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Indian Motorcycle’s Custom ‘Black Hills Beast’

Indian Motorcycle revealed the “Black Hills Beast,” built by Doug Siddens and Nick Jaquez of IndianMotorcycles.net in Sturgis to a strong reception. The Black Hills Beast, based on a new 2015 Indian Scout, was customized to emulate the purpose built nature of historic hill climb motorcycles.

Honda To Debut 2016 CBR500R At AIMExpo

American Honda has a full slate of activities planned for its display at next week’s American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), including the world debut of the updated 2016 CBR500R. Dealers and consumers attending the event, which will be held October 15-18 at Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center, will have the first opportunity to see the midsize sport bike.

McLaren Lets You Create Your Dream Car In Its Configurator

McLaren has created a Configurator to allow anyone to design their own McLaren 650S. Choose what features you want to add on from the paint and exterior features, to the interior design and the wheel package, and more, you can create exactly what 650S you’d want to drive.

Andrew Hines Grabs Pro Stock Motorcycle Win At Maple Grove Raceway

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines battled to his second Pro Stock Motorcycle final-round victory in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the NHRA Keystone Nationals. Propelled by the V-Twin power of a Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle, Hines has two wins in four Countdown events and now has a commanding 89-point lead on the Pro Stock Motorcycle field with three races left.

Tony Stewart Announces His Retirement From Racing

After 17 years competing at NASCAR’s highest level, Tony Stewart has decided his 18th year in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will be his last. The three-time series champion will retire following the 2016 season, whereupon Clint Bowyer will take the wheel of the No. 14 machine in 2017.

Lamborghini Huracan GT3 To Make North American GT3 Racing Debut In 2016

The Lamborghini Huracan GT3 will make its North American GT3 racing debut with confirmed entries into the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT Daytona (GTD) class in 2016. The official debut will be in the 24 Hours at Daytona on Jan. 30-31 with multiple customer teams, continuing Lamborghini Squadra Corse’s tradition of customer support. There will be no factory entries, but all customer-racing teams will have factory support.

Suzuki To Restore Original GSX-R750 At Motorcycle Live

As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the iconic range of sportsbikes, which will also see a display of some of the classic GSX-Rs from over the years, Suzuki will be stripping the bike down and rebuilding it with refurbished and new components, restoring the machine to its former glory as the original race replica and the bike that set the precedent for every sportsbike since.

1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible

While the famous Monterey Car Week is typically associated with multimillion-dollar purebred European sports cars and antique luxury automobiles, Mecum Auctions recently brought a game changer this year in the form of multimillion-dollar muscle – the king of American muscle cars, a rare 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda Convertible. The Executive Demonstrator of its designer, John Herlitz, the Hemi Cuda Convertible was one of the highlights at Mecum’s annual Daytime Auction on August 13-15.

Ride Shotgun In A Monster Energy/Nitto Tire Ultra4 Buggy

Experience off-road racing like you have never before! Strap in to Shannon Campbell’s Monster Energy/Nitto Tire Ultra4 buggy and go for a high speed ride around Glen Helen Raceway.

Ride Of The Week: 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV

Few cars are as desirable as Pontiac’s Ram Air IV models. Like the L88 Corvette engine, the Ram Air IV was not for the faint of heart. Indeed, with the siren call of bigger-inch 455 CI models in 1970, one might wonder why the Ram Air IV remained available. It was really there for the hardcore enthusiast who intended to make a buck or two on the track Sunday afternoon or after dark on the boulevard nearby.

Today’s Lesson – Don’t Punch Someone’s Lamborghini

After being told not to lay on the hood of an unspecified 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo, Michael Clearwater of West Seattle, WA, now faces felony charges after doing $20,000 worth of damage to the car.

Porsche Enhances The 911 Carrera

Celebrating its debut at the Frankfurt International Auto Show, the new 911 Carrera is taking performance and everyday usability to new heights. Innovative flat-six engines derived from four decades of turbocharging used in racing and on road cars not only make this the fastest 911 Carrera ever, but also provide abundant torque for superior passing