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Speedway Racing Down Under

Speedway Racing Down Under

In the late 1910’s, a new type of motorcycle racing evolved in Australia known as Speedway Racing and it quickly spread across the ocean to the U.S. and England. Speedway racing was held on oval tracks covered with loosely packed dirt or cinders (the rock, not ashes) which allowed the racers to slide their motorcycles through the corners.

By: | April 8, 2015



Harley’s Japanese Delivery Vehicle

Harley’s Japanese Delivery Vehicle

In 1934, it looked liked Harley’s gamble in the Far East was about to pay off. The Japanese Shinagawa factory was just one year away from becoming the first overseas factory to produce an 100% foreign made Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

By: | December 1, 2014


HD History: Land Speed Racing

HD History: Land Speed Racing

In honor of Bonneville and the upcoming Bub Speed Trials we wanted to look back at the history of Harley Davidson land speed racing. Each Thursday we will share a moment from HD history. This week we look at the land speed attempt in 2012 by Tatro Machine running a 1959 Flat Head streamliner.  The […] More »

By: | September 18, 2014


Rememberance: September 11th

Rememberance: September 11th

We all remember the day, September 11th 2001. That’s the day an attack occurred on U.S. soil and the lives of thousands of Americans were lost and thousands more were changed forever. I was golfing that morning, relaxing from a job in sales and oblivious to the early chaos. When I went home and turned […] More »

By: | September 11, 2014


Harley-Davidson and the U.S. Miltary: A Match For the Ages

Armed Forces, Veterans, and Harley-Davidson go together like Red, White and Blue by Tracey Lloyd For over 80 years the Harley-Davidson Company has transported and protected soldiers with innovative technology and superior design. In return, thousands of Veterans and active duty soldiers bought and continue to buy H-D motorcycles, advancing the legendary motor company’s growth […] More »

By: | October 31, 2011