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Recording artist and NHRA spokes-singer Krista Marie has connected with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Screamin' Eagle racing in support of Harley-Davidson's efforts to encourage women to ride.

Krista will be riding her 2009 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle when she participates in International Female Ride Day on May 1 in Milwaukee.

Jason Pridmore officially returned to the Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) family during Round 1 of the AMA Pro Racing Superbike Series at Daytona International Speedway. In conjunction with Jason Pridmore's Star Motorcycle School and the National Guard, Pridmore will be providing exclusive on-track experiences for members of the media and other select guests at each round of the AMA Pro Racing Superbike Series with the National Guard Jordan Suzuki Racing Experience.

Skip Barber Superbike School Powered by KTM Announces Dates and Pricing.

Skip Barber Racing School, LLC today announced details of its all-new Skip Barber Superbike School Powered by KTM, including curriculum, pricing and an initial schedule.

It is a motorcycle premier and double feature in Beverly Hills February 20th, 2009 starting at 7:00 PM. The first film is the world premier of "The First, Last Race" that was written and directed by Jeff Jensen.

We recently enlisted the help of skydivers to test motorcycle sunglasses. For three consecutive years this unique approach has been used to evaluate how many of the most popular brands perform at extreme speeds. The glasses that exceeded expectations were Wiley-X, 7EYE and Gatorz. The glasses that did not do well are scattered throughout cornfields north of Skydive Dallas.

Dunlop Launches Interactive Monthly Motorcycle Newsletter.

Dunlop Download is an innovative monthly newsletter that is available free of charge at www.dunlopmotorcycle.com. The January issue of the newsletter contains electronic reprints of magazine articles, a digital press kit featuring Dunlop's all-new Geomax line of motocross tires, photo galleries from the Supercross season and the Daytona Dunlop tire test, plus embedded videos featuring insight into Supercross racing and more.

Helmet House is proud to announce the creation of a new YouTube channel offering videos aimed specifically at motorcyclists. Over the next year on the Helmet House YouTube channel we'll be posting videos of racers, events, cool rides, interviews with industry personalities, plus helpful tips on hooking up with the right equipment to match your specific riding needs.

Click video to see the new 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200, now available in the U.S. The 1200cc, Evolution V-Twin engine, with precision-cooled heads, downdraft fuel injection, and performance tuned dual exhaust is here.

Cross-Plane Engine

Click video to see Yamaha insiders explain the all-new 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1. Many of the advanced features of the new R1 have been derived from MotoGP racing technology.

Click video to watch Robbie Maddison achieve the impossible. In 2008 on the New Year's Eve before 2009, Robbie Maddison jumped his motorcycle to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. Robbie then jumps off the top of the Arc de Triomphe on his way back down to earth. Congratulations Robbie on yet another record motorcycle jump!

Click video to see Short, Millsaps, Tedesco and Townley suit up on the all-new fuel-injected 2009 Honda CRF450R, while Fiolek rides the 2009 Honda CRF250R.

Road Racing Champs

Click video to see Ben Bostrom and Jake Zemke talk about their successful 2008 AMA road racing series.

The year 1967 was awash in monumental events. Summer of Love bromides aside, the image of Hendrix immolating his Strat at Monterey is a visual time stamp of a convulsive year. Change and upheaval, among other things, were in the air.

Ever try to put lipstick on a Pitbull? It's a hazardous enterprise. Blood is spilled. Fingers vanish. Michael Vick leaves nasty messages on your voicemail. Ignoring the obvious peril, the brave souls at Big Dog Motorcycles have given their vicious, 10-year-old Pitbull a complete makeover for 2008. Admirers of the ill-tempered street dog need not fear—this is no Queer Eye, metrosexual de-fanging.