Valentino Rossi was crowned on August 28th as Honorary President of AGV helmets by Lino Dainese.

Lino Dainese said: ” Valentino Rossi has been the thread - or rather, the steel cable - that has managed to keep AGV connected with motorcycle racing at times when this historic firm had lost that particular verve and freshness which, from its outset, had mad it become a world leader in the manufacture of crash helmets. Thanks to his exploits, his commitment to his craft and his enthusiasm, Valentino has nurtured the AGV brand, taking it to the highest level of the podium”.

In the picture Valentino Rossi with Lino Dainese and Giacomo Agostini.

Source | visordown

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Fiat Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi has taken victory in the San Marino and Riviera di Rimini Grand Prix and extended his lead in the championship on 75 points. Toni Elias, the Alice Team Ducati rider appeared on the podium again with an excellent third place. Jorge Lorenzo took a good second place.

Nicky Hayden, the Repsol Honda rider did not start the race after taking the decision not to ride because of problems with his foot. It started swelling and bruising on Friday during the qualifying.

The race showed a good mix of tyres, mix of teams and manufacturers. Only one big disappointment occurred in Casey Stoner’s crash, but he still keeps second position in the championship with only 5 points remaining.

Continue reading: MotoGP at Misano: victory for Rossi.

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If you’re looking for some great memories and heroes from the past, then you’ve come to the right place. If you’re searching for names like Remo Venturi, racing with his MV Augusta, or Carlo Ubbiali from 1952 and 1953 or Hailwood and Agostini from Assen in 1967: you can now go to the drentsarchief site which includes all the pictures from days gone past and the TT Assen in Holland.

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The next edition of the Bikers Classics will start next weekend. Last years edition was good for 25.000 visitors!

And this year the organisation is expecting even more visitors. Great champions or hero’s like Giacomo Agostini, Randy Mamola, Freddie Spencer and others can be around on the even legendary racetrack.

Dou you still know “la source” and “the raidillon” ? New since last year is the 4 hous of Spa Classics, a race with more then 65 classic racing teams. This event will take part from 4th July until Sunday 6th. Francorchamps, Belgium. Entree fee for 3 day’s € 25.

Via | Bikersclassics

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Bringing you some news from Monza and the SBK, our friends over at MotoTv (with thanks for the videos!), have shown the rounds done on the quick Brianza circuit with Agostini and Lucchinelli. The first with a CBR 1000 and the second on an R1. Below the videos and some comments.

Continue reading: Agostini and Lucchinelli try the CBR 1000 and R1 at Monza

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