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Photojournalist, TV Producer, Racetrack Executive Gary Van Voorhis, R.I.P.

Former journalist, photographer, TV producer, and racetrack executive Gary Van Voorhis died July 12 in a hospice facility near his home in Ormond Beach,...

AHRMA: 500cc Grand Prix Bikes Racing At Laguna Seca

Bridgestone, 4SR USA and Markbilt Racebikes Sponsor Open Two Stroke Class Featuring MotoGP™ Bikes at AHRMA Classic MotoFest™ of Monterey July 14-16 Monterey, CA – The sound...

AHRMA: Team Obsolete Will Be Back In Action At Laguna Seca

AHRMA - Laguna Seca, July 14-15-16 Team Obsolete is again bringing one of our Matchless G50s for Dave Roper to ride in the 500 Premier,...

AHRMA: Prize Money Posted In Open Two-Stroke At Laguna Seca

Prize Money for Top Open Two-Stroke Racers at AHRMA Classic MotoFest™ of Monterey California July 14-16   MONTEREY, Calif. – Missing the scent of a two-stroke...

MotoGP: Goodwood Festival Of Speed Rider Lineup Confirmed

Goodwood Festival of Speed: full MotoGP™ line-up confirmed! Heroes past and present get ready to take on the Hill Wednesday, 05 July 2023 The Goodwood Festival of Speed...

More On The Passing Of Hall Of Famer Peter Starr

RIP, Peter Starr DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 5, 2023) - AMA Pro Racing offers its condolences to the family and friends of Peter Starr, who...

Filmmaker, TV Producer, Author, Racer Peter Starr, R.I.P.

Filmmaker, author, racer, motorcycle enthusiast Peter Starr died from cancer at the home of a friend in Colorado on July 3. He was 80. He...

MotoGP: Previews Of The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

GASGAS FACTORY RACING TECH3 TO HIT THE HILL AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED MotoGP™ will rip around one of the largest and most prestigious annual...

AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023 Announced

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Announced Five to be inducted on Sept. 15 during the AMA’s Hall of Fame Days event in...

Case Named Executive Director Of Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Names Brian Case as Executive Director The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum announces that Brian Case has been named executive director of...

Buell Unveils Freedom Edition Hammerhead 1190

Buell® Unveils 40th-anniversary Freedom Edition Hammerhead to Celebrate Independence and Company Milestone Grand Rapids, MI – Buell Motorcycles, proud manufacturer of the only American-built sport...

AHRMA: Team Obsolete Racing Matchless G50s At NJMP

New Jersey Motorsports Park – June 23-24-25, Return of the Matchless G50’s Team Obsolete is pleased to announce the return to the racetrack of two...

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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...
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MotoGP: Preview of the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy

HOT HEADLINES: majestic Mugello ready for MotoGP. The most exciting sport on Earth touches down in Tuscany – with home heroes ready to battle for...
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ASRA: Rain Can’t Stop Sold-Out Summit Point Weekend

ASRA Racers Overcome Rain at Sold-Out Summit Point Memorial Day Weekend The American Superbike Racing Association (ASRA) delivered an exciting and resilient Memorial Day weekend...