On April 10, 2011, while busy preparing the world’s most powerful electric superbike for the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the SWIGZ boys decided to pop over to Mojave Airport for the Mojave Mile Competition, where Chip Yates hit 190.6 MPH in only his second and final run, instantly becoming the fastest electric motorcycle in the world! Speeds of over 200 MPH for the superbike were predicted, but a faulty generator blew up the team’s two charging systems so only two runs were possible.
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Texas has secured a 10-year deal to host a MotoGP race in the United States from the 2013 season, it was announced on Tuesday evening.
The circuit, currently under construction, will also be hosting a … Details
Prior to the 2010 season, Cole Seely was scrambling just to find a ride of any sort, but the TLD/Lucas Oil Honda team saw potential in him and gave him a ride. It paid off with a podium finish in San Diego, and his potential showed frequently, both indoors and out. The team re-signed him for 2011, and he paid off again with his first-ever victory at the inaugural Dodger Stadium Supercross in Los Angeles, and when Josh Grant came up injured early in the season, Honda went searching for someone to put a bike out on the track. They landed on Seely, and he got four races on a factory 450. We caught up with him before the race in Dallas to find out how he felt about his time on a 450, and what he’s expecting when he returns to his CRF250R.Â
Motocross.com: This is your fourth and final  … More
The Pro Circuit team has a history of winning championships through the years, so when I got a few minutes with Team Manager Mitch Payton, I tried to get some insight into how he does it. Is it a matter of picking the right riders, fostering their talent, or both? Here’s what Mitch had to say:Â
Motocross.com: How do you keep picking champions, often times getting riders that don’t seem the obvious choice but who go on and win a title? Is it something you’re … More