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Melandri wins Race 1 at Phillip Island, Davies is Third

A day to remember for the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team: Melandri wins Race 1 at Phillip Island, Davies is third The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team enjoyed a memorable performance at Phillip Island (Australia), home of the first round of the 2018 WorldSBK Championship. Marco Melandri took an extraordinary victory in Race 1, his second with Ducati and first on the Australian track, and Chaz Davies put together a strong comeback to finish in third position.   Starting from third and fifth position, Melandri and Davies fought respectively in the first and second group early on. As the race…
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Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Forkner Wins And Moves Into Second Overall

Tampa, Fla. (February 25, 2018) – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Austin Forkner rode to an impressive first-career victory in Supercross’ return to Raymond James Stadium, moving into second overall and just five points behind the leader. Teammate Martin Davalos bounced back from a tough season opener to finish fifth. The second round of the Eastern Regional 250SX championship brought the racers to the West Coast of Florida for the first time in nearly 20 years. Forkner was able to race to his full potential after getting a start up front and passing for the lead just after the first…
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Melandri 6th and Davies 9th in Friday’s practice sessions at Phillip Island: the first race of 2018 awaits the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team

The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team resumed action on track today at Phillip Island (Australia) for the first free-practice sessions of the 2018 WorldSBK Championship. With a new format, which translates into three 40-minute sessions, the riders practiced in the wet early on, but then took advantage of improving weather conditions. Marco Melandri and Chaz Davies finished respectively in 6th and 9th position in the combined rankings, both gaining direct access to Superpole 2. In particular, Melandri worked with positive feedback on the weight distribution on his Panigale R to improve stability on the main straight, posting a 1:30.973 in…
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Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki Crew Ready for Tampa Debut

Corona, Calif. (February 21, 2018) – For the first time in almost 20 years, Monster Energy Supercross will drop the gate inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, with Austin Forkner and Martin Davalos ready to bounce back from a tough opening weekend of the Eastern Regional 250SX championship. Tampa will provide its usual hot temperatures, which won’t bother either rider who train in similar conditions in the south. In only his second season racing supercross, Forkner’s drive to be on the top step of the podium was apparent as he came through the pack on Saturday night. He’s eyeing…
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American Flat Track and Cycle Gear Continue Partnership for 2018 Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2018) – American Flat Track (AFT) is proud to confirm that Cycle Gear has renewed its commitment to serve as a proud sponsor of the world's preeminent dirt track championship in 2018.   As America’s largest retailer of motorcycle parts and apparel with over 130 stores in 35 states, Cycle Gear and its staff of knowledgeable professionals are ideally positioned to spread the word of the new golden age of flat track racing to motorcyclists all across the nation. As part of that effort, Cycle Gear will provide fans with a means of purchasing race…
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Robbie “Bugs” Pearson to run Indian Scout FTR750 for 2018 American Flat Track Season

MINNEAPOLIS (February 21, 2018) – Robbie “Bugs” Pearson has joined forces with former GNC Crew Chief and Tuner Rick Canode of RJ Performance – making the privateer the latest to turn to Indian Motorcycle Racing’s Championship-winning Scout FTR750. The FTR750 captured the attention of privateers last season, as Indian Motorcycle Racing won the 2017 American Flat Track Manufacturer’s Championship and saw its factory Wrecking Crew sweep the 2017 standings.   Pearson will pilot the RJ Performance Indian Scout FTR750 at most rounds this season, beginning with the season opener, the Daytona TT on March 15. Pearson has been a professional…
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Kyle Martinez named 2018 AMA Ice Racer of the Year

Dominic Huey receives Youth award; Bryan Bigelow nets Vet Senior honor   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Kyle Martinez of Marlette, Mich., was named the 2018 AMA Ice Racer of the Year for his performance in the 2018 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship, held Feb. 2-4 in Cadillac, Mich. Dominic Huey, of Howell, Mich., is the 2018 AMA Youth Ice Racer of the Year. And Bryan Bigelow, of Omer, Mich., is the 2018 AMA Vet Senior Ice Racer of the Year. Martinez, 17, won the 451 Open class. "I was speechless when I realized I won the award. It was a great…
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THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 ACHIEVES ITS MOST IMPORTANT GOAL

IT IS OFFICIAL THE DEBUT OF FRANCESCO BAGNAIA IN MOTOGP: NEXT SEASON HE WILL BE ON THE DUCATI OF THE PRAMAC RACING TEAM FIVE YEARS SINCE THE BIRTH OF THE SKY-VR46 PROJECT, FOR THE FIRST TIME, A YOUNG ITALIAN RIDER GROWN IN THE TEAM ARRIVES IN MOTOGP Milan, February 21, 2018 - The Sky Racing Team VR46 has hit its most important goal of identifying the young Italian riders, making them grow and helping them to become the champions of the future. In fact, it is now official the debut of Francesco Bagnaia in MotoGP in 2019. From next season the young…
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American Legion Riders Chapter 237’s Annual Poker Run Tops $53,000 in Donations to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast since 2011

BEVERLY HILLS, Fla. -- When American Legion Riders Chapter 237 presented the $6,350 proceeds from their January 27 8th Annual Poker Run to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast at American Legion headquarters in Beverly Hills on February 16, it brought their cumulative total of support for hospice since 2011 to $53,750. “This is a tremendous milestone achieved by a fabulous group of caring neighbors,” commented Hospice Chief Executive Officer Anthony J. Palumbo about this year’s donation. “What American Legion Riders Chapter 237 is doing is inspiring and significant if you look at any one of these eight years…
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American Flat Track Announces Multi-Year Agreement with E3 as Official Spark Plug

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 20, 2018) - American Flat Track (AFT) proudly announces a multi-year agreement with E3 Spark Plug that will see the brand continue as the series’ Official Spark Plug for the 2018 and 2019 racing seasons. The new agreement comes on the heels of a successful inaugural season of support in 2017. E3 has developed a race-proven product courtesy of its patented DiamondFIRE Technology, which focuses on improving the ignition cycles of the air-fuel mixture inside the engine’s combustion chamber. This approach results in a more complete, cleaner burn, reducing engine emissions while enhancing performance. That performance…
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2018 AMA National Gypsy Tour Schedule Released

Fifteen national road riding rallies and gatherings make the list PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2018 AMA Gypsy Tour, a national series of premier road-riding events, launches in March, with 15 events on the schedule for riders across the country. Some of the largest and best known U.S. motorcycle gatherings have received the AMA National Gypsy Tour designation, said AMA Recreational Riding Manager Heather Wilson. "These events allow riders of all makes and models to get together and enjoy food, entertainment, group or individual riding and vendors," Wilson said. "AMA members can visit the pin stop at each event to show…
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I am a Shriners Kid!

Meet Isabella Rose From birth, Isabella had difficulty feeding and sleeping. Her parents, Roselyne and Tim, went from doctor to doctor seeking answers, but no one could identify a cause. As she grew, her parents became convinced that something was seriously wrong. Isabella’s speech sounded like she was whistling and she had ear and sinus infections constantly. Searching for Answers For five years, Roselyne and Tim sought answers for their little girl but continued to be unable to obtain even a cause or a diagnosis. Some professionals thought Isabella was cognitively impaired; others thought she was deaf. One day a…
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Terry Longpre 02-15-18

American Patriot’s I recently read a Letter to the Editor (Bradenton Herald) written by folks who watched Sheriff’s Office Motorcycle Sergeant (Mike Kenyan) interacting with some children at a restaurant. I want to thank Mike for carrying on a ‘law enforcement/family’ tradition. It is not uncommon for those employed as Deputies, Police Officers or Fire personnel to interact with the public, especially children. With the stress generated by their jobs, it is a release for pent-up emotions and stress. Who better to make friends with than children and young adults? Over my years with the Police Department and Sheriff’s Office,…
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LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST MAKES GIANT LEAP TO NEW LOCATION

Las Vegas, NV, February 15, 2018 - Las Vegas BikeFest, The "Premier West Coast Motorcycle Rally" announced today that the rally is moving to the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center effective this year. The move creates an opportunity to produce a bigger, better and Vegas Style experience for vendors, riders and attendees. The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center is located next to the Fremont Street Experience at 3rd and Carson. Everyone will now be within walking distance to more than 10,000 hotel rooms in Downtown Las Vegas. This move will allow for the rally to be much more cohesive. Rally…
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GOOD START FOR THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 IN JEREZ

Jerez de la Frontera, February 14, 2018 - The season opens positively for the Sky Racing Team VR46 at the end of a three-day of IRTA test in Jerez de la Frontera. At the first official event of 2018, with the record of the track beaten in both categories, good feelings for Bagnaia and Marini in Moto2 and Bulega and Foggia in Moto3. In the intermediate class, debut on the track for the new 2018 Kalex package and the Ohlins suspension with Pecco and Luca immediately close to the strongest guys. Competitive in all sessions and really consistent in the…
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THUNDER BY THE BAY CELEBRATES 20 YEARS THIS WEEKEND

Suncoast Charities for Children’s 20th Annual Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival will be held this weekend February 15-18. The event continues to honor veterans, active duty military and first responders with a special Eagle Award being presented to local area veterans on stage throughout the weekend. The two-day Festival portion of the weekend, being held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds, will continue to offer free admission to the general public. Thunder By The Bay plans to offer a wide variety of live music for all ages touting the theme “The Festival Where Rock Meets Country”. Headliners this year include…
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