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NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals

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We took a little time off this weekend to go to the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Norwalk is now an NHRA track and the turnout was huge. Andrew Hines won Pro Stock motorcycle but all of the classes are great to watch. Without a doubt, Top Fuel and Funny Cars are unbelievable. There is so much brutal force and horsepower unleashed in those 4 second … [Read more...]

Nicky Hayden Earns First 2007 MotoGP Podium

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In a season that can be called disappointing at best, Nicky Hayden finally stood on the podium at Assen with a third place finish behind Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner. After starting 13th, the finish looks good and perhaps it signals a change for the rest of the season, which, unfortunately, is already half over. Nicky will certainly want to ride at his best in front of the … [Read more...]

Former Confederate Employee Shot and Killed

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Chris Roberts, a former motorcycle electrician employed by Confederate Motorcycles for over 5 years, was shot and killed on Father's Day when he confronted a thief stealing his motorcycle. Chris had recently left the company to return to New Orleans after following Confederate in their post Katrina move to Birmingham. If you saw photos or video of the Wraith on the Bonneville … [Read more...]

2008 Suzuki Hayabusa

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Suzuki brought out the new 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa and there is more displacement, 1340cc versus the old 1299cc. Like the new B-King, the rider can choose between engine settings, but the Hayabusa rider has a choice of three instead of the B-King's two, there's probably something labeled "light speed" on the Hayabusa. A Hayabusa with more power is certainly no surprise and if … [Read more...]

2008 Suzuki B-King

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After long speculation and years of waiting, the 2008 Suzuki B-King has finally been introduced. The styling is very close to the original concept motorcycle. Suzuki received so much interest and support for the design it was given the go ahead for production. The engine is straight from the new Hayabusa and nowhere in the specifications or features do we read the dreaded … [Read more...]