BRP to Partner Once Again with Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada
BRP will make its presence felt at the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada 2014 on June 6-7-8, at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec. For the fourth straight year, BRP has designed and produced the winning trophies.
Valentino Rossi Wears “Pasta” Helmet
This past weekend at Mugello, Valentino Rossi wore a helmet dedicated to “Di Vale” pasta. The graphics feature pieces of rigatoni and highlight the fact that despite being in his 20th year racing, Rossi is still competitive and is “never overcooked.”
Vroom: The Art of the Motorcycle Exhibit Opens End of June
Forest Lawn Museum presents Vroom: The Art of the Motorcycle, an exhibition of distinctive and artfully designed motorcycles, intricately painted motorcycle parts and accessories, and motorcycle-themed artworks. On view at Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale, CA, from June 27, 2014 through January 5, 2015.
Avoid a Father’s Day Flub
While Father’s Day is meant to celebrate fatherhood and family, new data from Harley-Davidson shows most American dads aren’t feeling the love. This year, Harley-Davidson rides to the rescue with a list of fresh ideas for unique Father’s Day gifts to let dad know how cool we think he really is.
Michelin Unveils Frankentire
Though some motorcycles had radial and bias-ply tires at either end, the twain never met in the same rubber hoop – until now. Michelin has unveiled a new – Frankentire – that combines bias and radial ply designs.
MotoQuest Long Beach Father’s Day Special
MotoQuest Long Beach has a special for Father’s Day. During the month of June, riders who pick up a motorcycle from MotoQuest’s Long Beach location after 12:00PM on Friday and return it before 12:00 PM on Monday will only pay for Saturday and Sunday.
Dainese and Valentino Rossi Remember Marco Simoncelli
At the Italian Grand Prix, Valentino Rossi lined up at his home circuit at Mugello wearing a truly special Dainese suit. With #thisforSIC58 embroidered on the back, Rossi showed his support to the Marco Simoncelli Foundation, an organization dedicated to the memory of his friend Marco. The suit will be put up for auction on Wednesday, June 18.
A Living Legend, Sammy Tanner Turns 75
On May 23rd the motorcycle faithful gathered for a party not to be missed. Hosted by Southern California Motorcycles in Brea, CA, competitors, fans, sponsors and promoters from every motorcycle discipline joined together to pay their respects to a living legend, Sammy Tanner, for his 75th birthday.
GBC Motorsports to Return as Heartland Challenge Title Sponsor
GBC Motorsports will return as the title sponsor of the GBC Motorsports Heartland Challenge, an ATV and UTV endurance race held annually in Carlisle, Iowa. The 7th Annual Heartland Challenge is slated for August 15-17.
Why We Ride Screening at Kurt Caselli Foundation Benefit
The Kurt Caselli Foundation is holding a screening of Why We Ride at Doffo Winery in Temecula, CA this Saturday as part of a fundraiser to help the foundation promote safety awareness and practices in motorcycle racing.
U.S. House Majority Agree Ethanol Mandate Has Problems
The Renewable Fuel Standard has a “serious problem” and must be reformed, according to a bipartisan group of congressmen who say 218 House members agree, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The AMA supports the efforts of House members who want to revisit and revamp the Renewable Fuel Standard.
2014 U.S. World Trophy Team Announced for International Six Days Enduro
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the U.S. World Trophy Team for the 89th International Six Days Enduro, the world’s premier off-road world championship event. The U.S. team will be competing in San Juan, Argentina, Nov. 3-8.