Preview of the 2017 Isle of Man TT

The Isle of Man TT is coming up, and this year's race looks to be a battle of two of the titans of production motorcycle road racing, Michael Dunlop and Ian "Hutchy" Hutchinson.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/preview-2017-isle-man-tt/

...and

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/isle-man-tt-2017-race-preview?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&src=SOC&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=592f6840f6d7a10007660e44&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Family Announces Funeral Plans For Nicky Hayden

The funeral for Nicky Hayden, took place yesterday, May 29th, 2017.

http://www.motoamerica.com/family-announces-funeral-plans-for-nicky-hayden

Remembering Nicky Hayden - Growing Up A Racer

Another tribute to Nicky Hayden from Asphalt & Rubber.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/remembering-nicky-hayden-growing-up/

Michael Dunlop: 'I Think I Can Win On Anything'

Michael Dunlop is the man to beat in the legendary Isle of Man TT happening this week.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2017/may/tt-michael-dunlop-i-think-i-can-win-on-anything-/

Kyle Wyman Headed To Donington Park for World Superstock 1000 Race

Kyle Wyman will make his international racing debut this weekend in England.

http://www.motoamerica.com/kyle-wyman-headed-to-donington-park-for-world-superstock-race

Valentino Rossi

Multiple MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi has been recovering from a motocross accident, but should be just fine.

Rossi hospitalised after motocross incident

https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rossi-hospitalised-after-motocross-incident-910460/

Rossi making "positive progress" after motocross crash

https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rossi-making-positive-progress-after-motocross-crash-910577/?s=1

Rossi discharged from hospital after fall

https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-rossi-discharged-from-hospital-after-fall-910825/?s=1

The back story behind the American flag that Hayden carried on his 2006 MotoGP championship victory lap

Nicky Hayden touched many lives in a very positive manner during his time... this is just one story.

http://www.sportrider.com/back-story-behind-american-flag-that-hayden-carried-on-his-2006-motogp-championship-victory-lap?src=SOC&dom=fb

more tributes to Nicky Hayden

The Nicky Hayden tributes continue as we remember his legacy.  Rest In Peace "Kentucky Kid".

Hayden tributes: Famous names honour 'The Kentucky Kid'

https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/hayden-tributes-famous-names-honour-the-kentucky-kid-909285/?s=1

...And here, is a pictorial remembrance of Nicky Hayden's racing career.

Nicky Hayden: An outstanding career in pictures
https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/nicky-hayden-a-career-in-pictures-909356/?s=1

MotoAmerica Mourns The Loss of Nicky Hayden

World Champion Nicky Hayden passes away as a result of injuries from last week's cycling accident.

http://www.motoamerica.com/motoamerica-mourns-loss-nicky-hayden

In Memoriam: Nicky Hayden

Yours truly, along with the rest of the racing world and the motorcycle road racing world, is shocked to hear this news.  After his injuries sustained in a bicycle accident, MotoGP World Champion and motorcycle road racing legend, Nicky Hayden, has died.

Nicky Hayden has died
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/2017/may/nicky-hayden-has-died/

Hayden succumbs to injuries after cycling accident
https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/hayden-909249/?s=1

Obituary: Nicky Hayden 1981-2017
https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/obituary-nicky-hayden-1981-2017-907282/?s=1

Rest In Peace, champ.

Hayden's clinical picture unchanged, remains "very critical"

World Superbike Championship rider and 2006 MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden remains in a "very critical" and unchanged condition in hospital in Italy, following his cycling accident on Wednesday.

https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/injured-hayden-remains-very-critical-908660/

Scholtz Ends Two-Day Pittsburgh Test On Top

With the news of Nicky Hayden's accident and injuries, the MotoAmerica test in Pittsburgh, took a back seat to other news.  But, here's a wrap up of the second day of testing which saw South African Mathew Scholtz at the top of the timesheets.

http://www.motoamerica.com/scholtz-ends-two-day-pittsburgh-test-on-top

Nicky Hayden injured and put into medically induced coma

Motorcycle road racing champion, Nicky Hayden, who has had success in AMA Superbike, MotoGP, and World Superbike, was involved in a serious bicycle accident on the Adriatic coast of Italy, and since the accident, has been put into a medically induced coma.  Stay tuned for updates on his condition.

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story/nicky-hayden-injury-update-former-motogp-champion-placed-in-medically-induced-coma-051817

More updates, HERE.

Hayden in serious condition after road accident

https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/motogp-hayden-serious-condition-road-accident-907085/?s=1

Hayden remains in critical condition in hospital

https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/motogp-hayden-critical-condition-accident-907285/?s=1

Hayden suffered severe brain damage in road accident

https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/hayden-suffered-severe-brain-damage-in-accident-907484/?s=1

Hayden still in extremely serious condition
https://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/news/motogp-hayden-extremely-serious-condition-907707/

Keep fighting, Nicky.

F1's Ross Brawn in talks to avoid F1/MotoGP date clashes

Ross Brawn met with Dorna's chief executive Carmelo Ezpeleta over Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix weekend to discuss avoiding F1 and MotoGP rounds clashing in the future.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/brawn-in-talks-to-avoid-f1-motogp-date-clashes-907147/?s=1

a couple more MotoAmerica headlines

A few more noteworthy MotoAmerica stories to look into.  A feature on Kyle Wyman, and, some testing news.

Kyle Wyman Has Single Focus In MotoAmerica Motul Superbike Class

http://www.motoamerica.com/kyle-wyman-has-single-focus-in-motoamerica-motul-superbike-class

...and

Cameron Beaubier tops the first day of testing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Pittsburgh International Race Complex.

Beaubier Fastest On Day One Of Pittsburgh Test
http://www.motoamerica.com/beaubier-fastest-on-day-one-pittsburgh-test

TOBC Tuesday: A Dinner Fit For A Founder - And His Mother

Sometimes the most successful part of your race weekend is dinner.

http://www.motoamerica.com/tobc-tuesday-dinner-fit-for-founder-and-his-mother

MotoAmerica Championship Points After Virginia International Raceway

After three rounds of racing, title chases are tight across all five classes of competition.

http://www.motoamerica.com/motoamerica-championship-points-after-virginia-international-raceway

Sunday MotoAmerica action from Virginia International Raceway

Your update on what happened in Sunday's racing at Virginia International Raceway in Danville, Virginia, in MotoAmerica competition.

Hayden Takes The Fifth at VIRginia International Raceway
http://www.motoamerica.com/hayden-takes-fifth-at-virginia-international-raceway

...and

Hayes Earns 61st Career Superbike Win At VIR
http://www.motoamerica.com/hayes-earns-61st-career-superbike-win-at-vir

For the next race on the calendar MotoAmerica heads to dairy country, and the famed four mile ribbon of asphalt that is the speed palace known as Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.  Racing action there, is set to take place in three weeks. 

More MotoAmerica news from Virginia International Raceway

More of the latest news and headlines from MotoAmerica at Virginia International Raceway in Danville, Virginia.

Stunt Shows with Aaron Twite at Virginia International Raceway
http://www.motoamerica.com/stunt-shows-with-aaron-twite-at-virginia-international-raceway

The latest installment of Wayne's Word, with MotoAmerica President, Wayne Rainey, about the Toni Elias, Cameron Beaubier rivalry.

Wayne's Word: Cameron Beaubier vs. Toni Elias Superbike Rivalry
http://www.motoamerica.com/waynes-word-cameron-beaubier-vs-toni-elias-superbike-rivalry

Jason DiSalvo Back On Track in MotoAmerica Superbike At VIR
http://www.motoamerica.com/jason-disalvo-back-on-track-in-motoamerica-superbike-at-vir

Wet Weather Makes Tough Going At VIRginia International Raceway

http://www.motoamerica.com/wet-weather-makes-tough-going-at-virginia-international-raceway

If you have access to BeIN Sports, here's your TV viewing info for MotoAmerica at VIR.

BeIN SPORTS Tune-In Alert: MotoAmerica Championship of Virginia
http://www.motoamerica.com/bein-sports-tune-in-alert-motoamerica-championship-virginia

Stay tuned for more coverage of what transpired in the VIR races, coming soon.

Update on John McGuinness

Honda Racing has issued an update regarding John McGuinness, following his incident at the North West 200 Superbike qualifying on Thursday May 11th.

https://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/05/12/John-McGuinness-update.aspx

John McGuinness in hospital with suspected leg break after North West 200 crash

English road racer John McGuinness has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected broken leg in a crash at the North West 200 in Northern Ireland.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/northern-ireland/39886243?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_nw_200&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=northern_ireland

more MotoAmerica news headed to Virginia International Raceway

A few more stories to cover as we anticipate this weekend's MotoAmerica action at Virginia International Raceway in Danville, Virginia.

Triangle Cycles Will Host MotoAmerica Racer Autograph Signing

http://www.motoamerica.com/triangle-cycle-danville-will-host-motoamerica-racer-autograph-signing

Dunlop M4 Suzuki Two-Seat Superbike Continues This Weekend
http://www.motoamerica.com/dunlop-m4-suzuki-two-seat-superbike-continues-this-weekend

If you are headed to VIR for the races this weekend, here's what to expect.

MotoAmerica General Admission Ticket Provides Incredible Access

http://www.motoamerica.com/motoamerica-general-admission-ticket-provides-incredible-access

Twenty Photos: Suzuki ECSTAR Championship at Road Atlanta
http://www.motoamerica.com/twenty-photos-suzuki-ecstar-championship-at-road-atlanta

Again, if you are attending this weekend's MotoAmerica races, at Virginia International Raceway, here's the fan schedule.

MotoAmerica Championship Of Virginia Weekend Fan Schedule
http://www.motoamerica.com/motoamerica-championship-virginia-weekend-schedule

VIRginia International Raceway Here We Come

Round three of the MotoAmerica Series is this weekend in Virginia.

http://www.motoamerica.com/virginia-international-raceway-here-we-come

John McGuinness & Guy Martin Give Their First Impressions on Riding the Mugen Shinden Roku Electric Superbike

The Isle of Man TT is rapidly approaching us, and the top road racing teams are doing their final days of testing before they cross the Irish Sea. One of those outfits is Team Mugen, which has been readying the sixth iteration of its electric superbike, the Mugen Shinden Roku.

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/mugen-shinden-roku-test-john-mcguinness-guy-martin/ 

UtahSBA Announces Return of "The Superbike Challenge"

Round 5 of the MotoAmerica Series will take place June 23-25 at Utah Motorsports Campus.

http://www.motoamerica.com/utah-sport-bike-association-announces-return-superbike-challenge

Road Atlanta: Man In A Van With A Plan 2.0 Race Report

Team Cycle World has a new Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Hayden Gillim is looking forward to riding it at Virginia International Raceway.

http://www.motoamerica.com/road-atlanta-man-in-van-with-plan-20-race-report

Dunlop To Sponsor MotoAmerica At Road America

The Dunlop Championship at Road America is scheduled for June 2-4.

http://www.motoamerica.com/dunlop-set-for-motoamerica-sponsorship-at-road-america

On The Record: Jake Gagne, Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda

After two  MotoAmerica Superbike rounds, the former national champion is still getting to know his new CBR1000RR SP2.

http://www.motoamerica.com/jake-gagne-honda-cbr1000rr-motoamerica-road-atlanta

MotoAmerica stories (continued)

A few more stories from MotoAmerica, including the latest installment of TOBC Tuesday.

Nick McFadden Gets His Shot In MotoAmerica Superstock 600
http://www.motoamerica.com/nick-mcfadden-gets-his-shot-in-motoamerica-superstock-600

TOBC Tuesday: Back-To-Back Races And Now Back Home
http://www.motoamerica.com/tobc-tuesday-back-to-back-races-and-now-back-home

Check out the full-length race videos from Circuit of the Americas.

MotoAmerica Superbike Round 1 Full-Length Race Video
http://www.motoamerica.com/motoamerica-superbike-round-1-full-length-race-videos

MotoAmerica Supersport Round 1 Full-Length Video
http://www.motoamerica.com/motoamerica-supersport-round-1-full-length-race-video

1983 Daytona 200

Relive the 1983 running of the Daytona 200, won by Kenny Roberts and Yamaha in the old Formula 1 era of motorcycle road racing, not to be confused with the cars of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

motorcycle race coverage

Yours truly, has been quite busy, and does hope to still update some of the more recent World Superbike and MotoGP races that have happened.  Stay tuned for further details.