The motorsports endeavors of Team Johnny Killmore as well as commentary about the wider world of motorized sport.
Consider this an open letter to anyone affiliated with Kawasaki, Bimota, or World Superbike (WSBK). The thrust of my intention is to remind the world at large of Anthony Gobert's achievements for Bimota, and to suggest Bimota use their re-entry into WSBK as a perfect opportunity to not only create a new Gobert-edition motorcycle for sale to the public, but to use the opportunity to help addicts in recovery at the same time. Let me explain...
Hello all, I just wanted to let people know I had an article go live today. It's an op-ed about the "King of the Baggers" racing being scheduled to happen with MotoAmerica at their Laguna Seca event in July. As a long-time sidecar racer I'm used to people questioning why I would race an awkward … Continue reading Come As You Are: Bagger Racing Deserves Some Respect
Hello all, Usually my daily typing exercise is just a chance to blather about what is on my mind and I toss it in the shredder afterwards, but this time it turned into a useful update. This Saturday I'm entering my Craigslist Buell Blast into the Run What Ya Brung class at the Moto Beach … Continue reading Hooligan Racing Is Just Around The Corner
Well that's not 100% true. This decision comes on the heels of several decisions, in series and all based on shaky logic. First is the decision to scan Craigslist for cheap motorcycles almost daily. When you have limited free time and even more limited garage space, you should never be looking actively for another project. … Continue reading Hooligan Racing: The Liquor Made Me Do It
For better or worse, motorcycles have been tied to images of rebellion in this country for over 100 years. Rock music has lived in largely the same space for over half a century. So it seems a no-brainer to combine motorcycles and music into as many things as you can. The Surf City Blitz … Continue reading Hooligans Invade The Surf City Blitz
Well it's official: I am done with road-racing sidecars. I first started out as a passenger on "The Woody," a very dilapidated but fun Formula 2 outfit, in 2008. I moved into the driver's seat in late 2009 and was campaigning my own bike by 2010. During those years I've had many highs and lows, … Continue reading End of an Era: Closing the Sidecar Door Opens a Window to Adventure
Hello all, Just a quick note that my piece for the Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys website has gone live. I was back at Weathertech Laguna Seca Raceway to see MotoAmerica and WorldSBK in action, and check out the event. Crowds were slightly up in numbers and way up in enthusiasm, staying to catch the last … Continue reading Superbikes at Laguna Seca
Just a quick note. A piece I did about the American Flat Track event two weeks ago has gone live at the Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys blog. The Calistoga half-mile was the first time I'd been to a half-mile event and I really enjoyed the difference. I'm looking forward to going back to the Sacramento … Continue reading American Flat Track at Calistoga
This happened about a month ago at the first race of the SRA-West season. We were running second when the bike in front of us-- Team 5150-- got a heavy weave under braking at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and couldn't make the turn. Sound didn't record but I added some music from a band I used … Continue reading Video: Sidecar Racing Crash
I recently did an interview with MotoAmerica Junior Cup rider Nic Swensgard. The 17 year-old Arizona native is a privateer of the highest order, balancing school, a part-time job, and racing along with social activities like being a youth leader at his church. The full-length article is here on the Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys Blog. … Continue reading Industry Spotlight: Nic Swensgard
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