Spanish national broadcaster Radio Televisión Española have extended their agreement with MotoGP World Championship’s rights-holders Dorna Sports to broadcast the series for another five years until 2011. The deal will be formalised at a presentation next Tuesday, December 19th, which will bring together many of the current stars of Spanish motorcycling.
BILL BAGNALL MEMORIAL SET FOR JANUARY 28TH A memorial to celebrate the life and times of Bill Bagnall will be held Sunday, January 28th at Joe’s Garage in Tustin, California starting at 11:00 A.M. Bagnall, the former editor/publisher of Motorcyclist Magazine and co-founder of Motorcycle Dealernews magazine and shows, passed away in late November at the age of 80 years old. Attendees are asked to RSVP at: [email protected] and write “Bill Bagnall” on the Subject line. Joe’s Garage is located just off Interstate 5 in Orange County’s Tustin Auto Center. The address is 36 Auto Center Dr., Tustin CA 92782. Cards and letters can be sent to Tracy Bagnall Lloyd at P.O. Box 2064, Orinda CA 94563.
Aztrackday.com 2007 Schedule January 14, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday January 27, 2007 – Firebird East – Doug Polen Superbike School January 28, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday February 11, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday March 11, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday March 24, 2007 – Firebird Main – Doug Polen Superbike School March 25, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday April 15, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday May 5, 2007 – Firebird East – Doug Polen Superbike School May 6, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday August 5, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday September 29, 2007 – Firebird Main – Doug Polen Superbike School September 30, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday October 7, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday November 10, 2007 – Firebird West – Doug Polen Superbike School November 11, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday December 1, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday December 2, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday December 16, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday ~http://www.aztrackday.com~ 602-763-6827
Spring Mountain Motorsports – Jan 20/21st – Pahrump NV Buttonwillow Raceway – March 4th – Buttonwillow, CA Willow Springs – March 5th – Rosamond, CA Buttonwillow Raceway – April 9th – Buttonwillow, CA Streets of Willow – May 11th – Rosamond, CA Spring Mountain Motorsports – May 26/27th – Pahrump, NV Willow Springs – June 4th – Rosamond, CA Streets of Willow – July 1st – Rosamond, CA Streets of Willow – July 27th – Rosamond, CA Buttonwillow Raceway – August 26th – Buttonwillow, CA Spring Mountain Motorsports – September 8/9th – Pahrump, NV Miller Motorsports – September 22/23rd – Salt Lake, UT Buttonwillow Raceway – October 15th – Buttonwillow, CA Buttonwillow Raceway – November 5th – Buttonwilllow, CA Take It 2 The Track P.O. Box 80404 San Diego, CA 92138 619-819-8737 ~http://www.ti2tt.com/~
Duc Pond Racing has recently been transformed into Duc Pond Motorsports, a full service Ducati franchise offering sales, service, and race preparation and development. Owned by former CCS National Champion Donnie Unger and his wife Julia, Duc Pond Motorsports is located at 663 North Loudon Street, Winchester Virginia 22601, or can be reached at (540)667-3498. Donnie Unger a long time racer of the bikes from Bologna has taken the next logical step from operating a small repair and parts business from to becoming the newest full service Ducati dealership in Northern Virginia. Widely known for his dedication and honesty Donnie has an outstanding relationship with his customers as well as the motorcycle racing community; if in Northern Virginia stop by and check out the new digs.
Tulsa, OK December 13, 2006 Brooks Gremmels of Shogun Motorsports has announced the signing of 17-year-old up-and-coming road racer Tyler McDonald for the 2007 season. McDonald, son of former 250cc AMA National Champion Sam McDonald, will compete primarily in the AMA Supersport division on a Yamaha YZF-R6, but will also see action in select Formula Xtreme events, including the season opener at Daytona. A new team, Team Shogun, was formed by Gremmels, Steve Harvarnek and John O’Donnell specifically to accommodate Tyler. The team will be managed by O’Donnell, with crew chief Sam McDonald, and crew members Mike Toole, Cody Frost, Darryl Hurst and Norm McDonald, rounding out the personnel. Tyler’s first outing with the new team will be at Daytona International Speedway for the 66th running of the annual Daytona classic.
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – Harley-Davidson styling guru and Motorcycle Hall of Fame member William G. Davidson, better known to millions of enthusiasts as Willie G., will share his vision of Harley-Davidson’s iconic design heritage at the 19th Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Fundraising Breakfast. The event takes place Friday, March 9, 2007 from 8am to 11am in Daytona Beach, FL. Each year, funds raised at the Breakfast play an important role in supporting the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s mission of education and preservation, including world-class exhibits and America’s only Hall of Fame dedicated to motorcycling. Inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999, Davidson is synonymous with having ushered in The Motor Company’s most successful era. He joined Harley-Davidson’s design department in 1963 after a stint at Ford Motor Company and quickly scored a major success with the design and debut of the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide. A response to the rising popularity of choppers, cruisers, and customs, the original FX laid the groundwork for some of Harley-Davidson’s best-selling machines. Today, Davidson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer for Harley-Davidson, and he continues to guide the company’s team of innovative designers. In addition to fueling Harley-Davidson’s distinctive style for over four decades, Davidson was one of 13 employees to buy the company back from AMF and guide it to financial health during the 1980s. A passionate rider, Davidson continues to be an immensely popular participant in motorcycle rallies and events around the country. He is one of the most widely recognized and admired enthusiasts in the world. For a complete Willie G. biography please visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame section of www.motorcyclemuseum.org. To join Willie G. and friends at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s Breakfast, immediate reservations are recommended. The event will take place at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida. Doors will open at 8am on March 9. Davidson will host an autograph session following the conclusion of the Breakfast. All proceeds benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. To RSVP or learn about event sponsorship opportunities, contact the Museum at (614) 856-2222. About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
ZOOM MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCES SEASON PASS FOR 2007 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK (Birmingham, Ala.)- Zoom Motorsports, the exclusive event promoters for the Barber Motorsports Park, is pleased to announce that a season pass is now available for the 2007 racing season at Barber Motorsports Park. At a price of only $125, the season pass allows general admission and paddock access to all spectator events throughout the year and includes an official Barber Motorsports Park lanyard and credential holder. Barber Motorsports Park will host the AMA Superbike Championship and the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series for the fifth consecutive year. The 2007 season will feature a new event. The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) has created programs that allow owners of both racecars and high-performance street-driven vehicles to enjoy the full performance capabilities of their cars in a safe and controlled environment. 2007 Spectator Events: April 13 15 World Karting Association (WKA) April 20-22 AMA Superbike Championship May 4-6 WERA Nationals July 6- 8 Sportscar Club of America (SCCA)* July 20-22 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series September 22 -23 WERA Regionals October 13- 14 National Auto Sport Association (NASA)* October 19-21 AHRMA- 3rd Annual Barber Vintage Festival *New 2007 events For more event and ticket information, please visit the new Barber Motorsports Park website at www.barbermotorsports.com.
Team M4 EMGO Suzuki development rider Michael Beck underwent successful surgery to repair his injured left arm at the hands of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Davis December 12 at Simi Valley Hospital, in Simi Valley, California.
“The surgeon said once he opened it up [the damage] wasn’t as bad as the original X-rays showed,” Beck told Roadracingworld.com Wednesday, adding that it was discovered that only one of his left forearm bones was fractured. “There wasn’t as much soft tissue damage as he thought there would be from the way it was dislocated. They were going to put an external fixator on it, but the surgeon said I didn’t need that. So I just had a plate and a couple of screws put on the fractured ulna.
“He said it’s looking like only a couple of weeks before I can get into some physical therapy, which I was pretty stoked about.”
Beck said his doctor told him he could be back on a motorcycle in as little as a month.
Originally, Beck sought treatment from Dr. Arthur Ting, but Beck’s insurance plan would not allow it. Beck then sought treatment from Dr. Davis, who repaired a broken collarbone previously. Dr. Ting also recommended Dr. Davis.
Beck, who finished ninth in the 2006 AMA Supersport Championship as a privateer, injured his arm when he crashed during a Pirelli tire test December 7 at Daytona International Speedway.
According to a local news report, on Friday morning thieves in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area stole a truck carrying Ducati motorcycles worth about $300,000 (Cdn.) at dealer prices. Read about it here: ~http://torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2006/12/13/2770468-sun.html~
Spanish national broadcaster Radio Televisión Española have extended their agreement with MotoGP World Championship’s rights-holders Dorna Sports to broadcast the series for another five years until 2011. The deal will be formalised at a presentation next Tuesday, December 19th, which will bring together many of the current stars of Spanish motorcycling.
BILL BAGNALL MEMORIAL SET FOR JANUARY 28TH A memorial to celebrate the life and times of Bill Bagnall will be held Sunday, January 28th at Joe’s Garage in Tustin, California starting at 11:00 A.M. Bagnall, the former editor/publisher of Motorcyclist Magazine and co-founder of Motorcycle Dealernews magazine and shows, passed away in late November at the age of 80 years old. Attendees are asked to RSVP at: [email protected] and write “Bill Bagnall” on the Subject line. Joe’s Garage is located just off Interstate 5 in Orange County’s Tustin Auto Center. The address is 36 Auto Center Dr., Tustin CA 92782. Cards and letters can be sent to Tracy Bagnall Lloyd at P.O. Box 2064, Orinda CA 94563.
Aztrackday.com 2007 Schedule January 14, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday January 27, 2007 – Firebird East – Doug Polen Superbike School January 28, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday February 11, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday March 11, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday March 24, 2007 – Firebird Main – Doug Polen Superbike School March 25, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday April 15, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday May 5, 2007 – Firebird East – Doug Polen Superbike School May 6, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday August 5, 2007 – Firebird East – Trackday September 29, 2007 – Firebird Main – Doug Polen Superbike School September 30, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday October 7, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday November 10, 2007 – Firebird West – Doug Polen Superbike School November 11, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday December 1, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday December 2, 2007 – Firebird West – Trackday December 16, 2007 – Firebird Main – Trackday ~http://www.aztrackday.com~ 602-763-6827
Spring Mountain Motorsports – Jan 20/21st – Pahrump NV Buttonwillow Raceway – March 4th – Buttonwillow, CA Willow Springs – March 5th – Rosamond, CA Buttonwillow Raceway – April 9th – Buttonwillow, CA Streets of Willow – May 11th – Rosamond, CA Spring Mountain Motorsports – May 26/27th – Pahrump, NV Willow Springs – June 4th – Rosamond, CA Streets of Willow – July 1st – Rosamond, CA Streets of Willow – July 27th – Rosamond, CA Buttonwillow Raceway – August 26th – Buttonwillow, CA Spring Mountain Motorsports – September 8/9th – Pahrump, NV Miller Motorsports – September 22/23rd – Salt Lake, UT Buttonwillow Raceway – October 15th – Buttonwillow, CA Buttonwillow Raceway – November 5th – Buttonwilllow, CA Take It 2 The Track P.O. Box 80404 San Diego, CA 92138 619-819-8737 ~http://www.ti2tt.com/~
Duc Pond Racing has recently been transformed into Duc Pond Motorsports, a full service Ducati franchise offering sales, service, and race preparation and development. Owned by former CCS National Champion Donnie Unger and his wife Julia, Duc Pond Motorsports is located at 663 North Loudon Street, Winchester Virginia 22601, or can be reached at (540)667-3498. Donnie Unger a long time racer of the bikes from Bologna has taken the next logical step from operating a small repair and parts business from to becoming the newest full service Ducati dealership in Northern Virginia. Widely known for his dedication and honesty Donnie has an outstanding relationship with his customers as well as the motorcycle racing community; if in Northern Virginia stop by and check out the new digs.
Tulsa, OK December 13, 2006 Brooks Gremmels of Shogun Motorsports has announced the signing of 17-year-old up-and-coming road racer Tyler McDonald for the 2007 season. McDonald, son of former 250cc AMA National Champion Sam McDonald, will compete primarily in the AMA Supersport division on a Yamaha YZF-R6, but will also see action in select Formula Xtreme events, including the season opener at Daytona. A new team, Team Shogun, was formed by Gremmels, Steve Harvarnek and John O’Donnell specifically to accommodate Tyler. The team will be managed by O’Donnell, with crew chief Sam McDonald, and crew members Mike Toole, Cody Frost, Darryl Hurst and Norm McDonald, rounding out the personnel. Tyler’s first outing with the new team will be at Daytona International Speedway for the 66th running of the annual Daytona classic.
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – Harley-Davidson styling guru and Motorcycle Hall of Fame member William G. Davidson, better known to millions of enthusiasts as Willie G., will share his vision of Harley-Davidson’s iconic design heritage at the 19th Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Fundraising Breakfast. The event takes place Friday, March 9, 2007 from 8am to 11am in Daytona Beach, FL. Each year, funds raised at the Breakfast play an important role in supporting the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s mission of education and preservation, including world-class exhibits and America’s only Hall of Fame dedicated to motorcycling. Inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999, Davidson is synonymous with having ushered in The Motor Company’s most successful era. He joined Harley-Davidson’s design department in 1963 after a stint at Ford Motor Company and quickly scored a major success with the design and debut of the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide. A response to the rising popularity of choppers, cruisers, and customs, the original FX laid the groundwork for some of Harley-Davidson’s best-selling machines. Today, Davidson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer for Harley-Davidson, and he continues to guide the company’s team of innovative designers. In addition to fueling Harley-Davidson’s distinctive style for over four decades, Davidson was one of 13 employees to buy the company back from AMF and guide it to financial health during the 1980s. A passionate rider, Davidson continues to be an immensely popular participant in motorcycle rallies and events around the country. He is one of the most widely recognized and admired enthusiasts in the world. For a complete Willie G. biography please visit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame section of www.motorcyclemuseum.org. To join Willie G. and friends at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s Breakfast, immediate reservations are recommended. The event will take place at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida. Doors will open at 8am on March 9. Davidson will host an autograph session following the conclusion of the Breakfast. All proceeds benefit the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. To RSVP or learn about event sponsorship opportunities, contact the Museum at (614) 856-2222. About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
ZOOM MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCES SEASON PASS FOR 2007 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK (Birmingham, Ala.)- Zoom Motorsports, the exclusive event promoters for the Barber Motorsports Park, is pleased to announce that a season pass is now available for the 2007 racing season at Barber Motorsports Park. At a price of only $125, the season pass allows general admission and paddock access to all spectator events throughout the year and includes an official Barber Motorsports Park lanyard and credential holder. Barber Motorsports Park will host the AMA Superbike Championship and the Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series for the fifth consecutive year. The 2007 season will feature a new event. The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) has created programs that allow owners of both racecars and high-performance street-driven vehicles to enjoy the full performance capabilities of their cars in a safe and controlled environment. 2007 Spectator Events: April 13 15 World Karting Association (WKA) April 20-22 AMA Superbike Championship May 4-6 WERA Nationals July 6- 8 Sportscar Club of America (SCCA)* July 20-22 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series September 22 -23 WERA Regionals October 13- 14 National Auto Sport Association (NASA)* October 19-21 AHRMA- 3rd Annual Barber Vintage Festival *New 2007 events For more event and ticket information, please visit the new Barber Motorsports Park website at www.barbermotorsports.com.
Team M4 EMGO Suzuki development rider Michael Beck underwent successful surgery to repair his injured left arm at the hands of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Davis December 12 at Simi Valley Hospital, in Simi Valley, California.
“The surgeon said once he opened it up [the damage] wasn’t as bad as the original X-rays showed,” Beck told Roadracingworld.com Wednesday, adding that it was discovered that only one of his left forearm bones was fractured. “There wasn’t as much soft tissue damage as he thought there would be from the way it was dislocated. They were going to put an external fixator on it, but the surgeon said I didn’t need that. So I just had a plate and a couple of screws put on the fractured ulna.
“He said it’s looking like only a couple of weeks before I can get into some physical therapy, which I was pretty stoked about.”
Beck said his doctor told him he could be back on a motorcycle in as little as a month.
Originally, Beck sought treatment from Dr. Arthur Ting, but Beck’s insurance plan would not allow it. Beck then sought treatment from Dr. Davis, who repaired a broken collarbone previously. Dr. Ting also recommended Dr. Davis.
Beck, who finished ninth in the 2006 AMA Supersport Championship as a privateer, injured his arm when he crashed during a Pirelli tire test December 7 at Daytona International Speedway.
According to a local news report, on Friday morning thieves in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area stole a truck carrying Ducati motorcycles worth about $300,000 (Cdn.) at dealer prices. Read about it here: ~http://torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2006/12/13/2770468-sun.html~
