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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...

What’s Happening At The Harley-Davidson Museum In December?

The Harley-Davidson Museum is a hub of holiday fun this month Breakfast with Santa, a NYE party at MOTOR and special offers – including free...

MotoGP: NASCAR’s Trackhouse Racing Takes Over Aprilia Satellite Team

Trackhouse Racing lands in MotoGP™ New team. New approach. New chapter. MotoGP™ welcomes a fresh presence to the grid for 2024    Tuesday, 05 December 2023 2024 will...

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WorldSBK Returns To Jerez For Second Winter Test

The second winter test of the off-season is underway at the Circuito de Jerez - Ángel Nieto, with teams returning to the track on...

Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup: Provisional Calendar Announced

The Cup powers into a new era, with the class of 2026 set to battle across six rounds. The 2026 Idemitsu Moto4 Asia Cup is...
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...

XCEL Trackdays Publishes Its 2026 Event Schedule

The new season begins January 25, 2026, on the freshly repaved West Track, offering riders one of the smoothest and most exciting riding experiences...
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Turn Five located at the bottom center of the frame. Photo courtesy WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

2026 WeatherTech Raceway Tickets On Sale Now

Monterey, CA  (Nov. 25, 2025) - Get ready, race fans, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is excited to announce that tickets for the marquee events...