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    samedi 23 mars 2013

    About AMA Pro Flat Track presented by J&P Cycles

    J&P Cycles is proud to be a presenting sponsor of AMA Pro Flat Track. In this video Joe Kopp takes us inside the race to explain what Pro Flat Track is all about. Jared Mees and Barry Boone provide additional insight.

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    WTCC : trois Chevrolet en tête sur la grille à Monza

     
     

    Même si elles ne sont plus engagées par l’usine mais par le team anglais de Ray Mallock (qui en assurait déjà la préparation les saisons passées…), les Chevrolet Cruze restent les références en championnat mondial des voitures de tourisme (WTCC). La preuve, elles ont conquis les trois premières places sur la grille de départ pour la manche d’ouverture de la saison à Monza. Yvan Muller a largement devancé Tom Chilton et Alex McDowall tandis que  Pepe Oriola est parvenu à hisser sa SEAT Leon en 4e position devant la Honda Civic de l’Italien Gabriele Tarquini et… deux autres Chevrolet, menées par James Nash et Mikael Nykjaer. La Lada Granta de James Thompson vient ensuite devant la première BMW 320TC, celle de Darryl O’Young. Parmi les déceptions, on pointe Tiago Monteiro qui n'est pas parvenu à hisser la seconde Honda Civic dans la seconde phase des qualifications.
    La première manche se disputera dimanche sur 10 tours à partir de 15h05 et la seconde à 17h20.
     
    - Résultats : 1. Muller (Fra-Chevrolet Cruze) 1’56’’486 ; 2. Chilton (GB-Chevrolet Cruze) 1’57’’345 ; 3. McDowall (GB-Chevrolet Cruze) 1’57’’685 ; 4. Oriola (Esp-SEAT Leon) 1’57’’833 ; 5. Tarquini (Ita-Honda Civic) 1’57’’946 ; 6. Nash (GB-Chevrolet Cruze) 1’58’’005 ; 7. Nykjaer (Dan-Chevrolet Cruze) 1’58’’172 ; 8. Basseng (All-SEAT Leon) 1’58’’518 ; 9. Thompson (GB-Lada Granta) 1’58’’669 ; 10. O’Young (HgKg-BMW 320TC) 1’58’’781 ; etc.
    from Turbo Magazine
     

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    TEXTILE MOTORCYCLE JACKETS


    Textile motorcycle jackets
    The fifth in our Silodrome Selection series, a weekly round-up curated by Silodromeeditor James McBride.
    There are many upsides to living in warmer climates. You get the sunshine, the barbecues and 365 days of riding weather each year. But there’s a downside to this toasty hedonism: it’s often too hot to wear full protective gear. Many people ride in a T-shirt and a 3/4 helmet as opposed to an armoured leather jacket, in which they’d likely overheat and pass out on the highway.
    I currently live in Hong Kong, a sub-tropical city on the western shores of the Pacific Ocean. Summer temperatures regularly surpass 104 °F (39 °C), with humidity hovering between 99% and 100% for months on end. It would be a feat of superhuman endurance to wear full protective leathers in temperatures like this, and there are plenty of stories of new motorcyclists getting carted off to hospital in the back of a taxi after passing out from heatstroke, simply because they spent an hour sweltering in stationary traffic.
    But there’s good news for those of us who live in places with summers like the 9th circle of Hades: There are now some genuinely fantastic textile motorcycle jackets out there. Designed specifically for warmer weather, they’ll reduce the chances of you turning into a squidgy lump of sweat on two wheels.
    REV'IT! Tornado motorcycle jacket
    REV’IT! Tornado This brand has been highly recommended to me by several people I trust, with this jacket in particular being singled out for commendation. The $330 Tornado is built from a mix of rib-weaved polyester, abrasion-proof Polyamide yarns, mesh and cowhide. It’s fitted with Knox Flexiform CE-approved protection at the shoulders and elbows and has a detachable, waterproof liner. The Tornado is available in either white or black, and comes in both ‘tour fit’ and ‘regular’ cuts. [Buy]
    Icon Device motorcycle jacket
    Icon Device Sleek and unfussy, the $190 Icon Device comes with a removable wind-resistant liner, so you can regulate the breeze according to the weather. The fit is distinctly sporting, with stretch panels for comfort. Safety gets a boost from CE-approved elbow and shoulder protectors, and there’s also a dual-density foam pad to watch your back. With eight sizes available from XS to 4XL, fitment is not going to be a problem. You also get five colors to choose from, including a stealthy black, but our favorite is the unusual Canteen Green shown here. [Buy]
    Dainese G. Air-Frame motorcycle jacket
    Dainese G. Air-Frame The $270 Air-Frame sports a quick-dry fabric and shoulder, elbow and back armour, as well as a double layer of mesh front and back. It’s fitted with press studs above and below the elbow and at the wrist, allowing the wearer to tighten or loosen the fit. You also get subtle reflective panels on the sleeves and a removable ‘Sanitized’ liner. There’s even a zipper along the bottom that allows you to attach it to a matching pair of Dainese motorcycle trousers. [Buy]
    Alipinestars Viper Air motorcycle jacket
    Alpinestars Viper Air Alpinestars is trusted by some of the quickest MotoGP riders, so the quality of its gear is hugely respected. And the $200 Viper jacket is no exception. It’s made from 600-denier poly-fabric and has a double-mesh front and back. It also gives you built-in shoulder and elbow armor with pockets for additional armour in the chest and back (sold separately). There’s a removable windproof inner vest should you find yourself in a cold snap, Neoprene edging on the collar and cuffs, and an adjustable waist. Take your pick from nine sizes. [Buy]
    Joe Rocket Reactor 3.0 motorcycle jacket
    Joe Rocket Reactor 3.0 Joe Rocket has a large fan base in the USA: It creates gear that bridges the divide between sportbike and cruiser genres. This $240 jacket is a hybrid of sorts; it’s made from a combination of 1.2mm leather, ‘FreeAir’ poly mesh and a ‘RockTex 660′ outer shell, giving it the benefit of leather with the breathability of a mesh front. It’s fitted with shoulder and elbow armor and has a back pocket for an optional spine protector. You also get a six-point custom adjustment system to ensure a close fit. [Buy]
    Aether Apparel Canyon motorcycle jacket
    Aether Apparel Canyon Aether has made a name for itself with high-end technical outdoor clothing, and this is the company’s first foray into motorcycle apparel. The $750 Canyon is classed as a ‘mild weather’ jacket; It’s made from seam-sealed Schoeller-Dynatec, an abrasion-resistant fabric designed for motorcycle use. The fabric is treated with Coldblack, a textile coating that reduces heat absorption. Multiple vents allow cool air to circulate around the mesh liner, and reflective JRC Reflex piping is stitched into the outer shell. It appears matte black in daylight, but reflects brightly when lit by headlights at night. D3O armor provides elbow, shoulder and back protection. [Buy]
    If you live in a warmer part of the world, jump into the comments below and let me know what you’re wearing to stay safe without overheating. Feel free to link to the manufacturers’ websites so we can compare your recommendations to the six listed above.—James.
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    ERC : Canary Islands hat-trick for Kopecky / Troisième victoire de Kopecky aux Canaries


    The Rally Islas Canarias was won by Jan Kopecky (Skoda Fabia S2000/Michelin) for the third time. Ex-F1 star Robert Kubica impressed on his ERC debut before crashing his Citroën DS3 RRC/Michelin.
    Le Tchèque Jan Kopecky (Skoda Fabia S2000/Michelin) a remporté le Rally Islas Canarias pour la troisième fois. Pour ses débuts en ERC, le Polonais Robert Kubica a impressionné au volant de sa DS3 RRC/Michelin avant de sortir de la route.
    Round three of the 2013 FIA European Rally Championship kicked off in damp conditions on Friday morning. Poland’s Robert Kubica probably made the better tyre choice for the first loop of three stages when he selected soft-compound Michelin SA01s for his DS3 RRC, unlike most of his rivals who favoured medium-compound rubber.
    ERC debutant Kubica won not only the three opening tests but also the next five to complete Leg 1 with a lead of more than a minute over last year’s victor Jan Kopecky, and almost two minutes clear of the 2012 SWRC champion Craig Breen!
    On Saturday, however, the Pole’s Citroën smashed into a guardrail about 16km into SS10. The impact damaged a rear wheel and the front-left corner, spelling instant retirement. The same stage saw Frenchman Jérémi Ancian (Peugeot 207 S2000) retire from fourth after picking up two punctures.
    That handed a handsome lead to factory Skoda Motorsport driver Jan Kopecky, ahead of Irishman Craig Breen and local star Luis Monzon (Mini RRC) who was delayed by a puncture on Friday. The top three remained unchanged all the way to the finish in Las Palmas where the Czech driver collected his second victory of the season, ahead of Breen (+1m52.4s) and Monzon (+3m18.9s).
    Andreas Aigner (Subaru) combined Production class victory with fourth overall, chased by Renault Mégane RS/Michelin drivers Germain Bonnefils (5th) and Robert Consani (8th) who celebrated their 2013 ERC debut with a one-two in the Production Teams standings. Gorka Antxustegi (6th, Suzuki) claimed the two-wheel drive class, while Brazil’s Daniel Oliveira (Ford Fiesta RRC/gearbox) and Joan Vinyes (Suzuki/alternator) both retired.
    C’est sur un asphalte humide voire mouillé que la troisième manche du Championnat d’Europe des Rallyes FIA s’est élancée vendredi matin avec une première boucle de trois spéciales. L’ancien pilote de F1 Robert Kubica a sans doute effectué le meilleur choix de pneumatiques, en équipant sa Citroën DS3 RRC de quatre pneus Michelin SA01 soft, alors que ses adversaires avaient opté en majorité pour des gommes medium.
    Pour ses débuts en ERC, Kubica a remporté les trois premières spéciales, puis les trois suivantes et enfin les deux dernières du jour pour conclure la première étape en tête avec plus d’une minute d’avance sur le vainqueur sortant Jan Kopecky, et près de deux minutes sur le champion SWRC en titre Craig Breen !
    Mais le lendemain, dans l’ES10, après environ 16 km parcourus, la Citroën DS3 RRC du Polonais a violemment percuté une barrière de sécurité, terminant sa course là, avec une roue arrière et l’avant gauche endommagés. A l’issue de cette même spéciale, Jérémi Ancian, qui était 4e sur sa Peugeot 207 S2000, a lui aussi dû se retirer après deux crevaisons.
    Le pilote officiel Skoda Motorsport Jan Kopecky s’est donc retrouvé solide leader du Rally Islas Canarias devant l’Irlandais Craig Breen et le pilote local Luis Monzon (Mini RRC) retardé par une crevaison le premier jour. Le trio de tête n’a plus évolué jusqu’à l’arrivée à Las Palmas. Kopecky a remporté sa deuxième victoire de la saison devant Breen (+1min52s4) et Monzon (+3min18s9).
    Andreas Aigner (Subaru) s’est imposé en catégorie Production et a terminé quatrième du général, juste devant les Renault Mégane RS/Michelin de Germain Bonnefils (5e) et de Robert Consani (8e) qui ont assuré le doublé au championnat Production Teams pour leurs débuts en ERC 2013. Gorka Antxustegi (6e, Suzuki) a remporté la catégorie 2-roues motrices. Le Brésilien Daniel Oliveira a abandonné (Ford Fiesta RRC/boîte de vitesses) de même que Joan Vinyes (Suzuki/alternateur).
    Le Championnat d’Europe des Rallyes FIA reste en Atlantique puisque la prochaine épreuve se déroulera sur l’archipel des Açores (25-27 avril).7
    from best-of-rallylive

    KTM E-Speed Study Tokyo Motorshow


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    KTM e-speed working prototype show model. Photos by R.Schedl.
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    Honda "RS 1100" by Oldstyle '70s









    Foto: Oldstyle '70s via Racing Café