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New Motorcycle Documentary Premieres on the National Geographic Channel September 17, 2009 at 9PM ET “Motorcycle Crash Tech” is an extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the new technologies being used to avoid motorcycle crashes, and prevent injuries or even death when a racer or rider does go down. Exclusive interviews with racer Neil Hodgson and the legendary Giacomo Agostini describe first-hand what goes through a racer’s mind the moment they know they’re going to crash and vividly recount just how deadly racing was in the 1960’s and ‘70’s. Combining rare archival footage from years past as well as contemporary AMA racing coverage, the film explains the differences between high-sides and low-sides and the extreme forces involved in both types of crashes. The film captures stunning action photography of world-class test riders Vito Guareschi (Alpinestars, Nolan, and Ducati) and Umberto Rumiano (MV Agusta) in action during what are normally closed test sessions of new riding gear and bikes. Brembo factory riders are also filmed testing the company’s newest brakes on twisting Italian mountain roads and performing incredible braking tests on Brembo’s private test track. Produced by Cry Havoc Productions, an award winning documentary film company specializing in Moto related films, “Motorcycle Crash Tech” will premiere on September 17, 2009 at 9PM ET on the National Geographic Channel. Filmed in 1080i high-definition and 5.1 digital surround sound, “Motorcycle Crash Tech” takes viewers on an extraordinary journey across Northern Italy. With rare access to the R & D facilities and research departments at Alpinestars, Brembo, Nolan, and MV Agusta, the film chronicles the very latest technologies being used in motorcycle riding gear, boots, helmets, brakes, and the bikes themselves to make racing and riding safer. | ||
| Babired |
Thanks for the info ti will be very interesting  | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
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| Buellinachinashop |
I just watched the Bimota episode of Twist the Throttle on HD Theater. The entire second half was on Alipine Stars, they showed some of the testing and R&D, amazing stuff. | ||
| Svh |
I watched that last night also and can say I was amazed at Alpinestars. I see there logo plastered on MX'ers trucks so for some reason my mind thought they were not first rate. Wrong I know. Some truly amazing stuff. If I ever decide I need a set of leathers for a track day I can not see going cheap on them. I believe my life is worth the cost of good leathers. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
I always thought Alpinestars was a "No Fear" type of company, in large part because of the MX, but over the last few years, I've seen alot of their leathers in Nascar and GP racing. I'd buy their leather jackets before HD's. | ||
| Thesmaz |
I hope to be able to see the new episodes of Twist the Throttle soon (Discovery UK). I live about an hour from both Sidi and Alipestars HQ in N. Italy. I'm going to stop by one day when I can. I want to go to all of the moto factory's too (Duc, Bimota, MV, Moto Morini, and Guzzi) before I leave Italy in a couple of years. |
