Triple world champion, Wayne Rainey, will return to Misano this weekend. Misano was the scene of his career-ending accident on September 5th 1993 when, with a clear lead in the title chase and a … [Read more...]
To USGP or not?
Now that the "fuss" that is the USGP at Indianapolis is over, time for a bit of reflection. Firstly, the attendance at the meeting was appallingly bad, given the capacity of the IMS facility and … [Read more...]
Looking down in the mouth
After suffering all through the weekend with a very painful toothache I fronted up to the dentist this morning and had said troublesome tooth removed. I now have a swollen mouth, numb lips and a big … [Read more...]
A long way for
Well, yesterday didn't quite work out like I'd hoped. I was booked to call the PCRA meet at Eastern Creek and, after getting up early and driving up there, doing my pit walk and my homework, I found … [Read more...]
History made
Well, this morning a little bit of history was made when 17 year old Elena Myers rode the Suzuki GSVR Grand Prix bike at IMS. After a hesitant start when the bike cut out on the first lap, the test … [Read more...]
Indy!
This weekend the MotoGp circus ping-pongs back to the USA (whose dumb idea was it to programme this calendar? Laguna Seca, Brno, Indianapolis - d'uh) for the second of the two MotoGp events to be run … [Read more...]
The world’s fastest over-restored Indian
A few days ago I bemoaned the annual Pebble Beach "classic" car show and spoke of how the American cult of over-restoration was ruining many, many good cars that should have benefitted from being … [Read more...]
Ducati, Ducati, Ducati
It doesn't seem to matter where you look these days, all the news seems to be about Ducati. And it's not just about their racing, either. So, let's look at Ducati News Today, this is your reporter … [Read more...]
Hands up if you knew…
...that there was a round of the Australian Superbike Championship on this weekend? Come on, there must be at least one of you. Chances are that, unless you are associated with a team or someone … [Read more...]
Rainy day…aaarggghh
Just out fitting a new (2nd hand) seat belt support bracket to the car and it started to rain. I hate leaving jobs partly done. Will wait till this shower eases off. One of the things you learn when … [Read more...]
