It has been four very long years, but BTR made it back to the Isle of Man for the Tourist Trophy races. This time we made a short visit to Belfast, Ireland before we headed over for the action. The best part about traveling is learning new things about history and meeting interesting people. We met up with Gerard, our driver of the infamous Black Taxi cabs of Belfast. He drove us around to some amazing places and informed us of the political disputes and ‘The Troubles’ that started in the ’60s and how things are in Belfast today. Did…
Twelve amateur and youth racers in 20 classes recognized as AMA National Champions PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Twenty AMA National No. 1 plates were awarded July 4 at the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship at Du Quoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds to 12 riders who earned AMA National Champion status. Some racers earned national championships in more than one class. Youth and amateur racers competed in a variety of classes in Half Mile, Youth TT, Amateur TT and Indoor Short Track events. "As always, the talent at the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship is top notch," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken…
Total volume slightly smaller than 2017 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The proposed 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements announced Wednesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency show a slight reduction from the 2017 obligations but do not reflect the agency's promise to listen to consumers, who have registered a low demand for higher ethanol blends, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA's proposed Renewable Volume Obligations call for 19.24 billion gallons of biofuel for 2018, down less than 1 percent from 19.28 billion gallons this year. "We are encouraged that the EPA is not proposing another increase in ethanol mandates," said…
LOVE JUGS CLAIM TO BE THE MOST EFFICIENT AND POWERFUL V-TWIN ENGINE AND OIL COOLER IS NOW VERIFIED BY AN UNIMPEACHABLE LAB TEST Love Jugs recently announced the results of an independent test conducted by AMSOIL to determine the oil cooling power of Love Jugs, if any. The bottom line result determined that Love Jugs keeps the oil cooler than any cooling device of any kind - hands down and bar none. Oil temperatures at idle and in slow riding conditions tested 53.2 degrees cooler with Love Jugs on rather than off, and engine head cooling exceeded claims by over…
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Infield area will be teaming with activity PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Displays from vintage motorcycle clubs and exhibitors will delight motorcycle enthusiasts of all types in the infield area during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Riders of Kawasaki, July 7-9, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Nine infield displays feature Premier Exhibitors this year: Kawasaki Vintage Motorcycles, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club, the Ton Up Club International Rally, Cincinnati Café Racer, Classic British Motorcycle Club of Cincinnati, Skidmark Garage, Skull Canvas Helmet Art Show and Heindl Engineering. "These displays offer a variety of…
Airfence to provide better protection for racers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that Roadracing World Action Fund will provide soft barriers for the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship, taking place in Du Quoin, Ill. at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, July 1-4. The air-filled barriers, which are owned by Roadracing World Action Fund and known by the trade name Airfence, will be in place along sections of the race course to protect riders. "The AMA would like to thank John Ulrich and the Roadracing World Action Fund for providing soft barriers for the AMA…
July 4 holiday ranked as deadliest day for road users PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association urges all road users to stay sober and exercise extreme caution over the Independence Day holiday and the preceding weekend. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation show that an average of 122 people died in traffic crashes on July 4 each year from 2011 to 2015, making it the deadliest day of the year for road users. Alcohol consumption and excessive speed were among the leading factors in those deadly crashes. "Many people will be extending their weekend through the July 4…
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas BikeFest announces the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as Title Sponsor of the 2017 Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is the official destination marketing organization for Las Vegas promoting tourism, conventions, meetings and special events. "I cannot think of a better partner to sponsor the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame than the organization whose job it is to promote the City of Las Vegas", states Mindi Cherry, Vice President and Show Manager of Las Vegas BikeFest. "We are excited to partner with Las Vegas…
Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame announces the "Easy Rider" himself, Peter Fonda, as inductee into the 2017 class. Peter Fonda, an American actor who started his acting career in the 60's, is an icon of the counterculture of that time. In 1968, Fonda produced, co-wrote and starred in Easy Rider, which was his breakthrough role. Easy Rider is about two long-haired bikers traveling through the southwest and southern United States where they encounter intolerance and violence. Fonda played "Captain America," a charismatic, iconic man whose motorcycle jacket bore a large American flag across the back. "When you…
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association's Horizon Award, which annually recognizes amateur competitors poised for greatness in the professional ranks, has been renamed in honor of the inaugural AMA Horizon Award winner in 1997, Nicky Hayden, who subsequently won the 1999 AMA Supersport Championship, the 2002 AMA Superbike Championship and the 2006 FIM MotoGP World Championship. This season Nicky was competing in the FIM Superbike World Championship. While training on his road bicycle in Italy in May, he was struck by a car and died as a result of his injuries on May 22. The Executive Committee of the…
IRVINE, CALIF., June 26, 2017 -- Many ATV enthusiasts will be revving up their July Fourth celebrations with family and friends out on the trails. Key to creating great memories is to ensure all riders get trained and practice safe, responsible riding habits, and the ATV Safety Institute is encouraging all riders to take the free ATV E-Course before the holiday. “Off-road riding on ATVs is an incredible way to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, and get some exercise,” said ASI President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Buche. “The best way for anyone to get started is to…
Former Grand Prix rider Katja Poensgen only signed on to ride for the resurrected Indian brand on June 10, but in the following week she has taken two spectacular wins and generated more race-winning publicity than the brand has had in Europe for a century. And just to add flavor to the story, the 39-year-old's Nitrous-Oxide-burning 185-hp Indian Scout motorcycle is named "Miracle Mike", after a headless chicken of the same name. You couldn't make this stuff up. Read more Retrieved June, 23 2017 from; http://newatlas.com/katja-poensgen-indian-scout-nitrous-miracle-mike/50147/
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Lighthizer tells House committee negotiations continue in Bikes for Beef dispute PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional committee Thursday that he is "sympathetic" to American motorcyclists, dealerships and others, but he cannot remove small-displacement European motorcycles from a proposed import tariff while negotiations continue in a dispute with the European Union over U.S. beef imports. "While we appreciate Ambassador Lighthizer's sympathy, we need action, not sympathy," said Rob Dingman, president and CEO of the American Motorcyclist Association. "He has chosen the U.S. beef industry over American motorcyclists and Americans who own and operate motorcycle dealerships."…