I realize it’s impossible to stem the tide of “whyyyyyyyyyyyy” from a bunch of guys who will never buy a Ducati nor any other sort of motorcycle, here’s my sincere effort:

I refuse to star this because you stole my thunder.

Have you been formally banished from the state of Alabama yet? Also, have you been contacted by “The Machine?” (insert ominous music here)

My friends who have done his riding camp confirm that he is awesome.

Casey Stoner probably only drinks coconut water and goes to bed at 8:15 PM (8:25 if he’s feeling extra frisky). There’s no denying that he has/had ridiculous talent, but, by all accounts, he is lamer than Tiny Tim.

Good one! Barry is one of my favorite part of the Faster documentary about MotoGP from a few years ago.

Colin Edwards, retired MotoGP/WSBK/AMA racing star and the most Texan of all Texans.

Just did some light research, and this bike will hit our shores just a few days after Half Life 3, the mid-engined Corvette debut, and hell freezing over.

Every time I see one in the wild, the rider/driver/pilot is either an embarrassed woman or looks like Kenny Powers.

Great stuff, Damon. I’ve worked for a few teams in the past, and crewchiefed for a MotoAmerica team this year, and I’ve always envied how the Graves & Yosh guys go about their business. Good on you!

That’s a whole lot of middle management in one little town.

These. So dumb, so dangerous, and so Autozone.

Almost all reputable manufacturers will test/xray/recertify your helmet after a crash. Contact their customer service department.

Are the dolly exterior shots filmed from a Razor scooter? Check that shadow.

I really want to argue these points, but I’m too busy working 2 jobs so I can afford my PSL.

All of it.

This old girl, every time I walk past her in the garage:

Can you put THIS into the metric system?

2000 Ducati 748 because it’s the bike that made me want to get a bike. I rarely ride on the street anymore, but I keep this thing around because I never get tired of looking at it. Just a gorgeous, gorgeous bit of machinery/art.

Yeahhhh, just gonna leave this right here: http://sowega710.kinja.com/the-10-worst-p…