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King Kenny Roberts Named Grand Marshal Of 2024 Barber Vintage Festival

“KING" KENNY ROBERTS ANNOUNCED AS GRAND MARSHAL OF THE 19TH ANNUAL BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 12, 2024) — In the world of motorcycle racing,...

Ricky Johnson Named Legend Of The Sport For Quail Motorcycle Gathering

AMA HALL OF FAMER RICKY JOHNSON NAMED LEGEND OF THE SPORT AT 2024 QUAIL MOTORCYCLE GATHERING Johnson to share inspiring stories from his career at renowned...

R.I.P.: Pat Hennen, First American To Win A 500cc Grand Prix

Former Grand Prix racer Pat Hennen died April 7 at the age of 70.     The following is from Pat Hennen's AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame...

BMW Motorrad Days Americas Returning To Barber Vintage Festival

BMW Motorrad USA announces BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2024. Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April. 5, 2024…BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce the return of...

AHRMA Spotlighting 500 Premier Class In 2025 Vintage Cup

Bikes from the Golden Age of GP Racing Featured in 2025 AHRMA Vintage Cup (April 3, 2024) A Golden Age of Grand Prix motorcycle racing...

Hanging With: Troy Herfoss, In The March Issue

Featured In the March 2024 issue of Roadracing World:         American Racing fans may know Australian Troy Herfoss, because he started his...

Kato Named New President Of Yoshimura Japan

Editorial Note: Yohei Kato is the grandson of Yoshimura founder Hideo "Pop" or "Pops" Yoshimura and his wife Naoe Yoshimura.   Yoshimura Japan Announces New President As...

Suzuki Hayabusa Anniversary Celebration Scheduled April 27 In Concord, NC

SUZUKI HAYABUSA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION COMING TO CONCORD, NC “Hayabusa Homecoming” Set for April 27th at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway Brea, CA – March 28, 2024...

MotoGP: Mike Trimby (R.I.P.) To Be Named MotoGP Legend

Mike Trimby to be named MotoGP™ Legend Trimby will become the first non-rider to be inducted in the Hall of Fame, honouring his off-track contributions...

Triumph Unveils 2025 Trident Triple Tribute Special Edition

TRIUMPH UNVEILS TRIDENT 660 SPECIAL EDITION MODERN GRAPHIC SCHEME INSPIRED BY WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS TRIDENT   Triumph Motorcycles reveals new MY25 Trident Triple Tribute Special Edition...

Brough Superior Coming To North America

Brough Superior Motorcycles arrives in North America  The iconic motorcycle brand Brough Superior is proud to announce the opening of its first filial office in...

Laguna Seca And Monterey County Settle Lawsuit With Highway 68 Coalition

County of Monterey and Friends of Laguna Seca Celebrate Positive Settlement for Laguna Seca Recreation Area Favorable agreement allows Friends of Laguna Seca (FLS)...

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January 27, 2026 - The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), PHA/Claude Michy, Honda Mobilityland Corporation, and Larivière Organisation, organizers of the four rounds of...

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More from press release issued by Monster Energy Kawasaki:  Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Chase Sexton takes home his first victory of the season. Foothill Ranch, Calif....

BSB: Lucca Allen Joins MPR Racing for 2026 Season

Lucca Allen is returning to the BSB paddock in 2026 after inking a deal to join MPR Racing aboard a Suzuki in the British...