Motorcycle Racing

Walter Rusk is still remembered warmly in his native Ulster, and with his shock of blonde hair he was labeled the 'Blonde Bombshell.'

Dec 2, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Dani Pedrosa took victory in front of his home fans at the final round of MotoGP, The Spaniard led every lap after Casey Stoner crashed out before the race even started.

Nov 6, 2009 - Paul Harris

Ken Kavanagh became the first Australian rider to win a World Championship GP, and to also claim victory at the Isle of Man.

Nov 2, 2009 - Murray McLeod

As a Norton Works rider Ken Kavanagh scored wins for the firm. His tenure with Moto Guzzi was far more rewarding.

Nov 2, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Dave Bennett showed great promise with a win at record speed in the 1951 Manx Grand Prix. His tenure as a Norton works rider was never fulfilled.

Oct 26, 2009 - Murray McLeod

'Fearless' Foster earned that title for his courage in handling the fearsome bikes being raced in his era.

Sep 24, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Umberto Masetti justified his inclusion in the 1950 Gilera squad; winning the 500cc World Championship; a feat he repeated in 1952.

Sep 22, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Dario Ambrosini was the archetypal Latin; fiery and passionate in pursuit of his goals. With his influence the Benelli name was resurrected to World Championship status.

Sep 17, 2009 - Murray McLeod

During the turbulent decade 0f the 1920s and beyond, Birmingham's Walter Handley demonstrated that he was a brilliant and at times a controversial rider.

Sep 3, 2009 - Murray McLeod

TT ace Walter Handley held no particular allegiance to any manufacturer; instead he performed well on them all.

Sep 2, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Stanley Woods TT career began in 1922 under unique circumstances, and from there he went on to become a contender in the Isle of Man and International Grand Prix races.

Aug 9, 2009 - Murray McLeod

From 1923 when he won the 1923 Junior TT to 1939 with his 10th victory Stanley Woods created an unforgettable legacy in TT history.

Aug 9, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Lincolnshire rider Freddie Frith's road racing career began in 1930. During that decade he was a dual TT winner and following WW2 he was still a worthy champion.

Jul 26, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Motor sport in Uganda has been the monopoly of a certain class. In fact, people used to summarize motor sport in a couple of words: 'Rich' and 'Men'. Until Susan Muwonge.

Jul 20, 2009 - John Isingoma

Les Graham gained fame as 1949 500cc World Champion, but that coveted Isle of Man Senior Trophy was never to be his.

Jul 14, 2009 - Murray McLeod

A glimpse at the brief but memorable career of Percy (Tim) Hunt, the first rider to score a TT double at the Isle of Man.

Jun 10, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Dickie Dale was the ideal team man; conscientious, determined and with an analytical mind. It was tragic that he should lose his life after a fulfilling career.

Jun 5, 2009 - Murray McLeod

During the dynamic years of road racing in the 1950s and 60s no rider was held in higher regard than the late John Hartle.

Jun 4, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Noriyuki Haga has a firm grasp on the WSBK rider standings. Can Ben Spies make up ground at Assen? Here are the top picks for Round 4.

Apr 22, 2009 - Todd Butts

Rookie phenomenon Ben Spies has dominated the first two race weekends of the season, but can he keep up with Noriyuki Haga at Valencia? Here are the top picks for Round 3

Mar 31, 2009 - Todd Butts

With the cost of fossil fuels and greenhouse gasses on everyone's mind, the Isle of Man TT organizers take the initiative and offer race fans zero emission racing.

Mar 22, 2009 - John Glimmerveen

Londoner Harold Daniell's racing career began in the early 1930s and in 1937 he gained a place in the elite Norton team.

Mar 3, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Harold Daniell's postwar career progressed from pre-war technology into the so-called 'Featherbed' era. It was a period when he gained two more Senior TT trophies.

Mar 3, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Question: what goes from 0~60 mph in 0.97 seconds, and doesn't use any gas doing it? Answer: an electrically powered drag racing motorcycle, the KillaCycle.

Feb 12, 2009 - John Glimmerveen

The story of Eric Oliver, whose never-say-die attitude gained him four World Championships and who also created the 'kneeler' design that is still current to this day.

Dec 31, 2008 - Murray McLeod