Moto-art at Halifax boutique

.By CMG Staff, via : http://cmgonline.comYou wouldn't normally expect to find art representing vintage motorcycle competitions in a fancy boutique, but Love, Me isn't your normal boutique.The store on Birmingham Street in Halifax carries Canadian handmade, small-run, independent products for wearing, living and giving, according to their website.More importantly, right now and until the end of

Bart Markel

.Bart Markel won the AMA Grand National Championship three times during the 1960s. His final national win in Columbus, Ohio, on June 27, 1971, marked his 28th career AMA national victory. That victory broke the record for most wins, previously held by Joe Leonard at 27. Markel's record of 28 Grand National wins held until 1982, when Jay Springsteen earned his 29th victory at the Houston

Coast-to-Coast Motorcycle Cannonball Winners

.by Bryan HarleyThey’ve done it! After 16 days and 3294 miles in the saddle, riders participating in the Coast to Coast Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run for Pre-1916 Motorcycles pulled into the Santa Monica Pier this weekend after a grueling cross country race. Of the 45 vintage motorcycles that started the event in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 37 were still running at its end. Ten of those

Vintage Motocross pictures

.All pictures via : http://leroipolet.exprimetoi.net.

Hyundai Launches Next Gen i10, New i10 priced at Rs. 3.48 - 5.9 Laks - New i10 Kappa2 Photos, Pics, Images

Hyundai India face lifted its successful entry level hatchback " i10" with major changes both in exterior and interior on 23rd, September, 2010. The new i10 got a new sporty front grill with new head lamps. The pricing of the new Hyundai i10 starts at Rs 3.48lakh and goes upto Rs 5.9lakh.The ‘Next Gen i10’ will replace the existing i10 and will be available in two petrol engine variants of 1.1

2011 Citroen C-Zero

The Citroen has announced a 100 percent electric vehicle called the Citroen C-Zero. The 3.48m-long city car is based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV as well as sister company Peugeot's iOn. 2011 Citroen C-Zero is a full-electric vehicle powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor delivering 47kW or 64bhp EEC from 3,000 to 6,000rpm. Maximum torque of 180Nm is available from 0 to 2,000rpm. Power

Styling Program for Lexus LS460 by WALD

Japanese tuners Wald are now taking orders for their new kit for the 2010 Lexus LS460 facelift. The car with the styling mods debuted in January at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010.Engineers designed a sportier package for the facelifted model than their previous kit. It includes a blacked-out grille ringed in chrome, an aggressive front bumper, and new sidesills. A new diffuser surrounds the

Bay to Birdwood

.The Bay to Birdwood Run was first held in 1980 when the Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs, SAS Channel Ten and the National Motor Museum were invited to join in developing an event to commemorate the issuing of the first South Australian driver's licence to Dr William A. Hargreaves back in 1906.The original agreed concept was a biennial run for pre-1950 vehicles from Glenelg (fondly known as

Renaul Fluence Photos | Renault Fluence Picture | Renault Fluence Launch Date, Images

French car maker Renault planning to launch their beautiful sedan "Fluence" in the Indian market later this year. Renault Fluence will compete with Fiat Linea, Maruti SX4, Volkswagen Vento and Honda City. Renault Fluence will be priced at around Rs. 7-10 Lakhs.Renault Fluence Exterior Photos:Renault Fluence Interior Photos:

The Sunday movie

.'73 BMW in 2008 AHRMA Formula 750 race at DaytonaThis video includes the first full lap and some excerpts of the remaining laps. This class is a "bump up" for me against faster motorcycles. I had fun chasing a Rob North Triumph Triple - he had LOTS of motor on me, and was able to pull big leads on the high banks. I was better on the infield, and finally got around him by out-braking him on Turn

Jimmy Weinert

.1974, '75 AMA Motocross Champion 1976 AMA Supercross Champion"Jammin’ Jimmy" Weinert was a pioneering motocross and Supercross champion during the early years of the sport in America. In the 1970s, Weinert won a total of 22 AMA nationals races and three AMA championships during his 11-year professional racing career. In November of 1973, Weinert became the first American to beat the

News from Shinya on the Cannonball

.Via Chabott Engineeringjust got a call from shinya. the indian is not doing good. shinya has to go extremely slow but he finally got to the halfway point. we only have a couple more hours til the finish...shinya said he will try to go as far as possible...it supposed to be a lot more easier than yesterday. go go shinya!.

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Subculture show blends vintage motorcycles, alternative art

.By Stacy ParkerThe Virginian-PilotBrandon Costa rode his restored vintage motorcycle to work, then another one, then another one.When all was said and done, he had ridden 10 motorcycles from his Shadowlawn home to Nivel Moto & Art Gallery, which he owns, and they all stayed there. They're parked on the showroom floor, on display and for sale."It was an easy move-in," he said.Nivel Moto & Art

Ossa Mick Andrews replica

.Beautiful 250 cc Spanish off-road bike made in 1972 (the replica) based in the one that Mick Andrews rode and helped to develop in the 70's when he joined OSSA. Riding for OSSA, Andrews won three times the Scottish champ (70, 71 and 72) and two times the European champ. After 1972 he left the Spanish brand and signed for Yamaha..

Roger DeCoster to KTM Factory Team

.How can i miss that ... ? sorry to give the info so late but i had to make a post on it even late.The final day of the FIM Motocross Grand Prix of Benelux unveiled one of the year's biggest news as KTM announced that Roger DeCoster will become the manager of the company's new factory team in the USA.After reaching success in the FIM Motocross World Championship with Stefan Everts as their

British Only Austria

.Motorcycles and spareparts for many English bikes16H, 19s ,7R, 95R, A10, A10R, A10RGS, A10RR, A50, A65, A7, A7ss, Ajs, Amal, Ariel, atlantic, B31, B32, B33, B34, Beiwagen, Bianchi, Bill Lacey, Black Shadow, BOA, Bonneville, British, British Only, British Only Austria, Brooklands, Brough, Brough superior, Brough Superior Motorcycles Co... and many moreBrand: AJSEngine No. R10/1404703-speed

Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Skoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door hatchback and station wagon.The car is based on a VW Group platform shared with the Volkswagen Golf. There have been two generations of the Octavia model to date. A high performance version

Audi RS4

Audi having produced so many great cars since the original Audi RS4, it’s easy to think of it as a bit old-fashioned now. However, as soon as those cars were delivered to their eager owners it was clear the first-generation RS4 was something special, and that hasn’t changed. But the car isn’t perfect...

Peugeot 908 RC

The stunning Peugeot 908 RC is a luxury four-door limousine concept, and derives its name from its engine: the Peugeot V12 HDi DPFS, which powers the racing version of the Peugeot 908. The engine offers an amazing level of performance for a diesel engine, with 700 bhp and torque in excess of 885 lb-ft. A compact 6-speed electronically controlled sequential gearbox has been specially adapted to

Wiesmann GT

German tuner company Wiesmann has created this shapely Wiesmann GT, inspired by classic roadsters. The body is constructed of carbon fiber, and weighs 2,756 pounds. The car accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 174 mph. Power is supplied by a BMW-supplied 367-horsepower, 4.8-liter V8 engine.

Ascari KZ1

The Ascari KZ1 was originally conceived following on from the successes of Team Ascari. The idea was proposed for a road-going sports car based on racing technology. In the spring of 2000, that concept began to take shape in the form of the prototype Ascari KZ1. Now completed, the Ascari KZ1 has been transformed from a dream to a production reality.The pleasure begins as you unlock the door and

Catalina Grand Prix registration delayed until September 7

.via : www.motocrossactionmag.comFeets Minert winning the Catalina Grand Prix in 1956.When word was first announced that the famous Catalina Grand Prix would return after a 52-year absence from the motorcycle racing schedule, most of the SoCal racing community was excited and skeptical. They were excited because back in the 1950’s Catalina was the premiere motorcycle race on the West Coast. They

The Motorcycle Cannonball Route

.Via : www.motorcyclecannonball.comThis is the route for this year’s Motorcycle Cannonball. In working on this route, we have tried to fulfill several criteria:A coast-to-coast route across the United States. We start on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in Kitty Hawk, the birthplace of aviation. Our finish, after about 3300 miles on the road, is on the Pacific

Maruti Launched Limited Anniversary Edition of Ritz Genus, Priced at Rs 4.52 Lacs, Ritz Genus photos

Maruti-Suzuki launched its successful hatchback Ritz's special limited anniversary edition on the completion of 1 year as "Ritz Genus". A whopping 68,130 units of Ritz sold in its first year. Ritz Genus has some exciting features like a brand new colour Emerald Blue with body coloured handles and rear view mirrors on the car.Ritz Genus will be available as an option on the Ritz VXi (Petrol) and

2012 Range Rover LRX

Land Rover Introduce 2012 Range Rover LRX on 17 June 2010, the auspicious date on which the first Range Rover was revealed to the public.This dynamically designed Land Rovers LRX concept has already won many accolades on the various Auto Shows. There are reports from the insiders that the new edition of the compact SUV will be first produced in early 2011 and will be available for sale in 2012.

Subaru Celeno Concept

The Subaru Celeno Concept is Quesada's interpretation of a small Subaru with some BMW Visions EfficientDynamics thrown in. It's a sleek four-door coupe seen down the hypothetical line created by Subaru's own Hybrid Tourer.Looking at Subaru's relatively boring lineup (barring the STI, and to a lesser extent, the WRX), it's refreshing to find people interested in bringing some new ideas to the

Mastretta MXT

Mastretta MXT is a two seat, mid-engined sports car to be offered in local and international markets.There’ll be an all-new Mexican flavour at the British Motor Show! Sports car manufacturer Mastretta will be there with its 150mph Mastretta MXT, the first car ever to be designed and built in Mexico.It makes its world debut in London on July 22, in ‘penultimate prototype’ form. RHD production is

Maruti-Suzuki Launched Special Swift One Million Edition

Indias largest car maker Maruti-Suzuki celebrating the most loved hatchback of the country "Swift" for creating milestone of reaching 1 million mark with a special Swift 1 Million Edition.The “Swift One Million Edition” shall be available in a specially created “Goldsmith Black” color with features like body graphics. Other features are special integrated stereo with USB and speakers,

Don Emde

.With his victory in the 1972 Daytona 200, Don Emde became the first son of a former Daytona 200 winner to win the Florida classic. Emde's father, Floyd, accomplished the feat in 1948 on an Indian. Don came back and won the race 24 years later. To date, the Emdes are the only father and son to have won the Daytona 200. After his racing career, Don Emde went on to become author of "Daytona 200,"

Chris Vincent

.Chris Vincent is a former motorcycle sidecar road racer. He won the Isle of Man Sidecar TT race in 1962.picture from Roger Kirby. This is Chris Vincent on a 650cc BSA in the mid 60's at Brands Hatch.TT Career SummaryPosition : .........1.......5.......6.......8........12.......... DNFNo of times : ...1...... 1....... 1....... 1........ 1............. 15Chris Vincent BSAAbove: Vintage Mallory

Peter Lenz Crash

.The death of 13-year-old motorcycle racer Peter Lenz yesterday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway raises the question: How young is too young for kids participating in inherently dangerous motorsports?It is also sure to fuel debate over how motorsports sanctioning groups balance risk and entertainment when putting together programs (like Sunday’s races) that combine amateur and professional