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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...

Buell Is Back! (Updated With Erik Buell Comment)

The Buell Motorcycle brand is coming back strong in 2021 with plans to have 10 different American-made motorcycle models by 2024, according to a...

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1966 Greeves Silverstone

Featured In the February 2021 issue of Roadracing World:              Some motorcycle companies insist on doing things their own way,...

AHRMA Adding Plaque To Daytona 200 Monument

AHRMA supports Daytona Racing Legends (February 11, 2021, Elora, Tennessee) The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is adding its support to a legendary racing...

Racing History: The Man Who Beat Gilera, MV and Ferrari

Featured In the February 2021 issue of Roadracing World:            Norton’s reign as a winning force in the premier class of...

MCC To Continue Bid For FIM Affiliation

MCC to continue bid for FIM affiliation Toronto, ON – On January 29, 2021, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM, International Motorcycling Federation) convened via video conference...

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MotoGP: More From Sunday at Mandalika

More from a press release issued by BK8 Gresini Racing Team:  Maiden win for Fermin, podium for Alex and best independent rider title.    RaceDay –...
The SW-Motech Superbike overall top three: (L to R): Dunker, Jones and West. Photo courtesy ASBK

ASBK: Jones Won Race 1 and 2 at One Raceway

A brilliant performance by Mike Jones at One Raceway has incredibly kept alive the 2025 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul...

MotoAmerica Racer Bodie Paige 7th Again In Asia Talent Cup

(Editorial Note: MotoAmerica Talent Cup race winner Bodie Paige of Australia finished 7th again in Asia Talent Cup Race 2 held on Sunday of...
Jayden Fernandez clinched the 2025 Italian Aprilia Trofeo Pro title and the Overall Trofeo crown today at the iconic Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello. Photo courtesy Fernandez Racing.

American Fernandez Crowned 2025 Aprilia Trofeo (Pro)

Jayden Fernandez Crowned 2025 Italian Champion – Aprilia Trofeo (Pro) and Overall Winner Podium in every round; titles sealed at Mugello after a near-perfect...
Brookes back on top to win dramatic Bennetts BSB opener at Oulton Park. Photo courtesy BSB

BSB: Brookes Back On Top With Win at Oulton Park

Josh Brookes was back on top in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, winning the opening race at Oulton Park following a decisive last lap...