Monday Evening Moto News - AMA Response & Keith Heckles Has Died

A member of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) was trying to get information on the sale of all of the AMA Pro Racing properties to the Daytona Motorsports Group - this is before the interview with Rob Dingman revealing the truth - so he contacted the leadership of his organization and asked for the facts. The link will show you how the responded. Thankfully, we actually had some honesty from them recently and know most of what he was looking for now. (I wonder about those purse requirements - it seems DMG is breaking the contract.)

http://tinyurl.com/yeogv8j

23 January 2010 was the day Keith Heckles died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack. His funeral will be held tomorrow (2 February). Heckles was a racer during the 1960's and the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix - alongside Agostini and Surtees. But, he went on to do his full-time gig as a laboratory technician, which provided good steady income, in order to raise his family. A very good racer who lived life as he needed to do.

http://tinyurl.com/yclm5yj

Friday Afternoon Moto News - Neil Kent, Bosch ABS & Pink Kawasaki

Neil Kent has taken the Austin Munks Trophy for the fourth time! He will be presented the award today for his performance at the 2009 Manx Grand Prix. Kent was the highest-placed Lincolnshire rider and that is why he gets the award. He shares the trophy with North Lincolnshire's Guy Martin.

http://tinyurl.com/yamvqcb

Bosch's motorcycle ABS system has won a big award in Germany. They call it the 'Yellow Angel' award and it was given to them for their work in improving road safety for motorcyclists. They have done excellent work and their system certainly does work well...Good going Bosch!

http://tinyurl.com/ydrq6y7

Kawasaki Motors USA will be doing its best to bring attention to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure cause by hosting a 24-hour training dirt bike training seminar being held on 13 February 2010. It will be held at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross event in Anaheim, California. What a great way to work for a charity and bring hope to so many!

http://tinyurl.com/yanpjw3

For Wednesday Moto News, Read Here - Manx GP, EndurCross and Supercross

We start off with a story on Maria Costello and the Manx Grand Prix. Businessman Steve Wheatman will be placing a Suzuki XR69 in her hands for the Post Classic race at the Isle of Man event in 2010. This will be the best level of support she has received so far in her career, and she will have a real chance of fighting for the leas of her event. It really should make the racing much more fun to watch. Costello now has a serious chance at full-time sponsorship, and that is a very good thing.


http://tinyurl.com/ygpy82y

In racing news we hear that Kendra Tire will now be the official tire sponsor to the 2010 AMA EnduroCross series. The long-time off-road tire company based in the US has had many years of experience building tires for motocross, supercross and enduro racing. They are a perfect fit for the series and Kenda is very proud to now be aligned with the race series for the future.

http://tinyurl.com/ycx5wxk

Now that the 2010 AMA Supercross season has already started, it was odd not to see a usual stalwart in the line-up. For the first time in 18 years, Tim Ferry was sitting at home watching the race on TV. He injured his heel last year at the Daytona Supercross and, though he finished the 2009 season, it has never healed. So, he must wait and see if his doctors can get him fit enough to race again.

http://tinyurl.com/ygmv4qz

14th Annual Motorcycle Sports Awards Presentations Northern England

In the town of Barrow-in-Furness in the U.K., the Sports Awards will be presented to local motorcycle racers who have made a real impact on the sport in 2009. It was organized by an Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix racer, Les Trotter. Several local riders and even around 200+ fans will be in attendance to enjoy the show!

http://tinyurl.com/ydlhbk9

Maria Costello to Receive MBE at Buckingham Palace

For all of her work with motorcycles and women in sport, Costello is due to receive her MBE honor on 17 November 2009 at Buckingham Palace. She held the Isle of Man TT female lap record for five years and was the first woman to podium at the historic race. She suffered some rather severe injuries and has only recently come back to racing; she raced in the Manx Grand Prix this year. In 2010, she hopes to regain her TT lap record. So, expect her to get it...

http://tinyurl.com/ycqydzd

Manx Grand Prix Race Update

It's about time! We finally get news from the rain-delayed Manx GP on the Isle of Man. In the Lightweight Race, Daniel Sayle put his Honda on the top spot. And, in the Ultra Lightweight Race we had a new entry into the record books as Carolynn Sells becomes the first woman to ever notch a win on the Mountain Circuit!

http://tinyurl.com/kt9lvd

Manx Grand Prix Delayed due to Weather

Apparently, the English summer is causing some issues on the Isle of Man. After the weekend's weather-tweaked practice schedule, the races may have problems going off at all...

http://tinyurl.com/pv4sap

Manx Grand Prix Practice Update

It seems the Manx GP has been dealing with some inclement weather - not unusual for motorcycle racing this year. However, Ryan Farquhar is on top presently and seems to be improving his time...

http://tinyurl.com/nlbycn

Rain Hampers Friday Practice at Manx GP

It was a wet Friday on the Isle of Man, and the practice times reflect this...

http://tinyurl.com/m6f78h

Manx Grand Prix Update - Little Late

From the Isle of Man, practice results from the Manx Grand Prix:

http://tinyurl.com/nfc6yz