2007 Ryan Dungey video - future Supercross Champion

The 2012 AMA Supercross Series is set to start this coming January at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. And 2010 AMA Supercross Series & 2010 AMA Motocross Champion Ryan Dungey is set to race in 2012 on his number 5 KTM Red Bull machine.

2007 was Ryan's first full season of professional racing. Here is Ryan in the video below, late 2006, preparing for the 2007 AMA Supercross and MX seasons.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/2007-ryan-dungey-video-future-supercross-champion

Christophe Martin Mickael Maschio Connor McGechan Jeremy McGrath

Stanford Offers Machine Learning Plus Many More Courses Online

Remember back in August when Stanford offered that Artificial Intelligence course online, the same course taken by students on campus where you could sign up and take it for free? Tens of thousands of people took advantage of the offer, so Stanford has expanded and improved their lineup. The new list offers computer science 101, machine learning, human computer interaction, technology entrepreneurship and many more computer and technology courses. These are very high caliber courses taught by leaders in their respective fields. Very impressive.

Many of you are already tech savvy and constantly looking for ways to expand your knowledge, though sometimes you haven't had the opportunity or funds to take serious courses like these. Well, here's the opportunity and no funds are necessary, though there is a price to pay, you have to do some very hard work and make no mistake, courses like machine learning are hard. You might find out you really weren't cut out for this line of study, but if you were, it's here and isn't it worth knowing if you can meet the challenge?

There has been an absolute explosion of knowledge coming online that is more and more accessible to everyone. Those old excuses don't work anymore. To quote myself:

Anyone who wants to learn, can learn. There's no shortage of real knowledge available at low cost or no cost, all it takes is initiative and motivation. Whether it's MIT putting all of their courses online or the Khan Academy offering thousands of free videos online, it's all out there waiting for you, but no one can make you do it, you have to do that yourself.

People that know me personally, know how passionate I am about this sort of thing. Every time I hear someone say they were unlucky, didn't have the opportunities some other people had, didn't have the money for school, don't have the time, don't know where to look and on and on, I stop them and start pointing out what they can do right now if they want to. Those "unlucky" people work really hard on their excuses and not very hard on overcoming the obstacles they imagine exist. Obstacles are in your mind, opportunities to learn and get ahead are everywhere.

These Stanford courses are just one more example, but if you're looking, you'll see many more every day. Be a learner, be a builder, be a doer. Challenge yourself. Be an example that inspires others to follow. It's all good.

Link: Machine Learning


Source: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2011/11/18/stanford-offers-machine-learning-plus-many-more-courses-online/

Eric Geboers Sylvain Geboers Broc Glover Rui Goncalves

Historic motorcycle collection up for auction

THE motorcycle collection from the prominent American family Du Pont has come to auction with nearly 50 motorcycles spanning 70 years offered.

Du Pont is a name synonymous with a chemical empire, a luxury automobile manufacturer, and Indian motorcycle having originally been an investor of America's first motorcycle manufacturer before taking over the ailing company in 1929.

Highlights of the collection, that include numerous Indian models; are a completely untouched, original condition circa 1903 Indian Camelback (£40,000 - £50,000), a 1908 Indian Camelback with an early restoration by the Indian factory, a circa 1915 Indian Twin Board Track Racer acquired in the 1950s and what is believed to be the last Indian Chief supplied to a dealer, amongst others.

Additionally, there are some notable British motorcycles are included such as a 1951 Vincent Black Shadow (£30,000 - £40,000) with just 3,000-odd miles from new and a believed ex-Francis Beart 1959 Norton Manx, as well as numerous Triumph models.

Overall, the Du Pont family collection includes the following marques from America, Europe and Japan: BSA, Ducati, Gilera, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, Merkel, Ner-A-Car, Norton, Peugeot, Pope, Scott, Simplex, Stephens, Suzuki, Triumph, Vincent and Yamaha.

The Du Pont Museum Collection will be offered at the second annual Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Sale on January 12th.

Source: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/historic-motorcycle-collection-up-for-auction/19520.html

Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii Andre Malherbe

Clement Desalle Blogs About His Recent Past and His Future

Courtesy of Suzuki, Clement Desalle (Suzuki's top rider in the MX1 FIM World Motocross Championships) talks about his recent past, and what's coming up in the future...

After two operations on my shoulders I am firmly in the process of taking things step-by-step to get back to normal. I am in the position now where the left one feels pretty good and I need to build up some muscle, although the state of the arm is not too bad. The right one is still a bit fragile and I will see the doctor next week; I hope he will be able to tell me I can start doing physical exercise and training without any worries.

I've been pretty busy recently although it does feel like a long time that I haven't been able to ride my Suzuki and I'm losing my patience a little! Andrea and I went on holiday to Tenerife and we had a fun time. Where our hotel was located was not the best for beaches because they are quite stony but we caught some sunshine and I took the chance of being by the pool every day to do some gentle exercises in the water. We went to visit the volcano and did a few touristy things. The holiday was a great time to relax and I ate everything! Normally I have to be a bit careful during the season but this was the moment to unwind and switch off.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/clement-desalle-blogs-about-his-recent-past-and-his-future

Jim Pomeroy Christophe Pourcel Sebastien Pourcel Wyman Priddy

This weeks ACU news?

acu new logo 220x110 This weeks ACU news...

MERLIN PARTNERSHIP Friday 11 November, 2011 The Merlin Partnership is 100% owned by everyone who works in the Company and are passionate about making our products the safest, best fitting, best specified and best looking that we can achieve. The industry is going through tough times, but we really believe that the ACU registered riders are the heartbeat of the motorcycle sector ? there in the best of ? and worst of times and we want to give you the very best support we can. Over the last few weeks, discussions have taken ?. Read the full article here >

2 Meter Sound Test Seminar Friday 11 November, 2011 The ACU Technical Panel is pleased to announce that a Seminar to demonstrate the 2 Meter Sound procedure will take place on Saturday 17th December 2011 at Three Sisters Racing Circuit. If you would like to attend, please contact Michelle Haynes on michelle@acu.org.uk or by telephone on 01788 566405. ?. Read the full article here >

Competitor Training Course ? Road Race Licence Applicants Friday 11 November, 2011 Please follow the link to read more about CTC Courses for Road Race Licence applicants being held around the country?.. Read the full article here >

2011 ACU Commercial Coaches Monday 14 November, 2011 Each Commercial Coach has signed up to:the ACU Child Protection Code of PracticeThe ACU Ethical CodeThe ACU Training Manual ? Best Practice Guidelines All ACU Commercial Coaches carry First Aid qualifications and £10million Public Liability Insurance.Follow the link to view 2011 Commercial Coaches. ?. Read the full article here >

Road Race, Drag and Sprint Committee Tuesday 15 November, 2011 Mr Jim Hinchliff, Race Director for Derby Phoenix MCC Ltd, has been re-elected to the ACU Road Race Drag and Sprint Committee for a second term. Mr Hinchliff will serve on the Committee for a further term of three years?.. Read the full article here >

ACU Cements Links With Farleigh Castle Tuesday 15 November, 2011 The ACU are pleased to confirm that the arrangements for the Farleigh Castle venue will remain with the current Manager, Bill Douglas, after rumours that a new ?agent? would be taking over?.. Read the full article here >

HIMX Confirm Date for International Wednesday 16 November, 2011 HIMX have confirmed the date of February 26th for the 2012 International Motocross. The Club had a huge turnout of riders and spectators for the 2011 Hawkstone International and will be hoping for similar again in 2012. The Hawkstone International has become one of the biggest International MX Races on the calendar and the UK and International riders use it as a good pre season shake down before the GP and British Championships kick off?.. Read the full article here >

British Solo Trials Championship Organisers Meeting Postponed Wednesday 16 November, 2011 Following difficulties with some 2012 Organisers, a number of riders and other interested parties being able to attend the Forum on 26th November, the decision has reluctantly been made to postpone the meeting. As soon as a new date has been found it will be publicised as we want to ensure as many interested parties as possible are able to come. T & E Committee?. Read the full article here >

The Bemsee Rider School is at Brands Hatch on 25-26 February. Thursday 17 November, 2011 On Saturday afternoon you?ll sit the ACU CTC Classroom Course, a requirement for your Licence, with more info on the Club, racedays, setup etc. On Sunday you?ll be on track under the supervision of our ACU Club Coaches in small groups, who will guide you through skills and routines on track depending on your previous riding or track day experience. In the afternoon you will have the chance to experience a full race start under controlled conditions?.. Read the full article here >

Stolen Bikes in the Bedfordshire Area Thursday 17 November, 2011 On Monday 14th November Luton Club member Tony Leishman suffered a break in and had two Yamaha Motocross Bike Stolen. The details of the two bikes are as follows?.. Read the full article here >

Hodson clinches title in final round thriller Thursday 17 November, 2011 The final round of the 2011 250GP ACU National Championship and NG Cup took place at Thruxton in a stunning showdown where the title was decided in a final lap final corner last ditch move by Hodson to secure top honours by just two hundredths of a second!?. Read the full article here >

New Stock of ACU Track Side Tape Available NOW Friday 18 November, 2011 A new order of ACU branded track tape has recently been received at the ACU Head Office in Rugby. The trackside tape has been produced in both White and Blue and features the ACU Logos and Website printed on it?.. Read the full article here >

Knighter Receives MBE for Services to the Sport of Motorcycling Friday 18 November, 2011 On November 15, 2011 Manxman David Knight received his MBE for Services to the Sport of Motorcycling, after being listed on the Queen?s 2011 Birthday Honours List and has been made a Member of the British Empire?.. Read the full article here >

Grass Track Update Friday 18 November, 2011 Following the first years? experience using the new FIM Silencers in the 500cc Solo and 500cc Sidecar Class, and having regard to the current economic situation in the United Kingdom, the ACU Track Racing Committee have decided to make no changes to the Silencer requirements for 2012?.. Read the full article here >

Bumpy go Green Friday 18 November, 2011 Birstall Motor Cycle Activity Centre BUMPY Ltd, based at Birstall, are the first organisation in Yorkshire to adopt a green policy within their extensive training facilities. As part of their strategy of reducing their carbon footprint Bumpy Ltd are looking to the future by introducing to their fleet of training vehicles, both off road and on road, electric powered, by batteries. Initially two off road trials machines manufactured by Mecatecno have been purchased to complement the trials machine?. Read the full article here >

BELFAST ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SUPERCROSS Friday 18 November, 2011 With round 1 of this years British Supercross Championship in the history books Supercross is about to invade the Odyssey Arena for round 2 of the series on Saturday, November 19th?.. Read the full article here >

Changes to the Formula II Sidecar Regulations for 2012. Friday 18 November, 2011 The ACU Road Race Drag and Sprint Committee have confirmed changes to the Technical Regulations for the Formula II Sidecar class at the 2012 TT Races and for the British Formula II Sidecar Championships?. Read the full article here >

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Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/weeks-acu-news-6.html

Blair Morgan Gaylon Mosier Marvin Musquin Brian Myerscough

2012 MOTO Magazine Shootout

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Busty Wolters our German MotoX Magazine Editor made the trip across with his team

Team MOTO headed to Fat Cats Moto Parc in Doncaster for our annual superduper bike shootout. Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM, Honda and Husky brought their shiny new 2012 range for us to scratch and crash. The day was a huge success and a lot of fun. Read the full 2012 Bike Shootout in December?s MOTO Magazine out on December 9th.


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Source: http://moto.mpora.com/news/2012-moto-magazine-shootout.html

Andrew McFarlane Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels

World MX2 Champion Ben Townley Joins Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing for 2012

Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing confirmed the signing of International motocross star Ben Townley to the team?s 2012 race team.

Townley will join British MX1 Motocross Champion Brad Anderson at the factory Honda team, with the duo to contest the Open class on board Honda CRF450 machines.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/world-mx2-champion-ben-townley-joins-carlton-dry-honda-thor-racing-for-2012

Broc Hepler Rob Herring George Holland Jeremy van Horebeek