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Phillip Island WSB on TV

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Phillip Island World Superbike races one and two are on Speed TV today at 12 Noon and 1PM eastern time. Beautiful course, always worth watching. … [Read more...]

AMA Reverses Carmichael Penalty

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The AMA has reversed its decision to penalize Ricky Carmichael 25 points for a fuel violation resulting from finding trace amounts of lead in his fuel. However, ... they imposed a $20,000 fine instead. So, they found a problem due to discrepancies in testing protocols causing them to give back the 25 points but then turn around and fine the team $20,000? This sounds like one … [Read more...]

AMA Rules Cause More Controversy

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Fresh off the Buell XBRR dust up where they may have been a bit lenient in applying rules about what qualifies as a legal motorcycle for Formula Xtreme, the AMA has now created another controversy, this time penalizing Ricky Carmichael for using illegal fuel, which, upon testing, was found to have trace amounts of lead and as a result he was penalized 25 points. Hmm ... What … [Read more...]

Honda Leaves AMA Board – Buell Backlash?

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The AMA has just announced a big reorganization and among those changes are new rules making committees for professional racing. There's quite a lot to digest and while trying to make sense of it all, I stopped by Roadracing World and noticed a press release from American Honda: For more than 30 years, American Honda has maintained a seat on the American Motorcycle … [Read more...]

Ducati Riding Experience 2006

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The Ducati Riding Experience is set for 2006. The courses are available at a basic, intermediate and master's level. The course dates are set at both Imola and Mugello and include both track time and class time. Press release follows: The Ducati riding courses are aimed at those who would like to learn how to ride a motorcyle or improve their street or track skills. The … [Read more...]

Cruiser Twins Race Series?

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The Buell XBRR is still generating a lot of commentary from our readers concerning whether it should have been allowed to compete in the Formula Xtreme series. A good case can be made that it's a force fit, not legal except for being called so but the more obvious case against it is that the engine is so ill suited to racing alongside the other bikes. When you have to allow … [Read more...]