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On The Cover: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rode the 2014 EBR 1190RX at JenningsGP and at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, and found it needs no excuses. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
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Inside Info
Historic Racebike Illustration: 1973 Harley-Davidson XR750TT
Installing And Using Data Acquisition, Part Two
MotoGP Analysis: Electronics Define Battle Over Open-Class Racebikes
2014 EBR 1190RX Intro: The Phoenix Well and Truly Rises
Guide To Performance Brake Rotors: Slowing Down For The Win
Army Of Darkness Redux, Part IV
How To Turn A Streetbike Into A Racebike, Part IV
Back In The Day: Editor’s Scrapbook
Shops: Moto Corse
PROFESSIONAL RACING
MotoGP Opener in Qatar: Marquez Versus Rossi
MotoGP Notes From Qatar: Open-Class Vs. Factory Bikes On Track
AMA Pro Sportbike At Daytona: Eslick Wins The 73rd Daytona 200
AMA Pro Superbike At Daytona: Teammates Hayes And Beaubier Sweep
World Superbike In Australia: Laverty, Guintoli Split Wins
AMA Pro Supersport At Daytona: Two Wins For Champion Alexander
AMA Pro Harley-Davidson At Daytona: Kyle Wyman Wins Again
SEMI-PRO AND CLUB RACING
Racer Profile: 2013 MRA Overall Champion Rob Christman
COLUMNS:
Letters To The Editor
10 Years Ago
MotoGP Trivia
Numbers
Josh Hayes: Mississippi Madman
Melissa Paris: Just A Girl Who Likes To Go Fast
Joe Roberts: Go, Go Joe
Anthony Alonso: Krazy Cid
The Kids’ Page: Tarah Lyttle
Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar
(Not) Saved By Soft Barriers: John Palmer
The Crash Page
School & Track Day Directory
Racing Organizations
High-Performance Parts & Services Directory
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Advertisers Index
ASRA/CCS Newsletter
Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of A Racer
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