More Monday Evening Moto News - Sandra Stammova and Speed Dating

The fastest woman in New Zealand will be entering the New Zealand Superbike Championship at the next round at Teretonga during 22 - 24 January 2010. Sandra Stammova was born in Slovakia, but moved to NZ two years ago. She had plenty of experience riding in her home nation and decided she wanted to do it again in her new home. She was actually going to participate in the opening round, but her Fireblade developed a fault and she could not compete. Watch out for her this coming weekend.

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Yup, that time of week again - Speed Dating from Road Racer X magazine. Birthdays this week are Steve Bonsey (20, and I remember when I thought he was so young at 15 - I'm getting way old now), Ivan Clementi, David Stanton, Hugh Anderson, Aaron Slight, Marco Simoncelli, Scott Jensen, and Fausto Gresini. This is another good week for motorcycle racers. Well, except for the tragic fire which claimed the life of AMA Grand National Champion Ricky Graham. There is always sacrifice in some way...At least many of these names belong to good and young racers who will continue the competition.

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Invercargill to Host Burt Munro Challenge in New Zealand

Starting on 26 November 2009, in the New Zealand city of Invercargill, is the Burt Munro Challenge. Most of the celebrations will be held in and around the Ascot Park Hotel. Aaron Slight and New Zealand (seven-time) champion Andrew Stroud will be on hand to speak at the hotel, and Slight will take riders to learn racing techniques at Teretonga. Stroud will be bringing one of the very rare Britten V1000 with him to the event. Much more is scheduled, so take the link to learn further details...

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