The first race of the Isle of Man TT is tomorrow. The Superbike race will be 6 laps and is scheduled for 2pm local time. There is an 8hr difference to the US west coast and 5hr difference to the US east coast.If you fancy an early morning cup of coffee and some racing, there … Continue reading Isle of Man TT Primer: Racing Begins Sunday
Last week a put out my first piece on the Sacramento Mile by Harley-Davidson. It was published on My Life At Speed. The piece is a short photo essay on life in the paddock infield and around the facility. This was to give time for film to be developed. Yes, film. My colleague Richard Nowels, … Continue reading Sacramento Mile: Atmosphere of Flat Track
There is no point in trying to assemble words describing how I feel about the loss of Nicky Hayden. He was a pleasure to watch on the track, and I now realize how much I looked forward to hearing that accent as he talked about the mundane aspects of qualifying or bike set up during … Continue reading Godspeed Nicky Hayden
My interview with American Flat Track champion Bryan Smith has been expanded, with more content, insights, and schedule updates to make everyone aware of this Saturday's race in Sacramento. It has already gone live at My Life At Speed so, instead of talking about what is there, how about I give you the link and … Continue reading Five Minutes With: Bryan Smith
I don't mention music very often in my writing or updates, but I spent well over a decade as an avid guitarist and bassist, including a failed attempt to sustain myself as a studio musician. My favorite project, Sarn, was fronted by my close friend Jay Bartell (aka Jay Walken). Jay was majorly influenced by … Continue reading Chris Cornell: RIP 2017
The road less traveled brings stories never told. This artist collective in Huntsville, AL is a perfect example. It seems like from my time living near Los Angeles and San Francisco I have a one-dimension view of what an artist loft should be. Instead of the haggard shell of an old warehouse, this space in … Continue reading Art In Huntsville, Alabama…
The small Bimota factory has, for decades, specialized in taking other manufacturer's engines and building exotic, heart-pounding motorcycles around them. In my opinion, the lat 1990's were a heyday for them. This has to do with the fact that they chose some really good engines. Many of their bikes use the 2-valve, air-cooled Ducati engine. … Continue reading Bimota Is Always In Style
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I recently got some time to talk with Bryan Smith. Now with the #1 plate and a factory ride on the Indian FTR750, he is still battling wheel to wheel with his main rival, Jared Mees (also now on an Indian.) The interview is pieced together in this piece that is now live on Motorcyclist Magazine's … Continue reading Interview: Flat Track Champion Bryan Smith
Willow Springs Raceway was the first round for sidecar racers in the Western US. Team Johnny Killmore got some great video footage, edited by Mike Naddorius. The Action is... <a href=""> Read More...
Johnny Killmore 