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Government to clamp down on speeders
By Visordown News on 20/11/2008 08:14:57
Caught speeding twice? Expect to lose your licence under new government proposals
for action on the most dangerous road users. Amid the list of topics under discussion are formal drug-drive limits too, something which currently does not exist, whilst bringing the limit for the drink-drive limit down is also being debated. Road Safety
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MotoGP: Kawasaki reconsiders pull-out plan?
By Visordown News on 08/01/2009 15:40:07
Rumours fly as Kawasaki think again about quitting MotoGP
ALTHOUGH NO official press release has revealed what was actually discussed at the MotoGP crisis talks held in Japan on 7 January by the Motorcycle Sport Manufacturers Association, there are plenty of leaks from various sources. And one of them says
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MotoGP circuit being built in Wales?
By Visordown News on 21/11/2011 14:31:58
£200m race track project in south Wales valleys
GP.Welsh government say they are in talks, but details remain confidential. Speaking to the BBC, spokesperson Paul Shackson said: "I can confirm that we are in detailed and very positive discussions with the Welsh government and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
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Motorcycle News sold to German publishing house
By Tim Skilton on 07/12/2007 17:44:33
Emap sells magazine and radio businesses for £1.14 billion
standalone basis and, accordingly, the board has terminated all discussions with parties interested in Emap Communications."Emap put itself up for sale in July following faltering share prices. Company BMWs all round then?
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Vermeulen tests V8 supercar
By Tim Skilton on 12/12/2007 10:25:37
Aussie ace takes a spin in Ford Falcon racer
raced at in 1999 during the Australian Superbike Championship. The Suzuki MotoGP racer, who's also a big American car fanatic, jumped into the driver's seat for eight laps, before returning to the pits for further discussion of the Ford with Chief
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Talks to be held about Motocross of Nations Future
By Visordown News on 18/12/2007 10:50:31
Financial difficulties hamper Irish venue
COUNCILLORS ARE due to meet today (Tuesday) to discuss the decision not to stage the 2008 FIM Motocross of Nations at the recently constructed, purpose-built Moneyglass Demesne track in Northern Ireland.The race " the off-road equivalent
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Government runs study into rider fatigue
By Visordown News on 13/02/2008 09:05:58
'Take more breaks' says 64-page report
-lunch dip). One of the conclusions of the report is that motorcyclists should take more regular breaks to avoid becoming an accident statistic. Anyone else get the impression that it’s only going to be a short step from this recommendation to a discussion
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Clinton escort death sparks trouble for Police
By Visordown News on 28/02/2008 10:20:35
Lewisville Police to disband motorcycle patrol
discussing eliminating their motorcycle officers for years, the events of last week prompted them to action. In the last six years it is claimed that Police motorcycle related accidents have cost the City of Lewisville $40,000. The Department has a total
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Emmett bottles his TT debut
By Visordown News on 03/04/2008 10:14:44
Booze-loving fast man won't be riding at the Island this year
on the Mountain Course with the Speedfreaks/Ice Valley Racing squad.His decision to pull out reportedly follows discussions with his family. However TT insiders say that a lot of people involved in the event organisation suspected that Emmett, who has an erratic
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MotoGP: Rossi’s two year deal looks likely
By Visordown News on 09/06/2008 10:53:39
No move to Ducati next season for Rossi, despite speculation
Mugello, as scheduled, we had a meeting, Masao Furusawa, Valentino and myself. It was a very positive meeting. The good news, not only for us, but for MotoGP, is that we are discussing a two year programme with Valentino.“I think 90% certainty has become
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