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R.I.P. Former Pro Racer, Racing Business Owner Brett Ray

Former pro road racer and racing business owner Brett Ray died of a heart attack at his home in Marion, Illinois, on May 6....

MotoAmerica: “Rainey Ride To The Races” Returning To Laguna Seca

Second Annual “Rainey Ride To The Races” Set For MotoAmerica’s WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Round Join Motorcycle Racing Legends Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts, Eddie Lawson,...

What’s Up At The Harley-Davidson Museum In May?

May at the Harley-Davidson Museum is sure to get your motor running Bike Nights and Saturday demos return, Mother’s Day celebrations, new displays and so...

AHRMA: Britten V1000 Will Be Ridden At NJMP

ELORA, TN  –  A battle-tested icon will be seen and heard at the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) event at New Jersey Motorsports...

AHRMA Race Results From Thunderhill Raceway Park

Editorial Note: Use the scroll and zoom tools in the bottom left corner of the PDF viewer to better see all pages of the...

Moto Guzzi Museum Reopening

MOTO GUZZI MUSEUM IN MANDELLO DEL LARIO REOPENING THE EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION, THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND GLOBALLY, HAS BEEN COMPLETELY AND CONSERVATIVELY RENOVATED AND...

Paasch Added To Triumph HQ Avenue Of Legends

Brandon Paasch officially becomes part of Triumph’s Avenue of Legends Brandon Paasch was honored with a commemorative plaque on Triumph’s Avenue of Legends at its...

Jorge Lorenzo Named MotoGP Legend

Jorge Lorenzo named MotoGP™ Legend The five-time World Champion is inducted into the Hall of Fame in Jerez Saturday, 30 April 2022 Five-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo...

Aprilia All Stars Event Schedule Released

APRILIA ALL STARS 2022 - THE SCHEDULE FOR THE BIG APRILIA CELEBRATION IS RELEASED ON SATURDAY 7 MAY, THE MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT WILL BE OPEN...

Royal Enfield Sponsoring AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Royal Enfield Named Presenting Sponsor of 2022 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Long-time motorcycle manufacturer returns as presenting sponsor for second year running PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Royal...

Harley-Davidson Homecoming Scheduled July 13-16, 2023 In Milwaukee

HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOMECOMING EVENT AND 2023 DATES ANNOUNCED Four-Day Festival in Milwaukee Celebrates Harley-Davidson's 120th Anniversary and Kicks Off the Annual Homecoming Event MILWAUKEE, WI (April 25, 2022) –...

Kawasaki Ninjas Will Be Featured In “Top Gun: Maverick” Movie

Kawasaki Ninja® Models To Be Featured In “Top Gun: Maverick” Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell returns to the big screen, once again riding a Kawasaki Ninja®. There are few motorcycle movie...

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Gus Rodio (96). Photo courtesy LuxeStar VIP Suzuki

BSB Sportbike: Gus Rodio Racing with MP RACING

LuxeStar VIP Suzuki are thrilled to confirm that American rider Gus Rodio will compete aboard the MP RACING Suzuki GSX-8R in the Sportbike class...
26 of the most talented prospects in amateur motocross will take to the track at Ironman Raceway for the last SMX Next – Motocross Scouting Moto Combine of 2025. Photo Courtesy MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc.

Ironman Raceway Set to Host Final Event of 2025 SMX Next

Highly Decorated Rider Coaches to Mentor 26 Elite Prospects One Week Removed from 2025 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship. With the 2025 Pro Motocross...
Earl Hayden in 2006, the year Nicky Hayden won the MotoGP World Championship. Photo by DPPI.

Taking Kids Racing, Part 3: Advice From The Late Earl Hayden

Part 3 of a series, reprinted from the April 2011 edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology Magazine. Copyright 2011, 2015, 2020, 2024, 2025....

AFT: Electric Battle Continues at Jackpine Gypsies Super TT

There’s no time to rest at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. With the dirt barely settled following this week’s dramatic Short Track doubleheader, the 2025...
The Buell Super Cruiser™ motorcycle. Photo courtesy Buell Motorcycle Co.

Buell Super Cruiser Prototype In Final Testing

Beyond the Dyno: Buell’s Super Cruiser Embarks on its Final, Multi-Week Test Trip. Behind every brilliant machine is a team of dedicated individuals who pour...