Tuesday Morning Moto News - Husaberg, WORCS & Thundersprint

Husaberg's riders did quite well at this past weekend's opening round of the 2010 AMA National Enduro series in South Carolina. Mike Lafferty and Nick Fahringer, their factory riders, placed fourth and fifth, respectively, in the event. It looks as if this team is going to be a tough competitor this season. Starting top-five is a good way to begin a season.

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The Husaberg factory team running in the 2010 WORCS series is not doing as well. However, their rider in that series, Nathan Woods, was injured for most of last season and is just now returning to form. He finished 13th overall on the day, but was as high as sixth position. Unfortunately, a late race crash led to his ending so far back. He will surely be better at the next round...

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In the British city of Cheshire - at the Northwich town center - during 8 - 9 May 2010, a motorcycle show known only as Thundersprint. It will have bikes from most major manufacturers from the US, Japan and Europe - with some chances to demo those machines as well. For more information, please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yc5jvjq

And, much more detail on Thundersprint: http://tinyurl.com/y8dy9cd

Myrtle Beach City Council Learns a Lesson and a Classic Triumph TR5

The city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cancelled the 2009 Myrtle Beach Bike Week for what they said were excessive, noise, traffic congestion and other related issues. Well, they found out that the event brings in huge sums of money for many businesses located in the city. The Myrtle Beach City Council and its mayor John Rhodes have now figured out how important this event is to the city and its citizens. Yes, the members of the Council and that idiot mayor Rhodes are ignorant and very unqualified for their jobs, and they will likely be re-elected even though (American voters are not all that bright). So, the 2010 Myrtle Beach Bike Week is back on and it runs from either 7 or 11 - 16 May 2010. So, check the link and learn more.

http://tinyurl.com/ybj4etg

And, now a blast from the past in the form of a 1956 Triumph TR5. This machine was built at a time when the English factory was making some of the best motorcycle in the world. If you get a chance to take one out for a ride, you will know why. No, it is not as powerful or athletic as a modern motorcycle, but it certainly has it own charms...and I would be a very proud owner if I had one - so you you!

http://tinyurl.com/ya8rksw

Tuesday Afternoon Moto News from Around the World

Not much going on this afternoon, so I only have one to place here.

A blog which I have linked to many times in the past few months, Luxist, had some of the authors of the site take a ride at the BMW Performace Center in Spartanburg - outside of Greenville, South Carolina. They had one hell of a time, as you might expect. They also provided us with a look into the school and the BMW machines they use to train their students. There are even several quality photos of the time which was spent there. Take a look as you may one day attend this school as well...

http://tinyurl.com/ylctnrp

2010 East Hare Scrambles Championship Series Schedule Released

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) today announced the dates and locations for the scheduled events in the 2010 East Hare Scrambles Championship Series. This is a HUGE series with many entrants and several championships awarded, so take the link and look up the information you are looking for...

http://tinyurl.com/yb2gpj8

News From the 8th Annual Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival

There is not much here about the motorcycles which participated in the event, but there is some news. The award for “Best Midway Motorcycle” was awarded to a 1966 Honda CA 77. The runners-up for the award included a 1967 Triumph T120TT and a 1970 Norton Commando S...If you are into vintage automobiles, though, head on over and have a read...

http://tinyurl.com/yefmmm4

This Weekend: The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival

The Hilton Head Island Concours (29 - 31 October 2009) also shares an event in Savannah, Georgia - The Savannah/Hilton Head Speed Classic. It will be held in a newly renovated track at Hutchinson Island on Friday and Saturday. But, on the Thursday before this, there will be a Happy Hour reception for drivers and fans at Johnson Square in Savannah from 5PM until 8PM. The Concours d'Elegance will be held at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Sunday. 150 autos and motorcycles from before 1980 will be on display. Sounds like fun to me...

http://tinyurl.com/yzeotkq

Jason Raines Racing Very Quickly to Front of EnduroCross Pack

He has been runner-up in GNCC and even has a dirt-bike racing school in South Carolina, but this is his first year to compete in the Geico EnduroCross series. Nevertheless, he managed to make the main event in his first outing and is looking to improve during the season as he learns more and more about the events. The EX tracks are very challenging and only the best off-road riders are able to compete at a high level. It goes to show that Raines is a capable and smart rider\racer\entrepreneur!

http://tinyurl.com/yeqrggs

Greenville, South Carolina - 2009 American Red Cross Motorcycle Rally

It's for a good cause and you could win a 2009 H-D Sportster, so why would you miss it if you live nearby? Check it out:

http://tinyurl.com/lgcaks

BMW Motorrad Offering 3 Classes in South Carolina

BMW has decided to expand its driver training classes to include motorcycles at their Spartanburg County manufacturing plant. See the article for more details, but it is a good price for a quality class experience!

http://tinyurl.com/lolalz