By James Gunaseelan

The finest motorcycle racing gear is seen on the race tracks, and why not. The riders are aware of the dangers of skidding or colliding at high speeds, and take great precautions to protect their vital organs. Almost every accessory – from helmets to motorcycle boots – has extra protection.

 The helmet is the most critical. You cannot sport a DOT certified helmet and hope to take part in a racing event. Almost every racing federation lays down the minimum rating that is acceptable. This rating is laid down by Snell Foundation, and is indicated on the inside of race helmets.

Will tiny Pinehurst survive a 9-year-old’s 2-stroke rampage?
By Curt Patterson

Many of you have never heard the term, but Scrambles was my first try at organized (sort of) motorcycle racing. Back in the mid-60's the tiny town of Pinehurst, Idaho held a Scrambles race most Saturday afternoons. We couldn't do it on Sunday because neighboring Smelterville held the Hillclimb on Sunday. You did not need to join anything, or sign anything; all you had to do was show up. There were two classes, 250cc and below, and the open class. I finally wore my dad down and he let me enter. He rode the Yamaha 100 Twin, yes, it was street legal, from our house to the "track." Mom hauled all of us kids, dogs, and beer in the Scout.

Technical problems stymie Red Bull team

Sept 16, 2007 - Red Bull KTM factory riders Mika Kallio and Hiroshi Aoyama went to Portugal for the 250 cc Grand Prix on the Estoril circuit will high hopes but saw their podium hopes dashed after both experienced technical problems.

Kallio, who started on the front row of the grid held third position on the opening four laps of the race and looked set for a promising place. But he was sidelined when his carburettor overflowed going into the fifth lap. Team-mate Aoyama charged through a fiercely fighting second group of riders and from fourth position had World Champion Jorge Lorenzo in sight when he was forced to retire with four laps to go.

Beginning in 2008, Miller Motorsports Park will be hosting the FIM Superbike World Championship. Having been absent from America for the past three years, the race will be part of the Honda Summit of Speed and is scheduled for June 1st, 2008.