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Che Spettacolo, Redux?

Ladies and gentlemen, this may be Italy’s best chance to replace Valentino Rossi. Romano Fenati was at the heart of an amazing story in Qatar. The Italian Motorcycle Federation brought a last-minute effort to the Moto3 race with no sponsorship and a rider unknown to practically all but themselves. (Once the buzz started, I asked […]

Rossi Birthday Desktop Wallpaper

Today is Valentino Rossi’s birthday, so I thought I’d offer up another hi-res desktop wallpaper for you to enjoy.

More Rossi Brotherhood, German Style

In 2009 I visited the famed Nordschleife, the German public racetrack, and posted about it here. Then in December last year I posted a little story about encountering a Valentino (Vale) Rossi fan in an unexpected place. A few months later I was pleased to receive an email from a German who had read both […]

Helmet Art

I spent more time on the grid in 2011 than ever before and one of the interesting benefits of this was the level of details I started notching in some of the helmets. On TV, or even at trackside, it’s difficult to see exactly what the helmet designers have done to make each rider’s crash […]

Desktop Wallpaper–Rossi at Silverstone

The results of the Facebook poll are in and the people have spoken, so here is a hi-res (1920 pixels wide) desktop wallpaper for everyone who reads this blog, interacts on Twitter, comments and likes on my Facebook page, or otherwise supports the work I do in MotoGP. to download and enjoy, friends!

A Tale of Two Cities

Originally Published in June, 2011 This is not the original work by this title, but a shorter version by a lesser know author. However, it is about two sides of the same city and it begins with this dramatic question: how did I manage to meet a couple of hookers tonight and what happened next? […]

When Marketing Muscle and Aesthetics Clash

Valentino Rossi’s corporate identity, the foremost element of which is the bright yellow 46, generates some serious income for the Rossi franchise as loyal fans snap up his branded gear at premium prices. In the Qatar paddock there was a small merchandise tent offering event t-shirts and hats with the Losail logo, a few pieces […]

Once More Into The Night

T. S. Eliot wrote that April is the cruelest month, but for grand prix fans, it’s November when the season ends. We’re eight weeks away from the final pre-season test at Losail International Circuit just outside Doha, Qatar, and a week after that test, the first race of the 2011 season will take place under […]

Rossi United

I’m taking a break from organizing my relocated office, which has moved from the front of the house to the rear, and wanted to tell you about a very nice experience made possible by… By what, exactly? Let’s see if we can figure it out. At the British Grand Prix, I noticed while shooting on […]

And Now A Word From Our Sponsor…

The second MotoMatters.com t-shirt has arrived from the printer and looks fantastic! I will be shipping the pre-orders today and tomorrow, so look for email notifications from USPS that your shipment is headed your way.