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MotoGP Analysis: 1960s Star Jim Redman, In The January Issue

Featured In the January 2022 issue of Roadracing World:          On September 17th, 1961, Mike Hailwood on a four-cylinder RC162 won the...

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

The new year brings new reasons to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum Plus, VISIT Milwaukee’s Museum Days (Jan. 20-30) gives you the perfect excuse to become a...

Daytona 200 Winner David Sadowski, R.I.P.

David Sadowski, the winner of the 1990 Daytona 200 and a former motorcycle racing TV commentator, died early this morning, January 12th, at home...

AHRMA: Adams Wins Vintage Cup Races At Daytona

Dawn of Superbike Racing kicks off AHRMA’s 2022 Vintage Cup (January 11, 2022, Roseville, CA) The roots of superbike racing were on display during the opening...

Roadracing World Young Guns 2022 Nominations Due Today

We are now accepting nominations for the 26th Annual Roadracing World Young Guns feature, highlighting up-and-coming young road racers from the United States, Canada,...

R.I.P. Former Yamaha Racing Manager Kenny Clark

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news that former U.S. Yamaha Racing Manager Kenny Clark has passed away. His daughter Kim confirmed to...

Where Are They Now: Wes Cooley (R.I.P.)

The following article was originally featured in the January 2018 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine. To read more articles like this...

King Kenny Roberts Gets A Special Gift For His 70th Birthday

“King” Kenny Roberts Celebrates 70th Birthday with a Custom-Built Yamaha RMAX 1000 Side-by-Side Gift from his Family and Friends MARIETTA, Ga. – January 3, 2022...

Rossi’s Three Biggest Mistakes, In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2021 issue of Roadracing World:          He who makes the fewest mistakes wins. This is not a new...

How Rossi Evolved His Riding, In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2021 issue of Roadracing World:          No other motorcycle racer has had to reinvent their riding as often...

Video: MotoStarr American Racing Legends With Miguel Duhamel

Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews five-time Daytona 200 winner and former AMA Superbike Champion Miguel Duhamel for the MotoStarr American Racing Legends podcast/video.  

Historic Racebike Illustrations: Forensic Illustrating, In The December Issue

  Featured In the December 2021 issue of Roadracing World:           This month’s column is my attempt to answer the question, "How do...

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MotoGP: Bezzecchi On MotoGP Pole In Valencia

Aprilia Racing Marco Bezzecchi took pole position for the Motul Grand Prix of the Valencian Community on Saturday. BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez,...

MotoGP: Ogura Fastest In FP2 At Valencia

Trackhouse MotoGP's Ai Ogura led MotoGP FP2 at Circuit de Valencia on Saturday. Ducati Lenovo's Francesco Bagnaia, Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi, Pertamina Enduro VR46...

MotoGP: Munoz Tops Moto2 FP2 In Valencia

Red Bull KTM Ajo rider Daniel Muñoz led Moto2 FP2 at Circuit de Valencia on Saturday morning. BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2's Izan Guevara,...

MotoGP: Almansa Leads Moto3 FP2 At Valencia

Leopard Racing's David Almansa topped Moto3 FP2 at Circuit de Valencia on Saturday. Leopard Racing teammate Adrian Fernandez was second, while SIC58 Squadra Corse's Luca...

MotoGP: More From Teams at Valencia

More from a press release issued by Aprilia Racing:  Excellent start for Aprilia Racing in Valencia. The first day of practice on the Ricardo Tormo Circuit...