First up this morning the sad news that Claudio Castiglioni, the man mainly responsible for the Ducati 916 and the saving of the MV Agusta brand, has passed away in a clinic in Italy after a long … [Read more...]
Suzuki records first profit for years
It is a measure of just how well insulated we in Australia have been from the on-going economic upheaval overseas that we probably don't even give a thought to how badly the motorcycle industry has … [Read more...]
More GP chatter
While the FIM has confirmed that the Japanese GP will take place a Motegi in October and the Tech III team has confirmed that they are attending, others, including World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo and … [Read more...]
“There is no substitute for cubic inches.”
Back in the 50's and 60's this was the hot-rodder's mantra (along with the famous "If it don't go - chrome it.") The frantic search for bigger and bigger engines reached its peak in the late 60's with … [Read more...]
Placing or time, you have to have both
Last night's Czech Republic Grand Prix showed just what an awesome rider Casey Stoner is when all the planets line up. Complaining that the bike isn't right in FP and Qualifying has become the norm … [Read more...]
Rossi scotches Honda rumour
Yesterday's press conference at Brno was the first opportunity for Valentino Rossi to comment on the rumours flying around about his possible move to Honda next year. Commenting that his "new manager" … [Read more...]
Your chance to farewell “The Woose”
The funeral of the late Ken Wootton will take place next Monday 15th August. Full details are below. Date Monday August 15 2011 Time 1.30pm Location Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - Corporate … [Read more...]
Home sweet home
I am a very contented boy tonight. My lovely wife who has been overseas visiting her vast horde of relatives in Finland for the last 6 weeks, arrived back in Sydney this morning. Life is now worth … [Read more...]
Assorted racing stuff
OK, let's get down to it. 1. Brno this weekend with a 2-bike Suzuki team, BSB regular John Hopkins returning to the squad to bolster the field to, gasp, 18 bikes. Be still, my beating heart. 2. … [Read more...]
Trying to find what is ailing…..
"Some of them go for the sailing, called by the lure of the sea, Trying to find what is ailing, living in the land of the free." "Banana Republics" Jimmy Buffett. Nobody is ailing more at the … [Read more...]
