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We will be there, looking forward to seeing you there!

The Californian Classic Motorcycle Show Santa Anita Park The classiest motorcycle show in Southern California, The Californian combines world class motorcycles with the sport of horse racing on Kentucky Derby Day at Santa Anita Park.

One step closer to adding another state allowing lane filtering

Virginia S.B. 435 passed out of the Senate by a vote of 32-8. This bill will now move to the Virginia House of Delegates to await further consideration.

Virginia S.B. 435, introduced by Senator Lamont Bagby (D), would amend Virginia Code to legalize lane filtering by two-wheeled motorcyclists. Specifically, the legislation would allow operators of two-wheeled motorcycles to overtake another vehicle that is stopped or travelling less than 10 miles per hour in the same lane, or on the shoulder. The motorcycle operator may not travel more than 20 miles per hour while overtaking the vehicle.

For more information, visit https://americanmotorcyclist.com/rights/rights-resources/action-center/.

Here in California it has been actually codified after decades of no actual ban. Perfectly legal to split lanes of moving traffic even but now if you’re being a muppet, there are limits an officer can cite.

There’s still only a handful of states that have gotten on board, hopefully more follow.

Approx. U.S. Deaths per Year: Drug overdoses/poisonings 100,000+ All unintentional injuries 222,000 Falls 47,000+ Vehicle crashes (cars/trucks) 43,000+ Gun-related deaths 46,000+ Choking 4,500-5,000 Drowning 3,500-4,000 Motorcycle 6,300 Sharks 5 to 10 people per year worldwide Mosquitos 600,000-700,000 globally Go out and carefully do some first person living before it’s too late. . . . #motorcycle #dangerous #life

Rob could be a force in nature. Too few in this world are and he will be missed!

Robert "Rob" Iannucci
Visionary, Motorsports Pioneer, Attorney, Preservationist

Robert "Rob" Iannucci, a retired New York attorney, motorsports pioneer, and preservationist, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 80. Rob was known for an unshakable passion for history in all its forms. Whether he was restoring buildings, reviving forgotten boats, or bringing legendary motorcycles back to life, he approached every endeavor with curiosity, conviction, and a passionate spirit.

As a young adult working in auto garages, Rob discovered a fascination with how things worked. That early curiosity stayed with him for the rest of his life.

Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Rob began his professional path in public service. He worked as a Brooklyn Assistant District Attorney, a social worker, and a probation officer in both New York and New Jersey. His commitment to community extended far beyond local borders. During his service in the Peace Corps in Jamaica and Barbados, he helped establish commercial fishermen’s cooperatives. It was an early reflection of his desire to strengthen communities by giving people the tools to succeed. It was also there that he met his wife and lifelong business partner, Sonia Ewers.

Rob’s legacy shone brightly in the world of motorsports. As the founder of Historic Grand Prix motorcycle racing in the United States, he created Team Obsolete, a pioneering presence on the international racing stage. Between 1978 and 2002, his team competed in more than 1,800 races across the globe, from Norway to Japan, earning respect, admiration, and countless accolades. His riders included icons such as Giacomo Agostini, Phil Read, Jim Redman, Kenny Roberts, and Dave Roper, the only American to win the Isle of Man TT. Team Obsolete built one of the world’s most admired collections of museum-quality Grand Prix motorcycles, including the rare 1965 Honda RC165 250/6 and the AJS E95 Porcupine. The team continued to travel to race events, carrying Rob’s passion forward.

Rob had a rare gift for recognizing potential where others saw only decline. In real estate, he restored and revived unique and distressed properties throughout the United States and the Caribbean. In Kingston, New York, the former capital of the state, he assembled and prepared for development three-quarters of a mile of waterfront property, acquiring 37 parcels in less than two years and building a strong working relationship with the City that continues today. In Downtown Brooklyn, he transformed a 50,000-square-foot commercial loft building, giving the building new purpose and providing the first office for the now-famous Etsy website.

His devotion to preservation extended to the water. Rob worked tirelessly to rescue WWII naval vessels through his nonprofit, the Fleet Obsolete Restoration Project. He saved several World War II PT Boats, an Army tug, and a 180-foot former floating hospital barge. Some of these vessels had seen action in the Pacific Theater and at Normandy. Under his care, they found new life and purpose, with ongoing efforts to prepare them for educational and humanitarian missions.

Rob Iannucci lived with bold ambition and a deep reverence for the past. He believed that history deserved to be protected, honored, and shared. Whether it roared around a racetrack, sailed into danger, or stood weathered on a forgotten shoreline, he worked to keep it alive. His legacy endures in every engine he restored, every structure he saved, and every life he influenced along the way.

He leaves behind family, longtime colleagues, and many friends. Each of them carries with them the inspiration of his work, his relentless curiosity, and his extraordinary passion.

Finally, medical researchers at UCLA as well as in Japan have scientific proof that riding motorcycles is good for your mental health as well as physical health.

Just, don't, crash...

What Motorcycling Really Does to Your Brain (UCLA Study) Motorcycling Really Does to Your Brain (UCLA Study)Ever wonder why a 20-minute ride c...

Wow, just wow.

‼️Still trying to fly … Maybe one day ?? 🤣 comment if you like it ? 😘

This Sunday, the So Cal Norton Owners club will be having their annual ride from our parking lot to Mt Baldy. The ride starts at 10:00 but we will be providing coffee and donuts for the tyre kickers.

Come out, have a good time visiting, a great ride to Baldy via a great series of mountain roads and finish with lunch in Mt. Baldy!

Latest wheel build using our polished SS spokes & ni***es, paired with Borrani polished shouldered rims.

It always makes things easier when we receive parts that are broken down and ready to build.
After you’ve taken that step, be sure to follow through and properly isolate and pack your parts well. Dropping your loose parts off at the ‘professional’ shipping store does not guarantee arrival undamaged.

Will this be the end or are the new owners willing to revitalize our old friend.
https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/willow-springs-sold-tenants-told-to-move-out/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKj_tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXvGpCNCqJUrMyJTwd6-7Ew-I-_HjffZs_w-gx0wU3u7bV-FnG8SpHZRhw_aem_2OW0SE497cWkSwK5h2h85g

Willow Springs Raceway Sold, Tenants Told To Move Out   Willow Springs International Raceway has been sold to a private equity firm, and the track’s existing management has told all remaining tenants to vacate the property by the end […]