It is ironic that the high point of the relationship between Valentino Rossi and Ducati came as he rode the first few meters out of pit lane and on to the track at the Valencia MotoGP test in November 2010. All of the excitement that had been building since the first rumors emerged in early June that the nine time world champion would be leaving Yamaha to join the iconic Italian manufacturer culminated as Rossi emerged from a crowd of photographers and powered down pit lane, watched by a large group of fans who had come to the test to see this very moment.
From that point on, it was all downhill. Within a few laps, it was clear that Rossi would struggle with this bike, and though everyone was putting a brave face on   … More
Volkswagen AG (VOW)’s Audi is poised to purchase Italian motorcycle maker Ducati Motor Holding SpA from owner Investindustrial SpA for about 860 million euros ($1.1 billion) including debt, a person familiar with the matter said.
Audi has reached an agreement with Investindustrial to buy the Bologna, Italy-based maker of luxury motorbikes, with VW’s supervisory board set to approve the deal tomorrow, said the person, who declined to be identified  … More
For the past 10 years, the Nitro crew has cultivated a reputation of thrills, hi-jinx and stunts. And while that has been the foundation for their wild ride, they still find pure joy and freedom in what they do. As a special part of the Astars Always Ride Free film series, we sat down with the Nitro crew and our 16MM camera and let them reflect on what Nitro was, is and will be.
NEW ORLEANS — Ryan Villopoto raced to his fourth straight victory and ninth in the first 14 rounds of the AMA Supercross season Saturday night, holding off Josh Grant at the Superdome.
Villopoto, the Kawasaki star from Poulsbo, Wash., wrapped up his second straight season title two weeks ago in Houston. He led … More