Arrow Special Parts | Aprilia RS4 50 & 125

Arrow Special Parts | Aprilia RS4 50 & 125

The "old glory" Aprilia 2 storkes 50cc engine is still in production, but a new model has been introduced with a newer engine: the RS4 50cc.

PRODUCT UPGRADE: APRILIA RS4 50 2 STROKES
The "old glory" Aprilia 2 storkes 50cc engine is still in production, but a new model has been introduced with a newer engine: the RS4 50cc. Style of the bike has changed, but the overall design of the Arrow exhaust is very close to a standard 2 strokes engine, with a muffler providing the volume to handle pressure waves and a silencer damping the noise. The result is a low-mount silencer, fitted close to the RH footpeg, made in titanium. Muffler is in transparent-coated steel, and it is designed to fit under OE bodywork and to have correct volume and profile to take out the best performance from the engine. Power output (measured on wheel) is around 8.5hp, compared to the 7hp with the OE system.

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Casey Stoner hopes the new tire chatter is cured

Casey Stoner hopes the new tire chatter is cured

World Champion not too happy with the new “more friendly” spec Bridgestone tires

SEPANG, MALAYSIA, JAN 30 – Repsol Honda’s Casey Stoner doesn’t think the new, user-friendly control Bridgestone tires are causing chatter, he knows it.

“When you go from the old tires with no chatter to the new tires and your fillings are falling out, it’s definitely the new tires,” Stoner said at the Repsol Honda team launch on the eve of the start of the 2012 testing season in Sepang, Malaysia.

Stoner tested the Honda RC213V three times last year, first in Jerez, then Brno, and finally in Valencia at the end of the year. The chattering became an issue when the larger displacement Honda was fitted with the 2012 Bridgestones, tires that warm up faster at the expense of durability. Bridgestone made changes to the control tires after complaints from riders that they were sketchy in the opening laps, and after almost every rider suffered some kind of cold tire crash.

Neither Stoner nor his team can pinpoint the cause of the chatter, “but it definitely changed the bike completely. From a bike that we were pretty happy with and didn’t have any chattering issues to all of a sudden it just being ridiculous, then yeah, we pinpointed it. But unfortunately with tire competition we’d be able to get this fixed, but now it’s the single tire rule.”

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2012 Honda RC213V Debuts in Malaysia

While Ducati Corse is busy playing hide-the-Desmosedici at Sepang, HRC is all business in Malaysia this week, and has debuted its 2012 Honda RC213V MotoGP-contender. Honda isn’t saying too much about the RC213V, simply stating that the race bike is all new, but is also a continuation of the company’s design with the 800cc Honda RC212V. Testing the Honda RC213V over the course of last season, reigning-World Champion Casey rode the new 1,000cc machine three ...

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Petrov lines up as Pirelli test driver... but what will he drive?

Filed under: Motorsports, Etc., Hirings/Firings/Layoffs

When the music stops, there are always a few Formula One drivers left without seats. That's not because the field is getting smaller, it's because there are always more drivers looking for rides than there are rides to go around. And that's certainly the case this season. With only one race seat still yet to be confirmed at the perennial backmarker Hispania Racing Team (HRT), several drivers were dumped by the teams they drove for last season.

That includes Rubens Barrichello (axed by Williams in favor of Bruno Senna), Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi (both canned by Toro Rosso), Tonio Liuzzi (from HRT), Adrian Sutil (from Force India) and Vitaly Petrov (dismissed by Lotus-Renault in favor of Kimi Raikkonen).

So where will they all end up? Barrichello and Sutil are left scratching their heads, while Alguersuari and Buemi are lining up roles as official test drivers for major teams. But Petrov is reportedly looking at another avenue that is neither with a current team nor altogether outside of F1.

An official announcement has not been made, but all signs point towards Petrov serving as official test driver for Pirelli. The Italian rubber company needs an F1 driver with recent experience and proven talent to test the tires it furnishes for the entire grid at each grand prix, and that driver looks to be Petrov.

The question is, what will he be driving as Pirelli's test pilot? Last year, the company used the 2009 Toyota TF109, but that's now three years old - a relic by F1 standards. Picking up one of last year's cars from a team still competing in the series could constitute an unfair advantage, particularly given the constrictions on testing these days, so Pirelli is reportedly working with all the teams to try and find a consensus solution, but if none is found, it may have to cut a deal with one of the teams in order to continue its development work on next year's tire compounds.

Petrov lines up as Pirelli test driver... but what will he drive? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Watch this Nissan 240SX roll during a drifting exhibition

Filed under: Motorsports, Etc., Videos

Probably the less said about this video, the better. According to the video uploader, the event takes place during the "Still Ballin' Car Club Nite Out" (yes, really), but we aren't sure if it's a proper race or just for show. Heck, we can't even figure out where the event took place.

At any rate, a pair of drivers are seriously going at it when what looks to be a 240SX pulling up the rear clips a corner and does some unintended tumbling. Thankfully, the Nissan driver was apparently alright. We'll leave it at that - follow the jump to see what happens. Beware, there's some explicit language in the video, including the music.

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Yoshimura Equipment Arrives at Crescent

Yoshimura Equipment Arrives at Crescent

Crescent Suzuki has received its first shipment of performance parts from tuning partner Yoshimura as the World Superbike Championship team continues its preparations for the official tests and first race at Phillip Island in Australia at the end of next month.

Team Suzuki Press Office - January 24.

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Hamlin to have knee surgery Wednesday

Surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Denny Hamlin’s left knee will not limit the Sprint Cup driver behind the wheel for the next race, according to one of the doctors that will perform the operation on Wednesday. “I anticipate by the time he gets to Phoenix [April 8-10] he’ll have a pretty [...]

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The Big Kahuna Nationals are Back!

The Big Kahuna Nationals are Back!

The Big Kahuna Nationals Triple Crown showcases AMA Pro Road Racing at its best.
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Circuit of the Americas opens waitlist for United States Grand Prix tickets

Filed under: Motorsports

Just under 300 days separate us from the return of the United States Grand Prix. At least that's the idea, now that construction has resumed on the troubled Circuit of the Americas on the outskirts of Austin, Texas. But an encouraging sign is that race organizers have started gearing up to sell tickets.

While seats haven't exactly been put up for sale just yet, organizers are now populating a wait list for premium seats. Those constitute seats with an advantageous view of the action, covered from the Texas sun, with priority parking and concessions.

No matter how many seats you'll want to buy, you can get your name down on that list with a $100 deposit. If General Admission is more your pace, however, those won't begin selling until the summer.

Circuit of the Americas opens waitlist for United States Grand Prix tickets originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Texas governor Rick Perry sponsors Bobby Labonte for Texas race

Gentlemen, start your … political campaigns? Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that he’s sponsoring Bobby Labonte’s car for the April 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Texas Motor Speedway. Perry and Labonte were on hand Tuesday as the car was unveiled.
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Busch Busted, But Not by NASCAR

Kyle Busch was pulled over for doing 128 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour area in North Carolina in a yellow Lexus sports car. He was cited for careless and reckless driving and speeding. Who wants to bet he was going faster than that right before they got him, 128 in a [...]

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Raikkonen primed for F1 comeback

Kimi Raikkonen says he had no trouble re-adapting to a Formula 1 car in his first test after two years away from the sport.

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Podium for THR Motorsports’ Pearson @ AMA National Hare & Hound Series kickoff

Podium for THR Motorsports’ Pearson @ AMA National Hare & Hound Series kickoff

THR Motorsports News Release

CORONA, CA, JAN. 24
THR Motorsports ace David Pearson kicked off the AMA Racing/Kenda National Hare & Hound Championship Series with a strong runner-up finish to defending series champ Kurt Caselli after a fast, dusty 45th Winter Classic hosted by the Desert Motorcycle Club in Lucerne Valley, California.

    “Getting second overall at the first round behind Caselli pretty consistent and you’ve got to be consistent all year to have a chance at winning the championship,” Pearson pointed out.

    Pearson was second off the start behind Caselli, but Destry Abbott snuck past Pearson in the early going, the five-time series champ putting in an inspired ride until brake issues popped up.

    “I came into the pits I was right behind ; Caselli was probably 25 seconds ahead of him or whatever,” Pearson explained. “I went out on the second and put my head down and caught up and passed Destry. He didn’t have any brakes; I’m not sure when he lost them. I took a different trail than him and was able to pass him.

    “From there, I just rode solid.”

    Pearson praised the performance of his THR Motorsports/Monster Energy/Precision Concepts KX450F prepared by Bob Bell, despite having very little time to test after its arrival. THR Motorsports is also backed by Hoosier Precision Machining, Bonanza Plumbing, Dunlop, FMF, IMS, KLeN and ZLT. 

    Round two of the 10-round series takes place on February 12 outside of Ridgecrest, California, at the Four Aces M.C. event.

AMA H&H Results
1. Kurt Caselli (KTM 450 SX-F)
2. David Pearson (THR Motorsports Kawasaki KX450F)
3. David Kamo (Honda CRF450X)
4. Destry Abbott (Kawasaki KX450F)
5. Justin Morrow (Kawasaki KX450F)

For more information and updates on the THR Motorsports Team, visit the THR Motorsports Web site at www.thrmotorsports.com.

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Caterham kicks off 2012 Formula One season with CT01 launch

Filed under: Motorsports, MISC, Racing

It's that time of year, ladies and gents, when Formula One teams begin unveiling their new cars for the upcoming season. But while top teams like Ferrari and McLaren usually compete for the first slot, this time it's Caterham that has beat them all to the punch by revealing its new CT01.

Caterham, as you may recall, is the new name of what was known until now as Team Lotus, a name which has now been reclaimed from the Malaysian outfit that was using it through a contentious licensing agreement by the British automaker and engineering consultancy (which has now taken over the team formerly known as Renault). Got all that?

Bearing a similar green and yellow livery and much of the same design as last year's Lotus, the CT01 represents some of the changes you can expect to see across the board as the rest of the field fills out. That includes a rather odd-looking stepped nose design and reshaped rear quarters (due largely to the ban on exhaust-blown diffusers).

Underneath the bodywork - shaped in the Williams wind tunnel - sits the same Renault RS27 V8 engine that will be used this season by Red Bull, Lotus and Williams, coupled for the first time (for this team) to a Kinetic Energy Recovery System on the brakes and a Red Bull-sourced seven-speed sequential gearbox.

Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli will return for driving duties once the season kicks off in March. Before then, McLaren is expected to unveil its new MP4-27 on February 1, Scuderia Ferrari and Force India on February 3, Lotus on the fifth, Sauber and Red Bull on the sixth, and Mercedes-Benz on the February 21, with the remaining teams yet to announce the dates for their unveilings. Stay tuned.

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Hamlin has successful knee surgery

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, had successful surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee this morning. The surgery was performed by Dr. Patrick Connor with OrthoCarolina. Hamlin injured the knee in January prior to the start of the 2010 [...]

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Casey Mears to sub if Hamlin can?t drive

Casey Mears was selected Saturday to sub for #11-Denny Hamlin while he recovers from ACL surgery. It’s a deal that came together in just a few days, but one Mears knows could relaunch a fledgling Cup career after going 1-for-6 in making races with underfunded Keyed-Up Motorsports…a deal that ended with a DNQ Friday. “It’s [...]

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Ant West To Retire From Racing Due To A Lack Of Sponsors

Popular Australian rider Ant West is to retire from motorcycle racing. The popular Australian made the announcement on his personal Facebook page, citing the failure to raise sufficient sponsorship to be able to pay for a ride for 2012. West was signed up to ride an Aprilia CRT machine for the Speed Master team in MotoGP in 2012, but was unable to find the 250,000 euros that the team had demanded he bring to the ride.

West posted on his Facebook page that he had attempted to sell his car, his motocross bike and his house in Switzerland to help fund the Speed Master ride, and had even offered his house as collateral. That had not been sufficient to save his ride, however. The Australian faces similar problems racing elsewhere, as all the other teams are demanding that West bring money to a ride, and West cannot afford to do that.

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Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II

New supersport street tire adds to the Diablo line

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Busch?s Sponsors Exercise Influence

Take note of this past week – it was one of the more interesting ones I think we’ve seen in a long time. Championship hopes dashed. A driver suspended. A championship team owner put in a bad spot. And sponsors very publicly exercising their influence. It was a strange mix of expectation and surprise. With [...]

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Sykes and Lascorz complete Spanish testing

Tom Sykes and Joan Lascorz joined forces in the new-look Kawasaki Racing Team for a first 2012 test at Almeria in Spain on 19 and 20 January. The new initiative of a long winter test ban (brought in by the series organisers this season) has only recently ended and therefore the Almeria sessions gave the whole KRT effort an opportunity to get back together and enjoy some some valuable track time with the Ninja ZX-10R.

Sykes left with the best lap time, a 1 minute 34.6 seconds, while Lascorz took a 1'35.1s. Overnight temperatures fell to near freezing point but track conditions once the sun had come up each day were such that the riders and technical staff had a great chance to work through the many set-up options on the latest race version of the Ninja ZX-10R. The team will now take their optimum material and set-up data to the awesome Phillip Island circuit in Australia for two separate test sessions before the opening race weekend of the season.

Tom Sykes: "It went very well because we arrived at another kind of circuit compared to the ones we have tested at before and the bike worked well straight away. After a big winter lay off it only took me ten laps to go faster than I have ever been at Almeria. I was happy with that. After that it was a case of testing some small items we had requested from KHI. It was consistently around 15 degrees in terms of track temperature and the sun was shining, so we could not ask for any more in January. The track was in good condition as well, just a bit dusty off line."

Joan Lascorz: "We tested everything! It was cold in the mornings at Almeria but the track conditions were good and it was sunny each day, but there was some snow in the mountains around the track. This is the last test before we go to Australia so we decided the final direction of the machine set-up to take there and, in general, for the rest of the season. Tom and I have very a different machine set-up now but it is just to suit our different riding styles. The most important thing is that the difference between the fastest riders and the others in the races is that they get the tyres to last for the whole race distance. This is the most important thing."

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A Turbulent Start to the NASCAR Off-Season

We’re just a week into the NASCAR off-season and the changes are coming fast and heavy. Layoffs Around The shoe hasn’t dropped everywhere just yet, but so far Roush Fenway has undertaken a massive layoff that we’ve heard was as many as 125 employees. This included many long-time Roush employees. What’s loyalty worth in this [...]

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China 2012 - now on sale

The 2012 Formula 1 UBS Chinese Grand Prix takes place on April 13-15 and tickets are now available on Formula1.com. Making its ninth appearance on the F1 calendar, Shanghai provides a race-going experience like no other.

For a unique insight into the city and its spectacular Shanghai International Circuit, check out our exclusive Destination Guide

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Ryan Newman grabs first win in 2 years at Phoenix

Ryan Newman took the lead after a late caution at Phoenix International Raceway and held off Jeff Gordon (FSY) in a two-lap shootout Saturday night to get his first victory since the 2008 Daytona 500, and first since joining Stewart’s new team last season.
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Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Celebrates First Top-Five Supercross Result of Season

Yoshimura Suzuki Racing Celebrates First Top-Five Supercross Result of Season

Yoshimura Suzuki News Release

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 22, 2012) – It was a stellar night for Yoshimura Suzuki Racing’s Brett Metcalfe. The young Australian raced his Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z450 to a well-earned fifth-place finish at round three of the 2012 AMA/FIM Supercross Championship series at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. This impressive result also moved Metcalfe up several positions in the overall series points chase.

Although the Yoshimura Suzuki racer had been fighting illness all week, Metcalfe still gave it his all at Saturday night’s event. Despite the day’s practice being abbreviated due to inclement weather, Metcalfe shined during qualifying and then put in a solid performance in his heat race to finish fifth. In the main event, which was restarted after a red flag came out for downed riders, Metcalfe continued to shine. He got a good start on the Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z450 and rode a smart, consistent race to bring home fifth place, his best result this season.

“The whole day was the best we’ve had so far,” said Metcalfe. “The Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z450 was working awesome. I think I had one of the best bikes on the track all day. The heat race went well, and I ended up fifth. But I rode really well and I think it’s the best ride I’ve had all year. Going into the main, the RM-Z450 was working great out on the track. I got a better start on the re-start, and I was up there early. After being sick, I knew I was going to be short of breath, so I just wanted to hit 20 laps consistently, and ride hard -- but not to the point where I’d push myself to the limit and start going downhill. So I just maintained myself the whole race and came home fifth, which was by far the best result of the year.”

Next weekend, the Yoshimura Suzuki team heads to Northern California for the next round of Supercross. Last year at the Oakland event, Metcalfe carded a fifth-place result and he is looking to improve upon that this year.

“I had a good run at Oakland last year,” said Metcalfe. “We’ve made some good progress over the last week, and I want to thank the whole Yoshimura Suzuki team. We’ve got a good package with the Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z450 and we’re starting to make steps in the right direction, and I’m looking forward to getting up front at Oakland.”

Team Yoshimura Suzuki Racing’s next event is the fourth round of the 2012 AMA/FIM Supercross Championship on Saturday, January 28th, at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CA.
 
Los Angeles Supercross Class Results:
1.  Chad Reed
2.  Ryan Dungey
3.  James Stewart
4.  Ryan Villopoto
5.  Brett Metcalfe
6.  David Millsaps
7.  Josh Hansen
8.  Broc Tickle
9.  Kevin Windham
10. Mike Alessi

2012 Supercross Class Standings:
1.  Ryan Dungey – 67
2.  Chad Reed – 63
3.  Ryan Villopoto – 63
4.  Jake Weimer – 48
5.  James Stewart – 48
6.  Kevin Windham – 43
7.  Brett Metcalfe – 38
8.  Andrew Short – 36
9.  Josh Hansen – 36
10. David Millsaps – 28

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DuPont increases hospitality program after big cutbacks in 2009

DuPont’s once robust NASCAR hospitality program suffered enormous cuts last year, but the longtime #24- Jeff Gordon sponsor is back in 2010 with more guests and events at each track. Just a few years ago, DuPont had the largest hospitality program in NASCAR, hosting guests at every race on the Sprint Cup circuit, a number [...]

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FIA ban Reactive Ride Height system

According to Williams F1′s Mark Gillan, the FIA have officially banned the reactive ride height systems the teams were working toward. Gillan told The Flying Lap’s Peter Windsor: ?The FIA has just banned that particular type of system,? he said. ?We have been investigating that type of system for a while. It obviously has an

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Yamaha YZ450F FLO Air Filter with Shroud Filters

Yamaha YZ450F FLO Air Filter with Shroud Filters

Yamaha YZ450F FLO Air Filter Press Release

FLO->(r) Air Filters are not only the best performing filter you can buy, but also now the most convenient. The main filter incorporates a bonded two layer precision foam and proper density for maximum performance and filtration. For the YZ450F an "Over the Cage" filter increases the surface area by over 80%, significantly increasing intake air volume. Additionally for the YZ450F two radiator Shroud FiltersTM filter the air that enters the intake ducts on the radiator shrouds. These Shroud FiltersTM can be removed in seconds, cleaned and put back in place. This means the inconvenient air filter access on the YZ450F is no longer an issue since the main air filter rarely will need to be cleaned! FLO(r) Air Filters are the best quality filter money can buy, so the air filter and Shroud FiltersTM can be cleaned and reused for years.

Retail $39.95  Application: Yamaha YZ450F 10-12

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Cycra's New Full Armor Skid Plates Offer Superior Protection and Contoured Fit

Cycra's New Full Armor Skid Plates Offer Superior Protection and Contoured Fit

Cycra News Release

HEBRON, OHIO (January 10, 2011) – The new Full Armor Skid Plates from Cycra Racing bring together a contoured fit and superior protection that customers have come to expect from the premier plastic manufacturer in the motorcycle industry. Designed for pro level protection using Ultra High Strength Injection Molded Plastic with reinforced frame tongues and tough billet machine mounts.

Compared to traditional metal skid plates, Cycra’s Full Armor Skid Plates are contoured, so they do not stick out or drag in ruts and rocks. These plates will not change how your bike handles or affect the frame flex, so you will have a natural feel that you can rely on. A wide variety of colors are available to allow you to match your bike’s color and graphics.

These new plates have been race tested on the top factory race team bikes, such as Chad Reed’s Two Two team and Factory Connection Geico’s  Honda team. Race teams have come to rely on Cycra for the highest level of race performance for motocross and off-road racing and these Full Armor Skid Plates are no exception.

FEATURES:
•    Injection Molded Ultra High Strength Plastic
•    Reinforced Frame Tongues
•    Contour Fit
•    Full Motor Coverage
•    Billet Machine Mount Frame Brackets (Hardware Included)
•    Easy to Install
•    Available in Red, Blue, Orange, Green, Gray and Black
•    Factory Race Team Designed and Tested
•    Made in the USA

MSRP $89.95

Cycra Racing develops and builds its products all under the same roof in Hebron, Ohio. From the CNC machine shop, state of the art paint facility, plastic thermoforming, and injection molding,

Cycra is the choice of Factory Yamaha Off Road Team with Randy Hawkings and Paul Whibley, AmPro Yamaha Off Road Team, JTR Yamaha Off Road Team as well as other factory racers including Davi Millsaps, Chad Reed, Kevin Windham, Trey Canard, Justin Brayton, Cole Seely and many more.

Cycra offers the toughest, coolest looking, most cutting edge products in the industry. Check out the wide variety of products at www.cycraracing.com. Cycra also provides free online technical support. Call toll-free 1-800-770-2259.

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One-off Kobayashi helmet raises money for Japan

A joint project between Sauber driver Kamui Kobayashi and Linkin Park has raised US$19,000 for the victims of last year's Japanese earthquake and tsunami, as part of the US rock group's internationally renowned charity organisation 'Music for Relief'.

The money was amassed after a special helmet, which Kobayashi sported at the 2011 season finale in Brazil, was auctioned after the race. The helmet's one-off livery had been personally designed by Joe Hahn, producer and member of group.

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Filippo Preziosi talks about the new GP12 Ducati MotoGP bike

Filippo Preziosi talks about the new GP12 Ducati MotoGP bike

Note we said “talks”, not “reveals”—Ducati’s MotoGP technical boss discusses the GP11.1 and new GP12 at length without disclosing much detail about them

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, ITALY, JAN 11 – The first question posed to Ducati technical boss Filippo Preziosi at his technical briefing was “Where is the new bike?” The answer, unspoken, was “nowhere to be seen,” but that didn’t keep the personable Italian from fielding, and mostly dodging, questions about the bike for the next 53 minutes.

Today was Preziosi’s turn under the spotlight at Wrooom, the combined Ducati/Ferrari team intros in the Italian Dolomites where the latest Desmosedici is unveiled. Not this year. The bike is being rushed to be ready for a test next week in Jerez with Carlos Checa and Ducati test rider Franco Battaini. Even the riders haven’t seen it.

Both Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden deferred technical questions to Preziosi during their media briefings on Tuesday. But Preziosi wasn’t forthcoming and, to be honest, didn’t get a lot of technical questions. Those that he did get, he dodged for the most part.

So what do we know that we didn’t know yesterday? The motorcycle is almost entirely new.

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Last chance to get in on the Justin ImHof bike raffle!

Last chance to get in on the Justin ImHof bike raffle!

Drawing set for January 22nd Lucerne Valley CA, AMA National Hare & Hound! - Honda Racing News Release

Please show your support for Justin ImHof by buying a raffle ticket for a new Honda CRF250R. The drawing is set for January 22nd at the 1st round of the AMA National Hare & Hound series. Tickets are available online till midnight pacific time January 17th 2012. Tickets will be available on site at the Hare & Hound leading up to the drawing for $100.00 cash only at the event. Justin and his family will be on hand to celebrate with the winner. You do not have to be on hand to win but it would be fun if you were...

Go to www.TrueChampion.org or www.JCRHonda.com and click on the win this bike graphic to purchase your tickets now. 100% of the raffle goes to supporting the recovery of Justin ImHof. The cost is $100.00 at the event and our goal is to sell 200 tickets.

"Justin is an inspiration to me and so many people. He is the most determined kid I have ever come across. Please support Justin by purchasing a ticket for this raffle." -- Johnny Campbell

Thank you to everyone that has supported Justin’s recovery with your time money and prayers. With your support Justin can continue his much needed speech and therapy sessions along with any possible upcoming surgeries. Team ImHof is truly blessed to have the support from the entire Off-Road community, his friends and his family. You can read more about Justin's journey thru the message board links below.

http://www.district37ama.org/forums/showthread.php?t=41725

http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php/88283-Please-Pray-for-Justin-Imhoff-8x

Justin's mom Karen sent in this update:
When Justin was racing in the 2010 Baja 1000 crashed and he landed mostly on the right upper portion of his body, his ribs, arm, neck, shoulder, scapula and head were all injured. His arm doesn't work as of yet, the injury he has is called brachial plexus.

http://www.assh.org/Public/HandConditions/Pages/BrachialPlexus.aspx

The nerves in his arm are damaged, so the brain cannot communicate with the arm and tell it to function properly.

Speech is still difficult for him so he attends speech therapy. He also attends occupational therapy and physical therapy and continues to improve, never giving up.  This kid is able to do one armed push-ups with his left arm and kick out a bunch of sit ups with a 20 lb weight on his stomach. He always says, "If there is a will, there is a way."

Justin recently underwent a 7 hour double nerve transfer surgery at UCLA with our amazing doctor, Dr. Nader Pouratian to help repair his right arm. He was suppose to stay 3 days in the hospital, but was out of the hospital by 1:00 the next day.

Seriously, he is one tough kid, he never complains of pain and never says "I can't." When asked if he wanted pain medication for home, he said "No." I didn't even fill the prescription, because I knew he wouldn't take it.

Justin is in the process of being accepted to Coastline Community College and if all works out, he will start attending in January 2012. Coastline has a brain injury program and he will benefit tremendously from this cognitive program.

Justin is a miracle.  Going from being in a coma for 20 days, on life support, a ventilator, feeding tube and a screw in his skull to measure pressure in the brain. He is now driving himself to the many, many medical appointments.

Yes, he did have to relearn how to walk, eat, and tend to the normal daily hygiene routines. He is able to text left handed on his iphone and loves to communicate on Facebook. Show your support and friend Justin on Facebook either on Team Justin ImHof or Justin ImHof.

He is ALWAYS shining with that huge "Justin" smile. He believes he was "reborn" on November 18, 2010 the date of his accident.

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Motorcycle vs. Car Drift Battle 2 debuts, someone called the cops

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We all know sideways is slow. Kicking the tail out and sending the rear tires blazing may take a heaping helping of skill, but it won't win you any races. That doesn't make it any less awesome, however.

Icon has gone through the trouble of crafting yet another drift battle between motorcycle and car, and this time, two specially built Triumph Speed Triple bikes throw down against a 550-horsepower Ford Mustang Cobra piloted by a fictional officer of the law. The trio commence tearing through the rolling hills of mythical High Plains County before facing off.

Admittedly, the drift scene isn't typically our bag of tricks, but this is one of the more entertaining videos we've seen in a good while. Between the bark of the FoMoCo V8 and the wail of the big-bore Triumph Triples, there's enough audio glory on hand to keep us up at night. Throw in some excellent tunes and better videography, and you've got us hooked. Watch the video all the way through to the end for some hair-raising outtakes, including at least one roll over. Hit the jump to check it out.

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