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Rossi Wins at Assen, but Lorenzo Is the Hero; Alpinestars Releases Crash Data

There’s only one thing left to say about Jorge Lorenzo’s 124 mph crash during a rainy practice session last Thursday while warming up for the TT Assen: It could have been a lot worse. The images are horrific, but thanks to groundbreaking protective gear, Lorenzo walked away with only a collarbone fracture and a heck of a tale to tell. Today, Alpinestars released a trace graph analysis of Lorenzo’s spill, thanks to data collected from his TechAir airbag suit.

Jefferies' TT V&M R1 for sale

We got a tip-off about a former David Jefferies TT R1 for sale on eBay. The owner says it's from the 1998 TT but I'm pretty sure it was the one he raced in 1999. Here's a little bit more background about the V&M TT effort in 1999: In 1990 Jack Valentine gave up racing to concentrate on running V&M Racing, and after being sacked by Honda at the end of the 1998 season, the team set about to do some giant killing.

Honda Pro Racing Debuts Online Magazine

The Honda Pro Racing Line is a fully interactive digital magazine produced by Honda Pro Racing dedicated to Honda athletes in motorcycle sport, whether it’s on paved racetracks, roads (think Isle of Man), or dirt. It takes you inside the fast-moving and colourful world of Honda Pro Racing and brings it all to life on your mobile, tablet or desktop — absolutely free. The premier issue of the digital magazine is focused largely on Honda’s MotoGP, World Endurance and Isle of Man TT teams, with some ink given to HRC’s Dakar contenders as well.