The highlight of BMW’s Sauber F1 Team event at the ‘Ring was definitely the vehicle swap between F1 driver Nick Heidfeld and BMW Motorrad Superbike rider Troy Corser.
Heidfeld gave up his 700 hp four-wheel F1 racer for the 200 hp BMW S1000RR Superbike, while Corser took the reins of the F1 vehicle. Although it wasn’t a heated, full-throttle battle like the picture suggests, what do you think the outcome would have been?
My money is on the F1 car.
Make the jump for each driver’s impression of the test ride.
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As motorcycle enthusiasts, we have our ‘spots’, our ‘favorite roads’, and our ‘secret locations’ to ‘let it rip’. It’s that road, bypass, or highway that it seems no one else knows about and you always seem to have it to yourself when you get there.
I know I have a few of them myself. In the last two weeks, I’ve learned that two of them were ‘corrupted’ with irresponsible, under-experienced riders ‘blowing the cover’.Â
In one case a group of five or so sport bikes were travelling at speeds in excess of …Â Details
If you live in or near North Texas and have wanted to spin laps at your local motocross track with one of the greatest riders the sport has ever known, here’s your chance!
James Stewart Entertainment and Red Bull are bringing you unprecedented access to the 2009 AMA Supercross Champion, James Stewart, on Saturday, July 25, from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Motocross Park in Alvord, Texas, northwest of Dallas/Ft. Worth.
As a “thank you” to the fans from James and Red Bull …Â Details
AMERICAN FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED TO INCREASE AWARENESS, PARTICIPATION AND SAFETY MEASURES ACROSS INDUSTRY
Athletes and Action Sports Leaders Take Proactive Role in Promoting Safety Regulations and Cultivating Overall Growth in Freestyle Motocross and Affiliated Events
Irvine, CA (July 20, 2009) - The American Freestyle Motocross Association (AFMXA), a collective of Freestyle Motocross riders and action sports industry leaders, today announced its official launch as an organization established to manage, protect and develop the sport of freestyle motocross at both the professional and recreational levels. Inspired in memory of American freestyle rider, X Games gold medalist and Metal Mulisha team member, Jeremy Lusk, the AFMXA is dedicated to improving rider safety, preparation and education through programs and services that will assist athletes in improving their skills and experience in the sport. Additionally, the Association is committed to increasing awareness around medical treatment, emergency response planning and training at events worldwide… Details