Hooligans in the Bay

Hooligans in the Bay

Bringing motorcycle racing to a new audience has been a goal of varying importance since the dawn of motorsport. Some of the biggest hurdles organizers and promoters run into is making the rules easy to understand, finding a nearby venue, and having more to do than...
Flat Track Racing for Beginners

Flat Track Racing for Beginners

Ever since I attended a Speedway in Costa Mesa, I’ve been attracted to flat track racing. The bikes are simple but fast (often built san’s brakes) and are relatively inexpensive to buy/build. Going fast and turning left seemed to be the only skills one would need to...
MotoAmerica Utah Motorsports Campus (Miller) Race Report

MotoAmerica Utah Motorsports Campus (Miller) Race Report

I was confident going into Utah after getting my first Top Ten at a National at Laguna. However, I knew I’d have a disadvantage on the straits. I’ve mentioned a lot how my trap speeds were low in other posts and I’m getting sick of talking about that excuse so I’m not...
Superbike Racing in the Monterey Hills

Superbike Racing in the Monterey Hills

The FIM World Superbike race series comes to the US only once a year, but they pick the historic hills of Laguna Seca (now WeatherTech Raceway) to make sure they do it in style. Better yet, our national superbike series, MotoAmerica, shares the weekend with them,...
MotoAmerica Laguna Seca Race Report

MotoAmerica Laguna Seca Race Report

Wow, Just wow. I would have never expected to be back racing Motoamerica. It was an amazing adventure and I had a ton of fun. I think it’s safe to say I came back a different person, Physically, Mentally and Spiritually. During the moments a year ago when I was not...
ASMA Round 4 Race Report from RBMA Sponsored Racer Nic Swensgard

ASMA Round 4 Race Report from RBMA Sponsored Racer Nic Swensgard

I was excited and confident going into round 4 of ASMA. Saturday’s practice was super-hot. The track temp was 140 Degrees and the traction was greasy. I knew this weekend was not the weekend I’d be able to get the 250 CW lap record. I ran old race tires on...