Track Tuesday – Ian McAdam
You know the deal – every Tuesday we take it to the track. We feature riders, racers, and track addicts just like you who love the sport and do it in the safest and most fun way possible. Meet this week’s track enthusiast, Ian McAdam! First motorcycle? Ian McAdam: 1969 suzuki tc120. Do you also ride on the street, or track only? IM: Track only . How did you first get into track days? Do you also race? IM: I stopped racing in 1991... [Read More...]
MotoGP Fan of the Week – Laguna Seca – Joanne Donn
You know the drill – for each MotoGP round we introduce you to a fan. Meet this week’s MotoGP Fan of the Week, Joanne Donn ( @GearChic) from San Francisco, California! How long have you followed motorcycle racing? JD: Since 2007 Have you ever attended races at any level? JD: I’ve gone to 2 MotoGP races are Laguna Seca and a couple of AMA races at Infineon. What got you into motorcycle racing? JD: The first time I went to GP,... [Read More...]
Track Tuesday – Bruce Henderson
Every Tuesday we take it to the track to feature riders, racers, and track addicts just like you! This week meet, Bruce Henderson also known as @fastasfeck! First motorcycle? BH: Wow, first motorcycle, that takes me back, I rode a Bultaco 250 trials bike when I was 12 (off road) but legal riding on road would have been a Honda CBR 125. This bike saw me through my bike test before moving on to the faster stuff. I also had a little 50cc Honda when... [Read More...]
MotoGP Fan of the Week – Mugello
Here we go! Meet this week’s MotoGP Fan of the Week for round 8 at the Mugello Circuit, @waveydavey001! How long have you followed motorcycle racing? Davey: Not that long really, the latter parts of 2004 MotoGP season. 2005 was the first one proper and I was hooked into MotoGP, then WSBK & BSB. Have you ever attended races at any level? Davey: Yes I attended the last MotoGP at Donington in 2009, Silverstone and Mugello in 2010 and... [Read More...]
MotoGP Fan of the Week – Silverstone – Raine Cafarella
Here we go – meet this weekend’s MotoGP Fan of the Week for Round 6 at Silverstone, Raine Cafarella (@makeanincision) from Queensland, Australia! How long have you followed motorcycle racing? RC: Around two and a half years. Have you ever attended races at any level? RC: No, but I hope to get to Phillip Island this year. What got you into motorcycle racing? RC: Well to be honest, insomnia. Before 2010 MotoGP was shown in Australia... [Read More...]
One Man, One Motorcycle, and One Route – James Heaney
On May 10th, 2011 James Heaney began his 24,000 mile adventure to raise money for the charity War Child. At the end of this trip, he will become the youngest person from the UK to do a solo circumnavigation of the world by motorcycle. ANY CHARACTER HERE I had the chance to interview James about his upcoming trip. How long have you been involved with motorcycles? James Heaney: I’ve actually only been riding properly for 18 months, and for... [Read More...]
Track Tuesday – Monica Lee Paige
Monica Lee Paige (@Monicaleepaige) is a successful international cover model and Playboy model who loves to hit the track on her GSX-R. Here’s what Monica had to say about her experiences at the track, and some added advice for anyone who is thinking about getting involved in track days! When did you first start riding a motorcycle? What got you involved? Monica Lee Paige: My first bike was an old Suzuki RGV250 which I bought when I was... [Read More...]
World Supersport Interview – Luca Scassa
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World Superbike Interview: Eugene Laverty
The wonderful Phillip Island track hosted the first round of the World Superbike championship for 2011, a season that can be easily one of the best in the history of the series. Lots of talented riders, as well as the most experienced ones, mixed together with super fast machines that are getting closer and closer to the prototypes missiles. At least five riders are title contenders and even more riders will fight to get a chance for a podium finish... [Read More...]
World Superbike Interview: Sylvian Guintoli
Sylvian Guintoli is entering his second year of World Superbike, switching from the factory team to the private Effernbert Liberty team. He will be campaigning the former factory Ducati bikes with Jacob Smrz. He had a difficult year last year but as he showed before his accident in the British SBK Championship, he has the pace to run at the front. We were able to chat with Sylvian at the World Superbike opener at Phillip Island. A front row... [Read More...]
