Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

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MotoGP

au.eurosport.com: James Toseland ÔÇô Cal can run in top six

superbikeplanet.com: 2011 Power Play ÔÇô Honda sitting pretty

crash.net: Suter BMW gains ground at Brno test

crash.net: Ben Spies surprised by 2012 Yamaha

motomatters.com: Bridgestone press release ÔÇô Tohru Ubukata evaluates the new tire rules and 2012 tire testing

Formula 1

speedtv.com: Speeds Varsha talks F1

lotusrenaultgp.com: Maria De Villota gets first taste of F1 with LRGP

Other Racing

BMW Team RRL: Road America preview

On the Street

thekneeslider.com: Honda EXLink extended expansion linkage engine

motorcyclistonline.com: 2011 Motorcycle of the Year | Best bang for the buck

visordown.com: Motorcycle stereotypes which one are you?

yorkdispatch.com: Slow learners permit

mvagusta.it: MV Agusta, Claudio Castiglioni: Our President




superbikeplanet.com: Vale ÔÇô Claudio Castiglioni

ducati.com: Claudio Castiglionin passes away

gpone.com: Cagiva's wins: from Lawson to Kocinski



gazettes.com: area man revamps cafe' motorcycles

2011 Hero MotoCorp Brand official launch TVC (India)


carpages.co.uk: Morgan to produce a high powered electric sportscar concept



The Mothership





Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
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ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

[mika]

Friday, 19 August

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MotoGP

speedtv.com: Hayden to ride GP 11.1 at the Brickyard

gpone.com: Hayden reveals Indy secrets

motomatters.com: Ducati building aluminium chassis as parallel project

suzuki-racing.com: Hopkins undegoes surgery in America

bbc.co.uk: Matt Roberts: What's next for Hopper?

MotoGP Video: Rewind Brno



Formula 1

Los MiniDrivers take a look back


formula1.com: Belgium preview quotes


sauberf1team.com: Belgium GP preview

Other Racing

londonbikers.com: Husqvarna riders top World Trophy with Team Finland





BMW Team RLL return to successful territory at Road America
With three GT class wins and two podium finishes in the first five races of the 2011 American Le Mans Series season, BMW Team RLL has proven that to get to the championship youÔÇÖll first have to get past two very fast BMW M3 GT cars


On the Street

bike-eu.com: BMW steps in electric scooters

motorcyclenews.com: How to choose an Adventurre bike?

prnewswire.com: Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance spotlights Formula One Race cars
The Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance will spotlight important Formula One racecars at its eighth annual show held September 17 and 18, 2011, at the Fairfield County Hunt Club, Westport, Conn
Bit far from Lock and Dam no. 1 but could be a fun destination for a ride for those on the right coast.


birminghampost.net: Morgan Motor Company ready for US market after 3 Wheeler-success

fim-live.com: Claudio Castiglioni passed away

thecheckeredflag.co.uk: Fernandes completes takeover of QPR



The Mothership

MINI fans in the US will have their first chance to see two exciting and very different, new MINI vehicles at the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours dÔÇÖElegance in California this week. Both vehicles can be found at the MINI Display, located at the intersection of Pedestrian Walkway and 17-Mile Drive.


Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
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NHTSA Campaing id no. 11V409000
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMEN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, A...


SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
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Breakdown Dictionary
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Before every journey
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ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy
From Ottonero Cafer Racer blog...un Bel Trio...

[mika]

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MotoGP

MotoGP/youtube: After the Flag ÔÇô Brno 2011

Formula 1

lotusrenaultgp.com: James Allison on the Belgian GP - ÔÇ£What Spa does offer is a glorious challenge for driversÔÇØ



Robert Kubica, according to other reports, has been declared fit enough to begin sessions in an F1 simulator in the next month.


Other Racing

fia.com: Rally Germany ÔÇô Day 1

MINI: ADAC Rally Germany. 18-21 August 9th of 13 rounds of the FIA Rally Championship ÔÇô Day 1




On the Street

motorrcyclenews.com: Water-cooled Bmw GS is new from the ground up

bke-eu.com: Car companies clearly present at Eurobike

ultimatemotrcycling.com: 2011 Zero DS motorcycle | Quick look

webbikeworld.com: Modern open faced helmets - HJC IS-33 vs. Fulmer 755
















The Mothership

BMW M5 and 328 Hommage Concept make North American debut at Rolex Monterey Motosports Reunion and Pebble Beach Concours




FWIW







Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
Select to go to the NWS homepage. National Weather Service - or - Follow the National Weather Service on FaceBook

http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
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ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
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511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

CA:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

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SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
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Breakdown Dictionary
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Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

derringercycles.com took today's spot from a nice SR500 featured over on BIKEEXIF. I am planning winter projects for my Roadster. I found a garage to work in and it came with an abandoned fat tire bicycle just begging to be played with.

[mika]

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(and to one of my 'Pit Crew')

SBK

newsletter.co.uk: Rea on the verge of comebakc

MotoGP

gpone.com: The Suter-series BMW...

bbc.co.uk: Azi Farni MotoGP column ÔÇô Testing gives insight into 2012

eurosport.com: De Puniet leaves door open to WSBK switch


Formula 1

speedtv.com: Nick Heidfeld pressure 'bullying' Eddie Jordan

[rant on]
The campaign to find a ride for 'Quick Nick' has begun again. He is a sound F1 driver with more second place podium finishes than any other driver never to win a race. If the rehab is successful Heidfled finds himself in the position of holding a seat reserved for Kubica. If not the seat will probably be taken by a younger rising star. The reality is LRGP is on the cusp of competing with the big three once again and needs to plan for future development.

I expect to see many Heidfeld supporters to come out and add their voices. He is a nice guy, sound racer and is kind to his fans, small animals and reporters. What I find amazing in all of this is many of these people are the same people calling for fellow Schumacher to get out of racing.

The two were in the hunt for the same seat at Mercedes. Schum took it. After an aborted detour to DTM Quick Nick found, I would argue, a better seat in the LRGP car. The LRGP in Kubica's hands was seen by most pundits in the press box and paddock as capable of being a real challenger for podium finishes at every race along with the odd top spot. In a clearly superior car Quick Nick has managed only two more championship points to date than Schum.

I was surprised when Quick Nick did not find a seat right away last time. On reflection it has a lot to do with the timing of BMW Sauber's withdrawal from F1 and who was already signed where. I will be equally surprised if he does not find a ride with some one for 2012. In 2013 I expect both to be gone form the cockpit of the new formula cars. Even in an inferior car, I will miss seeing Schum race. On occasion I will remember Heidfeld with fondness.

[rant off]

Other Racing

BMW Motorsport: Double podium finish for BMW team RLL at Road America

speedweek.de: IDM Sidecar update

BMW Team RLL qualify first and fourth at Road America

fim.com: Rallye Deutschland ÔÇô Day 2

MINI[/url]: ADAC Rally Germany. 18 ÔÇô 21st August. Round 9 of 13 rounds of FIA World Rally Championship ÔÇô Day 2



On the Street

dailblam.com: Sons of Anarchy star Katey Sagal hints at club leadrship struggle

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

speedtv.com: Photos from the Rolex Monterey Motorsports 2011 F1 car reunion (1966-1983)

speedtv.com: McQueen Porsche hits $1.375 million at Monterey Auction


FWIW

This photo from MotorcycleConsumerNews.com and Brenda Priddy won't be the last ones leaked before the formal introduction of the new water cooled R1200GS.



Ottonero Cafe Racer had this offering from the Auction at Pebble Beach





Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
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ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

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Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

Boxerschmiede.de with a BMW R10 Project (1990 techniques, 1935 look)



More technical data:
1000ccm / 70PS (BJ. 83 obsolete)
1070ccm / 81PS possible
Electric start
5 Speed transmission (obsolete)
0-100 km / h under 5s
V.Max over 190 km / h
Coated wheels
Classic drum brake
Single saddle 1935, 6 x adjustable
Nostalgic speedometer
R50 headlights and bar indicators
Emailierter bar
Glass lined elbows
Glass lined style silencers in the BSA
Tyres Pirelli MT40
Rigid frame construction (extra long)
BMW fork (extra short)
Design: Boxer Schmeide Berlin

[mika]

Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

World SBK is waking up this morning and getting back to work.

worldsbk.com: Castrol Honda riders back to work at teams home track

MotoGP

MotoGP Video: Indy teaser

motogp.com: Spies on racing the Indianapolis GP

motogp.com: Edwards previews repaved Indy

rizla-suzuki.co.uk: Bautista ready to take on the 'Brickyard'


Formula 1

bbc.co.uk: Formula 1 considers DRS ban at famous Eau Rouge corner at Spa

Teams: Belgium GP Previews
ATT Williams
Lotus Renault GP ÔÇô Setup guide
Red Bull



Other Racing

BMW Motorrad Canada Sueprbike Team clinches 2011 Canadian Superbike Championship with one race in hand





MINI:
ADAC Rally Germany. 18th ÔÇô 21st August. 9th of 13 rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship. Day 3.


On the Street

webbikeworld.com: Definition of a motorcycle...revised

ultimatemotorcycling.com: 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 SE review

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Your dream job? Polaris regruiting a marketing director for Indian Motorcycles

motorcyclenews.com: BRD hopes to top 100mph with electric bike

northeast-nc.injuryboard.com: Motorcycle accidents are dangerous but how common are they?

indiancarsbikes.in: 2012 Mercedes SLK gets a diesel heart for the first time




FWIW

visordown.com: BMW launch online servicing resource

BMW is expanding its online resources. I have added the link to the UK parts catalog for now to the reference section. I will update with a US link when it becomes available and I find it.


Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
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http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
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ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
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SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Download Manuals
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Breakdown Dictionary
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Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
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ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

[mika]

Members with Birthdays Today

motomatters.com: Bridgepoint close to sealing deal for Infront, but MotoGP and WSBK likely to remain separate

SBK

worldsbk.com: Checa's wonder season so far

supebike-news.co.uk: Castorl Honda riders back to work after India trip

visordown.com: Capirossi looking at Ducati WSBK?

crash.net: Edwards and Capirossi plotting superbike move?

MotoGP

ducati.com: Ducati team returns to the U.S. For Indianapolis Grand Prix

gresiniracing.com: Simoncelli heads to Indianapolis in high spirits

suzuki-racing.com: Bautista ready to take on the 'Brickyard'

teamtech3.fr: Edwards and Crutchlow ready for legendary Indianapolis challenge

fim-live.com: Yamaha head back to the USA for the Indianapolis GP

teamaspar.net: Red Bull
Indianapolis Grand Prix preview

motogp.com: Nakamoto on the importance of fuel consumption

speedtv.com: MotoGP coming (back) to America

visordown.com: Beam frame immenent for Rossi's Ducati?


Formula 1

bbc.co.uk: Renault drop Heidfeld for Senna, says Eddie Jordan

Mercedes GP Petronas:
Spa Preview ÔÇô Ross ÔÇô We will be working hard to make the most of the weekend.
Spa Preview: Nico ÔÇô It will be good to get back into the racing rhythm again this weekend.
Spa Preview: Michael ÔÇô We'll try to set an exclamation mark at the Belgian Grand Prix

redbull.com: Scuderia Toro Rosso Belgian GP preview



Other Racing



girlracer.co.uk: MINI WRC Team battle in Germany

visordown.com: Suzuka 1991 500 GP ÔÇô Nail biting last lap




On the Street

visordown.com: Buy Harley's test track

thekneeslider.com: Brammo to install 6 speed transmission in Empulse as standard equipment

bsmotoring.com: Royal Enfields compared

hmm...cyrilhuzeblog.com: Fuller Hot Rods honda CB 750 Cafe' Racer













speedtv.com: Ferrari smashes auction record

The Mothership

Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Berkley, CA  August 22nd, 2011 BMW of North America announced today that it is partnering with MOG to develop a new BMW Apps Certified App, which the companies expect to bring MOGs award winning, on-demand streaming music service to BMW vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps smartphone app integration option. The two companies will demonstrate a beta version of the app at the North American press launch of new 6 Series Coupe.




Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
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http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
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ROAD CONDITIONS
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511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

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Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

From Le Container

[mika]

Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

bikesportnews.com: 'Wrist is strong' declares Rea after two day Assen test

MotoGP

motomatters.com: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Teleconference ÔÇô Nicky Hayden talks Ducati, Colin Edwards talks guns

motogp.com: Bridgestone prepared for the new Indy surface

hondaproracing.com: Honda riders hit the Brickyard

teamapsar.net: Hector Barbera hoping for another positive US race


Formula 1

formula1.com: Mastering the majestic Spa Francorchamps

ferrari.com: The holiday ends in Spa

lotusrenaultgp.com: Vitaly Petrov on the Belgian GP

lotusrenaultgp.com: Eric Boullier on the Belgian GP - ÔÇ£We need to catch Mercedes GPÔÇØ
You can never rest in F1; however, I continue to believe that LRGP has a driver problem and Mercedes a Car problem.

mercedes-gp.com: Majestic Spa Francorchamps

redbull.com: Team notice board ÔÇô Belgium






Other Racing

BMW Group Canada: radX/BMW Motorrad Canada Superbike Team finishes the 2011 season in spectacular fashion

superbike-news.co.uk: Troubled start Manx Grand Prix

suzuki-racing.com: Behind the scenes with TAS Racing

MINI WRC Team Press Kit ÔÇô Update German Rally






On the Street

visordown.com: 7 Tips for city motorcycle riding.

motorcyclistonline.com: Motorcycle of the Year | Best Technology
And the winner is...

cyrilhuzeblog.com: What goes inside a motorcycle shock

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Harley-Davidson tikes that you could have ridden
In case you missed previous post on this.

BMW K1200S BMS-Model ÔÇô FE structural dynamics of machines and vibration analysis

This video shows a Multi Body System Model of the BMW K1200S Motorcycle. The model of hybrid type is made of elastic finite elements and inelastic rigid bodies with integrated 6 DOF spring-joints that compensate for the missing elasticity. This Vibration Engineering Analysis MBS-Model of the whole motorcycle??s Rolling Chassis serves as a primary testbed for the developement of driver safety assistance systems like the Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) and Brake Anti Blocking (ABS) Systems. It is an economical and ecologically friendly digital prototyping approach to optimizing structural dynamics and road performance, as well as its vibration levels at the body contact zones like the foot supports and the handlebar.

The analysis was performed with different shock and/or damping coefficients and spring rates. Also included in this FE-Model are rubber elements (Kelvin-Vogt Viscoelsatic Model for tires and rubber grommets) of different stiffnesses to analyse the vibration response transmitted to the driver??s hands and feet as part of a comparative analysis regarding the operating vibration limits for "Hand Guided and Operated Machines?? Vibration Limits" from the Labour Safety & Health Department.

FWIW, not a product endorsement or review. The video had me when they filmed a R69s





FWIW

motorcyclenews.com: Poll ÔÇô Do you want traction control?

I voted no.

In theory I can make all sorts of arguments supporting the development and application of the device. I am not a total Luddite. I also am not a sport rider that wants 200+ hp and a semi full of torque either. I want state of the art chassis design, decent sporting ergonomics and horsepower and torque enough to ride with alacrity but not enough to threaten my license every time I fire up the bike. For my money traction control is an electronic fix to cover up a poorly chassis/engine/rider.

However; keep in mind I spend all my money on coffee to drink while I write these babbling pontifications so I don't have money left over to purchase a new bike that requires it. YMMV

Cage World

Street related cage items should have their own place...after the important stuff. That allows you to more easily ignore it if you want.

thechicaneblog.com: Transporter-eye-candy
By a pit pass to any major race and half the fun is being amazed by the transporters. These are some vintage pics that are a lot of fun to see.




Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

WEATHER
US:
http://www.weather.gov/ | NOAA's National Weather Service
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http://www.weather.com | Bloomsburg, PA

CA:
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ROAD CONDITIONS
US:
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511 - America's Traveler Information Telephone Number; Construction Related; Local and State Transit Links; Traffic Conditions; Regional Links; Weather/Road ...

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http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/drivebc_supp/canada_map.htm :
Canada Road Condition Information: Links to provincial highway condition websites across Canada..

Shameless Trolling For Touring Tips

NHTSA.dot.gov Vehicle Recalls RSS

SportRider.com: Motorcycle Riding Skills Series ÔÇô Street bike and motorcycle riding skills techniques articles at Sport Rider

BMW-Motorrad.com: Service
Electronic Parts Catalogue
Download Manuals
Breakdown Dictionary
Tyre Options
Tips
Before every journey
Before a log trip
Before winter
How to clean your motorcycle

ascycles.com: BMW Motorcycle Service and Maintenance Schedules

Gasbuddy.com: Search for local gas prices along your trip route.

pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

MSF Motorcycle Operators Manual


Bike Candy

You head out to the garage and some projects end up like this



and some like this

[mika]

Members with Birthdays Today

SBK

speedweek.de: Superbike will survive



MotoGP

motogp.com: Red bull Indianapolis Grand Prix racing numbers

bbc.co.uk: Steve Parrish's MotoGP
column

motomatters.com: MotoGP engine usage analysis prior to Indianpolis

video: MotoGP braking techniques with Kevin Schwnatz

gpaone.com: Edwards ÔÇô I'm not ready to retire

Formula 1

mercedes-gp.com: 20 years in F1 - Michael aniversary

mercedes-gp: Michael Schumacher ÔÇô Interview to celebrate 20 years in F1

fia.com: Belgium Grand Prix Preview

lotusrenaultgp.com: Bruno Senna to race for Lotus
Senna will line up with Petrov for the Belgium GP
-related-
bbc.co.uk: Bruno Senna replaces Nick Heidfeld for Renault
Senna will reportedly bring sponsor money with him. Heidfeld remains on salary but will yield the seat for the remainder of the season

speedtv.com: Michael Schumacher would make good team boss ÔÇô Bernie Ecclestone


Other Racing

touratech-usa.com: Touratech Racings F800GS Enduro Bike





On the Street

londonbikers.com: Revolutionary Teevu helmet finally goes on sale

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Harley-Davidson knows how to speak to women

newswatch.nationalgeographic.com: roll over America, here come the velos

webbikeworld.com: motorcycle camera mounts review



FWIW

Cage World

Reference::

FIM: Official Documents
Link to the current year official documents for all classes and search tool for other years.

FIA Regulations ÔÇô Formula 1 World Championship

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motogp.com: Stoner the man to watch as MotoGP gears up

motomatters.com: 2011 Indianapolis MotoGP pre-event press conference

vissordown.com: New Honda deal for Simoncelli

Formula 1

fia.com: Thursday Press Conference
DRIVERS - Sebastien BUEMI (Toro Rosso), Jerome D’AMBROSIO (Virgin), Vitaly PETROV (Renault), Michael SCHUMACHER (Mercedes), Bruno SENNA (Renault), Sebastian VETTEL (Red Bull)
formula1.com: Twenty years on - Schumacher reflects

bbc.co.uk: Schumacher leads wet Belgium Grand Prix practice
Shum has always been the rain meister

ferrari.com: Rain has its say as Ardennes action begins

lotustrenaultgp: Friday 1st practice report

redbull.com: Belgiam GP – Friday first practice







eveningnews24.co.uk: Jarno Trulli – Team Lotus already focusing on 2012

speedtv.com Heidfeld hopes legal action will regain Lotus Renault seat



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[url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/mx/pressDetail.html;jsessionid=9WhGTXHBcgqG7ZkQGTwXPg QLQ2zgQB5wW12R3JZ6kQzNTpLV2vvG!1441789753?outputCh annelId=30&id=T0119696ES&left_menu_item=node__2202&status=published]BMW Motorrad Mexico[.url]: Exhibir?Ã* una amplia variedad de modelos BMW Motorrad as?¡ como una gran lista de accesorios para las motocicletas, accesorios para el conductor y Lifestyle de temporada.

BMW Motorrad inaugurates the exhibit room large and exclusive Mexico
25.08.2011
BMW Motorrad inaugurates the exhibit room large and exclusive Mexico
It will showcase a wide variety of BMW Motorrad models as well as a large list of accessories for motorcycles, accessories for the driver and Lifestyle of season

Mexico City, August 25, 2011. -BMW Motorrad opens the doors of its new showroom, which will be the point of collection and reference for all customers and motorists the Bavarian brand enthusiasts, where you can enjoy a unique atmosphere of 300 m 2 with the exhibition of motorcycles for the series: G, F, R, K, S from BMW Motorrad; as well as an exclusive boutique with the best variety of accessories in a 90 m 2 area. This new Hall will be located on the street of New York 85 at the Naples colony.

The workshop of Central service is service center more history in Mexico, because since 1993 has served the customers of the brand. The construction for the integration of this spectacular room had a duration of six months and its creation is mainly, due to the increasing demand of the German mark in recent years.

For the adaptation of this site was built a large space within the premises of service Central Bavaria. On the ground floor is located the maintenance workshop which gives service to vehicles and motorcycles; While on the upper floor is situated the room display of BMW Motorrad and a boutique. It is worth mentioning that, during the construction phase, it had to strengthen the structure of the existing building and incorporate various elements that create an atmosphere of lighting and innovative spaces; as well as the integration of sustainable technologies, designed to have a lower environmental impact and greater energy savings. Such is the case of the incorporation of areas of natural ventilation to avoid the use of air conditioners.

Due to its size and image, which complies with the standards of the brand worldwide, has an area capable of displaying up to 20 motorcycles and a wide variety of accessories ranging from helmets, motorcycle suits, gloves, and boots, among others. As well as a fully equipped workshop for motorcycles.

"The opening of this new facility of BMW Motorrad achieves that customer experience a completely Unstoppable, because as well as make you feel at home, you will find under one roof workshop for motorcycles with the appropriate service, a more complete statement of our motorcycles and a number of accessories to make your trip on a motorcycle, best routes," says Michel GoudetDirector of BMW Motorrad Mexico


BMW Argentina – Comienza el BMW Motorrad rider experience en el Autodromo de Buenos Aires

BMW Group Argentina announces the start of the BMW Motorrad Rider Experience in its new location of the circuit of the city of Buenos Aires.
Through the school of management (beginners) and its Advanced courses (for experienced) BMW Motorrad offers on Argentina to all stakeholders in the world of the BMW motorcycles, the possibility to feel the perfect combination of safe driving and adrenaline.

Instruction for the prevention of situations of risk, guidelines to improve the skill of the driver, incorporating knowledge of active safety and passive are only some of the objectives of the BMW Motorrad Rider Experience.
Since 2002 BMW Group Argentina teaches safe driving for cars and motorcycles in the country as part of its commitment to road safety in the Argentina.



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2011 Elena Myers rides the Rizla Suzuki GSV-R MotoGP in Indianapolis

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fim-live.com: Stoner leads day one at Indianapolis

bbc.co.uk: Casey Stoner sets pace in US practice at Indianapolis

gpone.com: Stoner – Indy is my least favorite

teamtech3.fr: Edwards brimming with confidence after fast start in Indianapolis

speedtv.com: Stoner and Spies – Similar speed, different opionions

gresiniracing.com: New surface steals headlines at Indianapolis

rizla suzuki- racing .co.uk: Bautista in top 10 at a hot and slippery Indianapolis

teamaspar.net: Cautious and improving Simon ends Indy day one in 6th

ducati.com: Rossi and Hayden work on GP11.1

motomatters.com: Rossi and Hayden on Changes for Duccati GP12

Formula 1

reuters.com: Webber fastest in final Spa practice

FIA.com

Friday Press Conference
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES - Ross BRAWN (Mercedes), Andrew GREEN (Force India), Paul HEMBERY (Pirelli), Christian HORNER (Red Bull), Paddy LOWE (McLaren), Luca MARMORINI (Ferrari)

Practice Session 3

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bbc.co.uk; Belgium qualifying.



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thekneeslider.com: Building a motorcycle the hard way – Tangeras Verksted & Stoperi T90 project

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – Friday, August 26, 2011… BMW of North America today announced the naming of MDC Partners’ Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + partners (kbs+p) of New York City as its lead agency for national brand creative and regional and dealer creative work in the U.S.


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MotoGP

motogp.com: Stoner seizes Brickyard pole with new lap record

Qualifying Classifications

1 27 Casey STONER AUS Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'38.850 22 25 323.5
2 11 Ben SPIES USA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'39.373 21 25 0.523 0.523 316.4
3 1 Jorge LORENZO SPA Yamaha Factory Racing YAMAHA 1'39.629 22 26 0.779 0.256 316.3
4 26 Dani PEDROSA SPA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'39.947 25 26 1.097 0.318 320.0
5 4 Andrea DOVIZIOSO ITA Repsol Honda Team HONDA 1'40.024 24 28 1.174 0.077 320.3
6 5 Colin EDWARDS USA Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'40.098 21 26 1.248 0.074 314.4
7 58 Marco SIMONCELLI ITA San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'40.204 21 26 1.354 0.106 316.6
8 69 Nicky HAYDEN USA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'40.244 24 26 1.394 0.040 322.5
9 19 Alvaro BAUTISTA SPA Rizla Suzuki MotoGP SUZUKI 1'40.333 27 28 1.483 0.089 318.5
10 8 Hector BARBERA SPA Mapfre Aspar Team MotoGP DUCATI 1'40.360 23 24 1.510 0.027 322.0
11 35 Cal CRUTCHLOW GBR Monster Yamaha Tech 3 YAMAHA 1'40.620 22 24 1.770 0.260 314.8
12 14 Randy DE PUNIET FRA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'40.815 27 27 1.965 0.195 317.3
13 7 Hiroshi AOYAMA JPN San Carlo Honda Gresini HONDA 1'40.925 22 26 2.075 0.110 319.8
14 46 Valentino ROSSI ITA Ducati Team DUCATI 1'40.975 24 24 2.125 0.050 318.2
15 24 Toni ELIAS SPA LCR Honda MotoGP HONDA 1'41.030 25 25 2.180 0.055 319.2
16 17 Karel ABRAHAM CZE Cardion AB Motoracing DUCATI 1'41.085 28 28 2.235 0.055 317.5
17 65 Loris CAPIROSSI ITA Pramac Racing Team DUCATI 1'41.092 24 26 2.242 0.007 316.0

bbc.co.uk: Stoner claims pole for US MotoGP

gresiniracing.com: Team San Carlo Honda

teamtech3.fr: Edwards primed for top six challenge in Indianpolis

rizla-suzuki-motogp.co.uk: Improved qualifying sees Bautista on third row

ducati.com: Fall spoils qualifying for Rossi, Hayden eigth

motogp.com: Below expectations for Pramac Racing Team




Formula 1

Qualifying Press Conferenc

Provisional Grid

http://www.fia.com/en-GB/mediacentre...ent-21.pdf]The Stewards[/url] received a request from the HRT F1 Team to allow Car 22 Daniel Ricciardo and Car 23 Vitantonio Liuzzi to start the race despite not setting a qualifying lap within 107% of the fastest time in Q1. The Stewards also received a request from the Marussia Virgin Racing Team to allow Car 25 Jerome D'Ambrosio to start the race despite not setting a qualifying lap within 107% of the fastest time in Q1. Both appeals were granted on the basis of the weather and that the drivers has set adequate times during practice.

Micheal Schumacher spun out on his first lap in qualifying and never set a time. Mercedes GP appealed to the Stewards to allow him to race and the appeal was granted.

Hamilton's reprimand for the first incident with Maldonado that resulted in retaliation and a five sport drop on the grid as a result.

At the end of Q2 Hamilton was pushing to make another hot lap when he and Moldonado banged wheels. Later Moldonado veered into Hamilton on the exit to La Source. This is not the first time these two have tangled on the track this year. Retaliation of this sort is common in NASCAR but this is Formula 1 where you will loose your argument with the race stewards.

formula1.com: Qualfiying Analysis

Teams:
ATT Williams
Ferrari
Lotus Renault GP
Mercedes GP
Red Bull
Sauber F1 Team
Toro Rosso

bbc.co.uk: Vettel beats Hamilton to Spa pole

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bbc.co.uk: Stoner earns victory at US MotoGP in Indianapolis

FIMtv ÔÇô Video ÔÇô 2011 FIM MotoGP World Championship - Indianapolis

Post Race Interviews
Casey Stoner
Dani Pedrosa
Ben Spies

fim-live.com: Spies strikes back to score home podium

hondaproracing.com: Stoner and Pedrosa dominate Indianapolis

suzuki-racing.com: Strong 6th for Bautista at Indy MotoGP

motogp.com: De Puniet eigth at the Brickyard

ducati.com: Difficult race for Ducati in Indianapolis

gresiniracing.com: Aoyama satisfaction partly makes up for Simoncelli disappointment

teamtech3.fr: A consistent Edwards delivers another top ten in Indianapolis

teamaspar.net: Hector Barbera loses out in brave last lap gamble at Indianapolis

Formula 1

FIM.com: Sunday post race press conference

Grid
Classifications
Lap Chart[/url]
Race lap Analysis
Fast Lap
History Chart
Maximum Speeds
Pit Stop Summary
Speed Trap

fia: Senna's drive through penalty

fia: Perez's drive through penalty

formula1.com: Red Bull give their response

bbc.co.uk: Belgium GP as it happened

bbc.co.uk: Lewis Hamilton apologizes to his McLaren team for Spa crash

reuters.com: Team by team review of Belgian Grand Prix

speedtv.com: Kubica's final operation a success says team




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Le MiniDrivers and Racers are just qualifying at Spa and Indy





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mcall.com: Road warrior motorcycles ÔÇô are kids safe as passengers



webbikeworld.com: Sena SMH-10 owner report

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pure-gas.org: Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. And Canada

Cycle-ergo.com motorcycle ergonomic simulator.

Woot of the Day

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There were all sorts of races this weekend...

[patiodadio]

Just got back home from volunteering at the Indy Moto GP, had a blast and one of the best seats in the house too ! Thats me waving

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[mika]

Just got back home from volunteering at the Indy Moto GP, had a blast and one of the best seats in the house too ! Thats me waving

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Tell us more! How did you get involved? What was the race weekend like from your perspective? Did you meet any umbrella girls...err...racers?

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WSBK is revving up again. Current leader Carlos Checa stopped off at Ducati [who isn't officially in WSBK ÔÇô rofl] to celebrate the 300th WSBK Duc win, Tamada will join Rea at Castrol Honda for the next race and Haslam is aiming for a podium finish once again. Lets hope he gets his aim straight this time.

speedweek.de: BMW ÔÇô Continue the trend

BMW Motorrad Motorsport ÔÇô WSBK N??rburgring Preview
02 ÔÇô 04 September 2011
10 of 13 race weekends
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Munich/Stephanskirchen, 29th August 2011. Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport is preparing for its home race: the Bavarian team, with works riders Leon Haslam (GBR) and Troy Corser (AUS), will compete at the N??rburgring (GER) this weekend (2nd to 4th September). The tenth race weekend of the season is the first following the summer break and kicks off the final leg of the 2011 FIM Superbike World Championship.
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After nine rounds of the season, Leon is fifth in the RidersÔÇÖ Championship on 158 points, while Troy finds himself in 15th place on 62 points. In the ConstructorsÔÇÖ Championship, in which only the manufacturerÔÇÖs best result from each race counts, BMW is fourth on 194 points. In total, Leon and Troy have already scored 220 points for Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport this season.
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The team and both works riders have used the break to prepare for the final phase of the season. When the action gets underway at its home event at the N??rburgring, the team is hoping to continue the good form shown at the Silverstone (GBR) race weekend, where Leon narrowly missed out on a podium finish, crossing the line in fourth place.
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Leon Haslam:
ÔÇ£I am looking forward to the N??rburgring. After a long break you are always quite keen to get back on the bike. The track has a lot of changes of directions. It is quite fast in places and has a lot of heavy braking, especially Turn 1. *Those are definitely the areas of the race track where it is important to have the right setup to get the best result.
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The N??rburgring has always been a good circuit for me. Last year I was on the podium there. It is a circuit where good results are possible. And clearly this is the home race for BMW, so we will obviously try to come back strong after the break and to get back on the podium where we belong. At the last race weekend we just missed out on the podium, so it would be nice to get back there in Germany.ÔÇØ
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*Troy Corser:
ÔÇ£Last year we were doing quite well in the practice and the qualifying sessions at the N??rburgring. Unfortunately we then suffered a dip in the Superpole and ended up back on the fourth row. And then I got tangled up in a crash in the first race. But it is a track that I like.
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The N??rburgring has a lot of history, and I always enjoy racing here. It has a very nice layout and is undulating. It also offers a lot of overtaking opportunities. As a result we generally have thrilling and spectacular races. I hope we can now get the bike sorted out to go and get a result.ÔÇØ
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Bernhard Gobmeier, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director:
ÔÇ£After the long break from racing, we are pleased to get back to serious action ÔÇô at our home event. As a German manufacturer, the races at the N??rburgring are obviously always a bit special. Then there is the fact that this iconic circuit is quite simply a fantastic racetrack, both in terms of its history and the unique layout.
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Last year we made a very promising start to the race weekend in the Eifel Mountains. Troy clocked top times in all the practice and qualification sessions, but was then unlucky in the Superpole qualification and crashed. Otherwise, it would have been an extremely successful weekend for us. These positive aspects make us very optimistic that this circuit suits us and the BMW S 1000 RR. Furthermore, we took a big step forward at the last race weekend in Silverstone. We narrowly missed out on a podium finish there. We are confident we can continue this upward trend at our home races.ÔÇØ*
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Background:
The N??rburgring is located close to the town of Adenau in the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) and is one of the most iconic racetracks in Europe. The Eifel circuit opened in 1927, since when it has regularly been the scene of motorsport history. Up until the 1970s, races were held on the 20-kilometre Nordschleife circuit, which has earned itself an infamous reputation and the nickname ÔÇ£Green HellÔÇØ. Even today, it remains a popular venue for automobile endurance races.
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However, the Nordschleife became too dangerous for most race series. For this reason, the facility was given a complete makeover in the 1980s. In 1984, the 4.5-kilometre Grand Prix Circuit was inaugurated. Further modifications were made between 1999 and 2002. The FIM Superbike World Championship stages its races on this very Grand Prix Circuit. When the series made its first appearance in the Eifel, the circuit was 4.556 kilometres in length. Since 2008 it has been 5.137 kilometres. This season, the Superbike World Championship returns to the ÔÇ£Green HellÔÇØ for the sixth time.
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The N??rburgring is an undulating track, which winds its way through the hilly Eifel landscape. The circuit boasts a number of fascinating combinations of corners, quick sections and areas that require heavy braking. In addition, there are many good overtaking opportunities. The riders enjoy the challenges posed by this circuit.
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The very first corner, the ÔÇ£Yokohama-SÔÇØ, is a challenge in itself: the riders brake extremely late and must get themselves in a good position for the following section, which includes corners that become tighter as the turn progresses. It is important to enter the curve well, in order to be able to accelerate on the way out. ÔÇ£BitÔÇØ is the most important corner on the circuit. Those who take it well carry sufficient speed into the following high-speed section. The ÔÇ£NGKÔÇØ chicane is another point requiring heavy braking, before the track heads uphill towards the final bend.
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One unpredictable factor at the N??rburgring is the weather, which can change abruptly. The sun can be shining one minute, before thundery showers and rain appear the next. As such, the temperature can fluctuate enormously. A telling proverb says: ÔÇ£If you cannot see the N??rburg, it is raining. If you can see the N??rburg, it is not raining yet, but it will soon.ÔÇØ The N??rburg castle sits on top of the hill above the town of the same name, close to the racetrack.


MotoGP

BMW is in MotoGP!!!!
Alright it's in MotoGP with the M5 as the official safety car.

motogp.com: Rainey's return to Misano

ibj.com: MotoGP ÔÇô Race day attendance up, three day total down

Formula 1

formula1.com: Sebastian Vettel ÔÇô Win unexpected after tyre concerns




Other Racing





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dealernews.com: Motorcycle Safety Foundation launches first real-world riding study

off-road.com: 2012 Husqvarna dirt bikes announced



cyrilhuzeblog.com: Aluminum cafe racer body kit for Harley-Davidson Sportster
With all the Sportsters around at decent prices they seem likely candidates for cafe prices but the Swiss parts maker may not be the way to go.

youtube.com Cafe Racer Bikes
A photo compilation of some nice bikes.





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The MINI Coupe

The MINI Coup?® is the first two-seater in the MINI ranks. The new model further increases the variety within the brandÔÇÖs vehicle line-up and, at the same time, offers customers a depth of driving fun unmatched by any rival in the small car segment. The fifth model of the new MINI generation to wear the British brandÔÇÖs famous badge represents a reinterpretation of the super-compact sports car category. The MINI Coup?® is the first premium car of its genre, faithfully transplanting the MINI brandÔÇÖs sporting genes into a cutting-edge vehicle concept




FWIW

With the F1 summer break over racing began again with the season ending race at historic Spa Francorchamps. Yes I know there are seven races to the end of the racing calendar at Sao Paulo Brazil in November. There will be plenty of dueling for the second and third spot on both the driver and constructor championship podiums. However, the reality for team managers and car designers is Spa marks the beginning of the 2012 construction season.

The lay of the remaining season landscape is simple. Sebastian Vettel has a 102 point lead over Fernando Alonso, his closest non-Red Bull competitor. Red Bull has 131 points in hand over McLaren-Mercedes in the constructor championship. While there is plenty of time for things to change in those standings the clock is ticking on the 2012 season and the demands of developing a new car for the new formula, even with delays in its implementation to 2014.

If I were king of the world, or at least a car owner/team manager in F1 (other than the big three), the balance of the 2011 seasons races test sessions for my 2012 car. It will hopefully improve the performance of my car for this season while setting the stage for racing in 2012 and 2013. As I look at my development Gantt chart and demands of developing an new car for 2014 under the new formula much of 2013 season must be spent on the new formula car.

Do not dis pare dear fan. This apparent giving up on the current season bodes well for tightening up the racing field behind the parade leading cars. There should be a new vitality brought to those teams as they toil in the shadow of the big three.

As always this observation and a buck will get you a small cup of coffee and little change at the Fly-Over-Land coffee stop.



Let me make one thing clear. The water used to make the Fly-Over-Land coffee makes me impervious to mental issues of conflict of interest. [other mental issues have not been tested]


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