TxDOT Urges Motorists to Be Cautious on Texas Roadways July 27, 2007
Summer is the season of road trips. With millions of drivers expected to travel on Texas highways in the upcoming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching a new campaign to remind motorists to drive at safe speeds and pay …
FIM: FIM meets industry in Japan July 26, 2007
As from today, a FIM delegation will be in Japan in order to meet representatives of the Japanese motorcycle industry. The FIM delegation is headed by Mr Vito Ippolito, FIM President, accompanied by Mr Robert Rasor, FIM Vice-President and Chairman …
Vectrix Rolls Into the United States
World’s first high-powered, zero emission vehicle begins deliveries and builds distribution network across the country
Vectrix - the world’s first two- wheel zero emission vehicle (ZEV) designed to offer high performance — has launched in the United States, beginning its …
Yamaha announces Two-Year Deal with Jorge Lorenzo
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd announces that it has concluded a two-year agreement with 250cc World Champion Jorge Lorenzo. The 20-year-old Spaniard will make his MotoGP debut in 2008 aboard a YZR-M1, with direct Factory support.
Lorenzo, who won the 250 title in 2006, is currently leading the championship, after winning six out of …
MV Agusta to expand business through sale of Husqvarna
BMW Motorrad will acquire the reknowned off-road motorcycle company Husqvarna Motorcycles. The President of MV Agusta Group, Claudio Castiglioni, and Dr. Herbert Diess, General Director of BMW Motorrad, signed the contract on 07.19.2007 in Varese (Italy).
The contractual agreement will …
British Supersport BSB: More Points for the Centurion Boys July 25, 2007
In difficult circumstances at Mallory Park this weekend the Centurion Racing Team secured another set of strong results in round nine of the Maxxis British Supersport series. After the tragic loss of Ollie Bridewell during the first British Superbike practice on Friday. Plus activities being cancelled on Friday and the …
British Supersport BSB: Points but more bad luck for Jessopp
The Riders Racing Ducati Team were once again struck with bad luck this weekend at the ninth round of the Maxxis British Supersport Championship at Mallory Park, Martin Jessopp secured a solid 11th place. Torrential rain suspended play after the first practice …
British Superbike BSB: Confident Result for Hawk Colchester Kawasaki
Despite weather conditions much more suited to Sykes Pumps throughout the weekend at Mallory Park the Hawk Colchester Kawasaki riders Scott Smart and Peter Hickman gained some solid results for the team. Scott gained two 10th places and Hicky a 14th and 16th …
British Superbike BSB: Hill Moves up Championship Table at Mallory Park
Virgin Media Optoma Loans Yamaha lined up with the rest of the British Superbike paddock prior to round 10 at Mallory Park today, 22 July, to pay tribute to Ollie Bridewell who tragically lost his life during free practice on Friday.
Tommy Hill put in his strongest …
British Superbike BSB: Kawasaki’s Rutter Eighth, Easton Seventh at Mallory Park
ISILON MSS Discovery Kawasaki riders Michael Rutter and Stuart Easton scored a pair of top-ten finishes at today’s British Championship races at Mallory Park, in Leicestershire. Michael, still riding while recuperating from breaking two bones in his left wrist, …