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2008 Indianapolis MotoGP Website Goes Live

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As promised, the 2008 Indianapolis Red Bull MotoGP website went live yesterday with complete details and information about next year's race to be held September 14th. The track layout shown above will be 2.601 miles (4.186 km) long, will feature 16 turns (10 left, 6 right) and will run in a counter clockwise direction. A new 4 turn complex is being built at the end of the … [Read more...]

When the HD Sportster was the Fastest Motorcycle

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Do you remember when the Harley Davidson Sportster used to be a performance bike? If you're a twenty or thirty something, you won't, but the Sportster used to be quite a high performance machine and it was promoted by the Motor Company as the fastest stock motorcycle you could buy. Times change. Today the Sportster is Harley's entry level bike, something a little smaller and … [Read more...]

Can Hayden Win the US GP Again?

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For the second race in a row, Nicky Hayden returned to riding at his former championship level. At Sachsenring for the German MotoGP, starting 14th on the grid, he finished on the podium in 3rd behind Pedrosa and Capirossi. This follows his 13th to 3rd run at Assen. Two 3rd place finishes in a row after a first half season without a podium indicates something has changed and … [Read more...]

Indianapolis adds MotoGP to 2008 Schedule

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It looks like all of the recent talk of a second MotoGP race in the U.S. is about to be confirmed. According to Cycle News, the official announcement will be made on July 16th, but it seems the 2008 MotoGP schedule will now have a Sept. 14, 2008 date at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It does not appear that any AMA racing will be held there in conjunction with the Grand Prix … [Read more...]

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...]