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MCRA, the Future of Trackdays?

K3 Chris Onwiler — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:48:20 GMT

The Midwest Cafe Racing Association offers a diverse trackday program that may be the future of our sport.

Tracking History with a YZF750R

K3 Chris Onwiler — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:39:59 GMT

Jim Dietenberger's rare Yamaha YZF750R is a regular trackday contender!

Moto2 Trackday with DiSalvo!

K3 Chris Onwiler — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:03:32 GMT

Track Daze Moto2 Trackday with DiSalvo K3 Chris Onwiler GP at Gingerman The staccato rattle of a pit lane speed limiter ripped through the usual symphony of a session in progress. Since there would be no reason to

Tested: SamcoSport Hoses

K3 Chris Onwiler — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:13:59 GMT

SamcoSport hoses run cooler, last longer and offer better protection than stock. We install and test them.

Two-Up on the M4 Monster Suzuki!

K3 Chris Onwiler — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:00:57 GMT

Lance Lau gets a ride behind Chris Ulrich on the M4 Monster GSXR1000.

Tested: Komodo KFX Pro Racer suit

K3 Chris Onwiler — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:08:06 GMT

We test Komodo's best suit and love it!

European Vacation Part 3

K3 Chris Onwiler — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:05:48 GMT

Cover Story European Vacation Part 3 Jon Hatcher Attending the Mugello GP MotoGP is two wheeled insanity. As we were about to discover, Italian race fans take that madness to a new level. After jumping off the Autostrada

European Vacation Part 2

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:52:45 GMT

Inside Pass European Vacation Part 2 Jon Hatcher Road Trip (Missed the first installment? Check out European Vacation Part 1 ) The bike was ugly. Its tall stance, awkward “face” and fat, saddlebag clad rear end just didn’t

Bayliss Chooses Sidi

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:25:55 GMT

Industry News Bayliss Chooses Sidi Press Release Aussie feet in Italian boots (Editor’s Note Every WSB pilot needs good boots. Maybe Troy’s choice was influenced by TrackdayMag.com’s Year Long Test of the Sidi Vortice Air…) MotoNation

Novice to Advanced, Part 1

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:55:48 GMT

New Rider's Info Novice to Advanced, Part 1 Kevin Kouri One rider’s journey First Weekend If you've never done a trackday, you have no idea what you're missing. Most participants will agree that it's the most fun you

Runnin’ With the Devil!

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:29:50 GMT

Tech Inspection Runnin’ With the Devil K3 Chris Onwiler We install a Devil titanium full race exhaust In the sportbike world, gold and platinum are passé. The jewelry that we crave is crafted from titanium and carbon fiber.

Tested: Elka 20mm Fork Valves

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:38:12 GMT

We test Elka"s 20mm fork valve kit and are very impressed.

Installing Clip-Ons

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:55:53 GMT

We install racing clip-on handlebars from Woodcraft.

Fear is Your Friend

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:29:15 GMT

New Rider's Info Fear is Your Friend K3 Chris Onwiler That little voice is trying to tell you something. (Photos by Heavy Penny Photo) Racetrack riding is an incredible rush but that awesome feeling is always tempered by the

European Vacation, Part 1

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:44:28 GMT

Editor Jon Hatcher goes to Germany.

Crash Tested: AGV Sport Laguna 1 Piece Suit

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:59:05 GMT

We crash the AGV Sport Laguna 1-piece leather suit and walk away unhurt.

A Bad Day at the Track

K3 Chris Onwiler — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:25:43 GMT

Tackday riding is great fun until someone gets hurt.

Tested Komodo Sport RT Suit

K3 Chris Onwiler — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:35:01 GMT

Komodo"s R/T Sport is built for road and track use. We test it both ways.

Ghost Hunt

K3 Chris Onwiler — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:49:19 GMT

Playing with the motorcycles of our misspent youth.

Have Wrench, Will Travel

K3 Chris Onwiler — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:30:09 GMT

Editor Dave Vaughn joins the RIM Racing AMA privateer team as a mechanic

Strapless Stands Trailer Restraint System

K3 Chris Onwiler — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:59:55 GMT

Strapless Stands are a safe, inexpensive way to secure your motorcycle for transport.

Park Tool PFP-6 Air Pump

K3 Chris Onwiler — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:09:49 GMT

Park Tool's PFP 6 Air Pump is the $29.95 solution to setting tire pressures at the track.

Ohlins Enhanced

K3 Chris Onwiler — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:04:26 GMT

We rebuild and modify OEM Ohlins forks and shock for enhanced racetrack performance.

Two Stroke Smoke

K3 Chris Onwiler — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:05:11 GMT

Reader's Racetrack Rides Two Stroke Smoke K3 Chris Onwiler For some, only a GP bike will do Owwwww Owwwww Owwwww Above the usual din of a morning at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois, the

Crash Tested: Vemar VSREV Helmet

K3 Chris Onwiler — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:08:47 GMT

Track Tested Crash Tested Vemar VSREV Helmet Lance lobs his lid Article Byline Last year we tested the Vemar VSREV helmet, distributed in the United States by MotoNation . Retailing at $300.00, the VSREV utilizes Vemar’s proprietary blend