July 2009 Motorcycle News

HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVS UP FOR ROUNDUP

The Motor Company Celebrates the 32nd Annual National Bikers Roundup MILWAUKEE (July 31, 2009) – Thousands of motorcyclists will rumble into the Atlanta Motor Speedway from August 4 – 9 for what is known as one of the largest motorcycle camping rallies in the country. Nearly 15,000 African American motorcyclists will make their way to the 32nd Annual National Bikers Roundup to reconnect and commune with fellow motorcyclists for six days of musical entertainment, drag racing, and mo…

Titles on the Line as AMA Pro Road Racing Returns to Heartland Park Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. - At least one 2009 championship will be decided and several other season titles could be on the line at this weekend's Tornado Nationals presented by BriggsAuto.com, which marks the return of top-level AMA Pro Road Racing to Heartland Park Topeka for the first time since 1991. The full weekend of action is also the final event on the 2009 calendar to feature every AMA Pro Road Racing championship and an impressive entry of nearly 130 motorcycles is headed to the 2.5-mil…

Czaia and Gallaghers Hopes to Close the Gap at Heartland Park Topeka

BRADENTON, Fla. - Looking to move back up to the front of the field, Czaia & Gallagher's TeamHurtByAccident.com are ready for Round 5 of the AMA Pro Racing SunTrust MOTO-GT Series at Heartland Park Topeka, July 31-August 1."We had problems at the last two rounds," says team owner C.J. Czaia. "Hopefully this time out will break our string of bad luck. In short, we are hoping that the third time is the charm."With five races complete, there have been five different winners so far this season a…

Crozier Motorsports Joins Forces with R&B Motorsports

Crozier Motorsports is pleased to announce that they have joined forces with R & B Motorsports to contest the AMA Pro SunTrust MOTO-GT Series for the remainder of the 2009 season."I am really excited to be teaming up with R & B Motorsports," says Crozier who pilots the No. 14 Triumph Daytona 675 this season, with sponsorship from Augusta Triumph Ducati. "I have been competing in MOTO-GT since its inception and I think this new partnership will give us an excellent chance of winning the c…

RICHARDSON RUNNER-UP IN NEW JERSEY PRO THUNDERBIKE RACE

Bilansky Maintains Lead in ASRA Season Points BattleEast Troy, WI (July 28, 2009) - Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Buell rider Jordon Richardson rode a Buell XB12R to a second-place finish in the Pro Thunderbike National at the ASRA Michelin Pro Series event at New Jersey Motorsports Park. The race was won by Nate Kern on a BMW.The result was a career-best finish in ASRA Pro Thunderbike for the 23-year-old Richardson, who is from Fuquay Varina, N.C., and is in his first full season of motorcycle…

HINES BEATS KRAWIEC IN AN ALL-HARLEY NHRA FINAL AT SONOMA

Both Screamin' Eagle®/Vance & Hines Riders Lock Up Countdown Playoff SlotsSONOMA, Calif. (July 26, 2009) Screamin' Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines defeated his teammate, Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec, to win the final round of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations at the Fram Autolite NHRA® Nationals at Infineon Speedway. It was the third consecutive all-Harley® V-Rod® final round of the 2009 NHRA season, the second win of the season for Hines and the 17t…

BUELL CONTINUES TO PUSH SPORTBIKE RIDING LIMITS

Trilogy of Technology Delivers Powerfully for Street, Sport and Adventure RidersEAST TROY, Wis. (July 25, 2009) - The Buell® riding experience embodies radical designs and intuitive performance that rewards uncompromising riders. From the race track to the back road, a Buell motorcycle will take any path necessary to put its rider out front because Buell believes a deep bond between rider and machine is the essence of motorcycling.Buell takes on the world with a versatile line-up of 2010 mo…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON CVO CREATES FOUR EXCITING MODELS FOR 2010

New CVO Street Glide and CVO Softail Convertible Debut Exclusive FeaturesMILWAUKEE- Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) will create four extraordinary motorcycle models for 2010, each an uninhibited expression of American motorcycle performance and style. Now in its 11th year, the mission of the CVO program is to design and build limited-production, factory-custom motorcycles for customers who appreciate brilliant chrome, exquisite paint, thundering power and the exclusivity of ownin…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROLLS OUT NINE NEW MODELS FOR 2010

More Performance, Features and Value Across Six Motorcycle PlatformsMILWAUKEE (July 25, 2009) - Harley-Davidson roars into 2010 with nine new motorcycle models, the most expansive new-product introduction in the history of the Motor Company. Across six model platforms, Harley-Davidson achieves a fusion of tradition and technology in a motorcycle product line that offers more power, luxury, and style, and more value."This ambitious new motorcycle launch reaches to our riders with the incredi…

AMA Pro Road Racing Awards Banquet Labor Day Monday Evening at Tropicana Atlantic City

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Following a save-the-date notice earlier this month that the 2009 AMA Pro Road Racing Awards Banquet would be held in Atlantic City, N.J., AMA Pro Road Racing Officials announced today that the Tropicana Casino and Resort will be the host venue for the season-ending awards celebration on Labor Day Monday evening, Sept. 7. The black-tie optional banquet in the famous seaside resort city will honor this year's champions and top performers in AMA Pro National Guard…

Honda Performance Development Inc Launches Grassroots Motorsports Initiative

07/24/2009 -ELKHART LAKE, Wis. - Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), the authorized Honda and Acura auto racing company in North America, today announced a new automotive initiative targeted at expanding its presence in the grassroots motorsports market.The broad-based initiative will include the development of products and services that support competition in the amateur and entry-level professional ranks, and will also include integrated marketing activities des…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES WOMENS ACTIVITIES AT STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Third Annual Harley-Davidson Womens Day Set for August 2MILWAUKEE (July 23, 2009) - In an ongoing effort to celebrate women riders - and those who dream of riding - Harley-Davidson will host its third annual Women's Day on Sunday, August 2, 2009, during the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Motor Company will also offer a variety of activities for women throughout the rally between August 1-7, 2009, at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, including an interactive women's area featu…

Heartland Park Topeka Track Revisions Complete in Advance of AMA Pro Road Racings Return

LEXINGTON, Ohio - A full schedule of AMA Pro Road Racing events will be held during Heartland Park Topeka's Tornado Nationals presented by BriggsAuto.com on a track that has been put through a full slate of modifications and safety improvements, including an important change planned for 2010 that has been made now. Through the ongoing efforts and cooperation of Heartland Park Topeka officials, the AMA Pro Rider Safety Committee and AMA Pro Road Racing, the 2.5-mile Kansas road course is a full-y…

The Horse Backstreet Choppers Announces Third Sturgis Bike Show‏

The Horse Backstreet Choppers Announces Third Sturgis Bike ShowSTURGIS, S.D. June 30, 2009-- After the success of last year's show, The Horse Backstreet Choppers will bring its third annual The Horse Backstreet Choppers Bike Show to a new venue this year, The Full Throttle Saloon, during Sturgis Bike Week 2009. This FREE show will be held Monday, August 3rd, 2009 and will feature guest judges, door prizes and giveaways, a burnout pit, live music and beautiful women. No registration fee or …

ESLICK SWEEPS AMA PRO MID-OHIO DAYTONA SPORTBIKE RACES

Knapp Nabs Top 10 Finish in American SuperbikeEast Troy, Wis. (July 20, 2009) Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Racing/RMR/GEICO Powersports rider Danny Eslick swept both races of the AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike double-header weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, clinching victory in Sunday's second race with a dramatic last-lap pass on rival Jamie Hacking. With the double wins, Eslick closed the gap on championship points leader Martin Cardenas to 10 points with six rounds rema…

ESLICK NOTCHES FOURTH DAYTONA SPORTBIKE WIN

Takes Over Second Spot in Championship StandingsEast Troy, Wis. (July 18, 2009) Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Racing/RMR/GEICO Powersports rider Danny Eslick converted his first career pole position into his fourth season win in the AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike class in Saturday's first race of the double-header weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH.Eslick jumped to the head of the field from the start and nearly led the race wire-to-wire aboard his Buell 1125R, but briefly surr…

ESLICK SCORES FIRST CAREER POLE IN DAYTONA SPORTBIKE AT MID-OHIO

Knapp Debuts 1125RR 12th in American SuperbikeEast Troy, Wis. (July 18, 2009) Regaining his early season form, Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Racing/RMR/GEICO Powersports rider Danny Eslick took his first career pole position for the start of Saturday's AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike double-header race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH.Eslick was leading the class with a 1:28.508 lap time as the clock wound down to the final two minutes of Saturday's final qualifying, which was used to…

Day Wins His First SuperSport Race at Mid-Ohio

LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2009) - Josh Day marched away from the field on his No. 4 Team E.S.P. Yamaha YZF-R6 to claim his first career AMA Pro SuperSport presented by Shoei victory Sunday at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Day started from second position and led all but the first of the contest's 17 laps, passing Ricky Parker's No. 96 Graves Yamaha YZF-R6 on the second lap and leading the rookie to the stripe by 8.895 seconds at the end of the race.The battle for the final two podium spots were mo…

Eslick Wins Barn Burner in Day Two at Mid-Ohio

LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 19, 2009) - Danny Eslick's No. 9 GEICO Powersports RMR Buell 1125R came out victorious in a battle that went down to the wire with the eventual second-place No. 88 Monster Energy Attack Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R of Jamie Hacking in the second of two AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL races at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Six official lead changes came between the riders that claimed the top two spots over the course of the 21-lap sprint race that opened Sunday's …

Hayes Wins Second American Superbike Race

LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 18, 2009) - Josh Hayes claimed the second AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited win of his career at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the first race of a doubleheader at the Honda Super Cycle Weekend presented by Dunlop Tires. Hayes started from pole position on his No. 4 Yamaha Motor Corp. USA Yamaha R1 and lost the lead only once during the 21-lap sprint race on the 2.4-mile track, falling behind the No. 79 Rockstar/Makita Yoshimura Suzu…

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to feature classic bikes, new bikes, electric bikes and North Americas largest motorcycle swap meet

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the country's biggest celebration of motorcycling's history, will provide one of this summer's best opportunities to get a first-hand look at historically significant motorcycles from the sport's past, present and future. By all accounts, this AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is poised to be one of the best ever, with thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts descending on the Mid-…

Brad ‘TheWrench’ Ruel Passes Away at age 43

The Motorcycle Industry Loses One of its Shining Stars.Today is a sad day in the lives of the people around Brad Ruel. If you know the custom motorcycling industry, then the name is more than familiar. Brad Ruel was also known as ‘The Wrench’ and was a master at crafting beautiful custom bikes. Not that long ago Brad was a star competitor in the Metric Revolution TV show, from which he received a great deal of affection from the industry and enthusiasts around the country.In 2000 Brad beg…

The Federal Companies sponsor Federal-Allied Used Bike Corral at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- If you're looking to buy or sell a used motorcycle, there's no better place to be than American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Vintage Motorcycle Days this July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, where the first Federal/Allied Used Bike Corral will offer a unique gathering spot for bike buyers and sellers all weekend. The Federal/Allied Used Bike Corral is a centralized location where attendees can park and market their currently owned…

BUELL INTRODUCES 1125RR RACING MOTORCYCLE

Race-Use Only Model Aimed at AMA American Superbike ClassEAST TROY, Wis. - Buell Motorcycle Company today introduced the 1125RR, a race-use only motorcycle intended for competition in the AMA Pro Racing American Superbike class."The 1125RR is designed to give privateer racers a turn-key machine to compete in the American Superbike class in AMA Pro Racing. We want to build on our program that has proven so successful for privateers in the Daytona SportBike class," said Erik Buell, Chairman and Ch…

Moving two-wheeled timeline to commemorate AMA 85th anniversary at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 24-26

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) will celebrate 85 years of protecting and promoting motorcycling this July 24-26 during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, and one must-see event will be the AMA 85th Parade on Saturday, July 25. The moving timeline of motorcycle history will showcase bikes from 1924 to today.Led by Grand Marshal Don Emde, the vintage bike column will lead off with a 1924 Harley-Davidson J…

Harley-Davidson Newsline July 15, 2009

Museum PiecesThe Harley-Davidson Museum will host its inaugural Custom Bike Show on Sunday, September 6, 9AM – 6PM, on the Museum grounds. Registration is $10, in the form of a donation to MDA. The event will include live music and the Harley-Davidson New Product Trailer, and will also be a stop on the Milwaukee Rally poker run. While you’re there, visit one of the Museum’s fine restaurants and the new H.O.G. exhibit inside the Museum (admission fee required for Museum entry). For complet…

NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AND MORE AT 2009 STURGIS RALLY

2010 Motorcycle Demo Rides, Ride In Show, Women’s Activities and Racing in Rapid CityMILWAUKEE (July 15, 2009) – Motorcycle riders and enthusiasts from around the world will have the chance to ride the new 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycles at the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 1-7, 2009. While Rapid City, S.D., will be the center of Harley-Davidson activities, riders and enthusiasts will enjoy the historic attractions and scenic riding in the legendary Black Hills region.The Harley-…

The Buffalo Chip presents the Industry Original, Michael Lichters 9th Annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibition

Sturgis, SD (July 15, 2009) You'll want to be sure and catch Michael Lichter's 9th annual Motorcycles as Art Exhibition during this year's Sturgis Rally at the Legendary Buffalo Chip. The exhibit titled "Rebel Rousers- Motorcycle Icons that Inspired Us to Ride" is a must-see attraction at this year's festivities. The exhibition will be open to the public Saturday, August 1st through Friday, August 7th, and admission is free."From studio to riding shots of our lifestyle, he is a true motorcycle f…

BILANSKY RIDES BUELL TO PRO THUNDERBIKE WIN AT TOPEKA

Sipp and Spalding Fill an All-Buell Podium; Bilansky Retakes Season Points LeadTOPEKA, Kan. - Hal's H-D/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Dan Bilansky executed a last-turn pass of Bison Racing/Buell rider Walt Sipp to win the Pro Thunderbike race at the ASRA Michelin Pro Series event at Heartland Park. The win and a third-place finish by Hal's Harley-Davidson/Buell/Hal's Speed Shop rider Joel Spalding moved Bilansky back into the series lead, eight points ahead of Spalding.Bilansky set a new Thunderb…

Wire Plus Provides Wiring & Digital Speedo for Model 1 Giveaway Bobber

Darwin Motorcycles, manufacturer of Brass Balls Bobbers & Choppers, announced today that Wire-Plus Powersports Electronics is supporting the IronWorks Magazine / Brass Balls / Bikernet Giveaway Bobber. IronWorks Magazine and Bikernet.com are showcasing the build and reporting on the style of bikes that their readers enjoy and like to ride. Retro bobbers like the ones that roll out of Darwin Motorcycles are light weight, fast and provide serious fun. So check out the build and enter to win th…

KRAWIEC BEATS HINES AT DENVER FOR THIRD WIN OF SEASON

Screamin' Eagle Teammates Lead NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Points ChaseMORRISON, Colo. (July 12, 2009) - Screamin' Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec won his third NHRA® Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season, defeating his Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines teammate, Andrew Hines, in an all-Harley-Davidson® final at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. It was the second-consecutive NHRA event to feature both Screamin' Eagle V-Rods® in the final round of eliminations - H…

Hot Leathers Adds New Destinations to Fall 2009 Rally Schedule

MANCHESTER, CONN.--Hot Leathers, the industry leader in motorcycle apparel and accessories, today announced two new stops on its fall 2009 rally schedule. In addition to its 11 previously scheduled events, Hot Leathers had added the Thunder Beach Fall Rally and the Lone Star Rally to its line-up.After kicking off its rally season in January at the Springfield Motorcycle Show in West Springfield, Mass., Hot Leathers has continued to travel to various rallies and event across the country offering …

KRAWIEC BEATS HINES AT DENVER FOR THIRD WIN OF SEASON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEScreamin’ Eagle Teammates Lead NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Points ChaseMORRISON, Colo. (July 12, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec won his third NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season, defeating his Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines teammate, Andrew Hines, in an all-Harley-Davidson final at the Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. It was the second-consecutive NHRA event to feature both Screamin’ Eagle V-Rods in the final ro…

Motorcycling history, personalities will take center stage at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, offers a destination this summer where fans of motorcycling can get up close and personal with the people who have shaped the sport and industry into one of America's favorite pastimes."For those who can't get enough of motorcycles, motorcyclists and the motorcycle lifestyle, the seminar program at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days can't be missed," said AMA Special Events Manager Tigra Tsujikawa. "Whether yo…

American Honda Announces More 2010 Models

-Torrance, CA - American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division announced today its summer release of 2010 motorcycle, ATV and MUV products. This announcement follows the earlier release of Honda's 2010 Fury, and the SH150i and Elite® scooters. "Today we're releasing 2010 Honda off-road motorcycles, ATVs, Big Red Side-by-Side, and the legendary Gold Wing," said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "Leading the list of big changes is the all-new CRF250R featuring a whole new engine …

Rispoli: Living the Dream; Red Bull US Grand Prix Laguna Seca

The words "living the dream" never meant so much to me as they did this past weekend at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, Laguna Seca AMA Pro round. I know every expert club rider and the majority of pros would drop almost anything to hop a ride on one of the most successful AMA pro road race teams in the business. The names Roadracingworld.com, M4 Suzuki and Ulrich are synonymous with bringing forward stars like Schwantz, Hopkins, Spies,…

New Jersey Motorsports Park Opens AMA Pro Test Days To Public, Includes July 21 Bike Night

MILLVILLE, N.J. (July 10, 2009) - AMA Pro Road Racing makes its New Jersey Motorsports Park debut over Labor Day weekend, and is already one of the most anticipated events in the South Jersey facility's short history. Motorsports fans can get a free sneak peek of the fastest two-wheelers in North America when New Jersey Motorsports Park hosts the stars and bikes of AMA Pro for two days of testing, July 21-22. Following the testing on Tuesday, July 21, New Jersey Motorsports Park will host…

Martin Cardenas Tops Daytona SportBike Qualifying at Red Bull US Grand Prix

MONTEREY, Calif. - While Martin Cardenas has set the 2009 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL championship on its ear to the tune of six victories and a 51-point lead in the point standings, it took until today for the Colombian to score his first career pole position.Riding the No. 36 Team M4 Suzuki GSX-R600, Cardenas posted a best lap at 1:27.585 (91.988 mph) around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to take the top starting spot for Sunday's race at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Carde…

Legendary Buffalo Chip to Give Away Sucker Punch Sallys Custom Bike at 2009 Sturgis Rally

STURGIS--July 8, 2009--One lucky winner will take home more than just fond memories from this year's Sturgis Rally. The Legendary Buffalo Chip, in conjunction with American Cycle and American Bagger magazines, will be giving away a custom Sucker Punch Sally's old-school motorcycle built especially for 2009 rally goers. In addition to offering bikers first-class camping accommodations and an impressive entertainment line-up, the Legendary Buffalo Chip is adding yet another rally event to s…

4FR Toyota Trucks/GreenerAcresorg Helmet Safety Program

CULVER, Ind. - The 4FR Toyota Trucks/GreenerAcres.org team made a special visit to Culver Elementary School recently to express the importance of safety gear for the coming summer activities. Students were shown the safety gear worn by motorcycle racers and how helmets and pads can make their summer more enjoyable by preventing injury.The environment was another focal point showing that we do not have to give up our activities, just try to make the environmentally friendly choice when the…

HARLEY-DAVIDSON STANDS BEHIND MOTORCYCLE VALUE

MILWAUKEE - Harley-Davidson has announced a special guarantee on the value of its Sportster motorcycles by backing their trade-in on Big Twin and V-Rod® motorcycles for up to one year.Harley-Davidson® riders who buy a new Sportster® 883 or 1200 motorcycle at a participating dealership between July 1, 2009 and August 31, 2009, will get the original MSRP value (see note below) when they trade in for a new Harley-Davidson Big Twin or V-Rod motorcycle within one year. The Ride Free II …

Overwhelming Positive Response to Ultimate Sacrifice Appreciation Debut at Laconia Bike Week Featuring a Full Product Line and Custom Dirico Motorcycle

N.H.--July 7, 2009--Ultimate Sacrifice Appreciation, (U.S.A.) launched their new product line at the Lobster Pound during Laconia Bike Week and had a great response to their new Lock and Load line of apparel as well as their custom military themed Dirico Motorcycle with their patent pending derby and points cover. The whole intention of U.S.A. is to raise money and awareness to help returning veterans re-acclimate to civilian life through sales of military themed apparel and accessories. …

ESLICK RIDES HARD AND GAINS ON DAYTONA SPORTBIKE POINTS LEAD

East Troy, Wis. (July 6, 2009) Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Racing/RMR/GEICO rider Danny Eslick edged closer to the championship points lead in the AMA Pro Racing Daytona Sportbike class with an eighth place finish aboard his Buell 1125R at the Red Bull US Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca July 5.Starting from eighth on the grid, Eslick charged toward the front of the field early in the race, challenging for the lead and battling for a spot in the top three for much of the 21-lap race,…

Martin Cardenas Tops Daytona SportBike Qualifying at Red Bull US Grand Prix

MONTEREY, Calif. - While Martin Cardenas has set the 2009 AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL championship on its ear to the tune of six victories and a 51-point lead in the point standings, it took until today for the Colombian to score his first career pole position.Riding the No. 36 Team M4 Suzuki GSX-R600, Cardenas posted a best lap at 1:27.585 (91.988 mph) around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to take the top starting spot for Sunday's race at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Carde…

Mat Mladin to Start from American Superbike Pole at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

MONTEREY, Calif. - Mat Mladin led a top-three sweep for the Yoshimura Suzuki team in qualifying, riding his No. 7 Rockstar/Makita/Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 to a best lap of 1:24.592 (95.243 mph) around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to earn the pole position in tomorrow's AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited final at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. The Aussie has now qualified on the pole seven times in seven qualifying sessions this season and owns 62 caree…

Parker Wins AMA Pro SuperSport Final at Red Bull US Grand Prix

MONTEREY, Calif. (July 4, 2009) - Ricky Parker picked up his second career AMA Pro SuperSport presented by Shoei victory at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Riding the No. 96 Graves Motorsports Yamaha YZF-R6, Parker qualified on the pole position earlier in the day, pulled out into the lead on the race's standing start and was never challenged on his way to the SuperSport victory by 12.723 seconds over Russ Wikle. Parker earned his first SuperSport win in May at …

Team Foremost Pegram Racing Heads West to Repeat Ducati Victory

CUPERTINO, Calif - As the global racing community descends on California's Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Ducati's AMA Pro Road Racing star prepares to defend his recent Superbike victory. This coming weekend marks the seventh round of the AMA Pro American Superbike Championship; held in conjunction with the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Ducati Corse's MotoGP squad has flown over to participate in the World Championship event, enabling Pegram to shine in front of the 1098 R's Bolognese fabrica…

Facility Modifications at Heartland Park Topeka on Track for AMA Pro Road Racings August Return

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - In preparation for AMA Pro Road Racing's return to Heartland Park Topeka, AMA Pro Racing competition officials, in addition to AMA Pro American Superbike rider and Rider Safety Committee member Josh Hayes, recently visited the facility to check the status of recommended changes. AMA Pro Officials were satisfied with the progress being made on the improvements suggested during the first meeting in January, which included recommendations by Hayes and other ri…

Haydens in Action at Same Event for First Time in 2009 at Red Bull US Grand Prix

MONTEREY, Calif. (July 3, 2009) - North American motorcycle road racing's premier trio of racing brothers, Tommy, Nicky and Roger Hayden, will be in action in three different major series this weekend at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The international MotoGP World Championship will be joined by AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited and AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL in a full schedule of three consec…

AMA Pro to Share World Stage with MotoGP at Mazda Raceway This Weekend

MONTEREY, Calif. - Highlighted by back-to-back races for AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike presented by Parts Unlimited and AMA Pro Daytona SportBike presented by AMSOIL that will cap three full days of action at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, AMA Pro Road Racing will share the world-stage spotlight this weekend with MotoGP at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, July 3 - 5. A pair of 23-lap/50-mile sprints for AMA Pro Road Racing's top divisions will follow Sunday's MotoGP main. The …

HOG MEMBERS RODE 4,373,937 MILES ON MILLION MILE MONDAY

MILWAUKEE - (July 1, 2009) On Monday, June 29, 2009, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members around the world logged 4,373,937 miles during the club's second annual Million Mile Monday riding marathon."Our members set the bar pretty high after last year's three million miles, and we are ecstatic to have exceeded that by more than 45 percent this year," said Benny Suggs, General Manager of the Harley Owners Group. "But more important than the number of miles ridden is that so many of our mem…

Fans, Competitors, Promoters Welcome New Programming On SPEED

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 30, 2009) - This weekend's premier AMA Pro Road Racing events at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will be the first races to air on SPEED in a new, same-weekend programming format that was announced last month. SPEED's decision to re…

Subscribe!

For FREE Motorcycle Event Updates.

Motorcycle Safety Resource

American V-Twins Parts

Biker Accidental Death Insurance

Florida Toy Run

Dayton Motorcycle Show and Expo

Affordable Motorcycle Insurance

Advertise on the Largest Motorcycle Events Site

Custom Bike Builder Rick Fairless