Motorcycle Races
Kawasaki bailing out of MotoGP?
Troubled times for manufacturers and motorsports fans alike
Sources have reported that Kawasaki is set to announce its departure from MotoGP on January 5, 2009. If true, this leaves the Kawasaki MotoGP team riders (Melandri, Hopkins) looking for a new team in the coming season.
On the four-wheeled scene, Honda quit Formula One in December. Suzuki and Subaru are pulling out of WRC (See our related links, below.)
Things are tough all over. The economic conditions are likely to worsen before they improve, and manufacturers have a tough time justifying the expense of maintaining high-profile racing programs...
What's next?
Friday Photo - Nicky Moore - Lookin' Back
Nicky Moore looking back in turn 8a.
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2008 Corona AMA Superbike Finale - Sunday Action
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca always has mild weather in the fall. Perfect weather, light crowds and 4 races is a great way to spend a Sunday.
2008 AMA Finale - Close Pass - Peris & Szoke
Chris Peris makes a close pass on Jordan Szoke in turn 8a on the last lap.
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2008 AMA Finale - Ben Spies - Parting Wave
Ben Spies waving a farewell to the race fans. I hope we see him on a MotoGP bike at Laguna Seca next year.
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2008 AMA Finale - Ben Spies - Helmet
Ben Spies getting ready to throw his helmet to a lucky fan at the Corkscrew.
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