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Ferry Brouwer - The founder of Arai Europe
By Visordown on 21/10/2010 17:17:04
If you wear an AraI helmet it’s thanks to thIs guy. Ferry Brouwer Is the founder of AraI Europe. He’s also Dutch and a lIttle odd...
Ferry, you were the original Founder of Arai Europe. But why Arai? In 1973 I was working for Jarno Saarinen as a mechanic, and he lost his life because part of his face was ripped off in a crash. Subconsciously I must have thought ‘I want to do
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CRP racing backs TTXGP founder
By Visordown News on 04/02/2010 11:15:05
'Azhar Hussain is the only person in the world who has the experience and skills to organise and promote a worldwide electric championship'
ONE OF the world's leading electric racebike builders has said TTXGP founder Azhar Hussain is 'the only person in the world who has the experience and skills to organise and promote a worldwide electric championship'.The statement comes at a time
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TTXGP founder 'disappointed' by Zero TT betrayal
By Visordown News on 01/02/2010 12:54:17
TT organisers set up breakaway zero-emission race series for 2010
IN A SHOW of remarkable professionalism, TTXGP founder Azhar Hussain has said he is 'disappointed' at Isle of Man TT organisers for their recent decision to launch a rival zero-emission series within this year's TT fortnight, effectively ousting
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AGV helmet king dies, aged 89
By Visordown News on 09/07/2009 14:19:58
Gino Amisano, founder of Italy's most famous helmet company, passes away after a short illness
GINO AMISANO - the man behind legendary AGV helmets - passed away in Italy last week, aged 89, after a brief battle with bronchial pneumonia.In at tribute, the head of AGV Helmets U.S.A. Paolo Bacchiarello, said: "Champions from Giacomo Agostini and Kenny Roberts right up throug...
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Exclusive: TTXGP responds to FIM actions
By Visordown News on 22/02/2010 18:49:29
Visordown asks the founders of zero-emission motorcycle road racing five questions that matter over the turmoil within clean-emission racing
have increased the feud between the FIM and the founders of zero-emission road racing, TTXGP.This afternoon, Visordown spoke with TTXGP officials, putting five questions that matter to the team responsible for the unmitigated success of the inaugural
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New: Zero Gravity Screens
By Visordown on 01/05/2009 11:11:08
New product showcase from Visordown
These saucy screens are the newest addition to the Zero Gravity range, the founders of the first double-bubble screen.The screens have remarkable strength and flexibility, thanks to the finest acrylic plastic.There are three different screen
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New: 50th Anniversary Sidi Vortice Vernice
By Visordown on 01/08/2010 16:22:41
New product showcase from Visordown
In celebration of their 50th Anniversary Sidi founder Dino Signori has given the midas touch to the flagship Vortice boot.In essence the special edition Vortice Vernice retains all the same specifications but with new graphics and the golden
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Electric Shock FIM under fire
By Visordown on 01/02/2010 11:16:12
After the relative success of this year’s electric TT, bike racing’s governing body is muscling in on the act
The FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) has come under fire from TTXGP founder Azhar Hussain, following recent news the governing body of motorcycle sport is to start a breakaway zero-carbon racing series – the FIM e-Power International
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Call goes out for women riders
By Visordown News on 16/01/2008 10:06:54
Be a star at Daytona Beach bike week
of the Company's founders. The winner will get to ride into Daytona Beach Bike Week with her, entries have to be in by January 23. To enter, visit: www.harley-davidson.com/womensride
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Fred Hill - Man of Unshakable Principle
By Visordown on 18/06/2010 09:26:59
When the compulsory helmet law came through in 1973 this man opposed it
in 1967 but 31 states have now repealed helmet laws for adults.Ian Mutch MAG President and founder member
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