Archive for February, 2011
Charlie Mullins prepares for National Enduro
Charlie Mullins was a big surprise in 2010 when the rookie defeated a number of established racers and was able to win the national title, according to Cycle News. He will now prepare for the 2011 Rekluse/AMA National Enduro Series in South Carolina and hopes to defend his championship, the news source reported. “It won’t [...]
Carlos Checa wins the second World Superbike race at Phillip Island
Carlos Checa, from Spain, rode his Althea Ducati to the finish line at the second of two World Superbike races at Phillip Island, capping off a perfect week, according to Cycle News. The veteran racer was able to beat out fierce competitors, Max Biaggi and Marco Melandri to come out on top. He won the [...]
Florida Harley-Davidson dealership holds fundraiser
Jim’s Harley-Davidson, located in St. Petersburg, Florida will be holding a charity event. When they sponsor Internet talk radio host,Bubba the Love Sponge’s third annual “Bubba’s Bikes for Badges” fundraiser on March 20, according to Dealer News. The event will run from 10 AM through 2 PM and will feature a charity motorcycle ride, silent [...]
Custom Harley-Davidson can be entered in contest
Riders can now enter their custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle in the new H-D1 Custom Bike Showcase at the famous Daytona Bike Week, according to Clutch and Chrome. The event beings March 5 through the 12 and is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. Riders can enter their bike to show off their creation, the news [...]
African American bikers honored by Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson celebrated Black History Month by holding an event called “Brothers of the Bike,” which was a one-time exhibit at The 40/40 Club in New York City, according to Clutch and Chrome. The exhibit displayed numerous photos, video, customized motorcycles and the some of the most famous African American bikers, including DJ Grandmaster Flash, DJ’s [...]
Metal sculpture wants to create the world’s largest motorcycle
Gary Greff, a North Dakota native, plans on making the world’s largest motorcycle, which would measure 102 feet from wheel to wheel and 42 feet from the ground to the handlebar, according to the Bismarck Tribune. He wants to build the vehicle next winter and put it together in the summer of 2012. Greff was [...]
AMA Pro Racing Adds Miller Motorsports Park to Official Road Race Test Calendar
In response to the results of a poll issued last week to all members of the AMA Pro Road Racing paddock, AMA Pro Racing has added an official two-day test to the existing 2011 schedule. The test will be held at Tooele, Utah’s famed Miller Motorsports Park on May 2 and 3 and will be [...]
Bobbitt Wins AMA National Enduro Season Opener
FMF/KTM rider Russell Bobbitt started the AMA National Enduro season in the best way possible – with an event win! Bobbitt, a 3-time National Enduro Champion, is no stranger to winning. After struggling with a separated shoulder throughout the majority of last season, he is back to top form for 2011. It’s no secret that [...]
Philippaerts wins soaked Italian Championship opener
The heavens fell at Ponte e Egola near Florence for the first round of the Italian Motocross Championship ‘Internazionali d’Italia’ but Monster Energy Yamaha’s David Philippaerts battled through the mud to record his second victory in a week. The 2008 MX1-GP World Champion collected results of 1st and 3rd in two difficult motos for the [...]
Melandri impresses with Maiden World Superbike Podium at Phillip Island
Yamaha World Superbike Team rider Marco Melandri ended his podium drought this afternoon, stepping up to take third position in the second World Superbike race, his first podium since 2009. The World Superbike rookie started well from his second row position, closing in on defending World Champion Max Biaggi and pushing him to the race [...]
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