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- BikeBandit.com to Sponsor AMA Racing Championship Banquet, Presented ... - Who Won
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- Erik Buell starts motorcycle race shop - Milwaukee Business Journal
- Adrenalin rush now comes on his bike - Irish Times
- Zero Motorcycles to Compete in the 2010 TTXGP Electric Motorcycle ... - Yahoo Finance
| BikeBandit.com to Sponsor AMA Racing Championship Banquet, Presented ... - Who Won Posted: 01 Dec 2009 11:53 AM PST Tuesday, December 1, 2009 BikeBandit.com to Sponsor AMA Racing Championship Banquet, Presented by KTM North America by James Holter PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that BikeBandit.com, an online retailer of motorcycle parts and accessories and longtime partner of the AMA, is sponsoring the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America, this Dec. 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Top AMA Racing Athletes To Receive Tissot Watches At Championship ... - RoadracingWorld.com Posted: 25 Nov 2009 07:50 AM PST Nov 25, 2009, ©Copyright 2009, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is proud to announce that Tissot, an innovative Swiss-made watch brand, will present the AMA Racing Athlete of the Year and ATV Athlete of the Year with a Tissot Swiss watch at the 2009 AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America, this Dec. 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. "Tissot watches are among the premier timepieces you can buy today," said AMA Director of Business Development Jim Moore. "The particular chronograph model that the company is offering our Athletes of the Year is intriguing. With its automatic, self-winding functions, clear caseback and day and date display, this watch is as eye-catching as it is functional." Riders nominated for the AMA Racing Athlete of the Year include: Russell Bobbitt from Fayetteville, Ga., the 2009 champion of the AMA/Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing; Greg Hancock from Costa Mesa, Calif., the 2009 champion of the AMA/USA Speedway National Championship; and Russ Pearson from Henderson Nev., the 2009 champion of the AMA Racing Hare & Hound National Championship. Riders nominated for the AMA Racing ATV Athlete of the Year include: Chris Borich from Sunbury, Pa., the 2009 champion of the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series; Paula Shank from Petersburg, Pa., the 2009 Women's class and Production B class champion in the AMA Racing ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship; and Brandon Sommers from Millersburg, Ohio, the 2009 champion in the AMA Racing National ATV Hare Scrambles Championship. "The AMA Racing Athlete of the Year and ATV Athlete of the Year are two riders who have risen to the top of their respective disciplines as two of the fastest, most-talented motorsports stars on the track today," said Brand President, Tissot U.S., Sharon Buntain. "We're excited for the opportunity to be associated with these top talents, and proud to offer a Tissot Swiss watch that exemplifies the precision shown by these competitors: the Tissot PRS516 Automatic Chronograph, personalized for each racer." In addition to the AMA Athletes of the Year, hundreds of champions and other special honorees will be recognized at the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America. The celebratory weekend will also include the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held the following evening on Dec. 5, also at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. Led by Master of Ceremonies Perry King, legendary actor of stage, screen and TV, the event will officially welcome the 2009 class to the Hall of Fame. This year's inductees are industry innovator Robert Bates, off-road racer Randy Hawkins, motorsports giants Bob and Geoff Fox, suspension pioneer Gilles Vaillancourt, off-highway rights activist Mona Ehnes, longtime motorcycle safety proponent David Hough, noted race team manager Gary Mathers and successful dirt-track racer and tuner Chuck Palmgren. The weekend program will feature the 2009 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Concours d'Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox, on Saturday morning, and include some of the most beautiful motorcycles in existence. In addition, attendees will be able to meet the 2009 Hall of Fame inductees and other Hall of Famers at an autograph session held earlier in the day. Advance ticket purchase is required for both the AMA Racing Championship Banquet, presented by KTM North America, and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Tickets, which include dinner, cost $49 per person per single event, or $89 per person for both events. To purchase tickets, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com/LetsRock. Tickets will remain on sale through Nov. 29. Admission to the Hall of Fame autograph session and the Concours d'Elegance, presented by FOX Racing Shox, bike show is free.
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| Erik Buell starts motorcycle race shop - Milwaukee Business Journal Posted: 24 Nov 2009 11:54 AM PST Erik Buell has left Harley-Davidson Inc. following the company's recent decision to shut down Buell Motorcycle Co. in East Troy, the company he founded. Buell has established an independent motorcycle race shop, Erik Buell Racing. The new company will specialize in the supply of race-use-only Buell motorcycle parts and race preparation services for engines and motorcycles, and the manufacturing and sale of Buell 1125R-based race-use-only motorcycles under license from Harley-Davidson, as well as providing technical support to racers of Buell motorcycles. "I'm looking forward to helping Buell racers keep their bikes flying," Buell said. "We've got some exciting race development projects in the works and it will mean a lot to me personally to see Buell racers competing for wins and championships in the 2010 season and beyond." Buell Motorcycle Co. had operated as a subsidiary of Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson. In October, Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) announced that it would discontinue its Buell line of performance motorcycles and shut down the East Troy factory, resulting in the loss of about 180 jobs. Harley-Davidson management previously said it would continue to sell the remaining inventory of Buell motorcycles through authorized dealers, and warranty coverage as well as parts and service will continue to be offered through the dealerships. "I'm pleased that Harley-Davidson is assisting Erik in establishing this business to continue supporting the racing efforts he has had so much passion for over the years," said Buell president and chief operating officer Jon Flickinger. "Harley-Davidson and the Buell Motorcycle Co. will always be proud of their affiliation with Erik and we wish him well in this new endeavor to support Buell racers." This content has passed through fivefilters.org. |
| Adrenalin rush now comes on his bike - Irish Times Posted: 01 Dec 2009 09:47 PM PST The Irish Times - Wednesday, December 2, 2009 PASSION FOR SPORT EAMONN COGHLAN: Ian O'Riordan talks to an Irish athletics legend, who always had a wide-ranging interest in sport ALTHOUGH I grew up following a multitude of sports, and still do, the one I'm passionate about now, which gives me the same rush of adrenalin as I used get from running, is motorcycle racing. I'm an avid fan of the MotoGP circuit, but also just love riding my motorcycle, particularly out on the quiet, country roads. It's such a buzz, and outside of athletics, that's the sport I'm most into now, even if not in a true participation sense. When I was growing up I'd travel to Skerries with my father to watch the motorcycle races held there. That was the start of it. After I got into running, however, and later got married, had kids, and so on, my interest in getting on a motorbike disappeared really. Mainly because I wasn't allowed. Then about four or so years ago I was at a fundraising event in Chicago, and met up there with some professional motorcycle trainers. That sparked my interest in getting back on the bike. It was around the time of the SSIA, and I had some money saved up. My wife Yvonne still wasn't too keen, but then for Christmas that year, she ended up getting me the leather riding gear. That was my ticket to ride. Soon afterwards I took professional lessons with those lads I'd met in Chicago, and bought my own bike around halfway through. A Suzuki, 1000cc. I try get out now most weekends, for a ride around the quiet country roads. Yvonne has even come along a few times on the back seat. I really enjoy the rush. It's not about the speed. It's about the mechanisms of the bike, the turning, the safety, the braking. I'm a little old now to start racing. Plus, I value my life. But I've been down to Mondello a few times, and participated in the track training days. Again, it's mostly educating myself in the use of the vehicle, but also to get a bit of the thrill of racing around the circuit. Next year I'm planning to get to one of the MotoGP events. I really admire the skill those professionals have. I just wouldn't want to be out there competing against them. Valentino Rossi is the rider I most admire. He's now won nine world titles, with different bike manufacturers, after changing from Honda to Yamaha. They said that couldn't be done. Nicky Hayden, the American, is another rider I admire. The other sport I've followed closely my whole life is football. Brian Kerr and I grew up on the same road, right across the street from each other, and as kids growing up we spent our day in The Field, in Drimnagh, as we called it. We played all sports there. Soccer, rugby, hurling, basketball, and of course athletics. Brian and I did everything together. We both joined Rialto football club, as under-11s. When we got to under-14, the training moved to Sunday mornings. That clashed with running training in the Phoenix Park, so I had a choice to make. The Rialto team wasn't doing too well at the time, so I opted for athletics. When we got to secondary school we went our separate ways, but I never lost that bond with Brian. As a kid I also looked up to the likes of Ian Hutchinson, who played with Chelsea. George Best too, but I'd still have a small love affair with Chelsea, and watch their matches whenever I can. Naturally, living in America for 19 years, I developed an interest in their big three sports; football, baseball, and basketball. It was basketball, mostly, that I followed. When I was in college in Villanova they had a top-notch basketball team at the time, who would play downtown in Philadelphia. We'd go down there for all their home games. The same with the football team. Baseball, however, didn't really do it for me. Golf is another sport I've followed, especially after my son Eamonn started playing. He went on a golf scholarship to Mobile, Alabama, with a serious passion for golf. Out there he also developed an aptitude for teaching the game, and joined a golfing academy. He's just about to finish his PGA exams and become a teaching pro. He still plays in the smaller pro tournaments around Alabama as well. As a nipper I would always be going to Croke Park. My father, Bill, worked with the electrical company that were responsible for the sound system in Croke Park. So every Sunday we'd be up there, pulling the wires, and fixing the connections. Right through my teenage years I followed the Dubs very closely, and that football team of the 1970s became my heroes. It's just frustrating to think Dublin haven't won an All-Ireland now since 1995. The last couple of years I think they peaked too early. This year, I felt they were getting it right. Then they drew Kerry. I think that psyched Kerry up – and psyched Dublin out. Of course these days you can't help but be very impressed by the Irish rugby team. The evolution of that sport here, during the professional era, has been incredible. The IRFU did a great job, and the way Declan Kidney has now inspired things, first of all with Munster, and now Ireland, has been phenomenal. With Brian O'Driscoll as well, the work ethic he has brought, you sense the future is in good hands. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Zero Motorcycles to Compete in the 2010 TTXGP Electric Motorcycle ... - Yahoo Finance Posted: 01 Dec 2009 09:12 PM PST SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles announced today the creation of its first street racing team and its plans to enter the upcoming 2010 TTXGP electric motorcycle series. Zero has indicated that its race-ready motorcycle will be using the same Z-Force powertrain technology that is currently used in its production electric motorcycles. Few additional details have been released on the development of Zero's race bike, but it has been hinted that many of the design cues will come from the production Zero S street motorcycle. TTXGP is the world's first zero carbon and zero emissions motorcycle race series. The inaugural TTXGP race took place on the historic Isle of Man TT course in June 2009 and will return again in June 2010 with the addition of a new race class. The first TTXGP race in the 2010 season will be the TTXGP North America Championships at Infineon in Sonoma, California on May 14 - 16. "Electric motorcycles are powerful, exciting and available now. There is no race that highlights electric motorcycle technology more than the TTXGP and we are excited to support their efforts with our own racing team," said Gene Banman, CEO of Zero Motorcycles. "We have identified a series of strategic partners for this program and will be making announcements shortly about their involvement." Zero Motorcycles is not a stranger to competitive racing. Recently, Zero Motorcycles took first place in a sanctioned motocross race (finishing third overall in points for the series), in France hosted by the French Federation of Motorcycles. The Zero MX beat out more than 200 450cc gas motorcycles in fierce competition. Zero's Z-Force technology includes its patent pending Z-Force power pack which is capable of delivering a tremendous amount of energy from a highly compact and lightweight system. It also includes a newly announced Z-Force Air Induction system that allows Zero to fully leverage their power pack's capabilities by dispersing excess motor heat. This development also paves the way for Zero to increase performance in upcoming models. "We've spent four years developing the Z-Force electric power train technology for high performance dirt and street riding. We're excited to take it to the track and compete. We expect to gain valuable information through the competition of our motorcycles and plan to apply that knowledge to the development of future products," added Neal Saiki, Zero Motorcycles Founder and CTO. Zero Motorcycles is the next step in motorcycle evolution and represents the ultimate electric motorcycle technology. Unencumbered by conventional thinking about how they design, manufacture and sell high performance electric motorcycles, they are on a mission to turn heads and revolutionize their industry by combining the best aspects of a traditional motorcycle with today's most advanced technology. The result is an electric motorcycle line that's insanely fast and environmentally friendly. You can find out more about Zero Motorcycles' entire family of products at http://www.zeromotorcycles.com. For media information, please contact Ashley Garing, DRIVEN Media Communications www.drivenontheweb.com, 951-461-2429 or media@zeromotorcycles.com. TTXGP information: www.egrandprix.com This content has passed through fivefilters.org.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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