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MV Agusta's Racing Program Is Foggy For 2008
MV Agusta announced yesterday that they will race the WSBK series in 2008 with Carl Fogarty's former Petronas squad as their factory-supported team. If they can find a sponsor. So, this makes seemingly on-the-ropes-Ilmor, maybe Team Roberts and now Fogarty all looking for sponsors that will enable them to go or keep racing.Outwardly the Fogarty tie-up would seem to have more to do with the fact that he has infrastructure in place—from his former Petronas squad—that will solve a multitude of logistical and development problems for MV rather than MV seeking out Foggy because of his "icon" status in racing.Read the rest of the article at SuperbikePlanet.com >
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World's Only Cagiva Mito 500 Prototype and the First MV Agusta F4 CC Production Model to be Shown
San Francisco, 25 April 2007 – The world's only Cagiva Mito 500 factory prototype and the very first MV Agusta F4 CC will be on display at the forthcoming Legend of the Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance.Cagiva Mito 500: Introduced as a concept bike at last year's EICMA show in Milan, the Mito 500 debuted to rave reviews as the idea of a larger version of the popular two-stroke Mito 125cc – renown for its light weight and excellent handling – struck a chord with enthusiasts worldwide. Now, the DOHC, single-cylinder, four-stroke, sole factory prototype will be on view at the 2007 Legend of the Motorcycle.
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Matt Lynn & Barber Speedway
Eraldo Ferracci’s return to the AMA Superbike scene with Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has provided Matt Lynn with his first big-time opportunity. The 22-year-old hopes that he’ll prosper like other young riders have under the famed tuner's tutelage in the past -- superstars like Doug Polen, Troy Corser, and Mat Mladin.Lynn, like everyone on the FBF MV Agusta team, understands that they have a major task in front of them as they work to develop the still-raw contender into a Superbike capable of running up front against the world’s best, but the Georgian remains optimistic.
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Funeral Service & Website for Chris McCauley
A funeral service will be held in his honor onThursday, April 19, 2007 at 3:30pm. It is being held at the Calvary Chapel Mission Viejo24821 Chrisanta Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-9678 A website has been published in Chris' memory at: http://www.chris515.com/.We are working to establish a photo album for him. If you have photos that you would like to contribute, you may e-mail them to reflections@chris515.com If you are unable to attend the service, we ask that you join the McCauley family in spirit and prayer.In lieu of flowers, a trust fund for Ryan and Sarah has been established. If you would like to make a donation to the fund, please make checks payable to the McCauley Family Trust and send to Baxter Credit Union at address below.Baxter Credit Union
c/o McCauley Family Trust
1212 Alton Parkway
Irvine CA 92606
949 250 5033
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Chris McCauley (aka Nevermore)
Chris McCauley (Nevermore) was critically injured in a crash at Willow Springs Raceway, during a WSMC race on Sunday, April 15. He was flown via helicopter to UCLA Medical Center and placed on life support.Chris' injuries were extensive - C1 vertebrae fracture, pelvis fracture, brain damage, arm fracture.At around noon, he was removed from life support.Chris McCauley passed today. He leaves a wife and three children (son & two daughters). There is a thread dedicated to him which can be seen hereWe will miss you
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Attention: MV Agusta F4 1000 R and Senna 1000 Owners
Following consistent monitoring of product quality, there is evidence of a possible malfunction of the TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER, which could prevent the correct function of the engine.It is consequently necessary to replace the TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER on the following motorcycle's• MODEL F4 1000 R MY 06 from Ch No 6V004490 to No 7V005793 Inclusive • MODELLO F4 1000 SENNA MY 06 from Ch No 6V004451 to No, 6V005396We request that the replacement of the TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER is carried out as soon as possible, by recalling all of your clients and owners with applicable Chassis Numbers.Click here to view the official release >
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5150 Racing / Team moto-heaven.com takes the MV Agusta to its first ever U.S. Endurance win
5150 Racing / Team moto-heaven.com’s Justin Marm and Phil Caudill took 1st place in Heavyweight Supersport and 2nd Overall during the first round of the WERA / AMA National Endurance Series at Roebling Road Raceway this past weekend aboard the Fast by Ferracci prepared 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000R. This event was the first time an MV Agusta has competed in the series and was the first national win for the brand. The race was a complete 4-hours without interruption and the bike performed flawlessly for 185 laps. The superior handling of the MV, along with consistent fast laps and smooth pit stops made for a winning combination.Read the full press release in the Racing Section >You can see photos from the event in the 5150 racing photo album in the racing section.View the photos >
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Clean Sweep - ECRR Round 2
MV Agusta Racing with young gun Brendan Clarke piloting the F4 1000R not only made a clean sweep, winning three from three races but also went on to smash the 5 year old Formula Extreme lap record at the second round of the Macarthur Mercedes Benz East Coast Road Race Series held at Wakefield Park, Goulburn on Sunday March 18.Read the press release >
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Large Southern California Meet in Malibu on 3/24
If you are in the Southern California area and would like to meet other MV owners for a ride through Malibu, now is the chance. A large meet is planned with approximately 20 MV owners during the morning of March 24, 2007. Details can be found in the (long) thread in the forum.Click here to find out more >The meet will take place in Malibu around 10am. Locations and details are provided. For those coming from the southern region of the greater Los Angeles, a group of riders have set up meeting points along the 405 freeway. (Irvine, Long Beach, Santa Monica Beach)10:00am or so, we will arrive at Coffee Bean in Malibu to sip on coffee while we wait for others to arrive.10:15am-10:30am or so, we will arrive at Neptunes Net in Malibu, CA, to eat and meet
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MV Agusta and Luca Scassa Win the Appeal
After the appeal presented by MV Agusta to the CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) against the FIM’s decision to disqualify Luca Scassa at the STK World Championship’s Imola race, the Court declared MV Agusta and Luca Scassa winner of the appeal.Thanks to this, Luca Scassa has received back the 25 points conquered at the Imola track last October 1st 2006.MV Agusta and Luca Scassa are extremely satisfied with the result of the appeal which confirms the good faith of both Factory and rider.
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