The summer of 1976 was a historic one for BMW and their performance efforts. American executive Bob Lutz was instrumental in the creation of the company’s Motorsports Division in 1972, which was a prelude to enhancing the company’s performance profile on the street and on the track. Lutz was also instrumental in driving the company to shake off the conservative and stodgy … [Read more...] about Daytona 50th Anniversary Update … Speed Thrills for 2026
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Speed, grit, and smiles: Virginia man preserves John Penton’s legacy
John Penton was fearless. Painless. Tough as an anvil. “If anyone could lift up a motorcycle and drag it through a mud puddle, John could do it.” — Preston Petty “He could ride with a broken leg.” — Malcolm Smith. “Obviously, there was a bad connection from pain to his brain.” — Dick Mann “All my ribs have been broken at least once,” John Penton confessed. Penton lost … [Read more...] about Speed, grit, and smiles: Virginia man preserves John Penton’s legacy
BMW Motorrad presents the BMW F 450 GS
BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce the new, 2027 BMW F 450 GS. A genuine GS that delivers class leading technology, safety systems, excellent power and torque, and agile handling both on- and off-road – _all combining to maximize both short and long distance riding enjoyment, just as its larger displacement Adventure siblings do. "With the new BMW F 450 GS, BMW Motorrad … [Read more...] about BMW Motorrad presents the BMW F 450 GS
Engines, Ink and Insight: A Day with Writer Peter Egan
It didn’t matter about the subject, or whether it was about sports cars, motorcycles or philosophies on life, I always found journalist and author Peter Egan’s words to be at once witty, insightful, thought-provoking and endearing. I’d (figuratively) traveled with him in a ’63 Caddy in search of the Blues Highway, realized that I wasn’t the only one bent on one day owning a BMW … [Read more...] about Engines, Ink and Insight: A Day with Writer Peter Egan
A Tennessee Two-Wheel Escape: Riding Tellico Plains to the Cherohala Skyway
Arguably, the Cherohala Skyway is the best 43 miles of pavement in the southeastern United States. It exists because it is beautiful. On day three of the tour and I am currently trailing my riding partner, Elio Dimacali, who is pushing the pace to a level that is right at the edge of my comfort envelope. I’m piloting my 2022 BMW R1250GS Adventure. Dimacali serves as the lead … [Read more...] about A Tennessee Two-Wheel Escape: Riding Tellico Plains to the Cherohala Skyway
