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Michael Barnes Retires After 35 Years Of Racing

After a racing career that has covered 35 years with National-level race wins spanning five decades, Michael Barnes, age 53, has retired from professional...

R.I.P. Daytona 200 Winner John Ashmead

Long-time racer John Ashmead, best known for winning the 1989 Daytona 200, died from brain cancer Sunday, October 16 at 10:34 p.m. Eastern Time...

CIV: American Toth Named Aprilia RS 660 Cup Co-Champion

American Max Toth has been named Co-Champion of the 2022 CIV Aprilia RS 660 Cup. At the season finale October 8-9 at Imola, Toth and...

Hugh Anderson Named MotoGP Legend

Hugh Anderson becomes a MotoGP™ Legend A special ceremony in his home country of New Zealand inducts the four-time World Champion into the Hall of...

WERA Previews 50th Grand National Finals Oct. 20-23 At Barber

50TH WERA GRAND NATIONAL FINALS PREVIEW The 50th WERA Grand National Finals will be held at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama on October 20th to...

R.I.P. Phil Read MBE (Updated)

From a statement issued by the Read family: It is with incredible sadness that the Read family reports the passing of Phil Read MBE while...

R.I.P. AMA Hall Of Famer Loretta Lynn (Updated)

Loretta Lynn, Famed Country Music Star and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Dies at 90 PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Loretta Lynn was a legendary country singer...

Video: Inside Indian Motorcycle’s King Of The Baggers Championship

A grueling season-long effort by the entire S&S Cycle #IndianChallenger team sees Tyler O'Hara regain the Mission Foods #KingOfTheBaggers Championship crown. Go in-depth with the...

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1972 Laverda 750SFC, In The September Issue

Featured In the September 2022 issue of Roadracing World:          In 1873, Pietro Laverda founded Laverda as a manufacturer of agricultural equipment....

Italian Veteran Andrea Dovizioso Retiring, In The September Issue

Featured In the September 2022 issue of Roadracing World:           When Italian veteran Andrea Dovizioso retires following the San Marino Grand Prix,...

Moto Guzzi Launches Limited-Edition V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale

ABOARD THE CAVOUR AIRCRAFT CARRIER, MOTO GUZZI AND THE ITALIAN NAVY CELEBRATE THEIR CLOSE TIES, STARTING WITH THE EAGLE SYMBOL The occasion saw the world...

Shops: Royal Enfield North America, In The September Issue

 Featured In the September 2022 issue of Roadracing World:          Pop Quiz: What brand has been producing motorcycles the longest?       ...

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Mahdi Salem took center stage in Friday’s practice for this weekend’s Mission Mini Cup By Motul National Final by posting the fastest lap times. Photo by Larry Lawrence

MotoAmerica Mini Cup: Salem Dominates Friday Practice (Updated)

The MotoAmerica Mission Mini Cup National Final roared into action at Road America’s Briggs & Stratton Motorplex, with Mahdi Salem taking center stage. The...
Moto Guzzi Factory, established in 1921 in Mandello del Lario, Italy. Photo courtesy Moto Guzzi website.

Moto Guzzi Factory Set for Major Renovation

The historic Moto Guzzi factory in Mandello del Lario, active for over a century, is being transformed into a cutting-edge, multifunctional space. Rooted between...
Waters lights up Queensland Raceway in SW-Motech qualifying. Photo by RBMotoLens

ASBK: Waters On Pole Position At Queensland Raceway

Josh Waters has opened his day one account at round five of the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul (ASBK)...
It’s go-time for the best of the best. The Mission Mini Cup National Final is coming to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, this weekend, August 8-10. Photo by Larry Lawrence.

MotoAmerica Mini Cup: National Final At Road America

Young racers from 17 states and four countries will converge on Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, this weekend for the second annual MotoAmerica...
Danny Kent riding his McAMS Racing Yamaha at Donington Park. Photo courtesy McAMS Racing Team.

BSB: Kent Holds Off Stacey To Lead Thruxton Free Practice

Danny Kent led his Bennetts British Superbike Championship opposition in the Free Practice times at Thruxton as the McAMS Racing Yamaha rider maintained his...