I spent a very enjoyable day at the races today. Not the bike races, though. I was invited to commentate at the speedway meeting at the National Capital Speedway . Nothing too dramatic, just a club meeting and no sheep stations to race for, but what … [Read more]
Mayday.
When I got up this morning, I asked my wife if today was a special day. She said, "Yes, Mayday." So I said, "Do you need any help?" … [Read more]
Aprilia equals MV.
Nico Terol's win in the 125cc Grand Prix at Qatar last month has meant that Aprilia has pulled level with MV Agusta in the number of Grands Prix won over all classes. Only Honda and Yamaha have won more than the 2 Italian manufacturers. With the … [Read more]
It might be a good time to go green.
Despite being royally shafted by Suzuki during his MotoGp stint with the team, my favourite rider, Chris Vermeulen, has taken it on the chin and accepted the "demotion" back to the ranks of the WSBK. But, like me, many were perplexed as to why, of … [Read more]
Uncrating a brand new NR750.
This video has been doing the rounds for a week or so so, just in case you've been hiding under a rock for the last little while, I'll share it here. Gunnarson, who is the owner of Stockholm's MC-Varuhus (Motorcycle Warehouse), does something most … [Read more]
A great statistics site to bookmark.
This site details all the motorcycle world road racing champions that have won since the championship was instigated in 1950. I'll put a permanent link to it on the side of the Home page here as well. … [Read more]
The “home ground” advantage.
Anyone who follows sports will tell you that the team playing "at home" has an advantage. They have their own ground, their own dressing room, the stands will be filled with predominantly thier fans and the team always "lifts" when playing under … [Read more]
Amazing Iceland volcano pictures.
Here's a link to some incredible photos taken of the Iceland volcano. This is what all the fuss has been about. … [Read more]
ANZAC Day.
Tomorrow is a solemn day; a day on which we remember the courage and sacrifice of all Australian and New Zealand soldiers who went to Gallipoli and all of those who have followed in their gallant footsteps in the wars and conflicts that have happened … [Read more]
The high cost of racing.
News in from Assen that two teams will be missing from the grid this weekend. The Reitwagen Team which has been running the first "customer" BMW S1000RR for Australian Andrew Pitt, has pulled out, citing difficulties securing sufficient sponsorship … [Read more]
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