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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Friday, 26 July

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SBK

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BMW MotoradUSA on Facebook: BMW racer Karl Gall on the R 47 during the 1927 Tauern races in Austria. Check out more BMW motorcycles from the 1920?s at:http://bit.ly/15NxSBz

MotoGP

motogp.com: Shell Advance returs as title sponsor of Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Formula One

formula1.com: Hungarian preview ? tyres to ignite title race

retuers.com: Formula 1 toys eith the idea of minimum pitstop times

jamesallenonf1.com: McLaren set on course for first winless season since 2006

nbcsports.com: Pirelli keen to stay in F1 despite troubles

VIDEO: 2013 Hungarian GP - Race Preview / Ask the Driver - Sauber F1 Team

VIDEO: Painting of F1 Cars

fia.com: 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix
Thursday Press Conference Transcript
25.07.2013
DRIVERS ? Esteban GUTIERREZ (Sauber), Paul DI RESTA (Force India), Valtteri
BOTTAS (Williams), Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), Kimi RAIKKONEN (Lotus), Pastor
MALDONADO (Williams)

Other Racing

MC

fim-live.com: FCC TSR Honda leads Suzuka free practice

On the Street

motorcycle-usa.com: Polaris Industries named best place to work

visordown.com: Yamaha R400 and R650 rumoured

motorcycle-usa.com: Sales, profits up in 2013 Harley Q2 report

motorsportnewswitre.com: MIC acts to reduce industry impact from California Air Resource Board's off highway recreational vehicles emission regulations

dealernews.com: Italy's Andreani adds fork oil level kit

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Boise Invitational Vintage Motorcycle Show. August 17th presented by Big Twin BMW.


VIDEO: GoPro: Himalayan 4,500km Adventure

RECALLs

NHTSA Recall ID. No.13V310000: Kawasaki
Dated: JUL 11, 2013 Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 EX300BDFAL motorcycles manufactured August 16, 2012, through April 2, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) m

Transport Canada and Lotus: certain EVORA S models
On certain vehicles, an engine oil cooler line could fail, causing an oil leak. Oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, which could result in a fire. Oil may also be sprayed onto the tires and/or...

The Commute

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Some days you just have to pull over and get out of the rain.

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London. BMW i Ventures has announced a strategic investment into Chargemaster Plc, the UK?s leading provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In addition to this investment, Chargemaster and BMW i have* ...More

Cage World

jalopnik.com: Acura NSX prototype will run a lap before the Mid Ohio Indy Race

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jalopnik.com: What is the cheapest thing you can do to make your car better

VIDEO: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 - C/D Underbelly

www.bimmerfile.com: BimmerFile ? cage news options & reviews that matter

FWIW

TED Talks: Bitcoin. Sweat. Tide. Meet the future of branded currency.

Currency -- the bills and coins you carry in your wallet and in your bank account -- is founded on marketing, on the belief that banks and governments are trustworthy. Now, Paul Kemp-Robertson walks us through a new*

VIDEO: Mighty Mouse - The First Snow

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Saturday, 27 July

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MotoGP

autoosport.com: MotoGP to allow four rider works teams from 2014

Formula One

fia.com: 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix
Friday Press Conference Transcript
26.07.2013
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES ? Cyril ABITEBOUL (Caterham), John BOOTH
(Marussia), Toto WOLFF (Mercedes), Claire WILLIAMS (Williams), Franz TOST
(Toro Rosso)

First Practice
Classification
Lap Times

Second Practice
Classification
Lap Times

formula1.com: Friday analysis - Red Bull favourites, Lotus upbeat

Other Racing

MC

fim-live.com: Yamaha YART back on top

bikesportnews.com: Schwantz lapping at 1995 500cc pace

suzuki-racing: Suzuki 2nd in Suzuka qualifying

VIDEO: Honda TT Legends: Suzuka 8 Hours Qualifying

Leon Haslam in action at Suzuka Eight Hours
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On the Street

motorcycledaily.com: Does BMW withdrawl from WSB signal a shift away from sportbikes
FWIW: I don't think so in the short run. How it defines sportbikes has always been a bit different than the rest of the market.

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: LV One Exhaust for BMW R12000GS Available

cycleworld.com: CW EVALUATION: OLYMPIA AIRGLIDE 4 MESH TECH JACKETAn all-weather ensemble for the torso.

motorcycclenews.com: Limited edition Yoshi GSX-R750 announced

VIDEO: Clymer Manuals Scat Cat Model SC114 Vintage Mini Bike Scooter Motorcycle Video

VIDEO: Clymer Manuals Husqvarna 450 Husky Vintage Motorcycle Dirt Bike Video

VIDEO: Clymer Manuals Honda CT90 Trail 90 Vintage Motorcycle Mini Bike Scooter Video

VIDEO: Clymer Manuals Honda CB500 Vintage Motorcycle Video

The Commute

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It?s the story about the journey that made waves around the world ? and now it?s yours to own on DVD. For motorcycle travel enthusiasts and BMW GS fans everywhere, this two-hour ?Ride of your Life? film chronicles the One World...More

What would be the result if a leading custom motorcycle specialist was to design and build a unique one-off motorcycle powered by the in-line six-cylinder engine from BMW Motorrad?s sublime K 1600 GT touring motorcycle?* ...More

BMW R 26 and R 27, 1956-1966 ? the last years of ?classic single? life
Right from the start of its founding days, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG achieved motorcycling fame and fortune with its legendary ?Boxer-twin? engine design. At the same time BMW also produced successful BMW ?Mono?*
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Revolution of Urban Mobility. The new BMW i3 - World Premiere to be staged simultaneously in three continents. Board members will reveal the BMW Group?s first all-electric series-produced vehicle in New York, London and Beijing. Live stream on the internet.
Munich. Good morning New York, hello London, wanshang hao Beijing ? at 14.30 Central European Time on Monday, 29 July 2013, these greetings will ring out from megacities in the USA, Europe and Asia to mark the unveiling of*
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There is a lot of anticipation ahead of the sixth race of the DTM season at the ?Moscow Raceway?, close to Moscow (RU). On the 2.555-kilometre track, the DTM will celebrate its Russia debut on 4th August. The BMW teams and...More

The calm before the storm: Both in qualifying and the closely fought ?superpole? competition, the BMW Sports Trophy teams claimed promising grid positions for the 24-hour race in Spa-Francorchamps (BE). On Friday Marc VDS Racing?s Nicky Catsburg (NL) was the fastest BMW driver in the...More

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Cage World

cnn.com: BMW i3 v Tesla

VIDEO: 2013 All-New Maserati Ghibli

VIDEO: The One With The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador and 1985 Countach! - World's Fastest Car Show Ep. 3.11

VIDEO: Ford Motor Company Historical | AutoMotoTV

VIDEO: Skinned Knuckles: Metal Spot Repair - Jay Leno's Garage

www.bimmerfile.com: BimmerFile ? cage news options & reviews that matter

FWIW

technologyreview.com: An Armband Promises a Simpler Route to Gesture Control
Can an armband that controls gestures by measuring muscle activity make it as a mainstream gadget?When it comes to gesture-control systems like Microsoft?s Kinect, some applications?like gaming?are obvious. Others?

TED Talks: Tania Luna: How a penny made me feel like a millionaire - Tania Luna
As a young child, Tania Luna left her home in post-Chernobyl Ukraine to take asylum in the US. And one day, on the floor of the New York homeless shelter where she and her family lived, she found a penny. She has never again felt

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Jet Fuel - Episode 5 and 6
VIDEO: Rocky and Bullwinkle
Jet Fuel - Episode 7 and 8
VIDEO: Rocky and Bullwinkle

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Saturday, 27 July Racing Update :


SBK

speedweek.com: Ducati is working on a dream team with Checa and Hayden

Formula One

fia.com: Hamilton on pole at Hungary
Classification
Lap Times
Maximum Speeds
Best Sector Times
Speed Trap

jamesallenonf1.com: Hamilton takes surprise pole position to edge out Vettel in Hungary

formula1.com: Selected team and driver quotes

f1technical.com: FIA and Formula One draw up new Concorde Agreement

reuters.com: Sauber to keep control despite Russian deal

f1times.co.uk: Ferrari negotiation early release for Allison from Lotus contract

Hungary 2007

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Other Racing

MC

motor-raing.tv/BMW: BMW France qualify on second row at Suzuka

Recall

NHTSA Recall ID No. 13V319000 Triumph
Dated: JUL 22, 2013 Triumph Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Street Triple and Street Triple R motorcycles manufactured in July 2012; and model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675 and Daytona 675 R*

NHTSA Recall ID No. 13V312000 Suzuki
Dated: JUL 16, 2013 Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 GSX1300RA Hayabusa motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2013, through April 26, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Loc...

Bike Candy

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Monday, 29 July

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Members with Birthdays this Month


MotoGP

motogp.com: Jarvis review first part of the season

Formula One

formula1.com: FIA post race press conference - Hungary

bbc.co.uk: Miracles do happen for Hamilton

independent.co.uk: Lweis Hamilton hopeful of challenge for title after victory at Hungarian Grand Prix

independent.co.uk: Vettel blames himself rather than Red Bull for third place finish in Hungarian Grand Prix

formula1.com: Ferrari finded for Alonso's missuse of DRS

eurosport.yaho.com: Red Bull considering Alonso

f1times.com: Alonso dismisses Red Bull link as 'rumour'

bbc.co.uk: Ecclestone doubts 2014 Indian GP

Other Racing

MC

fim-live.com: Disappointment for BMW Motorrad France

worldsbk.com: Haslam and Van der Mark victorius at Suzuka

fim-live.com: Yamaha closes on World Endurance title following Suzuka 8 hours challenge

suzuki-racing.com: Suzuki double podium at Suzuka 8 hour

VIDEO: Suzuka race start

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Cage and...

americascup.com: Emirates Team New Zealand electws to advance to Louis Vuitton Cup

On the Street

cyrilhuzeblog.com: 2014 Harely-Davidson models release in 3 weeks what to expect

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Sturgis Motorcycle Museum seeks development director

thekneeslider.com: Mous intorduces production version MST and MSTR ? V4 sport touring motorcycles

The Commute

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EWC: Tough days for BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent at Suzuka.
The hard work of BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport and BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent was not rewarded at this weekend?s ?8 Hours of Suzuka? race in Japan. The specialists from Munich and the French-Belgian team had*
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Double DNF for Gimbert at Red Hot Imola
S?bastien Gimbert was disappointed to leave Imola with no points, after two mechanical issues saw the 35-year-old French rider fail to finish in both races this weekend. Rounds seven and eight of the CIV Superbike Championship...More

BMW Sports Trophy Teams experience disappointing 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps.
The 65th running of the 24-hour race at Spa-Francorchamps (BE) took a disappointing direction for the five participating BMW Sports Trophy Teams. None of the seven BMW Z4 GT3s made it to the chequered flag at the...More

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Cage World

gizmodo.com: RC car that runs on water is a positively charged step

jalopnik.com: Top ten cool cars

Talk about cool cars -
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FWIW

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4-taders.com: Bayerische Motoren Werk AG earnigns forcast table BMW Q2

VIDEO: Mighty Mouse

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Tuesday, 30 July

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SBK

BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team - WSBK - Silverstone - Preview
The next stop for the BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team and BMW factory riders Marco Melandri (ITA) and Chaz Davies (GBR) is Silverstone, Great Britain. The famous circuit will host the ninth round of the 2013 FIM Superbike*

MotoGP

motogp.com: Crutchlow decision expected before Indy

motomatters.com: MotoGP new rules on ECU and factory riders ? What do they actually mean?

Formula One

f1times.com: Ferrari openly criticises Alonso for conduct

telegraph.co.uk: Formula One half term revie 2013 by David Coulthard

Other Racing

MC

pirelli.com: Pirelli tyres rule the roost in Germany

On the Street

dealernews.com: Victory 2014 lineup includes two new baggers, Cross Country custom options

VIDEO: 2014 Victory Motorcycles Line-Up official promotional video

dealernews.com: Three tips for combating online price shoppers
FWIW: By posting these do we render them mute?

rideapart.com: Review ? Suzuki Burgman 400 ABS

VIDEO: Clymer Manuals BMW R75/5 R75 Airhead Vintage Motorcycle Video

webbikeworld.com: Shoei Hornet DS Helmet review
VIDEO: Shoei Hornet DS Helmet

RECALLs

Transport Canada and TRIUMPH issued a recall on the DAYTONA 675R ABS, STREET TRIPLE R ABS, STREET TRIPLE ABS, and DAYTONA 675 ABS models
On certain motorcycles, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) modulator may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. Loss of ABS function would allow the front and/or rear wheel to lock under braking which, in...



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BMW Clinches Four of Cycle World?s Ten Best Motorcycles of 2013
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? July 29, 2013... BMW motorcycles have earned four of the coveted top ten spots in Cycle World magazine?s ?Ten Best Bikes of 2013?. The magazine?s September issue, featuring its 38th annual ?Ten Best? list...More


On Monday, July 29th BMW Unveiled the BMW i3 Production Model to the World at Simultaneous Events in New York City, London and Beijing, with Special Guest Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? July 29, 2013? On Monday, July 29th, BMW unveiled the car of future?the BMW i3? at simultaneous events in New York City, London and Beijing. This production model represents the first purpose-built electric...More

Statement by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, World Premiere BMW i3, New York City, 29 July 2013
Statement Dr. Reithofer, World premiere BMW i3, New York City...More

The BMW i3.
The world, and with it the sphere of personal mobility, is in a state of ecological, economic and social upheaval. Global developments such as climate change, dwindling resources and increasing urbanisation call fo...More

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Cage World

AutoblogGreen: Official: ChargePoint debuts multiple-port EV charging station
Filed under: EV/Plug-in Electric-vehicle charging-station maker ChargePoint continues to edge its way closer to the gas-station model with its debut of the CT4000 model, which the company says can serve multiple vehicles working*

VIDEO: Nitrous Muscle Truck and Mini Bikes! - Roadkill Episode 18

thechicaneblog.com: A new 61 Corvette for the keen type

kinja.com: The best part of Pebble Beach is the parking lots

www.bimmerfile.com: BimmerFile ? cage news options & reviews that matter

FWIW

jalopnik.com: What makes a great road?

TED Talks: Bastian Schaefer: A 3D-printed jumbo jet? - Bastian Schaefer
Designer Bastian Schaefer shows off a speculative design for the future of jet planes, with a skeleton inspired by strong, flexible, natural forms and by the needs of the world's, ahem, growing population. Imagine an airplane that's*

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Falcon Motorcycles White is coming

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Wednesday, 31 July

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SBK

cycleworld.com: WSBK Round 9 Silverstone preview

worldsbk.com: Atchison to replace Lundh at Silverstone

bikesportnews.com: Melandri shrugs off BMW World Superbike exit

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FWIW: Could Melandri land at Yamaha once again?

hondaproracing.com: Rea and Haslam back in action at Silverstone

kawasaki-racingteam.eu: Home Race For Sykes And A Favourite For Baz At Silverstone

MotoGP

bbc.co.uk: Tech 3 boss confirms interest in Lowes

motomatters.com: The third way ? Aprilia looking for concessions to join the factory ranks

stuff.co.nz: Garner predicts MotoGP return for Stoner

Formula One

jamesallenonf1.com: Why Hamilton could pass in Hungary and Vettel couldn't and other stories

reuters.com: Indian GP to miss a year, aiming for return in 2015

Other Racing

MC

How's your throttle control? Here's Alan Thompson's mega-motored drag bike in 1971 (that, my friends, is a 3400cc Jaguar engine). Pic: Roger Phillips featured in the book, "Drag Bike Racing in Britain: From the Mid 60s to the Mid 80s." Good Spark Garage

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Cage and...

VIDEO: Coast Guard Role in the 34th America's Cup - AC UNCUT

On the Street

rideapart.com: Is the fastest ambulance a motorcycle?

rideapart.com: Why your next motorcycle may be an airplane

motorcyclewanderings.blogspot.com: The dashboards of IBR 2013

VIDEO: Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V - official video

The Commute

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Cage World

jalopnikc.com: How a guy found a $1million James Bond car in a $100 storage unit

www.bimmerfile.com: BimmerFile ? cage news options & reviews that matter

FWIW

VIDEO: Pink Panther - Pink Pajamas - 1964

Packers.com/news-and-events

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Friday, 2 August

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SBK

fim-live.com: Home talent and new arrivals

worldsbk.com: Silverstone ? the pre race statistics

worldsbk.com: Back to UK for Round 9 at Silverstone

suzuki-racing.com: FIXI Crescent Suzuki set for home race

worldsbk.com: STK double header at Silverstone

worldsbk.com: The challenge for the WSS title resumes at Silverstone


VIDEO: The eni & SBK experience: reliability ft. Max Neukirchner

FWIW: What a difference a year makes!

Last year at this time World SBK was heading to Silverstone with BMW in first place in the Manufacturer Championship with a 2 point lead over Aprilia after Marco Melandri pulled the double at Brno. They would leave Silverstone after expanding that lead to 13.5 points.

Jakub Smrz pushed his Ducati to the Pole with a 2:20.810. Race 1 would see Baz ride his Kawasaki to the top podium spot with Fabrizio and Badovini of BMW Motorrad Italia taking the other two slots. Race 2's podium was dominated by Ducati riders taking Guintoli and Smrz taking P1 and 3 with Baz settling for P2.

Fast forward to 2013 and the post Moscow standings are:
1 Aprilia - 300 pts
2 Kawasaki - 267 pts
3 BMW - 262 pts
4 Honda - 151 pts
5 Suzuki - 129 pts
6 Ducati - 112 pts

The wet Moscow Round didn't tell us much. The BMW riders can qualify better than their to date average numbers. Pit stops in WorldSBK may be full of strategy and drama but are incredibly slow. Melandri and Davies can ride in the rain. The five day forecast for Silverstone includes wet weather so all of this may bode well for BMW.

Aprilia should end the weekend still in P1 and Ducati in P6. The real question to be answered is how the BMW Motorrad Italia riders and team will perform in the aftermath of the BMW Motorrad end of season exit from WorldSBK announcement. I have the question down. We will be no doubt be treated to a variety of speculation. I have no clue what the answer will be.

Stay tuned.

Looking forward by looking back at -

Silverstone 2012 SBK Race 1
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MotoGP

bbc.co.uk: Crutclow signs a two year Ducati deal

superbikeplanet.com: Dovi on Crutclow & Ducati 'on this bike everybody have a problem'

visordown.com: Rossi quashes Suzuki rumors

Formula One

fim-live.com: MotoGP Interview with Dani Pedrosa

formula1.com: Franz Tost Q&A - Vettel's teammate must bring a lot to the table

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Other Racing

MC

VIDEO: 2013 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship - Sert?es - (BRA) DAY 1
VIDEO: Day 3
VIDEO: Day 4
VIDEO: Day 5
VIDEO: Day 6
VIDEO: 2013 FIM Trial World Championship - Penrith - (GBR)

On the Street

cycleworld.com: 2014 Motus MST and MST R first look review

motorsportsnewswire.com: Polaris debuts new products for 2014 off road and motorcycle lines

canadamotoguide.com: Yamaha to introduce new retro models

motorcycle-usa.com: 2013 motorcycle sales through Q2 down 5.2%

honda.com: Honda releases consolidated financial results for fiscal first quarter

VIDEO: Harley-Davidson Livin' The High Life - The 110th Anniversary Batch

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RECALLs

Transport Canada and SUZUKI issued a recall on the GSX1250FA model
On certain motorcycles, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has an incorrect character in the 10th position, identifying the model year of the vehicle as 2013 instead of 2014. Note: This does not pose a safety..

Transport Canada and PIAGGIO GROUP issued a recall on the STELVIO NTX, NORGE, and GRISO models
On certain motorcycles, the rear suspension double connecting rod may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash causing injury...


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BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2013 Sales
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? August 1, 2013? The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 29,993 vehicles, an increase of 10.5 percent from the 27,152 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-...More

Quarterly Report to 30 June 2013
Quarterly Report to 30 June 2013...More

Special edition ?90 years of BMW Motorrad? items out now ...More

Cage World

thechicaneblog.com: DIY DB4

motorsportnewswire.com: Porsche to showcase 918 Spyder and 50th Anniversary Edition 911


VIDEO: 2014 Corvette Stingray Reactions! Plus Roadkill Muscle Truck & AMG Wagons - Wide Open Throttle Ep 76

VIDEO: "Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed" opens October 12, 2013, at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

www.bimmerfile.com: BimmerFile ? cage news options & reviews that matter

FWIW

Is the forum in a negative zip code?
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TED Talks: Peter van Manen: How can Formula 1 racing help ... babies? - Peter van Manen
During a Formula 1 race, a car sends hundreds of millions of data points to its garage for real-time analysis and feedback. So why not use this detailed and rigorous data system elsewhere, like ... at children?s hospitals? Peter van*

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SBK

Free Practice 1

1 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'06.056
2 2 L. CAMIER GBR Fixi Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'06.413
3 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Red Devils Roma Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'06.964
4 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'06.997
5 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK BMW S1000 RR 2'07.005
6 65 J. REA GBR Pata Honda World Superbike Honda CBR1000RR 2'07.035
7 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'07.086
8 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'07.376
9 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'07.526
10 86 A. BADOVINI ITA Team Ducati Alstare Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'07.577
11 91 L. HASLAM GBR Pata Honda World Superbike Honda CBR1000RR 2'07.948
12 16 J. CLUZEL FRA Fixi Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'08.058 2.002
13 27 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER MR-Racing Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'08.189
14 19 C. DAVIES GBR BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK BMW S1000 RR 2'08.450
15 7 C. CHECA ESP Team Ducati Alstare Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'11.320
16 8 M. AITCHISON AUS Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'11.475
17 23 F. SANDI ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'11.806
18 31 V. IANNUZZO ITA Grillini Dentalmatic SBK BMW S1000 RR 2'12.669

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]Qualifying 1

1 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'05.355
2 2 L. CAMIER GBR Fixi Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'06.236 0.881
3 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'06.332 0.977
4 65 J. REA GBR Pata Honda World Superbike Honda CBR1000RR 2'06.349
5 91 L. HASLAM GBR Pata Honda World Superbike Honda CBR1000RR 2'06.353
6 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'06.539
7 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'06.553
8 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK BMW S1000 RR 2'06.590
9 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'06.656
10 16 J. CLUZEL FRA Fixi Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'06.718
11 86 A. BADOVINI ITA Team Ducati Alstare Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'06.735
12 19 C. DAVIES GBR BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK BMW S1000 RR 2'06.826
13 27 M. NEUKIRCHNER GER MR-Racing Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'07.516
14 7 C. CHECA ESP Team Ducati Alstare Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'07.546
15 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA Red Devils Roma Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'07.753
16 8 M. AITCHISON AUS Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'09.126
17 23 F. SANDI ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'10.471
18 31 V. IANNUZZO ITA Grillini Dentalmatic SBK BMW S1000 RR 2'11.866 271,5

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Crashes opened and closed the Q1 session.

Fabrizio crashed during his out lap. He was able to return to the pit for repairs. He was able to salvage a P15 for the session a full two seconds off his FP1 | P3 pace. With the night to fully repair the bike and allow the rider to recover he should advance to SP1. How much farther he goes depends on the success of the R&R

Q1 was winding down. Sykes, the only rider in the 2'05 range, headed out to turn a last hot lap and promptly crashed.

The stakes for the Suzuki SP round have risen. In the closing minutes positions moved. Camier was able to reprise his P2 from the practice session. This hints of a Suzuki solidly on row 1 ahead of Hondas of Rea and Haslam currently P4,5. The battle for P4 in the Manufacturer Championship is heating up. Unfortunately it is heating up in front the BMW duo.

Melandri had held P4 for much of the session but finished P8. For my money, if you can not have the pole spot P4 is the next sweet grid spot. I do not expect much more from Q2 for Melandri. He will advance to SP1 and has the potential for a strong showing there. If BMW is going to remain in the title hunt he must have a strong weekend.

Davies improved slightly. P14 in FP1 his Q1 time puts him P12 just behind Badovini and his Ducati but ahead of Neukirchner and Checa on theirs. He must do better in Q2 and SP1.

Speed remains a issue for both riders. Sykes provisional pole shows a top speed of 286.7 for his Kawasaki. Melandri turned a 291.3, almost 5kph faster but he was not able to carry speed in and out of corners in a way that converted into better lap times and position. Davies showed a 285.9. While this is more in line with Sykes it shows he too is having problems managing the twisty bits and with his setup does not have the top end to make up for it.

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bikesportnews.com: Setup gamble fails to pay off for Camier

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motomatters.com: Friday roundup ? it has not rained yet

worldsbk.com: Barrier on top in first qualifying

MotoGP

bbc.co.uk: Cal Crutchlow's Ducati move a gamble - but too good to miss


motomatters.com: Yamaha Press Release: Pol Espargaro sings two year deal with Yamaha

Formula One

f1times.co.uk: Russian GP misses FIA application deadline

f1t3chnical.net: Mercedes not backing off car development yet

f1times.com: Ferrari launches investigation into poor performance

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cycleworld.com: Technical analysis of 90 degree V-Four engine MotoGP racing technology

superbikeplanet.com: Deep inside a Yamaha M1 MotoGP racer

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Silverstone - FIM Superbike World Championship - Qualifying 2


1. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'05.355
2. Leon Camier (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'05.383
3. Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'05.569
4. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'05.592
5. Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'05.750
6. Jonathan Rea (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 2'05.775
7. Loris Baz (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'05.983
8. Jules Cluzel (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'06.015
9. Carlos Checa (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'06.036
10. Chaz Davies (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 2'06.057
11. Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 2'06.283
12. Leon Haslam (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 2'06.344
13. Michel Fabrizio (Red Devils Roma) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'06.471
14. Ayrton Badovini (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'06.735
15. Max Neukirchner (MR-Racing) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'06.843
16. Mark Aitchison (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'07.743
17. Federico Sandi (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'08.106
18. Vittorio Iannuzzo (Grillini Dentalmatic SBK) BMW S1000 RR 2'09.543

motomatters.com: Q2 Camier fastest but Sykes still on top


Silverstone - FIM Superbike World Championship - Superpole 3


BMW rider Chaz Davies ended up sixth, while his team mate Marco Melandri got out of contention early on as he suffered a technical problem on his BMW S1000RR during Superpole 1. [/]


1. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'04.730
2. Carlos Checa (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'04.949
3. Jonathan Rea (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 2'05.078
4. Loris Baz (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'05.105
5. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'05.949
6. Chaz Davies (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 2'06.369
7. Leon Camier (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'06.775
8. Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'04.358
9. Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'05.003
10. Jules Cluzel (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'05.011
11. Max Neukirchner (MR-Racing) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'05.492
12. Leon Haslam (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 2'05.573
13. Ayrton Badovini (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 2'05.492
14. Michel Fabrizio (Red Devils Roma) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'05.593
15. Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 2'13.317
16. Mark Aitchison (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'07.743
17. Federico Sandi (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'08.106
18. Vittorio Iannuzzo (Grillini Dentalmatic SBK) BMW S1000 RR 2'09.543

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suzuki-racing.com: Re run Superpole robs Camier of front row

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It was a difficult Saturday for the BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team at Silverstone (GBR), but it ended in a kind of a conciliatory manner. Factory rider Chaz Davies (GBR) finished sixth in today?s turbulent Superpole qualifying




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VIDEO Interview with Jonathan Rea


1. Jonathan Rea (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 37'16.058
2. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 37'19.131
3. Leon Camier (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 37'19.538
4. Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 37'19.666
5. Loris Baz (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 37'20.198
6. Jules Cluzel (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 37'21.717
7. Leon Haslam (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 37'22.501
8. Ayrton Badovini (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 37'26.602
9. Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 37'30.075
10. Chaz Davies (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 37'30.225
11. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 37'30.238
12. Max Neukirchner (MR-Racing) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 37'42.594
13. Carlos Checa (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 37'59.619
14. Michel Fabrizio (Red Devils Roma) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 38'02.431
15. Mark Aitchison (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 38'49.682
16. Federico Sandi (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 39'26.033
17. Vittorio Iannuzzo (Grillini Dentalmatic SBK) BMW S1000 RR 38'38.584
RT. Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 26'04.504


Silverstone - FIM Superbike World Championship - Race 2

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worldsbk.com: Loris Baz wins second racee over fell Frenchman Jules Cluzel


VIDEO Interview Loris Baz


1. Loris Baz (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 33'46.622
2. Jules Cluzel (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 33'47.231
3. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 33'47.491
4. Jonathan Rea (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 33'48.767
5. Leon Camier (Fixi Crescent Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 33'48.851
6. Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 33'48.996
7. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 33'52.413
8. Ayrton Badovini (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 34'06.748
9. Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 34'06.831
10. Carlos Checa (Team Ducati Alstare) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 34'07.251
11. Michel Fabrizio (Red Devils Roma) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 34'07.391
12. Max Neukirchner (MR-Racing) Ducati 1199 Panigale R 34'08.029
13. Federico Sandi (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 34'31.637
14. Mark Aitchison (Team Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 34'32.560
15. Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 34'32.658
16. Vittorio Iannuzzo (Grillini Dentalmatic SBK) BMW S1000 RR 35'08.829
RT. Leon Haslam (Pata Honda World Superbike) Honda CBR1000RR 34'06.566
RT. Chaz Davies (BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK) BMW S1000 RR 29'33.669


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suzuki-racing.com: Double podium for FIXI Crescent Suzuki


kawasaki-racing.com: Baz wins Race 2 for KRT at Silverstone


bikesportnews.com: I am not going to miss this place - Sykes


bikesportnews.com Airbag saved my collarbone - Haslam


motomatters.com World Superbike Sunday roundup - Drama to carry us through the break


BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team - WSBK - Silverstone - Races
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worldsbk.com: Sylvain Barrier wins Race 1


VIDEO: Interview Sylvain Barrier


worldsbk.com: Sylvain Barrier complete double win Race 2


VIDEO Interview Sylvain Barrier

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bikesportnews.com: It felt like carnage - Camier

bikesportnews.com: Aprilia to follow BMW out of World Superbkes?

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motogp.com: Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki all set for testing

Formula One

motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com: F1 owners to release documents in $171 million damages case

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fim-live.com: Tragic accident in the FIM Sidecar World Championship

asphaltandrubber.com KTM readying all new 2014 Dakar Rally race bike

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racintoday.com Grand-Am Scales Back New BMW Engine


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cycleworld.com: Best Dual Sprot ? Enduro KTM 500 EXC

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motorsportsnewswire.com: 2014 Honda CTX700 CTX 700N development

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Transport Canada and BMW issued a recall on the X5 model

On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the fuel filter heater (used for warming diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low ambient air temperature) could malfunction. This could allow permanent...

Transport Canada and KAWASAKI issued a recall on the NINJA 300 ABS, NINJA 300 ABS SE, and NINJA 300 models

On certain motorcycles, the engine may stall while decelerating. Engine stalling would result in a loss of motive power, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction:.

Transport Canada and KAWASAKI issued a recall on the NINJA 300 ABS SE, and NINJA 300 ABS models

On certain motorcycles, the ABS hydraulic unit may have been contaminated with debris during manufacturing. This could cause the ABS system to function improperly and in an unexpected manner, which could increase..

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BMW Team RLL Looks to Repeat Past Success at Road America with Z4 GTE; Auberlen to Mark 500th Professional Start, Edwards in for Hand

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ? August 5, 2013 . . . Following disappointing fifth and sixth place finishes at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park three weeks ago, BMW Team RLL heads to Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis., the site of three...More

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bikesportnews.com: WSBK bosses confirm Evo class for 2014

motomatters.com: FIM Superbike World Championship 2014 rules

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motogp.com: Spies set to return at Indianapolis

suzuki-racing.com: Motegi test video interviews

hondaproracin.com: Casey Stoner in action at Motegi

motogp.com: Stoner not planning wildcard appearances

motomatters.com Yamaha's seamless gearbox tested at Brno

VIDEO: Casey Stoner completes test day in Motegi | AutoMotoTV

Formula One

nbcsports.com F1 without Ecclestone unimaginable - Horner

jamesallenonf1.com: The changing face of sponsorship in Formula 1

VIDEOMcLaren M19C - The Alligator Car


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nbcsports.com: The future is on display at Road America

bbc.co.uk: The export of the world's most expensive Bentley has been halted by the UK government - but what do we know of the "Blower" and the enigmatic aristocrat who spent his fortune developing it?

VIDEO: Sebastian Vettel's Soapbox Run - Red Bull Soapbox Germany

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cycleworld.com: MV Agusta and Mercedes Benz Rumor Mill

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cycleworld.com: Ten Best Bikes for 2013 ? Best Superbike BMW HP4

cycleworld.com: Ten Best Bikes for 2013 ? Best Adventure Bike BMW R1200GS

rideapart.com: Ten bikes that are actually comfortable

motorcycle-usa.com: Bell Helmets reclaims global distribution

asphaltandrubber.com: Eric Buell teases us some more

asphaltandrubber.com: New Honda Africa Twin com? To the US even?

rideapart.com: What the new Chief means for Indian

motorcyclenews.com: Will Indian's big move pay off?

RECALLs

NHTSA Recall ID No. 13V329000 ZERO Motorcycles
Dated: JUL 30, 2013 Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S and DS motorcycles. On the affected motorcycles, the front caliper mounting bolts are susceptible to corrosion which could lead to the..

NHTSA Recall ID No. 13V328000 Kawasaki
Dated: JUL 26, 2013 Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling certain model year 2013 Ninja 300 and 300 ABS motorcycles manufactured July 16, 2012, through April 27, 2013. Due to an improper setting in the Electronic Control...

NHTSA Recall ID. No.13V313000 Morgan

NHTSA Recall ID. No. 13V313000 Morgan 3W

NHTSA Recall ID No 13V323000: Piaggio Group Americas
(Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX 1200 motorcycles manufactured February 6, 2012, through April 10, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 25, 2012, through March 21, 2013; and model year 2012-2013 Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 motorcycles manufactured January 26, 2012, through April 29, 2013. Due to a manufacturing fault, the rear suspension connecting links could fracture.

NHTSA Recall ID No. 13V313000 Morgan 3 Wheeler Limited
(Morgan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 three-wheeled motorcycles manufactured between October 2012 and July 2013. The brake fluid reservoir does not have a brake fluid reservoir filling warning statement. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

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BMW Motorrad shows two-digit growth in July 2013 and attains record sales level. Deliveries as of July 9.9 % above previous year.
From January 2013 to July inclusive, BMW Motorrad delivered a total of 76,182 (prev. yr: 69,329 units) motorcycles and maxi-scooters to customers, 9.9 % more than in the previous year. Of these, 11,241 (prev. yr: 10,140 units)...More

BMW Group posts all-time high for sales in July
Sales increase by 12.3% to 152,349 vehicles last month Milestone of one million vehicles reached in July Robertson: We aim to maintain the momentum in the next months...More

Clear the Ring for the next round: BMW Motorsport ready for its ?home race? at the N?rburgring.
After its debut in Moscow (RU), the DTM returns to familiar territory for the seventh race of the 2013 season: the eight BMW drivers will go hunting for top results at the N?rburgring (DE) on 18th August. Last season, Bruno Spengle...More

Your contacts in BMW Group Product, Lifestyle, Technology, Sports Communications and Testing + Engineering.
Due to some organisational changes we would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of the latest updates in the wider team of your spokespersons in BMW Group Product, Lifestyle and Technolog...More

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nbcsports.com: Vergne lacks of Consistency cost me Red Bull seat

jamesallenonf1 Codemasters head back in time for latest edition of Formula 1 game

nbcsports.com 2013 mid season review part 2

f1times.co.uk Lotus owners hit back at financial crisis claims

formula1.com: Bringing F1 history to life, Ron Howard Q&A

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fim-live.com: FIM Junior Motocross World Championship

motorcycledaily.com: AMA rolls out improved online results reporting

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jalopnik.com The future of American road racing is here, sort of

jalopnik.com: How would you fix auto racing?

VIDEO: Highlights: LOUIS VUITTON CUP - SEMIFINAL - RACE 3

VIDEO: Highlights: LOUIS VUITTON CUP - SEMIFINAL - RACE 4

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VIDEO: How to Adjust Throttle Cable Free Play on a 2009 Kawasaki KLR 650 Motorcycle

webbikeworld.com Vessel JIS screwdirvers review

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BMW Team RLL Qualifies 7th and 9th at Road America
BMW Team RLL will start Sunday?s American Le Mans Series Orion Energy Systems 245 from the seventh and ninth positions in the GT class....More

BMW Team RLL Finishes 7th and 8th at Road America
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ? Aug. 11, 2013 . . . BMW Team RLL suffered its second consecutive uncompetitive race, finishing seventh and eighth in today?s 2.45-hour American Le Mans Series Orion Energy Systems 245 at Road America...More

Daytona Prototype win to No. 8 Starworks BMW Riley, Turner 1-3 in GT 1-2-3 Sweep in CTSCC Street Tuner.
Starworks Motorsport won the team?s second consecutive GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series victory with BMW Power today at Road America. It was the first career Daytona Prototype win for No. 8 BMW Riley drivers Brendon Hartle...More

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autobloggreen.com BMW predicts US will be biggest i8 market

autoblog.com: Tesla model S all wheel drive planned for 2014

VIDEO: Richard reviews the Pagani Huayra - Top Gear Series 19 - BBC

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gizmag.com Nasa maps earth killer asteroids in one image

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Just another custom Honda CB but the front suspension caught my eye. Girder fronts keep showing up on recent customs. Dropped in the 30s in favor for the telescopic suspension we hold dear because it was heavy while still flexing due to poor metallurgy of the day. Current oval tubes or carbon fiber beams for Confederate has sporting customs playing with girder suspensions more and more.

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worldsbk.com Sylvain Guintoli looking forward to full fitness despite no surgery
Sylvain Guintoli (Aprilia Racing Team) is enjoying the short summer break while trying to fully recover from a collarbone dislocation he sustained while training on his race bicycle last month. As his physical condition improves day*

asphaltandrubber.com So Long World Superbike ? Jonathan Rea Making a Move to MotoGP? On a Honda Production Racer?
Jonathan Rea may be the latest rider to move out from World Superbike Championship and into the elite ranks of the MotoGP paddock, as according to MCN the Northern Irish rider has confirmed that he is in talks via HRC

MotoGP

fim-live.com Ducati Team returns to America for Indianapolis GP
With the MotoGP teams and riders having enjoyed a well-deserved summer break, the 2013 season is set to embark on its second half, which kicks off in the same country where the first half finished: the USA, this time at*

motogp.com American wildcards poised for action
Ahead of this weekend?s Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, its pair of American wildcard riders were in action at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for pre-race testing

Formula One

f1times.com Sauber deny Russian deal on brink of collapse
The media is awash with reports that Sauber's Russian backing is on the brink of collapse, and therefore the team is faced with being sold or closing its doors. The Swiss team has however denied the latest "rumour" and*

VIDEO: Tech Bites: Evolution of F1 Race Cars since 1993 - Sauber F1 Team
More than 40 years of motorsport heritage, looking back on 20 years in F1. See how F1 cars evolved since the Sauber F1 Team entered Formula One in 1993. From the C12 to the C32, from 1993 until today. Side and top views of our racing cars.

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fim-live.com: BMW Motorrad France looking to repeat podium success
This weekend BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent head to the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben, venue for the 8 Hours of Oschersleben, the third and penultimate round of the 2013 Endurance World Championship.BMW*

VIDEO: 2013 FIM Speedway U.21 World Championship - Pila - (POL)

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asphaltandrubber.com Erik Buell Racing Patents Hybrid Motorcycle Design
It seems Erik Buell Racing has been thinking about alternative-fuel vehicles, as the company from East Troy had filed and received a patent for a hybrid drive motorcycle design. There is nothing particularly astonishing about*

cyrilhuzeblog.com 2013 Vintage Motorcycle Festival In Tacoma, Washington Scheduled August 24-25
The second annual Vintage Motorcycle Festival will run August 24-25 (Show Saturday, Ride Sunday) at the America?s Car Museum of Tacoma, Washington

visordown.com BMW R 1200 GS is best seller for 2013
BMW MOTORRAD sold over a thousand R 1200 GS motorcycles in the first half of this year, which not only made it the top selling adventure-sports bike in the UK, but also the UK's best-selling bike in the over 125cc sector

rideapart.com: 10 Common motorcycle accidents and how to avoid them

VIDEO: Clymer Manuals BMW R50 R60 R69 Motorcycle Service Shop Restoration Manual Video

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cpsc.gov Husqvarna Recalls Closed-Course/Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
The throttle cable on the motorcycles can malfunction so the rider loses speed contro


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BMW bikes win four of Cycle World?s ?Ten Best Bikes of 2013? categories
BMW motorcycles have earned four of the coveted top ten spots in Cycle World magazine?s Ten Best Bikes of 2013. The magazine?s September issue, featuring its 38th annual Ten Best list, names BMW?s HP4 the ?Best...More

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slate.com BMW denies unlawful employment

jalopnik.com: The 10 weirdest looking race cars

marketwatch.com BMW*drivers really are jerks, studies find
In the older study, by researchers at the University of California,BMW*drivers were far less likely to stop for a pedestrian who had just entered a crosswalk, the New York Times notes

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gizmag.com: Elon Musk reveals Hyperloop

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worldsbk.com SBK ? FIM Press Release Indian round cancellation

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fim-live.com Yamaha returns to the USA for the Indianapolis GP

bikesportnews.com Lorenzo still not 100 percent ahead of Indy MotoGP

motoggp.com Pedrosa shoulder yet to fully recover

bikesportnews.com Much work to do at Indianapolis for Rossi

VIDEO: Remember MotoGP? Indianapolis 2012

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Formula One

formula1.com Twenty five years on Remembering Enzo Ferrari

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fim-live.com EWC: Home round for BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport
The specialists from BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport prepare for their home round of the 2013 FIM Endurance World Championship. The "Eight Hours of Oschersleben" at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben (GER) mark the third and...

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racintoday.com Honda wins but Delta Wing soars at Road America

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wordpress.comRobert Edison Fulton Jr. ? The First Man to Motorcycle Solo Around the World

motorcyclenewsrwire.com Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic eCourse Offers Convenient Online Training for Potential and Current Motorcyclists

rideapart.com How to spot an unsafe helmet

motorcyclenews.com Horex unveils Classic VR6 model

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autoblog.com Report: Audi teases 700-hp Quattro Sport E-Tron concept for Frankfurt
Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Audi Audi's trump card for the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show has just been unveiled, sort of. It's called the Quattro Sport E-Tron Concept.

autonews.com US tells automakers to make recall information easier to find

VIDEO Tuned 2012 BMW 335i vs 2013 Cadillac ATS by D3! - Head 2 Head Ep. 39

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TED Talks: Russell Foster: Why do we sleep? - Russell Foster
Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies the sleep cycles of the brain. And he asks: What do we know about sleep? Not a lot, it turns out, for something we do with one-third of our lives.

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bikesportnews.com MotoGP Indy: Hayden '50/50' on Superbike switch
He is 'in talks with pretty much everyone


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MotoGP

bbc.co.uk Marquez the man to beat as MotoGP returns
Marc Marquez is now the favourite to win the MotoGP championship at his first attempt, says BBC commentator Steve Parrish

motogp.comRacing Numbers: Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix
Indianapolis marks the first race in the second half of the 2013 MotoGP? season. Marc Marquez won the last two at the Sachsenring and Laguna Seca, but that might not be the only number on the minds of his rivals

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Indy: Rossi confirms seamless gearbox test
It's not ready to race just yet

motomatters.com 2013 Indianapolis MotoGP Preview: Honda vs Yamaha In The Heart Of American Racing
It's been a long summer break. Three consecutive weekends without racing - four, for the returning Moto2 and Moto3 classes - means that the MotoGP riders return well-rested and raring to get back on to a bike agai

cycleworld.com SiriusXM to Broadcast MotoGP Live Nationwide
SiriusXM Press Release: Sirius XM Radio and Dorna Sports today announced an agreement to make SiriusXM the exclusive North American radio broadcaster of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix,*

Formula One

formula1.com Future vision: Engineers discuss 2014 changes
2014 will bring with it some of the biggest changes to the F1 technical regulations in years. In addition to new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 engines, there are tweaks to rules concerning aerodynamics and

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fim-live.com The 8 Hours of Oschersleben gets under way [Free Practice]
Top teams in clinch after the free practice. The teams racing in the 8 Hours of Oschersleben showed their true intentions in the free practice, giving a foretaste of the tremendous battle we can expect to see on the trac

fim-live.com SERT ready for German World Endurance
World Endurance Championship leaders Suzuki Endurance Racing Team start practice for the Oschersleben 8-Hour race in Germany tomorrow with a narrow three-point lead in the series after two rounds

fim-live.com Penz13.com Franks Autowelt Racing Team ready for home round
The Penz13.com Franks Autowelt Racing Team is ready for its home round of the FIM Endurance World Championship at the etropolis Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. The GERMAN SPEEDWEEK will host the second of three rounds of the Endurance World Championship, in Germany the squad has to fight a distance of 8 hours. The team of former racer Rico Penzkofer will field American Jason Pridmore

motoracinglive.com Oschersleben 8 Hours: YART tops free practice
Competitors at Oschersleben benefited from perfect conditions for this morning?s two-hour run. The dry, slightly cloudy weather enabled the expected front-runners to improve on the times they posted in 2012, and four of them*


fim-live.com Suzuki on provisionnal pole
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team riders Vincent Philippe, Anthony Delhalle and Julien Da Costa put their GSX-R1000 into a provisional Pole position after the first day of free practice and qualifying for Saturday's Oschersleben 8-Hou

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cycleworld.comBig Sid Biberman: 1930-2013 A friend remembers the legendary Vincent builder.
?I miss my pals,? Big Sid Biberman would say later in life as he reflected on the many friendships forged during his long journey as a motorcyclist and fettler of engines.

dealernews.com WPS Sales Meeting: Drayko unveils CE-Level 2 armored jean for U.S. market
BOISE, Idaho - With other armored jeans manufacturers now entering the U.S. market, Australia?s Drayko is upping the ante with a new performance riding jean and khaki cargo pants

rideapart.com RideApart Review: Triumph Bonneville SE
TweetWhat if we were to tell you there was a bike that combined sexy retro looks with fast, responsive modern handling and performance? The kind of bike you could look good on in town, but still enjoy in the canyons. Well, tha

gizmag.com Designer creates a low-cost race bike look-alike for everyday use
It comes as a bit of a surprise when you gaze at the sleek lines of the Maxx Speed 01 (MS 01), to discover that it was built by a 24 year-old designer for a total cost of US$3,000. Modeled on a racing motorcycle platform


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BMW Celebrates its Past, Present and Future During Pebble Beach Concours and Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Weekend
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? August 15, 2013? On the occasion of the annual car gathering on the Monterey peninsula, BMW will celebrate its past, present and future throughout the weekend...More

BMW Concept M4 Coupe ? the true essence of BMW M.
Pebble Beach/Munich. On 15 August, surrounded by both current and historic BMW models, BMW M tonight offered a first outlook on a high-performance sports car of tomorrow ? the BMW Concept M4 Coupe....More

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TWINI: 25 hours of double power.
Motorsport ace Jacques Andres lines up at the 25-hour race at Thunderhill with the TWINI ? an endurance MINI with two engines generating over 500 hp...More

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jalopnik.com The Ten Least Practical Street-Legal Cars Ever Sold
If you want comfort, get an S-Class Mercedes. If you don't insist on much practicality, choose one of these

jalopnik.com Your Favorite Cars With Sub-1.0 Liter Engines
Mine? My Autobianchi A112 of course, with its mighty 965cc four-cylinder engine and 48 horsepower attacking the 145/70 tires.


motorsportnewswire.com Mercedes-Benz at the Pebble Beach Concours d?Elegance
A Representation of Historic Significance and Innovation Historical Tribute to the S-Class First public debut of the all-new 2014 S550 World debut of the all-new 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC The GLA Concept MONTVALE, NJ ? August 15

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gizmag.comText Anywhere off-the-grid satellite messaging lets you text ... anywhere
Touted as a simpler, subscription-free alternative to the Delorme inReach, the Text Anywhere is a portable, satellite-powered hot spot that adds virtually unlimited text-messaging range to your phone.


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motomatters.com 2013 Indianapolis MotoGP Preview Press Releases
Press release previews of the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix from the MotoGP teams and Bridgestone: Round Number:* 10 Year:* 2013 read more


motomatters.com 2013 Indianpolis MotoGP Friday Round Up: The New King Kenny, Yamaha's Seamless Gearbox, And Returning Next Year?
There's something about America. Especially if you're name is Marc Marquez. The Repsol Honda Rookie led both sessions on the opening day of the Indianapolis Grand Prix (the last one

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VIDEO:Indianapolis 2013 - Ducati Technical Preview

motogp.com Kenny Roberts on Marc Marquez and possible MotoGP? return
Speaking ahead of the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, racing legend 'King' Kenny Roberts caught up with motogp.com to discuss the current championship, rookie sensation Marc Marquez and*a possible return to the*

visordown.com Virgin customers will get to see MotoGP in 2014
Richie B ... loves MotoGP VIRGIN Media has signed a deal that sees the new BT Sport channels appearing on its service from today ? meaning Virgin customers will get to see MotoGP next year.BT Sport controversially bough


Formula One

formula1.com Belgium preview quotes - Lotus & McLaren on Spa
Round 11, the first race following the August summer break, sees the Formula One paddock arrive at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit, the longest track on the F1 calendar.

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fim-live.com Birchall Brothers start from pole
With temperatures in the high twenties and a good crowed basking in the sun it was Ben and Tom Birchall who will start from pole position for the two races this weekend in Oschersleben. Brothers Ben and Tom have been the fastest...

fim-live.com Suzuki sets pole for Oschersleben
Team Suzuki Press Office - August 16.*Suzuki Endurance Racing Team is on Pole for tomorrow's World Endurance Championship Oschersleben 8-Hours third round in Germany.*

fim-live.com BMW Motorrad France qualify second at Oschersleben
BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent will start tomorrow's 8 Hours of Oschersleben race from second position on the Le Mans style grid, after S?bastien Gimbert, Erwan Nigon and Damian Cudlin posted an average lap*


VIDEO: 2014 Honda RC213V Casey Stoner test in Twin Ring Motegi (Japan) promotional video

cyrilhuzeblog.com Postcards From Bonneville 65th Anniversary Speed Week
The Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) is the sanctioning Body for the land speed racing meets at Bonneville Salt Flats and later on the calendar El Mirage and Muroc.

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VIDEO: America's Cup: AC72 Wingsail
The AC72 is a 72-foot catamaran with a wingsail. Each wing takes approximately 25,000 man hours to build. These wings are the ultimate in yacht design allowing the AC72 to fly 3x the speed of the wind.

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motosportsnewswire.com Harley-Davidson, Inc. to Host Analyst Meeting, August 19, 2013
MILWAUKEE, WI ? August 16, 2013 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) will host an analyst meeting on Monday, August 19, in conjunction with the debut of its 2014 motorcycles

motosprotnewswire.com German Made Motorcycle Trikes Set to Make a Splash in the USA
ORLANDO, FL ? August 16, 2013 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Orlando, Florida ? Rewaco USA is thrilled to launch the exciting and unique RF-1 motorcycle trike models to the US market at the inaugural American*

cmg.com Honda CTX700 Launch
Zac rides Honda's new CTX700 series, based on last year's NC700 models
rolandsands.com RSD KTM 690 Tracker
The KTM Caf? was feeling lonely so we hatched another spawn. This is the dirty brother, the KTM Tracker. A street tracker version of the KTM 690. Lightweight, fast, nimble, agile and above all else, built for good times.

VIDEO:2013 new Vespa 946 '@Paris' promotional video

RECALLs

NHTSA Recall ID No. BMW ( 13V339000 )
Dated: AUG 01, 2013 BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is*

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BMW Motorcycle Magazine autumn issue out now!
The new issue of BMW Motorcycle Magazine is out now, giving readers the best in customized classic BMWs, road tests, reviews and more. This is the 20th issue of the independent BMW publication that was first printed in...More

For extra speed, just add salt...
It's the time of year when the world's fastest riders and drivers make their way to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, with the aim to go faster than they have ever done before at the annual Speedweek event. BMW S 1000 RR racer...More

Home Of Rolls-Royce Collection Debuts At Quail
On 1 January 2013, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated 10 years of production at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England....More

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autonews.com BMW set to join Tesla in green supercar battle
The early success of the Tesla Model S, with about 10,000 North American deliveries in the first half of 2013, is signaling there's a market for premium rechargeable autos.


bloomberg.com Sory Maserati, BMW $131000 M6 beats you on looks

VIDEO: Fastest Street Car in America! Meet 5-Time Drag Week Winner Larry Larson - HOT ROD Unlimited Ep 40

VIDEO:Around the World with the 50 Years of the 911 Porsche - Pebble Beach

autoblog.com Official: Honda debuts NSX Concept-GT hybrid racer
Filed under: Concept Cars, Motorsports, Coupe, Hybrid, Acura, Racing Not to be outdone by Lexus and its new LF-CC racecar, Honda is also bringing a little more excitement to the Japanese Super GT racing series with its NSX*

jalopnik.com The DeTomaso Pantera 'Always Fights You'
The DeTomaso Pantera was a simple premise - Italian midengine supercar design with a powertrain that can be serviced at a Ford dealer. But what was it like to drive?Read more...

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jalopnik.com Ford GT40 Vs. Ford GT Vs. Ford GT70 Is The Ultimate Ford Drag Race
What do you think would be the ultimate Blue Oval-only drag race? A '60s Shelby Mustang vs. a modern GT500? A RTR-X vs. Boss 302? Nah, it's a GT vs GT vs GT showdown.Read more..

jalopnik.com The 1,024 Horsepower Galpin Ford GTR1 Is A 21st Century Ford GT
The Ford GT was pretty damn close to automotive perfection. Now Galpin Auto Sports gave the last GT a new body, two turbos, and a grand total of 1,024 horsepower. What is this GTR1, the pluperfect?Read more...*

gizmag.com Terrafugia Transition flying car makes first public flights
There was a ray of hope recently for those who are looking forward to a car that?s a bit more Blade Runnery as Terrafugia's Transition flying car made its first public flights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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spiegel.de Transportation Follies
US entrepreneur Elon Musk recently unveiled plans for a train that would travel at speeds of up to 1,200 kilometers an hour. As promising as his design might be, skeptics would argue he's merely continuing a long tradition of revolutionary transit concepts which inevitably end up thwarted by reality.

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fim-live.com Marquez, unstoppable in Indy
Marc Marquez has completed a dominant weekend by winning the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, leading home Dani Pedrosa in the third Repsol Honda Team one-two finish of the season. Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo completed the podium as Valentino Rossi beat Cal Crutchlow and Alvaro Bautista to fourth. Marquez's victory ensures*

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Indy: Marquez takes American win hat-trick
He adds Indianapolis to Laguna and Austin victories

VIDEO:MotoGP? Indianapolis 2013 -- Marc Marquez interview

VIDEO: MotoGP? Indianapolis 2013 -- Paddock girls

Moto2
VIDEO: Moto Indianapolis 2013 -- best action

VIDEO:Moto2? Indianapolis 2013 -- Esteve Rabat interview

Moto3
VIDEO: Moto3? Indianapolis 2013 -- best action

VIDEO: Moto3? Indianapolis 2013 -- Alex Rins interview

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Indy: Redding extends Moto2 points lead
He beats Espargaro in America

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Indy: Rea named on Forward NGM's rider shortlist
The young Irishman could be in line for a leased YZR-M1


bikesportnews.com: MotoGP Indy: Cecchinello confirms Hayden talks

asphaltandrubber.comn MotoGP Indianapolis Motor Speedway Contract for 2014 and beyond?

Formula One

f1times.com Lotus to introduce longer wheelbase E21

f1times.com Caterham halts development of 2013 car

motorsporttalk.nbcsport.com Ricciardo reportedly set to sign for Red Bull

jamesallenonf1.com F1 teams felief as Pirelli decides against changing 2014 tyre size

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suzuki-racing.com Suzuki Wins Oschersleben 8-Hour Endurance
Suzuki Endurance Racing Team won the Oschersleben 8-Hour World Endurance third round after a start-to-finish victory.

fim-live.com Superb second place for BMW Motorrad France
BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent secured their first championship points of the season with a superb second place in today's 8 Hours of Oschersleben, the third and penultimate round of the 2013 Endurance World Championship. The team's three riders - Erwan Nigon, S?bastien Gimbert and Damian Cudlin - qualified second on*

fim-live.com Birchall brothers double up
Birchall Brothers Ben and Tom followed up their Sprint race win with a Gold Race success, on Sunday at FIM Sidecar Worlds Championship in Oschersleben, Germany. With overcast skies and spots of rain falling, it was a dry race start, the 21 lap Gold race got under way. Straight away it was the Birchall Brothers Ben and Tom who got the hole shot into*

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americascup.com Emirates Team New Zealand survives nosedive, wins first race of Louis Vuitton Cup Final
The 30th anniversary Louis Vuitton Cup Final got off to a boisterous start today with Emirates Team New Zealand opening a 1-0 lead over Luna Rossa Challenge.


americascup.com Luna Rossa Challenge evens the score in Louis Vuitton Cup Final
* With a place in the 34th America?s Cup at stake, Italy?s Luna Rossa Challenge will take the points however they come, and the Italian challenger today evened the score in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final at 1-1 with a semi-

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VIDEO: Highlights: LOUIS VUITTON CUP FINAL - RACE 1

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rocketgarage.com R65 BMW RulesShaker

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thevintagent.com 'Behind The Ton Up Boys', A 1964 Film
YouTube provides endless opportunities for your motorcycling entertainment! *This film, from the BBC's 'Look at Life' series, dates from 1964, and while it denigrates the 'Ton Up Boys', they certainly look like they're having fun!

motorcyclistonline.com Aprilia Caponord 1200 | First Ride
Aprilia Caponord 1200 | First RideA Motorcycle Made to Multi-TaskThey say: ?&#128;&#156;Your daily adventure.?&#128;? We say: ?&#128;&#156;Beats your daily grind.?&#128;? a Photo Gallery: Aprilia Caponord 1200 | First Ride - Motorcyclist MagazineAprilia Caponord*

motorcycle-use.com Suzuki Unveils 2014 GSX-R SE at Indy
As part of its 50th anniversary of business in the United States, Suzuki has unveiled a special edition GSX-R1000 for 2014: the GSX-R1000ZL4

steelguru.com Chinese July motorcycle sales down by 1.9 percent

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Successful home round for BMW Motorrad in the EWC
The specialists from BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport had reason to celebrate at their home round of the 2013 FIM Endurance World Championship at Motorsport Arena Oschersleben. At the ?Eight Hours of Oschersleben? the...More

Eventful race at the N?rburgring: Farfus runner-up to claim podium for BMW, Tomczyk bags his first points of the season.
The rain came down just in time for the start of the seventh DTM race of the season at the N?rburgring (DE), making it a real motorsport thriller and providing plenty of dramatic scenes. BMW Team RBM driver Augusto Farfus...More

Reactions to the seventh DTM round at the N?rburgring.
Augusto Farfus (BR) finished runner-up in a turbulent, rain-dominated race at the N?rburgring (DE). Martin Tomczyk (DE) came home fifth to score his first points of the season. Bruno Spengler (CA) was hit by a rival car for the second...More

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usatoday.com BMW stuns with Pininfarina designed Grand Lusso

automotivenews.com BMW studying Mexico assembly plant
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jalopnik.com The incredible miniature vehicles used in The Dark Knight
While many of the chase scenes in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight may have looked larger than life, some were actually quite a bit smaller. Take a look at the model mobiles that sped and smashed through the streets of*

jalopnik.com Video How Buggati makes the Veyron

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cycleworld.com Ben Spies Injury Report Pramac Racing Ducati MotoGP rider will be out of action for undetermined number of weeks.
Ben Spies held a press conference Sunday morning from the bed of his motorhome to update the media on his condition following a crash while practicing for the Indianapolis Grand Prix. Despite receiving a pain-killing*
FWIW Will the length be remaining season? Will he recover and return to racing?

gizmag.com 2013 Nexus 7 vs. Galaxy Note 8.0
If you're on a quest for a new mini tablet, the brands "Nexus" and "Galaxy" might have caught your attention. Or, more specifically, the new 2013 Nexus 7 and the Galaxy Note 8.0 might have made the cut for your shortlist

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worldsbk.com WSBK wildcard outperforming some of the big names in IDM
Markus Reiterberger left the FIM Superstock at the end of 2012 and currently holds the lead at the German Superbike Championship. The rider from Bavaria is going to put himself in the mix at the Nurburgring, in the eni FIM*

MotoGP

fim-live.com Honda on top as MotoGP returns to Europe

bikesportnews.com MotoGP Indy: Riders call for Indianapolis re-surfacing ahead of 2014
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motomatters.com Bridgestone Press Release: Masao Azuma On How Tires Held Up On Indianapolis' Tricky Tarmac
Bridgestone today issued their customary post-race press release, discussing how their tires held up in the difficult conditions at Indianapolis: Indianapolis MotoGP? debrief with Masao Azuma Wednesday 21 Augus

motomatters.com Silly Season Update: Forward's Privateer Yamaha M1s, Hayden's Future, And Honda's Production Racers
With all of the prototype seats occupied for 2014 - barring a contractual bust up between Ducati and Ben Spies, which is only an expensive theoretical possibility at the moment - battle has commenced for the rest of the MotoGP*

motomatters.com 2013 Indianapolis MotoGP Sunday Post-Race Press Releases
Press releases from the MotoGP teams, Bridgestone, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway press office after Sunday's race at IMS: Round Number:* 10 Year:* 2013 read more

asphaltandrubber.com 2014 MotoGP Calendar: Brazil In, Laguna Seca Out?
The 2014 MotoGP calendar could see the first steps in a long process to transform Grand Prix motorcycle racing from a Eurocentric series to a truly international world championship. Today, Dorna CEO held a pres

Formula One

nbcsports.com MST: Pirelli expects ?wide variety? of strategies at Spa
Pirelli is providing its two hardest F1 tire compounds for this weekend?s Belgian Grand Prix which it believes will allow teams to pursue a range of different strategies.

bbc.co.uk How to handle Spa - our step-by-step guide
BBC Sport's F1 technical analyst Gary Anderson explains how best the drivers can approach the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend

f1times.com Red Bull to meet Raikkonen manager at Spa
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nbcsports.com MST: New rumors link Raikkonen to Ferrari return
Rumors continue to surround the future of 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen following yesterday?s news his management team had failed to agree terms for a move to Red Bull in 2014.

nbcsports.com MST: Ecclestone refutes bribery claim as charge details emerge
Bernie Ecclestone continues to deny he bribed German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky as more details of the charges he faces have emerged. According to The Telegraph the indictment Ecclestone has been served

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2013 FIM Endurance World Championship - Oschersleben - (GER)

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In 1984, Yamaha's RD500 was the daddy. 30 years later, it's the BMW HP4 stealing the headlines with its wizz-bang technology and 200bhp. And it's got launch-control. Yep, actual launch-control, and we love it. Traffic light GPs will never be the same again. We managed to get the two bikes together recently for a little tear-up..
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cycleworld.com Ten Best Bikes 2013: Honorable Mentions
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring The BMW K1600GT is an irresistible force, but if you value a simpler life, the Multistrada might be the better tool. It, too, bristles with semi-active suspension, the latest in electronics and excellent...

rideapart.com KTM 1290 Super Duke R hits the track

rideapart.com Triumph Updates Modern Classic Range For 2014
TweetInstead of the major rumored changes, the Triumph Modern Classic range ? Bonneville, T100, Thruxton and Scrambler ? are receiving only iterative updates for 2014

motorcycledaily.com Is Kawasaki Replacing The Ninja 1000 With A New Model?
* We like Kawasaki?s Ninja 1000, and applaud the combination of sensible ergonomics with sport bike levels of performance. Now, a Norwegian couple appears to have caught a possible replacement model being filmed*
FWIW Kawasaki is not going to MotoGP. The SBK version of this bike is getting long in the racing tooth. An upgrade would not surprise me from that standpoint. What form the tweaks take remains to be seen.

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motorcycle-usa.com 2014 Harley Sportsters Get New Brakes, ABS
Harley's popular Sportster model gets new brakes to go along with optional ABS in 2014. A new speedo sees the addition of a gear and rpm indicator as its electrical system gets a refresh, too

motorcycle-usa.com 2014 Harleys Debut 1st Liquid-Cooled Tourers
Harley-Davidson introduced its 2014 models along with details of its Project Rushmore that includes the first liquid-cooled Harley tourers, linked braking and voice-activated electronics

canadamotoguide.com Spy shots: Ducati 899 spotted
Are the rumours of the Ducati 899 for real? A spy shot seems to indicate as much

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Celebrating BMW Motorrad ? Canadian style
The seventh annual Canadian BMW Motorrad Days was an incredible event with hundreds of BMW Motorrad riders visiting the newly renovated Canadian Tire

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This Unique 507 Roadster Has The Smallest BMW Badge Ever
BMW only built 254 507 Roadsters between 1956 and '59. Two of which were prototypes. Some were turned into race cars, but three chassis were transformed into something completely different.

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automotivenews.com BMW owners wait for repairs on supply chain breakdown in Germany
BMW is struggling to deliver spare parts on time because of a new supply-management system in Germany, which is forcing customers to wait for repairs.

thechicane.com Detailing a Dormant 912
There?s something very satisfying about seeing a barn fresh car become road ready. I love the restraint it takes to clean a car up and freshen the paint without stripping it down and completely restoring it.

jalopnik.com Here's How To Make Your Car's Engine Sparkle In Eight Steps
Regular engine cleaning isn't just for vanity. Thorough detailing will increase the longevity of your powerplant by preventing corrosion and interference around exposed components. Here's how to do it right.Read more..

autobloggreen.com Report: Jaguar envisions future without V8 engines
Filed under: Performance, Jaguar, Luxury With tighter emissions and fuel economy regulations looming, Jaguar may have to do more than make a small, fuel-efficient hatchback to lower its model range's consumption figures*

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twistedsifter.com Have You Ever Seen Long Exposure Photos of Ferris Wheels?
The original Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. as a landmark for the 1893 World?s

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2013 FIM Sidecar World Championship - Oschersleben - (GER)

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