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Category: Moto GP
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A different kind of high for bikers and card enthusiasts
When put under the scrutiny of a sports analyst, both bike racing and the tactical game of poker share one key resemblance: being the sport of daredevils. Bike racing involves guts, skill, and strong focus so you can ride your bike easily through the track. It also helps to have a keen sense of the area to avoid possible collision with fellow riders. Alternately for card players, one must employ the same courageous approach but it should be coupled with a strong sense of logic and tactical thinking.
See, these two sports are often fancied by the adrenaline junkies what with all the intensity that comes during the final lap of a race or with the thrill that comes from holding a powerful poker hand.
 Luckily fans of the iconic MotoGP racing, both sports have reached a new high. Last 2009, the fans of the biking world and the felt tables were given a treat with Bwin’s own poker in the sky. This MotoGP event in Jerez combined both sports by placing a poker platform up in the sky above the place’s race circuit. After the bikers finished the final laps in the race track, the riders were suspended up in the sky to play a round of poker where the racing legend Randy Mamola even graced the event. The event’s sponsor, Bwin, is also the operator of the online poker site partypoker.com, which makes the organization a credible host of both card players and bike riders. A year later, Bwin also sponsored another MotoGP event, but this time of a different approach—the seascapes. The event brought another thrill for the poker players and bike riders by taking the card competition aboard a luxury yacht.
The future of biking and poker
While we already have towering land-based casinos, floating casinos to add to the rich waterscapes, and even poker tables in luxury planes, there’s much too see when it comes to the future of the card industry. Similarly in the biking world, the limits of our imagination are constantly stretching.
Just this June, hover bikes were introduced at a convention in Prague. Although the models are yet to be released, this prototype can pave the way to the future of the biking industry. Who knows, with this introduction of the electric bike, we may soon find hover bike circuits in a few years time. We may even witness airborne stadiums which are only seen in the movies. Although it may be a long shot, the futuristic and sci-fi movies and videogames often spark the imagination of today’s engineers and scientists. These prototypes are often built as a result of creativity and imagination.
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www.partypoker.com
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A different kind of high for bikers and card enthusiasts
When put under the scrutiny of a sports analyst, both bike racing and the tactical game of poker share one key resemblance: being the sport of daredevils. Bike racing involves guts, skill, and strong focus so you can ride your bike easily through the track. It also helps to have a keen sense of the area to avoid possible collision with fellow riders. Alternately for card players, one must employ the same courageous approach but it should be coupled with a strong sense of logic and tactical thinking.
See, these two sports are often fancied by the adrenaline junkies what with all the intensity that comes during the final lap of a race or with the thrill that comes from holding a powerful poker hand.
Luckily fans of the iconic MotoGP racing, both sports have reached a new high. Last 2009, the fans of the biking world and the felt tables were given a treat with Bwin’s own poker in the sky. This MotoGP event in Jerez combined both sports by placing a poker platform up in the sky above the place’s race circuit. After the bikers finished the final laps in the race track, the riders were suspended up in the sky to play a round of poker where the racing legend Randy Mamola even graced the event. The event’s sponsor, Bwin, is also the operator of the online poker site partypoker.com, which makes the organization a credible host of both card players and bike riders. A year later, Bwin also sponsored another MotoGP event, but this time of a different approach—the seascapes. The event brought another thrill for the poker players and bike riders by taking the card competition aboard a luxury yacht.
The future of biking and poker
While we already have towering land-based casinos, floating casinos to add to the rich waterscapes, and even poker tables in luxury planes, there’s much too see when it comes to the future of the card industry. Similarly in the biking world, the limits of our imagination are constantly stretching.
Just this June, hover bikes were introduced at a convention in Prague. Although the models are yet to be released, this prototype can pave the way to the future of the biking industry. Who knows, with this introduction of the electric bike, we may soon find hover bike circuits in a few years time. We may even witness airborne stadiums which are only seen in the movies. Although it may be a long shot, the futuristic and sci-fi movies and videogames often spark the imagination of today’s engineers and scientists. These prototypes are often built as a result of creativity and imagination.
www.motogp.com
www.partypoker.com
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A different kind of high for bikers and card enthusiasts
When put under the scrutiny of a sports analyst, both bike racing and the tactical game of poker share one key resemblance: being the sport of daredevils. Bike racing involves guts, skill, and strong focus so you can ride your bike easily through the track. It also helps to have a keen sense of the area to avoid possible collision with fellow riders. Alternately for card players, one must employ the same courageous approach but it should be coupled with a strong sense of logic and tactical thinking.
See, these two sports are often fancied by the adrenaline junkies what with all the intensity that comes during the final lap of a race or with the thrill that comes from holding a powerful poker hand.
Luckily fans of the iconic MotoGP racing, both sports have reached a new high. Last 2009, the fans of the biking world and the felt tables were given a treat with Bwin’s own poker in the sky. This MotoGP event in Jerez combined both sports by placing a poker platform up in the sky above the place’s race circuit. After the bikers finished the final laps in the race track, the riders were suspended up in the sky to play a round of poker where the racing legend Randy Mamola even graced the event. The event’s sponsor, Bwin, is also the operator of the online poker site partypoker.com, which makes the organization a credible host of both card players and bike riders. A year later, Bwin also sponsored another MotoGP event, but this time of a different approach—the seascapes. The event brought another thrill for the poker players and bike riders by taking the card competition aboard a luxury yacht.
The future of biking and poker
While we already have towering land-based casinos, floating casinos to add to the rich waterscapes, and even poker tables in luxury planes, there’s much too see when it comes to the future of the card industry. Similarly in the biking world, the limits of our imagination are constantly stretching.
Just this June, hover bikes were introduced at a convention in Prague. Although the models are yet to be released, this prototype can pave the way to the future of the biking industry. Who knows, with this introduction of the electric bike, we may soon find hover bike circuits in a few years time. We may even witness airborne stadiums which are only seen in the movies. Although it may be a long shot, the futuristic and sci-fi movies and videogames often spark the imagination of today’s engineers and scientists. These prototypes are often built as a result of creativity and imagination.
www.motogp.com
www.partypoker.com
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KTM and the ADAC present the KTM RC 390 Cup model, being used in the new 'ADAC JUNIOR CUP POWERED BY KTM'.
Unveilled at the 2013 MotoGP of Germany at the Sachsenring, the RC 390 is to be the new machinery for the Brand Cup for up-and-coming young racers in 2014.
By introducing this motorcycle, KTM takes another important step in extending its activities on asphalt. Following the successful entry into the Moto3 World Championship – KTM brought the World Championship title to Austria in the premiere year – and the completion of the Duke range of naked bikes with the 125, 200 and 390 displacement models, there will now also be a fully faired sports bike available for sale. In typical fashion, there is a direct connection to motorsports. The “ADAC Junior Cup powered by KTM” will see the RC 390 in action for the first time as the exclusive motorcycle used in this Brand Cup competition.
Naturally it is not difficult for the sports motorcycle manufacturer from Mattighofen, Austria, to make the connection between racing and series production. In short: KTM once again underlines that it is always “Ready to Race” in every aspect by presenting the RC 390 Cup at the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland.
KTM CEO Stefan Pierer: ”We developed a pure GP racing machine for the Moto3 World Championship. In contrast, the RC 390 Cup is based on a series model project. Both of these two projects were given the highest priority because the development of lower displacement, high quality street bikes are among our core activities. The new KTM RC 390, which will be available for sale in 2014 will meet a big demand for affordable, quality sport bikes for the lower displacement class.”
The KTM CEO adds: “Since 1993, ADAC has achieved a great deal with excellent work with up-and-coming riders in the Junior Cup. The promotion and support of young talent is also a very important aspect for KTM. We are happy to put a lot of energy into this because we actively engage in the promotion of young riders both in offroad sports and on asphalt. We are honestly thrilled that we will be able to support the ADAC Junior Cup as the KTM 390 Cup with all KTM bikes. Also because with ADAC we have a committed, reliable and strong partner in which everyone involved is a professional.”
Ideal for young racers: KTM RC 390 Cup The primary development objective of the fully faired RC 390 Cup bike was to enable affordable junior racing with the best possible sporting potential.
To achieve this, the RC Cup bike has a strong and reliable heart of the most modern kind. 375cc displacement, four valve technology, liquid cooled, two oil pumps, electronic Dellorto fuel injection – these are the core features of the single cylinder, four stroke engine that is set to release around 38 horse power in the Cup bike and, which will be very fuel efficient even at full throttle.
As well as having more than adequate performance for junior racers, the RC specifications also ensures the best possible rideability, reliability and service-friendly features. The primary intention of the Brand Trophy competition is to discover and promote talented young riders.
To suit the aerodynamically refined fairing, the RC 390 Cup comes with a high quality chassis together with a typical KTM tubular steel trellis frame. The lightweight, mesh robot-welded tubular steel combines precise handling with perfect stability at every speed. The robust construction is another plus in the event that the bike makes contact with the ground. It also provides easy access for maintenance.
High quality suspension elements, developed together with WP Suspension as well as a performance-oriented four piston caliper braking system completes the youngster’s racing machine. Especially practical for sporting activities are the numerous PowerParts directly developed by KTM and the special accessories that will ensure both a professional and economical activity in the Brand Cup competition.
Modern, safe, efficient and fast: the RC 390 Cup plus the strong cooperation with ADAC hits the spot when it comes to what KTM envisages for motorsports for the younger generation.
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Hot on the heels of the Enduro World Championship GP of Romania, the Husqvarna Enduro Team by Monster Energy CH Racing heads to Kastoria, Greece for the penultimate round of the 2013 EWC series.
With the GP of Romania serving up another batch of podium results for the squad, all four riders are eager to build on that momentum in Kastoria. With his strong showing in Buzau, Finland’s Juha Salminen on his TE250R leads the charge of Husqvarna riders to Greece. Delivering a determined performance at round five, Salminen came agonisingly close to winning both days in the Enduro 1 class in Romania. Fighting for the victory with championship leader Antoine Meo, the duo swapped the lead on numerous occasions. Unable to hold his rival at bay, the TE250R rider missed out on victory by the narrowest of margins. Knowing that he has the pace to battle for victory Juha will be going all-out to do just that in Greece.
Getting his GP of Romania off to a perfect start by setting the outright fastest time during the Friday SuperTest, Matti Seistola hoped to join Salminen and Meo in the battle for the win. Unfortunately, the Finn suffered a bad dose of food poisoning and then broke his toe midway through day one. Catching his foot on a tree stump resulted in the TE250R rider badly breaking his toe. Determined to finish the race, he soldiered on to end day one in fifth position. Undeterred by the pain, Seistola produced a heroic performance on day two and improved to fourth position, successfully limiting the damage to his championship aspirations.
For Lorenzo Santolino on his TE310R the GP of Romania marked the best performance of his 2013 season to date. Placing sixth on day one in the highly competitive Enduro 2 class Santolino claimed fifth on day two. With confidence in his own abilities growing strong, the Spaniard knows he has the speed to run with the best E2 class riders in the world.
The GP of Romania might have brought an end to Australian Matt Phillips’ winning streak in the Enduro Junior class, but the TE310R rider was able to extend his advantage in the championship to 28 points. Placing second on day one, Phillips capped his weekend off with a win on day two. With more dry, dusty and hot conditions expected in Greece the 19-year old Aussie will be hungry to end the GP of Greece with two more podium visits.
The Enduro World Championship’s GP of Greece takes place in Kastoria on June 22/23.
Championship Standings (After Round 5) Enduro 1 1. Antoine Meo (KTM) 191 pts 2. Juha Salminen (Husqvarna) 150 pts 3. Matti Seistola (Husqvarna) 141 pts Enduro 2 1. Alex Salvini (Honda) 186 pts 2. Ivan Cervantes (KTM) 160 pts 3. Pela Renet (Husaberg) 153 pts… 7. Lorenzo Santolino (Husqvarna) 85 pts Enduro Junior 1. Matt Phillips (Husqvarna) 180 pts 2. Giacomo Redondi (KTM) 152 pts 3. Mario Roman (Husaberg) 128 pts
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