 |
28.04.2021: Hall of Famer earned Honda’s first big motorcycle-race win in the U.S. Following Monday’s passing of Dick “Bugsy” Mann at the age of 86, American Honda today honored the versatile racer. |
Hall of Famer earned Honda’s first big motorcycle-race win in the U.S.
Following Monday’s passing of Dick “Bugsy” Mann at the age of 86, American Honda today honored the versatile racer.
A true Renaissance man, Mann was noted for his adaptability as a rider, and for the longevity of his professional motorcycle-racing career, which included charter membership in the exclusive Grand Slam Club (for riders who earned Grand National wins in road racing, short track, TT, half-mile and mile competition), two AMA Grand National Championships and a bronze medal for Team USA in the 1975 International Six Days Trial.
According to Racer X Illustrated, Mann even scored a win at the first AMA-sanctioned professional motocross race. Those successes came with a variety of brands, but the Utah native’s primary tie with Honda centered on a single race—the 1970 Daytona 200.
It was Honda’s first factory effort in the legendary endurance event, with a four-rider project aboard CR750 machinery (the racing version of the now-iconic CB750 four-cylinder, which had started production just a year earlier). Conversely, Mann (then 35) had a long and relatively successful history at the race, though victory had eluded him to that point.
After launching from the front row of an all-star starting grid, Mann eventually secured the lead, then preserved the bike in the race’s latter stages to score a 10-second win over Gene Romero, with Don Castro third. In the process, Mann ran a record average race speed of 102.697 mph. It was Honda’s first AMA National Championship race win, and it established the CB750 at the top of the performance hierarchy. (Over four decades later, Motorcyclist magazine would name it the Bike of the Century.) As such, the victory was significant not only for Honda, but for its American subsidiary.
“For a Japanese company with its first, completely unproven big bike, it was hard to top that,” Bob Hansen, then American Honda’s National Service Manager, is quoted as saying in Aaron P. Frank’s book Honda Motorcycles.
“Hansen prepared the machine, and I rode it as best I could, just as I was contracted to do. That was it,” said the humble Mann in the same book.
Mann, who would back up the Daytona 200 win the following year aboard a BSA, was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 1993, and he is a charter member of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
“Everyone at American Honda sends their heartfelt condolences to Dick Mann’s family, friends and fans,” said Bill Savino, Senior Manager of Customer Engagement at American Honda. “Dick tallied a number of accomplishments over the course of his long career, but he’ll always hold a special spot in our hearts for the role he played in proving that Honda motorcycles could perform with the very best.”
American Honda also photo
The Link Lonk
April 29, 2021 at 12:58AM
https://ift.tt/3u3Y7oN
Honda Statement of Condolence on Passing of Dick Mann - automobilsport.com - automobilsport.com
https://ift.tt/38hkzRl
Honda
April 29, 2021 at 12:58AM
https://ift.tt/3u3Y7oN
Honda Statement of Condolence on Passing of Dick Mann - automobilsport.com - automobilsport.com
https://ift.tt/38hkzRl
Honda
| The new Mercedes me Privacy Center - An eye on everything 28.04.2021 |
| Safety and security matter at Mercedes-Benz – and always have. In both the physical and the digital world. The high demands that customers place on their vehicles with the star can therefore also apply to the handling of data. In the new Mercedes me Priva more >> |
| Football pro, Eden Hazard joins Nissan’s #ElectrifyTheWorld movement to spark positive change 27.04.2021 |
| Nissan global ambassador shares his electric journey to help spark the switching conversation Eden joins Nissan in a bid to strengthen electric mobility education and highlight the smarter, cleaner and fun-to-drive EV experience more >> |
| Polaris partners with International Female Ride Day® to #FocusFemaleForward 27.04.2021 |
| Polaris empowers women of all experience levels around the world to “Just Ride!” on Saturday, 1st May in celebration of the 15th annual global event.Polaris Inc. is once again joining forces with International Female Ride Day (IFRD) to further celebrate and more >> |
| Volkswagen builds supply chain efficiency through industry-wide data exchange 27.04.2021 |
| Volkswagen will be a founding member of Catena-X Industry network intends to establish data standards for the entire automotive value chain and promote industry-wide data exchange Involvement in Catena-X creates valuable synergies for expanding the Industrial Cloud, which Volkswagen uses to connec more >> |
| GEM offers safety advice for post-lockdown road journeys 27.04.2021 |
| Before you go anywhere, make sure you’re in good health and your car’s properly maintained, says safety organisation Six simple tips could make a big difference when it comes to journeys that are safer and stress-free more >> |
| CUPRA optimises car customisation and accelerates delivery with the roll out of CUPRA Priority 26.04.2021 |
| Order your car and start driving it in a matter of days This service digitalises the purchase process and reduces it to a maximum period of 21 to 30 days CUPRA Tracking Tool: customers will be abl more >> |
| Hyundai’s new Santa Fe is a step forward in design, performance and innovation 26.04.2021 |
| Hyundai Motor Company has launched its new Santa Fe with the redesigned model that represents another step forward for design, performance and innovation. Established as one of Hyundai’s iconic brands, the latest Santa Fe more >> |
| 20 years of modern driving pleasure in the MINI 26.04.2021 |
| The MINI brand and the BMW Group's British production plants in Oxford and Swindon celebrate 20 years of production of the original in the small car premium segment for the 21st century. A success that has now lasted two deca more >> |
| Renault Group unveils its purpose: Our spirit of innovation takes mobility further to bring people closer. 24.04.2021 |
| During its Annual General Meeting on April 23rd, the Group presented its purpose to its shareholders. It was developed jointly with all employees and in consultation with its stakeholders and validated by the Board of Directors. It expresses the ambition and meaning of the Group's collective project in France and worldwide. “Our spirit of innovation t more >> |
| UK motorists spent big during lockdown buying larger cars to accommodate new dogs 23.04.2021 |
| CarGurus study revealed 35% of new dog owners needed to buy a larger, more practical car as demand for puppies rose by 115%* during lockdown More than a quarter of dog owners admitted not consideri more >> |
| New Ford headlights are ahead of the curve in making night driving easier 23.04.2021 |
| Driving at night, especially on winding unfamiliar roads, can be stressful, with many people choosing to avoid the experience altogether. 1 However, Ford is looking into new ways of making driving in the dark easier and more comfortable.The company first more >> |
| The Multivan- The freedom of maximum flexibility 23.04.2021 |
| Thanks to its clever concept: the Multivan has for over 35 years been offering the freedom to utilise the space on board flexibly Next stage of its evolution: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is unveiling a new seating system in the next Multivan With maximum flexibility: lightweight rear seat more >> |
| Two Mercedes-Benz world premieres at Auto Shanghai 2021 22.04.2021 |
| At Auto Shanghai, Mercedes-Benz celebrated the world premieres of the new, all-electric EQB compact model and the new four-door CLS Coupé.In November 2021, the new EQB will be launched in China as the fully-equipped top model with seven more >> |
| The Peugeot drivers for the WEC behind the wheel of the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered 22.04.2021 |
| The 508 PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED are starting to be delivered in dealerships across France, and our WEC drivers are among the first customers to wear the brand's colours behind the wheel of this high-performance car. Loïc Duval, Kevin Magnussen, Paul D more >> |
| Alfa Romeo opens its new headquarters 22.04.2021 |
| Alfa Romeo has chosen the Centro Stile as the site for its new headquarters, an iconic and inspirational place for the brand, where the fullest expression of Italian design is intertwined with an advanced concept of operating spaces in the name of the sharing of ideas and teamwork more >> |
| Audi presents concept car at Auto Shanghai 2021 22.04.2021 |
| For the first time, the presentation of AUDI AG at Auto Shanghai 2021 is taking place with two partners at a shared trade-fair stand: Audi and its Chinese partner companies FAW and SAIC. Together with its partner SAIC Audi, Audi presented an SUV stud more >> |
| Volkswagen to present six vehicles at Auto Shanghai - A growing product portfolio 22.04.2021 |
| SUV offensive in China: Volkswagen reveals 6 new cars at Auto Shanghai, including 3 world premieres Volkswagen presents ID.6 X1, ID.6 CROZZ1, Teramont1, Teramont X1, Golf GTI1 and Talagon1 Volkswagen Brand CEO, Ralf Brandstätter: &l more >> |
| 129th Canton Fair -Innovative Artificial Turf Makers Shaping Rapidly Growing Global Market 21.04.2021 |
| The ongoing 129th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) is showcasing varied artificial turf products from more than 300 exhibitors. China is the largest manufacturer and exporter of artificial turf with production and sales continuing to grow explosively despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with the market expected to reach US$4.2 billion by 2027. more >> |
| Digital Girls’ Day at Audi - girls experience technology 21.04.2021 |
| Audi gives more than 150 schoolgirls insights into the world of technology Nine apprenticeships presented virtually in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm The world of technology is open to everyone more >> |
| Marco Schubert appointed new Vice President of Europe region 21.04.2021 |
| Personal change in Sales departmentMarco Schubert will be taking on the role of Vice President Region Europe at Porsche on 1 July 2021. Currently he is President of the Audi Sales Division China. more >> |
| MPA expands group with launch of MPA Events 21.04.2021 |
| • MPA growth continues with introduction of new dedicated events management arm• Clients to benefit from extensive national and international expertise• ‘This is the latest exciting chapter in the MPA story!’ – MPA Creative CEO, Deborah Tee more >> |
| New Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD Shows Beaming Smile, with video 21.04.2021 |
| Communication: New Opel face with Pixel-Vizor displays graphics and text messages Inspiring: Manta transforms from iconic coupé into sustainable ElektroMOD Electric: E-motor under typical black hood replaces four-cylinder engine Enthusiastic: Young Opel team designed more >> |
| New cell technology for Neue Klasse: BMW Group strengthens battery expertise 20.04.2021 |
| ...as part of the European Battery Focus on the development of the next generation Li-ion cells for the Neue Klasse Technology leap: Further development in cell chemistry and format Automo more >> |
| NSK, the driving force behind NWG 20.04.2021 |
| The NSK plant in Munderkingen, Germany, specialises in manufacturing the company’s full range of double row ball bearings, around 30% of which carry the NWG (Neuweg) branding. Double row ball bearings find their way into all more >> |
| Polestar 1 special edition is a truly golden halo car 20.04.2021 |
| Polestar has revealed a special version of the Polestar 1 electric performance hybrid that will reach end of production later this year.“It’s hard to believe that our beautiful halo car comes to the end of its production life later this year,&rdq more >> |
| Audi A6 e-tron concept, the next e-volution 20.04.2021 |
| Audi presents fully electric luxury-class Sportback concept car New technology platform: Premium Platform Electric (PPE) beginning in 2022 Fast charging with 270 kW – range of more than 700 km more >> |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport RS – A tyre fit for the most demanding supercars 19.04.2021 |
| When you create a road-going hypercar that pushes the limits of what's possible, you need a tyre that's up to the task.That's the challenge faced by Brabham Automotive as it introduces the Brabham BT62R, a road-going version of its blisteringly fast BT62. The BT62 is a million-dollar, 710PS machine that won the first endurance race it took part in — while r more >> |
| M xDrive makes its debut in the BMW M3 and BMW M4. 19.04.2021 |
| High performance with added variety: Bespoke M all-wheel-drive system for the new BMW M3 Competition Sedan and BMW M4 Competition Coupé takes dynamics, agility and precision up another notch. Launch of the add more >> |
| JBR Capital presents the top 10 most-financed prestige and performance cars 18.04.2021 |
| Unprecedented demand resulted in a record month for leading finance provider JBR Capital It reveals the top 10 hottest cars according to its records for March, with models including the Ferrari 488 GTB and McLaren 570S pr more >> |
| Electrogenic creates two ‘World First’ electrified classics 18.04.2021 |
| Leader in electric classic car technology and integration, Electrogenic, electrifies a Triumph Stag and a Morgan 4/4 for its customers 1976 Triumph Stag conversion is ‘world first’ Stag to receive an EV conversion 1957 Morgan 4/4 is believed to be the first professionally convert more >> |
| World premiere of the VW ID.61 -E-offensive in China continues to gain momentum 18.04.2021 |
| Fully electric family SUV unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2021 Regionalisation of the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB): First model of the ID. family developed specifically for a single market ID.6 has up to seven seats and provides power in proportion with 4MOTION drive and 225 kW in the top of the range version more >> |
| MG offers additional £750 incentive for electric car newcomers 17.04.2021 |
| Test drive a new electric MG and get £750 off 10-day test drive event allows no-obligation road tests for potential EV converts Simply book a test drive and download the voucher Almost a third of new MGs sold so far in 2021 are pure electric &nb more >> |
| The link between Black Sabbath and Automobili Lamborghini 16.04.2021 |
| - Rock legend Tony Iommi shares his passion for super sports cars from Sant’Agata BologneseTony Iommi, guitarist and king of riffs with legendary ‘monsters of rock’ Black Sabbath, has deepened his life-long passion for Lamborghini by a more >> |
| Lucidity Introduces Award-Winning LED Rear Combination Lamp 15.04.2021 |
| ... Featuring 2 Cutting-Edge Optical Technology For A Bright And Safe Driving Experience Lucidity is a leading lighting manufacturer that provides extensive vehicle lighting product lines and t more >> |
| Rotary Power Develops Motor for All-terrain Vehicle in British triumph 15.04.2021 |
| - Rotary Power has collaborated with Agile Vehicle Technologies to develop a motor for the first of its kind, allterrain vehicle- Agile Vehicle Technology’s all-terrain vehicle in West Kalimantan more >> |
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ and Ultrac Vorti R+ high-performance tyres improvements 15.04.2021 |
| Improved handling and lower rolling resistance from new Vredestein Ultrac Vorti+ and Ultrac Vorti R+ high-performance tyres Optimised for larger wheels (18- to 22-inches), the new summer tyres are ideal for premium SUVs, hig more >> |
| Hyundai Motor to Unveil The All-New KONA N at ‘N Day’ Digital Event - livestream 15.04.2021 |
| The all-new KONA N, a performance SUV, makes its world premiere at the Hyundai N Day digital event on April 27, 2021 Hyundai Motor will share the brand’s philosophy, new brand claim and future e-performance direction more >> |
| Ford SA Celebrates Global Mustang Day, Honours Carroll Shelby for 55 years of Supercharged Shelby Mustangs 15.04.2021 |
| • Ford South Africa celebrates 55th anniversary of first supercharged Shelby Mustang• The extremely rare Mustang was capable of 0-100km/h in under six seconds and a top speed over 240km/h• Ford Mustang is the world’s best-selling sports car and holds 90 percent segment share in South more >> |
| New SEAT Ibiza: refreshed and ready to deliver more excitement to the urban segment 15.04.2021 |
| The SEAT Ibiza’s exterior look is updated, now including 100% LED headlights as standard, as well as the model’s name embossed in handwriting SEAT adds an interior design revolution to its ic more >> |
No comments:
Post a Comment