Eccentric marque comes under new ownership, with plans for new models
HESKETH, the motorcycle marque established by Lord Hesketh in 1980, could produce a new model in 2012.
The original company went bust in 1984 and were bought by another company, Broom Engineering. The marque never  … Details
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It’s almost 11 years to the day since Adam Petty was killed during practice for a NASCAR race at New Hampshire International Speedway, and his dad never escapes a special feeling of sadness when May and Mother’s Day roll around.
“What goes through my mind at this time of year more than anything else is my personal loss,†Kyle Petty said as he prepared for the start of his 17th annual charity motorcycle ride. “When you lose a child or you lose a son, it’s pretty hard on a family. It’s a sad time of year, but being around people on the ride and being able to help people during this week has a little bit of a healing effect.â€Â  … Details
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PERHAPS an example of more money than sense, current F1 champion Sebastien Vettel has forked out £60,000 for a custom-built cruiser to celebrate his 2010 F1 world title.
When word got around that Vettel had ordered the motorcycle, the F1 star remained tight-lipped about what he’d bought but … Details
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Arlen Ness — both the legendary man and the Dublin, California-based company — has been at the forefront of the Big Twin market for decades in almost every capacity: star custom builder, motorcycle dealer, maker of production customs, and (most important for other dealers) aftermarket manufacturer. So when the “chopper craze†ended in 2007, followed closely by the collapse of the rest of the industry, Arlen Ness felt the sting on multiple levels.
Today the company is growing again. Its catalog for 2011 is two to three times bigger than it’s ever been due in part to  … More
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