A century ago, Americans fell in love with speed. While the Wright Brothers flew overhead and Model T’s rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly line, the new sport of motorcycle racing began drawing large crowds bent on celebrating a piston-powered future. The Hendee Manufacturing Company introduced the 1.75-horsepower, single-cylinder Indian in 1901. Harley-Davidson followed in 1903. Inevitably, racing ensued. Early contests were held on horse-racing ovals and bicycle velodromes, but around 1909 wooden tracks built specifically for cars and motorcycles began …
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AJ Allmendinger didn’t exactly quell rumors that he recently test drove on Charlotte Motor Speedway’s road course, fueling speculation the 2.4-mile layout might be used as early as for this …
Many different styles, types and brands of motorcycle tires exist with each pair pointing towards the owner's identity as a rider. When looking for a set of replacements, owners must …