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Organized by Delicate Promotions, the FIM sanctioned AMA Land Speed Grand Championship returns to the Bonneville Speedway near Wendover, Utah, on Aug. 25-30. Also known as the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials, the event features both American and international amateur land speed racing competitors vying for AMA and FIM records.
Who Wants to Rumble at the S & S Ranch?
Hamburg based German retail multiple Detlev Louis is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Bought by U. S. investor Warren Buffett’ s Omaha, Nebraska headquartered Berkshire Hathway investment conglomerate in 2015, Louis started out as a motorcycle enthusiasts’ shop in Hamburg in 1938 and today has more than 80 stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with online retail operations throughout Europe.
The German Institute for Service Quality examined 1,145 brands and companies from 53 industries for consumer satisfaction levels, and Harley-Davidson was the winner in the Mobility category – ahead of the likes of BMW and Yamaha.
Taiwan has announced that it is to phase out gasoline powered motorcycles by 2035 – five years earlier than gasoline powered cars. With a population of just 23 million people, Taiwan is reported to have some 14 million motorcycles.
British three-wheel sports tourer manufacturer Morgan Motor Company, which uses U. S. made S & S X-Wedge 60-degree V-twin engines in its core models, is thought to be close to production of an all-electric Roadster in partnership with Frazer- Nash Energy Systems, owner of the legendary British Bristol Cars marque.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, S & S Cycle is staging a‘ Rumble At The Ranch’ Hooligan Flat Track Race and Party on a new custom laid out track that is being prepared on property adjacent to its facility in Viola, Wisconsin, on September 23rd. At the site of a former horse racing track that hasn’ t been active since the 1930s, the single-day“ celebration of internal combustion happiness” will take place on a track that is being prepared by seasoned professionals and featuring a class structure that only the Midwest can pull off( Hooligan Lawnmower Racing anyone?).
CLASS Hooligan Shootout
Margie Smith Invitational / Women ' s
Boonie Bike Brawl / Pull Start
Hooligan Lawn Tractor
Pit Bike Pillage / 100cc
Pre-registration is required and in addition to the Hooligan Lawn Tractor class, there is a Hooligan Shootout for 1986 and newer stock framed Twins of at least 750 cc( no dirt bikes, no pros); Margie Smith Invitational / Women’ s Race- riders must be 12 years or older but must be 14 or older to ride 450 cc – the bikes must be full framed and have brakes; the Boonie Bike Brawl / Pull Start for 18 year old plus racers of rigid rears with 12-inch wheels and removable or foldable footpegs; and the Pit Bike Pillage / 100 cc for riders 14 years or older, racing stock framed 4- strokes up to 125 cc. All riders must wear boots that at least cover the ankles, gloves, full face helmets, eye protection and long sleeves. No knobbies are allowed and all bikes must have a kill switch- front brake calipers and levers must be removed. Watch out for more‘ Rumblings’ from the Official Wisconsin Petrol Heads Club soon and more news about other ways that S & S has devised to mark its 60th anniversary.
www. sscycle. com / rumble-at-the-ranch www. speedranch. club
DESCRIPTION
Riders must be 18 years or older. Modern( 1986 and newer) stock framed twins. 750cc minimum. No dirt bikes. No Pros.
Riders must be 12 years and older. Must be 14 years old to ride 450cc. No brakeless bikes. Bikes must be full framed.
Riders must be 18 years or older. Pull start. Rigid rear. 12 inch wheels. Foldable or removable left peg.
Engine size is unlimited. Riders must be 18 years of age at the event. Rear brakes are mandatory.
100cc Four Stroke Riders must be 14 years or older. Up to 125cc 4 stroke engine. Stock frame.