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Erc Circuit of Ireland day two report: Breen achieves childhood dream with Erc Circuit win
Craig Breen has achieved a childhood ambition by winning the Discover Northern Ireland Circuit of Ireland Rally – and in doing so, the Peugeot Rally Academy driver has taken the lead of the 2015 FIA European Rally Championship.
Co-driven by Scott Martin, the 25-year old Irishman drove brilliantly to keep himself in contention, as his 208 T16 suffered a mysterious and intermittent problem with the turbo pressure pop-off system for three quarters of the event. Fearing the car would lose power at any moment, Breen had to drive flat-out when things were going well, to compensate the time he’d lose when the boost was lost. Despite this, Breen swapped the lead with Robert Barrable – but the Ford Fiesta R5 driver crashed out of the lead three stages from the end.
“I’ve waited all my life for this moment – winning the Circuit of Ireland means more than anything else in the world to me,” said Breen who also tops the ERC Asphalt Master standings. “To put my name on the same trophy as my hero Frank Meagher is something really special. We had an overshoot and stalled twice on the last stage. I thought I’d blown it, but Scott kept my head together. I have nothing left in my body.”
Having not rallied since last October, Barrable set the fastest time on the Qualifying Stage and took that form into the rally itself. The lead swapped four times in five stages, as little as 0.5s separated Barrable and Breen at one stage. Barrable led by 1.1s going into SS16, but skidded over a bank on a slippery left hand corner and out of the event.
Kajetan Kajetanowicz impressed on his first visit to Northern Ireland. Describing the Tarmac stages as some of the best he’d ever driven on, the Pole had a number of close moments as he pushed his LOTOS Rally Team Fiesta R5 to the limit. He chased Breen hard for victory, finishing just 6.4s behind in second place after Breen lost time with a spin on the penultimate stage. Kajetanowicz earned 7000 Euros in prize money for his efforts.
The Moffett brothers, Josh and Sam, enjoyed a close battle throughout in their identical Ford Fiesta RRCs. It was sibling rivalry in the extreme, as they pushed hard over the Northern Ireland stages – which compared to the wet and muddy first day, were dry but just as slippery on day two. Just 41.8s separated them at the finish, with Josh claiming the final podium position.
Charles Martin came to Northern Ireland to gain experience, and on his first ERC outing in his Peugeot Rally Academy 208 T16, he achieved everything and more by finishing fifth.
Alexey Lukyanuk didn’t expect to finish in the points after his Fiesta R5 broke a driveshaft under braking on SS2. But after an excellent run on his first ERC Tarmac rally, which saw his pace increase to under one second per kilometre slower than the pacesetters, he moves up to third in the ERC drivers’ standings after finishing sixth.
Tommy Doyle finished seventh in his ŠKODA, followed by the similar Fabia S2000 of Jaromír Tarabus, who survived a trip into a ditch. Behind the ERC Junior-winning Emil Bergkvist (see below) Raul Jeets has a local farmer to thank for finishing 10th, after he opened a gate to let him out of a field he’d put his MM-Motorsport Fiesta R5 into on SS12.
Euan Thorburn was seventh in his Fiesta S2000, when broken power steering put him out after SS15, while Jonny Greer retired his Citroën DS3 R5 at the end of the final stage after a fire in the engine bay. He has been sixth at the time.
500 Mash By BAAK
Voici l'interprétation de de BAAK pour la 500 Mash.
Cela en fait une moto urbaine de désir.
Cela en fait une moto urbaine de désir.
Détails :
- Jantes 16" AR et 18" AV
- Pneus K112 Continental (homologués)
- Ligne d'échappement Inox fabriquée en France (non homologuée, avec dB killer, environ 98 dB)
- Peinture bleue nuit nacrée
- Feux stop
- Mini Rétroviseurs ronds
- Durite de frein avant type aviation
- Brossage des garde-boues + phare + compteur + guidon + clignotants + amortisseurs.
et ça vous fait une ,Motocyclettes neuve.
dans Un style roadster/bobber chic, pour 7500 € ...que demander de plus ?
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March Moto Madness World Wide Adventure Rally
What's a MMMWW event?
A gathering of Adventure / dual sport oriented riders that love to explore the world on motorcycles and enjoy meeting others with the same passion for the sport. The rally typically involves riding bikes, camping, sharing meals and generally doing whatever you & your group of buddies like to do on a weekend trip. The spirit of adventure and a make-it-happen attitude are essential.
We need riders like us to go do what they're already doing, with a common link to a bunch of other people doing the same World Wide. A simultaneous, March Moto Madness World Wide Adventure Rally.
A gathering of Adventure / dual sport oriented riders that love to explore the world on motorcycles and enjoy meeting others with the same passion for the sport. The rally typically involves riding bikes, camping, sharing meals and generally doing whatever you & your group of buddies like to do on a weekend trip. The spirit of adventure and a make-it-happen attitude are essential.
We need riders like us to go do what they're already doing, with a common link to a bunch of other people doing the same World Wide. A simultaneous, March Moto Madness World Wide Adventure Rally.
‘02 Harley Sportster – DP Customs
Arizona’s Del Prado brothers, long-time Pipeburners and well-known metal pornographers, have just dropped another killer build into our laps – this time in the form of a gold, caféd Harley Sportster. With so many sweet builds to have already graced our humble pages, it’s hard to know what to say about the brothers that hasn’t been said before. They are clearly prolific to the point of obsession and inspired like a master artist. But there’s one other thing that’s also a certainty; they know their way around a hog almost as well as William and Arthur themselves. And here’s proof. Meet ‘56’.
Something in the Arizona water? Well, we can’t think of a better explanation; or at least one that doesn’t involve the supernatural. It’s as if the brothers have an innate ability to jam together seemingly unrelated chunks of inspiration and somehow make it all work as one big, beautiful whole.
And while there’s nothing particularly earth shattering about a café Harley, those with a keen eye will be able to draw a definite line between this build, the Del Prado’s other bikes, and their overall art. This draws from such diverse influences as retro car racing, hot rods and European bike culture, and then mixes it with that most American of folk art forms, the bobbed Harley.
Attacking the motor first, Jarrod and Justin got things going with a Dynatek Single Fire ignition coil, a Joker Machine intake manifold and into a rather special exhaust. The boys call it a ‘box pipe’ set-up and, as you might expect, it adds a rather unique edge to the Harley’s usual 1930s biplane soundtrack.
Logo on the fairing references owner’s love of Iron Man Triathlons
Never ones to do things by half, they then took the dream wheels they wanted out of their head movies and made them real by chatting to local boys Thomason Performance to organising some one-on-one time their CNC machine. The final wheels are 19″ for the fronties and 18″ on the flip-side. These were complemented with a hand-fabricated rear cowl and a seat pan fashioned from aluminium.
Not a security camera, apparently
Brembo is a perennial favourite of the Brothers, and that tradition has been kept here. Up front they’ve gone with a Brembo grabber with an ISR master cylinder, and out back you’ll also find Brembo, but this time with an original Harley master calling (or pushing) the shots.
Bouncing the brakes up and down is a pair of Showas from an S model Sport at the pointy end and a set of Progressive’s 970 series shocks rearwards. To keep up the bespoke count up on the bike, the boys had Shane at Chainsikle machine them up some clip-ons, triples and rear-set footpegs.
No Lamborghini’s died in the making of this bike
The ‘56’ on the bike and the smaller stickers on the fairing denote the owner’s love of Triathlons. Despite this, he’s also opted for a few more comfy, luxury additions – mainly in the form of the adjustable levers, also from ISR.
No expense was spared for the seat, as the brothers were instructed to diamond-up the same leather that Lamborghini themselves use for their fancy but annoyingly car-like vehicles. They also decided to ditch the Milwaukee wiring spaghetti in favour of something a bit more home-cooked. Del Prado home-cooked. Gold was blown on by Walkers Way Paint, and the bike was done. Now for its first Triathlon.
via PIPEBURN
Snapshot 1956: Do not honk, driver flirting with Brigitte Bardot
For a short time in the early 1950s, Saint-Tropez was still a sleepy fishing village. Only later did the flirting film stars at the old harbour cause a stir - such as Brigitte Bardot in her Simca and director Roger Vadim driving his Lancia Aurelia Spider…
Indeed, it is largely thanks to Roger Vadim and his young wife, Brigitte Bardot, that at the end of the 1950s, the international jet-set flocked to Saint-Tropez. Together with Curd Jürgens, Bardot appeared in the 1956 Côte d'Azur movie ‘And God Created Woman’ – a sizzling love story that pushed the boundaries of film censorship. The raunchy scenes catapulted Bardot into the limelight and created her international breakthrough. However, the small fishing village on the French Mediterranean coast - previously revered only by a handful of artists for its natural light, good food and wine - became world-famous in the 1960s thanks to gentleman playboy Gunter Sachs. Boasting good taste and with Saint-Tropez at his feet, he also captured the heart of Brigitte Bardot. Soon after, the summer months attracted countless millionaires and impostors, bikini-clad girls and paparazzi. Such an intimate moment as this photo of 1956 conveys can now only be experienced in winter, when the 6,000 ‘real’ inhabitants of the village are, once again, left alone.
Photo: Michou Simon / Paris Match Archive by Getty Images
Many dream homes in and around Saint-Tropez can also be found in the Classic Driver Market.
21 Pictures That Prove Bus Drivers Of Himachal Pradesh Are The Best In India
by Kamal Thakur
Treacherous terrain to be out in a heavy duty vehicle, the state has only roads to connect up many scenic valleys that lie sheltered in the Himalayas.
These dare devil drivers keep the life blood flowing.
1. A road barely enough to accommodate a bus.
2. Getting past hairpin bends? No problem.
3. Do you see the road?
4. Jostling for space.
Time to light up a bidi.
5. Sometimes the carrier has to accommodate the extra passengers.
6. Looks pretty but someone has to shovel that snow off.
7. Slippery road? Just a little.
8. We told you.
9. HRTC bus drivers have seen the best, and the worst.
10. They know that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
11. Luxury vehicles crawl on these roads. HRTC goes like zoooommm.
12. Fog, bad weather or cloud bursts, nothing stops HRTC.
13. Some journeys like these in HRTC buses will remain alive for a lifetime.
14. You won’t dare look down the cliff.
15. Ah, a smooth run.
Nitin Rana
16. Views are awesome all year round.
17. But, a lifeline to Himachal, the service cannot wait.
18. No matter how difficult it gets.
19. Yes, really!
20. Now, let’s introduce you to the Minister of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
No kidding.
21. And finally, some of the men with their machines.
What if Jaguar built bespoke motorbikes?
Jaguar has shown us the four-wheeled fruits of Special Vehicle Operations – but what if it expanded its bespoke activities to include motorbikes? Hungarian motorcycle designer Tamás Jakus visualises a Triumph-based café racer with Project 7 design cues…
Demand for both bespoke, limited-production cars and custom-built café racers has soared in recent years. Exploiting these trends, Jakus has brought together two of England’s most iconic brands in order to create a stunning custom café racer. Using a Triumph Speed Triple as a basis, the Hungarian has incorporated numerous design cues from Jaguar’s limited-run Project 7, the result being the theoretical Jaguar Project 7MC. The Jag-umph’s front cowl mimics the façade of the F-type special, while the seat – now accommodating only a single rider – is trimmed in the same diamond-quilted leather. The five-spoke wheels are of a similar design, too.
Although it will inevitably remain a fantasy, Jakus retained the Speed Triple’s ‘hard points’ to ensure his creation would be theoretically possible – so if SVO won’t take it on, we’re sure one of the many independent custom bike workshops would be willing and able...
Photos: Jakusa Design
Snapshot, 1970: A gentleman on land and in the air
He was the first racing driver to win the Indianapolis 500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Formula 1 World Championship. But Graham Hill wanted to go higher...
Both on and off the racetrack, he was an English gentleman through and through. It is no wonder that Graham Hill, with his pencil moustache and long, carefully combed-back hair, was soon discovered by Hollywood: John Frankenheimer cast the F1 World Champion in 1966 for his filmGrand Prix. Nine years later, he starred in the action extravaganza Caravan to Vaccarès, as a helicopter pilot in a film based loosely on the novel of the same name, by Alistair MacLean. As planned, the film appearances raised Graham Hill's profile even higher; in this photo from 1970, he poses patiently before his Lotus Elan and Piper Aztec, an aircraft he piloted himself. His luck in aviation, however, ran out – on a foggy November night in 1975, he missed the runway during a landing in southern England. Along with four Embassy Hill team members, Great Britain lost one of its greatest racing legends.
Photo: Tony Evans/Getty Images
CW INTERVIEW: FREDDIE SPENCER ; American World Champion (1983 and 1985) shares his thoughts on MotoGP 2015.
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Q: Did you enjoy the Qatar race?
A: Absolutely. Everyone expected Marc Marquez to take control, and the Ducati’s pole position made the start of the season even more thrilling. The question mark was if Dovizioso could maintain a quick consistent pace. The race was interesting right from the start, when Marc made a mistake and ran wide at the first corner. Jorge [Lorenzo] got a good start and it looked like he was going to be the strongest.. Valentino [Rossi] didn’t look that strong at the beginning, but it turned out that he made a very smart race. He produced a tactical master class with a memorable last lap.
A: Absolutely. Everyone expected Marc Marquez to take control, and the Ducati’s pole position made the start of the season even more thrilling. The question mark was if Dovizioso could maintain a quick consistent pace. The race was interesting right from the start, when Marc made a mistake and ran wide at the first corner. Jorge [Lorenzo] got a good start and it looked like he was going to be the strongest.. Valentino [Rossi] didn’t look that strong at the beginning, but it turned out that he made a very smart race. He produced a tactical master class with a memorable last lap.
Q: Will Rossi’s win and two Ducatis on the podium change the 2015 MotoGP scenario?
A: Qatar is a specific and unique circuit. It’s a night race, the grip there is not that great, the desert setting and it’s the first race! We know that Losail is a good track for Yamaha. I don’t think Honda is struggling. Winning races is all about the pace and being able to maintain it consistently. Racing at that level is not only about the speed, it’s the ability to maintain a high pace consistently and adapt to the race condition, tire management and so on. That’s what Valentino did so well.
A: Qatar is a specific and unique circuit. It’s a night race, the grip there is not that great, the desert setting and it’s the first race! We know that Losail is a good track for Yamaha. I don’t think Honda is struggling. Winning races is all about the pace and being able to maintain it consistently. Racing at that level is not only about the speed, it’s the ability to maintain a high pace consistently and adapt to the race condition, tire management and so on. That’s what Valentino did so well.
Q: Marquez admitted he made a mistake. Was he feeling the pressure?
A: Marc is the man to beat. He simply showed that he’s human. He ran wide and rejoined the race last. He maintained an impressive pace coming through the pack and getting closer. He was up to sixth by lap eight of 22, then he overtook Dani (Pedrosa) for fifth. The Qatar race doesn’t compromise his season. He will be even more determined in Austin.
A: Marc is the man to beat. He simply showed that he’s human. He ran wide and rejoined the race last. He maintained an impressive pace coming through the pack and getting closer. He was up to sixth by lap eight of 22, then he overtook Dani (Pedrosa) for fifth. The Qatar race doesn’t compromise his season. He will be even more determined in Austin.
Q: What is special about Marc Marquez?
A: Two years ago, when he arrived in MotoGP, he was not intimidated. He understood his own abilities and pushed everybody else to raise the level. What I appreciate about Marc is that he is not another rider; he really makes the difference. When I first met him in 2013, I liked him a lot because he is a smart rider. He has the ability to figure things out in advance and he is able to manage and adapt to race conditions. Marc has grown as a racer, in his performance, and in his ability to control the pace. In his debut season in MotoGP, he pushed a lot to find the limit, sometimes he crashed, but in the race it worked out okay. He was calmer in 2014 and I expect that this year he will be wiser and smarter. At the end of the day, he wants the championship, but he doesn’t have anything to prove.
A: Two years ago, when he arrived in MotoGP, he was not intimidated. He understood his own abilities and pushed everybody else to raise the level. What I appreciate about Marc is that he is not another rider; he really makes the difference. When I first met him in 2013, I liked him a lot because he is a smart rider. He has the ability to figure things out in advance and he is able to manage and adapt to race conditions. Marc has grown as a racer, in his performance, and in his ability to control the pace. In his debut season in MotoGP, he pushed a lot to find the limit, sometimes he crashed, but in the race it worked out okay. He was calmer in 2014 and I expect that this year he will be wiser and smarter. At the end of the day, he wants the championship, but he doesn’t have anything to prove.
Q: Heading to round 2, what should we expect at COTA?
A: We will see the same people. Marc Marquez, for sure, will be even more determined. COTA is “his” circuit. Jorge [Lorenzo] wants to prove himself; he really wanted to win in Qatar. And Valentino will be inspired by his success. Yamaha will be there, as will the Ducatis.
A: We will see the same people. Marc Marquez, for sure, will be even more determined. COTA is “his” circuit. Jorge [Lorenzo] wants to prove himself; he really wanted to win in Qatar. And Valentino will be inspired by his success. Yamaha will be there, as will the Ducatis.
Q: Were you surprised by the new Ducati GP15?
A: It’ s great to see Ducati back and it’s very important for the championship. A competitive Ducati in MotoGP is like a competitive Ferrari in F1. I don’t know if they can fight for the podium in every race. We know they have the advantage of the soft tire, but they showed to have a good pace too. The bike steers better and looks more forgiving and predictable. It has good power and it looks good with regard to tire management.
A: It’ s great to see Ducati back and it’s very important for the championship. A competitive Ducati in MotoGP is like a competitive Ferrari in F1. I don’t know if they can fight for the podium in every race. We know they have the advantage of the soft tire, but they showed to have a good pace too. The bike steers better and looks more forgiving and predictable. It has good power and it looks good with regard to tire management.
Q: Valentino Rossi said that with a good lifestyle and training, he can be competitive until he is 40 because “determination and concentration” make the difference. Do you agree?
A: Sure. I will add experience and wisdom, too. In Qatar, Valentino finished the first lap in 10th and was battling to find a way through the satellite riders. When he saw on his board that Marquez was last, he knew that it was an opportunity and that’s what great champions do—take advantage of the situation. Rossi moved to the top and persevered. Doing so at 36, beating those guys in a very tough race, brings a lot of spice to MotoGP.
A: Sure. I will add experience and wisdom, too. In Qatar, Valentino finished the first lap in 10th and was battling to find a way through the satellite riders. When he saw on his board that Marquez was last, he knew that it was an opportunity and that’s what great champions do—take advantage of the situation. Rossi moved to the top and persevered. Doing so at 36, beating those guys in a very tough race, brings a lot of spice to MotoGP.
Q: Will Marquez be able to dominate like last year?
A: It is possible. It won’t surprise anyone if he wins more races than last year. But in racing, you never know what can happen. It’s just one race at a time, one practice at a time. It will be interesting to see how Marquez will persevere. He can be beaten, as everyone is human, but I think this happens in special circumstances.
A: It is possible. It won’t surprise anyone if he wins more races than last year. But in racing, you never know what can happen. It’s just one race at a time, one practice at a time. It will be interesting to see how Marquez will persevere. He can be beaten, as everyone is human, but I think this happens in special circumstances.
Q: How can Marquez be beaten?
A: Trying to put pressure on him. Marc doesn’t make many mistakes. Marc and Honda look like the right combination. He is the World Champion, and each year the bike will be more tailored around him. Yamaha did the same with Valentino, and the M1 suits him very well. Valentino and Jorge are the two toughest contenders.
A: Trying to put pressure on him. Marc doesn’t make many mistakes. Marc and Honda look like the right combination. He is the World Champion, and each year the bike will be more tailored around him. Yamaha did the same with Valentino, and the M1 suits him very well. Valentino and Jorge are the two toughest contenders.
Q: There was not a single Spanish rider on the Qatar podium. Is this a signal of a change?
A: It’s great to see the diversity, and that’s what championship was. Hopefully, in a few years, there will be more riders representing different countries. MotoAmerica is coming onboard, trying to lay the ground to have US riders back on top. Qatar showed that it will be a very interesting year with more riders able to fight for the win. And there’s a good battle among the manufacturers. Ducati is competitive and Suzuki is back.
A: It’s great to see the diversity, and that’s what championship was. Hopefully, in a few years, there will be more riders representing different countries. MotoAmerica is coming onboard, trying to lay the ground to have US riders back on top. Qatar showed that it will be a very interesting year with more riders able to fight for the win. And there’s a good battle among the manufacturers. Ducati is competitive and Suzuki is back.
Q: If Qatar was the first day of school, what grades would you give to the main players?
A: Valentino Rossi deserves an A+ for strategy and preparation. He took advantage of the situation. His last lap was perfect and won the race. An A for Andrea Dovizioso. He did a great job but made a mistake. He put the Ducati in position to fight for the win. Andrea Iannone gets a B+; he has less experience than the other top four riders, and claimed the podium. Marc Marquez gets a C+. He made mistakes but recovered. Jorge Lorenzo gets a B: he rode well, but he [struggled with helmet issues and] couldn’t keep the pace to the end.
A: Valentino Rossi deserves an A+ for strategy and preparation. He took advantage of the situation. His last lap was perfect and won the race. An A for Andrea Dovizioso. He did a great job but made a mistake. He put the Ducati in position to fight for the win. Andrea Iannone gets a B+; he has less experience than the other top four riders, and claimed the podium. Marc Marquez gets a C+. He made mistakes but recovered. Jorge Lorenzo gets a B: he rode well, but he [struggled with helmet issues and] couldn’t keep the pace to the end.
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