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Laguna Seca Superbike race: 1979
By mark forsyth on 09/11/2010 13:16:30
17 year-old Spencer smokes 'em all on a Z1000
Got to apologise for the mogadon-inspired soundtrack but this 1979 Kawasaki promo vid' is worth watching just for the footage of Freddie Spencer and Wes Cooley.Watch the slo-mo of Cooley's GS1000 Suzuki on the brakes. It's horrendous. Check out
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Laguna Seca: 500cc two-strokes: take two
By Visordown News on 18/02/2010 09:30:35
More wheelie-popping action from the USA
HERE'S ANOTHER great bit of 1980's 500cc two-stroke action from Laguna Seca, featuring triple World Champion Kenny Roberts, Randy Mamola and Mike Baldwin.Listen to Roberts in the post race interview saying he's more interested in pulling wheelies
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500cc GP Classic: Laguna Seca '85
By Visordown News on 16/02/2010 11:13:00
Real men on real bikes: everyone loves a bit of 500cc two-stroke action
A GREAT piece of vintage 500cc World Championship racing for you, in the shape of the 1985 USGP from Laguna Seca.The action mainly features triple 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts, taking on the then current champion Eddie Lawson with some
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Ben Bostrom's first MotoGP ..at 37 years old
By Ben Cope on 24/07/2011 23:46:42
Ben Boz puts in the hours at Laguna Seca
on his AMA SBK-spec Yamaha R1 than Ben on the RCV. Granted, it was B-Boz's first ride of the bike but more telling was Hayes' time of 1:24.4 was only three tenths off the struggling Toni Elias.
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Crutchlow and Edwards: Rednecks
By Visordown News on 24/07/2011 23:29:25
I'm sure there's a good explanation for this..
I'm not sure what's going on here, I feel out of the loop. Is the theme 'Redneck' or is this just how Edwards and Crutchlow like to blend into the crowds at the USGP?Allegedly it's some sort of Yamaha joke that no-one found funny.Answers on a postcard..
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Gallery: Lorenzo spies Leno's muscle collection
By Visordown News on 21/07/2010 12:42:50
What no motorbikes, Jorge?
Laguna Seca.The Spaniard tweeted photos of his visit, paying particular attention to Leno's extensive collection of sportscars, including a Dodge Viper, a McLaren Mercedes and stunning AC Cobra.Funny he chose not to take any pics of Leno's bikes, eh
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If Carlsberg made race circuits...
By mark forsyth on 15/10/2010 12:23:32
Ascari. A track made in heaven
, you’re unlikely to do a track day there unless you can afford the €200,000 family membership fee. You’re not even allowed to spectate there unless you’re a member of the very expensive, super-exclusive club. It’s called Circuit Ascari and it nestles
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Geeky snippets ahead of the Phillip Island MotoGP
By Ben Cope on 13/10/2009 16:52:41
Get your anoraks out, here are some MotoGP facts for all you race fans out there
place fi nish in the 125cc GP in 2001 is his only podium fi nish at PhillipIsland across all three classes. His 9th place fi nishes in 2005 and 2006 are his best results from four starts on a MotoGP machine in Australia.Chris Vermeulen’s second place
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Visordown's revised 2012 MotoGP calendar
By Ben Cope & Robin Goodwin on 09/01/2012 11:50:43
What it would look like if we were in charge
wouldn't forget that in a hurry.Visordown's Revised 2012 MotoGP Calendar15 April, Turkey - Istanbul29 April, Spain - Jerez de la Frontera6 May, Portugal - Portimao20 May, France - Paul Ricard3 June, Catalunya - Catalunya17 June, Great Britain - Donington
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