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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The Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix Will See Four Americans Compete for the Podium

Over in Macau (island off the coast of southern China; an hour from Hong Kong by ferry), they know how to put on a 'real roads' race and they do many times throughout the year. But, the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix only comes around once a year. Four Americans will take part this November...They are: Michael Barnes with Paul Bird Kawasaki, Scott Jensen of Moto Garage Suzuki, Mark Miller on a Celtic Racing Suzuki, and Jeremy Toye on a Lee's Cycles-sponsored Honda. If you can get there, the race will be held 21 November 2009.

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