Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Sauber hold off Toro Rosso for seventh overall | 2011 F1 season review

Sauber's disqualification from the first race almost cost them a place in the constructors' championship.

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Danny LaPorte Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence Ron Lechien

Colin Kolles leaves HRT | 2011 F1 season

HRT has announced team principal Colin Kolles has left "due to the new direction that the team has taken."

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Marc Coma puts himself forward for the 2012 Dakar

The three times winner of the Dakar, Marc Coma, put himself forward this morning at the MRW Headquar...

Source: http://www.fim-live.com/en/media/news/news-detail/article/1323792036-marc-coma-puts-himself-forward-for-the-2012-dakar/

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Michele Pirro Replaces Simoncelli at Team Gresini

Michele Pirro Replaces Simoncelli at Team GresiniMichele Pirro Replaces Simoncelli at Team Gresini – San Carlo Honda Gresini team did not want to get too lost in grief over the death of Marco Simoncelli. Gresini has now found a replacement candidate of Simoncelli.

Michele Pirro, winner of an emotional final Moto2 race of the 2011 season at Valencia, will be the rider entrusted with the new Team San Carlo Honda Gresini CRT bike, which features an FTR chassis and Honda CBR 1000R engine, next season. The Italian rider and team now take the same enthusiasm and work ethic into a new adventure in MotoGP.

Before competing in Moto2 last year, Pirro had won the European 125cc championship, two Superstock crown of Spain and Spanish Supersport championship staged performances. Look impressive on the Gresini Moriwaki, Michele Pirro closed the Moto2 perfect season by winning the top podium in Valencia.

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Simoncelli Champion in Sepang, killed Sepang

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Kuala Lumpur - Travel careers Marco Simoncelli in the primary classroom not long motorcycle grand prix. He died while diving the race at the Sepang circuit, where he had made sure he became a world champion.

Simoncelli, 24, died after falling off his motorbike on the second lap MotoGP Malaysia, Sunday (10/23/2011), after she was then hit by two other drivers speeding behind him, namely Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.

He had an ambulance was rushed to hospital, but his soul can not be saved. When the horrific incident took place, regardless of his helmet to his head.

Death rider San Carlo Gresini Honda team was the worst in MotoGP since Daijiro Katoh, which Gresini rider, died of injuries from the Japanese series 2003. September last season, the drivers of the Moto2 class, namely Showa Tomizawa, also lost their lives on the track racing.

No less surprising, the new week in the world racing accident that killed a participant, ie And Wheldon, the IndyCar British event in Las Vegas.

Simoncelli really was knitting a bright career in MotoGP, after finishing eighth last season, completing 16 of 18 races in that year.

In this season he proved many people predicted that he will be one rider to be reckoned with. The proof, he was able to finish fifth in the series opener in Qatar, also in France and Italy. He earned his first podium when he became the third fastest rider in the Czech Republic.

Simoncelli more stable when consecutive series in fourth place in San Marino, Aragon, and Japan. In the series-16 at Phillip Island, Australia, he managed to reach its highest achievement, which was runner-up (behind Casey Stoner).

In addition to a promising talent, quirky guy with hair kribonya it also often sparked controversy. Racing style is considered "gratuitous", more than bold, and several times the assessed harm other drivers.

One of the most dangerous action is when brushed with Dani Pedrosa at Le Mans. Pedrosa injured collarbone, and he was sentenced to ride-through penalty. Initially Simoncelli dodge blame for the crash, but later admitted that he needs to do a reflection on the style of racing.

Before moving to MotoGP, Simoncelli had been a European champion in the 125cc class. He entered the Grand Prix level in 2002 with Aprilia in the 125cc class. Her achievements are always rises: from finishing number 33 to 21, 11, and five in 2005.

In 2006 The Kribo recruited to the 250cc Gilera, and in summer 2008 he managed to become world champion. Certainty grabbed it acquired title when he finished third in the race at Sepang.

Simoncelli in the Sepang well "acquainted" with the MotoGP, as the new Honda rider in the 2010 season. On the circuit he fell twice in the official trials. The incident is the second to destroy his helmet.

And today, Sunday (23/10/2011), Simoncelli back to Sepang but to "say goodbye" to fans and fans of MotoGP. He died in a high speed.

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/uWWO1NWIvNj/Simoncelli+Champion+Sepang+killed+Sepang

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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

WSBK: World Superbike Philip Island Highlights 2011

Source: http://sportbikeblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/wsbk-world-superbike-philip-island.html

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Sauber hold off Toro Rosso for seventh overall | 2011 F1 season review

Sauber's disqualification from the first race almost cost them a place in the constructors' championship.

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Blazusiak aims for home glory

With just a few days to go before the second round of the 2012 FIM SuperEnduro World Championsh...

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Simoncelli Dead Photos



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Marco Simoncelli


Marco Simoncelli could not fight against serious injury that happened, due to an accident at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, Sunday (10.23.11). "Supersic" finally breathed last at 16:56 pm local time or 15:56 pm, although it had received treatment at the medical center circuit.

Horrible accident that occurred on the second lap in the Corner 11. Simoncelli, who was fighting with Alvaro Bautista in the race for fourth spot, unable to control the bike when cornering to the right, so it slipped.

When it fell, he and his motorcycle across the circuit and into the path's Tech 3 Yamaha rider Colin Edwards, and Ducati rider, Valentino Rossi. Horror accident is inevitable, because the motor Edwards ran over Simoncelli, precisely on the head.

Edwards fell outside the track with a dislocated shoulder injury, and Rossi was still able to control the bike while bouncing off the track and mount GP11.1 Desmosedici damaged. However, Simoncelli flounder on the track with a helmet has been freed from the head (after the overrun), and he did not move.

Immediate red flag was raised over the tragic accident. After waiting some time, the race committee announced that the Malaysian Grand Prix was officially canceled, because the medical team to focus on rescuing Simoncelli, who eventually died at 16:56 o'clock.

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/MVfYAYop96G/Simoncelli+Dead+Photos

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RJ Says: Bercy Supercross

I have raced at the Bercy Supercross. In 1984, we actually raced it twice. The first race was right after the Daytona Supercross in March, and then we raced again at Bercy in December.

The very first year was cool. But the track was an unknown. When we (the top American Supercross racers) got there, we realized they (the organizers) didn't know fully how to put on a supercross. The track was so narrow, it was hard to pass, it was a 'European' supercross.

But also that first year, I realized how awesome a 'show' can be. Their show was awesome in Bercy! All of us were surprised at how great it was!

My very first thought though, the first time I got to Bercy: "Wow, this is a small track!" But I raced there again in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989. I've also gone another time after I retired from professional supercross and motocross racing.


Bercy 2009

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-bercy-supercross

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Simoncelli Champion in Sepang, killed Sepang

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Kuala Lumpur - Travel careers Marco Simoncelli in the primary classroom not long motorcycle grand prix. He died while diving the race at the Sepang circuit, where he had made sure he became a world champion.

Simoncelli, 24, died after falling off his motorbike on the second lap MotoGP Malaysia, Sunday (10/23/2011), after she was then hit by two other drivers speeding behind him, namely Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.

He had an ambulance was rushed to hospital, but his soul can not be saved. When the horrific incident took place, regardless of his helmet to his head.

Death rider San Carlo Gresini Honda team was the worst in MotoGP since Daijiro Katoh, which Gresini rider, died of injuries from the Japanese series 2003. September last season, the drivers of the Moto2 class, namely Showa Tomizawa, also lost their lives on the track racing.

No less surprising, the new week in the world racing accident that killed a participant, ie And Wheldon, the IndyCar British event in Las Vegas.

Simoncelli really was knitting a bright career in MotoGP, after finishing eighth last season, completing 16 of 18 races in that year.

In this season he proved many people predicted that he will be one rider to be reckoned with. The proof, he was able to finish fifth in the series opener in Qatar, also in France and Italy. He earned his first podium when he became the third fastest rider in the Czech Republic.

Simoncelli more stable when consecutive series in fourth place in San Marino, Aragon, and Japan. In the series-16 at Phillip Island, Australia, he managed to reach its highest achievement, which was runner-up (behind Casey Stoner).

In addition to a promising talent, quirky guy with hair kribonya it also often sparked controversy. Racing style is considered "gratuitous", more than bold, and several times the assessed harm other drivers.

One of the most dangerous action is when brushed with Dani Pedrosa at Le Mans. Pedrosa injured collarbone, and he was sentenced to ride-through penalty. Initially Simoncelli dodge blame for the crash, but later admitted that he needs to do a reflection on the style of racing.

Before moving to MotoGP, Simoncelli had been a European champion in the 125cc class. He entered the Grand Prix level in 2002 with Aprilia in the 125cc class. Her achievements are always rises: from finishing number 33 to 21, 11, and five in 2005.

In 2006 The Kribo recruited to the 250cc Gilera, and in summer 2008 he managed to become world champion. Certainty grabbed it acquired title when he finished third in the race at Sepang.

Simoncelli in the Sepang well "acquainted" with the MotoGP, as the new Honda rider in the 2010 season. On the circuit he fell twice in the official trials. The incident is the second to destroy his helmet.

And today, Sunday (23/10/2011), Simoncelli back to Sepang but to "say goodbye" to fans and fans of MotoGP. He died in a high speed.

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/ehW4aloxv18/Simoncelli+Champion+Sepang+killed+Sepang

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Enigma 1050 ? Britain?s Kit Motorcycle

Former British moto-journalist Jim Lindsay is behind one of the more intriguing motorcycle projects in the UK right now. Working from the list of contacts he’s made covering the motorcycle industry, Lindsay and his crew are building the Enigma 1050, a Triumph Speed Triple-powered custom sport bike. Collaborating with the minds that bring us Tigcraft, K-Tech Suspension, Promach , and Dymag, the pedigree behind the Engima 1050 is already a promising one, but what intrigues ...

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Simoncelli Killed After 45 Minutes Accidents

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KUALA LUMPUR - MICOM: Gresni Honda rider Marco Simoncelli was killed at the age of 24. Severe injuries in the head makes him unable to survive.

Medical Director Dr. Michele Macchiagodena call, Simoncelli died from injuries in the head, neck, and chest.

"I am sad to be here to announce the death of Marco Simoncelli. The cause of death there is trauma to the face, head, neck and chest," said Macchiagodena a news conference at the Sepang Circuit on Sunday (23/10).

He explained the conditions Simoncelli was unconscious when medical teams arrived to the crash site. When the ambulance arrived, he was immediately given CPR (artificial breathing assistance) and also get emergency care. Unfortunately the CPR for 45 minutes could not help her. "Simoncelli died at 16:56," softly Macchiagodena.

The press conference which lasted six minutes and was attended by Javier Alonso (Dorna Events Managing Director), Franco Uncini (Safety Delegates), Claude Danis (Presidential Commission on Safety), and Paul Butler (Race Director).

In a re-recording impressions of accidents in Malaysian MotoGP race at the Sepang Circuit on Sunday (23/10), see Simoncelli who was in front of Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista suddenly widened and successfully traversed by Bautista and Nicky Hayden at the bend 11 to end the first lap.

Visible Simoncelli Honda motorcycle front tire loses traction. Simoncelli was dropped and turned sharply to the right.

The fall in belakanngnya Simoncelli makes riders, Colin Edwards, who also tried preceding it, can not control the motor and Simoncelli crashed instantly. In fact, both also hit Valentino Rossi at their side

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/RLiwRy-eV_t/Simoncelli+Killed+After+45+Minutes+Accidents

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Monday, December 12, 2011

World Superbike: Online WSBK Assen 2009 Videos

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RJ Says: Moving to Pro 4 Off-Road Truck Racing in 2011

Last year I won the TORC Pro 2 Off-Road Truck racing championship. This year I'm moving to the Pro 4 class.

What's the difference between Pro 2 and Pro 4? Pro 2 is two wheel drive. Pro 4 is four wheel drive.

With Pro 4 you can drive more aggressively - you can get on the gas more, because you have much more traction with all four wheels.

Also in 2011, I'm with a new team - Menzies. Plus I have help from Dodge, and Red Bull.

In this video below, this is one of the first times I started testing for 2011. It's a track at Glen Helen Raceway! (Home of the US MX GP)

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-moving-to-pro-4-off-road-truck-racing-in-2011

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Simoncelli Killed After 45 Minutes Accidents

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KUALA LUMPUR - MICOM: Gresni Honda rider Marco Simoncelli was killed at the age of 24. Severe injuries in the head makes him unable to survive.

Medical Director Dr. Michele Macchiagodena call, Simoncelli died from injuries in the head, neck, and chest.

"I am sad to be here to announce the death of Marco Simoncelli. The cause of death there is trauma to the face, head, neck and chest," said Macchiagodena a news conference at the Sepang Circuit on Sunday (23/10).

He explained the conditions Simoncelli was unconscious when medical teams arrived to the crash site. When the ambulance arrived, he was immediately given CPR (artificial breathing assistance) and also get emergency care. Unfortunately the CPR for 45 minutes could not help her. "Simoncelli died at 16:56," softly Macchiagodena.

The press conference which lasted six minutes and was attended by Javier Alonso (Dorna Events Managing Director), Franco Uncini (Safety Delegates), Claude Danis (Presidential Commission on Safety), and Paul Butler (Race Director).

In a re-recording impressions of accidents in Malaysian MotoGP race at the Sepang Circuit on Sunday (23/10), see Simoncelli who was in front of Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista suddenly widened and successfully traversed by Bautista and Nicky Hayden at the bend 11 to end the first lap.

Visible Simoncelli Honda motorcycle front tire loses traction. Simoncelli was dropped and turned sharply to the right.

The fall in belakanngnya Simoncelli makes riders, Colin Edwards, who also tried preceding it, can not control the motor and Simoncelli crashed instantly. In fact, both also hit Valentino Rossi at their side

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/okLOiQMzAXt/Simoncelli+Killed+After+45+Minutes+Accidents

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The S1000RR... How it Should Have Looked

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crazy lady

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:rotflmao:

*warning: *strong language

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My new home!

Ahhhhh, back in the east. :) It's nice to be back. For those of you that don't remember, I was an "east" regional guy from TN before I moved to Tx in...

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WSBK: World Superbike from Asen 2010 Highlight Videos

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Iley joins Lotus from McLaren | F1 Fanatic round-up

In the round-up: Lotus bolster their technical team by hiring John Iley.

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

RJ Says: Defending a Supercross Championship and season review

After watching the first three supercross races of the 2011 season, I'll share with you what I see at this point.

Two riders that have really impressed me so far are Ryan Villopoto and Trey Canard. Looking at their fitness, their riding technique, their ability to get thru traffic on the race track, both are far beyond what I thought they would be.

I knew Ryan would be fast. But when a rider has been away from racing for a while, as he has, sometimes it takes a while to knock off the rust. Ryan has looked great after his heat races - obviously the training with Aldon Baker has helped him a lot. I can see his fitness, how much he is sweating, and his ability to retain his breath and breathing after both his heats and main events. It's visible that Ryan has leaned down together with Aldon, and he's in awesome condition.

I thought it would take Trey Canard at least half a season in the premiere Supercross class to where he was really comfortable. As I watch Trey in these first three races, there are certain section of the different tracks where he is faster than either Villopoto or James Stewart. Once Trey puts together the whole track, and an entire 20 laps like that - look for him to win some races this year.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rj-says/rj-says-defending-a-supercross-championship-and-season-review

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MotoGP 2012: Michele Pirro is a substitute Marco Simoncelli at Gresini

MotoGP 2012: Michele Pirro is a substitute Marco Simoncelli at Gresini -�The FIA ??released the official calendar 2012 racing season. Australia and Brazil each series so opening and closing, while the United States become the new host the race pole.

MotoGP 2012: Michele Pirro is a substitute Marco Simoncelli at Gresini

FIA racing calendar that was released today, Wednesday (12/07/2011) no change compared to the calendar while that had already been issued the world’s automotive authority in August.

GP United States who became the new entrants will be held on November 18, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Until now the provision is actually still filled with question marks associated circuit construction. But Bernie Ecclestone extend the deadline until the organizers can solve the problem.

Bahrain GP also remains one of the host F1 next season, despite the political and security conditions there are considered uncertain. This year’s race at the Bahrain International Circuit canceled due to political turmoil in that country.

1804829 MotoGP 2012: Michele Pirro is a substitute Marco Simoncelli at Gresini2012 racing season will begin in Australia on March 18, while the final race will be held in Brazil on November 25. Thus quoted from Autosport.�Michele Pirro will go up a class to MotoGP with Gresini in 2012 season, along with a team that also he defended during this year’s fall in Moto2.�The Italian rider won a dramatic final race in the Moto2 Valencia, just a few days after his partner died in Gresini’s Marco Simoncelli at the Malaysian GP.

“We have decided to memberikn Michele Pirro chance to show his talents, as she did at the end of last season,” said Fausto Gresini at Grupdate.net.

“He was fantastic after winning the race is not forgotten in Valencia is very emotional for us and assured us that he deserves a chance. We obviously an Italian team so it is very important for us to continue this project with the Italian team’s inside,” he continued.

Pirro also claim very pleased with the decision and are proud to wade through new adventures with Gresini. “I feel honored to remain in a fantastic team that contains a remarkable people and could join them in an ambitious project that determines the future of MotoGP,” said Pirro.

MotoGP 2012 season set a new rule that helps the teams with the low budget Claiming Rule Teams (CRT), which was considered as a new movement in propelling the race.

MotoGP 2012: Michele Pirro is a substitute Marco Simoncelli at Gresini

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/fzfqEO06VVg/MotoGP+2012+Michele+Pirro+substitute+Marco

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Construction Resumes at Circuit of the Americas

Construction of the Circuit of the Americas outside of Austin, TX has resumed, after the track finally secured its contract with Formula One for a 2012 round. Work at the Circuit of the Americas had been suspended indefinitely after a contract between F1 and CotA was not signed by its appropriate deadline. However with Formula One Boss Bernie Ecclestone now getting his blood money, construction can once again resume in Texas. Announcing that Formula One ...

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Simoncelli Sepang Crash


Italian motorcyclist Marco Simoncelli has been tragically killed in a crash during today's Malaysian Moto GP, race organisers have confirmed.

The Gresini Honda rider lost control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and appeared to be hit by Colin Edwards and then Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track.

The fatal incident comes just a week after British IndyCar racing driver Dan Wheldon died after crashing in Las Vegas

The 24-year-old's helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but his injuries were too serious.

A message on the MotoGP website read: 'Marco Simoncelli succumbed to injuries sustained in Malaysia.'

Newly-crowned champion Casey Stoner admitted watching the accident made him worried for Simoncelli, who was later pronounced dead.

'As soon as I saw the footage it just makes you sick inside,' the Australian told BBC2.
'Whenever the helmet comes off that's not a good sign.'

Tony Elias, Moto2 world champion, said he was praying the injuries to Simoncelli were not serious before learning the devastating news.

'We just hope Marco is OK - that's my wish,' he said.

The organisers confirmed the race was cancelled, having halted it immediately after the fatal incident.

Deadly: The rider (No 58) is seen sliding from his bike and colliding with two other riders in a horrifying crash

Moment of horror: Simoncelli loses control on the secon

Disaster: Simoncelli fatally falls off of his Honda after colliding into Colin Edwards

Fall: Edwards spins off the track along with Simoncelli's bike as the 24-year-old Italian devastatingly lies motionless


Race marshalls attend to Honda rider Simoncelli (C) following his fatal crash just four minutes after the start of the Malaysian MotoGP race


Devastated: Colin Edwards of the US who was involved in the crash stands at the side of the track after the fatal crash

A bulletin from the organisers, reported on website Autosport, said: 'Race cancelled as the medical centre staff is focusing on treating Marco Simoncelli and track action cannot be resumed in the current circumstances.'

It was confirmed on MotoGP's official website that he died at 4.56pm local time.

Tributes came in pouring in from his fellow riders soon after the incident.

British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow wrote on Twitter: 'RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today.'


Agony: Marco Simoncelli's father is comforted as he waits outside a medical centre where the rider was taken following a crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix


Crew members of the Honda team of Marco Simoncelli of Italy console each other as they gather outside a medical centre where the rider was taken following a crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix


Wheeled away: Track officials remove Simoncelli's motorcycle after the dreadful accident

Last week British IndyCar racing driver Dan Wheldon died after he was catapulted helplessly into the air in a 225mph smash before landing on a barrier and suffering fatal head injuries.

Just days earlier the father-of-two joined a number of other drivers in expressing the fears over the speed of cars and overcrowding on the oval-shaped track.

But in a blog post, he had promised fans he would go out to win and put on a show of 'pure entertainment'.


The organisers cancelled the race when the extent of Simoncelli's injuries become apparent, having halted it immediately after the accident

Source: http://www.zimbio.com/MotoGP/articles/52ik-GT85dS/Simoncelli+Sepang+Crash

Rene Baeten David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett

Star Wars Stormtrooper Leathers ? Yes! Oh Baby Jesus Yes!

With all of our subtle and not-so-subtle references to the franchise, you’d have to be a newbie to Asphalt & Rubber to miss the fact that we’ve seen the Star Wars movies at least a couple times. So of course it goes without saying that it tickles our fancy that UD Replicas has unveiled another motorcycle-friendly costume replica, this time a Stormtrooper leather motorcycle suit. Clearly the droids you are looking for, UD Replicas’ Stormtrooper ...

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