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    Isle of Man TT cancelled for 2020

    No TT this year. Some may remember the TT was also cancelled during the Mad Cow (foot and mouth) disease outbreak several years ago. Organizers will still try to put on the Classic TT and the Manx GP. https://www.iomtt.com/news/2020/03/16/tt-2020-cancelled
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    Eric Bana will write, direct and star in a film about Mike Hailwood's comeback at the IOM

    Eric Bana is a legit motorcyclist. He attends GP races and does track days regularly. This could be a very good film. Hailwood is certainly a compelling character and his return to racing at the Isle of Man in '78 is one of the great stories in motorsports...
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    WSBK 2020 Round 1 - Phillip Iceland Feb 28 - Mar 1

    Yamaha Finance 'Straya Round Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit Annual WSBK Opener and Tire Destruction Piss Up (click banner for round info) Yamaha Finance Australian Round info from WorldSBK.com
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    RIP Bill Simpson of Simpson Racing Products

    https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a30246451/bill-simpson-dead-at-79/ Bill Simpson, who pioneered so many safety advances in auto racing, died Monday, Dec. 16 due to complications from health issues. He was 79. More than just helmets and nomex suits, Simpson developed many safety features...
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    2019-2020 WSBK Off-Season thread because Gerloff is gonna make it worth watching

    Are spending too much time hating on GP and MM? Time to give WSBK another try. Sure Rea is still the guy to beat but the Ducati, Yamaha and BMW teams could make it a lot harder for JR65. And there is always Honda for comic relief. 2020 Teams/Riders so far: KRT Factory Kawasaki Johnny Rea Alex...
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    WSBK 2019 Round 13 - Qatar Oct 24-26

    Motul Qatar Round Losail International Circuit WSS Fight Under the Lights (click banner for round info) Championship Standings Pos.|Rider|Manufacturer|Points 1 | J. REA | KAWASAKI | 601 2. | A. BAUTISTA | DUCATI | 460 3. | A. LOWES | YAMAHA | 305 4. | M. VAN DER MARK | YAMAHA | 3044 5...
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    Yamaha R3 European Cup for 2020 - spec series, arrive and ride

    Yamaha just announced a new spec series, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM European Cup, with eight races to be run next season as part of the WSBK program at some European tracks. The bikes are prepared by Yamaha Europe. Riders pay 35,000 Euros for the season (and presumably more for crash damage and...
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    SupermotoUSA 2019 Round 6 - Redding Nov 1-3

    Private coaching by either Hawk Mazzotta or 6-time AMA Supermoto Champ Gage McAllister on Friday or Saturday. Practice on Saturday afternoon. Racing on Sunday. This is a super fun track with great layout for both asphalt and the dirt section. Details at the link below...
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    These deep fake videos are freaking me out.

    The first one is funny and disturbing. The second one is just plaing disturbing. aUphMqs1vFw 5rPKeUXjEvE
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    WSBK 2019 Round 12 - Argentina Oct 11-13

    Motul Argentinean Round Circuito San Juan Villicum Long Straights and Juicy Steaks (click banner for round info) Championship Standings Pos.|Rider|Manufacturer|Points 1 | J. REA | KAWASAKI | 544 2. | A. BAUTISTA | DUCATI | 415 3. | A. LOWES | YAMAHA | 279 4. | M. VAN DER MARK | YAMAHA...
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    PSA: PG&E may shut power to 7 of 9 Bay Area counties Wed 10/9 and Thurs 10/10

    Seal up the freezer, drink all your beer, charge up your Teslas and grab some extra flashlight batteries. KQED: PG&E Eyeing Massive Power Shutoffs Across Northern California Due to Extreme Weather Concerns NOTE: Please, no Seven of Nine jokes unless you can think of something...
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    MotoAmerica 2019-2020 off season discussion/rant thread

    Rumors. Bashing. Praise. Tech. Teams and Riders. MA's future. Run wild with talk about all things MotoAmerica and more from now until March 10th next year. 2020 MotoAmerica Series (Provisional) March 10-11 Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, Alabama (Preseason Test) April 3-5 Circuit of...
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    WSBK 2019 Round 11 - Magny-Cours, FR Sept 27-29

    Pirelli French Round Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Gas, Brake, Lean, Gas, Brake, Lean (click banner for round info) Championship Standings Pos.|Rider|Manufacturer|Points 1 | J. REA | KAWASAKI | 490 2. | A. BAUTISTA | DUCATI | 399 3. | A. LOWES | YAMAHA | 249 4. | M. VAN DER MARK |...
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    "The camel has never been aggressive."

    Hate to steal budgie's thunder but this is a great Monday news story that has everything: Florida man and Florida woman, Truck stop, a camel named Caspar and some ball biting. Biloxi Sun Herald: A camel sat on a woman at a Louisiana truck stop, so she bit its testicles, cops say
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    MotoAmerica 2019 Round 10 - Championship weekend at Barber Sept 20-22

    Andrew Lee wrapped up his second straight Stock 1000 championship and Rocco Landers won the Junior Cup Championship at New Jersey. That leaves a showdown for the Superbike, Supersport and Twins Cup titles up for grabs at the newly surfaced Barber Motorsports Park. There are two Superbike and...
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    MotoAmerica Round 9 New Jersey, Sept. 7-8

    MotoAmerica moves to Millville, NJ where we always get at least one drenching rain race or at least some rain delays. The compressed, two-day schedule will make it even tougher on everyone. Another win for JD Beach? Fong vs. Jacobsen in Supersport promises must-see racing. The Twins Cup once...
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    WSBK 2019 Round 10 - Portimão, Portugal Sept 6-8

    Acerbis Portugal Round Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (Bring a fast bike and big balls) (click banner for round info) Championship Standings Pos.|Rider|Manufacturer|Points 1 | J. REA | KAWASAKI | 433 2. | A. BAUTISTA | DUCATI | 352 3. | A. LOWES | YAMAHA | 220 4. | M. VAN DER MARK...
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    Deaths from Red Light Runners at 10 year high

    Just a heads up since motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to red light runners. Report from AAA states Red Light Running Deaths Hit 10 Year High.
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    MotoAmerica Round 8 Pittsburgh, PA - Aug 23-25

    MotoAmerica returns to Pittsburgh this weekend for Round 8. Back to a regular three-day schedule with all classes, except Stock 1000, having two races.
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    SupermotoUSA 2019 - Round 3 - Sonoma 8/31-9/1

    SupermotoUSA's next three races are all at the Simraceway Karting Center at Sonoma Raceway. All have Saturday Open Practice and Sunday racing. Anyone with a motorcycle that will pass tech and meets the track requirements is welcome for the Open Practice days. No pre-registration required. Sign...
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