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Sunday, 24 June | 2012 European GP - Valencia race update

Formula 1

European Grand Prix – Valencia

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formula1.com: Alonso triumphs in Valencia

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formula1.com: Sebastian Vettel Q&A – I'm disappointed but confident

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2012 European GP – Valencia
A Doublemint Race sans the minty taste

Two disclosures as I start this race ramble.

I am a tifosi but Alonso leaves me cold. I am a huge Vettel fan and have been since his first F1 race for BMW filling in for Kubica after his horrific accident.

I really like the city of Valencia. It may not be my favorite spot in Spain but I have enjoyed my time there. I really hate the race held there. I wanted to like it when it was added to the F1 Calendar but since watching the second practice session of the first race I have thought it the pits. The 2012 edition has done little to change my opinion.

The 57 lap 2012 version of the European GP neatly breaks down into two 28 lap races. Sebastian Vettel was the run away winner of the first 28 lap sprint but walks away empty handed after retiring on lap 34. Alonso won the second half and took the top step of the podium to become 2012's first repeat winner.

Vettel dominated the first half of the half of the race. After winning the race to turn three he consistently added a second a lap to his lead. He gave up a few seconds during his pit stops but began adding them back again when he would return.

Webber, Vettel's Red Bull teammate, started the race in P19 but steadily moved up the standings finishing in P4. Newy's improvements to the RB missile for the Valencia race made it a break away car in race trim.

The first 2012 Valencia race ended with Vettel holding over a thirty second lead on P2 as he dove into the pits as the safety car was deployed after an incident between Kovalaenen and Vergne. To this point Vettel had set some fast laps but was not the fast lap holder at the time. His dominate lead was built on consistent lap times. His lead would disappear when he returned to the race and assume the lead of the parade behind the safety car.

Race machines are fragile things and F1 cars particularly so. They are pressed hard on the track and only really slow for a few seconds in the pits. Often they will hold together just fine in race conditions until they are forced to cool down behind an extended yellow flag. This was the case for Vettel in Valencia.

When the safety car pitted Vettel was able to win the race to the first turn but shortly slowed and yielded his lead to Alonso as he retired in disgust from the race. Alonso assumed the lead on lap 34 and held it to the end. In the process he became the first repeat winner of the F1 2012 season.

The tufosi in me wants to say something along the lines that it was a 57 lap race and Ferrari was in P1 at the end of the race. Did the best car win the race? I can't get a couple things out of my mind. Vettel and his Red Bull were able to open and build a lead lap after lap. Alonso was able to establish and defend just under a four second lead in the second half. Webber's race from P19 to P4 reinforces my doubt. At the end of the day I just don't have that doublemint fresh taste in my mouth after the race.

However you second guess or slice and dice it Alonso and Ferrari were the victors in Valencia.

Grosjean in a Lotus was tipped by many to be the eighth different winner for 2012. However, it would be Kimi Raikkonen and his Lotus that would take the second step of the European GP podium. A solid effort by both and fans have to wonder when a Lotus driver will take the top podium step.

Micheal Schumacher may go to bed tonight feeling like the Valencia victor. He finished. That alone is an accomplishment for the former champ. He finished P3 and in the process took his first podium.

Red Bull leaves Valencia leading the Manufacturer Championship standings. In the Driver Championship Vettel drops to fourth after retiring and leaving Valencia empty handed. Webber on the strength of his P4 finish moves to P2 in the driver standings.

Alonso opens up his lead in Driver Championship while Ferrari remains in fourth in the Manufacturer Championship. This standings divergence puts more pressure on Massa. Massa and Kobayashi tangled during lap 33. Kobayashi retired his Sauber and will take a five position grid penalty at the start of the British GP. Massa never fully recovered and finished P15 one lap down to his teammate.

Force India delivered on the pre race hype. Hulkenberg finsihed P5 and di Resta P7 putting both Force India cars in points paying positions.

Who gets the final point for P10 is in doubt as I write this. Williams will get the point but the question is will Maldonado or Senna deliver it for to the team. In the closing laps Maldonado and Hamilton were dueling for position. The two touched and Hamilton was driven into the barrier and retired from the race. Race stewards announced they would investigate the incident after the race. It is very likely the standings will shuffle.

The discussions about money and rules taking place off track take on added importance. Seven different manufacturers placed cars in the top ten points positions. The time spread on the times shown on the results is not fully indicative of the fights taking place during the race that lead to the results. Teams tighten up as a formula nears its end. The current formula is no exception. In the process it has taken eight races to get a repeat winner and the racing behind P1 has been aggressive and close. The new F1 formula rules and budgets continue to be worked on. Lets hope they don't screw the action up in the process.

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is the next stop for the Formula One circus.


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fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship
 
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I liked the race today.
The track is a nice layout, very fast for a street circuit.
I prefer natural landscape tracks over street venues, but after Monaco I think Valencia is a good one.

Will be interesting to see what actually failed on both Renault's, if the truth actually is disclosed.

Louis, Louis , Louis ; when will you ever learn that grit and cajones are no substitute for better rubber on the ground. At this level even the lesser mortals do not quake in your presence.
Will be interesting to hear what the stewards have to say about the incident . Especially since he was already under investigation for some yellow flag infraction.

I laughed out loud when Michael Schumacher said he did not know he had a podium finish. Also Alonso's comment about "we had car trouble" when he did not drive back to park ferme'.

NAPCAR is about to begin so i need to get settled in for my Sunday afternoon siesta.:)
 
I made the Race Update post as the race was starting on Fox. It is the first race I have seen on TV for some time and must admit it was packaged in a very exciting manner. For a variety of reasons I still don't like the venue but no matter where they are held I enjoy a good race and this was a good racing event.

My guess is we will find out 90% of what really happened with Vettel's Red Bull and reasonably assume the rest. The Lotus will be another thing.

The stewards and I are not as hard on Hamilton as you. Maldonado was penalized for the crash with Hamilton. I felt he was aggressively but legally defending his then podium position. Yes he had been investigated for a yellow flag violation but he had been cleared and told that by this closing lap incident. Worn out tyres on the McLaren were just to big a temptation for Maldonado and he thought with his right foot instead of his head.

For a variety of reasons it did not surprise me that Schumacher would be confused about the podium finish. Remember he was in P5 when the Hamilton Maldonado accident moved him to the podium. When he came on the scene of that incident my guess he was spending just enough time looking forward while spending more time keeping Webber in his mirrors and safely behind him. I doubt he or his team in the pits knew who was involved in the accident and what it meant to him. Finally I think it is an indication of his age and the effect of the heat and strain of competing at this level of open wheel racing.

Will Vettel's problem be found and cured? How will Webber qualify. Given the first half race dominance if he or his teammate could repeat that performance the tables would be drastically turned once again. The rest of the field is closing up. Ferrari, Lotus, McLaren, Mercedes, Williams, Sauber and now Force India could take the top step if the RB chargers are someway held in check. All in all this should portend a very good race at Silverstone.


fia.com: 2012 Grand Prix of Europe
Sunday Press Conference Transcript
24.06.2012
DRIVERS
1 ÔÇô Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari)
2 ÔÇô Kimi RAIKKONEN (Lotus)
3 ÔÇô Michael SCHUMACHER (Mercedes)
 
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formula1.com: Silverstone penalties for Kobayashi and Vergne

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telegraph.com: European Grand Prix 2012: it's the pits for McLaren and Lewis Hamilton after another costly error in Valencia ÔÇô from the Independent.com
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Mercedes could quite F1, but will it be allowed to?

Manufacturers of both engines and chassis have come and gone from the premier open wheeled series. Mercedes has previously left the F1 racing grid. The treat to leave as a result of corporate governance rules should not be taken lightly. The sport has rumbled along until it could pit and find new manufacturers to take the place of those leaving. BMW abruptly left its ownership/supplier role with BMW Sauber and life ticked on in Hinwil all be it it was in damage control mode for some time. While the press is currently focusing on Mercedes participation decision is there a bigger story brewing with Bernie Ecclestone?

Ecclestone is at the center of the current controversy after being sighted as a 'co-perpetrator' in the sale of Bayerische Landesbank shares of the Formula One Group to CVC Capital Partners Ltd 9cvc.com). The accusation against Ecclestone comes out of the trial of trial against former BayernLB Chief Risk Officer Gerhard Gribkowsky. The verdict in that trial appears very predictable. As a result the defense is in negotiations for a plea bargain. The result has been the accusation, but no formal charge, of Ecclestones participation in the crime.

Rather than a Mercedes F1 exit could this be the end of Bernie Eccelstone's reign as Formula One el Supremo?

Ecclestone can be given the credit/blame for making F1 one of the world's most recognizable sporting series. In the process he has made himself and many others very rich. Love him or hate him, love or hate F1, Ecclestone has been the 'key man' driving force behind F1 for decades. Key Men are the entrepreneurial darlings of the growth phase; Ecclestone and F1 have had a very long growth phase.

While there is no doubt of Ecclestone's continued sense of being driven are those that surround him at the same business point. Or, have the other current share holders in the Formula One Group, potential IPO investors, the FIA and other series participants reached a point where protecting gains is more important than any growth Ecclestone may still be able to deliver?

The pending IPO is the payday for Ecclestone and many of F1's investors. Ecclestone's age along with his role in a post IPO F1 have been open for discussion.

F1 has expanded its world wide basis but remains a European series at its roots. Associated European elegance is the cache holding an F1 race brings to many of the world venues. For local promoters this can be as important as anything on track that actually happens during a race weekend. The European economic crisis looms over every aspect of F1 within the European ring and the ripple effect could be tsunami like as it expands world wide.

The Jean Todt[url] the current head of the FIA has been very quiet. F1 is the association's biggest money maker. The stormy relationship between Ecclestone, the FIA and anyone who has headed it is the stuff of legends. What I have not seen mentioned is the any discussion of the FIA sporting rules. During the Singapore Crash scandal several big paddock names were ousted and banned. French courts overturned those bans on appeal. Subsequently the FIA changed some of its sporting rules to expand the binding code of ethics. The contractual relationship between the FIA as sanctioning body and its designated open wheel racing promoter, The Formula One Group, could be at risk as a result.

The European economic crisis has hit F1. Once promoters and team owners seemed to be able to tell potential sponsors to step aside because their bushel basket of money offered was smaller than the guy behind them.Such is not the case sponsorship for both is becoming increasingly difficult to come by. As result I would suspect investors and participants are looking for ways to consolidate their positions to protect gains and weather the coming economic storm. From the board room to the paddock 'investors' may see Ecclestone as an unnecessary risk to their survival.

Bernie Ecclestone, if nothing else, is a survivor. Mercedes may decide to go through the motions of leaving F1; it has bvfore. Yet I have a growing sense that the back story of what happens to F1 after his departure for any reason is a question of how soon not if and the one F1 fans should be watching.
 
If memory serves, didn't Bernie transfer all or most of his personal stake in F1 to his wife Slavica a while back ?

Was this before he got involved with Gribowski and the bribery charges that followed ?

I also remember reading somewhere that Bernie and Slavica had split and he was manuvering to get hold on what he had previously thought was protected by transfering it to her.

The plot thickens, could make a good screen play out of it all , and then Bernie can become a movie mogul :)
 
Thursday, 28 June

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Checa back at home for Aragon home race

worldsbk.com: 2011 a look back at Aragon

crash.net: Haslam – I should have had two or three wins

worldsbk.com: New challenge for championship second place rider

suzuki-racing.com: FIXI Cresent Suzuki ready for aragon WSB

ultimatemotorcycling.com: World SBK riders to test new Pirelli Diablo

Italian Audio
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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

motomatters.com: 2012 Assen MotoGP FP1 Result: Lorenzo Takes Top In Final Minutes

bbc.co.uk: Steve Parish's MotoGP column

thecheckeredflag.co.uk: Assen preview – Stoner in need of Dutch fightback

cycleworld.com: Assen preview – Will American Ben Spies win again at the cathedral of racing?

motogp.com: Top CRT still the agenda for Aspar Team in Assen

racer.com: Hayden thinks Ducati has tyre solution

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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

telegraph.co.uk: Attention turns to Bernie Ecclestone after German banker is jailed in Formula One corruption case

formula1.com: Frank Williams Q&A – I wouldn't be here if I wasn't still a fan

thf1times.com: Budget controls will sustain unpredictability

Keep in mind the rumors of Mercedes F1 exit as opposed to articles such as this -
sportinglife.com: Wait for Schumi deal developments
Norbert Haug is remaining coy about contract negotiations with Michael Schumacher, but the Mercedes motorsport boss says he has nonetheless been impressed by the seven-times World Champion's professionalism in recent months.

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telegraph.com.uk: German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky who took bribes over F1 sale jailed

Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


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Other Racing

speedbrain.de: Sardegna Rally Race 2012 – Day 4
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On the Street

sportrider.com: Tires, the most expensive consumable

sportrider.com: Alpinestars fastlane shoe – Review

asphaltandrubber.com: Yamaha serious about India with $500 motorcycle

cycleworld.com: Spied! - 2013 BMW R1250GS

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motorcycle.com: 2012 Husqvarna TE250 Review

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The Mothership

Graffunder, Redmond, Salvini and Lettenbichler ready for Enduro X! Corona, CA – June 27, 2012 – It’s time again for Summer X Games and the world’s best off-road motorcycle racers are ramping up for the Moto X Enduro X event. The action heats up Sunday, July 1st, when Husqvarna Motorcycles enters the STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles with a factory backed team featuring four of the top world-class extreme racers from four different countries, each hopeful of returning home with an X Games medal....

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A Ghost Extended Wheelbase is the Race Director’s car at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The model, which boasts all the dynamic prowess of Ghost in an indulgent extended wheelbase experience, is one of two Rolls-Royce press fleet cars taking part in the festival this year....More

Cage World

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FWIW

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Haslam wants to break the win duck.
Biaggi is hoping for a breakaway and may well get it.
Melandri will play racer and try to improve on his 2011 performance.

SBK is at Motorland Aragon this weekend.

Ducati 222.5 pts.
Still on top by a point and a half going into the weekend. Coming out I expect them to be behind but where?

Aprilia 221 pts.
I expect Aprilia to be on top of the heat when the SBK circus packs up on Sunday. How they do it is the only question. In 2011 Aprilia took four of the six podium steps. Biaggi was P2 in R1 and P1 in R2. I look for Aprilia to be on the podium where is the question.

BMW 197 pts.
BMW needs a good performance out of its riders. Melandri took a Pi and P2 in 2011 astride a Yamaha. A repeat would be great and improvement even better. Haslam wants to break the duck but needs to improve from a pair of P9 finishes in 2011. His performance this season may lack a win but Aragon seems Haslam friendly. P2 in the manufacture hunt is in reach IF...

Honda 176 pts
Rea is coming on strong for Honda. After a strong private test at Assen during the break they will be in the hunt but not for the top of the podium.

Kawasaki 170.5
The last round had Team Green running backwards in the standings. The claim after Aragon tests is they have found the problem with tyre management. If this is the case the Kawasaki is a big threat to the plans of Biaggi, Melandri and Haslam. Podium finishes for them, how high is the question.

[Suzuki 56.5 pts[/B]
Aragon should be a good track for the Suzuki. I don't expect much but hope they give Ducati trouble.


Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls – UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series – Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey…
Before a log trip…
Before winter…
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

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Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

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Friday, 29 June

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SBK

drbyshire.co.uk: Haslam hoping for positive momentum when World Superbike series resumes

worldsbk.com: Checa Mealandri and Sykes quick on the draw at Motorland Aragon

3dcarshows.com: NEW 17-INCH PIRELLI DIABLO SUPERBIKE TYRES FIRST TEST AT ARAG?ÆN WITH THE SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RIDERS


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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

motogp.com: Pedrosa leads tricky final practice at Iveco TT Assen

motomatters.com: 2012 Assen MotoGP Thursday Round Up: It's Not As Close As It Looks

ducati.com: Promising start for Ducati team in free practice at Dutch TT

motomatters.com: Thursday press releases

bbc.co.uk:Injured Crutcchlow quick at Assen

motogp.com: Gresini review Assen first day

cycleworld.com: MotoGP rampant Spies lays down benchmark at Assen

thecheckeredflag.com: Repsol Honda unconcerned by Friday performance

thecheckeredflag.ccom: Yamaha riders comfortable with Assen form

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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

formula1.com: Great Britain review quotes

theef1times.com: Q&A with White on Renault alternator issue

formula1.com: Santander presents its vision of London F1 street race

reuters.com: Londaon race a distant dream despite hype

racer.com: Ecclestone hopes to avoid more involvement in Gribkowsky case

formula1.com: Become a driver and team boss with F1 Online: The Game

Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


Other Racing

cmgonline.com: Pikes peak race delayed

speedbrain.com: SARDEGNA RALLY RACE 2012, DAY 5
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fim-live.com: HUSQVARNA ENDURO TEAM LOOKS FOR SUCCESS AT EWC GP IN ITALY

motorcycle-usa.com: Zero Motorcycles rleases 'Going Electric'

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On the Street

acem.eu: EU motorcycle market heads into deeper recession
FWIW: Historically the EU market represents over 70% of the BMW sales.

aceem.eu: Italian Industry Association presents plan to counter crisis | ANCMA proposes new tools and services to the sector and calls on Government for tailored measures to revive the PTW market
FWIW: Italy, the home of Husqvarna, has been the second biggest market for BMW on a country basis (Germany #1, U.S. #3)

thekneeslider.com: BMW S1000RR Adventure bike form Wunderlich

sportrider.com: K Tech suspension introduces fork piston kits for BMW S1000RR

sportrider.com: Safermoto demos airbag motorcycle gear ar Red Bull US Grand Prix

motorcycle.com: Shoei Neotec helmet review

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The Mothership

ave bike will travelÔǪ ThatÔÇÖs what approximately 1000 motorcyclists did when they competed in the 14th ÔÇÿLes a LesÔÇÖ rally in Portugal, which this year went from the south to the north of the country. Interestingly, almost half the participants were on BMW bikes, chosen for their ability to eat up the kilometres and keep the riders in the saddle, in comfort, for longer. ... ...More

The BMW Safari is BMW Motorrad AustraliaÔÇÖs major riding event. It was established in 1994 and since then the Safari has grown into a ÔÇÿmust doÔÇÖ for BMW riders. There are now two Safaris, the GS Safari for adventure riders and the TourenSport (TS) Safari for those who enjoy kilometre after kilometre of sweeping bitumen. ... More

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The DTM will make its traditional visit to the Norisring this weekend. One of the three BMW teams has excellent memories of the street circuit in N??rnberg (DE): BMW Team Schnitzer won a DTM race there with Joachim Winkelhock (DE) at the wheel of the BMW M3 back on 28th June 1992 ÔÇô and the team now returns to the scene of this success almost 20 years to the day....More

Cage World

wsj.com: BMW Considers Contract Assembly at Dutch NedCar Plant

egmcartech.com: BMW ends fuel cell cooperation with General Motors

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls ÔÇô UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

1224188747_KnFmX-Ti.jpg
Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: The correct tactic for avoiding a deer strike is to brake quickly to a slow speed when a deer is seen. http://t.co/ZWx9EEnr

QOD: What should you do when riding through turns? http://t.co/wKzHD0zY

Bike Candy

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Friday, 29 June | Race Update Aragon SBK, Assen MotoGP Qualifying

SBK

worldsbk.com: Biaggi from Sykes as action starts in Spain

But that was in the first free practice; in first qualifying...

worldsbk.com: BMW from Aprilia and Kawasaki in first qualifying session

All of this could, and probably will in Suprepole; however, fast on Friday is always a good sign for Sunday.

Aragon - FIM Superbike World Championship - Qualifying*1

1.*Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'58.608
2.*Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'58.973
3.*Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'59.123
4.*Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'59.263
5.*Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'59.396
6.*Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'59.751
7.*Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'59.770
8.*Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2'00.146
9.*Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'00.147
10.*Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 2'00.401
11.*Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 2'00.514
12.*John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'00.570
13.*Niccol?? Canepa (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 2'00.615
14.*Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 2'00.617
15.*Sylvain Guintoli (Team*Effenbert*Liberty*Racing) Ducati 1098R 2'00.640
16.*Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'00.690
17.*Maxime Berger (Team*Effenbert*Liberty*Racing) Ducati 1098R 2'01.151
18.*Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 2'01.827
19.*Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 2'01.965
20.*Jakub Smrz (Liberty*Racing*Team*Effenbert) Ducati 1098R 2'02.032
21.*David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'02.616
22.*Leandro Mercado (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'02.630
23.*Norino Brignola (Grillini*Progea*Superbike*Team) BMW S1000 RR 2'07.213

worldsbk.com: Kawasaki adopts new rule lightning fast

worldsbk.com: Barrier to lea in first qualifying [SSTK1000]

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

motogp.com: Dutch TT sees Stoner grab pole in dramatic qualifying

1 1 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'33.713 14 15 303.4
2 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'33.828 18 19 0.115 0.115 303.4
3 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'34.001 20 20 0.288 0.173 305.7
4 6 Stefan BRADL GER LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'34.035 20 20 0.322 0.034 304.0
5 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'34.486 17 17 0.773 0.451 299.0
6 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'34.644 15 16 0.931 0.158 297.2
7 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'34.698 11 17 0.985 0.054 299.6
8 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'34.722 11 16 1.009 0.024 299.4
69 Nicky DUCATI 9 HAYDEN USA Ducati Team 1'34.751 18 19 1.038 0.029 300.0
10 46 Valentino ROSSI
ITA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'35.057 22 22 1.344 0.306 302.1
11 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'35.289 3 16 1.576 0.232 305.0
12 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'35.830 19 20 2.117 0.541 286.6
13 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'36.007 4 14 2.294 0.177 286.3
14 51 Michele PIRRO ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini FTR 1'36.647 15 15 2.934 0.640 283.2
15 54 Mattia PASINI
ITA Speed Master ART 1'36.943 17 17 3.230 0.296 284.7
16 9 Danilo PETRUCCI
ITA Came IodaRacing Project IODA 1'36.967 20 22 3.254 0.024 270.0
17 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing DUCATI 1'37.110 10 15 3.397 0.143 302.8
18 68 Yonny HERNANDEZ COL Avintia Blusens BQR 1'37.191 4 18 3.478 0.081 279.8
19 77 James ELLISON GBR Paul Bird Motorsport ART 1'37.281 18 19 3.568 0.090 283.5
20 22 Ivan SILVA SPA Avintia Blusens BQR 1'37.554 17 17 3.841 0.273 284.3
21 5 Colin EDWARDS USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing SUTER 1'38.305 4 16 4.592 0.751 283.4

motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team
 
Saturday, 30 June

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SBK

Second Qualifying: worldsbk.com: BMW Kawasaki an Ducati top the qualifying

Aragon - FIM Superbike World Championship - Qualifying*2

1. Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'57.491
2. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'58.005
3. Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.018
4. Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'58.144
5. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'58.241
6. Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'58.282
7. Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'58.612
8. Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'58.641
9. Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'58.690
10.Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.700
11. Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'58.708
12. Sylvain Guintoli (Team*Effenbert*Liberty*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.710
13. Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'58.884
14. Jakub Smrz (Liberty*Racing*Team*Effenbert) Ducati 1098R 1'58.989
15. Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'59.003
16. Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'59.017
17. David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'59.474
18. Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'59.686
19. Niccol?? Canepa (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 1'59.811
20. Maxime Berger (Team*Effenbert*Liberty*Racing) Ducati 1098R 2'00.164
21. John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'00.245
22. Leandro Mercado (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'00.975
23. Norino Brignola (Grillini*Progea*Superbike*Team) BMW S1000 RR 2'03.823


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worldsbk.com: Carlos Checa curve becomes part of Motoland Aragon


WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

reuters.com: The German round of the MotoGP championship will stay at Sachsenring circuit until at least the end of 2016, series promoters Dorna said on Friday.

visordown.com: Not everyone loves Rossi

Saturday Warmup:motogp.com: Pedrosa leads warm-up at sunny Assen

1 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'34.636 12 12 302.4
2 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'34.668 5 13 0.032 0.032 302.2
3 1 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'34.681 6 11 0.045 0.013 302.7
4 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'34.734 10 12 0.098 0.053 309.4
5 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'34.742 6 12 0.106 0.008 299.3
6 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'34.817 8 12 0.181 0.075 297.4
7 6 Stefan BRADL GER LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'34.999 6 11 0.363 0.182 303.4
8 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'35.101 4 12 0.465 0.102 304.8
9 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'35.267 5 12 0.631 0.166 299.9
69 Nicky DUCATI 10 HAYDEN USA Ducati Team 1'35.334 5 12 0.698 0.067 300.9
11 46 Valentino ROSSI
ITA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'35.742 4 13 1.106 0.408 300.6
12 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'36.342 8 11 1.706 0.600 284.3
13 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'36.353 12 12 1.717 0.011 284.5
14 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing DUCATI 1'36.814 6 11 2.178 0.461 300.6
15 51 Michele PIRRO ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini FTR 1'37.022 7 10 2.386 0.208 281.7
16 68 Yonny HERNANDEZ COL Avintia Blusens BQR 1'37.140 8 12 2.504 0.118 279.8
17 54 Mattia PASINI
ITA Speed Master ART 1'37.651 4 11 3.015 0.511 284.7
18 22 Ivan SILVA SPA Avintia Blusens BQR 1'37.861 12 12 3.225 0.210 283.4
19 9 Danilo PETRUCCI
ITA Came IodaRacing Project IODA 1'38.206 7 11 3.570 0.345 266.1
20 77 James ELLISON GBR Paul Bird Motorsport ART 1'38.274 6 12 3.638 0.068 286.8
21 5 Colin EDWARDS USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing SUTER 1'38.580 7 10 3.944 0.306 282.4

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motogp.com: Rookie Rule abolished and technical changes for 2013 outlined

motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

jamesallenonf1.com: Mercedes pullout rumors unfounded
FWIW: Rumors may have been unfounded but have a basis in the underlying question of what happens with Bernie Ecclestone.

racer.ccom: Schumacher open minded about Britain

formula1.com: Inside line ÔÇô McLaren's Jenson Button

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Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


Other Racing

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On the Street

cmgonline.com: Harley-Davidson dealer wins dispute over out of area sales

cycleworld.com: Jims 135 inch [H-D] Twin Cam race engine

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BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation agree to further strengthen collaboration ...More

Statement by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Press Meeting BMW Group / Toyota Motor Corporation on 29 June 2012 ...More

Cage World

roadandtrack.com: Lotus takes centre stage at Goodwood

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls ÔÇô UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

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Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

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Saturday, 30 June | Aragon Superpole - Assen TT Race updates

SBK

worldsbi.com: Six from eight attempts as Sykes rewrites record books again

Starting from the first and second row, Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport is well positioned for tomorrowÔÇÖs races at Motorland Arag??n. The Spanish track hosts the eighth round of the 2012 FIM Superbike World Championship. Factory rider Leon Haslam (GBR) finished todayÔÇÖs Superpole qualifying in fourth position, in front of his team-mate Marco Melandri (ITA), who occupies fifth on the grid with his BMW S 1000 RR. ...More

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his afternoon, under the hot sun of Alca??iz's MotorLand Arag??n, the Superpole defined the starting grid for the two Superbike races scheduled for tomorrow. The BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team saw its riders Ayrton Badovini and Michel Fabrizioobtain a tenth and a thirteenth place on the grid, after the pair finished ninth and tenth respectively in the morning qualifying session number 2. Sylvain Barrier took pole position - the third of the season - in Superstock 1000 Qualifying 2. The French rider will be joined on the front row of the grid by Lorenzo Baroni, who got the third fastest time. ...More

Aragon - FIM Superbike World Championship - Superpole*3

1.*Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'56.552
2.*Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'57.260
3.*Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'57.592
4.*Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'57.710
5.*Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'57.784
6.*Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'58.033
7.*Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.243
8.*Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'58.485
9.*Sylvain Guintoli (Team*Effenbert*Liberty*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.073
10.*Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'58.249
11.*Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'58.264
12.*Jakub Smrz (Liberty*Racing*Team*Effenbert) Ducati 1098R 1'59.160
13.*Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'58.534
14.*Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'58.660
15.*Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'59.302
16.*Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'59.549
17.*David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'59.474
18.*Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'59.686
19.*Niccol?? Canepa (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 1'59.811
20.*Maxime Berger (Team*Effenbert*Liberty*Racing) Ducati 1098R 2'00.164
21.*John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 2'00.245
22.*Leandro Mercado (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 2'00.975
23.*Norino Brignola (Grillini*Progea*Superbike*Team) BMW S1000 RR 2'03.823


motomatters.com: Aragon WSBK Saturday round up

Sykes took his sixth superpole but that does not add any points to Kawasaki's championship tally. Haslam and Melandri are in good grid positions to win the race to turn 3 and be the leaders after lap one.

Tyres remain the big question for all the racers on Sunday.
Has Kawasaki solved their tyre race duration management problem? My guess is they have improved but the heat and racing conditions will be to much for Sykes and his Kawasaki over the length of a race.
Biaggi has a winning history at Aragon but rides with very aggressive style. Will he use up his rubber attacking or defending before the end of the race? Laverty may be the Aprilia front row rider to watch.
I still have high hopes for the BMW riders. If I had not spent my coffee change on doughnuts this morning I would put my money where my mouth, or keyboard in this case, is.


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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


worldsbk.com: BMW, Kawasaki and Ducati riders fight for pole

motogp

motogp.com: Repsol Honda dominates Assen TT

motogp.com: Stoner victorious at incident riden Iveco TT Assen

motogp.com: Spies finishes fourth as Lorenzo is taken out at Dutch TT

motomatters.com: Assne MotoGP Saturday round up

motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team


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Bautista Bonehead,,

That move Bautista made taking out himself and Lorenzo in T1, L1 might be the most inept riding display I've ever seen in MotoGP. There was less than a zero chance he could make the corner on that line at that speed that was at least 10 mph bove anyon else on the track at their impact point Even the generally uncritical commentators called him out for the dumb move. A true sportsman would at leat refund his pay for making such a stupid error that embarassed himself and his team.
Wonder what Lorenzo had to say- he didn't look very happy....

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Sunday, 1 July

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Members with Birthdays Today

And a Happy Golden Birthday to the youngest Pit Crew Member who turns One today. :thumb


SBK

bikesportnews.com: Rea going in blind with race tyre choice

bikesportnews.com: Checa expects tough time in hot conditions

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Motorland Aragon Race 1

Sykes won the race to turn three and lead the first lap. Laverty lead teammate Biaggi followed by BMW's Melandri. Haslam had a terrible start and dropped to P8 from his P4 front row starting position. With two laps complete Laverty overtook Sykes for the lead and during the following lap would be passed by Biaggi and Melandri.

As the third lap closed Biaggi overtook Laverty for the lead. Melandri would pass Laverty as the fourth lap began. By the end of the race Biaggi and Melandri, in a two bike break away, would open a gap of almost 8 seconds over the rest of the field.

Melandri pressured Biaggi. Melandri set fast laps on 6 and 7; however, he seemed to be setting up Biaggi more than trying to pass. The pass would come on lap 12 but Biaggi would regain the lead on the next lap.

Behind them BMW Italia's Badovini had made his way up to P4 and was reeling in Sykes. Over the following laps the gap closed between the two until you could see Badovini testing for a pass. The final attack coming on the last lap proved terminal for both riders. Badovinin appeared to loose the front tyre and clipped Sykes rear taking both out in the process.

In front Melandri continued to pressure Biaggi after giving up the lead back on lap 3. This will no doubt be a great duel to watch on the tube. It was on live timing board. Biaggi consistently turned in greater trap speeds than Melandri but the BMW kept catching the Aprilia hundredth by hundredth. With 5 laps remaining Melandri took the lead and appeared to be opening a bit of a gap. Apparently Biaggi needed to catch his breath and regroup. He began his attack and would regain the lead as the penultimate lap came to a close. Melandri pressed but was unable to recover.

With the Sykes / Badovini crash Checa moved to P3 to take the last step of the Race 1 podium.

In the manufactures championship race results: P1 Aprilia, P2 BMW, P3 to Ducati after the Sykes crash, P4 Suzuki, P 5 Honda. P6 to Kawasaki but they did not have a bike in the races as the checkered flag fell.

This result puts Aprilia with 246 on top of Ducati with 238.5 points. BMW Is in third with 217 well ahead of Honda's 178 points. The Sykes / Badovini crash helped Ducati.

After they turn wrenches and tape up the riders Motorland Aragaon Race 2 will do its best ot mix this up again. Will Melandri trade spots with Biaggi on top as they did last year? What happened with Haslam? Can he recover? Will Sykes be back?

I will have a round up late this evening.

1 2 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory
2 5 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR
3 7 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R
4 8 19 C. DAVIES GBR ParkinGO MTC Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory
5 3 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory
6 13 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR
7 4 91 L. HASLAM GBR BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR
8 11 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Ducati 1098R
9 14 2 L. CAMIER GBR FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000
10 20 121 M. BERGER FRA Team Effenbert Liberty Racing Ducati 1098R
11 19 59 N. CANEPA ITA Red Devils Roma Ducati 1098R
12 9 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Effenbert Liberty Racing Ducati 1098R
13 16 87 L. ZANETTI ITA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R
14 18 4 H. AOYAMA JPN Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR
15 21 21 J. HOPKINS USA FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000
16 6 65 J. REA GBR Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR
17 23 64 N. BRIGNOLA ITA Grillini Progea Superbike Team BMW S1000 RR
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RET 1 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 19 1 Lap
RET 10 86 A. BADOVINI ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR 19 1 Lap
RET 17 44 D. SALOM ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 12 8 Laps
RET 22 36 L. MERCADO ARG Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 10 10 Laps
RET 15 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 8 12 Laps
RET 12 96 J. SMRZ CZE Liberty Racing Team Effenbert Ducati 1098R 0

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

bbc.co.uk: Lorenzo crash – Bautista punished
FWIW: Bonehead in deed. Bautista has been punished but I doubt we have heard the last on this.
:lurk

ducati.com: Hayden sixth at Dutch TT. Rossi thwarted by a problem

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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

speedtv.com: Bernie Ecclestone – no fear of Hockenheim arrest

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Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship



On the Street

ultimatemotorcycling.com: 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Adventure review

cycleworld.com: Yamaha Super Tenere long term test update

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Brutus electric crruiser ready to order starting at $45,000

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The Mothership

Four BMW M3 DTMs in the top ten, all BMW drivers in Q2 and a happy Augusto Farfus (BR) in third place on the grid: in temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius, the BMW DTM teams kept cool heads during qualifying at the Norisring (DE) to secure promising starting positions ahead of the fifth race of the season. ...More


FWIW

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls – UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series – Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey…
Before a log trip…
Before winter…
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

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Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

*TIP: Passengers need the same protection that you do – proper clothes and a helmet. P.50http://t.co/jfDwhhh2

QOD: What is the biggest cause of crashes involving a single motorcycle?*http://t.co/D7eUEM2R

Bike Candy

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Sunday, 1 July | Race Update

SBK

Race 1

worldsbk.com: Max from Marco as Checa takes a dramatic third

motomatters.com: 2012 Aragon WSBK Race One - Horses, Horses, Horses

bikesportnews.com: Biaggi wins as Rea crashes

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Race 2

Laverty won the race to turn three and held the lead after lap 1 with Biaggi, Melandri and Davies in tow. These four would form a breakaway pack of three Aprilias and one BMW dueling to the end. The end would not be decided until the last lap. After multiple lead changes Melandri would take the lead in the second interval of the track and hold it for the win.

Rea, the Honda rider many of you love to hate, helped the BMW cause by finishing in P5 ahead of Checa, the first Ducati rider in P7. After the Aragon round the
Manufacturer Standings are:
Aprilia 266 pts
Ducati 247.5
BMW 242
Honda 189
Kawasaki 178.5
Suzuki 63.5

Biaggi leads the rider chart by 48 points. That gives him almost a full race weekend lead over P2 Meladri. Rea Checa Sykes and Haslam follow in that order.

Race 2 Results

1 5 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR
2 3 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory
3 8 19 C. DAVIES GBR ParkinGO MTC Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory
4 2 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory
5 6 65 J. REA GBR Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR
6 4 91 L. HASLAM GBR BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR
7 7 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R
8 1 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R
9 10 86 A. BADOVINI ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR
10 11 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Ducati 1098R
11 13 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR
12 20 121 M. BERGER FRA Team Effenbert Liberty Racing Ducati 1098R
13 9 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA Team Effenbert Liberty Racing Ducati 1098R
14 16 87 L. ZANETTI ITA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R
15 18 4 H. AOYAMA JPN Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR
16 17 44 D. SALOM ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R
17 19 59 N. CANEPA ITA Red Devils Roma Ducati 1098R
18 22 36 L. MERCADO ARG Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R
19 23 64 N. BRIGNOLA ITA Grillini Progea Superbike Team BMW S1000 RR
20 15 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 19
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RET 14 2 L. CAMIER GBR FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 17 3 Laps
RET 21 21 J. HOPKINS USA FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 3 17 Laps 2


Next race is 20 July at The Brno Circuit in the Czech Republic.

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
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SBK

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It was an exciting and very successful Sunday for Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport at Motorland Arag??n (ESP). The squad not only celebrated another victory in the FIM Superbike World Championship, but also a second place on the podium and two more fastest race laps. Factory rider Marco Melandri (ITA) won race two after being second in race one, setting the fastest laps in both races on his BMW S 1000 RR. In much cooler conditions than on the previous days, Leon Haslam (GBR) had bad luck with a wrong tyre choice for race one but fought strong battles in race two. He finished seventh and sixth respectively. With these results, the two riders collected 64 points in total for the squad – another team record for BMW Motorrad Motorsport. ..More

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The lights went out to signal go at Alca??iz's MotorLand Arag??n for the eighth World Superbike round Sunday races. Ayrton Badovini finished race one in the gravel after fighting to the last lap for a third position finish, while Michel Fabrizio finished sixth after an outstanding recovery. The two BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team riders finished race two in ninth and eleventh places respectively. Lorenzo Baroni took a third podium step finish in the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup race, scoring his second consecutive top-three finish this season so far. Sylvain Barrier could not complete the race due to a crash and consequent retirement three laps later. ...More

worldsbk.com: Stunning four way fight goes to Melandri

bikesportnews.com: Too many mistakes for Haslam

bikesportnews.com: Tough day leaves bad taste for Rea

motomatters.com: Aragon race two exciting race

suzuki-racing.com: Top 10 for Camier and FIXI Crescent Suzuki

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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


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motogp

speedtv.com: All is even as Sachsenring showdown looms

bbc.co.uk: Lorenzo's crash at Assen could be a decisive moment

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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

eurosport.yahoo.com: F1 teams get more time for cost cuts

thef1times.com: Vettel has no problem with Webber staying put


Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


Other Racing

chicagotribune.com[//url]: IndyCar Chicagoland Grand Prix plans hit skids

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On the Street

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: Villa d'Este Redux

motosportsnewswire.com: AMA Hall of Fame announces 2012 induction class

webbikeworld.com: Nolan N85 review

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The Mothership

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Cage World

inautonews.com: BMW to hire thousands of permanent staff

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FWIW




Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls – UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series – Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey…
Before a log trip…
Before winter…
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

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Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: When doing your T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection, check air pressure in tires when cold; adjust to load.*http://t.co/FyUsFzr7

*QOD: Which of the following is true of the motorcycle’s front brake?*http://t.co/tTzejXqu

Bike Candy

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SBK

worldsbk.com: BMW riders out front in first test session of new SBK erra

but the rest of the kids are learning...

roadracingworld.com: Sykjes fastes on new 17 inch Pirellis during on day tests at Motorland Aragon

The day after its victorious appearance at Motorland Arag??n, Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport went on track again at the Spanish venue. Today it took part at the official Infront testing with factory riders Marco Melandri (ITA) and Leon Haslam (GBR). The conditions were good, with sunny skies, air temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius and track temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius. ...More

The BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team has completed the official post-race day test at the Alca??iz's MotorLand Arag??n. Two sessions of two hours and twenty minutes each gave Michel Fabrizio and Ayrton Badovini the chance to try new set-up adjustments and to test the new 17'' Pirelli tyres (SC1 compound), that will make its official World Superbike debut next season. ...More

suzuki-racing.com: Positive test fro FIXI Crescent Suzuki

alpharacing.com: Fight for points in Aragon

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

fim-live.com: Lorenzo and Stoner neck and neck as MotoGP hits Germany

XOXO - motogp.com: Injured Lorenzo and Bautista make up before Sachsenring

Casey Stoner Blog: Battered, bruised but a crucial win in Assen

motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

jamesallenonf1.com: Teams in limbo as deadline passes for 2013 rules agreement

formula1.com: Pirelli to test new tyre compound in Silverstone practice

formula1.com: Great Britian preview quotes

eurosport.com: Haug ÔÇô F1 cost cuts vital

roadandrack.com: Hamilton and Button imagine London Grand Prix
Probably ain't going to happen but fun look anyway.

thef1times.com: Belgium hoping to keep GP with new deal

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Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


Other Racing

honda.com: Honda to participate in 2013 Dakar Rally

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On the Street

Hmmm, time to move
thekneeslider.com: Motorcycle apartments, keep you bike inside

dealernews.com: AMA offers Black Book price guide as smartphone ap

ghsa.org: New guideline helps states collect crash data

stayontheblack.com: New BMW F700 GS and BMW F800GS
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The Mothership

When BMW Motorrad extended the GS family with an entry-level and medium category in 2007 in the form of the F 650 GS and the F 800 GS, there was no doubt as to the message: lots of riding fun based on light, safe controllability over all surfaces, plenty of drive power and endurance on trips - even when there are only gravel tracks left to get you where you're going. A concept in two versions which many motorcycling fans responded to enthusiastically. BMW Motorrad now continues this chapter of the GS success story with the updated versions of these two successful enduro models: the F 700 GS and F 800 GS. As always, BMW Motorrad has faced the challenge of taking something that is already good and making it even better, consistently focusing on building on the characteristic strengths of the GS in refining the concept. ...More

The success story continues: the fourth round of the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM) at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg (AUS) was once again dominated by the BMW teams receiving direct assistance from BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport. They monopolised the podium after both races in the IDM Superbike class and continued the run of victories enjoyed by the BMW S 1000 RR in this fiercely competitive championship. ...More

TodayÔÇÖs stars and heroes from the past, historic and modern race vehicles: Last weekend, the ÔÇ£Goodwood Festival of SpeedÔÇØ again lured over 100.000 fans to Goodwood House near Chichester (GBR). The colours of BMW Motorrad were this time represented by brand ambassador Troy Corser (AUS). The two-time Superbike World Champion was taking the legendary 1976 BMW R 90 S on track at the famous motorsports event. ...More

Motorcycling and safety - these two words are inseparably linked as far as BMW Motorrad is concerned. For decades now, BMW Motorrad has established a pioneering role for itself when it comes to issues of safety in connection with motorcycling. Thanks to its powerful innovative strength, which continues unabated to this day, an integrated approach to safety has been developed which is firmly anchored within corporate strategy and covers all areas of motorcycling. ...More

Woodcliff Lake, N.J.  July 2nd, 2012 BMW Team RLL will bring a streak of three consecutive podium finishes in the first three races of the 2012 season, including a win at the 12 Hours of Sebring, to the July 7th American Le Mans Series Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park, in Lakeville, Conn. Since the teams 2009 season debut at least one BMW Team RLL M3 has finished on the podium at BMW of North Americas home track. A third place finish in 2009 led to a double podium 2-3 result in 2010. Last year eventual GT driver co-champions Joey Hand and Dirk M??ller won the race after starting from the pole and leading every lap. ...More

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Cage World

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FWIW

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls ÔÇô UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

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Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

Cycleworld ÔÇô Have you ridden a Ford lately?

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Wednesday, 4 July

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Happy 4th of July

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SBK

fim-live.com: INFRONT TESTING ÔÇô ARAG?ôN

bikesportnews.com: WSBK top men give new 17 wheels thumbs up

ultimatemotorcycling.com: 17 inch Pirelli Aragon test | 1.5 seconds faster

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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

motomatters.com: Press Release: Bridgestone's Head Of Motorsports Development Issues Apology

honda.com: Repsol Honda Team heads to Sachsenring with championship tied

supebikeplanet.com: Stoner ÔÇô tyres still suck

ducati.com: Ducati Team prepares for Sachsenring challenge


fim-live.com: Lorenzo and Spies look forward to Sachsenring

[urk=http://www.racer.com/bautista-pledges-to-never-repeat-error/article/248663/ ]racer.com[/url]: Bautista pledges to never repeat error

sportrider.com: Yamaha TZ250 ÔÇô The original CRT machine
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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel's contract, or lack of one, has been the talk of the day.
reuters.com: Vettel will be staying put, says Red Bull boss
Reuters seems the least dramatic in its reporting.

thef1times.com: Schumacher contact due in six weeks

formula1.com: Marussia tester De Villota involved in test crash

bbc.co..uk: The F1 2012 season so far: BBC F1 TV and 5 live pundits' view

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Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


Other Racing

bikesportnews.com: Less aggressive riding style pushes Redding to consistent podiums
FWIW: There is a lesson in this

superbike-news.o.uk: Mark Aitchison sings for Quattro Plant Kawasaki
FWIW: Aitchison moves from SBK on a BMW to BSB astride a Kawasaki.

fim-live.com: Sachsenring Round 4 of the FIM Sidecar World Championship

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On the Street

sportrider.com: Summer riding tips | Out riding the thermometer

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Congress clears highway bill

visordwon.com: [UK] 122558 Bikers have broken down in the past 12 months

bsmotoring: [Indian] Two wheeler sales up 7 percent in June

cycleworld.com: CW Evaluation ÔÇô Cobra FI2000 POWRPRO | Fuel injection made brainless

jsonline.com: Women and motorcycles: ridership is on the rise



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auf Deutch
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The Mothership

"Safety 360??" ÔÇô an integrated approach to motorcycling safety.
Motorcycling and safety - these two words are inseparably linked as far as BMW Motorrad is concerned. For decades now, BMW Motorrad has established a pioneering role for itself when it comes to issues of safety in connection with motorcycling. Thanks to its powerful innovative strength, which continues unabated to this day, an integrated approach to safety has been developed which is firmly anchored within corporate strategy and covers all areas of motorcycling. The "Safety 360??" principle adopts a universal perspective, breaking down the topic into three facets:
Safety technology in the vehicle itself,
Safety derived from rider equipment
Safety derived from rider training.

BMW Motorrad ABS available as standard in all models from now on.
Increasing importance is attached to the issue of safety in public and political debate. As a leading motorcycle manufacturer, BMW Motorrad has always been aware of its social responsibility in this connection. In 1988 the company presented the world's first serial production motorcycles with the antilock brake system ABS - the most effective technical safety bonus to this day.
The next logical step follows now: from model year 2013, BMW Motorrad will be offering ABS as a standard feature in all models. The company is being proactive here, significantly pre-empting the requirement for ABS likely to be introduced in 2016 for all newly registered motorcycles in Europe. The first new models in which this measure is to be applied are the 2-cylinder models BMW F 700 GS and BMW F 800 GS....More

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  July 3, 2012 The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 27,720 vehicles, an increase of 3.2 percent from the 26,865 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 10.5 percent on sales of 158,563 in the first six months of 2012 compared to 143,521 in the same period in 2011.

...BMW Motorrad Sales
Sales of BMW motorcycles increased 6.7 percent in June for a total of 1,310 compared to 1,228 motorcycles sold in June, 2011. Year-to-date, BMW Motorrad is up 20.0 percent on sales of 6,453 compared to 5,376 sold in the first half of 2011. In June, the best performing models included the S 1000 RR, up 50.5 percent to 310 units; and the G-Series, up 51.4 percent to 112 units.
...More

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Cage World

roadandtrack.com: 2013 McLaren 12c Spider


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Bike Candy

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Thursday, 5 July

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SBK


alpharacing.com: Infront testing Aragon

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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

sportrider.com: Yamaha MotoGP race boss Jarvis - ÔÇ£We need better results from SpiesÔÇØ

superbikeplanet.com: BMW shows no signs of joining MotoGP

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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

fia.com: F1 Preview ÔÇô British GP

[http://184.106.145.74/fia-f1/f1-2012/f1-2012-09/BGP Online Media Guide 2012 FINAL.pdf ]fia.com[/url]: 2012 Santander British Grand Prix Silverstone Media Kit

bbc.co.uk: Why F1 drivers love the British GP

thef1times.com: Hemrey denies tyre inconsistency claim

eurosport.com: F1 penalty system set for review

jamesallenonf1.com: Lotus solar powered simulator and a look into the

speedtv.com: Skull surgery for Maria de Villota after Marussia crash

jamesallenonf1.com: De Villota loses right eye and remains critical but stable

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Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


Other Racing

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Munich. In just a few days ÔÇô from 6 ÔÇô 8 July 2012 ÔÇô the global classic motor sport community will once again descend on Le Mans, France. Held every other year since 2002, the event etches delight onto the faces of drivers and spectators in equal measure and has become a firm fixture on the classic motor racing calendar. ...More

bmw-motorrad.com: Bronze medal for Husqvarna at X Games

cycleworld.com: Ironman - Soloing the Baja 1000

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On the Street

ultimatemotorcycling.com: 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200V Seventy Two test

visordown.com: Ridden ÔÇô Triumph Thruxton

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The Mothership

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Munich / New York / Los Angeles  July 4, 2012 The 10th anniversary of MINI's arrival in the USA has triggered some very special celebrations in the most important sales market for the British premium small car brand. The highlight of this landmark year is an event experienced best at the wheel of a MINI, and whose slogan, Lets Motor, sums up how the brand has taken the US car market by storm over the past decade. The MINI community embarked upon the MINI TAKES THE STATES coast-to-coast rally today in New York. ...More

4th July is a special date for BMW: It is exactly one year to the day since the BMW M3 DTM completed its first laps at the test site in Aschheim (DE). Five races and thousands of kilometres later, this car already has one victory, five further podium finishes, a pole position, a fastest lap and 145 points to its name. ...More

Richmond Hill, ON.*MINI Canada is pleased to announce that Anomaly will become its advertising agency of record beginning July 1, 2012.* MINI selected the firm after conducting a thorough RFP process for MINIÔÇÖs brand and retailer marketing support in Canada. ...More


FWIW

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In the summer of 2012, Felix Baumgartner will attempt a record-breaking freefall jump from 120,000 feet - 23 miles - above the earth as part of Red Bull Stratos: a mission to the edge of space. The attempt will take place near Roswell, NM, USA, and if successful, Felix Baumgartner could be the first person to break the speed of sound with his own body, protected only by a space suit. As no one has successfully jumped from this height before, it's uncertain what the highest supersonic freefall in history will look or feel like. This animated video gives us a sense of what to expect when the history-making jump takes place later this summer when the weather is best for a launch. A live webcast of the Red Bull Stratos 120,000 foot freefall will air on

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls ÔÇô UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

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Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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Bike Candy

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Friday, 6 July

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Members with Birthdays Today


SBK

supebikeplanet.com: WSBK Kingpins test market

worldsbk.com: A day to remember for Davies

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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com


motogp

motomatters.com: Sachsenring MotoGP ÔÇô Thursday round up

speedtv.com: Rossi ÔÇô Ducati now has a plan
fWIW: Haven't we heard that before?

[urol=http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Racing+Number+Sachsenring ]motogp.com[/url]: Racing numbers - Sachsenring

niderbturedeaker.com: Bridgestone MotoGP race preview

motomatters.com: Sachsenring MotoGP press releases

motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics
SuterRacing.com, NGM Forward Racing Team



Formula 1

British Grand Prix Stewards Biographies

fia.com2012 British Grand Prix
Thursday Press Conference Transcript
05.07.2012
DRIVERS ÔÇô Vitaly PETROV (Caterham), Romain GROSJEAN (Lotus), Bruno SENNA
(Williams), Lewis HAMILTON (McLaren), Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari), Paul DI RESTA
(Force India).

Media Kit

formula1.com: Great Britain preview ÔÇô Red Bull and Ferrari to take centre stage?

formula1.com: No change in De Vollta's condition

reuters.com: F1 must investigate De Villota accident, drivers say

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Formula1 Silly Season Extreme -
f1sa.com: Horner denies claims he could be the Bernie Ecclestone Formula 1 replacement

Formula 1: 2012 Race Calendar | Results Season/Team/Driver
fia.com: 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship - Race Information & Event Starting Times for the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship


Other Racing



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On the Street

zigwheels.com: BMW to link up with TVS via its Husqvarna brand

visordown.com: Road Test / First Rides - GSR750ABS

cycleworld.com: A question of character ÔÇô Why some bikes move us and others just carry us

cmgonline.com: We've got a Wee-Strom

asphaltandrubber.com: European Commission approves Audi-Ducati acquisition

motorsportwire.com: Moose Racing new product ÔÇô adventure series luggage pillion bag

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The Mothership

otorcycling - boundless freedom on two wheels. But you can only really enjoy this freedom to the full if you have nothing to worry about, whether on or off the road. This is why BMW Motorrad always does its very utmost to ensure the safety of its riders. In its pursuit of carefree riding pleasure, BMW Motorrad has now reached the next milestone - Safety 360??. ... ...More

BMW Team RLL will bring a streak of three consecutive podium finishes in the first three races of the 2012 season, including a win at the 12 Hours of Sebring (US), to the forthcoming round of the American Le Mans Series at Lime Rock Park (US) on Saturday. Since the teamÔÇÖs 2009 season debut at least one BMW M3 GT has finished on the podium at BMW of North AmericaÔÇÖs home track. A third place finish in 2009 led to a double podium second-third result in 2010. Last year eventual GT driver co-champions Joey Hand (US) and Dirk M??ller (DE) won the race after starting from the pole and leading every lap. ...More

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Cage World

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

fim-live.com: FIM Superbike & Supersport Championship & FIM Superstock Cup Regulations 2012

Changes to the FIM Superbike, Supersport and Superstock regulations for 2012:
Some more details of changes to the championship regulations were delivered by the FIM in a press release.

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Sedalia, MO 65301

CA:
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ : National Traffic and Road Closure Information
511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

NHTSA recall database allows searches o safety-related complaints about motor vehicles and equipment by make, model and year.

Transport Canada Recalls Database

Vehicle Owner Service Agency (VOSA) Vehicle Recalls ÔÇô UK government recall database site

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission: Car and Motorcycle recall site.

Governor's Highway Safety Association. ghsa.orgHighway safety law charts

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

mic.org: Motorcycle Industry Council | Tire Guide 2011.pdf

1224188747_KnFmX-Ti.jpg
Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

thekneeslider.com: This Triumph is not what you think it is

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