Introduction It is that time of year again. Riding season is right around the corner in the northeast U.S., the days are getting longer, and the professional motorcycle road racing season is revving up down under. While we are a little under a month away from the MotoGP season beginning, and two months from MotoAmerica…… Continue reading 2017 World Superbike Season Preview
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Race Rip: WSBK Thailand 2016
Until the last few laps of Race 2, I was going to start this report by saying that the on-track action at the Chang International Circuit had been overshadowed by the track conditions. The slippery surface that had riders regularly running off the track at several corners was detracting from the on-track product. Then the last 5 laps happened. Then we saw a real scrap…… Continue reading Race Rip: WSBK Thailand 2016
Why I am so excited about Nicky Hayden’s move to World Superbike
At first glance, Nicky Hayden’s move from MotoGP to World Superbike seems like a step backward. Hayden is moving from a series where a crankshaft is probably as expensive as an entire superbike. This is something we have seen other riders do toward the end of their careers. Talented riders like Carlos Checa, Max Biaggi,…… Continue reading Why I am so excited about Nicky Hayden’s move to World Superbike
History, Safety & Speed: Should World Superbike Continue Racing at Imola?
As I watched the World Superbike races last weekend at the Autodromo de Enzo y Dino Ferrari (a.k.a. Imola), I could not help but think of the circuit’s recent past. The place is steeped in motorsports history. Who can forget the images of World Superbike greats like Bayliss and Edwards going like hell in the…… Continue reading History, Safety & Speed: Should World Superbike Continue Racing at Imola?
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