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AMA Hall Of Famer Tom Heininger, R.I.P.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Tom Heininger Passes Away at 97 Heininger co-founded Webco and served as president of the Motorcycle Industry Council PICKERINGTON, Ohio —...

Quick Look: 2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS, In The December Issue

Featured in the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:         "I pulled into the pits and rolled to a stop in front...

Historic Racing: Between The Hedges, In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:           The article titled 'The Way It Was' in last year’s December issue...

Holiday Gift Guide: Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology Subscription

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology Subscription An annual subscription to Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine includes 12 monthly, full-color, print issues of the magazine...

Energica: Electric Versus Gas Bikes In MotoAmerica

Featured in the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine:           On The Charge: Electric Energica Podiums In MotoAmerica Against...

Shops: James Compton Customs, In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:                     There’s a saying that if you find a way...

World Champion Sidecar Passenger Tom Birchall Retiring

TOM BIRCHALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Tom Birchall, the most successful Sidecar passenger in TT history, has announced his immediate retirement from racing.   Alongside older brother Ben, the...

Jett Lawrence Named 2023 AMA Motorcyclist Of The Year

AMA Congratulates 2023 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Jett Lawrence Also honors 2023 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Jesse Thomas PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The...

Holiday Gift Guide: Mat Oxley’s Latest Book “Racing Hitler”

May Oxley's latest great book is titled "Racing Hitler" and sub-titled "The Skint, Plucky Brit Who Fought The Nazi Speed Machine and Won." It is...

Holiday Gift Guide: “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History”

John Owens' & Kevin Cameron's   New Book, "Superbike: An Illustrated History" This great book chronicles the 1970s transition from the twin-cylinder BMWs, Ducatis, and Moto...

Edge Grip Podcast: Miguel Duhamel Is A Racer To The Core

Editorial Note: Josh Hayes broke Miguel Duhamel's all-time AMA/MotoAmerica career win record with his 87th race victory at Brainerd International Raceway in 2023.   Hall of...

AMA Hall Of Fame Days 2024 Scheduled October 10-13

2024 AMA Hall of Fame Days To Run Oct. 10-13 On Campus of American Motorcyclist Association 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to...

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Alex Marquez sets New Lap Record during practice session in England. Photo courtesy Gresini Racing Team.

MotoGP : A.Marquez Cracks Lap Record At Silverstone

Alex Marquez led MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his BK8 Gresini Racing Ducati Desmosedici GP24 on spec...
Manuel Gonzalez cracks lap record in England during practice session Friday afternoon. Photo courtesy Intact GP Team.

Moto2 : Gonzalez Breaks Record In England

Manuel Gonzalez led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. Riding his LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP Kalex on Pirelli...

KTM: Bajaj Becomes Main Investor, Takes Control Of Pierer Mobility

KTM is proud to announce a major milestone: after months of dedicated effort and strategic planning, the KTM AG was able to expand its...
Alvaro Carpe Breaks Record at Silverstone Circuit this Friday afternoon. Photo courtesy KTM Ajo.

Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Silverstone

Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Silverstone Circuit, in England. The rookie used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo to...
Fast by Ferracci Ducati 750. Photo by Joe Avila.

Eraldo Ferracci Named Grand Marshal Of The 20th Barber Vintage Festival

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - May 22, 2025 — In recognition of a lifetime of exceptional contributions to motorcycling as a racer, an engineer, and a...