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Isle of Man TT 2014: Monster Supersport TT 1 Results

Gary Johnson narrowly beat out Bruce Anstey to take the first of two Supersport races at the 2014 Isle of Man TT. Riding the Daytona 675, Johnson’s win was the first for Triumph since 2003, ironically, with Anstey taking the victory that year in the Junior 600cc class. The race started three hours behind schedule due to fog, but once it began it quickly became a duel between Johnson and Anstey.

AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike Riders Gearing Up For Road America

The AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike class makes its much-anticipated return to Road America this weekend. The four-mile Wisconsin circuit is a particularly exciting place to watch the middleweight bikes because its long straights and braking zones make passing and lead changes commonplace. More than just a test of man and machine, the races often develop into a strategic battle leading up to the all-important last lap and run up the hill to the checkered flag.

2014 AMA Flat Track: Springfield Mile I Results

Bryan Smith edged out Kenny Coolbeth Jr. by a mere 0.041 seconds to win the AMA Pro Flat Track Experts Twins race at the Springfield Mile. The ten laps of the race saw Smith and his Kawasaki battling for the lead with Coolbeth and Jake Johnson and Jared Mees sitting close behind waiting for an opening.

Join The Ride For Sight Fundraiser, June 6-8, In Ontario, Canada

The 36th annual Ride for Sight fundraiser kicks off June 6-8 at the Lindsay Exhibition in Lindsay, ON., with proceeds going to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness – Canada’s largest charity supporting over $25 million in sight-saving research. Friday night, the party gets started with its first ever barn dance, complete with mechanical bull. Saturday morning at 10 am, riders depart the Lindsay Exhibition for a 90-minute motorcycle parade.

Arai Helmet Sponsoring Upcoming Superbike Shootout Race Weekends

Arai Helmet has thrown its proverbial hat in the ring by signing up to sponsor the next two events of the new GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Shootout Presented by Yamaha. In addition, Arai has been named the official helmet of the series. The Arai Pacific Nationals will be hosted by the AFM next weekend, May 3-4, at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, California.

Doug Polen Signing Autographs At Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Racer Gloves USA will have multiple World and AMA Champion, Doug Polen, at its tent for autograph signing between 12:00PM- 2:00PM during the Quail Motorcycle Gathering Saturday, May 17, 2014. A 2011 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee, Polen is one of the most accomplished American road racers of the 1980’s and 1990’s and guests of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering have the opportunity to meet Polen during his autograph signing. 2014 Quail Motorcycle Gathering To Honor Eddie Lawson In other Quail news, the film makers, stars and motorcycles from “Why We Ride,” the acclaimed motorcycle documentary produced by Bryan H.

ACE Cafe North America Opening In Orlando This Year

Mark McKee, the CEO of ACE North America (the U.S.-based spinoff of Ace Cafe London), says the Orlando based ACE Cafe North America will be open by the end of this year. McKee has signed a lease for several industrial buildings at 100 W. Livingston, next to Interstate 4 and the downtown Lynx and SunRail train stations.

Escape The Digital Life With A Taste Of Dakar + Video

In this modern digital world full of hashtags, shares, and likes, sometimes all we really need in life is a motorcycle, some friends, and a bunch of dirt. Every year, AltRider puts on the “Taste of Dakar” ride, where adventure riders from all over converge in Pahrump, Nevada to get a taste of what they and their motorcycles can really do. As the name implies, the course gives everyone a peek into what the prestigious Dakar rally entails.

Barber Motorsports Park Offering 10% Off General Admission For AMA Pro Road Racing Round 3

Barber Motorsports Park is offering 10% off general admission for round three of the AMA Pro Road Racing calendar, June 21 and 22. All you have to do is click this link and follow the steps. The series opening round at Daytona saw some tight racing in all of the classes, capped off by a historic victory in the Daytona 200 by Danny Eslick aboard the Rider’s Discount Triumph Daytona 675.

Results From The AMA Races At Daytona

Photo: Brian J. Nelson Danny Eslick capped off his return to the AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike class in spectacular fashion, winning the 73rd edition of the Daytona 200. The native of Broken Arrow, OK, and a two-time series champ won pole and then outlasted the competition to win the big one.