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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...

Video: MotoStarr American Racing Legends With Ben Spies

Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews MotoGP race winner, 2009 FIM Superbike World Champion, and three-time AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies for the MotoStarr American Racing...

Video: MotoStarr American Racing Legends With Kenny Lee Roberts

Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews 2000 FIM 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Kenny Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Kenny Roberts Jr.), son of Kenny Leroy Roberts (a.k.a....

Last-Minute Gift Idea: Books By Roadracing World Contributor Mat Oxley

Roadracing World MotoGP Editor Mat Oxley is a prolific author, and two of his most popular recent editions include Speed: The One Genuinely Modern...

Video: MotoStarr American Racing Legends With Scott Russell

Filmmaker Peter Starr interviews 1993 Superbike World Champion and five-time Daytona 200 winner Scott Russell for the MotoStarr American Racing Legends podcast/video.

AIMExpo: Motocross Legend Carmichael Will Be Keynote Speaker

RICKY CARMICHAEL, The G.O.A.T. TO KEYNOTE AIMExpo 2022 IRVINE, CALIF. — Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael, known as the Greatest of All Time, heads to AIMExpo...

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World Superbike race 1 at Balaton Park in Hungary. Photo courtesy Dorna.

WorldSBK Introduces New Event Schedule For 2026

The SBK Commission has approved a new standard event schedule for WorldSBK rounds from 2026 onwards, enhancing clarity and intensity for fans both trackside...

MotoGP: Ducati Reviews Valencia Race Weekend

"22nd GP and 22nd episode of INSIDE Ducati Lenovo Team series. A behind-the-scenes point of view for sharing with all the #Ducatisti the real...

Daytona Speedway Unveils Course Design for 2026 Supercross

Supercross legend Ricky Carmichael returns to design course for 19th year in a row.  Daytona International Speedway today unveiled the highly anticipated course layout for...

Mathew Grynwald Named 2025 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year

AMA recognizes a trio of outstanding motorcyclists with AMA Board of Directors Awards. PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2025 AMA Motorcyclist of the...

World Supercross Crowns 2025 Champions In Cape Town Finale

Cape Town, South Africa: The 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship reached its climax this weekend at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, where both individual and...