Morning Reads: 22 November 2006

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World of BMW news

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21 November


BMW MOA Chartered Club:

Pure Stodge Touring Association, #30

Founded:
5/1/1973

Contact:
Barb McFarland
PO Box 2143
Iowa City, IA 52244 US
www.purestodge.org

Meetings:
Usually last Sunday of the month - location varies

Events:
Iowa Rally, Iowa County Fairgrounds, Marengo, IA, Mid June

News from the 2007 Rally area:
Gem??tlichkeit

There is no direct translation for the word Gem??tlichkeit. However, Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere. I think you will find that when you come here.

The DowntowN West Bend Association

Ozaukee ÔÇô Washington Daily News

Fond Du Lac Reporter

The Sheboygan Press

Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam

Weather

West Bend WI
Current

10 Day Forcast

United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada

News:

Derbi Motorcycles of Spain and Bikes in the Fast Lane bring us Derbi X-Vision TV on your motorcycle.

iomtt.com: TT News ÔÇô New Mike Hailwood commemorative stamp and coin are minted and printed.

Bikes in the Fast Lane takes a look at the Moto Guzzi 940 Custom.

Motorcyclistonline.com shares press release information on the MV Agusta line.

Get dirty, at least in your dreams with Motorcycle-USA.com as they give a peak at the entire Husqvarna line from the STR650 we looked at before down to their CR50 Minicross.

Adventure Posts:

I have been planning a one lap trip of Minnesota for some time. The trip is intended to stay as close to the boarder as possible. I plan on taking a long weekend to complete it.

Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly takes us for a different Minnesota ride in its feature:
24 Hours = 1000Miles
MMM rides the Minnesota 1000
By Victor Wanchena
Issue #88 September 2006

Gear:

webBikeWorld: Part 1 of 2- Hyper Lite Motorcycle LED Lights / Increasing Rear Visability.

Motorcycle Repair and Care:

David C Hall writing for BMW Motorrad SAÔÇÖs The Workshop section takes a look at reference materials for the shade tree motorcycle wrench. This may be a very basic Information 101 read for many of you. I like things simple, and the goal for me is to remind myself of what I really need to take care of the Roadster before I charge off and challenge copyrights in a download or pay for that new wiz bang information item.

Video:

twistingasphalt.com gives us a fun way to kill about 5 minutes of our business day. Some people have even more time on their hands than we do. Even better than the real thing.

Technology:

gizmag.com is reporting again on BMW Motorrad introducing a neck brace system for riders.

Wonderings:

In the ÔÇÿgee I was thinking that and wish I said it firstÔÇÖ category, todayÔÇÖs winner is: The KneeSlider.com for its article, Custom Motorcycles ÔÇô Long Term Collectibles?

We have watched OCC and other custom manufacturers put out a variety of custom bikes. There have been multiple biker build offs that make for good television. What is the long term impact on the motorcycling community of these? Is there an impact or is this just a passing aberration? The Kneeslider gives their take I was wondering what is yours?

P.S. Morning Reads may look like something you would find in a library, but there definitely is not a ÔÇÿno talkingÔÇÖ sign posted on any of the MR threads.

Word of the Day:

damper: [1] A friction device sometimes called a "shock absorber." Used for controlling and damping spring oscillations. The springs actually absorb road shocks; the dampers convert the energy imparted to the springs into thermal energy (by friction), which is dissipated to the atmosphere or the vehicle's chassis. Dampers are distinguishable by the type of friction involved, mechanical or hydraulic, but most modern cars used tubular-shaped hydraulic shock absorbers. Because they affect up and down wheel motions, dampers are an important link in tuning a vehicle's ride and handling. Also see pulsation damper, vibration damper, and harmonic balancer. [2] A moveable plate which permits or restricts the flow of liquids or gasses. Also see friction damper gas damper mass damper monotube damper piston damper pulsation damper steering damper steering wheel damper torsional vibration damper torsion damper twin-tube damper vibration damper

From SRO Dictionary of Automotive Terms


Bike Candy:

From:BehanClassics.com

From: Motorcycles of the 20th Century

Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products discussed in the Morning Reads

 

[mika]

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The Pit Crew View: Racing News:

All things BMW

BMW Group PressClub Africa & Caribbean
BMW Group PressClub Canada

BMW and Andy Priaulx win the 2006 World Touring Car Championship

2006 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)
Rounds 19 and 20 - 17th/19th November 2006 - Race

Macau (China), 19th November 2006. Andy Priaulx (GBR) is the old and new World Touring Car Champion. At the FIA WTCC's season finale in Macau, the BMW Team UK driver added a fifth win to his tally in race one and finished fifth in the second round. With 73 points under his belt, he secured his second consecutive world title. J?Ârg M??ller (GER) from BMW Team Germany was beaten by his brand-mate by just a single point. The 37-year-old won the final race of the season at the "Guia Circuit", following a sixth-place finish in the first round of the day. In the Manufacturers' Championship BMW has a 19-point lead over SEAT. With 254 points, the marquee also defended this championship title.

Priaulx made history at one of the world's most demanding tracks. He is the first touring car driver since Roberto Ravaglia (ITA), now Team Principal of BMW Team Italy-Spain, who succeeded in winning three FIA Touring Car Championship titles in a row. In 2004 he secured title glory in the European Touring Car Championship, last year he won the FIA WTCC.
Whenever a world title was up for grabs in touring car racing, it was carried away by a BMW driver. By winning both the Drivers' and the Manufacturers' Championship, the BMW 320si WTCC finished a truly successful maiden season in motorsports. The drivers of the BMW national teams scored a total of 11 wins out of 20 races with the car that was developed by BMW Motorsport on the basis of the road-going series car with the same name.

With a good start from pole in race one, Priaulx laid the foundation for his second triumph. He defended the lead and delivered a flawless performance over the course of the following laps. For the drivers further back in the field, however, the first lap was a more turbulent affair. Duncan Huisman (NLD) of BMW Team Italy-Spain kept out of all this turmoil by improving from fourth to second at the start. J?Ârg M??ller who started from fifth on the grid, lost one place. His team-mate, Dirk M??ller (GER), who prior to the final two races also had the chance to become World Champion, experienced a dose of bad luck: When approaching the renowned Lisboa bend, he was pushed by Fabrizio Giovanardi (ITA) and lost control of his car. With his car sideways, the 31-year-old blocked the track for a while, before continuing in the race. However, the best position he could achieve after this incident was 14th. This meant that Dirk M??ller was out of the title fight.

The races of Alessandro Zanardi (ITA) from BMW Team Italy-Spain and Jan Magnussen (DEN), who was competing for BMW Team UK, were also spoiled by this situation. Magnussen was forced to return to the pits with a damaged car, while Zanardi was at least able to resume the race following a pit stop for repairs. The 40-year-old finished 23rd. At the top of the field, Priaulx dictated the pace and collected ten valuable points after nine racing laps. Huisman also completed a great race and took the chequered flag in second position.

With 69 points under his belt, Priaulx held a five-point lead over Augusto Farfus (BRA) and was seven points ahead of J?Ârg M??ller in the title race at this point in time. Farfus and J?Ârg M??ller had fought a tough duel for fifth place, with the German finally crossing the line in sixth place. This meant that the championship was to be decided in the very final race of the year.
J?Ârg M??ller had to win race two in order to gain ground on Priaulx - and at the start he took the first crucial step towards victory. From third place he passed Peter Terting (GER) and Tom Coronel (NLD), thus taking the lead. However, Priaulx also improved by two positions and was already running in sixth when the safety car came out at the end of lap one. As was the the case in race one, a collision in the midfield hampered the progress of many BMW drivers.

Huisman dropped back from seventh to 17th, while Magnussen was sent into yet another early retirement. Dirk M??ller, on the other hand, improved from 14th to eighth. Zanardi leap-frogged the field from 21st to 11th. For Priaulx and J?Ârg M??ller, however, it was more important that the third title contender, Farfus, had crashed on lap one and retired. Now it was obvious: The title fight had turned into a two-horse race.

At the end of lap four, the safety car pulled off. J?Ârg M??ller benefited from technical problems on Terting's car at the re-start, as the SEAT with a misfire held up the rest of the field. Consequently, J?Ârg M??ller was quickly was to open up a gap over his rivals and secured the all-important victory. For Priaulx, sixth place would have been enough to win the title. But he did even better than that. Following Terting's retirement he moved into fifth position and held this place until the end, thus scoring four points and keeping J?Ârg M??ller at bay in the drivers' classification. Dirk M??ller secured sixth place in the championship by coming eighth in race two. Zanardi finished ninth, Huisman brought home his damaged car home in 13th place.

Reactions:

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen:
"It's a great success for BMW to have won the title for the third time in a row. For all of these triumphs in the past three years we managed to take the first two positions in the drivers' standings as well as the manufacturers' crown. This championship victory, however, has a special meaning for me. This year we entered a completely new car, the BMW 320si WTCC. If a car lives up to the expectations on the track it only becomes obvious after the first races. From the word go we were competitive. Over the course of the season, we were able to improve the BMW 320si and to make it faster. We offer this car to customer teams around the world. Following the WTCC victory they now know even more precisely what they can look forward to. The fight for the drivers' title was open until the very final lap. Congratulations to Andy Priaulx who once again proved his extraordinary talent here in Macau. However, J?Ârg M??ller didn't make it easy for him. This has been an exciting season with a worthy champion."

Andy Priaulx (BMW Team UK):
"I am overwhelmed by emotions at the moment. The pressure was huge in these two races. By his strong performance, J?Ârg forced me to do the best race of my life in round two. Fortunately I had the perfect car to do so. My RBM team has done a great job. In race two I was constantly under pressure from Fabrizio Giovanardi. He hit me every lap. But at the end of the day I won the title. To make it three in a row means a lot to me, it's a fantastic feeling. I'm happy to be part of such a competitive championship and that I am able to fight for wins. I also want to give SEAT a pat on the back, as they have shown a lot of commitment this year. However, I am glad that I was at the wheel of a BMW."

Bart Mampaey (Team Principal, BMW Team UK):
"This season finale is proof of the fact that again we had the best package of car, driver and team in 2006. If you score three pole positions and five wins in this competitive series, then this is a special achievement. The past season has been the best for the RBM team so far. I'm especially happy that Andy was able to win a race in Macau. This shows his outstanding abilities. I would like to thank BMW for the BMW 320si WTCC. It was unbelievable that we were in the position to win the very first race of the season. Additionally, a big thank you goes to BMW's engine department. The engineers did a great job, especially here at the power circuit of Macau."

J?Ârg M??ller (BMW Team Germany):
"This has been a sweet weekend for me. It's a pity that it didn't work out for me to win the title. I simply failed to score points consistently enough this season. With a new car you have to gain experiences first. To win here with a handicap weight of 75 kilograms proves how hard the team has worked and improved the car. Andy Priaulx did a superb job and is the deserving winner."

Dirk M??ller (BMW Team Germany):
"In the first race I backed off in order to avoid a collision with Andy. Consequently I lost several positions and in the end was spun round by a guest driver. That didn't help me on my mission to win the title. In race two I managed to improve from 14th to eighth. Quite obviously, I'm deeply disappointed now, as I had hoped for more.


AMA

http://www.isde06.com/home.asp ISDE


MotoGP

eurosport.com: Hayden to have surgery on fractured sholder.

Nzherald.co.nz: Rossi on driving a Subaru WRC v Ferrari F1 car.

WSB



F-1
BMW Sauber F1 Team test and reserve driver will race in the World Series by Renault
Press release, 11/21/2006

Sebastian Vettel also goes racing in 2007.
Munich/Hinwil, 21 November 2006. As well as his role as test and reserve driver for the BMW Sauber F1 Team, Sebastian Vettel will also go racing in the 2007 season. The 19-year old from Heppenheim in Germany will compete for the British team Carlin Motorsport in the World Series by Renault.

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen explains: "With this programme Sebastian will get more racing experience and extend his overall experience as well. This is an important factor in the career of such a young driver. Furthermore for us it was important that Sebastian does not have to compete in two different racing series over a Formula One weekend. This finally led to the decision against a drive in the GP2 series."

Sebastian Vettel looks forward to his programme in the forthcoming season: "To be confirmed as test and reserve driver for the BMW Sauber F1 Team meant a big step for me. At the same time I am glad I can go racing and continue to learn with the Carlin team, which I already know. If there are any clashes in dates, Formula One has priority, that much is clear."

The calendar for the World Series, in which 425 bhp 3.5 litre V6 engines are used, has a total of 17 races.

Robert Kubica, who began the 2006 season as test and reserve driver for the new BMW Sauber F1 Team before being promoted to a race driver, won the World Series by Renault in 2005.

Speedtv.com: Imola is giving up on 2007 San Marino GP

 

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Last update: November 18, 2006

Events:

Chartered Clubs & Local Events

Fellow members and clubs post local events here, which are great reasons to get out and ride or visit an area.

TT 2007: Saturday 26th May to Friday 8th June.

Complete Isle of Man guide.

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA EUROPEAN BIKE NIGHT
Ducati Motorcycles of Charlotte hosts Charlotte's monthly gathering of motorcycles and scooters of European heritage held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 9:00 at Mac's Speed Shop (this is a casual dining restaurant and bar that specialzes in BBQ) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This event is open to all owners of European bikes and scooters and will be a great way to socialize with others as well as have a great meal in a motorcycle themed restaurant. We hope to see you there!

For directions to Mac's Speed Shop (macspeedshop.com) 2511 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information call Larry at BMW-Ducati Motorcycles Charlotte at 704-882-6106 or visit our website at www.bmw-ducati.com

December 8-10, 2006
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building

January 5-7, 2007
Roundup Centre
Stampede Park

Edmonton Motorcycle Show
January 12-14, 2007
Northlands
Agricom

January 25-28, 2007
Tradex Exhibition Centre
Abbotsford, B.C.

February 10-12
Centre de foires de Quebec

Fort Worth TX November 17- 19 2006
Seattle WA December 1-3 2006
Long Beach CA December 8 -10 2006
San Mateo CA December 15-17 2006
Novi MI January 5 ÔÇô 7 2006
Washington DC January 12 ÔÇô 14 2006
New York NY January 19 ÔÇô 21 2006
Cleveland OH January 26 ÔÇô 28 2007
Minneapolis MN February 2 ÔÇô 4 2006
Chicago IL February 9 ÔÇô 11 2006
Atlanta GA February 23 ÔÇô 26 2006[/size]

2007 Dakar
January 3 ÔÇô 21, 2007

Heroes Legend | Classic Ride to Dakar
March 1-17,2007
Paris to Dakar

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
July 27-29, 2007
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, Ohio

2007 MotoGP Calendar

March 10: Qatar, Doha/Losail**
March 25: Spain, Jerez de la Frontera
April 22: Turkey, Istanbul
May 6: China, Shanghai
May 20: France, Le Mans
June 3: Italy, Mugello
June 10: Catalunya, Catalunya
June 24: Great Britian, Donington Park
June 30: Netherlands, Assen**
July 15: Germany , Sachsenring
July 22: United States, Laguna Seca*
August 19: Czech Republic, Brno
September 2: San Marino & Riviera di Rimini, Misano
September 16: Portugal, Estoril
September 23: Japan, Motegi
October 14: Australia, Phillip Island
October 21: Malaysia, Sepang
November 4: Valencia, Ricardo Tormo ÔÇô Valencia

* : MotoGP Class Only
**: Saturday

2007 World Superbike Calendar - Provisional

February 24 : Qatar, Doha/Losail**
March 4: Australia, Phillip Island
April 22: Spain, Ricardo Tormo ÔÇô Valencia
May 6: Italy, Monza
May 27: Great Britian, Silverstone
June 24: San Marino, Misano
July 23: Czech Republic, Brno
August 5: Great Britian, Brands Hatch
September 2: Netherlands, Assen
September 9: Germany, Lausitzring
September 20: Italy, Imola
October 7: France, Magny-Cours
TBD : South Aftica, Kyalami (pending certification)

AMASuperbike.com
DATE, LOCATION
March 7-10
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
The Daytona 200 by Honda 1.800.PITSHOP
www.racetickets.com

April 20-22
Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Honda Superbike Classic 1.800.240.2300
www.barbermotorsports.com

April 27-29
California Speedway, Fontana, CA
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Suzuki Superbike Challenge 1.800.944.RACE
www.californiaspeedway.com

May 18-20
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Kawasaki AMA Superbike Showdown 1.800.870.RACE
www.infineonraceway.com

June 1-3
Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
(Superbike Doubleheader)
AMA Suzuki Superbike Doubleheader 1.800.365.RACE
www.roadamerica.com

June 22-24
Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, UT
(Superbike Doubleheader)
Honda Summit of Speed 1.866.297.2636
www.millermotorsportspark.com

July 20-22
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA **
The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix 1.800.327.SECA
www.laguna-seca.com

August 3-5
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
Honda Super Cycle Weekend, presented by Dunlop Tires
(Superbike Doubleheader) 1.800.MID.OHIO
www.midohio.com

August 17-19
Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA
Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals, presented by Parts Unlimited
(Superbike Doubleheader) 1.303.377.3278
www.virclub.com
www.M1event.com

August 31-Sept. 2
Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA
AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown, presented by Makita
(Superbike Doubleheader) 1.800.849.RACE
www.roadatlanta.com

Sept. 15-16
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA
AMA Superbike Championship 1.800.327.SECA
www.laguna-seca.com

Sept. 28-30
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH
AMA Superbike Championship Shootout 1.800.MID.OHIO
www.midohio.com
**AMA & Moto GP combined weekend
Total Events: 12
Dates and Locations Subject to Change

AMASupermoto.com
2007 Schedule - AMA Supermoto Championship presented by
Parts Unlimited

Date, Location
June TBA,
Columbus, OH

June 23,
Miller Motorsports Park,
Tooele, UT

July 8,
Waterford Hills Motorsports Track,
Clarkston, MI

July 15,
Downtown, Syracuse, NY
August 4,
X-Games, Home Depot Center,
Los Angeles, CA*

September 1,
Music City Motorplex,
Nashville, TN

September 15,
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca,
Monterey, CA**

September 23,
Pacific Raceway,
Seattle, WA

November 11,
Queen Mary,
Long Beach, CA

*AMA endorsed. Non-AMA Supermoto Championship points-paying event.
**Event to be confirmed.

AMAFlatTrack.com

2007 AMA Flat Track Championship Schedule*
Date, Location, Type, Series

March 7
Municipal Stadium,
Daytona Beach, FL
Short Track GNC Singles

March 8
Municipal Stadium,
Daytona Beach, FL
Short Track GNC Singles

May 26
Illinois State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL
Tourist Trophy GNC Singles

May 27
Illinois State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL
Mile GNC Twins

June 16
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds,
Davenport, IA
Half-mile GNC Twins

June 23
Route 66 Raceway,
Joliet, IL
Half-mile GNC Twins

June 30
Allen County Fairgrounds,
Lima, OH
Half-mile GNC Twins

July 14
Virginia Motor Speedway,
Saluda, VA
Half-mile GNC Twins

July 21
Darke County Fairgrounds,
Greenville, OH
Half-mile GNC Twins

July 28
Hagerstown Speedway,
Hagerstown, MD
Half-mile GNC Twins

August 7
Jackpine Gypsies Clubgrounds,
Sturgis, SD
Short Track GNC Singles

August 10
Castle Rock Race Park,
Castle Rock, WA
Tourist Trophy GNC Singles

August 11
Castle Rock Race Park,
Castle Rock, WA
Short Track GNC Singles

August 19
Peoria Race Park,
Peoria, IL
Tourist Trophy GNC Singles

August 25
I-96 Speedway,
Lake Odessa,
MI Half-mile GNC Twins

September 1
Illinois State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL
Short Track GNC Singles

September 2 Illinois State Fairgrounds,
Springfield, IL
Mile GNC Twins

October 6 Scioto Downs,
Columbus, OH
Half-mile GNC Twins

*Dates and locations subject to change

AMAMotocross.com

May 19-20
Hangtown Motocross Classic,
Sacramento, CA;
1.800.HANGTOWN

May 26-27
High Point Raceway,
Mt. Morris, PA;
304.284.0084

June 9-10
MX 338,
Southwick, MA;
413.569.6801

June 16-17
Budds Creek Motocross Park,
Budds Creek, MD;
301.475.2000

June 30-July 1
Red Bud Track N Trail,
Buchanan, MI;
269.695.6405

July 14-15
Unadilla Valley Sports Center,
New Berlin, NY;
607.965.8784

July 21-22
Thunder Valley,
Lakewood, CO;
303.781.8131

July 28-29
Washougal Motocross Park,
Washougal, WA;
360.837.3975
August 11-12
Spring Creek MX Park,
Millville, MN;
507.753.2779

August 25-26
Steel City Raceway,
Delmont, PA;
304.284.0084

September 1-2
Freestone County Raceway,
Wortham, TX;
713.880.5533

September 8-9
Glen Helen Raceway,
San Bernardino,
CA; 909.880.1733

Dates and Locations Subject to Change

AMA Pro ATV Championship