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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Saturday, 13 April Racing Update : World SBK / Formula 1


SBK

worldsbk.com: Tom Sykes his 12th career Superpole at Aragon

The BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team will start the second round of the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship from the front row. Factory rider Chaz Davies (GBR) finished third in today?s Superpole qualifying at Spanish ?Motorland Arag?n?. His team mate Marco Melandri (ITA) was struggling with the front end of his bike and had to settle for eighth place on the third row of the grid. In the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, Sylvain Barrier will start the 2013 season opener from pole position. The Frenchman from the BMW Motorrad GoldBet STK Team dominates the weekend on his brand new BMW HP4, being fastest in all the sessions so far, including today?s qualifying...More

kawasaki-racingteam.eu: Sykes wins Superpole as Baz finishes sixth

aprilia.com: Aragon Superpole

hondaproracing.com: Mixed feelings for Pata Honda duo

suzuki-racing.com: Cluzel fifth in Aragon WSB Superpole

fime-live.com: Under the sign of Sykes

worldsbk.com: Sylvian Barrier on pole for the STK 1000 class

MotoGP

fim-live.com: CRT Director Michaud speaks

Formula One

pirelli.com: Chines Grand Prix ? Mixed strategies in qualifying

mercedes-amg-f1.com: Shanghai Saturday ? Lewis - ?A great result for us and such a good feeling?

lotusf1team.com: Second never enough for Raikkonen

redbull.com: Not a nice kind of Shanghai Surprise

reuters.com: Team orders remain an option at Mercedes

jamesallenonf1.com: Lewis Hamilton on pole for Chinese Grand Prix

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SBK

fim-live.com: Davies ends perfect

worldsbk.com: Davies wins Race 1 at Aragon

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worldsbk.com: Davies makes it two out of two at Aragon

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It was a dream day for the BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team at the Spanish track of Motorland Arag?n. Factory rider, Chaz Davies (GBR) was the man to beat at the second round of the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship after the Welshman won both races on his BMW S 1000 RR. He made the best use of his front row start and celebrated his first ever double-victory in the series. His team mate Marco Melandri (ITA), who started from eighth, jumped on the podium in third place in race one. In the second race, Marco finished fifth. In the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, reigning champion Sylvain Barrier (FRA) rode to victory at the season opener at Arag?n. This meant that the BMW Motorrad GoldBet STK Team rider secured the first ever international victory for the brand new BMW HP4. The bike is equipped with the Dynamic Damping Control DDC, meaning this was also the first ever victory of an electronic damping system in the history of motorcycle racing....More

aprilia.com: Aragon ? The Race

hondaproracing.com: Rea fourth in Spanish sun

suzuki-racing.com: Heroic race by Cluzel from pit lane to 7th

motomatters.com: Aragon World Superbike Sunday Round Up ? Reliability in question

worldsbk.com: Sylvain Barrier dominates STK1000 Aragon race

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Formula One

2013 Chinese Grand Prix
Sunday Press Conference Transcript

14.04.2013
DRIVERS
1 ? Fernando ALONSO (Ferrari)
2 ? Kimi RAIKKONEN (Lotus)
3 ? Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes)

Classification
Lap Chart
Pit Stop Summary
Lap Analysis
History Chart
Fastest Laps
Best Sector
Maximum Speed
Speed Trap
Starting Grid

Stewards Decision: Webber to start from Pit Lane
Stewards Decision: 12 - Esteban Gutierrez ? 5 Place penalty for the next race
Stewards Decision: 2 - Mark Webber - Penalty of a drop of 3 grid positions at the driver?s next Event

formula1.com: Alonso storms to superb victory in China

formula1.com: Race ? Selected team and driver quotes

formula1.com: Technical Analysis: Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, William and Lotus updates

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jamesallenonf1.com: Chines Grand Prix ? Who was your driver of the day?

bbc.co.uk: We're not fast enough ? Hamilton

reutuerst.com: Team by team analysis

Other Racing

MC

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Marcel Irnie's preparations for the 2012 Canadian Superbike Championships took another turn into the United States in May. This time he was traveling further than the usual regional races*

On the Street

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The Commute

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The MotherShip PressClub

Watching the WSBK racing on the television is all well and good, as is keeping up to date with the progress on the live timing feed on the internet, or even catching up with the race highlights on YouTube. But there's nothing like experiencing the action at the racetrack with close access to the riders and even a tour of the garage. So why not experience World Superbike racing the BMW Motorrad ....More

The title race is back on: the 2013 season is getting underway in national and international motorcycle championships all over the world. In amongst the action again this year will be BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport. BMW customer teams in numerous series count on excellent support from Munich. The specialist division supports BMW customer teams in a wide range of championships with engineering ...More

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today officially announced the opening of a new showroom in Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province, China. ....More

Cage World


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


Reference Library

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Wednesday, 17 April

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Motorland Aragon statistics

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MotoGP

motomatters.com: CotA announces increased security

motomatters.com: Exploring Austin ? An onboard lap of the track with Dani Pedrosa

fim-live.com: World Championship heads to Circuit of the Americas

fim-live.com: Ducati Team head for Texas

asphaltandrubber.com: This is LCR Honda

motogp.com: Espargo looking to improve long-run pace

Formula One

reuters.com: Ecclestone willing to meet Bahrain opposition

fia.com: Bahrain GP Media Kit

formula1.com: Bahrain preview

pierelli.com: Bahrain Grand Prix preview

nbcsports.com: Exit Strategy
Who holds the key to Mark Webber's potential exit from Red Bull? That would be Porsche

reuters.com: Women lack the 'mental aptitude' for F1, says Moss
FWIW: He never met my daughters

Other Racing

MC

supercross.com: Minneapolis SX and Italy MX GP review

On the Street

jsonline.com: Iron Horse Hotel offers $9,900 double room during Harley-Davidsosn 110th

motoorcycleclassics.com: Under the raday ? Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000

motorcycle-usa.cm: Burly Brand 883 Sportster Cafe Racer

motorcycle.com: 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring vs Triumph Explorer

norotnmotorcycles.com: Norton launch in Japan

webbikeworld.com: Midland XTC 300 video camera review

webbikeworld.com: Airoh "Trr" Trials Helmet Review

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Now if they could just make the Pinagale work

The Commute

Rushing Russian

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The history of BMW Motorrad - an impressive success story which started 90 years ago with the development of the first ever BMW opposed-twin 'boxer' engine. In 2013 BMW Motorrad celebrates a major anniversary: 90 years of history and 90 years of innovations. Unstoppable for 90 years.* ....More

BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent head to Magny-Cours in France this week, determined to get their 2013 Endurance World Championship campaign off to a flying start with a strong showing in the 77th edition of the Bol d?Or. ...More

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ? April 16, 2013 . . . BMW Team RLL travels to Long Beach, California on April 20th for the second round of the 2013 American Le Mans Series season and the next act in the debut season of the BMW Z4 GTE. ....More

Cage World

caradndriver.com: 2014 BMW 2 Series spy photos

autoblog.com: Next BMW X6 to be larger more aggressive

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Thursday, 18April Racing Update


SBK

bmw-motorrad.com: Chaz Davies: ? BMW has done an awesome job?

pirelli.com: The new standard Pirelli Diablo Superbike 17 inch tyre in SC1 compound was chosen for the rear unanimously by all the Superbike riders on the starting grid at the Motorland Arag?n races


MotoGP

motogp.com: Austin Racing Numbers

motogp.com: Hayden ? Having three US races is a dream

motogp.com: Barber? convinced CRT win possible in Austin

honda.com: Repsol riders return to Austin looking to regain points

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hondaproracing.com: Fabulous CotA welcomes MotoGP for the first time.

Formula One

FIA.com : Bahrain Grand Prix
Stewards Biographies
Bahrain Grand Prix Preview

formula1.com: Bahrain Grand Prix ? Did you know?

formula1.com: Lotus optimistic for Bahrain

reuters.com: Formula One drivers form sheet

reuters.com: Bahrain oposition call for stepped up protests ahead of F1

jamesallonf1.com: Pirelli changes tyres for Bahrain ? in depth look at how the race will pan out

telegraph.co.uk: Bahrain Grand Prix ? opposition group plans a major protest as regime introduces martial law

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Other Racing

MC

fim-live.com: EWC gets underway with the 77th Bol d'Or 24 hour

The #99 BMW S 1000 RR is coming back on track: this weekend?s ?Bol d? Or? at Magny-Cours in France marks the start of the 2013 FIM Endurance World Championship for BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent. The French-Belgian squad is determined to get its campaign off to a flying start at the renowned 24-hour race, which is held for the 77th time this year. Also in 2013, BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent...More

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The title race is back on: the 2013 season is getting underway in national and international motorcycle championships all over the world. In amongst the action again this year will be BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport. The specialist division supports BMW customer teams in a wide range of championships with engineering assistance and performance parts. Ever since BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport was founded ... MORE

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Friday, 19 April Racing Update :

SBK

worldsbk.com: Team Ducati Alstare completes a positive two day test at Jerez

MotoGP

motogp.com: COTA gets underway with pre-race press conference

motomatters.com: Fire in Yamaha garage gets Austin round off to a bumpy start

Formula One

FIA.com: 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix
Thursday Press Conference Transcript
18.04.2013
DRIVERS ? Charles PIC (Caterham), Jean-Eric VERGNE (Toro Rosso), Paul DI
RESTA (Force India), Pastor MALDONADO (Williams), Felipe MASSA (Ferrari),
Jenson BUTTON (McLaren)

formula1.com: Fernando Alonso Q&A ? Ferrari not yet the car to beat

formula1.com: Mark Webber Q&A ? 2014 plans yet to be confirmed

redbull.com: Bahrain Grand Prix

reuters.com: Perez feeling the pressure

Williams ? Pit Stop Part 4
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telegraph.co.uk: Bahrain Grand Prix ? Crown Prince tries to clam tensions ahead of race at Sakhir on Sunday

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Other Racing

MC

For the first time since 2003, the FIM Sidecar World Championship was part of the Superbike World Championship programme over the weekend of 12-14 April at Motorland Arag?n in Spain. This gave yet another boost to the high profile of the BMW S 1000 RR, when J?rg Steinhausen and Gr?gory Cluze took their RR-powered LCR outfit to victory in the opening round of the world championship, following Chaz...More

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fim-live.com: SRC Kawasaki leads in Bol d'Or free practice

suzuki-racing.com: SERT 2nd after Bol d'Or free practice

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Honda TT Legends: Bol d'Or 2013 Preview
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suzuki-racing.com: Steward sits out remaining SX season

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Saturday, 20 April

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Camier fighting to be fit for Assen

worldsbk.com: Buzzoni speaks highly of new HP5 bike

eugenelaverty.co: Double DNF for Laverty

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MotoGP

motogp.com: Marquez leads after first practice

ducati.com: Busy frist day for Ducati Team in Austin

motogp.com: Hayden ?experiments? with new windscreen

motog.com: Lorenzo and Rossi desperate fro more grip

superbike.com: Austin ? Friday quote machine

honda.com/motogp.com: Honda opens Asian Storm Moto2 site

Formula One

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formula1.com: Friday Analysis ? Lotus looks hot in the desert

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jamesallenonf1.com: Raikkonen on top but Alonso and the Bulls in the mix

Williams F1 ? Pit Stop Parts 1-5

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motor-racing.tv: BMW Motorrad France to start fourth at the 77th Bol d'Or

fim-live.com: SRC Kawasaki confrims pole position at Bol d'Or

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suzuki-racing.com: SERT2nd in Bol d'Or qualifying

supercross.com: 2013 Seattle SX preview

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HFL: Up close look at the 2014 BMW R1200RT and R1200GT

HFL.com: Motorcycle adventures coming to Speed

motorsportnewswire.com: Like icing on the cake
FWIW ? New Two Brothers slip0ons for F800GT

motorcyclenews.com: Living with the BMW F800GT

visordown.com: Pirelli Angel GT tyre review

ducati.com: Claudio Domenicali becomes successor to Gabriele del Torchio as Ducati CEO

asphaltandrubber.com: KTM confirm RC390 for EICMA debut

visordown.com: Baby KTM sportsbikes on the cards?

hfl.com: Vespa 946 priced at $9946

motorcycle.com: 2013 Zero S review

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Techno Classsica in Essen, Germany, is Europe?s largest classic car and motorcycle exposition and was the perfect venue for the launch of BMW Motorrad?s 90th anniversary celebrations. ....More

?The sight of a group of cars running up a mountain road at high speed with a superb easy gait, to which little variation in the road surface gave the semblance of a greyhound in its stride, was inspiring?? The Autocar, June 1913. ....More

Successful MINI Countryman to be produced outside Europe for the first time ? Local production of vehicle at BMW?s Chennai plant will meet the BMW Group?s most exacting quality standards ? Expansion of the international production network responds to growing demand for MINI cars. ...More

Alpine Trial Centenary Collection celebrates landmark moment in Rolls-Royce and automotive history ? the establishment of the Silver Ghost as the ?Best Car in the World? ....More

Just 18 days to the start of the new DTM season in Hockenheim (DE). When the eight BMW drivers take to the iconic racetrack under competitive conditions for the first time this year, a lot will have changed since last year?s successful season. Not only will 2012 champion Bruno Spengler (CA) line up with the number 1 on his BMW Bank M3 DTM, but innovations such as option tyres, DRS and the new race weekend format will throw up new challenges for the BMW teams. BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt gives a brief run-down of the most important changes ahead of the season-opener ...More

Every new BMW X model is a trailblazer. Indeed, the world premiere of the first BMW X model (the BMW X5) in 1999 saw the BMW Group call into being the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) segment ? one in which BMW X models remain the market leaders. ....More

For owners of automotive collectors? items bearing the BMW logo, BMW Group Classic is the first port of call in the search for replacement parts. The current range on offer through its affiliated BMW Classic Center comprises some 40,000 components and is steadily expanding. The most recent addition to the catalogue is an authentically reproduced gearbox for the classic BMW 328 sports car. ...More

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thekneeslider.com: Elio Motors planning new 3 wheeler in former Lousiana GM plant

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It's 2013, yet 2.5 billion people in the world have no access to a basic sanitary toilet. And when there's no loo, where do you poo? In the street, probably near your water and food sources -- causing untold death and disease from contamination. Get ready for a blunt, funny, powerful talk from journalist Rose George about a once-unmentionable problem...TED Talk

technologyreview.com: The Digital Pulic Library of America opens its doors
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Saturday, 20 April Racing Update :

MotoGP

Q1 Results
Classification
Analysis
Fast Lap Sequence
Average Speed
Maximum Speed

Q2 Results
Classification
Analysis
Fast Lap Sequence
Average Speed
Maximum Speed


GRID

fim-live.com: ?Important starts tomorrow? - Marquez

motogp.com: Marquez achives first pole

ducati.com: Second and fourth rows for Dovizioso and Hayden in Austin

Formula One

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Preliminary Classifications
Sector Times
Lap Times
Speed Trap
Maximum Speeds


formula1.com: Qualfiying Analysis ? Can Rosberg stay ahead?

formula1.com: Qualfiying selected team and driver quotes

formula1.com: Grid penalty for Hamilton after gearbox change

motorsportalk.nbcsports.com: Eccleston ? Bahrain government stupid to hold Grand Prix

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Other Racing

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fim-live.com: Bol d'Or a go in Magny Cours

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suzukiracing.com: Bol d'Or update

supercros.com: FIM World Motorcross Round 5 ? Sevlievo Bulgaria Qualifying

Cage and...

bmwgroup.com: BMW Team RLL Z4 Qualifies 5th and 7th at Long Beach

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Monday, 22 April

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MotoGP

Leaft overs :eat

motomatters.com: Austin MotoGP Saturday round up
motomatters.com: Post Qualifying press releases

RACE

fim-live.com: One Two for Marquez and Pedrosa

VIDEO: Highlights

[VIDEO: Marquez Interview

bbc.co.uk: Marquez claims historic victory

motogp.com: 100th podium for Lorenzo

motogp.com: Hayden gets less than he expected

motogp.com: Spies reveals chest pains in Texas

autosport.com: Lorenzo declares Marquez phenomenal

Formula One

formula1.com: FIA post race press conference ? Bahrain GP

bbc.co.uk: Sebastian Vettel dominates to take win for Red Bull

pirelli.com: 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix ? Three stop strategy works for Vettel

formula1.com: Selected team and driver quotes

nbcsports.com: DRS failur ruins Fernando Alonso's race

express.co.uk: Button anger at dangerous Checo mate

retures.cpom: No cockpit warning systems for Bahrain GP

formula1.com: Technical ? car update information for Red Bull and Ferrari

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Other Racing

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fim-live.com: Another Bol d'Or win for SRC Kawasaki

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motor-racing.tv: BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent out of the Bol d'Or

hondaproracing.com: Honda TT Legends forced to retire from Bol d'Or

racing.speedbrian.de: QATAR SEALINE CROSS COUNTRY RALLY 2013


Cage and...

superbikeplanet.com: Not a joke ? Rossi to test NASCAR [Monday] tomorrow

bmwgroup-sports.com: BMW Team RLL finishes one-two at Long Beach ? BMW Z4 GTE wins in only second race of debut season

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BMW Motorsport News ? Issue 14/13. : One-two for BMW Team RLL in the ALMS ? BMW teams enjoy more success in the USA. ....More

Cage World

foxbusiness.com: BMW expects slower sales growth in China

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

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thekneeslider.com: What is horsepower and torque?

TED Video: Remember the days you struggled just to make a yo-yo spin, and if you were really fancy, to ?walk the dog?? You ain?t seen nothin? yet. Japanese yo-yo world champion BLACK tells the inspiring story of finding his life's passion, and gives an awesome performance that will make you want to pull your yo-yo back out of the closet.

technologyreview.com: Building a pircture of the bomb suspects through social netwowrk analysis

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Wednesday, 24 April

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SBK

fim-live.com: Superbike ? The Netherlands Assen

BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team - WSBK - Assen - Preview
Just over a week after the successful Sunday at Arag?n circuit in Spain, the BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team now heads to the iconic ?TT Circuit Assen?. The Dutch track will host the third round of the 2013 FIM World Superbike Championship this weekend (26th to 28th April). Factory riders Marco Melandri (ITA) and Chaz Davies (GBR) aim to confirm the potential of their BMW S 1000 RRs by racing at the very front again. The BMW Motorrad GoldBet STK Team with riders Sylvain Barrier (FRA) and Greg Gildenhuys (RSA) is also on duty in Assen, tackling the second round of the 2013 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup.MORE

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worldsbk.com: Assen pre-round statistics

crash.net: Assen ? Guintoli brimming with confidence

MotoGP

fim-live.com: Japanese GP marks start of new era

world.honda.com: Marquesz takes first MotoGP victory

bbc.co.uk: Marquez form 'annoying and embarasing' for Pedrosa

autosport.com: Rossi blames brake issue for poor performance

motomatters.com: Austim MotoGP Sunday post race press releases

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Formula One

formula1.com: Ferrari targeting perfection following Bahrain woes

formula1.com: Bahrain analysis ? Vettel turns up the title heat

bbc.co.uk: Gary Anderson: McLaren to blame for Button-Perez Bahrain scrap

jamesallenonf1.com: di Resta give me a faster car and I can get a podium

independent.co.uk: Bernie Ecclestone readyto agree new deal for Bahrain to Grand Prix

independent.co.uk: Gloves are now off in McLaren battle with Servio Perez says Jenson Button

telegraph.co.uk: Formula 1 not attractive to Porsche

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Other Racing

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A short video of BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent's Bol d'Or weekend at Magny-Cours. It didn't go too well for us, hence the shortness of the video. We'll be back though!

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In the race for the FIM Endurance World Cup at the 77th Bol d?Or, the Penz13.com Franks Autowelt Racing Team secured second place in the Superstock category ? and six place overall ? after 24 hours of close racing at the Magny-Cours circuit in France...More

n action at two big events, BMW Motorrad HP RaceSupport had a busy weekend. The legendary 24-hour ?Bol d? Or? race at Magny-Cours (FRA) ended with a combination of joy and disappointment for the specialists from Munich, while the HP RaceSupport-backed BMW teams in the International German Motorcycle Championship (IDM) started the season in style at Lausitzring (GER). ..MORE

fim-live.com: SERT claims Bol d'Or podium after crashing

yamaha-racing.com: Yamaha scores second and fourth in 77th Bol d'Or

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supercross.com: Seattle SX review

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Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ? April 21, 2013 . . . Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates drivers Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas were back on the top step of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series podium with a win in Saturday?s Visual Studio Ultimate Grand Prix of Atlanta, held at Road Atlanta, in Braselton, Ga. The experienced pair combined to lead 94 of the 120 laps on the 2.54-mile circuit in the No. 01 TELMEX BMW Riley for their second win of the season and increase their lead in driver points as they race for a fourth consecutive Daytona Prototype Driver title...MORE

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kevilsspeedshop.com: BMW Cafe Racers by Uli Cloesen

sportrider.com: The Pace Riding Style - Pace Yourself | Riding Skills Series
The street is not the track ? it?s a place to Pace
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motorrad.de: The new BMW R1200GS

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Indian Motorcycle marketing strategy

webbikeworld.com: Rukka ?Airway? Jacket and Pants review

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NHTSA Recal ID. No. 12V36800 ? Rolls Royce
Dated: JUL 25, 2012 Certain model year 2012 Ghost passenger vehicles manufactured from March 27, 2012, through July 13, 2012. The vehicles were equipped with 20-inch tires, but the tire information label states that the... ...More

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today commemorates 80 years since the death of one of the company?s founders, Sir Frederick Henry Royce. ....More

Los Angeles. At the inaugural fair of Paris Photo at LA?s Paramount Pictures Studios, BMW is proud to present the M1 BMW Art Car by Andy Warhol, created by the pop artist in 1979, as well as rare making of footage of this work. Originally raced in Le Mans, Warhol in his own words meant to ?give a vivid depiction of speed. If a car is really fast, all contours and colors will become blurred.? ...More

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tecchnologyreview.com: Preventing misinformation from spreading through social media

John McWhorter: Txtng is killing language. JK!!!

Does texting mean the death of good writing skills? John McWhorter posits that there?s much more to texting -- linguistically, culturally -- than it seems, and it?s all good news. TED Talk

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Friday, 26 April

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Melandri and Davies to target the front at Assen

worldsbk.com: Aprilia aiming for another big weekedn tat Assen

worldsbk.com: WSBK riders learn new tricks

worldsbk.com: Pata Honda targeting Dutch delight
FWIW: Assen is their home track

worldsbk.com: Team Ducati Alstare gear up fro round 3

suzuki-racing.com: Camier passed fit to ride at Assen

suzuki-racing.com: FIXI Crescent Suzuki set for Assen

worldsbk.com: STK clases and EJC at Assen for round 2

MotoGP

motogp.com: Bridgestone diget ? Grand Prix of the Americas

motogp.com: Injured Spies to miss Jerez

Formula One

formula1.com: Pirelli tweak hard tyres as latest nominations revealed

bbc.co.uk: Eveything you wanted to know about F1 tyres

Other Racing

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Nine decades of illustrious BMW Motorrad history have been packed into this new book which tells the incredible story of the development of the brand from its humble origins in the early years of the 20th century all the way to the present-day company that builds inspirational, technologically-advanced motorcycles on which to live your dreams ....More

BMW Motorrad ambassador Charley Boorman has announced the first date in a series of exclusive adventure bike travel skills courses in May: Charley Boorman?s Adventure Bike Skills, where GS enthusiasts and would-be overlanders can learn navigation and survival skills with the famous globetrotter ...More

It seems like no time at all that a group of talented off-road riders from across the world were battling each other in South America for the coveted title of 2012 International GS Trophy champions. Now, attentions are turning towards national qualification events for the 2014 international finals, with the French GS community holding its own competition from 9-11 May, as part of its annual ?GS ....More

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BMW Motorrad's motorcycles have played a key role in the success of the Virgin London Marathon. Sunday 21 April saw over 35,000 people from around the world take to the streets of the capital for one of the biggest marathons ever held ....More

Mountain View, Calif. ? April 25, 2013 ? BMW, ChargePoint and DriveNow have teamed for BMW?s Bay Area Sustainability Hackathon focusing on one of the fastest and rapidly growing industry sectors, electric vehicles, EV charging and mobility services. More than 200 developers, entrepreneurs, electric vehicle experts and corporate executives are expected at the weekend event focusing on sustainability issues facing our future as a greener planet. The event takes place at the BMW Group Technology Office USA at 2606 Bayshore Pkwy., Mountain View, CA on Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, April 28, 2013. The Hackathon is hosted by the BMW Group Technology Office USA and sponsored by ChargePoint, Inc. and DriveNow ....More

Munich. SOLARWATT GmbH and BMW i will be teaming up to supply combined rooftop and carport photovoltaic solutions for future BMW i customers. The new SOLARWATT CARPORT SYSTEM will offer BMW i3 and BMW i8 owners an attractively designed solar-based electric vehicle charging plus household microgeneration system using innovative glass-glass modules. Various ordering methods will be available: customers can obtain SOLARWATT products at the same time as they purchase their BMW i vehicle or, alternatively, place their order over the internet. ...More

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Friday, 26 April Racing Update : Assen


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The ?TT Circuit? in Assen greeted the FIM Superbike World Championship with typically unpredictable Dutch weather. Yesterday, when teams and riders prepared for the third round of the 2013 season, there was some sunshine with mild temperatures, but today, when the action on the track unfolded, it rained and temperatures dropped under ten degrees Celsius. The BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team ended the day on the provisional second row. Factory rider Marco Melandri (ITA) rode his BMW S 1000 RR to fourth place in the wet first qualifying practice this afternoon. His team-mate Chaz Davies (GBR) was 14th after crashing halfway through the session. In the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, BMW Motorrad GoldBet STK Team?s rider Sylvain Barrier finished 11th in the first qualifying session on his BMW HP4. The Frenchman had a minor crash in the difficult conditions of the session. His team mate Greg Gildenhuys (RSA) was 19th. ...MORE

worldsbk.com: Sykes untouchable on the wet in Assen

hondaprorracing: Haslem fractures leg in Assen practice ? Below the knee

suzuki-racing.com: Camier makes brave comeback at Assen

motomatters.com: World Superbike and World Supersport Friday press releases

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The 41st staging of the 24-hour race at the N?rburgring (DE) is just around the corner. For those teams receiving support from BMW Motorsport and facing the challenge of the ?Green Hell? with the BMW Z4 GT3, the endurance classic in the Eifel Mountains is one of the absolute highlights of the 2013 season. One of the teams expected to be among the front-runners on the Nordschleife on 19th/20th May is BMW Team Schubert. Behind the wheel of the team?s two cars will be a squad of drivers that boasts an inexhaustible wealth of experience on the 20-km circuit, while at the same time possessing the speed required to hold the strong opposition at bay...More

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Saturday, 27 April

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worldsbk.com: Davide Giugliano looking good in Q2

FWIW: FP2 is done and Superpole starts in 40 minutes. Look for an update this evening. We had 4.5 inches of snow Monday. Today's forecast is for sun and the mid 70's. I am heading out right after Superpole.

MotoGP

VIDEO: MotoGP Rewind Austin MotoGP

HFL.com: On Marquez elbow

asphaltandrubber.com: Ducati Desmosedici GP 13 up close

Formula One

formula1.com: The finishing line with Force India Paul di Resta

f1times.com: Perez sees no reason to appologize

f1times.co.uk: FIA to reudce cars turbo penalty in 2014?

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suprecross.com: 2013 Salt Lake City SX preview

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pirelli.com\: New Pirelli Angel GT Sport Touring tyre is number on in its segment for mileage

HFL.com: Ride Apart Review | 2013 BMW F800GT

cycleworld.com: Cuztools Speed Kit

cycleworld.com: Saddleman waterproof packs

motorcycle.com: Ten questions with Piaggios VP of design Miguel Galluzzi

ridermagazine.co.uk: BMF's European touring guide

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Recall: 2013 R1200GS NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V154000

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V154000

Dated: APR 19, 2013 BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

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TED Talks: Tech columnist David Pogue shares 10 simple, clever tips for computer, web, smartphone and camera users. And yes, you may know a few of these already -- but there's probably at least one you don't.

technologyreview.com: Internet everywhere but on your terms

canadiammotoguide.com: Dual Sport maps needs your help

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Saturday, 27 April Racing Update : 2013 Assen World Superbike


SBK

fim-live.com: Sykes clinches another Superpole

The BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team experienced a Saturday with mixed emotions at Dutch ?TT Circuit Assen?. Factory rider Marco Melandri (ITA) finished the Superpole qualifying session, for the third round of the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship, in seventh place. His team-mate Chaz Davies (GBR) struggled with a technical issue in the first part of the Superpole. Consequently, the Welshman will start the race tomorrow from 13th place on the grid. Assen also hosts the second round of the 2013 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup. BMW Motorrad GoldBet STK Team?s Sylvain Barrier (FRA) qualified third on the grid on his new BMW HP4. His team-mate Greg Gildenhuys (RSA) finished in eighth...More

kawasaki-racingteam.eu: Sykes clinches another Superpole

aprilia.com: The Assen Superpole

suzuki-racing.com: Cluzel just misses Superpole 3

hondaproracing.com: Rea on the front row at Assen

hondaproracing.com: Tough day for Pata Honda

motomatters.com: Assen World Superbike and World Supersport ? Saturday post qualifying press releases

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BMW Team Schubert experienced a successful ?dress rehearsal? for the N?rburgring 24 Hours that will go green in three weeks at the classic Nordschleife (DE): With rain, fog and low temperatures, Martin Tomczyk (DE), Dirk Adorf (DE) and Jens Klingmann (DE) came second with their Frozen Black BMW Z4 GT3 (car number 20) in the second VLN round of the season. Audi?s Marcel F?ssler (CH) and Frank Stippler (DE) claimed victory at the 55th ADAC ACAS H&R-Cup...More

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worldsbk.com: Sykes pulls awayand gets Race 1 win

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he BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team concludes a dramatic and difficult Sunday at the ?TT Circuit? in Assen (NED). Factory rider Chaz Davies (GBR) finished seventh and fifth after crashing in this morning?s warm-up. His BMW S 1000 RR was so badly damaged that the team had to prepare the rolling chassis for the races. His teammate Marco Melandri (ITA) had even more bad luck: a technical issue stopped him in the warm-up lap for race one. In race two, the Italian finished eighth. In the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup race, Sylvain Barrier finished second on the podium on his DDC-equipped BMW HP4 of the BMW Motorrad GoldBet STK Team. His team mate Greg Gildenhuys (RSA) had to retire early in the race due to a technical issue...More

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kawasaki-racingteam.eu: Sykes wins on a great day for Kawasaki at Assen

aprilia.com: World Superbike ? Assen Races

eugenelaverty.co[: Laverty wins at Assen

hondaproracing.com: Rea back on Assen podium

suzuki-racing.com: Camier 7th in Assen WSBK comback

motomatters.com: Assen World Superbike and World Superport press releases

superbikeplanet.com: Assen quote machine final

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bbc.co.uk: Rookie Marquez the record breaker

Formula One

mclaren.com: McLaren team principals

reuters.com: Kubica says he has tested in Mercedes F1 similator

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suprecross.com: Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series 2013 Salt Lake City

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cycleworld.com: 2013 BMW F800GT ride review

visordown.com: 2013 Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive ABS review

webbikeworld.com: Airoh Terminator helmet review

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Many BMW teams on duty: Wins and podiums galore. ....More

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Straight after the race weekend at Dutch track, Assen, BMW Motorrad factory rider Chaz Davies flew directly to Munich. There, the factory rider of the BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team spent the afternoon in the wind tunnel of the BMW Group. With the next round of the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship being held at Monza, Chaz worked on aerodynamically optimising his riding position on his BMW S ...More

worldsbk.com: Assen Statistics

crash.net: Haslam undergoes successful surgery

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MotoGP
hondaproracinc.com: Repsol Honda head to Jerez confident and motivated

motogp.com: Pedrosa - ?I feel no presure to prove anything?

yamaha-racing.com: Jerez welcomes Yamaha as MotoGP returns to Europe

ducati.com: Ducati team heads to seasons first European stop

motomatters.com: Silly season opening shots ? can Yamaha sign Pol Espargo?


Formula One

formula1.com: Technical spotlight ? F1 fuels systems

reuters.com: Only top ten teams to get prize money ? Ecclestone
FWIW: Is he starting a starvation diet for the current grid? Ecclestone has long wanted 10 not 11 or 12 teams.

reuters.com: Accounting move sends Williams into the red

mclaren.com: The story of the marque

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supercross.com: 2013 Salt Lake SX review

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From the ACEM.eu ? Europes Motorcycle [Power two wheeled] Industry Group:
European PTW market fell 23.8% in the first quarter of 2013
The first quarter of 2013 ended down by 23.8%, with Southern Europe continuing to be a motive of serious concern. In March the European PTW market posted the year-on-year decline of 30.6% over the same period in 2012...More


asphaltandruber.com: Trouble brews for Husqvarna as Astrians come to Varese

FWIW: Lucy you got some splainin to do!
Sales and production numbers have been something of a mystery for many years. Some of this is part of the ownerhip journey the storied brand has mad in the last decade from MV/Cagiva/Husqvarna to Itlaian bankruptcy to Petronas to a combination of Italian banks guided by Mr Castigliano and then BMW. As far as I could tell inventory and sales numbers would be represented as a big cloud on any diagram of this process. During the first years of the BMW era BMW AG dealt with Husqvarna Motorcycles as a footnote in its annual reports leaving details to additional filings. In the 2012 annual report BMW gave us the following numbers.

YEAR: Production / Sales
2008 ...... 14232 / 13511
2009....... 10612 / 13052
2010....... 13035 / 12068
2011........ 8506 / 9296
2012 ..... .11473 / 10751

Taken at face value the roughly 800+ unit difference leaves you scratching your head when you read the Asphaltand Rubber article and their unsold inventory figure that could reach in the range of 16,000 units. If you have followed the Morning Reads since the announcement of BMW's purchase of the company there have been some questions raised.

What BMW purchased in Varese took over a year to untangle from what was retained by MV Agusta. What was the unsold inventory at that time?

BMW stopped the sale of certain models during its ownership. What was the inventory build up resulting from that decision?

The model lineup was undergoing another change at the time of the current sale. Nuda, Strada, Terra production was being ramped up to take into new (to those models) markets while production/sales of current models continued. The flat lines between the annual report numbers do not seem so flat.

Corporate Raiding or As the Conglomerate Turns
If any of you have managed or within a division or subsidiary of a conglomerate that has been spun off the answer to this question depends on which side of the sale you are on. Expenses incurred by a division or subsidiary may be high compared to a similar stand alone company yet make great financial sense when your roll up the conglomerate numbers. As a senior manager when you sit down with the new owners you may have a great conversation about who is the bigger fool. You for incurring the conglomerate expense/overhead when local vendors could drastically undersell or the buyers for buying your company.

Production/Sales: Back to the production/sales numbers. How many units listed in sales were sold to another division , subsidiary importer? If they weren't delivered to dealers or end users they come back to the Austrians as unsold inventory.

Consulting Fees: We are not told what these were for. BMW has centralized motorcycle engine development in the old F1 facilities in Munich. The first time many of you may have noticed this was when the WSBK team reorganization was announced eliminating one team while giving chassis development to BMW Italia and engine development to the Munich facility. This no doubt results in a large chunk of the consulting fees for Husqvarna. The involvement of the engine development team with Husqvarnas projects like the three new bikes and others would fall under this. Historically BMW has front end loaded expenses for new products. This would have gone largely unnoticed in the big corporate roll up but stand out like a sore thumb in a sale like this.

Expensive Screws: The article alludes to expensive screws made abroad. This has been going on since the middle of the last decade. As BMW AG made its cage move into China, India and expansions in the Pacific rhim countries parts suppliers were sourced for new plants and alliances. Apparently production volumes were maintained by selling back to existing plants.

Where is the Foundry? : In Q3 2011 BMW took a major one time expense for renovation of Husqvarna (Another expense carried on the Husqvarna books). Prior to that the small web page for the Varese plant listed one of its major points as a foundry and engine production facility with a capacity of approximately 241 units per day. The total daily production capacity claimed, realignment of the product line and the renovation expense lead me and others to expect Husqvarna to lead an expansion into India. Bikes would be manufactured in Italy, shipped in kit form to India to avoid draconian tariffs and assembled in India by a partner. This model has been successful for BMW in South America.

The articles claim that the only thing left in Varese is real estate and a brand name has me wondering where is the foundry and what did they use to build all those bikes in 2013?

Corporate raiding ? waste ? or sensible conglomerate management or ____buyers? Tell me who is buying coffee and rolls and I can make a case that any of them are borderline criminal, stupid or down right brilliant. Things that are easily and brilliantly dealt with insightful posts of 500 words or less in articles and forum posts sure are messy in the real world.


RECALL ? Transport Canada and KTM issued a recall on multiple vehicle models
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cycleworld.com: Royal Engield steps up global production

canadianmotorcyclerider.ca: ZERO MOTORCYCLES MOVES HEADQUARTERS TO NEW LOCATION TO MEET GROWING GLOBAL DEMAND

ridermagazine.co.uk: [UK] MCI calls for rebalanced road safety expenditure

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle intercoms Bluetooth compatibility

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Today marks the UK debut of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars? latest model, Wraith. The most powerful and dynamic Rolls-Royce in history will be showcased in the window display of luxury department store Harrods in Knightsbridge, London for one week. ...More

A win and two second places in the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies. A third of the way into the season, the X-raid Team boasts a solid record with its MINI ALL4 Racings. ....More

With just a few days remaining until the start of the new DTM season in Hockenheim (DE), champion Bruno Spengler (CA) and Timo Glock (DE) swapped their steering wheels for tennis racquets and went head to head at the BMW Open in Munich. The two put on an excellent show for the fans in an exhibition doubles match with German tennis stars Philipp Kohlschreiber (DE) and Tommy Haas (DE). ...More

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technologyreview.com: Energy Department backs new way to make diesel from corn

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Taylor Wilson was 14 when he built a nuclear fusion reactor in his parents' garage. Now 19, he returns to the TED stage to present a new take on an old topic: fission. Wilson, who has won backing to create a company to realize his vision, explains why he's so excited about his innovative design for small modular fission reactors -- and why it could be the next big step in solving the global energy crisis.TED Talks

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cycleworld.com: SBK Ducati Alstare Assen report

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motogp.com: Bridgestone prepares Jerez specific wet tyre

motogp.com: Ducati preveiw ? Jerez

hondaproracing.com: Round 3 Jerez

motogp.com: Rossi ackowleges importance of Jerez

motomatters.com: Michele Pirro to give Ducati S laborator its debut at Jerez

VIDEO: Interview with Dani Pedrosa

Formula One

reuters.com: F1 cockpit warning rsolved for Spain

reuters.com: British Grand Prix organizers wary of Vettel effect

f1times.co.uk: Mateschitz claims F1 no longer about racing

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sportrider.com: Dyumag wheel contest

thekneeslider.com: TerraCraft tilting enclosed revers trike concept from Foresee Car Design

dealernews.com: Motorcycle ATV retails sales down 13% in Q1

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? May 1, 2013...BMW Motorrad USA is offering an added measure of comfort for passengers aboard its K 1600 GTL luxury touring motorcycle. Rear comfort armrests ? suitable only for the K 1600 GTL and not the GT ? are available as a dealer-installed accessory only. ....More

Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? May 1, 2013? The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported April sales of 29,011 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 26,793 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 5.3 percent on sales of 107,968 in the first four months of 2013 compared to 102,522 in the same period in 2012. ....More

The new DTM season starts in Hockenheim (DE) this weekend for BMW Motorsport. While the eight drivers must wait a little longer before getting on track for the first time for Saturday?s free practice, media representatives can already look forward to the first race of the year: with the BMW Motorsport media guide for the 2013 DTM season. ...More

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worldsbk.com: Davies looks for a better position ahead of Monza

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motogp.com: Press Conference kicks of Jerez round

motomatters.com: Jerez MotoGP press release previews

reuters.com: Marquez threatens more records at jerez

bbc.co.ukl: Three Amigos ready for home round

motogp.com: No substitute for Speis

Formula One

mclarenc.om: Sergio Perez Q&A

On the Street

visordown.com: First Ride | 2013 Honda CB500X

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Harley-Davidson to discontinue 6 models in 2014

asphaltandrubber.com: What goes into a motorcycle concept sketch?

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Attached please find the Quarterly Report to 31 March 2013 for download.
The telephone conferences for journalists and analysts will also be broadcasted on our web page at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. respectively ...More

Munich.*The BMW Group continued to perform well in the first quarter of 2013. Group revenues totalled ?*17,546 million (2012: ?*18,293 million; -4.1%). Despite higher expenditure on new technologies, increased personnel expenses and challenging market conditions worldwide, the profit before financial result (EBIT) for the three-month period totalled ? 2,039 million (2012: ?*2,134 million; -4.5%), the second highest result ever achieved by the Group in a first quarter. The EBIT margin for the Group was 11.6%. ....More

Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? May 2, 2013... Building upon a track record of success in the large-capacity and mid-size enduro segments, BMW Motorrad proudly offers the new F 800 GS Adventure. Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented F 800 GS, the Adventure model offers an optimal combination of agility, touring practicality and off-road capability. Following the tradition of the popular boxer-engined GS Adventure models, it provides off-road-oriented touring aficionados, world travellers and endure fans with an authentic GS Adventure experience in the mid-size segment. ...More

Just days ahead of the start of the new DTM season, BMW Team Schnitzer driver Bruno Spengler (CA) already has his first race at the Hockenheimring (DE) under his belt ? although it did come at the wheel of a somewhat alien car to the Canadian. BMW Motorsport invited the reigning DTM champion and 1989 winner Roberto Ravaglia (IT) to a very special ?Generation Game?. ...More

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What if Andy Warhol had it wrong, and instead of being famous for 15 minutes, we?re only anonymous for that long? In this short talk, Juan Enriquez looks at the surprisingly permanent effects of digital sharing on our personal privacy. He shares insight from the ancient Greeks to help us deal with our new ?digital tattoos.? TED Talks

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The new F 800 GS Adventure is made for real adventure seekers. This is an enduro with which you can travel the whole world. Designed on the basis of the F 800 GS, the new Adventure offers all the extra features that you will need for conquering the world that exists beyond roads and civilisation.....More

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Saturday, 4 May

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Q&A with Eugene Laverty

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MotoGP

fim-live.com: Lorenzo lays down a benchmark

fim-live.com: Need to try to improve ? Lorenzo

yamaha-racing.com: Yamaha Factory Racing Team Manager Wilco Zeelenberg Q&A

ducati.com: Ducati team back in action at Jerez

motomatters.com: 2013 Jerez MotoGP Friday round up

hondaproracing.com: Positive day for Repsol team at Jerez

motogp.com: Pirro debuts new Ducati GP13

fime-live.com: Redding on the pace

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Formula One

formula1.com: Spain preview quotes

telegraph.co.uk: Mercedes offer Robert Kubica route back into Formula One after horror crash

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supercross.com: 2014 Monster Energy Supercross schedule announced

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cycleworld.com: AVA VELOCITY WORKS 250 SWIFT ? FIRST LOOK

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RECALL: Transport Canada and BMW have issued a recall on 3 Series model
On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to...

As the days get longer and warmer in Europe, many riders are turning their thoughts towards summer and planning their motorcycling adventures. Top of the list for many is the annual pilgrimage to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the first weekend of July for the BMW Motorrad Days festival, which this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. ....More

Followers of the One World. One R 1200 GS Tour will no doubt be familiar with St?phane Gautronneau, the crazy Frenchman who ?married? his BMW GS in a mock ceremony in Las Vegas. This unique experience gave him the idea to do it ?for real? so the fun-loving fashion photographer recently returned to the entertainment capital of the world for his own wedding ...More

Now that the One World. One R 1200 GS Tour has reached a successful conclusion and the dust has literally settled on this ambitious adventure ride, BMW Motorrad has an exclusive interview with Basti Hofmann, who was in charge of logistics for this exciting global project. Working tirelessly behind the scenes as part of the close-knit team that included his photographer wife Ulla, filmmaker Romain ....More

At points throughout history it has often been the work of one person who has altered the course of events. By their actions, personality and drive they lead, and others who believe in them often follow their example and direction. In the grim days following WWII, Kurt Donath was such a man for the BMW organisation ...More

High-speed relaxation ahead of a thrilling weekend of racing: with one day to go until the first qualifying of the new DTM season in Hockenheim (DE), BMW DTM drivers Dirk Werner (DE), Augusto Farfus (BR), Joey Hand (US), Martin Tomczyk (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB), Marco Wittmann (DE) and Timo Glock (DE) spent their last few free hours at the Holiday Park theme park in Hassloch (DE). The drivers had great fun together on the spectacular rides, as they geared up for the first showdown of the year. ....More

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If you don't have parts left over you haven't done it right.!?.

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Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don?t like.?? A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level. TED Talks

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Monday, 6 May

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SBK


worldsbk.com: Rea to be joinded by Akiyoshi as Haslam targets Doningotn return

MotoGP

fim-live.com: Pedrosa wins at last corner

fim-live.com: Repsol Honda riders happy with double

motomatters.com: Jerez MotoGP post race round up Part 1

motomatters.com: Reaction to the last corner incident at Jerez

ducati.com: Hayden, Dovizioso seventh and eight in Jerez, Pirro eleventh

autosport.com: Jerez MotoGP: Marc Marquez apologises to Jorge Lorenzo for clash

VIDEO: Official Podcast ? Spain 2013

VIDEO: Spain 2013 ? Intervie Dani Pedrosa

Formula One

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supercross.com: 2013 FIM World Motorcross Round 6 Agueda Portugal

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motorcyclenews.com: What ever happened to the ES1

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All petrol-driven models of almost all model series will now comply with the EU6 classification as standard ? BMW xDrive available for further models of the BMW 1 Series and BMW 3 Series ? ECO PRO Mode with new functions for better efficiency ? optional eight-speed sports automatic transmission now with Launch Control ? additional options and upgraded programme functions for BMW ConnectedDrive. ....More

Fantastic start to the 2013 DTM season for BMW Motorsport: at the end of the 42 laps, Augusto Farfus (BR) won the opening race in Hockenheim (DE) at the wheel of the Castrol EDGE BMW M3 DTM. This was the BMW Team RBM driver?s second DTM victory, following his triumph in Valencia (ES) in 2012. A wonderful drive and a strategic tour de force saw BMW Team Schnitzer?s Dirk Werner (DE) fight back brilliantly from 20th on the grid to finish runner-up in the SAMSUNG BMW M3 DTM. In doing so, he completed the first one-two for BMW since the Bavarian manufacturer returned to the DTM in 2012. This is the 16th time in the history of the DTM that two BMW drivers have followed each other over the finish line in first and second. ...More

It was the perfect start: led by a one-two from Augusto Farfus (BR) and Dirk Werner (DE) in Hockenheim, BMW Motorsport enjoyed its most successful DTM race since returning to the popular touring car series last year. Five BMW drivers finished in the points, and Farfus also clocked the fastest lap of the race with a time of 1:34.504 minutes. Read here what BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt, the four team principals and eight drivers had to say after the successful start to the season. ....More

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Tuesday, 7 May

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BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team - WSBK - Monza - Preview
The next round of the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship marks the first of three home rounds for the German-Italian BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team. The fourth round of the season will see the team and factory rider, Chaz Davies (GBR) and Marco Melandri (ITA) head to the iconic ?Autodromo Nazionale di Monza? in the north of Italy this weekend (10th to 12th May). For the BMW Motorrad GoldBet STK Team with riders Sylvain Barrier (FRA) and Greg Gildenhuys (RSA), Monza marks the third round of the 2013 FIM Superstock 1000 Cup...More

kawasaki-racingteam.com: Super Speeds Imminent For Kawasaki?s Superbike Riders

ww.crash.com: Rea reaps benefits of Assen shakedown

MotoGP

motogp.com: Marquez tops day of Jerez testing

autosport.com: Michele Pirro to fill in for Ben Spies for MotoGP French Grand Prix

motogp.com: Spies back in Mugello

yamaha-racing.com: Yamaha complete successful one day test at Jerez

ducati.com: Dovizioso, Hayden test development bike at Jerez

motomatters.com: Jerez MotoGP post race press releases

Formula One

formula1.com: Teams to get extra set of tyres for Spanish practice

pirelli.com: Spanish Grand Prix preview Barcelona

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suzuki-racing.com: Kevin Schwantz to race Suzuka 8 Hour

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BMW Team RLL Ready for the Next ALMS Round at Laguna Seca After Success at Long Beach
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ? May 6, 2013 . . . The 2013 American Le Mans Series is back on track this Saturday at Laguna Seca Raceway, in Monterey, California, with the four-hour American Le Mans Monterey.
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? May 6, 2013? For those who prefer to explore roads less-traveled ? whether on two wheels or two feet, BMW Motorrad now offers the new Navigator Adventure in addition to the popular Navigator IV as a navigational tool for BMW Motorrad riders. ...More

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Congratulations to Wayne Rainey winning The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2013 Best of Show! Hope you all had a great day at the event!!

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