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Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Formed In US House
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) are serving as co-chairmen of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus for the new 113th Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The bi-partisan caucus, which has existed for many years, was formally recognized by the House for the new Congress. Official caucuses must register and be recognized at [...]
BMW Marks 90th Anniversary With Celebrations
It’s a big year for anniversaries in the world of motorsports. In addition to Harley-Davidson reaching 110 years of existence, BMW Motorrad is celebrating 90 years of motorcycle production. To mark the special occasion, the German brand is hosting several summer events and releasing a motorcycle made especially for the anniversary. The slogan “90 Years [...]
Congressional Bill To Stop Funding Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
U.S. Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Stop Funding For Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill to not only end funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints but also to put more emphasis on motorcycle safety programs, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. On May 7, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced H.R. 1861 to prohibit the U.S. [...]
Dani Pedrosa Collects MotoGP Win At Jerez
Dani Pedrosa picked up his first win of the 2013 motorsports season at his home track in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. The Honda rider began the race in second place but managed to grab hold of the lead by the sixth lap, and after that he cruised to a win. “It was a beautiful [...]
Pirelli Launches New Angel GT Sport Touring Tires
Pirelli Angel GT Sport Touring Tires Pirelli has officially released the new Angel GT Sport Touring tires. Set apart by a refreshed design and amazing mileage, this recent introduction into the world of motorcycle tires is poised to become one of the hottest items on the market. Already, the Angel GT tires have been designated [...]
AMA Launches Motorcycle Awareness Month
The beginning of May marks the start of the AMA’s annual Motorcycle Awareness Month. This is the latest effort aiming to increase the safety of motorcyclists on public roads, working to inform drivers about the presence of riders and the best habits that can result in a better experience for all. “Motorcycle Awareness Month serves [...]
Tom Sykes, Eugene Laverty Claim World Superbike Wins
The two World Superbike races at the Assen TT Circuit in the Netherlands saw a few of the motorsports series’ top riders dominate as Kawasaki’s Tom Sykes and Aprilia’s Eugene Laverty won the first and second race, respectively. In the first race, Sykes opened up with a huge lead and cruised to his sixth career win. In the [...]
Guy Martin Wins Cookstown Supersport
Fans favourite Guy Martin took a hard-fought Supersport victory at Saturday’s KDM Hire Cookstown 100 Road Races in Northern Ireland on his Tyco Suzuki GSX-R600. Martin also kept his one 100% podium record intact for 2013 – after winning last weekend’s Scarborough Spring Cup – with a pair of second placed finishes in the Open [...]
AMA Freedom Friday – Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is the theme of American Motorcyclist Association’s Freedom Friday, April 26 Distracted driving is the focus of the American Motorcyclist Association’s “Freedom Friday” on April 26. Injuries to motorcyclists resulting from drivers who are distracted and/or inattentive continue to be a major issue for the AMA and its members. In particular, the AMA [...]
CBS Sports To Air AMA Pro Racing
Things have been up in the air when it comes to a television deal for AMA Racing, but it appears as if motorsports have finally found a home. The series recently announced a deal with the CBS Sports Network that will make racing part of the channel’s Sports Spectacular Series. The network has the broadcast [...]
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