Melissa Paris returns to race in the United States with Triumph Motorcycles at Laguna Seca

Motorcycle racer Melissa Paris, is currently running in the FIM CEV Repsol International Championship.  But, she is returning to the United States to race a Triumph Daytona 675R in the Daytona Sportbike division at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, coming up next weekend.  Here are the details on Paris' return to racing in the U.S. for this one-off appearance.

http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/news/index.cfm?cid=60585

speed demons

Anyone who follows this blog and has access to Facebook, check this out.  This video, captures the essence of the Northern Ireland motorcycle road races.  These riders are the bravest in the world, because unlike MotoGP or World Superbike, these blokes are NOT running on a closed course.  They are flying on their motorcycles down Irish country roads at obscene speeds, and are absolutely fearless about it.  It's something that truly has to be seen to be believed.

Go to this YouTube channel, and you'll see EXACTLY what I mean.

https://www.youtube.com/user/lockk9

Yamaha and Rossi set to continue with two-year contract extension

The most important piece of news for today, is that Valentino Rossi will continue in MotoGP after signing a new, two-year contract extension deal with Yamaha.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Yamaha%20and%20Valentino%20Rossi%20set%20to%20continue%20with%20twoyear%20contract%20extension

There are some things you should know about Bobby Goodin

Bobby Goodin was not just an unknown racer, coming to Pikes Peak for the first time.  He ran professionally for a while.  Here's his story.

http://www.motorsport.com/#!/hillclimb/news/there-are-some-things-you-should-know-about-bobby-goodin/

Bradl rides father's 250 bike at Sachsenring

Stefan Bradl got the chance to ride his dad Helmut Bradl's 250cc Grand Prix motorcycle at the Sachsenring.  Helmut Bradl, took that bike, to the runner up spot in points in the 250cc world championship in 1991.

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Bradl+rides+fathers+250+bike+at+Sachsenring

Witnessing death at Pikes Peak: a first person account of Bobby Goodin's final moments

Photographer Trevor Andrusko, writes a scathing first person account of witnessing death at Pikes Peak, and unfortunately, how the safety standards of the great event, are lackluster.

http://www.motorsport.com/hillclimb/news/witnessing-death-at-pikes-peak-a-first-person-account-of-bobby-goodin-s-final-moments/

MotoGP news after the Dutch TT

As we recover from the wild action at Assen, and head into the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring in a couple of weeks, here are noteworthy stories from MotoGP.

Cautious standings leader Rabat comes home eighth
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Assen+Moto2+RAC+Rabat

Early mistake eventually proves beneficial for Parkes
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Early+mistake+eventually+proves+beneficial+for+Parkes

Tech 3 riders regretting strategic errors
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Tech+3+riders+regretting+strategic+errors

A race of notable incidents at Assen
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/A+race+of+notable+incidents+at+Assen

Crutchlow on icy-like grip levels at Assen
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Crutchlow+on+icylike+grip+levels+at+Assen

Dall'Igna on efforts to take Ducati back to top
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Gigi+DallIgna+on+Ducati+next+steps

Honda's first lightweight 1-2 since 2005
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Hondas+first+lightweight+12+since+2005

Rossi fights back after wrong tire choice
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Assen+RAC+Rossi

Disappointing Assen visit for Lorenzo
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Assen+RAC+Lorenzo

Solid results for Bautista and Redding
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Bautista+Assen+Race+review

Another strong sixth place for Iannone
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Assen+RAC+Iannone

Equal best MotoGP result for Aleix Espargaro
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Espargaro+Assen+Race+review

Early mistake eventually proves beneficial for Parkes
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2014/Early+mistake+eventually+proves+beneficial+for+Parkes