International News - 14 October 2009
Honda America has announced the 2010 VFR1200F. "This is one of the most exciting motorcycles in Honda's history," said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. "The VFR1200F establishes a whole new definition of performance motorcycling, one that taps into Honda's rich V-4 VFR heritage and extends it into the future of Honda motorcycling. The new technology within this motorcycle is flat-out amazing and it all works together in a manner that takes the VFR1200F strides forward in how a high-end machine looks, works and feels. This is a sport motorcycle that will leave you smiling and ready for more even after you've been riding for hours on end." Check out the official site, features and benefits and specifications. More coverage here also.
The Homestead-Miami Indy 300 Race Report. In a fitting finish to the 2009 IndyCar Series championship, title contenders Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Ryan Briscoe ran away from the rest of the 23-car starting field, and battled among themselves for the race victory and drivers' championship Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
De Ferran's Storybook Win Leads Acura 1-2-3 Sweep in Wild American Le Mans Series Finale at Laguna Seca. Gil de Ferran's storybook retirement win, Patrón Highcroft Racing's LMP1 championship and Lowe's Fernandez Racing's record-tying eighth 2009 win were just some of the stories Saturday at Laguna Seca Raceway in the wild American Le Mans Series finale.
Franchitti’s Victory Seals His Second IndyCar Championship. In a fitting finish to the 2009 IndyCar Series championship, title contenders Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon and Ryan Briscoe ran away from the rest of the 23-car starting field, and battled among themselves for the race victory and drivers’ championship Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Looks like ASIMO surprised the crowd at the BTCC. Visitors to the final round of the 2009 British Touring Car Championship last Sunday were treated to a surprise guest - ASIMO. ASIMO travelled to the Brands Hatch circuit to appear as a mystery guest in Honda's popular racing quiz, ‘A Question of Motorsport'. The quiz has been held at a number of rounds of the BTCC this year to entertain fans and sees two teams of Honda racers pit their sporting acumen against one another.
And lastly a little video someone sent me of the late Ayrton Senna in a NSX-R around Suzuka. RIP Senna.
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