Recall Roundup: Problems with Pontaic G8s and Several Motorcycles
By Jonathan WelshGetty ImagsPontiac G8 A discontinued General Motors Co. car model and a number of motorcycles are being recalled for problems ranging from ill-timed airbag deployment to fuel leaks that could cause fires. General Motors said it will recall 38,444 Pontiac G8 sedans from the 2008 and 2009 model years because of an airbag [...]
James Stewart: Could He Become Nascar’s First Black Star?
By Jonathan WelshGetty ImagesSupercross motorcycle racer James Stewart. The names Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart are together again, but we aren’t talking about Tony Stewart, the Nascar driver who won two Cup championships for Gibbs. This time around it is two-time AMA Supercross motorcycle champion James Stewart who is joining the team. Stewart signed a [...]
Ducati Reveals 195-Horsepower Motorcycle Engine
By Jonathan WelshDucati Motor Holding SpADucati will install the Superquadro engine in its coming 1199 superbike. Motorcycle maker Ducati Motor Holding SpA revealed the engine that will power its next-generation superbike, the 1199 Panigale. The power plant’s debut comes a month before Ducati plans to unveil the entire bike, during the EICMA International Motorcycle Show [...]
Overtones: Musician comfortable with jazz and classics
“I discovered jazz first and fell in love with that, and then fell in love with classical. They’re different in a lot of ways, but there are similarities,” the young band leader and composer insists. DeCristofaro, who has performed with the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra and Carolina Concert Choir, leads his jazz trio at Barley’s Taproom [...]
More On The Weekend’s Various Races
Oct 03, 2011, ©Copyright 2011, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued by Yamaha: Chaz Davies wins World Supersport Championship and Podiums for Lorenzo in MotoGP, Melandri in World Superbike the October 1-2 weekend proved a strong one for Yamaha internationally as Jorge Lorenzo finished second in MotoGP in Motegi, Japan, and Marco [...]
Rossi Has Room to Improve at Indy GP
SPEEDWAY, IN, AUG 26 – Ducati Marlboro’s Valentino Rossi was worried about the recently repaved infield at Indianapolis Motor Speedway following a slick and dirty morning practice session, but his fears were somewhat allayed in the afternoon when the track offered greater grip, though at the cost of tire life. The morning session was universally [...]
Day of fun includes serious message (From The Northern Echo)
Day of fun includes serious message 3:45pm Friday 1st July 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) A ROAD safety event will include a host of familyfriendly activities next Sunday. Cleveland Police are holding their annual Ridewell event at Preston Park in Eaglescliffe, Stockton. It features The Imps, a motorcycle display team whose members are aged between [...]
Police log – Chambersburg Public Opinion
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP THEFT: A blue and white Yamaha TTR-230 dirt bike was reportedly stolen from a backyard at 11531 Burkett Lane. Pennsylvania State Police, Chambersburg, said the dirt bike was taken between 9 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The victim was identified as an 18-year-old Greene Township man. Anyone with information about the theft [...]
Una travesía extrema: en moto hasta el Machu Picchu
Son viajes inolvidables y como contaron estos viajeros a El Santafesino nunca se vuelve igual despu
Barretto Extends Lead In Monster Motocross
Sports – Sports News Guam – this past Sunday the Guam International Raceway saw the return of it’s high flying championship motocross racing after a one month break in the ten round Monster Energy Guam Motocross Championships schedule. The ten round championships are gratefully being supported by Cycles Plus Honda and RPM Yamaha. round six [...]