Valentino Rossi’s #thisforSIC58 Suit Up For Auction
The Dainese D-Air Racing suit worn by Valentino Rossi during the Italian Grand Prix weekend went up for auction on Ebay yesterday at 8:00 a.m. EST. The lucky buyer will receive the authentic suit delivered to his/her place inside a special display case, autographed by the nine-time World Champion.
MotoGP is Changing More Than Just Its Tire Manufacturer
The Grand Prix Commission has now confirmed that in addition to the manufacturer change, regulation wheel size will be altered as well, increasing from the current 16.5-inches to 17-inches. The new rule modifications also include a move to spec ECU hardware and software across the board.
iMotorsports Invites Motorcycle Enthusiasts to Grand Opening Celebration
iMotorsports, the largest independent used motorcycle dealer in Illinois, is celebrating the grand opening of its new 28,000 square foot Elmhurst location on Saturday, June 28. Pro sportbike freestyle rider Clint Ewing will help motorcycle enthusiasts join in the fun as he puts on a show with stoppies, drifts, burnouts, wheelies and stalls on a van.
Roadracing World Action Fund Provides Soft Barriers for Pikes Peak Hillclimb
The Roadracing World Action Fund is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping prevent injuries by providing Airfence-brand soft barriers for deployment at road racing and dirt-track events. These barriers will be positioned along the course at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb.
ROHVA Hopeful that New York Passes Bill to Increase Weight Requirement for ATVs
The bills would modernize the definition of all-terrain vehicle to allow popular side-by-side recreational vehicles weighing up to 1,500 pounds to be registered and ridden on existing off-highway vehicle trails in New York. The most popular utility and recreational ATVs in the U.S. are legal in every state except New York.
The New Dainese.com Goes Live
The revamped, new and official Dainese website has gone live. The site is not changing its URL but its appearance has been completely redesigned from the basic architecture to each individual section. The new Dainese.com was created to be more dynamic and visitor-focused.
STI Tire & Wheel Launches New Website
STI Tire & Wheel has announced the launch of its completely redesigned website. Lead by bolder STI product photos and easy-to-navigate categories, the new site also gives visitors more detailed presentation of features-and-benefits information.
Namura Technologies Gets New Headquarters
Namura Technologies Inc. has a new world headquarters. Located in a suburb of St. Paul, MN, the new location more than doubles Namura’s current inventory capabilities. The 23,000 sq. ft. facility is located on five acres with ample room for a small test track and future expansion.
Service and Warranty on Held Products Now Available Through Schuberth
Schuberth North America is now the distributor of Held Gore-Tex protective apparel, gloves, tank bags and waterproof duffel bags within the United States, and will also handle Held service and warranty inquiries.
U.S. House Retains NHTSA Motorcycle Lobbying Ban
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill late Tuesday that reaffirms Congress’ intent to prohibit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from lobbying states and state legislators on motorcycle safety matters, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.
SpeedMod, Inc. To Distribute Arrow Exhaust in U.S.
SpeedMob, Inc. has signed a multi-year agreement to distribute, market and offer after sales service for Arrow Special Parts (Arrow Exhaust) throughout North America. Arrow was established in 1985 as a company specializing in racing exhausts and racing components.
Largest Evel Knievel Collection Debuts at ROT Rally 2014
For the first time anywhere, the largest Evel Knievel collection in the world will be on display at the Republic of Texas Rally June 12-15. In addition to Knievel’s bikes, leathers and helmets, the ROT Rally will have appearances by Robbie Knievel, George Sedlak, and a 15-car jump by Doug Danger.