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WSBK Celebrates 80 Years at Donington

Thursday, March 24, 2011
During a traditional pre-event press conference for Round 2 of the 2011 World Superbike Championship, riders gathered to celebrate 80 years of motorcycle racing at the Donington circuit.

Memorable MC: Triumph Thunderbird 650

Thursday, March 24, 2011
This month’s Memorable Motorcycle harkens back to the post-war era, when GIs returned home and forked over mustering pay for sleek rides like the Triumph Thunderbird.

Motorcycle Insurance Tips for Riding Season

Thursday, March 24, 2011
There’s nothing like cruising down the open road on your motorcycle – the wind in your hair and a few bugs in your teeth; but before you hit the highways and byways this season, make sure your insurance policy is up to speed.

Honda Motorcycle Production Back March 28

Thursday, March 24, 2011
Honda announces motorcycle production will resume at its Kumamoto Factory starting on Monday, March 28.

Virginia International Raceway Open House

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Please join us April 1st as we usher in the Spring at VIRginia International Raceway's Open House - featuring our Ronald McDonald House Charities benefit.

STAR Offers Free Classes to Natl. Guard

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
National Guard members are invited to attend Jason Pridmore’s Star Motorcycle School for free.

2011 World Superbike Donington Preview

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Carlos Checa arrives at Donington with the championship points lead, but rival Max Biaggi looking to gain ground. See how the SBK paddock lines up for Round 2 of the 2011.

Kart Race with Superbike Racers at Miller

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
For those tha think they have the skills to take on a superbike racer, Miller Motorsports Park has your chance to prove it! Fans who purchase a ticket to The BigM Weekend will be eligible to win a slot in the Superbike Super Celebrity Mega Kart Showdown.

Infront Extends Broadcast Agreement for WSBK

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Infront Sports & Media has extended broadcast agreements with ESPN/STAR, Al Jazeera and J Sport for television coverage of the FIM Superbike World Championship. They will provide full live coverage, as well as delayed and highlights from each race.

Powersports Industry Supports Japan Relief

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Three powersports industry associations today joined forces to provide financial assistance to the relief efforts currently underway in Japan.

Chris Vermeulen to Return at Donington

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team rider Chris Vermeulen is planning on returning to action at round two of the 2011 World Superbike Championship at Donington Park.

USGPRU Promotes AMA Amateur Racing Finals

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the U.S. Grand Prix Racers Union (USGPRU) to promote and sanction the AMA Racing Road Race Grand Championships on Oct. 8-9.

TT 3D: New Documentary on IOM TT

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Isle of Man TT hits the big screen, and in 3D, with a new documentary chronicling the drama of one of the most dangerous races in the world.

AMA Suspends Josh Herrin for Infineon

Monday, March 21, 2011
The AMA has announced a one-event suspension and fine for Josh Herrin and Graves Yamaha for actions during the last-lap crash in the Daytona 200.

World Superbike: Toseland Out for Donington

Monday, March 21, 2011
BMW Italia rider James Toseland will miss the upcoming second round of the World Superbike Championship at Donington, the English rider having fractured his wrist during testing.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Insider: Honda

Monday, March 21, 2011
Our MotoGP Insider delivers the goods from Qatar and the openining round of 2011, where Honda flashed its might.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Insider: Yamaha

Monday, March 21, 2011
The GP Insider visits the Yamaha camp following a solid debut at Qatar, as well as more on Suzuki's inability to replace the injured Bautista at Qatar.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Insider: Ducati

Monday, March 21, 2011
The Ducatis have struggled in the early going of the 2011 MotoGP season. Get the inside word on Valentino Rossi's seventh-place result and Nicky Hayden's ninth in our MotoGP Qatar Insider report.

Bridgestone Official MotoGP Tire Thru 2014

Monday, March 21, 2011
Japanese motorcycle tire manufacturer, Bridgestone announced it has extended its partnership with the world’s premier road racing series—MotoGP—as the official tire supplier through the 2014 season.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Results

Sunday, March 20, 2011
The 2011 MotoGP Championship witnessed its first victory of the season at Qatar after some tense battles amongst the paddock.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Qualifying

Saturday, March 19, 2011
Casey Stoner keeps his rivals in check, with the Australian scoring pole position at Qatar – the 27th pole for #27.

Surgery for Bautista, No Qatar Replacement

Saturday, March 19, 2011
Alvaro Bautista underwent surgery to place a pin his fractured femur at Qatar. Logistical problems mean no rider in the Suzuki seat at Qatar, with John Hopkins slated for Jerez.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Free Practice 3

Friday, March 18, 2011
Casey Stoner continued to drop lap times at Qatar during Free Practice 3, with his Repsol rival Pedrosa closed the gap.

Alvaro Bautista Out for Qatar MotoGP

Friday, March 18, 2011
Rizla Suzuki’s Alvaro Bautista suffered a broken left femur from a fast crash in the closing stages of the third practice session in Qatar.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 First Ride

Friday, March 18, 2011
Suzuki releases its new and improved GSX-R750 sportbike and we test ride it at Barber Motorsports Park in this motorcycle First Ride review.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Free Practice 2

Friday, March 18, 2011
Casey Stoner holds the front-running pace as Free Practice 2 concludes at Qatar, with teammate Dani Pedrosa cutting into the gap and Yamaha’s Ben Spies running third-fastest.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Free Practice 1

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Casey Stoner sets the pace as the MotoGP season kicks off under the lights of Qatar. See where the rest of the GP paddock stacked up during Free Practice 1.

Offical Ducati Corse iPhone App Released

Thursday, March 17, 2011
To celebrate the start of the 2011 MotoGP season, Ducati has released the official Ducati Corse Iphone App via the Apple App Store and iTunes.

Possible Global TT Series in the Works

Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Isle of Man government is looking to extend the scope of TT-branded races to more international events as soon as 2014.

AMA Responds to 2011 Daytona 200 Issues

Thursday, March 17, 2011
The 2011 Daytona 200 featured a thrilling finish, along with a number of issues and problems that hindered the on-track action. The AMA responds.

Salt Addiction: Jon Amo

Thursday, March 17, 2011
Jon Amo the 200 MPH Club Man of the Year in 2009, a land speed racing enthusiast and creator of landracing.com. The world's fastest rider, Rocky Robinson, brings us Jon's story.

2011 MotoGP Season Preview

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The MotoGP season opener beckons under the lights of Qatar. Get up to speed on what’s changed in the Grand Prix paddock in our 2011 MotoGP season preview.

2011 MotoGP Season Honda Preview

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Entering the 2011 MotoGP season Honda is looking mighty strong. Read more about the HRC Grand Prix effort in our season preview.

2011 MotoGP Season Ducati Preview

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Ducati snagging Valentino Rossi is the headlining offseason move in MotoGP, but how does the Ducati effort stack up in 2011? Read more in our 2011 MotoGP season preview.

AMA Announces April Get Out and Ride Month

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The AMA is celebrating April as "AMA Get Out and Ride! Month." There's no better way to rekindle America's ongoing love affair with two (or three)-wheeled wonders than a month-long ridefest.

Daytona: New Momentum for AMA Pro Racing?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Another spoiled week of racing at Daytona for the AMA? Not from the eyes of one MCUSA contributor, who saw something promising at the high banks of DIS – momentum.

2011 MotoGP Honda Shuhei Nakamoto Interview

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Executive Vice President Shuhei Nakamoto, of Repsol Honda discusses the team's success in recent pre-season tests as well as the upcoming MotoGP Championship.

Japanese Motorcycle Industry Assess Damage

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan have crippled the country’s automotive industry, with motorcycle manufacturers like Honda, Suzuki and Bridgestone assessing the damage.

2011 MotoGP Motegi Postponed

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Due to the recent devastation in Japan the 2011 Motegi GP has been officially postponed until later in the MotoGP season.

Josh Hayes AMA Superbike Interview

Monday, March 14, 2011
We chat with reigning AMA Superbike champion Josh Hayes. Read what he has to say in this exclusive interview.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Test Day 2

Monday, March 14, 2011
Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa once again topped timesheets during pre-season testing in Qatar as the MotoGP paddock prepares for its first race of the 2011 championship.

2011 AMA SuperSport Daytona Insider

Monday, March 14, 2011
MCUSA uncovers the triumphs of LTD Racing's Tomas Puerta and David Gaviria during the opening round of the 2011 AMA SuperSport Championship in Daytona.

2011 American SuperBike Daytona Insider

Monday, March 14, 2011
Our insider puts you inside the 2011 American SuperBike paddock during the opening weekend at Daytona. Get the full breakdown of the racing action.

2011 Daytona 200 Insider Report

Sunday, March 13, 2011
Another AMA Pro Racing season opener at Daytona includes controversy in America's most prestigious road race. Our Insider delivers the story behind the the 2011 Daytona 200.

2011 MotoGP Qatar Test Day 1

Sunday, March 13, 2011
Dani Pedrosa and Casey Stoner push Repsol Honda to the top of the timesheets again as the 2011 MotoGP Championship edges closer.

2011 Daytona 200 Results

Saturday, March 12, 2011
The 2011 Daytona 200 contest featured an exciting sprint to the finish after a long day of crashes and red flags.

2011 AMA SuperBike Daytona Race 2 Results

Saturday, March 12, 2011
AMA SuperBike's Race 2 at Daytona featured a stunning ovetake in the final seconds of the contest between Suzuki's Blake Young and Yamaha's Josh Hayes.

2011 AMA SuperSport Daytona Race 2 Results

Saturday, March 12, 2011
The second Motorcycle Superstore SuperSport contest at Daytona went down to the wire as Yamaha's Tomas Puerta attempted to make it a perfect weekend.

Danny Eslick Daytona Sportbike Interview

Friday, March 11, 2011
We speak with Danny Eslick prior to the start of the 2011 AMA Daytona Sportbike motorcycle racing season at Daytona.

Jake Zemke Wins 2011 Daytona 200 Pole

Friday, March 11, 2011
Jake Zemke posted the fastest lap during qualifying for the 70th Daytona 200 ahead of Jason DiSalvo, Danny Eslick and J.D. Beach.
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