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Almost every year for the last 125, the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy)is one of the oldest, most well-respected, dangerous, and anticipated motorcycle races in the sport's history.

Though the course has changed multiple times, a couple of things remain the same, the excitement and danger that racers face keep both riders and fans coming back for more year after year, even well over a century later.

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Settling the debate between electronic vs. points ignition it's not going to be an easy thing, especially for those that appreciate vintage motorcycles.

Like most things in life, there are pros and cons to each system, but which has the advantage and disadvantage will inevitably be up to the individual rider. In principle, both of these systems perform the same function: they create the spark that ignites the air fuel mixture within your motorcycle's internal combustion engine. How they go about doing that is completely different, which will explain in more detail below.

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Born into a family of motorcycle enthusiasts, Joey Dunlop began tinkering with bikes when most kids were learning to walk and talk. That is perhaps one reason Dunlop became one of motorcycle racing’s greatest, garnering him the well-earned nickname “King of the Road.”

He became a record-maker and a record-breaker, and he is a legend of the sport who will never be forgotten. Passing away at the early age of 46 in 2000, Dunlop held five TT Formula One titles, and 26 Isle of Man TT wins. In addition to well over 150 other major title wins, Dunlop burnt out fast. Still, he will never fade away and will always be a man to inspire others in the motorcycle racing world.

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Though the last motorcycle crossed its finish line more than three decades ago, Ascot Park Speedway, located in Gardena, California, continues to live on as one of the most incredible flat track motorcycle racing venues in the sport’s history. To say that the track is merely legendary is akin to saying that Elvis Presley could carry a tune sufficiently enough.

Ascot Park Speedway made many careers. If you won at Ascot Park, you became part of the legend. Others became part of Ascot Park’s story for a more tragic reason, as many careers and lives were ended there, as well.

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This year at the 2022 Wauseon Nationals AMCA meet there was a special show that had its first year at the event. Wauseon is all about honoring and keeping antique motorcycles alive and a part of vintage culture that has never been fully represented at the meet is the elaborately decorated vintage Harley Davidsons in the Coney Island motorcycle style

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