Archive for July, 2009

So I am monitoring the twitter account and posting up the Mladin’s Mummbles section on our Ezine.  Then it hits me.  This isn’t really a Mladin issue, its an AMA/DMG thing.  They knew the track needed work and had plenty of time to get it done before teams and fans suffered the expense of getting [...]

So the latest Twitter Mummbling from Mat is in regard to Topeka Raceway.  I have to say though that after hearing that he stood on principle and bowed out of the race, I have a lot more respect.  He sees a concern and addresses it – both verbally and physically… which I am sure means [...]

    Official Statement from AMA Pro Racing Regarding the Use of the Blue Flag   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 27, 2009) – Recent events have called into question the use of the blue flag and the expected response of riders to whom the blue flag is displayed. In order to clear up any confusion, [...]

QUALIFYING 1 REPORT 24/07/2009   Spies and Sykes get to grips with Brno Ben Spies Yamaha World Superbike Team riders Ben Spies and Tom Sykes ventured out today for their first time on the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic. Both riders spent the first free practice session learning the track layout and testing out [...]

You overwelmingly asked for my opinion on this one. Al Ludington’s approach to “Johnny Dick Head” was mild. I would have head butted him!   **editor note** It’s amazing to me to see the difference of opinion — especially of something that can be seen on tape.  I don’t know why especially… but this one [...]

    Heartland Park Topeka Track Revisions Complete in Advance of AMA Pro Road Racing’s Return Turn 1 Alpha Wall Removed a Year Early Following Rider Safety Committee Recommendations   LEXINGTON, Ohio (July 21, 2009) – A full schedule of AMA Pro Road Racing events will be held during Heartland Park Topeka’s Tornado Nationals presented [...]

  To the AMA Pro Racing Community: I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to the fans of our sport, all AMA members, competitors, AMA Pro Racing officials and Johnny Rock Page for my behavior in the Tech Garage at the recent AMA Pro Road Racing event at Mid ‐Ohio. the sport that we [...]

    AMA Pro Racing Suspends Technical Director Al Ludington Indefinitely Following Mid-Ohio Event Ludington Apologizes For Actions; Janson to Oversee At-Event Technical Operations in Interim   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 22, 2009) – AMA Pro Racing officials have announced the indefinite suspension of the organization’s Technical Director of Competition Al Ludington for conduct detrimental [...]

    July 21, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: pterhorst@ama-cycle.org   MetroRacing.com backs dirt-track racing at the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to welcome MetroRacing.com‘s support of the dirt-track races at the inaugural AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, [...]

Posted Monday … but if the rules are being bent, I will make the call. If people take it personal, that’s not my problem. Posted Monday after Mid Ohio… I really need to see the “blue Flag” footage.  I dig JRP and hate to see him scrutinized so badly. Forgot to mention. Great 2 see [...]