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It’s hard to believe that for over a decade, the Suzuki Hayabusa has gone relatively unchanged from its original form. Sure, there have been some updates — a nose-job here, a face-lift there, but let’s be honest, the engineer responsible for the Suzuki GSX1300R has mostly just been pushing paper around his desk since the Clinton administration. That tradition has not come to a close for the next model year, though the 2013 Suzuki Hayabusa ...

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Rex Avery Masao Azuma Jan Bäckstrom Chris Baert Graham Bailey

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TRADE SHOW

September 6th-8th: Fox at Surf Expo

#NOFILTER MOVIE TOUR DATES

August 23rd: ECSC

Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/#/up next/blog/id/27338

Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels Marty Moates Guennady Moisseev Bobby Moore

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Source: http://sportbikeblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/world-superbike-monza-2010-highlight.html

Geoff Barry Hans Bartl Harald Bartol Darren Barton František Bartoš

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There are two obstacles you will always have to face on the track: ruts and corners. Combine the two and traversing themcan be frustrating. The power and torque that modern four strokes produce is pretty incredible and lines get dug out quickly. Corners are the backbone of speed which makes it essential to be extremely proficient in riding at any situation.

One thing that has always helped me is to concentrate on one corner that is giving me problems. Try to get to the track later in the day when it is rougher and not as many people are there. Find your corner and enter the track safely in the section before, then hit the corner and go back to the previous section to repeat. If there aren’t many people, this will allow you plenty of time to find what you need to work on.

The first aspect you need to look at is your entrance technique. You want to be in the attack position all the way through the chop. Braking should be gradual; do not lock the back tire up or the rear end can sway side to side. For inside ruts, putting more emphasis on the front brake will get your front forks to squat lower so you can carve harder. As for outside lines, it is better to use the back to keep more momentum up.

When it comes time to sit, the process from standing to sitting should be one, fluid motion. You sit, put the inside leg up, and apply the throttle smoothly. Some have a tendency to blip the throttle and it bounces them around. The suspension throws the rider from the flow of the turn as leaning and steering become out of sync. A simple way to help with this is to just look ahead! When you approach the corner, look at the apex. As you get closer to the apex, begin looking further and further ahead to the next obstacle. You go wherever you look.

One overlooked method is to stay relaxed. Ride with the turn and don’t try to blast through it. Don’t tighten up so much and worry about messing up. You know how to ride a bike so have confidence in your abilities. Take some time to get this down and you will be making up time on every one.

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/rutted-corners/

Dusty Klatt Arne Kring Brad Lackey Arthur Lampkin Steve Lamson

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The Texas round of MotoGP is to go ahead. The race, due to take place at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas has been confirmed for April 21st, 2013, with Dorna and the Circuit of the Americas issuing a joint press release announcing the date. The race in Texas was one of the two races marked as being subject to confirmation, but today’s announcement leaves just the race in Argentina and the Jerez ...

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Fernando Aranda Takeishi Araoka Adrian Araujo Gilbert Argo Manuel Arias

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The fight for the 2012 championship is reaching critical mass with six races to go. The aspirations of Lewis Hamilton, Mark Webber and Jenson Button are not over, though things now favour Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel, with Kimi Raikkonen still in the fight.Red Bull made a crucial return to winning form in Singapore, and this weekend's 2012 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix could be just the right time for Vettel to press his claim

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Go to the Formula 1 forum to discuss this story.

Source: http://www.motorsportforums.com/formula-1-news/155387-japan-preview-time-get-serious-suzuka.html

Giacomo Agostini Jack Ahearn Mitsuo Akamatsu Takashi Akita Kousuke Akiyoshi

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The 2012 supercross series has been won by Ryan Villipoto with 3 rounds remaining in the series. The 2012 AMA Supercross Schedule is listed below.

January 7	Angel Stadium – Anaheim
January 14	Chase Field – Phoenix
January 21	Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles
January 28	Overstock.com Stadium – Oakland
February 4	Angel Stadium – Anaheim
February 11	Qualcomm Stadium – San Diego
February 18	Cowboys Stadium – Dallas
February 25	Georgia Dome – Atlanta
March 3	Edward Jones Dome – St. Louis
March 10	Daytona Int’l Speedway – Daytona
March 17	Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis
March 24	Rogers Centre – Toronto
March 31	Reliant Stadium – Houston
April 14	Mercedes Benz Super Dome – New Orleans
April 21	CenturyLink Field – Seattle
April 28	Rice-Eccles Stadium – Salt Lake City
May 5	Sam Boyd Stadium – Las Vegas

Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/2012-ama-supercross-schedule/

Neil Hudson Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson

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Source: http://moto-x-foto.blogspot.com/2009/11/awesome-november.html

Joël Smets Jeff Smith Marty Smith Steve Stackable Jeff Stanton

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Dani Pedrosa admitted that his early crash in Aragon qualifying disrupted his pole bid. The Honda rider was mystified by the fall on his first run, which forced him onto his spare bike for the rest of the session.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/pedrosa-puzzled-by-qualifying-crash

Danica Patrick Daniella Alonso Danneel Harris Deanna Russo Denise Richards Desiree Dymond Diane Kruger Dido Diora Baird Dita Von Teese Dominique Swain Donna Feldman

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/rYUhOLlxBvb/Pedrosa+puzzled+qualifying+crash

Hiroshi Aoyama Shuhei Aoyama Andre Luc Appietto Robin Appleyard Junya Arai

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Source: http://sportbikeblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/buell-1125rr-to-race-in-amadmg.html

Gerhard Boll Jacques Bolle Pierre Bolle Maurice Bolwerk Gianfranco Bonera

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I'm currently in the market for an Impreza car for rallying to replace the MK4 RWD I have and have been looking at the GC8 model.

Recently I have been offered an Impreza WRX GDA 2003 which is pretty well kitted out with regard to suspension (proflex), guards etc. Will this car give me bother with bits or am I safe and will find a lot of stuff interchangeable.

Many Thanks

Source: http://www.motorsportforums.com/britishrallying/155373-impreza-wrx-2003-bug-eye.html

Gastone Biscia Norman Black Kenny Blake John Blanchard Ramiro Blanco

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Tuesday, 2 October2nd Leg : Tibniya - TibniyaSpecial Section: 347.07 km – Total: 347.07 kmAt six-thirty precisely, the first motorcycle leaves the bivouac in Tibniya for a second, 347 km Special section over mixed terrain. The sun is coming up over the horizon, the air is cool and the dunes are outlined against the dawn sky. At km 45, Joan Barreda, the first to start after his victory in yesterday's stage, goes through the cord and strikes out, nose in the air, opening the track for over 70 km. The young Spaniard is fast, very fast, especially as Husqvarna has been working on the engines with an eye to the next Dakar, and his motorcycle is 10 km/h faster than the KTMs. Coming up behind him, another Catalan, Jordi Viladoms (KTM), is on a mission to clinch the second spot on the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship podium. Kuba Przygonski (KTM), too, is a force to be reckoned with, and the young Pole closes in on his rivals as does Paolo Goncalves (Husqvarna). But the end of the Special is truly epic. Barreda, Goncalves and Przygonski all make navigational errors, and Viladoms comes out on top.The arrival is somewhat chaotic for the leading riders, as the Time Check is not in place, all because a driver thought he knew but didn't. But thanks to TDCom's Iritack, arrival times can be calculated and rankings drawn up all the same. So Jordi Viladoms wins the stage with a lead of 1'12 over Przygonski, 2' over Goncalves, 3'25 over Barreda and 5'01 over Ullevalseter. "I was going very well on the first part of the Special, says Jordi, and I had a good lead over the others. But the second part was faster. The Husqvarna riders' top speed is much faster than my machine's, and I couldn't prevent them from catching me up." Przygonski, in second place, led the race for quite a while . "I was way out ahead of the others, explains Kuba, but I veered too far right, missed a Way Point and had to go back. I am second today, and that makes it a good day with my navigation glitch." The same scenario for Joan Barreda, who finished fourth behind Goncalves. "It's hard to navigate at high speed, says Joan. I missed my way, and once I'd looped back and got on to the right track again…I found myself behind."Pal Ullevalseter is placed 5th ahead of the Bolivian Salvatierra and the two Poles Czachor and Dabrowski, leaders in the Open. In the overall rankings, Barreda is still ahead with a lead of 3'42 lead over Viladoms, 3'54 over Goncalves and 5'02 over Przygonski. In the quad category, there was a bit of friction in the Sonik team... Faced with a big hole in the sand, Rafal Sonik went right to avoid it while his teammate Lukasz Laskawiec, who is also his rival, after all, went straight through it to take the advantage. The two quads got a bit too close for comfort, but happily no harm was done. Laskawiec won the Special ahead of Sonik and Camelia came in third. Tomorrow, the rally is going South, in the direction of Abu Mingar, with a jumbo Section 580 km long. Communication AMADLOZI Edition - http://amadlozi.blogspot.ch -

Source: http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1349191145-the-first-motorcycle-leaves-the-bivouac-in-tibniya/

Christian Boudinot Roy Boughey Dennis Boulom Christian Bourgeois Philippe Bouzanne

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It’s been an exciting World Cup season for the Fox Mtb team this year with our young team stepping it up this season and getting on the podium at most of the World Cups. The only thing miss

Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/#/mtb/blog/id/27446

David Strijbos Kevin Strijbos Bengt Åberg Greg Albertyn Jeff Alessi

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Congratulations to Fox athlete Maris Strombergs for his BMX Gold medal. Celebrating his victory for the Men's BMX cycling class in London 2012 Olympic games at the BMX track.

Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/#/bmx/blog/id/27311

Jeremy McGrath Andrew McFarlane Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels

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Take a look at this stellar video Atlas Brace sent over on the 2013 product line...

For Immediate Release

Where to watch

@Australian was at last year’s race and has lots of good advice on where to watch:

The best seats are R stand or any upper level on the main straight, you can see across to the pits. A cheaper alternative is at the S bends, you can see a great stretch of track. A Friday/Saturday/Sunday ticket for say R stand is about $450. Directly on the start line you will pay about $1,000 for a weekend pass.

R stand has good cheaper seats coming onto the main straight, you can see all the way up to the chicane. Also on the back section, after turn two, cars get good speed and you can see up through the Esses.

The main stand only gives you a limited view of the straight and across to the pits, plus it’s facing direct west so come race day you will be looking straight into the sun.
@Australian

Once you pass the entrance gates, walk to the rear of the main straight grandstand, turn right and you will walk up past the chicane. Keep walking, probably about seven minutes, it’s a nice spot, right at 130R, a super high-speed part of the track. You should also be able to see cars doing the right-hander [Degner] before they pass under the bridge.

Most of the merchandise stalls are behind the main straight grandstand, there will also be some displays, last year they had a cool Bridgestone used F1 tyre display.
@Australian

Kamui Kobayashi stand

Kamui Kobayashi enjoys plenty of support at his home race and there’s even a dedicated stand for his supporters. Last year he pulled over there during the drivers’ parade to greet his fans.

@Tigerlily says “You can see the second corner and the S-curve” from the stand:

You will get original goods for “Kamui cheer stand”, it may be T-shirt and flag or something like that. You will get a photo card signed by Kamui Kobayashi too.
@Tigerlily

Thursday activities

Although the track action doesn’t start until Friday, there’s plenty going on the day before.

Anyone who has the ticket can access to the circuit on Thursday.

The main gate of the circuit will open at 08:00
Pit lane walk: 09:00-11:30 (the last admission is 11:15)
East Course walk: 09:00-12:30 (the last admission is 11:30)
Pit lane walk for family: 11:30-12:30 (with children of junior high school age or under. The last admission is 12:15)
Autograph session: 16:00-17:00 (participants are chosen by lottery)

At the entrance of the circuit you will get a special postcard and the postcard is also the lottery ticket and the entrance ticket for the East Course walk. Those selected for the autograph session will be announced on screens at around 13:15.
@Tigerlily

I have V2 tickets, opposite the pits in the main grandstand.

I think the idea of being able to sit where ever you want of the Friday is excellent and will start with the Esses then go from there.
@Garns

Finding accommodation

Inexpensive hotels can be tricky to find:

Hotels or Ryoken (Japan’s small hotels) near the track are impossible to book. Suzuka circuit has a small hotel that a lot of drivers and team principles stay at. You want to stay there? Try two nights $3,500 for a budget-style hotel that is right at the track. It has a small bowling alley – you may catch a game with Sebastian Vettel. Seriously. Guests only may visit.

Alternatively (and more common) is to stay at a larger hotel – think Marriot, Hilton etc… – in Nagoya.
@Australian

F1 Fanatics going to the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix

Here are some of the F1 Fanatic readers who’ve said they’re going to this year’s race. Have a great time everyone and remember to share your images and videos with us when you get back!

@Chrstphr, Emily (@Aussieadl), @Garns, @Yoshif8tures, @Adhoc, @LordHesketh and John Fryer (@FryerTuck)

If you’re heading to the race join in the discussion in the forum:

Going to the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka

And remember to share your pictures and video here:

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Chris Anderson Fergus Anderson Hugh Anderson John Anderson Kent Andersson

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The FOX surf team was featured in the newest Eastern Surf Magazine editorial about their last tropical storm Isaac! Thanks Nate for hooking the boys with such a rad feature!

Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/#/surf/blog/id/27469

Bill Nilsson Jorgen Nilsson Graham Noyce Carl Nunn Johnny O Mara

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Bridgepoint, the venture capital organization has today announced that it has brought MotoGP and World Superbike, the two motorcycle racing series it owns, under a single umbrella organization. The reorganization will see Dorna Sports become the parent organization for both series, though Infront will operate as an independent entity and continue to organize World Superbike under its own banner. Infront has also been named as "marketing advisor and global advisor" for both MotoGP and WSBK.

The implications of this announcement are huge, but not immediately clear. The logic behind the move is impeccable: the two series are spending too much of their time competing against each other instead of working together to promote the sport of motorcycle racing. By combining their marketing efforts, the hope is that both series will be made stronger.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MotoGPMatters/~3/SnSYqeJtkF0/bridgepoint_announces_motogp_and_world_s.html

Lenfranco Baviera Richard Bay Jean Michel Bayle Jean Pierre Bayle Len Bayliss

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The Global Rallycross Championship was back in action over the weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway following the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. With over a two month break between GRC rounds, Brian Deegan has kept busy competing in global Rally events, Off-Road truck racing, and freestyle motocross.

Deegan went head to head with some of the worlds best drivers including friend and fellow racer, Tanner Foust who took the win in round 4. Deegan was ready to get back in the fight and mix things up during round 5 in his Ford Fiesta. Deegan was following Foust closely trying to make the pass to the podium and came in a clean 2nd place finish. Check out the video update our friends at FORD sent over or visit the Las Vegas GRC photo gallery.

The post Deegan takes on GRC Las Vegas appeared first on MetalMulisha.com.

Source: http://www.metalmulisha.com/blog/2012/10/deegan-takes-on-grc-las-vegas/

Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski Darryll King

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Source: http://sportbikeblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/new-bmw-s1000rr-roadbike-officially.html

Kousuke Akiyoshi Raffaele Alberti Josef Albisser Pierluigi Aldrovanti Alejandro Aleman

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Source: http://moto-x-foto.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-forums.html

Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski Darryll King Shayne King

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It is often said that the best protection comes from the gear that you will actually wear. Forcefield is a brand that excels at producing armor which is not only easy to wear, but also extremely effective. Already well known for award winning race back protectors like the Pro Sub 4, Forcefield has combined their CE level 2 protection with a lightweight, technical fleece vest to create the ultimate in everyday armor - the Race-Lite Vest.

This Race-Lite vest is easily one of the most comfortable pieces of protective gear that we have tried at Riders Discount. It’s so light and flexible that it is easy to forget that you are even wearing it. The vest itself is made of a technical fleece that is very soft and breathable. It features a full front zip that works in conjunction with the adjustable waist strap to hold the back protector right where it needs to be in order to provide the most coverage. A grippy, elastic strip also runs around the bottom to prevent the vest from sliding up as you move.

The back protector in the Race-Lite vest carries the same CE Level 2 certification as their top of the line Pro Sub 4, only it is thinner and even more flexible. 3D moulding and multiple layers of flexible, energy absorbing materials allow the protector to not only conform to the body’s natural shape, but to also take multiple impacts. This ability to take repeated hits is another major factor that helps set Forcefield apart from the hard-shelled competition.

Forcefield products are not yet listed on our website, so if you’re interested in the Race-Lite vest, or any of their other protectors, you can get in touch with Brad and he’ll be happy to assist you. Feel free to give him a call at 866.931.6644 ext. 810, or send him a PM through the forum. If email is more convenient, you can send one to FORUM at RIDERSDISCOUNT dot COM and we’ll get back to you right away!

The low profile back protector is lightweight and flexible enough to conform to your body. It is also removable so that you can wash the vest.

It’s amazing that such a small amount of the Forcefield material can absorb the amount of energy necessary to be CE level 2 certified..

An elastic band with rubber grip pads helps keep the vest from sliding up on you.

Source: http://www.esportbike.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144912&goto=newpost

Chris Anderson Fergus Anderson Hugh Anderson John Anderson Kent Andersson

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Source: http://moto-x-foto.blogspot.com/2009/05/even-more-rain.html

Alessandro Puzar Gaston Rahier Steve Ramon Tyla Rattray Chad Reed

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Some manufacturer forums haven't had a post since 2010?? Can that be right? I though roadpizzaryan alone used to post in every forum 20 times a night. This place looks like a documentary on life after a holocaust.

Source: http://www.esportbike.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144914&goto=newpost

Gert Bender Ingemar Bengtsson Johnny Bengtsson Angelo Bergamonti Werner Bergold

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Andrea Dovizioso, Cal Cruthclow, Aragon 2012

The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team celebrated a brilliant return to the MotoGP podium in the Gran Premio Iveco de Aragon today after Andrea Dovizioso came out on top of an exciting race long battle with teammate Cal Crutchlow.

Dovizioso secured his sixth podium of the 2012 World Championship campaign after he showed ice cool nerves to fend off the relentless challenge from hard charging Crutchlow to claim a richly deserved third place.

Italian Dovizioso and Crutchl ow were barely more than two tenths apart for the duration of the 23-lap race, which took place in sunny but cool conditions at the magnificent Motorland Aragon track.

After Stefan Bradl's early crash, Dovizioso and Crutchlow were pitched into an entertaining battle for third place with Factory Yamaha rider Ben Spies.

Crutchlow led the chase of the Texan until he ran slightly off line exiting the final corner on lap 11 and Dovizioso pounced to grab fourth on the long run to the first corner.

Dovizioso seized third from Spies on lap 15 at the second corner and it was at the same point of the track that Crutchlow also made his move on the American on lap 18.

The 26-year-old had brilliantly upped his pa ce by that stage and he launched a sustained attack on Dovizioso that went right down to the wire. The British rider briefly snatched third with a gutsy move at Turn 15 on the penultimate lap but Dovizioso responded instantly to seize the last podium position back.

Seeking to score his second podium in the last three races, Crutchlow tried the same manoeuvre again on the final lap, but Dovizioso was able to launch an instant counter attack and he held on to score his first rostrum since the Indianapolis round.

Dovizioso's outstanding ride moved him to within seven-points of Casey Stoner in third place in the World Championship standings, while Crutchlow's 13-points for fourth proved invaluable in his bid to secure fifth in the rankings.

He is now seven-points clear of Valentino Rossi and Alvaro Bautista with only four races remaining heading off on the flyaway tour to Japan, Malaysia and Australia.

Andrea Dovizioso 3rd – 179 points:

“It was a very good race and I am very happy to be back on the podium. It has been a difficult weekend with the weather but the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team did a fantastic job and the bike was very strong in the race. It was a very strategic race for me because right from the start I was quite slow in a few corners so I had to work very hard to stay in front of Ben and Cal. I knew Cal would be pushing very hard at the end of the race because a few times we have battled together like this and I have beaten him, so I knew he would not be giving up without a fight. He tried in the same place on the last two laps but at that point he couldn't stop the bike and I had a better exit speed to immediately take the third position back. And I know I am very strong on the brakes, so going to the last corner I was confident I could keep him behind me. It is great to be back on the podium, so I want to say a big thanks to my crew for doing such a wonderful job again.”

Cal Crutchlow 4th – 135 points:

“Obviously it would have been great to be back on the podium after the disappointment of Misano but credit to Andrea because he did a great job as always and I'm taking nothing away from him. I did my best in those last two laps to take third but I knew he had a little better exit speed than me coming out of Turn 15 and that's how it turned out. It was impossible for me to try again at the last corner but I am happy with fourth because this result once again shows the huge step I have ma de from last season. Today I was close to the podium and last year struggling to be in the top 10. It was a good result for the Championship too because I pulled a small gap on Valentino and Alvaro. I can go into the last four races with a lot of confidence and hopefully enjoy some more good battles with Andrea. I tried my best to beat him today and didn't quite manage it, so hopefully next time we are in a fight like that it will be me that comes out on top.”

Herve Poncharal – Team Manager:

“I don't think anybody can say that Andrea and Cal didn't put on a fantastic show for the crowd today. I have to congratulate both of them because they have been very fast and really close to each other but at all times they treated each other with the utmost respect. They were very professional because they were very aggressive but without ever stepping over the limit. It was clearly the best battle of the whole race and it could have gone either way. Cal could not have done anything else to get back on the podium but on this occasion he couldn't quite get the better of Andrea. We know Andrea is fantastic on the brakes and he has a lot of experience, and he needed to dig really deep to keep Cal behind him and get another brilliant podium. They are both so evenly matched and so is the performance of the YZR-M1 that it is always going to be a close battle and hopefully we will see more of that in the last four races. I'm sure the fans won't be complaining and once again I think the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team put on a brilliant display.”

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Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/1vn6If287zV/Dovizioso+pips+Crutchlow+podium+after+exciting

Jacques Bernard Adrian Bernetic Manfred Bernsee Bruno Bertacchini Silvano Bertarelli

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2012 Wakeboard World Championships

Returning to an old site is always a great thing especially when it produces a quality event. The Wakeboard world championship returned

Source: http://www.foxhead.com/us/#/wake/blog/id/27342

Ryan Dungey Vic Eastwood Daryl Ecklund Erik Eggens Richard Eierstedt

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One of the great things about a worn down track is the help from ruts and berms. Sure they can make things difficult, but they essentially help us keep our speed up in the corners. Just like in NASCAR, the angled surface allows the bike to lean over and still find plenty of traction. However, there are situations where you don’t always have this luxury and you must bring out your inner flat tracker.

Since you don’t have any help with your leaning, the entrance needs to be a little bit different. When approaching the corner, take a wider approach than you normally would. If you have ever watched any kind road racing, drives use wide lines that are smooth arcs. Traction is very important here, so you want to get all of your braking done before you start to lean in. When you are upright, the tires have the most bite for better braking. Just like normal turns, you want to be in the attack position and keep looking ahead.

When it comes time to sit down, remember that this is one, fluid motion: get off the brakes, sit up on the gas cap, leg out and apply the throttle. The smoother you are, the easier the corner will be. Sitting up close to the gas cap will put as much weight on the front wheel as possible for optimal traction which will give you some confidence when you lean in. The best way to sit is on the outside edge of the seat. This keeps your weight centered and straight down, rather than out and away.

The basics really play a big role in this situation. That outside elbow better be up and the outside peg should be weight. Again, this puts more emphasis on traction. If you feel that the rear wants to drift out still, you can drag the rear brake to weight the back end down. This is a great technique to use on the exit when power is put to the ground. However, if you have a steady throttle hand, you won’t need to use this as often.

Drifting out too wide can leave the door open for a pass. Keeping your elbow up and weight on the outside peg gives you the traction to power through the turn and avoid drifting out. Unlike riding through a wide arc, squaring up flat turns robs momentum and drive. It is time consuming and a waste of energy. Once you find that balance between leaning and twisting the throttle, these corners become excellent passing opportunities.

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/traversing-flat-corners/

Joël Robert Ken Roczen Stephane Roncada Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy

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