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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Wednesday, 14 March

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SBK

worldsbk.com: First WSB points for Aoyama on Superbike

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer

motogp

[ur=http://motogp.grupporetina.com/?lang=eng&IDC=2&ID=1014]gruporetina.com[/url]: Team San Carlo Honda Gresini make the grade as techmology and passion meet at Milan Polytechnic

motomatters.com: Interview FTR's Mark Taylor on aerodynamics and air intakes

MotoGP Video: Best of 2011 ÔÇô Paddock Girls

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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

formula1.com: Australian GP preview quotes

telegraph.co.uk: F1 team Red Bull deny they are looking to sign McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton
I don't know why but that is what they say.

jamesallenonf1.com: Ferrari drives ready to play the long game

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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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reuters.com: Nissan to power deltawing Le Mans car

On the Street

motorcyclenews.com: BMW C650GT first ride

visordown.com: 2011 BMW S1000RR vs 2012 S1000RR track review

asphaltandrubber.com[/ur]: Motus MST drops GDI in favor of port fuel injection

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: Harley-Davidson stock hits 52 week high

jsonline.com: Harley-Davidson and biker website clash over name

webbikeworld.com; Joe Rocket ÔÇô Reactor 2 jacket

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The Mothership

BMW Group Annual Report 2011...MORE

Statement and Charts Dr. Reithofer, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2012...MORE

Statement and Charts Dr. Eichiner, Annual Accounts Press Conference 2012...MORE

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Cage World

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FWIW

How long does it take you to commute to work?

Most hard core commuters can almost tell you down to the second how long it will take to make their commute. Most will be able to make split second decisions about alternate routes and the time impact they have when faced with accidents, slow starts to the day or other reasons to change their commuting pattern to keep the commute time as short as possible. Listen carefully and most will be talking about behind the wheel time.

When commuting with their motorcycle or any other mode is suggested they start with that behind the wheel time and add the new modes time encumbrances to it. In the case of motorcycling the x-minute commute to work is now increased by the time don gear. Let me suggest you measure your commuting time another way ÔÇô seat to seat.

I ran an experiment on my commuting as part of running an alternative transportation program for a company some time ago. I started my commuting clock when I put down my morning cup of coffee at home and got up to walk out the door. The commuting trip clock stopped when I sat down at my desk. I ran this experiment for all the commuting ways we were promoting in our program. My goal was to be able to answer questions and respond to obstacles our employees would raise. The seat to seat time measurement was an outgrowth of that experiment.

My trip clock would start when I set my morning cup of coffee down and get up to go out the door to work. It would run until I sat, dressed and ready to go, in my seat at my office desk. I must admit the car remained the winner in many cases but not all. Start times were the biggest variable that determined the winner not the mode of transportation. Surprisingly, at certain commute times my best choice was a combination of express and city buses.

I'm an ATGATT kind of guy so this measurement included the gear up / gear down time. My commute could take a freeway that allowed motorcycles to use the HOV lanes. The seat to seat times for bike and car were not as different as either side of the the argument might lead you to believe.

The answer to the question ÔÇ£How long does it take you to commute to work?ÔÇØ may have more to do with how you measure that time than how you make the trip.


Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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

TIP: Remember that deer travel in families, so where there's one, there's likely to be more. http://t.co/ZWxeceol

QOD: When carrying a load on your motorcycle, where should it be placed? http://t.co/Rg7SbinV


Bike Candy

BIKEEXIF: Suzuki S40 Cafe Racer
A nice bike with some interesting twists.

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Thursday, 15 March

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Canada's Brett McCormick steps upt to SBK ÔÇô Ducati related press release

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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer


motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

fia.com: 2012 Australian GP Race Preview

formula1.com: Australian GP Preiew - ÔÇ£It's going to be a feaky oneÔÇØ

jamesallenonf1.com: Your questions answered

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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

adnkronos.com: Italy ÔÇô Audi may buy Italian motorcycle maker Ducati
The story continues to have wheels

jsonline.com: Harley-Davidson shares rising analyst not, on strong sales


motorcycle.com: 2013 Moto Guzzi California 1400 and Aprilia Caponord confirmed for US

motorcycledaily.com: Upright ergos the new trend?

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The Mothership

BMW Group Design sets benchmarks ÔÇô not least when it comes to the number of prizes it picks up. The red dot award: product design 2012 sees the BMW Group celebrating 11 of the internationally coveted accolades, including the highest seal of quality ÔÇô the ÔÇ£best of the bestÔÇØ ÔÇô for two of its products: the BMW AirFlow 2 helmet and the Husqvarna Nuda 900 R motorcycle...MORE


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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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

TIP: Going into a corner too hot? You may be able to lean farther. Keep looking where you want to go as you press the proper handgrip.

QOD: What should you do when entering a turn? http://t.co/4cmZBjgp


Bike Candy

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Friday, 16 March

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Effenbert Liberty Racing focus solely on Superbike

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer

motogp

motogp.com: Pirro debuts CRT at Imola

gpone.com: Gresini ÔÇô CRT has saved MotoGP

\motomatters.com: Ducati to launch 2012 MotoGP campagin online

Moto 2
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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

fia.com: Thursday Australian GP Press Conference
DRIVERS ÔÇô Charles PIC (Marussia), Kimi R?ñikk?Ânen (Lotus), Daniel RICCIARDO (Toro Rosso), Jenson BUTTON (McLaren), Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull), Mark WEBBER (Red Bull)


Whatever happens from here this is an historic season already for two reasons; itÔÇÖs the first time there have been six world champions in the field and itÔÇÖs the longest ever F1 season with 20 races..MORE at James Allen on F1
pirelli.com: The Australian Grand Prix from a tyre point of view

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

Suzuki Endurance Racing Team has been one of the most prolific teams in the history of the FIM World Endurance Championship, bringing home a total of 11 titles in 32 years...MORE

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On the Street

asphaltandrubber.com: MIC forecasts motorcycle sales decline for 2012

motorcycle.com: 2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 100th Anniversary Edition

motorcyclenews.com: Moto Morini is back

webbikeworld.com: AFX FX 140 review

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The Mothership

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

cpsc.gov: Kawasaki USA recalls utility vehicles due to fire hazard

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

TIP: Advise passengers not to lean unless you do. However, when you do lean, they should as well. P.51 http://t.co/jfDAORhW

QOD: What does the second ÔÇ£CÔÇØ in ÔÇ£TCLOCSÔÇØ refer to? http://t.co/wFBeNb7D


Bike Candy

Feature and more pictures at cycleworld.com

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Racing Update: Friday, 16 March

Australian GP Practice 1 and 2: Rain and Dry result in no clear leading going into qualifying.

Look for Saturday practice and qualifying results in Saturday's post.

Formula 1

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Grand Prix Preview
Circuit Map
Circuit Information

FIA Press Conference:
Thursday
Friday

FIA.com

FRIDAY: Practice Sessions
1st Session
Classifications
Lap Times

2nd Session
Classifications
Lap Times


From the official Formula1.com:

Friday Analysis ÔÇô more questions than answers

FWIW:
Well the 2012 F1 season has begun and after two practice sessions if you can tell who is in first your a better fan than I.

I will be surprised if McLaren does not come out of this weekend with at least one podium spot. Jenson Button has my nod for the top spot this weekend. After that it is a free for all.

The season pick is another story. For the third year in a row I'm going to pick Sebastian Vettel to take the Driver's Championship. Last year I suggested it was season where it was his to loose. Red Bull clearly had the class of the field car and the young defending champion to pilot it. Button made a race of it as long as he could but Vettel dominated again. This year the championship is his to win. I do not see a clear cut construction leader; therefore, the title hunt is on the drivers shoulders. There are six World Champions in cockpits on the starting grid. I believe this is the year people will look back at as Vettel's legend defining championship.

Webber ÔÇô Strong showing in a supporting role for what will probably be his penultimate season.

McLaren : Both Button and Hamilton will be in the hunt. I think Hamilton is the stronger of the two but Button will get the better team resources. Internal problems and race day pushing leave them and their team down the podium.

Ferrari: Alonso will be frustrated as he fights for P3. Massa will not finish the season.

Mercedes: From wide bodied jets to training jets and now what appear to be real fighters this team will bug the heck out of both McLaren and Ferrari. I like Rosberg but I think Schumi will best him and a few others.

Lotus: This was going to be 2011 dark horse team if Kubica had been able to make the grid. They had a set back in the World Motor Sport Council ruling earlier in the year but the car does look strong once again. Grosjean is a big question mark. An even bigger question mark is which Raikkonen will take the grid; the world champion or the guy that seemed to sleep behind the wheel for most of the race.

Fighting for midfield honors and periodically moving up are Williams, Force India and Sauber. I wish Sauber all the luck in the world but I think they finish P3 in this section of the field.

The rest ÔÇô Toro Rosso, Caterham, Marussia and HRT in that order.

That are my 2012 F1 picks and cliff notes. Please don't remind me of them at the end of the season. They guys down at the Offical Fly-Over-Land Coffee Shop will be done laughing at me by then and will do enough teasing for all.
 
Saturday, 17 March

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Members with Birthdays Today

and Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all


SBK

bikesportnews.com: Corner to corner grunt is what we need - Camier

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer

motogp

motorcycle.com: BMW von Kueheim Bmw must start winning in WSBK before entering MotoGP

motogp.com: BMW talks MotoGP racing

roadracingworld.com: Akrapovic will continue to sponsor Yamaha Factory MotoGP Team – press release

MotoGP Video: Best of 2011 in slow motion

motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

Hamilton Button on the front row.
Grosjean Schumacher row two.
Webber Vettel row three

Raikkonen is back in P18.

Once again HRT drivers did not beat the 107% rule in Q1 and are not listed with positions on the starting grid. Based on last year's precedent the race stewards will find a loophole and the other teams will agree and the will form row 12.

SATURDAY FIA Press Conference: Saturday

3rd Practice Session
Classifications
Lap Times

QUALIFYING
Classifications
Lap Times
Maximum Speeds
Sector Times
Speed Traps

formula1.com: Qualfiying analysis – McLaren the team to beat

formula1.com: Lewis Hamilton Q&A – It's a fantastic start to the season

formula1.com: Qualifying – selected driver quotes

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

fim-live.com: BMW Motorrad France Team Theevent aiming high for 2012

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eurosport.com: MotoGP star Lorenzo tests GP2 car

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On the Street

jsonline.com: Willie G to retire after 50 years

dealernews.com: Willie G to retire from Harley-Davidson

asphaltandrubber.com: 2013 Motus MST 165 HP, $30,975

Q: What does VW see in Ducati? - popularmechanics.com
A: Audi may value Ducati for small engine tech. autoguide.com

marketwatch.com: Piaggio Group Americas introduces three new models to North America

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The Mothership

After a long wait for race fans, the 2012 Superbike World Championship season finally kicked off at Phillip Island in Australia on the final weekend in February. Under a blazing sun and exhausting heat, the opening weekend of action saw new recruit Marco Melandri, riding the BMW S 1000 RR for the first time in anger, come from the fourth row of the grid to grab second place – the RR’s highest ...MORE

BMW Team RLL completed the first qualifying session of the 2012 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in Sebring (US) today. Joey Hand (US), at the wheel of the no. 56 BMW M3 GT, set the third-fastest time of 1:59.776 minutes in the ALMS GT category. J?Ârg M??ller (DE) came sixth in the number 155 car. Pole position in the ALMS GT field went to Chevrolet’s Jan Magnussen (DK) in a time of 1:58.996 minutes...MORE

The vehicles are hand-picked, the number of participants is strictly limited, the backdrop is simply unique: the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is regarded as one of the most exclusive events in the world of classic automobiles and motorcycles. Discover what's new on this' year Concorso... MORE


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Cage World

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

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NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

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

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/107%25_rule]The F1 1007% Rule has a long history. It has appeared and disappeared. In 2011 it returned but seemed to have no teeth as race stewards regularly waved its enforcement. After a year of teething the 2012 rule has some teeth.

FIA 2012 Formula 1 Sporting Regulations article 36 deals with the starting grid

36.1
During Q1, any driver whose best qualifying lap exceeds 107% of the fastest time set during that session, or who fails to set a time, will not be allowed to take part in the race. Under exceptional circumstances however, which may include setting a suitable lap time in a free practice session, the stewards may permit the car to start the race.

Should there be more than one driver accepted in this manner, the grid order will be determined by the stewards.




HRT drivers, in 2011, failed to make the cut 10 times in 6 of the season's events. A 'teething' rule and support from FOTA led race stewards to be accommodating. 2012 is starting differently. HRT is the first team to feel the bite of Rule 36.1. Australian GP race stewards decided to enforce the rule and eliminate HRT from the grid for post Q1 times exceeding the 107% time during that session. During the three practice sessions neither HRT driver posted a practice time close to the cut off time thus taking away to most obvious out for stewards to allow them in. At least as I post this.

No doubt there is a good bit of lobbying stewards, organizers and other teams going on as I bang away at the keyboard. If I have Mickey's hands spinning properly on my clock, under rule 36.3, the stewards have until 8PM eastern time before they must post the official grid. Lacking an organized FOTA group and given the abysmal practice times HRT posted it would be a difficult case for the best K Street lobbyist to make.

Formula 1 has an amazing capacity to create strange situations that put the spirit and letter of its sporting regulations at odds. Rule 36.1 enforcement will be a story line to follow throughout the season for more that 107% failures.

How will the 2012 addition of the above underlined portion ÔÇ£or fails to set a qualifying timeÔÇØ is enforced? 2011 saw 8 cases of drivers not posting any time in Q1. Along with HRT and Virgin teams such as Mercedes, Lotus and Williams failed to post times for both their drivers in Q1. Crashes or catastrophic failures caused most but in at least one case a bit of rules gamesmanship was suspected. Thus the caveat was added to the 2012 rule.

Beyond grid position or lack thereof other issues may become contentious. Money is the most obvious. How many cars on the racing grid are required by Bernie's contracts with tracks? How much money will be spent on violating teams transporting them to distant tracks? Will struggling teams be able to find and keep sponsor dollars if there is no air time for their moving billboards, known as race cars, on Sunday. How will rule 36.1 impact a very fractured FOTA or any team/driver association? How may a owners group address it as part of discussions to take an ownership stake in the series?

Shakespeare would have great sport with the plots and subplots that can be spun from the 2012 Formula 1 Sporting Regulations. The question he would face, and in the end Formula 1 must face, is how many times and in how many ways can you kill HRT in act one and keep them in the cast of characters?
 
Sunday, 18 March - Race Update

Formula 1 RACE: Australian GP

Sunday Press Conference Australian GP

STANDINGS:
Driver's Championship
Constructos' Championship

Starting Grid
Classifications
Lap Chart
Lap Analysis
Fastest Laps
Race History
Maximum Speeds
Pit Stop Summary
Sector Times
Speed Trap

From the FIA.com site:

Alonso salvages Ferrari pride

Mercedes – pleasure and pain

Riccardo happy with a 'crazy' ninth


From the official Formula1.com:

Race – Selected team and driver quotes

Button proves untouchable in Melbourne

jamesallenonf1.com: Bragging rights at McLaren go to Button after dramatic season opener

independent.co.uk: Raikkonen up to speed after rallying to the call of Lotus

telegraph.co.uk: Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone prepares $10 billion flotation
Bernie Ecclestone is preparing a $10 billion (?ú6.3bn) flotation of Formula One, with Ferrari to be offered a special shareholding in a new Concorde Agreement which would run from 2013-2020, it was claimed last night.

The Formula 1 season is a book; a compilation of interrelated short stories published in installments. Each installment shares the same cast of characters and as the book and its stories unfold before our eyes we see them each deal with the challenges of the the setting and dealing with the other characters in the story. With each installment characters update their wardrobe (cars) and hone their lines (racing and bs).

The individual installments have a shared plot line of three practice sessions involving all the characters, a three part qualifying session that sorts the characters for the final element the chase scene – a.k.a. the race. Well crafted chase scenes have twists, turns and surprises if they are going to entertaining and avoid being frenetically boring.

The 2012 compilation kicked of in Australia this weekend. Based on the first installment the compilation looks like it will be a real page turner.

Practice sessions are scripted with heavy hands to hide each characters true identity for a given installment. Wet and dry conditions disguised intentions even more leaving everyone to wonder what would happen in qualifying.

The three sessions sorted them out in somewhat predictable fashion until the end when two characters were killed by the 107% rule. Writers had hinted at this in the past but never pulled the plot line trigger until this installment.

The chase scene opened with a moderately surprising turn 1 drag race to be fallowed by crashes, antagonists practicing their new found skills, more crashes and portents of strategies to come.

I read the first installment online via live timing. Here are some of my takes on teams and drivers.

Mercedes: Schumacher DNF, Rosberg 12th
The Silver Arrow team played a key role in the race outcome. In a previous post I said they had achieved a form that would really bug people and they did. Schamacher started in P4 but after turn 1 was in P3 and held the position until his transmission failed him on lap 10. He was fast enough and good enough that Vettel could not pass him and engage the McLarens. Rosberg failed to score points but similarly muddled up the mid-field with a combative car.

McLaren/Red Bull: P1-4
Two teams. Four Drivers. Four cars. Clean air the only difference.

There was little to separate these four once Schumacher packed it in. Button's win of the turn 1 drag race put him in the lead and clean air. After that he built on the incremental aerodynamic advantage to build a lead. Sector after sector in lap after lap if there was a difference in time it was measure in single digits in the tenths of a second column.

If there is a difference in the cars it may be in how they use up tyres. Vettel was able to catch up with the McLarens when Schumacher exited. I had a sense from the lap times that his tyres were in better shape. On Lap 36 both McLaren drivers dramatically dove into the pits. Once Vettel was in the clean air he quickly began to build a lead similar to Button's. We don't know if he would build a lead to hold on to P1 when he pitted because Caterham parked a car on the main straight bring out the pace car. Vettel quickly pitted and returned in P2 and defended it till the end.

Ferrari: Alonso P5, Massa DNF
Alonso was on outside looking in through binoculars over 17 seconds long when the race finished. Until Ferrari figures out the car he and Schumacher may be in for some interesting duels. Massa is on the bubble and a DNF is no way to start the season unless you are a reader looking for more characters to exit.

Sauber: Kobayashi P6, Perez P8
Strong finishes to open the season for these midfielders. In 2011 they would move up periodically into the slow end of the top 10 only to be knocked back in other races. Portent or plot setup? Time will tell.

Lotus: Raikkonen P7, Grosjean DNF
Grosjean was P3 on the starting grid. The violence of Lap 1 left him with broken suspension bits and quickly out of the race. Raikkonen started in P17 and managed to eliminate the 1 by the end of the race to take points away from Australian. Intriguing as all of this is I have no sense if Lotus future installments will find them dueling with McLaren/Red Bull at the front or with Ferrari and Mercedes for a window seat view.


Toro Rosso – Riccardo P9 / Force India – De Resta P10
These two characters snuck-up me when I wasn't looking. Darn midfielders racing in the middle of the night.

I had the sense of parade at times but overall had fun with the first installment of 2012 Formula 1 compilation; however, thinking of the telegraph.co.uk article I don't think I had a billion dollars of fun.
 
Tuesday, 20 March

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motogp.com: 2012 Ducati presentation online

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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

TIP: The recommended following distance is normally a minimum of 2 seconds from the vehicle ahead of you. P.15 http://t.co/jLCSL9Kj

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Wednesday, 21 March

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superbikeplanet.com: WSBK ÔÇô Plans to shake things up?

crash.net: Sykes on second clear on race rubber.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport used the break between the successful season opener and the second round of the 2012 FIM Superbike World Championship for a two-day test at Motorland Arag??n, close to the Spanish town of Alca??iz. The two factory riders, Marco Melandri and Leon Haslam completed a total of 1,160 kilometres of testing on their BMW S 1000 RRs. ...MORE

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Formula 1

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Other Racing

bbc.co.uk: F1's greatest drivers | No.19 Graham Hill

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On the Street

motorcycle.com: AMA announces second annual get out and ride month

motorcyclenews.com: Honda show bikes destroyed in fire [UK]

motorcyclistonline.com: Aerostich Falstaff tested

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Historical touring car racing, six generations of the BMW 3 Series, the world of MINI kit cars and the history of the Rolls-Royce Phantom: From March 21 to 25, BMW Group Classic is presenting a host of highlights from the past and present at the Techno Classica 2012 in Essen, Germany. You will find us, as last year, at the Hall 12...MORE



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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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
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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:
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511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
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Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

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NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

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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Thursday, 22 March

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SBK

supebikeplanet: Aprilia SBK bike faster than a MotoGP?
FWIW: Maybe, but can it turn this year?

worldsbk.com: Recovery and progress for Haslam at Aragon

crash.net: Laverty ÔÇô My season starts at Imola

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer

motogp

eurosport.yahoo.com: BMW open to MotoGP programme

autosport.com: Hayden backs MotoGP's claiming rule team concept

motomatters.com: MotoGP launch season ÔÇô Aspar presents MotoGP CRT team in Valencia

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motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

fia.com: F1 Preview ÔÇô Malaysian GP

jamesallenonf1.com: How the F1 teams will approach the Malaysian Grand Prix

telegraph.co.uk: Force India suffer financial blow as judge orders F1 team to stump ?ú700000 to Aerolab
FWIW: The settlement is a big drop in a growing bucket of debt for the F1 team.

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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

facebook: 2013 Dakar route announced

iol.co.za: End of the road for Bonneville Salt Flats
...Every now and then, beneath the photogenic white surface, a patch of dirty brown will appear.
This is mud. And its appearance illustrates a sad fact: in recent years, the smooth, fast salt cover which is so essential to the business of setting land speed records has begun to disappear...


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On the Street

dealernews.com: Lehman Trikes suspends operations

motorcyclistonline.com: Street Savvy | Fitting [or not fitting] a helmet

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The Mothership

BMW Classic has commissioned the remanufacture of gear-wheel kits for the original Hurth gearbox installed in the BMW 328. This is a further indication of BMW ClassicÔÇÖs commitment to maintaining the brand heritage and reaffirms its objective that original parts can be used in BMW classics and indeed that this should be the case...MORE

The exact allocation of the BMW drivers to the six BMW M3 DTM cars is really taking shape: Martin Tomczyk will line up in the BMW M Performance Parts M3 DTM in 2012...MORE


Cage World

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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

TIP: Remain in first gear while you are stopped so that you can move out quickly if you need to. More, P.12 http://t.co/jLCSL9Kj

QOD: What should you do when turning? http://t.co/fMKO5Xcj


Bike Candy

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Friday, 23 March

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motogp

motogp.com: MotoGP prepared for final season tests

yamaha-racing.com: Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team launch at Jerez

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teamtech3.fr: Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team ready for exciting 2012

eurosport.yahoo.com: BMW should approach MotoGP with caution

speedtv.com: Forward Racing officially present 2012 effort

motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

fiacom: Malaysian GP ÔÇô Thursday Press Conference

formula1.com: Malaysia preview ÔÇô Can Red Bull turn up the heat on McLaren

reuters.com: Schumacher ÔÇô Mercedes needs to work on race pace

formula1.com: Technology ÔÇô Mercedes F1 W03 ÔÇô 'F-duct' rear wing

formula1.com: Technology ÔÇô Mercedes F1 W03 ÔÇô rear diffuser

formula1.com: Realistic Alonso ready for a difficult weekend

reuters.com: Defiant Massa banks on a new chassis for Sepang

pirelli.com: The Malaysian Grand Prix from a tyre point of 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

If it came down purely to the Nordschleife experience of its drivers, BMW Team Schubert would already be in pole position for the 24-hour race at the N??rburgring...MORE

foxnews.com: Faster Pastor breaks motorcycle hearse world speed record

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On the Street

motorcycle.com: Lady Moto Gymkhana ÔÇô Vidoe -

telegraph.co.ukL Triumph Tiger Explorer review

cycleworld.com: Vegas Baby! - Auction explosion in Sin City

webbikeworld.com: Tourmaster Transition Series 3 jacket review

visordown.com: ÔÇ£the futureÔÇØ - 25 years on

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The Mothership

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was delighted to welcome aspiring young automotive journalist, Callum Jeffery, aged 11, to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood...MORE

Following its successful debut appearance in 2011, BMW Group Classic is returning to the Retro Classics show in Stuttgart this year with an array of visitor highlights.MORE

San Francisco  March 21, 2012 Since its 2002 introduction, MINI USA has proven that there is a place for premium small cars in the American car market; and on the 10th anniversary of the brands launch, its leaders can confidently say that MINI has successfully established itself as the leader in this growing segment. Over the last decade, MINI has grown its vehicle portfolio from the single Hardtop body style that it launched with in 2002, to include six unique models today; it has expanded its dealer network by two-thirds; and has cultivated a loyal owner community, the likes of which few brands have the honor to call upon as their own...MORE

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US Pat. D654842 Wheel or wheel cover

Cage World

roadandtrack: Nissan dusts off the Datsun brand

FWIW

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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: Riding w/ a passenger ÔÇô the more weight you have on the bike, the longer it may take to stop. P.49 http://t.co/jfDAORhW

QOD: If you have ridden over an object on the street, what should you do next? http://t.co/NPrywxFP


Bike Candy

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Friday, 23 March - Race Update

Formula 1 FRIDAY: Practice Sessions ÔÇô Malaysian GP

FIA Press Conference

FIA.com
1st Session
Classifications
Lap Times

2nd Session
Classifications
Lap Times

From the official FIA.com news site:

Stewards' biographies

Grand Prix Preview
Circuit Map
Circuit Information

From the official Formula1.com news site:
Friday analysis ÔÇô Tyre management to prove paramount

Other Sources:

bbc.co.uk: Are Mercedes in pole position?
A look at the new rear wing and its qualifying v race implications

FWIW:
Weather was not an issue during the Friday practice sessions but rain looms over the remaining race weekend. Vettel and Schumacher are rain meisters. On a dry track Schumacher may take up his role of splitting the runaways from the rest of the field; assuming Mercedes still has not found the race pace to join the runaways.

The Lostus drivers are lurking around with intent. This could be the weekend we find out what the Lotus is capable of this year in the hands of Grosjean and Raikkonen. They could be the weekends break out team if they are able to get ahead of Schumacher.

Hamilton is leading the McLaren team this weekend. Look for it to stay that way.

Dry Race ÔÇô Hamilton
Wet Race ÔÇô Vettel
Schumacher gets a podium if his car holds together.
 
Saturday, 24 March

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Members with Birthdays Today


SBK

worldsbk.com: Imola – a look back at 2011

world.sbk.com: Home and away – SBK's Italian odyssey

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer

motogp

motomatters.com: IRTA MotoGP Jerez test day 1 times – Stoner posts a late flyer

motorcycledaily.com: 1000cc Honda MotoGP bike puts out more than 250hp according to satellite team LCR

motogp.com: The bike's just getting better and better

superbikeplanet.com: Time to flip all the cards


motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

Friday leftovers :eat
From the official FIA.com news site:
Horner wants clarity on “W-duct”
We have to give Massa a good car
HRT Making progress

From the official Formula1.com news site:
Raikkonen facing five place grid penalty

Formula 1 SATURDAY: Practice / Qualifying -

The Malaysia GP will starting grid has Hamilton's McLaren in P1 and Karthikeyan's HRT in P24.

FIA Press Conference
DRIVERS
1 – Lewis HAMILTON (McLaren)
2 – Jenson BUTTON (McLaren)
3 – Michael SCHUMACHER (Mercedes)

3rd Practice Session
Classifications
Lap Times

QUALIFYING
Classifications
Lap Times
Maximum Speeds
Sector Times
Speed Traps

From the official FIA.com news site:
Stewards decision assessing grid penalty for gearbox change.

From the official Formula1.com news site:

Qualifying – selected driver and team quotes

Teams commit to compete after 2012

Technical Anaylysis – Brake ducts | Williams FW34, Sauber C31

Other Sources:

FWIW
Hamilton takes the pole with teammate button lining up next to him for another McLaren front row. Button edged out Schumacher on his final flyer to drop the German to P3. Alongside him on row two is Webber. He was the fastest Red Bull in practice and qualifying on this Saturday. Vettel will start on row three in P5 after Raikkonen who qualified in that position is dropped down the grid due his five spot penalty. Grosjean in the other Lotus will line up next to Vettel. Rosberg and Alonso form the fourth row and Perez the fifth.

The McLarens are set up for another drag race to turn 1. Button may win that race but Hamilton seems to have the mastery of Malaysia this year and should move ahead of him.

Schumacher is qualifying strongly in a car that once again has been certified as legal by the race officials. It does very well in clean air. The race question is have they refined it enough to work on race day? Will he be challenging the McLarens or fighting to hold position.

It could be a long time on Sunday before Vettel becomes a player in the outcome. Racers start on the last compound they ran in Q3. Nine drivers will start on mediums while Vettel opted for hards. Red Bull appears to have opted for a split strategy. Webber has shown good pace in all session so far will be the team rabbit taking on the McLarens and Schumacher head to head. If you remember from Australia tyre management differences that could have given Red Bull an advantage were thwarted by deployment of the safety car. Vettel on hards to start the race looks like a clear strategy aimed at building on that advantage from lap 1giving Vettel a long slog of a day.

Flirting with row 1 and 2 both Lotus drivers posted some impressive times. However, they are no quite ready for prime time just yet. The cars are on the ragged edge, even for F1 cars, as they post these laps. They give the sense of sneaking in these fast laps while other teams stamp them out. Raikkonen qualified in P5 but drops to P10 after his penalty. The upside is this is eight spots better than he started in at Australia. He had a strong run there. In his second race for Lotus Grosjean will be looking to complete his second racing lap. He has looked fast at times but not strong.

Rosberg spent much of qualifying ahead of teammate Schumacher. Mercedes sent both drivers out only once in Q3. Rosberg flat spotted a tyer in S1 of his flyer and dropped like a stone to P8. He moves up one spot thanks to Raikkonen.

Alonso struggled mightly in a car that did not have qualifying pace. He lines up in next to Rosberg on row 4.

Kobayashi looked strong in Q1 only to struggle at the end of Q2 and not advance. Perez, in the other Sauber, put in a solid performance in all three sessions. He made his mandatory Q3 flyer at the end of the session. Sauber was realistic about their chances to advance. In their way they adopted a race day strategy with setup. He may not rise as high as fellow row 5 occupant Raikkonen. Yet he is good position to score more points for Sauber by the end of the day.

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

Australian GP Video
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BMW Motorsport is entering the final stages of its preparations for the 2012 DTM season. From Tuesday to Friday the three BMW DTM teams completed an extensive programme of testing at the “Circuit de la Comunitat” near Valencia (ES). As well as BMW Team Schnitzer, BMW Team RBM and BMW Team RMG, the other manufacturers competing in the DTM were also in action at the 4.005-kilometre circuit...MORE

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On the Street

wheels.ca: BMW scooter rides like a motorcycle

motorcycle.com: 2013 Aprilia Caponord 1200 to get APRC and electronically controlled Suspension

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The Mothership


After the great successes of the 2011 Enduro World Championship – winning both rider and manufacturer titles in the Enduro 1 and Enduro 2 classes, Husqvarna Enduro Team by CH Racing will start the new season once again focused on success. With a revised rider line-up the squad are looking forward to competing in what will undoubtedly be a highly competitive eight-round series....MORE

Drag racer Valerie Thompson confirmed her status as one of the fastest women on two wheels when she passed the 200mph mark (322km/h) on the unstoppable BMW S 1000 RR at Bonneville Salt Flats last year. Now, as she prepares for the new season, Valerie has an extra project to be excited about – she is attempting to break the world land speed record using a jet-powered car called the North American ...MORE

A record number of motorcycle fans made a pilgrimage to Rome’s annual Motodays show this month. More than 128,400 people attended the event, from March 8-11, with the BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna stands commanding a huge crowd. The motorcycle brands used the four-day exhibition as an opportunity to showcase the latest models and provide fans with an opportunity to meet Superbike World Championship ...MORE


BMW race fans across Europe are eagerly awaiting the start of the many national championships where the RR will be in action. With the Superbike World Championship’s arrival back in Europe after the Australian long-haul event last month, it also signifies the opening round of the 2012 Superstock 1000 FIM Cup, which will support WSBK at all European circuits this year – starting at Imola, Italy on ...MORE


With the New Season officially starting across Europe, it’s time to dust down your motorcycle and rider equipment and head down to your local BMW Motorrad dealer to see all the new products that have been designed and manufactured to make your motorcycling experiences even more pleasurable. ...MORE


Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 23, 2012… BMW of North America today announced that the all-new 560 horsepower 2013 M5 Sedan will participate in the grueling One Lap of America event starting May 4, 2012. Instructors from the BMW Performance Center, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, will drive the 3,300 mile tour that originates in South Bend, Indiana and incorporates highway, skid pad, drag strip, and closed course racing during the eight day event...MORE



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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: Flashing your taillight can help others behind see you if you have to slow down quickly or unexpectedly. P.25 http://t.co/jLCSL9Kj

QOD: Wobble that occurs due to improper motorcycle loading can be corrected by doing what? http://t.co/o71Rt4Va


Bike Candy

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Malaysian GP - Race notes

Race Notes:

Weather may well determine the race in Malaysia. Rain threatened all the practice session but they did remain dry. Rain is falling in the area at the start of the race. This will throw all of the preparations out the window. Teams were allowed to change tyres due to the wet conditions. With the exception of HRT who will send its drivers out on full wets teams opted for intermediates. The hope appears that once the cars get on the track the huge tyres will dry the track as racing continues.

The red lights on then off and we are racing.

This week Hamilton wins the race to turn 1.

Turn 4 Webber passes Schumacher and Grosjean to take P3.
Schumi spins but continues after loosing a bunch of spots.

Lap2/56
The rain is reportedly picking up rather than diminishing.
Some drivers are beginning to switch to full wets.

Rain is now 'heavy' along the pit lane.

Lap 3/56
Replays apparently show Grosjen tagging Schumacher in the rear causing his spin.
Schumacher is currently running in P13
Grosjean in P18

Live Timing is a jumble of activity.

Lap 7/56
The track status goes Red...???...what's up with that?

The safety car is deployed.

Lape 9/56
The race has been halted due to weather.
Cars return to the starting grid in their current positions.
Teams head out to the track to work on their cars during the stop.

This will be a timed event now.


Lap 10/ 56
The race resumes behind the safety car.
No idea how long it will stay out.
Track conditions are expected to dry quickly.
Teams reportedly will quickly be switching to intermediate tyers.

Lap 13/56 the safety car is off the grid.
The stop and the hodge podge of pit stops has jumbled the field.
Lap 15/56
HRT's de la Rosa was in P10 when the race was suspended.
The tyre decision worked in the short run.
He gets nicked from behind by Button.
Damage to the McLaren.
De la Rosa drops back to P23 as a result.

Lap 18
Mercedes is telling Rosberg no more rain is expected during the race.
What will this mean for tyres?
Teams are still on intermediates. When will they switch to full racing tyres?

Lap 20/56
P1-23
Alonso
Perez
Hamilton
Rosberg
Vettel
Raikkonen
Webber
Massa
Di Resta
Vergne
Hulkenberg
Schumacher
Ricardo
Sena
Kobayashi
Petrov
Kovalainen
Glock
Maldonado utton
Pic
Karthikeyan
de la Rosa


Lap 22/56
Button is having trouble with tyres based on chatter with his pit.

Perez is in P2. His Sauber is starting to pull away from Hamilton and reel in Alonso.

Lap 24/56
Alonso sets a new fast lap and opens up the lead once more.
Keep in mind this new fast lap is 2:00.723, come pare that to practice and qualifying times.
Hamilton took the pole with a 1:37.813
Karthikeyan's HRT in P24 made the field with a 1:43.655.
Race conditions have come to Ferrari not the other way around.
The field is strung out.

Vettel passes Rosberg for P4

Raikkonen is passed Rosberg too

Lap 25/56
Button pits from P19 for new intermediate tyres.
Not a good day for him.

Alonso goes purple, then Perez.
New best lap: 2:000.139

Lap 26/56
Alonso and Perez are doing are playing Button and Hamilton's Australian roles.
The pair are pulling away from the field; all be it in slower motion.
The gap p1-3 is almost 15 seconds.

Lots of dueling for position.
Drivers are taking full advantage of the DRS.

Lap28/56
Button set a new fast lap.
Lap 29/56
Before I could log his time Alonso responded with a 1:58.052

The grid at the half way mark
1 Alonso
2 Perez
3 Hamilton's
4 Vettel
5 Raikkonen
6 Webber
7 Di Resta
8 Vergne
9 Senna
10 Hulkenberg
11 Kobayashi
12 Schumacher
13 Maldonado
14 Rosberg
15 Petrov
16 Massa
17 Button
18 Ricciardo
19 Glock
20 Pic
21 Kovalainen
22 Karthikeyan
23 de la Rosa

Lap 33
P11 Kobayashi has gone purple then teammate Perez in P2 takes the honor away.
Best lap is down to 1:5.270

Lap 34
This is a very strung out field.
The gap from P1-P2 = 5.7 seconds.
P1 ÔÇô P10 49.1 seconds.

Massa and Button are having at it.
Lap 35
Button makes it past for P16

The field is picking up speed.
Perez sets new best lap at 1:54.738 but there is talk of rain again.
He cuts Alonso's lead to 3.2 seconds.

Lap 37/56
The speeds are picking up again.
Odd situation.
The current conditions favor the chassis of Ferrari and Sauber; normally midfield teams.
The faster McLarens, Red Bulls and Lotus can not quite keep the pace in these conditiosn.
If it dries out things will turn around, but if it remains as is or rains the intermediate cares have the advantage today.

Lap 39/56
Perez sets a new fast lap 1:53.164 and cuts Alonso's lead to 1.3 seconds.
McLaren is still telling Button rain is on the way.
Drivers are pitting and putting on mediums despite the treat of rain.

Lap 40/56
Alonso pits for mediums.
Perez is in the lead.
The board is blinking colors as cars come in for tyres and go out to set new personal bests.

Lap 41/56
Perez and Hamilton pit.

Webber sets a new fast lap in the 1:44 rand only to have Maldonado turn in a 1:43.967
The pace is picking up.

Lap 42/56
Alonso is back in P1 followed by Perez Hamilton Vettel Webber[new fast lap] Raikkonen Di Resta Senna Vergne Hulkenberg.

Lap 43/56
Webber sets another fast lap.

I don't know what this looks like on the tube or what the announcers are saying.
Watching on live timing the pace is slow and favors the best cars of Ferrari and Sauber which are normally in midfield.

Webber then Perez then Webber then Perez for fat lap honors.

Back to car comments. The McLaren and Red Bull (with Raikkonen's Lotus thrown in) are duking it out as is their norm but over 12 seconds off the pace of race leaders Ferrari and Sauber.

Mercedes ÔÇô Schumacher has long been considered a rain meister. The track is just damp enough he normally would excel but in this Silver Arrow he is 50 seconds off the pace of the leader Alonso.

Lap 48
Vettel pits
Reports are he clipped a HRT while lapping it requiring a new tyre.

Perez takes a stab at Alonso in the DRS but can pull it off.

Lap 50
Perez bobbles and Alonso's lead goes to 5.3 seconds.

Raikkonen sets new best lap at 1:41.040

Kobayahsi has retired from the race. Up in P2 his teammate is cutting into Alonso's lead once again.

Lap 51/56
Vettel P12 is 14.7 behind Schumacher in P11. Not what I anticipated from either of them but that assumed normal race conditions.

Lap 53
Raikkonen sets a new fast lap of 1:40.722

Lap 55
Maldonado pits with smoke pouring out of his Williams. He had been in P10; the last points position. To bad for him and his team.

Last lap
Race commentay - ÔÇ£Alonso is set to take an amazing winÔÇØ
Bizarre from my perspective.


Alonso Wins.

1 Alonso
2 Perez
3 Hamilton's
4 Webber
5 Raikkonen
6 Senna
7 Di Resta
8 Vergne
9 Hulkenberg
10 Schumacher

Something is up with Vettel. He is shown in P11 but has been told to stop on track.
Another bizarre twist to a bizarre race.

A win is a win and Ferrari will take it.
Great result for Perez and Sauber.
Another third for Hamilton.

I got up in the middle of the night for this?
Look for a roundup tonight.

Next week we get back to bikes with the MotoGP season opener.
 
Race Update: 2012 Malaysian GP

Formula 1 RACE -

FIA Press Conference
DRIVERS
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2 ÔÇô Sergio P?ëREZ (Sauber)
3 ÔÇô Lewis HAMILTON (McLaren)

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Perez: Victory was possible
Brawn: W03 car is a conundrum


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Race ÔÇô Selected team and driver quotes


Other Sources:

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FWIW:

Kimi Raikkonen posted the race fastest lap. In qualifying that would netted him P20 and not have gotten him into Q2. Vergne posted the fastest race speed trap speed but could only finish in 8th place. Alonso was the man out front in 'clean' air. His fastest lap time for the race would have netted P22 in qualifying. He ranks 19th on the maximum speed chart.

Massa had another tough weekend finishing 14th. He is listed 19th in the current driver's standings with a DNF to go along with this finish. As a result Perez has spoken out that he should be the heir to the second seat at Ferrari and that promotion should come sooner rather than latter.

The Driver's Championship is all mixed up. Alonso tops the chart leaving Malaysia but expect things to have changed dramatically by the time the circus gets back to Europe.

Vettel remains my pick. A second in Australia and a no point finish in Malaysia has him back in sixth. Teammate Webber with two fourth place finishes is in fourth place in the standings. If he and Vettel traded finishes Vettel would be tied with Hamilton for second place. If, if, if; that is why they run the races. The fact that they run so many of them lets guys like me remain delusional about...err...hopeful for the future.

The business story will continue to boil. I understand why Ferrari needs F1 and F1 needs Ferrari. As we currently know them, I have serious doubts that either can survive without the other. Can Formula 1 survive without Mercedes as a team owner? I think the answer is yes. Surviving the loss of the Mercedes engine supply may be another story.

I am glad we are leaving Sepang. I will be really happy when the Asian round of F1 is over.

Bikes are back on the track next weekend! :clap
 
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SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
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ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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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

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

TIP: Choose brightly colored clothing when possible to make yourself more visible. If you wear dark clothing, consider a reflective vest.

QOD: If a tire goes flat while riding, what should you do? http://t.co/fIzVUmA4


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Thursday, 29 March ÔÇô A late edition

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With the second round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) looming this weekend (1 April) the pressure is starting to rise in the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team garage as focus turns toward ItalyÔÇÖs iconic Imola racetrack. ...MORE

worldsbk.com: Open paddock build up to exciting Imola Superbike weekend

worldsbk.com: Rea ready to rumble at landmark circuit

speedtv.com: Melandri motovated for home race

supersport.com: Haslam getting better day by day

roadracingworld.com: Checa says Imola is a good track for the Ducati and a track he likes.

motomatters.com: World Superbike Imola round press releases

Imola is one of those high speed tracks the BMW S1000RR v1 was to be good at. High speeds and much along the technical section to challenge its handling. Last year Haslam did well in practice only to end up retiring in race 1 and posting a P5 in race 2.

Phillip Island is considered to be a combination track balancing speed and technical sections. The RR v2 is still one of the most powerful bikes on the track. Haslam's injury/iron man performace combined with Melandri's P2 in Australia were impressive; thus, hope springs for performance on technical tracks. But has that performance come at the expense of performance and handling on the high speed tracks? An underlying theme to watch for are RR v2 rider concerns for tracking and handling on high speed tracks.

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer

motogp

visordown.com: Rossi ÔÇô no miracle for Ducati at Qatar


motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

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express.co.uk: Karthikeyan hits back at Vettel

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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

The Husqvarna Enduro Team by CH RacingÔÇÖs participation in the Enduro World Championship continues this weekend with Matti Seistola, Lorenzo Santolino, Ricky Dietrich, Juha Salminen, Alex Salvini and Romain Dumontier competing in the GP of Argentina, round two of the 2012 EWC series...MORE

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On the Street

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The Mothership

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ  March 29, 2012 BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce the Ride Smart Reward program for all new and returning riders who are recent graduates of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourseSM. Now through December 31, 2012, MSF graduates will receive $500 in BMW Riders Apparel with the purchase of a new BMW motorcycle...MORE

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Cage World

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roadandtrack.com: Hetz UK renting McLaren MP4-12c

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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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

TIP: When riding at night, wear only clear eye protection (not tinted), and keep it clean and free of scratches. http://t.co/ZWxeceol

QOD: What should you do if your helmet has had an impact? http://t.co/SrqK30gx


Bike Candy

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Friday 30 March

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worldsbk.com: Badovini out of the Imola traps fatest
- But that was practice -
worldsbk.com: Smrz steals it for Ducati in first qualifying
Haslam P6 is the best BMW rider of the day.

reipleyandheanornews.co.uk: Haslam aiming for podiums at Imola

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WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
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1. Jakub Smrz CZE Liberty Effenbert Ducati 1098R 1m 48.146s
2. Joan Lascorz ESP Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 48.176s
3. Tom Sykes GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10R 1m 48.246s
4. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1m 48.247s
5. Jonathan Rea GBR Honda WSBK CBR1000RR 1m 48.321s
6. Leon Haslam GBR BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1m 48.328s
7. Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 1m 48.375s
8. Sylvain Guintoli FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 1m 48.555s
9. Eugene Laverty IRL Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1m 48.555s
10. Leon Camier GBR Crescent Fixi Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 48.556s
11. Davide Giugliano ITA Althea Ducati 1098R 1m 48.728s
12. Ayrton Badovini ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR 1m 48.741s
13. Lorenzo Zanetti ITA PATA Ducati 1098R 1m 48.762s
14. Marco Melandri ITA BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1m 48.773s
15. Chaz Davies GBR ParkinGO MTC Aprilia RSV-4 1m 48.959s
16. Maxime Berger FRA Effenbert Liberty Ducati 1098R 1m 49.343s
17. Niccolo Canepa ITA Red Devils Ducati 1098R 1m 49.617s
18. John Hopkins USA Crescent Fixi Suzuki GSX-R1000 1m 49.790s
19. Michel Fabrizio ITA BMW Italia Goldbet S1000RR 1m 50.031s
20. David Salom ESP Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 50.085s
21. Mark Aitchison AUS Grillini Progea BMW S1000RR 1m 50.810s
22. Hiroshi Aoyama JPN Honda WSBK CBR1000RR 1m 51.511s
23. Leandro Mercado ARG Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1m 51.645s
24. Brett McCormick CAN Liberty Effenbert Ducati 1098R 1m 51.703s
25. Lorenzo Alfonsi ITA Pro Ride Honda CBR1000RR 1m 52.992s

Imola official WSBK lap records
Best lap: Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 1m 47.934s (2011)
Race lap record:Carlos Checa ESP Althea Ducati 1098R 1m 47.146s (2011)



motogp

paddocktalk.com: 2012 MotoGP – Interview with LCR's Luciao Cecchinello


motogp: 2012 race calendar | Results and Statistics


Formula 1

formula1.com: Filipe Massa – It's time to turn the page

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

thisisderbyshire.co.uk: Ex-champ Toseland's new role as he joins Donington Park

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On the Street

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webbikeworld.com: BMW announces Ride Smart Rewards

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The Mothership

Munich. As of April 1st 2012 Heiner Faust (44) will take over from Hans Blesse as Head of Sales and Marketing BMW Motorrad. Heiner Faust joined the BMW Group in 1997 and has worked in various positions in the area of sales and marketing. Among other things he managed motorcycle sales to direct purchasers, the used motorcycle trade, BMW Motorrad Korea and BMW Motorrad Japan. In 2008 he returned from Japan to take on responsibility for BMW Motorrad Germany....MORE


Best Brand, Best Bike, Best Tourer – BMW motorcycles sweep the board in UK’s biggest owners’ survey...MORE


Cage World



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Reference::

BMW MOA 2012 International Rally

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

FIM

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

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

While the SBK teams are duking it out the SuperStock 1000 of Markus Reiterberger (Team Alpha Racing BMW) was top man in the first qualifying session at Imola, holding off the early push from the all-new Ducati of Eddi La Marra (Barni Racing Team Italia Ducati 1199 Panigale). Lorenzo Baroni (BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet) showed well on day one, third fastest, while Lorenzo Savadori (Barni Racing Team Italia Ducati 1199 Panigale) went fourth on the early time sheets.

Sylvain Barrier (BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet) was fifth fastest, on a good day for European machinery. The top two Kawasaki riders were Loris Baz (MRS) and Bryan Staring (Team Pedercini); sixth and seventh fastest respectively.


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