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Most of you won’t know his name but he is one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time and is still racing at 52! He has been racing all of his life, won 250cc championships, countless superbike wins, and has won 23 TT races on the Isle of Man. In fact, he has won more races at the Isle of Man than anyone not named Dunlop! I need to talk about this incredible man and how much I weirdly relate to his life.

I just read John McGinness’s book “Built for Speed” that was published 7 years ago. I had the privilege of meeting him and he is an absolute legend TT racer. My life has given me the opportunity to meet and call many motorcycle champions my friends and special acquaintances. Names like Gary Nixon, Sammy Tanner, Don Emde, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Kenny Roberts are just some of the incredible riders that I have spent time with and gotten to know. They are a special breed of human, and John’s book reminded me of so many aspects of their struggles and mine too on a much smaller scale.

Like John, I grew up poor, and in order to ride or enjoy motorcycling I had to sacrifice and work my ass off. To me, there were two ways of being able to enjoy my hobby. One way was to have a job that paid enough for me to buy my motorcycles and pay for my bikes and racing. Unfortunately with just a high school education and a minimal resume that way was not available to me. Instead, I chose to make my living in the motorcycle industry and that allowed me to immerse myself in my passion and make a living at the same time.

Although I have won many races and even set world speed records, I don’t begin to compare myself to these legends. John’s book, though, reminded me of the challenges and obstacles that constantly presented themselves to me and that I had to figure a way to break through them. I am rambling a bit, but the point I am trying to make is that if you set your mind to achieving something and truly put your entire effort into it the odds of your success are monumentally higher! Just look what John has done with his motorcycling career!

I love motorcycles and motorcycling to a degree that most people would just say “he’s weird”. But motorcycles have brought me more joy in my life than I can possibly explain. Riding, working in the motorcycle industry and just being around motorcycles and motorcyclists are what I live for! When you see another rider, wave, and when you get a chance to talk, enjoy each other’s passion for our sport.

Celebrating Elvis and the fascinating story of his ‘Memphis Mafia’ Bonnevilles, Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled a stunning T120 Elvis Presley Limited Edition.

Combining authentic style, performance, and modern capabilities with a beautifully detailed design, this distinctive T120 takes styling cues from Elvis’ iconic ’68 ‘Comeback Special’ performance.

Unmistakable ELVIS gold lettering, representing set lights, along with Elvis Presley’s signature, prominently feature on the tank and side panels. Die-hard fans will find fascinating Elvis-themed details on the bike, including a discreet ‘Taking Care of Business in a Flash’ emblem, a personal mantra that captured his work ethic, featured on the necklace given to each member of his Memphis Mafia.

Gaige Herrera (1) extended his perfect season in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle with a fourth-straight victory in 2024. With the win, Herrera set a new record for consecutive wins for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, and tied two all-time NHRA records for a consecutive race win streak, and for 35 consecutive round wins. All earned on Herrera’s RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN, on Sunday.

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Another Double Podium for Josh Herrin and The Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Team

The fourth round of the 2024 Steel Commander MotoAmerica Championship at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota proved another strong race meeting for the Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team with riders Josh Herrin and Loris Baz collecting podium finishes.

Josh Herrin showed his class by sealing second place in race one behind winner Bobby Fong, fending off teammate Baz by 0.2 seconds. This marks the first time in the 2024 season that Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati Panigale V4 R riders have shared the podium.

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