The motorcycling world viewed from the saddle of BMW. A daily look at all things BMW, Euro-bike, products and things I find interesting on the internet. With links to news, reviews, events, riding skills, maintenance and racing series updates. Morning Reads is a one stop for motorcycling information.
Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2006-12-15&c=1)
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BMW Group Press Club:
The Pit Crew View has updates on BMW-Sauber testing at Jerez.
Page 2 picks up with the rest of the BMW Group press activity.
• Rolls-Royce delivers Phantoms to Hong Kong
• BMW-Sauber tells about its super computer
• Formula BMW announces the 2007 season plans.
But before you jump ahead spend 4 min and 25 seconds taking a 3d tour of BMW Welt (http://www.bmw-welt.com/_common/flash/3DWalk_en_flash.html) The summer of 2007 will see the opening of BMW Welt, an architectural vision becoming reality. You can also take a virtual tour of this vision now - by taking our 3D Walk Through.
Join BMW on a journey into the interior of BMW Welt. Our virtual tour will take you across every levels, giving you an experience of the futuristic architecture and breathtaking atmosphere right now. Take a plunge into the exciting world that is the BMW brand - take the 3D Walk Through.
Or
BMW Welt time-lapse show (http://www.bmw-welt.com/_common/flash/zeitraffer_en_flash.html)
Things are always moving at BMW Welt, which is why we have updated our time-lapse show and added the latest construction developments. Discover the creation of BMW Welt - from its inception in August 2003 to today. This is a 4 min and 33 sec fast forward through time.
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
Red River BMW Motorcycle Owners Association, #278
Founded:
4/16/2000
Contact:
Jason A. Gelling (j_gelling73@hotmail.com)
1516 8th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103 US
Meetings:
Third Thursday of month at various locations in the River Valley,
decided at the previous meeting
Events:
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Gemütlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
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Even here at the Old Jailhouse Museum (http://www.historyisfun.com/Jailhouse.htm)
Ozaukee – Washington Daily News ( http://www.dailynewsol.com/index.htm)
Fond Du Lac Reporter ( http://www.fdlreporter.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)
The Sheboygan Press ( http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage)
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam (http://www.wiscnews.com/bdc/)
Weather
West Bend WI
Current (http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USWI0733?from=search_current)
10 Day Forcast (http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USWI0733?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared )
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (http://www.noaa.gov/)
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/canada_e.html)
News:
RoadracingWorld.com (http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=27785): Road America Will replace controversial bridge with a tunnel.
hmptonroads.com (http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=115999&ran=138676): Motorcyclist makes a roaring entrance…Try this at your next board meeting.
Sprot Rider.com ( http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2007/122_0612_2007_ducati_monster_695/) 2007 Ducati Monster 695
The Cool Hunter does Christmas (No.1) (http://www.thecoolhunter.net/lifestyle/COOL-XMAS-IDEAS-NO.1-/) and (No.2) ( http://www.thecoolhunter.net/lifestyle/COOL-XMAS-IDEAS-No.2-/)
MotorcycleUSA.com ( http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=4023&Page=1): 2006 Euro Streetfighter Comparo. I hope a BMW makes some of these comparos in 07.
burlingtonfreepress.com ( http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061214/NEWS/61214007): Amateur bird photographer shares her secrets.
Beer News:
Beerbits.blogspot.com ( http://beerbits.blogspot.com/2006/12/monks-beer-dinner-121206-dogfish-head.html): The Brew Lounge – Beer tasting brewing and culture.
Statesmanjournal.com (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006612140311): Beer and cheese – A match made in heaven?
Adventure Posts:
Motoring.co.za (http://www.motoring.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3593393&fSectionId=913&fSetId=381): Dirty weekend on a KLR
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
BMW Motorrad SA (http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/bikes/workshop/tech/articles/sightglass.html): The Workshop - Replacing the Engine Oil Sight Glass - By David C Hall
Technology:
Wired.com ( http://www.wired.com/news/technology/software/0,72305-0.html?tw=rss.index): Photshop Beta Available Today. Now there will be no excuses for Forum posts lacking pictures.
Word of the Day:
Air/fuel ratio: The mixture of fuel and air produced by carburetion or fuel injection. A comparison between the amount of air and amount of fuel going into the combustion chamber
Woot
Todays Woot ( http://www.woot.com/Default.aspx)
The Blog ( http://www.woot.com/Blog/Default.aspx)
Bike Candy:
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From BMW PressClub
Unless noted otherwise, I have no known commercial interest in any products discussed in the Morning Reads
The Pit Crew View: Racing News:
All things BMW
BMW SAUBER F1 - TEST IN JEREZ - DAY 2
Test in Jerez.
13th- 15th December 2006
Day two - Thursday
Weather conditions:
Dry and sunny all day.
Air: 9/17°C, track: 9/20°C
Number of cars participating: 19
Fastest lap overall: 1:19.112 min, Pedro de la Rosa, McLaren Mercedes
Nick Heidfeld:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06B-04 / BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 527 km (119 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:19.944 min (on lap 95)
Robert Kubica:
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.06B-05 / BMW P86 V8
Test kilometres today: 443 km (100 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:20.204 min (on lap 72)
Programme:
The BMW Sauber F1 Team experienced another trouble-free day of testing and enjoyed ideal track conditions in Spain. As both cars achieved very good mileage again, the team is happy with the work done and completed the scheduled test programme. Both Nick and Robert spent the morning on set-up work. In the afternoon Nick did five long runs and Robert did three, each of them simulating slightly longer stints than Nick's.
What comes next:
Tomorrow, which will be the final day of testing in the year 2006, Robert will be joined by Sebastian Vettel. As the team has almost completed its to-do list in terms of new parts and components, their task will be validation work for the test results achieved so far.
Dakar 2007
The official Dakar 2007 website. (http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html)
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Mining the website: Preparation (http://www.dakar.com/2007/DAK/presentation/us/r4_3-se-preparer.html)
OneWheelDrive.net (http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=603&Itemid=): KTM prepares for the ultimate Adventure – Dakar Rally 2007
OneWheelDrive.net ( http://www.onewheeldrive.net/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=604&Itemid=): Team Rally Pan America: Destination Dakar
AMA
SuperbikePlanet.com ( http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Dec/061212ellis.htm): Soup Interviews James Ellison
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THE PENINSULA HONG KONG WELCOMES 14 NEW PHANTOMS
The Peninsula Hong Kong has today unveiled a fleet of 14 new Rolls-Royce Phantoms – the largest single order ever for this car. Each of the special Extended Wheelbase models has a host of bespoke features and is finished a unique colour named Peninsula Green.
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Ian Robertson, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce, presented the keys for all 14 cars to The Honourable Sir Michael Kadoorie, Chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited at a ceremony today.
The Peninsula has used Rolls-Royce cars exclusively for its guests, since 1970 – except for one short interlude – and this latest purchase is the eighth record-breaking order for the marque.
Each car has been hand-made at the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood on the south coast of England, built under Rolls-Royce’s “Bespoke” programme to ensure they meet the exacting needs of the hotel. This programme allows customers to specify cars to suit their precise requirements, allowing them to modify even the smallest details as well as introducing unique features. Rolls-Royce engineers and designers worked closely with Sir Michael and Martin Oxley, the Peninsula’s Fleet Vehicle Manager, to develop a number of dedicated features to meet the hotel’s specific needs. These included the provision of a cool box for chilled hand towels, customised tread plates and a new, larger luggage compartment.
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With attention to detail being a hallmark of both The Peninsula and Rolls-Royce, modifications to the car went a little further than usual. Rear air-conditioning controls were moved to the rear arm rests for easier access. The subtle boulevard lighting system was modified to give maximum illumination for passengers when entering and alighting from the cars, and even the smallest details were subject to scrutiny – new counter-sunk screws were developed for the luggage compartment to remove even the slightest chance of catching or damaging leather luggage.
The cars are all finished to exacting standards. Some 18 leather hides for each Phantom were used to trim the seats, doors and roof-lining, and in a process unique to Rolls-Royce, each hide is tumble-dyed, resulting in a natural finish that is sumptuously soft and requires no protective top coat. The burr walnut veneers were selected by the Goodwood team for their natural beauty and quality, while the colour of the wood was specifically chosen by Sir Michael. Each Phantom is finished with veneer taken from a single tree to ensure that the colour and grain match perfectly across the interior.
In-car entertainment is supplied via a Lexicon sound system employing 15 speakers and nine channel amplification delivering 420 watts. The use of studio-grade components is unique to the Phantom and ensures the delivery of a sound quality unrivalled in the marketplace. DVDs can be watched on twin 12-inch screens housed in the rear fold-down picnic-tables.
In all, it has taken more than 350 hours to build each individual Phantom with 25 Rolls-Royce designers and engineers attentively involved in the project.
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Due to the size and complexity of the new cars, Martin Oxley and the hotel’s team of chauffeurs travelled to the UK for a week of training at the Sir Henry Royce Training School, Rolls-Royce’s dedicated technical institute. Additionally, copies of the owners operating handbooks were translated and printed in Cantonese to provide an accurate reference for the hotel’s team of drivers.
Martin Oxley’s career spans 33 years of attending to Rolls-Royce cars, including 22 years with Rolls-Royce beginning as an apprentice and working up to General Manager at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in London. He has been overseeing the care of The Peninsula’s vehicles for 11 years.
The Peninsula and Rolls-Royce have been associated in excellence for almost 40 years, in a record-breaking partnership that began with the hotel’s first order for seven Silver Shadows in 1970.
The relationship commenced with the simple question “Have you enquired?” When told that a fleet of Rolls-Royces would probably be too expensive for the hotel, Lord Lawrence Kadoorie (father of Sir Michael) asked if anyone had actually contacted Rolls-Royce to ascertain the cost.
That purchase made history for being the largest ever single order for Rolls-Royce motor cars, and set a trend that continues to this day with the arrival of the hotel’s eighth and latest fleet of extended wheelbase Phantoms.
Over the years, The Peninsula has set new records with each successive order for Rolls-Royces: in 1976 when it purchased eight Silver Shadows; in 1980 with an order for nine Silver Shadow IIs; in 1987 when it took delivery of eight Silver Spirits; 1994 when the hotel welcomed nine Silver Spur IIIs and one vintage 1934 Phantom II; in 1995 with another nine Silver Spurs; another four in 1998, and yet another in 2004.
The grandest member of the fleet is a magnificent and immaculately restored 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II. The Phantom II is just six years younger than the hotel itself, having made its debut on the stand of Messrs Barker & Co (Coachbuilders by Appointment to HM The King and HRH The Prince of Wales) at the London Motor Show in October 1934.
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Speaking at the unveiling of the new fleet of Phantoms, The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie said, “For more than 35 years The Peninsula Hong Kong has used Rolls-Royce cars, and this new fleet of Phantoms is the most impressive of their cars built to date. Rarely are my expectations exceeded, but on this occasion they have been - the cars, like the hotel, must exemplify quality, and the service requirements have also mirrored these high standards.”
Ian Robertson added, “Today is a proud moment for everyone at Rolls-Royce, particularly the Bespoke team that has worked tirelessly to produce these cars. We first met with Sir Michael and his team to discuss this project in April 2006, and the cars went into production in August. It is the flexibility and dedication of the team at Goodwood that has helped fulfil this very special order. Rolls-Royce and The Peninsula have enjoyed an outstanding and fruitful relationship since the 1970s and we are keen for this to continue for many years to come.”
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BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM PRESENTS SUPERCOMPUTER
Hinwil, 14 December 2006. The BMW Sauber F1 Team has a new super brain. Albert2, presented on Thursday to international media representatives in Hinwil, is Europe's fastest machine used in industry according to the current Top-500 list. Albert2 is based on Intel processors and employed by the team for computational fluid dynamics (CFD). On average, it is about three times faster than its predecessor.
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BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen: "Aerodynamics has a crucial influence on the performance of modern Formula 1 cars, with experimental work in the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics complementing each other. The launch of Albert2 means a decisive reinforcement of our CFD capacity. Unlike other teams, we are not planning to build a second wind tunnel but will continue to bank on the consistently expanding potential in this area. For the new season, we have set the goal of further reducing the gap to the top. Our new Supercomputer based on Intel technology is an important tool supporting us in this effort."
"The powerful Dual-Core Xeon processors perfectly match the high demand on computing power of the BMW Sauber F1 Team. The cluster based on these processors is one of the fastest in the world running computational fluid dynamic applications," said Christian Morales, Vice President & General Manager of Intel Europe, Middle East and Africa. "With the move to Multi-Core we are able to meet the future demand on computing power of the BMW Sauber F1 Team for computational fluid dynamics."
Albert2 is based on Intel technology. It has 256 nodes with two Intel Xeon 5160 processors each, and each of these has two cores. This results in a total of 1024 cores. The capacity of the main memory is 2,048 Gbyte, the maximum computing power is 12,288 GFlops.
To illustrate the point for non-computer-experts, this means that Albert2 is capable of performing 12,288,000,000,000 floating-point arithmetic operations per second. To equal this computing power, all the inhabitants of the city of Munich (1.3 million) would have to multiply two eight-digit numbers every three and a half seconds for an entire year.
According to the criteria defined for acceptance in the Top-500 list of Supercomputers, this data makes Albert2 5.5 times faster than its predecessor, Albert. In the field, though - as with any computer - the software used plays a crucial part when it comes to speed. But even when running the complex programs for CFD calculations the increase is immense: when using the Fluent application, the average performance improvement amounts to a factor of three.
The architecture of the Supercomputer was developed by the Swiss company DALCO. A key objective was the achievement of high levels of efficiency as well as very good scalability, meaning that operations can be split among many processors without any significant loss of performance.
The software for the CFD calculations is supplied by the German subsidiary of the American company Fluent, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc. since May 2006. Their specialists have been working together with the CFD engineers in Hinwil for several years, optimising the software step by step.
The Intel processors operate inside High Density Racks from American Power Conversion (APC). These combine power supply, cooling and environmental monitoring in an optimised rack construction. The Supercomputer consists of a total of ten racks, each having a width of one metre, a depth of 1.20 metres and a height of 2.30 metres. This results in a total length of nine metres and a total weight of 21 tons.
Albert2's enormous technological potential is used for analyses in the area of aerodynamics. By means of CFD aerodynamics components for Formula 1 cars are calculated on the computer, using numerical grid models that often consist of more than 100 million cells. CFD plays an important part in the development of front, rear and auxiliary wings as well as engine and brake cooling as another key area.
For the CFD specialists, the computing power provided by Albert2 means that they can perform their calculations either at higher speed or greater accuracy. Willem Toet, Head of Aerodynamics for the BMW Sauber F1 Team, says: "Thanks to Albert² we can calculate more variants and more complex models which, in the end, results in an advantage on the stop watch. Of particular benefit is the system's good scalability which gives us a very high level of flexibility."
Computational fluid dynamics does not compete with the work in the wind tunnel but complements it. During the development of the front wing, for example, numerous variants are calculated using CFD before the most promising of them are tested on the 60-percent model in the wind tunnel.
"A major advantage of CFD is the ability to simulate the air flow, which enables us to understand why one part is better than another. Consequently, there is a cross-fertilization between simulation and experimental aerodynamics," Toet added.
FORMULA BMW USA CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES 2007 SCHEDULE WITH SEVEN PRESTIGIOUS VENUES
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - December 13, 2006... BMW of North America, LLC announced today an impressive schedule for the 2007 Formula BMW USA season. Its fourth season in North America, Formula BMW USA has put together a dream season for aspiring open-wheel drivers. The 14-round championship will visit seven circuits, competing in front of the Champ Car World Series and the American Le Mans Series, in addition to both North American Formula One Grand Prix races.
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Returning drivers will benefit from the fact that the 2007 championship will go back to six race tracks that hosted testing or racing last season. One new venue - Road America - has been added to enhance the variety of challenging race tracks that will enable the young talents to gain even more valuable racing experience. Formula BMW USA visited Road America in its inaugural season in 2004.
The season will start at Miller Motorsports Park on May 17-18 with Rounds 1 and 2 in support of the ALMS. Rounds 3 through 6 will be run in support of the Canadian and the United States Grands Prix on June 8-10 and June 15-17. Rounds 7 and 8 will take place at Lime Rock Park in support of the ALMS on July 6-7. The championship fight will be taken to the streets with Rounds 9 and 10 at the San José Grand Prix on July 27-29 with Champ Car. Rounds 11 and 12 will take place in support of the Champ Car/ALMS race event at Road America on August 8-12.
With a compact, intensive three-month season Formula BMW USA offers a schedule that fits within the school year break as most drivers are still in high school or college.
Each race weekend features two Rounds of the championship with separate qualifying sessions to determine the grid for each 30-minute standing-start contest.
The 2007 season test ban will go into effect on March 18, 2007. Four official testing sessions have been scheduled at Road Atlanta on March 19-20, at Virginia International Raceway South Course on April 7-8 and at MSR Houston Raceway on April 21-22. Additionally, the Formula BMW USA drivers will have the chance to test their cars the Wednesday prior to the race event at Miller Motorsports Park.
17-year old BMW Junior driver Robert Wickens became the 2006 Formula BMW USA Champion and 16-year old Daniel Morad took the 2006 Rookie of the Year title
Last update: December 10, 2006
Events:
https://stl.bmwmoa.org/source//Images/logo.gif Chartered Clubs & Local Events (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21)
Fellow members and clubs post local events here, which are great reasons to get out and ride or visit an area.
Posted on a tip from Voni, Being a Lilydale river rat, I will have to do a bit more research to give you the lake location until then –
59th Annual I-CYCLE Derby – New Years Day, 2006
Jan 1st, 2007
Registration starts at 9am
First rider out at 10:30am
11:30-12:30 lunch
Second leg 1:15pm
Host:
Chief's Towing
8610 Harriet Ave S
Bloomington MN 55420
Questions:
Betty Valiant 952 445 4379
or
Gene Erickson 952 447 4318
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
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January 5-7, 2007
Roundup Centre
Stampede Park (http://www.sportsmensshows.com/CaCycle/visitor.htm)
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Edmonton Motorcycle Show (http://www.sportsmensshows.com/EdCycle/visitor.htm)
January 12-14, 2007
Northlands
Agricom
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January 25-28, 2007
Tradex Exhibition Centre
Abbotsford (http://www.sportsmensshows.com/VanCycle/visitor.htm), B.C.
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February 10-12
Centre de foires de Quebec ( http://www.salonmotoquebec.com/eng/accueil.htm)
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San Mateo CA (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=358893) December 15-17 2006
Novi MI (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=359152) January 5 – 7 2006
Washington DC (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=359156) January 12 – 14 2006
New York NY (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=359158) January 19 – 21 2006
Cleveland OH (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=359162) January 26 – 28 2007
Minneapolis MN (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=359167) February 2 – 4 2006
Chicago IL (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=359181) February 9 – 11 2006
Atlanta GA (http://motorcycleshows.com/motorcycleshows/static/staticHtml.jsp?id=359197) February 23 – 26 2006[/size]
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2007 Dakar (http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html)
January 3 – 21, 2007
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Heroes Legend | Classic Ride to Dakar (http://www.heroeslegend.com/page-1-en.html)
March 1-17,2007
Paris to Dakar
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TT 2007: Saturday 26th May to Friday 8th June.
http://www.classicbike.co.uk/gif/554/16042762.gif Complete Isle of Man guide. (http://www.isle-of-man.com/index.shtml)
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
July 27-29, 2007
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (http://www.midohio.com/)
Lexington, Ohio
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September 7,8 & 9 2007 (http://www.bonnevillevintagegp.com/)
Motorcycle Races & Concours
Miller Motorsports Park
Tooele, Utah
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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 – Valencia
* : MotoGP Class Only
**: Saturday
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2007 World Superbike Calendar - Provisional
February 24 : Qatar, Doha/Losail**
March 4: Australia, Phillip Island
April 22: Spain, Ricardo Tormo – 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)
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AMASuperbike.com (http://www.amasuperbike.com/index.php?UID=4TL1HFGVNIj3KMCiA3FCIJLJAgp4Vo)
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
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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
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AMASupermoto.com (http://www.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.
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AMAFlatTrack.com (http://www.amaflattrack.com/index.php?UID=eHhHyseYPxr3TkcBPOHzuy4gAhpCoz)
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
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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
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AMA Pro ATV Championship (http://www.amaproracing.com/07atv/index.asp)
2007 Formula BMW USA Schedule
Official Test Road Atlanta March 19-20
Georgia
Official Test Virginia International Raceway April 7-8
Virginia
Official Test MSR Houston Raceway April 21-22
Texas
Official Test Miller Motorsports Park May 16
Utah
Round 1 and 2 Miller Motorsports Park May 17-18
Utah with ALMS
Round 3 and 4 Canadian Grand Prix June 8-10
Montreal, Canada with Formula 1
Round 5 and 6 United States Grand Prix June 15-17
Indiana with Formula 1
Round 7 and 8 Lime Rock Park July 6-7
Connecticut with ALMS
Round 9 and 10 San José Grand Prix July 27-29
California with Champ Car
Round 11 and 12 Road America Aug. 8-12
Wisconsin with Champ Car/ALMS
Round 13 and 14 Mosport International Raceway Aug. 24-26
Ontario, Canada with ALMS
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