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Ducati purchased by Italian Investments Group

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Investindustrial Holdings fund of Carlo and Andrea Bonomi have announced a preliminary agreement to purchase the shares of Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A from Texas Pacific Group, current majority shareholder of Ducati. The agreement is subject to final approval of Ducati's banks. Ducati once again owned by Italians, ... I like that. … [Read more...]

Televised motorcycle racing – live or delayed?

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With the racing season over, at least in the northern hemisphere, it might be time to ask racing fans whether you watch races live, or at least when they're televised, or do you take advantage of the many TV recording options to watch on your own schedule. During the season, especially with MotoGP and World Superbike, many of the races are long over before they are shown on … [Read more...]

Brand new Norvin motorcycles

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Engine swaps have been a hot rod tradition for years, no sooner were there two models of almost anything and someone starts thinking, "What if I put this engine in that?" In the world of cars some extraordinary vehicles came about as a result, far too many to mention, but one great example most everyone is familiar with were the AC Cobras, where Carrol Shelby crossed the AC Ace … [Read more...]

2006 American Motorcycle commemorative stamps

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The US Postal Service came out with its list of 2006 commemorative stamps and one series will feature old American motorcycles. Of course you can make your own, too. From the announcement: American Motorcycles With the issuance of the American Motorcycles stamps, the U.S. Postal Service recognizes the role of motorcycles in American culture with four stamps that … [Read more...]

Extreme Gravity Racing by GM

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We mentioned Extreme Gravity Racing before and I notice GM has a story on the Fastlane Blog about their entry. Looks pretty swoopy. The bit about spinning out and crossing the finish line backwards at 52mph was neat. Just think what happens if they can average this into their corporate average fuel economy figures. Along with Craig Vetter's streamlined fairing for … [Read more...]

AMA Prostar drag racing on Speed TV

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With the road racing season over, this weekend you might want to catch the one hour telecast of the November 11-13, 2005 Diamond PowerSports World Finals from Gainesville, Florida. It will be on Speed TV Sunday, December 4th at 3PM ET. One hour of really fast drag bikes. Cool. AMA/Prostar … [Read more...]