Stories
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Thrilling Race Result at Motegi MotoGP
Please click on the above image to view it larger. With Super Typhoon Vongfong threatening in the distance, the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi concluded on schedule and treated...
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MotoGP Engines after Motegi Q2
Please click on the above image to view it larger. Here is an update to MotoGP engines after Qualifying 2 at Motegi. Data taken from official Dorna Engine Lists....
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MotoGP Wheel Size: Can it Save Us All?
Please click on the above image to view it larger. Part of what we enjoy about MotoGP is how the technologies involved develop and improve. Since this is racing...
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MotoGP Engines After 14 Rounds
Please click on the above image to view it larger. After fourteen rounds of the 2014 MotoGP season, the current engine lists show some interesting info about how the...
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Young Japanese Rider Will Use Manga to Promote Motegi Moto3 Wildcard Ride
Motorcycle racing’s ties to Japan are unique compared to those of any other country, given the dominance of Japanese manufacturers at all levels of competition. The motorcycle itself has...
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MotoMatters Calendar Update
When we go to press with the MotoMatters calendar each year, we know it’s likely that there will be changes in the schedules of either MotoGP or WSBK. But...
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Test Subject
Please click on the above image to view it larger. What would happen if you took a young (19-year-old), talented and brash rider who has experience in the lowest...
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Factory Future
Marc Marquez is only 21 years old. Likely to win his second premier class title in as many tries, his is a future of on-track tyranny. Assuming he continues...
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Taxi Driver
I’m often amused at how a chain of events can lead to an utterly surprising conclusion. If I hadn’t done one little thing, a bunch of other things wouldn’t...
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First in Flight at Day of Champions
I’m very pleased to report that this year’s PHOTO.GP donation to Riders for Health’s Day of Champions fundraiser was claimed for a winning bid of £900 ($1,410)! #40 of...
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Skully AR-1 Helmet
With the Skully AR-1 helmet, you may not be able to fly, but you might feel like Iron Man riding a motorbike. The $1,399 helmet is DOT/ECE Certified and...
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Josh Herrin: Down The Rabbit Hole
It’s a tough time to be an American Motorcycle racing fan. Considering the legacy crafted by Kenny Roberts Sr, Freddie Spencer, Eddie Lawson, Wayne Rainey, Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts...
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Scott’s MotoGP Stories Coming to UK: Update
Update, 8-18: I’m pleased to say that the 50 places for this event have been claimed. If you are one of those who will attend I’d like to thank...
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The King Rides Again #48 at Indy MotoGP
Going to MotoGP at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week? Then please support the Riders for Health charity auction which will take place at the Speedway, Friday afternoon, 5-7PM. For...
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HRC and Red Bull Join Up
Today Honda Racing Corporation announced a two year sponsorship agreement with energy drink brand Red Bull. While the Austrian drink maker has sponsored Repsol Honda Team riders since 2006,...
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Get Lucky
Sometimes chasing one image can lead to another that is better than what you had in mind. I was shooting in pit lane at the British GP in 2013,...
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Perspective – Behind The Scenes
It was hot at Catalunya for the 2014 MotoGP weekend. No surprise there. In pit lane fans were on High, blowing air on the riders in their leathers, and...
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Larger Than Life
I watch every MotoGP race, those I don’t attend as a photographer and those that don’t make it onto my travel schedule. I watch the races I don’t go...
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This is Casey Not Crashing
I have mixed feelings about crash photos. They’re usually interesting to look at, but they also often document some sort of injury. I try to make photographs that show...
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Another One Off The Bucket List
Some of my faithful readers may not know that The Nurburgring is one of motor racing’s most hallowed grounds, a 13-mile loop with 72 corners (or more, depending on...