Seen that? – MotoGP Rizla Suzuki 1 and 2 in Testing
MotoGP Rizla Suzuki 1 and 2 in Testing Under My Helmet
Rizla SUZUKI MotoGP news story Earlier this month I talked about John Hopkins and Rizla suzuki making noise at testing in Malaysia. Looks like Suzuki is still strong after the break with John Hopkins and Chris Vermuelen running 1 and 2 in the first day back to testing. John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen powered their brand new Rizla Suzuki GSV-Rs to the first and second fastest times respectively during the first day [...] Read More
Rizla Suzuki’s John Hopkins Making Noise for 2007 MotoGP Season Under My Helmet
Image courtesy Hopperracing.com After dominating testing in Sepang Malaysia, as well as very impressive rides in Jerez and Valencia on Suzuki's new GSV-R800, it looks like John Hopkins (Hopper) is finally coming of age in the MotoGP world. Colin Edwards, 2 time World Superbike Champion, got a look at Hopkins in Malaysia and thinks he's the one to watch for 2007."Hopper is the dark horse I'm telling you. If there [...] Read More
MotoGP: Hopkins Battles Pain, Finishes Just Off Podium At Qatar Under My Helmet
Rizla Suzuki's John Hopkins finishes 4th place in MotoGP 2007 season opener at Qatar, even with injuries. 2 months ago I predicted a strong season for John Hopkins, a guy from my neck of the woods here in this small southern California town. I became doubtful he would finish well (or even start) in this first race after his high speed get-off in Qatar a month ago. Even Hopkins was [...] Read More
A Century of Suzuki, Well Worth Celebrating Classical Drives
It isn't often that we automobile journalists recognise Japanese makes when writing about vintage automobiles. Probably because most Japanese manufacturers grew from unspectacular beginnings. No great art deco classics, no muscle cars, little participation in motor racing (Honda aside). To appreciate vintage Japanese cars one must therefore be willing to recognise their significance in the home country and not from a narrow European or North American perspective. Thus we honour Suzuki's [...] Read More
Dangers in New Drug Policy Eagle Par Birdie
There was more than a little confusion when European Tour players gathered this week for a meeting. The confusion surrounded some perceived discrepancies in the drug lists between the PGA and European PGA tours. Two of the players – Ian Poulter and Paul Casey – questioned why the PGA list contained three permissible drugs to treat erectile dysfunction while the European list allowed only one. [...] Read More