It is Thursday. But it is different from most Thursdays in my life since I am standing as close as I can to a racetrack in northern Alabama to get pictures of riders practicing for upcoming races. In this moment, the old — or should I say “vintage” — bikes are running sidecars of various design. The riders are getting ready to participate in races over the next three … [Read more...] about Barber Vintage Festival: You Will Be Entertained
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Daytona 50th Anniversary Update … Speed Thrills for 2026
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
Partner content: Ducati Scrambler Nightshift — Ducati kicks off celebrations for its 100-year history
July 4th, 1926: almost one century has gone by since the day when a dream was born in Borgo Panigale that would change the world of motorcycling forever. From its roots in Bologna to global recognition, Ducati has transformed passion into excellence, technology into emotion, design into beauty, and engineering into art. With 2026 approaching, Ducati officially kicks off … [Read more...] about Partner content: Ducati Scrambler Nightshift — Ducati kicks off celebrations for its 100-year history
Rally in the Valley, Elkin & Jonesville, NC, Aug. 1st – 3rd
This summer, the Yadkin Valley proudly welcomes the first ever Rally in the Valley - NC’s ‘best little rally’ held in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville. Located at the base of the Blue Ridge and a short distance from piedmont metros including Charlotte and the Triad, the towns of Elkin and Jonesville have a lot to offer for the motorcycle community. The inaugural Rally in the … [Read more...] about Rally in the Valley, Elkin & Jonesville, NC, Aug. 1st – 3rd
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Park: The Motorsports Oz at the Appalachians’ End
The curves and straightaways of the motorcyclist’s yellow brick road lead not to a mythical place of wizards and witches, but rather to Birmingham, Alabama. For that is where a rider’s Oz resides, better known in our real world as the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Park. Barber exists not as a magical, made-up motorcycle nirvana but rather a two-wheeled dreamy … [Read more...] about The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Park: The Motorsports Oz at the Appalachians’ End
