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Indian Bringing Bagger And FTR750 To Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Indian Motorcycle brings the thunder to Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Challenger RR and FTR750 Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, will bring the...

Race Announcer Larry Huffman, R.I.P. (Updated Again)

Longtime race announcer Larry Huffman died Monday, July 1. He was 82 and living in Big Bear City, California, at the time of his...

Video: An Interview With Three-Time AMA Superbike Champ Reg Pridmore

Reg Pridmore was the first AMA Superbike Champion, winning the series for the first three years of its existence: 1976, 1977, and 1978. He...

Harley-Davidson Unveils New Davidson Park In Milwaukee

Editorial Note: This release notes that the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Team, which competes in the MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers series, is moving to...

AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024 Announced

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024 Five influential motorcyclists to be inducted on Oct. 10 during the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days...

Former Racer Ottis “Otter” Lance, R.I.P.

Former racer Ottis "Otter" Lance, of Argyle, Texas, died June 16. He was 66 years old. Lance's road racing career spanned four decades starting with...

AHRMA: Team Obsolete Fielding Multiple Special Machines At NJMP

Team Obsolete is set to feature the ex-Renzo Pasolini 1967 Benelli 15,000 rpm 350cc four-cylinder, which placed second at the 1967 Isle of Man...

Video: RSD Creates Ed Kretz-Inspired Indian Scout, Forged P1

Utilizing the all-new Indian Scout as the base, Indian Motorcycle has tapped three renowned builders to fabricate one-of-a-kind custom bikes – each pulling inspiration...

AHRMA: Special Racebike Demos Planned At New Jersey Round

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS PLANNED FOR AHRMA WEEKEND AT NEW JERSEY MOTORSPORTS PARK (Knoxville, TN) The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is honoring motorcycle innovator John...

MotoGP: Every Team Will Run Special Liveries At Silverstone

Vintage style, modern spectacle: MotoGP™ celebrates 75 at Silverstone The world’s most exciting sport will give fans a retro weekend to remember – all revealed...

Willow Springs International Raceway Is For Sale (Updated)

The historic Willow Springs International Raceway motorsports facility located in Rosamond, California, about 90 minutes north of Los Angeles, is for sale. The 600-acre facility’s...

Isle Of Man TT: Supertwin TT Race One Report

Editorial Note: Due to heavy rain fall and standing water around the course, the RL360 Superstock TT Race One has been postponed until Thursday,...

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Mikey Lou Sanchez on his AC RACING TEAM A.S.D. Honda at Magny Cours Circuit, in France. Photo credit Danny Vela / Life Be Lucky Photography.

European Talent Cup: Sanchez P12 in Q2 and Matsudaira P12 in Q1

American Mikey Lou Sanchez was 12th during European Talent Cup Qualifying 2 Friday afternoon at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his AC RACING TEAM A.S.D....
Rossi Moor at Magny-Cours Circuit. Photo courtesy Team MMR.

Moto2 European Championship, Qualifying: Moor P14 and Toth P17

American Rossi Attila Moor was 14th during Moto2 European Championship Qualifying 2 Saturday afternoon at Magny-Cours, in France. Riding his MMR Kalex on the...
Sam Guérin (2) secured pole position for the round three triple-header Superbike weekend at RAD Torque Raceway after setting a new lap record during Friday's qualifying session. Photo credit : Rob O'Brien / courtesy CSBK.

CSBK: Guerin Decimates Lap Record To Take BS Battery Pole At RAD Torque

The unpredictable season in the GP Bikes Pro Superbike class continued on Friday, as Sam Guerin claimed his second career BS Battery Pole Position...

MotoGP: LCR Honda’s Chantra Injured, Out For Sachsenring And Brno

Thai rider Somkiat Chantra suffered a crash on Tuesday, July 1, while training on an off-road bike. After medical evaluation by a specialist, it...

World Superbike: Sam Lowes Racing With Marc VDS Through 2027

The Elf Marc VDS Racing Team is delighted to announce it has reached an agreement with Sam Lowes to race together in the 2026...