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Colin Fraser: Alma Street Action… Quebec’s road racing showcase

Colin Fraser — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:20:24 +0000

As discussed a few weeks ago, there was a time when racing on closed, public roads was a thing for Canadian motorcyclists, primarily in Quebec. Given our 1950s and ‘60s history of racing on old, frequently abandoned airfields across the country, this should come as no surprise. In the early 1970s, motorcycle roadracing was undergoing a growth period, largely due to the development of reasonably priced, sporty Japanese machinery.

Michael Taylor Fundraising Party Next Tuesday night in Toronto

From a Release — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 23:25:49 +0000

Fans and team-mates of veteran Canadian roadracing stalwart Michael Taylor are throwing a party in support of the Twice National Overall Champion, badly injured during practice for the final CSBK National events of the season at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, ON, on Friday, August 19. Taylor has undergone two surgical procedures on his badly damaged […]

Michael Taylor to Return to CSBK series on Triumph in Pro Sport Bike‏

Team Taylor Triumph — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:44:12 +0000

@cdnsuperbike • (April 29, 2016)-Two-time Mopar CSBK Superbike national champion Michael Taylor of Toronto, ON, confirmed his return to the national motorcycle road racing tour, aboard a Triumph 675R Daytona triple in the Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike class.

Dan Kruger’s ‘Racing in China’ Blog: One big global family

IM Admin — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:08:09 +0000

I wanted to steer away from all the excitement and glamour of racing in China and different countries around the world to talk about one of the amazing by-products of motorcycle racing. Yes, we all know the speed, excitement, and chasing for that win are all well documented reasons why we race. However, we all share some similar characteristics that are not often discussed or written about.

Crevier takes title in emotional finale

John Hopkins — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:16:47 +0000

CONCORD, Ont. – It was with weighted hearts that the Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada racers took to the track for last Sunday’s XR1200 Cup finale after the devastating loss of the series’ youngest competitor, 24-year-old John Ross MacRea. Ruthless Racing’s MacRae lost his life in a qualifying session accident at the Mont-Tremblant racetrack on Saturday.

Series shows support for fallen racers

John Hopkins — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 00:05:15 +0000

MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. – Tributes were paid to a pair of racers on an emotional final day of action for the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant on Sunday.

Harley-Davidson Canada rewards top crews

John Hopkins — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 21:05:15 +0000

CONCORD, Ont. – As the 2013 Canadian Superbike Series winds down, with the season finale just around the corner in picturesque Mont-Tremblant, Que., August 23 -25, the anticipation for this action-packed racing weekend is high. Veteran racers will be looking for redemption and the young guns will be letting it all hang out in their quest for the top spot on the podium.

Crevier and MacRae share CTMP wins

John Hopkins — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 19:05:29 +0000

CONCORD, Ont. – Steve Crevier regained the lead of the Canadian Harley-Davidson XR1200 Cup and John Ross MacRae scored his first career victory in a dramatic pair of races at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park last weekend.

Canadian XR1200 race program returns

John Hopkins — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:13:04 +0000

CONCORD, Ont. – Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada has announced this year’s Canadian Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Cup Series participation in the 2013 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship. For the third year in a row Deeley is offering a full racing program for racers interested in joining the Canadian Harley‑Davidson® XR1200® Cup Series, a spec-bike series that features specially modified Harley‑Davidson® XR1200® and XR1200X™ motorcycles.

Wounded warriors battle in XR1200 Cup

John Hopkins — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:14:10 +0000

By John Hopkins

BOWMANVILLE, Ont. – The fight for second place in the Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada XR1200 Cup standings is a battle between a couple of wounded warriors at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park this weekend.

Deep Cove, B.C.’s Darren James has a 40-point lead over Toronto racer Michael Taylor in the standings entering the final two races of the season, but James is taking nothing for granted.

Crevier in control at AMP

John Hopkins — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:34:26 +0000

By John Hopkins

SHUBENACADIE, N.S. – After seeing longtime rival Michael Taylor end his pole position streak, Steve Crevier left no doubt as to who is the king of the road in round three of the Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada XR1200 Cup at Atlantic Motorsport Park on Sunday.

Taylor springs XR1200 surprise

John Hopkins — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:26:29 +0000

By John Hopkins

SHUBENACADIE, N.S. – Michael Taylor ended Steve Crevier’s run of dominance in the Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada XR1200 Cup at Atlantic Motorsport Park on Saturday by grabbing the Tactical Products Canada LUMINOX Pole Award for the third round of the series in qualifying.