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Friday, December 28, 2007

Rubber! Dunlop and Pirelli Tyre Test

It's really the last "event" of the season. The annual Daytona tyre test is where teams are invited by Dunlop (for three days) and Pirelli (for the following two days) to come and test and prepare for the 2008 season, moreover, it gives those teams that will be entering in the Daytona 200 (along with the Superbike teams, however, there is only one Superbike race during this event) the chance to tweak settings and so forth before the Christmas break. Normally the test is closer to Christmas, however, this year it happened during the last weekend in November, first weekend in December. As is the case, the weather on the first day was dodgy, and it rained. Thus not much happened until the last couple of hours in the day.However, during the subsequent days the weather was a lot better and all of the teams managed to get out on track and do their work....For me, I really do enjoy the trip to Florida for the tyre test. The teams are relaxed, there is a good friendly vibe as most of the riders are getting itchy feet (wanting the season to start again), and of course, there's the wonderful sounds and smells of bikes on track.....

Oh, and I am pleased to see Chaz (Davies) and Neil (Hodgson) back on this side of the pond for the 2008 season.. Yes, I am a little biased...

I hope all my readers had a safe Christmas, and I would like to wish all of you a safe New Years. So be good, dont' drink and drive and have a blast!

Andrew (and remember my my 2007 AutoMotoPhoto Review is now available!)

Indulge Me....

I'll post an update from the recent Daytona Tyre Test in just a moment....
I have to introduce my readers to the new addition in our family...
Ladies and Gentlemen...meet THOR! His ears are almost up and since this shot was taken (about a week ago) he has grown to nearly 20lbs (at 11 weeks...) He's a German Shepherd and absobloodylutely gorgeous! Onto the tyre test....

Go rescue a puppy or a dog....make a difference.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

One More Thing! AutoMotoPhoto 2007 Review

I knew there was one more thing to share....

My 2007 AutoMotoPhoto Review is now available!After having 2005 MotoGP Champion Valentino Rossi on my 2005 cover, and 2006 MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden on the cover of my 2006 book I felt that it was only right to have the two time AMA Superbike Champion Ben Spies on the cover of my 2007 edition, especially as my primary job is to cover the AMA Superbike Championship here in the USA.

I'll post some product shots and an inside teaser page for your review in due course. Feel free to contact me for more information in the meantime.

It's almost puppy time!

I Almost Forgot - Another Cover with Josh Hayes!

Seasons Greetings to all AutoMotoPhotoFans!

Well, I'm back from the Daytona Tyre Test that was three days with the Dunlop folks plus a morning with the Pirelli people. Expect an update in the next few days with some pictures on here and on my site (and some words) on Cycleworld.

I really haven't stopped since I returned from Daytona, however, I meant to add that I was fortunate enough to have another cover on the current November/December issue of RoadRacerX of Formula Extreme Champion and good friend Josh Hayes.
More to come...