In an effort to expand its grid size, the MotoGP is planning to change the rules and allow 1000cc engines to race in 2012. When this happens, the grid could have its first new entrant from Norton Motorcycles.
Most people don’t think of the Iconic Norton brand when they think of motorcycle racing, but Norton has a long history of success on the track, even if most of it came during the 1950’s. Norton has not raced competitvely for the past decade, but reportedly, Norton has reserved two spots on the 2012 MotoGP grid. Norton is currently developing …Â Details
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The 70th-anniversary edition of the world-famous Sturgis Rally and Races in South Dakota counteracted the general malaise of the motorcycle industry, showing a strong uptick in attendance, perhaps as much as 20%.
The iconic rally was first held in 1938 when organized by the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club, booming in popularity in the 1990s and 2000s when attendance was estimated to exceed 500,000 and more. The small town of Sturgis is the epicenter of events, but activities stretch well into the neighboring towns of Deadwood, Lead and Rapid City. Nearby riding destinations include Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Devil’s Tower and Spearfish Canyon  … Details
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Seven-Time AMA Supercross Champion Jeremy McGrath has finally being given the nod for induction in to the Motorsport’s Hall of Fame. The “King of Supercross” will be inducted August 24th and 25th in Detroit, Mich.
Soon after banging bars at the Monster Energy Powder Mountain Motocross event he’ll jump on a plane to Detroit to unveil a permanent display at the prestigious Hall of Fame and for that evening’s Inductee Reception … Details
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Valentino Rossi says joining Ducati will be the start of “a new adventure†in his 15-year grand prix career, after speaking about his switch from Yamaha for the first time after testing at Brno on Monday.
The 31-year-old, who has signed a two-year contract with Ducati from 2011 for an undisclosed fee, said that he was curious to see what he could achieve with the Italian manufacturer in MotoGPÂ Â …Â Details
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