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AMA Hall Of Famer Tom Heininger, R.I.P.

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Tom Heininger Passes Away at 97 Heininger co-founded Webco and served as president of the Motorcycle Industry Council PICKERINGTON, Ohio —...

Quick Look: 2023 MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS, In The December Issue

Featured in the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:         "I pulled into the pits and rolled to a stop in front...

Historic Racing: Between The Hedges, In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:           The article titled 'The Way It Was' in last year’s December issue...

Holiday Gift Guide: Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology Subscription

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology Subscription An annual subscription to Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine includes 12 monthly, full-color, print issues of the magazine...

Energica: Electric Versus Gas Bikes In MotoAmerica

Featured in the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine:           On The Charge: Electric Energica Podiums In MotoAmerica Against...

Shops: James Compton Customs, In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2023 issue of Roadracing World:                     There’s a saying that if you find a way...

World Champion Sidecar Passenger Tom Birchall Retiring

TOM BIRCHALL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Tom Birchall, the most successful Sidecar passenger in TT history, has announced his immediate retirement from racing.   Alongside older brother Ben, the...

Jett Lawrence Named 2023 AMA Motorcyclist Of The Year

AMA Congratulates 2023 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Jett Lawrence Also honors 2023 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Jesse Thomas PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The...

Holiday Gift Guide: Mat Oxley’s Latest Book “Racing Hitler”

May Oxley's latest great book is titled "Racing Hitler" and sub-titled "The Skint, Plucky Brit Who Fought The Nazi Speed Machine and Won." It is...

Holiday Gift Guide: “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History”

John Owens' & Kevin Cameron's   New Book, "Superbike: An Illustrated History" This great book chronicles the 1970s transition from the twin-cylinder BMWs, Ducatis, and Moto...

Edge Grip Podcast: Miguel Duhamel Is A Racer To The Core

Editorial Note: Josh Hayes broke Miguel Duhamel's all-time AMA/MotoAmerica career win record with his 87th race victory at Brainerd International Raceway in 2023.   Hall of...

AMA Hall Of Fame Days 2024 Scheduled October 10-13

2024 AMA Hall of Fame Days To Run Oct. 10-13 On Campus of American Motorcyclist Association 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to...

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World Moto Clash Announces Format and Weekend Schedule

WORLD MOTO CLASH ANNOUNCES RACE FORMAT and WEEKEND RACE SCHEDULE LEADING INTO INAUGURAL MID-OHIO RACE Los Angeles, CA - May 27, 2026 — World Moto...
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World Moto Clash Releases Purse Breakdown For Mid-Ohio Event

WORLD MOTO CLASH MAKES KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS LEADING INTO INAUGURAL MID-OHIO RACE… RACE PRIZE PURSE BREAKDOWN, REGISTRATION FEES, RACE STANDARDS and SAFETY PROTOCOLS Los Angeles, CA -...
Kenny Leroy Roberts (1) on his Yamaha YZR500 at the Assen TT in 1980. Photo by Gold & Goose, courtesy Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.

Pipe Dreams Podcast: King Kenny Roberts

Episode 38: Kenny Roberts – The King Pipe Dreams Podcast is back for Episode 38 with one of the most important and influential figures the...

Indian Motorcycle Introduces American Racing Operations Division

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE INTRODUCES AMERICAN RACING OPERATIONS, THE OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE DIVISION FOR AMERICA’S FIRST MOTORCYCLE COMPANY Inspired by Indian Motorcycle’s Historic Racing Pedigree, New ‘American Racing...
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Flo4Law Named Title Sponsor Of The Texas Mini Cup Series

CRESSON, TX - The Texas Mini Cup Championship Series is proud to announce Flo4Law as the official title sponsor for the upcoming season. Texas...