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Former Racer Ottis “Otter” Lance, R.I.P.

Former racer Ottis "Otter" Lance, of Argyle, Texas, died June 16. He was 66 years old. Lance's road racing career spanned four decades starting with...

AHRMA: Team Obsolete Fielding Multiple Special Machines At NJMP

Team Obsolete is set to feature the ex-Renzo Pasolini 1967 Benelli 15,000 rpm 350cc four-cylinder, which placed second at the 1967 Isle of Man...

Video: RSD Creates Ed Kretz-Inspired Indian Scout, Forged P1

Utilizing the all-new Indian Scout as the base, Indian Motorcycle has tapped three renowned builders to fabricate one-of-a-kind custom bikes – each pulling inspiration...

AHRMA: Special Racebike Demos Planned At New Jersey Round

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS PLANNED FOR AHRMA WEEKEND AT NEW JERSEY MOTORSPORTS PARK (Knoxville, TN) The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is honoring motorcycle innovator John...

MotoGP: Every Team Will Run Special Liveries At Silverstone

Vintage style, modern spectacle: MotoGP™ celebrates 75 at Silverstone The world’s most exciting sport will give fans a retro weekend to remember – all revealed...

Willow Springs International Raceway Is For Sale (Updated)

The historic Willow Springs International Raceway motorsports facility located in Rosamond, California, about 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, is for sale. The 600-acre facility’s...

Isle Of Man TT: Supertwin TT Race One Report

Editorial Note: Due to heavy rain fall and standing water around the course, the RL360 Superstock TT Race One has been postponed until Thursday,...

Isle Of Man TT: Supersport TT Race One Report

DUNLOP MAKES HISTORY IN MONSTER ENERGY SUPERSPORT TT RACE 1 Michael Dunlop made history at the Isle of Man TT Races on Saturday afternoon when...

Isle Of Man TT: Arai Celebrating 40 Years Of Racing On The Island

ARAI HELMET TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY First worn at the world’s oldest and most famous road race by Joey Dunlop and Brian Reid in 1984,...

Vanson Leathers’ 50th Anniversary Celebration Scheduled June 1-2

Vanson Leathers announces 50 year Anniversary Celebration June 1-2, 2024 Fall River, MA:  Vanson Leathers, America's leading manufacturer of Leather motorcycle jackets and motorcycle riding...

AHRMA: Team Obsolete Preparing For Nelson Ledges

Team Obsolete and rider David Roper are preparing for the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series round May 24-26 at Nelson Ledges Road Course, in...

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: Racing Registration Opens

Racing and Event Registration Open for 2024 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Ashland Dinner Ride and Lap for History also open for registration PICKERINGTON, Ohio —...

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More About RideSmart Buying CMRA

RideSmart, the New Owners of CMRA RideSmart Motorcycle School is excited to announce a new chapter starting in 2026! With the new season upon us,...
Eric Wood (5). Photo credit Sam Draiss.

Black Friday Deals (Updated Again)

(SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LATEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ADDED TO THIS POST!)   From a press release issued by Woodcraft Technologies:  This Black Friday, we’re putting riders...

WorldSBK: Official 2026 Entry Lists Include Gerloff & Correa

Editorial Note: Americans Garrett Gerloff and Julian Correa are racing in WorldSBK and Sportbike classes. 2026 entry lists announced: A record 13 manufacturers across WorldSBK,...

WorldSBK: More From Two-Day Jerez Test

Lowes tops the timesheets as Jerez test wraps up ahead of January action As winter testing continues to shape early 2026 preparations, teams and riders...

ASRA Releases 2026 Schedules

ASRA has released its 2026 schedules: