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More On The Passing Of Yvon Duhamel, R.I.P.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Offers Condolences Following Death of Yvon Duhamel French Canadian and top road racer in 1960s-1970s passes away at 81 PICKERINGTON, Ohio...

R.I.P. Famed Race Tuner Steve Johnson

Steven Taylor “Steve” Johnson, of Bend, Oregon, died June 9, 2021. He was 69 years old. Johnson is survived by his brothers Sandy, Matt, and...

R.I.P. AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Famer Yvon Duhamel

AMA Hall of Famer Yvon Duhamel has died. He was 81. Duhamel, was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1939. During his life he competed in...

R.I.P.: Racer Howard Lynggard

Howard Paul Lynggard Jr., a resident of Bellflower, CA, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2021 at the age of 71 at USC Keck...

AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class Of 2021 Announced

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces Class of 2021 Eight to be inducted on Oct. 15 in Pickerington, Ohio PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The voters have spoken,...

Podcast: John Ulrich & Chris Ulrich Featured On Official AMA Podcast

John Ulrich is one of only a handful of people to win the AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award and be inducted into the...

MotoGP: Rossi Retiring At End Of 2021 Season

Nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi he will retire at the end of 2021 MotoGP World Championship. The 42-year-old Italian made the announcement Thursday in a...

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2021 “Reached New Heights” (Updated)

American Motorcyclist Association thanks partners, supporters who helped produce remarkable AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, presented by Royal Enfield America’s largest vintage motorcycling celebration roars back...

Voting Underway For AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class Of 2021

Voters selecting members of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2021 now PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame will honor its...

Video: Team Obsolete – A Day At The Track

  Join Team Obsolete owner Rob Iannucci, racer Dave Roper, journalist Aaron Frank, and six vintage racebikes for "A Day At The Track."   Team Obsolete- A...

Video: Ducati Releases Panigale V2 Bayliss Anniversary Edition

Editorial Note: Scroll down for a special video on Troy Bayliss and the Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary.   A special motorcycle as...

Book Celebrating 100-Year History Of Moto Guzzi Released

PRESENTATION OF MOTO GUZZI 100 ANNI, A CELEBRATION OF THE LEGENDARY EAGLE BRAND IN A COLLECTOR'S VOLUME PUBLISHED BY RIZZOLI 100 YEARS OF HISTORY RECOUNTED BY...

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Marc Marquez was fastest this afternoon at Brno. Photo courtesy Dorna.

MotoGP : M. Marquez Fastest Friday Afternoon at Brno

Marc Marquez led MotoGP World Championship wet practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25 on spec...
American Joe Roberts during the MotoGP Round in Italy. Photo courtesy American Racing Team.

Moto2 : American Roberts Breaks Record At Brno

American Joe Roberts led Moto2 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his OnlyFans American Racing Team Kalex on...
Alvaro Carpe was fastest this afternoon at Brno and set a new lap time record. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Moto3 : Carpe Sets New Lap Record At Brno

Alvaro Carpe led Moto3 World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Carpe used his Pirelli-shod Red Bull KTM Ajo to...
Marc Marquez was fastest this Friday morning at Brno. Photo courtesy Ducati Corse.

MotoGP: M. Marquez Heads Opening Practice At Brno

Marc Marquez topped MotoGP World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his Michelin-shod Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici GP25,...
Tony Arbolino during the MotoGP Round at Assen., Photo courtesy BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha.

Moto2 : Arbolino Tops Opening Practice At Brno

Tony Arbolino was fastest during Moto2 World Championship Free Practice 1 Friday morning at Automotodrom Brno, in Czech Republic. Riding his BLU CRU Pramac...