …
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[ad_1] Road Atlanta Here We Come: MotoAmerica Support Course Ready For The Season Of Change There will be new champions in Junior Cup, Twins Cup, Stock 1000 and King Of The Baggers and it all starts this weekend at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta IRVINE, Calif. (April 29, 2021) – Even …
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[ad_1] FUELL launches new Powersports dealer program for 2021 FUELL relies on strong commercial momentum in 2021 April 29, 2021 – FUELL is delighted to announce the launch of its new Powersports dealer program. This exciting new dealer program is the next step in the growth of the expanding business …
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[ad_1] Featured in the April 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Honda announced its retirement from 50cc and 125cc Grand Prix road racing at the end of the 1966 season, and announced its complete retirement at the end of the 1967 racing season; Yamaha followed suit a year later. Factory drivers …
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[ad_1] California Superbike School to title Travis Wyman Racing BMW title sponsor for this weekend’s MotoAmerica Superbikes at Road Atlanta Wyman secures two wins in first race at Buttonwillow Raceway Park ahead of MotoAmerica season opener LAS VEGAS – When Travis Wyman took pole and a victory in the very …
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[ad_1] Featured in the April 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Motorcycle dealers are obviously known as the place to go to buy a new bike. But the real challenge for dealers is getting customers not only to buy new motorcycles but to come back for parts, accessories, maintenance, and repeat …
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[ad_1] Press release | April 22, 2021 Manufacturer of quality on-board helmets for the 2021 MotoAmerica ChampionshipThe following is a press release from MotoAmerica… Irvine, Calif. (April 23, 2021) – MotoAmerica, the premier motorcycle road racing series in North America, is proud to announce that Arai Helmets will be an …
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[ad_1] Featured in the March 2021 issue of Roadracing World: MotoGP is currently going through a particular period, with the main factories being banned from upgrading engines for 2021, in order to alleviate the financial pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic. This will make it harder for Suzuki’s rivals to close …
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© 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the March 2021 issue of Roadracing World: There were times when Bobby Fong found himself facing the possibility that his racing career was over, but he never gave up. That perseverance led the 29-year-old to become the 2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Champion and …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the February 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Last November, the GSX-RR became the first Suzuki four-stroke to win a World Grand Prix Championship. This was a huge achievement for the Hamamatsu factory, which had suffered a mostly severe setback with the …
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[ad_1] © 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the February 2021 issue of Roadracing World: Adam Tromp had a chaotic childhood with travels around the world, no stable home, no chance to attend school regularly, and no opportunity to put down roots. But he had one constant: a love …
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[ad_1] Featured in the December 2020 issue of Roadracing World: We interviewed Cal Crutchlow in his office inside the LCR Honda garage during testing at Sepang. It sounds glamorous, but it really wasn’t. The small space looked more like a font interrogation room as the sanctuary of a MotoGP star’s …
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[ad_1] Featured in the December 2020 issue of Roadracing World: For many, 2020 has been a year to forget. For American runner Garrett Gerloff, 2020 has been a year he will never forget, despite his challenges. When Roadracing World last spoke to the 25-year-old Texan in the June issue, he …
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[ad_1] © 2020, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Featured in the December 2020 issue of Roadracing World: When the best motorcycle racers hit the track, they do it alone, but they don’t win alone. Their performance is inextricably linked to their machine, their team and, most often, a guru who functions …
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[ad_1] New all-electric powersports company Volcon Inc. launched with two and four-wheel vehicles in development Motorsports veteran Andrew Leisner named CEO The first two-wheeled model is expected to be delivered to customers in the spring of 2021, followed by the two- and four-seater side-by-side sport and utility offerings. Made in …
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