Happenings In Motorcycling
Grand Release
When Travis Pastrana isn't playing supercross hero, he likes pulling stunts
such as jumping into the Grand Canyon, a move that he performed - twice - for
"Global Addiction." The film was released in a premier this weekend at
the fndianapolis motorcycle show, and its footage is said to be amazing.
"This makes Cary Hart's backtlip look like a bunny hop," said photographer
Joe Bonnello, whose amazing photos of the jumps appear in this month's issue
of Racer X Illustrated.
The New Boss
Ducat! North America's new Chief Executive
Officer Joseph Piazza recently attended the
press introduction for Ducati's new Monster 620
I.e., in La Jolla, Califomia. As it tums out, the La
Jolla introduction was Piazza's first day On the
job - not a bad place to start.
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(From left to right) The brothers
Hayden - Roger Lee, Tommy and
Nicky - pose with their father, Earl, during the Dunlop Daytona tire test back
in December. Earl Hayden seems to be
the best mode~ however, as the others
succumb to the Florida sunshine.
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The Plight of Malaguti
One scooter manufacturer determined to counter the collapse In its small-capaclty market by
expanding Into the motorcycle sector is MaJagutJ. which disPlayed the first prototype of what
is Intended to be a succession of nlche-market motorcycle models at the Bologna Motor
Show In December.
Founded in 1958 by Learc:oMalaguti, the Bologna-based concern has, until now, always
foclllled on seooters and minibikes, with resultant exposure to the peaks and troughs of this
volatlle market. Malaguti's son. Antonino. now In charge of the company's product ~op
ment, has ~ . the dangers this policy poses. and has taken the first step In ~
the fuH-sW! motDrcy<:le market. MalagutJ Is also Intent on developing .its own l25cc Grand
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