MORE Morning Moto News - Dennis Manning & Husqvarna TXC250

Apparently, the author of the linked piece managed to grab an interview with Dennis Manning at the Easyriders Show in California. For over 30 years, Manning has worked at achieving record speeds on the Bonneville Salt Flats - he has won and he has lost. But, him and his rider, Chris Carr, now hold the absolute top speed record in a streamlined motorcycle. For all of your fun and knowledge, please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yk9dtds

The Husqvarna TXC250 is billed as a “hybrid motocross/enduro model" - equally at home on a MX track or in the desert expanses or cross-country areas around you. It is light and powerful, well-balanced and full of new tech. It is an incredibly impressive mount and is worth considering if you are looking for a Lites-type bike which you can also ride off the MX track.

http://tinyurl.com/yl7dcj8

Night Moto News - Gabriel Uttley, 600 450cc, THOR & FIM Speedway GP

It's the story of Gabriel Uttley, from the U.K., and his dream of exceeding 400 mph in a motorcycle streamliner, and it is written by a now veteran of the Salt Flats, one Rocky Robinson. It's a good read about this team, and one to pay attention to this year. They could do it, but I think they will need a bit more practice - at least from what I have heard about racing those machines. Check it out, you'll likely like it.

http://tinyurl.com/ybdfz5v

This one is a bit odd, but it is working in the series. In the New Zealand Superbike Championship there is a class for 450c.c. machines of all cylinder configurations. It is called Formula Three. Marty Wood has set up a Yamaha YZF-R6 to run on only three cylinders, thus making it a 450c.c. and legal. He has been scoring rather well with this...check it out.

http://tinyurl.com/y8fgoty

Gear manufacturer THOR has announced their supported riders for the 2010 season. Take the link and have a look.

http://tinyurl.com/yexxa8t

Sky Sports has announced their schedule for the 2010 FIM Speedway Grand Prix TV air times. 29 March 2010 is the date, check the link!

http://tinyurl.com/yadqz9h

Addicted to Salt - Land Speed Record Challengers

This is the second part of the story, but it is still very much worth reading. In this piece, the author uncovers the stories behind the people who love to go fast on salt - the Bonneville Salt Flats. He gets three different questions answered from three different challengers - and the stories are very interesting. Check it out and learn something about people addicted to SPEED...

http://tinyurl.com/yat7nx6

Honda's Annual "Eco-Run" Event Encourages Efficient Competition

Using only a 50c.c. motorcycle engine, competitors must make seven laps around a track for a total 10.4 miles (16.8 km) while using the smallest amount of fuel possible. The record for the event is 8,080 miles per gallon (3,435 km/litre) which was set in the 2001 event. That's absolutely amazing! I wish that my truck got just 1% of that. This year no one was able to break that one, but some teams did very well on what amounts to less than a thimble-full of gasoline.

http://tinyurl.com/yhckvpu

San Luis Obispo, California to Host "The SLO Classic Motorcycle Rally"

An amazing show is planned for 8 - 11 October 2009 in SLO, California, and is organized by the Central Coast Classic Motorcycle Club (CCCMC). The CCCMC is a well-regarded club and they have used their connections to bring in some awesome motorcycle personalities and several very historic motorcycles. Burt Munro's custom 1920 Indian Scout, which he ran at the Bonneville Salt Flats to win several records, will be in attendance along with the present owner. Don Emde will also ride along with participants and tell some stories of his racing career...it will be a very full weekend! Make sure to stop by if you are able...

http://tinyurl.com/yblxnhn

Pit Pass Radio to Have Chris Carr Interview

Along with the new fastest man on two wheels, they will also have Chris Fillmore of Troy Lee Designs Graves Yamaha, Justin Brayton of JGMX motocross fame, Tim Olson from Yamaha talking about the new YZ450F and many others. Don't miss it! Tune in tonight...see the link for times and availability.

http://tinyurl.com/y9w4zjd

A New Motorcycle Land Speed Record has been Set

Now, I cannot seem to pull the exact average speed - as it has not been reported yet - it seems that the new speed will be set at around 366 mph! The Bub Racing Streamliner Seven managed to hit 380 mph in overall speed, and exited the recorded mile at 372 mph. Stay tuned and we will see more very soon....

http://tinyurl.com/ycmlsjp

Here we go - more information! The record set was 367.382 mph!

http://tinyurl.com/y93faag

Rick Vesco Heading to Salt Flats Again

A man dedicated to speed, Rick Vesco has been attending speed trials almost all of his life. His daughter also likes to see the world pass at high speeds, and she has her own records to prove it.

http://tinyurl.com/mwj7qh