The Past, Present and Future of MotoGP Who’s at the helm of the MotoGP ship? How Dorna boss Carmelo Ezpeleta isn’t going to let the manufacturers call the shots anymore and what that might mean for the future of Grand Prix roadracing.

Colin Edwards in-action

In the world of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), International Road Racing Teams Association (IRTA), Motorcycle Sports Manufacturers Association (MSMA) and Dorna are the controlling powers. “Dorna” is also often written in full capital letters under the mistaken belief the five letters that form its name are an acronym. In [...]

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Ducati Sold Again Audi buys Italian motorcycle manufacturer for $1 billion plus.

Ducati Sold Again

Okay, folks, Audi has acquired Ducati for just over $1 billion. Lots of discussion is ongoing as to why this has happened. The parts that make some sense are that Audi-VW now has its own fancy motorcycle brand (a shiny piece of corporate jewelry), and that Ducati has the interest and loyalty of a slice [...]

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MotoGP Rules for 2012 Announced–1000cc Bikes Return

Today, the Grand Prix Commission, acting at the Brno GP in the Czech Republic, voted unanimously to confirm what had previously been under discussion, as follows:  MotoGP class for 2012 Technical specifications (as already announced 2/17/10) Capacity                                            up to 1000cc Maximum number of cylinders         4 Maximum bore                                   81mm Minimum weight                               150 kg (up to 800cc) [...]

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