Romaniacs, jour 2 : Jarvis contre-attaque

Graham Jarvis domine la deuxième journée de course et revient à la hauteur de Jonny Walker.

Le briscard n’a pas dit son dernier mot ! Parti deuxième avec cinq minutes de retard sur Jonny Walker, vainqueur de la première étape, Graham Jarvis a profité des déboires de son jeune compatriote au moment de traverser la première rivière du jour pour refaire son retard.

Les deux Anglais se sont ensuite livrés une bataille épique dans les Carpates pour s’adjuger la victoire d’étape. C’est finalement l’ainé des deux qui domine la journée, mais Jonny Walkerreste leader au classement général.

Derrière les deux hommes de tête, Wade Young

 a créé la surprise en se classant troisième, juste devant un Andreas Lettenbichler désormais totalement remis de sa blessure à la nuque. Après un bon début de compétition, Paul Bolton a connu une journée très difficile, cassant notamment son GPS dans une chute. Aidé par un Lars Enockl au grand cœur, l’Anglais a réussi à se classer cinquième, terminant à près d’une heure de Walker et Jarvis.

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Wade Young a frappé fort© Jonty Edmunds/Future 7 Media

La traversée d'un village roumain© Jonty Edmunds/Future 7 Media

A contre-courant© Jonty Edmunds/Future 7 Media

Retour sur la performance de Wade Young

Alors qu’il vise une place sur le podium du classement général, Wade Young a marqué les esprits lors de la deuxième journée des Red Bull Romaniacs. Troisième de l’étape, le pilote de 18 ans a décroché son premier résultat majeur en hard enduro depuis sa victoire sur le Roof Of Africa en 2012.

« C’était une journée parfaite » a-t-il commenté, « je suis même surpris que ça ce soit si bien passé. En venant ici, j’aurais été heureux de me placer dans le top 10, je ne visais pas forcément plus. Mais il s’est passé quelque chose aujourd’hui. Au départ, je voulais juste me rapprocher de Chris Birch. Une fois que c’était fait, j’ai pu rattraper Paul Bolton et Andreas Lettenbircher. On a roulé un peu ensemble et je me suis échappé. J’étais vraiment dans le rythme sur cette étape et j’ai pu pousser jusqu’à l’arrivée. Pouvoir faire la course en tête avec ces mecs, c’était des sensations incroyables ».

Kirsten Landman© Jo Wolframm

Focus sur les amateurs

Nom : Kirsten Landman
Métier : coach personnelle
Domicile : Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud
Âge : 23 ans

« C’est la première fois que je participe aux Red Bull Romaniacs, je suis inscrite en catégorie bronze. En tant que coach personnelle, j’aime me lancer des défis physiques, psychologiques et émotionnels. J’adore l’enduro, c’est une discipline très enrichissante.

J’ai passé une super journée de course, il y avait plein de superbes descentes. Malheureusement, j’ai perdu ma KTM Freeride en traversant la dernière rivière, j’ai dû pousser ma moto jusqu’à la ligne d’arrivée.

Je viens d’Afrique du Sud, le Roof of Africa est ma course préférée. Mon objectif est de la terminer un jour en catégorie Or. »

AVEC QUI?

Jonny Walker

Wade Young

Chris Birch

La prochaine étape

L’avant-dernière journée de course réserve bien des surprises. Sur des chemins de montagne typiques des Red Bull Romaniacs, les pilotes se frotteront à la section nommée « Expert killer » et termineront la journée à Petrosani, sur le toit d’une raffinerie de charbon.

http://www.redbull.com/fr/fr/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331665446915/video-red-bull-romaniacs-2014-jour-2

Throttle Roll 2014

Throttle Roll 2014 was an incredible hit with motorcycle enthusiasts as well as followers of rockabilly culture. A 2 day Sydney, Australian based event that showcased 70 of Australia's best built Cafe Racers, Bobbers, Restorations, Side Cars, Brat Style'd and Trackers. The event had over 8000 people across the two day event and caused shit loads of traffic on the Saturday (residents of Enmore, we apologise).

We would like to thank all our sponsors including our headline sponsors The Shed, Shannons Insurance, Motorcycle Accessories Supermarket and our video producer My Media Sydney.

Throttle Roll 2014 from Throttle Roll on Vimeo.

BLACK SKULLS LEATHER JACKETS

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24 HOURS IN CASTLE ROCK

i don't have a motorcycle or ride a motorcycle, but I spent 24 hours in Castle Rock and it was great. Thank you to all the people I had a beer with and talked to, and the people who got everyone together. I am gonna go to the Nationals and check that shit out due to the great fantastic time I had. Castle Rock is a glimmering outpost of good times, no rules, and happy people ripping around on dirt bikes.

Vivez le terrible prologue des Red Bull Romaniacs depuis le casque de Paul Bolton !

L’édition 2014 des Red Bull Romaniacs bat son plein en Roumanie et les meilleurs pilotes dehard enduro se disputent la victoire sur les champs de pierre, torrents de boue et autres côtes ultra-raides du pays. Mais ces quelques jours d'efforts herculéens ont commencé par une spéciale aussi courte qu’éprouvante : le prologue et ses nombreux obstacles artificiels disposés dans les rues de Sibiu.

Un parcours extrêmement technique et rapide qui a poussé les pilotes à sortir le bleu de chauffe dès les premiers hectomètres de course. Embarquez sur le casque de Paul Bolton et revivez sa terrible course contre-la-montre dans la vidéo ci-dessus !

L’Anglais, qui pilote une KTM privatisée, et tous les autres concurrents seront à suivre de près sur Red Bull Motorsport durant les Red Bull Romaniacs.

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Throttle Roll Video & Wrap Up

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Written by Mark Hawwa, Throttle Roll creator. 

Throttle Roll wrapped up around 2 months ago and if any of you have ever been to an awesome party or an amazing holiday, the return to normal life goes two ways. You either curl up on the lounge depressed wanting to go back or you buzz. You typically buzz for a couple days and enthusiastically wait for the next time you can enjoy yourself that much again. Its been 8 weeks. I’m still buzzing.

What makes me buzz? It’s the fact that I can bring 6000 people together for an event that focuses on niche motorcycles. The fact that those people can come down to an event from close and afar that contains all walks of life, all ages, all colours of hipster and they get along like a house on fire with added avgas.

Motorbikes are great and don’t get me wrong, this is part about motorcycles but it takes more than motorcycles to make a great event. It’s the people. It’s the people that make a motorcycle show what it is. It’s their shared experiences of motorcycling, it’s their characters, it’s their style of dancing after having one too many ‘tinnies’ and it’s how they lay in the gutter that makes these sorts of silly fun events so memorable.

Throttle Roll to me is way more than just a bike show. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a culture. We may offend people by only showcasing the niche side of the two wheeled segment and not accepting the cruisers, the sports bike etc. and I do apologise for that but ultimately there are plenty of shows that focus on that style. My goal is to showcase the best of the best from workshops to backyard builds to lounge room builds. That’s what Throttle Roll does.

It takes money to create an event like Throttle Roll and we do accept bikes into the show by sponsors. But these bikes need to be worthy. Our sponsors are the guys that keep this event free. They are the guys that without hesitation throw the money in and don’t bust my chops. They know that events like these are about more then just making a dollar and their own personal marketing. They are about bringing people together, showing a different side to motorcycling and in turn keeping the niches strong. Our sponsors are the guys that ride beside us.

We want all two wheelers and three to enjoy what’s on offer. On offer is a Matt Machine Pan Head. Seen first at Throttle Roll. An all out custom bikini faired R65 German Beamer. A XJR1300 FAT Tracker. A Honda Hardtail Custom framed and flaked Dirt Bike. Mix this with music by the likes of Pat Capocci, Papa Pilko & the Bin Rats (song featured in the video) and the Drey Rollan Band and that is Throttle Roll. An event where the street is a part of the show, along with the 70-featured bikes from across this sun burnt country. 

Next year. Next year. Wait and see what is in store for next year.

A massive thanks to all our sponsors including The Shed, Shannons, MCAS and our media sponsor My Media Sydney.

Check out all the photos from the event at Throttle Roll’s Facebook page.

[Photography by Mikki at My Media Sydney]

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The Peugeot 205 T16 will make you feel like a Group B god

Could the homologation-special Peugeot 205 T16 be the ultimate car for that Sunday drive?

Spot the difference

The turbo lag on that 200bhp engine might seem to last an eternity, and any luggage you can cram on the parcel shelf behind you will be promptly cooked. But is the 205 T16 nevertheless an ideal car of choice for a spirited Sunday drive?

Aside from the more luxurious interior (if you can get away with calling it that) and the substantially detuned engine, the 200 road-going 205 T16s are similar in format to the fearsome rally cars that dominated the Group B category – the then-pinnacle of motorsport (that’s right, more popular than Formula One) – right up until its termination by the FIA in 1986. And if that’s not something to boast about, we’re not sure what is. 

Humble origins

Of course, the T16 is but a mere silhouette of the humble 205 from which it originated (only the doors, windscreen, roof and headlights remain), and it's far more unpractical as a result. But with that lightweight tubular frame construction, mid-mounted 200bhp transverse turbo four, and clever central diff sending power to all four wheels (stuffed right into the corners of the car), the T16 has the potential to be a real joy to drive... if you’re willing to work hard enough.

It looks so purposeful, too, if a bit awkward, as though it’s crying out for that signature works Peugeot Sport livery. The wheelarches are hilariously flared, we assume to accommodate the miles of travel in the ‘yump’-ready suspension, and those huge air scoops look almost as silly as the car does with its vast rear clamshell opened up. The fit and finish don’t look too bad, though – more than can be said for most of the other Group B cars.

Playing Juha

But for those who remember the heart-in-mouth excitement of the snarling monsters hurling into a never-ending funnel of human barriers, none of this will matter. In fact, we think the 205 T16 is about as cool as they come (and nearly as rare). It’s hardly pretending to be the grocery runner, is it?

This well presented T16 has covered just 1700km from new and essentially looks as though it’s just rolled off the assembly line. RM Auctions will be offering the car at its London sale in September. Could this stubby homologation special become a modern classic? After all, what other car can make you feel like Juha Kankkunen on a Sunday afternoon?

Photos: Tim Scott ©2014 Courtesy of RM Auctions

1972 Jeep Commando

Kaiser Jeep reintroduced one of its most popular vehicles, the Jeepster, in 1967 to supplement its very successful production of medium duty military trucks and to compete with vehicles like the Ford Bronco and Toyota Land Cruiser in the civilian market. In 1972 Kaiser’s new parent company, American Motors, lengthened the wheelbase to 104 inches and renamed the revised Jeep the Commando C104. The front end was also altered to accept AMC engines from a 232 cubic inch straight-six to a 304 cubic inch V8, and the Commando received a full width grille that distinguished it from earlier Jeeps. 20,000 Commando C104s were built before it was replaced by the full-size Cherokee in 1974.


This 1972 Jeep Commando Convertible is a fully restored, splendid example with exquisite paint and interior as well as a finely detailed engine compartment. A three owner car, it was purchased new on February 29, 1972 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was with its second owner from August of 1972 until 2009. Included are the original sales invoice and financing paperwork from its second owner, the original warranty book, numerous receipts from the 1970s, an owner’s manual, several original Jeep brochures and even the original vehicle emission control stickers.

Finished in Jetset Blue Metallic, this Commando also has a brand new black vinyl convertible top, tonneau cover and thin whitewall tires. The blue interior is both new and period correct, and also features correct blue carpets and the original Jeep AM radio. As for equipment, it is a four-wheel drive example with locking hubs and is powered by AMC’s 304 cubic inch V8 coupled to an automatic transmission with a separate transfer case. It also features power steering and power brakes for added drivability. A capable and comfortable truck, this Jeepster Commando could even be shown given the quality of its restoration, which is not only outstanding but also completely correct. Vintage trucks in this kind of condition and with this level of attention to detail are not a common sight, and for those who appreciate the style and utility of the classic Jeep Commando, this pristinely and accurately restored 1972 model is an ideal example.

Bonhams’ Mercedes-Benz Sale 2014: Highlights from the 12m-euro auction

The debut collaborative sale between Bonhams and Mercedes-Benz was a success, despite some star lots failing to sell. The pre-War faction did extremely well, and a 1976 Unimog achieved a record price…

With a 70% sale rate and total revenue of almost 12m euros, Bonhams’ Mercedes-Benz Sale, held at the Mercedes Museum on July 12, was largely positive. The highest-price sellers were the numerous pre-War cars among the near 50 lots, in particular the 1934 500K Special Roadster, which achieved the top individual price, of 3.1m euros. The car’s Swedish owner donated the money to cancer and Alzheimer’s foundations – a nice touch. The second-highest price of the auction, at 2.2m euros, was for a 1936 540K Cabriolet. Achieving 471,500 euros, meanwhile, and almost quadrupling its 110,000-150,000 estimate, was the oldest car in the entire sale, a 1901 Benz Ideal 7HP Twin Cylinder ‘Contra Motor’ Vis-à-vis.

Never a surefire sell

Important classics are never a surefire sell, as shown when the 300 SL Gullwing that Moss and Jenks used as a reconnaissance vehicle for the famous 1955 Mille Miglia failed to sell. The final bid of over 2m euros (including buyer’s premium) was just not enough for Bonhams to sell such an exceptional classic.

Other prominent lots did solidly fulfil their estimates, however, with Mika Häkkinen’s DTM racing car making 460,000 euros and Chen Yi’s 600 Pullman fetching 172,500 euros. The ex-Madonna 560 SL surpassed its 43,000-52,000-euro estimate, making just under 70,000 euros, and a 1976 Unimog doubled its estimate, selling for 82,800 euros: a new World Record. 

The 10 top results from the Mercedes-Benz Sale

Lot 16: 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K/540 K (factory upgrade) Special Roadster €3,105,000
Lot 29: 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A €2,242,500
Lot 39: 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Gullwing' Coupé €1,380,000
Lot 15: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster €920,000
Lot 21: 1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet €690,000
Lot 38: 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 Nürburg Offener Tourenwagen €517,500
Lot 10: 1901 Benz Ideal 7hp Twin Cylinder "Contra-Motor" Vis-à-vis €471,500
Lot 23: 2005 AMG-Mercedes- C-Class DTM Touring Car Racing Saloon €460,000
Lot 30: 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet A €368,000
Lot 19: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Cabriolet €195,500

REFLEXION

Moto GP : Bilan positif à Brno pour Márquez et Pedrosa / Marquez and Pedrosa complete Brno test

Les pilotes Repsol Honda se sont déclarés satisfaits par le travail accompli lors des trois journées d'essais effectuées cette semaine sur le circuit de Brno.

Le team Repsol Honda a conclu jeudi à Brno son programme d'essais, portant sur un certains nombres de nouveautés pour la RC213V avec laquelle Márquez et Pedrosa disputent la saison 2014. De nouvelles pièces dont un système de frein arrière au pouce gauche ainsi que diverses évolutions électroniques ont ainsi été mises à l'épreuve entre mardi et jeudi, mais les pilotes ont aussi eu l'occasion de faire leurs premiers tours au guidon de la version 2015 du V4 Honda.

"Ces essais se sont bien passés, surtout cette dernière journée vu que la piste présentait un bon niveau d'adhérence," explique Márquez. "Les temps sont prometteurs et nous avons pu essayer différentes choses, et aussi confirmer mes impressions sur la machine 2015."

"Le plus important est d'avoir pu essayer cette nouvelle moto et avoir un feedback positif.  En outre, Honda nous a apporté des pièces pour la RC213V actuelle - nous avons travaillé sur l'électronique, les freins et nous avons aussi pu tester des réglages différents de ceux que nous avions utilisés jusqu'ici. Nous sommes contents d'avoir pu engranger de nombreux tours et acquérir une grande masse d'information. Il est désormais temps de faire une pause, nous l'avons certainement méritée !"

Son coéquipier Pedrosa était tout aussi ravi du travail effectué durant ces trois journées d'essais : "Nous avons bien tourné et fait quelques ajustements sur la machine. Nous avons testé beaucoup de choses - certaines nous serviront d'une façon ou d'une autre dans le futur tandis que d'autres seront applicables dès les prochaines courses."

"Globalement, je suis content de ces trois journées - nous avons avancé au niveau de l'électronique et l'on verra si cela nous permettra de franchir un nouveau cap avec cette moto. J'ai aussi fait mes premiers kilomètres avec la nouvelle moto, mais nous devons tourner davantage avec cette machine afin d'en poursuivre le développement."

Repsol Honda Team riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa have come to the end of this week’s test session at Brno. Over the course of three days, the two Spaniards tested their 2014 bike as well as debuting the new 2015 machine.

On Thursday, both riders finished testing at lunch time, with Pedrosa racking up a further 16 laps on the 2014 bike. In the case of World Champion Marquez, he put in 41 laps on the current bike plus a further five on next year’s version.

Marc Marquez:
"The test has gone pretty well, especially on this final day as the track had a good level of grip. The times began to look good and we were able to try out some other things, as well as confirming some feelings on the 2015 prototype. Overall, the most important thing that we take away from this test is that we were able to try this new bike and give some positive feedback. Moreover, Honda also brought us some new parts for our current RC213V machine and we were able to test with the electronics and the brakes, plus some different setups to what we have been using up to now. We are happy with how it went because we've put in a lot of laps and gathered a lot of data. Now we can take a break, which we all certainly deserve!”

Dani Pedrosa:
“In the end we have put in a lot of laps. The weather was good to us and we were able to try many things, in particular some small adjustments to the bike. Some changes have been made thinking more about the future, but others can be used more immediately at the next few races. Overall I am happy with the three days because we have been able to take some steps forward with the electronics; we'll see if that gives us any improvement on the bike. We were also able to test the new bike and put in our first kilometres with it, but we will have to keep testing it further down the line in order to continue to with development.”

Takeo Yokoyama, Technical Director:
“It’s been a positive test overall, even if the track conditions were not perfect - as it’s difficult for only two bikes on track to create a clean line - but we have been lucky with the weather and in the end the circuit was not too bad. Marc and Dani completed the testing programme we had put together and they tested many items on their current machines; nothing too major - just some small developments, settings and parts, including a rear thumb brake. Then, of course, we had the first version of the 2015 RC213V for them to try. There were mixed comments as always when a new bike goes on track for the first time, but to be its debut we are reasonably happy with it as now we know which direction to continue in.”*