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Kenny Roberts Golf Pro-Am Results

Monday, February 16, 2009
Motorcycle racing legend Kenny Roberts fared well at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am – finishing tied for sixth before weather cancelled the final day.

Melissa Paris Races for Breast Cancer Cure

Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Road racing Melissa Paris is taking on the Daytona 200 and raising money for the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.

Pirelli World Superbike Trip Contest

Friday, January 23, 2009
In celebration of the best performance street tires in the world, Pirelli invites enthusiasts to enter its contest to win a trip for two to the 2009 World Superbike races at Miller Motorsports Park.

Faster Motosports MRA Pirelli Vendor

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Pirelli announces Faster Motorsports will be sub-vendor for MRA events.

Kenny Robert Sr joins The AT&T Pro-Am

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
This year, for the first time a motorcycle World Champion is joining the Pro-Am. Kenny Roberts Sr. is playing along side golf greats such as Phil Mickelson on the famed Pebble Beach golf course.

Racing 2 Save Lives July 4th Event

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Racing 2 Save Lives will host a charity track-day event at Miller Motorsports Park during the July 4th weekend.

Leslie Porterfield on CBS Morning Show

Thursday, January 15, 2009
Leslie Porterfield, the fastest woman on a motorcycle, holder of three land-speed records and 2008 AMA Racing Female Rider of the Year will be on the CBS Early Show Friday, January 16, 2009.

VIR South Paddock Paved for 2009 Season

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
VIRginia International Raceway’s South Paddock has been paved over the holiday break, putting down a coat of brand new asphalt and adding lights, power and water hookups for motorcoaches along the pit wall.

Graves Releases Works Yamaha Parts

Thursday, January 08, 2009
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Ride Cannonball Bike Run for Free

Wednesday, January 07, 2009
No need to get your eyes checked - it's possible. You can enter the 2009 CBR and it need not cost you a penny.

Öhlins Training for Ducati Technicians

Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ducati North America has initiated a program with Öhlins USA to train its technicians in the service of components and science of suspension setup.

Video Shows First Ride on Yamaha's 2009 R1

Monday, December 29, 2008
While we're as anxious as everybody else to wring out the 2009 Yamaha R1, hearing the bike and watching it lap in this commercial featuring Valentino Rossi on YouTube will whet your appetite until test time.

KTM Enters German Superbike in 2009

Friday, December 19, 2008
KTM is broadening its motor sports activities with the recently presented 1190 RC8 R and has decided to participate in the high-class German Superbike Championship.

Roland Sands Bike Raffle for PBTF

Friday, December 19, 2008
Looking for something special to give your favorite motorcycle enthusiasts this holiday season? High on their wish list is a chance to win The Mission, the stunning new Roland Sands creation.

World Record T-Shirt for Sale

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
No, the T-shirt isn’t a world record, but it does celebrate the new two-wheeled land speed record set this fall.

Infineon Thanksgiving Drive a Success

Wednesday, November 26, 2008
An Infineon Raceway Thanksgiving Day drive collected almost 3,000 lbs of food for local charities.

MCUSA Rides the Ducati 1198

Friday, November 21, 2008
Motorcycle USA is in Portugal sampling the all-new Ducati 1198.

More Ducati Desmosedici RR Available

Thursday, November 20, 2008
The ultra-posh Desmosedici RR Grand Prix replica racer is still available, with Ducati announcing a limited amount of the 1500 run are up for grabs.

Cannonball Bike Run Takes 'Lap of Morocco'

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The 2008 Cannonball Bike Run streaked across Morocco, over the Atlas Mts. and through the Sahara Desert as riders participated in the run of a lifetime.

Youth Racers Ride for Charity

Friday, November 07, 2008
The first-ever laps for charity event ridden solely by kids will take place the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 7 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
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