Friday Afternoon General Moto News - Ethanol, Adventure and a Kart Challenge

First up is an important issue with the fuel which we use. Many oil-company supported group of auto and engine manufacturers have banded together to ask the Obama Administration to delay adding any more ethanol to the US fuel supply. This is important to us as riders because our engines and fuel systems are even more vulnerable to damage caused by too much ethanol in fuel. Of course, there is an ulterior motive as adding more additives to fuel reduces the amount of oil needed. But, even that self-interest may actually benefit us...maybe...

http://tinyurl.com/ybhaa36

Next, coming up on 12 January 2010 will be the 2nd Annual Monster Energy Extreme Indoor Kart Challenge. I have written about it before, but now we have an official list of participants. Take the link and see if you will be spending (only!) US$12 per ticket!

http://tinyurl.com/ygq8zbm

Another long-distance trip is being organized here in the US. Though they are taking the trip in different legs, the idea was to ride from Prudhoe Bay in Alaska to Tierra del Fuego at the very southern tip of South America. They call it the Continental Divide Adventure and the blog at the other end of the link below will keep you updated on all of their progress.

http://tinyurl.com/ygekvso

The 2nd Annual Monster Energy Extreme Sports Indoor Kart Challenge

Down Pole Position Raceway in Corona, California on 12 January 2010, the 2nd Annual Monster Energy Extreme Sports Indoor Kart Challenge will be held. Professional motorcycle racers, rally car drivers, skateboarders and many other 'extreme' athletes will be racing karts around a track to benefit local sports teams in California. Take a look, if you can attend it will be a night not to miss!

http://tinyurl.com/ybxkr78