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Ice speedway is an evolution of dirt speedway racing, which first started in 1923. Staten Lorenz of Michigan is generally credited with the invention of the sport, in 1975. The first ice speedway event was organized and promoted by a local motorcycle dealer in Huntsville, Alabama.
Curtiss Motorcycles, previously Confederate Motors, is an American manufacturer of exotic street motorcycles in Birmingham, Alabama.It was founded in 1991 by trial lawyer H. Matthew Chambers, as an initiative seeking "enlightened design through true American inspiration."
Barber started collecting motorcycles in the 1970s. [3] It is "the world's largest collection of motorcycles," [1] and it is in the Guinness Book of Records with more than 1,400 motorcycles covering all timelines from vintage to modern. [3] He was inducted into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2014. [3]
The Motus MST was a sport touring motorcycle produced from 2014 to 2018 by Motus Motorcycles of Birmingham, Alabama. Motus was the newest motorcycle manufacturer in the United States. Motus' partner in developing the MST was race car manufacturer Pratt & Miller, who were credited with product engineering, development, testing and validation for ...
The Curtiss V-8 motorcycle was a 269 cu in (4,410 cc) V8 engine-powered motorcycle designed and built by aviation and motorcycling pioneer Glenn Curtiss that set an unofficial land speed record of 136.36 miles per hour (219.45 km/h) on January 24, 1907. [6] [7] The air-cooled F-head engine was developed for use in dirigibles. [8] [9] [10]
Said to be one of England's oldest outlaw motorcycle clubs. Road Runners: 1978 Silesia, Poland: In addition to Poland, they are located in Germany, Switzerland and the US. There exist more motorcycle clubs called Road Runners MC, but these are unrelated to this particular group. [149]: 177 Road Tramps 1987 Limerick, Ireland [150] [151] [152] [153]
Barber Motorsports Park is an 880 acres (360 ha) racing facility in Birmingham, Alabama.It was built by George W. Barber, and includes the 230,000-square-foot (21,000 m 2) Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum. [1]
Al Crockers son worked in the Crocker Motorcycle factory machining oil pumps and other parts on weekends and between School. In 1998 Al Crocker Jr. attended the induction of his late father into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame and accepted the medal on his behalf. Al Crocker Jr.now lives in northern California with his wife Mary Jane.