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Lorenzo Lanzi wins in Germany

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Lorenzo Lanzi was filling in yesterday for Regis Laconi in the World Superbike race so he wanted to make sure he impressed everyone, that's how you get a regular ride. Well, he certainly impressed. He won the pole, then in the first race, after an infraction resulting from an overrun in a corner and improper rejoining, he was penalized with a pit ride through. He was in first, … [Read more...]

Hayabusa sets speed record

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John Noonan took his Suzuki Hayabusa to a new speed record for a non-streamliner motorcycle of 259.393mph. Non streamliner means just that, John was sitting out there like the rest of us instead of being wrapped inside a two wheel tube. The Hayabusa displaced 1350cc and was running a supercharger. John set the record on Wednesday at the Bonneville Salt Flats. Nice run, … [Read more...]

NHRA Dragbike finals reversed

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Motorcycles are now faster than light. The Mac Tools Motorcycle Nationals final between Matt Smith and Steve Johnson ended with a win light for Matt Smith, unfortunately for everyone involved, Steve Johnson was first across the finish line. Theories are floating around that the beams actually pulse and the wheel somehow made it across between pulses, ... or something. At any … [Read more...]

Rossi’s role at Yamaha

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When Rossi moved to Yamaha 2 years ago, everyone was wondering how he would do on a bike that seemed to need a lot of work. He answered that question quite nicely and is doing so again this year. The director of Yamaha's racing program acknowledged Rossi's huge contribution to their effort when he spoke of his return for another year. I can imagine they all breathed a sigh of … [Read more...]

AMA Superbikes

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One of the distinguishing features of AMA Superbike racing is the wide disparity of capability on the track, both equipment and rider, during the race. If you have ever attended one of the races in person, you see it very quickly before even a handful of laps are complete. I have described it to others as having two races run simultaneously, one with a large number of riders … [Read more...]