Archive for October, 2009

  • Congressional Medal of Honor

    Congressional Medal of Honor

    The sailor pictured below is Navy Petty Officer, (Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Second Class) EOD2 Mike Monsoor April 5th, 1981 ~ September 29th, 2006                   Mike Monsoor, was awarded “The Congressional Medal Of Honor” last week, for giving his...

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  • MotoGP champion crowned at wet Malaysian contest

    MotoGP champion crowned at wet Malaysian contest

    From a press release issued by MotoGP… Casey Stoner won his  second successive race by an impressive 14.666s margin at the  rain-soaked Shell Advance Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, but  it was Valentino Rossi’s third place that secured him a ninth  world title – a...

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  • World Superbike champion caps amazing season

    World Superbike champion caps amazing season

      From a press release issued by Yamaha Motor Corp…   Ben Spies and Yamaha made history today, claiming the first ever Word Superbike title for the Yamaha World Superbike Team. In yet another Ben Spies Masterclass of riding, The American rookie sensation took a...

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  • MEES CROWNED GRAND NATIONAL TWINS CHAMPION AT POMONA

    MEES CROWNED GRAND NATIONAL TWINS CHAMPION AT POMONA

    POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2009) – Blue Springs Harley-Davidson/Screamin’ Eagle rider Jared Mees secured his first AMA Grand National Twins championship by placing fifth in the final race of the season on the 5/8-mile dirt oval at the Pomona Fairplex. K&K Motorcycle Supply rider Henry...

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  • Nub Night at Tobacco Depot in Sun City

    Nub Night at Tobacco Depot in Sun City

    If you enjoy a good cigar, stop by Tobacco Depot, 4886 Sun City Blvd. in Sun City, FL 33573; and say hello to Nancy, Cheryl or Shirley. For more information about their inventory and schedule of events call 813-633-6676, or go to www.tobacco-depot.com.  

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  • Is There a Future for Buell?

    Is There a Future for Buell?

    Buell to Rise From Harley’s Ashes? Bryan Harley  It’s been less than a week but the rumor mill is already churning. Reports about investors looking to resurrect Buell Motorcycles are already circulating. A business group based in Wisconsin near where the Buell facilities are located, loosely...

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  • Some Gave All … 104,366

    Some Gave All … 104,366

    Some gave all: a sobering look at the American service members who never made it home. Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial – France; 2,289 U.S. service members

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  • It’s Hammer Time

    It’s Hammer Time

    S&S Cycle would like to congratulate Hector (“The Hammer”) Arana for a most impressive year at the NHRA.  Hector has driven his S&S powered motorcycle to five number one qualifying times, five final rounds, five NHRA Pro Stock wins and is sitting on top of...

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  • Construction on new short track at Daytona International Speedway underway

    Construction on new short track at Daytona International Speedway underway

    From a press release issued by Daytona Inteternational Speedway… DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As motorcycles buzz around Daytona International Speedway’s road course during this weekend’s Fall Cycle Scene races, bulldozers are making noise outside Turns 1 and 2 in the West Lot as construction is...

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  • Lane wants sentence cut

    Lane wants sentence cut

    Victim’s family could reduce biker’s punishment if given opportunity BY KEYONNA SUMMERS • FLORIDA TODAY • October 20, 2009 Imprisoned celebrity motorcycle builder Billy Lane wants a judge to give his fatal crash victim’s family another chance to say what kind of punishment he should...

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