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BRIEFS
Italy won the 2021 Motocross of Nations , at Mantova , Italy , in September , ahead of the Netherlands in second and Great Britain in third . Started in 1947 and now in its 74th year ( last held in 2019 ), a combative nine-time MX World Champion Antonio Cairoli led the Italian team to top honors , with Mattia Guadagnini ( MX2 ) and Alessandro Lupino ( Open class ). There have been six different MXoN team champions between 2003 and 2021 , with the USA being the most successful winning team , taking seven victories .
Boston based Piaggio Fast Forward ( PFF - founded in 2015 ) has revealed an innovative sensor technology that is expected to debut on Piaggio twowheelers in 2022 , with PFF robots launching in late 2021 . " PFF ' s hardware-software modules offer uncompromising safety by providing robust monitoring in all environmental and lighting conditions . Featuring Vayyar Imaging Radar-on-Chip technology , it is the industry ' s first ever 4D imaging radar-based motorcycle safety platform . The complete sensor package is developed , built and supplied by PFF for mass production in Piaggio Group motorcycles ' Advanced Rider Assistance Systems ( ARAS ). ARAS applications are on the front line of the battle to prevent collisions and protect motorcycle riders . ARAS technology meets the rigorous technological requirements of traditional driver assist functions , addressing additional motorcyclespecific challenges such as size constraints and seamless vehicle maneuverability at high-tilt angles ."
BMW appears set to build on the success of its September 2021 Pure & Crafted event in Berlin by adding its BMW Motorrad Days formula to a hybrid three-day combo BMW fest in Berlin in 2022 . July 1st will be a one-day Pure & Crafted event , followed by two days of ' Motorrad Tage ' on July 2nd and 3rd , 2022 .
Phil Blurton has won a fourth-career UTV World Championship presented by Polaris , after taking top honors in the Saturday Desert Pro Turbo race ( October 16 ) in the 2021 UTV World Championship at Lake Havasu City , Arizona . Kaden Wells and Vito Ranuio completed Pro Turbo podium ; UTVWorldChampionship . com
CUSTOM STREET
PEOPLE ' S CHOICE
Winner : Sanchez Holder won the People ' s Choice award with his Custom Street class winning 2007 Road King .
Class - and the People ' s Choice Award . Winners from each category are entered into the championship round , to be held in Atlanta ( 29-31 October ), where they compete for the grand prize and renowned ' King of Builders ' title .
Round 3 - Pennsylvania
The third round of J & P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show series was staged at Carlisle , PA on September 10-12 . Bob Kay , Director of UBCBS said : " Congratulations to the winners in Pennsylvania - this region has a remarkable group of builders , with unique custom bikes that reflect each builder ’ s story ."
Round 4 - Texas
The fourth round of J & P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show series was staged at the Texas Motor Speedway , Fort Worth on October 5 . Bob Kay , Director of UBCBS said : " Congratulations to the winners in Texas - officially halfway through the tour , we have seen some remarkable bikes , and this city ' s bunch had unique custom builds that reflected each builder ' s story and background ."
" Congratulations to the winners in Nashville - this city ' s bunch was a remarkable group of builders , with unique custom bikes that reflect each builder ' s story ," continued Kay . www . motorcycleshows . com / UBCBS
Winner : Sanchez Holder won with a 2007 Harley- Davidson Road King with a 30-inch front wheel , Eddie Trotta floorboards and rear sets , bag latches , six-speaker set-up with factory Ford charcoal grey and a gold metallic paint job . Runner-up : Jamie Lima secured runner-up with a 170 hp 2020 FXLRS with 135 ci M-8 with MHP Monster square port heads plus 2.5 mm valves , MHP Monster square point intake , BST carbon fiber wheels , Feuling 221 exhaust with patented anti-reversion chambers , and custom paint by Boosted Brads Death Metal Racing .
Jack Deagazio won the Freestyle class with his 1964
Harley-Davidson Chopper , custom painted by Mo Diaz , with engraving , twisted parts , specialty plating , polishing and a silver Harman girder .
Larry Curik won the Freestyle class with a 2021 Lone Star Chopper XR1525S , custom-painted by Springel . The motorcycle features a dual front head Shovelhead , exhaust ports moved and left side exit and dual carbs on the right side . Everything on the bike is handmade or modified , including the wheels , brakes and sheet metal . The bike started as a 30-year-old Ness Luxury Liner frame that Larry chopped himself .
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