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Motorcycles

I have taken to watching every motorcycle race that comes on Speed. Of course, this makes me what to buy another bike. I used to ride a Kawasaki 750 LTD when I was a teenager. I actually lived through that experience. I have my eye on the new Yamaha R series bikes. They are so fast in the races. But reality will probably have me getting a Honda Interceptor or Yamaha 600R. I don't think my neck could take the hunched over 'racing' position for more than an hour at a time. We'll see.

15-Sept-03: I bought a 2001 Yamaha YZF600R. [more]

 

AMA Points Series || Media Hype || Images || Education || '04 Races || '03 Races

 

AMA Points Series '04

The AMA has changed the classes of racing for '04. This will require a few programming changes for me. I once the racing season starts and vaid refernce info is available, I will make the required edits.  Until then, here are the top 5 stats for '03.

Superbike:

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Supersport:

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250 Grand Prix:

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Formula Xtreme:

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Superstock:

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Complete points standings for 2004 and 2003.

 

Images & Press Photos

 

A collection of images (scanned/downloaded) are avaliable here.


 

Media Hype

Matrix: Reloaded stunt star to be inducted in Motorcycle Hall of Fame

The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is proud to announce 13 new members who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 5, 2003.

The Class of 2003 includes C.E. Altman, Debbie Evans (recently seen in Matrix: Reloaded), Tom Heininger, Linton Kuchler, Del Kuhn, Jeremy McGrath, Scott Parker, Duke Pennell, Jay Springsteen, Fred Toscani, Theresa Wallach, & Bruce Walters.

The complete story is here.

 

'04 Models Released:

Kawasaki, Yamaha, and BMW have all released several 2004 models. Most of the 'new' releases are models appear to be 'minimal change' models from the '03 versions. BWM is the except. Their Edition 80 Rockster has special paint and a huge price tag, when compared to other Rocksters or even the 1150R that all of the Rocksters are based upon.

 

Matrix Reloaded & Ducati:

Ducati USA and Warner Brothers team up for the Matrix: Reloaded media blitz. more...


 

Education

 

Sign up for a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Class!

In the Portland Metro, PCC offers MSF classes several times a month all summer long. You never to sign up very early to get a slot. I waited too long and couldn't get a slot until more than 3 months from the date I registered. (Late May --> Mid Sept.)

 

AMA Race Schedule / Results for 2004

Round 1: March 3-6, 2004
Daytona Intl. Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 2: April 2-4, 2004
California Speedway
Fontana, CA Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 3: Apr 30 - May 2, 2004
Infineon Raceway
Sonoma, CA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 4: May 14-16, 2004
Road Atlanta
Braselton, GA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 5: May 21-23, 2004
Pikes Peak Intl. Raceway
Fountain, CO
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 6: June 4-5, 2004
Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 7: June 25-27, 2004
BraineRound Intl. Raceway
BraineRound, MN
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 8: July 9-11, 2004
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Monterey, CA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 9: July 23-25, 2004
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, OH
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 10: Sept. 3-5, 2004
Road Alanta
Braselton, GA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 11: Sept. 17-19, 2004
Virginia Intl. Raceway
Alton, VA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

 

AMA Race Schedule / Results for 2003

I am not sure how long the AMA will keep this info posted.

Round 1: March 5-9, 2003
Daytona Intl. Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 2: April 4-6, 2003
California Speedway
Fontana, CA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 3: May 2-4, 2003
Infineon Raceway
Sonoma, CA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 4: May 16-18, 2003
Road Atlanta
Braselton, GA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 5: May 30-June 1, 2003
Pikes Peak Intl. Raceway
Fountain, CO
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 6: June 6-8, 2003
Road America
Elkhart Lake, WI
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 7: June 27-29, 2003
BraineRound Intl. Raceway
BraineRound, MN
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 8: July 10-13, 2003
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Monterey, CA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 9: July 25-27, 2003
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Lexington, OH
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

Round 10: August 29-31, 2003
Virginia Intl. Raceway
Alton, VA
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

Round 11: Sept. 19-21, 2003
Barber Motorsports Park
Birmingham, AL
Official AMA Wrap-Up

 

 

 

 

 

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