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Trevitt’s Blog: Identifying (and quantifying) smooth riding

Andrew Trevitt — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 22:16:20 +0000

We know that riding smoothly is one aspect of quicker lap times at the track and being safe on the street: Gentle, precise throttle inputs, fluid body movements and steady lean angles mid-turn are just some of the characteristics of what you'd consider a smooth rider. Jorge Lorenzo is a perfect example, with a glass-smooth riding style that looks like he is going much slower than he actually is.

Ethan Barkley – CMDRA Fort St. John race report

Graeme Jones — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 18:46:33 +0000

Ethan Barkley had a determined focus heading into the third event of the 2014 CMDRA Season at Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St. John, BC. He was significantly back in the championship points and knew he needed a win in order to have a chance for a No. 1 plate come September.

A rule change went through since the last event which now means the Pro Street class has an option to run a 7" slick. This was in response to the less than stellar grip levels at many of the tracks in the past. This tire change is meant to offer the riders increased safety as well as more consistent performance so that they can tune better and ultimately put on a better show for the fans.

1,000 hp Castrol Rocket streamliner and Jason DiSalvo to appear at Motorcycle Show – Toronto for only Canadian appearance, Feb 21-23

Graeme Jones — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 20:43:53 +0000

TORONTO (December 30, 2013) – The world’s most technologically-advanced streamlined motorcycle, the Castrol Rocket, will make its only Canadian appearance at the Motorcycle Show-Toronto (February 21-23, at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place) along with 2011 Daytona 200 winner Jason DiSalvo – the man who will attempt to ride the Rocket into the world motorcycle land speed record books.

The Castrol Rocket

Graeme Jones — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:32:46 +0000

The Castrol Rocket – powered by two turbocharged Triumph Rocket III engines

Despite flooding, CMA Mini Road Racing National race still a go for Calgary

Graeme Jones — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:14:45 +0000

We got this message from Alberta Mini Roadracing Association Vice President Rob Ross.

"Mini Roadracers, RMM and friends,

As you well know, Calgary and most of southern Alberta have been hit with record rainfall and associated flooding that comes with it. Hundreds of thousands of people have been directly affected and this disaster will resonate within us for a long time. Our thoughts go out to all of these people.

North American MotoGP TV plans

John Hopkins — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:01:21 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - FOX Sports has signed a multiyear deal with Dorna Sports for broadcast rights to the world's most prestigious motorcycle racing series, the MotoGP World Championship, with races to air on SPEED and the newly announced, multisport FOX Sports 1 in 2013.