More Morning Moto News - Lloyd Brothers, Kawasaki ZX-10R & Z1000 Vs. Triumph Videos

A short press release from Lloyd Brothers Motorsports has informed us that they will retain the sponsorship of American Agip as their title sponsor for the 2010 AMA Grand National Dirt Track series. This is excellent new for the team who was hoping greatly for this continued support. For a short bit of detail, take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/y9z53hs

The Kawasaki ZX-10R video has the guys at MCN (UK) out testing the 2010 model against the 2009 version in their usual speed tests. It's a riot and looks like they had way too much fun! Go and enjoy...

http://tinyurl.com/ycrdanr

In our next video feature from MCN (UK), they take the all new 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 up against the Triumph Speed Triple. For the first time, according to the piece, Kawasaki has provided them with something to really challenge the Hinckley triple in a hard-charging competition. Have a look for yourself...

http://tinyurl.com/yedakqt

Knoxville Raceway Teams with AMA Pro Racing for Flat Track GNC

The Flat Track Grand National Championship, an AMA Pro Racing event, will take place at Knoxville Raceway on 18 September 2010. It will have been nearly 14 years since the event has taken place there, so this will be an important race. For more details, take the link...

http://tinyurl.com/ybl5fuv

Chuck Palmgren - AMA Hallf of Fame Inductee Bio

Palmgren will be inducted over this coming weekend to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. This keeps coming up when I look around for news, so I am giving in and posting it here as well. The man is incredible - no doubt about that - but I was hoping to pick up a few more bios before announcing it here. Take the link and learn something of motorcycle history.

http://tinyurl.com/yl93ea8

2009 AGM of BSPA - The State of British Speedway Motorcycle Racing

There are quite a few details coming from the 2009 Annual Group Meeting of the entity controlling Speedway GP in the United Kingdom, the British Speedway Promoters Association. First and foremost, the green helmet will return to white like all other rounds of the series so as to more easily fit within the FIM rules. Next, a new track will be opening in Leicester next year as well. To learn of all the new information (mostly small details), please take the link.

http://tinyurl.com/yabpw7m

Tai Woffinden May Get Wildcard Ride in Next Year's Speedway GP Round

Woffinden has not been confirmed yet, but he has heard from everyone - except the person who could verify it - that he is a definite ticket to ride. Now, whether anything will be confirmed during the off-season is open to speculation. Still, it is always nice to watch these wildcard entries in the Speedway GP series because they often come out strong during the event...it makes it even more enjoyable.

http://tinyurl.com/yavv5gm

Rare - and Beautiful - Flat Track Triumph Racer from Japan

This machine was found under a wood pile behind a Tokyo antique store. It was bought there, shipped here, and then sold to a museum. I have no details on specific model or year. It is a very pretty machine - have a look:

http://tinyurl.com/ylb3zc2

American Supercamp Adds Another Discount Program

For LA area flat track racers - who have some experience racing - the American Supercamp ProCamp has been discounted to US$500 through December! That's one incredible deal for an aspiring racer who needs just that little bit more training to go full Expert. You will ride their prepped vehicles and on longer more technical tracks...sounds like fun to me!

http://tinyurl.com/ykgque5

American Supercamp has New Discount Program

To deal with the tough economy, some places are running specials, while credit card companies and even my utility are raising prices and fees. The American Supercamp, a 'motorcycle technique school', is offering discounts to groups who wish to take their classes. Just get together as many people as you can and sign up to save! What a great way to help potential and current racers gain more training in this tough economy!

http://tinyurl.com/yekq9qg

AMA Pro Racing Flat Track Awards Banquet

The banquet will be given the day following the series finale at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, on Sunday, 25 October 2009. That race will be the final event of the AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Championship series for 2009. Various awards and championships will be presented at the Sheraton Fairplex Hotel which is right next door to the track. If you really enjoy the extremely fast-paced racing which makes up flat track, this is not to be missed!

http://tinyurl.com/yabfx6l

This Weekend The Stockton Mile Returns!

In the annals of dirt track motorcycle racing, few tracks hold the imagination as much as the mile tracks do. The Stockton Mile, which was closed 1978, will again see racers sliding around the corners and vying for a victory against some of the best in the nation. Finally!

http://tinyurl.com/m36raj

City of Industry Speedway Results

I do not live near the City of Industry, but if I did I would attend this event as often as I could. The Speedway there is always seeing action and this past Wednesday was no different...

http://tinyurl.com/laxos8

Press Release from Aaron King's Aprilia Team - Indy Mile

Aaron King did rather well on his American Agip/Lloyd Brothers Motorsports Aprilia at the Indy Mile, held last weekend. This was only his second national race. Larry Pegram also performed well, but his Ducati did not, unfortunately.

http://tinyurl.com/l5c3oq

Former Dirt Track Tuner C.R. Axtell Dies

In yet another bit of sad news, the dirt track community mourns the loss of C.R. Axtell. This short notice does not do the man justice...but, it is a start:

http://tinyurl.com/nbhdtu

Kenny Roberts Relates the Story of That Night at Indy

That was the Indy Mile, not IMS, but it was an incredible ride...and a monster of a motorcycle.

http://tinyurl.com/mghcx8

Kenny Roberts to Ride Indy Mile on Yamaha TZ-750

King Kenny will be taking some hot laps aboard his famous Yamaha TZ-750 from 1975. Even more reason to attend the Indy GP! As if we need any more...

http://tinyurl.com/laakug

Peoria TT Race Results - AMA Pro Racing

The historic track in Peoria, Illinois, the 61st running of the Peoria TT occurred over the weekend. Results are in and what an event it was...

http://tinyurl.com/mon9x5

Motorcycle Blog Teaches History of Dirt Track at Cowley County Fairgrounds

1872 was the year that the dirt half-mile at the Cowley County Fairgrounds in Winfield, Kansas was designed and built. That's a long history of motorcycle racing...but, of course, not continuously...

http://tinyurl.com/lsqm7b