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Sim Racing: Interview With Maximilian Günther Talks about Virtual Formula E

Apr 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Maximilian Günther (GER) is contesting his first season for BMW i Andretti Motorsport in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. The 22-year-old, born and bred in the Bavarian Allgäu region where he still lives […]

Events

BMW’s Iconic European Golf Tournament Cancelled for 2020

Apr 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Tournament organiser BMW and the European Tour announce cancellation of the BMW International Open 2020 due to the crisis. Sebastian Mackensen, Senior Vice President BMW Group Germany: “Although this decision is very unfortunate for every golf fan […]

Sim Racing United in Rivalry – BMW teams up with world’s leading esports teams

Apr 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW brand is currently engaged in a major expansion of its involvement in the world of computer, online and simulation games (esports), a field that’s been continuously growing in popularity, especially among the next-generation […]

Sim Racing: 3 Big Events Coming – Laguna Seca next Nürburgring-Nordschleife then Formula E!

Apr 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. First Laguna Seca (USA), next the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER) – and then the virtual Formula E pre-test: BMW works drivers have three big sim racing events ahead of them over the coming days. During Thursday […]

Difficult to take it all in that Everything Has Stopped: MotoGP Shinichi Sahara

Apr 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 14. Team Suzuki Ecstar Project Manager Shinichi Sahara reveals his feelings during this tough time and opens up about how 2020 development and plans are on hold, adding ‘I […]

BMW Brings Back 1980s Race Cars with Sim Racing

Apr 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Sim racing in Romania? Yes, sim racing in Romania! A country that plays a supporting role in traditional racing compared to great nations such as Germany, Italy, England or France is in the fast […]

MotoGP’s Andrea Dovizioso – Lockdown measures, Travel restrictions and Personal Stimulus Checks

Apr 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

“It is hard to be the best, but you need to have this mindset to become like that” As the lockdown continues, the Ducati Team rider explains in this interview how he is spending his […]

Tobacco Riveter Riding Shirt: TMW Reviews!

Apr 13, 2020 Carrie Leaverton

We estimate that women make up about 33% of motorcycle riders on the road today. 100% of us women are looking for the perfect riding attire. Tobacco’s products are made by riders for riders with […]

PLAYSTATION NETWORK DOWN? WATCH REPSOL HONDA TEAM RED BULL RING SIM RACING

Apr 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Sim Racing Game on! After a strong start in the first StayAtHomeGP, both repsolhondateam riders have been honing their skills to impress again at round two on Sunday. Alex Marquez was almost untouchable at the […]

Your Stimulus Check – Ducati’s Win a Motorcycle Contest to Repeat: Enter Today

Apr 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Given the success of ‘Join Ducati,’ the initiative will be repeated in the coming months. To receive information and access to future competitions, participants must be registered with MyDucati. ‘Join Ducati’: The winner of the […]

Tornado Warning: 2020 KTM Super Duke R Brings Lightning, Power and the Thunder

Apr 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

A new motorcycle for a new decade. The 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R is just the third generation of the LC8-engined ‘BEAST’ since the bike was created in 2014. The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE […]

Happy Easter with Triumph Tiger 1200: Q&A with Head of Engineering

Apr 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The new Tiger 1200 is here and it’s one of the most tech-packed adventure bikes on the market – but how did it get to that point? FTR caught up with Head of Engineering Stuart […]

Broken Easter Eggs: BRP suspending/slowing all powersports and marine manufacturing operations around the world

Apr 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Valcourt, Quebec, April 12, 2020 – BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) has announced that, due to the rapid evolution of the COVID-19 situation, we are temporarily suspending or slowing down all our powersports and marine manufacturing […]

Indian Motorcycle Announces Home-Delivery Service – Design Online Ship it to Your Door

Apr 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CLICK.DELIVER.RIDE PROGRAM New Online Ordering & Home-Delivery Service Aims to Support Dealer Network & Riders Looking to Buy MINNEAPOLIS (April 9, 2020) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP Ducati Petrucci and Pirro Virtual Race Sunday 12th April

Apr 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the overwhelming success of the first-ever MotoGP Virtual Race two weeks ago, this weekend on Sunday 12th April 2020 at 3:00 pm (CEST) the event will be repeated. The second race will see ten […]