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Rare Racing Model Comes Home To MV Agusta

BLAST FROM THE PAST, MV AGUSTA ACQUIRES RARE RACING MODEL Thanks to Catawiki, the popular auction site, a 1950’s racing MV Agusta is being brought back...

Your Chance To Work On 1960s-1970s Factory GP Racebikes

Here is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the world’s most famous classic racing bikes from the golden era of racing! Team Obsolete...

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1970-1975 Triumph Slippery Sam

Featured In the March 2021 issue of Roadracing World:             In the late 1960s, production or stock road race classes were gaining...

Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100th Anniversary Today (Updated)

1921 - 2021, MOTO GUZZI CELEBRATES ITS CENTENARY ON 15 MARCH A CENTURY OF MOTORCYCLING HISTORY CONSTANTLY AT THE CUTTING EDGE, WITH THE ABILITY TO...

Classic TT Races Cancelled

CANCELLATION OF THE 2021 CLASSIC TT RACES It has been confirmed today that this year’s Classic TT presented by Bennetts, due to take place between...

New Inductees Added To Daytona 200 Monument

A list of new inductees have been added to the Daytona 200 Monument in Daytona Beach, Florida. New Inductees include: Bruce Rossmeyer (R.I.P.) of Bruce...

MotoGP: Yamaha Celebrates Anniversary With Special Livery

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. CELEBRATE 60TH GRAND PRIX RACING ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL LIVERY Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team rider Cal Crutchlow has the honour...

Service For WERA Co-Founder Dr. Peter Frank Scheduled Mar. 20

A celebration of life service honoring WERA co-founder Dr. Peter Frank has been scheduled at 11:00 a.m. local time on March 20 at Sauls...

AHRMA Featuring First-Generation Superbikes In 2022 Vintage Cup

First-Generation Superbikes bikes featured class for AHRMA in 2022 (February 2021, Elora, Tennessee) Motorcycles that launched the careers of several iconic road racers will be...

Shops: Iconic Motorbikes, In The February Issue

Featured In the February 2021 issue of Roadracing World:           Adam Tromp had a chaotic childhood with worldwide travel, no stable home,...

Nicky Hayden Being Inducted Into Motorsports Hall Of Fame Of America

2020 and 2021 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Classes to be Honored in Historic Dual Ceremonies in Detroit September 27 - 29 32nd and...

Erik Buell Sets The Record Straight

Copyright 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. Responding to online news reports and comments from around the world, Erik Buell sent this e-mail note to Roadracing World...

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Vintage Cup Featured Class 500 Premier, round 3 at Carolina Motorsports Park. Harry Vanderlinden (32), Kenny Cummings (14k), Kevin Dinsmoor (304). Photo credit Etechphoto.

AHRMA Announces Saturday Purse for 2025 Vintage Cup at Barber Vintage Festival

The final round of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2025 Vintage Cup will once again offer racers the opportunity to compete for...
Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels was crowned Grand National Champion

AFT: Daniels Celebrates Landmark SuperTwins Championship

Estenson Racing’s Dallas Daniels was crowned Grand National Champion at the American Flat Track season finale at the Lake Ozark Short Track. Estenson Racing’s Dallas...
Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati and Josh Herrin Battle into Championship Contention After Texas Round. Photo courtesy Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati.

MotoAmerica: More From Teams At COTA

More from press release issued by Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati:  Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati’s Josh Herrin put on a champion’s weekend at round eight of...
GBrakes, a new high-performance line of brake products. Photo courtesy Giocar America.

Giocar America Announces Transition From Galfer USA To GBrakes

Former Master Distributor for Galfer Spain Introduces GBrakes, A High-Performance Line of Braking Products, Components & Customized Brake Solutions for V-Twin, Sport & Street,...
Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association. Photo credit to CaliPhotography

Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association Unveils New Logo

Desert Center, CA — September 16, 2025 — The Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association (CVMA) is proud to announce a major rebrand. The new logo...