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New MotoGP Rules for ECU and Factory Status for 2014

The Grand Prix Commission released new rules for the 2014 MotoGP season regarding the standard electronic control unit and what constitutes “factory status” for manufacturers. Starting in 2014, the official MotoGP ECU including internal datalogger from Magneti Marelli will become mandatory. Factory teams will be allowed to program their own ECU software while privateers will be required to run the standard software.

Honda NC700X Recall Expands to US

As we expected, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall on the 2012 Honda NC700X. The recall announcement comes a week after the NC700X and the NC700S were recalled in Canada. As with the Transport Canada recall, the problem is a lack of proper heat treatment on the Honda NC700X’s  drive chain.

Honda VIP Package Available for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP

The 2013 Red Bull Indianapolis GP arrives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 16-18, and Honda is offering race fans a very special VIP package that will include some exceptional opportunities. For this event, Honda fans can take advantage of an unprecedented VIP package that’s never been offered to GP attendees at the Brickyard in prior years. This offer includes: - Reserved grandstand seating area in Corner 9 with excellent track view plus view of the jumbo video screen that can be accessed only with VIP tickets - Access to the exclusive Honda hospitality chalet, where breakfast and lunch will be served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Designated infield motorcycle parking pass - Access to transferable passes for MotoGP Paddock entry - Access to MotoGP racers during a special Honda interview - Track lap around the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway Two all-inclusive VIP packages are available: Friday through Sunday three-day package: $345 per person; or Saturday and Sunday two-day package: $280 per person This presents a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the GP action as Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosts all three World Championship classes over the weekend: MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3.