LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nine motorcycling legends took their place in history Friday, Nov. 19, at the 2010 Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by JT Racing, held at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa.
Hosted by actor and motorcyclist Perry King, the event kicked off the AMA Legends & Champions Weekend. It recognized the Hall of Fame Class of 2010: legendary two-stroke engine tuner Eyvind Boyesen, dirt-track racer Don Castro, sidecar roadracing champion Larry Coleman, off-road rights activist Clark Collins, AMA 250cc Roadrace Champion David Emde, competition apparel pioneers and JT Racing founders John and Rita Gregory, desert racing champion and team manager Bruce Ogilvie, and championship team owner and Pro Circuit founder Mitch Payton … Details
John Force, the legendary drag racer, won his 15th Funny Car championship on Sunday at the season-ending race in Pomona, Calif. At 61, Force is the oldest national champion in the history of the National Hot Rod Association. On Tuesday, his team’s crew chief of 26 years, Austin Coil, unexpectedly resigned.
Force’s win at Pomona was remarkable in that it comes just three years after a violent accident at over 200 miles an hour. Severe injuries to his hands, arms and legs required surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Force was  … Details
The recent death of champion surfer Andy Irons, just 32, has tragically placed him in a pantheon of late, legend-making wave riders from Hawai’i. Some were Native Hawaiian, others found their physical and spiritual home in the islands; a number had significant accomplishments outside of the ancient sport of he’e nalu. Some of their names live on in contests and awards, as well as in the hearts of those who knew them or simply watched them surf, while their stories continue to unfold on … Details