Graves Motorsport Takes on WERA & MIC Announces Election Results

Graves Motorsports, Yamaha's team inside the AMA Pro Racing ranks, is also taking on the WERA with rider Benny Solis and a host of support programs. Many racers have used Graves parts over the lats 20 years of their existence, and many more will be using them this year in the WERA Championship. You will even find several former AMA racers in the WERA paddock, so take in a round - you will not be disappointed.

http://tinyurl.com/yavldkj

The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has released the results of the election for their 2010 board of directors. The standard way they do this is to elect three of them one year and then the other three the next year, and they serve a two year term. Take the link to learn the details as the article does a better job of it than I would here.

http://tinyurl.com/ya2jkwv

Sweet Yamaha YZF-R1 Rossi Motorcycle Auction for Riders for Health

The project was started by Don Emde, publisher and ex-racer and much more, and includes Yamaha USA, Roadracingworld.com, Aldo Drudi and Valentino Rossi. The YZF-R1 was donated by Yamaha, the bodywork was designed and painted by Drudi - he of Rossi helmet fame - based on the 'Five Continents' Rossi/AGV helmet and approved by Valentino Rossi. Many others are involved and adding services and parts, including Roland Sands Design, AGV, Ohlins and Akrapovic. No photo has been released as of yet and the auction time and location are also still up in the air. All proceeds will benefit Riders for Health.

http://tinyurl.com/yzhgntg

P.S. You may see the Riders for Health logo on my blog; from here you too can donate to the cause or just get to their site for details on the charity, its projects and much more...

This bike was shown at the Long Beach IMS: http://tinyurl.com/yj6oc6u

A better photo of the bike: http://tinyurl.com/ycpd7w8

Even more information on the bike itself and how it was prepared/modified: http://tinyurl.com/ygswt5j

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

Video - Slow Motion - from 2009 Isle of Man TT

This is a video which was uploaded to a social network from Don Emde, who wants to attend the Isle of Man TT next year as a spectator...

Plus, Scott Harwood wants to compete in the Isle of Man TT and the TTXGP!

http://tinyurl.com/ybtzv5y