Author: admin

Catalunya MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results (News) (Race Results)

Posted on by

The Catalunya round of the MotoGP series in Barcelona last weekend saw impressive performances from hometown boy Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia). Espargaro won the Sprint race on Saturday and finished fourth in Sunday’s full GP after a close-fought battle with Marc Marquez (Ducati) for the final spot on the podium. Espargaro, currently the oldest rider on […]
MotorcycleDaily.com – Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews

Read more

Don’t fear the carburetor

Posted on by
Carburetors – as well as vintage cars themselves – are a lot like people. Each is an individual with its own personality. Just as when living or working with someone, having a happy relationship with a vintage vehicle means learning about what makes it happy… as well as what doesn’t. Probably the most important thing to understand about vintage vehicles – even if you have an operator’s manual (and one certainly should) – is there is only so much you
… Read the rest
Read more

MAVTV to broadcast special of the 2024 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Ceremony

Posted on by

MATV

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  – MAVTV will bring racing fans a 2-hour special of the 36th Annual Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Toyota Racing. This marks the first time the prestigious event will be aired on television, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of iconic figures in motorsports. The ceremony took place on March 11 – 12 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

“Only the best of the best earn a spot in the Motorsports Hall of Fame,” said

… Read the rest
Read more

BMW Introduces R 20 Concept: Roadster Features Big Boxer Engine (Bike Reports) (News)

Posted on by

While the 2,000cc Big Boxer engine is already featured in several BMW production models, it now shows up in a new concept called the R 20. The minimalist design strips unnecessary components to force even more attention to the giant motor propelling the relatively lightweight machine. An exposed drive shaft transfers power from the updated […]
MotorcycleDaily.com – Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews

Read more

1954 was a watershed year for Packard

Posted on by
New Packards for the pivotal year of 1954 graced auto shows from coast to coast. This show photo was taken at a show in San Francisco.

Gerald Perschbacher LL.D

Between the time merger talks between Packard and Studebaker began in 1953 and when the actual merger was realized in October 1954, the Detroit-based Packard Motor Car Co. cleaned up its act. The intent was to strengthen the luxury-car company that had a long history of wise moves in the auto … Read the rest

Read more