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American Motorcyclist Association announces 2018 Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series Schedule

Eleven-round series to provide exciting racing in six states PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2018 AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series will bring 11 rounds of action-packed competition to venues in six states, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The action kicks off March 10 in Georgia and ends in September at Oakland Valley Race Park in Cuddebackville, N.Y. This series was formerly known as the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship. "The 2018 AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship series features a mix of Short Track and Half Mile events, and promises to be one of the best we've had,"…
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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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THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 BACK ON TRACK FOR THE 2018 SEASON

Milan, 8th February 2018. It's the time of talent: another season begins of the Sky Racing Team VR46. Two categories: Moto2 and Moto3. Four riders, all Italians: Francesco Bagnaia, Luca Marini, Nicolò Bulega and Dennis Foggia.     Five years later, the beginning of this new season means the confirmation of the strength and the continuity of the project born in 2014 from the synergy between Sky and VR46 of Valentino Rossi for supporting the growth of the next generation of Champions. The green light of the 2018 season for the Team – with Pablo Nieto as a Team Manager…
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The 2018 Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team Presented at Global Cloud Data Center in Ponte San Pietro

After another successful season, which finished with 8 wins overall and the runner-up spot in the championship for Chaz Davies, the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team is ready to take on a new challenge in the 2018 WorldSBK Championship. In Aruba's high-tech Global Cloud Data Center in Ponte San Pietro (Italy), the team presented the riders and bike for the upcoming season, which will begin as usual at the end of February in Phillip Island (Australia). Now in their fourth year together on track, Aruba.it and Ducati so far have been strong contenders on the world stage – with 24…
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Savatgy Keeps Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Podium Streak Alive In Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (February 4, 2018) – Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy collected his second runner-up finish of the season inside Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The ever-changing soft track conditions made for a challenging race, but Savatgy made moves to the front and finished second. Teammate Adam Cianciarulo had a rough first lap coming around in last, but he was able to get all the way up to seventh by the end of the race. Savatgy now sits second in the standings, just eight points down, while Cianciarulo is fourth. Savatgy had a good start to the evening with a…
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Waters Autobody Racing Announces Two-rider Team for 2018 American Flat Track Season

Wyatt Anderson on AFT Twins, Sandriana Shipman on AFT Singles ALBION, NEW YORK (January 30, 2018) – Waters Autobody Racing has announced its team for the 2018 American Flat Track season, and it’s not only chock full of youth, enthusiasm and skill, it’s co-ed, as well. AFT Singles competitor Wyatt Anderson, who podiumed three times in 2017 and ended up seventh overall in the title chase, will move to the AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines class in 2018. Sandriana Shipman, an up and coming racer who’s shown plenty of promise and potential, will ride the team’s KTMs in…
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INTRODUCING HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S 2018 AFT FACTORY TEAM

Halbert, Robinson and Vanderkooi to Compete on Harley XG750R Race Bikes MILWAUKEE (January 25, 2018) – The Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team will combine veteran savvy with youthful potential in a three-rider effort contesting the 2018 American Flat Track (AFT) Twin series. Returning rider Brandon Robinson will be joined by seasoned pro Sammy Halbert and rising star Jared Vanderkooi on the Harley Factory squad for the coming season. The team was announced to the Harley-Davidson dealer network during meetings held today in Nashville. The Harley-Davidson Factory Team will engage in flat track battles aboard all-new Harley-Davidson XG750R competition motorcycles…
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CONTINUING TO GROW THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLING, H-D DEBUTS HARLEY-DAVIDSON SNOW HILL CLIMB AT 2018 X GAMES 

MILWAUKEE (January 18, 2018) – In an X Games first, Harley-Davidson® Snow Hill Climb will make its debut at X Games Aspen as a medaled event alongside ski, snowboard, and other action-sports competitions. The new medal sport will close out X Games Aspen 2018, which airs January 25-28 on ESPN and ABC.   In the Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb, riders will race modified twin-cylinder motorcycles up the flat bottom of the SuperPipe course. In each heat, riders will line up side-by-side at the start line at the base of the SuperPipe for a head-to-head race.   The first racer to…
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Rinehart Racing Energizes Brand with the Help of Acorn Woods Communications

Asheville, NC - January 16, 2018 - Rinehart Racing® has enlisted motorcycle industry marketing agency Acorn Woods Communications to introduce new customers to the legendary exhaust manufacturer known for innovative style, reliable performance, and exceptional customer service. “As the marketplace continues to evolve, it was important that we find a marketing partner that understands our consumers and can deliver our core message,” stated Rinehart Racing Owner & CEO, Judd Hollifield. “People are the heart of our company, from our employees and dealers to our customers. Together with Acorn Woods we look forward to sharing the Rinehart culture with the motorcycling…
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Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Savatgy Earns First Podium Finish of the Season

HOUSTON. (January 14, 2018) – The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Joey Savatgy overcame an ever-changing track inside NRG Stadium to earn his first podium of the season, finishing second in the Main Event. Round 2 started out well for teammate Adam Cianciarulo with the fastest qualifier and heat race win, but a few mistakes pushed him back to finish seventh in the Main Event.     To start the night, Savatgy grabbed third in the Heat Race, giving him a solid gate pick for the Main Event. When the gate dropped, he shot his Kawasaki KX250F to the holeshot…
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Suzuki GSXR 1300 HAYABUSA VS Mclaren Alpha 7 racing at high speeds

Suzuki GSXR 1300 HAYABUSA VS Mclaren Alpha 7 racing at high speeds Courtesy of : https://www.instagram.com/nightrider_motovlogs/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDSJ3ddQcPk  
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American Flat Track Contingency Postings Near $2 Million – and Still Growing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 19, 2017) – On the heels of record-breaking contingency postings from Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle (two of the biggest in flat track history), American Flat Track is nearing the $2 million mark in rider contingency, with generous postings from long-time series partners and supporters of the sport: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Sunoco, Arai Helmet, S&S Cycle, Husqvarna Motorcycles, American Honda, Yamaha Motor Corp., Kawasaki Motor Corp. – and more coming soon. The current dollar availability breakdowns look like this: Harley-Davidson: $562,500 Indian Motorcycle: $358,000 Kawasaki Motors Corp.: $356,100 Yamaha Motor Corp.: $211,500 Husqvarna Motorcycles: $88,700 S&S Cycle:…
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Congratulations Jared Mees – 2017 Cycle News Rider Of The Year

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 19, 2017) - It doesn’t happen often – Cycle News choosing a dirt track racer as its Rider Of The Year. It’s only occurred twice in the last 24 years: Legendary Scotty Parker back in 1996, and the late, great Ricky Graham in 1993, when RG won a dramatic Grand National title on a Johnny Goad-tuned Honda after being written off as a has-been. Like Parker and Graham, this year’s winner very definitely earned his stripes, all of which turned out to be as blue, rubbery, melted and gritty as the streaks left behind by his…
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J.D. Beach and Briar Bauman Put On Masterclass Performance to go One-Two at Superprestigio 2017

Beach, Bauman and Ferran Cardus make it an American Flat Track sweep at the Palau Sant Jordi BARCELONA, Spain (Dec. 16, 2017) – It was another night of action-packed Superprestigio racing on the short track at the Palau Sant Jordi, and when it was all said and done, it was American J.D. Beach standing atop the victory podium. Standing alongside were fellow American Flat Track racers Briar Bauman and Ferran Cardus, finishing second and third, respectively, rounding out what was a riveting and dominant performance by the trio. It was a tough beginning to the day for Beach, as the…
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THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 AT X FACTOR FOR THE UNVEILING OF THE 2018 LIVERIES

Milan, December 14, 2017 - From the track to the X Factor stage. As usual, the riders of the Sky Racing Team VR46 have taken part in the final of the popular talent show. This night during the event, Francesco Bagnaia, Luca Marini, Nicolò Bulega and Dennis Foggia have unveiled the liveries of the 2018 season live broadcast on Sky Uno HD. The Team, born in 2014, thanks to the collaboration between Sky and Valentino Rossi to support the young Italian talents of motorcycling, is projected to the next season between innovations and confirmations, with four riders in two categories: in…
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2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro Dates Changed

Location of event remains the same PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro, originally scheduled for Oct. 22-27 in Viña del Mar, Chile, has been rescheduled to Nov. 12-17 at the same location. The International Six Days Enduro is the world's largest annual off-road motorcycle competition. Since 1913, countries have sent their best off-road racers to exotic locations around the world to be tested on everything from sandy beaches, to rocky crevices, to deep woods and motocross tracks for the event's top prize: the ISDE World Trophy. Each year, countries from all over the world send teams…
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