Introducing the Roland Sands Design Headlights

LOS ALAMITOS, CA – February 27, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – RSD headlights continue our blend of Nostalgia and Function with our trademark styling applied to illumination. We’ve taken the Tracker, Chrono and Vintage lines and applied it to the outer rings of our bolted headlight assembly to add just the right amount of flavor. The design gives a perfectly flowing light that works on nearly an style bike.

Features:

• CNC machined from billet aluminum
• Design matched to Tracker,Chrono and Vintage product line
• Mounting hardware included
• DOT approved H-4 Bulb has twice the illumination of standard sealed beams

Fitment:

• 3/4″ wide mount for a 3/8″ bolt

For addition information, part numbers and pricing, please go to http://www.rolandsands.com/categories/headlights and www.rolandsands.com/wp/2013/02/20/rsd-headlights for more photos.

THE RSD STORY

Roland Sands Design is a motorcycle, product and apparel company that has its roots in racing, custom bike building and design. Our inspiration comes from a high performance background that blends the love of two wheels with the desire to create unique products. We live the two-wheeled life and our crew is a diverse collection of roadracers, off-roaders, dirt trackers, supermoto racers, custom bike builders and riders. It’s this diversity that allows us to work with the best in the industry on a variety of projects. Our clients include Ducati, Dunlop, Harley-Davidson, Panasonic, Performance Machine, Piaggio, Polaris, Toyota, Triumph, Vance & Hines, Yamaha and many others.

 

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AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off during Bike Week

PICKERINGTON, OH – January 11, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series kicks off its 2013 season on March 9 in Savannah, Ga. The popular series features period-correct vintage dirt-track motorcycles and exciting handlebar-to-handlebar racing action.

“The American Motorcyclist Association has a long and rich history in dirt-track racing, dating to the original factory Class-A competition in the 1920s,” said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. “When the Class-C production-based format made its debut, the sport’s popularity grew, laying the foundation for modern competition. We’re excited to continue paying tribute to our past with this series, and we’re looking forward to another action-packed season of racing for our amateur competitors.”

The AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series recognizes national champions in period-correct classes that reflect the storied history of AMA dirt-track competition. Class winners are honored at the annual AMA Championship Banquet, which recognizes national champions in all AMA-sanctioned disciplines.

Class rules and equipment regulations, updated and improved for 2013, are available at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing/rules. The full series schedule is below.

The first three rounds of the 2013 AMA Vintage National Dirt Track Championship Series are part of an extensive dirt-track program in southern Georgia and Florida during Daytona Bike Week.

Following Bike Week, the 12-round series travels through Alabama, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Indiana before the finale in Cuddebackville, N.Y., on Sept. 21.

2013 AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championships Series

March 9: Half Mile
Oglethorpe Speedway, Savannah, Ga.
Steve Nace Racing
Steve Nace
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
www.stevenaceracing.com

March 11: Half Mile
Volusia County Speedway, Barberville, Fla.
Steve Nace Racing
Steve Nace
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
www.stevenaceracing.com

March 12: Short Track
Volusia County Speedway, Barberville, Fla.
Steve Nace Racing
Steve Nace
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
stevenaceracing.com

May 18: Short Track
Monster Mountain MX Park, Tallassee, Ala.
Monster Action Sports LLC
Tom Brinkman
(334) 318-8475
tombrinkman55@gmail.com
www.monstermx.com

May 19: Short Track
Monster Mountain MX Park, Tallassee, Ala.
Monster Action Sports LLC
Tom Brinkman
(334) 318-8475
tombrinkman55@gmail.com
www.monstermx.com

May 28: Mile
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.
Steve Nace Racing
Steve Nace
(270) 442-7532
snace@apex.net
stevenaceracing.com

June 21: Short Track
Harpursville, N.Y.
Square Deal Riders
info@squaredealriders.com
www.squaredealriders.com

June 22: Short Track
Harpursville, N.Y.
Square Deal Riders
info@squaredealriders.com
www.squaredealriders.com

July 20: Half Mile
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Ashland County Fairgrounds, Ashland, Ohio
AMA Racing
Ken Saillant
(800) 262-5646
ksaillant@ama-cycle.org
www.americanmotorcyclist.com/racing

Aug. 16: Short Track
Mid-America Speedway
Jim Terchila
(317) 871-4392
info@midamspeedway.com
Marion County Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind.

Sept. 21: Short Track
Cuddebackville, N.Y.
Tri-State M/C Ltd.
Ron Edlin
(845) 566-4956
www.tristateclub.com

Sept. 22: Short Track
Cuddebackville, N.Y.
Tri-State M/C Ltd.
Ron Edlin
(845) 566-4956
www.tristateclub.com 

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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Spectro Performance Oils is presenting sponsor of AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles Grand Championships

PICKERINGTON, OH – July 2, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The AMA is pleased to welcome Spectro Performance Oils as the presenting sponsor of the 2012 AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships, taking place at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 20-22 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

“The AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships, presented by Spectro Performance Oils, brings classic off-road racing to the coolest vintage motorcycling destination on the planet: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days,” said AMA Director of Operations Jack Penton. “We’re excited that Spectro Performance Oils, a leading motorsports oil company with a rich history that dates to the days when vintage bikes were current, is coming on board to support this event as well as the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which receives all proceeds from the AMA Vintage Grand Championships.”

The AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships, presented by Spectro Performance Oils, features skill-, age- and displacement-based classes for vintage, post-vintage and non-current motorcycles. The event draws everyone from first-time competitors to some of the country’s best vintage racers. Sign up is available now at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com > Register to Race.

“Few things are as fun as hopping on your dirtbike and going for a ride in the woods,” said Spectro Performance Oils’ Ken Ciocci. “The AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships, presented by Spectro Performance Oils, take that fun to a whole new level with the low-pressure atmosphere of vintage racing. We’re looking forward to seeing everybody at the races.”

Mandi Mastin, a member of the U.S. Women’s World Cup team at the 2012 International Six Days Enduro, is laying out the hare scrambles course and running operations at the event. Mastin said there will be some fun changes this year for return riders.

“We are being creative and working on making a couple of changes to the course,” Mastin said. “For the riders who race each year, it is important that we make some changes to the course so that they can expect something a bit different.”

With proceeds supporting the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is the country’s premier celebration of vintage motorcycles and motorcycling heritage. In addition to the AMA Hare Scrambles Vintage Grand Championships, the event includes the AMA Motocross Vintage Grand Championships, presented by Moto Armory, amateur national championship roadracing, trials and dirt-track racing in vintage classes. The weekend also features North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, the AMA Classic Field Meet Challenge, bike shows, demo rides of current street and off-road motorcycles, and seminars on a number of topics by noted motorcycling experts.

This year’s AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will celebrate the classic “Rockers and Mods” two-wheeled subculture that is experiencing a popular resurgence in America. Activities will shine a spotlight on British café-racer motorcycles and Italian metal-bodied scooters made popular by the self-described Rockers and Mods of the early 1960s.

The grand marshal this year is AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame member and noted designer Craig Vetter, whose contributions to motorcycling range from the iconic Windjammer fairings and the Triumph X-75 Hurricane to the Mystery Ship limited-production, high-performance motorcycles and a number of high-profile motorcycle fuel-economy contests.

Tickets for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days can be purchased at www.midohio.com. More information about the event can be found at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.

About the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

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Norstar Trans-Am vintage MX boots by AXO

SANTA CLARITA, CA – December 2, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

NORSTAR TRANS-AM BOOT BY AXO NOW IN STOCK
AXO brings Norstar boots back to the future

Putting on a pair of Norstar Trans-Am boots is like stepping into a time machine.

With their unmistakable styling and renowned quality, Norstar boots were an icon of motocross during the heyday of the sport in the 70s.

And now the legendary Norstar Trans-Am boot returns with updated materials and construction techniques, but the same classic look.

Made of premium high-quality leather, the Norstar Trans-Am boot provides a perfect blend of comfort, fit and durability that just can’t be matched by modern day riding boots.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect boot to go along with your vintage motocross bike, or you just love the classic style and fit, the Norstar Trans-Am has got you covered.

In addition to the boots, AXO has also developed a complete seat of vintage looking MX gear, the Trans-Am line, featuring goat-skin gloves 9available in January 2012) and stylish, yet made with modern materials and construction, jersey and pants.

To learn more about the legendary Norstar Trans-Am boot and the Tarns-Am line, head over to www.axo.com and see why the old school is the best school.

For high resolution images, please contact nicola.serragiotto@axo.com

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Markel American Insurance Company Invites Motorcycle Enthusiasts to Vintage Bike Restoration Competition on Thursday, June 2nd

WAUKESHA, WI – May 17, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Motorcycle enthusiasts will want to mark their calendars for June 2nd. Six area high schools will showcase their vintage motorcycle restoration talents at the Iron Horse Hotel on 500 West Florida Street in Milwaukee through BUILD Milwaukee, a Moto Mentor program sponsored in part by Markel American Insurance Company.

The program is a new initiative by The Iron Horse Hotel that offers high school students an opportunity to learn motorcycle restoration while developing important business, trade and interpersonal skills. Each team was given 90 days (February 15th – May 15th) and a budget of $2,000 to restore and customize a vintage Honda BC or CL 160.

The bikes will be judged based on five sets of criteria: Fastest (dyno competition on June 2nd), Art Bike (panel of judges), MilVin Moto Best of Show (voted on June 2nd), Crowd Favorite (social media driven voting), and Best Documentation (presented to the team that captures the best documentation process).

Enthusiasts can vote for their favorite motorcycle on www.facebook.com/Buildmoto from May 23rd to May 31st and then see the bikes in person at The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee on June 2nd.

After June 2nd, the bikes will be raced at Road America’s Vintage Classic Weekend in Elkhart Lake (June 10th -12th), and showcased at Mods vs. Rockers in Chicago (June 18th). Discovery World will serve as the official museum display for the program, where the bikes will be on site from June 21st to July 29th. The final viewing of the bikes will take place at The Rockerbox Street Festival in Milwaukee on August 6th.

“This is a great opportunity not only to help build some great motorcycles, but to help introduce local high school students to the art of motorcycle restoration,” said Ted Wentzel, Markel American’s Director of Marketing.  ”We’re so excited to watch the progress and to see all the bikes when they’re finished.”

Markel American Insurance Company (part of Markel Corporation) specializes in powersports insurance such as motorcycle insurance, boat insurance and ATV insurance. For more information, visit www.markelinsuresfun.com.

Markel Corporation markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs to a variety of niche markets.  In each of these markets, the Company seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader.  The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value.  For more information on the Markel Group of companies, please visit www.markelcorp.com

SOURCE: Markel American Insurance Company

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Indian Motorcycle to Celebrate 110th Anniversary at Los Angeles Dealership on Saturday, May 14

America’s Oldest Motorcycle Was Founded in 1901

HARBOR CITY, CA – May 12, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s oldest motorcycle founded in 1901, will celebrate its 110th Anniversary on Saturday, May 14, at the company’s exclusive Southern California Dealership, Indian Motorcycle Los Angeles in Harbor City.

Festivities will include a concert, an antique Indian Motorcycle show, food trucks, surprise guests, and displays of the full line of 2011 Indian Motorcycles, including the Classic, Dark Horse, Bomber, Roadmaster, and Vintage.  Hours are from 10am to 5pm.  Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Indian was a major competitor of Harley-Davidson during its 52-year production run from 1901 to 1953.  After a brief return from 1999-2003, the Indian brand returned in 2006 and was recently acquired by Polaris Industries Inc.

Indian Motorcycle Los Angeles is located under the same roof as California Harley-Davidson at 1521 Pacific Coast Highway in Harbor City, one mile west of the 110 Freeway and 5 miles from Redondo Beach.  For more information, call 310-539-3366 or go online to www.IndianMotorcycleLA.com.

SOURCE: Indian Motorcycle

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Vintage Safety TV Ad – British Motorcycle Fashion

January 15, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Here’s an interesting vintage British motorcycle safety TV ad. Boy, things have changed over the years. This black & white ad shows viewers why not only wearing a helmet on your motorcycle or scooter is good and safe, but it’s also a good fashion statement.

Have a look, and you can’t help but grin when watching…

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Tickets now available for 2011 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

PICKERINGTON, OH – December 7, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -You know you’re going to go, so pick up your tickets now for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days and save some money. A three-day Weekend General Admission ticket gives you access from Friday, July 22, through Sunday, July 24. Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult.

Buy your tickets now at Mid-Ohio.com.

SOURCE: American Motorcyclist Association

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New TV series called “CAFE RACER” shines spotlight on unique culture

October 6, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Airing on October 13th on Discovery HD Theater, this wild ride will consist of thirteen rip-riot, ground pounding episodes focusing on the history of the café racer and the lifestyles of those who build and ride them.

Expect to see rare historical film footage and more rockabilly music than a Gene Vincent reunion tour, all in stunning high-def format broadcast on your favorite channel, Discovery HD Theater.

In addition you’ll be able to watch as a handful of builders produce some of the most amazing motorcycles all paying homage to the grand daddy of modern sport and race bikes.

Be sure to get plugged in to http://www.caferacertv.com and definitely follow us on Facebook and Twitter as this two wheeled love story unfolds… You won’t be disappointed!

- The Cafe Racer TV Team

Click Here for TV Schedule

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