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Lucky Stars - Superstitious racers
By Stuart Barker on 15/05/2009 14:48:43
Rossi, Foggy, Sheene - In this age of space technology, it's comforting to know that bike racers are a desperately superstitious bunch
be lacking any of the aforementioned ingredients. If racers' personal beliefs have any merit, then wearing a green vest, a pair of Tweety Pie socks, some ten-year-old underpants, a St Christopher's medal and pre-scuffed leathers should bring enough combined
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Museum seeks to trace racer's family
By Visordown News on 20/03/2012 11:49:54
Letters from World War II-era racer discovered after 18 years
THE NORFOLK Motorcycle Museum is looking to trace the family of WWII era racer Victor Hood.Hood, from New Malden, a former RAF Captain, was one of 180 riders to be awarded the British Motor-Cycle Racing Club gold star for his win at Brooklands
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New stuff - Racer Titan winter gloves
By Andy Stevens on 31/01/2011 15:06:53
The new waterproof winter race gloves from Racer
Racer is a Austrian brand that is well known for manufacturing top end gloves. These, the Race Titans are the winter versions of the full on summer race glove called the Sicuro as worn by BSB racer Josh Brookes.Winter gloves have long since been a
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Racer death sparks energy drink warning
By Visordown News on 20/01/2009 09:03:09
Aussie bike racer dies after drinking seven cans of caffeine-laced 'energy' drink
THE DEATH of a motorcycle racer in Australia, who drank seven cans of an energy drink between races, has prompted a nationwide warning from the Oz government about consuming the caffeine-laced beverages.The rider has not yet been identified
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Triumph 1600 twin Cafe Racer
By Visordown News on 08/03/2010 15:03:22
Looks like another mad Swede's been at work creating this in his garage using a Thunderbird engine and some parts from a Ducati and other various cafe racer motorcycles. This cafe racer is a good-looking machine, with more grunt than a Thruxton
-brewed effort, don't you think? We love a cafe racer here on Visordown, send us yours!
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Guzzi V7 gains endurance racer kit
By Visordown News on 28/03/2012 09:19:55
Moto Guzzi V7 Record kit inspired by 1970s endurance racer
MOTO GUZZI has created a new factory kit that will transform any clip-on fitted V7 into a replica of their 1970s endurance racer.The kit was inspired by the 1969 Moto Guzzi V7 Record prototype, an endurance racer that set numerous speed records
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US drag racer cracks 250mph over quarter-mile
By Visordown News on 30/10/2008 23:12:45
Denver racer becomes the fastest man ever but he won't make it into the Guinness Book of Records
Hogan hit 250mph in under six secondsA US drag racer has beaten the world record for the fastest quarter-mile ever recorded on two wheels but it won't count in the Guinness Book of Records.Denver's Korry Hogan took his top fuel drag bike from zero
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Used Review: Racer High Racer gloves
By Rob Hoyles on 01/09/2009 10:40:52
Used product showcase from Visordown
If there’s one item of race-wear I’m particularly fussy about, it’s gloves.Gloves dictate how much feel and control you have and can even be the difference between winning and getting debilitating arm pump.These gloves from Racer are the best I
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How to make the perfect racer
By Robin Goodwin on 20/01/2012 11:03:20
Splice together the DNA of greats and legends
No racer is perfect, but some have come very close.Visordown's (my) alpha racer is out there - just not in the same body. Here are some characteristics and attributes (and the racers that possess them) that would go into making the ultimate
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Racers' mechanic killed in road accident
By Visordown News on 25/08/2009 09:07:58
Irish race team hit hard by third death in a year
THE MECHANIC of two Irish road racers killed at road racing events this year has also been killed in a motorcycle accident.Robert Hutchinson from Tullyhogue, died after his motorcycle collided with a van on the Barony Road between Omagh
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