Even More Moto News - David Paton & Racing Insider

David Paton has signed on to race in the Scottish Championship along with the BSB Superstock 1000 class in 2010. He was lucky as he now has BMW support for his efforts in each series. They will be using the all-new S1000RR to compete in all races - and they are extremely excited about their chances. Again, another rider to watch in 2010.

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That is right - it is another edition of Alex Gobert's Racing Insider. As per usual, ASBK, WSBK, MotoGP, AMA Supercross and Australian Motocross are covered. There are some very interesting happenings in the ASBK series for 2010. And, you probably want to catch up on some of the inside word in MotoGP. If so, take the link and get ready for a glorious year of racing!

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Ducati Glasgow Create Super Ducati Streetfighter S Special

It is hard to believe, especially given the price, but Ducati's Streetfighter S does leave some high-spec parts off of the machine. A Ducati shop in Glasgow has made their best effort to improve the machine (I hope they adjust the suspension correctly!) but adding around £8663 in components. By the look of it, it looks like that money mostly went to carbon fiber.

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Travel Through Scotland on a Triumph Sprint ST

This article even has some good history lessons for you. But, the most enjoyable part (for me) was reading about all of the great roads in this northern land of the United Kingdom. The Triumph Sprint ST is also a perfect bike for such an adventure. Even Dennis Gage, from Speed's "My Classic Car", and his son make the trip. Take the link and have a good time reading about a fantastic road trip.

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Alan Duffus - Local Motorcycle Champion - In Court After Death of Road User

Senga Elder, 67, was killed when Grant Whyte lost control of his vehicle during an alleged race with Duffus, a former motorcycle racing champion in the Scottish 350c.c. Championship. Duffus has denied that the two were racing, but the court is still investigating. Sad to hear such news...

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Update - Duffus cleared: http://tinyurl.com/y8qy763

Scottish Rider Jailed for 166 MPH Ride - Fastest Recorded in Scotland

Neil Purves, 27, is a hairdresser and once owner of a Suzuki GSX-R1000. Of course, he lives and works in Scotland. One day he decided to really push the Suzuki and have some fun - well, 166 MPH will get the attention of law enforcement - and it did. Now - the motorcycle has already been sold - he will face 9 months in jail and suspension of his driving license for five years. To be fair, this was the fastest anyone has ever been clocked on a Scottish road, but the punishment seems extreme for a man who had no drugs or alcohol in his system, did not resist arrest at all, and caused no damage. Scotland is a funny place - they will jail you for going too fast, but if you blow up an airplane full of tourists you get to go home when you get sick...(http://tinyurl.com/ygmpjkt)

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Scotland: Win an Advanced Riding Course for You and Two Mates

Road Safety Scotland and Safer Scotland are announcing this prize for anyone who takes an online riding knowledge test. If you win, you and two friends will be given a four-day advanced riding course presented by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

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