MotoGP Classics: 2002 Dutch TT

Click over to YouTube to watch another battle between Alex Barros and Valentino Rossi, at the 2002 Dutch TT at Assen, in what was the first year for the current MotoGP formula in World Grand Prix motorcycle racing, after the monstrous 500cc Grand Prix machines ended their reign, the previous year in 2001.

KTM's over-the-counter, 250 horsepower MotoGP bike

Sure, KTM won't be entering the MotoGP ranks for a couple of years yet.  But, they are already building a monstrous, road legal MotoGP bike.  Check this out.

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2014 Suzuka 8 Hours

A video of the highlights of the 2014 FIM Endurance World Championship Suzuka 8 Hours.  Before Suzuka, also take a look at the highlights of one of the biggest races of the year.  The Bol D'Or (or Gold Cup), 24 hour race, at Magny Cours, in France.

British 500cc GP - Silverstone 1982

This was not the last race of the 1982 500cc motorcycle racing season.  But, it was one of the major ones.  Kenny Roberts has pole.  But, in qualifying, the late, great Barry Sheene had a huge crash, and broke both legs, which would put him out of action entirely.  Dutch rider Boet van Dulmen was supposed to race.  But, he had mechanical issues with the motorcycle, and had to stay on the sidelines in the pit lane, and watch.

1981 British 500cc Grand Prix

Let's revisit more old school MotoGP racing.  This is the 1981 500cc World Championship British Grand Prix, held at the Silverstone Circuit.  Legendary racing commentator Murray Walker narrates.  This was the last ever 500cc race won by a privateer rider, with no factory team backing.  Jack Middelburg, was that rider.

MotoGP Classics: Le Mans 2003

Check out this race on YouTube.  Twelve years ago, at Le Mans, France, at the Bugatti Circuit, there was an epic MotoGP World Championship race, with a battle between Sete Gibernau, Valentino Rossi, and Alex Barros.

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