After eight years, U.S.based motorcycle road racing magazine,
Road Racer X has shut down operations.
U.S. based motorcycle magazine,
Road Racer X announced today that it will be shutting down operations effective immediately. The magazine was part of the Filter Publications conglomerate that also runs
Racer X, a motocross-inspired lifestyle magazine. Compared to other motorcycle publications,
Road Racer X focused on the human side of motorcycle road racing and reported on the riders, team members and other people involved in the sport.
A press release on its website stated: “The current economic situation, along with the rising costs of production and distribution, have made it difficult to continue printing the publication. This was not an easy decision to make. Our editorial standards have always been set quite high in terms of production, photographic quality, and editorial page counts, and in the current climate, we felt that putting out anything less than that would be a disservice to our readers.”
“Our loyal subscribers have always been foremost in our minds, and we are happy to announce that
Roadracing World magazine has agreed to fulfill the outstanding issues owed to our subscribers. As you probably know, the passion and dedication
Roadracing World founder and Editor John Ulrich and his family have shown for the sport for almost four decades is second to none, and we wish them well as they carry the torch here. Thank you for reading
Road Racer X; here’s to future days."
