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AFT Strengthens Management Team

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2017) – With an amazingly successful 2017 racing season behind it and the promise of more intense action, event popularity and dirt track growth for 2018, American Flat Track has bolstered its communication and event promotion efforts with key hires. Longtime motojournalist, racer and industry insider Mitch Boehm has been named Communications Director, effective immediately, while motorsports promotion and marketing expert Ashley Freas will join AFT as Event Manager on November 27. “We’re excited to have Mitch and Ashley on our team,” said Michael Lock, CEO of American Flat Track. “Their wide-ranging motorsports experience and…
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Bikernet.com News_11-03-17

Some surprising info. ... http://www.bikernet.com/pages/WORLD_WIDE_BIKERNET_WEEKLY_NEWS_for_November_2_2017.aspx  
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Triumph Street Triple R

The Beauty is a Beast If bikes were blades, Triumph's Street Triple would be a scalpel. Small, precise, razor sharp and super quick at carving up curvy roads. Triumph defined and developed the "street fighter" category 20 years ago, with the introduction of the vaunted Speed Triple 1050. With its stripped-down, no fairings, bug-eyed headlights, upright riding position, and under seat exhaust canisters, the bike was a runaway hit for Triumph, filling the gap between the Bonneville line and their sport/sport touring models. When Triumph introduced the smaller Street Triple 675 in 2007, the little brother instantly rivaled the Speed…
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Motorcycle Babe Gallery of the Week – Miss Seminolefest 2017

Motorcycle Babe Gallery of the Week - Miss Seminolefest 2017 Courtesy of http://floridasfinestbikinibabes.net/
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Meet the Cigar City Boss Lady!

The owner of Cigar City talks about her love of cigars, motorcycles and the Cigar Heritage Festival! In the sixties, Lisa Figueredo did not spend her summer days at daycare, but instead, she spent them in the home of her great-grandparents, Mercedes and Ulysses Henriquez who she affectionately calls, Abuela Nena & Abeulo Lee. “I can remember waking up in the morning to the noise of clanking pans and the smell of soffrito (a combination of green peppers, onions & garlic cooked in olive oil). As I walked into the kitchen, there on the table sat my empty cup waiting…
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SENA, MOTORCYCLE COMMUNICATIONS LEADER, RELEASES THE FIRST EVER BLUETOOTH INTEGRATED HALF-HELMET

The Cavalry Half Helmet comes fully equipped with Bluetooth 4.1 technology in a sleek and easy to use half-helmet design.   IRVINE, Calif. (February 1, 2017) – Sena Technologies, Inc., the global leader in Bluetooth innovation for the motorsports, action sports and outdoor sports lifestyles, has announced today the release of the new Cavalry Helmet. The Cavalry is a motorcycle half-helmet with Bluetooth technology integrated to meet the connectivity needs of those motorcycle riders who prefer the low-profile helmet style. With its sleek design and simple functionality, the Sena Cavalry is changing the game for riders everywhere. Forget the hassle…
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The Legendary Rock Band Returns to Lakeland After 40 Years!

LYNYRD SKYNYRD The Legendary Rock Band Returns to Lakeland After 40 Years!                                Lakeland, FL ― After 40 years legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returns to Lakeland to perform on the Jenkins Arena stage at the RP Funding Center on Saturday, November 4th at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now!   For the passionate, longtime fans of the band, this is Skynyrd at the top of their game, complete with instantly memorable songs, more hooks than a tackle box, and a blistering three-guitar attack at full power. From the raging guitars of the title track and the pounding, funky…
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WIN IN LAS VEGAS PUTS KRAWIEC ON VERGE OF FOURTH NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP

Harley-Davidson Street Rod Takes Krawiec to Seventh Win of the Season LAS VEGAS, Nev. (October 29, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec took a big step closer to securing the 2017 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship with a final-round win at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Krawiec can clinch his fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship by qualifying for the elimination rounds at the Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif. on Nov. 8. Riding a thundering Harley-Davidson Street Rod competition motorcycle, Krawiec has now won four of five…
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THUNDER BY THE BAY ANNOUNCES FESTIVAL SCHEDULE IN CELEBRATION OF ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Suncoast Charities for Children has announced the official event schedule for the 20th Annual Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival scheduled for February 15-18, 2018. This event continues to honor veterans, active duty military, and first responders. 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 Vegas McGraw performing on Saturday (Feb. 17) and The Bobby…
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Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductee – Genevieve Schmitt!

Can you even imagine the surprise and honor in receiving word that you are being inducted in the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame? To top that off, how about adding to the fact that the other inductees are Arlen Ness, Dave Nichols, and Peter Fonda? Well, Genevieve Schmitt had that honor and was able to take some time out of her busy schedule to talk with me about that day – and her amazing history in the world of motorcycling! Susan: You’ve been a very strong advocate for women in the sport of motorcycling for many, many years. When did…
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American Motorcyclist Association Congratulates 2017 AMA Supermoto National Champions

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Supermoto National Championship Series crowned national champions Gage McAllister, Christian Payne and Dave Rock, who earned AMA National No. 1 plates in a season cut short by Hurricane Nate. McAllister was crowned the 2017 AMA Supermoto Pro Open National Champion after accumulating 194 points in eight races during the four-round series. Payne won the Pro Lites class with 94 points. And Rock took the Amateur class with 62 points. "With six wins and two runner-up finishes during the 2017 season, Gage McAllister dominated a field of exceptionally talented AMA Supermoto racers and unequivocally stamped his…
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The 34th Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival Will Take Place June 29-July 1, 2018

The 34th Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival will take place June 29-July 1, 2018 Suncoast Charities for Children & Powerboat P1 are pleased to announce that CBS Sports Network will be covering the 2018 Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Race scheduled for Sunday, July 1, 2018. The 34th Annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival will take place June 29-July 1, 2018. For Festival updates and information visit sarasotapowerboatgrandprix.org. FIRST AIR TIMES Comcast Chicago: P1 SuperStock - 22-Jul-17 at 7pm, P1 AquaX - 15-Jul-17 at 9pm, GP of the Sea - 30-Jul-17 at 8.30pm Fox Sports Sun: P1 SuperStock - 02-Aug-17…
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Women’s World November 2017

Smokey Mountain Women’s Motorcycle Summit By Myra McElhaney   Transformational! Inspiring! Life changing! Amazing! These are some of the adjectives I heard as women were preparing to leave the Women’s Motorcycle Summit – Smokey Mountain Edition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The summit, held October 6 through October 8, was hosted by the Steel Horse Sisterhood Charities (SHSC), a recognized 501c3 charitable organization. SHSC’s mission is “to provide opportunities for women to develop and refine their skills while encouraging the art of women mentoring women and serving people in the motorcycle community.” After hosting several summits in the Rocky Mountains Joan Krenning,…
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DIY Motorcycle Maintenance Graphic

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Biker Meme – Some couples go to counseling. Some couples just go!

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Biker Meme – No matter how bad your day is your bike will always make you feel better

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