The Thunderdrome! returns with three 2011 dates

Detroit’s guerilla race, The Thunderdrome!, is returning for 2011 with three dates. Last October’s inaugural event on the city’s derelict Dorais Velodrome saw hundreds of people who wouldn’t otherwise have any involvement with motorsports actually racing mopeds, minibikes, bicycles and … Continued

My first motorcycle race

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to race. The problem has never been fear, nerves or a lack of skill, but money. Racing is insanely expensive. Even running a clapped out SV650 costs a lot more than … Continued

On the road with Eric Bostrom and JD Beach

Personality. It’s what’s lacking from most of today’s racers. But when I had lunch with JD Beach and Eric Bostrom in January, I was surprised to sit across not just from two racers, but two human beings. Here, a video … Continued

Video: Le Touquet Enduropale 2011

Every February, around 1,000 bikes and 500 quads gather to race on a channel beach in Northern France. The 11-mile course is modified with whoops, jumps and chicanes shoveled out of sand, making it unique among endurance events. It’s something … Continued

Vyrus 986 M2 priced at $34,000

According to an interview Motoblog.it conducted with Ascanio Rodorigo, the Vyrus 986 M2 will retail for €25,000 when it goes on sale in September. Additionally, there’ll be a trackday version sold sans engine — €16,950 — while the Moto2 race … Continued

Castrol + Honda = win

Castrol Honda is the new HANNspree Ten Kate Honda. Not only does that make much more sense, but it brings one of the most successful color schemes ever back to superbike racing. We grew up watching first John Kocinski on … Continued