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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Friday, 17 August

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Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

worldsbk.com: Non factory competitors showing their mettle and medals

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


motogp

motomatters.com: IMS press release – 2012 Indianpolis MotoGP pre-event press conference

thecheckeredflag.co.uk: Stoner not the biggest fan of Indianapolis challenge

MotoGP Video: Rossi explains his move from Ducati to Yamaha

fim-live.com[/url: Rossi grabs headlines ahead of Red Bull Indianapolis GP

[url=http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-sports/2012/08/15/stoner-spies-plan-exits-as-motogp-hits-indy/ ]tusconcitizen.com
: Stoner Spies plan exits as MotoGP hits Indy

bikesportnews.com: Indy – 'Dovizioso best choice for Ducati' - Hayden

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



Formula 1

formula1.com: Narain Karthikeyan Q&A – I must learn from De la Rosa

jamesalleneonf1.com: F1 driver ratings for season so far

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

motorcycle.com: 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb report

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On the Street

moto-station.com: BMW comparison from French site Moto-Station – C650GT v R1200RT

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The Mothership

Before the six BMW DTM drivers take to the track for their first practice laps of the N??rburgring (DE), they experienced the “Green Hell” and the impressive landscape of the Eifel Mountains from an all-new perspective. Martin Tomczyk (DE), Joey Hand (US), Bruno Spengler (CA), Dirk Werner (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR) visited the historic N??rburg Castle – the region’s spectacular trademark that sits on top of a hill above the circuit and symbolises the long history of the N??rburgring. ...More

BMW Team RLL heads to the Road America Road Race Showcase (US) for the seventh round the 2012 American Le Mans Series ready to extend its record of excellent finishes at the longest road course in North America. ...More

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Cage World

businessweek.com: BMW S phantom sales in Germany show debt crisis contagion

roadandtrack.com: 2013 Jaguar AWD models revieled

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department – State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
“DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.”

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
“Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.”

SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

Packers.com

Bike Candy

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Saturday, 18 August

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Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

crash.net: Biaggi dismisses Ducati return rumors

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


motogp

Casey Stoner tops Free Practice 1 and teammate Dani Pedrosa takes Free Practice 2 with Ben Spies on his tail.

motomatters.com: 2012 Indianapolis MotoGP – Friday press releases

motomatters.com : Hector Barbera out fo Indy after fracture

motogp.com: Pedrosa under circuit record at Indianapolis whilst Stoner finishes fifth

motogp.com: De Puniet leads CRT field on return to action

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


Formula 1

thef1times.com: Alonson focused on the Hamilton, Vettel threat

formula1.com: Best of the beginners – Catherham mid season report

topspeed.com: Rumormill – Mercedes pulling out of F1

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



On the Street

[url=http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/smart_money/122_1209_2009_to_2011_bmw_s1000rr/ ]motorcyclistonline.com
: 2009-2011 BWM S1000RR | Smart Money

sportrider.com: American Motorcyclist Association launches 2012 voter guide

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The Mothership

“Motoring, ballooning, aviation, all owe much to the pioneer work of Charlie Rolls.” – Flight Magazine 1910 ...More

Inspired by Charles Stewart Rolls and the legend of the Schneider Trophy-winning Supermarine S6B (powered by a Rolls-Royce R Type engine), Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly present the Phantom Coup?® Aviator Collection. The collection celebrates the spirit of human endeavour that drove a very British hero and subsequently led Rolls-Royce to simultaneous world speed records on land, air and in the water. ...More

Barely three months after the sensational premiere of the BMW Zagato Coup?®, BMW and Zagato are turning heads again at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with the fruits of their latest collaboration. Created in just six weeks’ worth of lavish handcraftsmanship, the BMW Zagato Roadster represents another masterful example of the traditional coachbuilder’s art and an elegant take on the sporty, masculine marker laid down by the BMW Zagato Coup?®. ...More

The BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA has been appointed by Singapore Airlines, which is widely regarded as the leader in premium commercial aviation, to create its new First Class cabin and seat environment. The revamped First Class seats and cabin interiors will be introduced, starting on Singapore Airlines’ new Boeing 777-300ER’s that will enter service from the latter half of 2013. Work on this flagship project was kicked off at DesignworksUSA’s Singapore studio and will be supported by their Los Angeles, Munich, and Shanghai studios. ...More

Twenty five years ago Stefan Reinhold (DE) was watching from the stands in the “Green Hell” – now he returns to the N??rburgring as a DTM team principal. BMW Team RMG is based just 30 kilometres from the track, in Niederzissen (DE). With this in mind, the sixth round of the 2012 DTM season promises to be an emotional one for Reinhold, as he revealed in an interview. ...More

FWIW

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department – State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
“DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.”

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
“Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.”


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

Packers.com

Bike Candy

From anythingbutstockbeemers.blogspot.com: Xavier Ithurralde from France built this bike from a '89 R100 GS-PD. Toaster tank, K-100 forks, R1100 brake calipers and front wheel and a wooden flat-track seat.

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Sunday, 19 August | Indianapolis MotoGP - pre race update

motogp

Saturday Qualifying

motogp.com: Pedrosa on pole as Stoner suffers big crash

motogp.com: Stoner confirmed with fracture and torn ligaments in right ankle


motogp.com: Difficult qualifying for Ducati – Hayden out of Sunday's race

motomatters.com: Saturday post race press conference

Sunday Warmup

motomatters.com: Stoner to race at Indianapolis

motogp.com: Spies leads warm ups – Stoner declared fit
 
Monday, 20 August

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Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

bikesportnews.com: Spies linked with 2013 Suzuki MotoGP test team

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


motogp

Classification
World Standing
Analysis
Analysis by Lap
Average Speed
Fast Lap Rider
Fast Lap Sequence
Grid
Lap Chart



motomatters.com: Indianapolis MotoGP Sunday post race press releases

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


Formula 1

jamesallenonf1.com: Are the drivers of today at a higher level than in Senna/Prost era?

thef1times.com: Ecclestone open to Turkey returning

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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

NHTSA Recall ID No. 12V4000000
Dated: AUG 02, 2012 Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could f...

NHTSAF Recall ID No. 12V399000
Dated: AUG 02, 2012 Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the...

NHTSA Recall No. 12V392000
Dated: AUG 02, 2012 Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn d...

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Harley-Davidson print ad analysis

Another take - motorcyclistonline.com: 2012 Honda NC700X ÔÇô First ride

soymotero.net: Accessories for the BMW C 600 Sport

The Mothership

Woodcliff Lake, N.J.  August 18, 2012 For the third time in four seasons of American Le Mans Series competition, BMW Team RLL drove a BMW M3 GT across the Road America finish line first to win the four-hour Road America Road Race Showcase. ...More

Top-selling Sports Activity Vehicle now available with rear-wheel drive ÔÇô BMW X3 sDrive18d combines customary driving pleasure with optimised economy ÔÇô Market launch of the seventh model variant in autumn 2012. ...More

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils 2013 Ghost with a one off edition celebrating Quail, a Motorsports gathering, the Pebble Beach Concours dÔÇÖElegance and Monterey. ...More

Cage World

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FWIW

Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

Packers.com

Bike Candy

Bbikeexif.com: Indian Square 4 'Renegade' Custom

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Munich/Stephanskirchen, 20th August 2012. Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport is entering uncharted territory: This weekend (24th to 26th August), the FIM Superbike World Championship makes its debut in Russia. The new ÔÇ£Moscow RacewayÔÇØ is the venue for the eleventh of the 14 rounds that make up the 2012 season. The circuit was opened in July and is located in Volokolamsk, about 80 kilometres west of Moscow. In order to acquaint themselves with the track, BMW Motorrad Motorsport and factory riders Marco Melandri (ITA) and Leon Haslam (GBR) will take part in the official Infront test at the ÔÇ£Moscow RacewayÔÇØ on the Wednesday prior to the race weekend...More

fim-live.com: Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport is entering uncharted territory

gpone.com: Biaggi and Aprilia against BMW

worldsbk.com: No Russian round for Liberty Racing Team

bikesportnews.com: No big interest in CRT for Haslam

visordown.com: Leon Haslam rumored to Ten Kate Honda

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


motogp

motomatters.com: 2012 Indianapolis MotoGP post race press conference

motogp.com: Hernandez delivers first CRT top honours for Avintia Blusens

benspies.com: Engine failed at Indy

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



Formula 1

formula1.com: Massa reuturns to track action at Interlagos

thef1times.com: Alonso ÔÇô It's hard to say if Kubica will return

thef1times.com: Engines could decide form in 2014 - Newey


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

webbikeworld.com: BMW R7 Best in Class ÔÇô Pebble Beach

bmwmcmag.com: Where the hell is Murph and his GS?

ultimatemotorcycling.com: Crocker Motorcycles Highlight Carmel Bonhams

motorcycle-usa.com: MSF to unveil preliminary findings

motorcyclistonline.com: Harley-Davidson CVO breakout | First ride

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The Mothership

Victory at the N??rburgring (DE) saw Bruno Spengler (CA) increase his points tally in the DTM DriversÔÇÖ Championship to 83, putting him in second place going into the seventh race of the season. BMW Team Schnitzer is third in the Team Championship on 84 points. After the triumph in the Eifel Mountains, Spengler and Team Principal Charly Lamm (DE) spoke in an interview about their emotions, the season so far, and the forthcoming races...More

Following the triumph of Bruno Spengler (CA) at the wheel of his BMW Bank M3 DTM at the N??rburgring (DE), the next challenge for the BMW teams is just around the corner: BMW Motorsport travels highly motivated to the seventh round of the season in Zandvoort (NL), after a strong performance in the Eifel Mountains...More

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  August 20, 2012  BMW and Green Mountain Energy Company today announced their partnership to reduce the environmental impact of the entire BMW ActiveE fleet in the DriveNow program. BMW purchased renewable energy certificates (RECs) to cover the estimated electricity used to charge the 70 BMW ActiveE electric vehicles (EVs) in the new car sharing program, which is available in San Francisco. ..More

Cage World

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

Packers.com

Bike Candy

caferacerclub.org ÔÇô Some kids have all the fun!

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The BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team is ready to take on the first ever World Superbike and world class motorcycle road racing event at the Moscow Raceway this weekend. Michel Fabrizio and Ayrton Badovini, after achieving the double podium at Silverstone (Race 1), will be on track tomorrow for a one day official test, to get their first experience on the track....More

worldsbk.com: World Superbike rockets to Russia

suzuki-racing.com: Fresh fields for FIXI Crescent Suzuki

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


motogp

fim-live.com: Ducati Team at Brno with Rossi Hayden's return postponed

bikesportnews.com: Protest sees Ellison drop points

Casey Stoner's Blog: Another huge crash


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



Formula 1

f1times.com: New Jersey GP president to resign from role

thef1times.com: Why McLaren cannot afford to lose Hamilton

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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

Team Husqvarna Ricci Racing showed up at Loket in the Czech Republic for the twelfth round of the MX2 world championship with no less than three riders at the start line. Alessandro Lupino and Nick Triest, back after injury, were joined by promising young Italian rider Ivo Monticelli, who Team Manager Ilario Ricci insisted in giving a chance to race in these final world championship races on the Husqvarna TC 250R. ...More

thecheckeredflag.co.uk: DTM – Spengler sings off special weekend for BMW and Schnitzer in style


On the Street

cycleworld.com: Remaking Husqvarna Motorcycles
The all-new TR650 dual-sport, an upcoming street-legal two-stroke and more 900 Twins aim to get a Husky in your garage.

HFL: Mid-Ohio Vintage Motorcycle Days

cycleworld.com: Gunk Chlorinated brake parts cleaner – new product

topspeed.com: 1934 BMW R7

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/1934-bmw-r7-ar133980.html

The Mothership

BMW Group reports record sales in July
Motorcycles: From January up to and including July 2012, BMW Motorrad supplied 69,329 (prev. yr: 71,634 units / -3.2%) motorcycles and maxi scooters to its customers. Of this figure, 10,140 (prev. yr: 11,054 units / -8.3%) vehicles fell within the month of July. For Husqvarna Motorcycles, the number of factory supplies as of July was 5,729 vehicles (prev. yr: 4,394 units / +30.4%). In July, 494 vehicles (prev. yr: 864 units / -42.8%) were supplied to the Husqvarna dealer network.

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BMW Group launches premium car sharing in the U.S....More

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has launched a new resource called Provenance Pre-owned Stock Locator. The move takes effortlessness online, allowing would-be Rolls-Royce clients to search for exclusive Provenance cars quickly and easily using an iPad, computer or smart phone. ...More


Cage World

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roadandtrack.com: 2012 Monterey Auctions recap

inautonews.com: Bentley's Duheimer confirms diesel and hybrid power trains

roadandtrack.com: What does it cost to go sports car racing
Things have changed since we campaigned a Spridget. Our season costs may have been less than the cost of a check up at …

roadand trac.com: VW opens a Bugatti service center in Oxnard

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honda.com: Honda Enters European Robotic Lawn Mower Market with Launch of Honda Miimo
- still no news on when we will get hover cars and jet packs.

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department – State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
“DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.”

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
“Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.”


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

Packers.com

Bike Candy

roelscheffers.nl: I have collected shots of this bike but I don't think I have posted any. The link is back to the source of the machine.

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weather.com: Wet forecast for Moscow Thursday through Saturday clearing hopefully for the race on Sunday.

worldsbk.com: Moscow Wednesday test session results
Testing was moved to the Wednesday before the race. Normally held Monday's after the race, the Wednesday session allows the teams and riders to familiarize themselves with the new to them Moscow track. Things look positive at the start of a long Russian race weekend. But then, as many would be conquerers have found, there is that pesky Russian weather.

MOTOGP.COM: Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati together beginning in 2013

worldsbk.com: Checa from Haslam as testing action begins for SBK boys

bmwgroup-sport.com: BMW Motorrad Motorsport - WSBK - Moscow - Infront Testing

worldsbk.com: 2011 Champion Checa leads the way in testing

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

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


motogp

motogp.com: Injury concerns for Stoner as the Repsol Honda Team head to Brno

motogp.com: Ducati Team at Brno with Rossi as sole rider

motogp.com: Lorenzo buoyant ahead of Czech round

fim-live.com: There is little time to rest this week for Yamaha Factory Racing riders.
Lorenzo may be buoyant in a pool of Yamaha pressure that is heating up for Spies.

motogp.com: Futusawa reveals Ducati talks -motomatters.com: Masao Furusawa Interview: On Visiting Italy, Filippo Preziosi's Samurai Spirit, And Valentino Rossi At Yamaha


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



Formula 1

speedtv.com: Lotus confident Raikkonen to stay

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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

cmgonline.com: There’ll be a Canadian motorcyclist racing the Dakar desert rally again, when Patrick Beaule heads south for the 2013 edition of the classic off-road duel in South America.

ultimatemotorcycling.com: Classic qualify for 2012 Manx Grand Prix

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Some fun looking back with tvFIM
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On the Street

iol.co.za: Surprise winner in bike econorun

visordown.com: 10 of the best bikes for different types

motorradonline.de: Husqvarna gets a new playmate
Comparison: Husqvarna Nuda 900 R against LSL Triumph Urban X

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Two more Ducati Panigale recalls.

NHTSA Recall ID No. 12V401000
Dated: AUG 02, 2012 Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.

NHTSA Recall ID No. 12V402000
Dated: AUG 02, 2012 Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with...

cyccleworld.com: Zerust Motocycle Covers – New products

sportrider.com: Rider Skills Series | Down shifting and blipping the throttle

visordown.com: DK Motorrads Swiss Cafe Racer

Norton is taking a page out of the H-D CVO book.
nortonmotorcycles.com: Fresh off the production line today

ghsa.org: Distracted Driving Grant Availability Praised


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The Mothership

Precision and speed – that is what the DTM is all about every race weekend, whether on or off the track. Once the drivers have crossed the finish line, the next race against the clock begins behind the scenes. For the second time this season, two races are taking place within a week of each other. The BMW Motorsport team must move house from N??rburgring (DE) to Zandvoort (NL) in record time. More than 350 tons of material must be transported from the Eifel Mountains to the Dutch North Sea coast, where it must then be assembled and made ready for the race weekend....More

The BMW Group is shining the spotlight on the issue of sustainability at this year’s Automechanika fair, which takes place in Frankfurt from 11 – 16 September 2012. The company’s Building and Equipment Consulting department is using the BMW stand to showcase the potential and benefits of a sustainable approach within the dealer organisation. Added to which, the BMW experts will bring visitors up to speed on the latest trends and developments in workshop equipment...More

Cage World

caranddriver.com: Wolfgang D??rheimer Interview: Joining Audi and the Future of Bentley and Bugatti

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HFL: Cracks in the clockwork – commuting through San Fransisco

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2012 Moscow World Superbike

A new to WSBK track that is technical in nature guarantees the field will be leveled. Mix in a weather forecast that predicts rain for Friday qualifying and Saturday Superpole and you have a recipe for mixed (shaken and stirred Mr. Bond) up starting grid. All adds up to a Bench Racers dream.

BMW 316 pts

Moscow should be a good stop for BMW in the future. In the case of 2012 Moscow – Fast on Wednesday means fast on Sunday – or at least that is my story. Weather will make or break the 2012 appearance. The S1000RR is becoming more technical track friendly with every appearance they make at one.

Haslam: He claims to be confident going into the weekend. He was second in both test sessions so things would seem looking up for his plan to show his value to prospective employers. I hope so but am not as confident as he seems to be. Second fastest lap time in each session, and second fastest ideal lap time, yet his gap is the highest of the top five riders on Wednesday.

Melandri: Second in the rider standings coming into the Moscow round he was P6 and P4 in test sessions. I like him to finish ahead of his team mate once again. His ideal lap gag time was the second best of the top five riders.

Ideal lap times are a fiction of timing stats. Take a riders best sector time for each of the sectors regardless of the lap, put them together and you have the ideal lap time for a given rider. The gap time is the difference between the composite ideal lap time and the riders best actual lap time. The assumption that the smaller the gap the the less fictional the ideal lap is and the greater the likelihood a rider is to be able to repeat this in combat.

The BMW riders face two big obstacles. Riding in the wet will be the big challenge for both and make all the difference in where they begin their campaign to defend and even improve BMW's lead in the manufacturers standing. The second is team mental attitude. They have had a month to mull over the yet to be fully defined to the fans WSBK team reorganization. Are they on their game to deal with an action packed weekend? Tune in for future installments.

Aprilia 302.5 pts

Biaggi is in the lead of the Riders Championship and Aprilia in P2 in the Manufacturers. Look for Laverty and Davies to carry the Chianti for Aprilia in Moscow this weekend. Technical tracks and wet conditions don't seem to like Biaggi. I will be surprised if both don't drop a spot in their respective standings.

Ducati 300 pts

Mega Recalls at Ducati has been a recuring headline this week. Expect them to continue, this time originating from Moscow. Ducati and Checa will be recalling strong performances of the past. Technical tracks = Ducati = strong showing if you are smooth = Checa; this should all add up to a very strong showing. Look for them to pass Aprilia this weekend. How much ground they make up on BMW is the big concern for Roundel fans.

Kawasaki 253.5 pts

Sykes was P4 and P3 in test sessions. He also had the second worst ideal lap gap time. I continue to question his ability to manage his tyres over the length of a race. What cool weather will do to help his management effort could be more than offset by the technical aspects of the track. Baz has been coming on strongly but the challenges of a new track and weather may be too much for him to overcome to take a podium if Sykes can not. I am rooting for Kawasaki to beat Aprilia while worrying their 2012 WorldSBK Season dumb luck with weather and rules will put them ahead of BMW.

Honda 209.5 pts

Aoyama took P2 in the first test session. I expect that will be the best finish for Honda this weekend. The thing is this is a weekend when the middle of the pack is very important. With questionable opportunities to pass where Honda places on the grid compared to BMW is very improtant.

Suzuki 75.5

The deeper we get in the season the more I root for FIXI Crescent Suzuki. I was hoping for a stronger start for them this weekend. Hopkins has had more time to heal. The team has been working their GSXR into a strong steed. Technical track and a wet track could work in the favor of what is becoming a more and more balanced team. In most scenarios a strong showing from them helps the BMW title run.

I expect Checa and Ducati to take a double. If and wher BMW riders stand on the podium will determine where BMW stands in the Manufacturer Championship rankings on the return from the doors of Moscow to the next race at the Nurburgring in 2012.

Bike Candy

Remember when 650cc twins were big bikes. tottimotori.blog.tiscali.it

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worldsbk.com: Welcome to Russia World Superbike

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twowheelblog.com: Marco Melandri ÔÇô 'Rossi Crisis' has given me credibility

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


motogp

motogp.com: Dovizioso on Ducati agreement

motogp.com: Stoner back to Australia to receive surgery

bbc.co.uk: Casey Stoner says his title hopes are over after injury

motogp.com: Capirossi to test after Brno

motogp.com: Lorenzo to lead development once Rossi rejoins in 2013

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bikesportnews.com: Lorenzo would have preferred Spies says Yamaha boss


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



Formula 1

Formula1.com has done mid season reports on the teams that normally do not get the press.
Williams-Ranualt
Force India - Mercedes
STR ÔÇô Ferrari
Caterham ÔÇô Renault
Marussia ÔÇô Cosworth
HRT ÔÇô Cosworth

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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

fim-live.com: Husqvarna Enduro Team ready for Swedish success

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On the Street

thekneeslider.com: Get rid of the wheels ÔÇô Aerofex hovercraft indicates protential

HFL: Nortongate

cyrilhuzblog.com: Fast motorcycle industry news

motorsportsnewswire.com: New Motion Pro beadpro

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The Mothership

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  August 23, 2012 BMW Motorcycles is revving up Bloomingdales Fall fashion campaign. The BMW R 1200 R Classic is featured in the mens department at Bloomingdales stores nationwide, inside the fall mens catalog, and in the store windows of Bloomingdales flagship store on 59th St. in Manhattan, NY. And thats not all! Shoppers will also have the opportunity to win their very own bike  both in-store and on www.bloomingdales.com....More

While the teams were busy carefully preparing the six BMW M3 DTMs for their first outing at the ÔÇ£Circuit ParkÔÇØ in Zandvoort (NL), the BMW drivers were back in competitive mode on Thursday, just four days after the race at the N??rburgring (DE). This time, however, they were not lining up on a racetrack, but on the North Sea beach at Ijmuiden (NL), just a few kilometres from the venue of the seventh DTM race of 2012. Instead of powerful BMW V8 engines, the drivers were reliant on wind power to propel their sand yachts, otherwise known as ÔÇ£blokartsÔÇØ. ...More

Cage World

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FWIW



Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

Packers.com

Bike Candy

From Moto Art

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Friday, 24 August | SBK - Moscow Friday Qualifying

SBK

Moscow - FIM Superbike World Championship ÔÇô Free Practice

Marco Melandri with his S1000RR toped the field in first free practice. Chaz Davies' Aprilia was close but not able to break into the 1'35 range. These two were followed by four Ducatis, a Honda and Haslam to round out the top 8.

The rankings do not mean as much as what bikes are in them. The technical nature of the track show with the move of so many Ducatis and the number two Honda rider toward the front.

1. Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'35.799
2. Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'36.325
3. Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'36.344
4. Sylvain Guintoli (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'36.391
5. Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.505
6. Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'36.520
7. Niccol?? Canepa (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 1'36.567
8. Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.720
9. Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.862
10. Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.872
11. John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.875
12. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.910
13. David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.995
14. Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'37.105
15. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'37.191
16. Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'37.255
17. Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'37.355
18. Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'37.475
19. Alexander Lundh (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.294
20. David McFadden (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.912
21. Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'39.191

Moscow - FIM Superbike World Championship ÔÇô Qualifying 1

Ducati riders continued to dominate in the first qualifying session. With roughly 10 minutes remaining Meandri was P2 and Haslam P6. These times had them safely in Superpole range and they spent the rest of the session working on other setup issues. The BMW Italia riders made the top 16 in the closing minutes of the session.

1. Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'35.074
2. Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'35.284
3. Sylvain Guintoli (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'35.751
4. Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'35.772
5. Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.828
6. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'35.905
7. Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'35.980
8. Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.988
9. Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.039
10. Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.061
11. Niccol?? Canepa (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 1'36.143
12. Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.174
13. Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'36.236
14. John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.293
15. Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.326
16. Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.442
17. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'36.470
18. Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.533
19. David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.911
20. Alexander Lundh (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.163
21. David McFadden (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.372


There is a fast learning curve in Moscow. In FP1 Melandri was the only rider in the !'35 range. By Q1 the all riders in the provisional first two rows were in that range. The balance of the Ducati package has it out front. For me the huge news for BMW is that on a very technical track the S1000RRv2 is in strong contention.

The Moscow weather remains a wild card. The rains expected for Saturday have moved to Sunday. In the best of all worlds rain would hold off until Monday; however, today's results portend good Superpole results for BMW. What ever the weather Sunday it will be better to start the race from the front than have to struggle through a bunch of Ducatis on a tight track. Hopefully that fate will be left to the Aprilia and Kawasaki riders.

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
LeonHaslam.com, MarcoMelandri.co.uk, BMW Motorrad Motorsports.com, AlphaRaccing.com
 
Saturday, 25 August

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SBK

Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport began the first ever Russian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship by qualifying for the provisional first and third row. The eleventh round of the 2012 season is being held at the brand new ÔÇ£Moscow RacewayÔÇØ near Volokolamsk (RUS). On Wednesday the team took part in the official Infront testing to get familiar with the track. Today, the normal race weekend began. Factory rider Marco Melandri (ITA) finished the first qualifying practice in fourth after having set the fastest lap in the free practice this morning. His team-mate Leon Haslam (GBR) qualified provisional ninth on his BMW S 1000 RR. ...More

The Moscow Raceway welcomed the eleventh World Superbike round of the season today, the maiden event for Russia. The BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Teamsaw Ayrton Badovini and Michel Fabrizio finishing 15th and 16th in Qualifying 1 after taking 10th and 15th positions respectively in Free Practice 1. ...More

worldsbk.com: Ducati riders lock out the top three places in first qualifying

hondaproracing.com: Honda riders in the top ten at Moscow

suzuki-racing.com: Camier escapes serious injury in Moscow

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


motogp

fim-live.com: Pedrosa sets the tone on day one in scorching Brno

motomatters.com: 2012 Brno MotoGP Friday Round Up: Red Flags, Crashes, Fast Ducatis And Future Ducati Riders

BenSpies.com: Friday practice in Brno

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



Formula 1

formula1.com: Spa preview quotes

formula1.com: Sauber mid-season report

reuters.com: Spa secure for three more years

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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

roadracingworld.com: Superbike electronics ÔÇô AMA Pro Racing adjusts 2013 rules

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On the Street

cyrilhuzeblog.com: 2013 CVO Road King with factory installed audio system

jsonline.com: Motorcycle charity race Saturday in West Bend

motorcycle-usa.com: Ducati Corse World Superbikes Book

morotcycle.com: Best motorcycles of 2012

motorcyclistonline.com: Harley-Davidson CVO Breakout | First Ride

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The Mothership

As Executive Personal Assistant to Nelson Mandela, Zelda La Grange has had an amazing life, travelling with the former South African President on more than 180 trips abroad, meeting world leaders, royalty, celebrities, and coordinating his itinerary, travel arrangements, security and transport. Always by his side in both public and private ÔÇô at home and abroad ÔÇô she has remained in MandelaÔÇÖs ... More

The worldÔÇÖs most respected travel enduro range was selected as the motorcycles to help a group of university students complete a six-day, 1,000 mile (1,600 km) expedition through the notorious Death Valley in the Mojave Desert in eastern California. ... More

BMW adventure riders from Europe and the US may think they have the monopoly on epic ÔÇÿround the worldÔÇÖ trips ÔÇô but Japanese Tsuyoshi Yoshihara would disagree. The Japanese native has been in the saddle since July 2010 and doesnÔÇÖt plan on stopping until the end of 2013. He is pushing the boundaries even by the standards of the most rugged GS devotee ÔÇô and his BMW R 1200 GS is up to the ... More

The inspiration behind the latest adventure from GS riding explorers and filmmakers Herbert and Ramona Schwarz ÔÇô a 4,300 kilometre (2,600 miles) motorcycle journey through Ethiopia ÔÇô was simple: the founder of Touratech and his photo-journalist wife were curious as to where the coffee they enjoy every morning came from. The journey and the characters they meet along the way have been captured in ... More

Cage World

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

Packers.com

Bike Candy

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Saturday, 25 August | 2012 Moscow SBK – Q2 and Superpole

Moscow - FIM Superbike World Championship – Qualifying 2

It rained for Q2. The Althea Ducatis remain on top Sykes and Biaggi showing signs of figuring out the Moscow rhythm. The apparent fall in Melandri and Haslam's position may owe more to working on other Sunday setup question and rain than to not being able to turn a hot lap today.

The WorldSBK.com writer saw it this way:
Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing Ducati) headed the qualifying timesheets after the second session this morning, but did not improve on his Friday time to do so.

His team-mate Carlos Checa made a faster lap today than Friday, but was unable to overhaul his young team-mate. Third into Superpole will be Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) with a great improvement evident from championship leader Max Biaggi (Aprilia Racing) who went fourth.

Sylvain Guintoli (PATA Racing Team Ducati) pushed himself to fifth, with Welsh wizard Chaz Davies (ParkinGO MTC Aprilia) sixth. Marco Melandri hopes for improvements in Superpole, as he was unable to go faster today than he did yesterday in finishing up seventh.

American John Hopkins was a convincing Superpole qualifier on his FIX Crescent Suzuki machine, eighth fastest.



1. Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'35.074
2. Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'35.222
3. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'35.403
4. Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.434
5. Sylvain Guintoli (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'35.519
6. Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.576
7. Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'35.772
8. John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'35.827
9. Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.903
10. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.940
11. Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'35.980
12. Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'35.989
13. Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.061
14. David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.104
15. Niccol?? Canepa (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 1'36.143
16. Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.174
17. Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.182
18. Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.237
19. Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.326
20. Alexander Lundh (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.163
21. David McFadden (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.372





Moscow - FIM Superbike World Championship – Free Practice

Worldsbk.com: Carlos Checa (Althea Racing Ducati) made a late push to be fastest in the second qualifying session, setting a lap time almost at the track best. Jonathan Rea (Honda World Superbike Team) made great strides in this session and was fastest until near the end, when he and his team-mate Hiroshi Aoyama almost collided and Rea has to run wide, crashing at the end of turn one. He was ranked second, one place up in this session on Davide Giugliano (Althea Racing Ducati).

Max Biaggi (Aprilia Racing) was in the top four, and Tom Sykes took his Kawasaki Racing Team machine to fifth place. The charging Leon Haslam (BMW Motorrad Motorsport) was sixth, and one spot ahead of his team-mate Marco Melandri in the last session before the Tissot-Superpole sessions for the top 16 riders start later this afternoon.



1. Carlos Checa (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'35.098
2. Jonathan Rea (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.263
3. Davide Giugliano (Althea*Racing) Ducati 1098R 1'35.287
4. Max Biaggi (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.390
5. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'35.454
6. Leon Haslam (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'35.502
7. Marco Melandri (BMW*Motorrad*Motorsport) BMW S1000 RR 1'35.593
8. Eugene Laverty (Aprilia*Racing*Team) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.651
9. Chaz Davies (ParkinGO*MTC*Racing) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.707
10. Leon Camier (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'35.808
11. Hiroshi Aoyama (Honda*World*Superbike*Team) Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.890
12. Sylvain Guintoli (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'36.081
13. John Hopkins (FIXI*Crescent*Suzuki) Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.395
14. Ayrton Badovini (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.438
15. Michel Fabrizio (BMW*Motorrad*Italia*GoldBet) BMW S1000 RR 1'36.631
16. Loris Baz (Kawasaki*Racing*Team) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.635
17. Niccol?? Canepa (Red*Devils*Roma) Ducati 1098R 1'36.729
18. Lorenzo Zanetti (PATA*Racing*Team) Ducati 1098R 1'36.769
19. David Salom (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'37.307
20. Alexander Lundh (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'37.487
21. David McFadden (Team*Pedercini) Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'39.007


Superbike - Results Superpole 1

1 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'34.880 3
2 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'34.896
3 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.092
4 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'35.238
5 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'35.247
6 65 J. REA GBR Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.370
7 91 L. HASLAM GBR BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'35.402
8 59 N. CANEPA ITA Red Devils Roma Ducati 1098R 1'35.429
9 4 H. AOYAMA JPN Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.458
10 21 J. HOPKINS USA FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'35.516
11 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'35.579
12 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'35.628
-------------------------------------------------- Not Qualified to Superpole 2-----------------------
13 19 C. DAVIES GBR ParkinGO MTC Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.629
14 87 L. ZANETTI ITA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'35.678
15 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'35.689
16 44 D. SALOM ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'35.798


Superbike - Results Superpole 2

1 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'34.435
2 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'34.672
3 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'34.756
4 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'34.973
5 65 J. REA GBR Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 1'34.998
6 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.063
7 91 L. HASLAM GBR BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'35.089
8 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'35.209
-------------------------------------------------- Not Qualified to Superpole 3-----------------------------------
9 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'35.224
10 59 N. CANEPA ITA Red Devils Roma Ducati 1098R 1'35.255
11 21 J. HOPKINS USA FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'35.678
12 4 H. AOYAMA JPN Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.834


Superbike - Results Superpole 3 and provisional final grid order

1 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'35.284
2 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'35.905
3 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'36.470
4 91 L. HASLAM GBR BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'36.039
5 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 1'35.772
6 65 J. REA GBR Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 1'36.061
7 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'36.236
8 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 1'35.074
-------------------------------------------------- Superpole 2 --------------------------------------------------
9 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.174
10 59 N. CANEPA ITA Red Devils Roma Ducati 1098R 1'36.143
11 21 J. HOPKINS USA FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000
12 4 H. AOYAMA JPN Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 1'35.988
-------------------------------------------------- Superpole 1 --------------------------------------------------
13 19 C. DAVIES GBR ParkinGO MTC Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'35.828
14 87 L. ZANETTI ITA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'35.980
15 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 1'35.751
16 44 D. SALOM ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'36.911
-------------------------------------------------- Others in Grid --------------------------------------------------
17 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR 1'36.442
18 2 L. CAMIER GBR FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 1'36.533
19 86 A. BADOVINI ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR 1'36.326
20 5 A. LUNDH SWE Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.163
21 69 D. MCFADDEN RSA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1'38.372

Althea racing looked to be on the way to a one two on the starting grid as the third session began but Guigliano crashed in his opening lap and did not return. No report on his condition at this time. Rea, Laverty then Sykes took their turns at the top of the SP3 chart until Checa took P1 roughly have way through the session.

The BMW riders may not have had a spectacular round of Superpoles but come out in very good position for the race. Haslam was very consistent today. He starts Sunday's races on the outside of Row 1. Melandri seemed to have to work a bit harder than Haslam. He will start P5 on the inside of Row 2.

The rain remains in the forecast for tomorrow. Reports have been predicting light rain early with 70% chance of showers in the afternoon.

Checa and the rest of the Ducati riders that take the grid on Sunday have the advantage of a package balanced for technical tracks and wet conditions. Checa is the master of smooth riding. Barring a crash he should take two podiums with the step being the only question in my mind.

The BMW riders should have a solid showing. The S1000RRv2 is handling Moscow much better than the v1 would have.

Haslam's times are very consistent and building. The Row 1 start will have him in good position to take an early lead. He has had problems holding on to that lead. With limited chances to overtake and the strength of the RR in the front straight he should do well.

Melandri has shown well too but as SP3 closed he seemed to be reaching a plateau. His Row 2 starting position puts him in a good spot to move past some front row riders. While he is able to show well in qualifying his strength is in how he manages himself and his bike over the length of a race while turning in consistent yet improving times. It is not inconceivable that BMW and Ducati will control the top four spots at the end of Race 1 with the order being the big question.

Laverty put Aprilia on the front row. In session after session once he was warmed up he moved toward the top of the charts without too much trouble and showed consistent times. On the other hand Rider Championship leader Biaggi seemed to struggle more during each session putting his best lap times up on the very last lap.

Fast qualifying times give you grid position. The ability to put strong laps together over the length of a race give you podium positions. I do not know that either Aprilia rider has Moscow figured out enough to put their bikes on the race podium.

Sykes and his Kawasaki just plain old fashion bother me. Always fast in qualifying he is on Row 1. He has a chance to win the race to turn 3 and in a rain shortened race that is very important. In a full race the combination of tyre and brake wear keep him off the podium at Moscow. The darn weatherman and Sykes qualifying ability have me nervous.

Honda's Rea P6 and Aoyama P12 should not be discounted. Moscow is very Ducati friendly for qualifying and and should be very Honda friendly over the length of a race. A strong race start for either Honda rider will have them in position to pick off grid front runners if they falter during the race. I am fine with them picking of Aprilias just leave the BMWs alone.

Hopkins and Camier did not have a good Superpole session for FIXI Crescent Suzuki. The Suzuki package is improving each race weekend and would seem to be on a par with Honda until qualifying. Weather and effort will make the difference on Sunday.

MotoGP Brno 2012

FP 3

MotoGP.com: Pedrosa’s lap of 1.56’209 was less than a tenth off the circuit record and over seven tenths ahead of Yamaha Factory Racing’s closest challenger Ben Spies, who left it until his final run to post his best time. Spies’ teammate Lorenzo, who was lapping consistently in the low 1.57s was unable to get close to Pedrosa’s top time with his hot lap at the end. Almost all riders were out on the softer option rear tyre, with track and ambient temperatures significantly lower than yesterday’s scorching temperatures.
Monster Yamaha Tech 3’s Andrea Dovizioso won the battle of the satellite Yamahas this morning finishing just fractionally behind Lorenzo, and marginally ahead of teammate Cal Crutchlow, now confirmed with the Tech 3 squad for another year, who looked to have found that extra bit of pace since yesterday’s outing. Ducati Team’s Valentino Rossi continued his and the team’s improved run of form finishing sixth, just over a second off Pedrosa. He narrowly edged out San Carlo Honda Gresini’s ?ülvaro Bautista, who was the quickest of the satellite Hondas.
LCR Honda MotoGP’s Stefan Bradl could not quite match his fifth place from yesterday, but nonetheless looked strong, especially in the latter sectors of the track. Cardion AB Racing’s local rider Karel Abraham pleased his home fans by slotting his Desmosedici into ninth place, ahead of top CRT finisher Randy de Puniet on board his Power Electronics Aspar machine.



1 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'56.209 17 17 308.5
2 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'56.952 19 19 0.743 0.743 300.8
3 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'57.015 15 15 0.806 0.063 304.5
4 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'57.092 16 17 0.883 0.077 305.5
5 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'57.120 10 17 0.911 0.028 302.0
6 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'57.258 16 17 1.049 0.138 302.6
7 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'57.307 15 17 1.098 0.049 306.1
8 6 Stefan BRADL GER LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'57.312 14 18 1.103 0.005 304.9
9 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing DUCATI 1'58.502 16 16 2.293 1.190 306.9
10 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'58.831 6 14 2.622 0.329 287.7
11 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'59.129 14 15 2.920 0.298 287.9
12 68 Yonny HERNANDEZ COL Avintia Blusens BQR 1'59.494 15 18 3.285 0.365 284.6
13 24 Toni ELIAS SPA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'59.551 15 16 3.342 0.057 306.4
14 51 Michele PIRRO ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini FTR 1'59.669 16 16 3.460 0.118 286.5
15 54 Mattia PASINI ITA Speed Master ART 2'00.257 12 13 4.048 0.588 284.9
16 22 Ivan SILVA SPA Avintia Blusens BQR 2'00.732 16 17 4.523 0.475 282.5
17 77 James ELLISON GBR Paul Bird Motorsport ART 2'00.749 14 16 4.540 0.017 285.9
18 9 Danilo PETRUCCI ITA Came IodaRacing Project IODA 2'00.968 16 19 4.759 0.219 272.7
19 5 Colin EDWARDS USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing SUTER 2'02.159 9 12 5.950 1.191 286.2



motogp.com: Monster Yamaha Tech 3 confirm all British rider team for 2013

When the throttles were blipped for the final time in qualifying these were the results.

1 99 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'55.799
2 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'55.995
3 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'56.327
4 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'56.331
5 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'56.559
6 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'56.735
7 6 Stefan BRADL GER LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'56.827
8 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'57.068
9 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing DUCATI 1'57.773
10 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'57.844
11 41 Aleix ESPARGARO SPA Power Electronics Aspar ART 1'58.153
12 68 Yonny HERNANDEZ COL Avintia Blusens BQR 1'59.087
13 24 Toni ELIAS SPA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'59.120
14 51 Michele PIRRO ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini FTR 1'59.387
15 5 Colin EDWARDS USA NGM Mobile Forward Racing SUTER 1'59.863
16 54 Mattia PASINI ITA Speed Master ART 1'59.865
17 77 James ELLISON GBR Paul Bird Motorsport ART 2'00.316 19
18 22 Ivan SILVA SPA Avintia Blusens BQR 2'00.329
19 9 Danilo PETRUCCI ITA Came IodaRacing Project IODA 2'00.854
 
Saturday, 26 August | World SBK Moscow Suprepole / MotoGP Brno Qualifying

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Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport showed a strong performance in todayÔÇÖs Superpole qualifying at the brand new ÔÇ£Moscow RacewayÔÇØ (RUS). Despite yesterdayÔÇÖs issues with the soft tyres the squad qualified for the first and second rows. Factory rider Leon Haslam (GBR) will start the first ever Russian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship from fourth in the front row, followed by his team-mate Marco Melandri (ITA) who qualified fifth on his BMW S 1000 RR. PLEASE NOTE: Due to an unstable internet connection at Moscow Raceway only a slow upload of pictures to the photo section of our press club is possible. We thank you for your patience....More

It has been a difficult Saturday at the Moscow Raceway for the BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team. Michel Fabrizio and Ayrton Badovini finished Qualifying 2 outside the top-16 and consequently could not take part in the afternoon's Superpole. The two riders will start tomorrow's races from the fifth row on the grid in seventeenth and nineteenth positions respectively....More

fim-live.com: Checa wins first Russian pole

kawasaki-racingteam.eu: Sykes second after intense superpole session

motomatters.com: 2012 Moscow WSBK Saturday Roundup: Twins Versus Fours Distilled

hondaproracing.com: Second row for Rea in Russia

suzuki-racing.com: Hopkins on row thre at Russian WSB

kawasaki-racing.com: Sykes to stay with Kawasaki for 2013

WORLDSBK: 2012 Race Calendar | Championship Standings Rider / Manufacturer
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http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2012/Yamaha+Brno+Qualifying [/url]: Lorenzo smashes Brno record to take pole

BenSpies.com: Great form in Brno QP

motogp.com: De Puniet overcomes crash to place top CRT on Brno grid

motomatters.com: Bron MotoGP Saturday round up

ducati.com: Good qualifying session for Valentino Rossi, second row at Brno

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Sunday, 26 August 2012 | Moscow SBK Race 1

Sykes takes the first World Superbike race at Moscow

Sykes took the early lead opening up a small gap over the field . By the end of lap 2 he was shown 0.986 seconds ahead of Laverty (Aprilia) followed by Haslam and Checa. By the end of the race the lead would expand to 6.135 seconds over the holder of P2.

The fighting behind Sykes the leader was peppered with battles and crashes. Carlos Checa was the first victim. Running in P4 he made his charge to pass P3 Haslam and P2 Laverty when he crashed shuffling Haslam and Laverty in the process.

Duels that resulted in passes seemed to drop the passed rider several spots as they were taken out of sequence. For example Haslam in P2 after the Checa crash held off Laverty for the next three laps. When Laverty made his pass Rea (Honda), Guigliano (Ducati) and Davies (Aprilia) squeezed past too. When the board finished its shuffle Haslam had gone from P2 to P6 two seconds ahead of teammate Melandri in P7.

Passes and crashes would shuffle the field for the rest of the race. Rea (then P3) was the next to crash. A few laps latter Guigliano was pressing the Ducati cause when he crashed out of P5. Some five laps latter Haslam would fall from P3 to P6 as the result of a crash. The final crash would come during lap 23. P4 Davies (Aprilia) passed Laverty for P3 then scored the final crash for Race 1.

Sykes took a six plus second victory for Kawasaki. In the process he showed the importance of being in the lead. As obvious as that may sound it is important to how teams will approach Race 2 and future qualifying and racing efforts at Moscow. Sykes set his last fast lap of the race with lap three. Other riders would rack up fast laps in their efforts to move up the field. At the start of lap four he was shown with a 3.367 second lead over Haslam in P2. For the rest of the race the maximum speeds show for the Kawasaki rider were down from the rest of the field yet his lead continued to increase while being able to conserve tyres and brakes in the process.

Melandri survived to take P2 on the podium. He turned in a workman effort in the process. He has race fast laps to his credit but was listed in the P6 of further back for much of the race. Patience is not something I normally associate with the Italian but he exercised it in Moscow and was rewarded with a podium finish for his efforts.

Haslam finished in P6 having been overtaken by BMW Itlaia's Fabrizio in the closing laps. He made a long hard fight of the race. By the end there was a sense of exhaustion from the efforts to press to the front, the crash and the fight to hold position there after. He won't be happy with this but he gave race fans a real scrap.

Biaggi took P3 in the end. Team orders? Laverty and Davies as expected carried the race Chianti for Aprilia through most of Race 1. While they were fighting for P2 rights Biaggi was back in the pack. Biaggi's podium is owed more to Davies' crash shuffling the field on lap 23 and Laverty allowing his teammate an easy pass on the following lap.

Canepa brought the first Ducati home in P7. He was followed by Zanetti's P8 Ducati. Clearly not what Ducati or I expected for the day. Sykes' win was done in a style very reminiscent of Checa's style. With few exceptions the duel winnings behind the leader did it by building on opportunities set up in Ducati fashion. The big problem for Ducati was in the fighting their two main contenders, Checa and Guigliano, Change the winners of duels in the very first laps of Race 2 and either of these Ducati riders could be on top.

A this time I have no information on any injuries as a result of crashes.

The Manufacturer Standings after 20112 Moscow Race 1:

BMW 336 pts.
Aprilia 318.5 pts.
Ducati 309 pts.
Kawasaki 278.5 pts.
Honda 212.5 pts
Suzuki 82.5

Melandri narrowed Biaggi's Rider Championship lead to six points.

Race 1 Results:

1 2 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 1'37.154
2 5 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 25 8.878 1'36.949
3 7 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 25 12.603 1'37.236
4 3 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 25 13.027 1'36.993
5 17 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR 25 29.582 1'38.050
6 4 91 L. HASLAM GBR BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 25 30.587 1'36.729
7 10 59 N. CANEPA ITA Red Devils Roma Ducati 1098R 25 32.170 1'38.552
8 14 87 L. ZANETTI ITA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 25 34.704 1'38.165
9 11 21 J. HOPKINS USA FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 25 40.366 1'37.923
10 16 44 D. SALOM ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 41.143 1'38.057
11 9 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 44.363 1'37.755
12 19 86 A. BADOVINI ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR 25 47.813 1'38.121
13 12 4 H. AOYAMA JPN Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 25 52.650 1'38.618
14 20 5 A. LUNDH SWE Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 1'20.273 1'39.698
15 18 2 L. CAMIER GBR FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 23 2 Laps 1'37.
16 21 69 D. MCFADDEN RSA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 22 3 Laps 1'41.319
--------------------------------------------------Not Classified--------------------------------------------------
RET 13 19 C. DAVIES GBR ParkinGO MTC Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory 23 2 Laps 1'36.935
RET 8 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 13 12 Laps 1'37.075
RET 6 65 J. REA GBR Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 10 15 Laps 1'37.480
RET 1 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 2 23 Laps 1'42.858 295,8 1'34.193
RET 15 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 2 23 Laps 1'42.043
 
Sunday, 26 August 2012 | Moscow SBK Race 2

Melandri defeats Sykes for Moscow Race 2 victory

Race two began much the same way as Race 1 with Sykes being quickest off the line and taking an early lead. Laverty (Aprilia) was in P2 followed by Haslam and Melandri.

While Sykes was trying to open a lead on Laverty, Haslam and Melandri played hot potato with P3 swapping positions several times until seven laps were complete and Melandri took possession of P3 then handed the P3 hot potato to Laverty on the following lap.

The field behind these three was a bloody battle ground. With Haslam in P4, Rea P5, Checa P6 and Biaggi P7 and charging. With 8 laps complete Biaggi over took Checa. What happens next will need to be sorted out. Live timing flashed 'Haslam Crash'. As the board cycled both Haslam and Biaggi disappeared to the bottom and did not return.

From this point to Lap 14 things quieted down. Rea moved to P3 but beyond that riders seemed to be feeling each other out, pressing in the tight sections to set up and advantage at the end of sector 3.

As 14 laps were complete I jotted in my note behind Melandri “is he setting him up?” Melandri's times stretch and closed in comparison to Sykes in this period. There was no clear trend in Sectors 1 and 2 but Melandri was slowly reeling in Sykes and his Kawasaki in sector 3. As the board cycled to show 15 laps complete and the standings Melandri was listed in P1.

During the next three laps I wondered about Sykes setting up for a pass much as his opponent did but he was not able to do it. Unlike race 1 where Sykes had been able to take an early lead, hold it and conserve his tyres and brakes in the process; this race he had been pressed and passed. In the final laps it was the Melandri's S1000RR that could continue to open an incremental lead by being ridden hard while the Kawasaki Z was used up for the task.

Behind this duo Rea and Laverty were hard at each other playing their version of hot potato with P3.
Rea and Laverty would crash on the last lap. Rea was able to come back to be listed in P7 while Laverty is listed as retired.

The news will no doubt be filled with comments, recriminations and defenses of the crashes. Race two started with three riders crashing out on the first lap, Haslam and Biaggi will no doubt result in much ink and Moscow ended with the Rea and Laverty incidents.

Manufacturer Standings after Moscow Race 2

BMW 361 pts.
Aprilia 334.5 pts
Ducati 322 pts
Kawasaki 298.5 pts
Honda 221.5 pts.
Suzuki 93.5 pts.

With the win and Biaggi's exit Melandri takes the Riders Championship lead with 18.5 points in had over Biaggi.

Moscow 2012 Race 2 Results

1 5 33 M. MELANDRI ITA BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 25 1'35.794 315,1
2 2 66 T. SYKES GBR Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 0.976 1'36.094 313,3
3 13 19 C. DAVIES GBR ParkinGO MTC Racing Aprilia RSV4 Factory 25 4.213 1'36.030 316,1
4 1 7 C. CHECA ESP Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 25 5.954 1'36.227 300,8 1'34.193 300,0 13
5 18 2 L. CAMIER GBR FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 25 13.568 1'36.419 306,1
6 8 34 D. GIUGLIANO ITA Althea Racing Ducati 1098R 25 15.173 1'36.311 301,7
7 6 65 J. REA GBR Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 25 23.125 1'36.133 309,6
8 19 86 A. BADOVINI ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR 25 23.696 1'36.720
9 9 76 L. BAZ FRA Kawasaki Racing Team Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 23.884 1'36.923 311,4
10 14 87 L. ZANETTI ITA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 25 24.096 1'36.541 306,9
11 15 50 S. GUINTOLI FRA PATA Racing Team Ducati 1098R 25 24.881 1'36.876 301,7
12 11 21 J. HOPKINS USA FIXI Crescent Suzuki Suzuki GSX-R1000 25 39.643 1'36.833 306,9
13 16 44 D. SALOM ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 1'01.449 1'38.201 300,0
14 20 5 A. LUNDH SWE Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 25 1'36.596 1'38.977 300,0
--------------------------------------------------Not Classified--------------------------------------------------
RET 3 58 E. LAVERTY IRL Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 24 1 Lap 1'36.256 314,2
RET 4 91 L. HASLAM GBR BMW Motorrad Motorsport BMW S1000 RR 9 16 Laps 1'36.205
RET 7 3 M. BIAGGI ITA Aprilia Racing Team Aprilia RSV4 Factory 9 16 Laps 1'35.864 317,0
RET 10 59 N. CANEPA ITA Red Devils Roma Ducati 1098R 1 24 Laps 295,8 1'35.255
RET 17 84 M. FABRIZIO ITA BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet BMW S1000 RR 0 1'36.182 310,5
RET 21 69 D. MCFADDEN RSA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 0 295,0 1'38.372 293,4
RET 12 4 H. AOYAMA JPN Honda World Superbike Team Honda CBR1000RR 0 307,8 1'35.834


Moscow Lessons

Moscow was a very exciting track. In many ways the races played out as expected but without Ducati riders in the lead. The importance of qualifying can not be overstressed. If you do not make it to Superpole 3 the battle to the front is to much. That said the Ducs qualified well but did not have the speed to win the race to turn three and never were able to overcome the fights behind the leaders.

Patience was a lesson most riders in Race 2 learned from Race 1. The combat behind the leader will be fierce. Patience is required to set up for a pass in sector three and the main straight rather than muscling you way past in the early parts of a lap. That is the formula for a crash.

Moscow shows how far the S1000RRv2 has come from the v1. Tyre management was the Achilles heel of the v1. While the bike has had the muscle since it has appeared it did not have the handling balance required to run the entire race. With the v2 Melandri was able to charge in the opening laps, engage in combat in the mid race, pass for the lead then protect and extend it to a victory.

This was a great way for BMW to start the second half of the season. Now on to the Nurburgring.
 
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worldsbk.com: Sykes wins his second of 2012 and first ever Russian race

worldsbk.com: Win for Melandri and crash for Biaggi sees the lead change hands

fim-live.com: Melandri soars ot lead

motomatters.com: 2012 Moscow World Superbike and World Supersport post race press releases

gpone.com: Biaggi on race 2 incidents

Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport has reason to celebrate again: at the first ever Russian round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, factory rider Marco Melandri (ITA) took the lead in the Rider’s Classification by winning race two and finishing second in race one at “Moscow Raceway”. It is another milestone, as Marco is the first BMW rider to top this classification. In the Manufacturer’s Ranking, BMW further increased its lead. In addition, BMW Motorrad Motorsport claimed the fastest lap time in both races, with Leon Haslam (GBR) in heat one and Marco in race two...More

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Today was the final day of the historic first Russian World Superbike round at the Moscow Raceway and the BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet Superbike Team was on track for the usual two Sunday races. Michel Fabrizio finished fifth in the first race and was the innocent victim of a crash in the following one. Ayrton Badovini finished race 1 in twelfth position and he crossed the line in eighth place in race 2. More

honda.com: Rea shows true grit in Moscow

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


motogp

fim-live.com: Pedrosa blows championship open

motomatters.com: 2012 Brno MotoGP Sunday post race press releases

BenSpies.com: Clutch problems in Brno race

bikesportnews.com: Spies considering Suzuki and Gresini MotoGP offers

racer.com: Rea set to stand in for Stoner

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



Formula 1

formula1.com: One step forward two steps back – Mercedes mid season report


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



The Mothership

Ups and downs on the North Sea coast: After a difficult qualifying on Saturday, the BMW DTM drivers worked their way towards the front of the field in Sunday’s race at the “Circuit Park Zandvoort” (NL). Bruno Spengler (CA), Dirk Werner (DE) and Augusto Farfus (BR) all fought their way into the top ten. More

Cage World

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations – Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department – State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the state’s $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
“DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.”

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
“Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.”


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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motogp

motomatters.com: Bron post race MotoGP press releases

yamaha-motor.eu: Yamaha completes a successful Brno test

reuters.com: Australian Stoner targets Phillip Island return


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



Formula 1

jamesallenonf1.com: Exclusive onboard lap of new US Grand Prix Circuit Austin Texas

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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

gpone.com: Rea: MotoGP and World Supebike? Two different worlds?

thef1times.com: Kubica takes part in secret Ford rally test

fia.com: New FIA Formula E Championship powered by electric

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On the Street

roadracingworld.com: Norton Motorcycles successfully completes U.S. EPA and CARB testing

motorcycle-usa.com: Kawasaki Ninjas Times Square world debut

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The Mothership

Husqvarna Enduro Team by CH Racing , riders Juha Salminen and Alex Salvini enjoyed podium success at the sixth round of the Enduro World Championship, the GP of Sweden, with Salminen winning the Enduro 2 class on day one before again finishing on the podium on day two in second. Salvini, who had a day to forget on day one, bounced back in style to place third in class on day two ÔÇô the Italians second podium result of the series...More

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FWIW

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

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Packers.com

Bike Candy

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motorradonline.de : Protypes ÔÇô The secret plans revealed by BMWÔÇô translation by Google

Motorrad gives some tantalizing pictures certain to raise as many questions as they answer.

S 1000 RS
The national heads of the various BMW Motorrad divisions have long been calling for a stripped down sport bike. The corporate types have resisted fearing all such a bike would do would be cannibalize an already shrinking rider base for the S1000RR. Changes in leadership, changes in market (other brands have slowly been chipping away at the Triumph Speed Triples hold on the hooligan segment) or finally reaching some point in a long term product plan riders may have an option from BMW in the near future.

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R Bikes
The article has a collection of WasserBoxer spy photos.

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There is a collection of GS spy photos in the article.

The GS is the feature model with suggestion the RT will make the move at the same time or shortly after the GS intorduction. The writers at Motorrad support the idea the new engine and drive train will move through the R line incrementally. Rider/Buyers snatching up Hexheads before their model is replace may want to wait.

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The pictures suggest an updated R1200R for next year. If sport riding/touring is to your liking the article drops a hint of a ST model to be added to the R lineup.

F Bikes
Let's cut past discussing the confusing to many F/GS news. Pictures of a revised F/ST will add fuel to the fire of BMW F watchers. No it is not a F/RT. The F line has always emphasized sport. I never expected an RT even if you did. What I did expect was what this revised ST appears to have: an improved fairing for the F line. The after market will quickly make an adaptable touring windshield and real bags for you.

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This and other articles certain to hit the presses in the next few weeks will fuel discussion. Intermot Cologne runs from October 3 ÔÇô 7. A major show in the Motherhip homeland and largest sales market is a likely stage for introductions of new models and line. The wait for answers from BMW to our questions and hopes may be just a few calendar pages away.

What this article does not really hint at is speculation about a bombshell bike and the true concept bike for the coming year. The bombshell I would like to see explode in real life is a production model Concept 6. Concept bikes are the Christmas package your parents successfully hid from you and blows you away. I can't wait until the pictures and press release start flowing from Intermot!

:lurk

P.S.
I have been talking about the BMW Blue Line of motorcycles. They have been busy with their Husqvarna Red Line too. No doubt the known new Red Line bikes will be shown at Intermot; however, don't expect everything to be shown or even hinted at in Cologne. The Reds need to need to show their stuff while not taking away the Blue Line's thunder. More street bikes and variations on the Nuda line are expected. Look for the big release of an off road bike, a new concept and a possible showing of the rumored 2-stroke street goer to happen at EICMA 2012 held in Milan, November 15th ÔÇô 18th.

SBK

worldsbk.com: Biaggi complicates matters with Race 2

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


motogp

motogp.com: Bautista corner entry woes continue

honda.com: Positive test for Pedrosa and learning day for Rea

motorcycledaily.com: Ducati Team at Misano for two days of testing with Valentino Rossi

superbikeplanet.com: Gressini Honda becomes ground zero for the MotoGP silly season

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



Formula 1

formula1.com: A one man mission? ÔÇô Ferrari mid-season report

jamesallenonf1.com: Why Catherhams Leafield move is more than just bricks and mortar

thef1times.com: Bahar sues Lotus for wrongful dismissal

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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

cyrilhuzeblog.com: 2012 Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run

thevintagent.com: Cannonball ÔÇô Preparing 'The Mule'

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On the Street

If you missed the forum thread - dailymotoion.com: BMW R25/3 Factory line

motorcycledaily.com: EPA Public Certification Documents Reveal 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 and Ninja 400, Confirm 636cc ZX-6R


motorcycle-usa.com: "Meet the Ace" Festival Recap

topspeed.com: Honda 2012 VRF 1200F


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The Mothership

This is where it really counts: the participants in the 2012 Formula BMW Talent Cup used an extra, exclusive on-track event at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz (DE) to hone their skills ahead of their biggest highlight of the season. The winner of this yearÔÇÖs Formula BMW Talent Cup will be determined at the ÔÇ£Grand FinalÔÇØ in Oschersleben (DE, September 14-16), when the training series shares the bill with the DTM. The driver who comes out on top after the three races can look forward to an extremely attractive prize: BMW will support them financially for an entire season in a higher-level racing series....More

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Cage World

inautonews.com: Ferrari predicts record profits this year

bloomberg.com: Ford to bring Linclon brand to China to challenge Cadillac, BMW

nj.com: BMW, Nissan revving sales strategies to compete with U.S. automakers

inhabitat.com: Areion EV worlds first 3d printed kits hits 140 k/hr

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

travelorengon.com: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

nps.gove: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

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Packers.com

Bike Candy

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SBK

worldsbk.com: 2011 World Championship loses vital points at new circuoit

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


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



Formula 1

fia.com[/rul]: Belgium GP Preview

[url=http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2012/08/how-the-f1-teams-will-approach-the-belgian-grand-prix/ ]jamesallenonf1.com
: How the F1 teams will approach the Belgian Grand Prix

formula1.com: Winless wonders. - Lotus mid-season report

formula1.com: Pat Symonds ÔÇô Marussia will use Williams KERS in 2013

racer.com: Insigth - GP America's ÔÇ£Three day Super BowlÔÇØ plans

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


On the Street

visordown.com: BMW C Evolution electric scooter review

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cycleworld.com: Best Sport Touring Bike | BMW K1600GT

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Woodcliff Lake, N.J.  August 29, 2012 With only three races left in the 2012 American Le Mans Series season a third consecutive GT class championship remains the goal of BMW Team RLL. This weekend, the venue is the Baltimore Sports Car Challenge, a two-hour race through the city streets that surround Baltimores Inner Harbor. In comparison with many of the other tracks the series sees, Baltimores temporary two-mile, 12-turn circuit is analogous to a wrestling steel cage match. Concrete walls on both sides mean there is only one way out - forward to the checkered flag. There will be many competitors, but as the last year has demonstrated, only one real opponent  Corvette...More

The Moscow International Automobile Salon, which will be held from 31 August to 9 September 2012 at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center, is, undoubtedly, a key automotive business event in Russia. At its stand, the BMW Group will showcase new automobiles and off-road vehicles as well as the European premiere of a concept car...More

John Cooper Works models and motor sport take centre stage at the brandÔÇÖs show stand in the Russian capital.[urll=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/pressDetail.html?title=mini-at-the-moscow-international-motor-show-2012&outputChannelId=6&id=T0130645EN&left_menu_item=node__2202 ]..More[/url]

BMW Group Press Conference Moscow International Automobile Salon 29 August 2012 More

The Goodwood Revival Festival reels its visitors into the glamour and allure of bygone days like no other historic race event. Held annually since 1998, it has a unique way of recreating the atmosphere of the 1940s to 1960s and today ranks among the worldÔÇÖs most renowned motor race meetings. It is also a regular highlight of BMW Group ClassicÔÇÖs calendar. ...More

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Cage World

roadandtrack.com: Should Ford buy Beechcraft?

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FWIW

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

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MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

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Packers.com

Bike Candy

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Friday, 31 August

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Members with Birthdays Today


SBK

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


motogp

motogp.com: Casey Stoner undergoes successful surgery

motogp.com: Bridgestone Brno debrief

superbikeplanet.com: Suzuki still wants a 2014 return


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



Formula 1

speedtv.com: Matcett ÔÇô Spa-Francorchamps, one of the Formula One Grand Prix classics

thef1times.com: Having DRS at Spa-Francorchamps is farcical

fia.com: Belgium GP Preview

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


formula1.com: Schumacher celebrates his 300th GP at Spa

bbc.co.uk: I can still win F1 title this year, says Kimi Raikkonen

bbc.co.uk: McLaren will not use team orders

jamesallenonf1.com: Masa to Ferrari ÔÇô 'Stick with me I can do better'

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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

supebikeplante.com: DucAudi To Reorganize Racing Department

fim-live.com: Winning focus for Husqvarna at EWC GP of Finland

motorcyclephotooftheday.com: A fantastic Henk van Kessel 50cc 2-stroke race. Like a piece of motorcycle jewelry

On the Street

asphaltandrubber.com: Japanese spec Panigale Ducati 1199

motorcycleclassics.com: Built for sppeed ÔÇô BMW 255 Kompressor Engine

motorcycleclassics.com: The BMW RS 255 Kompressor: Making History Going Fast

thekneeslider.com: Unit Garage R120GS kit takes you off road and back in time

hondaproracing.com: Garage or Man Cave motorcycle art from Honda

cycleworld.com : Best Middleweight Streetbike ÔÇô Ducati 848 Streetfighter
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motorcycle-usa.com: 2012 Royal Enfield C5 Classic Chrome 1st Ride

thekneeslider.com: Is road racing part of Harley Davidson's core?

inhabitat.com: Toto Toilet Company unveils toilet bike Neo ÔÇô a poo powered motorcycle

eu-ems.com: Sustainable2Wheels ÔÇô What can 2 wheels do for European cities

motorcyclecruiser.com: Touring Las Vegas on a Champion H-D ultra trike

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The Mothership

Munich. Several new BMW Motorrad products will see their trade fair premiere at this year's INTERMOT in Cologne from October 3rd - 7th 2012, including the new BMW F 700 GS and the new BMW HP4. BMW Motorrad will also be presenting a world premiere: the successor model to the BMW R 1200 GS...More

Computer Mouse designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA revolutionizes the world of gaming. A futuristic piece of High Tech gives a boost to electronic gaming / Global product launch of Thermaltake??s Level 10 M Mouse in August 2012...More

Cage World

roadandtrack.com: Audience with a legend ÔÇô Sir Stirling Moss speaks with Road and Track

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FWIW

thekneeslider.com: Rail Racers take electric racing to a higher level

Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

traveloregon.com : Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

nps.gove: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

1248585279_iDbKX-O.jpg
MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

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Packers.com

Bike Candy

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Saturday, 1 September

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Members with Birthdays Today


SBK

worldsbk.com: New track adds to list of SBK venues

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


motogp

motomatters.com: The Spies enigma ÔÇô Where will Ben Spies be in 2013
FWIW: Motomatters does a good job of laying out the question from the view of Spies and a fan might have. If you are BMW the clock is running out for a decision if it has not already done so.

BMW is in the final laps of its first real championship bid in WSBK. The distractions of the reorganization decision has caused enough confusion. Melandri and a some crew members are going to be with BMW in 2013. Others will likely stay but are hedging their bets by shopping themselves around. Then there are those team members that know they will be with other teams or watching the 2013 season from home. All are under contract for 2012 and need to perform their roles to bring the championship to Munich.

Ben Spies may be a very desirable rider to team with Melandri for a variety of reasons. But is he worth extending the paddock distractions for a team in leading the championship at this time. The time is at hand. The decision has to be sooner than latter. The time between the 2012 and 2013 season can be spent much pleasantly sorting things out while polishing a championship trophy.


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



Formula 1

fia.com: Spa Francochamp Media Kit

fia.com: Thursday press conference

fia.com: Friday press conference

fia.com: Kobayashi fastest in FP 1

fia.com: FP 2 a wash out

formula1.com: Gearbox penalty for Webber [5 spots on Sunday]

formula1.com: Soaked Spa keeps its secrets

formula1.com: Friday selected team and 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



On the Street

bsmotoring.com: Triumph Explorer ÔÇô Triple trailie

cycleworld.com: Best Superbike Aprilia Tuono V4-R

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cycleworld.com: Best Adventure Bike ÔÇô Yamaha Super Tenere

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motorcycle-usa.com: Superbike traction control comparison

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The Mothership

Woodcliff Lake, N.J.  August 31, 2012 BMW Team RLL qualified its two BMW M3 GT racing cars in the second and fifth GT class starting positions for tomorrows two-hour American Le Mans Series Baltimore Sports Car Challenge...More

Munich/Shanghai. To meet the rigorous demands of time trial athletes, NeilPryde Bikes is introducing the new Bayamo and Bayamo+, the third line of frames created through the ongoing partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSAÔÇÖs team in Asia...More

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  August 31st, 2012 The iconic BMW M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe went on sale in the US last week after a two year hiatus. They are more powerful, more athletic, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. They join the all-new BMW M6 Convertible which first arrived in US BMW Center showrooms last month. For more than a quarter century, the BMW M5 and M6 have exemplified the luxury and daily versatility of a true BMW combined with all-out supercar performance...More

The worldÔÇÖs leading manufacturer of luxury products has made its debut at the Moscow International Motor Show, following a significant increase in Rolls-Royce sales in the last 18 months. Russia has taken an increasing share in the Rolls-Royce global success story and the Moscow presentation featured two important debuts for the brand...More

Em conjunto com a BMW Motorrad Brasil, a divis?úo de financiamentos do Grupo lan?ºa condi?º?Áes especiais para a F 800 R e modelos da linha GS...More

Cage World

roadandtrack.com: Moscow Auto Show gains status

topspeed.com: 2012 BMW M3 G Power

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Reference::

SBK
2012 FIM Superbike Championship Calendar

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

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

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

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

BMW MOA 2013 International Rally

BMWMOA.org/Forum: 2013 Rally Including curent updates

Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center
Maps & Directions

oregon.gov/OPRD: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ÔÇô State Parks
Official information on all state park campgrounds and day-use sites. Maps, driving directions, special events and virtual 3D panoramic photos.

: Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, doing business as Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent agency created by the Oregon Legislature in 2003 to enhance OregoniansÔÇÖ quality of life by strengthening economic impacts of the stateÔÇÖs $8.7 billion tourism industry.

[url=http://www.nps.gov/oreg/index.htm ]nps.gove
: Oregon National Historic Trail
america101.us: Oregon Trail

RESTAURANT GUIDES

SalemDinningGuide.com
ÔÇ£DiningGuide's Directory of Salem Oregon Restaurants. Read unbiased reviews from people who have eaten at the restaurants listed.ÔÇØ

tripadvisor.com/Restaurants
ÔÇ£Dining in Salem, Oregon: See 1608 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 157 Salem restaurantsand search by cuisine, price, location, and more.ÔÇØ


SALEM MEDIA
SatesmanJournal.com

Salem-News.com

http://www.salemphonedirectory.com/YELLOW-PAGES.html

http://www.yellowpages.com/?from=SE...m_term=salem+telephone+directory+yellow+pages

http://www.dexknows.com/

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 | Salem, Oregon

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

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

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

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS Feed

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

Transport Canada Recalls Database

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

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

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

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

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

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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

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

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

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Video: BMW Final Drive Disassembly

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle Helmet Reviews by Shape

Woot of the Day

1248585279_iDbKX-O.jpg
MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual

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Packers.com

Bike Candy

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