Eight elite level skiers and snowboarders gathered in Wanaka New Zealand for a week to remember – the first JUNIOR World Heli Challenge tailored exclusively for 12-16 year olds at the top of their game. The highlight of the week was a heli-accessed competition day in the Southern Alps high above Minaret Station where they put their skills and style to the test for the judges and the cameras. Local skier Finn Bilous (13) took the podium after a solid performance and sticking some challenging landings, his brother Hank (15) charged into second and Aussie skier Mitch Reeves (14) scoring third.
With the Sturgis Motorcyle Museum and Hall of Fame in downtown Sturgis as a backdrop, Indian Motorcycles unveiled the three new models that comprise the 2014 Indian Chief line up. The reveal ceremony and party signaled an inflection point in motorcycling history with the renewal of America’s oldest and most legendary brand.
Indian Chief Classic cruiser, Indian Chief Vintage soft bagger, and Indian Chieftain hard bagger models made their debut at Sturgis today.
Here’s what Indian has to say about its three new models, starting with the 2014 Indian Chief Classic: … More
NHRA legend John Force, an iconic, 15-time Funny Car champion, might end his career in a Top Fuel dragster because of sponsorship changes coming to his organization.
“With Ford leaving, if I don’t find a new manufacturer, John Force Racing will have to evolve,” Force said. “That could possibly mean moving another Funny Car to a dragster.”
John Force and John Force Racing always has competed in the Funny Car class, winning 17 championships over the last 21 NHRA seasons. But JFR added a dragster this season … More
Leo Perry is a 74-year-old motorcycle dirt racer who calls himself “lucky” for only suffering one major injury in the 50-plus years he’s raced motorcycles.
“That was serious,” he said. “I broke my arm; tore my arm almost off.”
He’s not letting age or another potential injury stop him from being one of the many riders who will experience the thrill of short track dirt motorcycle racing inside the Chris Beck Arena at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds on Friday … More