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Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Rider Hayes Finishes Second In AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Race 2



Daytona, FL March 17, 2012 – With both of its riders finishing in the top 4, the Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha team performed well in AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Race 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Josh Hayes, who earned another valuable point in the championship by leading the most laps, was ...    Read more


Elena Myers Makes Daytona History



Buffalo, NY: Elena Myers made history today, becoming the first woman in AMA Pro history to win a professional motorcycle race at Daytona International Speedway. The 19-year-old from Discovery Bay, CA, took the win in the ten lap AMA Pro SuperSport race after a race-long battle with three other ...    Read more


GEICO Suzuki’s Martin Cardenas Captures Daytona 200 Pole, Rolex watch



DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Colombia’s Martin Cardenas captured the pole and the coveted Rolex watch on Friday afternoon for the 71st running Daytona 200 AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike at Daytona International Speedway. Cardenas, riding the GEICO Suzuki, toured the 3.51-mile road course at one minute, 49.560 seconds, 115.334 mph. “I was ...    Read more


Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha Rider Hayes Blitzes The Field In AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike



Daytona, FL March 16, 2012 – Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha rider Josh Hayes was a man on a mission in AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Race 1 at Daytona International Speedway as he successfully began his defense of his Championship title with a dominant win at “The World Center of Racing.” Josh ...    Read more


Hayes Earns AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Revenge in Race 1 at Daytona International Speedway



Rispoli Takes AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport Win; Wyman Pulls off Another One DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 16, 2012) - Reigning AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Champion Josh Hayes accomplished what he could not one year ago in Friday's season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Hayes once again led from the ...    Read more


Let’s Go To Work: RoadRace Factory/Red Bull Kicks Off Daytona



Daytona, FL (March 15, 2012): The RoadRace Factory/Red Bull team began the 2012 season on Thursday at Daytona, with J.D. Beach and Jake Gagne taking on the field for the 71st Daytona 200 and Hayden Gillim and Tomas Puerta battling in SuperSport action. Months of hard work by the entire ...    Read more


Wyman Wins First AMA Pro Road Race of the 2012 Season



Buffalo, NY: Kyle Wyman from Macedon, NY, won today’s AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 series race at Daytona International Speedway. Wyman’s win was an all-American effort: His American-made Harley-Davidson rolled on Dunlop Sportmax® D211™ GP-A tires made in Buffalo, NY. It was the first win of the 2012 ...    Read more


Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan Band to Lead Entertainment at C*A*M*M*O Tribute to Rolling Thunder XXV



Alexandria, VA – Award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band will kickoff the entertainment portion of the Center for American Military Music Opportunities’ (C*A*M*M*O) tribute to Rolling Thunder’s 25th anniversary, on Saturday, May 26, at a special stage set up at the intersection of ...    Read more


Harley-Davidson Styling Chief Willie G. Davidson To Retire After 49-Year Legendary Design Career



Motorcycle Industry Visionary Built Unrivaled Motorcycle Design Group, Established Company’s Pre-Eminence in Styling Leadership MILWAUKEE, March 16, 2012 – After nearly 50 years as head of styling, Willie G. Davidson is retiring from Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) April 30, 2012. Willie G., Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer, is widely recognized as ...    Read more


One Year After Unveiling Prototypes, Motus Is Back At Daytona With Full Production Plans



Prices, accessories, specifications and initial Authorized Dealer list released. March 15, 2012, Daytona Beach, Florida - After a year of extensive testing and development, Motus Motorcycles are back at Daytona BikeWeek with full 2012 production plans, including pricing, accessories, specifications, availability, and an initial list of Authorized Motus Dealers. Press Kit here ...    Read more