Archive for September, 2009

  SETUP REPORT 23/09/2009   Spies heads to Imola looking to extend championship lead   Imola circuit   Yamaha World Superbike Team rider Ben Spies heads to Imola this weekend looking to build on his championship lead over rival Noriyuki Haga. In a dramatic clash two weeks ago at the Nurburgring in Germany Spies put [...]

Congratulations guys and gals! You raised $3851 for SSG Pannell on September 11! Remodeling is already underway at his home and he should be set to go before his leg amputation in Nov. I thank you allCongratulations guys and gals! You raised $3851 for SSG Pannell on September 11! Remodeling is already underway at his [...]

    Sept. 21, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: pterhorst@ama-cycle.org   Show your passion for riding with motorcycle-themed AMA holiday cards PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Motorcycle Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the return of a popular fundraising program that offers both nostalgic [...]

Sidi Sport SRL announces changes to it’s USA bicycle distribution.   Sidi Sport SRL has been fortunate to have worked with Veltec Sports for a long time and must thank Veltec Sports for all its hard work and dedication over that time. However the marketplace is always changing and manufactures at times have to consider [...]

KRAWIEC TAKES V-ROD TO SEMI-FINALS AT CAROLINA NATIONALS Krawiec and Hines are 2-3 in Points After First Round of Championship Countdown CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 20, 2009) – Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Eddie Krawiec rode a Harley-Davidson V-Rod to the semi-final round of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway. [...]

    Sept. 22, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: pterhorst@ama-cycle.org   American Motorcyclist Association members are making a difference on Capitol Hill PICKERINGTON, Ohio — More than 100,000 people have stepped up to make their voices heard in Washington, D.C., this year by using tools provided by the [...]

I knew I would have to commit to staying north an extra couple of days and drive 5 hours more, but the crew at Chicane Track Days and the MRA membership made for a killer weekend.  I was already in Pueblo on Friday, September 11th so making it to EXIT 316 (Byers, CO) was in [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Buell Announces American Adventure Grant Contest Winner Grand Prize Includes a new 2009 Buell XB12X Ulysses Motorcycle East Troy, Wis. (Sept. 15, 2009) Buell Motorcycle Company announced today that Carter Sisney of Bozeman, Mont., has been selected as the grand prize winner of its American Adventure Grant program for 2009. For his [...]

    Sept. 14, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Connie Fleming Phone: (614) 856-1900, ext. 1258 E-mail: cfleming@ama-cycle.org   A great weekend of amateur road racing concludes the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships Thornton, Gaige, Lewis and Stall stand out at amateur championship event PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Miles Thornton, a 15-year-old motorcycle road [...]

I have known Mark and Tammy of Vanmar for years (since 1989), and they are a Michelin dealer.  For years I have bothered Tammy for tire pricing then not given them my business for one reason or another.  Budget vs. Timing or getting tires form other manufacturers to write reviews about can get in the [...]