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Mees Promotions Inherit Springfield Mile Starting in 2022

Since 1981, Kiesow Racing and IMDA have been promoters of the legendary event. Now the company owned by Jared and Nichole Mees takes up the mantle. August 23, 2021 By Kali Kotoski After four decades of successfully promoting, not to mention resurrecting, the Springfield Mile, Kiesow Racing and the Illinois Motorcycle Dealers Association (IMDA) have

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Pikes Peak Hill Climb Discontinues Motorcycle Competition

The decision follows the 2019 fatal crash of four-time champion Carlin Dunne and ends an event that has challenged motorcycle racers since 1916 August 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Motorcycle competition at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is no more, following a recent decision by the organization’s Board of the Directors after it

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Triumph Motorcycles to Enter into Motocross and Enduro Segments

The famed British marque enlists Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes to spearhead racing development August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Triumph Motorcycles will enter into the Motocross and Enduro motorcycle segments with a myriad of competition-focused motorcycles, the company announced late last month. The decision to grow the brand’s footprint with an all-new competition MX

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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Full Swing

Up to 700,000 enthusiasts are expected to attend the 81st Annual Motorcycle Rally August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The sleepy town of Sturgis, South Dakota has once again ignited with a flurry of motorcyclists coming in for the 10-day motorcycle rally, with local officials estimating they could see an attendance of up to three-quarters

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Valentino Rossi to End Illustrious Motorcycle Racing Career

The seven-time MotoGP world champion will finish out the season and hints at a car racing future August 10, 2021 By Kali Kotoski The famed racer Valentino Rossi announced last week that the 2021 MotoGP season will be his last, capping off an incredible quarter-century career that chalked up seven world championships and gave the

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Riding Track Rescue

AMA helps landowner push back against local zoning office August 10, 2021 By Joy Burgess In April 2021, Brandon and Tiffany Hughett of Dublin, Va. received a Notice of Violation from the County of Pulaski’s Planning and Zoning Office asking them to discontinue the use of the small dirt bike track the family had constructed

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