The 2016 AMA Fast Brain Award, which recognizes a young racer whose motorcycling talents are matched by classroom performance, will be presented on July 6 at the conclusion of the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill. The AMA Fast Brain award is funded by contributions from AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bill Werner of Bill Werner Racing, Zanotti Racing’s Dave Zanotti, AMA Life Member Stan Simpson, Tom Seymour…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Sweeps Pro Stock in Norwalk
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines racer Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Aboard a thundering Harley-Davidson V-Rod drag bike, Krawiec was the top qualifier for the event and then blasted through Sunday elimination rounds, defeating his Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines teammate, Andrew Hines, in an all-Harley-Davidson motorcycle final round. “Any time I race Andrew in the final it’s fun because we can line up and know…
Read MoreDeadline Extended for AMA Dirt Track
Online entry for the Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill., has been extended through June 28. Pre-entry is $70 per class/per event. After June 28, only onsite registration will be available at $80 per class/per event. To register online, visit secure.tracksideonlineresults.com. “The Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship is the premier event for amateur dirt track racing in the United States,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “We’re hoping…
Read MoreLong Beach So Cal Motorcycle Swap Meet
EVENT INFO – So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet The So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet is the largest monthly gathering of riders in the USA. Held every month at Long Beach Veteran’s Stadium the So-Cal Cycle Swap Meet is an “All Brands” event with over 500 Vendors and over 1000 Bikes for show and sale. Riders and Collectors from all ends of the bike hobby, including Harley, Cruisers, Choppers, Vintage, British, Race, Off-Road,…
Read MoreOregon Motorcycle Expo Starts Today
On June 25, and 26th, 2016 at the Oaks Amusement Part is this year’s annual Oregon Motorcycle Expo. This year’s event will offer some amazing motorcycles, shows and unique vendors. Attendees can enjoy a stunt show, tattoo fair, live music, tons of food and of course, a beer garden. Admission is free, which is one of the best things about this event, but donations will also be accepted to offset…
Read More$38k Motorcycle Heist in Petaluma
Four days after a burglar escaped with $38,000 worth of motorcycles and eluded a police chase, and two days after the rental truck used in the robbery was found in San Francisco, local law agencies are continuing to search for the suspects who committed the heist. The abandoned U-Haul box truck found near the former Candlestick Park has been dusted for fingerprints and DNA. The incident began just before 10…
Read MoreRecall Alert: Speed & Strength SS2200 Helmet
Manufacturer: Tucker Rocky Distribution SUMMARY: Tucker Rocky Distribution (Tucker Rocky) is recalling certain Speed and Strength SS2200 motorcycle helmets sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, manufactured January 25, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The helmets failed the penetration testing, failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.” CONSEQUENCE: Inadequate helmet protection can increase the risk of serious injury to the…
Read MoreRecall Alert: 2016 Ducati XDiavel S
Manufacturer: Ducati North America SUMMARY: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles manufactured November 25, 2015 to May 18, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub. CONSEQUENCE: If the rear wheel was incorrectly installed, the drive pins may fail, resulting in a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine.…
Read MoreVintage Motorcycle Race at Ashland Fairgrounds
Motorcycle racers on vintage machines dating to the 1940s will display their skills as they continue their quest for the coveted AMA National No. 1 plate during a half-mile event July 9at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. The race, sponsored by AMA Business Member Nationwide Insurance, is Round 10 of the 14-round AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship and is a featured event during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10,…
Read MoreElectric Bike Race at Pike’s Peak June 26
Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern front range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The peak is 14,115 feet (4,300 meters) high, and the road to the top is 12.42 miles of pavement, with no fewer than 156 turns. This year, the mountain will be the setting for the 100th anniversary of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb car and motorcycle race. Electric motorcycles have had some exemplary performances at…
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