The KillaCycle drag bike currently holds the title of World’s Fastest Electric Motorcycle and is also the world’s fastest EV of any kind.
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A superstar in the world of motocross, X Games and rally racing, Travis Pastrana set off this week on a daring jump to NASCAR.
Pastrana logged about 350 total laps around New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway in a K&N Pro Series East car during test sessions.
“Definitely had fun,” he said during a teleconference Tuesday. “And didn’t crash either day. So I guess that’s a start.”
The 27-year-old plans to  … Details
Seven-time AMA Flat Track champion will transition from competitor to team owner for 2012, racing several ‘select’ events in the coming years
FLEETWOOD, Pa., Winding down one of the greatest careers in AMA Flat Track Championship racing history, seven-time champion Chris Carr has decided to make the upcoming 2011 season his last effort at pursuing an overall AMA Twins title.
“It is never an easy decision to give up doing something you truly love to do,” said Carr. “I look forward to  … Details
The January 2011 issue of Motorcyclist magazine is just out and has a very informative interview with Erik Buell where Erik talks about some of the developments during and after the time Buell was shutdown. One point I thought was interesting was that Harley Davidson licensed the Buell name and allowed Erik to sell derivative Buell racebikes, but only until December 21, 2010, a date fast approaching. The agreement kept the brand alive so Harley could sell off the remaining Buells in inventory. Though Erik is obviously working hard on a street bike, none of his future bikes will be able to carry the Buell name.
Erik is a class act. During the interview he stated … Details