Crosley Brands Kawasaki Rider Bryan Smith Claims Sturgis Victory and the Series’ Points Lead
Bryan Smith arrived at the Black Hills Half-Mile in conjunction with the 76th annual Sturgis Rally in Rapid City, South Dakota prepared to reclaim the AMA Pro Flat Track points lead. Smith was able to do just that aboard his Ninja 650 powered machine by taking his first half-mile win of the 2016 season.
Cooper Webb, Alex Martin and Jason Anderson to Represent U.S. at 2016 FIM Motocross of Nations
Three of America’s top motocross riders will represent the United States at the Fédération Internationale de Motocylisme Motocross of Nations in Maggiora, Italy, on Sept. 25. Cooper Webb will race in the MX1 class, and Alex Martin will race in the MX2 class. Both racers ride Yamahas for the Yamalube/Star Racing team. Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna’s Jason Anderson will race in the Open class.
Trading Four Wheels for Two
MPN Staff Members Take State 8’s Basic RiderCourse [dropcap]I[/dropcap]’ll be the first to admit that while I’ve been MPN’s managing editor for nearly three years now, I have never ridden a motorcycle. Aside from putting a leg over a bike at tradeshows, I have only ever admired the machines and written about the many makes
AMA Amateur National Motocross Champions Crowned at Loretta Lynn Ranch
The best amateur motocross racers in America stood triumphant as the 2016 Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by AMSOIL, came to a close in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. The event, which took place Aug. 1-6 at the Loretta Lynn Ranch, produced 37 championships and recognized four riders for truly outstanding performances.
23 National Championships Awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship
More than 300 amateur hillclimb entrants lined up at the 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, hosted by the Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club the weekend of July 29-31 at the Thunder Ridge facility in Neoga, Ill.
Triumph Motorcycles Confirms New World Land Speed Record Attempt
Triumph Motorcycles has confirmed that it will return to the Bonneville Salt Flats in August 2016 to break the motorcycle world land speed record. Triumph’s aim is to exceed the current record that stands at 376.363 mph, using its purpose built 1,000 hp Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner.
Cobra Moto Racers Ready for Loretta’s Ranch
Expect big things from the little guys on the American-made Cobra Moto bikes this coming week as the world’s best amateur motocross racers descend upon moto-friendly country and western great Loretta Lynn’s ranch for the 35th running of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur Motocross Championships, presented by AMSOIL.
Eighteen AMA National No. 1 Plates Awarded at AMA Road Race Grand Championship
Top amateur and expert road racers from throughout the country vied for AMA National No. 1 plates during the American Motorcyclist Association Road Race Grand Championship at Road America in Lake Plymouth, Wis., July 1-3.
Twenty National Championships Awarded at 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship
Twenty racers who earned national championships were presented their AMA National No. 1 plates at the conclusion of the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship on July 6 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill.
Yamaha YXZ1000R Dominates Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Racing
Yamaha’s factory-supported Dustin Nelson and Corry Weller are having unmatched racing success piloting Yamaha’s new YXZ1000R pure sport Side-by-Side (SxS), leading the Production 1000 class in the Lucas Oil Regional Off-Road Series in both Arizona and Southern California.
Harley-Davidson V-Rod Racer Hines Wins in Chicago
Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines charged to a final-round Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway for his second win in three final-round appearances this season.
Pikes Peak at 360-Degrees Courtesy of Victory Motorcycles
Victory Racing used a new camera system offering 360-degree coverage that allowed the team to gauge how the racers were behaving on their bikes while traversing various parts of the 12.42-mile Pikes Peak Hill Climb course.
