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June 1, 2012

2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster Instrumented Test: Not Quite a Front-Drive Miata

The front-drive-roadster market has been a little thin since the departure of the Lotus Elan and the Mercury Capri in the mid-’90s. Truth be told, front-wheel drive just isn’t what the market clamors for when it comes to roadsters. That may be because the term “roadster” brings to mind images of rear-drive MGs, Triumphs, and [...]

Dumb Overtaking Ends With A Crash

Picture of The Day Michael Annett

Jones: Webber should go to Ferrari

Mark Webber should seriously consider a move to Ferrari if a proper offer is made, according to former world champion Alan Jones. Jones, the last Australian to win the Formula 1 title, believes that Webber would find himself revitalised by an opportunity to race for the Maranello team. Speaking in a podcast put together by the Australian Grand Prix organisers, Jones said: "Mark has already done one of the two things that most Formula 1 drivers would like to do, and that's win Monaco

Source Related Pictures Fabricio Perren

May 31, 2012

Mastering Starts

Listen to any pro’s interview and they will always say they need to work on start. The start is one of the single most important aspects of winning. If you can holeshot, you just saved yourself a lot of tear offs. Shawn Simpson (European GP MX2 racer) has once said that “Getting the holeshot is [...]

Hinchcliffe critical of ‘nuts’ restarts

Andretti Autosport driver James Hinchcliffe says the late-race restarts at the Indianapolis 500 became 'nuts' and he lost out because he was 'trying to drive with dignity'. The race's post-caution restarts all featured wild side by side racing, particularly in the closing stages.

Free Agent/Rockstar USA - BMX Winter Nationals Phoenix, AZ

It was another great weekend for the FA/Rockstar/Fox BMX team at the World famous Winter Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. This event has been on the BMX calendar annually for over 20 years an

Source Related Pictures Elliott Sadler

2012 Teknic Motorcycle Clothing

From WebBikeWorld - Teknic is known for innovative designs and unique styling. This year they have a lifetime waterproof guarantee.

2013 Acura ILX Commercials: Equal Parts [Video]

Acura’s new slogan is that life should be equal parts responsibility and fun. That’s why the ILX needs to be a good clean sedan during the day and an enjoyable but responsible non-drunk drive during the night.

To better get the message across, two commercials were released. Called ‘Airport’ and ‘Office’, these are filmed in identical split screens where the Acura driver goes thro...

Source: Frantisek Stastny

FOX BMX DEMO & SIGNING - Recap & Photo Gallery

The FOX BMX demo and team signing at XRYDERZ store at the MainPlace mall was a huge success this past weekend in Santa Ana, CA. The turnout was huge for both the demo and signing. There were plen

Source: Greg Albertyn

May 30, 2012

Gold Coast Junior Motocross Club to re-open

After a forced closure by Gold Coast city council 2 years ago due to noise complaints. Mike Hatcher’s junior motorcycle club has been given the go ahead to re-open with an initial 6 month lease due to start later in December 2011. The club has been home to a number of well known champion racers [...]