District 36 Motorcycle Sports Committee, Inc. An American Motorcyclist Association Recognized and Chartered District Organization Founded in 1955 āMission Statementā District 36 is a volunteer-based non-profit organization of motorcyclists and like-minded enthusiasts who organize and enhance responsible family recreation and exercise environmental conservation…
For Walmsley, the expertise lies in knowing the bikes inside out, and then imparting as much of that knowledge as he can to the riders, āI canāt tell them how to ride a motorcycle, but I can tell them how to get the best out of these particular motorcycles, ā he says By the end of the weekend, whatever advice he might have given has clearly paid off, with Michael…
The origins of Precision Concepts date back to the early seventies when a young Bob Bell first started modifying his 1970 Honda Z50 in his garage, building his own swing arm and modifying a pair of Yamaha AT1 shocks to fit. He had a passion for tinkering on his bikes and improving the way they handled and performed, and he continued that passion as he raced through…
Facebook Tweet Pinterest While Circuit of the Americas continues to struggle financially, and the immediate future of the 2016 Formula One United States Grand Prix remains in doubt, COTA chairman Bobby Epstein continues to build up his MotoGP race weekend, scheduled for April 8-10, 2016. Fresh off the approval by the Austin (Texas) City Council on Thursday, to…
The āRā stamp is proof of its racetrack origins Only the highest technology honed in the worldās most demanding races is used RS10 TYRE-R maintains the aggressive RS10 tread pattern while adopting a āGP-BELTā construction for the rear tire that draws directly on our experiences in the worldās most demanding motorcycle races. This improves sports riding performance…
MotoGP fans from around the world will be headed to Austin in April 2016 to witness MotoGP Austin 2016 at Circuit of The Americas. Talk about one of the most exciting sporting events you will ever experience! If you are considering traveling to Austin and MotoGP Austin 2016, you are right on track to having the time of your life. But you also might want a few…
A worker was killed during a weekend motorcycle race at the Road Atlanta track in Braselton in South Hall. Road Atlanta spokeswoman Kelsi Nilsson confirmed the incident, calling Hazel Harrellās death āa terrible tragedy, ā but didnāt give further details. Speed Sport, a motorsport news website, cited multiple sources saying Harrell, 60, was struck by a motorcycle…
Motorcycle racing is one of the most exciting sports in the world, and motorcycle racers are not just admired but almost revered by their fans for taking up such a dare devil sport! The sport of racing motorcycles is one that requires the rider to be exceptionally alert and attentive as every second counts. A small mistake doesnāt just mean the difference between…
Parker Hannifin manufactures one of the most power dense, high performance PMAC motors available on the open market. Since 2009, many race teams ā professional and collegiate ā come to Parker for the electric traction motors. Professional Race Team Sponsorship: Victory Motorcycles Brammo Collegiate Race Team Sponsorships: Ohio State University of Alabama Georgia…
Bill Tuman crosses the line on the last Indian motorcycle to race flat track, until now Back in 1953 when an Indian motorcycle took its last turn around a flat track, there were probably more than a few people who thought they d never see the company field a race bike again. Gone would be the longstanding rivalry of Indian vs. Harley Davidson, and with it the…
The Only MotoGP Stop in the U.S. Returns to COTA on April 21st ā 23rd Circuit of The Americas (COTA) today launched its ticket sales for the 2017 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas. The only MotoGP race weekend to take place on U.S. soil in 2017 will be staged for the fifth year in succession at the only purpose-built motorsports facility in the United…
The worldās most popular motorcycle racing series is adding an all-electric class. Carmelo Ezpeleta, the CEO of the company that oversees the MotoGP racing series, told Motorsport.com that an electric support series featuring up to 18 bikes could start competing as early as 2019. Four manufacturers have already committed to the series, according to Ezpeleta…
Start your Sparrow engines, and get ready for some entirely fresh content. At the PlayStation Experience fan event held on Saturday, Destiny developer Bungie revealed the Sparrow Racing League, a three-week event that will take place on an easy virtual course on Mars and a more difficult course on Venus. Special racing suits and unique vehicle designs will be…
The new feeder category is making its debut at both international and Australian Championship level this year, with the Supersport 300 World Championship supporting European World Superbikes rounds, and the local Aussie edition running on the Australian Superbikes bill. Having supported the Australian WSBK round earlier this year, the Australian Supersport 300…
Honey I shrunk the stag do! Not quite, but you do have a chance to make your giant friends look ridiculous as they take to the track on these mini-mean-machines. If you haven t tried mini motos already then you re in for 39cc, of madness . Each of the high-speed puppies packs a 2 stroke engine capable of up to 30mph . Now while 39mph might not seem like much…
Argy Bargy Maverick Vinales hopes to make history at this year s Argentine Grand Prix - here s what else you need to know 8:04 pm THIS year the MotoGPās Argentina Grand Prix is being held at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit and Maverick Vinales will be looking to make history after his Qatar win. But it should be a closely fought contest as Hondaās Marc Marquez…
Next Chapter > Crystal Palace, less than four miles from the West End of London, is one of the oldest venues used for racing in the world, and the first place from which live televised motor-racing was ever broadcast. Ad hoc motor races were first held on āLondonās Own Circuitā in 1899, and a permanent circuit constructed in 1927 ā it was then the venue…
Vinales had to work hard for his debut victory for Yamaha Spain s Maverick Vinales held off the challenge of Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi to win Sunday s MotoGP season opener in Qatar. Vinales, who moved to Yamaha this season, has been impressive over the winter and started from pole position. After slipping back early, the 22-year-old took the lead with…
THE worldās best motorcycle racers ā including Australian ace Jack Miller ā will descend on Phillip ĀIsland as pre-season testing hits top gear. WEāVE had carnage in the Moto3 at Phillip Island, with 12 of the 34 riders involved in stacks in the first five laps. WATCH THE BIG CRASH HERE HONDA champion Marc Marquez crashed out of the Australian MotoGP in dramatic…
Minimoto Sidecar Project Description Tony Hemming and Neil Matthews both played a significant role in the history of Minimoto. Between them they introduced the UK to the world of Minimoto and more importantly, came up with the concept of minimoto sidecar racing that you see today. It all first started as a bit of a gimmick when Tony Hemming, the sole imported…
While most riders change the mufflers on their new motorcycle first, the most important modification to any motorcycle is the suspension, according to suspension expert Sam Simmons of Oliverās Motorcycles. Sam is from the UK where he spent eight years as a professional motocross racer and worked in the factory Yamaha teamās suspension workshop. Since heās been…
No one on the planet has tested as many motorcycles as the MXA wrecking crew. Motocross Action is a motorcycle magazine ā plain and simple. We arenāt a fan magazine or aimed at the teenybopper crowd. We are about machinery and how to make them better. We have ridden every machine made, and some that shouldnāt have been made. Nothing engenders as much interest…
