Go Wild in the Country

The Schlitz brewery derived the tag-line: "The beer that made Milwaukee famous", but whilst this is literally true, ... of one of the 1/4 and 1/3 mile board tracks that became popular for motorcycle (and car) racing ... motorcycle company: Harley-Davidson. Whoa! Didn't Fonzie ride a Triumph? Aaay! Well, never mind [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 23:18:00

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Packing Thrills in a Motorcycle T.T. Track (May, 1936)

view additional pages Packing Thrills in a Motorcycle T.T. Track by WALTER E ... between the initials of T. T. racing, for there are few forms of excitement that contain more high-explosive qualities than this motorcycle pastime. A T. T. race is an American, and usually a miniature [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 06:53:54

PRE PRESS RELEASE XR1200

Here's your chance to be the first to know and possibly own the latest bit of the excitement from Harley-Davidson ... Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycles that set new standards for dirt track racing success over ... and handling. In fact, Harley-Davidson dirt track racing legends Scott Parker and Rich King participated [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 01:44:34

Blog Buzz And Demand For XR1200

Harley-Davidson succumbed to the buzz of blogs as well as other customer demands and have now decided to introduce the XR1200 to the U.S. market ... dominating American dirt track racing motorcycles of all-time.  In fact, Harley factory rider Kenny ... with a positive reception from the European markets.   Many (including this blog) ask why Harley didn’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 23:12:41

On the Racked: Bikes Are Selling, Pinkberry at Beverly Center, Alberta Ferretti Coming

The latest store info, retail gossip and sidewalk scenes from street-obsessed Racked LA, the newest member of the Curbed family. [ ... as a "neo-classical interpretation of a 1920's era board track racing motorcycle," which ... , shoes and accessories. · On the Racked Archives Curbed LA [more...]

Date: 2008-05-29 21:58:33

Motorcycles: White said Fred?

While the 848 was always available in white, the 2009 Ducati Hypermotard and Multistrada 1100 have also been given a 'pearl white' paint option ... are painting their bikes white. KTM, Yamaha, Piaggio, Harley, Guzzi, MV, Buell, Honda, BMW, Ducati… ... unveiled...2008 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show...Board-track racing: 160km/h on wooden planks [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 09:43:00

APPALLING RACE SURFACES

We tend to think of important international-level race courses in the pre-war era as being similar to the tracks we see today, only with stone walls, ... motorcycles were treated to the great indignity of breathing hard through a dirty haze, unless they were ... contributor Dave Martin, miffed at the suggestion that racing motorcycles were meant for [more...]

Date: 2008-10-19 07:33:36

2nd Annual California Bike Week Rumbles Into Pomona Fairplex October 24-26; Top West Coast Motorcycle Rally Features Vendor Village, Stunts, Flat Track Racing, ?09 Harley Demos & More

Press Release: 3-DAY BIKERS’ FEST CLIMAXES OCT. 26 WITH LOVE RIDE 25 AND CONCERT WITH FOO FIGHTERS AND ZZ TOP Free tickets for Friday, Oct ... last LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ — California Bike Week (CBW) is revving up for its 2nd annual three ... -renowned bike weeks such as the ones in Sturgis, SD and Daytona, FL. There will be a limited [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 13:58:18

Demand for Harley-Davidson XR1200 Sparks American Debut

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Inspired by the XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boost adrenalin levels on streets, roads and… [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 11:04:00

The XR1200 Arrives

Kelly Yahr, our friend with Harley Davidson writes, I wanted to connect with you again to let you in on the excitement at Harley-Davidson regarding ... Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycles that set new standards for dirt track racing success over [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 10:08:21

Fiat Abarth 500 - Progress? you decide

Then: Now: and the press release: Karl Abarth: ... the important steps in Karl Abarth’s life, from motorcycle racing to track records, silencers and tuning kits [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 06:28:42

Demand for Harley-Davidson XR1200 Sparks American Debut (PR Newswire)

Inspired by the XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boost adrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around the world. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 05:32:00

Xperiences Guide to Track Days and Driving Experiences, Part #2

By Jimmy GaultonIf you want to give your favourite car fanatic the ultimate driving experience or track day then this second part of our guide to ... Motocross racing is widely considered the world's most popular form of motorcycle racing. Held ... , there are guided off-road adventure tours that will suit you down to the ground! Tank Driving Put [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 23:00:00

Xperiences Guide to Track and Driving Experience Days, Part #2

by Jimmy Gaulton If you want to give your favourite car fanatic the ultimate driving experience or track day then this second part of our guide to ... of motorcycle racing. Held on enclosed off-road circuits it has evolved from scrambling which ... or a seasoned dirt junkie, there are guided off-road adventure tours that will suit you down [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 23:18:54

Road America fatality

Surjit Hermon, a radiologist from Sterling, Ill., became the second driver die this summer from injuries suffered in a racing accident at Road ... awaiting a tow Friday during a practice session that was part of a vintage racing weekend. At last 13 drivers and motorcycle riders have died at Road America since the track opened in 1955, according [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 15:55:07

Rain in Portugal Ruins Suzuki Alstare's Plans

Rain in Portugal Ruins Suzuki Alstare's Plans Sunday, November 02 2008 @ 06:18 AM ICT Contributed by: news Motorcycle Racing ... meant that many parts of the track had standing water. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-01 23:18:06

DSR SUZUKI RIDER TREBLE WANTS TO KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM IN VEGAS

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 17 in Pro Stock Motorcycle class Round four of five in Countdown to 1 ... . 31-Nov. 2, 2008 BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Oct. 29, 2008) Schumacher Electric/Albrecht's Fast Track Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Craig Treble is looking to score his second straight national NHRA [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 03:23:02

Fun at IDRC

A virus attack kept me from posting this past week ... at back at the track. The thing I don’t get is that they will allow a 7.3 second motorcycle without a cage ... race alignment or the Nitto NT01 tires. The super wide compression and rebound range of the KW [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 10:23:45

Second Track Experience

This is a follow on to an earlier post about the first track experience in my CaymanS ... measurements. The fronts are 235X35X19. The rears are 265X35X19. The rear Champion rims could easily ... with the CS, except for maybe desiring a little more straightaway speed. Coming from motorcycle racing [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 17:03:38

The Run Down - Sunday August 10, 2008

Today in Baltimore is the second day of the Virgin Fest at Pimlico Race Track and I must say the line up is pretty darn good ... , Lil Wayne, Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Nails, Taking Back Sunday, The Go! Team, Bob Dylan, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Andrew Bird, The Black Keys, Chromeo (DJ Set), and Moby (DJ Set).  Also [more...]

Date: 2008-08-10 10:28:59

The XR1200 by Harley-Davidson Makes American Debut

The XR1200 by Harley-Davidson was initially designed and launched only in European markets in April 2008 ... participated in the XR1200 development. "The XR1200 is an exciting motorcycle with an aggressive ... Grand National Twins flat track championship on the XR-750 in 2008. While distinctive racing paint [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 19:27:00

Teen racer on learning curve

As the Labor Day Weekend approaches Most teenagers are thinking nervously about the upcoming school year. But for 17- year-old motorcycle racer Brett McCormick, the focus will be squarely on the track ... racers opens Friday with qualifying on Saturday and racing set for Sunday afternoon. Riding [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 14:10:52

Track Test: Harley Davidson VR1000

Approaching the front straight out of Thunderhill raceway's super-slick turn nine, the rev counter needle pulled from nowhere up into the power zone ... . Harley's road-racing department put the bike together using a list of American parts suppliers, some with no motorcycle experience, using no existing Harley motorcycle parts. The streetable VR1000 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 19:24:09

Vallely Racing to add a new dimension

To the 8 Hours at Daytona When the final round of the 2008 SunTrust MOTO-ST Series, the 8 Hours At Daytona, ... in the Buell Motorcycle Company SuperSport Twins Class (SST). Fielded by Tom and Gail Vallely of Vallely ... mistakes.” ” While I know the track, this will be the first time I have ridden a Suzuki SV1000S [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 04:07:34

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