Airhead Revival

Josh Withers is no stranger to BMW airheads. After building his own 1973 BMW Cafe, Josh was commissioned to build one in a similar vein for someone he never met, except through countless phone calls and emails. After two years of obsessing over every detail of this 1972 BMW R75/5, Josh completed the project and finally met what he considers his modern-day "pen pal". Josh, a photographer by day, spent many hours through nights and weekends breathing life back into this airhead that was considered dead. Like many who currently have or had a project of their own, Josh gives us insight into what keeps him obsessing, creating, and building. Ride tastefully.

#Rookie93MarcMarquez : 'Behind the Scenes' with the Champion / En coulisses avec le nouveau héros du MotoGP™

MotoGP™ rights holder Dorna Sports SL is set to release a feature-length documentary reviewing Marc Marquez’s first season in MotoGP™, in which he emerged as the best newcomer of 2013 in spectacular style.

The rider from Cervera, Spain, who had already taken World Championship titles in the 125cc and Moto2™ tiers - had a brilliant first year in the premier class, fighting for the title with team-mate Dani Pedrosa and double World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, as well as his childhood idol Italian rider Valentino Rossi.

Along the way he broke numerous records previously belonging to motorcycle legends Freddie Spencer and Kenny Roberts – both of whom are big admirers of the young Spaniard.

Titled '#Rookie93MarcMarquez - Beyond the Smile', the 82 minute-long documentary is set for international distribution, with home video release already scheduled for the UK through Duke and Germany through Radio Viktoria.

The documentary will be released digitally with English, French, Spanish, Italian and German subtitles via iTunes (in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the US) over the coming weeks.

A 52-minute TV version will be broadcast by Mediaset España's Telecinco channel on Sunday 15th December at 2pm.

The behind-the-scenes insight reviews the new World Champion’s remarkable 2013 campaign, featuring previously unseen footage of the preparations for his first year in MotoGP™, as well as all the key moments that shaped his memorable season.

In addition to a candid interview with Marquez himself, it also features the views of some of the key people surrounding him, as well as insights from his on-track rivals.

Dorna Sports prépare la sortie d’un documentaire long métrage sur l’exceptionnelle première saison de Marc Márquez en MotoGP™, à la fin de laquelle il est devenu le plus jeune Champion du Monde de l’histoire de la catégorie reine.

Déjà vainqueur des Championnats du Monde 125 et Moto2™, le pilote originaire de Cervera, en Espagne, a vécu une fantastique première année dans la catégorie reine et a lutté pour le titre jusqu’au bout face à son coéquipier Dani Pedrosa, au double Champion du Monde Jorge Lorenzo ainsi qu’à son idole Valentino Rossi.

En cours de route, Márquez a battu de nombreux records, notamment ceux des légendaires Freddie Spencer et Kenny Roberts, deux grands admirateurs du jeune Espagnol.

Intitulé  '#Rookie93MarcMarquez - Beyond the Smile’, ce documentaire de 82 minutes jouira d’une distribution internationale et sera proposé en Grande-Bretagne via Duke et en Allemagne via Radio Viktoria.

Le documentaire sera proposé sur iTunes avec sous-titrage en anglais, français, espagnol, italien et allemand (en Autriche, Australie, Belgique, Canada, Danemark, Finlande, France, Italie, Pays-Bas, Norvège, Espagne, Suède, Suisse et Etats-Unis) dans les semaines à venir.

Une version télé de 52 minutes sera diffusée par la chaîne espagnole Telecinco dimanche 15 décembre à 14h.

Tourné dans les coulisses de son incroyable saison, ce documentaire propose des séquences vidéo inédites de Marquez, de sa préparation pour sa première année en MotoGP ainsi que des meilleurs moments qui ont marqué une saison mémorable. 

En plus d’une interview en tête à tête avec Marquez lui-même, le documentaire s’intéresse aux personnages qui forment son entourage ainsi qu’à ses adversaires directs.

Michael Schumacher tests the 2014 Mercedes C-Class

Should be introduced shortly

Mercedes has released a new video of Michael Schumacher testing the safety systems on the 2014 C-Class.

While the clip doesn't reveal too much, the company confirmed the car will be offered with a variety of safety systems including Collision Prevention Assist Plus which can automatically brake the car to prevent or minimize a collision.

The model will also have Pre-Safe Brake, Brake Assist Plus, Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist. Furthermore, Distronic Plus with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot will greatly reduce stress in traffic jams as the system automatically steers the car and keeps pace with traffic.

According to Jochen Hermann, Director of Driver Assistance Systems and Active Safety at Mercedes-Benz, "It is enormously enjoyable to work with Michael Schumacher. He is not only sensationally good at maneuvering cars, he has an extraordinary understanding of technology and driving physics combined with the ability to identify potential solutions precisely and rapidly." He added, "I think this cooperation will bear a great deal of fruit in the future. Our shared aim is more safety for all road users."

Check out the press release for additional information

Source: Mercedes-Benz

1968 CHEVROLET L-88 CORVETTE

This 1968 Chevrolet L-88 Corvette is considered by many Corvette aficionados to be the most victorious racing Corvette in history.

The car packs a 685hp (at 6,600 rpm), 427 CID L-88 big block Chevrolet racing engine, a Muncie M-22 “Rockcrusher” transmission, independent front and rear suspension, coil springs on the front, and transverse leaf on the rear with Koni adjustable shock absorbers at each corner. These specifications also make it one of the most vicious racing Corvettes ever made.

This particular L-88 was originally built from a Corvette chassis by Tony DeLorenzo and Jerry Thompson, two men who need no introduction to any fan of ’60s and ’70s era motor racing in the USA.

The car’s impressive list of achievments include results include the 1969 and 1972 SCCA National “A” Production Championships, 1968 and 1970 SCCA National “A” Production Runner-Up, second place in GT at the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring, and the 1969 and 1970 GT Class wins in the 24 Hours of Daytona. In the 1970 event, it finished sixth overall, behind two Porsche 917s, a Ferrari 512, and two Ferrari 312s, but ahead of a Ferrari 250 LM in seventh and a Ford GT40 in eighth.

The Corvette also has an unbroken ownership history, it was restored professionally in 2000 and has been turning heads at autoshows since. 

Photo Credits: Ron Kimball ©2012  Via SILODROME