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June 2007 News |
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AMA FLAT TRACKERS HEAD TO LIMA |
ima’s festival of speed returns to the Allen Country Fairgrounds this
Saturday, June 30, when the AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track
Championship makes its annual stop at one of the series’ premier venues
for round three of the AMA GNC Twins Championship.
The crushed limestone Lima Half-mile provides fans with some of the most
exciting racing on the AMA Grand National circuit. The famed “cushion”
track sees riders going into full-lock slides while kicking up a
sandblasting spray of pea gravel from their bike’s rear tire.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2007 STURGIS RALLY WILL BE A
RIDE TO REMEMBER
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MILWAUKEE (June 27, 2007) – The
four Presidents sculpted on Mount Rushmore would enjoy the sight of
thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcycles from around the world riding into
Rapid City, S.D., for the 67th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August
4-11, 2007.
Rapid City
will be the hub of all the beautiful scenery, rich history and range of
attractions in the
Black Hills
as it hosts a multitude of thrilling and sensational activities and
events.
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| HINES
MAKES SECOND CONSECUTIVE FINAL ROUND APPEARANCE AND GAINS VALUABLE POINTS
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ENGLISHTOWN
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N.J.
(June 25, 2007) – Andrew Hines is the current three-time defending
champion NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle champion.
Most champions like to start the season off with a bang – or in
race terms, at least a win or two. Hines started the 2007 season with two
first round losses.
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| ASRA
THUNDERBIKE NATIONAL WIN TO ESTOK AND BUELL AT VIR
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ALTON Va., (June 24, 2007)
– Deeley H-D/Buell Canada/Ruthless Racing rider David Estok took over
the American Sportbike Racing Association (ASRA) Pro Thunderbike series
season point lead after riding a Buell XB12R to a convincing victory at
the seventh annual VIR Festival of Speed at Virginia International Raceway.
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Saxon Completes Steps to put Mad Jack into Production |
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CASA GRANDE, ARIZ - June 26, 2007 - After much critical acclaim at the
unveiling of the prototype in Cincinnati, Saxon Motorcycle Company has
released the Mad Jack into full production. The Mad Jack is an aggressive
V-Twin Streetfighter designed by master builder Gard Hollinger of L.A.
County Choprods. The Mad Jack is the second production motorcycle that
Gard has designed for Saxon. It will arrive at dealers in September as a
2008 model.
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Full gate of
motocross legends expected at Champions Race at VMD |
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A full gate of past
motocross champions is expected for the American Historic Racing
Motorcycle Association vintage motocross race on July 28 during AMA
Vintage Motorcycle Days, the AMA and AHRMA have jointly announced.
The following are
expected to attend: Tony DiStefano, Brad Lackey, Danny LaPorte, Rick
Johnson, Gary Jones, Billy Liles, Andy Stacy, Graham Noyce, Gary Semics,
Mickey Kessler, Marty Smith, Tommy Croft, Ron Lechien, Rick Sieman,
Marty Tripes, Jeff Smith, Dick Mann, John DeSoto, Jimmy Weinert, Mike
Bell, Rex Staten, Donnie Hansen, Mark Barnett and Ron Pomeroy.
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| SCREAMIN' EAGLE WRECKING CREW RIDERS AIMING FOR MORE PODIUM APPEARANCES
AS AMA SERIES RETURNS TO JOLIET |
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MILWAUKEE (June 20, 2007) – Kenny Coolbeth has
already won a race this AMA Ford Quality Checked Flat Track GNC Twins
season. The defending AMA GNC champion is second in the point standings
but knows there is still room for improvement.
"I need to work on my starts and getting off
the line quicker," Coolbeth said. "The team has done a great job
of preparing the bike and I think there are a few small things that I can
do that will make a big difference."
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SORRY
FELLAS, THIS MOTORCYCLE GARAGE IS FOR LADIES ONLY |
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CHICAGO
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20, 2007) – Harley-Davidson is opening the metaphorical garage door
to thousands of women interested in motorcycling. Over the past decade,
women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling – seeking the
freedom and empowerment associated with riding solo on the open road.
Women represent 10% of the
U.S.
motorcycle population, and nearly 12% of new Harley-Davidson purchasers
are women. The Garage Party events are one way that Harley-Davidson
reaches out to women to encourage them to learn more about motorcycling.
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Chopper Chick Crew to do Live Build in Rockefeller for
NBC Today Show Weekend Edition July 14th |
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On the July 14th Saturday Edition of the
NBC Today Show, the Chopper Chick Crew will reunite for yet another
charity bike build. This time they will build a motorcycle in the heart of
New York City at Rockefeller Center, right outside the NBC studios. The
Bike will be a kit that was donated by Bikers Choice and will put the
women to the test again with a live audience watching. Ultimately the
completed bike will be auctioned off with all of the proceeds going to the
Boys and Girls Club. The bidding for the bike will begin on July 14th
and continue to accept bids up until October where the winning bidder will
be announced at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino during the annual
bikerbash celebration.
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HAYES LOOKING FOR FORMULA XTREME REPEAT IN UTAH |
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Josh Hayes has the distinction of being the rider to win the very first
AMA professional race at Miller Motorsports Park when the state-of-the-art
track opened last June. This Saturday, June 23, Hayes hopes to become the
track’s first repeat winner as he rides his Erion Honda CBR600RR in the
Lockhart Phillips USA Formula Xtreme Series presented by HMR.
Chances are good for Hayes, who is riding the crest of a four-race Formula
Xtreme winning streak coming into Tooele. He’s built a 25-point lead
over Attack Kawasaki’s Steve Rapp. If Hayes wins this weekend it would
mark the longest Formula Xtreme winning streak in seven years.
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Honor and Gratitude at 29 Palms from Sucker Punch
Sally's |
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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ – June 19, 2007 – On a hot day in late May, over
12,000 Marines and their families came out to the 29 Palms Marine Base to
check out a trailer-load of custom bikes and old school choppers built by
Sucker Punch Sally's. Many Marines traveled long distances to come see the
Sucker Punch bikes and hear some country music. It was a chance for Sucker
Punch Sally's to go out and support the troops in a way that allowed them
to show their appreciation.
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| AMA Rights - News & Notes |
The Denver, Colorado City Council passed a new law that
essentially requires all riders in the city to use only stock exhaust
systems on their motorcycles. It's a law that addresses sound issues by
unfairly targeting only motorcyclists, and the AMA is seeking a dialogue
with Denver city officials to try to find a solution.
On June 4, Denver officials approved changes to the
city's vehicle noise ordinance that allow police to issue tickets to
riders if their bikes don't have a federal Environmental Protection Agency
sound-certification label on the exhaust systems. The new ordinance, which
takes effect July 1, would apply to all motorcycles made since 1982, which
was the first year that federal law required motorcycles sold in the U.S.
to comply with EPA sound regulations.
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| SCREAMIN'
EAGLE RACERS SPEND TIME OFF WITH
MILWAUKEE
AREA CHILDREN AND H-D EMPLOYEES
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MILWAUKEE
(June 15, 2007) – The entire Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson Racing team
spent two days in Milwaukee visiting area children, promoting a free meals
program and hanging out with Harley-Davidson employees.
All of the racers first went to
Bethune
Academy
on Monday to help launch the start of another summer of the Fueling Young
Minds program.
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TRACK ITP/MOOSE
RACING ATVA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS SERIES WITH LIVE TIMING AND SCORING |
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Real-time live timing and scoring of the ITP/Moose Racing
ATVA National Motocross Series presented by Parts Unlimited is available
at www.amaproracing.com.
Featuring complete coverage of every round, AMA Racing’s
comprehensive “@theWireLIVE!” is the best way to stay abreast of all
the on-track action live as it unfolds. Log-on at 12 noon and 3 pm local
time for full coverage of AMA Pro ATV class Motos one and two,
respectively.
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| LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST™ OFFERS SCORCHING REWARDS IN
THE BLAZE TO BIKEFESTTM SWEEPSTAKES |
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LAS
VEGAS (June 14, 2007) –
Las
Vegas BikeFest, an annual motorcycle rally and expo in Las Vegas,
announced it will provide a portion of the grand prize for the Blaze to
BikeFest Sweepstakes sponsored by Hilltop New Media, Inc. and World
Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE). This
sweepstakes is a promotional tie-in designed in conjunction with the DVD
release of the box-office hit Ghost
Rider, starring Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes, on June 12.
The DVD will be released in two versions: a one-disc
theatrical version and two-disc extended cut with never-before-seen
footage and over two hours of special features.
It became available on Blu-Ray Disc™, DVD and
PSP™ June 12, 2007.
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| CARMICHAEL GOING FOR HISTORIC WIN AT BUDDS CREEK |
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Ricky Carmichael could add yet another mind-boggling record to his
unmatched collection when the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship presented
by FMF comes to Budds Creek (Md.) Motocross Park on June 16-17, for round
four the of the 12-event series. Carmichael, the defending champion from
Havana, Fla., looks to earn his 100th combined AMA Motocross victory.
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WO FIRST-TIME FINALISTS FACE OFF IN THE NITRO TOP FUEL FINALS AT AHDRA
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NORWALK, Ohio (June 12, 2007) – L.E. Tonglet has
earned the No. 1 qualifier award in the Destroyer category at each of the
first six Screamin' Eagle championship AHDRA events so far this season.
He also owns the winner's trophy from five of those
events, including one from Sunday's Roeder Harley-Davidson Buckeye
Nationals at Norwalk Raceway. The New Orleans native beat Wanda Poff in
the final for his fifth victory of the season.
Tonglet rode his New Orleans H-D/Horne Concrete
Harley-Davidson to a 9.218-second pass at 141.52 for the win. Poff turned
in a 9.402 at 138.84 in her first final round appearance of the season.
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Southwick Happenings: Motocross Class |
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“As much as I like the sand, let it be known that it’s still hard work
out there for me. James and I were on it again; in that
first moto I ate a lot of dirt, there’s no doubt about it. But
he (James Stewart) got hung up in some lappers and it was able to help
me” said Makita Suzuki’s Ricky Carmichael, who
eventually passed Stewart and “brought it home for the win.”
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HINES
EARNS FIRST CAREER VICTORY AT ROUTE 66 RACEWAY; NINTH WIN OVERALL ON
SCREAMIN' EAGLE V-ROD
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JOLIET,
Ill. (June 10, 2007) – Andrew Hines recorded his ninth career win on his
Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod Sunday at Route 66
Raceway.
It was the first for Hines at the track in two final round
appearances just outside of
Chicago
. Route 66 Raceway plays host to the national event nearest the
Harley-Davidson headquarters in
Milwaukee
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Sunday Morning Coffee with Josh Grant |
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Sobe Samsung Honda rider Josh Grant has been on the cusp of taking his
first AMA Motocross overall win for a while now; with it all coming
together at High Point Raceway two weekends ago. Pit
pundits often say that it's that first win that is the hardest, and once
that comes it all gets easier. Will this happen to the
soon-to-be 21 years old from
California
? I think so! Certainly he has the
speed, fitness, and equipment; and two weeks ago he had the right
combination. I caught up with Grant, who set the second
best Motocross Lites lap time on Saturday, to hear how he felt about that
first win.
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HINES
AND KRAWIEC ANXIOUS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THIS WEEKEND'S ROUTE 66 RACEWAY
EVENT
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MILWAUKEE
(June 6, 2007) – Andrew Hines is not normally one to be patient between
NHRA POWERade events. The defending three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle
champion is happiest when he's at the race track, preparing to ride his
Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson V-Rod down the
quarter-mile surface.
Hines, 24, also works on the V-Rods, so he can appreciate the
time it takes in the shop just to make the bikes race ready and
competitive. But he does have his limits.
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| Spies storms to Superstock win too |
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Yoshimura Suzuki’s Ben Spies closed out what was threatening to be a
disappointing Road America weekend in tremendous fashion, adding a
Superstock victory to his Sunday afternoon AMA Superbike triumph.
Still recovering from a hard fall following a massive highside in
Saturday’s Superbike warm-up practice, Spies showed an uncanny mastery
of the tricky Sunday conditions, backing up his successful Superbike rain
ride by winning the Superstock final on a drying racetrack.
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SCREAMIN'
EAGLE RACERS SET TO HELP LAUNCH SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM FOR
MILWAUKEE
AREA KIDS
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MILWAUKEE
(June 4, 2007) – As soon as the NHRA event at Route 66 Raceway in
Joliet, Ill., is finished, the Screamin' Eagle racing team will be quick
to pack up and make the quick drive to Milwaukee.
Their AMA Flat Track teammates will be waiting and they all have
work to do when Monday rolls around.
There
will be plenty of lunch to be served on Monday (June 11) and the Screamin'
Eagle racers will be the ones serving it
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| GRIMES
TAKES ANOTHER NITRO HARLEY-DAVIDSON VICTORY AT NHRA EXHIBITION EVENT
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TOPEKA
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Kan.
(June 4, 2007) – Tommy Grimes continued his winning streak at NHRA
exhibition events on Sunday. In fact, his competition hasn't changed
much either.
Grimes
faced Doug Vancil in the Nitro Top Fuel final for the third time as some
of the biggest stars of the AHDRA series made the first of three
scheduled appearances at NHRA POWERade national events in 2007.
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| MEES
DOESN'T WASTE TIME MATCHING WIN TOTAL FROM 2006; EARNS VICTORY AT
VOLUNTEER
SPEEDWAY
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GAP,
Tenn.
(June 3, 2007) – Jared Mees wasn't kidding when he said he thought his
childhood would give him an advantage when the AMA Ford Quality Checked
Flat Track GNC Twins series rolled into town.
After
all, Saturday was the first time the AMA Twins racers had ever been on
the ultra-banked, half-mile Volunteer Speedway. Mees grew up on banked
tracks in his home state of
Michigan
and he put those memories to good use in
Tennessee
over the weekend.
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