Thursday, December 30, 2010
John Parker
.Via : www.offroadmotorcycles.caThe above photo is a perfect representation of the ‘Johnny Parker’ era I remember so fondly. I was just a little kid in the stands at Welland County Speedway, watching Parker hammer around with a ton of ’70s hair streaming out behind his Kawasaki or Harley XR750. My parents used to ‘sugar me up real good’ and force me to have a Saturday afternoon nap so I had a
Monday, December 27, 2010
Carl Bastedo
.Carl Bastedo has been an outstanding performer in almost every aspect of Canadian motorcycling, although always with a leaning toward off-road competition.He'has been a passionate contributor to the categories of competitor, team builder, sponsor, educator, promoter and marketer for more than 50 years. He is still going strong as owner of Motopark, the long-running motorcycle recreational
Sunday, December 26, 2010
The Sunday Movie
.Harley Davidson, Crocker, Excelsior, Thor, Pierce Arrow, Indian, Sears, Reading, Flying Merkel, Henderson motorcycles and bicycles. Most are nearly a hundred years old and still running and riding. Legendary pieces of history and the forefathers of 2-wheeled racing events. It's only natural... if it has wheels and an engine... we HAVE to race it. Human 101. That's what we do!.
Friday, December 24, 2010
BMW launched new SUV X1, priced at Rs. 22 to 29.9 Laca, BMW X1 Photos, Images
BMW launched its cheapest and smallest SUV "X1" in India on 23rd December, 2010 in New Delhi. BMW X1 is the youngest member of heavier X3 and X5 family is a compact SUV and will be CKD (completely knocked-down unit) produced in India.BMW X1 launched in three variants: BMW X1 sDrive18i (petrol), BMW X1 sDrive20d (diesel) and BMW X1 sDrive20d Exclusive (diesel) at a very competitive price
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Woodies
.A woodie is a car body style, especially a station wagon, where the rear bodywork is constructed of wood framework with infill panels of wood or painted metal.After the demise of actual wood construction, manufacturers used simulated woodgrain sheet vinyl — sometimes augmented with three-dimensional, simulated framework — to recall wood construction.1930s and 40sAs a variant of body-on-frame
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Mahindra launches Off Roader Thar CRDe, Priced at Rs. 599 Lakhs, Mahindra Thar Photos, Images
Mahindra & Mahindra launched its much awaited 4x4 off-roader "Thar CRDe" in India on 21st December, 2010. The Thar is a manual 4×4 machine coupled with a powerful CRDe engine 77 kw, delivers on power and fuel economy.Speaking at the launch Mr. Rajesh Jejurikar, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra &Mahindra Ltd, said, “Having realized the potential of this emerging segment of offroad
Ural Solo T Concept
.Via :The Ural sT is one of the great bargains of modern motorcycling: a tough, capable machine that can handle both city streets and dirt tracks. In the USA, you can ride a ‘Solo’ out of the showroom for just $6,999, and know that it’ll still be running 20 years down the track. Despite the price, the 750cc sT has 41mm Marzocchi forks and Brembo brakes.It also has a pleasingly no-nonsense look,
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sachs / DKW 125
.By Tom White via : www.motocrossactionmag.comThe German-built Sachs/DKW 125 was one of the first popular purpose-built 125 motocross bikes in America. When motocross exploded in the U.S. in the late 1960s, the choice of good, entry-level machines was limited to Hodaka Ace 90s, Kawasaki Green Streaks and a potpourri of oddball brands.European brands were the first choice of aspiring 125 class
Friday, December 17, 2010
Vintage Excelsior, Indian at Vegas Bonhams
.Bonhams is pleased to announce the addition of several important motorcycles from two renowned collections to their inaugural motorcycle sale in Las Vegas on Jan. 6.First, from a famous Texas-based collection best known for its numerous and exquisite automobiles come several motorcycles - something the owner was increasingly focused on before his untimely death in 2009.Some of those being
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Brad Lackey
.1972 AMA National Motocross Champion.First American to win the 500cc World MX Championship.copyright © 2008, digitalphotography.tv/Charlie MoreyBrad Lackey was one of America’s pioneering motocross racers of the 1970s and ‘80s. In 1972, Lackey won the AMA 500cc National Motocross championship. In 1982, after a decade of trying, he became the first American to win the 500cc World Motocross
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Vintage Motocross Pictures
.All pictures via : trail-adventurer.blogspot.com.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
It's Better in the Wind
.An edit by Brandon Schrichten for Scott Toepfer's photo journal master piece "Its Better In The Wind." Photos by Scott Toepfer and Jesse Carmody. Editing and filming by Brandon Schrichten.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Suzuki RH-125 Factory Replica Vintage MX
.Via : www.davemillerconcepts.comHere it is, the latest, Dave Miller Concepts project made out of junk, dug out of a hole in Idaho. Originally got it for Marty Tripes series, 100cc, "Works Revenge" Vintage Race Series, that was going to be certain year/models. We were going to go have some fun with some old factory guys, race motocross on old stuff, not clear 80-foot triples, and drink beers
Monday, December 6, 2010
The Red Bull Catalina Grand Prix
.My friend Photo Tim send me these beautiful pics of the last Catalina Grand Prix which took place on the Catalina Island after a break of 52 years, this was the place to be last wek end for all the motocross lovers.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Catalina Grand Prix 1957
.This video was provided by Centerpunch of Prospectors MC.It was incorrectly labeled as the last race in 1957 because the last race was actually in 1958. It has been 52 years but this race is scheduled to run once again this coming December 4th and 5th, 2010. An official website will be launched this June with more details.Former winners of this race were;1951 = Walt Fulton, Tri 6501952 = Nick
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Hot Rod Revival
.Bob Cannon shares his photos and memories..."I drove the '32 all through college but finally had to sell it because of the cost of traffic tickets I was getting. Back then there was no sharing of citation information between cities, so if you got your 3rd one in Pasadena, you didn't race anymore in Pasadena, and so on until you ran out of towns. But there were lots of places to street race in
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