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Women in Motorcycling: An Interview with Jan Plessner

A motorsports enthusiast to the core, Kawasaki Public Relations Manager Jan Plessner has been leading the way for women and motorsports for nearly 17 years. She has been instrumental in helping raise awareness for women in motorcycling by supporting positive role models such as Pro Kawasaki AMA Racer Jessica Zalusky, gathering 30 female motorcycle journalists for a press event, teaching Kawasaki dealers about female motorcycle customers, and supporting the Womens Motocross Association.

Women in Motorcycling: An Interview with Jan Plessner

The Fastest Man on Two Wheels

Before September 5, 2006, no one had ever gone more than 350 mph on two wheels. On that day, however, on a dry lake bed made of up salt at the Bonneville Speedway 100 miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah, Chris Carr made history by piloting a two-wheeled vehicle called the BUB Streamliner 354 mph at the FIM/AMA International Speed Trials. In an interview with WRN, Chris talks about his record setting achievement including what its like to ride a two-wheeler that fast.

The Fastest Man on Two Wheels

EXCLUSIVE FIRST INTERVIEW: Patricia DiPietro

Patricia DiPietro is celebrating 30 years working for the American Motorcyclist Association. In November 2005, she was promoted from chief financial officer to chief executive officer/vice president for the 260,000-member association. This is a newly created position designed to coordinate all of the AMA activities during a time of reorganization. She spoke with Genevieve Schmitt for this exclusive first interview since taking the new position.

EXCLUSIVE FIRST INTERVIEW: Patricia DiPietro

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