This old advertisement for a Taiwanese bank came through my suggestions recently. I first saw it at a moto-filmfest and I'm embarrassed to admit, it was the most memorable film of the event (after the Outlaw Emmett Deemus of course). Based on a true story, I actually came across a news report about the real … Continue reading Best Commercial Ever
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Five Minutes With: Bryan Smith
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
Bimota Is Always In Style
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
Video: Willow Springs Sidecar Racing
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...
Notes From Willow Springs: Sidecar Racing
Saturday I got a flying start from 11th on the grid and ended up leading by turn 2. Unfortunately I pushed too hard, too early, and Sean wasn't able to...
Liking The Things You Hate
There are some long standing tropes in motorcycle advertising. In a cluster they'll get called something like, "hipster douchebag videos" and they are easy to spot. They have sparks from a metal grinder, random close-up shots of a motorcycle (usually showing nothing out of the ordinary), and plenty of slow motion shots of someone riding … Continue reading Liking The Things You Hate
Motorcyclist Re-Launches Next Week
Let me just share a quick note with all you motorcycle enthusiasts who also enjoy a little thing called information. No, not that stuff. I'm not talking about the swill that comes flying at you like bugs on your faceshield. I mean information, maaann... can you dig..? That's the stuff. You remember. Crack open that … Continue reading Motorcyclist Re-Launches Next Week
Huge Shake Up At Motorcyclist Magazine
The world of print journalism is definitely changing. Much of it is in decline, but new segments are appearing because of it. Those who do want print (about motorcycling at least) seem to want an experience more than they want a cheap thrill. Flagging sales are hitting the entire industry in an increasingly online, bite-sized … Continue reading Huge Shake Up At Motorcyclist Magazine
The Hundredth Percentile
We talk about pushing "one hundred percent" in racing a lot. I think it is often overlooked just how hard that is to do, and just how often we mistake ninety-nine percent for a hundred. I saw two men both give a hundred percent in detestable conditions, just a few weeks ago. It was the … Continue reading The Hundredth Percentile
Pre-Race Grid Face From Santa Rosa
If you have raced competitively at any level you know the feeling. It could have been running track in high school. It could have been mountain bikes in a local club. Here it is national level flat track. In any event you've felt the butterflies. You probably developed a pre-race ritual or routine to burn … Continue reading Pre-Race Grid Face From Santa Rosa
Johnny Killmore 